
Just unplug flash drive from current port and plug-in to other port. Mac USB Port is Faulty: Your Mac may have 2 or more USB Ports.If you are using a USB Hub, make sure it’s working and try the flash drive in other port of USB Hub. In case USB Connector is broken, the flash drive may not work on any computer. Check USB Cable/Connector: Flash Drive comes with USB Connector, you should check if it’s working.If the USB flash drive is not showing up on Mac, you should unplug it and plug it in again. Do not put so much pressure that it hurts either flash drive or Mac USB Port. Plug-in Properly: When you plug-in a flash drive to Mac, do it gently.Here we will discuss some common causes for flash drive not showing issue as under: The flash drive not showing up on Mac can happen because of various reasons. There is a problem if the flash drive is neither showing up on desktop nor in Finder. In case you don’t see the Flash Drive Icon on desktop, you should search it in Finder. Why is My USB Flash Drive Not Showing up on Mac?Īs you insert a USB Flash Drive into Mac, it should show up on desktop.

Once the USB Flash Drive appears on Mac, you can access all data stored on that flash drive. The Mac Desktop will show up the USB Flash Drive Icon and Name as soon as it is able to read it. You need to insert the USB flash drive into USB Port when the Mac is ON.

It comes with built-in USB Connector, so your Mac should have USB Port to plug-in the flash drive. You don’t need much tools for connecting a USB flash drive to your Mac. How to Connect Flash Drive to Mac PC or Mac Book If you have forgot the User Login Password on your Mac or Windows PC, you need a Flash Drive to reset the password and access your computer. You can unlock your computer with help of USB Flash Drive.

In addition to data storage and file transfer, the Flash Drive has some more uses. You can also use the USB flash drive to transfer files from one computer to another. Most people use USB Flash Drive(s) to store their important files and documents or keep backup of precious data. You must have at least one USB port on your Mac PC to connect the flash drive to Mac. However, some external hard drives come with 2 USB Cables or One USB Cable and One Power Cable. Most flash drives don’t need power cable, they simply appear as you connect them to your Mac or other computer. The USB Flash Drive generally comes in very small size that you can carry it in your pocket or purse.
