What I Found
Here is the compact iPhone 15 Pro Max SSD setup I tested, what parts matter for speed, why Thunderbolt drives did.
Once I started using the iPhone 15 Pro Max for more video, the obvious question was how to add external storage without turning the phone into a mess of cables and adapters.
The most compact setup I have tested so far uses a Crucial portable USB-C SSD, a 180-degree USB-C adapter, a short USB-C male-to-male connector, and a metal mounting plate so the drive can attach magnetically to the back of a MagBack case.
What this video covers
- The Parts I Used
- Why The Adapter Matters
- Thunderbolt Drives Did Not Work
- The Magnetic Mounting Setup
- The Real Limitation: Audio
The short version
The most compact setup I have tested so far uses a Crucial portable USB-C SSD, a 180-degree USB-C adapter, a short USB-C male-to-male connector, and a metal mounting plate so the drive can attach magnetically to the back of a MagBack case.
Links & Resources
Support
iPhone Support
Apple support for iPhone setup, iOS, repair, and troubleshooting.
Support
iPad Support
Apple support for iPad setup, iPadOS, repair, and troubleshooting.
Support
Mac Support
Apple support for Mac setup, macOS, repair, and troubleshooting.
Official
Rode
Rode's official site for microphones, interfaces, and creator gear.
Support
Tesla Support
Tesla's official support hub.
Guide
Tesla Owner's Manuals
Tesla's official owner's manuals.
Support
MagSafe chargers
Apple's MagSafe charger support page.
Gear
MagSafe Charger gear
Related gear and accessories I keep track of for MagSafe Charger.
Official
USB Type-C
USB-IF's official USB Type-C information.
Docs
USB-IF Document Library
USB-IF specifications and document library.
