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USB flash drive is not appearing when connected to my iPad.

I purchased a USB hub for my iPad Pro. Plugged it into the power port and inserted a flash drive but the drive did not appear on the desktop. Am I doing something wrong?



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iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Jun 28, 2022 2:08 PM

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Posted on Jun 28, 2022 2:50 PM

Open the Files App.


The sidebar is on the left.


Within the sidebar you will see individual headed sections - entitled Files, Locations, Favourites and Tags. Each section can be expanded, or collapsed, with a simple tap.


With the Locations section expanded - and your USB storage connected your iPad - you should see your storage device appear in the list of locations.

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Jun 28, 2022 2:50 PM in response to James in Paradise

Open the Files App.


The sidebar is on the left.


Within the sidebar you will see individual headed sections - entitled Files, Locations, Favourites and Tags. Each section can be expanded, or collapsed, with a simple tap.


With the Locations section expanded - and your USB storage connected your iPad - you should see your storage device appear in the list of locations.

Jun 28, 2022 3:20 PM in response to James in Paradise

You are very welcome. If you get stuck, please don’t hesitate to return here to ask for help.


The iPad User Guide is a rich source of frequently overlooked information about your iPad and iPadOS. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892


The Tips App, installed by default on all new models of iPad, provides a brief introduction - and leads you to the User Guide. In case you missed it, here is a link to the Tips App:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tips/id1069509450

USB flash drive is not appearing when connected to my iPad.

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