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iPad Pro + sandisk extreme 1tb drive

I'm having difficulty getting my iPad to see this external portable drive.

Any suggestions?


Thanks in advance!

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 2nd Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Feb 26, 2022 4:17 PM

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Posted on Feb 26, 2022 4:50 PM

Thanks, Chris.


Nope - not a spinning disk drive. 1TB SSD.


Figured it out. Had to install the software via Mac Mini first, then plug into iPad. Won't work with a hub.

Works fine plugged directly plugged into the iPad and shows up in files. Whew. :)

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iPad Pro + sandisk extreme 1tb drive

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