IMPORTANT: iXpand Drive App End of Support Notice!
Support will end for iXpand Drive App on April 30th, 2025.
This means there will be no further updates and it is not available for download.
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Answer ID 52267: iXpand Drive App End of Support
The SanDisk Memory Zone app for iOS can be used instead.
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SanDisk Memory Zone for iOS
Apple Files App is supported on iOS 13 and above using the Lightning connector.
It uses the iXpand Drive App as a file browser to view or save files.
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SanDisk Phone Drive and iXpand Luxe USB support Apple Files app on iPad with USB Type-C. |
Copy Photos and Videos to iOS Device
- Install the iXpand Drive app.
- Open Apple Files app.
Tap iXpand Drive.
- Tap on a folder to view the files.
- Tap on a file to open it.
- Open a file.
Tap the Share icon.
This will save files to the iOS Device or other apps and services.
- Tap Save to Files.
- Select the iOS device or service.
Tap Save.
- Open the device or service to view saved files.
Copy Photos and Videos to iXpand from iOS Device
- Open Apple Photos app on iOS.
- Tap Select to select photos and videos to copy to iXpand drive.
- Tap on Photos and Videos to select.
Tap the Share icon.
- Tap iXpand Drive.
- Tap Create New Folder or Save Here.
This will copy files to the root of the drive or existing folders.
- Tap OK once the files have been copied to iXpand drive.
- Open Apple Files app.
Tap iXpand Drive to view files that were copied to iXpand drive.