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Dec 2, 2012 | 01:47 PM

praemy

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From: Swiss

Support of USB Stick

Hello,
I have different USB Stick and tested different format and size.
I found that the USB reader only support FAT32 and this wirks well with 4 GB USB stick.

I bough a new USB Stick 64GB, formtat it in FAT32 and upload the same files as on the 4 Gb Stick.
For any reason the uSB driver of the car can not ead the file.
I have a new Lexus RX.
Does someone have some experience with USB Stick?
Which format and size are supported?

thanks in advance
pascal

Dec 13, 2012 | 04:59 PM

Kire

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Certain devices will only read and recognize storage devices of a certain size. Even aftermarket radios, like my Kenwood Double Din DVD, will only read up to 16 GB from a USB storage device. If I plug something in that has more than that with only let's say 3GB of music, it won't read it.

Feb 11, 2013 | 05:16 PM

my59fins

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Quote:

Originally Posted by praemy

This issue will not be addressed by Lexus for some reason. I had the same problem but got it fixed. You have to format the stick, and use fat 16 or 32. USB format is 2.0 and FS (12MBS) OK, now here is where it gets sticky. you can only use one folder for each book, this means all chapters on the other disc have to be put into the folder by sequential numbering. Also, you need all of the mp3 tags put on and in order. I don't know how he put this all together as he is the computer guy. I ended up with 10 audio and working books on a 16 gig stick with room for a lot more. I hope this helps anyone with the problem.
I spoke to Lexus and they still say that the port is for charging cell phones and not for music or books, good luck
Also, do not use a stick with more that 16 gig memory

Last edited by my59fins; Feb 11, 2013 at 05:17 PM. Reason: added information

Apr 7, 2013 | 02:42 PM

Lexluger08

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I want to install the usb in my 08 gs350 what's the best brand and where can I get it?

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Apr 9, 2013 | 06:33 PM

hziemba

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SanDisk Cruzer Fit 16 GB USB Flash Drive SDCZ33-016G-B35.
About $12 from Amazon today
Really small, like the USB plug is bigger than the memory.
No formatting needed, at least with Windows.
Works fine.

Mar 3, 2014 | 08:17 PM

dbs600

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hziemba

Have the same USB flash drive you have, hziemba, but have the following problem:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/8409112-post52.html

Do you know if yours is coming up as a "Local" / "Fixed" drive or "Removable" one?

Thanks!

Mar 11, 2014 | 08:03 PM

hziemba

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dbs600, I read your problem, and some of the thread around it.

I don't know anything about "Local" / "Fixed" drive or "Removable" or how it can be determined - I haven't noticed any indication of that.

One thing I do note is that you're using WMA files - Mine are all MP3...don't know if that matters.

I was running Win8 at the time (downgraded to Win 7 Pro since). Just plugged the drive into the PC and dragged and dropped all the folders from my iTunes directory. I did not do any formatting of the flash drive. I plugged it into the car, and it did take a while to read everything. Never had a problem.

My folder structure is: Artist Name / Album Name / Track Number - Track Name, and the music shows up in the order it's on the flash drive. If it does alpha/num sort automatically, I wouldn't know, since my folders and files are all in alpha/num order.

Also, my BT connected iPhone 4s which has the same music connects and plays fine. Neither shows any album art.