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Name: Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue
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Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue

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QuestionCan you use a backup program with the Samsung T7 Shield. I read you can't. If I can't the two Samsung T7 Shields drives I bought won't work for me. What a waste of money! I wish it would have said this on the packaging! I know I can transfer files.
Asked 2 years ago by KathyR.
- Answer What you state isn't on the package because it isn't true. Having said that I think you are misinterpreting some online info in that Samsung does not provide any backup software on the drive. There are plenty of 3rd party backup software programs that work well with the T7 Shield and other "T" series drive by Samsung. You can even use a simple batch file should you desire.
  Answered 2 years ago by JohnfromPA
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QuestionI have a new MSI computer using Windows11 OS, MSOffice16 w/Excel & Word files, lots of photographs, stored Emails & Family Tree Maker Files. Is this SSD a Plug & Play device or have an involved setup? Can I just copy from my SSD & paste to your device?
Asked 1 year ago by Rich.
- Answer Super easy, plug and play, pops as Shield T7 in Windows 11 right out of the box, cable included.
  Answered 1 year ago by JamesC
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QuestionIs the T7 compatible with Mac Time Machine?
Asked 2 years ago by JimBob.
- Answer JimBob: Yes, the T7 is compatible with Mac Time Machine. Time Machine can back up to an external drive connected to a USB, Thunderbolt or FireWire port on your Mac. - Samsung Memory
  Answered 2 years ago by Samsung
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QuestionCan I use this for Z Cam as onboard storage?
Asked 10 months ago by Papi.
- Answer Papi: Yes, the T7 Shield will connect with a Z Cam using USB Type-C compatibility as an external storage. - Samsung Memory
  Answered 10 months ago by Samsung
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QuestionRegarding Samsung external SSD: Some listings indicate " T shield" and some also indicate SATA. what is the difference regarding shield feature? and if the drive indicates SATA, can it be formatted as FAT. Normally SATA has better features over FAT
Asked 1 year ago by Matt.
- Answer Matt: The Samsung T7 Shield is a rugged version of the T7 SSD, designed to offer extra protection against physical damage. It features a durable rubberized exterior that provides better resistance to drops, water, and dust. This makes it ideal for users who need a more robust portable SSD for outdoor or rough environments. On the other hand, SATA (Serial ATA) is an interface used for connecting storage devices like SSDs and hard drives to a computer. SATA SSDs are typically used internally in computers. In contrast, the T7 Shield uses a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, which allows for much higher transfer speeds, up to 1,050 MB/s. Regarding formatting, SATA SSDs can indeed be formatted to FAT32, which is a file system compatible with many operating systems and devices. However, FAT32 has limitations, such as a maximum file size of 4GB and a maximum partition size of 32GB. If you need to store larger files, you might consider using exFAT or NTFS instead. - Samsung Memory
  Answered 7 months ago by Samsung
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QuestionCan this be used with an iPhone to store photos.
Asked 2 years ago by RC08.
- Answer Yes, just simply connect a USB adapter.
  Answered 2 years ago by Cheeze
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QuestionAfter transfering any photos and videos to Samsung T7 Shield, can I retrieve the photos and videos back to the android phone or save it to the phone?
Asked 4 months ago by JM.
- Answer Yes.
  Answered 1 month ago by Anonymous
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QuestionDoes this product come with a cable
Asked 9 months ago by bell2024.
This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Beige
- Answer Yes
  Answered 6 months ago by TracyM
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QuestionCan I use this to back up pictures from an iPhone 13 directly? I appreciate your help.
Asked 1 year ago by Guy.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 1 month ago by Anonymous
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QuestionWill this back up fotos and videos automatically after connecting to a phone?
Asked 1 year ago by Vic.
- Answer Vic: The Samsung T7 SSD does not have a built-in feature for automatic backups directly from a phone. You will you to initiate the transfer each time. To back up photos and videos automatically, you would need to use third-party software or apps that support this functionality. - Samsung Memory
  Answered 7 months ago by Samsung
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QuestionMy drive has a blue light that occasionally turns red, what does this mean? Thank you
Asked 1 year ago by dinab.
- Answer dinab: I’m sorry to see that you are having difficulties with the light turning red. So that we can better troubleshoot towards a solution, please reach out to Samsung Support at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM – 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) - Samsung Memory
  Answered 5 months ago by Samsung
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QuestionWell this suffice as extra storage for my PS5?
Asked 1 year ago by PS5.
- Answer PS5: Yes, the Samsung T7 SSD is compatible with the PS5 and can be used as extra storage. - Samsung Memory
  Answered 7 months ago by Samsung
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QuestionWould this drive be capable of recording Prores video directly from my iPhone 15 Pro Max? It's very confusing trying to find compatible drives for video recording!
Asked 1 year ago by Harpdude.
- Answer Harpdude: Yes, the Samsung T7 Shield drive is capable of recording ProRes video directly from your iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 15 Pro Max supports recording ProRes 4K video at 60 frames per second (FPS) directly to an external SSD via its USB-C port, and the T7 Shield meets the necessary requirements for this task. - Samsung Memory
  Answered 5 months ago by Samsung
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QuestionCan you play mp4 or other short clips on an iPad or iPhone?
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 1 month ago by Anonymous
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Questionwill this pair well with dell gaming laptop? i'm looking for an external ssd for my dell g15 ryzen edition laptop and i'm wondering if this is compatible with dell laptops
Asked 1 year ago by Ally08.
This question was asked about the related product: Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Beige
- Answer I have the same unit and it works very well with my Lenovo 7i laptop so I am assuming it will work just as well with your Dell laptop.
  Answered 1 year ago by MadGpa
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QuestionMy son has an ASUS gaming PC that came with 32G of memory. He’s looking for more, but would this be what I need? I’d be looking at the 2TB option.
Asked 1 year ago by Jason.
- Answer With PC's memory and storage are 2 differnt things generally memory refers to the ram that is installed and if this is what your referring to (which is what it sounds like. as ram generally is in increments of 8 ) 32 GB is plenty, and a new ssd will not expand this.
  Answered 1 year ago by Beardgames92
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QuestionDoes this come with a manufacturer warranty? What does it cover and how long is it covered? Thank you!
Asked 1 year ago by Help.
- Answer Help: Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of every T7 Shield SSD we manufacture with a limited 3-year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased brand-new, directly from any authorized dealer, like Best Buy. Please contact Samsung Customer Support directly to assist you with warranty service. Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) - Samsung Memory
  Answered 1 year ago by Samsung
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QuestionCan you load Blu-ray movies on this and play them back through a Blu-ray player with the right connection.
Asked 2 years ago by MovieMan.
- Answer MovieMan: Yes, the T7 Shield can be used to store and load Blu-ray movies using a USB connection, however we recommend you check compatibility with your host device. - Samsung Memory
  Answered 2 years ago by Samsung
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Questiondoes it work with dropbox? normally, external drive does not.
Asked 2 years ago by BUG.
- Answer On windows you can use these drives with Google drive or Dropbox. Although you will get an error if you do not assign permanent drive letter.
  Answered 2 years ago by JacobG
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QuestionCan this version of the hard-drive be encrypted ? I noticed another version that is hardware encrypted, and I know that this did not say. But I am curious if this supports encryption of some kind .
Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes. Follow Samsung software directions.
  Answered 2 years ago by Brian
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Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue

Q: QuestionCan you use a backup program with the Samsung T7 Shield. I read you can't. If I can't the two Samsung T7 Shields drives I bought won't work for me. What a waste of money! I wish it would have said this on the packaging! I know I can transfer files.

Q: QuestionI have a new MSI computer using Windows11 OS, MSOffice16 w/Excel & Word files, lots of photographs, stored Emails & Family Tree Maker Files. Is this SSD a Plug & Play device or have an involved setup? Can I just copy from my SSD & paste to your device?

Q: QuestionIs the T7 compatible with Mac Time Machine?

Q: QuestionCan I use this for Z Cam as onboard storage?

Q: QuestionRegarding Samsung external SSD: Some listings indicate " T shield" and some also indicate SATA. what is the difference regarding shield feature? and if the drive indicates SATA, can it be formatted as FAT. Normally SATA has better features over FAT

Q: QuestionCan this be used with an iPhone to store photos.

Q: QuestionAfter transfering any photos and videos to Samsung T7 Shield, can I retrieve the photos and videos back to the android phone or save it to the phone?

Q: QuestionDoes this product come with a cable

Q: QuestionCan I use this to back up pictures from an iPhone 13 directly? I appreciate your help.

Q: QuestionWill this back up fotos and videos automatically after connecting to a phone?

Q: QuestionMy drive has a blue light that occasionally turns red, what does this mean? Thank you

Q: QuestionWell this suffice as extra storage for my PS5?

Q: QuestionWould this drive be capable of recording Prores video directly from my iPhone 15 Pro Max? It's very confusing trying to find compatible drives for video recording!

Q: QuestionCan you play mp4 or other short clips on an iPad or iPhone?

Q: Questionwill this pair well with dell gaming laptop? i'm looking for an external ssd for my dell g15 ryzen edition laptop and i'm wondering if this is compatible with dell laptops

Q: QuestionMy son has an ASUS gaming PC that came with 32G of memory. He’s looking for more, but would this be what I need? I’d be looking at the 2TB option.

Q: QuestionDoes this come with a manufacturer warranty? What does it cover and how long is it covered? Thank you!

Q: QuestionCan you load Blu-ray movies on this and play them back through a Blu-ray player with the right connection.

Q: Questiondoes it work with dropbox? normally, external drive does not.

Q: QuestionCan this version of the hard-drive be encrypted ? I noticed another version that is hardware encrypted, and I know that this did not say. But I am curious if this supports encryption of some kind .

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QuestionCan you use a backup program with the Samsung T7 Shield. I read you can't. If I can't the two Samsung T7 Shields drives I bought won't work for me. What a waste of money! I wish it would have said this on the packaging! I know I can transfer files.

QuestionI have a new MSI computer using Windows11 OS, MSOffice16 w/Excel & Word files, lots of photographs, stored Emails & Family Tree Maker Files. Is this SSD a Plug & Play device or have an involved setup? Can I just copy from my SSD & paste to your device?

QuestionIs the T7 compatible with Mac Time Machine?

QuestionCan I use this for Z Cam as onboard storage?

QuestionRegarding Samsung external SSD: Some listings indicate " T shield" and some also indicate SATA. what is the difference regarding shield feature? and if the drive indicates SATA, can it be formatted as FAT. Normally SATA has better features over FAT

QuestionCan this be used with an iPhone to store photos.

QuestionAfter transfering any photos and videos to Samsung T7 Shield, can I retrieve the photos and videos back to the android phone or save it to the phone?

QuestionDoes this product come with a cable

QuestionCan I use this to back up pictures from an iPhone 13 directly? I appreciate your help.

QuestionWill this back up fotos and videos automatically after connecting to a phone?

QuestionMy drive has a blue light that occasionally turns red, what does this mean? Thank you

QuestionWell this suffice as extra storage for my PS5?

QuestionWould this drive be capable of recording Prores video directly from my iPhone 15 Pro Max? It's very confusing trying to find compatible drives for video recording!

QuestionCan you play mp4 or other short clips on an iPad or iPhone?

Questionwill this pair well with dell gaming laptop? i'm looking for an external ssd for my dell g15 ryzen edition laptop and i'm wondering if this is compatible with dell laptops

QuestionMy son has an ASUS gaming PC that came with 32G of memory. He’s looking for more, but would this be what I need? I’d be looking at the 2TB option.

QuestionDoes this come with a manufacturer warranty? What does it cover and how long is it covered? Thank you!

QuestionCan you load Blu-ray movies on this and play them back through a Blu-ray player with the right connection.

Questiondoes it work with dropbox? normally, external drive does not.

QuestionCan this version of the hard-drive be encrypted ? I noticed another version that is hardware encrypted, and I know that this did not say. But I am curious if this supports encryption of some kind .