I need to update the software on a Compact Flash and SD card that run my Multi-Function Displays on my boat. As an all Apple device guy, I am trying to do this using my iPad Pro. I see ways to read my cards but not to write a new file to them.
Do I have to go back and get a Windows laptop!
iPad Pro, iPadOS 15
Depends on what exactly you need to do and how the CF card is formatted. If you just need to copy a file onto the card and the card if formatted as fat32 or exFat you can copy a file onto the card in the Files App on the iPad by dragging it onto it, or using the Move or copy options.
Link-> https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206481
If its formatted in some other way, the iPad may be able to read it, but not write to it.
Depends on what exactly you need to do and how the CF card is formatted. If you just need to copy a file onto the card and the card if formatted as fat32 or exFat you can copy a file onto the card in the Files App on the iPad by dragging it onto it, or using the Move or copy options.
Link-> https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206481
If its formatted in some other way, the iPad may be able to read it, but not write to it.
Hi dmbanke,
Here is a guide from Apple explaining hiw to connect external storage to an iPad:
https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/ipad/ipad75b7b23f/ipados
An adaptor like this in theory should work:
Here is a video also explaining how to read and write to external storage devices:
Hope that all helps!
Adam
Thanks.
I was reading all the complaints on the web and thought it must have been solved by now!
IPad Pro - writing to a Compact Flash
