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I have a portable hdd with about 90gb of music stored to it. I mount it to my rooted a500, and it works fine, to an extent. I can select a song, which it will play, but I can't find a music player which is able to use the /sda1 mount to manage the music folders, only from the SD cards.
Does anyone here have a solution, or know of a player that will do this for me?
Thanks in advance.
Same here. Im waiting for my iconia 500 and i have a 320gb external hdd with music+playlist (.zpl, which ill prob convert to .m3u if i have to). I'll need a player to handle my music and playlists via USB. Any recommendations?
Did you try Power Amp?
And I wouldn't search for sda but instead go to the source (/mnt/usb_drive or whatever it's called). It works fine from my thumb drive so I don't see why it wouldn't work my a HDD.
I did try Poweramp. In the select folders option, there are only selections for mnt/sdcard/xxx and mnt/external_SD/xxx. Since the hdd is formatted in ntfs, it is mounted as mnt/sda1, not mnt/USB_storage.
I could try having the hdd formatted as fat, but I have found the mnt/USB_storage to be very unreliable. It seems to need a reset very often in order to read the contents of a thumb drive, and also with the large amount of files, also seems to read them very slowly.
I bit the bullet and formatted my hdd to fat32. I used fat32formatter, nice and quick.
The a500 needed a reboot to read the files on the hdd, and I find disconnecting and re-connecting it, does require another re-boot to read again.
Poweramp and winamp both are no able to read the hdd, but took about 4 hours to scan the files and make a library from them.
I haven't added new music to the library, I'm really hoping that it won't need to re-scan all the files again. Fingers crossed.
Also looking for a solution to this, let, me know if anyone has a good organized music player.
saggsy said:
I did try Poweramp. In the select folders option, there are only selections for mnt/sdcard/xxx and mnt/external_SD/xxx. Since the hdd is formatted in ntfs, it is mounted as mnt/sda1, not mnt/USB_storage.
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I'm using Usb Mount All from the market which creates a symlink to mnt/sdcard/sda. All my apps can see and write on sda that way.
That's why I prefer Mount all over Drive mount.
Thanks bbivk, that app is exactly what I should have been using, it's so easy now.
Can someone please tell me if they have been able to get to watch movies, pictures etc using a org cable, USB flash and nexus media importer? I am looking to buy the nexus 10 but will only buy this if I can get a USB flash to work on this device. I have a lot of music and movies and so its very important. I cannot afford the 32gb plus streaming is not an option.
Can someone who has the nexus 10 please let us know, because I am sure it's on everyone's mind. If it does work, can you also let us know if the quality of the video gets impacted by watching it through nexus media importer.
I would also want to avoid rooting if possible
Yes, Nexus Media Importer works with an OTG cable. I have been using it since I got my N10.
Can you play the movies with the app of your choice through the external storage?
Has anyone got a file explorer to work though, Media importer works but only for certain files.
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Yes, Nexus Media Importer works with an OTG cable. I have been using it since I got my N10.
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Finally someone has responded. that's great to know that u can use a USB to watch movies. All I need to do now is wait for it to come back in stock.
Just out of interest what gb was the USB you plugged in. I just want to know if it can take a 16gb
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Finally someone has responded. that's great to know that u can use a USB to watch movies. All I need to do now is wait for it to come back in stock.
Just out of interest what gb was the USB you plugged in. I just want to know if it can take a 16gb
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I've got a 16gb working
Can you play apps off of the USB?
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NMI doesn't handle anything but media.
Currently there is NO solution to access OTG +RW for general access.
http://www.reviewlagoon.com/?p=810
I'll update that as soon as someone comes up with a solution.
Using a 16gb flash drive. The only reason I haven't tried anything bigger is because I don't have it
It runs everything just fine though. Through nmi.
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I'm afraid it's a little complicated with 4.2. Google have made some changes for the multi-user stuff and now even if you mount a device manually it seems you can't access the files from a file explorer.
I have spent a good while playing with it so far and it's refusing to allow me to chown and chmod the directories so for now, I can't get it working.
From what I have read, Chainfire has a solution but it won't be available via his StickMount app until he is done updating his paid apps.
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I'm afraid it's a little complicated with 4.2. Google have made some changes for the multi-user stuff and now even if you mount a device manually it seems you can't access the files from a file explorer.
I have spent a good while playing with it so far and it's refusing to allow me to chown and chmod the directories so for now, I can't get it working.
From what I have read, Chainfire has a solution but it won't be available via his StickMount app until he is done updating his paid apps.
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Are u saying that since updating to google 4.2 the nexus media importer does not work?
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Are u saying that since updating to google 4.2 the nexus media importer does not work?
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Nope, I didn't say that at all.
I believe NMI still works, but it uses an alternative method.
The reason is probably works is because the memory card space is restricted by process, so since NMI mounts the drive, it can also read it. If my file manager could mount the drive, it could read it. But instead if I mount it in terminal, it sees a different virtual folder compared to es file explorer.
Basically each app gets given its own rose tinted view of the file system,it can only see and write things that belong to it.
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Nope, I didn't say that at all.
I believe NMI still works, but it uses an alternative method.
The reason is probably works is because the memory card space is restricted by process, so since NMI mounts the drive, it can also read it. If my file manager could mount the drive, it could read it. But instead if I mount it in terminal, it sees a different virtual folder compared to es file explorer.
Basically each app gets given its own rose tinted view of the file system,it can only see and write things that belong to it.
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I think I get it...sorry but I am very new to this and I wanted to do was make sure u can connect a USB flash to the nexus 10 which it looks like u can
No apology necessary, bare in mind nexus media importer will only do certain file types, full usb OTG is off the cards until the permissions stuff from 4.2 gets sorted out.
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When you say certain files don't work which ones? Does avi files work? Sorry more questions
I told you it works fine. Want me to make a video so you're completely convinced? I don't know what the other member is talking about but everything works fine.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrz6GTOGf14
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Sorry, I'm forgetting the topic of the thread. For multimedia NMI will work no problem, you just can't use it (I'm told) for managing your other files, that is, ones that aren't classed as media.
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johno86 said:
I told you it works fine. Want me to make a video so you're completely convinced? I don't know what the other member is talking about but everything works fine.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrz6GTOGf14
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Cool, man!
How do the HD videos play, within the app? Are the smooth, are there subtitles etc.?
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Cool, man!
How do the HD videos play, within the app? Are the smooth, are there subtitles etc.?
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I've had no problems playing any videos. Mostly because I have MXPlayer, BSPlayer, and VLC Beta; so if one can't play a file the next one surely can.
The only problem is DTS codec not working, but it seems I've figured out that problem with VLC. Good luck!
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I've had no problems playing any videos. Mostly because I have MXPlayer, BSPlayer, and VLC Beta; so if one can't play a file the next one surely can.
The only problem is DTS codec not working, but it seems I've figured out that problem with VLC. Good luck!
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So when that directory of the video files pop up upon connecting the external storage as in your video, you can choose which player to play them with? Can you play the files FROM the external storage just as smooth?
Here's how to get DTS working with MX Player:
I keep seeing posts of people that use the Nexus Media Importer application to connect their flash drives to their Nexus 10 in order to see files. I just wondering if this has worked for everyone..I saw that some people were having issues...as am I. Whenever I connect my flash drive i can view the files but can't play the videos...............and absolutely nothing happens when I connect my keyboard through usb-OTG.
Any thoughts???
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I keep seeing posts of people that use the Nexus Media Importer application to connect their flash drives to their Nexus 10 in order to see files. I just wondering if this has worked for everyone..I saw that some people were having issues...as am I. Whenever I connect my flash drive i can view the files but can't play the videos...............and absolutely nothing happens when I connect my keyboard through usb-OTG.
Any thoughts???
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What happens when you click on the files when viewing in NMI? What files are you trying to play? Have you verified that you can play the files directly from your nexus?
Maybe with the video player you are using it doesnt support the file you are trying to watch? Has worked for me so far, connecting SD card, flash drive and HDD.
Obbeh said:
Maybe with the video player you are using it doesnt support the file you are trying to watch? Has worked for me so far, connecting SD card, flash drive and HDD.
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i get the same problem. nothing happens when i connect my usb with my n10. any help??
Try StickMount https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount&hl=de
It works like a charm for me but unfortunatly you have to be rooted to use it. Also I think the N10 has problems dealing with NTFS out of the box so try FAT32 or ext3/4.
Good luck.
There are links on the StickMount playstore page to download files that allow full usage (r/w) of both exFAT and NTFS formatted volumes. The current version of StickMount works 100% for me.
Nexus Media Importer works great - no need to Root!
Niggo372 said:
Try StickMount https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount&hl=de
It works like a charm for me but unfortunatly you have to be rooted to use it. Also I think the N10 has problems dealing with NTFS out of the box so try FAT32 or ext3/4.
Good luck.
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Nexus Media Importer (vrs 4.0.3 ) works perfectly for my N10 - YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE ROOTED!! I've only used FAT32 USB sticks and it works as advertised and it's awesome Make sure you download the paid version ($2.95 or so CND). Expand the Overview in the Google Play Description by clicking MORE and there are youtube videos showing the proper process, it works great and I'm thrilled to get the extra space and watch movies right from the USB stick using MX Player or copy movies, pics, music etc. to internal storage if I want to. Excellent app - five stars! I will be trying a NTFS Formated stick so I can use > 4Gb files (mkv prob) but haven't yet. It does claim to handle NTFS formatted drives.
I searched through several threads on the forum and after much frustration haven't found a solution to my problem yet.
I have a Nexus Player and connected a USB thumbdrive to play media from it. The videos are x.264 w/AC3 audio. I also have a 7.2 Onkyo A/V Receiver that can do all the audio processing.
On my Nexus 10 I can play these media files with MX Player, but when I try to use the same program on the Nexus Player it says "AC3 audio not supported"
How can I just pass the audio directly to the A/V receiver? Or do I need to use another media player software? I'm open to suggestions. NOTE: I do not want to transcode any files, or stream them. I want to be able to play them locally from the usb thumbstick.
No clue if it is compatible, but Kodi is definitely the favorite around these parts
how to find usb device from filesystem?
Sweet thanks! after sideloading Kodi I can get the video file to play if I launch it from ES File explorer. However, I don't know where to find the usb drive in the filesystem to mount the directory in Kodi itself for easy access. I looked all over but I must have missed something. Shouldn't it be under /mnt? When I try to look at the file path when the video is running within kodi it shows http://127.0.0.1:59777/usb/UsbStorage ...
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No clue if it is compatible, but Kodi is definitely the favorite around these parts
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nhasian said:
Sweet thanks! after sideloading Kodi I can get the video file to play if I launch it from ES File explorer. However, I don't know where to find the usb drive in the filesystem to mount the directory in Kodi itself for easy access. I looked all over but I must have missed something. Shouldn't it be under /mnt? When I try to look at the file path when the video is running within kodi it shows http://127.0.0.1:59777/usb/UsbStorage ...
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I'm at work, but I'll try and remember to get the path for you. I remember it was weird to find. Maybe under 'emulated'? Eh, cant remember right now...
nhasian said:
Sweet thanks! after sideloading Kodi I can get the video file to play if I launch it from ES File explorer. However, I don't know where to find the usb drive in the filesystem to mount the directory in Kodi itself for easy access. I looked all over but I must have missed something. Shouldn't it be under /mnt? When I try to look at the file path when the video is running within kodi it shows http://127.0.0.1:59777/usb/UsbStorage ...
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Not sure about the NP but on my Nexus 6 I get usbstorage0 under the regular sdcard folder.
nhasian said:
Sweet thanks! after sideloading Kodi I can get the video file to play if I launch it from ES File explorer. However, I don't know where to find the usb drive in the filesystem to mount the directory in Kodi itself for easy access. I looked all over but I must have missed something. Shouldn't it be under /mnt? When I try to look at the file path when the video is running within kodi it shows http://127.0.0.1:59777/usb/UsbStorage ...
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External storage - usbStorage - sdb1 -
path to usb drive
I appreciate your help. When you get a moment please let me know the path to the usb thumbdrive. I still can't find it from the root filesystem.
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I'm at work, but I'll try and remember to get the path for you. I remember it was weird to find. Maybe under 'emulated'? Eh, cant remember right now...
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frustrated with usb file path
I guess I should have refreshed my screen. you replied about an hour ago. thanks for that! I was about to kick myself for missing that but actually I do not have a usbStorage directory or sdb1 anywhere to be seen. Do i need to mount it somehow other than just plugging it in? When I go to External Storage it just shows the contents of sdcard if i'm not mistaken. Under storage it only shows emulated and sdcard0.
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External storage - usbStorage - sdb1 -
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Are you using Stickmount?
Sorry, should be :
/storage/emulated/0/usbStorage
I read that some users had success with the original Fire TV mounting an external hard drive and running nzbget mobile. Is this possible with the Amazon Fire TV 2?
I am interested in doing the following on a rooted Amazon Fire TV 2.
1. Mounting an external hard drive, ext4.
-How do I this? Can I mount a drive with adbFire? does this install a script to mount the drive every time the device boots? or I read that some users installed stickmount to mount drives. What should I use?
2. Install SAMBA
-Can this be done with adbFire? or how do i achieve this? to share the media on an external drive attached to the Fire TV 2.
3. Install nzbget mobile.
-Does this work for the Fire TV 2? Install from playstore? Sideload nzbget for android .apk?
4. Install python for android
-to run nzbget post-processing scripts
I am pretty new to the Fire TV customization so all guidance on how to do the above would be appreciated. I have currently rooted my device and have installed FireStarter and Kodi.
Thanks in advance.
great question(s)!
I hope someone has an answer for us
But from what I have read so far is that only USB flash drives and microSD cards work. However, I am hoping, like you say, there may be a work around.
For now I am using AirPin(Pro), which is doing the trick for streaming movies from my PC. Fyi, if you use this app, you don't need the "sending" app/program for your PC (maybe not). I also have a 1TB external connected to my PC that I am able to stream from, but AirPin won't find it via the app on the AFTV2, you'll have right click (PC) on whatever movie you want to stream, and select> "play to...". AirPin also will stream to my bluray in the other room simultaniously
1Xfan said:
I hope someone has an answer for us
But from what I have read so far is that only USB flash drives and microSD cards work. However, I am hoping, like you say, there may be a work around.
For now I am using AirPin(Pro), which is doing the trick for streaming movies from my PC. Fyi, if you use this app, you don't need the "sending" app/program for your PC (maybe not). I also have a 1TB external connected to my PC that I am able to stream from, but AirPin won't find it via the app on the AFTV2, you'll have right click (PC) on whatever movie you want to stream, and select> "play to...". AirPin also will stream to my bluray in the other room simultaniously
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Unrooted, it can read from any FAT32 formatted (not exFAT) portable drive as long as you provide external power to it via a Y cable or hub. Otherwise, it will only read from solid state media like USB sticks.
Reads my 2TB passport drive fine, no root required. You might need to hunt around for a tool to format that size drive in FAT32.
Claude Koch said:
Unrooted, it can read from any FAT32 formatted (not exFAT) portable drive as long as you provide external power to it via a Y cable or hub. Otherwise, it will only read from solid state media like USB sticks.
Reads my 2TB passport drive fine, no root required. You might need to hunt around for a tool to format that size drive in FAT32.
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Try "mini tool partion wizard (free)"; google download. Caution: you could format the wrong drive! I use for SDcards too... search youtube too