[REQUEST] USB 3.0 type A for Target Disk Mode in 2012 macbook pro

[ell]

Hi, anybody know if I can use a usb 3.0 type A cable (both ends) to transfer files from a black screened macbook 2012 A1398? I have googled but not found definitive answer.

 

[Markverhyden]

I don't think Apple re-enabled USB TDM on those until a few years later. If the device in question only has USB, like an Air, then that TDM will work.

 

[ell]

I don't think Apple re-enabled USB TDM on those until a few years later. If the device in question only has USB, like an Air, then that TDM will work.

All it has is two USB 3.0 A ports, 2 thunderbolt 2.0 and a HDMI, no usb c. you think USB 3.0 A won't work then?

 

[Markverhyden]

Don't think so. TB was the TDM port. It's been my experience that, on older machines, Apple only enables TDM on USB if they have no other ports. But given the symptoms you posted I doubt you'd get TDM to work anyways. By the way Thunderbolt is the same as mini-display port for cable connection purposes.

 

[ell]

I saw that, I'd buy one of those but all I'm finding is them with HDMI on one end, unless thunderbolt to HDMI would work!!!
So confusing

 

[Markverhyden]

Got a Staples nearby? The below shows as available in Staples near me.

https://www.staples.com/staples-6-m...-4k-audio-video-black-51761us/product_2733124

 

[ell]

Got a Staples nearby? The below shows as available in Staples near me.

https://www.staples.com/staples-6-m...-4k-audio-video-black-51761us/product_2733124

Yes I do but the other machine only has USB and HDMI

 

[Markverhyden]

Yes I do but the other machine only has USB and HDMI

I see I see said the blind man.....

 

[ell]

I see I see said the blind man.....

Thanks for your effort though I really appreciate it

 

[overburnz]

Yes I do but the other machine only has USB and HDMI

What about a usb a to thunderbolt connector for that machine?

btw which models are you trying to transfer data from? Wouldn’t it be easier to remove the HDD and use an external connector and just use migration assistant?

 

[ell]

What about a usb a to thunderbolt connector for that machine?

btw which models are you trying to transfer data from? Wouldn’t it be easier to remove the HDD and use an external connector and just use migration assistant?

A usb 3.0 A to thunderbolt 2.0 is pretty impossible to find, lots of thunderbolt 3.0 and it has a different type ssd that the other macs in it so I special adapter would have to be purchased for just that model, dumb.

 

[overburnz]

A usb 3.0 A to thunderbolt 2.0 is pretty impossible to find, lots of thunderbolt 3.0 and it has a different type ssd that the other macs in it so I special adapter would have to be purchased for just that model, dumb.

so you want help and you reply like that? Ok then good luck

 

[ell]

so you want help and you reply like that? Ok then good luck

oh no, I meant the mac model was dumb

 

[overburnz]

oh no, I meant the mac model was dumb

open the 2012 model, remove HDD, connect to external HDD connector to usb a, connect said HDD to the MacBook that you want to copy the data to, open “migration assistant “ and copy files, easypeezy

 

[ell]

open the 2012 model, remove HDD, connect to external HDD connector to usb a, connect said HDD to the MacBook that you want to copy the data to, open “migration assistant “ and copy files, easypeezy

this is the drive
https://www.ebay.com/i/283753615495...liGm_eIDCqkh5tx8y95XBKxR_HKkgKtgaAnD-EALw_wcB
I don't have the unique adapter for it, its different than later model mac ssd's

 

[overburnz]

this is the drive
https://www.ebay.com/i/283753615495...liGm_eIDCqkh5tx8y95XBKxR_HKkgKtgaAnD-EALw_wcB
I don't have the unique adapter for it, its different than later model mac ssd's

you should have said 2012 retina model lol...

 

[ell]

you should have said 2012 retina model lol...

"Rectal Model" .

 

[Markverhyden]

I just checked my mid 2012 13" MBP for TDM. No USB, only FW and TB.

 

[ell]

I just checked my mid 2012 13" MBP for TDM. No USB, only FW and TB.

Thanks! I couldn't find any USB 3.0 cables in town anyways, this is the page that got me so confused https://www.ivanexpert.com/blog/2017/03/mac-target-disk-mode-now-includes-usb-hooray/

 

[Markverhyden]

Thanks! I couldn't find any USB 3.0 cables in town anyways, this is the page that got me so confused https://www.ivanexpert.com/blog/2017/03/mac-target-disk-mode-now-includes-usb-hooray/

Just checked my 2015'ish MBP Retina. Only offers TB when powered up in TDM. I can't find a USB A-A cable to try to see if it works. From what I remember i've only ever been able to have USB in TDM when that is the only available port on the machine.