Add more storage to Firestick using USB Drive
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2022
- One of the limitation of the Amazon Firestick is limited storage. You only get about 8GB of storage. But you can increase your Firestick's storage using a USB Drive. Here is how.
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Awesome! I'm upgrading all my firesticks with USB adapters after seeing this! We have a lot of movies that aren't on any of the stream services anymore
This was really helpful 👏
Great video, useful and informative😊
Most helpful. Thank you.
Thank you for this tutorial!
Thank you. This was very helpful.
What version of Fire OS were you using? On my FireStick 4K the My Fire TV menu does not show the USB Drive.
I am using Fire OS 7
Thank you and I need more help, I have done everything as you have outlined but I need to know how I can go into an apk, and download a movie directly into the external storage. Can you help with this? Step by step, please.
Thank you for this! Can big apps like KODI run off external storage or will it lag when trying to use?
You can run it off external storage, but it'll be very slow. I wouldn't recommend it
Hello I set this up for internal storage, but it seems that there’s very few apps that can be moved to the fire stick for storage so I don’t seem to get a lot of space available and I am still getting the message there’s not enough space. Any thoughts
You might have to free up the built-in internal storage by clearing cache or uninstalling apps on internal storage that can't be moved to a flash drive.
@@DignitedTV ah man its stuff like youtube…very few apps so this wont really work for me then in regards to getti g the not enough memory thing?
very nice video, clear and useful.
My problem is I have tried to add a SansDisk 32gb drive to my 3 tv's with Firesticks. The oldest of the 3 recognizes the USB stick, but the other 2 do not recognize it. They are all formatted in FAT32. What could I be missing?
Try NTFS
What's that @@kunwarsagarsingh
@@mcp2142 Don't. Firesticks cannot use NTFS formatted drives. Only the FireTV Cube (3rd gen) can.
Before I buy the setup, can you confirm if apps installed on the usb drive can be used directly from internal storage without lag, buffering and so on? Or do we have to keep moving apps around from usb to stick and back?
the usb drive is slower than internal storage, so the lag it´s possible, but i recomend you use SSD storage, it´s better or usb drive flash, it´s possible to move apps to the drive and revert too.. i´m sorry i´m working my english lol
@RASIEL ANGELOS DUARTE RAIMUNDO DOS SANTOS Thank you. I tried a usb 64gb 3.1 plug in but the firestick couldn't find it. I wonder before I buy an ssd if there is some process for the stick to see it.
@@graceismine1111 is it the 4k ? have you try the adb shell app ?
@@rasielangelosduarteraimund7415 It is the 4k. I don't know that app... What is it?
@@graceismine1111 it´s screen resolution,
Great explanation! I appreciate you’re help 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!
Okay, how about what to do when the FireStick refuses to list the drive? (It DOES see the drive THERE, when I unplug it, it whines about how I should go to USB Drive to disconnect it - without mentioning it should be in About, which is what I had to look this video up for - then next time it said I had to format so I did, then my computer wouldn't recognize it any more until I fixed it). Rebooting, unplugging the power and replugging it in, NOTHING will make the Storage option do anything other than list the storage on the Stick itself. No USB Stick options.
Oh, and if I try to search "USB" to find it, the idiot stick only searches apps and finds the broken File Explorer (installing it, I start it, it says it detects a higher version is available, shows an ad video - jarring to see things move on their own - with Pause, Done, and Upgrade buttons. Pause pauses the dumb video at least, Upgrade ends up just bringing me to the Home screen, Done reloads the page and restarts the useless video. So, no ability to USE the app). Apparently I found a different File manager at one point, THAT sees the USB Stick, I was able to copy a subtitle file to the virtual storage to use it, using that file being what I was trying to do but unfortunately a little indirect due to this app being the only thing to SEE the USB Stick. How do I get the FireStick to admit that the USB Stick is there? It seems like I have to unplug power every time I want to disconnect the USB Stick if I don't want it to get corrupted!
Did you get a fix for this USB drive problem on Firestick?
Is there a maximum file size that can be added to the thumb drive? The method I used before would only read files smaller than 4 GB. Does formatting via the Firestick option get rid of this problem?
It depends on the file system the thumb drive is formatted in. The default FAT32 allows a maximum of 4GB file size. But exFAT and NTFS take bigger sizes.
@@DignitedTV Firestick cannot play from NTFS or ExFAT. Only FAT32.
I don't have the USB drive option it doesn't work
You need an OTG cable. I got 2 on Amazon for about $6
@@davidwebb8509 I use to have a mixed partition, since new update nothing works ... yes we see an icon when you connect a device but won't see in the my firestick parameter
@@Manche-De-Pelle is you storage device a USB 3.0? Did the storage device format for use through the firestick?
@@davidwebb8509 yep ... I just found out why ... the usb flash drive just died... it's a dependable brand but it seems I hit a lemon.
@@Manche-De-Pelle Glad you figured it out.
Thanks! This seems to be the simplest method! Ill
Update this comment if works when i try it👍
Did it work
Will this work to use game emulators and save roms to play from usb drive?
I would imagine so but I didn’t try yet, did you so far?
You absolutely can use your USB drive as both Internal and External storage. You just have to partition the drive. Also FAT32 will limit you to 4GB max files. So if you want to watch HD movies that are larger you'll have to use the workaround.
How is the reliability of the fire tv stick 3rd gen ? I have read reviews that remote control gets defective after some time and fire stick slows down with time and updates
What's the "workaround"? I have the unaltered Star Wars movies on my USB drive.
@@colt5189 Stick the USB drive in your computer. Share it over your network. Play from your TV or Firestick over network. Or connect computer directly to TV. There is a way to start playing from an ExFAT or NTFS formatted drive, but it will stop. I believe the FireTV Cube (3rd gen) supports NTFS. You don't even need an adapter as you can plug your USB drive right into it. I use the stick+adapter+USB drive for more apps and small file storage then over my network for 4K movies.
Second question- I bought the setup because I figured I'm going to anyway, and I followed your instructions. The usb stick storage doesn't show up under my fire tv. In fact my menu options are different than yours. I bought my 4k stick 1.5 years ago. I tested two usb sticks that both work in my computer. Nothing. Can you please explain how to set up internal storage in more detail by first explaining how to make the usb stick show up?
I think you need sandisk 3.0 flash drive in 32 or 64. Alot of drives wont work
@@Anthony-du3he I have a sandisk 64gb 3.1 flash drive. It doesn't work. Maybe there is a step missing or software I can use to install it. Do you know of any?
@@graceismine1111 It depends what fireOS you have. If you have 6 or less, you have to Jerry rig it a bit. You'll have to use adb to recognize it. You'll have to Google it because it's a bit complicated.
@@graceismine1111 This is for newer firesticks running OS 7. The firestick 4k is OS 6. Troypoint has a guide to get you going.
@B B Excellent. I already returned the equipment because it was useless. Do you have a link to troypoint by chance? This time I'll do my research before watching just one video without real explanations.
For some reason it does not detect the udb drive or hard drive.
should the usb drive already be formatted to FAT32 before plugging in?
Yes, format it before inserting to the TV
@@DignitedTV i still cant see the external storage.. i'm using firestick 2nd gen
So basically even if I get more storage I still can't download anymore apps once my firestick is full??
You need some little internal storage on the Firestick
Why does mine say that only microSD cards can only be used for extra storage and not the flash drive? Does anyone know what’s wrong?
Can you move files from the usb to the fire stick?
Yes you can move apps from USB to Firestick internal storage and back. I think that's addressed in the video.
Just bought the cable and a thumb drive and have watched this video several times. Either you are leaving some details out that are important or there is a breakdown in communication. The part where you go to “manage installed applications” is where you are able to move the app. I’ve checked every app on my fire stick and none of them have the option to move to external storage. Guess I’ll watch other videos and find all the directions.
I can’t see it either
You'll need to format the drive as internal storage to move apps. Main issue for me, is that the drive won't be readable from a Windows PC. If you format as external storage, it makes it a fat 32 drive which is readable, but you won't be able to move apps to it.
@@carlosperdomo6756what format does it have to be for it to be read as internal storage?
@@LargeCoke_Mediumfry Been a while, but you format from within the Firestick when it asks whether you want it for internal or external storage.
Can I run installed app from usb drive using another identical fire stick? Or do I have to reinstall them all over?
Never tried it, but it should work.
The USB system storage will only be accessible from the Fire Stick on which it was created.
If I have a file that’s 20gb can I download direct to external storage or is this not possible with firestick
FAT32 is limited to 4GB
When I go to "my fire tv" there is not an option labeled USB drive...the other 5 options are there but not the one I need......damn it.
That was added in Fire OS 7
Why does my Firestick not see the USB drive when i connect it as shown in the video?
Firestick will only see FAT32 formatted drives
Make sure you have at least a 3.0 flash drive
I am very interested but I have not the voice USB on the My Fire menu, can you help me?
Great
If I put Kodi on my USB as internal, how do i launch kodi in order to work. Right now it won't work
Kodi is one of those Apps that won't work when installed on USB System storage.
Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > Kodi > Move to internal storage
None of my apps work kn external storage. I must be doing something wrong
I have a 4K Max (OS 7) with a SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive partitioned 20% system storage and 80% general storage.
I have Crackle, Plex, Pluto TV, Tubi and Xumo Play on USB storage and they all work fine. Plex installed there when I downloaded it from the Amazon Appstore and the others were moved with X-plore. The only problem I have encountered is that these cannot be updated when they are on USB storage.
What operating system is your device running? What other Apps are you having problems with and how did they get installed on USB storage?
@@firestickstuff firestick 4k max
@@firestickstuff can you give me proper instruction how to setup my USB drive for storage
I don’t have the move to usb option. Do I have to add another program.I am using the 3rd generation. Does that make a difference?
Can i use a SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C 64GB - 150MB/s, USB 3.1 Gen 1 ?
My regular firestick (not 4k) is version os 7.6.4.6....when i hook up the usb it still says no usb detected.
Is it possible to use the pendrive both to send applications and files, both together? no need to format for external memory? I thought I could merge the two memories and form just one, right?
So I can't do this with a normal firestick?
It should work as described in the video
Where do I get the cord
Amazon
Will otg cable work on Firestick 3?I got a usb c male to dual usb can this work?
@@mrspeedy1011 yes, it will work on all of them
@@21DRANKZ But my c port will not fit the mini port of the Firestick.
@@mrspeedy1011 firestick has a A type port, you will have to return that and get A type otg cable
when hooking up the phone charger cord where does the other end go
unfortunatly the possibilities are more than limited
if you use as external storage an app can't use this storage to load recorded data
as internal storage the app cant either!
Looked through a number of articles about doing this, and (unless I missed it?) nowhere was there a mention that it seems the 'major' apps DON'T allow moving to the USB. Most comments were like 'not all apps can be moved.' Purchased the cable and San Disk drive, went through the steps, only find that the only apps that I COULD move were Red Bull and PBS. My other apps (Peacock, Acorn, Sling, etc.) couldn't be moved. So, live and learn. I know have another USB drive to use!
Try deleting the app and then download it again and see if it goes directly to the USB. I had to do that with several sideloaded apps
@@smyles0703Thanks for the comments. When I tried to do this procedure a couple of months ago, I DID remove many of my apps and re-download them, but the apps I mentioned above (and others) still wouldn't allow me to load them onto the San Disk USB. My two Firesticks (on different TVs) work fine, I just wanted to move apps to the USB because of the low storage remaining, but I can live with the default of having apps automatically moved to the Cloud, and then re-installed when I access them.
I added the usb but the firestick is not detecting it.never mind i got it to work thanks for the video would not of done it without it
@noname9360, what did you do to pick it up
@@seanfields4820 why u having the same issue
@@noname9360 not finding the external storage
@@seanfields4820 check on settings on the firestick then choose applications than manage installed applications and you should see the internal storage and external storage there
@noname9360 you could've just as easily answered the question instead you waste your 1 reply with "why you asking?" Wtf
I connect the OTG this exact way but the firestick will always ask for it to be formatted, no matter what. It knows it is there but will not show any files, it will just repeatedly ask about the formatting. It is correctly formatted. Same with other USB sticks… do I need to try another OTG cable? Thanks
Try formatting it on windows pc in FAT32 format
Nope, just format it.
When watching movies on your external USB drive on Firestick, can you jump back and forward 10 seconds with the back/forward buttons on the remote? I have the unaltered Star Wars trilogy on a USB drive.
I want to do this, but with Ethernet... I don't care about more storage for aps... I just care about DVR saving
You'd need a UGREEN USB 3.0 Hub Ethernet Adapter and a USB OTG cable or adapter to connect to a USB flash drive formatted as FAT32 and partitioned as general storage.
The maximum download speed with an Ethernet connection is 100 Mbps.
Wish I could expand on the Fire Cube 3rd Generation.. yes I can with a flash drive I tried using a self powered USB port .it worker great then after I turn off the TV nothing was recognized again usb port is not recognized..
good video. very difficult to understand with your thick accent tho
Due to your accent I am totally unable to understand those instructions.... I've replayed it many times and still parts of this are for me not clear ENGLISH. Sadly I will have to try elsewhere.
In this and most videos on RUclips, you can turn on the auto-generated closed captions. Hope this helps
@@M_Killenbeck I've no idea what that means sadly, I was not looking for captions I was looking for help with storage.
And what was the purpose of this subtle racist comment? You could've just went to another video without posting this pointless comment. I was able to understand everything just fine, so it sounds like a YOU issue. Not everyone has to sound like they're from 'bama.
@@LightKagerou You and the person with the comment are both ignorant. The @rosemaryhadliegh commenter did NOT make a "racist" comment. Shouting "racist!" at everything around you when YOU feel uncomfortable is not relevant for your anger issue. There is no racism implied by their comment. Get a life.
That was terribly rude.
What if it doesn’t recognize the usb on my firestick? USB drive doesn’t show up on my firestick settings, what do I do next?
I formatted my flashdrive as internal, now I can not format says it is protected, how do I solve?
There is no application installed