exFAT Support - Any ROMs out there? - Galaxy Tab 7.7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Got an s4 which has native exFAT support. As of yet there's no NTFS support on the s4 due to Android 4.2 so my only option to use the same SD card in both is exFAT.
Anyway of getting exFAT on the 7.7? I love having removable storage which means if I have my tablet with me I can take my SD card out my phone and enjoy media on the larger screen.

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[REQ] NTFS support on O3D

Can someone modify the stock kernel to support ntfs External SD? I really hate to split the 3D movies to 4 Gb parts (Fat32 limitation) to watch them on my phone.
I think a developer will get a lot of thanks and donations if he solves this.
sry for bad english
DaviD202 said:
Can someone modify the stock kernel to support ntfs External SD? I really hate to split the 3D movies to 4 Gb parts (Fat32 limitation) to watch them on my phone.
I think a developer will get a lot of thanks and donations if he solves this.
sry for bad english
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You can use the External SD as NTFS but the phone will never recognize it, only on USB mode ( when you conect to the pc )
So the answer is, no or that...
Format it (or part of it) as ext4 or another modern system. Much better than any MS partition and native to Android (Linux)
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Why is ext4 better than any MS filesystem? Plan on putting files of 16TB on your phone or partitioning your SD card into three volumes of 1EXB each? Or are you afraid your files will be fragmented on your SD cards?
There have been discussions on using ext4 as part of the lagfixes used for the original Galaxy S and a lot of people said that using ext4 potentionally shortened the lifespan of your SD cards because there's a lot more reading/writing. Even if this isn't true, most of the advantages don't apply to small and slow media.
And even though ext4 is a native Linux fs, you need kernel support to use it and most likely there isn't any in the official kernel.
The point here is we need the ability to atore files bigger than 4gb. Nobody gives a crap what filesystem we need to use to do it, as long as we can do it.
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I agree it would be nice to have support for other filesystems than FAT32 but we have to wait for someone to create a patched kernel to support other filesystems. Hopefully CM7 will support more than just FAT32.
In the meantime the best option is to just reencode your movies to the native resolution of the O3D. I've done this with lots of movies and with the right settings the difference between a 720p and a reencoded 480p (2300kbps) isn't noticable and those reencoded movies hardly ever go beyond 2GB in size.

MicroSD Card Format for 4GB+ Files?

Has anyone figured out a way to put files larger than 4GB on a microSD card? I've tried ntfs, exFAT, and ext4 without luck. Tab won't recognize the card.
Kind of silly of Samsung to make a tab capable of 1080p mkv playback if it can't handle files larger than 4GB and only fat32.
Does the internal 16GB at least support larger files?
Interesting situation you have. I was looking at the movies I have on my 32Gb uSD and encoded to mp4 none exceed 1.1Gb. Have no problem playing any of them.
I have no problem playing smaller files either. But sometimes I've got larger than 4GB files originally intended for watching on my TV. It would be nice to be able to play them on the tab without having to re-encode to a smaller size.
What really confuses me is that android is based on some version of Linux. Isn't ext2, ext3, etc.. its default file system? Why won't it recognize it on the external SD card?
Do the custom kernels posted in the developers forum support it?
Most custom ROMs I've used (TF, NC) do support ex4. I've used EASUS to partition (ex4) will success. Never had issues with uSD cards also using SDFormat.
the kernel doesn't mount the external SD card... its mounted by "vold" and the fstype is hardcoded to vfat. Makings things more difficult, Google hasn't (and won't) release full source for honeycomb, so I can't rebuild the full system.
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Try fat32 formatter. I used this to format my 1TB drive which I have hooked to my PS3 to do backups to. Those images are well over 4GB.

The best way to get over 4GB file size limitation?

NTFS-partitioning for the micro SDHC does not work:
1) If i try to copy directly through the tablet to an NTFS-partitioned card, the tablet freezes
2) Dice player won't open a 4GB+ anyways, the message is something like "The file is not supported"
3) Internal storage cannot be partitioned as NTFS
One current solution is splitting MKV files before conversion.
For SRT external subs, either integrate them using MKVmerge, and then split in MKVToolnix, or save as ANSI and split on the fly using splitMKV (included in multiAVCHD).
Is there a more efficient way?
For example, I converted a ~9GB 1080p movie using DVD Catalyst, keeping the full resolution, into an Android recommended video format (Full HD though) + 160 Kbit AAC stereo. It turned out 6GB+ still.
are you trying to put a 4gb file or larger on your microsd, or the tablet itself?
honestly, and i love dvdcatalyst, but for the transformer infinity, i find that its really not needed. I transferred a 9gb mkv blu ray of Hunger Games to my 64gb card (formatted at exfat) and the movie plays superb. Subtitles as well. I am using BS Player to watch my movies. Conversion is really not required for the infinity, when using this app.
exFAT? 10char
Thanks! Didn't think of exFAT, saw it was available when I was formatting the card.
Still doesn't solve the internal memory of the pad problem (won't accept 4GB+ files), but I'll try to re-format the card when I'm home.
The internal memory cant be formatted from your computer because its mounted through MTP instead of USB mass storage. I wasnt aware that the internal storage had a 4gb limit, but if it is indeed fat32 there's nothing that can be done about it (yet, and even then that'll require an unlocked bootloader).
The microSD card is your only option. I second trying exFat.
Caution, not all 64 GB Micro SDXC might work! I have tried two Sandisk 64 GB. Both work formatted as FAT32 in my Galaxy Note, but only one works with ExFAT in the Transformer TF700...
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The internal memory cant be formatted from your computer because its mounted through MTP instead of USB mass storage. I wasnt aware that the internal storage had a 4gb limit, but if it is indeed fat32 there's nothing that can be done about it (yet, and even then that'll require an unlocked bootloader).
The microSD card is your only option. I second trying exFat.
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Thanks, I'll give it a try.
Internal storage is ext4, which has a filesize limit of 16 TB. I believe it will be enough for all Infinity users The 4GB limit is under FAT16 and FAT32 only, which on your device you won't see anywhere besides the (micro)SD(HC) card!
If someone here really thinks your internal storage could be formatted FAT32, read about file permissions under Linux for the starters
And just to make sure, I've just copied a 5.46 GB file from full-size SDHC card in the dock to my internal storage (/sdcard/) with an average speed of 15 MB/s without experiencing any problems (within the tablet, so if you experience problems with USB transfers, consider it a problem with Windows handling MTP on your device or a similar issue).
This whole thread actually spreads disinformation. Better try to make sure, if you are unsure.
BTW, don't go with NTFS under Android in general and under .26 Infinity firmware in particular, it will give you trouble at some point on any device you connect to it. Just format your external cards to exFAT and don't even try to touch internal...
As to watching big .mkv files, try BSPlayer Free, it has played my 15 GB 1080p mkv files very smoothly. You can see more about apps for the Infinity in my apps (sticky) therad.
Thanks, everyone, exFAT seems to work perfectly fine for the micro SDHC card, I put a 10GB movie on it and it plays fine.
I installed BSPlayer Pro in addition to Dice Player as Dice wouldn't open it.
BSPlayer opens it perfectly, with subs, HW-accelerated and everything.
For the internal storage - great news about ext4, I am testing it again now, there may be a limitation of USB MTP protocol, as I remember it wouldn't copy a file over 4GB via the USB cable?
A 4.6GB file being copied, will post in a sec...
Um I don't know why I am such an idiot, it worked fine.
Thanks a lot again.
d14b0ll0s said:
Internal storage is ext4, which has a filesize limit of 16 TB. I believe it will be enough for all Infinity users The 4GB limit is under FAT16 and FAT32 only, which on your device you won't see anywhere besides the (micro)SD(HC) card!
If someone here really thinks your internal storage could be formatted FAT32, read about file permissions under Linux for the starters
And just to make sure, I've just copied a 5.46 GB file from full-size SDHC card in the dock to my internal storage (/sdcard/) with an average speed of 15 MB/s without experiencing any problems (within the tablet, so if you experience problems with USB transfers, consider it a problem with Windows handling MTP on your device or a similar issue).
This whole thread actually spreads disinformation. Better try to make sure, if you are unsure.
BTW, don't go with NTFS under Android in general and under .26 Infinity firmware in particular, it will give you trouble at some point on any device you connect to it. Just format your external cards to exFAT and don't even try to touch internal...
As to watching big .mkv files, try BSPlayer Free, it has played my 15 GB 1080p mkv files very smoothly. You can see more about apps for the Infinity in my apps (sticky) therad.
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Yep, I was about to say the same thing. Practically, there is no file size limit for Windows where MTP is supported natively by the OS (I suppose it would be similar for Linux as well). However, the 4-GB limit exists for Mac OS (no native support for MTP). There are some workarounds, but you cannot just use USB cable to transfer files larger than 4 GB.
need help
I formatted sandisk class 10 16 gb UHC-1 microsd to exFat(32 kilobytes) and I cant copy large files-it copies like 10% and then then gives me an error "device has stopped responding or been disconnected"-Im trying to copy 8 gb mkv file
Are you on .26 firmware? Read the threads about UHS cards here. The new firmware helped most of the users, before UHS cards were not working properly for the majority of them.
(I believe you mean UHS-1, which stands for Ultra High Speed)
UHS-1
yes Im on the .26 firmware and I have the UHS-1 16 GB-not working with exFat-tablet crashes and reboots-any suggestionsI
did a cold boot-seems to be working-Ill report back
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still wont copy 8 gb mkv file-it copied more this time like 30% and stopped responding
Jotokun said:
The microSD card is your only option. I second trying exFat.
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Any recommendation on Allocation Unit Size for exFAT? My computer defaulted to 32 kilobytes, but that seems kind of small. Card is 32 GB.
Formatted to exFAT
Copied over files
Opened BSPlayer
Watched fate/stay night unlimited blade works in glorious 1080p
Samsung 32gb sdhc on M$ winderps 7 64 bit
My prime supported NTFS, maybe that would help those who got problems with exFAT.
clownberg said:
yes Im on the .26 firmware and I have the UHS-1 16 GB-not working with exFat-tablet crashes and reboots-any suggestionsI
did a cold boot-seems to be working-Ill report back
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still wont copy 8 gb mkv file-it copied more this time like 30% and stopped responding
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Put the card in an adapter and plug into computer and copy directly. This will be Much faster anyway
NTFS support is *really* screwed up on teh infinity... Stick with exFat - it's as good as it gets for now.
Can't even copy a 1gb file with NTFS - causes the tablet to hang! Confirmed by other users also.
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I have a 32gig class 10 card that worked with exfat with the Pime but since I put it in the Infinity it just locks up and reboots when trying to copy any amount of large data. I tried reformatting the card again and no change. I then tried just fat32 and transferring a large photo folder is working now but now I can't put large movies on the card.
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I have a 32gig class 10 card that worked with exfat but since I put it in the Infinity it just locks up and reboots when trying to copy any amount of large data. I tried reformatting the card again and no change. I then tried just fat32 and transferring a large photo folder is working now but now I can't put large movies on the card.
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so its not just 64gb cards that this happens with. it happens to me with any size file. If i try to transfer something from the device to microsd, the tablet will freeze and reboot. But when it reboots, i'm able to transfer the file. I posted this issue on the facebook site for this device. I hope its taken care of soon. They are probably rectifying a few other issues to include in another update.
i dont want to switch to fat32 because i have my movies (4gbs and up) on it.
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Do you have an adapter for micro sd to normal sd? I used my adapter and plugged it right into my computer. The Micro sd is EXfat and when plugged diretly to my pc with the adapter I can transfer a large size file over 4 GB +. I am transferring a 9 GB file now.
But when my Micro sd is inside my galaxy note II it will not let me plug it to the pc via a usb wire and transfer any files over 4 GB.
Hope this helps

What format for external SD

I have a shield tablet on the way, and I ordered a 64gb Samsung class 10 external SD. In intend on getting folder Mount to move games to my external. What is the best format for the external SD?
NTFS, as NVIDIA tells you in their shield FAQ. Choose 64kb for cluster size.

SD card Fat32 format via OTG possible?

Hello,
From time to time, I need to format large sdcards in Fat32 (200gb, 400gb...) to use them with different small electronic devices.
These devices can only format SD cards up to 64gb but work well with larger Fat32 preformatted SD cards.
Until now, I have been using a Windows 10 computer to format the SD cards in Fat32.
I am trying to avoid computers (PCs and Macs) so I am looking for an only-Android solution to format large SD cards in Fat32.
I have a OTG SD card dongle to read/write external SD cards.
How can I use Android and its OTG capabilities to format large SD cards in Fat32.
I can't find the option neither in the Android settings, or any APP.
Is there a way to do so?
Thank you for your help.

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