Type-C USB is here – but that doesn’t mean you can’t use your old USB peripherals! Thanks to the Satechi Type-C USB Adapter, you can easily convert a Type-C USB port to a standard USB 3.0 port. If your aim is to transfer files from your iOS or Android device to your new USB 3.0 Type C compatible devices, then you'll need our USB 3.0 Type C to USB 3.0 Type A male-to-female adapter. This adapter allows you to connect your existing USB data and charging cables to the USB-C port on your computer, allowing them to sync with your existing external hard drives, smartphones, tablets, and more.