Sideloading LARGE basemap to iPad

[LaurieWilliams]

I need to load a 26 GB basemap to an iPad for Field Maps. I had no problems loading same basemap to iPhones via iTunes, but iPads require using Files and iCloud, Box, or Google Drive. I'm not finding any solution that will work with this large tpkx. What are others doing?

iPad Pro 11-inch MU162LL/A iOS 16.6.1

Thanks for any info.

[WillyLynch3 · Accepted solution]

I thought all iPads could use iTunes but know there can be driver issues.   My new iPad Pro (12.9) (6th Generation) works with iTunes 12.12.10.1 works and allows side loading of small to large basemap TPKX or MMPK files.   An alternative can be to use a SanDisk external drive with USB C and Apple flash connections.  Copy data from computer to SanDisk drive and then file copy to iPad.  Or if you can get the file onto your iPhone, use AirDrop from iPhone to iPad.   Good luck.

[LaurieWilliams]

iTunes did work for transferring the large basemap to the iPad.

[paleo999]

Just wanted to put my two cents in here.  We have inspectors in my office who use large TPK tiled base maps up to 60GB.  You can also upload into your filed maps root folder via Apple Devices.  However, the status symbol for some reason doesn't appear.  Thankfully you can check your status by looking at your files app on your ipad and switching between folder levels to see the total quantitiy that has been sideloaded.