ipad mini 5 cabling

[Marc_in_NC]

Hi, I have picked up a mini 5. Tried a couple of different cables but didn't work. The short one included with the Air 2 works. Any suggested on cables that work?

TIA, Marc

 

[Sheppie]

Hi, I have picked up a mini 5. Tried a couple of different cables but didn't work. The short one included with the Air 2 works. Any suggested on cables that work?

TIA, Marc

Yes, The one that came with it.

 

[iaincaradoc]

This one works just fine, and it's a bit longer than the original, so it'll reach on a PGYTech tablet holder on an MA2 controller:

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The tricky bit is to make sure your USB-C to Lightning cable is not just a "charge" cable. It has to carry data, too. If it's a charge-and-sync cable, it should work just fine.

 

[jigsaw]

I have this one and it works.

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[Marc_in_NC]

The cable is a USB C to USB micro. Below is the first one that I bought, perhaps defective:

Amazon.com: Compatible Micro USB to Type C OTG Cable 11.8 inch 90 Degree Video Data Cable for DJI Mavic 2 Zoom/Mavic 2 Pro/Mavic Air/Mavic Pro/Mavic Pro Platinum/Spark for Cellphone/Tablet (Black): Industrial & Scientific

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[z28lt1]

Hi, I have picked up a mini 5. Tried a couple of different cables but didn't work. The short one included with the Air 2 works. Any suggested on cables that work?

TIA, Marc

If you have a cable that doesn't work, try flipping the plug 180 degrees. It should not matter, but a few have had that fix their problems, may be something DJI did incorrectly.

 

[Sheppie]

If you have a cable that doesn't work, try flipping the plug 180 degrees. It should not matter, but a few have had that fix their problems, may be something DJI did incorrectly.

That was the case with my LG G6 phone, USB C to USB C. Would not work one way, turn 180 degree it worked. Go figure.

 

[z28lt1]

The cable is a USB C to USB micro. Below is the first one that I bought, perhaps defective:

Amazon.com: Compatible Micro USB to Type C OTG Cable 11.8 inch 90 Degree Video Data Cable for DJI Mavic 2 Zoom/Mavic 2 Pro/Mavic Air/Mavic Pro/Mavic Pro Platinum/Spark for Cellphone/Tablet (Black): Industrial & Scientific

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The OP has an ipad. Needs a USB C to lightning.

 

[bp328i]

The cable is a USB C to USB micro. Below is the first one that I bought, perhaps defective:

Amazon.com: Compatible Micro USB to Type C OTG Cable 11.8 inch 90 Degree Video Data Cable for DJI Mavic 2 Zoom/Mavic 2 Pro/Mavic Air/Mavic Pro/Mavic Pro Platinum/Spark for Cellphone/Tablet (Black): Industrial & Scientific

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You bought this cable to use with a iPad Mini? If so the cable does not have the correct connections.

 

[bp328i]

The OP has an ipad. Needs a USB C to lightning.

That is the OP you quoted. I'm thinking that's why it's not working for them.

 

[z28lt1]

That is the OP you quoted. I'm thinking that's why it's not working for them.

Doh! Didn't even check, as I assumed if the cable didn't even fit, that would have been written. Thanks for pointing that out! Yes, the right connector on the cable is the best place to start

 

[Marc_in_NC]

Oops, brain fart! Wanted an ipad mini 5 ( since everything else is Apple ) but actually have the Galaxy Tab A! Sorry about that. I have tried to switch the connect on the controller, flip it, but doesn't work either. Very tight.

 

[iaincaradoc]

Oops, brain fart! Wanted an ipad mini 5 ( since everything else is Apple ) but actually have the Galaxy Tab A! Sorry about that. I have tried to switch the connect on the controller, flip it, but doesn't work either. Very tight.

The connector on the MA2 controller is wedged in there kind of tight. You might look at a Hanatora similar to the one I'd previously linked, but with the Micro-USB connector instead of Lightning, since you don't have an iPad...

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[Old Cajun]

Hi, I have picked up a mini 5. Tried a couple of different cables but didn't work. The short one included with the Air 2 works. Any suggested on cables that work?

TIA, Marc

It must be a data & charge cable. A charge cable will not work.