Questions & Answers for Lightning to Micro USB Adapter
54 Questions from the Community
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ipad mini to ethernet
Can I attach my iPad mini to an ether net cable. Don't have a lot of access to wi-fi, but yes to ethernet connections. Will this Micro adapter allow me to then plug in my USB ethernet adaptor that I have for my mac and then access internet on mini.
- Asked by K A from Sale
- Feb 8, 2013
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The lightning connector does not support an ethernet connection. Besides that, your ethernet adapter most likely is a full sized USB device where this is a micro USB connector. They are not the same.
- Answered by Joshua R from Brownton
- Feb 15, 2013
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Can it be used on the first generation ipad
- Asked by Patricia C from Baltimore
- Apr 23, 2013
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Can an iPad be connected to a printer
- Asked by Joanne K from Hampstead
- Feb 4, 2013
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air card support
Will the lightning to Micro USB support an external air card for internet?
- Asked by Ahmet E from Vienna
- Apr 14, 2013
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can I use this adapter when developing iOS programs to install apps on the phone?
- Asked by Jonathan M from Rochester
- Apr 18, 2013
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Is there a longer charge cable for Ipad
- Asked by Kenneth P from Tecumseh
- Jan 24, 2013
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You can always buy a USB extension cord and connect it to a lightning cable, they are very cheap online! If you go too long not enough power reaches the other side... keep it under 15ft.
- Answered by Reid G from North Hollywood
- Feb 26, 2013
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Ordered the wrong item.....what is the lightning micro USB adaptor for.....it fits nowhere
Lightning to USB adaptor ?????
- Asked by Helen R
- Feb 9, 2013
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this is a bit late, so i'm not sure if you still want to know, but it takes any micro usb cord and allows you to use it with the iphone 5 , ipad mini, or any iDevice that uses the lightning charger. so those chargers for most android phones/products can have this adapter attatched to the end, and now can be used for the iDevices with thr lightning port. hope that helped.
- Answered by Kassy S from Velva
- Feb 21, 2013
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When using this with a standard micro USB to USB cable is electrically the same as the lightning to USB cables?
I need to have multiple lightning to USB cables for charge at work and plugging to a car stereo, is this electrically the same when using it with a standard micro USB to USB cable? The car stereo with the standard Apple cable can control and convert the digital audio from it. I have lots of micro USB to USB cables and charger to leave at work and in the car and carrying this is easier or cheaper than buying a bunch of real Apple cables.
Thanks- Asked by Albert C from Huntington
- Feb 9, 2013
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The 1 meter lightning cable is the same price as this adapter.
- Answered by Josh C from Stansbury Park
- Mar 20, 2013
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can i use this product to transfer a file from my usb that contains a video & audio, documents & want them transfer to my ipad 4th gen
- Asked by Emilia M from Barry
- Nov 10, 2012
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You can transfer that file if two other conditions are also present. 1) You only want to transfer video and pictures. 2) You plug a Powered USB hub in first. A Powered USB hub has a wall adapter to supply power (you get an error message on the iPad from the USB drive drawing too much power if the hub doesn't get power from the wall).
If both of those conditions are met, this will work.- Answered by Josh C from Stansbury Park
- Mar 20, 2013
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How do I connect my iPod 5 to my I pad?
- Asked by Sandra C from Charlevoix
- Mar 17, 2013
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Does the "inverse" product exist - a Lightning female - to micro-USB male connector? This is to charge my Mophie Juice Helium with a Lightning cable.
The Juice Pack Helium takes a microUSB connector as input (for charge only). I'm looking for a connector that would let me reuse my exising Lightning cable that came with the iPhone 5.
- Asked by Rajarishi S from Pittsburgh
- Feb 21, 2013
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Will this fit with a iPhone 5 Lifeproof case?
- Asked by Mark D from Andover
- Nov 27, 2012
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Yes, the Apple-branded Lightning to Micro USB Adapter will fit into the charging port of the LifeProof "fre" case for the iPhone 5.
Unlike the LifeProof case for iPhone 4, which had no room what-so-ever for most aftermarket 30-pin connectors, the new iPhone 5 case's charging port slot has quite a bit more room to spare when connecting the Lightning to Micro USB Adapter.- Answered by Tony M from Tempe
- Jan 21, 2013
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Will this also work (charge) with any standard mini usb car charger?
- Asked by William A from Bay Shore
- Feb 17, 2013
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Can I use a flash drive with my new ipad mini?
I'd like to be able to upload files and download files onto a USB. I'm a student and this would be incredibly handy for uni.
- Asked by Katie K from Brisbane
- Feb 28, 2013
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Can I use this for the new 4th generation iPad and my iPhone 4S.
- Asked by Jane V from Mansfield
- Nov 26, 2012
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This adapter will let you use a USB charger for the lightning port on your 4th generation iPad. However, your iPhone 4S had the older 30-pin port, so this lightning adapter will not work for your iPhone 4S. The only iPhone with a Lightning port is the iPhone 5.
- Answered by Al F from Snohomish
- Dec 3, 2012
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Can this adapter be used to an external portable DAC/Headphone amp [which has mini USB input] to listen to one's music library on an iPad?
- Asked by Sarkis F from Santa Clara
- Feb 23, 2013
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Does it do fast charging when i use it with a 12W USB Power Adapter?
So when i use it with a micro-usb cable and the 12W USB Power Adapter (for iPad) to charge my iPhone 5, does it charge as fast as the original lightning cable?
- Asked by Kins C
- Nov 5, 2012
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As far as we publicly know, the iPhone 5 will use a maximum of 5W (5V x 1.0A) to charge. The maximum power for for micro USB by specification is 9W (5V x 1.8A). Even if using the 12W charger (or a 1000W charger), the iPhone will only draw 5W. If you were to use another device that wanted more power (iPad 4th gen - wants up to 12W), you might be limited by the physical USB connector cable as 9W might be the maximum physically possible. If more power was delivered through the micro USB cable, it may heat up, cause a fire, or short circuit unless the cable and pins were intentionally designed to surpass specification.
- Answered by Mark B from Petersburg
- Nov 12, 2012
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Will this let me sync my 7th gen iPod nano to my 4th gen ipad to download music to my iPod??
- Asked by Jamie S from New Braunfels
- Feb 16, 2013
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Can you sync your iPod / iPhone with a generic USB cable connected to this?
- Asked by Kevin C from Pleasanton
- Sep 13, 2012
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The description says:
"The Lightning to Micro USB Adapter lets you connect an iPhone or iPod with Lightning connector to micro USB cables and chargers to sync and charge your device."
So yes. Any micro USB cable will work just fine.- Answered by Jared B from Beaverton
- Sep 15, 2012
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Is it possible to connect a midi keyboard to an ipad mini
I'd like to connect a small music keyboard (usb midi). It has it's own power supply - batteries/adapter. but I have no idea if the ipad mini supports "host mode"
- Asked by Karl G from Elmira
- Nov 16, 2012
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Hi Karl, yes it should work fine. From my experience I have tried the Akai mpk mini the lpk mini and the Maudio keystation 32 midi keyboards made for ipad. They all seemed to work fine but my keystation has some issue that I'm still trying to resolve. Hope this helps..
- Answered by Aniano V from Santa Rosa
- Nov 29, 2012
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