No USB support? - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So I put my 16gb flash drive and a 2gb flash drive and xbmc is not recognizing it under download paths... Do I Need to be rooted or am I missing something? Thanks guys
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you need stickmount (and root) as far as i know https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount

thank you !

When I use stickmount my 8Gb USB into the AFTV, i can see only 5Gb on my USB. Is that correct? I try to copy a media file of 4Gb from AFTV to USB stick and the operation would not allow it and stated in sufficent space...Can anyone help to vercome this issue?
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OTG USB size limit

I´m trying to figure out why the pendrive I'm connecting to my One X via OTG is showing the error Damaged USB Storage.
It is formatted to FAT32, and is 64GB. Is there a problem with pendrives this big? I have a 2GB which works fine.
I'm not rooted, I have the latest JB update.
Thanks.
colinmc8 said:
I´m trying to figure out why the pendrive I'm connecting to my One X via OTG is showing the error Damaged USB Storage.
It is formatted to FAT32, and is 64GB. Is there a problem with pendrives this big? I have a 2GB which works fine.
I'm not rooted, I have the latest JB update.
Thanks.
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try to format to only fat...not fat32 and try again...if it doesn't work then it's a too big usb stick ...but i can't imagine because someone had copied files from a 1tb storage to the one x with otg cable
One-X-master said:
try to format to only fat...not fat32 and try again...if it doesn't work then it's a too big usb stick ...but i can't imagine because someone had copied files from a 1tb storage to the one x with otg cable
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Thanks, ill give it a go.
One more thing, if I root and format the pendrive to NTFS will it work? I read there is some apps on the market that work.
I hooked up my 2tb external he'd and it worked just fine. It was ntfs format and I used usb otg helper to mount it.
Everyday I use my 8gb fat32 format without issues.
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davitox87 said:
I hooked up my 2tb external he'd and it worked just fine. It was ntfs format and I used usb otg helper to mount it.
Everyday I use my 8gb fat32 format without issues.
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Are you rooted?
I`ve just found out 4GB is the max for FAT! or is that the max it can hold?
Any way I cant find a way to format it to FAT.
Sorry, yea I'm rooted. Running viper 3.2.2 jb
Format it via device manager in windows.
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just try the usb storage as ntfs and it have to work fine...because ntfs is unlimited and yes...try that and you will be happy
Yeh I suppose I'll have to root sooner or later, just don't like the hassle of saving and restoring stuff.
Thanks guys!
I found the same thing, damaged usb. But that's only 8gb. More like a formatting issue then I should think.
My 2,5" HDD 250 (FAT32) works great but pendrive 4GB (FAT32) does not :/ Strange.
How to force NTFS HDD to work via OTG?
SeBoLeX said:
My 2,5" HDD 250 (FAT32) works great but pendrive 4GB (FAT32) does not :/ Strange.
How to force NTFS HDD to work via OTG?
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If you are rooted there is a few apps on the market.
colinmc8 said:
If you are rooted there is a few apps on the market.
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USB OTG Helper is great, now everything is working like it should

[Q] OTG App

Hi,
I would just like to ask if there is a app that will enable the OTG NTFS flash drive? btw, my phone is not rooted and I'm wondering if there is an app for non-rooted device to enable OTG NTFS drives.
Thanks,
Doesn't OTG support NTFS by default? Or is it limited to FAT32? I read that NTFS drives can be recognized properly.
I tried last night my OTG cable connected to my HOX and my 32GB NTFS Flash disk and it's not detected. It says Blank USB.... So I wonder If I need an app or there is an app to support NTFS Flash Drives to connect to HOX via OTG cable?
Thanks
I use usb otg helper for my ntfs 2tb external hdd. I haven't tried it with a ntfs flash drive, I'd imagine it would work though.
edit: I don't recall it asking for root.
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usb otg helper requires root access.
jhannbernas said:
usb otg helper requires root access.
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U have to be rooted.
so maybe there are no app that can make it without rooting. all of it needs root access.
An ext3 formated drive might work.
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Can i write to Usb stick using otg?

Hi,
I am using stickmount to read off my USB stick, I was wanting to free up some space on my nexus and copy some files and videos across but I always get a failed message, my stick is formatted to NTFS to fit my HD movies on.
Is it possible to write to my stick or will I have to do it through my PC?
Cheers.
jpopgt said:
Hi,
I am using stickmount to read off my USB stick, I was wanting to free up some space on my nexus and copy some files and videos across but I always get a failed message, my stick is formatted to NTFS to fit my HD movies on.
Is it possible to write to my stick or will I have to do it through my PC?
Cheers.
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I've been writing to my 64gb USB 3.0 stick and 1tb udder just fine with apps like stick root and USB otg helper.what is your current setup?
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I'm not sure if stick mount is able to write to NTFS partitions, or is only able to read it.
I'm pretty sure it'll work if your USB stick is formatted to FAT32.
Thanks for the replies.
I will buy another USB stick and format to fat32, I need this one formatted to NTFS to fit my HD movies over 4gb.
Cheers.
jpopgt said:
Thanks for the replies.
I will buy another USB stick and format to fat32, I need this one formatted to NTFS to fit my HD movies over 4gb.
Cheers.
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From Stickmount's description in the Play Store:
----- Filesystem support -----
The filesystems supported depends on your device firmware. On most devices, at least vfat/fat/fat32 and ext2/3/4 are supported. On the latest Android versions, ntfs is also supported in read-only mode. Some devices also support exfat out the box, but most do not.
StickMount can utilize the "ntfs-3g" and "mount.exfat-fuse" binaries to add support for ntfs (untested) and exfat, but these are not included. If you place the "ntfs-3g" or "mount.exfat-fuse" files in the root of your internal storage ( /sdcard ), StickMount will automatically use them.
You can find the needed files here:
ntfs-3g: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1145436&stc=1&d=1340293802
mount.exfat-fuse: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=806200&d=1323109372
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Stick mount didn't work at all for many of my USB drives. USB otg helper works much better IMO, but the features are not as nice.
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PJ's suggestion did it for me.

Anyone use the Sandisk dual usb stick?

http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...-Duty-Our-Sandisk-Ultra-Dual-USB-Drive-review
I have not but it looks awesome!
I was thinking about grabbing a Meenova but this looks like it will fit my useage better!
I use it and is fully working with my Moto X!
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maxvi8 said:
I use it and is fully working with my Moto X!
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Does it mount as usbdisk? Are you on 442? Rooted?
Sure, it mounts as usb disk. I'm running the stock Motorola Rom 4.4.2, not rooted.
When you insert the stick through the micro usb port on the phone, it automatically mounts. Then I usually use ES file explorer to copy files in it.
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maxvi8 said:
Sure, it mounts as usb disk. I'm running the stock Motorola Rom 4.4.2, not rooted.
When you insert the stick through the micro usb port on the phone, it automatically mounts. Then I usually use ES file explorer to copy files in it.
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I wonder why you, on 442 w/o my otg fix (if I presume), have otg support yet I did not?
aviwdoowks said:
I wonder why you, on 442 w/o my otg fix (if I presume), have otg support yet I did not?
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I didn't know there was any otg fix, lol!
still works?
maxvi8 said:
Sure, it mounts as usb disk. I'm running the stock Motorola Rom 4.4.2, not rooted.
When you insert the stick through the micro usb port on the phone, it automatically mounts. Then I usually use ES file explorer to copy files in it.
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its still working? cause i just bought one but my moto x no recognize the usb, i am on 4.4.3
I also have this device and it works great for me as well. The stick can be found going to storage/usbstorage in es or any file explorer. On Verizon running krypton rom with 4.4.3.
I just bought the Patriot 64gb OTG drive and it works fine on my stock, rooted Dev Edition on 4.4.3. Shows up in ES File Explorer, and works fine with Stickmount.
If you're rooted it should would fine if I'm not mistaking.
I just got this for my MOTO X XT1056. When I connect it, all I see in the notifications is this message: "Blank USB Storage. USB storage is blank or has unsupported file system" It the gives me the option to format the usb storage. I've done this twice and also formatted on my PC, but still same thing. Any help?
When I go to Settings, Storage and try to mount it does nothing and the message is still there.
I've tried a couple of USB Sticks via USB OTG, they're all working fine. No mounting problems or anything like that. I use the "File Explorer from NEXTAPP, INC" on my XT1052 Stock 4.4.2 KitKat no root.
What capacities and the format of USB do you all have used? Please reply. I've Moto X 2013 running 4.4.4 stock, no root. I tried sandisk dual usb 64 GB with ex-fat format and it didn't work. It doesn't show up in notification. It file explorer it shows as r/o (read only) device. Thanks
Harpreet Sidhar said:
What capacities and the format of USB do you all have used? Please reply. I've Moto X 2013 running 4.4.4 stock, no root. I tried sandisk dual usb 64 GB with ex-fat format and it didn't work. It doesn't show up in notification. It file explorer it shows as r/o (read only) device. Thanks
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I've got 64GB formatted as fat32 and it works flawlessly in my XT1060 Verizon MotoX 2013 DE running stock rooted with xposed.
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Fire TV STICK 4K USB DRIVE TO READ NTFS OR EXFAT

I need the easiest way to enable my firestick 4k to read files higher than 4gb.
Advice?
Thanks
stefss said:
I need the easiest way to enable my firestick 4k to read files higher than 4gb.
Advice?
Thanks
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To enable NTFS and ExFAT by using Magisk (follow the steps carefully)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/magisk-amazon-firetv4k-ntfs-f2fs-ext4-t3991981
stefss said:
I need the easiest way to enable my firestick 4k to read files higher than 4gb.
Advice?
Thanks
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It can easily read more than 32GB, without doing anything. (In Fat32 of course)
Or if you want to use NTFS but without Root, check this out
https://youtu.be/qoQkGQiylBM
If i am not wrong, maximum for fat32 is 4gb filesize?
stefss said:
If i am not wrong, maximum for fat32 is 4gb filesize?
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Its not
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/154997/description-of-the-fat32-file-system
Check this out
SweenWolf said:
Its not
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/154997/description-of-the-fat32-file-system
Check this out
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Anyone any ideas how I can get this storage module working? flashed with twrp Pretorians add on. Using format fat32 and filemanager + but it's not showing up the 32gb SanDisk USB storage. Dunno what I'm doing wrong man [emoji106]
Any help appreciated
Cheers
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Bertonumber1 said:
Anyone any ideas how I can get this storage module working? flashed with twrp Pretorians add on. Using format fat32 and filemanager + but it's not showing up the 32gb SanDisk USB storage. Dunno what I'm doing wrong man [emoji106]
Any help appreciated
Cheers
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You don't need to install any module to be abke to access fat32 formatted device, hell you don't need to have root at all. Fat32 is recognized by the system as is.
You just need a working OTG cable and use MiXplorer (download it from XDA official page). You will see your thumb drive in the hamburger menu (first or second one).
I have non rooted firestick 4k and it works.
I have no experience with fos5 devices and i cannot say anything about that because most NORMAL commands don't work there
stefss said:
If i am not wrong, maximum for fat32 is 4gb filesize?
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NTFS and ExFAT file systems are developed by Microsoft.
Amazon is not paying to Microsoft for the license to use NTFS and ExFAT.
The maximum file size for NTFS and ExFAT are 16EB (exabytes) or 16 million GB (gigabytes).
SweenWolf said:
You don't need to install any module to be abke to access fat32 formatted device, hell you don't need to have root at all. Fat32 is recognized by the system as is.
You just need a working OTG cable and use MiXplorer (download it from XDA official page). You will see your thumb drive in the hamburger menu (first or second one).
I have non rooted firestick 4k and it works.
I have no experience with fos5 devices and i cannot say anything about that because most NORMAL commands don't work there
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Hey my device is the way I want it now sween wolf, rooted with all apps installed, I can't be assed unrooting it now.
but anyway I flashed the magisk module with the general thought being if I was using a pre-rooted rom I would lose the ability to use the USB drive through OTG?
So I flashed Pretorians module but I can't get the USB drive to show up, it's a sabrent 32 gb formated to fat32
I'm using a similar app to xplore called filemanager plus but with no joy... The USB storage just isn't playing ball and showing up you know?
So I don't need the module at all? , should I perhaps try reformatting the USB?
Bertonumber1 said:
Hey my device is the way I want it now sween wolf, rooted with all apps installed, I can't be assed unrooting it now.
but anyway I flashed the magisk module with the general thought being if I was using a pre-rooted rom I would lose the ability to use the USB drive through OTG?
So I flashed Pretorians module but I can't get the USB drive to show up, it's a sabrent 32 gb formated to fat32
I'm using a similar app to xplore called filemanager plus but with no joy... The USB storage just isn't playing ball and showing up you know?
So I don't need the module at all? , should I perhaps try reformatting the USB?
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I am not telling you to unroot, this is not something rooting a device kills, but yeah with or without root, usb works.
Try changing your explorer, use mix or es file explorer to see if the usb is getting recognized but isn't showing up
My english is not perfect so i still not try this before i will be sure.
What is easiest way to enable ntfs or exfat usb drives?
I need this for Kodi, so i cant use es file manager.
stefss said:
If i am not wrong, maximum for fat32 is 4gb filesize?
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File System Functionality Comparison - Win32 apps
Tables that list functionality and feature support comparisons for the four main Windows file systems, NTFS, exFAT, UDF, and FAT32.
docs.microsoft.com
so fat32 max filesize is 4gb, you are right
and that is the reason users need for higher resolution movies bigger than 4gb ntfs or exfat mass or some NAS to circumvent the limitation for local mass storage filesize of fat32
SweenWolf said:
Its not
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/154997/description-of-the-fat32-file-system
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It absolutely is. The maximum file size for FAT32 is 4GB. What you linked to is exFAT, which is NOT FAT32. exFAT also cannot be read by the firestick.

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