Design

Similar to RAVPower’s other flash drive, the Lightning connector on this model is extended and fits many iPhone cases (except those super-tight cases like Lifeproof that only work with the original Lightning cable from Apple).  You can easily insert the flash drive into your phone without needing to remove the case first.

The cable also folds on to itself with a magnetic connection between the Lightning connector and the body of the unit.  This folds up the unit nicely for portability.

There is also a USB 3.0 connector on the other end of the flash drive.  This allows you to connect the drive directly to your computer to transfer photos, videos and music. The USB 3.0 compatibility means that your files will transfer at top speed when connected to a USB 3.0 port on your computer (these ports are typically blue). Please note that most iTunes and Apple Music content is DRM-protected, which prevents the files from being played in most apps including the app for this flash drive.

Capacity

This drive is available in a 64GB capacity, which is typically more than enough for storing your photos and videos.  64GB provides a nice balance between storage and cost.

Features

This flash drive has one unique function: it can be used to charge your iPhone by plugging it into a USB charger or power bank.

The app has a convenient “one tap backup” feature that automatically transfers your new photos and videos to the flash drive.  This makes it quick and easy to ensure you have a backup copy of your content.  In addition, you can back up your phone’s contact list which can help you avoid asking for everyone’s number again on Facebook when you get a new phone.

You can protect your content with a password so other users can not take a peek at the files on your flash drive.

The app can also play back compatible files stored on the drive.  For example, you could load a movie on the flash drive and then watch it on your phone during a flight or road trip without using your phone’s data plan.  Please note that the files must be DRM-free and in a format that your iPhone can play (like MP4, for example).

Compatibility

The Lightning connector on this drive works with iPhone 5 or newer.  It also works with iPads with a Lightning connector.  The USB 3.0 connector works with virtually all computers as it is backwards compatible with normal USB 2.0 ports.

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PROs

• Easy setup: Simply plug this flash drive into the Lightning Port (charging port) of your iPhone, and a message will automatically pop-up, linking you to the “iDisk Me” app in the App Store. Download this app and you can begin using the flash drive. Any time you connect the flash drive in the future, a message will automatically pop-up, asking if you want to allow the app to load, which is very convenient!
• Backup your photos: Once in the iDisk app, you can tap photo icon, switch the top dropdown to “iPhone Album”, give the app permission to access your photos when prompted, then you can begin selecting your photos and copying them to the drive.
• Playback videos and photos from your computer: You can also connect this flash drive to your computer like a regular flash drive by using the supplied cable. Drag photos and movies onto it, then eject the flash drive and connect it to your iPhone. You can then view the photos and movies you just copied. This is a great way to load up some shows or movies to watch during a long flight, without taking up space on your iPhone. Just remember that videos would need to be in a format that the iPhone can play (DRM-protected movies from iTunes is not supported unfortunately).
• Document access: You can copy PDF files to the flash drive and view them in the app, which is handy for catching up on your eBooks.
• USB 3.0: Files transfers are fast when connected to your computer thanks to the USB 3.0 connector.
• 64GB of storage: This gives you plenty of room for your photos (more than 10,000 photos in many cases).

CONs

• Video playback size: Oddly, videos will not play full screen. Tapping what looks like the “full screen” icon instead narrows the video with large black borders on the left and right. Hopefully this can be corrected in a future app update.
• Snug connector: The Lightning connector on this drive is not raised up from the rest of the drive, so this likely won’t work with many cases. The case on my iPhone in the video is one of Amazon Basic’s TPU cases. It is very open on the bottom and can be flexed to allow the Lightning connector to be inserted fully.

One thing to note: you’ll notice the term “In-App Storage” while using the iDisk app.  Due to the way iOS’ sandboxing works, apps have their own storage containers that are separate from the rest of the phone.  So, for example, if you copy over a music file, it will still inside the iDisk app and will not show up in the iPhone’s Music app.  This is not an issue with the OLALA flash drive, it’s just the way the iOS environment works.

Overall, I really like that this devices opens the app (or offers to install it) when you connect it to your iPhone. It’s an easy way to backup and offload your photos and videos from your phone.

Check out the OLALA iPhone Flash Drive on Amazon

— Sample provided for review

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