File Server

Hello, I just recently discovered file server sharing on my iPad, I watched a tutorial and was able to connect my iPad to my Windows PC. (Windows SSD) I was able to add and delete files, images, and so on between the two devices. However, when I used an SDXC (SD card adapter) and USB (USB and USB sdcard reader) as file servers, the only thing I couldn't do on the iPad side is to import any kind of media FROM the iPad, every time i do, it always says INVALID ARGUMENT. But i was able to save, add or delete files there as normal. Everything is fine on the Windows PC side.

iPad (8th generation)

Posted on May 15, 2023 6:00 AM

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May 17, 2023 10:37 AM in response to ginjinjin

Hello ginjinjin,


This isn't unexpected, as SD cards aren't computers like the PC is. So their abilities will be limited when using steps such as you were, as described at Use a file server to share files between your iPad and computer - Apple Support.


For things such as SD cards, you'll want to review the steps located at Connect external storage devices to iPad - Apple Support. This shows you how to connect them to your iPad and access the storage aspect of those devices.


Cheers!


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