Unable to detect Flash drive on my iPhone XR

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Unable to detect Flash drive on my iPhone XR

Flash drive is not detected on my iPhone XR. Restarting phone, enable accessories steps completed but still problem persist. It works seamlessly with my iPad. Please help.IOS is 16.5

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Posted on Jun 20, 2023 10:57 AM

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Answer 1

Jeff_W.

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Jun 21, 2023 1:36 PM in response to Nileshivaya

Hello Nileshivaya,

Here are instructions for connecting an external storage device to your iPhone. Please take note about the formatting requirements stated in step 3:

"Connect a USB drive or an SD card reader

Attach the USB drive or SD card reader to the charging port on your iPhone using a compatible connector or adapter.
You may need the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter, or Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader (all sold separately).
Note: An external storage device must have only a single data partition, and it must be formatted as APFS, APFS (encrypted), macOS Extended (HFS+), exFAT (FAT64), FAT32, or FAT. To change the formatting of a storage device, use a Mac or PC.
Do any of the following:

Insert an SD memory card into a card reader: Don’t force the card into the slot on the reader; it fits only one way.
- Note: You can import photos and videos from the memory card directly to the Photos app. See Import photos and videos on iPhone.
- View the contents of the drive or memory card: In a supported app (for example, Files), tap Browse at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the device below Locations. If you don’t see Locations, tap Browse again at the bottom of the screen.
- Disconnect the drive or card reader: Remove it from the charging port on iPhone.

Note: The Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter can be powered with a USB power adapter. This allows you to connect USB devices with higher power requirements, such as external hard drives, to iPhone."

Connect external storage devices to iPhone - Apple Support

Regards.

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Answer 2

Mar 4, 2024 2:49 AM in response to ryane77

Good day please, I’ve had a problem with my XR. I’ve gotten myself a Samsung pendrive and an OTG to support it and use it on my phone but when I connect it doesn’t show on my phone files but rather on any other iPhone type it shows,even on an iPhone 7+. I really need help and I hope you can help me out.

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Answer 3

bbesspete

Community Specialist

Jun 25, 2023 7:33 AM in response to Nileshivaya

Hey Nileshivaya,

You mentioned that the device works with other iPhones. However, we think it would be helpful to reach out to the device manufacturer to see if they have any advice: Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support

Cheers!

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Nileshivaya Author

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Jun 25, 2023 1:45 AM in response to Jeff_W.

Hi, I have tried all these settings still my phone is nable to detect flash drive. Even all the basic check as been carried. Same flashdrive works on other iphones. Not able to identify exactly what could be the issue.

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Answer 5

Mar 4, 2024 2:48 AM in response to Nileshivaya

Good day please, I’ve had a same problem with my XR. I’ve gotten myself a Samsung pendrive and an OTG to support it and use it on my phone but when I connect it doesn’t show on my phone files but rather on any other iPhone type it shows,even on an iPhone 7+. I really need help and I hope you can help me out.

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