As per the heading, I abandoned carrying a USB memory stick years ago, instead I have a 16GB memory card in my phone and carry a 15CM micro USB to USB cable in my pocket, this way I can use my phone as a USB drive when ever I need it, but I have a problem with my SGS 2
1) the drive seems to randomly disconnect itself whether or not it is transferring data
2) the option to ask me what I want to do every time I connect my USB cable is missing, forcing me to go to settings--> wireless and networks---> USB utilities, just to use my phone as a USB drive ....... VERY IRRITATING
does anybody else use this feature, if so what are your findings ?
I have a similar problem, it will disconnect randomly but also when trying to update and some times when trying to transfer files. I do however get the option to view files pop up when I plug it in. I made a post earlier but no one replied, hopefully it can be fixed easily. I wouldn't really know where to start though
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Um, there must be something wrong with your phone. I have not done anything special to use my SGS2 as a USB drive. It's litterally plug it in and away you go.
I just plug it into the computer, the phone says something like MTB in progress, Kies connection or whatever.
Then I get the option to view all files and folders in My Computer (windows 7).
No problems whatsoever.
jeanclaudevandamme said:
Um, there must be something wrong with your phone. I have not done anything special to use my SGS2 as a USB drive. It's litterally plug it in and away you go.
I just plug it into the computer, the phone says something like MTB in progress, Kies connection or whatever.
Then I get the option to view all files and folders in My Computer (windows 7).
No problems whatsoever.
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I don't normally use the "MTB in progress" version as the majority of computers I plug it into do not have kies loaded.
I use the standard USB drive option in settings
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Default usb connection is Kies start Kies plug phone in and connects on SGS2
USB Mass storage mode has always required user to click on USB connected in top scroll down bar .Select copy files to phone >>>.
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ice_coffee said:
As per the heading, I abandoned carrying a USB memory stick years ago, instead I have a 16GB memory card in my phone and carry a 15CM micro USB to USB cable in my pocket, this way I can use my phone as a USB drive when ever I need it, but I have a problem with my SGS 2
1) the drive seems to randomly disconnect itself whether or not it is transferring data
2) the option to ask me what I want to do every time I connect my USB cable is missing, forcing me to go to settings--> wireless and networks---> USB utilities, just to use my phone as a USB drive ....... VERY IRRITATING
does anybody else use this feature, if so what are your findings ?
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Hi,
i dont have any USB connection issues, loaded my 32Gb SD and the internal Storage full and i do use a lot the Mass Storage funktion, somtetimes the connection lasts for hours, so (Win7 32Bit).
Totally agree, the settings--> wireless and networks---> USB utilities ... tapping is verry annoying. Have to do this many times a day
Maybe someone knows an solution how to set the "Mass Storage" connection as an default?
Greetz Tokl
try multimount off the market.
You need to enable usb debugging (to prevent the keis rubish launching).
then anytime you want mass storage mode, click the multimount widget.
-- Actually just enabling USB debugging seems to set mass storage mode as default.
I have the same problem but I think it's the problem of the USB port on your PC. I plug the phone in another port and everything is ok now. You can try this on another PC or another port and you'll see. Hope this helps
ice_coffee said:
As per the heading, I abandoned carrying a USB memory stick years ago, instead I have a 16GB memory card in my phone and carry a 15CM micro USB to USB cable in my pocket, this way I can use my phone as a USB drive when ever I need it, but I have a problem with my SGS 2
1) the drive seems to randomly disconnect itself whether or not it is transferring data
2) the option to ask me what I want to do every time I connect my USB cable is missing, forcing me to go to settings--> wireless and networks---> USB utilities, just to use my phone as a USB drive ....... VERY IRRITATING
does anybody else use this feature, if so what are your findings ?
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1) Doesn't happen on mine. Have you tried using USB ports on other computers as it could be due to a particular USB port on a particular computer doesn't supply enough current?
2) It's irritating.
hazart said:
2) It's irritating.
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So you don't have a usb icon in the notification area? Otherwise, you just have to select it to enable usb storage.
thelestat said:
try multimount off the market.
You need to enable usb debugging (to prevent the keis rubish launching).
then anytime you want mass storage mode, click the multimount widget.
-- Actually just enabling USB debugging seems to set mass storage mode as default.
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Thanks Mate!
USB Debugging prevents Kies and bring up the Mass Storage directly
One more (very small, but annoying) issue of the SGS2 solved
Greetz Tokl
When I enable debugging mode, I does indeed turn on mass storage mode and it works. However, every time I unplug the phone it reboots. I do press the disconnect USB drive button and I do eject it on my PC. It still crashes. Does anyone else have this problem?
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the drive seems to randomly disconnect itself whether or not it is transferring data
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This happened to me today, and the reason was the Android browser application running in background. Using the task manager I killed browser and then I faced no problem thereafter.
So, to sum up I guess an application running in background might be the reason.
Hope this helps somebody...
It's funny you should say that, as I hardly ever get that problem anymore, and I mostly use dolphin hd browser now
My sgs2 connects to odin via download mode, but wont connect to mass storage.....how do i resolve this?
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rockz1991 said:
My sgs2 connects to odin via download mode, but wont connect to mass storage.....how do i resolve this?
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If it is connecting in download mode then the cable is perfect. Flash the firmware again to check if it is working or not
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Jeetu said:
If it is connecting in download mode then the cable is perfect. Flash the firmware again to check if it is working or not
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This was an issue since i had gingerbread. I upgraded to ics, didmt solve. Jelly bean, nope! I flashed neat rom, still the same.
The only it gets connected is when i turn off both my laptop and phone, connect usb, turn both on. Only then it gets connected to mass storage
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please go in settings
more settings
USB utilities... click connect storage to pc and then plug the cable...... try if this default stock method works......
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Just ran into a problem with this. Have had my Note for a few days now and have transferred files to and from the PC without issue while connected through USB. Now all of the sudden I'm getting this error when trying to drag and drop .zip files...
Cannot copy Item
The device has either stopped responding or has been disconnected.
I tried with USB debugging activated and deactivated but to no avail. Any thoughts on why this might be and why it just stopped working as it was?
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Here's how to connect the Galaxy Note to PC and access the memory card. (a removable disk file directory will appear on your PC, separate from internal memory of your phone.
- From idle mode, select Application list.
- Then tap on Settings
- Tap Wireless and Network
- Select USB Utilities
- then select Connect Mass Storage to PC.
Then connect your Galaxy Note to PC with the USB cable or multifunction jack
When connected Touch USB connected or Turn on USB storage
- A USB icon will appear in the top left Notifications area of the screen.
- On the PC, go to My Computer then locate the newly file drive directory that appears as your Galaxy Note mass storage. You can now have the access to browse, sync, copy or transfer files that you want from your Galaxy Note microSD card to your PC or laptop.
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Did you try changing USB ports? If you did the cable might be bad.
omenz said:
Did you try changing USB ports? If you did the cable might be bad.
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I added to the OP that the issue is only with .zip files, everything else transfers fine.
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have you tried right clicking on the .zip and copy then paste? Or "send to"
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have you tried right clicking on the .zip and copy then paste? Or "send to"
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Yes, get the same error message. This is really odd, I've never ran into anything like this before. I guess I'll try wiping the data and starting fresh again.
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Update...
I've since wiped the device (factory reset) and am still unable to drag and drop, cut and paste, or send to my device, .zip files.
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By default, your phone is connected using MTP only. MTP stands for Media Transport Protocol. As the name indicates, it will only allow media files to be copied over.
You will need to switch to Mass Storage mode in order to copy any other file type. Check your USB settings, there should be one to enable Mass Storage mode on USB.
That is weird but this is what i have always done...ON my Infuse for zips...
from pc to phone : right click file/ send to: pick what drive of int sd..
from phone to pc: right click file / copy/ paste.
Next question: Are you mounted correctly??
EDIT: duh! What they said above: I just asumed you were in mass storage mode
foxbat121 said:
By default, your phone is connected using MTP only. MTP stands for Media Transport Protocol. As the name indicates, it will only allow media files to be copied over.
You will need to switch to Mass Storage mode in order to copy any other file type. Check your USB settings, there should be one to enable Mass Storage mode on USB.
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Appreciate the response! What's weird is I never changed anything as far the USB settings go, it just suddenly stopped allowing me to move the files over.
When I get back to my PC to give it another go, where might that setting be located in the Note? I haven't seen the setting you're referring to in my device for mass storage mode.
Really appreciate the help.
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Appreciate the response! What's weird is I never changed anything as far the USB settings go, it just suddenly stopped allowing me to move the files over.
When I get back to my PC to give it another go, where might that setting be located in the Note? I haven't seen the setting you're referring to in my device for mass storage mode.
Really appreciate the help.
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hmm I will have my Note in hand tomorrow but on Infuse go to/
settings/applications/ USB settings....BUT tha is for Infuse but i imagine it is somewhat similar.
Rocket42 said:
hmm I will have my Note in hand tomorrow but on Infuse go to/
settings/applications/ USB settings....BUT tha is for Infuse but i imagine it is somewhat similar.
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I'm only seeing Settings / Applications / Storage on the Note. Once I'm in the Storage setting, I don't see an option for Mass Storage Mode.
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Pandemoniumone said:
I'm only seeing Settings / Applications / Storage on the Note. Once I'm in the Storage setting, I don't see an option for Mass Storage Mode.
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Does it give you a prompt upon connecting usb? Otherwise, after connecting USB, pull down the notification bar, and look for a "USB connected" item. If it's available, click it, and "connect usb storage."
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yeah, since i don't have my note in hand yet i can't really help any further...but on Infuse when in settings i have checked "always ask" then when i connect to PC i drop down noti bar and hit connect.
EDIT: i just googled and found this..
Here's how to connect the Galaxy Note to PC and access the memory card. (a removable disk file directory will appear on your PC, separate from internal memory of your phone.
- From idle mode, select Application list.
- Then tap on Settings
- Tap Wireless and Network
- Select USB Utilities
- then select Connect Mass Storage to PC.
Then connect your Galaxy Note to PC with the USB cable or multifunction jack
When connected Touch USB connected or Turn on USB storage
- A USB icon will appear in the top left Notifications area of the screen.
- On the PC, go to My Computer then locate the newly file drive directory that appears as your Galaxy Note mass storage. You can now have the access to browse, sync, copy or transfer files that you want from your Galaxy Note microSD card to your PC or laptop.
The Froyo phones like Captivate and Infuse work slightly differently.
On my GS2, the setting is hidden in Settings->Wireless and Network->USB Utilities, tap the button 'Connect storage to PC' then connet your USB, you will get your phone connected as 'Mass storage mode'. You will know you are in mass stroage mode when your phone (and its microSD card) shows up as a flash drive with a drive letter. In MTP mode, your phone does not show up as flash drive. MTP mode allows audio files, video files, all the image/picture files. But not other file types.
Rocket42 said:
yeah, since i don't have my note in hand yet i can't really help any further...but on Infuse when in settings i have checked "always ask" then when i connect to PC i drop down noti bar and hit connect.
EDIT: i just googled and found this..
Here's how to connect the Galaxy Note to PC and access the memory card. (a removable disk file directory will appear on your PC, separate from internal memory of your phone.
- From idle mode, select Application list.
- Then tap on Settings
- Tap Wireless and Network
- Select USB Utilities
- then select Connect Mass Storage to PC.
Then connect your Galaxy Note to PC with the USB cable or multifunction jack
When connected Touch USB connected or Turn on USB storage
- A USB icon will appear in the top left Notifications area of the screen.
- On the PC, go to My Computer then locate the newly file drive directory that appears as your Galaxy Note mass storage. You can now have the access to browse, sync, copy or transfer files that you want from your Galaxy Note microSD card to your PC or laptop.
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You my friend are the man! Thank you soo much for the help, found the setting! Not sure why my Google searches weren't yielding the same information
Can't thank you enough for the help, very much appreciated
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YOu are very welcome....so you don't see it under wireless and network/usb utilities?? How can that be?
And yes, very excited for tomorrow. Then I will be of more help. If I go to bed now tomorrow will get here quicker ...right? lol
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YOu are very welcome....so you don't see it under wireless and network/usb utilities?? How can that be?
And yes, very excited for tomorrow. Then I will be of more help. If I go to bed now tomorrow will get here quicker ...right? lol
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Edited my post, the info you discovered worked beautifully
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Pandemoniumone said:
Edited my post, the info you discovered worked beautifully
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Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad i could help.
Thanks for the info. I noticed this problem the other day, and couldn't find a setting. However software data cable, an app in the market will let you transfer files easily thru ftp.
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i renamed the file to file.zip.jpg on my computer and transferred it and then renamed when it was copied to the phone.
When I plug in my Galaxy Note into my mac, it does not show up in finder. I have enabled USB debugging, etc. and tried Wi-Fi sync but it has limited data transfer. Is there any way to mount my Note's internal SD card to my Mac?!?!?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1512465
nothing on there answers my question. the first answer was for PC's. and i already tried Android File Transfer from google, but it only supports HoneyComb and ICS devices.
oooo lol i get wat ur saying. thanks bro
pl0xn00b said:
nothing on there answers my question. the first answer was for PC's. and i already tried Android File Transfer from google, but it only supports HoneyComb and ICS devices.
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I'm having the same problem.
I had the same problem. I can't get it to show up in Finder but after installing the OS X version of Kies I can use the Kies software to access both my internal and external memory and drag and drop whatever I want to transfer.
pl0xn00b said:
nothing on there answers my question. the first answer was for PC's. and i already tried Android File Transfer from google, but it only supports HoneyComb and ICS devices.
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Actually the thread that 'Ship it City' linked to is correct, and the first answer in that thread is how I connect my Note to my Macbook Pro. Works like a charm and both the internal storage and the SD card storage pop up in the finder window. Just because the button in the USB Utilities says "Connect storage to PC" doesn't mean it only works for a PC.
Unplug USB cable
Setting > Wireless and Networks > USB > Connect USB
Plug the cable in
Mount USB
I know, it's ****ing ridiculous, another reason we need ICS stat.
MSigler said:
Unplug USB cable
Setting > Wireless and Networks > USB > Connect USB
Plug the cable in
Mount USB
I know, it's ****ing ridiculous, another reason we need ICS stat.
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Ya'll need to sell your MacBook's stat. Windows 8 will come out, and touchscreen laptops will make the decision for you, promise.
crawldit said:
Actually the thread that 'Ship it City' linked to is correct, and the first answer in that thread is how I connect my Note to my Macbook Pro. Works like a charm and both the internal storage and the SD card storage pop up in the finder window. Just because the button in the USB Utilities says "Connect storage to PC" doesn't mean it only works for a PC.
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I thought it was!!!
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my linux mint 11 computer, i cannot transfer files? It will read the note, but all the file folders are numbers and you dont know whats what!
my atrix worked perfect on it!
I just tried on my Mint 12 and saw the same thing. It gives the option for both SD cards: USB and micro, but the folders are incorrectly named (as numbers) and they have no contents in them.
Everything works flawlessly on Windows 7 though. So I will stick with that for now
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Casper34 said:
my linux mint 11 computer, i cannot transfer files? It will read the note, but all the file folders are numbers and you dont know whats what!
my atrix worked perfect on it!
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Do you have USB debugging turned on?
of course.... its weird. i have win7 on my netbook, but i dont have wireless where i am at. i am mostly on my linux computer, so its a pain downloading from one, flashdrive to win7, then to phone.
Try going into settings -> wireless and network -> USB utilities and choose USB mass storage, then connect your phone to the computer.
lactardjosh said:
Try going into settings -> wireless and network -> USB utilities and choose USB mass storage, then connect your phone to the computer.
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+1 Was just about to recommend the same, as the Note is default to MTP mode.
lactardjosh said:
Try going into settings -> wireless and network -> USB utilities and choose USB mass storage, then connect your phone to the computer.
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if i do this, it turns USB debugging off, then i have to connect to the computer....
AND YES!!!! it works!!!!
and there is always a but! But why do i have to this EVERYTIME?? my atrix i could connect and bam, it was on my mint comp. .. and now when i am done, i have to remember to turn USB debugging back on, or run into why wont this work on my win7 pc........ we need a popup or a dropdown from the taskbar when connected to a computer as to what you would like to do.
Oh wow. I had no idea this even existed..that would make sense. I was wondering why it wouldn't go into Mass Storage mode when I plugged in.
Sorry coming from an HTC Inspire.
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Does anyone know if there is a way to connect the phone as a mass storage device without the Lg software? I work on a mac at work, and a PC at home, and transferring files on my phone is something that I used a lot. However I'm not able to install the LG software on every machine I hook my phone to.
Any insite would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Deathpickle said:
Does anyone know if there is a way to connect the phone as a mass storage device without the Lg software? I work on a mac at work, and a PC at home, and transferring files on my phone is something that I used a lot. However I'm not able to install the LG software on every machine I hook my phone to.
Any insite would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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When you connect your phone, immediately push cancel (on the phone) when it is trying to check for LG software.
Also, you have some options on the phone to when you connect USB. I use the option that recognizes the phone as a media player. - Media Sync (MTP)
This is what works for me, and I use it as mass storage.
gregk232 said:
When you connect your phone, immediately push cancel (on the phone) when it is trying to check for LG software.
Also, you have some options on the phone to when you connect USB. I use the option that recognizes the phone as a media player. - Media Sync (MTP)
This is what works for me, and I use it as mass storage.
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But MTP is very slow, and i can only make 1 transfert in same time... and i cant plug on my TV to watch photos, vidéos...
we need USB MASS STORAGE !!!
Crash95 said:
But MTP is very slow, and i can only make 1 transfert in same time... and i cant plug on my TV to watch photos, vidéos...
we need USB MASS STORAGE !!!
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Look up how to adb push and pull. You will never need to be bothered by MTP again.
i agree that is a solution.
but its not for everyone, especially my relative who just want an easy plug and play options
also manage to help her switch tio ubuntu for most pc needs. therefore MTP is aoutof the question.
right now, my short term solution is an ftp server
however this has its limitations. like need 2 be connected o the same network.
still hoping the nest upgrade or custom rom will implement usb mass storage mode
yeah for some reason ICS did away with mass storage in favor of MTP, i think. OSX unfortunately doesnt MTP, so you need to download the 'Android File Transfer' app onto your laptop and then do it through there.
So i just picked up one of these PNY 16Gb Micro USB OTG flash drives.. Tested it out on my Nvidia Shield, which works great.. Then I go to pop it into my Nexus 9 and basically nothing happens. It fails to give any notification in any form, the storage menu in settings fails to see the device. I used all of the top 5 File managers, but none of them show that the device even exists.
**EDIT** I just got home and tried all of my flash drives I have connected via USB OTG, (4Gb-128Gb) NONE OF THEM are recognized! Is there a setting somewhere I am missing, or are others having this problem too?
My nexus 9 is rooted and running the latest Elementalx 0.08 Kernel.
Any help for a work around or potential fix would be most appreciated
I tried both a USB Keyboard, and mouse. Again they work perfectly. So it appears it only relates to USB mass storage?
I'm able to connect my phone to the nexus 9 and it's able to read it.
I bought a micro usb y cable. So I can charge it while having it connected to a hub. But it doesn't charge at all.
happy73093 said:
I'm able to connect my phone to the nexus 9 and it's able to read it.
I bought a micro usb y cable. So I can charge it while having it connected to a hub. But it doesn't charge at all.
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I just connected mine, the phone goes into mass storage mode and starts charging.. The Nexus 9 basically doesn't do a damn thing. Check 3 different file managers and none of them show any removable storage.
Can you plug in a standard USB stick with the Cable, and it will work?
Asaggynoodle said:
I just connected mine, the phone goes into mass storage mode and starts charging.. The Nexus 9 basically doesn't do a damn thing. Check 3 different file managers and none of them show any removable storage.
Can you plug in a standard USB stick with the Cable, and it will work?
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Use Es file explorer, it will recognise it within the app on local. If you are root stickmount will also work by mounting the drive as a folder.