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I am trying to connect a Samsung T5 Ssd to my iPad Air 4

I have iPad Air 4 I am trying connect Samsung T5 Ssd

but drive not showing on files app

pls help me solve this problem


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iPad Air, iPadOS 17

Posted on Oct 8, 2023 1:48 AM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2023 12:29 PM

You probably need a separate power supply for the external hard drive.


Here's Apple's information on using external hard drives with iPads: Connect external storage devices to iPad - Apple Support


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Oct 8, 2023 3:35 PM in response to neminath19

Connection of external storage devices is possible - with some caveats...


To be recognised by iPadOS, the attached USB storage device must be formatted to FAT, FAT32, exFAT or APFS with a single partition. As the iPad has limited power capabilities, dependent upon the Storage Device, an external power source is often required.


If your iPad Pro has a Lightning port, you will need to use an Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter to directly connect USB devices to the iPad. This adapter has both a USB 3.0 Type-A connector and an additional Lightning port to supply power, from your charger, to both the iPad and connected device. The external charger must be rated at 12W or more.


  • Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MK0W2ZM/A



If instead you have one of the newer iPad Pro models with a USB-C connector, you may need to utilise a powered USB hub (i.e., it has its own source of power) - connecting both the iPad Pro and the storage device to ports on the hub.


Some additional information can be found here:

Connect external devices or servers with Files on iPhone - Apple Support

https://www.imore.com/how-use-external-hard-drives-your-iphone-or-ipad


I am trying to connect a Samsung T5 Ssd to my iPad Air 4

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