Questions & Answers
- Model:
- SDSSDE61-1T00-G25
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- SKU:
- 11087689
Q: QuestionDoes this work with Windows 11?
Asked by Nat.
- A:Answer Hello, Please note that the SanDisk - Extreme Portable External USB-C NVMe SSD is a plug and play storage device and has been tested with Mac and Windows computers. Also, it will work with Windows 11 as well.
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Q: QuestionIs this SSD Compatible with IPad Pro 10.5 model MPDY2LL/A
Asked by Curious.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer Please allow us to inform you that the amount of current required to power this portable SSD device is approximately 1.1 amps. This SSD should work with most higher-end mobile phones that do provide sufficient power. However, we would suggest you check the same with your host device manufacturer.
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Q: QuestionCan I use this with my old Dell Inspirion Windows 8.1. It has USB 3.0 & HDMI
Asked by Akay.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer Yes, the SanDisk® Extreme Portable 1TB SSD is backward compatible with USB 3.0 port and it will work as expected.
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Q: QuestionIs this compatible with I phone 13 and I pad air 5th generation
Asked by Tom.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer If you get a Lightning to USB-C adapter, it should work. Keep in mind you have to purchase an adapter that transmits data as well as power.
Answered by ChristopherF
Q: QuestionCan This disk be reformatted to Mas OS extended, journalled ?
Asked by TomCjurt.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer Yes
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Q: QuestionThe SanDisk extreme V2 SSD cannot be seen and networked by routers. In the past many other SanDisk products have been seen and networked by routers. Is there any way to restore that capability in those drives? It does not appear to be a power issue...
Asked by Raziel.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer What router, what computer, what format did you use? Might require additional software. With pc it’s ntsf formatted. Wonder if it’s an solid state issue. Was able to use 2 routers (one from spectrum and an apple airport extreme (connected to lan port of spectrum modem) and was able to have a flash drive read by both pc & mac (drive is mac os formatted and i used a software to read mac os extended) as a network drive. Keep us updated, good luck.
Answered by JAG0009
Q: QuestionCan I use this to back up pictures on a Samsung Galaxy S6 ?
Asked by Geno.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer Hi, please be informed that we have not tested using our external SSD Drives by connecting them to mobile phones with OTG Adapters. In order to know how to do the same if possible, it would be best to contact Samsung Customer Support.
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Q: QuestionWill this work with the new iPhone 17 pro max. I want to save my photos and videos. Thanks
Asked by Anonymous.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer Hi, thank you for reaching out to us. Please note that the SanDisk Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD will work with the iPhone 17 Pro Max for saving and accessing your photos and videos, as long as you connect it using the iPhone’s USB-C port. The drive is compatible with USB Type-C devices (phones, laptops, and tablets), iOS 13+, Android 11+, macOS v.11+, and Windows 10+. Simply plug the SSD into your iPhone and use the Files app to access it.
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Q: QuestionCan this used to back up multiple computers and phones? Me: Dell PC & Samsung S25. Wife: iPhone & iPad. Can multiple devices and file formats be saved on this one device? 1TB should suffice. Think we'd need some way to partition files for recovery.
Asked by MarcFromDavidson.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer I can't respond regarding the multiple item backup. I use the SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB as an external data drive because my computer has a rather small storage drive. It is accessed daily but not extremely heavy use, ie no games.
Answered by Wdav62
Q: QuestionCan I download music to it using windows media
Asked by Anonymous.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer Hello, thank you for contacting us. Please know that the SanDisk Extreme Portable External USB-C NVMe SSD is plug 'n' play. You can use this drive to store any type of data, as well as it can be accessed using Windows media.
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Q: QuestionCan I buy an adapter to back up pictures from an iPhone 13? I can't seem to figure it out.
Asked by AKADVENTURE.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer Hi, please note that the SanDisk Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD is compatible with USB Type-C devices (phones, laptops and tablets) running iOS 13+, Android 11+, macOS v.11+ and Windows 10+. We don't recommend using an adapter, instead you can check out our dual technology flash drives that comes with a Lightning port at (https://shop.sandisk.com/products/usb-flash-drives/sandisk-ixpand-go-usb-3-0?null=&sku=SDIX60N-064G-GN6NN)
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Q: QuestionCan i connect this to my iphone 12 pro max using an apple usb-c to lightning cable to download 20,000 pictures?
Asked by Anonymous.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer Hi, thank you for contacting us. Please note that the SanDisk Extreme Portable External USB-C NVMe SSD is compatible with iOS 13+ Type C devices. We never recommend using converters. Also, you may contact the host device manufacturer support for more information.
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Q: QuestionCan you transfer memory card photos to this instead of having 100s of them?
Asked by Spidey.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer Hello Erica, Please be informed that you could connect the drive and the memory card at the same time to the computer then transfer photo via copy and paste or drag and drop.
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Q: QuestionCan we connect this device directly to iPhone to transfer photos and videos?
Asked by Anonymous.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer Yes, the SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB SSD can be directly connected to your iPhone if it has a Type-C connector on it. For any further assistance please submit a support ticket at https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb.
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Q: QuestionI purchased this Jan-2024 and went to use today and found my IPad pro doesn't recognize it when using "USB C"
Asked by PAWOODCHUCK.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer Thank you for reaching out to us. We would be happy to assist you however, it would be best to get in touch with our support team so that we can investigate the issue and provide you an appropriate resolution. You may submit a support ticket at https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb.
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Q: Questioncan i back my iphone up directly to this device
Asked by dingle.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer Thank you for reaching out to us. Please allow us to inform you that the SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 1TB SSD is only compatible with the USB Type-C devices. If your iPhone has the USB Type-C connector then the drive would work with your iPhone. For any further assistance please submit a support ticket at https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb.
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Q: QuestionIf this says it's 1tb, why are there choices for gb's?
Asked by Pollyanna.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer Thank you for reaching out to us. Please know that there are different variants available for all drives, so it shows how much storage you get in the drive you are going to buy or you can buy a drive with the amount of storage you need.
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Q: QuestionIt is compatible with iPad Pro air 4 generation.
Asked by Zenny.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer Please allow us to inform you that the SanDisk Extreme Portable 1TB SSD is only tested on Windows and Mac computer. The drive may work with the iPad Pro Air 4 or may not work. For any further assistance please submit a support ticket at https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb.
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Q: QuestionDoes this work with Time Machine?
Asked by Dottie.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer Yes, that's how I use it.
Answered by RebeccaB
Q: QuestionI need to offload my photos from my iPhone 7+. Will this work? Thank you.
Asked by Summrbrz.
This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
- A:Answer Please allow us to inform you that the amount of current required to power this portable SSD device is approximately 1.1 amps. This SSD should work with most higher-end mobile phones that do provide sufficient power. However, we would suggest you check the same with your host device manufacturer.
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