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Chromebook not seeing music on my SD card

  • 24-01-2019 11:12am
    #1
    Claude Burgundy
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    Hi all,

    I have a HP X2 Chromebook and put music onto an sd card. BUT no matter how i try i can't get any media players to play the music.

    If i go into the sd card, i can see the folders and the music but i can't so that on the media player.

    Any help or advice ??


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  • #2
    advertsfox
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    Is there a file on the SD card (where your music is stored) called .nomedia? What music player are you using? What happens when you double click an MP3?


  • #3
    corkie
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    Limitation of Chrome OS that android apps don't have access to storage in general.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/chromeos/comments/50l6he/playing_music_from_a_micro_sd_card_on_asus_flip/

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  • #4
    Claude Burgundy
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    advertsfox wrote: »
    Is there a file on the SD card (where your music is stored) called .nomedia? What music player are you using? What happens when you double click an MP3?

    No i don't believe there is.

    I've tried a few players. When i go into the actual files and open them they play no porblem but through a media player........no


  • #5
    corkie
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    Claude Burgundy wrote: »
    No i don't believe there is.

    I've tried a few players. When i go into the actual files and open them they play no porblem but through a media player........no

    Read some where that you can selected multiple files and form a queue to play in VLC for example.

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  • #6
    Claude Burgundy
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    corkie wrote: »
    Read some where that you can selected multiple files and form a queue to play in VLC for example.

    Way too basic for my needs:(


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  • #7
    corkie
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    Claude Burgundy wrote: »
    Way too basic for my needs:(


    If your upto hacking some config files, there is a method (1 year old post) here that may give you access to sdcard from other apps.


    ^^^ Warning! Do so at your own risk may result in .....
    As this does involve modifying a system file, rootfs verification needs to be off. Chrome OS will likely undo the modifications when it auto-updates*. Modifying system files can potentially lead to a forced powerwash and/ or USB recovery situation. It would be best to ensure any important files have been backed up.

    https://nolirium.blogspot.com/2017/02/mounting-sd-card-content-readwrite-in.html

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  • #8
    Claude Burgundy
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    I take it just a high end tablet that can take a keyboard and run android mobile would be best?


  • #9
    corkie
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    Claude Burgundy wrote: »
    I take it just a high end tablet that can take a keyboard and run android mobile would be best?

    Limited selection of quality Android Tablets, there not really popular any more, Mi Pad 4 or expensive Samsung versions are only worth considering.

    Chromebooks (2 in 1/Detachable) and Chrome OS Tablets are where the future development is focused.

    I'm on the look out for Nexus 9, replacement and If you know the limitations of chrome os and what you need it for. (It has improved with android/Linux integration).

    Never really consider a tablet for MUSIC playback when my phone can do it better.

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  • #10
    Claude Burgundy
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    corkie wrote: »
    Limited selection of quality Android Tablets, there not really popular any more, Mi Pad 4 or expensive Samsung versions are only worth considering.

    Chromebooks (2 in 1/Detachable) and Chrome OS Tablets are where the future development is focused.

    I'm on the look out for Nexus 9, replacement and If you know the limitations of chrome os and what you need it for. (It has improved with android/Linux integration).

    Never really consider a tablet for MUSIC playback when my phone can do it better.

    I need it for back up. I work as a dj and it's back up to my mac book pro


  • #11
    corkie
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    Claude Burgundy wrote: »
    I need it for back up. I work as a dj and it's back up to my mac book pro

    We get to the heart of the matter and your particular needs.

    You could put the sdcard in your phone and run an app (BubbleUPnP on android) that creates a DNLA server, so you could stream from it to your ChromeBook/MAC.

    Or would you consider a Wireless File Hub, that also has a DLNA server?

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057941728

    You should be able to select what media to play.

    ^^^ Suggestions, since you may already have the chromebook?

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  • #12
    OldMrBrennan83
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    corkie wrote: »
    Limited selection of quality Android Tablets, there not really popular any more, Mi Pad 4 or expensive Samsung versions are only worth considering.

    Chromebooks (2 in 1/Detachable) and Chrome OS Tablets are where the future development is focused.

    I'm on the look out for Nexus 9, replacement and If you know the limitations of chrome os and what you need it for. (It has improved with android/Linux integration).

    Never really consider a tablet for MUSIC playback when my phone can do it better.

    Keeping an eye for even a second hand Pixel C could be an option. They should be cheap now and mine is still flying (though unfortunately only on 8.1).


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