Hi,
This is my first post so bear with me ...
I have recently purchased Moto G and was trying out OTG functionality. I have brought a USB 3.0 16gb pen drive and formatted it in FAT32 File system and trying to connect to Moto G using a OTG cable (USB 2.0) but it is giving an error "USB storage is blank or has unsupported filesystem"
I recently tried out with 8gb USB 2.0 pen drive an it was working fine.
Can you please advice what could be the issue here and how to fix this?
Thanks,
Mukund
I want the moderator to ban me.
Mukund_pb said:
Hi,
This is my first post so bear with me ...
I have recently purchased Moto G and was trying out OTG functionality. I have brought a USB 3.0 16gb pen drive and formatted it in FAT32 File system and trying to connect to Moto G using a OTG cable (USB 2.0) but it is giving an error "USB storage is blank or has unsupported filesystem"
I recently tried out with 8gb USB 2.0 pen drive an it was working fine.
Can you please advice what could be the issue here and how to fix this?
Thanks,
Mukund
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I believe the 16gb USB3.0 pen drive you have is backwards compatible I.e, it also supports USB2.0
Then the problem is with the file system of the pendrive ... Stock moto g ROMs doesn't detect NTFS USB devices... You should change it to fat32 and try
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reversegear said:
I believe the 16gb USB3.0 pen drive you have is backwards compatible I.e, it also supports USB2.0
Then the problem is with the file system of the pendrive ... Stock moto g ROMs doesn't detect NTFS USB devices... You should change it to fat32 and try
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Thanks, But I already have FAT32 as the file system for my pen drive. Is there is a posibility that Moto g / OTG cable doesn't have capability to transfer date as 3.0 speeds or backward compatibility should take care of it ?
Will it help if I have a OTG-USB 3.0 cable, or it will also have the same issue may be due to Moto G limitation?
Thanks,
Mukund
alikpronoy said:
As your phone supports USB 2.0, I think that's why you are facing problem with USB 3. pen drive.
As far I know, USB port is related to hardware. So, probably you won't be able to upgrade your USB 2.0 to USB 3.0, but I am not sure.
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hmm..It is possible, But I am not sure what is the phone capability. I thought moto G may have support for connecting to USB 3.0 using OTG-USB 3.0 cable, which is recently introduced in market. I did some google research on the same but could not find out if there is some intrinsic limitation of Moto G with USB 3.0..
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I bought a otg usb for my nexus 5
I am using 32GB Model. However I am really hard user so I bought 32gb otg usb.
I formatted it(ExFat, 32KB)
I disappointed with the speed.
So I installed ElementalX 0.29-cm
and formatted my usb again(NTFS, 2048B)
Is it fine?(Please see the screenshot file attachment)
ntmaring said:
Sorry for my Strange English
I bought a otg usb for my nexus 5
I am using 32GB Model. However I am really hard user so I bought 32gb otg usb.
I formatted it(ExFat, 32KB)
I disappointed with the speed.
So I installed ElementalX 0.29-cm
and formatted my usb again(NTFS, 2048B)
Is it fine?(Please see the screenshot file attachment)
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ExFat has given some problems to some people. If you like moving big files, stay on NTFS. 48.7MB/s is not bad.
FAT32 also works.
So when I connect the otg cable and my pendrive, in the notification bar the external storage notification comes, but when I click on that it says empty disc or unsupported content. But I have still checked with just one video file and its still not opening. nor es file explorer can detect my pendrive. And even after I remove the pendrive the notification is still there and it doesn't go until I reboot my phone. Please help.
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Debanka said:
So when I connect the otg cable and my pendrive, in the notification bar the external storage notification comes, but when I click on that it says empty disc or unsupported content. But I have still checked with just one video file and its still not opening. nor es file explorer can detect my pendrive. And even after I remove the pendrive the notification is still there and it doesn't go until I reboot my phone. Please help.
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What format is the pendrive? I'm don't think the Moto G supports anything other than FAT32.
When I plug in my USBkey with an OTG cable nothing happen on my Moto G, no notification at all, nothing more in storage
This was working great on my Ascend P6 and on my LG GPAD8.3
I'm on stock GPE firmware, any help ? I don't want to use third party apps, just want the stock otg support
What FS does your flashdrive has?As you've been told above, make sure it's in FAT32 and not NTFS, exFAT or something else.
liveroy said:
What FS does your flashdrive has?As you've been told above, make sure it's in FAT32 and not NTFS, exFAT or something else.
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It is FAT32
ES file explorer show me a dozen of "usbdisk_1.0" "usbdick_1.1" ... "usbdisk_1.7"
Tried with multiples files explorer
Tried Stickmount OTG, no sucess
Try with another flash drive then, see if that works.
btw. which model if Moto G you've got and is it on KK 176.44.1?
moto g has OTG support ? : O
angellgtz said:
moto g has OTG support ? : O
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All Moto G's have OTG support, not all have OTG USB storage support....
GPE Moto G - Don't know - possibly not as Nexus devices don't without 3rd party app (Nexus Media Importer)
Single Sim Moto G variants (maybe not all) - on original Jelly Bean Roms yes, the initial OTA to KitKat removed support without third party app, recent OTA to 176.44.1 (174.44.1 for US models) added it back again.
Dual Sim Moto G variants (maybe not all) - as far as I can tell from forum posts have always had OTG USB support.
Yeah I have just checked.it is ntfs. is there a way to determine the file system of a pendrive before buying?or can I change this to fat32??
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Debanka said:
Yeah I have just checked.it is ntfs. is there a way to determine the file system of a pendrive before buying?or can I change this to fat32??
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you can reformat it to FAT32 file system using with a PC
Hey thanks..I have formatted my pen drive in fat32 and now its working.btw,is there a way to remove this persistant notification when I remove the usb?
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Debanka said:
Hey thanks..I have formatted my pen drive in fat32 and now its working.btw,is there a way to remove this persistant notification when I remove the usb?
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long press on notification. app settings>> force close
no more annoying notification display
alternatively you can reboot to get rid if that notification
Sorry for open old thread.
I have motot G 4G (UK retail, 4.4.4) - when i connect USB pen drive trought OTG cable; no notification in notifications bar, but in config -> storage is visible & filemanager (Solid Explorer) can see it like USB disc 1 and i can work with it - but all apps installed on SD card are not aviatible and their icons are changed to green robot (screenshot) and i must restart phone.
How i can "fix" this problem?
Thanks, T.
I bought a dual USB disk for Nexus 4 , the one like sony has released recently, my Nexus 4 doesn't detect it, I tried flashing a custom kernel with a OTG support but no luck. Any idea how can i make the USB work ?? The USB does have a micro-usb connector ..Any reply will be really helpful
Abhiheart said:
I bought a dual USB disk for Nexus 4 , the one like sony has released recently, my Nexus 4 doesn't detect it, I tried flashing a custom kernel with a OTG support but no luck. Any idea how can i make the USB work ?? The USB does have a micro-usb connector ..Any reply will be really helpful
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nexus 4 does not support usb otg. the only way is to have a custom rom with usb otg AND have a Y micro usb cable to give power to the disc.
in other words nexus only supports external powered usb otg.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/development/kernel-patch-hells-core-kernel-otg-t2586524
this a list of compatible kernels. somewhere in the forums there is a thread for this if i remember that so search and you will find it.
I bought an otg cable from flipkart yesterday..
When I connect any pen drive it is showing damaged USB drive or blank USB drive.. I am really frustrated..
nithinte said:
I bought an otg cable from flipkart yesterday..
When I connect any pen drive it is showing damaged USB drive or blank USB drive.. I am really frustrated..
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format it and try to make sure it works with another device to confirm its working then double check you have all the right stuff enabled in yout moto g.
eg usb debugging, root status, busybox perhaps., ect.
I have tried with 2 pen drives. Both working perfectly on pc..
My phone is not rooted. What is usb debugging??
nithinte said:
I have tried with 2 pen drives. Both working perfectly on pc..
My phone is not rooted. What is usb debugging??
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Don't need root, busy box or usb debugging set.
What file system format are the drives? You need FAT32 for best compatibility between devices.
I have formatted the pen drive in fat32.. When I connect any pen drive in moto g, it is showing ' Damaged USB storage'
And in the notification area 'USB storage is damaged. Try formatting it'
When I try to format from moto g, screen goes black for 2 second and nothing happens..
Really fed up... I have not rooted my phone.. It is running kit kat
Please help me
Hi,
I am extremely sorry if this is not the right place to ask this.
I got my Mi4i on the first flash. As soon as I got the phone, I did the MIUI 6.5.3.0 (LXIMICD) update. I did not check the USB OTG before the update, so not sure if it worked before the update or not. When I tried USB OTG, the Mount USB storage option is greyed out - always. I tried 2 different USBs and 2 different cables - still no luck. I am starting to suspect if its something wrong with this ROM release, as lots of areas in the setting is greyed out for me (for example, in the Headphones and Audio effects settings, the equalizer settings are always greyed out). So, have any of you tried USB OTG on MIUI 6.5.3.0? Any insights?
Yes I can assure u that USB OTG is working fine on MIUI 6.5.3.0
Check if the USB is a fat32 or ntfs?
Ntfs file system doesn't work with mi4i
Format the pen drive in fat32 and try again
I also tired a sd card reader it works brilliantly
Audio settings will be greyed out until u plugin headphones. Try any earphones or headphones then check if it still is greyed out
sharan.nyn said:
Yes I can assure u that USB OTG is working fine on MIUI 6.5.3.0
Check if the USB is a fat32 or ntfs?
Ntfs file system doesn't work with mi4i
Format the pen drive in fat32 and try again
I also tired a sd card reader it works brilliantly
Audio settings will be greyed out until u plugin headphones. Try any earphones or headphones then check if it still is greyed out
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Thank you for the reply but I am still facing the issue...
Yes, the file system is Fat32 and the mi4i is still not recognizing the USB. Since the USB OTG is working fine for you, I suspect my OTG cable might be damaged ( weird- I tried 2 different cables).. Maybe I should try a different OTG pen drive?
PS: You were right about the audio settings, those worked when I plugged in the headphone..
same problem here.keyboard and mouse working but no usb drive with same otg cable. Otg card reader also not working.
Godinhell said:
same problem here.keyboard and mouse working but no usb drive with same otg cable. Otg card reader also not working.
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If you're USB or SD Card is of huge capacity it may take time to load so I would suggest you to wait for a while, Android checks if the storage has an errors. It doesnt show in MIUI though. But wait for a while after plugging in.
NOT ABLE TO CREAT USER IN MI4I MIUI 6.5.3.0(lximicd)
Hi,
I am using Mi4i. In that phone I am not getting option for user or guest creation.
Other lollipop anroid version phones version having that option.
Please help me out for this.
sharan.nyn said:
If you're USB or SD Card is of huge capacity it may take time to load so I would suggest you to wait for a while, Android checks if the storage has an errors. It doesnt show in MIUI though. But wait for a while after plugging in.
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Iam trying to use a 16 gb pendrive in fat32. And its not showing up for me as well. Help?
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I have sandisk otg 64gb and it works without an issue. Make sure it is formatted with FAT. Other FS like exFAT and NTFS wont work, not sure about Fat32 though.
Hope this helps.
I bought a new 16gb Sandisk 3.0 OTG usb and its working fine for me now.
What's working:
* FAT formatted USB flash drives
* USB Mouse
* USB Keyboard
What's not working:
* NTFS formatted USB flash drives
* Portable USB hard drive
* USB Gamepad
I have an OTG cable lying around. Will soon test Linux file systems (ext2, ext3, etc.). Give me more suggestions, and i'll test it on the Mi 4i.
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Hit thanks if I helped!
i just bought sandisk 32gb dual usb 2.0. This is working fine but showing the same drive i.e internal storage of the phone. is it a bug or normal?
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update : it's working fine now.
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stivinnaura said:
What's working:
* FAT formatted USB flash drives
* USB Mouse
* USB Keyboard
What's not working:
* NTFS formatted USB flash drives
* Portable USB hard drive
* USB Gamepad
I have an OTG cable lying around. Will soon test Linux file systems (ext2, ext3, etc.). Give me more suggestions, and i'll test it on the Mi 4i.
Sent from my Mi 4i
Hit thanks if I helped!
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Aren't there root apps which enable ntfs support by installing a ntfs-3g driver?
The functionality is kernel-baked and not all kernels support the ntfs-3g driver. Also Xiaomi seems reluctant to release its sources anytime soon. There are alternatives like Stickmount however.
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i am not able to tranzfer files frm internal storage to usb flash drive via OTG on mi4i.. In Miui file explorer mount usb doesnt open up, if i use es file explorer i am able to view files, mount & Unmount, but cannot copy from internai to USB, BUT the reverse is posssible, I.e, i can copy frm usb flash to internal storage. pls hlp friends
Is the USB FAT32 formated? Because it supports only FAT32 formated flash drives.
Mi4i can not copy from internal to usb otg storage
Actually I got the same problem.
I can not copy some files from internal storage to my usb otg storage. It said "failed EACCESS".
Could someone help me out?
nandaleo72 said:
i am not able to tranzfer files frm internal storage to usb flash drive via OTG on mi4i.. In Miui file explorer mount usb doesnt open up, if i use es file explorer i am able to view files, mount & Unmount, but cannot copy from internai to USB, BUT the reverse is posssible, I.e, i can copy frm usb flash to internal storage. pls hlp friends
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I tried to mount my memory card by connecting to a card reader and then to OTG cable but it gets disconnected after a short time. Showing message "USB removed unexpectedly ".I tried to connect it using a different OTG cable and a different Card Reader but the problem remains the same.Anyone please help me.
same problem here
Ahtisham Wani
can you explain what problem are you facing exactly?