Owner's Manual
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iXpand Drive App Settings
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iXpand Drive App Settings
Choose Between iXpand Storage and Device Storage
The iXpand Drive App makes it easy to switch between iXpand Drive and iPhone/iPad storage.
Use the followings steps to switch between these two options:
1. On the home screen, tap on the View Files option.
2. Located at the top of the screen, tap on iXpand or iPhone/iPad to switch.
Enable Photo Slideshow
1. Open the SanDisk iXpand Drive App.
2. Open the desired photo album/folder.
3. Tap on a photo to view.
4. Located at the bottom of the screen, tap on the Play icon to begin slideshow.
Note: Slideshow settings can be changed through the settings option located within the same
screen. Additionally, the option to secure, share, and delete a photo is also available.
Change Layout Menu
The iXpand Drive application allows users to change the default layout between Grid or List
Views. This feature is available through the Layout Menu and following steps:
1. Tap on View Files options located on the home screen.
2. Tap on the Layout icon located in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
Note: The option to change the Sort Order and Sort By methods are also available through the
layout menu.
Modifying Device Name
Personalize the flash drive to make it easier to identify when plugged into a PC or Mac
computer.
1. Open the SanDisk iXpand Drive App.
2. Tap on the Settings icon, then tap on Drive Name.
3. In the text box, enter desired name for the drive. Then, tap Ok.
Note: Only alphabetic characters are supported when naming the files, no numbers or special
characters are accepted.
Firmware Version and Update
SanDisk regularly releases updates for the iXpand Drive App to constantly improve the user
experience. When a firmware update is available and the drive is connected to an iPhone or
iPad, the app will prompt the user to update their software.
Important: Do not disconnect the drive while app update is in progress.