I haven't been able to get my external hard drive (Samsung S2 750GB NTFS formatted) to mount since upgrading to Team EOS Wifi ICS ROM. I normally use USB Mass Storage Watcher app to mount the drive but although this is recognizing that I have the drive connected and it allows me to click mount it doesn't mount the drive and the option doesn't seem to acknowledge that's its mounted by changing to unmount. TBH I'm not even sure if the drive is already mounted as its location could have been moved in ICS, like the micro SD cards was. I've also tried selecting the USB mount option in Storage settings but this doesn't seem to work either, though it does cause the drive light to flash off and on when its selected. Also I've noticed in USB Mass storage watcher the drive location is listed as dev/block/sda but I've tried checking here and mint/usbotg with root explorer but have had no luck. BTW I'm on build 45 ATM.
Any help appreciated.
Download stick mount for the Nexus and see if that works for you!
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I have US-Xoom WIFI with ICS , I need to read and write from external hard disk , can you please tell me how, it requires root , and don't know how to root ICS
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ahmoda said:
I have US-Xoom WIFI with ICS , I need to read and write from external hard disk , can you please tell me how, it requires root , and don't know how to root ICS
thanks
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go here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242241
it has all the information you need.
z06mike said:
Download stick mount for the Nexus and see if that works for you!
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This works for me too, on my ICS rooted Xoom. None of the others I could find, including 'mass storage watcher' did.
I managed to sort the problem by using USB Mass Storage Watcher to create a new folder for my drive, after that I could access it fine. Weirdly the drive would not show up before that and I am 100% certain I was checking the correct location.
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does anybody know how this will effect all of the mods out there that allow you to use as USB host? like for hooking up a thumb drive, charging phone, etc.
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jeffclay said:
does anybody know how this will effect all of the mods out there that allow you to use as USB host? like for hooking up a thumb drive, charging phone, etc.
Thanks
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I can tell you that USB Mass storage watcher OTG (available on the market) lets you mount a USB drive. you need to choose where to mount it. I chose to have it mount at the next free mount point next to External1 (external sdcard) Choose mount drive, use it --it played some MP4 videos flawlessly (better than before) through the stock video player. When I was done, went back to the watcher app, clicked on unmount and removed it safely. I haven't tried anything other than sdcard and thumb drive on 3.2 though, as I don't tether.
do you have to be rooted for that to work?
jeffclay said:
do you have to be rooted for that to work?
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It does ask for root permissions, but I'm not certain if it's necessary.
Check out dinomight's thread in development. He's the app's developer and he's really nice. I'm sure he'd be happy to help you out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068999
Hi to all!
Here's the problem that I have.
After upgrading my Xoom (US 3G) to Tiamat 2.1 Hammerhead USBOTG stopped to work. When I try to connect flashdrive via this cable it blinks only once and that's all. The folder USBOtg is empty -> nothing is shown (but I know that there are files). I tried to format flashdrive to various filesystems (NTFS, FAT32) -> no result.
Another strange thing after upgrade is with MicroSD folder. It shows me only old data. All new one that I copied to it via PC it doesn't show at all. AND!!! PC doesn't see the content of folder with name "external" on Xoom but when I copy there files from PC then Xoom can see them.
May anyone advice any steps to return usbotg and microsd in normal working state?
I tried to re-flash Xoom with previous various versions of firmwares (mods) -> the same situation.
BR, akadimka
akadimka said:
Hi to all!
Here's the problem that I have.
After upgrading my Xoom (US 3G) to Tiamat 2.1 Hammerhead USBOTG stopped to work. When I try to connect flashdrive via this cable it blinks only once and that's all. The folder USBOtg is empty -> nothing is shown (but I know that there are files). I tried to format flashdrive to various filesystems (NTFS, FAT32) -> no result.
Another strange thing after upgrade is with MicroSD folder. It shows me only old data. All new one that I copied to it via PC it doesn't show at all. AND!!! PC doesn't see the content of folder with name "external" on Xoom but when I copy there files from PC then Xoom can see them.
May anyone advice any steps to return usbotg and microsd in normal working state?
I tried to re-flash Xoom with previous various versions of firmwares (mods) -> the same situation.
BR, akadimka
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Two different issues--if you read the release notes with the Hammerhead Rom, Team Tiamat removed the USB Mass Storage enabling that had been in earlier Rom, due to various difficulties. So that means you can no longer use your PC to copy files into the micro sd card in the Xoom, but you can cop files directly to the sdcard using an adapter or card reader. Your Xoom should still have access to the files on your micro sd card at mnt/external1.
The usbOTG works fine for me but it needs the help of an app like USB Mass Storage Watcher OTG or Drive Mount. Both will work. It also helps to reboot with the drive plugged in the first time if you are having a hard time getting the Xoom to recognize it.
Thanx! Drive Mount helped me with recognizing and mounting flash drive (but only after Xoom reboot with drive plugged in). USB Storage Watcher OTG crashes everytime when I start it with drive connected -> with disconnected it starts normally but won't see any after-connected drives. Ssems that I'll use Drive Mount program
As for MicroSD -> even connected directly to PC and copied some files to it Xoom still sees only old data. Any ideas?
BR, Dmitry
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akadimka said:
Thanx! Drive Mount helped me with recognizing and mounting flash drive (but only after Xoom reboot with drive plugged in). USB Storage Watcher OTG crashes everytime when I start it with drive connected -> with disconnected it starts normally but won't see any after-connected drives. Ssems that I'll use Drive Mount program
As for MicroSD -> even connected directly to PC and copied some files to it Xoom still sees only old data. Any ideas?
BR, Dmitry
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Actually, try checking the folder mnt/external1 (1) as this is HC3.2's official mount point. The Microsd mount point is an artifact of an older Rom.
i am using hammerhead rom with tachi kernel.
yup the usb otg not working.
tried both usb watcher and drive mount.
rohit3192 said:
i am using hammerhead rom with tachi kernel.
yup the usb otg not working.
tried both usb watcher and drive mount.
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Make sure that you are using a REAL usbOTG cable.
A real USB otg cable? What needs to be special about the cable in order for it to work?
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msavic6 said:
A real USB otg cable? What needs to be special about the cable in order for it to work?
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This is where I will suggest that you do some research. Start with this forum and then search elsewhere. Just today I have answered this question 3 times. Search on my name and you will see my posts with your answer.
i am using micro usb male to normal usb female.
cable is gold plated and branded.
but others have also mentioned that usbotg not working after they updated to 3.2
though i never tested on 3.1
rohit3192 said:
i am using micro usb male to normal usb female.
cable is gold plated and branded.
but others have also mentioned that usbotg not working after they updated to 3.2
though i never tested on 3.1
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Your cable will never work because it is not OTG. OTG has a different pin configuration to allow the Xoom to function in usb host mode. If you are handy with a soldering iron you could make one, but why not buy one, they are availble. Here is my Google search for USBOTG Xoom to get you started: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=usb+otg+xoom&aq=2s&aqi=g1g-s9&aql=&oq=usbOTG
Can u plug a full size USB stick into the xoom at all?
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u need the host cable- by the Motorola one it will work, alot of the cheap ones won't.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260879217802?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
that one works, i have several. The same guy sells an led-less version for $4 that works too.
how does it work? Does it show up as a new folder in the file manager?
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how does it work? Does it show up as a new folder in the file manager?
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You will probably need an app like USB MassStorage Watcher or Drive Mount (both free) to mount/unmount the drive. It will show up on the same directory level as sdcard (internal storage) and external1. It will be at usbOTG.
okantomi said:
You will probably need an app like USB MassStorage Watcher or Drive Mount (both free) to mount/unmount the drive. It will show up on the same directory level as sdcard (internal storage) and external1. It will be at usbOTG.
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Thanks for the tip! I got the Drive Mount app and it did the trick. Was starting to worry that the cable I got on eBay was a fake.
Cool! Thx 4 all the posts...
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okantomi said:
You will probably need an app like USB MassStorage Watcher or Drive Mount (both free) to mount/unmount the drive. It will show up on the same directory level as sdcard (internal storage) and external1. It will be at usbOTG.
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i m in same boat. I have XOOM wifi USA version. It is NOT ROOTED.
does it work to read USB drive without rooting?
current OS version on my XOOM is 3.2.1 (HTK75D)
No, you must be rooted and running a custom kernel or Rom that support usb host mode.
okantomi said:
No, you must be rooted and running a custom kernel or Rom that support usb host mode.
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Thanks for reply. I m totally new to rooting etc.
well is android 4.0 is going to release for this XOOM model soon? and does it resolve this issue?
I'm betting that our developers are making us an ICS Rom with usb host mode support...
will this also work with a usb gender like http://www.amazon.com/USB-Gender-Changer-Female/dp/B000BSN4UY/ref=pd_sim_e_2 in stead of a usb otg?
I have installed android 4.0 on my motorola xoom wifi usa version.
it is NOT ROOTED.
Can i read usb drive ( pen drive or external hard disk ) with this Or still rooting is needed?
I have following adapter.
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-USB-Mal...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1327371621&sr=1-3
is only rooted is Ok or it need to install other custom OS version?
it will be great somebody can reply ASAP.
So there is no other app that doesn't require root? I just want to hold on rooting the device..is USB OTG supported with 4.0?
First I have to say thank you to all the developers for making many great ROM. Second, I am not good with android .
I just upgrade to hellfire sandwich and seem like whenever i choose using"internal storage" the phone will auto gray out the external SD card (8gb). When i uncheck that option, i can use the external SD card again. But I want to use the left over internal storage 5gb too... not just 1.5gb internal storage.
Is there someway to re-partition the internal storage together? or allow the phone to recognize all the partitions?
Another question is I cannot use USB mass storage anymore, that option is grayed out too, And the only option is MTP which work really slow but a bit better than PTP. I need some help because Android commander cant recognize the device and the transfer sped is pretty slow.
You should be able to access the internal storage by navigating in the file explorer of your choice to the mnt/emmc/ directory. As for the mass storagw, I don't know the answer, but I had that problem too while I was on ICS.
The best option I have found is to use cwm to add and remove things through storage. It works all the time. Since on 2.3.3 mounts where sketchy and I've never been a fan of mtp on ics this is what I've always done.
Your transfer rates are due to your SD card class. The higher the class the higher the read/write speeds.
Ics went to using mtp and ptp instead of USB mass storage. Except there's a few roms that have hacked ums in and got it to work or claim too.
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rrroach said:
You should be able to access the internal storage by navigating in the file explorer of your choice to the mnt/emmc/ directory. As for the mass storagw, I don't know the answer, but I had that problem too while I was on ICS.
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Yes i can do that too, so there is no way to allow the phone using both... I want to let the phone install apps to internal, and use external as media storage.
kwes1020 said:
Ics went to using mtp and ptp instead of USB mass storage. Except there's a few roms that have hacked ums in and got it to work or claim too.
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Thank you, because i saw the option there so i just wonder if there is a way to enable it... but if it not supposed to be there then there is no help.
If you go to ../etc/ using a file explorer, you may edit vold.fstab using a text editor and change manually your SD cards mount points (dev_mount emmc "folder location" for internal SD and dev_mount sdcard "folder location" for external SD)
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Ok, well in your SD Card you shoud see either _Internal SD or _External SD when you go into CWM, installing a rom partitions you SD card normally using EXT4. You can navigate to both through mnt in file manager. Normally it'll load into external. You can go back to mnt and go into internal through there. Now, you may have to unmount and remount so you have access to it. If your using hellfire 1.7 you need the updated harsh kernel to access USB storage. In 1.6, however, you shouldn't have that problem.
Hey guys
So I'm not sure what I did wrong but after updating to the newest version of omni I cant seem to get the internal sd to show up in the file browser. The camera wont work and Swiftkey keyboard says I need to insert a card or "ensure that your sd card is not shared as a disk drive via a usb connection"
I think it might be something related to the fact that I mounted as a USB disk using "phils touch screen rom installer thingy"
What do I do?
Thanks and let me know if you need more info...
mfisher0 said:
Hey guys
So I'm not sure what I did wrong but after updating to the newest version of omni I cant seem to get the internal sd to show up in the file browser. The camera wont work and Swiftkey keyboard says I need to insert a card or "ensure that your sd card is not shared as a disk drive via a usb connection"
I think it might be something related to the fact that I mounted as a USB disk using "phils touch screen rom installer thingy"
What do I do?
Thanks and let me know if you need more info...
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You can go to recovery and remount sdcard. but I hardly think it is linked with the problem.
Anyway, Re-flash stock, flash Omni over it. Done!