iPad Pro Connecting 11" model to Macbook with USB-C, as external storage

[east1999]

Hi guys,

I would like to know if it is possible to connect iPad Pro 11" to the latest MBP with USB-C. I don't want to go through iTunes or Finder's sync menu, I just want to drag and drop files between computer and iPad. Has anyone tried this?

Two more things

• Seems like the USB-C cable supplied with the iPad is charge-only, so its transfer speeds are closer to USB 2.0. One would have to get cables like the Anker Powerline II to get 10gbps speed. True or false?
• I was also told that when connecting to the MBP with a cable, Airdrop will ask if it should use the wired connection instead of wireless. Perhaps the cable speed restrictions also apply. True or false?

Thank you.

 

[AutomaticApple]

I would like to know if it is possible to connect iPad Pro 11" to the latest MBP with USB-C. I don't want to go through iTunes or Finder's sync menu, I just want to drag and drop files between computer and iPad. Has anyone tried this?

I could try it right now.

 

[east1999]

Well, did you?

 

[AdamJohnG]

Well, did you?

For what I know, the iPad Pro's USB C can not be used for data transfer at all, except photos and videos into the photo app

 

[east1999]

That changed with iOS 13. The public beta has been available since July:
https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview/