Lightning to usb memory stick

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Flash drives might not be as popular as they used to be, but it's good to have options if you're transferring data or backing up your iPhone. Think you need a Lightning adapter to use one? Think again. The uses for an iPhone flash drive are less clear-cut than they used to be with the advent of services like iCloud Drive and other cloud storage formats. But you may still like the idea of physical storage and the reliability that connecting a device directly to your iPhone provides. Plus, they're another way to get an offsite backup.

Lightning to usb memory stick

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Any idea? Jul 1, 5, 4, Some devices are deliberately designed to have low power requirements.

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There are now several companies selling USB thumb drives for iPhone and iPad since the first ones with built-in Lightning connectors debuted late last year. A few things to consider when searching for the right Lightning drive: some have a battery that requires charging, companion apps for managing and streaming content from an iOS device vary in quality, and I found some have designs that make using the drives and your iOS device at the same time easier than others. Lastly, pricing varies quite a bit based on the the options below with drives ranging from 8GB to GB and other options offering bring-your-own storage using a micro SD card slot. Our Take: SanDisk has one of the best companion apps out of all the products on this list and some of the best prices. But the drive requires charging and has a design that forces the drive, and your iPhone attached to it, to sit awkwardly in your hand or on a table as pictured above. When one connector is in use Lightning or USB , the other end automatically retracts into the body of the drive.

Lightning to usb memory stick

Flash drives might not be as popular as they used to be, but it's good to have options if you're transferring data or backing up your iPhone. Think you need a Lightning adapter to use one? Think again.

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User level: Level That's charge-only, right? You'll need to grant the app access to your Photos library when prompted for this to work. Search titles only. See at Amazon. Most common USB flash drives out there for sale, use too much power with an older lightning connector equipped iPad! The iPad is updated to the lates iPadOS. Related: USB 2. Plus, they're another way to get an offsite backup. The quest continues since there may be a few out there even though it may be a lost cause. My question clearly shows and is based on understanding the fact that most, or possibly all, flash drives draw too much power for the lightning connector without an added, external power supply.

Read on for a hands-on look at this new flexible flash drive. We were able to check out the iXpand Flash Drive Luxe ahead of launch and it has a really solid metal construction with a nice swivel design to easily switch between Lightning and USB-C along with a cap for the exposed side fits on either end and a keyring hole. When plugging it into iPhone or iPads with the Lightning side, you get a prompt to download the free SanDisk iXpand app.

Flash drives also offer an easy offline backup solution for your Photos library. Flash drives built for use with an iPhone will commonly have two connectors: a Lightning port on one end and a standard USB connector on the other either older Type-A or newer Type-C. But I do have the powered one so just need to plug in the Lightning cable. The iPad is updated to the lates iPadOS. I received and tried out the iklips duo plus 64GB flash drive today. Sign Up. Nov 17, Chicago. User profile for user: golconda golconda. It's easiest to buy a flash drive with everything you need built in. You'll need to grant the app access to your Photos library when prompted for this to work.