Nexus 7 and USB Thumb Drive

[chicknstrips]

Hey,
I am looking to pick up a nexus 7 this weekend and wanted to know if it's able to read a USB flash drive that holds all the video lectures for a CPA course course I'm taking. Some of the videos are 5 hours long... And I know i will need a cord to adapt the drive.

Thanks for the help

 

[jgumphress]

Yes, I use my 16GB flash drive all the time on my Nexus 7. But you will need an app like Nexus Media Importer and an OTG USB to micro USB adapter. Amazon.com: SANOXY Micro USB Host Mode OTG Cable Flash Drive SD T-Flash Card Adapter FOR Samsung GT-i9100 i9100 Galaxy S II 2 GT-N7000 Galaxy Note: Cell Phones & Accessories I got my adapter from Amazon for less than a dollar with free shipping. I know you will love your Nexus. They are fantastic.

Also, welcome to the blog and may God bless.

 

[Mattylad]

Stickmount is free and allows access to USB drives.

 

[fljoe]

I think you will need to root your device to use Stickmount. You can use Nexus Media Importer which is a paid app without rooting the device.

 

[ICS]

I think you will need to root your device to use Stickmount. You can use Nexus Media Importer which is a paid app without rooting the device.

Correct and I fully agree.

 

[rebel1699]

In truth, tbere are apps on the market which do nlt require root for usb otg access. Unfortunately, stickmount and other known soljtions were broken with the 4.2, and subsequent 4.2.1 updates. I have not recently checked to see if those kinks have been worked out. Search store for "otg no root".

Additionally, there are also solutions for usb otg+host mode charging. That means using otg and charging at the same time. A google search should point you to the right kernels, and the needed y cables can be found on ebay. Naturally, root and custom recovery(cwm or twrp) IS needed for this, since you will be flashing a modkfied kernel.

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[jgumphress]

Nexus Media Importer still works well with 4.2 and 4.2.1. And there is no need to open the app. Just insert the flash drive and it opens the app.

 

[rebel1699]

Nexus Media Importer still works well with 4.2 and 4.2.1. And there is no need to open the app. Just insert the flash drive and it opens the app.

Ill check it out. I really dont use otg in android anymore, but I am setup to dual boot android and ubuntu 13.04, and use otg in ubuntu constantly, and store most of my things there. Luckilly, when booted into android, i can access the ubuntu fs and grab anything needed.

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