iPad Can’t connect to iTunes with new 5th gen iPad Pro?

[Gordon99]

I'm trying to connect to itunes using this ;

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/bonelk-3-in-1-multiport-hub-long-life-series-black-space-grey

Looks like it can't detect it – any ideas why?
Guess I have to go & buy the USB-C to USB adapter from Apple shop?;

https://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter?fnode=e91b559f1c52162db59d00c65df918f75efecae178a27c46c9eb1f1d1cf0a35ad4a3578416f095327ecaa62fe77b9e04c6ec94a21fec890b67c23c4cf3214b7660540a7c8b68facc5025e354cad1791c8172ba0a605b9732816b43ed2dae97ae

 

[sparksd]

What are you trying to do? As stated, it doesn’t make sense.

 

[Caviar_X]

Who still uses iTunes?

 

[sparksd]

Who still uses iTunes?

A lot of people, me included.

 

[rui no onna]

If you're trying to connect the iPad to a computer with USB-A only ports (computer host, iPad client), you're looking at the wrong adapters.

You'll need a cable like this.

Anker Powerline II USB-C to USB 3.1 Cable 3 feet Male Black—USB Cables (3 feet, USB C, USB A, 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2), 10000 Mbps, Black)

Anker Powerline II USB-C to USB 3.1 Cable 3 feet Male Black—USB Cables (3 feet, USB C, USB A, 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2), 10000 Mbps, Black)

www.amazon.com

Or an adapter like this to use with the USB-C to USB-C cable that came with the iPad.

CableCreation USB C Female to USB Male Adapter USB to USB C Adapter, USB 3.1 5Gbps USB C to A Adapter Female for Laptops Logitech StreamCam VR Link Adapter for Charging

CableCreation USB 3.1 USB C Female to USB Male Adapter 5Gbps, USB to USB C Adapter, USB-A to USB-C Adapter Female USB C Adapter Ideal for Android Auto, Logitech StreamCam, etc

www.amazon.com

P.S.
Apparently, the Apple charging cable is USB 2.0 only so the first option is better (USB-C to USB3 cable).

 

[Gordon99]

Thanks guys - looks like I need this;

https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/keji-usb-a-to-usb-c-cable-1m-black-cocm01bk

A bit annoyed we got nothing with the new ipad pro except for charger, which can't link to a desktop computer.

 

[AutomaticApple]

Who still uses iTunes?

Windows users?

 

[rui no onna]

Thanks guys - looks like I need this;

https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/keji-usb-a-to-usb-c-cable-1m-black-cocm01bk

A bit annoyed we got nothing with the new ipad pro except for charger, which can't link to a desktop computer.

Technically, it can. You need to have a newer, mid to high end computer, though.

 

[Gordon99]

Technically, it can. You need to have a newer, mid to high end computer, though.

Yep you're right. My computer is only 1 yr old but it's in the man cave and not high end. I just got the $6 cable and it works fine : )

 

[rui no onna]

Yep you're right. My computer is only 1 yr old but it's in the man cave and not high end. I just got the $6 cable and it works fine : )

Glad it all worked out for you. ?

 

[robotica]

I connected mine earlier on today to my windows 10 machine, it’s where I store my music. I had a USB 3.0 to USB-C cable from an external hard drive I had recently bought. Worked perfectly. Looks like that cable above. Even a poor quality USB 2.0 to USB-C should work, although transfer speeds will be slower. iTunes detected it with no problems. There was a recent update to iTunes so make sure you have the latest version installed.

 

[Gordon99]

Yeah iTunes didn’t open automatically like normal, had to open manually. I’ll check and update version.