Usb flashdrive on ipad air

I have a usb C flashdrive that works with my macbook pro, but is not recognized, does not work, with my ipad air.

Why not?

iPad Air, iPadOS 17

Posted on May 27, 2024 7:30 AM

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Posted on May 27, 2024 8:09 AM

How is the flash drive formatted exactly?

Where are you trying to find the flash drive exactly?

Is it not visible in the "Files" app in the Browse tab, under locations?


The iPad will require it be formatted as HFS+, APFS or exFAT.


It will not work with drives formatted as NTFS for Windows, or drives that have multiple partitions or volumes.

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May 27, 2024 8:09 AM in response to blueshed

How is the flash drive formatted exactly?

Where are you trying to find the flash drive exactly?

Is it not visible in the "Files" app in the Browse tab, under locations?


The iPad will require it be formatted as HFS+, APFS or exFAT.


It will not work with drives formatted as NTFS for Windows, or drives that have multiple partitions or volumes.

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Usb flashdrive on ipad air

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