Adding external storage using adapter for ethernet

Jayhawks659 · 2021-10-19T21:19:07.237Z

Use ES File Explorer or Xplore to see the partition. The later firesticks don’t show it in the settings menu.

zorlac · 2021-10-19T21:25:24.006Z

Hey Gran…

You can also download an app from TP RAI… then go to manage apps & see if u have a flashdrv icon next to it

Gran11298 · 2021-10-19T21:25:54.391Z

thank you, not showing there either. When I go to Storage on Fire TV Cube it only shows Internal.and External Space "No USB Storage Detected

Gran11298 · 2021-10-19T21:28:01.983Z

Thanks, I give it a try

Jayhawks659 · 2021-10-19T21:32:40.998Z

What is the external storage if it’s not the usb? Do you have something else hooked up?

Gran11298 · 2021-10-19T21:40:13.250Z

not having any luck with that, but thank you

Gran11298 · 2021-10-19T21:41:35.967Z

I have Amazon adapter for ethernet (for my internet)

zorlac · 2021-10-19T21:42:58.036Z

Your welcome…

Maybe reformat thru firestick again?

Gran11298 · 2021-10-19T21:43:10.911Z

I have the adapter connected to my Cube, with ethernet connected and the OTG cable(with USB) is connected to the adapter also,

Gran11298 · 2021-10-19T21:43:59.138Z

I’m sorry, but how would I do that. Not a “wiz” with all this, but I try

zorlac · 2021-10-19T21:49:41.488Z

Go to settings…
My fire Tv…
Down to usb drive
Format to internal storage…

Read the directions on the right …make sure thats what you want…

Gran11298 · 2021-10-19T21:55:45.196Z

it’s showing no USB Storage Detected

zorlac · 2021-10-19T22:02:49.847Z

Dang it…

Maybe some of these techies can chime in & help u out… sorry the basic stuff didnt work

Gran11298 · 2021-10-19T22:04:53.898Z

no problem, I really appreciate you trying though

Jayhawks659 · 2021-10-19T22:35:27.841Z

How did you format it the first time? Plugged into the firestick or did you format it on a PC?

Gran11298 · 2021-10-20T19:00:38.915Z

sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you

I did the format on my Mac

Gran11298 · 2021-10-20T19:02:38.124Z

can it be formatted on the Firestick?

zorlac · 2021-10-20T20:03:17.939Z

Hey Gran…

I gave you the directions to format on FIRESTICK on my prevoius posts… I thought u tried it & it didnt work…

Formatting on firestick is if you want to Extend your INTERNAL storage (downloading apps)

Also heres more info Jay put up

USB Formatting for Firesticks: Important Differences Streaming Devices / Hardware

I want to explain the different options you have when using a USB flash drive on a Firestick. Troy has made some EXCELLENT guides on this topic, but some people still seem confused. I have added some additional tips below. But first, please consider whether you actually need to use a USB flash drive or not. I made a post on that topic here. Firstly, there are two reasons why you would want to format a USB drive on your firestick. Expanding the internal storage capacity. External storage (you …

system · 2021-11-18T20:57:37.388Z

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