bobshot

Q: How can I get a video file on a USB Flashdrive onto my iPhone so I can share it from my iPhone.

I'm using a video special video camera which you put into drains so see where the clog is.  It records the video onto a USB flash drive.  The first thing I would really like to do is have it record on my iPhone so I can send it directly to a client from the iPhone. If I can't do that I would like to know how to take the USB flshdrive out and plug into my iPhone and then transfer and then send it to my client.  Anyone think of a way to do that?

 

Thanks

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on May 29, 2015 11:05 AM

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Q: How can I get a video file on a USB Flashdrive onto my iPhone so I can share it from my iPhone.

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  • by ZikzakCorp,

    ZikzakCorp ZikzakCorp May 29, 2015 11:58 AM in response to bobshot
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    May 29, 2015 11:58 AM in response to bobshot

    There is no way to plug a USB flash drive into an iPhone directly without an additional accessory. You can plug the USB drive into a PC to transfer the video from the USB drive onto the PC, and then use iTunes to transfer the video onto the iPhone:

     

    About File Sharing on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

  • by bobshot,

    bobshot bobshot May 29, 2015 12:06 PM in response to ZikzakCorp
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    May 29, 2015 12:06 PM in response to ZikzakCorp

    Thanks Zikzak. I know I could put it on a computer and then I could just send it straight  from the computer, wouldn't need the phone.  I don't have a computer in the field but I do have my phone.  That's why I'm trying to figure out to get it on my phone so I can send/transfer the video out right away and not wait until I can get back to my computer.

  • by rccharles,

    rccharles rccharles May 29, 2015 12:15 PM in response to bobshot
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    May 29, 2015 12:15 PM in response to bobshot

    There are wifi flash drives.

     

    Have you sent the video before.  Your isp is likely to have a limit on the max size of the video file. If the size becomes a problem, you'd need to upload to something like dropbox.com and share the link.

     

    Here are some possibilities to look into:

     

    Solutions:

    1) Airstash
    "Easily access, transfer, and stream your files from AirStash® – the pocketable wireless flash drive for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch! This app requires an AirStash device in order to work.  View, import & export photos, wirelessly stream videos, music & podcasts, and view documents stored on your AirStash. AirStash+ is an enhanced alternative to the built-in web interface adding features only possible with a native app."
    http://www.airstash.com/

     

    2) Use the i-FlashDrive. You use an app to access what is attached to the adapter.  

       https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/i-flashdrive-hd/id525386291?mt=8

     

    3)  Wifi version of a memory card.  If you can use a memory card

      Examples:

       WiFi memory cards