Connected disk is Read-Only on iPad

I have Problem when I connect my hard disk to my iPad can you show me it is only read and try to another device android read my disk and it’s work when I return to my iPad show me again it’s only read


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iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jan 5, 2022 12:46 PM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2022 11:08 AM

Hey nurah115,


It looks like you're having an issue with an external drive that you're wanting to connect to your iPad. What type of device is this specifically and how are you connecting it to the iPad?


If you're using a USB drive, it's possible that you will need to reformat the drive using a computer in order for it to be compatible with the iPad as outlined here:


Connect external storage devices to iPad - Apple Support


If you have access to a Mac, the following support article will walk you through reformatting this drive:


Erase and reformat a storage device in Disk Utility on Mac - Apple Support


Thanks!

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Jan 6, 2022 11:08 AM in response to nurah115

Hey nurah115,


It looks like you're having an issue with an external drive that you're wanting to connect to your iPad. What type of device is this specifically and how are you connecting it to the iPad?


If you're using a USB drive, it's possible that you will need to reformat the drive using a computer in order for it to be compatible with the iPad as outlined here:


Connect external storage devices to iPad - Apple Support


If you have access to a Mac, the following support article will walk you through reformatting this drive:


Erase and reformat a storage device in Disk Utility on Mac - Apple Support


Thanks!

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