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hi guys,
I tried connecting Sandisk USB - 4GB - FAT 32 flash drive to my Xperia S ( ICS 4.0.4 ) it worked fine, i could able to view and transfer files from drive to internal storage and vice versa. But when i tried with my Sandisk USB - 16GB - NTFS, my phone notification says "USB storage empty or file system unsupported" but my flash drive is loaded with content like images, videos, ...
pls help..what should i do to access my flash drive contents.
Many thanks in advance
Puvinraja said:
hi guys,
I tried connecting Sandisk USB - 4GB - FAT 32 flash drive to my Xperia S ( ICS 4.0.4 ) it worked fine, i could able to view and transfer files from drive to internal storage and vice versa. But when i tried with my Sandisk USB - 16GB - NTFS, my phone notification says "USB storage empty or file system unsupported" but my flash drive is loaded with content like images, videos, ...
pls help..what should i do to access my flash drive contents.
Many thanks in advance
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Wait what? Xperia S doesn't have a memory card slot. If you're referring to USB, how did you connect it to a cell phone?
shad0wboss said:
Wait what? Xperia S doesn't have a memory card slot. If you're referring to USB, how did you connect it to a cell phone?
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With the help of USB connector
Puvinraja said:
With the help of USB connector
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Why don't you make a backup of your 16GB USB and then format it to FAT32?
shad0wboss said:
Why don't you make a backup of your 16GB USB and then format it to FAT32?
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ya i tried still not working...Is that depends on drive type ( FAT 32 or NTFS) ?
If yes, Is there any application available to view contents in NTFS drive?
Puvinraja said:
ya i tried still not working...Is that depends on drive type ( FAT 32 or NTFS) ?
If yes, Is there any application available to view contents in NTFS drive?
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No what i meant was that maybe xperia s doesn't read NTFS file system that's why it's not detecting it. I never tried such thing so i can't help you much other than that. Is 32GB not enough for you lol?
I found this tablet on sale at best buy and am wondering if I can use it to back up my files from a micro sd card to an external hard drive or flash drive.
I am hoping to do this without rooting the device.
ucla722 said:
I found this tablet on sale at best buy and am wondering if I can use it to back up my files from a micro sd card to an external hard drive or flash drive.
I am hoping to do this without rooting the device.
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Yes it does support otg.
Writing to external drive won't work without rooting the device because of the limitations in KitKat.
pallcsa said:
Writing to external drive won't work without rooting the device because of the limitations in KitKat.
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Well I have a 64 gig card and regularly transfer files back and forth using my otg cable or otg memory stick with no problems but in order to write you have to use the pre-installed file manager.
sstar said:
Well I have a 64 gig card and regularly transfer files back and forth using my otg cable or otg memory stick with no problems but in order to write you have to use the pre-installed file manager.
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Oh, yes.. sorry, my bad. I always use ES File Explorer since I don't like the pre installed one.
Hi.
Android does not support NTFS supposedly, but you can install apps that allow android to read an NTFS file system.
I have an powered otg lead, and it can read fat32 external hdd with no problems, it`s just ntfs i am having problems with.
There are a few apps on Google Play.
Can anybody recommend an good app, I am rooted but my brother in law`s 10.5" is not, so an app that works without rooting will be great.
Thanks
John.
Tinderbox (UK) said:
Hi.
Android does not support NTFS supposedly, but you can install apps that allow android to read an NTFS file system.
I have an powered otg lead, and it can read fat32 external hdd with no problems, it`s just ntfs i am having problems with.
There are a few apps on Google Play.
Can anybody recommend an good app, I am rooted but my brother in law`s 10.5" is not, so an app that works without rooting will be great.
Thanks
John.
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My tab can read flashdisk with NTFS file system , but can't remove everyting from tab to flashdisk , it only can remove file from flashdisk to tab, i used es explorer to manage file , it can read flashdisk with NTFS without root
I am on stock kitkat v4.4.2 , I just formatted an usbflash to ntfs and copied an couple of small video files and pluged it into my 10.5" , And i just get an "blank sd unsupported file system" message.
John.
kojirhhyuga said:
My tab can read flashdisk with NTFS file system , but can't remove everyting from tab to flashdisk , it only can remove file from flashdisk to tab, i used es explorer to manage file , it can read flashdisk with NTFS without root
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Tinderbox (UK) said:
I am on stock kitkat v4.4.2 , I just formatted an usbflash to ntfs and copied an couple of small video files and pluged it into my 10.5" , And i just get an "blank sd unsupported file system" message.
John.
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I'm on stock 5.0.2 no root same 10,5" t805 . May be you must upgrade to lolipop or if your brother won't to upgrade , the choice is must be root the tab, or try again to format your flashdisk to NTFS and then pluged again
I have Root and my brother-in-law is on lollipop, this is really for my brother-in-law, so lollipop is compatible with NTFS? , according to google it does not.
Thanks
John.
Tinderbox (UK) said:
I have Root and my brother-in-law is on lollipop, this is really for my brother-in-law, so lollipop is compatible with NTFS? , according to google it does not.
Thanks
John.
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Yes it's compatible , try it
You can consider to use this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-RAVP...TVHC81D7&dpSrc=sims&dpST=_AC_UL160_SR160,160_
My brother-in-law will be happy to know this, less messing about.
Thanks
John.
kojirhhyuga said:
Yes it's compatible , try it
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My brother-in-law tried his 2TB WD USB Drive and it is not detected on his T800, but if he plugs in an Usb-Flash-Stick the stock file explorer automatically opens and shows the files straight away.
My brother-in-law does not even know hot to find out what files system his usb 2tb hdd is, but i think it must be ntfs.
John.
kojirhhyuga said:
Yes it's compatible , try it
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Tinderbox (UK) said:
My brother-in-law tried his 2TB WD USB Drive and it is not detected on his T800, but if he plugs in an Usb-Flash-Stick the stock file explorer automatically opens and shows the files straight away.
My brother-in-law does not even know hot to find out what files system his usb 2tb hdd is, but i think it must be ntfs.
John.
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Usb drive must ntfs because fat32 can't proses file above 4gb, you need usb Otg with additional power because the power from tab s not enough to proses 2tb usb drive
kojirhhyuga said:
Usb drive must ntfs because fat32 can't proses file above 4gb, you need usb Otg with additional power because the power from tab s not enough to proses 2tb usb drive
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I have an powered otg cable, hope he had the power connected right, I am still waiting for confirmation that lollipop supports ntfs, I tried it on kit kat but an message on the notification bar said blank sd.
Thanks
John
Ok, A member on the NBR forum, told me how to read NTFS without root for free "Get total commander and the USB stick plug in and you can read and write NTFS without needing root"
John.
Have you tried with ES file explorer?
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When I plug my hdd in via the USB c to USB adapter I only get the option to charge. This used to work in nougat. What's changed and how can I get around this problem?? TIA
jv1982 said:
When I plug my hdd in via the USB c to USB adapter I only get the option to charge. This used to work in nougat. What's changed and how can I get around this problem?? TIA
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What format is the HDD in?
It's just a seagate external hard drive that I used to plug in and transfer files super easy
jv1982 said:
It's just a seagate external hard drive that I used to plug in and transfer files super easy
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That wasn't the question what format is the HDD in like NTFS or FAT32?
I would assume fat 32
jv1982 said:
I would assume fat 32
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Ok well you can try two apps one is to mount the drive and the other to read it both are on the play store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.paragon.tcplugins_ntfs_ro
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghisler.android.TotalCommander
I think it had something to do with debug settings in development options. I had installed Andromeda and left it checked. All working fine now. Thanks for your time :good:
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.