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Q: What's the best way to access files on a flash drive using the new iPad?

What's the best way to access files on a flash drive using the new iPad?

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Posted on Mar 21, 2012 1:51 PM

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Q: What's the best way to access files on a flash drive using the new iPad?

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Mar 21, 2012 1:54 PM in response to mcnof
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    Mar 21, 2012 1:54 PM in response to mcnof

    You would need the Camera Kit. Note that not all USB devices will be compatible, and you cannot write to the flash drive.

  • by King_Penguin,

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Mar 21, 2012 1:56 PM in response to mcnof
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    Mar 21, 2012 1:56 PM in response to mcnof

    By copying them to your computer and then syncing them to the iPad via iTunes or using an app that supports wifi transfer to/from your computer. The camera connection kit only support the copying of photos and videos to the Photos app on the iPad, and a lot of flash drives don't work with the kit as they require more power than is supplied to it.

  • by mcnof,

    mcnof mcnof Mar 21, 2012 3:35 PM in response to Kappy
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    Mar 21, 2012 3:35 PM in response to Kappy

    I've got the CCK but can't get the iPad to recognise the files on the flash drive. Any advice? The drive is only 1gb; when I tried a 16gb drive a message popped up saying there wasn't enough power. Would an external drive with a separate power source work?

  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Mar 21, 2012 3:38 PM in response to mcnof
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    Mar 21, 2012 3:38 PM in response to mcnof

    You might wish to see: iPad- Using the iPad Camera Connection Kit

  • by Skydiver119,

    Skydiver119 Skydiver119 Mar 21, 2012 4:42 PM in response to mcnof
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    Mar 21, 2012 4:42 PM in response to mcnof

    The camera connection kit can only read files that are of video or photos. And they must follow a very specific naming convention. They must be in a folder called DCIM and must have file names of only 8 characters or numbers.

     

    You cannot read document or text or powerpoint or music files via the CCK.

     

    In addition to this, the USB part of the CCK does have very specific power requirements. Some USB sticks do work. Some don't. Those with large LED lights trigger the 'too much power' warning. As do those like Kingston or Sandisk that have preinstalled software also trigger the too much power warning.

     

    I have gotten a 4 gig flash drive to work, also a 32 gig CF card. But it does only work for videos or photos.