Hi all
All I want to do is save my files (backup) to an SD Card.
When I plug in the SD Card, I receive “Device uses too much power” and will not connect.
A thumb drive, SSD drive, and a hard drive all receive the same message.
Any ideas are welcomed
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Original Title: saving files to a SD card
iPad Pro, iPadOS 16
If your iPad Pro has a Lightning port, you will need to use an Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter to 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 Power Adapter, to both the iPad and connected device. The Power Adapter must be rated at 12W or more.
https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MK0W2ZM/A
If you have one of the newest 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.
The external storage device will obviously require an appropriate USB3 cable to connect to the USB port of the Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter, or USB hub if used.
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
If your iPad Pro has a Lightning port, you will need to use an Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter to 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 Power Adapter, to both the iPad and connected device. The Power Adapter must be rated at 12W or more.
https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MK0W2ZM/A
If you have one of the newest 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.
The external storage device will obviously require an appropriate USB3 cable to connect to the USB port of the Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter, or USB hub if used.
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
The drives needs to be formatted to the right format.
How are you connecting them to the iPad exactly?
Are you using an adapter? If so, which one?
What model of iPad is this? Does it have a lightning port a USB-C port?
What type of SD card reader are you using?
Provide and context details about your situation, and someone may be able to advise.
How to resolve SD card not connecting issues with iPad?
