SanDisk iXpand™ Drive
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5.3.15for iPhone, iPad and more
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About SanDisk iXpand™ Drive
When used with the iXpand® Flash Drive, the iXpand® Drive App1 makes it easy to back up, transfer and manage photos, videos and files between your iPhone, iPad and computers.
What is the iXpand Flash Drive?
It’s a flash drive for your iPhone and iPad that also works with computers.1 Connect the drive to your iPhone or iPad with the Lightning connector to quickly free up space on your device, or use the USB connector to quickly transfer your photos and videos to your PC or Mac computer. To learn more about the iXpand Flash Drive go to www.sandisk.com/ixpandflashdrive
Easy to Use:
Connect the drive to your iPhone or iPad to launch the app. Once the app launches, you can set the app to automatically back up photos and videos from your camera roll to the drive. The app also makes it easy to watch videos or listen to music directly from the drive3. And the app lets you encrypt files for transfer and storage between devices2.
Features and Benefits:
• Free up space on your iPhone or iPad1
• Automatically back up photos and videos from your camera roll
• Watch movies directly from the drive (supports popular-formats3)
• Transfer files to your computer at USB 3.0 speeds
Support:
Please visit SanDisk support at https://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18644
Object code repository – https://github.com/SanDisk-Open-Source/SanDisk-iXpand-Drive
Company Info
www.sandisk.com
SanDisk, the SanDisk logo, iXpand, and the iXpand logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. iPhone, iPad, Lightning, Mac, and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the US and other countries and is used under license by Apple Inc. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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1 iOS 11 or higher required for iXpand Drive App. iXpand Flash Drive not included with iXpand Drive App. For iPhone, iPad and iPod compatibility, see http://www.sandisk.com/support/ixpandcompatibility.
2 Password protection uses 128-bit AES encryption and is supported by iOS 11+, macOS 10.8+, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.
3 Support for .MP4, .MOV video formats. 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) video support may vary based on file
attributes, host device and other factors. DRM-protected content cannot be streamed. Check with the content provider for playback restrictions.
Product specifications subject to change without notice. Pictures shown may vary from actual products.
© 2021 Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Western Digital Technologies, Inc. is the seller of record and licensee in the Americas of SanDisk® products.
What is the iXpand Flash Drive?
It’s a flash drive for your iPhone and iPad that also works with computers.1 Connect the drive to your iPhone or iPad with the Lightning connector to quickly free up space on your device, or use the USB connector to quickly transfer your photos and videos to your PC or Mac computer. To learn more about the iXpand Flash Drive go to www.sandisk.com/ixpandflashdrive
Easy to Use:
Connect the drive to your iPhone or iPad to launch the app. Once the app launches, you can set the app to automatically back up photos and videos from your camera roll to the drive. The app also makes it easy to watch videos or listen to music directly from the drive3. And the app lets you encrypt files for transfer and storage between devices2.
Features and Benefits:
• Free up space on your iPhone or iPad1
• Automatically back up photos and videos from your camera roll
• Watch movies directly from the drive (supports popular-formats3)
• Transfer files to your computer at USB 3.0 speeds
Support:
Please visit SanDisk support at https://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18644
Object code repository – https://github.com/SanDisk-Open-Source/SanDisk-iXpand-Drive
Company Info
www.sandisk.com
SanDisk, the SanDisk logo, iXpand, and the iXpand logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. iPhone, iPad, Lightning, Mac, and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the US and other countries and is used under license by Apple Inc. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
Legal
1 iOS 11 or higher required for iXpand Drive App. iXpand Flash Drive not included with iXpand Drive App. For iPhone, iPad and iPod compatibility, see http://www.sandisk.com/support/ixpandcompatibility.
2 Password protection uses 128-bit AES encryption and is supported by iOS 11+, macOS 10.8+, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.
3 Support for .MP4, .MOV video formats. 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) video support may vary based on file
attributes, host device and other factors. DRM-protected content cannot be streamed. Check with the content provider for playback restrictions.
Product specifications subject to change without notice. Pictures shown may vary from actual products.
© 2021 Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Western Digital Technologies, Inc. is the seller of record and licensee in the Americas of SanDisk® products.
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What's New in the Latest Version 5.3.15
Last updated on Apr 4, 2024
Old Versions
Thank you for using iXpand! In this update, we’ve made several improvements to enhance your experience:
Addressed issues and crashes related to using the Share extension for a smoother sharing experience.
Added support for USB-C and the ability to switch to OTG from iXpand Drive App.
Addressed issues and crashes related to using the Share extension for a smoother sharing experience.
Added support for USB-C and the ability to switch to OTG from iXpand Drive App.
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Version History
5.3.15
Apr 4, 2024
Thank you for using iXpand! In this update, we’ve made several improvements to enhance your experience:
Addressed issues and crashes related to using the Share extension for a smoother sharing experience.
Added support for USB-C and the ability to switch to OTG from iXpand Drive App.
Addressed issues and crashes related to using the Share extension for a smoother sharing experience.
Added support for USB-C and the ability to switch to OTG from iXpand Drive App.
5.3.14
Oct 17, 2022
Thank you for using Ixpand!
We regularly deliver new versions to bring you performance and reliability improvements.
We regularly deliver new versions to bring you performance and reliability improvements.
5.3.13
Jun 22, 2022
Thank you for using Ixpand!
We regularly deliver new versions to bring you performance and reliability improvements.
We regularly deliver new versions to bring you performance and reliability improvements.
5.3.12
Dec 9, 2021
Bug fixes and improvements
5.3.11
Dec 2, 2021
Bug fixes and improvements
5.3.10
Aug 19, 2021
Thank you for using iXpand Drive! We regularly deliver new versions to bring you performance and reliability improvements.
- Google Photos Backup with iXpand Drive is back!
- Bug fixes and improvements
- Japanese text fixes
As always, if you have any issues, questions, or feedback please visit kb.sandisk.com.
- Google Photos Backup with iXpand Drive is back!
- Bug fixes and improvements
- Japanese text fixes
As always, if you have any issues, questions, or feedback please visit kb.sandisk.com.
5.3.9
Apr 9, 2021
Thank you for using iXpand Drive! We regularly deliver new versions to bring you performance and reliability improvements.
- Improved quality of language in Italian
- Fixed existing Chromecast support
- Optimized ‘Clear Cache’ option to free up more space
- Improved quality of language in Italian
- Fixed existing Chromecast support
- Optimized ‘Clear Cache’ option to free up more space
5.3.8
Feb 17, 2021
Thank you for using iXpand Drive! We regularly deliver new versions to bring you performance and reliability improvements.
- Included an app manual in the Help section/menu
- Clarified error statements for SecureAccess Vault errors
- Reduced the growth of the application’s size by clearing temp folders
- Added support for RAW format files on certain iPhone 12 models
- Bug fixes and improvements
As always, if you have any issues, questions, or feedback please visit kb.sandisk.com.
- Included an app manual in the Help section/menu
- Clarified error statements for SecureAccess Vault errors
- Reduced the growth of the application’s size by clearing temp folders
- Added support for RAW format files on certain iPhone 12 models
- Bug fixes and improvements
As always, if you have any issues, questions, or feedback please visit kb.sandisk.com.
5.3.7
Dec 17, 2020
Thank you for using iXpand Drive! We regularly deliver new versions to bring you performance and reliability improvements.
- Added a link to the Western Digital Store (in Settings)
- Introduced generic iXpand images to reduce app size and confusion on form factor
- Enabled push notifications when a member of - our team responds to your feedback
- Updated minimum iOS support to iOS11
As always, if you have any issues, questions, or feedback please visit kb.sandisk.com.
- Added a link to the Western Digital Store (in Settings)
- Introduced generic iXpand images to reduce app size and confusion on form factor
- Enabled push notifications when a member of - our team responds to your feedback
- Updated minimum iOS support to iOS11
As always, if you have any issues, questions, or feedback please visit kb.sandisk.com.
5.3.6
Nov 10, 2020
Thank you for using iXpand Drive! We regularly deliver new versions to bring you performance and reliability improvements.
- Fixed issue with backup not completing for some users
- Fixed crashes seen on some iPads
- Resolved password issues where users are not able to access content with the correct password
- Various bug fixes and improvements
As always, if you have any issues, questions, or feedback please visit kb.sandisk.com.
- Fixed issue with backup not completing for some users
- Fixed crashes seen on some iPads
- Resolved password issues where users are not able to access content with the correct password
- Various bug fixes and improvements
As always, if you have any issues, questions, or feedback please visit kb.sandisk.com.
5.3.5
Oct 14, 2020
Thank you for using iXpand Drive! We update the app often to provide the best experience for you. Make sure you have the latest version to take advantage of all the features!
- Fixes an issue where backup and copy were getting stuck during transfer activities
- UI improvements
- Fixes a crash on the Analytics Opt-In screen
As always, if you have any issues, questions, or feedback please visit kb.sandisk.com.
- Fixes an issue where backup and copy were getting stuck during transfer activities
- UI improvements
- Fixes a crash on the Analytics Opt-In screen
As always, if you have any issues, questions, or feedback please visit kb.sandisk.com.
5.3.4
Sep 24, 2020
Thank you for using iXpand Drive! We regularly deliver new versions to bring you performance and reliability improvements.
- Updates to resolve iOS14 related issues
- Various bug fixes & improvements
- Fixes issues related to iPad (sharing and transfer)
- Fixes crashes on secure document viewing
- UI and readability improvements (font increases!)
As always, if you have any issues, questions, or feedback please visit kb.sandisk.com.
- Updates to resolve iOS14 related issues
- Various bug fixes & improvements
- Fixes issues related to iPad (sharing and transfer)
- Fixes crashes on secure document viewing
- UI and readability improvements (font increases!)
As always, if you have any issues, questions, or feedback please visit kb.sandisk.com.
5.3.3
Aug 31, 2020
We keep working to the make the iXpand Drive application even better. This release includes some UI improvements, crash, and bug fixes. We hope you like this release!
5.3.2
Apr 13, 2020
Thank you for using iXpand! We regularly delivering new versions to bring your performance and reliability improvements.
5.3.1
Feb 13, 2020
We keep working to make the iXpand Drive application even better. This release includes some UI improvements, crash, and bug fixes. We hope you like this release!
5.3.0
Nov 15, 2019
Refinements, bug fixes and onboarding changes to the application. We hope you like this release!
5.2
Oct 19, 2019
Refinements, bug fixes and onboarding changes to the application. We hope you like this release!
5.1
Sep 4, 2019
Check out the latest release. We have updated the 3rd party application store so you can get more out of your content and fixed a number of bugs and crashes. We hope you enjoy this release.
5.0.10
Jul 13, 2019
We keep working to make the iXpand Drive application even better. This release includes some UI improvements, crash, and bug fixes. We hope you like this release!
5.0.9
Apr 1, 2019
Thank you for using iXpand! We regularly delivering new versions to bring your performance and reliability improvements.
5.0.8
Feb 16, 2019
Thank you for using iXpand! We regularly delivering new versions to bring your performance and reliability improvements.
5.0.7
Dec 28, 2018
Refinements, bug fixes and onboarding changes to the application. We hope you like this release!
5.0.6
Oct 17, 2018
We keep working to make the iXpand Drive application even better for our customers with the additional of new security options including new Face and Touch ID integrations and a password hint feature. We have also improved our in app customer service capabilities for some scenarios. Bug fixes addressed in the area of social media backup. We hope you like this release!
5.0.5
Sep 22, 2018
iOS 12 related video playback fix
5.0.4
Sep 5, 2018
We keep working to make the iXpand Drive application even better for our customers with optimizations in the following areas: file naming, photo order and touch responsiveness. We hope you like this latest release!
SanDisk iXpand™ Drive FAQ
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of SanDisk iXpand™ Drive.
iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
SanDisk iXpand™ Drive supports English, Czech, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish
