Unable to detect Flash drive on my iPhone XR

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.

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

1. Attach the USB drive or SD card reader to the charging port on your iPhone using a compatible connector or adapter.
2. 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).
3. 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.
4. 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.

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!

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.

Hi Nileshivaya,

You're very welcome. Let us know if you ever need assistance.

Cheers.