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How to properly format a usb hard drive to work with an Android TV Dongle

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  • 05-12-2013 4:25pm
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    zoomtard
    Registered Users Posts: 125 ✭✭


    I recently got a nifty little android TV dongle (this model) but when I try to connect up an external usb hard drive that has movies and music on it, I get a "Media List Request Failure" message.

    I tried one hard drive that is NTFS and one that is FAT and got the same responses from both. Can anyone give me some advice?


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    #2
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users Posts: 3,353 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Can you try installing ES file explorer to see if you can access files?


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    zoomtard
    Registered Users Posts: 125 ✭✭zoomtard


    I tried this to no avail, sadly.

    Do you have to manually mount or format the drives first?


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    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users Posts: 14,329 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    I've a hdmi tv stick. To connect an external drive I have to use a powered hub


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    #5
    zoomtard
    Registered Users Posts: 125 ✭✭zoomtard


    That's a great idea. I tried it and still no luck.

    I'm just going to give up and install xbmc. Thanks for the help folks.


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