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External storage via USB doesn't work if you already have micro SD card inside

(Topic created on: 08-25-2023 07:16 PM)
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NINJER
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‎08-25-2023 07:16 PM in 

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As title suggests.

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ with a Samsung Evo 256GB micro SD card installed in it.

If you plug in a Micro SD card reader or a SSD or a HD it will not open in your files app.

However if you discount your internal SD Card and plug in a external storage device, it will then mount.

This is frustrating as I bought a 128GB tablet instead of a larger model, and use Micro SD cards to transfer media quickly, no internal storage to move media back and forth.
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Troubadour
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‎08-26-2023 10:33 AM (Last edited ‎08-26-2023 10:35 AM ) in 

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AACwnd_l8A8
Haven't checked if this includes sd card.
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NINJER
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‎09-07-2023 07:32 AM (Last edited ‎09-07-2023 07:33 AM ) in 

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That's exatly what DOESN'T WORK if you have a SD card mounted, if you UNMOUNT the SD card then the USB drive works. And by INSIDE I mean Installed in the Tablet.
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dorrington_paul
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‎08-26-2023 03:05 PM in 

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If Your Looking For Extra Space For Pictures And Videos May I Suggest Going With Extra Storage On Google. They Have 200 Gigs Plus. Depending On Your Need. If It's Large Fills You May Need To Back Them Up To A Computer. Best Of Luck.