How do I erase an external USB flash drive on my MacBook Pro?
MacBook Pro (2020 and later)
You can use Disk Utility to erase it. Open Disk Utility from your Applications folder in Finder, or through Spotlight search.
Select the drive in the left side panel, and then click on “Erase” from the top menu.
You can use Disk Utility to erase it. Open Disk Utility from your Applications folder in Finder, or through Spotlight search.
Select the drive in the left side panel, and then click on “Erase” from the top menu.
You just plug it into a port either directly or using an adapter if the flash drive has a different connector than the ports on your Mac.
If your flash drive is a regular USB-A drive you can use a USB-A to USB-C adapter: link-> Anker High Speed Transfer USB-A to USB-C adapter - Amazon.com
Rangersteve3186 Said:
"Flash Drive: How do I erase an external USB flash drive on my MacBook Pro?"
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Use the Trash:
Important: Empty the Trash once you drag-&-drop it. Elsewise, it will stay on the Flash Drive.
I have it plugged in. My problem is how do you erase/reformat the drive
Thanks, this was very helpful.
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