IPad photos in A-Z folder order

Please could you tell me how I can sort out the 12,000 photos I have on my iPad in alphabetical order. They are divided into approximately 100 folders and all named. I want them on my iPad in alphabetical order so I can easily find a folder by name. They are in alphabetical order on my iMac, so why are they not in alphabetical order on my iPad? It is very frustrating trying to find a particular folder when they are not in A-Z order.

If you are syncing them from folders on your Mac (and them goes for PCs) then they will be sorted by their capture date. If you want them in alphabetical order then you either need to sort and sync via iPhoto or Aperture, or if you are not using them you must manipulate their date taken fields. There is more info on photo sorting here http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4221

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Secrets of the iPad Camera Connection Kit
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57401068-285/secrets-of-the-ipad-camera-conn ection-kit/
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