I have a 6th generation iPad, and a Macbook Air late 2015. Up until today, I've had minor issues connecting it via USB (such as the charge cutting in and out), but nothing I haven't been able to get by. Today, my iPad is not connecting at all.
So when I plug in my iPad to my Mac via USB, nothing happens. It is not charging nor is it connected. I cannot mirror it via iMovie or zoom.
I have tried the following:
Many different USB wires (They all connect my phone no problem, but not my iPad)
Cleaning the charging port with a toothpick.
Restarting both devices.
Also do note: if I plug my iPad into the wall, it charges immediately. I don't need my iPad to charge, I just need it to be connected so I can mirror it. This is extremely important for my job. Does anyone have any advice?
Thanks!
Best Answer
Open up Diagnostic tests, by clicking About MY Mac, and run the test. This will also test which USB ports on the Mac are working. If your iPad charges then the power is working on the USB port, but the data transfer is probably not.
The iPad itself could also has a fault, and to test this, use a different device and see if that shows up on the device. Also try reseting the iPad to factory default (backup first) or just rebooting could work as well. If not of those work, try using a different USB port, or try using a different computer.