Whats with the USB OTG on this phone. - Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Coming from a long line of LG's, I do have to say I loved that LG's UI automatically recognized the USB and didnt need any apps to run it, and all other apps recognized it as well. So why doesnt the Nexus 6 do this? I am using stick mount but there are apps that dont recognize this, like with my G2 since it didnt have an SD card, so to save space i would setup titanium backup to store directly to the USB, but now it doesnt recognize it.
anyone have any ideas on how to work around this?

Custom ROMs can build automount in. I don't know of any off the top of my head, but have a read of the threads

Sorry if this seems like a flame, but stop posting the same junk all over....you posted in the two other threads, and now you went and created a third for what is probably your issue.
I have Stickmount working as expected on Stock, MeanPop and BlissPop. Its seen in Root Explorer and I can get it seen by TiBu (even though TiBu says its not writeable, it actually is).

cmh714 said:
Sorry if this seems like a flame, but stop posting the same junk all over....you posted in the two other threads, and now you went and created a third for what is probably your issue.
I have Stickmount working as expected on Stock, MeanPop and BlissPop. Its seen in Root Explorer and I can get it seen by TiBu (even though TiBu says its not writeable, it actually is).
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stickmount may mount it but it doesnt automatically allow third party apps to see it. I have several apps that I use to use withmy OTG and they can no longer recognize it. and my first question was about doing it period, so dont be an ass. its a simple questions as to why the Nexus doesnt automatically do it. and so far I havent had any of the custom roms I have tried automatically mount it.

harvickgm said:
its a simple questions as to why the Nexus doesnt automatically do it
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That is not a simple question. At least not to us, since none of us were present at any google meetings where this was either decided against or not discussed.
harvickgm said:
and so far I havent had any of the custom roms I have tried automatically mount it.
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I can't tell you any that have it. I assume Slim will have it in the future when their 5.1 ROM progresses as they had it previously on KK devices. Actually it's really only the kernel that needs to mount it in the fstab, but it is always nice to have ROM support too, where it is shown in the storage menu.
What apps do you have that cannot recognise OTG? All stick mount does is put it in a folder on your sdcard. I expect all apps can browse to folders on sdcard?

rootSU said:
That is not a simple question. At least not to us, since none of us were present at any google meetings where this was either decided against or not discussed.
I can't tell you any that have it. I assume Slim will have it in the future when their 5.1 ROM progresses as they had it previously on KK devices. Actually it's really only the kernel that needs to mount it in the fstab, but it is always nice to have ROM support too, where it is shown in the storage menu.
What apps do you have that cannot recognise OTG? All stick mount does is put it in a folder on your sdcard. I expect all apps can browse to folders on sdcard?
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thanks for your input. the original post should have asked about the transfer speeds as well, but thats not my biggest concern. quickpic use to automatically load everything up on as soon as the usb was mounted, but I havent tried it lately with any of the AOSP roms. I always liked the LG UI and never liked AOSP but since I see that stock google looks similar to AOSP that I have taken an interest to learn about them and play with their features and Euphoria 1.1 has it under storage settings but it doesnt do anything when I insert my usb. so it may still be being worked on or I could try a kernel that has it supported to see if that would do it.
but on older phones that never had SD cards I would use by USB for my Titanium Backup storage, but even with stickmount the app still wont notice it. I am going to try a few things that someone told me earlier and see if that works. my backups can become quite large and that valuable space when you only have 32gb.
so if yall have any ideas to try, let me know and I will be happy to give them a shot

Ah figured it out.. I realized I was still running my USB in exfat and once I reformatted it back to fat32 titanium now see's it.. Will have to play more to see if all is working right now

harvickgm said:
Ah figured it out.. I realized I was still running my USB in exfat and once I reformatted it back to fat32 titanium now see's it.. Will have to play more to see if all is working right now
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Ah cool. Yeah ExFat isn't going to help unless you're on a Samsung - if they still indeed support that.

rootSU said:
Ah cool. Yeah ExFat isn't going to help unless you're on a Samsung - if they still indeed support that.
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My LG's supported it, but I hate the limitation on Fat32 when you need to transfer files larger than 4gb

harvickgm said:
My LG's supported it, but I hate the limitation on Fat32 when you need to transfer files larger than 4gb
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Yep it's a pain. ExFAT is microsoft proprietary. I'm surprised some vendors even use it. Some custom Kernels may allow use of NTFS or something. FAT32 is my only option because I have to plug into Windows and Linux systems.

rootSU said:
Yep it's a pain. ExFAT is microsoft proprietary. I'm surprised some vendors even use it. Some custom Kernels may allow use of NTFS or something. FAT32 is my only option because I have to plug into Windows and Linux systems.
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I'm honestly surprised some new format hasn't been adapted, file sizes are getting to be so big now something will have to change soon.. I hope at least

harvickgm said:
I'm honestly surprised some new format hasn't been adapted, file sizes are getting to be so big now something will have to change soon.. I hope at least
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I always think the same thing.

rootSU said:
I always think the same thing.
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OK, so now I have a new problem, maybe you have a work around. Since stickmount shows up under the SD card, the system counts its storage space with the space on the phone. So even tho its a 64gb USB, it won't transfer thinking there is is not enough space on the disk. Any ideas?

harvickgm said:
OK, so now I have a new problem, maybe you have a work around. Since stickmount shows up under the SD card, the system counts its storage space with the space on the phone. So even tho its a 64gb USB, it won't transfer thinking there is is not enough space on the disk. Any ideas?
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I think you're stuck on that one. The best way would be to mount it independently using the fstab of a custom kernel.

rootSU said:
I think you're stuck on that one. The best way would be to mount it independently using the fstab of a custom kernel.
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Yes, I have been meaning to try out a kernel with support but just keep forgetting. Will definitely have to do it today. Thanks man

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EasyTether on HTC Vogue

I recently installed Wyn's Warm Donut rom of Android on my HTC's NAND memory, and it is working good except that I can't get it to tether over USB.
I've tried EasyTether and TetherBot, and neither seem to work. EasyTether tells me that it can find the device, but can't establish a connection (USB debugging is on), while the ADB program for tetherbot can't even find my device.
Any tips on fixing this?
thomasca said:
I recently installed Wyn's Warm Donut rom of Android on my HTC's NAND memory, and it is working good except that I can't get it to tether over USB.
I've tried EasyTether and TetherBot, and neither seem to work. EasyTether tells me that it can find the device, but can't establish a connection (USB debugging is on), while the ADB program for tetherbot can't even find my device.
Any tips on fixing this?
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I'd been using PdaNet.
I had it working, but it has been finicky. Lately I haven't gotten it to acknowledge the phone is connected.
I never had luck with EasyTether. I'm running WarmDonut v3. Haven't upgraded to v4 yet. I got slow speeds before upgrading my kernel (to the latest post 3/26), after upgrading PdaNet worked much faster. However, like I said, it didn't always work.
I found it helped to use the ADB driver floating around here (which is 1.0.0.5 I think), rather than the one that comes with EasyTether (1.0.0.9). It seemed to recognize the phone more.
I tried pdanet, and it installed, but after connecting, it immediately disconnects, and I get the following error:
Abnormal Disconnect:Read header returned error (code=31)
Also, how can I check and see what version of the rom I have? I might try upgrading, but I'm unsure whether I have the latest kernel/version though.
i think easytether is pretty nice. i never have problems with it. you installed the pc thing that comes with it too right?
cp0020 said:
i think easytether is pretty nice. i never have problems with it. you installed the pc thing that comes with it too right?
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Yep. Followed all the instructions to the letter. Still didn't seem to work.
Find a copy of Dual SD Mount (search for com.protocol.x.USB.v1.6.6).
Install this widget, turn it on and you will have no more tethering problems.
krwilson said:
Find a copy of Dual SD Mount (search for com.protocol.x.USB.v1.6.6).
Install this widget, turn it on and you will have no more tethering problems.
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Oddly enough, I can't find this on the market on my phone.
krwilson said:
Find a copy of Dual SD Mount (search for com.protocol.x.USB.v1.6.6).
Install this widget, turn it on and you will have no more tethering problems.
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Exactly.
I do the same thing.
Once I activate the widget I get the message "SD Split Activated" and all connectivity to my PC works perfectly.
thomasca said:
Oddly enough, I can't find this on the market on my phone.
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automount should do the same thing. and its free. open the app after you install it and check the box to enable it. Only downfall to this app is storage card is not available on your phone while your plugged into computer. Dual mount lets you.
incubus26jc said:
automount should do the same thing. and its free. open the app after you install it and check the box to enable it. Only downfall to this app is storage card is not available on your phone while your plugged into computer. Dual mount lets you.
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i tried dual mount once and i wasnt able to go into my sdcard. and yes i clicked the widget (x1000)
krwilson said:
Find a copy of Dual SD Mount (search for com.protocol.x.USB.v1.6.6).
Install this widget, turn it on and you will have no more tethering problems.
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I managed to find a copy of this and installed it. Works great now! Thanks for the tip.
cp0020 said:
i tried dual mount once and i wasnt able to go into my sdcard. and yes i clicked the widget (x1000)
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Did you click the widget
mrono said:
Did you click the widget
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did you read the post? lolol
cp0020 said:
did you read the post? lolol
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sarcasm just doesn't translate properly sometimes..
mrono said:
sarcasm just doesn't translate properly sometimes..
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hahahaha i understood. i was playing too bro. thats why i put the ugly circle with a tongue and the lol's
cp0020 said:
hahahaha i understood. i was playing too bro. thats why i put the ugly circle with a tongue and the lol's
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Wow now i feel stupid >.<
On topic: What driver do you use for your phone, whenever i tried to use my phone on my pc adb wouldn't work but i finally got my SD card to mount repeatedly so i'm not fond of screwing with it
mrono said:
Wow now i feel stupid >.<
On topic: What driver do you use for your phone, whenever i tried to use my phone on my pc adb wouldn't work but i finally got my SD card to mount repeatedly so i'm not fond of screwing with it
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i have no clue. i just plugged it in and it said installing device drivers
I just started using this... holy hell it drops so much... seems like anytime I do any of the following it drops:
A) access SD card drive from my PC
B) access data on phone
C) leave idle for more than 1/2 minutes
fldash said:
I just started using this... holy hell it drops so much... seems like anytime I do any of the following it drops:
A) access SD card drive from my PC
B) access data on phone
C) leave idle for more than 1/2 minutes
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are you using dualmount or automount?

What does rooting nc get you?

I have been reading all these threads and can't figgure out what rooting a nc makes it? Do you get the function of a full android tablet? Android market, mp3s, a web browser?
Yes on pretty much all counts, however you can also boot from a microsd card to get a full os without rooting.
kraash said:
I have been reading all these threads and can't figgure out what rooting a nc makes it? Do you get the function of a full android tablet? Android market, mp3s, a web browser?
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Full Android tablet- Yes
Market - Yes
MP3s - Could already do this without rooting, but you can now choose other programs if you dont like the stock version.
Web Browser - Again, stock has one, but you can get MUCH MUCH better ones after rooting.
But really, it unlocks the full potential of this tablet. BAsically, anything that any other android phone can do, this can do; with teh exception of GPS, Camera, and (currently) bluetooth. The system seems to have its bluetooth hardware, an devs are working on a fix for the software.. so we may soon get support for bluetooth headsets, etc.
Divine_Madcat said:
Full Android tablet- Yes
Market - Yes
MP3s - Could already do this without rooting, but you can now choose other programs if you dont like the stock version.
Web Browser - Again, stock has one, but you can get MUCH MUCH better ones after rooting.
But really, it unlocks the full potential of this tablet. BAsically, anything that any other android phone can do, this can do; with teh exception of GPS, Camera, and (currently) bluetooth. The system seems to have its bluetooth hardware, an devs are working on a fix for the software.. so we may soon get support for bluetooth headsets, etc.
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It would be cool to attach a bluetooth key board and mouse when needed to be able to ssh into a server.
dcontrol said:
Yes on pretty much all counts, however you can also boot from a microsd card to get a full os without rooting.
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Can you point to a thread about his. I thought you had to root to boot off of the SD card.
rlkelley said:
Can you point to a thread about his. I thought you had to root to boot off of the SD card.
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Any one of the Froyo SD card threads will do. Because the nook, rooted or not, will automatically boot off SD before the built in memory, it is possible to boot a whole OS outside of the stock, without needing to be rooted..not much more to it than that.
Divine_Madcat said:
Any one of the Froyo SD card threads will do. Because the nook, rooted or not, will automatically boot off SD before the built in memory, it is possible to boot a whole OS outside of the stock, without needing to be rooted..not much more to it than that.
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Which is better, full root, or os on sd?
Is the processor on this thing good enough for either to be worth it?
kraash said:
Which is better, full root, or os on sd?
Is the processor on this thing good enough for either to be worth it?
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Honestly, i see little reason not to root, and have an SD image, but it is up to the users. For my daily use on the nook, i am rooted, and have plenty of customizing done. The hardware is great, but I did not like B&N's home screen..
And the processor is awesome, especially overclocked to 1.1Ghz (same core architecture as the iPad, but .1Ghz faster). The graphics card is mid ranged, but by no means bad, and can handle most any android game out right now.
Divine_Madcat said:
Honestly, i see little reason not to root, and have an SD image, but it is up to the users. For my daily use on the nook, i am rooted, and have plenty of customizing done. The hardware is great, but I did not like B&N's home screen..
And the processor is awesome, especially overclocked to 1.1Ghz (same core architecture as the iPad, but .1Ghz faster). The graphics card is mid ranged, but by no means bad, and can handle most any android game out right now.
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madcat, which root option do you like for it?
kraash said:
madcat, which root option do you like for it?
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I used the Auto nooter for 1.01.. though really, any option yields the same results in the end.

Just got Sprint Tab. So many questions

I had a wifi only Tab before so I'm not unfamiliar with Tab devices. Or so I thought. I bought a Sprint Tab off Woot recently. I sold the Wifi Tab on ebay and basically traded up for better hardware at no cost.
Anyway, the Tab from Sprint came in today and I find I have two questions.
1. This Tab appears to have no internal memory. When I go to settings for the SD card, it only sees my external card. That's also all that maps on my computer. The Wifi Tab had either 8 or 16 gb internal plus and external card. Is this normal?
2. I was under the impression that I was going to have to activate this thing with Sprint for at least a month. That doesn't appear to be the case though. It does gripe at me to activate, but doesn't seem to be forcing me to do so and even without being activated has pulled down at least two OTA updates. Is this normal?
1. This Tab appears to have no internal memory. When I go to settings for the SD card, it only sees my external card. That's also all that maps on my computer. The Wifi Tab had either 8 or 16 gb internal plus and external card. Is this normal?
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Your internal memory is not an sd card. It isn't listed in that section.
2. I was under the impression that I was going to have to activate this thing with Sprint for at least a month. That doesn't appear to be the case though. It does gripe at me to activate, but doesn't seem to be forcing me to do so and even without being activated has pulled down at least two OTA updates. Is this normal?
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Pulling down the updates occurs over wifi, it will happen regardless of CDMA service.
If you want to get rid of the hassles:
First root, use superoneclick, its the easiest method.
Then use a program such as root uninstaller to uninstall sprintadroidextension.apk (you can also freeze it, allegedly).
Once you do this, be aware that if Sprint updates it won't download properly and start harassing you about that instead (albeit less frequently). The only solutions are to reflash back to stock and then update, or modify your build.prop file to change the build id (I used remount and notepad to do it).
jiminitaur said:
Your internal memory is not an sd card. It isn't listed in that section.
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It was on my wifi tab.
Pulling down the updates occurs over wifi, it will happen regardless of CDMA service.
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It pulled down two updates before I even connected it to my wifi.
I rooted with SuperOneClick and now have these OTA's downloading... I'm wondering what the pro's and con's are with taking these two OTA's? Have you already rooted prior to taking the OTA's?
Stu_Gotti said:
I rooted with SuperOneClick and now have these OTA's downloading... I'm wondering what the pro's and con's are with taking these two OTA's? Have you already rooted prior to taking the OTA's?
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No, I got the OTA's before rooting. I turned it on and one was there. It rebooted and another was there right away.
Well I guess I'll find out when I get home if it loses root, which I assume can be restored again... rather, I hope :]
I guess next for me is recovery... seems like the UnLocker page has a nice write up, but I seen mixed reviews on Sprint tabs. I always have a certain degree of comfort when I'm able to backup/recover.
You given that any thought yet? Or you keeping it stock?
Honestly, the only reason I root is because of backup. I like being able to get a core level backup with Titanium and I like being able to restore all of my apps plus all their data on a new device. I've rooted every tablet I've owned (all three of them) but never tried to flash a new ROM or even considered it.
A. Nonymous said:
Honestly, the only reason I root is because of backup. I like being able to get a core level backup with Titanium and I like being able to restore all of my apps plus all their data on a new device. I've rooted every tablet I've owned (all three of them) but never tried to flash a new ROM or even considered it.
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I hear that! My intentions for buying this was simply to modify it to run HC once Spacemoose gets a stable build up.
A. Nonymous said:
Honestly, the only reason I root is because of backup. I like being able to get a core level backup with Titanium and I like being able to restore all of my apps plus all their data on a new device. I've rooted every tablet I've owned (all three of them) but never tried to flash a new ROM or even considered it.
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Have you seen this video/write-up from TheUnlocker?
I'm thinking I may give this a shot to get CWM recovery... debating if I want to chance screwing up my device on day 1 though :]

[Q] Does leaked update fix apps dissapearing from "Media"?

So after moving apps to the media area, the internal storage on my phone, most of the apps dissapeared. Other websites have talked about this, but I see nothing on XDA. Is this fixed by the leaked OTA?
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Its the way the OS works...you dismount a drive and anything on that drive will no longer be available (disappear). This occurs when you plug into the PC and the phone unmounts storage so the PC can mount it. Force close your launcher or if possible, restart it (launcher pro gives this option) once the storage is unmounted from the PC and remounted to the phone.
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tcrews said:
Its the way the OS works...you dismount a drive and anything on that drive will no longer be available (disappear). This occurs when you plug into the PC and the phone unmounts storage so the PC can mount it. Force close your launcher or if possible, restart it (launcher pro gives this option) once the storage is unmounted from the PC and remounted to the phone.
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Actually...I'm having the same problem. Even when the media area isn't mounted on the PC (I make sure it's mounted in Android). Doesn't bother me too much, because my apps don't take up much space. The strange part is that not all of the apps in the media area are disappearing, only some.
Javier78 said:
Actually...I'm having the same problem. Even when the media area isn't mounted on the PC (I make sure it's mounted in Android). Doesn't bother me too much, because my apps don't take up much space. The strange part is that not all of the apps in the media area are disappearing, only some.
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Same. Things will dissapear even though I never plug it into the computer. Other forums have said this is a common problem, I'll post a link when I'm experienced enough to
Has anyone installed the update, and can give a status report on this issue?
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Haven't experienced this as an issue on any droid phone, but it's probably common because alot of ppl are plugging in their phones to their computers and thus losing access to apps on SD.
As with what tcrews advised, it's the way the Os works - If this persists simply restart your phone/launcher, could be a faulty SD card swapping out the card would help.
We have so much space to use on the apps partition as it is tho so i'd recommend moving any apps that install to sd/media back to the phone to reduce issues.
-smc
I appreciate the advice, but I'm afraid no one is getting at the real issue. Since the OP, I moved a dozen apps over to test and half have dissappeared. No computer, no mounting or remounting, just one restart.
Please, this post is about the update. From other forums I believe this is droid 3 specific, and I would like to know if this was fixed. I have a lot of apps.
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After some research, I see the issue everyone else is getting at. My problem is not the launcher shortcuts or the app drawer. In settings > applications > manage applications, the app disappears, and all that is left is the namespace, which I assume is just a link to the data on the internal storage. But I need to redownload the app before it works.
Has anyone who flashed the update experienced this, not experienced?
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Question Usb storage solution

Hello all.
I got stuck with the 128g model s21 ultra because they had no stock of any of the other sizes with tmo. Of course, now my trial period is up, they have the 256 in stock. -.-
Anyway. I purchased a T7 drive to use as supplemental storage since there are no options out there for SD cases for this phone.
Problem is, my note 10+, I miss it already, was able to pick the drive up and read it in the Gallery app. I was able to peruse the photos and vids on the t7 with no issue. The s21 gallery app refuses to acknowledge the drive exists.
Is there a gallery app that can be set to read usb storage as well? Or am I stuck with having to use the lackluster files app?
Thanks
gravija said:
Hello all.
I got stuck with the 128g model s21 ultra because they had no stock of any of the other sizes with tmo. Of course, now my trial period is up, they have the 256 in stock. -.-
Anyway. I purchased a T7 drive to use as supplemental storage since there are no options out there for SD cases for this phone.
Problem is, my note 10+, I miss it already, was able to pick the drive up and read it in the Gallery app. I was able to peruse the photos and vids on the t7 with no issue. The s21 gallery app refuses to acknowledge the drive exists.
Is there a gallery app that can be set to read usb storage as well? Or am I stuck with having to use the lackluster files app?
Thanks
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USB OTG File Manager does the trick.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bc.gn.app.usb.otg.filemanager
varcor said:
USB OTG File Manager does the trick.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bc.gn.app.usb.otg.filemanager
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It won't read the t7 drive. Reads my thumb drive, but not the t7.
Thank you for the response tho.
gravija said:
It won't read the t7 drive. Reads my thumb drive, but not the t7.
Thank you for the response tho.
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What filesystem are you using on the T7?
To answer properly. I just formated the T7 drive using my phone. PC states it as exfat.
@gravija
You don't need OTG file mgr for T7. I use regular USB-C cable w/my S21U and as soon as I connect it to unlocked phone it shows that small 'read only partition'(pic1) then after unlocking T7 (w/fingerprint) it shows actual files on the drive (pi2>pic3).
You can also see the T7 in Device Care under Storage > 3 dots> Advanced > Storage(on the bottom)
All this is pretty much straightforward, firstly I would check everything on PC, make sure you have you password and fingerprint set and verify that you can access the drive on PC.
One more important thing, make sure you always unmount the T7 after using it w/ PC or phone.
varcor said:
USB OTG File Manager does the trick.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bc.gn.app.usb.otg.filemanager
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Ouch. No way I trade my 10+ for something with less storage. Flash sticks are awkward... maybe use cloud storage. Not something I normally recommend... however.
Nexus photo viewer could help.
Instructables has a basic guide to make a phone case with an OTG connection and SD Card built-in. May the case manufacturers are missing a niche market here?
blackhawk said:
Ouch. No way I trade my 10+ for something with less storage. Flash sticks are awkward... maybe use cloud storage. Not something I normally recommend... however.
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I had no choice. My phone was almost completely unuseable with all the failed phone calls, both incoming and outgoing. Then the fact I could not get text messages to go out all the time. Tmo absolutely refused to replace my phone with the same model, saying the same problem will just continue. They also claimed they could not get the 5g variant of the 10+.
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@gravija
You don't need OTG file mgr for T7. I use regular USB-C cable w/my S21U and as soon as I connect it to unlocked phone it shows that small 'read only partition'(pic1) then after unlocking T7 (w/fingerprint) it shows actual files on the drive (pi2>pic3).
You can also see the T7 in Device Care under Storage > 3 dots> Advanced > Storage(on the bottom)
All this is pretty much straightforward, firstly I would check everything on PC, make sure you have you password and fingerprint set and verify that you can access the drive on PC.
One more important thing, make sure you always unmount the T7 after using it w/ PC or phone.
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I got my t7 to show up now too. I had to format it using the formwat option and not use the samsung app. BUT, my main issue now if that the drive does not integrate into the OS at all. Seems to be all devices recently. I was looking to not have to use different apps, video players, file browsers... All just to view or edit the files between both internal storage and the t7 drive I am using.
Basically. I would like to find a single gallery that can see both my internal storage and external storage at the same time. As it stands now, I have to have a file browser to browse the T7 and then I need to use a different Gallery app and different Video app just to browse the files. In tune, I need to to have a Gallery for my internal storage, a video player, music player, photo viewer, and a browser just for the external drive.
Hook up yer t7 and browse to a video, try to play it from the t7 using the video player. The samsung video player will give you an error. Same with opening a photo and or music file. They will only work once transfered to internal storage.
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lywyn said:
Instructables has a basic guide to make a phone case with an OTG connection and SD Card built-in. May the case manufacturers are missing a niche market here?
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absolutely are. Especially now since storage is changing all across the board via carriers and manufacters alike.
salimifran said:
Nexus photo viewer could help.
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I tried Nexus. It would not even see the T7 drive at all. I am finding this is more an issue of Googles "Scoped storage" update change. ALL of this is. Basically adaptable storage is on its way out.
gravija said:
I had no choice. My phone was almost completely unuseable with all the failed phone calls, both incoming and outgoing. Then the fact I could not get text messages to go out all the time. Tmo absolutely refused to replace my phone with the same model, saying the same problem will just continue. They also claimed they could not get the 5g variant of the 10+.
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The 4G variant streams movies fine. It's probably the more desirable variant because it uses the Snapdragon* chipset and doesn't suffer excessive battery consumption that the first generation 5G phones were notorious for.
The 21U is apparently suffering display blackout issues in some phones of this model. There's at least one thread on XDA about it. Samsung is being less than transparent about it.
*I may be mistaken but I think all the Snapdragon variants are 4G.
Wait, you can password-protect these things?
nixnixnixnix4 said:
Wait, you can password-protect these things?
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The SD card? You can encrypt the SD card.
I don't advise doing so...
blackhawk said:
The 4G variant streams movies fine. It's probably the more desirable variant because it uses the Snapdragon* chipset and doesn't suffer excessive battery consumption that the first generation 5G phones were notorious for.
The 21U is apparently suffering display blackout issues in some phones of this model. There's at least one thread on XDA about it. Samsung is being less than transparent about it.
*I may be mistaken but I think all the Snapdragon variants are 4G.
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Yeah. Tmobile straight up lied about the availability of the 4g models. As I called sprint after the fact to have them fix my voicemail, which TMobile said there was nothing they could do to fix it on their end. (Sprint tech had it fixed in 10 minutes mind you.) Anywho. I had no issues with my note 10+ until I got on the Tmobile sim card. A sprint tower in my area went offline and I no longer had reliable service. Im a medical case and need to have a a phone for emergency calls. (No house phone.) Uhm sorry I am off topic.
Yeah. My s21 was not new. It is a remanufacted phone that was previously sent in for BSoD. It was cheaper than the new one monthly and I still got a sign on deal with it. I have to give Tmo credit for helping me there... But I also see it as them just doing retention work. If the phone fails again for black screen, like my friend, who is on his third s21+, I am going to ask for a different phone. This phone is nice, but not worth it over my note 10+. I am sick of this limited storage already. Having to keep an extra battery, carry around my portable storage and cable. The thing overheats constantly. I am also still having problems with RCS and text messages not working.
Now, in doing research into this recently I am finding out Google is apparently dropping support for apks now?
gravija said:
Yeah. Tmobile straight up lied about the availability of the 4g models. As I called sprint after the fact to have them fix my voicemail, which TMobile said there was nothing they could do to fix it on their end. (Sprint tech had it fixed in 10 minutes mind you.) Anywho. I had no issues with my note 10+ until I got on the Tmobile sim card. A sprint tower in my area went offline and I no longer had reliable service. Im a medical case and need to have a a phone for emergency calls. (No house phone.) Uhm sorry I am off topic.
Yeah. My s21 was not new. It is a remanufacted phone that was previously sent in for BSoD. It was cheaper than the new one monthly and I still got a sign on deal with it. I have to give Tmo credit for helping me there... But I also see it as them just doing retention work. If the phone fails again for black screen, like my friend, who is on his third s21+, I am going to ask for a different phone. This phone is nice, but not worth it over my note 10+. I am sick of this limited storage already. Having to keep an extra battery, carry around my portable storage and cable. The thing overheats constantly. I am also still having problems with RCS and text messages not working.
Now, in doing research into this recently I am finding out Google is apparently dropping support for apks now?
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That sucks.
As for Google they are infamous for abandoning and screwing up their apps and users. I try to use their apps now as little as possible.
Lost 2 websites because of Gookill. I wuv seeing them get fined
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The SD card? You can encrypt the SD card.
I don't advise doing so...
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I'm talking about the T7 mentioned here. Can you encrypt it and still have your Samsung phone access it?
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I'm talking about the T7 mentioned here. Can you encrypt it and still have your Samsung phone access it?
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Well I use T7 as convenient way to transfer/piggyback/store files between S21U and desktop, the encryption is protected by the fingerprint sensor so, according to Samsung your files on T7 are encrypted and safe. When I plug it into pc or phone the fingerprint sensor lights up and to open the storage you have to match the enabled fingerprint. All that works fine as OTG storage but I also have Pixel phone and I can't use T7 with it because of different sf and that sucks, can't have the T7 OTG convenience to extract any files from Pixel w/o re-formatting each time the drive between fat32 and ntfs.

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