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iPad Pro Best way to add storage to ipad
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For me this has been pretty much the most painless solution.
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You don't say if you need to move files or anything. I've found this has been an inexpensive solution for moving files from the iPad to desktop. I imagine it can work as storage, if you aren't looking for sizes over 128GB.
Maybe, if you can return it, try the 500GB model, and if that does not work then the problem is somewhere else, if it does than it means the 1TB takes more power and the only way to use it would be to have a powered hub, which is more inconvenient since you cannot use a power bank for that when on the go...
I may try that so I know. Can never have too many ssds lol. Although was really wanting 1TB so maybe will consider the powered hub. I do agree it would be inconvenient but I think internal storage may be sufficient while on the go and I can utilize the ssd at home. The iPad is my primary device and I use it a lot for editing video and raw photos. The sad card reader can get new files on the iPad from the cameras and then I move or back up to the ssd at home. So idk I’ll have to think. I’ll let you know if your proposed solutions work.
The verdict is in. Size DOES matter! 500GB works. I’m also going to try the 1TB on a usb hub. I’ll post back if that works.
So where is the limiter on pass-through power with the SSD in this case? My Lightning-based 10.5 can handle large storage with power provided to the adapter.
No idea. All I know is with up to 18watts power applied to the adapter 1TB ssd does not work on my iPad Air. 500gb does. Doesn’t make sense to me but that’s the case for me.
Yeah, that’s what I’ve been using as well.. just to transfer files from iPad to iMac or PC. I bought it from Amazon... I gotta feeling that customers won’t feel pressured buying higher tier iPad models now that external storage is supported.
I recall someone noting once that the Airs handled things differently.
I have multiple Sandisk Extreme SSD's in 500gb and 1TB versions and they all work fine on my gen 2 iPP 12.9 with the USB 3.0 to Lightning adapter as long as I power the adapter via lightning cable.
I have multiple Sandisk Extreme SSD's in 500gb and 1TB versions and they all work fine on my gen 2 iPP 12.9 with the USB 3.0 to Lightning adapter as long as I power the adapter via lightning cable.
Yeah, I recall a report in another thread that they did not support the power pass-through to external storage but I never saw anyone other than the particular poster confirm that.
Edit: revmacian was the poster who said that in posts here:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ipad-air-2-ipados-13-flash-drive.2206356/post-27889437
Got a semi related question. Can files be pulled from a HFS+ formatted hard drive? Got a couple .PSD’s that I’d like to simply grab them without the hassle of booting my old computer and buying a Lightning/USB stick (an eventual purchase).
using a second gen 12.9
using a second gen 12.9
Wow, you know, I almost bought the 1TB than canceled and bought the 500GB instead, since I could not justify that much storage. Glad I did it... That's also very useful information for others
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Let's be clear on this. I think I have said it before in this thread. The 12.9 pro (including the first gen) supports USB 3.0 speed, contrary to the non pros (and to the 9.7 pro) that only support 2.0 and therefore have less power. The UBS 3.0 lightning devices have simply more power, since USB 3.0 needs more power. Any 12.9 ipad supports any drive once you plug the lightning cable in, including mechanical hard drives...
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Yes, I have tested it. I did it with a mechanical drive that I use for my mac. It worked with any USB 3.0 ipads, as long as you plug power in.
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this is more an hypothesis than a proved fact. And in the end it does not matter much.
The reality is
1. with some (non powered) UBS 2.0 hubs any ipados ipad can make most thumb drives work without any external power
2. some drives that require more power (those that have an ssd controller, including a few high speed thumb drives) will not work with solution 1, but will work with any ipados ipad provided that you plug the lightning cable.
3. Some SSDs (higher capacity or simply less power efficient) and all HDDs will only work with USB 3.0 ipads (all the pros, except the 9.7) and lightning plugged in (or you'll need a powered hub).
I use the sandisk extreme on my phone. Not because it’s full but just for extra stuff. It’s not the ideal situation for stuff you’re going to use every day. Upgrading to a bigger iPad is what I’d do
I also tried a powered usb hub and the 1TB Sandisk extreme does work that way and the lighting cable doesn’t even need plugged into the adapter. I never would have though the 1TB uses that much more than the 500gb given these are solid state. But apparently the difference is significant when trying to use them with a lightening iPad. So there you have it. Thanks you everyone who put in their 2 cents.
It's probably not power related best that I can tell. I have both 500gb and 1tb versions of the Sandisk Extreme SSD drive along with an inline USB voltage meter. Both pull around 0.3 amps at 5 volts from the usb 3.0 lightning camera adapter on my 12.9" gen 2 iPP when browsing and opening files from the drives. I have to think it comes down to how the devices handshake and establish connection.