yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G Accessories] techguyone:
Yes that's a bummer, no doubt its all part of the gradual plan to remove all external type storage. Which wouldn't be so bad if we had larger storage in the phones.16 GB is a bit...

I expect in 10 years or so when we're all on 6G or something it'll be like wi-fi everywhere and we won't mind at all.
[Moto G Accessories] reali:
yeah

haha, nice cloud future :laugh:
[Moto G Accessories] tmacher:
I bought JetFlash 380 so pendrive without OTG cord :D

But without root it only works with TotalCommander plugin or Nexus Media Importer. :/ Have to root soon.
[Moto G Accessories] dtsm888:
Appreciate help for newbie, just ordered meenova for moto g on kitkat but not rooted. Know it has only read access.

If i just load some movies via computer, assume then can play/view from device, right? My plan is to load a couple of seasons of tv shows to view on upcoming biz trip.

Thanks
[Moto G Accessories] miklosbard:
only kitkat the otg storage support is not present by default. for me the best experience was buying Nexus media importer (around 3$ now), it starts automatically as I plug in the otg device and lets me play my videos with the app I choose. no root required.

Sent from my phone
[Moto G Accessories] dtsm888:
Thanks, put on my wish list. Currently i use the free app: Mx Player and it works well. When meenova and micro card arrives will test first.
[Moto G Accessories] miklosbard:
I use mx player as well to play the videos, the Nexus media importer is only a 'file browser' (which provides the needed functionality for otg storage) with a play button, which will prompt you for a preferred player

Sent from my phone
[Moto G Accessories] dtsm888:
Thanks. I emailed the developer and he said to first download nexus photo viewer, a free app from him to see if i can view images. If that works, then NMI will also work. My meenova just shipped from HK, my 32gb SanDisk ultra micro card is 2 days away so hopefully can play and test out either this weekend or early next. Got a load of movies to watch :)
[Moto G Accessories] dtsm888:
Need an app recommendation

So an update. Both Meenova and MicroCard arrived earlier than expected and got them working with NMI. I loaded some jpg files, one mp4 video and one mkv video. And able to read, open all the three formats.
[Moto G Accessories] miklosbard:
mx player works: start the video, press the note button on top for audio stream options, select software decoding and choose a stream.

edit: you can set software audio decoding as default in the settings

Sent from my phone
[Moto G Accessories] marinh0:
So just to clarify. If you have a Moto G with Kit Kat and no root than all you need is a third party file manager app to acess your files? :confused:
[Moto G Accessories] samijam:
correct. I know of Nexus Media Importer($3.99 USD) and there is Total Commander(free) used with USB Stick Plugin-TC($0.99 USD). So, the total commander method is cheapest. If you are rooted, you can use Stick Mount by Chainfire(free) and the file manager of your choice(I use ES File Explorer.)
[Moto G Accessories] dtsm888:
I finally discovered this on my own after playing around with it for a few minutes....many thanks :)

---------- Post added at 03:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:26 PM ----------

From the meenova website:

Moto X and Moto G Running Android 4.4

Android 4.4 KitKat update disables external USB storage access on both Moto X and Moto G. You now need to use a third party App to access the Meenova reader (or any other external card readers or USB sticks). Though now you don't need root privilege to write to USB storage on Moto G. We tested and verified the following options, all Apps available from Play Store:

1 Use App "Nexus Media Importer".

2 Use App "OTG Disk Explorer".

3 Use App "Total Commander" (free) and "USB Stick Plugin" (not free).

Install both Apps.

Plug-in the microSD card reader.

Start up "Total Commander" and it will show "USB Stick Plugin" as an option.

Select the "USB Stick Plugin".

OTG disk explorer comes in lite [free] and pro [paid] versions. The lite works only for 32mb or less size files. The guys at Nexus Media Importer provide quick customer/technical service....exchanged a few emails with them before purchasing their app. Works like a charm, even for newbie like me ;)
[Moto G Accessories] Bizdady:
Glad I found this. Thin I'm get me one got future use.
[Moto G Accessories] kellerman40:
I wonder if OTG works with CM11. In settings->storage there is some "usb memory" settings. My OTG cable is arriving soon from ebay, cant wait to test.
[Moto G Accessories] degsie:
Just to report that this dinky device works fine on the Moto G :victory:
[Moto G Accessories] superkid.net:
How long did it take for delivery? I ordered it a month back!
[Moto G Accessories] fixxxer667:
Depends on the destination country and customs. Mine took 5 days to be shipped from Hong Kong and show up in tracking, 2 days to arrive in Germany and has been now sitting in customs since Jan. 31.

Needless to say, German customs can be a bit annoying (or particularly fun, when explaining more.. ahem, intimate purchases to the desk clerk.), so your mileage may vary. Expect something between 10-30 days.
[Moto G Accessories] fixxxer667:
And, my Meenovo has just arrived. Read/write both work just fine in stock KitKat (with root), stickmount free. Power amp scans successfully, es explorer also works like a charm.
[Moto G Accessories] dtsm888:
I would email and see what is up. Don't forget Lunar New Year shut down HK office [clearly stated on their website] from Jan 27-Feb 4.

I live stateside and it took 2, yes 2 business days - ordered Sat morning and got it Tuesday, with tracking information. I know they answer email and very responsive guys!
[Moto G Accessories] superkid.net:
Yep, I emailed them in the morning.. Interestingly they haven't provided me with any shipping details.
[Moto G Accessories] fixxxer667:
I am pretty sure they have a separate warehouse stateside while EU and Asia is covered by HK..
[Moto G Accessories] VictorCSx:
I got my Meenova today (after 40 days in the Brazilian Custom House) and it's really amazing :D

Using a Transcend 64GB microSDXC formatted to FAT32, read only.

But I have a couple of questions, if anyone knows about it:

1) I'm stuck in JB 4.3 in Moto G (XT1033, dual-SIM), and, without root (waiting KK to make root) I don't have any option to dismount the SD card. Is it unsafe to unplug it after using without dismounting (I made it some times now) or will I need an app to dismount it before unplugging (in the long range)?

2) Many users stated that KK disables the native OTG storage on the device, but I tried this with a friend's Moto X, running KK 4.4.2 without root and I got read access just fine with File Manager (I think it's the Rhythm Software's one) and Google Play Music. Forgot to try write access, though. Anyone have known anything like that??

Thanks!
[Moto G Accessories] dtsm888:
I can only speak for Moto G, kitkat, without root. Would only work when third party app installed. I couldn't get it to work with File Manager but did not try google play. My primary purpose was to load and view videos.

Recommend Nexus Media Importer, works for video, images and music [can play directly from NMI app]
[Moto G Accessories] shmotog:
nice, thanks
[Moto G Accessories] jaspreet997:
Anyone ordered this to India....the page shows 15 $ final price .....does it exclude custom charges? Any alternative to this already available in Indian market?
[Moto G Accessories] ashut0sh:
Did anyone check this out!

No more OTG needed!!!!

The pend drive connects directly!!:D

http://www.techtree.com/content/news/5508/sandisk-smartphone-friendly-pen-drive.html
[Moto G Accessories] VictorCSx:
I got the KK update a couple of hours ago and now I connected my meenova to see what happens and the android simply popped a message "preparing usb storage" and everything is working just fine, with ES explorer and Poweramp, without root and without other apps!! Both read and write :eek:

So... it's a Motorola/Google choice to disable OTG on some markets??????

EDIT: actually, as the system provides the usb storage interface here, all the apps that have any use accessing the removable storage works fine too, like aldiko, but not quickoffice (it only shows the internal storage to me)
[Moto G Accessories] jaspreet997:
Well maybe it was just a bug......if the other markets which got updates earlier keep emailing moto...they might push an update with fixed otg for them

Anyway would it be possible to install apps or game datas on usb drive?

With/ without root?

Sent from Samsung Chat
[Moto G Accessories] VictorCSx:
I tried 2 apps for that and none worked, each with a different "error" message, both without root (I don't know if I'm going to root because of the warranty...):

With "APP2SD Easy (Move Apps to SD)" I got a message that "This device does not support APP2SD function".

With "Move app to SD card" I got a message that "No need to move: Sdcard share the same disk with os." (which seems that it does not see the SD card at all).

In the apps menus, in the OS, it does not give any option to try and change the folders to put the apps.

So, at least without root, I think it's a NO.

I put some attachments of the OTG storage working in the android menus and the 2 program messages that I described above. Hope it helps!
[Moto G Accessories] jaspreet997:
Well I just looked around on forums and there is a script which can do just that...but it needs root.....So we can conclude that it cannot be done without proper root access

But what you can do is

Install a game ...download the data

Manually copy it pendrive

Then whenever you wanna play that game just move the data back to internal memory

Not very elegant but could be helpfull for 8 gb devices!!

Maybe someone can write a simple app to automate that process!!
[Moto G Accessories] VictorCSx:
News: I saw in another topic that a guy got a new update on his german moto G and that re-enabled the OTG support completely, just like mine!

So, it is a matter of time for everyone to enjoy the OTG natively on moto G (and X?). :D
[Moto G Accessories] jaspreet997:
Yeah....I am sure sombody would pull the update soon enough But that won't still enable app installation to usb stick

Sent from Samsung Chat
[Moto G Accessories] binlalo:
I had to use stickmount and still sometimes when I unmount it i lose all access to the memory and I can't download anything or access to my files in the internal memory and have to reboot so if you come up with that update that enables USB otg please put it here :)
[Moto G Accessories] jaspreet997:
Confirmed otg working through this...the download link is in #6 post

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2648590

Sent from Samsung Chat
[Moto G Accessories] codearm2:
Just got this tiny little thing after 3 days shipping from HK and it works well :good:
[Moto G Accessories] bhatia.mani:
http://www.sony.net/Products/memorycard/en_us/usbsa/

http://www.sony.net/Products/memorycard/en_us/usbsa/
[Moto G Accessories] aaopt:
Claims it works with 4.3 but not yet 4.4. Wonder if that is only on Sony device ROMs.
[Moto G Accessories] aaopt:
I ordered that one when [MENTION=4464362]alpine101[/MENTION] mentioned it, and it arrived about a month later. It didn't work for me at all in my G although it worked OK on my computer. But in retrospect probably I just wasn't shoving it in hard enough. Build quality seems to be about what you'd expect for $6.

With the new OTA specifically saying they fixed OTG, I decided to try again. It took a few tries but I did get it to work. Part of the problem is interference with my case, the opening around the USB port is approximately big enough but it's a tight fit. But I also tried it without the case and it didn't work then either. Tried a few more times and finally got it to go... and I was able to read and write on it.

Mildly annoying that when you unmount it you get an icon in the notification area asking you to insert media, and it can't be dismissed. The only way I've found is to reboot. But I'm just glad that they considered non-functional OTG a bug and fixed it -- was afraid it had been disabled as a matter of policy.

Non-rooted XT1034 (US) 16GB version using the latest stock firmware, 174.44.1.falcon_umts.AWSRetail.en.US.
[Moto G Accessories] ElTron:
With the new upgrade 176.44.1 the read/write capabilities are recovered for Moto G without any third-party software.

Now I'm expecting to receive a Meenova sd-card reader. The question is what microSD to buy. A 64 GB sd card could be interesting but I thnk 64 SD cards are not formatted at FAT32 and I think the Moto G only works with FAT32 formatted. Is this true?

I have two questions:

Could easilly any 64 GB MicroSDXC be formatted at FAT32?

64 GB SDXC formatting to FAT32 could it be be done with any windows system? I mean, it could be done with XP or Win 7 or 8 are needed?

Thanks a lot
[Moto G Accessories] Kameo:
Not sure if the MotoG handles 64G drives, 32G are for sure anyway.

If you want to format your drive, you'll need a specific tool (otherwise it won't work): Gui for FAT32Format

http://www.ridgecrop.demon.co.uk/index.htm?guiformat.htm (click on the picture to download)
[Moto G Accessories] Ja_som:
Why you need specific tool???

You can format card in Windows (XP, 7, 8,...) to fat32.

And I think you can use 64, and also 128 GB cards, it depends on the card reader...

Sent from my tablet. Odoslané z môjho tabletu.
[Moto G Accessories] Kameo:
Funny... Did you try it ?

I bet no.

If you try to format a drive bigger than 32G Windows will use its proprietary format : NTFS. Hence the use of a 3rd party tool.

And yes it's true, theorically you can read up to 2TB drives with SDXC card readers.

I'm not here to argue, get your facts right or search Google.
[Moto G Accessories] Ja_som:
Ok sorry, my bad.

Now i know why we need specific tool ;)

Sent from my tablet. Odoslané z môjho tabletu.
[Moto G Accessories] jamstar.5:
For Indians

http://www.flipkart.com/pny-mini-ho...9FZW8W&otracker=search&pageNum=1#!/suggestion
[Moto G Accessories] ElTron:
Loss of performance with FAT32

Hi:

If a MicroSDXC class 10 is FAT32 formatted, are its high speed capabilities lost or not?

I mean, I'm thinking to buy a Sandisk 64GB Ultra or perhaps Extreme to use it in my Moto G, but as it needed to format it to FAT32 I don't know what surprises could arise.

Any suggestions will be ok.
[Moto G Accessories] streambeam:
I got my meenova usb drive yesterday, just a couple days after the update to my moto g that restored the read/write functionality. This little thing is awesome! I didn't need any 3rd party apps, just a file manager and I was able to copy and paste to and from my moto. I really recommend it, just waiting on my 32gb card to arrive and I'll be set. :)
[Moto G Accessories] VictorCSx:
The support is made by the card reader. The Meenova one handles 64GB drives and it works great with Moto G.

I didn't tried the Meenova and mine Transcend while it was formatted with the original format, but in FAT32 i get about 10~12 MB/s write and 17~20 MB/s read, which seems to me that the Meenova is limiting the performance anyways (as it gets pretty warm doing it). I will try to format it back in this weekend and post the results here.
[Moto G Accessories] Kameo:
Just what i wrote....
[Moto G Accessories] gabek9:
Thanks for the post

Hi just thought I'd say thanks for the post. It's a useful little item, I think I'll get one. I hope you get as much fun outta devices as I do. Thanks, Gabe.
[Moto G Accessories] smohanv:
Thanks. I ordered one today.
[Moto G Accessories] rmissin:
Does this work ok with the moto g ?

I found a cheap uk alterantive , it looks about the same...

If you search google with this it will show you, can't post links yet..

OTG-USB-Multi-function-Card-Reader-Adapter-Support-Micro-SD-Hi-speed-Cu3-/141132746546

Does any OTG Hi Speed reader work with the Moto G ?

tia
[Moto G Accessories] smohanv:
I have not had the product delivered yet. Will post my feedback once received.
[Moto G Accessories] rmissin:
marcemat well

cool thx, seems daft waiting for a meenova to arrive, similar units are available in the uk but cost £14.99..a little steep
[Moto G Accessories] bbcastro:
Where did you find it?
[Moto G Accessories] rmissin:
Here...

www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p...icro+SD+Phone+Card+Reader+&_sacat=0&_from=R40

one's listed as 39.99, that's got to be a typo
[Moto G Accessories] bbcastro:
Likely. Either that or just slightly overpriced. Looks very nice though.

Those who have it, what are the main uses you give it?
[Moto G Accessories] hapdaniel:
That is a Meenova.
[Moto G Accessories] rmissin:
No **** sherlock :D
[Moto G Accessories] dubidu:
You can't get it any cheaper than this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OTG-USB-M...aphy_MemoryCardReaders_RL&hash=item417ab5b1c7

Works fine on my 4.3 G
[Moto G Accessories] rmissin:
Thanks for the heads up, as far as I'm aware, an OTG cable and/or any USB card reader should work if your unlocked and rooted. I just stuck a 5 year old MP3 player that doubles up as storage into my G (4.4.2), it and it worked fine too.

Only thing that concerns me about your link is the build quality, is it sturdy enough? A marker pen will eliminate all the cheesy white ;)

What do you have in it ? I was thinking of getting a SanDisk 32GB Mobile Ultra, cheapest price I could find..£17.90

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Mobile-MicroSDHC-Memory-Adapter/dp/B005SZ4X28

tia

edit: just found a cheaper one...£15.99 inc postage.

http://www.mymemory.co.uk/Micro-SDH...-SD-(SDHC)-Card---Class-10-UHS-1-+-SD-Adapter
[Moto G Accessories] Shriker:
I got one of these boyos and it works well. I've tried a 32gb card in it successfully. It has an annoying constantly flashing blue LED inside it but it was quite easy to push the insides out thru the back and break the LED phosphate off with a knife. When plugged in its 24x21mm.
[Moto G Accessories] denzel09:
I think that meenova, about size and price is one of best otg combo. I purchased two of them directly from meenova site and they work so good, no one problem. Happy for this choice.
[Moto G Accessories] irfxhk86:
meenova in india

Has anyone ordered meenova in India? Just want to make sure it is safe and reliable to order ... Shows 15$ in the site... Does it include customs? Saw the other card reader alternatives but it cannot beat the compactness and simplicity meenova provides..

Help, anyone
[Moto G Accessories] denzel09:
I think it's sure. They say that ship in all world without specifically restriction for India for what i read. I am in Italy and delivery was maked from Honk Kong(like for all deliveries out of USA) and item is arrived in 4 weeks more or less. I think that less time for India :good:
[Moto G Accessories] jaleelchennai:
I got 32gb san disk dual pen drive from ebay.in. It connects flawlessly and not look too bulky. Actually it little bit length comparing to meenova. But this liitle length give good grip whenever watching movies in landscape mode.
[Moto G Accessories] XaviCampos:
Works with micro sd hc of 64GB?
[Moto G Accessories] dtsm888:
They are very reliable, ordered mine and got it a few days later. They have a warehouse in states, if memory is correct, in NJ
[Moto G Accessories] irfxhk86:
thanks buddy...i have jumped in and ordered one on 21st of last month...should arrive in 3-4 days...fingers crossed..:D
[Moto G Accessories] tatitar:
Hey, I tried to connect a USB card reader to a OTG cable and my phone doesn't recognize it, it works with pen drives but not with card reader (micro sd FAT32). Is there any way to make it work ?
[Moto G Accessories] miklosbard:
you can try with custom kernel, but I wouldn't keep my hopes up. if the drivers are not included there is no easy way afaik

Sent from my phone
[Moto G Accessories] tatitar:
But why it doesn't work? Meenova its just another card reader right? I tried two differents usb card readers and the didn't work, Its a pitty 'cause i've got a brand new Sandisk 16GB class 10, it doesn't worth to buy a pendrive (and it also has less speed)
[Moto G Accessories] miklosbard:
different chip inside

Sent from my phone
[Moto G Accessories] meekeebromley:
pq1 usb otg

I have got a pq1 8 GB usb otg from Maplin UK it works with any Image I have installed. Works with Phils recovery an I am using for flash loader, Backup and music storage. I hope this helps
[Moto G Accessories] irfxhk86:
Finally got my meenova :victory: (took two weeks to deliver) and i am already in love with it.Can a card reader go any smaller?? Nope.

Hope this helps other fellow indian users who are still on the fence.
[Moto G Accessories] aviwdoowks:
My OTG fix for the X

http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/general/otg-supported-4-4-2-unrooted-via-t2709553
[Moto G Accessories] Elrom:
Ok, I tried to purchase on from their website using the Paypal link. After I make the payment, ERROR PROCESSING PAYPAL TRANSACTION.

I wrote an email to Meenova support, but they haven't responded yet. And also made a post in their Facebook page.

Update: ok, they responded the email and said the webpage sometimes gives errors but the operation was successfully.

Now I just have to wait the item to be shipped... looking forward to it!
[Moto G Accessories] Mickeyvdb:
Got mine delivered yesterday and it is working great. Using it now with a 8Gb SDHC class 10 since it was the only one I had available.

Very nice transfer rates.

Building quality is ofcourse not superb, but it is doing its job well.

What more to expect for this price.
[Moto G Accessories] randonpl:
I use PQI Connect 203 z with A-Data 16gb memory card.

It works fine, was cheap - I bought it in local shop for about $6, exactly 20 PLN but who cares about Polish currency...
[Moto G Accessories] koxmoz:
nice...!! en dx.com you can find more...
[Moto G Accessories] fabus:
I care :P

Maybe someone would be interested in this, Copy paste from other topic:

I have found also two nice devices:

http://www.allegro.pl/ShowItem2.php?item=4138501582

http://www.allegro.pl/ShowItem2.php?item=4150931784

It is on polish Polish site, but I believe it can be found on ebay.

Personally I am using pqi and it is awesome
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] firec:
Has anyone used the CameraCaptureDialog successfully on a PDA with camera to capture an image to a file?

I tried the following code on my O2 Atom (a camera-equipped PDA phone running Windows Mobile 5.0 & CF2) but all I get is a static image in the dialog. After clicking OK in the dialog, nothing happens. The image is not saved, which should not be the case. Doing a trace in debug mode shows that the FileName property is an empty string immediately after the ShowDialog() call.

CameraCaptureDialog c = new CameraCaptureDialog();

c.DefaultFileName = "test.jpg";

c.InitialDirectory = @"\My Documents";

c.ShowDialog();

(I've posted a similar to another thread. Hope it's ok to start a new thread.)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] andemann:
I have used successfullly with my Qtek 9100 (htc wizard).

But it annoys me that I have to click the releasebutton in the cameradialog to retrieve the picture. I would really like to capture a picture directly from .net CF

Andreas
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] firec:
Hi Andreas, for my case, I don't see any button in the dialog, but the left softkey is Cancel and the right softkey is Menu (for adjusting properties like brightness and quality). And at the top-right is the OK. I assume that clicking OK captures the picture and saves it as a file (for my case, it doesn't).

Could you tell me more about the releasebutton? And doesn't the CameraCaptureDialog save a file to the ROM after snapping the picture?

Thanks for the reply!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] andemann:
On my device I have a dedicated camerabutton, when I press this button, the picture is captured and the cameradialog asks me if I want to save the picture and return to the application or delete it (take another)

Andreas