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Beware 64gb sdxc

Not happy...
Today I tried my SanDisk 64gb sdxc card in my note 10.1... I've been using it in my 5.3" galaxy note for months. It mounted and read just fine in the Note 10.1, so I copied all the data off it, planning to use a 32gb card in my other note.
After I copied the data, I put the card back in the Note 10.1, and it said "blank card or unsupported file system"
To cut a long story short, the card is now corrupted and can't be formatted in either windows or the original Note.
So, if you're using this card in your original Note, DON'T put it in the 10.1!
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BigStuart said:
Not happy...
Today I tried my SanDisk 64gb sdxc card in my note 10.1... I've been using it in my 5.3" galaxy note for months. It mounted and read just fine in the Note 10.1, so I copied all the data off it, planning to use a 32gb card in my other note.
After I copied the data, I put the card back in the Note 10.1, and it said "blank card or unsupported file system"
To cut a long story short, the card is now corrupted and can't be formatted in either windows or the original Note.
So, if you're using this card in your original Note, DON'T put it in the 10.1!
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Format it with FAT 32.

Ditto: format with FAT32, most SDXC cards are formatted ExFAT and that's not compatible with the Note 10.1. Use the tablet or a third party utility to format if you're a Windows user since Win7 wants to format using ExFat rather than FAT32 (Mac OS X can format large cards in FAT32). Drawbacks? FAT32 only supports individual file sizes up to 4 gigs per file.

I've tried formatting it, it's toasted. Windows disk manager says it's 30.6gb, but won't format it because it says it's write protected... Neither of my notes will format it, they both say it's blank, and when I try to format they say it's currently being checked... I even tried SD Formatter from www.sdcard.org, and it says the card is write protected...
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BigStuart said:
I've tried formatting it, it's toasted. Windows disk manager says it's 30.6gb, but won't format it because it says it's write protected... Neither of my notes will format it, they both say it's blank, and when I try to format they say it's currently being checked... I even tried SD Formatter from www.sdcard.org, and it says the card is write protected...
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this may sound kind of dumb, but if you use an SD card adaptor for your micro SD, did you check the lock slider on your SD hard? i was not able to format my microSD card on my note and was having the same issues with the write protect on my computer but i realized later on that my lock slider kept being pushed into the lock position whenever i slide my card into my reader. so, i unlocked it and carefully slid my card into my reader to make sure it doesn't lock. i formatted my card to fat32 on my computer using EASEUS Partition Master (http://www.partition-tool.com/personal.htm). it's easy to use and free. works great

Evo 4G63 said:
i formatted my card to fat32 on my computer using EASEUS Partition Master (http://www.partition-tool.com/personal.htm). it's easy to use and free. works great
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I did the same, don't forget to set the cluster size to 32 for a 64gb card. Works great.
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Evo 4G63 said:
this may sound kind of dumb, but if you use an SD card adaptor for your micro SD, did you check the lock slider on your SD hard? i was not able to format my microSD card on my note and was having the same issues with the write protect on my computer but i realized later on that my lock slider kept being pushed into the lock position whenever i slide my card into my reader. so, i unlocked it and carefully slid my card into my reader to make sure it doesn't lock. i formatted my card to fat32 on my computer using EASEUS Partition Master (http://www.partition-tool.com/personal.htm). it's easy to use and free. works great
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Yes, I've tried it in 2 different card readers. I just tried EASEUS Partition Master and it can't do anything with the card either, the system reports the card as 30.6MB unallocated.

BigStuart said:
Yes, I've tried it in 2 different card readers. I just tried EASEUS Partition Master and it can't do anything with the card either, the system reports the card as 30.6MB unallocated.
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I used the microSD to SD converter which came with my Sandisk and plug it directly into the notebook's SD slot.
I would say try another computer (or notebook).

After the latest update, the Note 10.1 reads and formats exfat SD chips just fine.

Ooooooo! THX just ordered one..

Nakel said:
After the latest update, the Note 10.1 reads and formats exfat SD chips just fine.
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Awesome, thanks for the FYI Nakel!

Reading THIS would have helped
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847461

troed said:
Reading THIS would have helped
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847461
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It wouldn't have helped me... My card got toasted before your thread existed...
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Ahhhhh, sorry, didn't know that ........ Hope You can save the card somehow .......
Good Luck

There have been a number of reports of broken 64gb cards that will only format to 30.6gb, check this http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s2-international/550328-64gb-cards.htmldiscussion.
I think that 30.6gb is what you normally would get from a 32gb card.
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I've had same problem with sdxc but after firmware update SD works ok.

i've not had a problem with my sandisk 64gb sdxc card

I tosted a mounth ago my first 64GB SDXC the same day because I was not aware of what I should use and do to make it compatible with most devices.
First of all, the card is SDXC with exFAT, for that you HAVE to use an adapter compatible for that card, like Mobilelite 3G.
I put that card in my old card reader and after try to copy into the card a file ISO of 6GB the card crashed.
After that the card was not recognized.
Second mistake, I used not appropriate Software to format the card, from CMD in W7, Gparted Live, to many other.
You HAVE to use specific tools like FAT32Format or MiniTool Partition because this tools are made to do not delete the "Protected Area" which is needed to let working the card.
so,
step 1; Open the Blister Package and put the card into compatible SDXC Card Reader.
step 2; Format with FAT32 Format.
After that the card will work fantastically with ANY device and no complain at all.
Now I got my second 64GB SDXC formatter in Fat32 and my OLD HTC Touch Diamond 2 see the card with full capacity of 60GB!
Amazing! Right?

If its a new card you should have a warranty get it replaced.
I had a similar proble with a 16 gb card on my optimux 2x and from Sandisk itself. When I inserted it recognized and then the card was fried fortunately it was replaced by the seller in couple of days I still have the old card as they did not bother to take it back.
That time i thought it was a fake

samir_a said:
If its a new card you should have a warranty get it replaced.
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This is what I did and I was refunded before to pay for another one.
samir_a said:
I had a similar proble with a 16 gb card on my optimux 2x and from Sandisk itself. When I inserted it recognized and then the card was fried fortunately it was replaced by the seller in couple of days I still have the old card as they did not bother to take it back.
That time i thought it was a fake
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Ok, so in this case you can do this way;
step 1; Open the Blister Package and put the card into compatible SDXC Card Reader.
step 2; Use h2testw to test the card if it's fake.
step 3; when you know is good format with the right tool.
They do not bother you to take the card back? Strange? And the second one is good?

64GB MicroSD Card - The how-to guide!

As you all hopefully know, the Note Can take up to 64GB MicroSDXC cards. But, what you may not know is the trouble that with comes with getting one to work. Its actually relatively simple When you know how to do it. l spent hours tonight trying to do it.
Originally the sd will probably be in the NTFS format created by Microsoft, which is understandable since its the biggest OS on computers.
Upon entering your SD onto the device, you should see that it wants you to format it. This is due to android not supporting NTFS. The only structure it supports is FAT32.
But, here's where your options come in! You have the choice of either making your device NTFS compatible (Note that this requires root), or reform making the storage device to FAT32. As my device is not yet rooted to test the NTFS support, l will only go over the reformatting process. Unfortunately, since I'm a new member I can't post links. Therefore, you'll need to trust google to guide you to what you want. But if you want to use the tool I used just Google "Kioskea HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool"
Disclaimer: I take no responsibility for any damage that you Cause to your device, computer or SD card while carrying out this method. It is your own decision to do this. This method should cause no harm to any system health, but, as with anything on a computer, errors can occur. Also, take note that the more you format something, the shorter its life will be.
Insert your SD card into the computer to format it. To format to FAT32, you will need to download a third party partition program, as windows withdrew the ability to format to FAT32 in an attempt to push more people on to NTFS. Only storage mediums with FAT32 as their default can format to it.
Once you've downloaded and installed the software, load it up and select your sd card and FAT32, as well as quick format then start. You should then insert it into your PHONE as the tablet doesn't seem to do this next step correctly. When inserted into your phone, it should say that the sd needs formatted. Do this then eject it and transfer it to your tablet and say yes to the dialogue that appears. And that's it in a nutshell! This can be applied for every android device possible.

Users report the newer note 10.1 updates will format 64gb cards into exFat which will allow for files bigger the 4gb (like HD movies).

Yes, i can confirm that if you update to the pulled ota update firmware, your tablet can format the 64gb sdxc to exFat and be read.
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Sandisk 64Gb microSDXC cards comes preformatted with exFAT and not NTFS.
Brgds... /Tubgirl
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I am using sandisk 64G sdxc card in my N8000 (Hong Kong version N8000ZSALI1 firmware) which natively supports exFAT format. It is fine so far. But I do not dare to copy large file from USB cable via Kies. I take out the card and put into SDXC card reader for large files copying.

Hi, I have some questions:
- What different between "HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool" and the Windows built-in format tool?
- Why your GNote 10.1 cannot format the SD card?

Tubgirl said:
Sandisk 64Gb microSDXC cards comes preformatted with exFAT and not NTFS.
Brgds... /Tubgirl
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@Tubgirl my one came formatted with NTFS, rather than exFAT. So, I had assumed the rest were like this. It's strange that mine exFAT. :s
Itchiee said:
Users report the newer note 10.1 updates will format 64gb cards into exFat which will allow for files bigger the 4gb (like HD movies).
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@Itchiee I'd seen reports of updates being able to support 64GB cards but that's all I was able to find. I only just got my Note 10.1 and it says on both the internal update and update via Kies that my tablet is up to date. Although, I am from the UK that may be why. I assumed my tablet was rolled out with the latest update. I tried exFAT on my tablet and it refused to work and was throwing the same error's at me.
vndnguyen said:
Hi, I have some questions:
- What different between "HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool" and the Windows built-in format tool?
- Why your GNote 10.1 cannot format the SD card?
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@vndnguyen I recommended the "HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool" as compared to the standard Windows one as Microsoft pulled formatting support for anything except exFAT and NTFS. The only time Microsoft will let you format to FAT32 is if it was the native of that device, such as a flash drive. So, the difference between the two programs, is that the "HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool" can format to FAT32, as where Windows cannot.

I have just ordered a 64 gb sandisk android sdxc card, if i am not to bothered about transfering large files, is there much difference between using exfat and fat32?

zaslamel42 said:
@vndnguyen I recommended the "HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool" as compared to the standard Windows one as Microsoft pulled formatting support for anything except exFAT and NTFS. The only time Microsoft will let you format to FAT32 is if it was the native of that device, such as a flash drive. So, the difference between the two programs, is that the "HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool" can format to FAT32, as where Windows cannot.
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I don't have 64G sd card. I have 8GB sd card and I can format it as FAT32 on my Windows 7 PC

vndnguyen said:
I don't have 64G sd card. I have 8GB sd card and I can format it as FAT32 on my Windows 7 PC
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This is because the native format of 32GB MicroSD cards and below were FAT32. Like I said, if the device is native FAT32, then Windows will allow a format of that.

james_lpool said:
I have just ordered a 64 gb sandisk android sdxc card, if i am not to bothered about transfering large files, is there much difference between using exfat and fat32?
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Sorry for not replying in my last post. I never seen your comment. There's some slight differences between FAT32 and exFAT. The main difference a common user should know is that FAT32 can only hold, and transfer a maximum of 4GB, as where exFAT does not have a size limit. That's why it's the "preferred" method. But, FAT32 is more popular as it's been around longer and is supported by more platforms than exFAT. If you want to know more about the differences, try a google search. Unfortunately I can't post links just yet to help you out with that. But, I'd recommend trying the exFAT wiki page. The stuff you'll find can get fairly technical. Just a heads up.

thanks for your reply, the sandisk card i am getting says its been made for android devices, will that means its probably already in the exfat format when i get it?
Would you know if the below card which i have ordered would probably work straight out the box?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-And...AJTO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348232652&sr=8-1

james_lpool said:
thanks for your reply, the sandisk card i am getting says its been made for android devices, will that means its probably already in the exfat format when i get it?
Would you know if the below card which i have ordered would probably work straight out the box?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-And...AJTO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348232652&sr=8-1
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This is the one I got and I had to format on my Defy first. Then my tablet excepted it, for now I can only put movies, photos on. Any apps you want on doesn't work as of yet which was a big let down for me.

This appears to be the same one that I ordered. Mine came as NTFS but it may have just been a hiccup for mine as everyone else is apparently exFAT. One thing I also noticed is that the page says it is both class six and class 10. Just to clarify - It is class 10.
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jayjay* said:
This is the one I got and I had to format on my Defy first. Then my tablet excepted it, for now I can only put movies, photos on. Any apps you want on doesn't work as of yet which was a big let down for me.
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Jayjay, there are apps that that allow you to do this. I would recommend trying App2SD, Link2SD and Directory Bind. DB can be found by searching the xda forums.
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zaslamel42 said:
Jayjay, there are apps that that allow you to do this. I would recommend trying App2SD, Link2SD and Directory Bind. DB can be found by searching the xda forums.
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Yes but you need to be rooted and im not, I did try them though but wouldn't work, wouldn't let me move to SD...:good:

jayjay* said:
Yes but you need to be rooted and im not, I did try them though but wouldn't work, wouldn't let me move to SD...:good:
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Yeah some require root. I tried some today, as well. They don't work due to the memory config. Seems to be happen to all new releases, as if they're trying to block stuff like that. With all the trouble Google and manufacturers are going to to stop us rooting and stuff like that, Android will soon be as non-combustible as iOS!

problem with 64 gb sd
hello
i bought my note 10.1 and a microsd sandisc 64gb. it was exfat by default.but my note did not recognise that.so i take it of,i put it in my laptop and i reform it to exfat also.but again nothing.my note is not recognising it.does anyone have any idea why is that?and what can i do to make it work?
thank you for your time

kostasmag said:
hello
i bought my note 10.1 and a microsd sandisc 64gb. it was exfat by default.but my note did not recognise that.so i take it of,i put it in my laptop and i reform it to exfat also.but again nothing.my note is not recognising it.does anyone have any idea why is that?and what can i do to make it work?
thank you for your time
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This is because Samsung claim that their Note 10.1 can support exFAT. In reality, the support for it doesn't work at the moment. What you will need to do is reformat it to FAT32, and it should work. If it still doesn't work after this, put the SD into your mobile phone then use the reformat option on the phone. The reformatting does not work on the Note 10.1, so you can't reformat it on that.
Let me know how it goes.

zaslamel42 said:
This is because Samsung claim that their Note 10.1 can support exFAT. In reality, the support for it doesn't work at the moment. What you will need to do is reformat it to FAT32, and it should work. If it still doesn't work after this, put the SD into your mobile phone then use the reformat option on the phone. The reformatting does not work on the Note 10.1, so you can't reformat it on that.
Let me know how it goes.
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when i put the sd in my laptop,the 2 options that let me choose is ntfs and exfat.how can i reformat it to fat32?

lagging MicroSD xc 64GB

Hello,
I have a problem when i play music from my external sd card,
When i hit play , it faltering music what i hear.
I reflash it whit stock rom, same result.
I use Samsung music player and Google play music
Can someone give me advice?

LateurzDesign said:
Hello,
I have a problem when i play music from my external sd card,
When i hit play , it faltering music what i hear.
I reflash it whit stock rom, same result.
I use Samsung music player and Google play music
Can someone give me advice?
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this tablet doesnt support 64 gb sd cards
only 32 gb or lower

That's wrong. Just trying to clarify. I am running a 64g card in my tab 2 10.1" I have it formatted as fat32. It is a Sandisk. I would say to move everything over to your computer and reformat it. Then use the test disk program and make sure it passes. I don't have any lag with songs or data. I use Foldermount with several large data files programs and they run fine.

superdog404 said:
That's wrong. Just trying to clarify. I am running a 64g card in my tab 2 10.1" I have it formatted as fat32. It is a Sandisk. I would say to move everything over to your computer and reformat it. Then use the test disk program and make sure it passes. I don't have any lag with songs or data. I use Foldermount with several large data files programs and they run fine.
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It's actually half wrong. Because originally our device was released running ICS, which only supports up to 32GB external storage, this is what the spec states. HOWEVER, now it has a Jellybean update it can run 64GB external storage (since Jellybean can support up to 64GB cards).
So to clear this up, if you're still on ICS, you can only have up to 32GB cards. I suggest updating to Jellybean if you want to run 64GB cards. If you are running Jellybean already you need to format the SDXC 64GB card on your PC using the Fat32 format before using on your device.
It's also worth noting that if you are storing files over 4GB or around 4GB on the card it WILL run very, very slow.

Ics also supports 64gb
Worked on Sony Ericsson Xperia arc and Asus tf300
You need to format it in the actual device and as said above file size limit of 4gb and fat 32
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It's actually half wrong. Because originally our device was released running ICS, which only supports up to 32GB external storage, this is what the spec states. HOWEVER, now it has a Jellybean update it can run 64GB external storage (since Jellybean can support up to 64GB cards).
So to clear this up, if you're still on ICS, you can only have up to 32GB cards. I suggest updating to Jellybean if you want to run 64GB cards. If you are running Jellybean already you need to format the SDXC 64GB card on your PC using the Fat32 format before using on your device.
It's also worth noting that if you are storing files over 4GB or around 4GB on the card it WILL run very, very slow.
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Wrong again, well half wrong, 64GB do indeed work on ICS just they have to be formatted to fat32, JB adds support for the native format of 64GB cards.
as for the OP's issue, I use Poweramp and when I first got this tablet I had the occasional skip so what I did was go into its setting and increase the Audio Buffer size.

Screenshot and happened :thumbup:
Stock no root
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Working
Ok, formated on pc as fat32.
now it play much better.
thx

NocturnalDroid said:
It's actually half wrong. Because originally our device was released running ICS, which only supports up to 32GB external storage, this is what the spec states. HOWEVER, now it has a Jellybean update it can run 64GB external storage (since Jellybean can support up to 64GB cards).
So to clear this up, if you're still on ICS, you can only have up to 32GB cards. I suggest updating to Jellybean if you want to run 64GB cards. If you are running Jellybean already you need to format the SDXC 64GB card on your PC using the Fat32 format before using on your device.
It's also worth noting that if you are storing files over 4GB or around 4GB on the card it WILL run very, very slow.
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and what about a Samsung Galaxy gio wich runs Android 2.3.6? 64gb works on that phone to

If you actually all read what I wrote properly, I said ICS doesn't SUPPORT 64GB cards. NATIVELY. Yes, they may work. But OFFICIALLY, ICS does not support 64GB cards. Anybody who thinks otherwise needs to do their own research. :silly:

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If you actually all read what I wrote properly, I said ICS doesn't SUPPORT 64GB cards. NATIVELY. Yes, they may work. But OFFICIALLY, ICS does not support 64GB cards. Anybody who thinks otherwise needs to do their own research. :silly:
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That's wrong as well.
64 Gb cards are normally formatted using the Microsoft proprietary exFAT file system. Microsoft somehow managed to arm-twist media manufacturers into using exFAT, which only some versions of Linux support.
If you format your 64 Gb or larger card using the free, unencumbered FAT32 file system, it'll work just fine with Android.
exFAT does have some real advantages, as the overhead (wasted space used by filesystem bookeeping) is lower. And exFAT allows very large files (more than 4 Gb.)
So,there's nothing special about 64 Gb cards other than the default filesystem. Reformat using FAT32 and you'll be fine.

k1mu said:
That's wrong as well.
64 Gb cards are normally formatted using the Microsoft proprietary exFAT file system. Microsoft somehow managed to arm-twist media manufacturers into using exFAT, which only some versions of Linux support.
If you format your 64 Gb or larger card using the free, unencumbered FAT32 file system, it'll work just fine with Android.
exFAT does have some real advantages, as the overhead (wasted space used by filesystem bookeeping) is lower. And exFAT allows very large files (more than 4 Gb.)
So,there's nothing special about 64 Gb cards other than the default filesystem. Reformat using FAT32 and you'll be fine.
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Right but what I said was Android ICS only supports 32GB. If you disagree would you kindly find some official documentation stating otherwise? Thanks dear.

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Right but what I said was Android ICS only supports 32GB. If you disagree would you kindly find some official documentation stating otherwise? Thanks dear.
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Because ICS doesn't support exFAT. Can you kindly find some official documentation stating otherwise? Thanks.
In other words, you're right. And I'm right. You're telling people that they're officially unsupported (which is quite correct), and I'm telling them how to use them,
If we only discussed what was officially supported, xda-developers would be a pretty empty site.

k1mu said:
Because ICS doesn't support exFAT. Can you kindly find some official documentation stating otherwise? Thanks.
In other words, you're right. And I'm right. You're telling people that they're officially unsupported (which is quite correct), and I'm telling them how to use them,
If we only discussed what was officially supported, xda-developers would be a pretty empty site.
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You are right. :highfive:

Formatted my sdcard as fat32, copied 2 songs no problem
There are now 260 songs and have back lag issues.
Also with video.
Also the whole system blocks for a few seconds.
What i also have is a system freeze for a few minutes.
I used another sdcard of 2gb, have same result

Do you have a lot of apps installed on the internal memory?
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I use stock rom, about 28 downloaded apps, no games.
When i use another rom(full format internal storages), i still have same result.
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Tried running an app like SD Booster?
Set to 2048 or try the others. Might help.

Is your card a class 10? I have 2048 songs plus a bunch of big programs data using Foldermount on my sdhc micro class 10 sandisk and NO lag. I'm running PacMan of Nick's. Very smooth no lag. I do hope my Sandisk holds uphttp://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
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Is your card a class 10? I have 2048 songs plus a bunch of big programs data using Foldermount on my sdhc micro class 10 sandisk and NO lag. I'm running PacMan of Nick's. Very smooth no lag. I do hope my Sandisk holds up.

I'm using a 64GB MicroSD card inside my tablet as the internal memory and so far I don't notice any lag,even with only 23GB left on it. Maybe re-format the card?

[Q] Question about format the sd card as exFat

so I was looking at that new root post. and it request us to format the sd card to exFat.
so I was looking around in my house. and finally I found a sandisk 2GB micro sd. and I insert it to the phone, and format it. I thought it will ask me to format as exFat or something else. but it didn't. It just format by itself.
and I was thinking is there another way to format a sd card to exfat. or it is not possible for a 2G micro sd?

ksj0823 said:
so I was looking at that new root post. and it request us to format the sd card to exFat.
so I was looking around in my house. and finally I found a sandisk 2GB micro sd. and I insert it to the phone, and format it. I thought it will ask me to format as exFat or something else. but it didn't. It just format by itself.
and I was thinking is there another way to format a sd card to exfat. or it is not possible for a 2G micro sd?
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Google "format exfat xda" But a 2 gig is pretty small to do anything with. Bet you want to root mf3?

jd1639 said:
Google "format exfat xda" But a 2 gig is pretty small to do anything with. Bet you want to root mf3?
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XD you right!!!
well, I still can't find anyway to do it.

ksj0823 said:
XD you right!!!
well, I still can't find anyway to do it.
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Formatting it through the phone wont work, at least i have yet to see it done. At least on newer Android devices that wont allow you to mount the card. Essentially, formatting it while its being accessed via MTP really only erases the card, it doesnt change the file system...i believe.

cloudraker said:
Formatting it through the phone wont work, at least i have yet to see it done. At least on newer Android devices that wont allow you to mount the card. Essentially, formatting it while its being accessed via MTP really only erases the card, it doesnt change the file system...i believe.
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I put it into my phone. and connect it to my laptop. and I formatted it on the laptop. it doesn't work. so maybe I need to format it from the sd card reader or find a adapter?

ksj0823 said:
I put it into my phone. and connect it to my laptop. and I formatted it on the laptop. it doesn't work. so maybe I need to format it from the sd card reader or find a adapter?
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yes, you need to put it in an adapter or find an older Android device that allows you to mount the SD card as storage. Those are the only methods i know that will work.

Did you set the usb debugging before you connected the phone to the computer?

easiest way just get the 64gb samsung class 10 card on Amazon--already exFat--not that expensive and works perfectly on everything I have flashed so far--
just a thought

rugmankc said:
easiest way just get the 64gb samsung class 10 card on Amazon--already exFat--not that expensive and works perfectly on everything I have flashed so far--
just a thought
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That is not allways the case. I purchase one 2 months ago and did not had exFat. But it works perfectly.
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If you get the one here from Amazon that I am referring to it will be exFat.
Samsung Electronics 64GB Pro microSDXC Extreme Speed (UHS-1) Class 10 Memory Card (MB-MGCGB/AM)
Mine has been flawless and super fast--

What format should my USB drive be for my N3 OTG?

When I plug my 32gb stick in it says damaged try and reformatting it. I need to do it on my laptop but I don't know what form to format it to. The USB drive is fine I use it on other machines all the time including my Android based Asus transformer. Thanks!

fat 32 works for me.

brex91 said:
fat 32 works for me.
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Thanks
I did try that and a no go. I tried with some smaller 16gb and 4 go and they work fine, the 32gb nothing. Still says damaged and to reformat. I've tried a couple different root apks on the market and tried exfat and ntfs now with no luck.

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I did try that and a no go. I tried with some smaller 16gb and 4 go and they work fine, the 32gb nothing. Still says damaged and to reformat. I've tried a couple different root apks on the market and tried exfat and ntfs now with no luck.
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Your card could have went out. It happens, especially since your other cards work. I have a 64gb that I have replaced twice but I think it's starting to go on me too. Fat 32 is okay as long as you do small files. Try putting on a blu ray rip of 6gb and it ain't gonna happen. I use exfat but fat 32 will work but you'll be limited to files under 4gb or so.
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Your card could have went out. It happens, especially since your other cards work. I have a 64gb that I have replaced twice but I think it's starting to go on me too. Fat 32 is okay as long as you do small files. Try putting on a blu ray rip of 6gb and it ain't gonna happen. I use exfat but fat 32 will work but you'll be limited to files under 4gb or so.
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Thanks for the tip I'll try doing it with a smaller file that was my movie stick lol. As I said though I don't believe it's the stick going as my laptop and Android 4.4 based transformer tab it works on both. I'll mess around with a smaller filer as you suggested I wonder if I put the files on my phones underneath my internal storage then if the disk reads transfer them there. Thanks for the help!

thegamerdarkseid said:
Your card could have went out. It happens, especially since your other cards work. I have a 64gb that I have replaced twice but I think it's starting to go on me too. Fat 32 is okay as long as you do small files. Try putting on a blu ray rip of 6gb and it ain't gonna happen. I use exfat but fat 32 will work but you'll be limited to files under 4gb or so.
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Are you sure you use exfat? From what I've read the Note 3 doesn't have the drivers to support anything but fat32 for usb otg. The sd card can be formatted as exfat. I ask because my 128gb flash drive can only be formatted in exfat or ntfs, and there are no apps that allow my phone to read it.

kinstre11 said:
Are you sure you use exfat? From what I've read the Note 3 doesn't have the drivers to support anything but fat32 for usb otg. The sd card can be formatted as exfat. I ask because my 128gb flash drive can only be formatted in exfat or ntfs, and there are no apps that allow my phone to read it.
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My bad, I didn't realize it was for otg, that probably makes a big difference. But for standard use on my phone it is exfat. Been using it since the rezound.
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