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Have just purchased the Samsung T5 SSD drive. Also a Belkin USB-C Lightning Adapter. My Ipad Pro 2nd Generation doesn't see the video files. Nor does my iPad 7 Generation.
Apple Sales don't seem to be able to help, nor does their Chat line! I read that they both need power USB leads. Please can anyone give correct advice?
iPad, iPadOS 14
You purchased the wrong adapter!
You need this adapter, instead.
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W2AM/A/lightning-to-usb-3-camera-adapter
Also, the drive needs to be formatted with a single partition either in Apple's own APFS+, HFS+ formats or FAT 32, Ex fat formats.
Best of Luck to You!
You purchased the wrong adapter!
You need this adapter, instead.
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W2AM/A/lightning-to-usb-3-camera-adapter
Also, the drive needs to be formatted with a single partition either in Apple's own APFS+, HFS+ formats or FAT 32, Ex fat formats.
Best of Luck to You!
The problem is neither iPads see the Samsung T5 SSD drive. I get the impression it needs a powered USB in addition to the USB Belkin Lightning/USB-C cable.
I can’t believe even Apple sales staff don’t seem to understand the problem.
I formatted on my iMac correctly and transferred several video files. These are fine and play on iMac.
from what I’ve read it suggests I need a USB-C to camera adapter lead which in itself also requires a powered USB lead??
That is definitely the right/correct adapter.
That adapter works as long as that adapter is connected to the iPad's 12W-20W Apple power/charging adapter to power both the drive and the iPad.
I have this adapter and the same Samsung T5 blue 512 GBs SSD drive and this setup works just fine.
For extra portability, instead of using the Apple power/charging adapter block to mains power, you can, also use one the many portable Lightning and/or USB-C portable power banks for drive/iPad power on the go.
Best of Luck to You!
If the iPad can see the attached device then the cables and dongle is working as expected.
Where did you get these video files?
Do you have a computer you can test it on?
It draws power from the USB-C port and does not have any other way to be powered.
Fingers crossed the right Adapter will help! Thanks for assistance.
What a great idea Michael. I have one of these battery packs, so as you say it keeps it portable. Even though it’s not quite as I imagined it to be initially. Thanks for input.
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