Does the asus transformer support using an external dvd drive? I tried connecting my external dvd drive to my transformer to watch a movie on disc but not sure where to go or what to do next.
Dead topic revival, but wanted to give the OP some information.
The asus transformer does not support dvd drives out of the box. Two things need to occur before we can watch dvd's on our transformers. The first is a custom kernel with drivers for external dvd drives and the correct file system support (this may actually already be built-in, but I haven't tested to find out). The second is a method to decrypt css on dvds.
Linux has a library that can do this written in either c or c++. In theory this can be ported to the Android eco system. There are existing questions about the legality of the library commonly used on linux for this decryption. In some countries it is definitely legal, in others, the courts have not tested its legality. I would also be willing to bet that a few companies (like the one behind powerDVD) will create dvd software with completely legal decryption in the hopes that Android users with 3.1+ will buy their software for dvd playback.
It is very possible that we will be able to get dvd playback at some point, but it probably won't happen for at least another few months. Best bet for now is probably linux (either chroot if that has access to usb, or dual boot).
External BluRay would be great
Device recognised, no filesystem mounted
If anyone (like me) found this topic by searching the web: My LG DVD drive is recognised on my Transformer. I can see it listed as Usbdisk1 under Storage in Settings. Mounting doesn't work however, so I suppose the biggest issue here is the filesystem (either CDFS or UDF). The drives LED flashes a few times when I try to mount it.
I copied my DVD movies to an external hard drive, connected the drive to the Transformer through the USB port on the keyboard dock and it worked perfectly without a problem.
Related
I have my parents setup with a Boxee Box with a 500 gb usb drive to their 720p tv. The interface and apps are crap, but they've unwillingly managed as long as I fill it with movies and check that they are correctly identified.
Now I am thinking that some sort of android box would be nice. Then I could have a shared dropbox folder with dropsync and manage all the files from my own computer at home. It would also enable my parents to use the national tv and radio android apps when they arent watching 720p mkv files with subtitles.
Does this sound feasible?
- It needs to be able to use a usb hard drive with a filesystem that supports large files. exfat? ntfs?
- Have a nice remote.
- Access to Google play.
- Stable.
- Ethernet or the possibility to use an ethernet dongle at the same time as the usb hard drive.
I doesn't have to be small or good looking.
Any tips? I will probably get an Ouya to but I want to do this project now, not whenever Ill be able to get my hands on an Ouya.
I have a couple of TV sticks on the way both RK3188 Quad core
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300962682097&ssPageName=ADME:LC:GB:3160
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281141550752?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Its going to replace an old PC I am using as a media centre
I plan to use XBMC and Netflix on these although I am aware there are some issues, I guess they will be ironed out in time.
I got a question about external hard disks.
If I have an external NTFS formatted 3tb hard drive full of movies.
I see that Paragon NTFS is available for android but not android 4.2 currently
I want to just plug the hdd directly into the host port and have XBMC see the stuffs, just like it does on my current PC setup.
Is it possible, Is anyone doing something similar?
I got two external drives connected to my newly purchased Minix Neo X7, a 320GB WD Portable Passport (1st gen) formatted with exFat, and a Cooler Master enclosure with a 400GB WD drive with NTFS, none of them show up in my android, all i get is a Safe to remove notification. Something tells me rooting will grant me extra options with a few apps available.
PlutoDelic said:
I got two external drives connected to my newly purchased Minix Neo X7, a 320GB WD Portable Passport (1st gen) formatted with exFat, and a Cooler Master enclosure with a 400GB WD drive with NTFS, none of them show up in my android, all i get is a Safe to remove notification. Something tells me rooting will grant me extra options with a few apps available.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
From the research I have done you certainly need root to use a NTFS 'reader' and maybe a specific kernel (see http://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-hfs-android/index.html)
My TV Sticks are in transit so as soon as I have them I will of course work it out then post back a reply to my own question, assuming someone else does not answer it first.
I could just avoid all this and NAS my 3tb drive but thats an expense I would rather not incur.
Rooted the piece last night. Paragon mounted my poorly supported Cooler Master X Craft 360 straig away. For some reason exfat is not supported though, which is wierd cause both older paragon versions did and so should android 4.2 natievly, shouldnt it?
Yeah I heard exFat was supported too, its useful to know paragon worked.
still waiting for mine to arrive...
sleepingsword said:
Yeah I heard exFat was supported too, its useful to know paragon worked.
still waiting for mine to arrive...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
there are a couple of other tools that'll do the job as well like Chainfire's SitckMount http://goo.gl/T5TBTy
And for troubleshooting:
USB Host Controller http://goo.gl/fUq5ZS
DiskInfo http://goo.gl/qtgnOH
so far, no luck on exFAT , Paragon says "• exFAT evaluation mode - for OEMs only."
edit: Paragon app works in 4.2.2, dont know why it says it doesnt.
Hi,
I am currently using the USB stick plugin for Total Commander to run my OTG drives, but the software says it will expire on the 31 Dec as it is a trial version.. The paid version dosent seem to work for another friend on a Nexus 5.
Can a good Samaritan please recomend a good software for an UNROOTED nexus 5 to read usb OTG drives ??
Stickmount. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400034
i like to use this app for NTFS drives
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.paragon.mounter
Both the apps require root access, any app that dosent ???
TarunN5 said:
Both the apps require root access, any app that dosent ???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not free:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homeysoft.nexususb.importer&hl=en
wideasleep1 said:
Not free:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homeysoft.nexususb.importer&hl=en
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just Tried that mate, didnt work, its reads the pen drive and keeps saying waiting for media
TarunN5 said:
Just Tried that mate, didnt work, its reads the pen drive and keeps saying waiting for media
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What format?
"Support:
-If you have an issue, please visit the Developer's Website or contact us by clicking "Email Developer".
-Currently, most USB Mass Storage devices are supported. Due to the mind boggling number of USB devices available it is not 100% If you contact us, we may be able to support your device in a future release. If you have doubts, try the free "Nexus Photo Viewer" first.
Technical Notes:
-DOES NOT REQUIRE ROOT! Rooting may void your device's warranty.
-The USB drive/flash memory card must be formatted as FAT16, FAT32 or NTFS (no exFAT or extN support). FAT & NTFS are the most common formats for flash cards and USB Drives.
-Read Only for NTFS.
-Hard Drives. It is strongly recommended that you use external power when connecting a hard drive to a tablet. Please see the troubleshooting guide on my web site for more information. Do not connect an unpowered hard drive to a phone!
-This is a media streamer. Media types not natively supported by Android will require third party software. There are many excellent free and paid apps. in the Play market. For example: "BS Player", "MX Player" and "Dice Player"
-The internal music player only plays formats natively supported by Android. WMA files are not supported, but can be copied locally for use with another player.
How-to Videos:
-Connecting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etrIpNHhWi0
-Photo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MSjqZWUIqI
-Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es7QyhkWjcI
-General: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCgvmvzqWAQ
See the FAQ on the Developer's Website for an overview of the permissions."
wideasleep1 said:
What format?
"Support:
-If you have an issue, please visit the Developer's Website or contact us by clicking "Email Developer".
-Currently, most USB Mass Storage devices are supported. Due to the mind boggling number of USB devices available it is not 100% If you contact us, we may be able to support your device in a future release. If you have doubts, try the free "Nexus Photo Viewer" first.
Technical Notes:
-DOES NOT REQUIRE ROOT! Rooting may void your device's warranty.
-The USB drive/flash memory card must be formatted as FAT16, FAT32 or NTFS (no exFAT or extN support). FAT & NTFS are the most common formats for flash cards and USB Drives.
-Read Only for NTFS.
-Hard Drives. It is strongly recommended that you use external power when connecting a hard drive to a tablet. Please see the troubleshooting guide on my web site for more information. Do not connect an unpowered hard drive to a phone!
-This is a media streamer. Media types not natively supported by Android will require third party software. There are many excellent free and paid apps. in the Play market. For example: "BS Player", "MX Player" and "Dice Player"
-The internal music player only plays formats natively supported by Android. WMA files are not supported, but can be copied locally for use with another player.
How-to Videos:
-Connecting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etrIpNHhWi0
-Photo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MSjqZWUIqI
-Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es7QyhkWjcI
-General: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCgvmvzqWAQ
See the FAQ on the Developer's Website for an overview of the permissions."
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I tried using NTFS, FAT 32, still wont work!! and it works fine in USB stick plugin for Total Commander... probably coz I've picked this up from Aptoide!!!
The Nexus Photo Viewer works fine but the Media Importer doesnt
I have an issue I finally figured out but not sure how to correct it. To simplify things... I have a zenpad 8.0 with android 7 OS. I use a program called ONkyo HF Player. I use this with my car that I do sound quality competitions with. I run a USB Hub in the car to be able to add storage via thumb drive. This worked fine with my Samsung S2. I moved to a zenpad after someone stole my S2. It will not read the external USB storage inside of the Onkyo HF Player... but the tablet it self can see the drive just fine. When I look at where the program is looking.. it looking in /root where it can see my internal storage and my micro sd card. The USB drive just not show up in /root. I Think my issue is the way this tablet mounts the drive. I think it needs to mount in the /root directory. How can I fix this??? In order for me to be judged in IASCA and MECA the judge has to use a USB drive into my hub... I will be truly grateful for any advice as this is a huge deal for me.
Thank you !
Hi!
I've recently purchased a small WiFi travel router that also allows me to plug in my external hard drive (HDD) so that my Android phone can access the files wirelessly. It was originally formatted NTFS but I couldn't get Android to read the files when I connected wired via an OTG cable. Would the same be true for accessing the files wirelessly? What file format would you use for the drive? It's 3TB so if I use FAT32, I'll have to have 2 paritions. However, this probably has the widest compatibility. I also have streaming media boxes that I use when traveling & it would be helpful if they could also read the files since occasionally, the wifi in hotels isn't up to streaming from online services. This would either be an Amazon Fire TV 4k box (previous gen, not current) or a Roku box.
Thanks so much in advance!