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What happens if you plug a USB 3.0 into a USB 2.0 port?

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What happens if you plug a USB 3.0 into a USB 2.0 port?

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Yes, Integral USB 3.0 Flash Drives and card readers are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. The USB 3.0 Flash Drive or card reader will work at the speed of the port, for example if you use a USB 3.0 Flash Drive in your USB 2.0 laptop, it will work at USB 2.0 speed.

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