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I've got 4.0.2 running - mice work fine. But how do I reliably mount USB drives? I tried downloading USB watcher OTG from the market, but the application is incredibly buggy and unstable.
Any other ways?
Thanks.
ICS and the Galaxy nexus no longer uses USB mount.
We now have something called MTP, and If you have the correct drivers installed your device should appear in my computer as a media device and then you just copy and paste as normal.
I have just had a ***** of a time getting my GN to show up in My Computer. In the end all I had to do was update Windows Media Player.
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cjward23 said:
ICS and the Galaxy nexus no longer uses USB mount.
We now have something called MTP, and If you have the correct drivers installed your device should appear in my computer as a media device and then you just copy and paste as normal.
I have just had a ***** of a time getting my GN to show up in My Computer. In the end all I had to do was update Windows Media Player.
Sent from a phone that is not running ICS
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Lots of people seem to be getting these confused. I'm talking about using USB OTG to plug USB flash drives into the Nexus and then access the files on the drive.
MTP is working fine for me with both Windows 7 and Windows 8. No need for installation of drivers, it seems to be 'plug and play'.
Thanks for the reply!
WhiterThanWhite said:
Lots of people seem to be getting these confused. I'm talking about using USB OTG to plug USB flash drives into the Nexus and then access the files on the drive.
MTP is working fine for me with both Windows 7 and Windows 8. No need for installation of drivers, it seems to be 'plug and play'.
Thanks for the reply!
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ahh, got ya. I've had MTP on the brain since i couldnt get it working last night. I got it working just before i read your post
Mount command via something like terminal emulator? .. Not sure on the full details but it should be something similar, maybe?
Also I see you've jumped ship as well cjward ;-).
What a coincidence. Literally as soon as I posted this, Chainfire released StickMount, which allows automatic mounting of USB sticks in the Galaxy Nexus. For anyone else wondering, head over to the thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400034
WhiterThanWhite said:
I've got 4.0.2 running - mice work fine. But how do I reliably mount USB drives? I tried downloading USB watcher OTG from the market, but the application is incredibly buggy and unstable.
Any other ways?
Thanks.
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are you running stock kernel or custom kernel.
i think unless you run a custom kernel, you will not be able to mount a USB drive.
This what you are looking for http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400034
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I'm having a harder time finding an adapter that turns USB into micro. I ordered what I thought was the right product but when it arrived it's just to convert someother weird mini USB to standard micro. Anyone know the best place to get these? Preferably in the UK?
EZ
djcr33p said:
I'm having a harder time finding an adapter that turns USB into micro. I ordered what I thought was the right product but when it arrived it's just to convert someother weird mini USB to standard micro. Anyone know the best place to get these? Preferably in the UK?
EZ
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This is the one that I bought:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330647810035?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
It's working fine with my Nexus.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount
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+1 also
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Yep, works great. Got all my music on one flashdrive and movies on others and plays right from the stick. Great app.
Im probably being stupid but can you play games from it?
You probably could check out the app "gl to SD" with stickman and USB stick mounted it should work just gotta make sure the directory paths follow to the USB storage. I used to use that app alot when I had an a100 tab same circumstance no ext sdcard.
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It worked great.
Though running a cm10 kang now and usb file system mount is built in.
works for me
yep did the whole usb flash drive and played music off of there using power amp, also hooked up a usb hub with usb stick wireless mouse and keyboard working all at the same time.
just a heads up in case anyone else encounters this problem. was using this app to play music off my usb. had a program called mort music player. it could search for and read the files off the usb. works perfectly. but it creates a folder with like playlist/album art data that stays behind when you remove the usb. this caused stickmount to be unable to unmount the directory. even after a reboot it stayed. all i had to do was delete the usb storage folder that stick mount creates and then stickmount could unmount it.
I installed this app, and connected a SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8GB with OTG cable. Everything works fine, I can browse the drive. But when I remove the drive, the Nexus 7 locks itselfe with a blank screen. About 10-20min later it will wake up, and I can use it again.
When I remove the drive, I first click the StickMount so it unmount then i remove the drive.
My syestem:
Nexus 7
Rooted Stock 4.1.1 - Build JRO03D
everlong81 said:
I installed this app, and connected a SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8GB with OTG cable. Everything works fine, I can browse the drive. But when I remove the drive, the Nexus 7 locks itselfe with a blank screen. About 10-20min later it will wake up, and I can use it again.
When I remove the drive, I first click the StickMount so it unmount then i remove the drive.
My syestem:
Nexus 7
Rooted Stock 4.1.1 - Build JRO03D
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thats odd..nvr happened for me
I'll see if I can get my hands on another usb flashdrive and test!
Is there some preferable filesystem to use?
everlong81 said:
I installed this app, and connected a SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8GB with OTG cable. Everything works fine, I can browse the drive. But when I remove the drive, the Nexus 7 locks itselfe with a blank screen. About 10-20min later it will wake up, and I can use it again.
When I remove the drive, I first click the StickMount so it unmount then i remove the drive.
My syestem:
Nexus 7
Rooted Stock 4.1.1 - Build JRO03D
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Very weird problem. All I can think of is it might have to do with bloatware loaded onto the cruzer? As I recall they mount some crap programs when plugged in?
Will stickmount work in Android 4.2.1?
everlong81 said:
Will stickmount work in Android 4.2.1?
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yeah works for me
s1l3nt said:
yeah works for me
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I am on Rooted Stock 4.2.1 Build JOP40D and Stickmount is not working for me. Perhaps some tweak in Brainmasters Goodies is making it work for you ? Is it working for anyone else on Rooted Stock 4.2.1?
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Is it working for anyone else on Rooted Stock 4.2.1?
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It doesn't seem to work for me either (Stock Rooted). Mounts the drive but the folder is empty when I open it in a file explorer. Also reboots my N7 when I take the OTG cable out, which I don't recall happening before 4.2.1.
I now use Nexus Media Importer.
It works for me, rooted yesterday. I'm on stock 4.2.1, but I had to stick out/in a few times before I could see the files, might be the usb key though.
Tried some more and still could not get it to work. Gonna give Nexus Media Importer a shot.
Timbermill said:
It doesn't seem to work for me either (Stock Rooted). Mounts the drive but the folder is empty when I open it in a file explorer. Also reboots my N7 when I take the OTG cable out, which I don't recall happening before 4.2.1.
I now use Nexus Media Importer.
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blingmaster said:
Tried some more and still could not get it to work. Gonna give Nexus Media Importer a shot.
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I've read in other threads, and have confirmed this working aswell. If you open the file manager first, than plugin the usb otg. nav to the mounted dir and the files will show.
alfeuss said:
I've read in other threads, and have confirmed this working aswell. If you open the file manager first, than plugin the usb otg. nav to the mounted dir and the files will show.
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Top tip - cheers that works
Hi every, I want to connect my internal phone storage as USB drive under Linux Fedora 17 but I can't because every time I plug the USB cable I get a popup saying me that play under VLC or any other music or video software. I check under connection options and it's connected as MTP, any knows how to access internal memory? This only happens on Linux because in Windows 7 it works perfectly.
Thanks and cheers in advance
PS: I read this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473265 and this one too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683223 but the tool seems to be very outdated the latest version is from 2011 and we're almost in 2013
reynierpm said:
Hi every, I want to connect my internal phone storage as USB drive under Linux Fedora 17 but I can't because every time I plug the USB cable I get a popup saying me that play under VLC or any other music or video software. I check under connection options and it's connected as MTP, any knows how to access internal memory? This only happens on Linux because in Windows 7 it works perfectly.
Thanks and cheers in advance
PS: I read this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473265 and this one too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683223 but the tool seems to be very outdated the latest version is from 2011 and we're almost in 2013
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The Galaxy Nexus does not support USB Mass Storage mode at all.
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So there is no way to connect the phone as mass storage?
reynierpm said:
So there is no way to connect the phone as mass storage?
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No way at all.
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reynierpm said:
So there is no way to connect the phone as mass storage?
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and there never will be in the foreseeable future.
Too bad .... thanks both of yours for your time
reynierpm said:
Too bad .... thanks both of yours for your time
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its been known for months (almost a year) that there is no mass storage.
my advice, use adb, learn it and you'll love it..
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You can connect it without adb. There are countless guides on how to do it that can be found with a simple Google search
Use a ftpserver. MTP support on linux has never been really good. Stuff like mtpfs exists but it is slow, really really slow. Setup an ftpserver on your phone(search for it on play, there are several options) and connect to it on linux. Done
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I'm able to connect my Nexus to my Ubuntu without any issue, I'm seeing the Internal Storage and able to transfer files from Ubuntu to Nexus with drag and drop . I don't understand where the issue is ?
dinoc said:
I'm able to connect my Nexus to my Ubuntu without any issue, I'm seeing the Internal Storage and able to transfer files from Ubuntu to Nexus with drag and drop . I don't understand where the issue is ?
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not all flavors of linux have MTP support.
Firstly, is it worth getting a USB OTG cable? What can you use it for? Do you have one?
Second, which one should I get for the Galaxy Nexus? I've seen these two:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Con...=1365625468&sr=1-2&keywords=samsung+otg+cable
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Micro-Cable...qid=1365625284&sr=1-23&keywords=usb+otg+cable
Which is better? Is there any difference? Appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Python.
First you have to get the app called Stick Mount if you want to use usb flash drives. But the OTG cable can be used for a lot of things, keyboard, mice,
usb flash drives. I've seen a youtube video where the guy uses a hub and uses all 3.
amd-dude said:
First you have to get the app called Stick Mount if you want to use usb flash drives. But the OTG cable can be used for a lot of things, keyboard, mice,
usb flash drives. I've seen a youtube video where the guy uses a hub and uses all 3.
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It's also my understanding that you can also flash leaked ota's from stock recovery with an otg cable.
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Python. said:
Firstly, is it worth getting a USB OTG cable? What can you use it for? Do you have one?
Second, which one should I get for the Galaxy Nexus? I've seen these two:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Con...=1365625468&sr=1-2&keywords=samsung+otg+cable
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Micro-Cable...qid=1365625284&sr=1-23&keywords=usb+otg+cable
Which is better? Is there any difference? Appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Python.
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Use a cable to extend storage like this
Mini MicroSD Reader
A mini microsd reader for android phones and tablets
amd-dude said:
First you have to get the app called Stick Mount if you want to use usb flash drives. But the OTG cable can be used for a lot of things, keyboard, mice,
usb flash drives. I've seen a youtube video where the guy uses a hub and uses all 3.
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I was going to get the Nexus Media Importer. But, which cable should I get?
I have a generic usb OTG.
I have successfully used a mouse, usb flash drive, keyboard.
The only thing I couldn't use was my CDMA internet stick.
If that would have worked then it would have really been awesome!
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I was going to get the Nexus Media Importer. But, which cable should I get?
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I would say just go for the generic or regular OTG cable.
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I would say just go for the generic or regular OTG cable.
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Thanks. So, the second product (second link in OP) would work?
Also, would this work with the Galaxy Nexus: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cablesson-MicroUSB-HDMI-Female-Adapter/dp/B007K8NNOA/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Python. said:
Thanks. So, the second product (second link in OP) would work?
Also, would this work with the Galaxy Nexus: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cablesson-MicroUSB-HDMI-Female-Adapter/dp/B007K8NNOA/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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Yes, have fun with it, I am also going to buy one to experiment with. I'm not sure about the Cablesson one. Regular OTG yes
amd-dude said:
Yes, have fun with it, I am also going to buy one to experiment with. I'm not sure about the Cablesson one. Regular OTG yes
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I'm not buying it for another week so if you get yours before that, let me know if it works.
Who should I ask to see if the Cablesson MHL cable is compatible with the GNex?
Deff buy it... I have transfer files/movies from my phone to a SD card..... Since my PC doesn't recognize my phone.
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How much can you do using USB OTG with an unrooted Galaxy Nexus? Most importantly, can you use a memory card reader to copy files from the memory card to the phone or use it to upload the files to Dropbox?
I'm asking on behalf of my sister. I don't have access to her phone so I can't simply try it out. I know USB OTG works great on my rooted Galaxy SIII but I've never had a Nexus device.
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U can't do much on unrooted nexus since u need stickmount which needs superuser to grant it permission to access ur phone
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As of 4.2 there is native support for USB OTG on the Galaxy Nexus so you don't need any third party app. You can use it without root USB device is mounted as /usbdisk. Try X-plore from the Play Store which shows a separate drive for the USB device you have connected.
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i heard that nandroid can be save to pendrive using OTG when using twrp..
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As of 4.2 there is native support for USB OTG on the Galaxy Nexus so you don't need any third party app. You can use it without root USB device is mounted as /usbdisk.
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I have tried on my unrooted Galaxy Nexus 4.2.2. with stock ROM, with an original Samsung OTG cable, but nothing happens.
Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated.
dataghoul said:
I have tried on my unrooted Galaxy Nexus 4.2.2. with stock ROM, with an original Samsung OTG cable, but nothing happens.
Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated.
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See if there's an option in settings>storage as Mount USB storage, if not there use an app such as stick mount or USB OTG helper. Even for using those apps the phone should recognize when a storage device is connected, the pen drive/card reader should light up.
If option is there and still not mounting then any of your devices may be improper check your OTG cable with other phones, your pen drive/card reader.
Clean the contacts of cable and your USB device. Best way to confirm working is to boot to recovery and connect, USB storage is always mounted in recovery mode.
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Any decent file explorer should also be able to see mounted storage, especially given 4.2. You may have to browse to root and poke around until you find the appropriate /mnt folder, but set a bookmark (your explorer supports bookmarks, right?) and that should be all she wrote. StickMount is also great for me.
OTG has been really helpful for playing media off of the occasional flash drive, and while using a mouse isn't all too helpful, playing with a full keyboard can make for a surprisingly good experience.
I am trying to share my NTFS formatted USB flash drive connected to my AFTV. I have tried samba server apps but they are limited somewhat. I got Ultimate Server Pro when it was free and was wondering if this is the best choice?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E00C70C/ref=docs-os-doi_0
I am trying to access the usb flash drive from a Windows PC and wanted to treat it like a shared folder.
I don't think USB flash drives are supported (don't quote me, though) .
bruce7373 said:
I don't think USB flash drives are supported (don't quote me, though) .
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They are if you are rooted
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I have tried samba server apps but they are limited somewhat.
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What limitations are you talking about? I use sambadroid and i can access the ftv internal storage and the external usb drive just fine. I get low speeds though using wifi (i haven't tried wired to see if there is a difference).
But it works even after reboot just fine like i said.
collindv said:
They are if you are rooted
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Great! Is Stickmount or equivalent needed?
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bruce7373 said:
Great! Is Stickmount or equivalent needed?
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Yes, you need some way to mount your USB drive. StickMount or USB OTG Helper will do the job. Once the app mounts it, you can remount it to your desired location at boot. See the thread on Link2SD currently on the first page of this forum.
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What limitations are you talking about? I use sambadroid and i can access the ftv internal storage and the external usb drive just fine. I get low speeds though using wifi (i haven't tried wired to see if there is a difference).
But it works even after reboot just fine like i said.
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Turns out to be the files that are the issue and I had to format the USB as FAT32. I tried other video files and it doesn't have any issues. I am using samba file sharing and enabled keeping wifi awake and I get 2.5MB/s (really cheap USBs from costco)....thru wifi