Questions & Answers for Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter
82 Questions + 91 Answers
82 Questions from the Community
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Yes. The adapter is for Thunderbolt devices only. Read HT207266 "About the compatibility of the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter" on Apple's support website.
- Answered by Joseph V from Fort Langley
- 05-Nov-2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can this be used to connect a new 2016 MacBook Pro to an Apple Thunderbolt Display?)
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If you use this adaptor to connect to a thunderbolt display, will the single USB-C to Thunderbolt connection both charge and display the laptop?
- Asked by Heather N from Hillsborough
- 28-Oct-2016
- Flag as inappropriate (If you use this adaptor to connect to a thunderbolt display, will the single USB-C to Thunderbolt connection both charge and display the laptop?)
AnswerNo. The Thunderbolt display provides power via a MagSafe connector; this adapter does not have a MagSafe connector, and there is currently no way to get one on the new MacBook Pro.
- Answered by Thomas N from Aurora
- 29-Oct-2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (If you use this adaptor to connect to a thunderbolt display, will the single USB-C to Thunderbolt connection both charge and display the laptop?)
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Will this adapter allow me to connect a blackmagic intensity thunderbolt to a brand new imac? Thunderbolt 2 output on the intensity and Thunderbolt 3?
Will this adapter allow me to connect a blackmagic intensity thunderbolt to a brand new imac? Thunderbolt 2 output on the intensity and Thunderbolt 3 on the IMAC? I am habving problems with my video feed blipping. or going black and its fine on the camera.
- Asked by First B from Georgetown
- 05-Dec-2017
- Flag as inappropriate (Will this adapter allow me to connect a blackmagic intensity thunderbolt to a brand new imac? Thunderbolt 2 output on the intensity and Thunderbolt 3?)
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Compatibility with windows
I have a thunderbolt 2 BUS powered hard drive which I want to access from a Windows 10 laptop which has a usb C port.
Can I use this adapter?- Asked by Leon K
- 26-Feb-2017
- Flag as inappropriate (Compatibility with windows)
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No. This is not compatible with the non-pro 12" MacBook, at all. Source: apple support document HT207266 "About the compatibility of the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter".
- Answered by Thomas N from Aurora
- 29-Oct-2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can this be used to drive a Thunderbolt Display from a MacBook (not Pro)?)
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Would this adapter also charge my 12" macbook which has a single port?
Would this adapter also charge my 12" macbook which has a single port?
- Asked by Punit A from Milpitas
- 28-Oct-2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Would this adapter also charge my 12" macbook which has a single port?)
AnswerNo. This adaptor is not compatible with the 12" MacBook at all.
- Answered by Jens T
- 30-Oct-2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Would this adapter also charge my 12" macbook which has a single port?)
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Can I daisy chain with the TB2 to TB3 adapter?
Can I daisy chain a Lacie D2 w/ TB2 to a TB3 external hard drive with the apple adapter? I would like the keep a TB3 connection open.
- Asked by Ian N from Vacaville
- 08-Nov-2017
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I daisy chain with the TB2 to TB3 adapter?)
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Can you boot the new MacBook Pros into PXE Mode using this adapter?
- Asked by Jason S from Duarte
- 27-Oct-2016
- Flag as inappropriate (Can you boot the new MacBook Pros into PXE Mode using this adapter?)
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Can this adapter be used to connect a USB C monitor to a Mac Mini (which only has USB A and Thunderbolt ports)?
In particular, I'd like to connect an AOC i1601fwux monitor which would need both power and video from the single USB C cable.
- Asked by Michael P from Waban
- 27-Nov-2017
- Flag as inappropriate (Can this adapter be used to connect a USB C monitor to a Mac Mini (which only has USB A and Thunderbolt ports)?)
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Can i use this cable to transfer data from a 2014 MacBook air 11 inch to a 2018 MacBook 12-inch? I tried the migration wirelessly but did not work.
Transferring data from MacBook Air to new MacBook.
- Asked by Laurence S from Newberry
- 15-Aug-2018
- Flag as inappropriate (Can i use this cable to transfer data from a 2014 MacBook air 11 inch to a 2018 MacBook 12-inch? I tried the migration wirelessly but did not work.)
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The thunderbolt display: yes.
The 27"/24" LED Cinema display, NON-THUNDERBOLT, no. This adapter does not support Mini DisplayPort non-thunderbolt devices. Source: apple support document HT207266 "About the compatibility of the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter".
Also, per the same support document, this will only work with Thunderbolt 3 devices such as the 2016 MacBook Pro. It will not work with the non-pro 12" MacBook.- Answered by Thomas N from Aurora
- 29-Oct-2016
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can you connect the 27" Thunderbolt Display and/or the 27"/24" LED Cinema Display to this adapter?)
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Can I connect Mac Pro 2013 (Thunderbolt 2) to a Thunderbolt 3 device, like the OWC Envoy Pro EX, using the Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter?
- Asked by Thomas C from Hilton Head
- 02-May-2018
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I connect Mac Pro 2013 (Thunderbolt 2) to a Thunderbolt 3 device, like the OWC Envoy Pro EX, using the Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter?)
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I have an Apple Thunderbolt monitor but getting a new PC laptop that has a Thunderbolt 3 (UCB C) adapter. Will this adapter allow PC to Mac monitor?
Specifically Lenovo P51s with the Thunderbolt Dock. Can I use this adapter to connect to the Mac Thunderbolt monitor and get full resolution?
- Asked by Michael T from Mckinney
- 04-Jun-2018
- Flag as inappropriate (I have an Apple Thunderbolt monitor but getting a new PC laptop that has a Thunderbolt 3 (UCB C) adapter. Will this adapter allow PC to Mac monitor?)
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Can I connect a thunderbolt display to the new iPad pro 2018?
- Asked by Andres H from Miami
- 08-Nov-2018
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I connect a thunderbolt display to the new iPad pro 2018?)