I am looking for a 3 ft or 6ft USB-C to USB-C cable for a Mac mini (Intel)so I can transfer files to my iPad Pro from my computer. I have bought 3 from Amazon all with the same problem. When I plug them into the iPad Pro the iPad does not pop up on the Mac mini. The cable are connected as it is charging but I cannot see it in finder. If I plug a USB-A cable in it pops up fine. Anyone know a specific cable they have that will work that I can order from Amazon.
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Have you activated the display of external drives for the MacOS desktop? Does the iPad appear in the side bar of a Finder window? Which version of MacOS?
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I use the iCloud files method. you also need a certified cable that supports data and charging.
Two notes from apple support
Two notes from apple support
Connect iPad and your computer with a cable
Directly connect iPad and a Mac or Windows device with a cable to charge iPad, sync content, and more.
support.apple.com
Transfer files between iPad and your computer
Connect iPad to your computer to transfer files.
support.apple.com
Yes. It always shows up when using a USB A cable. USBC - (Thunderbolt 40gps cable) and it doesn't. Big Sur 11.6
If your iPad Pro supports thunderbolt 3 (Gen 5) as well as your Mac mini, then that is the cable you need, thunderbolt 3 certified. Otherwise use the iCloud files or usb c to a converter.
support.apple.com
About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable - Apple Support
Connect a device that has a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port to a device that has a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port.
I can access an Intel Mini at the moment - I switched for similar reasons to a 2m USB C/USB C-cable from Apple after having tried a bunch of cheap cables from Amazon. The Apple one works under any scenario I used it (so far 🤓).
If you by any chance have access to (or no someone who can lent it to you) an external SSD like a Samsung T5 or T7 you can try the include short USB C-C-cable. If this works, Apple’s will too.