How to Change the Name of Your Sandisk USB Drive on macOS

Sometimes, it's necessary to change the name of your Sandisk USB drive on macOS. This can be useful for organizational purposes, such as distinguishing different USB drives or keeping track of specific files. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of renaming your Sandisk USB drive on both macOS and Windows systems, although we will provide more in-depth instructions for macOS.

Step-by-Step Guide to Renaming Your Sandisk USB Drive on macOS

Renaming a USB drive on macOS is a straightforward process. Here's how to do it:

Open Finder: Click the Finder icon in your dock, or use the shortcut CMD shift A. Preferences: Go to Finder Preferences by selecting Finder > Preferences > General tab. Ensure that the box next to "Show these items on the Desktop" is checked for "Hard disks". This will allow you to see and interact with your USB drive on the desktop. Insert Your USB Drive: If your USB drive is not already inserted, connect it to your Mac. Select the USB Drive: Double-click the USB drive icon on your desktop to select it. It's important to wait a few seconds after inserting the drive to ensure it is fully recognized. Make It Editable: Click on the name, not the icon, to turn the name into an editable field. This might take a little patience, as it may initially look like nothing is changing. Once you see the name become editable, type in the name you would like to use for your USB drive.

After renaming your USB drive, you can verify that the name has changed by reinserting the drive. You should see the new name displayed in Finder.

Need to Reformat Due to Read-Only on macOS?

Renaming a USB drive on macOS can sometimes encounter issues if the drive is in a read-only format, such as NTFS. If you are unable to write to your USB drive and it's formatted in NTFS, you may need to reformat it to a format that is readable and writable on a Mac, like exFAT or macOS Extended (Journaled).

Steps to Reformat a USB Drive to a Writable Format on macOS

Open Disk Utility: Click the Finder icon in the Dock, navigate to Applications > Utilities, and open Disk Utility. Select Your USB Drive: In the list on the left, select the USB drive you wish to reformat. Reformat: Click on the Erasing tab, choose a new file system like exFAT or macOS Extended (Journaled) from the dropdown menu, and click Erase. Please note that reformatting will erase all data on the drive. Verify: Once the reformatting process is complete, you should be able to write to your USB drive.

By following the steps outlined in this guide, you should be able to successfully rename your Sandisk USB drive on macOS. If you encounter any issues, make sure you double-check your steps and ensure your USB drive is properly formatted and connected.

Conclusion

Renaming your Sandisk USB drive on macOS can be a simple process once you understand the steps involved. By following the detailed steps provided above, you should be able to change your drive's name easily. If you need further assistance, consider visiting the manufacturer's support page or seeking help from online forums.