Are you experiencing frustration with your iPad Pro not importing videos from your SD card? Many users, especially those relying on their iPads for on-the-go video editing, have encountered a significant issue since upgrading to iOS 12. This problem manifests as the iOS Photos import screen failing to display video files that are readily visible on the SD card when viewed on older iOS versions or other devices. Could the issue be related to iOS 12’s method of scanning a sd card for useless folders, inadvertently overlooking crucial video directories? Let’s delve into this problem and explore potential causes and solutions.
The original poster contacted Apple support to report this very issue. After going through diagnostics, Apple acknowledged the problem and opened a support ticket, promising a follow-up after investigating the diagnostic data. If you are facing the same challenge, it’s crucial to report it to Apple directly through their feedback portal to expedite a fix. You can use the Apple Feedback – iPad form to voice your concern. The more users report this, the faster Apple is likely to address it.
To illustrate the problem, the user provided screenshots comparing iOS 10 and iOS 12 behavior. On an iPhone 5 running iOS 10.3.3, both a video and a photo on the SD card are correctly displayed in the iOS Photos Import screen.
However, on an iPad running iOS 12.0.1, using the same SD card, only the image is visible for import. The video file is conspicuously missing from the import selection screen.
This stark contrast strongly suggests an iOS 12 specific bug. The user suspects that iOS 12 might not be scanning a sd card for useless folders in the same way as previous versions, potentially skipping directories like “MP_ROOT” which are commonly used by cameras to store media files. Older iOS versions, like iOS 11 and earlier, seemed to recognize and scan these folders effectively.
Interestingly, connecting a Sony Alpha a6000 camera directly to the iPad Pro using Apple’s Lightning-USB 3 Camera adapter with MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) enabled on the camera allows for video import, even for demanding formats like XAVC S. This workaround, however, is hampered by the slow USB 2.0 speeds of the adapter, which is a significant bottleneck for large video files. The iPad Pro 10.5, specifically purchased for its USB 3 transfer speeds and enhanced performance for video editing, is rendered significantly less useful if fast SD card imports are not possible. The inability to quickly import videos from SD cards directly impacts video editing workflows, making the iPad Pro less appealing for professionals and enthusiasts who rely on rapid media transfer.
This issue isn’t isolated. It likely affects a wide range of users who depend on iPads for fast video editing and rely on SD cards as their primary media source. If you are among those affected by this iOS 12 bug, reporting it to Apple is crucial to ensure a timely resolution and restore the expected functionality of SD card video imports on iPads.
