topic Re: External Storage in XPERIA archive

External Storage

redgav — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 21:47:20 GMT

Hi ,complete newbie here ,apologies if this has been asked before ,I did search .

I have a WD 500GB hard-drive that I've loads of movies for the kids.It doesn't have a power source and my brand new Tablet doesn't seem to pick it up but it does pick up my 2 small 1GB sticks ...I'm guessing there's a power issue from Tablet to Hard-drive.

Is there any way to get the tablet to see it ?? Its set to FAT32 ,if I switch to NTSF will all my data be lost ?

If not ,is there any other HD's that will definetely work ?

Thanks

Re: External Storage

_alexdon_ — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 21:56:05 GMT

Check this out:

http://community.sony.com/t5/Xperia-Tablet/External-hard-drive-use-w-Tablet/td-p/26961

Re: External Storage

redgav — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:11:53 GMT

Thanks for that ...guess its not the file system then .

Am I reading that correctly ..any HD will work as long as I have the Sony able and Sony adaptor

Re: External Storage

_alexdon_ — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:14:59 GMT

Yes,you have them both?Both cable and adapter from Sony?I have seen that the file system in FAT32 on your hard drive.

Re: External Storage

redgav — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:24:12 GMT

The fun bit now is finding somewhere in Dublin that will have these items ..I think all the Sony stores no longer exist here ....and the likes of Harvey Normans don't fill me with confidence ,they tend to only stick with off brand rubbish

Re: External Storage

_alexdon_ — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:28:28 GMT

You can contact your local xperia:

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/support/contact-us/

I hope it will help.

Re: External Storage

redgav — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:33:43 GMT

thanks ..i'll try them in the morning .....ughhh just once I'd like something that works straight from the box

Re: External Storage

_alexdon_ — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:40:10 GMT

I am sorry,I can imagine that your kids are really having fun watching movies on your tablet.But keep us updated.

PS:You could check ebay for those,maybe you can find something useful.