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Not mounting verbatim external hdd otg

Hi, I'm trying to mount a external hdd on my nexus 7 but in es file esplorer the folder is empty.
I'm stock 4.2.2 rooted, using stickmount (tried others app with no success)
Tried ntfs and fat32..
I can mount other drives but the verbatim is not accessible.
The drive has it's own power.
So i want to know if there is a workaround for this
Or not all the drives can work on the nexus 7 ?
Will a kernel or custom rom can make it work?

Tried apps especially for ntfs mounting , one see the drive but will not mount it.
Anyway I have ntsf file for stickmount, it should make it.
As I can see, it is just not mounting, stickmount say it is but not really.
Is there a way to force mount?
Or app that could bring more success?

Oh so now, with nexus media importer i can acess my disk read only mode.
Better than nothing
Still accepting ideas.

[Q] Write permissions OTG

Hey XDA,
Lately I've been wondering if it's possible to write to USB via the Nexus 10. I've been looking for a solution but I can't find anyone who actually got this question answered. I can read/copy from the USB via OTG to my nexus but I am not able to write/modify the files on the USB. The only thread I found what seems like something useful is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1724078 but I have no idea how this works.
I'm using RootBox ROM (latest version), I'm rooted and I am using Solid Explorer to browse through my files.
Thanks!

Joeyyz said:
... Lately I've been wondering if it's possible to write to USB via the Nexus 10. ...
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It depends on what file system format the target media (e.g. SD Card) was formatted with. With a rooted device and a custom ROM you can get this type of support:
1) FAT16 or 32 has RW access but maximum file size of ~4GB
2) Ext2,3,4 has RW access but all ROMS do not automatically recognize these file format system formats
3) NTFS has RO access but here are instructions to add RW access capabilities
4) exFAT is a Microsoft proprietary format. An SD card formatted as exFat cannot be mounted/recognized.
A number of custom ROMs automatic mount file system formats 1-3. Rooted Stock ROM requires add on apps such as StickMount[/URL. Unrooted Stock ROM, to the best of my knowledge, only supports FAT16/32, is restricted to RO access and still needs an additional app.

3DSammy said:
It depends on what file system format the target media (e.g. SD Card) was formatted with. With a rooted device and a custom ROM you can get this type of support:
1) FAT16 or 32 has RW access but maximum file size of ~4GB
2) Ext2,3,4 has RW access but all ROMS do not automatically recognize these file format system formats
3) NTFS has RO access but here are instructions to add RW access capabilities
4) exFAT is a Microsoft proprietary format. An SD card formatted as exFat cannot be mounted/recognized.
A number of custom ROMs automatic mount file system formats 1-3. Rooted Stock ROM requires add on apps such as StickMount[/URL. Unrooted Stock ROM, to the best of my knowledge, only supports FAT16/32, is restricted to RO access and still needs an additional app.
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I am looking to achieve number 3.
3) NTFS has RO access but here are instructions to add [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1724078"]RW access capabilities
I've found that thread myself too but I have no idea how to execute the steps.

Use ktmanta kernel and USB OTG helper app... Ktmanta has ntfs built in but you'll need the app to use it...
Just tested and works perfectly
Edit: make sure you have your storage device Unmounted from your native OTG or else you will get an error from the helper app... Took me a bit to figure that out

the_boo said:
Use ktmanta kernel and USB OTG helper app... Ktmanta has ntfs built in but you'll need the app to use it...
Just tested and works perfectly
Edit: make sure you have your storage device Unmounted from your native OTG or else you will get an error from the helper app... Took me a bit to figure that out
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Thank you! I tried it and it worked. However I was unable to rename existing folders on the USB, neither could I create folders on the USB itself. Moving files from my nexus to the USB worked great.
Why isn't this build into a rom yet so you do not have to download apps haha.

What file manager are you using?

just letting you know, es file explorer lets me create and rename folders on my drive...

Joeyyz said:
Why isn't this build into a rom yet so you do not have to download apps haha.
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It is built into some ROMs.

the_boo said:
What file manager are you using?
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the_boo said:
just letting you know, es file explorer lets me create and rename folders on my drive...
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I'm using Solid Explorer, as said in the OP.
jcollier said:
It is built into some ROMs.
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Like fully non-app OTG with NTFS write permissions? Can you give me some names?

Joeyyz said:
I'm using Solid Explorer, as said in the OP.
Like fully non-app OTG with NTFS write permissions? Can you give me some names?
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Yes. I am using RootBox with KTManta kernel.

jcollier said:
Yes. I am using RootBox with KTManta kernel.
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I'm using the exact same! Anyways not such a big deal, at least I can copy stuff onto the USB now. Can't wait til RootBox gets auto mount + write permissions for NTFS usbs so I don't have to use the OTG helper app!

All I did to get RW on NTFS (on all ROMs that I've tried) was to install Stickmount(pro) and NTFS Mounter ! I've never really had a problem with it, just choose them as default if asked. Plus I have found if you run them both first before inserting the OTG it seems more liable to work.
Thought this might help
USB is in the directory - SDcard/usb storage/sda1
Sent from my Nexus 10 using XDA Premium HD app

Native OTG USB Storage on Nexus Player?

Has anyone been able to get Native OTG USB Storage working on the Nexus Player? By this I mean actual mods to the system not by using third party apps. I know CM12.1 has the mount/mount USB Storage and move app to USB Storage options but neither of these actually work yet. Are there any other devices that has this functional that can be cherry picked from for a quick patch to CM12.1 to enable this function? As most of you are aware the Nexus Player is pretty limited with storage so allowing us to use USB Flash drives over OTG to store apps and their data would be very helpful.

Try the latest nightly

lafester said:
Try the latest nightly
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Yeah it mounts the drives now but it's still broken and doesn't let you transfer apps to it but dhacker29 is looking into it to fix it.

I've tried to get this working, I can get external storage mounted manually but so far had no luck getting it mounted on boot. My first issue was that after rooting, there was no space left on the /system partition, so busybox failed to install properly. After deleting the korean and japanese IMEs I was able to get busybox installed.
I have an otg hub, with a microSD slot, the card gets recognized by the system as /dev/block/sda and I can mount the partition using busybox mount, but trying to mount it from /etc/install-recovery.sh or /etc/install-recovery-2.sh doesn't work, so I'm not sure if by then the mount point is available.
I know this can be fixed using some other tool (like rom toolbox pro) but I'd love to get this working without them, so if anyone has been able to get it working, please help!

FaberfoX said:
I've tried to get this working, I can get external storage mounted manually but so far had no luck getting it mounted on boot. My first issue was that after rooting, there was no space left on the /system partition, so busybox failed to install properly. After deleting the korean and japanese IMEs I was able to get busybox installed.
I have an otg hub, with a microSD slot, the card gets recognized by the system as /dev/block/sda and I can mount the partition using busybox mount, but trying to mount it from /etc/install-recovery.sh or /etc/install-recovery-2.sh doesn't work, so I'm not sure if by then the mount point is available.
I know this can be fixed using some other tool (like rom toolbox pro) but I'd love to get this working without them, so if anyone has been able to get it working, please help!
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USB Mounting and moving Apps to USB Storage works in the latest build of CM12.1 Edit: I also found a great app Link2sd to move the data and obb folders too.

Where exactly do I find the options in CM12.1? In the leanback settings or the regular settings accessible via the App Drawer?

Looking for Lollipop ROM/KERNEL that has NTFS Support

I used to have NTFS support with custom X-Note Kitkat rom with Lean Kernel. I use Paragon NTFS to have R/W access to my 2TB WD external drive formatted on NTFS.
Now I am on DarkLord rom and have tried different kernels but could not get R/w access to NTFS.
Can you help me with this problem?

Same here
Hi!
I'm on AryaMod 5.3 with arterkernel and Paragon and OTG Helper apps don't work for me too.
You can "fix" this problem in this way: install ES File explorer, got to > Locale > USB and mount your HDD!

Enable NTFS & exFAT support without Paragon Software.

So here's a quick solution to mount NTFS & exFAT via OTG or microSD without paid Paragon software.
Works without any app and with any file explorer that has otg support hassle-free .
[ROOT REQUIRED]
head over to this - thread.
download the attached file there, named "exfat-ntfs-patch-mtk.zip " and flash it via TWRP, you now have native NTFS & exFAT support.
I tested with 128GB exFAT USB drive and 1TB NTFS external HDD, works flawlessly.
Important : You have to enable init.d support on your rom(I enabled it using Kernel Adiutor app) .

You can find all required files for rooting the Elephone S8 at:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/k1ldc..._root.rar/file
I hope this helps.