How To Play Music from USB Flash Drive on iPhone with Evermusic and iXpand by SanDisk

How To Play Music from USB Flash Drive on iPhone with Evermusic and iXpand by SanDisk

Artem Meleshko
Artem Meleshko Co-Founder & iOS Engineer at Everappz

TL;DR: Evermusic lets you play music directly from a SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive on your iPhone or iPad. Plug in the drive, open Evermusic, and start listening – no need to copy files to your device. Supports file management, playlists, equalizer, and AirPlay streaming.

Evermusic with iXpand Flash Drive

Are you tired of running out of space on your iPhone or iPad? With Evermusic, you can effortlessly listen to your music directly from a SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive and free up precious storage space for photos and other essential apps. Imagine saving up to 256 GB of space on your iPhone! The iXpand Flash Drive is a compact device with a lightning connector on one end and a standard USB connector on the other. You can easily transfer files between your home computer and iPhone.

Check iXpand Flash Drive

Currently, the app supports SanDisk Flash Drives with protocols iXpand V1, iXpand V2, iXpand V3, iXpand V6, iXpand V7. You can check if your iXpand Flash Drive is supported using the following steps:

  • Connect the drive to the iOS device
  • Open Settings
  • Tap General
  • Tap About
  • Look for iXpand Flash Drive
  • Tap Find App for Accessory
  • The Evermusic app should be listed there

If your device is not supported, the only solution we can advise now is to use an old iXpand Drive device, for example, iXpand Mini Flash Drive or use Apple adapter and connect iXpand flash drive using that adapter like a normal USB drive.

If you have a supported device:

Connect iXpand Flash Drive

Plug the iXpand Flash Drive into your iPhone or iPad’s lightning port. Then, open the Evermusic app.

Navigate to Connections Tab

In Evermusic, head to the ‘Connections’ tab. You’ll notice the attached flash drive at the top of the screen in the ‘Connected accessories’ section.

Evermusic with iXpand Drive: Connect Screen

Access Your Music

Open the iXpand Flash Drive by tapping on the SanDisk icon. Here, you’ll see all available folders and the total size of content displayed at the top of the screen. If other apps are currently using your drive and causing it to be in a busy state, you may receive a warning message. In such cases, simply close the other apps using your flash drive or unplug it and plug it back in.

Evermusic with iXpand Drive Folders

File Management

Evermusic serves as a file manager, allowing you to perform basic operations like MOVE, DELETE, RENAME, and CREATE NEW FOLDER with your files.

Evermusic: Audio Files For iXpand Drive

Playback Your Music

Once you’ve opened a folder with music, all available audio files will be visible. Simply tap on any file to start playback. You can even enable the equalizer on the player screen or stream audio content to AirPlay devices such as Sonos, Apple TV, or Google Chromecast.

Evermusic Audio Player Screen

But Evermusic is more than just a file manager and audio player for your iXpand Flash Drive. The app also creates a Music Library where all your tracks are thoughtfully organized by Artist, Album, and Genre. You can create playlists and change the order of tracks in the audio player queue.

Evermusic: Audio Playlists For iXpand Drive

Copy To Device

Of course, if you ever want to copy audio files from your flash drive to your iPhone’s memory, Evermusic makes it a breeze.

Evermusic: Copy Files To iXpand Drive

Conclusion

With Evermusic and the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive, you’ll have the freedom to enjoy your music collection without worrying about storage limitations. To learn more about Evermusic, visit link. To discover more about the iXpand by SanDisk, check out link. Say goodbye to storage woes and hello to your music on the go!

FAQ

What iXpand Flash Drive models does Evermusic support?
Evermusic supports SanDisk iXpand Flash Drives with protocols V1, V2, V3, V6, and V7. You can check compatibility in your iPhone’s Settings under General > About > iXpand Flash Drive.
Can I play music from the USB drive without copying files to my iPhone?
Yes. Evermusic plays audio files directly from the iXpand Flash Drive. No need to copy anything to your device’s internal storage.
What audio formats does Evermusic support from USB drives?
Evermusic supports all major audio formats including MP3, FLAC, AAC, WAV, AIFF, OGG, and more. Any audio file stored on your iXpand drive can be played directly.
Can I stream music from the iXpand drive to AirPlay speakers?
Yes. While playing music from the USB drive, you can stream audio to AirPlay-compatible devices such as Sonos speakers, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast.
What should I do if my iXpand drive is not recognized?
Make sure no other apps are using the drive. Try unplugging and reconnecting it. If your model is not supported, use an Apple Lightning to USB adapter to connect the drive as a standard USB device.
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