Difference in Type of Cable
What is the difference between a Lightning cable and a Charge cable? It's for the iPad 12.9" (sixth generation). Any explanation would be greatly appreciated!
iPad Pro, 12.9-inch, 6th Gen, Wi-Fi
What is the difference between a Lightning cable and a Charge cable? It's for the iPad 12.9" (sixth generation). Any explanation would be greatly appreciated!
iPad Pro, 12.9-inch, 6th Gen, Wi-Fi
Lightning cables are used for both charging and data transfer. Many models of iPad - and all models of iPhone, use a Lightning cable. Lightning cables will either have an older USB Type-A (rectangular) plug, or a newer USB-C plug.
Without specific context, references to a “charging cable” merely implies a cable used for charging a device.
Recent models of iPad and iPad Pro (such as the sixth generation iPad Pro 12.9”) all have USB-C connections - and are supplied with both a 20W USB-C Power Adapter and a USB-C to USB-C charging/data cable.
Lightning cables are used for both charging and data transfer. Many models of iPad - and all models of iPhone, use a Lightning cable. Lightning cables will either have an older USB Type-A (rectangular) plug, or a newer USB-C plug.
Without specific context, references to a “charging cable” merely implies a cable used for charging a device.
Recent models of iPad and iPad Pro (such as the sixth generation iPad Pro 12.9”) all have USB-C connections - and are supplied with both a 20W USB-C Power Adapter and a USB-C to USB-C charging/data cable.
To clarify, all Apple-manufactured Lightning cables support data and charging.
So, can I just purchase the lightning cable to handle both the charging and the data transfer, or do you need both, since the one is just for charging?
Difference in Type of Cable