I'm using a 500gb USB hard drive with no issues. Had to buy several until I found one that the USB would power up, but it works. Toshiba if anyone is interested.
Fat32 having a drive limitation of 32GB depends on the format utility used. It is easily possible to get much bigger then a 32gb drive with fat32. However, any given file on that system is limited to 4GB in size.
exFAT is another option, in the even you need bigger file sizes. Which some might need for video, if using an aftermarket head unit. Not all HUs recognize exfat, but mine does.
Yes I just formatted to FAT32 and it works fine with a 32gb usb drive. Thanks for the tip. I wish it could play video as well...and not just the sound part of the MP4...any more tips for upgrading the system?
Yes I just formatted to FAT32 and it works fine with a 32gb usb drive. Thanks for the tip. I wish it could play video as well...and not just the sound part of the MP4...any more tips for upgrading the
Which port are you plugging it into? If it's the USB on the radio itself, it won't play the media files but will charge the phone. You have to use the USB in the center console. Limitations of the radio.
someone mentioned that the one int he headunit can't stream music off of the USB stick. you have to transfer the music to the harddrive in the headunit before being able to play....
I have previously loaded music but now the HU fails to pick up or recognise any memory sticks in the USB at all. I have checked and they're FAT formatted but no luck, any ideas?
The other confusing part is that there are 2 Nav systems and they are completely different. 430N requires connectivity to have Bluetooth and USB functionality. 730N has Bluetooth built in and it's USB port is functional, but both require connectivity to get the USB in the console.
My usb from the front system plays media right away.the usb port connection from the console though does nothing. No charging, no transfer and no playing... it has a nice bluish light .... how lame is that? Ok we didn't buy our jeeps for that so take it for a ride and forget about it...
"blueish" light? Not white? I looked but didn't see which radio you have. There's a 3 digit code on the lower right hand corner of the radio face plate. What is it?
Maybe it's white! ...not blue...it looks like this :
Thanks for taking the time ....
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