{"id":13209,"date":"2021-02-17T20:13:11","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T20:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/macreports.com\/?p=13209"},"modified":"2021-02-17T20:13:14","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T20:13:14","slug":"how-to-use-an-external-storage-drive-with-your-ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/macreports.com\/how-to-use-an-external-storage-drive-with-your-ipad\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use an External Storage Drive with your iPad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Back in 2019, Apple released iOS\/iPadOS 13 which included support for external drives and storage devices for iPhone and iPad. Through the Files app, you can access and manage files on a USB drive, SD card or a hard drive. The Files app also allows you to create and manage files and folders on your iPad, <a href=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/what-is-icloud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iCloud<\/a> Drive, file servers and in other cloud storage like Box and Dropbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See also: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/iphone-or-ipad-not-updating-to-the-latest-ios-or-ipados-version-how-to-fix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPhone or iPad Not Updating to the Latest iOS or iPadOS Version? How to Fix<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/how-to-set-up-an-ipad-mouse-or-trackpad-and-fix-pointer-size-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Set Up an iPad Mouse or Trackpad and Fix Pointer Size Issues<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Connect a USB Drive, External Hard Disk or SD Card Reader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to connect a physical external storage device to your iPad, you will need to make sure you have the appropriate connector. This may mean that you will need to purchase something specifically for the purpose of connecting your iPad to the external device. Depending on your needs, you may want to purchase:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A cable with the appropriate connectors on each end.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cable-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"cable\" class=\"wp-image-13222\" width=\"225\" height=\"159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cable-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cable-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cable-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cable.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>An adapter which will connect an already existing cable to your iPad.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lightning_apapter2-300x209.jpg\" alt=\"lightning adapter\" class=\"wp-image-13225\" width=\"225\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lightning_apapter2-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lightning_apapter2-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lightning_apapter2.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A multi-port adapter or hub which has two or more different kinds of connecter ports to use with different kinds of connecter cables.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lightning_multi-276x300.jpg\" alt=\"lightning multi adapter\" class=\"wp-image-13224\" width=\"276\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lightning_multi-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lightning_multi-942x1024.jpg 942w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lightning_multi-768x835.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lightning_multi.jpg 946w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are purchasing a cable or adapter, make sure you will be getting the correct one for your needs. Check your external device and\/ or the cable it came with to determine what type of connection you will need on that end. Some of the common types of connecters are: USB, USB-C and micro USB. For your iPad, you will need to know if your iPad has a lightning connecter port or a USB-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>USB-C<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USB_C-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"USB-C \" class=\"wp-image-13220\" width=\"225\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USB_C-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/USB_C.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>iPad Pro 11 -inch (1st and 2nd gen)<\/li><li>iPad Pro 12.9 inch (3rd and 4th gen)<\/li><li>iPad Air (4th gen)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lightning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lightning-300x163.jpg\" alt=\"lightning connecter\" class=\"wp-image-13217\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lightning-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lightning.jpg 557w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>All other iPad models<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f3b8\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>:<br>If you are going to be using an external hard disk, it may require a power source to work properly (or at least not to drain your iPad battery) while you have it connected. To do this, you can use a multi-port adapter. For example, a lightning to USB 3 camera adapter has a lightning connector (to connect to your iPad) on one end, and both USB and USB-C connector ports on the other. This allows you to connect a power source, in addition to your external hard disk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See also:  <a href=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/how-to-back-up-your-mac-with-time-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Back Up your Mac with Time Machine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">View the Contents of your External Device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Files_app-300x273.jpg\" alt=\"files app icon\" class=\"wp-image-13236\" width=\"150\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Files_app-300x273.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Files_app-768x700.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Files_app.jpg 854w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>See also:  <a href=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/split-screen-on-ipad-how-to-open-and-close-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Split Screen on iPad: How to Open and Close Apps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Connect your external device.<\/li><li>Open the Files app on your iPad.<\/li><li>Find your external device under Locations in the left sidebar. If you don&#8217;t see the left sidebar:<ul><li><em>Landscape Orientation: <\/em>Tap the sidebar icon in the upper-left corner of your screen.<\/li><li><em>Portrait Orientation: <\/em>Tap Files in the upper-left corner of your screen. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Tap on the name of your external device to show its contents.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ToshibaContents-1024x403.jpg\" alt=\"contents of drive\" class=\"wp-image-13279\" width=\"512\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ToshibaContents-1024x403.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ToshibaContents-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ToshibaContents-768x302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ToshibaContents-1536x605.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ToshibaContents-2048x806.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>See also:  <a href=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/how-to-share-files-and-folders-in-icloud-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Share Files and Folders in iCloud Drive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saving Files to\/from your External Drive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Copying files to\/from the Files App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may want to copy a file to your external drive that is already saved in iCloud or on your iPad. You may also want to copy a file <em>from<\/em> your external drive &#8211; the process looks the same (except for the file location) and so we will just describe copying <em>to<\/em> your external drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See also:  <a href=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/how-to-delete-music-from-your-iphone-ipad-apple-watch-or-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Delete Music From Your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or Mac<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Find the file in the Files app by browsing from the left sidebar or by using the search field at the top of your screen.<\/li><li>Press and hold on the file icon until a menu appears. You can choose to copy, duplicate or move the file. For these instructions, we will choose Copy.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/copy_menu2-1024x311.jpg\" alt=\"copy menu\" class=\"wp-image-13286\" width=\"768\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/copy_menu2-1024x311.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/copy_menu2-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/copy_menu2-768x233.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/copy_menu2-1536x467.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/copy_menu2-2048x622.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\"><li>If you used the search function, you may need to tap Cancel in the upper-right corner. Open the file folder where you want to place the file you copied.<\/li><li>Tap and hold on an open spot on the screen until a small menu appears. Choose Paste from the menu. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/paste-1024x430.jpg\" alt=\"paste menu\" class=\"wp-image-13283\" width=\"768\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/paste-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/paste-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/paste-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/paste-1536x646.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/paste-2048x861.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>See also:  <a href=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/iphone-or-ipad-not-showing-up-in-finder-on-mac-fix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPhone or iPad not Showing up in Finder on Mac, Fix<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saving from Another App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can save a file to your external drive from within an app. The details may vary depending on the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Tap on the Share icon. From the menu, select Save to Files (or maybe Export &#8230;, depending on the app.)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/share-300x91.jpg\" alt=\"share\" class=\"wp-image-13275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/share-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/share.jpg 646w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li>Choose your external drive from the save menu. You may select a subfolder or create a folder by tapping the new folder icon at the top of the save menu. You may also change the name of your file before you save it by tapping on the file name.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/choose_ext_drive-1024x715.jpg\" alt=\"choose external drive from menu\" class=\"wp-image-13277\" width=\"512\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/choose_ext_drive-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/choose_ext_drive-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/choose_ext_drive-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/macreports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/choose_ext_drive.jpg 1228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\"><li>Tap Save in the upper-right corner of the save menu.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>See also:  <a href=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/ios-13-how-to-export-notes-from-the-notes-app-as-pdf-on-iphone-ipad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Export Notes From The Notes App As PDF On iPhone &amp; iPad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importing from External Drive into an App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The instructions for this will be specific to the app, however, if you can import a file from your iCloud Drive into the app, you should also be able to import a file (of the appropriate type) from your external drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See also:  <a href=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/how-to-add-presenter-notes-in-keynote-on-mac-iphone-and-ipad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Add Presenter Notes in Keynote on Mac, iPhone, and iPad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/not-enough-space-to-transfer-backup-to-iphone-fix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Not Enough Space to Transfer Backup to iPhone, Fix<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/ipad-air-blank-screen-issue-free-repairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPad Air Blank Screen Issue: Free Repairs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/how-to-erase-your-device-remotely-using-find-my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Erase your Device Remotely using Find My<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/macreports.com\/how-to-use-recovery-mode-with-your-iphone-or-ipad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Use Recovery Mode with your iPhone or iPad<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back in 2019, Apple released iOS\/iPadOS 13 which included support for external drives and storage devices for iPhone and iPad. 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