Well it is a Beta after all.
I think Lightroom has to be updated to be able to see the new Files apis.
I think Lightroom has to be updated to be able to see the new Files apis.
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iPad External Storage Support is here.
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Lightning to usb-c adapter:
SanDisk 128GB - not enough power, even with power coming from a 10W iPad plug.
USB SD card reader - not enough power, as above
USB card reader - enough power, but can't read the card
Belkin USB-C Ethernet adapter - not enough power (slightly off topic but tried as a test anyway)
Random USB flash drive - not enough power.
Minix USB-C hub + 100W power brick from a MacBook Pro - no power problem, still can't read SD cards though (FAT formatted). Not exactly useful for randomly popping a drive in, but works.
Tests on an iPhone Xs Max and first gen 10.5" iPad Pro
SanDisk 128GB - not enough power, even with power coming from a 10W iPad plug.
USB SD card reader - not enough power, as above
USB card reader - enough power, but can't read the card
Belkin USB-C Ethernet adapter - not enough power (slightly off topic but tried as a test anyway)
Random USB flash drive - not enough power.
Minix USB-C hub + 100W power brick from a MacBook Pro - no power problem, still can't read SD cards though (FAT formatted). Not exactly useful for randomly popping a drive in, but works.
Tests on an iPhone Xs Max and first gen 10.5" iPad Pro
I think you might get better results if you used the lightning usb 3 camera kit with power plugged in over the lightning to usbc cable. Actually, you said adaptor, what adaptor were you using?
The camera kit, it's still an adapter in my eyes. (+ it says adapter on the box
) There is nothing camera specific about it. Yes a USB-C to lightning cable powering the camera kit makes the SanDisk stick work, powered from a MacBook Pro as well rather than a power brick.
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I haven't had any issues with USB Flash Drives or Portable Hard Drives & SSD's using the Camera Kit adapter on my iPad Pro 10.5. All I have to do is make sure it's plugged into power. Maybe try formatting your drives to HFS+, all my drives are formatted that way. APFS is not supported yet... Maybe it can't read FAT format either...
https://devstreaming-cdn.apple.com/...l/710/710_whats_new_in_apple_file_systems.pdf
Slide 82 - only unencrypted APFS, unencrypted HFS+, FAT and exFAT supported.
The release Notes in beta 1 say that APFS is not supported with external drives.
So I'm assuming after reading this pdf file, that it will be at a future date, but knowing Apple that could be next year...
Hmm, judging by this it seems like we're not going to see encrypted support in the iOS 13 release. A bit disappointing considering Apple's general stance on privacy. USB flash drives can get easily lost so encryption is a must.
Correct. We’ll have to see how things develop over the course of the beta. It’s still very early days yet, if there’s no sign of it by end of July then you might be right.
I wouldn’t expect it this release. We might see later. For now, if you are particular worried about files you might have to look at individual file encryption and having specific apps able to read - probably unlikely unless you write your own app though.
I am also receiving this error on beta 4. Did not happen previously. I wonder if there is a fix or have to wait and see if B5 fixes it?
thanks for.. only try mouse and keyboard.If i can connect usb c to external hardisk as advertise.. dam it will be great
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Camera adapter with sd card loaded with data (not pictures) works well.
USB adapter has to have a power supply for thumb drive to work.
Not required for 2018 model iPad.
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Forget that. I see he’s asking about Lightning iPads not Pro.
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Yeah I understand now. I mistakenly thought he was asking about the USB-C iPad Pro.
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Having an lightning-ipad pro I’ve been able to:
- Can’t connect to WD mypassport digital pro (external power via camera kit, exFAT)
- Can’t connect to SSD with sata to usb3-adapter (external power via camera kit, exFAT)
- Success with sandisk usb (external power via camera kit, exFAT)
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Exactly... here is a good example: I had some music albums in mp3 format on a drive that are unavailable on Apple Music. I tried adding them to Apple Music through the iPad and found it is not possible. I had to use my MacBook Air to do this.
In my case, it enabled me to use my iPad Pro at work. =) But I have USB-C. Obviously not so great with lightning.
I'm sure this doesn't help, but I have the lightning SD card reader for my iPhone XS Max, I took the microSD out of my TomTom Rider satnav, plugged it in and was able to copy a bunch of .GPX files over to the card without any issues.
Given Apple’s fierce stance against piracy, I dont see this coming. Your best bet is third party music apps that support importing files to play, or as you just did, import files using MacBook Air.
It is not piracy. I am an Apple Music subscriber so I am paying for the service but there are some songs that are unavailable which I own. If Apple has such a big stance against piracy then they would disallow me to do this via iTunes/Music app. The reason is the iPad is limited and will most likely never replace the functions and abilities of a full computer. On an iPad, Apple nudges users towards their ecosystem for apps and media, whereas a computer you have all sorts of different options.