Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionCan I use this device to retrieve photos, just to read and then choose certain items?

Asked 1 year ago by beginner.

• A:Answer yes

  Answered 1 year ago by JaimeB

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Q: QuestionCan I format this to APFS or macOS Extended (Journaled) so it is recognized by Photoshop as a scratch disk?

Asked 1 year ago by Racuda.

• A:Answer Yes. Just use the "disk utility" app in MacOS to format the drive.

  Answered 7 months ago by Flybot747

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Q: QuestionWill this work on a Mac Mini OS X Yosemite 10.10.5?

Asked 1 year ago by ironfilings.

• A:Answer Yes it will. You might have to format it with Apple's disk utility.

  Answered 7 months ago by Flybot747Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I back up info from more than one device and keep it separate? Desktop and Laptop and Tablet. Thanks Bruce

Asked 1 year ago by BruceH.

• A:Answer Yes you can. I would suggest partitioning the physical drive into 2 separate partitions, so it will be easier to keep things organized.

  Answered 7 months ago by Flybot747Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this be used to store FLAC files on and for use in vehicle Ford Sync? Flash drives are too small, anyone know if this will work?

Asked 1 year ago by Ronnie.

This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 2TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Sky Blue

• A:Answer Hi Ronnie, It is just a simple plug and play data storage device. You can transfer any sort of files to the SSD. However, SSDs have not been specifically tested on Ford, in this case, you can contact FORD support to know more about compatibility. For any further assistance please submit a support ticket at https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb.

  Answered 1 year ago by SanDisk Team

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Q: QuestionIs it compatible with iMac 21.5 M-3?

Asked 1 year ago by RSK.

• A:Answer Hi RSK, Please be informed that this is just a simple plug and play data storage device. If your computer has a Type-A or Type-C port, you will be able to connect the drive. For any further assistance please submit a support ticket at https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb.

  Answered 1 year ago by SanDisk Team

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Q: QuestionI am technologically challenged. I plugged my SSD into my phone but I'll be damned if I can figure out how to transfer data from my phone to the SSD. Help!

Asked 1 year ago by Helpme.

• A:Answer Download the app off of the website. sandisk.com/support the app is available for iOS and Android. Just scroll until you see software downloads and there is an app for PC/Mac and Mobile.

  Answered 4 months ago by Ryan

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Q: QuestionCan I transfer what ever is stored on this device to my Mac? And can I use it with IPhone 15 Pro?

Asked 1 year ago by Hopeful.

This question was asked about the related product: SanDisk - Extreme Portable 2TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Sky Blue

• A:Answer Yes on Mac. Don't know about iPhone 15.

  Answered 1 year ago by Sketchy

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Q: QuestionDoes this work with a Chromebook?

Asked 1 year ago by Alice.

• A:Answer Please be informed that the SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB SSD is a plug and play devices which is only tested on Windows and Mac computers. However, it may work with the Chromebook as well. For any further assistance please submit a support ticket at https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb.

  Answered 1 year ago by SanDisk Team

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Q: QuestionIs this compatible with MacBook Air m2

Asked 2 years ago by Iback.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 2 years ago by RebeccaHVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionis it compatible with windows & Mac both?

Asked 2 years ago by cb.

• A:Answer Yes I believe so but I don’t have a Mac.

  Answered 1 year ago by SaengVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat are the Dimensions of the device?

Asked 2 years ago by Slice.

• A:Answer About 2 inches x 5 inches and 3/8ths inch thick.

  Answered 2 years ago by BillD

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Q: QuestionCan you use this for gaming?

Asked 2 years ago by LeonardoFranchwa.

• A:Answer Gaming SSDs are cheaper and faster for your use. Though you can use it I’d recommend utilizing game centric ssds -my 2 cents

  Answered 2 years ago by PatinaProductionsVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan i use the SanDisk - Extreme Portable 2TB External USB-C NVMe SSD to backup my windows 10 so i can rebuild my mother board and add the M.2 drives. then reload on to the new drives?

Asked 2 years ago by Tremortol.

• A:Answer Its upto the software you use to take a backup of the disk you want to backup, but this can definitely store whatever file you want to write here.

  Answered 2 years ago by SharfyVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan the Sandisk Extreme V2 be used to move files from a Windows 7 Professional 64-bit laptop to a Windows 11 Pro 64-bit laptop? Is is backward compatible to the older Windows 7 Pro OS?

Asked 2 years ago by Kelly.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 2 years ago by NicholasA

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Q: QuestionI'm wondering if this SanDisk Extreme Portable will work on a tv that currently supports files from SanDisk thumb drives?

Asked 2 years ago by JoeKidd.

• A:Answer It will need the cable but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.

  Answered 2 years ago by BillDVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWell, this Sandisk portable external drive work with a 2012 Macbook Pro that is at a 10.14 operating level? (or at higher Catalina?) Can it be used to backup an IPhoto library or be used differently to back up with that computer's Time Machine? Thanks.

Asked 2 years ago by catlover.

• A:Answer Please allow us to inform you that all the SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 SSDs are simple storage devices that you may connect to your computer to transfer the data. For further information you may contact our support team available at: https://www.westerndigital.com/support/international-phone-numbers.

  Answered 2 years ago by SanDisk Team

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Q: Questiondoes it with with the type c port or a cord that connects it to your laptop??

Asked 2 years ago by liku.

• A:Answer I have this drive connected to my desktop using the USB C and it works perfectly.

  Answered 2 years ago by TravisCVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill the information on my laptop be transferred or downloaded to the SSD SanDisk automatically each time I connect it to the laptop or will I need to cut and paste all new information?

Asked 2 years ago by MsPrissy.

• A:Answer This operates exactly like any other drive and you will need to move any files from your device to the ssd or vise versa.

  Answered 2 years ago by LarryN

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