It works the same way a smaller physical drive does but just gives more flexibility if you already own or prefer bigger ones.
USB-C Flash Drive for Music
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I’m not sure what you mean by this…
It's a complex technical issue involving constraints with disk partitions, storage volumes and the Fat32 file system format that can affect Windows users. Apparently, some people are running into it when innocently buying the latest high capacity USB stick greater than 32GB.
The good news is there are ways around it. If you are knowledgeable in these issues or want to learn about them, there is a lot of information and utilities online to help.
Otherwise, the USB sticks are cheap and just buy one that others have tried and work.
If you want to learn more, Google "fat32 max volume size for usb" and it provides a nice summary of the problem.
The good news is there are ways around it. If you are knowledgeable in these issues or want to learn about them, there is a lot of information and utilities online to help.
Otherwise, the USB sticks are cheap and just buy one that others have tried and work.
If you want to learn more, Google "fat32 max volume size for usb" and it provides a nice summary of the problem.
Resurrecting this thread.
I've tried using a 250gb USB drive w/an USB-C adapter without success. Of course, the drive is formatted to FAT32. I can get an FAT32 32gb USB drive w/adapter to work. So, is the LC250 gigabyte limited? If so, what is the largest size that works?
I'm guessing that the adapter might be the problem? As I mentioned earlier, a small flash drive works, so before I go and buy a larger dedicated USB-c flash drive, has anyone been successful using large usb-c drives?
TIA,
Heinz
I've tried using a 250gb USB drive w/an USB-C adapter without success. Of course, the drive is formatted to FAT32. I can get an FAT32 32gb USB drive w/adapter to work. So, is the LC250 gigabyte limited? If so, what is the largest size that works?
I'm guessing that the adapter might be the problem? As I mentioned earlier, a small flash drive works, so before I go and buy a larger dedicated USB-c flash drive, has anyone been successful using large usb-c drives?
TIA,
Heinz
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Im using 128gb samsung usb c stick, works great, link is in this thread.
I couldnt get usb b sticks to work using adapters.
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Thanks for the reply, Msinal.
I'm reformatting my 250gb usb as I type. I'll post tomorrow if this works or not. I tried formatting via windows, but I read a post (mentioned elsewhere in this thread) where a free 3rd party utility formats usb to sizes larger than 32gb.
I'm reformatting my 250gb usb as I type. I'll post tomorrow if this works or not. I tried formatting via windows, but I read a post (mentioned elsewhere in this thread) where a free 3rd party utility formats usb to sizes larger than 32gb.
Welcome to the asylum.
Hi all,
I was able to format my 256gb Sandisk mini-usb using a small formatting app. This app was mentioned somewhere in this thread. I paired the 256gb mini-usb to a cheap usb-c adapter that I can plug into the LC. I can now access all the files (music & audio books) on the usb via the LC's media center. Having a working USB-c for long drives is very nice when listening to audio books.
The only issue is the source will change from the usb to my phone whenever I start the truck. I guess the LC defaults to my phone at start-up. No big deal, but slightly inconvenient.
Cheers,
Heinz
I was able to format my 256gb Sandisk mini-usb using a small formatting app. This app was mentioned somewhere in this thread. I paired the 256gb mini-usb to a cheap usb-c adapter that I can plug into the LC. I can now access all the files (music & audio books) on the usb via the LC's media center. Having a working USB-c for long drives is very nice when listening to audio books.
The only issue is the source will change from the usb to my phone whenever I start the truck. I guess the LC defaults to my phone at start-up. No big deal, but slightly inconvenient.
Cheers,
Heinz
Follow up to adding flash drive.
After getting the USB working, I noticed an issue. If you're like me, you'll have multiple folders on the flash drive. I have 2 main folders, Audio books & Music. Within each of these folders are at least 20+ sub-folders.
Now, when driving down the road, Toyota's media center will not let me scroll through the entirety of each folder. A small warning appears on the screen indicating that the vehicle must be stopped to access additional content. While I get the safety concerns of searching the screen while driving, is there a way to by-pass this feature? I haven't found it, yet. This is the first time I've encountered this problem in any car.
I haven't tried this theory yet, but I wonder if this function is tied to Toyota's safety sense? I'm going to engage the dynamic cruise control w/ lane assist and then access my usb. Maybe, this will work? I'll follow up later.
TIA,
Heinz
Update. Turning all the safety features on while driving still doesn't allow me to scroll through all the folders on the flash drive w/o stopping. Grrr.
After getting the USB working, I noticed an issue. If you're like me, you'll have multiple folders on the flash drive. I have 2 main folders, Audio books & Music. Within each of these folders are at least 20+ sub-folders.
Now, when driving down the road, Toyota's media center will not let me scroll through the entirety of each folder. A small warning appears on the screen indicating that the vehicle must be stopped to access additional content. While I get the safety concerns of searching the screen while driving, is there a way to by-pass this feature? I haven't found it, yet. This is the first time I've encountered this problem in any car.
I haven't tried this theory yet, but I wonder if this function is tied to Toyota's safety sense? I'm going to engage the dynamic cruise control w/ lane assist and then access my usb. Maybe, this will work? I'll follow up later.
TIA,
Heinz
Update. Turning all the safety features on while driving still doesn't allow me to scroll through all the folders on the flash drive w/o stopping. Grrr.
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Don't feel bad...
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I thought it might be useful to mention here that all Micro Center branded USB drives are formatted FAT32 out of the package.
I purchased the 128gb version of the Samsung USB-C stick that Mikie linked in reply #45. It worked perfectly with no formatting required. The small size is great. I plug it in using the far left socket under the AC buttons.
Same issue when using 'Browse Folders' while in gear. It only allows me to scroll down so far, due to safety reasons. However, you can scroll through thousands of artist from beginning to end, and jump to the starting letters with the 0-Z side scroll, with no restrictions when using 'Browse Artists' while driving.
I believe I've used the 'Browse Songs' optional few times and it did not have a restriction while driving either. Seeing I have tens of thousands of MP3s titles on it, it makes no sense (or Safety Sense) to restrict 'Browse Folders' only.
Btw, for those that have not used it, the USB source interface is quite similar to the Apple IPod interface, if you are familiar with that.
If it makes you feel any better, I have 1.72gb of music on my iPhone currently and I am not permitted by the infotainment system to select different playlists while driving. It wants vehicle speed to be seen as “zero” before allowing that kind of search.
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