Hi guys, i know that you problably answered these questions several times already, but i couldn´t find a exact match for what i want to do.
I have an OTG cable and a 4 port USB hub that i´m using for tests. I´m using stock 4.2 and stock kernel.
1- I´d like to add a flash drive or a external usb hard disk as a default storage device, is there any way to do this without external apps? like the N7 had microSD support? I saw a topic where some user was able to do this, but i can´t find it. Can i install games and everything if i do this? None of my FAT32 cflash drives were recognized. NTFS drives paragon NTFS mounted but it was not recognized by system in storage options.
2- Overclock using SET CPU will work as usual even using stock kernel? Which settings do you recommend me to use?
3- As you can see, i´m a noob considering the rooting possibilities, which more do you recommend me to do to fully use the potential of my Nexus 7, i use it mainly for playing games and emulators, surfing internet and watching movies. The only thing i did was modifying the script to run XBOX360 wireless controller perfectly. Any recommendations to rooting i will be very grateful, thanks!
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ok guys i've got a minor inconvenience with my nexus 7.
first of all my device:
i'm running paranoidandroid 2.23 with clemsyn's power saving kernel. which i can recommend because it works like a charm and uses very little battery.
but now to my problem:
i'm using a 60gb external HDD with an OTG cable connected to my nexus 7. the problem now is, that the hdd is formatted in ntfs, which i won't change. everytime i connect my hdd to the nexus 7 the android system automatically mounts the partition READONLY as /storage/usbdisk.
i'm using "Paragon NTFS & HFS+" to mount ntfs partitions as R/W, which does of course not work since the partition is altready mounted by the android system. so now i always have to manually unmount the partition in android settings and then remount it with Paragon NTFS & HFS+.
my question now is: is there any way to disable the android system's automount of external usb mass storage device?
i know it's just a small inconvenience but it really gets to me, there must be some way around this hassle.
thx in advance
uuzi
Sorry for not having an answer, just wanted to +1 this. I could really use this solution as well.
Seriously need an answer. I tried deleting the last line of vold.fstab, which worked, but then my music players couldn't see anything, even if the drive was mounted with Paragon or OTG Helper
SkyBehind said:
Seriously need an answer. I tried deleting the last line of vold.fstab, which worked, but then my music players couldn't see anything, even if the drive was mounted with Paragon or OTG Helper
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Still having the same problem right now..
Anyone knows something about?
I've same problem. Anyone can help ? Plz
You guys are patient lol.
I'd really like to know as well
Hi,
there are many ROMs out there for our beloved Nexus 10, but it seems that only few support external storage via USB OTG. I couldn't figure out how to enable it manually. Is there any kind of mod or kernel that does the trick? I tried some apps on the play store, but I don't like the idea of an app sitting between the android system and storage hardware.
Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
ping
I think all custom kernels have USB OTG support in them, and maybe I am ignorant since I dont care about OTG support but I thought all "major" ROMs worked with them. Hmm.
Maybe you're right, but in that case USB OTG seems not to necessarily include USB OTG storage. I noticed, that while ParanoidAndroid did not recognize my USB storage device, it was still able to detect things like mouse and keyboard correctly.
Example:
[ROM+KERNEL] [AOSP] AOSP+ 4.2.1 - JOP40D - Cust.Settngs+OTG+OC+More - 20 Dec 2012
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998585
USB OTG Information:
1. Auto-mount to /storage/usbdisk
2. Files accessible by all applications, processes and users
3. Currently works with FAT & NTFS partitions
4. Full read-write access for FAT USB disks, read-only access for NTFS USB disks
5. This does not conform to the Android 4.2 multi-user capabilities. All users have full access to the OTG storage
6. If you are using another custom kernel, make sure it does not overwrite the ramdisk changes or you make lose OTG support
I am sure there are other ROMS. Do a "OTG Support" search in the "Nexus 10 Android Development" forum and find what suits you.
Cm 10.1 and AOKP both support native OTG for USB drives. :thumbup:
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ROM? try root + StickMount + *browser for root
ops! i didn't read the last part of you post :/
thanks for your replies,
it seems like the only up-to-date ROMs that aim on native USB OTG storage are indeed cm10.1 and aokp.
however, apascual89's paranoidandroid might soon support it too.
i think that is worth having an eye on it.
No device connected to the micro USB host through OTG cable is detected. Neither mouse nor keyboard or (micro) SD Card. The kernel claims to support USB host controllers. Checked with three different OTG cables, all sold claiming to work with Nexus 7.
Everything was also checked on stock ROM and kernel (JDQ39) unrooted and rooted.
Same cables work like charm with my i9305 Galaxy S 4 LTE just as Stickmount and Nexus 7 Media Importer (mouse, keyboard, storage).
Nothing works however with my Nexus 7. I feel very frustrated and cannot resolve this issue no matter what I try.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Nexus 7 grouper, rooted, Stickmount, Busybox installed
OS: JDQ39 based Smooth rom 5.1
Kernel: M-Kernel 3.1.10
Try a different kernel... Bugs do happen so OTG might be brought ken on that kernel.
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PS: I know bricked worked, I thought Franco's worked too. Dunno bout M-Kernel, I actually avoided that kernel because it didn't look like USB-OTG support was in it when I searched the thread.
Thanx answering
I'll try Franko. As I remember, M-kernel has OTG support. But
Shouldn't even stock kernel support keyboard and mouse over OTG?
And why does the Nexus Media Importer app not work either? That
doesn't even take root...
raymundka said:
Thanx answering
I'll try Franko. As I remember, M-kernel has OTG support. But
Shouldn't even stock kernel support keyboard and mouse over OTG?
And why does the Nexus Media Importer app not work either? That
doesn't even take root...
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Depends on how you're implementing it. I know with apps like StickMount and OTG Helper, they won't automatically start media scanner on the new device unless you have the paid version.
The rom in my Sig actually has USB-OTG support for the Nexus 7 built in (would still need a kernel that supports it of course), so it automatically mounts a thumbdrive, and it shows up under Settings -> Storage , and shows as USB Storage and you can unmount it from there, acts just like an SD card would on other phones. Only downside is no exFat support (nor NTFS I think). Stickmount can do it but you have to provide the exfat binaries in /sdcard.
kbeezie said:
Depends on how you're implementing it. I know with apps like StickMount and OTG Helper, they won't automatically start media scanner on the new device unless you have the paid version.
The rom in my Sig actually has USB-OTG support for the Nexus 7 built in (would still need a kernel that supports it of course), so it automatically mounts a thumbdrive, and it shows up under Settings -> Storage , and shows as USB Storage and you can unmount it from there, acts just like an SD card would on other phones. Only downside is no exFat support (nor NTFS I think). Stickmount can do it but you have to provide the exfat binaries in /sdcard.
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Stickmont free detects connected USB storage immediately and mounts it. The USB drive and the files on the device connected by
OTG can be seen by any file explorer in a normal case. Also, when connecting mouse and/or keyboard (even wireless)
via OTG/OTG&USB hub a USB icon and a USB device connected message should pop up in the notification
bar. Nexus Media Importer app should also see the connected device if formatted FAT32.
At least, that's how it works on my Galaxy S3 using the same hardware ( 3 different OTG cables,
mouse, keyboard, USB sticks, memory cards, etc.)
I have flashed four different kernels (M, Motley, Franko, Stock). There is a significant difference in
performance but unfortunately not in USB host device detection behaviour.
I do appreciate all your helping effort. Thx
Google Nexus 10
Android version 5.0.1
Build Number LRX22C
CWM 6.0.4.7
Rooted
I have just installed the Android 5.0.1 update AND purchased a 64Gb Sandisk USB/MicroUSB memory stick.
My Nexus 10 can mount the USB stick without any problem and I can see and use all the files on it but because I had to format the USB stick as NTFS all these files are now read only so I cannot delete any files from it nor can I move files from my Nexus 10 to the USB stick.
Does anyone know if there is a way to coax my Nexus 10 to be able to read AND write to my NTFS USB stick/drive?
Thanks
Hi,
AFAIK the kernel has to support NTFS writing. There are some on development section, you may want to search for it.
Good luck,
~Lord
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Does anyone know if there is a way to coax my Nexus 10 to be able to read AND write to my NTFS USB stick/drive?
Thanks
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I use the playstore app USB OTG Helper but you will also need to install SELinux Mode Switcher and set that to permissive mode. Despite the USB OTG Helper app displaying an error (-9) when an OTG SD reader is attached it provides the full RW access your looking for. It also provides multiple formats support beyond NTFS. I personally use Linux ext4 on all my SD cards which is also supported. It has an experimental exrFAT support but I've never used it.
There is also Stickmount but I prefer the way USB OTG Helper added the external storage to the device. It seemed to integrate with my music player better, that may be personally choice though.
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3DSammy said:
I use the playstore app USB OTG Helper but you will also need to install SELinux Mode Switcher and set that to permissive mode. Despite the USB OTG Helper app displaying an error (-9) when an OTG SD reader is attached it provides the full RW access your looking for. It also provides multiple formats support beyond NTFS. I personally use Linux ext4 on all my SD cards which is also supported. It has an experimental exrFAT support but I've never used it.
There is also Stickmount but I prefer the way USB OTG Helper added the external storage to the device. It seemed to integrate with my music player better, that may be personally choice though.
Sent from my Nexus 10 using XDA Premium HD app
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Thanks for that. I will give both a try and see which is best for me.
Thanks again
Well I have tried both and whilst both seem to mount my USB drive and both seem to acknowledge it is mounted, when I try to delete a file which is on the USB drive using ES File Explorer I get the error message of "unsupported operation"!?
If either of the pro versions have something that the free version does not, that will get USB read/write working I will happily buy pro version but no point if not working
I already asked this in another thread on here, but haven't received a response yet. I know the new update allows you to use external storage now, but unfortunately for some games, such as Asphalt 8 Airborne, don't provide the option to install to an external source. Has anyone tried to use the MountDataToUSB flash in this forum to extend their internal storage to a USB hard drive, and if so did it work? The new update uses a Windows style file system, and the flashables were made to work with the previous Fire TV system, that being Linux-based. I did try to apply the update and everything looked ok, until I rebooted that is. I didn't screw anything up, the flash just didn't take. I would like to be able to find a work around for this, especially if Link2SD doesn't work. Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
will4958 said:
I already asked this in another thread on here, but haven't received a response yet. I know the new update allows you to use external storage now, but unfortunately for some games, such as Asphalt 8 Airborne, don't provide the option to install to an external source. Has anyone tried to use the MountDataToUSB flash in this forum to extend their internal storage to a USB hard drive, and if so did it work? The new update uses a Windows style file system, and the flashables were made to work with the previous Fire TV system, that being Linux-based. I did try to apply the update and everything looked ok, until I rebooted that is. I didn't screw anything up, the flash just didn't take. I would like to be able to find a work around for this, especially if Link2SD doesn't work. Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
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This is why I've decided to not install the latest update (official or prerooted). While the latest update has many new features, none are things I need or desire. If you have MountDataToUSB already working, I'd suggest sticking with it.
will4958 said:
I already asked this in another thread on here, but haven't received a response yet. I know the new update allows you to use external storage now, but unfortunately for some games, such as Asphalt 8 Airborne, don't provide the option to install to an external source. Has anyone tried to use the MountDataToUSB flash in this forum to extend their internal storage to a USB hard drive, and if so did it work? The new update uses a Windows style file system, and the flashables were made to work with the previous Fire TV system, that being Linux-based. I did try to apply the update and everything looked ok, until I rebooted that is. I didn't screw anything up, the flash just didn't take. I would like to be able to find a work around for this, especially if Link2SD doesn't work. Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
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I have one fire tv that is rooted and one that is not rooted. On my rooted fire tv I have the swap internal for external on a 128 gig ssd drive. On my unrooted fire tv I took the latest update to be able to add a few more games. I decided not to update my rooted fire tv because I would actually be losing functionality. The swap internal to external seems to be running really well and I can add as many games as I like. SPMC and kodi seem to be running well on the rooted fire tv and there doesn't seem to be any real slow down. I guess the point being is that I would not give up the MountDataToUSB for the latest update. The update does allow you to add a usb drive but right now it's use seems limited. At least compared to MounDataToUSB or the swap internal for external function. The swap internal for external is actually very easy with adbfire.
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I have one fire tv that is rooted and one that is not rooted. On my rooted fire tv I have the swap internal for external on a 128 gig ssd drive. On my unrooted fire tv I took the latest update to be able to add a few more games. I decided not to update my rooted fire tv because I would actually be losing functionality. The swap internal to external seems to be running really well and I can add as many games as I like. SPMC and kodi seem to be running well on the rooted fire tv and there doesn't seem to be any real slow down. I guess the point being is that I would not give up the MountDataToUSB for the latest update. The update does allow you to add a usb drive but right now it's use seems limited. At least compared to MounDataToUSB or the swap internal for external function. The swap internal for external is actually very easy with adbfire.
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The MountDataToUSB option is actually pretty easy to perform, also. You just flash the appropriate .zip file in Recovery Mode and reboot. The only downside is it takes a while for the boot process to apply the zip. After that, the end result is a lot more storage than you started out with.
dk1keith said:
I have one fire tv that is rooted and one that is not rooted. On my rooted fire tv I have the swap internal for external on a 128 gig ssd drive. On my unrooted fire tv I took the latest update to be able to add a few more games. I decided not to update my rooted fire tv because I would actually be losing functionality. The swap internal to external seems to be running really well and I can add as many games as I like. SPMC and kodi seem to be running well on the rooted fire tv and there doesn't seem to be any real slow down. I guess the point being is that I would not give up the MountDataToUSB for the latest update. The update does allow you to add a usb drive but right now it's use seems limited. At least compared to MounDataToUSB or the swap internal for external function. The swap internal for external is actually very easy with adbfire.
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I updated but decided to downgrade back to the last pre-rooted firmware, because all the new features don't make up for losing the ability to connect multiple drives, expand internal storage etc. Since the things I use the FTV for work perfectly fine with the previous version, I'm ok with not having the latest and imo, not so greatest update.
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I updated but decided to downgrade back to the last pre-rooted firmware, because all the new features don't make up for losing the ability to connect multiple drives, expand internal storage etc. Since the things I use the FTV for work perfectly fine with the previous version, I'm ok with not having the latest and imo, not so greatest update.
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I totally agree. I did the same thing last night.
Over on aftvnews, a comment in response to the "Everything you need to know about USB storage on the Amazon FireTV" article by a John Merrill details an experiment that was intriguing to say the least. He says he was able to get Stickmount to see and mount a flash drive formatted exfat, and Kodi too was able to see the drive but he was not able to play any media off the drive. When he then removed the drive and plugged it into his computer, the flash drive was unrecognized. Apparently the FireTV had done something to his drive, even though he selected "Cancel" when the AFTV asked to format the drive to FAT32.
So the question is, if a flash drive or other USB storage had two partitions, the first being a FAT32 and the second being exfat or ext4 etc., would this make it possible to use either stickmount/Link2SD or a modified version of jmandawg's script to achieve additional storage that is more useful and functional than what Amazon made possible in the latest ROMs?
Would a small (sacrificial) FAT32 partition satisfy the FireTV's requirements and would the system then allow the 2nd partition to be used for additional storage via either of the two methods above?
Or is this just silly and I'm missing something obvious that makes it impossible to overcome Amazon's restrictions on USB storage functionality?
I'm happy with beIng able to use my 128gb SSD with the 51.1.4.1 version, but I'd really love to be able to use Bluetooth headphones for late night viewing that the newest ROM's make possible. That would really be like having the cake and eating it too!