How to Connect iPad Pro 11 to Windows PC?

2024-04-26

Connecting your iPad Pro 11 to a Windows PC is relatively straightforward. You can use a USB cable to establish a physical connection between the two devices. Here's how to do it:

  1. USB Cable: Ensure you have a Lightning to USB cable. This cable usually comes with your iPad Pro, but if you don't have one, you can purchase it separately.

  2. USB Port: Locate an available USB port on your Windows PC. Most PCs have multiple USB ports available, usually on the front or back of the computer.

  3. Connect iPad to PC: Plug one end of the Lightning to USB cable into the Lightning port on your iPad Pro 11, and the other end into the USB port on your Windows PC.

  4. Trust This Computer: After connecting your iPad to the PC, you may see a prompt on your iPad asking if you "Trust This Computer." Tap "Trust" to establish the connection.

  5. Open iTunes (Optional): If you want to transfer files, music, or manage your iPad's content using iTunes, you'll need to have iTunes installed on your Windows PC. Open iTunes if it doesn't launch automatically.

  6. Accessing iPad on Windows Explorer (Windows 10 and later): For basic file transfers, you can also access your iPad's files directly through Windows Explorer. Once connected, your iPad should appear as a device in the "This PC" or "My Computer" section. Click on it to access its files.

  7. Transfer Files: You can now transfer files between your iPad and PC by dragging and dropping them from one device to the other.

  8. Eject Safely: After you finish transferring files or managing your iPad's content, safely eject your iPad from your PC. To do this, right-click on your iPad's icon in Windows Explorer and select "Eject."

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