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Question Iphone 6S+ downloading files to laptop with Thunderbolt port

sunkissed64

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Mar 18, 2023
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I have an old Iphone, an Iphone 6S+ that I'd like to connect to my laptop that has Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C) port. Is there a cable I can use with Lightning connector on one end to connect to my Iphone and a Thunderbolt connector on the other end to connect to my laptop? I know each device has its own limitations and though i don't want to harm my old phone I do have a ton of photos and videos on it that i don't want to lose.

Another option I wanted to ask about is this: could I connecty Iphone with a cord with a lighting connector and a USB connector on the other end to a hub that connects to my laptop with a Thunderbolt connector?

Any help, or cord and hub suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 

Ed7789

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Hello,

As long as the Thunderbolt port has its USB pins connected, which they usually are, you can use the Lightning to USB type C cable that Apple sells: https://store.apple.com/ca/xc/product/MM0A3AM/A (or any other MFi Lightning to USB type C cable).

You could also use a suitable dock, but that’s usually more expensive.