Playing music off of USB question - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Hanzo · 06-10-2012, 08:52 PM

Hi guys, I just bought this (Verbatim Store 'n' Stay 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 97464 (Black): [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Verbatim-Store-Flash-Drive-97464/dp/B004BLIQE6/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339372201&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=verbatm+16+gig"]Amazon.com: Verbatim Store 'n' Stay 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 97464 (Black): Electronics[/ame]

Plugged into the USB port and nothing happened. I tried another USB drive and worked fine. Anyone bought the same USB drive?

Nambo · 06-10-2012, 09:26 PM

Might be due to the format of the USB.

Maybe try formatting it to FAT32?

Lil Abner · 06-10-2012, 10:00 PM

I agree, check the formatting.

Hanzo · 06-10-2012, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nambo

Might be due to the format of the USB.

Maybe try formatting it to FAT32?

It is FAT32.

Symbiont · 06-10-2012, 10:36 PM

It might be too large to be recognized. Some ports have a limit on what they can recognize.

Lil Abner · 06-10-2012, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Symbiont

It might be too large to be recognized. Some ports have a limit on what they can recognize.

I have a SanDisk 16gB that's small like the OP, and mine works just fine.

OP, maybe try doing a full re-format, and not just a quick?

Indestruct · 06-10-2012, 10:55 PM

I have a 32gb and it reads fine, try another one, they're so cheap. Find one on slickdeals

Hanzo · 06-10-2012, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil Abner

I have a SanDisk 16gB that's small like the OP, and mine works just fine.

OP, maybe try doing a full re-format, and not just a quick?

I will give that a try.

K2 · 06-11-2012, 01:32 AM

Check to see if it came preloaded with any utility software. Some non-computers don't like that stuff.

Hanzo · 06-12-2012, 08:54 PM

Formatted and still doesn't work. I wonder if it has no reserve power on the USB what so ever since it's so small so the car doesn't recognize it.

blu_ · 06-13-2012, 12:50 AM

Mine works fine. I always have my usb drive plugged in for tunes.

Lil Abner · 06-13-2012, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanzo

Formatted and still doesn't work. I wonder if it has no reserve power on the USB what so ever since it's so small so the car doesn't recognize it.

I don't know what to say. Maybe you need to Amazon. Tell them it's faulty, and they will accept it for free. That's what I would do. Sorry for your luck man!

Scooby · 06-13-2012, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanzo

Plugged into the USB port and nothing happened

Did you put any music on it first?

It's not uncommon with these super small sticks to give read problems, I remember another car forum where people had similar problems with them.

Hanzo · 06-13-2012, 08:15 AM

Yes I have music on it and it works on the computer. I will try it on my Honda Fit to see if it recognizes it.

06-10-2012, 08:52 PM	#1
Hanzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Waiting for the ND Miata Location: VA Posts: 963 Thanks: 182 Thanked 656 Times in 194 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 12 Thread(s)	Playing music off of USB question Hi guys, I just bought this (Verbatim Store 'n' Stay 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 97464 (Black): [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Verbatim-Store-Flash-Drive-97464/dp/B004BLIQE6/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339372201&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=verbatm+16+gig"]Amazon.com: Verbatim Store 'n' Stay 16 GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive 97464 (Black): Electronics[/ame] Plugged into the USB port and nothing happened. I tried another USB drive and worked fine. Anyone bought the same USB drive?

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Nambo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: '12 BRZ [CBS] Location: Australia Posts: 192 Thanks: 110 Thanked 48 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Might be due to the format of the USB. Maybe try formatting it to FAT32?

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Hanzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Waiting for the ND Miata Location: VA Posts: 963 Thanks: 182 Thanked 656 Times in 194 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 12 Thread(s)	Formatted and still doesn't work. I wonder if it has no reserve power on the USB what so ever since it's so small so the car doesn't recognize it.

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