Q: Mac not detecting usb flash drive

Hi Brody,

Yup I did noticed. This issue is more specific to particular hardware device and Infact there'd be no end time for them.

The pendrive is still being in sale there.  I got the HP v210w recently and so Just wanted to help out the new users who buy this pendrive.

Thanks

USB thumb drive not showing up on Disc utilities nor in finder.

Same with me.

But my usb drive is of ... obscure nature, something cheap I ordered from china and "iStick"-like.

If I reboot my systeem though, I can see it and exchange data on the USB-stick. Once out and back in the Mac again, it will not show up.

Other USB-sticks, of better signature, work flawlessly. they are recognized immediately.

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I encountered d same compatibility problem with a Sony 16 GB pen drive. Got past thru trial and error. My pen drive showed up once I connected it to my Macbook at the end of an external USB cable. Now it shows up everytime I connect it via the cable but not otherwise. At least my pen drive didn't get consigned to the garbage!!!

But Apple should seriously think about tackling this irritating compatibility issue everytime one uses anything that is non-Apple. It's **** frustrating and makes you regret buying an Apple product.

try connecting the pen drive thru a usb cable. it worked for me.

This helped me. Unfortunately it kept some files but deleted all the ones I actually wanted.

Apple is too proprietary.  I have the same problem.  Apple needs to wake up.  I am going to buy a HP tomorrow.  This Junk Mac Book Air is going on Craigslist.   Good bye apple.