Possibly the BEST - definitely the handiest - APP on the iPad (and iPhone). I use it to "store" my "way too many" files on an external drive before I'm forced to Trash them to make my iPad (and iPhone) usable during an "Overfull" warning. I also take a screen shot of the contents of my external storage - saves time searching. Thanks Rich.
At last, comprehensive, clear and concise easy to follow tutorial on using the iPad files app - something that has bewildered me for years. Now I can use this great app thanks to you!
Rich I always enjoy your videos and learn something new all the time. I still struggle with organizing my photos on my Apple devices compared to what I had in the PC world. Have you done a video on this?
I have done a couple of videos on the Photos app. You can find them on my channel. I'll be doing a new video once iPad OS 18 is released since there will be a lot of changes. Thanks so much for watching!
Just to add one more location for Files---I use a small hub that has ports for a variety of cables (USBa-USBC, SD, etc) and I use to connect several external drives at the same time---and I can move things from folder to folder, device to device (or copy/paste), etc. Most will have no need of this, but just to add one more possibility for locations--actually the drive that is open from the hub shows up in locations, not the hub itself. IpadOS 13 (I think) was when I decided I could use the Ipad Pro 12.9 instead Mac Pro at this point in my life.
Rick: Does the iPad Pro 13" M4 chip have the capability of doing a slideshow with photos stored in the Files app? In this application can one do a slideshow if the photos are stored on an external hard drive, not on the device's storage? Likewise, can one do a slideshow with photos in the Photos app? Good video.
Using file browser (stratospheric) jdoesn’t limit you to the Apple ecosystem rather than be able to enter you’re LAN with all the external file storages ever without USB connection.
I would just comment that when you say files re moved, they aren’t actually moved, a copy is created unlike on a Windows PC, where files are in fact moved by using the move command or copied by using the copy command. Thank you for your helpful information.
No text editor ! Even *.rft editing is NOT supported! Wow major issue. You can not use the iPad to generate useful written documents. Do not get rid of your MAC or PC, yet. ❤❤. I hate apple for making the iPad for net browsing only.
Wow! Unbelievable information and the presentation is so clear and easy to understand.
Excellent video! Just what I needed but have always avoided!
Possibly the BEST - definitely the handiest - APP on the iPad (and iPhone).
I use it to "store" my "way too many" files on an external drive before I'm forced to Trash them to make my iPad (and iPhone) usable during an "Overfull" warning.
I also take a screen shot of the contents of my external storage - saves time searching. Thanks Rich.
At last, comprehensive, clear and concise easy to follow tutorial on using the iPad files app - something that has bewildered me for years. Now I can use this great app thanks to you!
Glad it was helpful!
You've done it again Rich. Easy to follow instructions. I mainly used PCs and files on the iPad I found to not be so intuitive. This is a big help.
Glad it was helpful. Thanks so much for watching!
This was a very informative video. I have been using Files lately but get confused. You cleared up a lot of questions for me. Thanks
Wow! Quite comprehensive and easy to follow along. Thank you. I have subscribed, I like the way you present.😊
Perfect timing for me as I’m soon going to replace my iPad & need to reorganise my files. Thank you!
I was going to say exactly that!
Rich I always enjoy your videos and learn something new all the time. I still struggle with organizing my photos on my Apple devices compared to what I had in the PC world. Have you done a video on this?
I have done a couple of videos on the Photos app. You can find them on my channel. I'll be doing a new video once iPad OS 18 is released since there will be a lot of changes. Thanks so much for watching!
Perfect! Your thorough instructions are exactly what I needed! Thank you!
Excellent - well explained
Very good explanation. Thank you, Rich. 👍🏻🙂. Have you ever done a video on using “Google drive”?
Rich, this was one of your best. Frank
Excellent video Rich thank you!
Very interesting and informative information. I'll have to try some of these to learn. Thank you.
Thanks for a very informative video.
Thanks Rich, great instructions appreciate this very much.
So helpful. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
This clip was very educational. Thank you keep up the good work.😊
Thanks!
Rich, great information. Thank you.
Excellent video, learned a lot.
If you have a printer with a USB-C port, you can also plug the iPad directly into that printer and skip the wireless connection step.
Really?!
Great tutorial
Very well done!
The ‘un-parse-able’, parsed!❤
Ha! Well, maybe a little bit. Thanks so much for watching!
Just to add one more location for Files---I use a small hub that has ports for a variety of cables (USBa-USBC, SD, etc) and I use to connect several external drives at the same time---and I can move things from folder to folder, device to device (or copy/paste), etc. Most will have no need of this, but just to add one more possibility for locations--actually the drive that is open from the hub shows up in locations, not the hub itself. IpadOS 13 (I think) was when I decided I could use the Ipad Pro 12.9 instead Mac Pro at this point in my life.
Great video. I accidentally deleted the favorites in app. Any idea how to get it back? Thanks.
Thanks Rich.
You bet!
Rick: Does the iPad Pro 13" M4 chip have the capability of doing a slideshow with photos stored in the Files app? In this application can one do a slideshow if the photos are stored on an external hard drive, not on the device's storage? Likewise, can one do a slideshow with photos in the Photos app? Good video.
Like having read only memory, that you can not write to . . . . ❤❤
Using file browser (stratospheric) jdoesn’t limit you to the Apple ecosystem rather than be able to enter you’re LAN with all the external file storages ever without USB connection.
👍 subbed
I would just comment that when you say files re moved, they aren’t actually moved, a copy is created unlike on a Windows PC, where files are in fact moved by using the move command or copied by using the copy command. Thank you for your helpful information.
I do not have a Files App, Is this something that I should download?
Where did you get the external drive you’re using? I couldn’t find it anywhere online.
Just put a link in the description. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you 😊
Is there a way to change column width in column view? Many times columns are to narrow to see file name
Can you move photos from the ssd to iPad photos ?
P L E A S E Just a few minutes on the SHARED folder. You say “they will show up here”. Just show up here???? How to LOL. Thanks
Do you use the Pages app? Do you like Word better and what version do you have?
No text editor ! Even *.rft editing is NOT supported! Wow major issue. You can not use the iPad to generate useful written documents. Do not get rid of your MAC or PC, yet. ❤❤. I hate apple for making the iPad for net browsing only.