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Name: WD - Easystore 5TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Brand: WD
SKU: 6406512
Price: 149.99 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (11968 reviews)

WD - Easystore 5TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black

Model:: WDBAJP0050BBK-WESN; |
SKU:: 6406512

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QuestionIs this compatible with windows 11? And is it a digital hard drive?
Asked 2 months ago by Mary.
- Answer Hello, Yes, this drive is compatible with Windows 11. Please note that this is a mechanical hard drive (HDD), not a solid-state drive (SSD). If you are facing any issue, please open a support ticket at https://support-en.wd.com/app/ask/session, the customer support team will contact you as soon as possible.
  Answered 2 months ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionOnly wish to store over 3000 photos in Galaxy S9. I am running short on storage capacity, which is my best option ? Txs.
Asked 7 months ago by Moni.
- Answer Built-in internal storage (various sizes). A microSD card slot that supports up to about 400 GB of external storage. It does not support “Adoptable Storage” (i.e., merging the SD card with internal storage as one unified pool) in the official firmware.
  Answered 4 months ago by Viralbhagat
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QuestionCan I transfer files from a W10 device to this external hard drive and then transfer the same files to a W11 device?
Asked 9 months ago by TonyC.
- Answer Yes. There should be no issue with data files. W11 is backward compatible with W10.
  Answered 9 months ago by UNHAPPYINPITTSFORD
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QuestionHow do I install the system that will make the back up automatically?
Asked 10 months ago by Lily.
- Answer Plug it into a USB port, open the drive and install the software for the OS you use. Nearly drives itself.
  Answered 8 months ago by DonnaH
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Questionhello, just wondering if anyone has got this to work with the steamdeck? or the steamdeck dock?
Asked 10 months ago by RyanI.
- Answer Yep, the WD Easystore 5TB works just fine with the Steam Deck and the Steam Deck dock. You can plug it in via USB and the Steam Deck will see it as an external drive, so you can store games and other files on it easily. Just a heads up — if the drive is formatted for Windows (like NTFS), the Steam Deck can usually read it but might have some trouble writing to it. If you want to use it smoothly for saving games, you might want to reformat it to exFAT or something that plays nice with both Windows and Linux.
  Answered 7 months ago by x360
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QuestionCan this easystore drive be used to backup 2 different user's files and photos from the same laptop?
Asked 10 months ago by 504creole.
- Answer Yes, you can use the WD Easystore drive to back up files and photos from two different user accounts on the same laptop. The drive acts like any external storage device, so you can create separate folders for each user to keep their backups organized. Just make sure each user has permission to access their own backup folders. If you use backup software, you can configure it to save each user’s data to their specific folder on the drive. This setup works well to keep files separate while using one external drive.
  Answered 7 months ago by x360
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QuestionI have a lifetime collection of music on CDs to rip and store on something. Does this device have what I need? My laptop doesn't have a drive. I need drive and storage in one box.
Asked 11 months ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi, Please be informed that the WD Easystore External drive is a plug 'n' play device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers for seamless operation. This device preserve your photos, videos, and important files with ease. If you have further questions, kindly open a support ticket at https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb
  Answered 11 months ago by Western Digital Team
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Questioncan I access this drive with my MacBook Time Machine via my wifi network i.e. not hard wired with USB?
Asked 1 year ago by GeekSquad.
- Answer Hi, The WD Easystore 5TB drive does not support wireless access. It needs to be connected directly via USB for use with your MacBook and Time Machine.
  Answered 1 year ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionCan the WD 5TB drive be used for backing up a windows 11 computer?
Asked 1 year ago by SandyB.
- Answer Hi Sandy, Yes, the WD Easystore 5TB drive can be used to back up a Windows 11 computer. It is compatible with Windows and works seamlessly with built-in backup tools like File History or third-party backup software.
  Answered 1 year ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionDoes it allow you to play games through it that are newer or do I have to transfer them over as I wanna play them?
Asked 1 year ago by Chase.
- Answer You can but depending on the games performance requirements it’s not too reliable.
  Answered 3 months ago by TidalFiend
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QuestionCan I take photos from my phone and Google photos and put them on the storage device? Can I look back through the photos again using my phone?
Asked 1 year ago by EJ.
- Answer I think the best way for you to see the photos is on this hard drive and use your computer not your phone but it's a great storage unit.
  Answered 5 months ago by Annette
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QuestionDoes the work for both PS4 and PS5?
Asked 1 year ago by CastleHill.
- Answer Hi CastleHill, Please be informed that the WD Easystore Portable drive is a plug 'n' play device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers for seamless operation. You can store the games but not play directly from the external drive. We recommend you to please check with your host device vendor for more compatibility information, Moreover we suggest you to check out our WD_Black Series of drives for PS consoles. For more information about the drive please refer to the link: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705145.pdf
  Answered 1 year ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionWill this work for Ps4, Ps5?
Asked 1 year ago by Buds42.
- Answer Hello Buds42, Please be informed that the WD Easystore Portable drive is a plug 'n' play device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers for seamless operation. You can store the games but not play directly from the external drive. We recommend you to please check with your host device vendor for more compatibility information, Moreover we suggest you to check out our WD_Black Series of drives for PS console. For more information about the drive please refer to the link: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705145.pdf
  Answered 1 year ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionIs it compatible with Windows 11?
Asked 1 year ago by Belle.
- Answer Yes very much so!
  Answered 1 year ago by PeterT
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Questioncan this be used to transfer and store photos directly from my phone? also do you have data recovery support?
Asked 1 year ago by doublecee.
- Answer Yes.
  Answered 1 year ago by PeterT
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QuestionThe max advertised speeds 5Gbps (625 MBps) is no where near the actual speed. At most, using a USB C to USB Micro-B cable to this drive, I’m only getting around 110 MBps - I’m plugging the cable from the WD Drive directly to a 2021 M1 MBP - Why so slow?
Asked 1 year ago by webauthor.
- Answer It also depends on the size of the files you are moving. It is faster to transfer a single large file instead of lots of little files because of the overhead of negotiating the transfer. The negotiation is done for each file, so transferring a single file it needs to be done once, transferring n files means it needs to be done n times.
  Answered 9 months ago by CLorenz
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QuestionI can see it can operate ok on the ps4. what about a ps4 pro? I just also recently purchased a ps5. will this be compatible with both ps4 pro and ps5??
Asked 1 year ago by FrankieG.
- Answer Yes it is definitely compatible with gaming devices
  Answered 1 year ago by user526588
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QuestionWhat kind of adapter do I need to use it with my MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - Apple M1 Pro chip - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD? I tried: B3 BIGTHREE USB C to 4K HDMI Adapter for MacBook Pro Air, 6 in 1 USB-C Digital AV Multiport D It doesnt recognize it Thanks
Asked 1 year ago by Connection01.
- Answer Hello, Please be informed that the WD EasyStore drive is a plug 'n' play device that has been tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers. This device comes with the following USB cable: SuperSpeed USB-A Cable. We recommend that you please contact your host device support for further compatibility information. Check out the link to know more about the drive: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705145.pdf -Need help? Please see our "'Contact Us'" page for details.
  Answered 1 year ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionIs tor mac
Asked 2 years ago by Wendy.
- Answer Yes, it is. But just in case, I would recommend erasing and reformatting it with DiskUtility just to make sure it works on your Mac.
  Answered 2 years ago by Crash41
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QuestionCan I use this with mac and windows interchangeably without having to reformat for the other? I don't want to lose my data after I remove it all from my Mac and utilize it on Windows. Thanks!
Asked 2 years ago by Kella.
- Answer I honestly haven't had to try this
  Answered 2 years ago by ThomasP
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WD - Easystore 5TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black

Q: QuestionIs this compatible with windows 11? And is it a digital hard drive?

Q: QuestionOnly wish to store over 3000 photos in Galaxy S9. I am running short on storage capacity, which is my best option ? Txs.

Q: QuestionCan I transfer files from a W10 device to this external hard drive and then transfer the same files to a W11 device?

Q: QuestionHow do I install the system that will make the back up automatically?

Q: Questionhello, just wondering if anyone has got this to work with the steamdeck? or the steamdeck dock?

Q: QuestionCan this easystore drive be used to backup 2 different user's files and photos from the same laptop?

Q: QuestionI have a lifetime collection of music on CDs to rip and store on something. Does this device have what I need? My laptop doesn't have a drive. I need drive and storage in one box.

Q: Questioncan I access this drive with my MacBook Time Machine via my wifi network i.e. not hard wired with USB?

Q: QuestionCan the WD 5TB drive be used for backing up a windows 11 computer?

Q: QuestionDoes it allow you to play games through it that are newer or do I have to transfer them over as I wanna play them?

Q: QuestionCan I take photos from my phone and Google photos and put them on the storage device? Can I look back through the photos again using my phone?

Q: QuestionDoes the work for both PS4 and PS5?

Q: QuestionWill this work for Ps4, Ps5?

Q: QuestionIs it compatible with Windows 11?

Q: Questioncan this be used to transfer and store photos directly from my phone? also do you have data recovery support?

Q: QuestionThe max advertised speeds 5Gbps (625 MBps) is no where near the actual speed. At most, using a USB C to USB Micro-B cable to this drive, I’m only getting around 110 MBps - I’m plugging the cable from the WD Drive directly to a 2021 M1 MBP - Why so slow?

Q: QuestionI can see it can operate ok on the ps4. what about a ps4 pro? I just also recently purchased a ps5. will this be compatible with both ps4 pro and ps5??

Q: QuestionWhat kind of adapter do I need to use it with my MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - Apple M1 Pro chip - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD? I tried: B3 BIGTHREE USB C to 4K HDMI Adapter for MacBook Pro Air, 6 in 1 USB-C Digital AV Multiport D It doesnt recognize it Thanks

Q: QuestionIs tor mac

Q: QuestionCan I use this with mac and windows interchangeably without having to reformat for the other? I don't want to lose my data after I remove it all from my Mac and utilize it on Windows. Thanks!

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QuestionIs this compatible with windows 11? And is it a digital hard drive?

QuestionOnly wish to store over 3000 photos in Galaxy S9. I am running short on storage capacity, which is my best option ? Txs.

QuestionCan I transfer files from a W10 device to this external hard drive and then transfer the same files to a W11 device?

QuestionHow do I install the system that will make the back up automatically?

Questionhello, just wondering if anyone has got this to work with the steamdeck? or the steamdeck dock?

QuestionCan this easystore drive be used to backup 2 different user's files and photos from the same laptop?

QuestionI have a lifetime collection of music on CDs to rip and store on something. Does this device have what I need? My laptop doesn't have a drive. I need drive and storage in one box.

Questioncan I access this drive with my MacBook Time Machine via my wifi network i.e. not hard wired with USB?

QuestionCan the WD 5TB drive be used for backing up a windows 11 computer?

QuestionDoes it allow you to play games through it that are newer or do I have to transfer them over as I wanna play them?

QuestionCan I take photos from my phone and Google photos and put them on the storage device? Can I look back through the photos again using my phone?

QuestionDoes the work for both PS4 and PS5?

QuestionWill this work for Ps4, Ps5?

QuestionIs it compatible with Windows 11?

Questioncan this be used to transfer and store photos directly from my phone? also do you have data recovery support?

QuestionThe max advertised speeds 5Gbps (625 MBps) is no where near the actual speed. At most, using a USB C to USB Micro-B cable to this drive, I’m only getting around 110 MBps - I’m plugging the cable from the WD Drive directly to a 2021 M1 MBP - Why so slow?

QuestionI can see it can operate ok on the ps4. what about a ps4 pro? I just also recently purchased a ps5. will this be compatible with both ps4 pro and ps5??

QuestionWhat kind of adapter do I need to use it with my MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - Apple M1 Pro chip - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD? I tried: B3 BIGTHREE USB C to 4K HDMI Adapter for MacBook Pro Air, 6 in 1 USB-C Digital AV Multiport D It doesnt recognize it Thanks

QuestionIs tor mac

QuestionCan I use this with mac and windows interchangeably without having to reformat for the other? I don't want to lose my data after I remove it all from my Mac and utilize it on Windows. Thanks!