flash drive
Was going to buy a 4th gen ipad pro but I'm being told that external flash drives will not work on them, even if they work fine on lightning connections. Is this true?
iPad (4th gen) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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Hi Rjialta,
Thank you for contacting Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it seems like you want to know if an external drive can be used with an iPad. We would recommend you use this article for more information.
"Connect a USB drive or an SD card
- Insert a USB camera adapter or an SD card reader into the charging port on iPad.
- Depending on your model, use the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter, USB-C to SD Card Camera Reader, or Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader (all sold separately).
- Note: The Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter can be powered with a USB power adapter. This allows you to connect USB devices with higher power requirements, such as external hard drives, to iPad.
- Do one of the following:
- Connect a USB drive: Use the USB cable that came with the USB drive to connect the drive to the camera adapter.
- Insert an SD memory card into the card reader: Don’t force the card into the slot on the reader; it fits only one way.
- To view the contents of the device, tap Browse at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the device below Locations. If you don’t see Locations, tap Browse again at the bottom of the screen.
To disconnect the device, simply remove it from the connector on iPad."
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Please don't hesitate to let us know if the steps resolved your issue or if you need additional assistance.
Cheers.