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[Q] Can't copy big file from USB to extSD or PC to SD

Hi!
I'm trying to copy movie file (2GB) from USB stick to my Acer Iconia A500 using ES File Explorer. Copying starts but progress bar doesn't move and in a minute I get message "copying failed".
I tried:
USB stick (NTFS) to extSD
USB stick (NTFS) to SD
PC (NTFS) to extSD (via Wireless)
PC (NTFS) to SD (via Wireless)
USB stick (FAT32) to extSD
USB stick (FAT32) to SD
Then I tried HD File Manager and it copied my file in a minute!
What I'm doing wrong? Are there any special settings?
My Iconia is stock HC 3.2
Thanks in advance!

Try "File Manager HD" by Rhythm Software.

Thanks Nova5,
as I said I did try HD File Manager and it worked.
But I read that ES File Explorer is preferred choice for a lot of guys so I'd really like to know why I can't use it for copying files.
But I must admit I start liking HD File Manager
Nova5 said:
Try "File Manager HD" by Rhythm Software.
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Is the only one that works reliably. I even paid for it.

Does File Manager HD support sFTP? It's the only reason I've stuck with ES File Explorer. I love the DLNA access, sFTP/FTPS support, Drop Box support etc.

No, only LAN Networked devices. But you can keep both . I use Root Explorer and File Manager HD.

kekinash said:
No, only LAN Networked devices. But you can keep both . I use Root Explorer and File Manager HD.
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Same here. Only two I use! +1

The only one I need is File Manager HD. I use Wifi File Explorere Pro to move data to it across wifi.

USB drive is empty

Hi.
Rooted Nexus 7 with Stickmount and a 32gb USB drive.
Drive is mounted and recognized
sdcard/usbstorage/sdh1 folder is present in file structure
copied an mp4 file to that folder
es file and astro file mgrs dont see the file and call the folder empty
ideas?
thanks.

Unmount your card then Reboot ur N7 and mount back its should work
Sent from my EVO using xda premium

With stick mount version 2 and android 4.2 you need to open the app that you want to use before you attach your USB stick! Read some of the stickmount threads!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app

If I want to use different apps with attached otg storage, I open the first app, mount storage, use app, unmount storage, close app, open other app, mount storage, then I can see it in the 2nd app.

weehawk said:
Hi.
Rooted Nexus 7 with Stickmount and a 32gb USB drive.
Drive is mounted and recognized
sdcard/usbstorage/sdh1 folder is present in file structure
copied an mp4 file to that folder
es file and astro file mgrs dont see the file and call the folder empty
ideas?
thanks.
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The file structure in 4.2 is emulated, fused, and symlinked, so many of the directory paths aren't consistently visible in different file explorers.
The one that always works for me is /storage/shell/emulated/0/usbstorage/sdn1
Try it, and let me know if it solves your problem.

You guys are awesome. I kept the otg cable out of the port, loaded my video app, put in the cable and viola, my files came up and played fine.
THANKS!

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With the latest ES File Manager and SuperSU i try to create certain folder within the USB sticks, but every time it says: "Please choose the root directory XXXXXX of ext-SDCard to grant ES permission to operate". I have StickMount installed and gave it grant permissions with SuperSU. Did not do any good..
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Did a search on this, but unfortunately without any success..
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I suppose ES needs a few updates for proper OTG Support

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I bought USB OTG yesterday to access my usb via phone, and all of my file explorer cannot open it. ES file explorer says the format is unsupported, Xiaomi file explorer only says "wait a sec" while I wait forever. EX File explorer also cannot open the storage. My USB is TeamGroup 64 GB 3.0 and the format is ExFAT if Im not mistaken. It works perfectly on my Laptop, I tested it. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

Try to format FAT32/NTFS