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How do I connect an external SSD to my iPhone SE 2022?

connect an external SSD hard

drive to SE 2022?


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iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 14, 2023 4:39 PM

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Posted on Jul 14, 2023 4:47 PM

Sure, but not for backups. This if the Related Article linked above is relevant to your goal.


Here is how to: Connect external storage devices to iPhone - Apple Support


You will need to provide sufficient power for the SSD, whether via the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter, or via an external power supply intended for the SSD. I’d expect the external connection will work better. Whether the chosen adapter can provide enough power?


Manual file copies will work, as will as shortcuts.


iPhone backups are to iCloud, or to a Mac or PC.


You can also connect to a local SMB server on a Mac or Windows system, and copy individual files that way.


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Jul 14, 2023 4:47 PM in response to jrprusak

Sure, but not for backups. This if the Related Article linked above is relevant to your goal.


Here is how to: Connect external storage devices to iPhone - Apple Support


You will need to provide sufficient power for the SSD, whether via the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter, or via an external power supply intended for the SSD. I’d expect the external connection will work better. Whether the chosen adapter can provide enough power?


Manual file copies will work, as will as shortcuts.


iPhone backups are to iCloud, or to a Mac or PC.


You can also connect to a local SMB server on a Mac or Windows system, and copy individual files that way.


How do I connect an external SSD to my iPhone SE 2022?

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