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is iPhone 7 USB 3?
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Apple lightning connector is limited to 40MB/s (avg seq. write speed). So even if it was USB 3.0, you still won't get that speed...
Edit 14MB/s to 40MB/s
I'll try to find my source later.
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Source? 14MBps is too low. I can sync 40GB of data in less than 30 minutes. Just did it last night.
And the iPad Pro 12.9" already supports USB 3 sync rate through lightning. I don't know where you got your information but it's inaccurate.
USB 2.0 - Lightning Pins on the 7 are only at the bottom, on the IPP, they are on top and bottom...
I can confirm that on my iPhone 7 Plus (256GB), 20MP RAW files transfer at the same or faster speeds as to my iPad Pro 12.9 - using the new, USB3 SD card adapter.
This would seem to confirm USB3 speeds on iPhone 7 (Plus at least) - I for one am over the moon.
P.S. For those who aren't aware, Apple issued updated SD and USB adapters in late 2015 which support USB3 speeds on certain iOS devices (so far only the iPad Pro 12.9" - and now the iPhone 7!)
I can confirm that on my iPhone 7 Plus (256GB), 20MP RAW files transfer at the same or faster speeds as to my iPad Pro 12.9 - using the new, USB3 SD card adapter.
This would seem to confirm USB3 speeds on iPhone 7 (Plus at least) - I for one am over the moon.
P.S. For those who aren't aware, Apple issued updated SD and USB adapters in late 2015 which support USB3 speeds on certain iOS devices (so far only the iPad Pro 12.9" - and now the iPhone 7!)
That's great news! I wish I had bought the damn adapter at Apple today! The included Lightning cable definitely only had USB 2.0.
Oooh, they even have a USB-C to Lightning cable that is USB 3.0
so this is big!
I can confirm that on my iPhone 7 Plus (256GB), 20MP RAW files transfer at the same or faster speeds as to my iPad Pro 12.9 - using the new, USB3 SD card adapter.
This would seem to confirm USB3 speeds on iPhone 7 (Plus at least) - I for one am over the moon.
P.S. For those who aren't aware, Apple issued updated SD and USB adapters in late 2015 which support USB3 speeds on certain iOS devices (so far only the iPad Pro 12.9" - and now the iPhone 7!)
Guys it's worth knowing that whilst the ipp and (yet to be confirmed) ip7 have USB 3.0. The only use for this at the moment is the usb3 camera adapter (sd card). Maybe the 'macbook' with USB-C could transfer at usb3.0 speeds but the hardwares so low performance anyway. Any other machine won't get 3.0 speeds as they don't have USB-c
Edit: point being the only USB 3.0 cable available is the Lightning to USB c. All other USB TO lightning cables are only USB 2.0!
Edit: point being the only USB 3.0 cable available is the Lightning to USB c. All other USB TO lightning cables are only USB 2.0!
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USB 3 over Type A has been around for 8 years, USB 3.1 over Type A has been around for 3 years. USB C is not a prerequisite for USB 3 and 3.1 transfer speeds (5 Gbit/s and 10 Gbit/s respectively).
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Would some thing like this work with a USB 3.0 iMac
Would some thing like this work with a USB 3.0 iMac
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Exactly. There is an underlying TRANSFER speed with devices that caps out at either USB1, USB 2, Firewire A/B or USB 3 or Thunderbolt (& newer USB 3.1 + Thunderbolt upgrades) Speeds depending on the WIRELINE protocol it uses.
30-pin, Mini/ Micro USB, Lightning, USB-C/A/B are just old & new varying "connectors". They are changing as well and do support the above mentioned WIRELINE protocols, but they are the the DEFINING items, they are just a MEANS to and END.
The Wire & Wireline protocol system (& relevant chips) are what define how the devices communicate. The connectors are changing, but they are not the drivers.
So, please get clear on CONNECTOR vs WIRE PROTOCOL (& supporting chips).
When you try to transfer GIGs for data from a laptop to External HDD, do a comparison between a USB2 (port + Drive) and USB 3 and you'll realize how quickly data can get transferred.
Which is why its atrocious that it took the entire night ( 12-14 hours) (maybe more / entire night) when I RESTORED from BACKUP an iPhone 5 in 2015. I am wondering the PAIN of doing that with a 128 or 256 G device.
PS: I dont think we need to wait for a teardown. Put in an APP like Documents 5/ VLC that allowed you to dump bunch of large files. How fast they transfer should be able to tell us if the Wireline protocol is fast enough.. whatever it may be using - Of, course its to be done via a tested & reliable USB 3 port on a machine.. preferably both PC and Mac.
So, if anyone can get this post out to some EVALUATORS, we'd love to see results.
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My point is that even if the iPhone 7 is USB 3 ready, it can't yet be utilised for anything except photos transfer using one of the Camera adapters. ALL lightning to USB cables are only USB 2.0 capable with the exception of the lightning to USB-C cable (which is USB 3 capable).
Therefore unless Apple has released new Lightning to USB cables the only way to use the new iPhones 3.0 speed is with a MacBook with USB-C or transferring photos with a camera adapter.
Therefore unless Apple has released new Lightning to USB cables the only way to use the new iPhones 3.0 speed is with a MacBook with USB-C or transferring photos with a camera adapter.
And you'd think if they updated the internal chips to support a faster WIRELINE PROTOCOL like USB 3, Thunderbolt, they wouldnt be stupid enough to not account for newer supporting Cables? Lets see.
Its not only about pictures, overall a larger storage device needs a FASTER WIRELINE protocol and TRANSPORT mechanism.. to transfer ANYTHING.. be it MEDIA or APPS or SYNCING or BACKUPs etc.
I am hoping someone there (plenty of Apple users.. right?) realize how painful it was to iTUNES RESTORE from BACKUP a 64 GB iPhone with USB2 speeds. I know it took mine all night.
I think iTunes syncing has its days numbered... Apple is obviously moving towards everything been wirelessly sync through iCloud... I honestly wish they would just get rid of iTunes syncing at this point... it's absolute garbage. It's confusing, a mess and just messes things up on my phone... iCloud is 1 million times better
Depends on which part of the world you live in. It wont happen until everyone has fast speeds etc. iCloud sucks and I cant rely on it nor will I want to upload everything to iCloud - PS: If you ever have to backup 64 / 128 GB over WiFi where I am right now.. you'll go nuts waiting.. for few days.
PS: No one stops you from using iCloud instead of iTunes.. Let us have our iTunes / Offline mechanisms. And by no means I am saying that I I loves iTunes sync.. its bug ridden, with some LONG LASTING bugs that Apple hasnt fixed. I'd love to have some Control over the Data being synced/ backed up.. Hence, the jailbreaking for more control, esp when iTunes F's up
i dont think it is which is a real shame. It took me longer to transfer the damn movie in HD than to just re-download it on the device itself. Redic really
What planet have you been on I have thousands of options for extra storage and if your jailbroken you can mod the storage even more so that the apps (/applications only as of the ios app change) I forgot the time that ios changed the app restrictions but if you have a old 1st gen iPad the sd card adapter allows you to completely run all of your apps via SD and this can be very useful for users that want many users on the ipad you can link music library and more just need to know how to simlink the new ios 7 I think that's when the restrictions were added will not work unless you know more but still that's not stopping developers form making devices that allow you to use a app from the AppStore to transfer files yes files not just pictures
SanDisk iXpand™ Sync by SanDisk https://appsto.re/us/Na8b3.i
That is just one there are others