Are you running out of storage space on your iPhone or iPad due to the countless photos and videos you've captured? Well, worry no more, as there's a neat solution available that will let you store your precious memories on an external drive without eating up the precious space on your device. In this article, we'll guide you step-by-step on how to create a photo gallery on an external drive, specifically tailored for Apple devices.
First things first, you'll need an external drive that is compatible with your iPhone or iPad. Make sure it has enough storage capacity to hold all the photos you want to transfer. Once you have your external drive ready, the next step is to connect it to your Apple device using a Lightning to USB adapter or a compatible cable, depending on the type of connections your devices support.
After you've successfully connected the external drive to your Apple device, a prompt may appear asking for permission to access the external drive. Grant the necessary permissions to enable data transfer between your device and the external drive.
To create a gallery for your photos on the external drive, you'll need to use a file manager app that supports this functionality. Apps like FileExplorer, Documents by Readdle, or even the Files app on iOS can help you manage and organize your photos on the external drive effectively.
Open the file manager app of your choice and locate the external drive from the list of available storage options. Once you've accessed the external drive, create a new folder to store your photos. You can name this folder based on the event, date, or any other preference that helps you easily identify its contents.
Now comes the time to transfer your photos to the external drive. Select the photos you want to move from your device's internal storage to the newly created folder on the external drive. Simply drag and drop the selected photos from your device to the folder on the external drive within the file manager app.
Once the transfer is complete, you can access your photos directly from the external drive whenever you connect it to your Apple device. The beauty of this method is that it allows you to free up space on your device while still having easy access to your photos whenever you need them.
Remember to safely eject the external drive from your Apple device once you're done using it to prevent data loss or corruption. This can usually be done by tapping on the eject button within the file manager app or using the "Safely Remove Hardware" option on your device.
By creating a gallery for your photos on an external drive, you can streamline your photo management process, keep your device clutter-free, and ensure that your memories are safe and easily accessible whenever you want to relive them. Give it a try and experience the convenience of having your photos stored efficiently without taking up valuable space on your Apple device.