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Q: How do you manage files/folder on an iPad3 (like Win/Mac file/folder explorers)???

How do I manage files/folder with my iPad3 (like win explorer)  n use external storage device USB/SDcards...

iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi, Windows Vista

Posted on Aug 15, 2012 12:42 AM

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Q: How do you manage files/folder on an iPad3 (like Win/Mac file/folder explorers)???

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  • by King_Penguin,

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Aug 15, 2012 12:46 AM in response to KoalaGCF
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    Aug 15, 2012 12:46 AM in response to KoalaGCF

    The iPad doesn't have a file system like a 'normal' computer, everything has to be associated/stored within an app - so there is no need for anything like windows explorer, you manage each app's content from within the app.

     

    In terms of external storage, the camera connection kit allows you to copy photos and videos to the iPad's Photos app (but not to copy content to other apps or to copy content off the iPad), and there are some wifi-enabled drives that allow you to stream content to the iPad.

  • by KoalaGCF,

    KoalaGCF KoalaGCF Aug 15, 2012 1:12 AM in response to King_Penguin
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    Aug 15, 2012 1:12 AM in response to King_Penguin

    I want to store n play movies on SDcards to watch later without transferring them to the limited storage of the iPad3

  • by King_Penguin,Helpful

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Aug 15, 2012 1:15 AM in response to KoalaGCF
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    Aug 15, 2012 1:15 AM in response to KoalaGCF

    You can store them on SD cards, but you will need to copy them to the iPad (which you can do via the kit to the Photos app) in order to play them - you can then delete from the iPad when you've watched them.


    I have managed to copy an MP4 film via an SD card with the kit and been able to play it, but a film bought from iTunes didn't play (you can't copy content to the Videos app via the kit). Also the kit only recognises content that is in a particular format - the card has to have a DCIM directory off its root, with the photos/videos underneath it with filenames exactly 8 characters long (no spaces) plus file extension.

  • by KoalaGCF,

    KoalaGCF KoalaGCF Aug 15, 2012 4:45 PM in response to King_Penguin
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    Aug 15, 2012 4:45 PM in response to King_Penguin

    I think the iPad is very good product BUT not having a file system n access to use any USB/memoryCards as normal devices do Is a SUPER DEFECT/Design-Fault by Apple(Very Bad of Them)!!!