I'm coming from a lg v35 thinq and use a 200Gb MicroSD card in the current device. I want to know if I can buy a USB-C adapter to use in the Pixel 3 XL that will read this as an external drive? I use it to store songs and podcasts and I know that the 128Gb Pixel 3 xl won't have enough space for all of them.
I want to buy something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-USB-C-MicroSD-Reader-113506/dp/B00YQM8352
Just don't want to waste the effort getting this if it's not going to work.
Thanks in advance.
sanjsrik said:
I'm coming from a lg v35 thinq and use a 200Gb MicroSD card in the current device. I want to know if I can buy a USB-C adapter to use in the Pixel 3 XL that will read this as an external drive? I use it to store songs and podcasts and I know that the 128Gb Pixel 3 xl won't have enough space for all of them.
I want to buy something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-USB-C-MicroSD-Reader-113506/dp/B00YQM8352
Just don't want to waste the effort getting this if it's not going to work.
Thanks in advance.
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Yes you can. I have one I got from Amazon and I save TWRP backups and many files in it.
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Eudeferrer said:
Yes you can. I have one I got from Amazon and I save TWRP backups and many files in it.
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First, thank you.
Second, do you know if there's a "maximum" size micro SD card the Pixel 3 XL will support? I ask because the v35 had a 2Tb limit (even though I never quite understood how they tested that as anything more than theoretical since 2Tb micro SD cards don't exist) for the micro SD they support.
I apologize if this is a nonsensical question, I just figure ask and find out rather than not and be sorry later.
I don't think there is a Max size. Mine is a SanDisk 256 Gb and it works just fine but can't speak for a bigger one. I think even a 2 Tb would work.
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sanjsrik said:
First, thank you.
Second, do you know if there's a "maximum" size micro SD card the Pixel 3 XL will support? I ask because the v35 had a 2Tb limit (even though I never quite understood how they tested that as anything more than theoretical since 2Tb micro SD cards don't exist) for the micro SD they support.
I apologize if this is a nonsensical question, I just figure ask and find out rather than not and be sorry later.
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Out of curiosity, I dont believe there is a physical size limit to the drives. However, the disk format that the phone can read seems to be very limited. I have tired using ext4, ext3, HFS. exFAT and none can be used in the phone. It always wants to format it to FAT 32, which is less than ideal as I want to store larger individual files than it allows (4GB).
Found any solution for this dilema?
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I got a couple of 256GB MicroSD cards lying around and I'm curious if this will work.
Could I break it down to 4 partitions, each being 64gb (roughly - the max that this phone can handle) and would the phone read the card as 4 separate drives?
Now if this works, that would be AWESOME. However, I'm leaving tonight for Tennessee for two weeks and won't be able to try it due to hurrying to get ready =(
Anyone with experience, let me know if this is worth trying. And I always format my cards for my Optimus G Pro in exFAT. Is that good or should it be FAT32 or the other option I get (i can't remember right now)?
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I got a couple of 256GB MicroSD cards lying around and I'm curious if this will work.
Could I break it down to 4 partitions, each being 64gb (roughly - the max that this phone can handle) and would the phone read the card as 4 separate drives?
Now if this works, that would be AWESOME. However, I'm leaving tonight for Tennessee for two weeks and won't be able to try it due to hurrying to get ready =(
Anyone with experience, let me know if this is worth trying. And I always format my cards for my Optimus G Pro in exFAT. Is that good or should it be FAT32 or the other option I get (i can't remember right now)?
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If I remember correctly FAT32 is for booting partitions, so not that. Ext4 or exFAT would work probably.
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If I remember correctly FAT32 is for booting partitions, so not that. Ext4 or exFAT would work probably.
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Ext4 - Thanks! I had a moment when I was typing and just couldn't remember...
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Ext4 - Thanks! I had a moment when I was typing and just couldn't remember...
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It might have been NTFS if you're on Windows, but I don't remember, and no problem!
Any news regarding this idea? I purchased a SanDisk Ultra SDXC UHS-I to install in my LG-E980 but, have not done so yet. Can you tell me if I will be in a better position if I root the phone beforehand or not? I purchased the card primarily for video storage and playback for our kids but, I may use it for file storage as well. I am still on Android 4.4.2.
I looked around but couldn't find much of an answer. Does anyone know if the Nexus 7 is compatible with higher capacity external flash drives? Specifically something like this with 128GB? I have a 16GB Lexar that it can read no problem when connected with my OTG cable but I was wondering about bigger sizes of space limits?
Thanks in advance for any help!
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I looked around but couldn't find much of an answer. Does anyone know if the Nexus 7 is compatible with higher capacity external flash drives? Specifically something like this with 128GB? I have a 16GB Lexar that it can read no problem when connected with my OTG cable but I was wondering about bigger sizes of space limits?
Thanks in advance for any help!
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I have used a 64gb that I have vacation pictures on with my OTG and had no problems, I haven't used anything larger than that, but I would assume that there wont be a problem. Anymore though I have been loading a lot of stuff to Google Drive and just use the Drive App to view what I need and not use the Flash Drive and OTG at all unless I really need it
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I have used a 64gb that I have vacation pictures on with my OTG and had no problems, I haven't used anything larger than that, but I would assume that there wont be a problem. Anymore though I have been loading a lot of stuff to Google Drive and just use the Drive App to view what I need and not use the Flash Drive and OTG at all unless I really need it
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Alright, thank you for the response. From the sounds of it, I doubt 128 GB would be an issue. Anyone know if the Droid Turbo would work the same way? I know this isn't the right forum but I just thought I'd ask.
With the OnePlus 3 including dual SIM, couldn't we swap the dual SIM tray for a SIM and microSD tray, therefore giving us expandable storage?
It seems that OP3 doesn't support SD Cards :/
abrham57 said:
With the OnePlus 3 including dual SIM, couldn't we swap the dual SIM tray for a SIM and microSD tray, therefore giving us expandable storage?
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I've watched and read quite a few high-profile reviews and nobody has mentioned whether an SD card it will work in the sum tray. I would assume that it won't.
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it won't -- dual sim only
i would also like to no if there would be a way to make this work, the one plus x has the dual slot but the ability to use a sd card so why wouldn't the bigger better phone also be able to...
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i would also like to no if there would be a way to make this work, the one plus x has the dual slot but the ability to use a sd card so why wouldn't the bigger better phone also be able to...
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Maybe wait for a tear down of the device to be certain?? Unless someone has the schematics to look it up for us right now...
Also wait till after June they may be bringing out a bigger storage version. And also the Gold 1 comes out then. I won't buy it if I can at least get 128GB and Gold. Otherwise not worth it.
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64gb is enough for me. Internal is faster anyways. This device is a beauty and a beast.
Would love to have a SD card. More then once killed backups by factory resetting the internal storage But probably wont be possible to get this to work on the 3...
But ordred one aniway
Hilmy said:
Would love to have a SD card. More then once killed backups by factory resetting the internal storage But probably wont be possible to get this to work on the 3...
But ordred one aniway
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USB OTG is supported... no problem
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USB OTG is supported... no problem
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I really really can't stress enough how true this is. I've been saying it for years, and nobody seems to see it. If you can connect whatever to the USB (such as an external memory or HDD) your need for an internal card is greatly reduced (as long as the phone has a bare minimum of storage space to make it serviceable).
But I was beginning to think I was the only one seeing that!
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I really really can't stress enough how true this is. I've been saying it for years, and nobody seems to see it. If you can connect whatever to the USB (such as an external memory or HDD) your need for an internal card is greatly reduced (as long as the phone has a bare minimum of storage space to make it serviceable).
But I was beginning to think I was the only one seeing that!
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OTG is definitely useful and I learned that on my 64gb nexus 6 but it is no where near as convenient as having an sd card slot or higher internal storage amount.
I made use of it out of pure necessity but having foolishly bought another 64gb only device in my note 5 I decided I will never again buy a device without a minimum 128gb internal storage or an ext sd card slot.
its just not worth the hassle for me personally being forced to use OTG.
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The lack of expandable storage is a deal-breaker, whatever anyone might say otherwise. You can simply remove the SD Card with ALL the data & backup from a phone that goes dead.
Would have also loved a IR blaster AND a larger battery, which I might add, could have been incorporated by raising the back & making it flush with the camera bump.
Current iteration of Oneplus with a dedicated Micro SD card slot (Not a Hybrid One), IR Blaster & a larger battery (4000+ mAh) would have destroyed every other phone.
cloud storage is far easier for backup than microSD.
4000mAh battery would make the phone significantly heavier and thicker
IR blaster is a niche product and cost-ineffective to implement since most won't use it.
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cloud storage is far easier for backup than microSD.
4000mAh battery would make the phone significantly heavier and thicker
IR blaster is a niche product and cost-ineffective to implement since most won't use it.
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Define easier for backup,how so?
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force70 said:
Define easier for backup,how so?
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Google photos for example. I would have bought the op3 even if it was 16 gb due to storing everyting in the Cloud.
I have an extra SD card, I'll try to cut it out to the size of a micro sim and see it it works, I don't think it will but with a try
will not work, phone only have two regular sim slots, not hybrid with sd card reader. opened, seen. probably what you'll get, stucked sd card in sim slot and voided warranty.
Ah bummer... just decided to get one but it's a dealbreaker for me too.
only for sim
oneplus 3 will only support dual sim no sd card
I have a 64 gb micro sd card and i have a lot of stuff on my sd card to the point that it is almost full. I've been interested in the oneplus 3 for quite a while, mainly cuz of the community support and is more powerful than my phone that I'm currently using (Alcatel onetouch idol 3). I really want to get this phone soon but the only main gripe about this phone is that it doesn't have expandable storage. I was wondering if there is an alternative solution for the micro sd card for the oneplus 3? Ik that there is otg but it would be a hassle to carry it all the time so i would like to know if there is a better alternative? Thx for reading my post
P.S this is my first time on XDA xD
Not sure what you mean, USB OTG and cloud storage are gonna be your only options besides using the internal storage.
I'd recommend putting most of your stuff on the internal storage and carrying a USB-C flash drive for the rest if need be
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Not sure what you mean, USB OTG and cloud storage are gonna be your only options besides using the internal storage.
I'd recommend putting most of your stuff on the internal storage and carrying a USB-C flash drive for the rest if need be
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It's a bummer that the oneplus 3 doesn't have expandable storage but I'm still buying this phone for christmas ????????. Btw which cloud storage service do u recommend me that is free? It can have paying options but mostly free.
I've got an USB C microSD Card Adapter, it's really small and works flawless. Using a 128GB card with it to watch 3D films. And yes it's possible even with a 1080p Amoled screen
williefromthedark said:
I have a 64 gb micro sd card and i have a lot of stuff on my sd card to the point that it is almost full. I've been interested in the oneplus 3 for quite a while, mainly cuz of the community support and is more powerful than my phone that I'm currently using (Alcatel onetouch idol 3). I really want to get this phone soon but the only main gripe about this phone is that it doesn't have expandable storage. I was wondering if there is an alternative solution for the micro sd card for the oneplus 3? Ik that there is otg but it would be a hassle to carry it all the time so i would like to know if there is a better alternative? Thx for reading my post
P.S this is my first time on XDA xD
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I wish they had given a hybrid slot. I dont use two sims and having the option to expand memory would have been so awesome.
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williefromthedark said:
It's a bummer that the oneplus 3 doesn't have expandable storage but I'm still buying this phone for christmas ????????. Btw which cloud storage service do u recommend me that is free? It can have paying options but mostly free.
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There are some pretty decent options out there; there's a fairly new one I have yet to really try out called Degoo - 100GB free. https://degoo.com/g/f6Xw9M9
Some other large free options:
Mega - 50GB
hubiC - 25GB
Personally my main cloud goto is Dropbox - only cause it was my first and is easily accessible from any platform. Also, I have 55GB ( was able to get 50gb from some sort of promotion a while back) - if it was the standard 2GB or whatever it is, I would probably have moved on.
You could also look into getting something like a SanDisk Wireless Stick, while it would be something you would have to carry around, it could be a bit more convenient.
bonham1988 said:
I wish they had given a hybrid slot. I dont use two sims and having the option to expand memory would have been so awesome.
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I agree with you, but it's 400 dollars with flashship specs so they had to cut corners somewhere. But then again the zte axon 7 is also 400 dollars with same specs (except the ram) and they have expandable storage. So idk why oneplus remove expandable storage in favor of dual sim. But i digress xD
Blubber120 said:
I've got an USB C microSD Card Adapter, it's really small and works flawless. Using a 128GB card with it to watch 3D films. And yes it's possible even with a 1080p Amoled screen
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Can u link me to the adapter that u are using?
khaos64 said:
There are some pretty decent options out there; there's a fairly new one I have yet to really try out called Degoo - 100GB free. https://degoo.com/g/f6Xw9M9
Some other large free options:
Mega - 50GB
hubiC - 25GB
Personally my main cloud goto is Dropbox - only cause it was my first and is easily accessible from any platform. Also, I have 55GB ( was able to get 50gb from some sort of promotion a while back) - if it was the standard 2GB or whatever it is, I would probably have moved on.
You could also look into getting something like a SanDisk Wireless Stick, while it would be something you would have to carry around, it could be a bit more convenient.
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I kinda knew you were going to recommend dropbox xD but I'll give it a shot. I'll look further into the wireless stick as well
Google Drive offers 15GB, Box offer 50GB.
I prefer to use more mainstream cloud storage solutions since less well-known ones with more storage tend to have worse performance and/or randomly go out of business (see Copy.com)
I've been using an OTG card reader and thumb drive and find it more convenient than having an internal sd card since you don't have to worry about removing the back cover or anything like that.
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EP2008 said:
I've been using an OTG card reader and thumb drive and find it more convenient than having an internal sd card since you don't have to worry about removing the back cover or anything like that.
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I think that is the route I'm going to. Can you provide me a link of all the otg card reader that u recommend?
williefromthedark said:
Can u link me to the adapter that u are using?
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The wireless stick: https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Wire...uters-SDWS4-128G-G46/dp/B00ZCFYF2W?th=1&psc=1
williefromthedark said:
I kinda knew you were going to recommend dropbox xD but I'll give it a shot. I'll look further into the wireless stick as well
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Yea, but the free option is most likely not large enough for the purpose you wish to use it for - so you will need to go with a paid option or find some promotion that'll get you more space.
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The wireless stick: https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Wire...uters-SDWS4-128G-G46/dp/B00ZCFYF2W?th=1&psc=1
Yea, but the free option is most likely not large enough for the purpose you wish to use it for - so you will need to go with a paid option or find some promotion that'll get you more space.
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I'll check out the wireless stick, looks pretty cool and I'll wait for another promotion for dropbox or other cloud service.
williefromthedark said:
Can u link me to the adapter that u are using?
I kinda knew you were going to recommend dropbox xD but I'll give it a shot. I'll look further into the wireless stick as well
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Hi,
just that simple like on the picture, got it from eBay and it was no more than 3€ included shipping costs. Just a no name adapter
Blubber120 said:
Hi,
just that simple like on the picture, got it from eBay and it was no more than 3â?¬ included shipping costs. Just a no name adapter
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Ah k. I'm about to go to ebay as well
I have 1TB of OneDrive with my Office subscription, so it's my go-to cloud option.
For OTG, I picked up an Aukey set of two microUSB to Type C adapters and an OTG adapter - no cable, just a solid little adapter - and I've had 64GB USB sticks on it with no issues, even the Logitech USB headset from my computer at work that we use for Skype connected to my OP3 just fine - even the inline volume controls worked! https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01EWD939O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 is the link to the set I bought. Very happy with it.
Henaway said:
I have 1TB of OneDrive with my Office subscription, so it's my go-to cloud option.
For OTG, I picked up an Aukey set of two microUSB to Type C adapters and an OTG adapter - no cable, just a solid little adapter - and I've had 64GB USB sticks on it with no issues, even the Logitech USB headset from my computer at work that we use for Skype connected to my OP3 just fine - even the inline volume controls worked! https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01EWD939O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 is the link to the set I bought. Very happy with it.
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I think i am going more towards a usb c to micro sd card adapter cuz it's less clutter and i don't have to move my files into another sd card, but your otg adapter might be useful as well.
I also have a very very tiny microSD/USB adapter that works very well. I'm all about having adapters for everything! But yeah, a dedicated Type C microSD reader would work well for what you want here.
Wait for some company to make a case with external sd card
Memory stick like this is more useful, has usb-c and usb-a on either side for both phone and computer.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...rd_wg=WE6xW&psc=1&refRID=TJ87HMZZWDNY0H0Z8JK2
Just about to pull the trigger on a Sandisk 400GB Micro SD card from Amazon, and just wondered before i buy, if anyone knows the maximum memory card size the 5T will Take?
Don't want to buy it if it's not compatible.
Thanks
ben160972 said:
Just about to pull the trigger on a Sandisk 400GB Micro SD card from Amazon, and just wondered before i buy, if anyone knows the maximum memory card size the 5T will Take?
Don't want to buy it if it's not compatible.
Thanks
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I think you should tread the 5T specs first.
The 5T does not have expandable storage.
That's a more helpful answer than the first one, thanks.
damn, why it was so difficult for onplus to make 3rd slot for microsd, always something missing !!
since my first android phone, they always did that !!
Because they want to lost the money from you, just because you buy a memory card, instead of buying a phone with bigger storage from they. Memory card is slower than the phone storage. Just two examples, why they make this decision. The 3rd... the need extra space, for the memory card tray...I know, yes, you say that there is also space on the tray, if you decide to use just one sim... But you need a READER PART TOO... that's extra space... It's better to get a memory card slot for it, but a smaller battery?? I don't think so.
ben160972 said:
Just about to pull the trigger on a Sandisk 400GB Micro SD card from Amazon, and just wondered before i buy, if anyone knows the maximum memory card size the 5T will Take?
Don't want to buy it if it's not compatible.
Thanks
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Hey Ben,
This is a little old question but I've just started using the OnePlus 5T a couple of months ago. You can use larger memory sticks and disk drives. But you'll need to convert to FAT32 format first. I just did this with a SanDisk 64gb stick and works great. I think my 128gb 5T is large enough but great to have extra space for movies on flights. If you haven't already sorted this out, I'll be happy to provide you with more information.
its actually because the SD cards memory runs way slower than the phones built in storage memory and would bottleneck your phone. and why on gods green earth would you even need more than 128GB? one solution would be to buy a USB type c memory stick, on that well known auction site they sell at 64gb= £10 or 128gb - £15 as previously mentioned format them to fat32 to make them compatible. most come with type c connector on one end and normal usb the other