Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum read speed of this drive?

• A:Answer The maximum read speed of this drive is 1050 megabytes per second.

Q: QuestionIs this drive compatible with Android devices?

• A:Answer Yes, this drive is compatible with Android devices.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum write speed this drive supports?

• A:Answer This drive supports a maximum write speed of 1000 megabytes per second.

Q: QuestionDoes this drive have data encryption?

• A:Answer Yes, this drive has data encryption.

Q: QuestionDoes this drive have password protection?

• A:Answer Yes, this drive has password protection for security.

Q: QuestionIs this solid state drive water resistant?

• A:Answer Yes, this solid state drive is water resistant with an IP65 rating.

Q: QuestionCan you use a backup program with the Samsung T7 Shield. I read you can't. If I can't the two Samsung T7 Shields drives I bought won't work for me. What a waste of money! I wish it would have said this on the packaging! I know I can transfer files.

Asked 2 years ago by KathyR.

This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue

• A:Answer What you state isn't on the package because it isn't true. Having said that I think you are misinterpreting some online info in that Samsung does not provide any backup software on the drive. There are plenty of 3rd party backup software programs that work well with the T7 Shield and other "T" series drive by Samsung. You can even use a simple batch file should you desire.

  Answered 2 years ago by JohnfromPA

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Q: QuestionI have a new MSI computer using Windows11 OS, MSOffice16 w/Excel & Word files, lots of photographs, stored Emails & Family Tree Maker Files. Is this SSD a Plug & Play device or have an involved setup? Can I just copy from my SSD & paste to your device?

Asked 1 year ago by Rich.

• A:Answer Super easy, plug and play, pops as Shield T7 in Windows 11 right out of the box, cable included.

  Answered 1 year ago by JamesC

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Q: Questioni just bought this to replace an old backup. it's installed but there are no settings other than password. how do i tell it to back up everything (program & data files) initially, then do a daily backup of any files i worked on? i have Windows 10

Asked 2 years ago by jim.

• A:Answer Some drives used to come with backup software pre-loaded on the drive. This one doesn't. You'll have to either purchase a backup utility or use the built-in backup functionality of Windows 10. I believe that's in "Update and Security" - there should be a backup option there.

  Answered 2 years ago by biffrockstarVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs the T7 compatible with Mac Time Machine?

Asked 2 years ago by JimBob.

• A:Answer JimBob: Yes, the T7 is compatible with Mac Time Machine. Time Machine can back up to an external drive connected to a USB, Thunderbolt or FireWire port on your Mac. - Samsung Memory

  Answered 2 years ago by Samsung

  
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Q: QuestionCan I use this for Z Cam as onboard storage?

Asked 1 year ago by Papi.

This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue

• A:Answer Papi: Yes, the T7 Shield will connect with a Z Cam using USB Type-C compatibility as an external storage. - Samsung Memory

  Answered 1 year ago by Samsung

  
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Q: QuestionRegarding Samsung external SSD: Some listings indicate " T shield" and some also indicate SATA. what is the difference regarding shield feature? and if the drive indicates SATA, can it be formatted as FAT. Normally SATA has better features over FAT

Asked 1 year ago by Matt.

This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue

• A:Answer Matt: The Samsung T7 Shield is a rugged version of the T7 SSD, designed to offer extra protection against physical damage. It features a durable rubberized exterior that provides better resistance to drops, water, and dust. This makes it ideal for users who need a more robust portable SSD for outdoor or rough environments. On the other hand, SATA (Serial ATA) is an interface used for connecting storage devices like SSDs and hard drives to a computer. SATA SSDs are typically used internally in computers. In contrast, the T7 Shield uses a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, which allows for much higher transfer speeds, up to 1,050 MB/s. Regarding formatting, SATA SSDs can indeed be formatted to FAT32, which is a file system compatible with many operating systems and devices. However, FAT32 has limitations, such as a maximum file size of 4GB and a maximum partition size of 32GB. If you need to store larger files, you might consider using exFAT or NTFS instead. - Samsung Memory

  Answered 1 year ago by Samsung

  
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Q: QuestionCan this be used with an iPhone to store photos.

Asked 3 years ago by RC08.

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• A:Answer Yes, just simply connect a USB adapter.

  Answered 3 years ago by CheezeVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I upload pictures and videos straight from my photo app on my iPhone 17?

Asked 2 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, You can upload pictures and videos from your iPhone to your T7 Shield SSD. - Samsung Memory

  Answered 2 months ago by Samsung

  
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Q: QuestionDoes it work with windows 7, I mean is compatible ?

Asked 6 months ago by Milano83.

This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue

• A:Answer Yes i used it on my grandparents computer. Then on my phone.

  Answered 3 weeks ago by AustinSVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionAfter transfering any photos and videos to Samsung T7 Shield, can I retrieve the photos and videos back to the android phone or save it to the phone?

Asked 11 months ago by JM.

This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue

• A:Answer Yes.

  Answered 8 months ago by AnonymousVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this product come with a cable

Asked 1 year ago by bell2024.

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• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 1 year ago by TracyM

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Q: QuestionIs this device compatible with TESLA 2024 model 3 Highland?

Asked 1 year ago by SD.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 1 year ago by user204557

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Q: QuestionCan I use this to back up pictures from an iPhone 13 directly? I appreciate your help.

Asked 1 year ago by Guy.

This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 8 months ago by AnonymousVerified Purchase

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