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Lightning to USB

What is the difference between lightning to USB and lightning to USB 3?


Thank you in advance.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Apr 16, 2020 12:21 PM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2020 1:34 PM

Hello,


Apple’s Lightning to USB 3 Adapter has a Lightning port for power pass through meaning that you can use USB devices while also supplying power to both the USB device and the iPad. This adapter is necessary for attaching USB external storage devices.

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Lightning to USB

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