On a Lightning device, simply plug in the adapter, then plug both the DataTraveler 2000 and the power cord from the adapter into the wall. (Note: Any future iOS or iPadOS devices with a USB-C port should work in the same way.) We’ll discuss two types of devices: iPhones and iPads with a Lightning® connector, and the iPad Pro which uses USB-C®.įor units with a Lightning connector, you need: a Lightning-to-USB adapter which offers USB 3.0 support – such as Apple’s Lightning-to-USB 3 Camera Adapter – and a Lightning port pass-through for extra power.įor an iPad Pro (USB-C), you need: a high-quality USB-C to USB-A adapter – such as the compact Kingston Nucleum™ with built-in cable, or an Apple adapter. Even the most confidential data will be secured and protected, and still be accessible while you are on the go. We’ll be using the DataTraveler® 2000 hardware-encrypted USB drive with a physical-based password keypad to demonstrate how to use an encrypted flash drive with an iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 device. Encryption is the most trustworthy means of protecting any and all sensitive data stored on a USB drive. Even all of Apple’s technical wizardry can’t prevent that from happening. IOS 13 can read any standard USB device that has been formatted with a compatible file system, has enough power to the device to allow it to work and is non-encrypted.Īs we all know too well, standard, everyday flash drives are easy targets for breaches, theft and the loss of confidential and personal data. The benefit of doing this, especially on the iPad Pro, is enormous, as it adds virtually unlimited storage capacity for things such as photos, videos, emails, documents and spreadsheets, games and other personalised applications. One of the hidden features is the ability for users to plug in an external USB drive and access documents directly within the Files app of iPhone® and iPad® devices running iOS 13 and later. There are plenty of well-known and hidden features in Apple® iOS and iPadOS®.

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