Saw mention elsewhere that exFAT is not supported by stock V30.
Can anyone confirm, results of actually trying?
I thought exFAT support was built-in to Android these days.
It works on my EU H930 but I can not open it in storage settings. com.android.settings keeps crashing all the time when trying to open the card from settings. Otherwise seems fine, I can copy stuff with file manager or sync Plex to it.
Camera app can save photos on it too.
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It works on my EU H930 but I can not open it in storage settings. com.android.settings keeps crashing all the time when trying to open the card from settings. Otherwise seems fine, I can copy stuff with file manager or sync Plex to it.
Camera app can save photos on it too.
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Is this the case for just the SD card, or does it also behave this way with an external exFAT drive mounted using USB OTG?
Can anyone offer info on how the unlocked US998 handles exFAT? With either stock OS, or a ROM such as WETA?
After a phone factory reset I can click the card (mounted internally) in the settings, doesn't crash anymore and it opens the file browser now.
Don't have a card reader to test on OTG, but I could test a mechanical drive formatted as exFAT
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After a phone factory reset I can click the card (mounted internally) in the settings, doesn't crash anymore and it opens the file browser now.
Don't have a card reader to test on OTG, but I could test a mechanical drive formatted as exFAT
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Thanks.
I use exFAT for both external mechanical drive on USB OTG and micro SD card in my current phone (Moto X Pure).
Would appreciate any confirmation of V30 exFAT support including external OTG support.
If the US998 does not support it with stock OS, that's a deal breaker.
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micro SD supported I use a 256GB card. I don't use OTG but as SD requires exFAT I don't see why would not work.
As a note, exFAT require licencing, so it's not included in Android itself but most manufacturers have a licence for it ( it's not per device, it's per manufacturer). However some small Chinese manufacturer may not have one.
Tested with exFAT formatted SATA hard drives connected via USB through a Microsoft HD-500 dock (should be the same thing as OTG) then the LG V30 on USB-C. Works perfectly.
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Hey!
Again sorry for the possibly Noob question...I searched and didn't find anything.
How do I access my microsd card when it is installed in the GTab and the GTab is connected to my Windows 7 laptop?
This is driving my sort of crazy...there has to be a better way than swapping from the GTab to a card reader!
Thanks in advance!
Pat
As far as I know your computer only sees the internal Sdcard. I'm running VEGAn, not sure if it does it that way on other Roms.
I use ES File Explorer or Astro to move files from sdcard to sdcard2.
Get a microSD to SD adapter and physically plug it in...you can also get some "empty" USB sticks that will take a microSD card for the memory...
I just carry one around in my laptop bag and when I need to transfer files (music, video) to the external card, I pop it out of the tablet and into the converter...
How do I transfer playlists to the microSD card from my computer using Winamp?
Yep, unfortunately the only way to access the physical micro SD card is to remove it and use some sort of separate card reader (I'm using my DSLR camera!).
I also read somewhere that you have to shut down the tablet before removing the SD card and replace it before booting up again. Otherwise there may be issues (which I had) with the tablet recognizing the card. Not sure how broadly this issue applies but as rebooting is so quick I just do it to be safe.
Is there a way to mount sdcard2 to sdcard (like Galaxy Tab does?)
I used Multi Mount SD Card Lite (in market) to mount sdcard2 when usb is connected. It worked very well on TNT lite, however I haven't yet used it on Vegan, but I imagine it will work as well.
The app requires root access, and uses a widget to enable/disable mounting. It claims to be able to mount both sdcard and sdcard2 simultaneously, however I have yet to see that work.
Can't post a link, but simply search "Multi Mount SD-Card" in market.
Problem is that the Micro SD card is very hard to get in and out. You almost need a special tool to push down on the edge of the card to activate the spring release. Possibly a plastic stylus from an old PDA could be the "tool" to pop the Micro SD card out. - Craig
couchmonkey said:
How do I transfer playlists to the microSD card from my computer using Winamp?
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That's really a Winamp question, and may depend on your computer.
It's certainly not a g-Tablet question.
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I used Multi Mount SD Card Lite (in market) to mount sdcard2 when usb is connected. It worked very well on TNT lite, however I haven't yet used it on Vegan, but I imagine it will work as well.
The app requires root access, and uses a widget to enable/disable mounting. It claims to be able to mount both sdcard and sdcard2 simultaneously, however I have yet to see that work.
Can't post a link, but simply search "Multi Mount SD-Card" in market.
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agreed. I found this out too the hard way, but works great on vegan! I hit a widget and my sdcard mounts perfectly.
The Multi Mount SD Card Lite works great. Just using the free version and it works exactly how we would want it. Just remember to use the widget instead of the Android USB connection.
Thanks for the heads up on this app!
So I formatted my 64gb sd card to ntfs and using paragon android can use the ntfs sd card. My issue is why doesn't it auto-mount when turning off mass storage? I have to mount it manually to "automatic" mode to /mnt/sdcard. So it's a pain getting mass storage to show the 64gb drive and when it does show up within 5 minutes of copying files the drive disappears from windows and fails to work. I have to set the phone to charge only, then mount paragon. Then go mass storage and it will then show up again only to fail shortly during writing.
On top of all that when I browse to view the files, they don't exist in the sdcard like the files and folders I clearly copied aren't showing up. However some folders and files show up. I don't get why mx video player doesn't see any video files in /mnt/sdcard/media/movies when I clearly copied 2 files into it and they don't show up at all...
It's a Sandisk class 10 uhs 1 64gb stick
format it as fat32
problem solved.
you should need a reason to have it as ntfs what files are you trying to put on that are over 4gb because that would be the only reason why you would.
squee666 said:
format it as fat32
problem solved.
you should need a reason to have it as ntfs what files are you trying to put on that are over 4gb because that would be the only reason why you would.
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Yeah my Galaxy note 2 can handle all hd formats like .mkv so I wanna put my 8gb .mkv's on there to watch in flawless uncompressed quality.
What's up with Paragon? Or what u know... Like it stops working after 5 minutes of transferring files
No idea but android doesn't play nicely with ntfs. Use exfat.
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No idea but android doesn't play nicely with ntfs. Use exfat.
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Does exfat work with windows? I need to be able use usb mass storage but I guess i could just use wifi transfer it's slow but better than nothing...
exfat support 4GB+ file limit right?
What's up with paragon? ppl have said it works good but it's clear to me that's it's extremely problematic.
Exfat came with windows 7 and supports 4gb plus.
I haven't tried paragon, it also could be a kernel issue.
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Not sure Android supports exFAT. FAT32 is your best and safest bet, even though it has limitations.
new kernel didn't fix the issue so i guess i have to use fat32... i dont see why paragon is messing up
what about usb otg?
*UPDATE*
I fixed the problem by plugging the usb cable directly into the usb port rather than through the 6' usb extension.
So NTFS is working flawlessly and I already copied over a 4.5GB .mp4 in 1080p and it works perfectly
Hey guys,
I got a new 64GB MicroSD Card. There are lots of issues with this card formatted in FAT32. (Files dissappearing, re-transfer of files causes disk usage to go up, but files still missing. Sometimes there are in put output issues.)
I've done a badblocks test on the SD Card and it show no issues. I tried formatting this card in ExFAT and everything looks like it works good. The only problem is, my Springboard Detects no SD Card if its in this format.
My question is, how do I get my Springboard to read ExFAT formatted SD Cards.
Keep in mind, that when an SD Card is inserted into the device, it gets auto-mounted to /media/sdcard2
/media/sdcard is used by the internal memory.
I checked the play store and it suggested Paragon and USB OTG
I've downloaded Paragon and it does seem to detect it.
I've also downloaded USB OTG, and it also doesn't detect it.
Help would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Zubin
AW: [Q] 64GB ExFat on Stock ICS + Root Springboard
Maybe this helps you or anybody:
Early this month Win7 got an update for Ralink based Wifi sticks, causing random errors during file transfers to both my androids with MyPhoneExplorer. Driver rollback helped.
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lecorbusier said:
Maybe this helps you or anybody:
Early this month Win7 got an update for Ralink based Wifi sticks, causing random errors during file transfers to both my androids with MyPhon
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Hmmm...not sure what this has to do with 64GB MicroSD Cards and the ExFAT filesystem on Android....but thanks?
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Hmmm...not sure what this has to do with 64GB MicroSD Cards and the ExFAT filesystem on Android....but thanks?
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Depends on HOW u transfer files to and from the pad(the card). I mostly use Wifi, and got OBEX errors and file skipping during bulk transfers.
Does anyone happen to know if Android M will be adding support for installing applications to external USB storage?
Id like to know that as well, but for the moment Im using foldermount to map the data and obb folders to the external usb and its working perfectly
You need to be rooted first to use foldermount, correct?
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You need to be rooted first to use foldermount, correct?
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Yes, that is correct.
i need Android M to use my micro SD card as my main storage on my box but want can i do? my system is rooted and i have stickmont mounted with a USB 3.0 hub with 3 4TB drives for my media in Kodi can i still use foldermount with stickmount for my SD card
It's foldermount and I've not tried it through a hub. As long as you can see the drive in a file manager you should be able to map folders to it. If not your just need to run one of the drives directly from the usb3 port on the Sheild and run everything else through the hub on the other port
Thanks for the clarification. I was a bit confused on this myself.
I guess my main interest was ,can you install directly to external storage without the need for root or foldermount in Android M? Have any of you testers looked at this yet?
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I guess my main interest was ,can you install directly to external storage without the need for root or foldermount in Android M? Have any of you testers looked at this yet?
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Android M allows you merge the external device with the internal storage capacity. it locks the external storage device to that android device but effectively shows it as internal storage and is used as such.
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Android M allows you merge the external device with the internal storage capacity. it locks the external storage device to that android device but effectively shows it as internal storage and is used as such.
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Quick question mate because I can't seem to get a definitive answer. Will it allow you to do that with external usb storage as well or just the sd card?
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I have been on the fence on which version of Shield to purchase. I have no issue with foldermount but moving the data manually gets to be a pain in the butt. Even with foldermount once you start installing a games library moving just the obb data to external storage still fills up the internal drive pretty fast. These streaming boxes need a solution to connect external drives out of the box without any mods whatsoever which I hope M will fix? $300.00 for a Android Box is very steep when you consider a Xbox one is about the same price with current promotions.
I bought the 16 GB and don't regret it. With an old 32 GB micro SD and root hacks there is no issue of storage space even with half a dozen big games (e.g. Half-Life 2) and many smaller games and apps. Also, the 16 GB box is completely silent (which I imagine an SSHD wouldn't be after a few years). I store my media collection on a NAS that wouldn't even fit on the 500 GB anyway. Furthermore I think they've announced (over on Nvidia's official forum) that SD card write access will be enabled in firmware upgrade v2.0, which is the next to be released and presumably is based on Android M. I simply wouldn't pay $300 for a TV box, $200 was already a stretch.
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I have been on the fence on which version of Shield to purchase. I have no issue with foldermount but moving the data manually gets to be a pain in the butt. Even with foldermount once you start installing a games library moving just the obb data to external storage still fills up the internal drive pretty fast.
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With foldermount I have mapped the obb and data folders to external usb 3. You shouldn't have to move data manually, once set it will just go there automatically. I've got 2.5ish gig used on the internal which is just the stock rom and a few apps and I've used about 50gig on the usb3 with my mapped folders and some Roms. I can't envisage ever running out of space on the internal, as its basically just holding the stock rom and any apk's I install.
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With foldermount I have mapped the obb and data folders to external usb 3. You shouldn't have to move data manually, once set it will just go there automatically. I've got 2.5ish gig used on the internal which is just the stock rom and a few apps and I've used about 50gig on the usb3 with my mapped folders and some Roms. I can't envisage ever running out of space on the internal, as its basically just holding the stock rom and any apk's I install.
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How did you map folders to your external drive? And you mapped them and now they move automatically? Can you talk me through the process?
LiamAtkins90 said:
How did you map folders to your external drive? And you mapped them and now they move automatically? Can you talk me through the process?
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You need root and the paid version of foldermount obviously and you need to have a mouse to navigate the setup because you can't set it up using just the controller. Other than that its pretty straightforward, select the folder you want to move and foldermount will suggest a location to move it to. By default it will map to the external sd card but there is a little box at the top right hand corner and if you click it you can select your own location. It will then offer to move everything already in the folder to the new location. This may take some time obviously and you wont see the notification to say that it was running to be patient. Then click the box in setting that says apply on boot and your all done.
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I don't think Android M will support installing applications to external Usb storage.
Android is always more inclined to using persistant storage for apps / media / whatever. Which is why nexus phones don't have micro sd slot. I wouldn't think Android will support this feature anytime in near future.
bharat g said:
I don't think Android M will support installing applications to external Usb storage.
Android is always more inclined to using persistant storage for apps / media / whatever. Which is why nexus phones don't have micro sd slot. I wouldn't think Android will support this feature anytime in near future.
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This is a feature of Android M, that phones with a micro SD card, you can merge it with your internal storage, but the catch is the phone/tablet whatever device has Android M on it, it encrypts the card and makes it unusable on any other device. So although we gain an extra few gigs or whatever size card you have, you loose the ability to have it as portable storage without formatting it again.
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This is a feature of Android M, that phones with a micro SD card, you can merge it with your internal storage, but the catch is the phone/tablet whatever device has Android M on it, it encrypts the card and makes it unusable on any other device. So although we gain an extra few gigs or whatever size card you have, you loose the ability to have it as portable storage without formatting it again.
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Ok, was unaware of this. But, Such feature is only applicable to microsd cards.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...or-accessed-normally-with-no-additional-apps/
I think the OP asked about external USB storage which should be Pen Drive via OTG. Still, it cannot be used for apps.
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This is a feature of Android M, that phones with a micro SD card, you can merge it with your internal storage, but the catch is the phone/tablet whatever device has Android M on it, it encrypts the card and makes it unusable on any other device. So although we gain an extra few gigs or whatever size card you have, you loose the ability to have it as portable storage without formatting it again.
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Will this eventually be available for Shield TV?
Hi P9000 users!
I had now time to test some stuff with my P9000. One question: I inserted a Sandisk 128 GB SDXC Card (UHS) and formatted as internal Storage (want to move apps). Worked fine for the Phone and i was able to move apps to the SD. But after connecting Phone to USB (via MTP & unlocked phone) it only shows 32 GB internal SD. Also via File Explorer app on the phone i cannot find the external SD or mountpoint....
Anyone with same issue? I also changed connection-type to USB and then my OS (Win 10) does not open phone file system at all.
thx and br
Ausdroid
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Hi P9000 users!
I had now time to test some stuff with my P9000. One question: I inserted a Sandisk 128 GB SDXC Card (UHS) and formatted as internal Storage (want to move apps). Worked fine for the Phone and i was able to move apps to the SD. But after connecting Phone to USB (via MTP & unlocked phone) it only shows 32 GB internal SD. Also via File Explorer app on the phone i cannot find the external SD or mountpoint....
Anyone with same issue? I also changed connection-type to USB and then my OS (Win 10) does not open phone file system at all.
thx and br
Ausdroid
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We did an article about the SD card memory management in Marshmallow a while ago on the XDA portal that explains this, I'd suggest googling for it as I can't remember the title.
Edit: Something to do with the SD card being formatted as Ext4 (linux file system standard these days) and Windows not supporting Ext4 filesystems.
Thx for reply, so i am afraid its related to Android 6 default behaviour. So if SD is formatted as internal storage you cannot access via USB from PC or managing files on it via file browser app? Thats really disappointing for me since it then switches SD card to enhanced app storage only, useless for image, videos, music etc. Of course i can format as portable SD, but then no movement of apps are possible (via root its maybe the only option).
In SD portable mode, i also had issue that SD cards randomly disconnects and one time it even needed to be reformatted. Have read about that in another thread, that this is related to physical sd mount... will see to fix this with some tape :/ (gives me not a good feeling here)
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Thx for reply, so i am afraid its related to Android 6 default behaviour. So if SD is formatted as internal storage you cannot access via USB from PC or managing files on it via file browser app? Thats really disappointing for me since it then switches SD card to enhanced app storage only, useless for image, videos, music etc. Of course i can format as portable SD, but then no movement of apps are possible (via root its maybe the only option).
In SD portable mode, i also had issue that SD cards randomly disconnects and one time it even needed to be reformatted. Have read about that in another thread, that this is related to physical sd mount... will see to fix this with some tape :/ (gives me not a good feeling here)
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Update: checked some forums and blogs, seems not to be android 6 default behavior that you completely cannot access the files on adopted SD-card anymore. after adopting as internal storage... anyone could also reproduce this? I will try doing factory reset with SD-Card inserted..