iPhone users can easily connect a USB Flash Drive to their device and access files stored on it. In addition to accessing and previewing the files that are stored on a flash drive, users can also move and delete files that are on the drive.
In this guide, we will show you how you can connect a USB Flash Drive to your iPhone 16 and iPhone 15, and use the Files app to access the files stored on it.
Things you need:
- A USB-C Flash Drive
- A USB-C to USB-A Adapter if you have a USB-A Flash Drive: Anker USB-C to USB-A Adapter
- A Lightning to USB-C adapter if you have a Lightning iPhone: Lightning to USB-C Adapter
- A Lightning to USB-A adapter if you have a Lightning iPhone and a USB-A Flash Drive: Lightning to USB-A Adapter
After arranging the right hardware as listed above, simply connect your USB Flash Drive to the iPhone using its charging port.
When you connect the Flash Drive to your iPhone, you might not get any alert or indication that the USB Drive has been connected. However, you can proceed and open the Files app to access its data.
In the Files app access the Browse tab from the bottom bar. Then from the Browse page tap on the name of your Flash Drive.
On the next screen, you will be able to see all the files that are stored on the USB Flash Drive. You can tap on the files to preview them. For example, you can preview photos, videos, documents, etc. You can also tap and hold on the files to move, copy, and delete them from the flash drive.
There you have it, this is how you can connect a USB Flash Drive to your iPhone and access data stored on it right from your iPhone.
