If your mac has only one port like this it s a macbook that supports usb c but not thunderbolt.
Lightning port on macbook air not working.
This port doesn t support thunderbolt devices.
Users are reporting compatibility issues with usb 2 0 devices.
Thunderbolt port not working correctly.
To charge an iphone ipad or ipod touch from a thunderbolt 3 or usb c port without one of these adapters you can use the apple usb c to lightning cable instead.
How to troubleshoot dead usb c ports on your macbook.
Before we get started the steps below only work on macbook models that have the apple t2 security chips.
Macbook pro introduced in 2018 or later.
A new problem is coming to light with apple s new macbook pro and macbook air machines.
And the new macbook air has a.
Macbook models introduced in 2015 or later have a single usb c port.
2 meter version usb c to lightning cable 1m usb c to 4 port usb 3 0 hub the new macbook pro comes with two or four external ports depending on the model you pick.
Macbook air introduced in 2018 or later.
Ethernet if you re using an ethernet cable with your device use a third party usb c to ethernet adapter such as the belkin usb c to gigabit ethernet adapter.
If you have a device that doesn t connect to this port you might be able to use an adapter to connect it.
Detail of the lightning ports on a 2019.