Why do USB devices never work? - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a fire tv mk1. And no mather whether i try a usb stick or a usb hdd, nothing is ever recognized. Is there something i am doing wrong? Certain file format required? Tried fat32 and ntfs.
Neither Prime nor kodi recognize them

You might get it to recognize a USB hard drive if you provide power to it through a powered hub. Haven't tried it myself, but others say it works.
Mice and USB sticks should work though. Might help if you let the device format the stick for you. Insert the stick and reboot. That should do it.
The stick should appear as a source entry in Kodi.
This is assuming you haven't blocked updates and are running current firmware.

officiallyme said:
I have a fire tv mk1. And no mather whether i try a usb stick or a usb hdd, nothing is ever recognized. Is there something i am doing wrong? Certain file format required? Tried fat32 and ntfs.
Neither Prime nor kodi recognize them
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You probably have "USB debugging" turned on under SETTINGS > SYSTEM > DEVELOPER OPTIONS. Turn it off.

AFTVnews.com said:
You probably have "USB debugging" turned on under SETTINGS > SYSTEM > DEVELOPER OPTIONS. Turn it off.
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Yep, that would do it.

AFTVnews.com said:
You probably have "USB debugging" turned on under SETTINGS > SYSTEM > DEVELOPER OPTIONS. Turn it off.
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duh! stupid me! you were right

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[Q] can't get kindle fire show as a storage device in [ my computer ]

hey everyone,
I can't see my kindle fire as a storage device in [ my computer ]
there is NO problem with connecting my kindle and PC because Android debugging is enabled and [ i can see notification on my device ]
AND i can install stuffs from KINDLE FIRE UTILITIES
my only problem is my kindle won't show up as a STORAGE DEVICE
please help!! I'm beginner
P.S My kindle running on android 4.0.4 CM9
I have the same problem. Thanks for your answers
disable debugging
That doesn't change anything. Nothing happens.
Slaxxy said:
That doesn't change anything. Nothing happens.
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When you plug the cable in, do you see a little usb symbol in your notifications?
No that doesn't come up. Only when the Debugmode is activitated there is this debug notification.
Some ICS roms have trouble mounting UMS but, as far as I know, Vanilla shouldn't have a problem with it.
See if you can mount your sdcard while in recovery.
that worked. thanks
But still not when the system is running
If you can mount in recovery but not with the rom then it's either a problem with the rom or you're missing something.
Whenever i restart the kindle fire the usb debug thing is activated again. Can I change that some where in the TWRP?
That's typical. I think it's dependent on whatever the developer sets as default.
It really depends on which rom your using but if you happen to be using hashcodes go to settings storage and the are three dots in the upper right click there you get three options mtp,ptp and mass storage they are all unchecked by default. with your kindle not plugged into the computer select like mass storage. Then plug it in it should install the appropriate driver on your computer.
Or you could get Wifi File Explorer Pro and never worry about what roms have working UMS.
Thepooch said:
It really depends on which rom your using but if you happen to be using hashcodes go to settings storage and the are three dots in the upper right click there you get three options mtp,ptp and mass storage they are all unchecked by default. with your kindle not plugged into the computer select like mass storage. Then plug it in it should install the appropriate driver on your computer.
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That's exactly what I was looking for. After activating that and deactivating the debug mode it worked by klicking on the usb symbol in the tastk bar and then activate usb mass storage. Thanks a lot.
Your welcome
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soupmagnet said:
Some ICS roms have trouble mounting UMS but, as far as I know, Vanilla shouldn't have a problem with it.
See if you can mount your sdcard while in recovery.
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actually I changed the ROM to gederom and now it shows as a storage device ..thank buddy :-D

Not Mounting as a USB Drive?

I tried to get it to mount on my Desktop which runs linux(kubuntu). No luck. I tried mounting it in my Windows 7 VM, but no luck. I tried to get it to mount on my girlfriends laptop and still nothing. In both the windows instances, I used the KF Utility to install the ADB drivers but it only recognizes the ADB connection over USB and does not prompt me for SD Card access. Any ideas?
What have you done to get your sdcard to mount? TWRP? Command line?
I'm not sure what you're wanting here... are you trying to mount as a mass storage device? Or with the Kindle Fire Drivers to root it?
soupmagnet said:
What have you done to get your sdcard to mount? TWRP? Command line?
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Nothing, I am in AOKP and tried to plug in the USB cable like I used to do all the time.
jji7skyline said:
I'm not sure what you're wanting here... are you trying to mount as a mass storage device? Or with the Kindle Fire Drivers to root it?
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I would think the title makes it pretty clear that I am trying to access it as mass storage. Just sayin.
Xplorer4x4 said:
I would think the title makes it pretty clear that I am trying to access it as mass storage. Just sayin.
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Actually, it isn't "pretty clear", because there are several ways to "get it to mount".
How long have you been using AOKP? Do you have Debugging turned on? What steps have you taken to mount your USB storage other than just plugging it in? When you plug it in, does anything show up in your notifications?
soupmagnet said:
Actually, it isn't "pretty clear", because there are several ways to "get it to mount".
Your focused on the word "mount" and ignoring the words *USB drive.* Mounting it in "charge only" mode, for example, does not mount is as a USB drive but a USB rather a USB *device.*
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How long have you been using AOKP?[/QUOTE]
Pretty much since it came out. I was using Hascode's CM9 prior to that.
Do you have Debugging turned on?
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From the OP:
"it only recognizes the ADB connection over USB and does not prompt me for SD Card access."
What steps have you taken to mount your USB storage other than just plugging it in?
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I tried turning ADB on and off on the KF. Other then that, I dont particularly recall.
When you plug it in, does anything show up in your notifications?
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The debugging notification.
Seeing as the problem persists on linux and windows, I think this narrows it down to the problem being the KF. Could it be a rom and kernel conflict? I know that prior to do anything with the KF, I upgraded to the latest Fire Fire Fire bootloader and TWRP using the KF Utility. I have not tried mounting the KF as a USB drive with in recovery.
EDIT: Just tested USB via TWRP and am able to browse the sd card now.
I think the problem for not being able to mount from rom is because you have mass storage turned off. Go to settings>STORAGE>three dots in top RIGHT> usb computer CONNECTION>mass storage
If that does not work then go into term emulator and type
su
setprop persist.sys.usb.config mass_storage,adb
Forgive me for not being clear. There are several ways to mount the sdcard partition as a USB drive. Obviously you know you can mount to USB by plugging the device on and selecting "Turn on USB storage", but you can also mount to USB in recovery using the "Mount" function or via the command line using the adb shell. By only saying you "can't get it to mount", you aren't very clear in your intentions or which method you want if only one method is preferred. Your general lack of detail is what prompted my line of questioning to get a better idea of how to help you solve your problem.
That being said, if those other options are successful in mounting the sdcard while doing so within the ROM isn't amd you don't get a mass storage notification, it's likely a problem with the ROM and not the KF.
Have you enabled mass storage?
soupmagnet said:
That being said, if those other options are successful in mounting the sdcard while doing so within the ROM isn't amd you don't get a mass storage notification, it's likely a problem with the ROM and not the KF.
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I didnt mean the KF in a hardware sense but just that the problem lies some where on the KF and not the computers.
Anyways, I have already upgraded to hashcodes CM10, and it works flawlessly now. Not sure where the problem lied but thanks for the help guys!
clearly either with the rom you were using or some setting that wasn`t enabled

missing usb connect modes...

i feel like i'm missing something obvious here, but i don't see pc software or charge only in usb connect menu anymore, also the menu doesn't come up when i plug in usb, i just get a prompt if i want to mound sd card or not, it used to have a menu with 5 options now it has 3 and i have to go into settings > storage > menu button > usb connection mode just to see the menu.
thanks in advance for any help on this.
KronicSkillz said:
i feel like i'm missing something obvious here, but i don't see pc software or charge only in usb connect menu anymore, also the menu doesn't come up when i plug in usb, i just get a prompt if i want to mound sd card or not, it used to have a menu with 5 options now it has 3 and i have to go into settings > storage > menu button > usb connection mode just to see the menu.
thanks in advance for any help on this.
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K so i've been reading more on this and i see that google took charge only mode out of android.... is this correct? if so did they also take pc software mode out to prevent connection from pc running terminal?
is there any other way to use adb shell from terminal on my pc using usb connection than pc software mode?
KronicSkillz said:
is there any other way to use adb shell from terminal on my pc using usb connection than pc software mode?
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I have no problem using adb with whatever default setting the usb connection is set to in CM10. Just make sure you have Developer Options turned on and Android debugging enabled.
k good to know thanks
verified that on this rom V6, all usb modes are showing up and the menu is popup when i plug in usb, ahhhh, back to normal
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980541
best Rom for p930 right now IMO.
KronicSkillz said:
verified that on this rom V6, all usb modes are showing up and the menu is popup when i plug in usb, ahhhh, back to normal
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980541
best Rom for p930 right now IMO.
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Sorry to bring back this thread but I wasn't sure if you figured it out or not?
Anyways, try this:
In CM10.1, I select Mass Storage. Afterward, a screen pops up saying "Press to toggle Mass Storage". When it's not toggled on, that is PC Mode. When toggled on, it's Mass Storage
i figured out that its cyanogenmod that has missing modes when i changed back to a stock based ics they all came back. i have 6 or 7 modes in stock ics and i only had 3 in cm10
KronicSkillz said:
i figured out that its cyanogenmod that has missing modes when i changed back to a stock based ics they all came back. i have 6 or 7 modes in stock ics and i only had 3 in cm10
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Yeah that's what I'm saying. I don't think they actually are missing. I believe they've combined the settings so it's easier to switch between pc and mass storage (one button toggle between the two).
yes i know they are combined i dont like it.
KronicSkillz said:
yes i know they are combined i dont like it.
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Oh sorry, I misunderstood you.

Kindle not showing up as Mass Storage after Using AOSP Rom

I recently updated my kindle with the AOSP 4.2.2 rom found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041694
it works perfectly and smooth, but the device no longer shows up as mass storage when plugged into my pc. I looked through all the settings and enabled the developers menu, but I still do not see an option to turn on mass storage. USB debugging is activated when its plugged in but there is no option to turn storage on. Does anyone else have the same rom/problem. I am unable to post in the developers section so Im hoping I can get more info here. I would hate to have to install a different rom.
Bklynrx7 said:
I recently updated my kindle with the AOSP 4.2.2 rom found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041694
it works perfectly and smooth, but the device no longer shows up as mass storage when plugged into my pc. I looked through all the settings and enabled the developers menu, but I still do not see an option to turn on mass storage. USB debugging is activated when its plugged in but there is no option to turn storage on. Does anyone else have the same rom/problem. I am unable to post in the developers section so Im hoping I can get more info here. I would hate to have to install a different rom.
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Hmm......I know from personal experience (happened yesterday) that the USB cord might be at fault but that's one of many possibilities. I experienced the same problem, switched cords and it connected after I used a different cord.
Have you tried to connect in TWRP?
BTW.....what operating system is your PC running?
Guitarman2010 said:
Hmm......I know from personal experience (happened yesterday) that the USB cord might be at fault but that's one of many possibilities. I experienced the same problem, switched cords and it connected after I used a different cord.
Have you tried to connect in TWRP?
BTW.....what operating system is your PC running?
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I did not try a different cable. I put my old rom (AOKP 4.1) back on and USB storage worked again, but disappeared once I put the 4.2.2 rom back. It always worked flawlessly with the old rom. The computer I tried this on is running Linux Mint 14.
Bklynrx7 said:
I recently updated my kindle with the AOSP 4.2.2 rom found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041694
it works perfectly and smooth, but the device no longer shows up as mass storage when plugged into my pc. I looked through all the settings and enabled the developers menu, but I still do not see an option to turn on mass storage. USB debugging is activated when its plugged in but there is no option to turn storage on. Does anyone else have the same rom/problem. I am unable to post in the developers section so Im hoping I can get more info here. I would hate to have to install a different rom.
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If you looked for this feature in Developer options, then I would say 99% you were looking at the wrong place.
Get into Storage -> Menu and turn on the UMS from there.
i have the same problem, update my kindle to 4.2.2 aosp and when conect to pc (w7) no recognize, dont appeairs, and a not find a option in configuration
jluis81 said:
i have the same problem, update my kindle to 4.2.2 aosp and when conect to pc (w7) no recognize, dont appeairs, and a not find a option in configuration
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Does it connect to TWRP?
Guitarman2010 said:
Does it connect to TWRP?
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i install and reinstall a 10 o more times, sometimes dont recognize sometime take it "portable media player" but no connect to TWRP, i dont know why, i hope find a way
jluis81 said:
i install and reinstall a 10 o more times, sometimes dont recognize sometime take it "portable media player" but no connect to TWRP, i dont know why, i hope find a way
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Sorry to sound lazy but if it's not too much trouble, why not just stay with a ROM that connects?
Guitarman2010 said:
Sorry to sound lazy but if it's not too much trouble, why not just stay with a ROM that connects?
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because its a great rom, more smoother, fasterand have more functionalities than other roms what i tested. i liked. i prefer trying to find a solution than changed
votinh said:
If you looked for this feature in Developer options, then I would say 99% you were looking at the wrong place.
Get into Storage -> Menu and turn on the UMS from there.
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I looked in all the standard menus before enabling the developers options. Seeing now, that Im not the only one, Im assuming it might not be enabled in the rom.
I just had to flash my kindle back to stock so I can exchange it, but ill take another look at it when I get my new one.
Bklynrx7 said:
I looked in all the standard menus before enabling the developers options. Seeing now, that Im not the only one, Im assuming it might not be enabled in the rom.
I just had to flash my kindle back to stock so I can exchange it, but ill take another look at it when I get my new one.
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You have to enable USB debugging. It will show up under Portable Devices in Win7.
congpc said:
You have to enable USB debugging. It will show up under Portable Devices in Win7.
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This didn't work when I tried it, but I did find the answer. Under setting> Storage, I had to pull up the additional menu in the top right corner and enable mass storage. In previous ROM's I used it was in plain sight under the storage menu. Thanks for the reply.

Fire tv lost usb storage functionality

i just updated my fire tv to the latest firmware from rbox but im having an issue where it wont read anything i put in the usb slot wether it be storage or my usb keyboard nothing works. Im trying to get that functionality back is there anyone that knows a fix. Thanks in advanced
Make sure usb debugging is disabled. Find option at settings-->system-->developer options--> usb debugging = off.
wow good looking out brosky i didnt even bother reading the warning when i enabled usb debugging lol thanks

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