I have an external hard drive that supports FAT32 and would like to get it to work without rooting and without buying an app.
I would like the best possible solution for reading and downloading files from the hard drive to the nexus 5.
Thanks.
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Install Total Commander: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghisler.android.TotalCommander and then
Install USB Stick Plugin: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.hechler.tcplugins.usbstick
Open Total Commander and click on usb stick and do what you want
But its only a free trial I need something more permanent. Can I use the commander as a standalone app or do I need a plug in ?
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Lucky_Slevin said:
But its only a free trial I need something more permanent. Can I use the commander as a standalone app or do I need a plug in ?
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The free trial gets extended as and when the app gets updated... I have used it for ages!
Total Commander is a file manager and it needs USB Stick Plugin to enable USB OTG!
If you don't want to pay that's the only option if you're fully stock.
If are rooted, then you can try out different roms/kernels which have native support for USB OTG.. I can confirm that AICP with ElementalX works great! I just use ES File Explorer to browse my flash drive!
Try nexus media importer v4 4m outside play store..
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Try nexus media importer v4 4m outside play store..
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It's a paid app and OP has clearly stated that he doesn't want to pay. If you're telling him to use cracked apps, it's against the forum rules m8!
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Since our Galaxy Note is, when connected to PC recognized as a media storage device, transferring files is annoyingly slow.
In some HTC HOX thread somebody had an app to transfer files over WiFi.
I have tested it and think it's worth a try:
"WiFi File Transfer"
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Any link to play store or any link to download it through some sites???provide a link.
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Any link to play store or any link to download it through some sites???provide a link.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smarterdroid.wififiletransferpro
This is the pay version, the free one can only handle small files.
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Tried Airdroid?
YOU CAN share files with 4.1.1
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There is app called wondershare
Its the easiest app to transfer data over the air
U have to install it in pc and in the phone
Many options there , backup and restore and transfer media , files etc ....
And u can manage your contacts like find duplicates and merege them
And its free pc version and mobile version
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putti71 said:
Since our Galaxy Note is, when connected to PC recognized as a media storage device, transferring files is annoyingly slow.
In some HTC HOX thread somebody had an app to transfer files over WiFi.
I have tested it and think it's worth a try:
"WiFi File Transfer"
Push Thanks if this was helpful.
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Try this one:
Airdroid [free]
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zYW5kLmFpcmRyb2lkIl0.
I didnt install your option but I think since there is free application with the same performance what is the point to buy.
Does anyone know a way to get flash player on an android tablet since it is no longer supported by Adobe?
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Danaroxy said:
Does anyone know a way to get flash player on an android tablet since it is no longer supported by Adobe?
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Follow this guide Here.
If your device isn't supported by Adobe it's recommended you stay away from Flash since it's a RAM hog and slows down your browsing
I use to have it. It was downloaded from Google play and then one day it was gone.
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Do I need to be rooted to use it ? And I know I have to download an app to use it but which app free preferably? If I have to root it can I stay on my stock ROM ? Because I love my nexus the way it is.
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Lucky_Slevin said:
Do I need to be rooted to use it ? And I know I have to download an app to use it but which app free preferably? If I have to root it can I stay on my stock ROM ? Because I love my nexus the way it is.
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No. You can use Nexus Media Importer, and it should work. There should be a couple discussions in the Accessories forum that you can search out for people with actual experience using that app. Personally, I'm stock rooted, and I use Stickmount with my Meenova card reader. It works flawlessly for me using my SanDisk 64GB Ultra Micro SD Card. Also, for full read/write compatibility, your SD Card needs to be formatted to FAT32. I believe exFAT and NTFS are supported, but only for read and not write compatibility.
Nexus Media Importer will work if you are not rooted. However It's not free. I'm rooted and I use this soft anyway because I love it
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If you use CyanogenMod, CyanogenMod has built in USB-OTG support so you can just browse the files on the MicroSD using any regular File management utility, just like the built in File Manager in CyanogenMod.
Does the Note 12.2 generate enough power to run self powered mass storage devices? or we have to use powered USB Hub ?
My note pro doesn't run any kind of mass storage devices ( I'm not rooted )
One says external power needed and the other one keep ticking .
my Note 3 run them with no problems.
any one with note pro pls test and advice back.
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Does the Note 12.2 generate enough power to run self powered mass storage devices? or we have to use powered USB Hub ?
My note pro doesn't run any kind of mass storage devices ( I'm not rooted )
One says external power needed and the other one keep ticking .
my Note 3 run them with no problems.
any one with note pro pls test and advice back.
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I tried one on my NotePro but no joy: but, then I can't even get a flash drive to mount. The drive works fine with my older Xoom. With the NotePro it doesn't even power up.
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REHolt218 said:
I tried one on my NotePro but no joy: but, then I can't even get a flash drive to mount. The drive works fine with my older Xoom. With the NotePro it doesn't even power up.
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Thanks god I'm not the only one who faced this problem. I'll keep digging.
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Thanks god I'm not the only one who faced this problem. I'll keep digging.
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Post back if you figure anything out
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Post back if you figure anything out
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Sure I'll do.
Strange mine recognizes not only external sd card readers but flash drives as well. Maybe it is the uab ptg cable you are using
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Strange mine recognizes not only external sd card readers but flash drives as well. Maybe it is the uab ptg cable you are using
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Did you test mass storage device 400GB & more or just USB flash ?
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Did you test mass storage device 400GB & more or just USB flash ?
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Sorry I was responding to the guy saying that he couldnt even use flash drives or any sort of mass storage. I havent tried a non powered disk drove though.
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Strange mine recognizes not only external sd card readers but flash drives as well. Maybe it is the uab ptg cable you are using
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Which USB ptg cable do you have? I have a couple of different ones. I managed to get one of them to let me connect my dive computer and download, but not any of the drives.
I have one that converts the USB 3.0 micro B to a standard USB. It seems to be pretty good. It is a solid piece instead of a cable, but it doesn't work with anything, including my dive computer.
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I have a cheap one that came with a keyboard case and it works fine. Have you disabled the built in file manager or something
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I have a cheap one that came with a keyboard case and it works fine. Have you disabled the built in file manager or something
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No, but I usually use ESFile Explorer. Where does it mount the flashdrive?
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Strange mine recognizes not only external sd card readers but flash drives as well. Maybe it is the uab ptg cable you are using
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I am using a 500gb portable hard drive. Works fine. Make sure its formatted correctly.
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souless poet said:
I am using a 500gb portable hard drive. Works fine. Make sure its formatted correctly.
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Is your device rooted?
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I am using a 500gb portable hard drive. Works fine. Make sure its formatted correctly.
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It is rooted. But I don't believe that is relevant. I have done nothing extra aside from adding a theme and adding apps for multi window
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It is rooted. But I don't believe that is relevant. I have done nothing extra aside from adding a theme and adding apps for multi window
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Is your hard drive powered by its own powersource? His isnt.
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It is rooted. But I don't believe that is relevant. I have done nothing extra aside from adding a theme and adding apps for multi window
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Did you try to use Mass storage before rooting? as one of the posters mentioned that root will give extra permission to fire mass storage with out external power? he said root and instal stick mount / folder mount and enjoy.
I'm afraid to root before making sure that it is not a hardware problem as service center in our area don't know Even that we can mount mass storage device.
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It is rooted. But I don't believe that is relevant. I have done nothing extra aside from adding a theme and adding apps for multi window
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It is a portable HD...tablet is powering it.
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Is your hard drive powered by its own powersource? His isnt.
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I did not try before root as it is the very first thing I did right after peeling off the plastic and powering it up. What is your reservation about rooting?
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It is a portable HD...tablet is powering it.
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I did not try before root as it is the very first thing I did right after peeling off the plastic and powering it up. What is your reservation about rooting?
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I dont have any?? I rooted mine as soon as it was available. I was just making sure the answer provided before hand had taken into account that the original posters hard drive was not powered by its own power source. It wasn't clear from the answer I quoted beforehand. I dont see the point in any android device without root.
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^^^^^^agreed^^^^^^
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I dont have any?? I rooted mine as soon as it was available. I was just making sure the answer provided before hand had taken into account that the original posters hard drive was not powered by its own power source. It wasn't clear from the answer I quoted beforehand. I dont see the point in any android device without root.
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I agree root is a must but once root warranty will void so i need to make sure that device is free off hardware problems (which I'm not sure).
Well, just got my new N5 and already manager to screw up LOL, anyway, I was transferring some files through ES File Explorer from my tablet when I deleted the Bluetooth folder to clear everything up, and when I tried to import files from it again, it didn't work, and I remembered I deleted that folder. I tried to create another one, didn't work, which was weird, and now I don't know what else to do, I need these files backed up here... Help, pls?
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What bluetooth folder did you delete?
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The one in sdcard/, by any means, the default one
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The one in sdcard/, by any means, the default one
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If you're on stock firmware I would try flashing the system.img with fastboot
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Well... The Bluetooth folder is back, but, my phone can't be detected by other devices, yikes
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