HOW TO ADD AN EXTERNAL DRIVE TO YOUR AMAZON FIRESTICK FOR INCREASED STORAGE

With this method, you can add up to 2TB of external storage to your Fire TV device simply and easily, with no need to install any other apps or input any commands! Use this storage for accessing and sharing files with your Fire TV device.
Direct Links:
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OTG Adapter
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OTG cable
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32GB MicroSD Card
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[@peteb3357]

Hi Tanya, just wanted to say that all of your video tutorials are so easy to follow as you explain the individual steps superbly, I highly recommend your videos to anyone. Thank you and keep up the good work, a big thumbs up!

[@mrojas7649]

Hi Tanya, I just wanted to say thank you, I have learned so much from you and I appreciate how you take the time to explain and take us step by step. You are amazing

[@BarryWardUK]

Excellent tutorial. Very easy to follow. I ordered the lead you had the link for, and now I have my 2TB external drive connected, with my movies and TV shows listed on MX Player app. Works perfectly, thank you!

[@TheChameleon2008]

how about movies bigger then 4gb?

[@jessehawkins6792]

Hey Tanya really exceptional tutorial...with this simple tip it Revolutionize the capabilities of the firestick !! Thank you we appreciate you !

[@joe10117]

this item seriously works wow !!!! I m impressed no more buffering as well

[@brodiesgardening]

Hi Tanya I think your the best person on KZbin thank you for sharing all the information about firestick apps and what we can do with them I really appreciate your help 😊

[@JohnVilla1960]

You can also add extra storage by connecting a storage device to the USB port on your router if it has one fitted. If you have more than one Firestick and Android Boxes they can all access this storage without adding storage to each device individually. You can play stored movies using vlc player or open files with es explorer. It might be worth doing video on this Tanya.

[@FireTVSticks]

Thanks for the suggestion. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@ShyRage1]

Have you tried it to confirm download speeds?

[@bowe1978]

@Touche You miss the point of multiple devices!

[@suckafreecee2047]

Is this like a nas setup

[@urdu_writes2022]

How can i do that?

[@An-Hbakrsna-Family]

You are a good teacher. Thanks M

[@LRM1224]

Very informative and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@noelwoods4571]

Fantastic video and presentation Tanya. Found out why the videos were not able to be recognized/transferred onto 1TB Hard Drive....Some of them were up to 16GB in size and FAT32 only recognizes up to 4GB in size....will have to compress some of the videos. Great tutorial...thanks again

[@coky1112]

thank you for this tutorial. I really needed this .

[@johnj8664]

absolutely brilliant very informative thanks tanya

[@FireTVSticks]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@paulhill1379]

Another great video Tanya.

[@FireTVSticks]

Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@ballaimpalass]

Very helpful!!!!! Thanks for the info!

[@FireTVSticks]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@daverussell4941]

Thank you for the details regarding the 2nd Gen Fire Stick. I now know that I cannot increase device storage but I may still use an OTG device to add ethernet capability.

[@LeonBlue]

Hey Tanya, thank you so much for your extensive knowledge and for your excellent way of explaining things. I refer to your channel a lot. I have just purchased a 256B Sandisk flash drive 3.1. I went through every step because the first workaround wouldn’t work due to the capacity of the memory 30gb. I downloaded (AOMEI partition’s assistance demo) and followed every instruction as shown in your video and was finally pleased to see FAT32. I was thinking this is great, easy, but as soon as I applied the settings it told me that the “demo version is for evaluation purposes only”. It wants me to “upgrade with a discount” but I was under the impression it was a free application, with a Choice to purchase a premium, but It wasn’t something I felt I needed more than once and I felt I didn’t need to take any further action after formatting my USB memory drive. I got all the way to the end then I got a screen saying I can no longer go any further without agreeing to sign up to it. Can you help me find a work around? Is there an alternative application as I simply want to provide more storage to my fire stick which I’ve stopped using because of the constant interruptions regarding storage. Any help would be very much appreciated! Keep up the great work and I hope to speak with you. Many thanks. 🤞🤞🤞🩵

[@FireTVSticks]

Hi, please instal AOMEI from my Downloads page by following the steps on my website: firetvsticks.com/how-to-format-usb-storage-to-fat32/. I hope this helps.

[@timwindsor03]

Awesome video TANYA. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an amazing weekend.

[@FireTVSticks]

Thank you! You too! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@lancemcque1459]

Oh I LOVE that t-shirt. A blast from the past!

[@FireTVSticks]

Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@paulhawkins2540]

@@FireTVSticks your welcome

[@2932Simsjr]

Really great info. Easy to understand and follow your instructions 😊

[@FireTVSticks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@clydeperrine2959]

I have an external hard drive that I wanted to use. I was able to use the AOMEI Partition Assistant to Partition just 32GB by using the Resize/Move Partition feature of the Software. I did this to keep the portion of the drive separate from my firestick drive. Once I created it, I formatted to FAT32 and it worked perfectly after I saved everything.

[@FireTVSticks]

Great to hear! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@rolandgadue4351]

I love your accent, I do the same thing to my firestick. Nice video!

[@FireTVSticks]

Awesome! Thank you! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@brooklynknightss]

Great video!!!!!

[@gehanoates294]

Tanya you are amazing thank you for all the information best channel out there of content and presentation Bye the way I love that T -Shirt 😘👍🏿

[@FireTVSticks]

Thank you so much! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@gehanoates294]

@@FireTVSticks Always a pleasure Tanya, you are top for me 👏🏿👏🏿😘

[@bentleymilnes1977]

You and the other people that do these videos were inspiration for me to buy that fire stick I got the third generation though the 1080p One it was only 19 bucks on Amazon but now I'm going to buy a record SD card and thumb drive SanDisk micro SD card and I also love all your free streaming apps you show I finally got that one free stream one working and I found the Roku channel on Amazon fire Stick I plan on buying the Google streaming stick remote control thing for 19 bucks at the end of the month Google TV streaming device with remote for 19 bucks going to buy on Amazon I'm hooked on all these free streaming services down I also sign up for Walmart plus free free delivery service plus Paramount Plus commercial plan included but sadly I had to cancel because no grocery delivery where I live in Seattle Yes I'm stuck with Amazon fresh grocery delivery I love your videos I learn a lot I'm also learning how to fix my PS4 slim it quit working I'm pretty sure because really dirty though I'm just too lazy to clean it but I know once I get working again I'm going to play all this video games I have

[@lonniehensley661]

thanks for the info. it's appreciated as you replying back is .

[@carloscandelario423]

Yes Tanya that the one I was looking for thank you very much for it.

[@FireTVSticks]

Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@carloscandelario423]

I thought this is the one put it isn't the one I am looking for is like this one put is the one that you download and it go to you're USB drives that use this same app.

[@FireTVSticks]

@@carloscandelario423 Do you want to install apps to your external storage? This is the one you are looking for: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLcYomKlq-eaNE

[@dwightwilliams311]

Thanks for the info pretty lady.

[@FireTVSticks]

Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@Garcia....]

helpful!!! thx 😁👍

[@Viper1171]

Very nice video, good explanation. 👍

[@FireTVSticks]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@joanneannand8753]

Hi Tanya a great video has always

[@FireTVSticks]

Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@jessehawkins6792]

Thanks!

[@FireTVSticks]

Thank you so much for this and for supporting my channel, I appreciate it, you're awesome ⭐ Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@python4083]

thanks ..Love you

[@FireTVSticks]

Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@BACKDORESLAM]

Thank you Tanya for all your helpful hints and videos. I do have a question though. Everything you said was spot on and your direction was on point. My problem is when it’s time for updates, I’m prompted to do so but am always told I don’t have any room and to update later. Do I need to delete wanted programs? Is there any other remedy? Thanks

[@FireTVSticks]

Unfortunately, this does appear to be an issue. As far as I am aware there are only 2 choices: 1) Uninstall the app and then re-install the updated app 2) Move the app to your internal storage, update the app and move it back to the external storage. Sorry I cannot give you a better answer that that right now. I hope this helps! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@chawkibouderbala9418]

Excellent explanation. very useful and smart Thank you 🙏 please can u tell me how I move on the storage from kodi installed on fire stick to the external storage ?

[@FireTVSticks]

firetvsticks.com/device-help/firestick/storage-firestick/firestick-fireos6/get-more-space-on-your-firestick-move-your-apps-to-external-storage-keep-all-settings-and-data/

[@guardian5761]

Hi Tanya I love watching you on KZbin because you are so clear and I can understand you completely. Thank you so much. my question is I bought a thumb drive to use with my fire stick but when I went to format it, it said it was EXfat. Is that the same as 32 fat? Can I use ex32?

[@danieljones9937]

No, exFAT is different to FAT32 and is unfortunately not supported by fire sticks currently.

[@FireTVSticks]

Daniel is correct. It must be FAT32. For how to format to FAT32 please see this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLcYomKlq-eaNE Jump to these times in the video depending on the size of your storage: 18:31 - Format drives smaller than 32GB 19:42 - Format drives larger than 32GB Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@guardian5761]

@@FireTVSticks I noticed that when you have it all hooked up it ask you if you want to format to fat 32. Save me a lot of problems. Thank you so much for replying

[@ultradude6864]

YES, It's Back Tanya Rocks!!!!!!

[@FireTVSticks]

Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@nicksmith885]

Hi - great videos, very helpful in understanding and expanding the firetvstick. I have a 1TB Toshiba external drive, but can only format to exFAT not FAT32. Does anyone know if the Firetvstick will recognise my external storage if it is formatted to exFAT? Thanks.

[@FireTVSticks]

Hi, if you have a PC, you can format drives larger than 32GB by using a free piece of software. For details, please see this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLcYomKlq-eaNE and jump to 20:10 in the video. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@johnj8664]

i done exactly what you said and it worked brilliantly ...thanks tanya

[@FireTVSticks]

Glad it helped! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@bobsmith-fk5wn]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Everything is working fine except for one problem I hope you have a video on. I can’t seem to get external storage to show up under my fire TV/about/storage. Should I use the ADB video you have? I have a second generation fire stick with software version 5.2.9.0 or do you have a video on how to get the storage to show up under the storage icon. it does show up under the X-plods app.

[@FireTVSticks]

CAN'T SEE FIRESTICK USB STORAGE | FIRESTICK STORAGE HELP - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYGXf2qmotmZrrM

[@stevenbrown8854]

Hi Tanya love your videos you are my number one go to for information, I do trust you. I have two question ….on the firestick 4K 3rd Gen can you store videos using the method allowing the firestick to recognize the USB device or is it possible to move files to external storage on 3rd Gen firestick using X-Plorer file manager (I do not see the external drive/storage when using X-Plorer)

[@FireTVSticks]

You can move files to the storage drive using X-plore. Have you formatted the storage to FAT32?

[@soupdragon12345]

Hi , greetings from and ex Brit living in America I’m glad I found your channel . My question is once you plug in the external storage will the FireStick know too use that as well ?? Is that how it works ?? Thanks .

[@FireTVSticks]

Hi. For adding storage, it is a different process depending on which Fire Operating System (Fire OS) you have. If you only want to attach additional storage to save and share files with your Fire TV, this video will show you how. If you want to attach additional storage so that you can use that storage to get more space to install apps, you will need to follow a different process depending on which version of the Fire operating system your device is running on. If you are not sure which Fire OS you have, please watch this very short video on my website: firetvsticks.com/device-help/firestick/help-firestick/firestick-howto/how-to-check-what-software-version-your-fire-device-is-running/ then choose the correct video tutorial to watch from below: Fire OS 5: Not possible to increase storage for more apps. But you can still attach storage to share files as above. Fire OS 6: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLcYomKlq-eaNE Fire OS 7: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rprPhparfdWeabs Once you have use either these methods for increasing your app storage on Fire OS 6 devices, you can then move your apps using this method - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKecZ3x7j9SssJY I hope this helps! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@ronhaderlein361]

Hi Tanya what do you do if your computer does not recognize your flash drive?

[@kennyloydsr3664]

Hey Tanya hope your having a good day. Just got the new version on my fire stick. I like it so far. I have a extended memory on a thumb drive. For some reason it wasnt recognizing my extra apps. Had to go to apps and channels then app library then select all then hover over each app and hit hamburger option and select show on your app. Took a little time but now all my app are now showing. Hope you understand this and do a video for other user on the 4k fire stick since the new update and layout

[@FireTVSticks]

Thanks for that tip! I will pass it on to anyone else having the same issue. I haven't checked my 4K Firestick today so I will take a look at mine to see if I have the update and the same issue. Thank you for sharing and thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@kennyloydsr3664]

@@FireTVSticks and all icons are working perfectly so far. No gray boxes

[@FireTVSticks]

@@kennyloydsr3664 I think the grey icon issue is specific to Fire OS 7 devices only. As the 4K Firestick has remained on Fire OS 6, this doesn't seem to be an issue.

[@kennyloydsr3664]

@@FireTVSticks mine has been having icon gray issues till the new updates. But ty

[@FireTVSticks]

@@kennyloydsr3664 I just checked my 4K Firestick and I also had the new update. All applications that were installed on my external storage were still there after the update and still worked correctly with no need to select show on each app - they were already showing there along with all of my other apps. Strange that we had different experiences as I have never had a grey icon issue on my 4K Firestick either. Hopefully these variations will better help me to help others in the future 👍

[@yztiffitzy6132]

Equiptment; FireStick 4K USB drive 3.1 512 GB formatted to Fat32 (Scandisk brand) OTG (the small compact one as shown on your video. USB extension that come with it own power cord(I think 512 gb a bit big so I buy this to cover the power problem). Follow your instructions step by step. Format with the software you mention step by step, Fat32. Done all, troubleshoot all. FireStick don't see my USB drive. No warning or error message. Just don't recognize, thats it. By the way, I also had two Samsung 3.1 128 gb mini USB drives standing by. Did not use it yet, just don't want to work blindly only to receive the same result(not recognize the drive). Rather here your suggeston before make another move. I also have many 64 gb and 32 gb USB drives as well, but they are all 2.0 version. I hear somewhere that FireStick won't work with 2.0, only work with 3.0 and up. That is why never try with any of these 64 and 32 GB.

[@FireTVSticks]

Please refer to this video for help - CAN'T SEE FIRESTICK USB STORAGE | FIRESTICK STORAGE HELP - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYGXf2qmotmZrrM Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️ kzbin.info/door/xb2ktvayRwCIN9kBKgxUiQjoin To help support my channel and for priority responses to your questions and comments, you can consider becoming a member of my channel by clicking the JOIN button

[@taramunnelly]

I have a fire tv 4k max using the latest fire os 7.2.8.5 connected to a ugreen 4 in 1 usb hub/gigabit Ethernet adapter and an otg cable. I have a 2TB Seagate external HDD with it’s own power source, formatted to Fat32, connected to the usb hub/Ethernet adapter. I had about 1.3 GB free space on the HDD and the rest was taken up with photos, movies and an extensive music collection. I went ahead and partitioned the HDD and chose the mixed storage option allocating 50% to each. The process was successful and I’ve been able to move apps to the newly partitioned storage that has a new name and shows 1TB of free space. The moved apps appear on ‘manage my applications with the usb icon. My problem is that I can’t find my photos, movies and music that were originally on the HDD before I partitioned it. On X-Plore or anywhere else.

[@FireTVSticks]

Unfortunately, when you partition USB storage, it formats the device so that it can be used with the Firestick. This wipes all data. Sorry this was not clear in my tutorial.

[@tracyp5603]

hi.love the tutorial! will this work on the 1st generation fire stick?

[@FireTVSticks]

I cannot guarantee that it will work sorry.

[@pambeers8575]

Hi, I just found your video and it is very helpful. I have the 4k fire stick, and got the toshiba 2T external hard drive with the otg adapter you suggested in the video. i got the hard drive formated to fat32 but when i plug it into my fire stick i can not get the fire stick to turn on it keeps rebooting. When I unplug the hard drive it works normal. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@FireTVSticks]

The storage drive could be too large. As Fire TV devices are formatted to FAT32, the maximum size of USB storage that you can use is 2TB, however, Amazon officially recommends using USB drives that are 128GB or smaller. Amazon also recommends that high speed USB 3.0 drives are used, even though Fire TV Devices have a 2.0 USB port because USB 3.0 drives tend to have faster read/write speeds and will perform better, even when connected to USB 2.0 ports. You also need to be aware that with this process, your Fire TV device is likely to run slower when launching apps and moving around the menus as files on your USB storage cannot be read as fast as they can be read directly on the internal device storage. I hope this helps. I personally use and recommend the SanDisk 32GB Flash Drive Amazon US - amzn.to/3aYwuGe Amazon UK - amzn.to/3vQy05t Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️ kzbin.info/door/xb2ktvayRwCIN9kBKgxUiQjoin To help support my channel and for priority responses to your questions and comments, you can consider becoming a member of my channel by clicking the JOIN button

[@loriwoo33]

Hi Tanya, great tutorial very easy to understand...I'm getting the my device is not rooted, can you tell me what I'm doing wrong? ...I'm using a 4k firestick and I formatted on my PC with FAT32 already

[@FireTVSticks]

That is correct. You do not need to root the device.

[@mrsmith1459]

Hi, I must stay that your videos are helpful. Is is best and how to move the current files I have downloaded already to my firestick to the sandisk drive you instructed to buy. I purchased the 32g sandish drive / both otg but I use the mini and I have the explorer app suggested.

[@FireTVSticks]

Use a file explorer app such as X-plore. Here's how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH6YY5xji82dhrc

[@raymondcharles5580]

Hello from the US! Great video.. works great on FireTV 4k MAX with OTG & USB ethernet hub. so thanks. My issue is with KODI build 20.. installs to external storage but writes all its data to internal storage despite my folder directives.. wondering if you know of a fix or have covered this topic? If so please post a link to the video.. actually any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Love and respect..

[@FireTVSticks]

As far as I know, all app data and cache are stored in the internal memory. I recall a workaround, but it requires a lot of steps. Sorry, I do not have a tutorial for this, but you may find the answer on Reddit forums. Again, sorry, I can't help.

[@malwesterdale9481]

Hi Tanya, I used your instructions previously on my old firestick. I'm trying to set it up on my new 4K series 2 but ADM doesn't seem to work!

[@FireTVSticks]

Advanced Download Manager or Remote ADB Shell?

[@gagandeepgogna]

Hi Tanya, Thanks for creating wonderfull videos.I am actually experiencing a problem when i connect external pendrives as screen keeps on poping, "UNABLE TO READ USB DRIVE" What Shall I do . TIA

[@FireTVSticks]

Hi, is it formatted to FAT32? Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️ kzbin.info/door/xb2ktvayRwCIN9kBKgxUiQjoin To help support my channel and for priority responses to your questions and comments, you can consider becoming a member of my channel by clicking the JOIN button

[@Jaymac0929]

🔥🔥🔥

[@FireTVSticks]

Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@essexceltic1]

Thanks you Tanya, I'm still using the method with shell commands, will your method let me update the apps from the external storage or do they have to be on the internal to do this I'm using a otg cable, 4k firestick, and a 128gb sandisk Pro, Thanks again Tanya very well explained.

[@FireTVSticks]

Unfortunately, this does appear to be an issue. As far as I am aware there are only 2 choices: 1) Uninstall the app and then re-install the updated app 2) Move the app to your internal storage, update the app and move it back to the external storage. Sorry I cannot give you a better answer that that right now. I hope this helps! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@essexceltic1]

@@FireTVSticks No need to be sorry Tanya, your reply is good enough for me, its very much appreciated that you take the time to reply so thank you for that, is it the same process to put them back to the internal storage

[@essexceltic1]

@@FireTVSticks I use your filelinked all the time, 1 thing with me is when I find someone that helps I stick loyal to the majority of the things they supply and the information they give :)

[@williammoonlight5094]

Hi Tanya. I have the 4k Firestick and want to use an external storage SanDisk Extreme 1TB My problem is my laptop is a Chrome Book and not Windows. Can you please help me on what i need to do and if the programs you said to download will work with my Chrome book,or are there alternative programs that i can use. . Thanks in advance. Love your videos and the excellent info you give. Best of luck for the future. Bill.

[@FireTVSticks]

I'm sorry, but it seems like AOMEI Partition Assistant isn't compatible with Chromebooks. You might want to try searching online for free partition software that is compatible with your device.

[@surfermaverick]

How do I make my external storage as default when downloading apps or movies?

[@BELIEVEhasNOPLACE-WhreTRUTHis]

I think that external storage is only for moving files.Cauz even after adding external storage on my fire tv,I still can't download apps as it pops up Storage full.

[@FireTVSticks]

If you want to attach additional storage and make that a default to install apps to, you will need to follow a different process depending on which version of the Fire operating system your device is running on. If you are not sure which Fire OS you have, please watch this very short video on my website: firetvsticks.com/device-help/firestick/help-firestick/firestick-howto/how-to-check-what-software-version-your-fire-device-is-running/ then choose the correct video tutorial to watch from below: Fire OS 5: Not possible to increase storage for more apps. But you can still attach storage to share files as above. Fire OS 6: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLcYomKlq-eaNE Fire OS 7: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rprPhparfdWeabs Once you have use either these methods for increasing your app storage on Fire OS 6 devices, you can then move your apps using this method - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKecZ3x7j9SssJY I hope this helps! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@tlyoung247]

Hi Tanya, thanks for the well put together instructions, it was very helpful. I do have a issue though. I installed a 2TB flash drive and I can access it but only the first few videos play A-F titles. I've tried different file managers and they all act the same. On ES file explorer the images will not appear on the folder it's like when it starts up and you see the files or images populate then it gets to a point and stops. Any advice?

[@FireTVSticks]

Never seen this issue sorry. Can you send a screen shot on Twitter, email or Telegram? Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@tlyoung247]

@@FireTVSticks Not sure what it is I can show you? The files are there and from the top of the video list I can open the file and the movie will start. But when I get to a certain point on the list it just opens up to a blank screen. Is there a limit to how many video files the firestick can handle?

[@TheChameleon2008]

@@tlyoung247 sounds like a fake 2tb usb stick

[@louisdavis7493]

Afternoon Young Lady I brought the Ethernet Cable and the 5-port gigabit desktop switch TL-SG105 but am not sure on how to hook it up I went to see if your channel had it but know so how do I hook it up

[@FireTVSticks]

I am sorry, I do not have a video on how to do this. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@briancalkins5322]

I finally have to get a new stick but I don’t remember which one I have.You can expand storage on all 4K sticks ? Want to make sure before I get the new one

[@FireTVSticks]

Yes, you can expand the storage on 4K Firestick, Fire Cube, Fire TV Stick Lite and new HD Firestick. If you are looking to upgrade: the 4K Firestick, 3rd Gen Fire TV Stick and the Lite Fire TV Stick are all capable of expanding the storage. The 4K Firestick follows this process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLcYomKlq-eaNE The 3rd Gen and the Lite follow a different process that does not need ADB, you can add the external storage directly by following this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rprPhparfdWeabs If you'd like to upgrade to any of these other Firesticks, please consider using my referral links as this helps to support my channel: ↪️ Amazon USA - tiny.cc/fireusa ↪️ Amazon UK - tiny.cc/fireuk I hope this helps. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@briancalkins5322]

@@FireTVSticks thank you very much

[@iansteele5300]

Good evening :) Bought the Firestick TV 4k a couple of weeks ago and thought it would be better to add extra storage now rather than wait till it was needed :) I have tried the ADB route , following the instructions word for word and still , sadly, the usb is not identified/ shown . I tried two devices ssd and usb stick , both FAT32 with no success . Any tips :)

[@FireTVSticks]

Where is the storage not being shown? If you run an ADB command on Fire OS 6 you will not see the storage in a file explorer app nor within your Fire TV settings. In my video to increase the storage on Fire OS 6 devices, I showed how to run an ADB command to check the external storage. Did this not work for you? Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@ESPirits87]

Is it possible to put the USB Stick with the files on it in the TV usb slot and then does the Firestick recognize that USB?, because both are connected to the TV.

[@FireTVSticks]

No, not unless you have a Fire TV Edition and not a Firestick. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@randylove]

Have a question for u .will the first and second generation fire sticks get the download of the new formate look ? As for this video u had the shell this as u said only worked on 4k generation .it also works on the diamond one they put out and somehow they vanished off the shelves

[@FireTVSticks]

You can check here when your Fire TV device is going to get the update: www.aftvnews.com/when-will-your-fire-tv-or-firestick-get-the-new-interface-current-and-future-rollout-status/ Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@paulcaldwell1596]

I have two of the new versions of the os7 firesticks and I have expanded the external storage on both sticks one using a Extreme 1Tb SanDisk SSD portable hard dr. I can't get either units to register any apps transferred to the external storage even with using the ADB Shell . I was able finally to add storage using the SanDisk Extreme SSD 1tb dr.; and by loading the Xplore app I could transfer apps to the usb drive (but when the apps are transferred and deleted from the internal storage it also deletes it from the application interface which creates a problem ), but now my Firestick has spells when it doesn't recognize the presents of a external drive. And do you have a time frame of when you will be putting out a video concerning the os7 version of the new Firesticks? I know it's a lot to take in, but these are some of the things that I encountered by trying to optimize my Firestick. Thanks for your channel.

[@FireTVSticks]

Here is my video on how to increase the storage on Fire OS 7. I hope it helps to address some of your concerns. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rprPhparfdWeabs Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@normgerl]

Thank you for the video. I want to learn how to use my USB storage on my firestick to store recordings from Tivimate. Can you point me in the right direction?

[@FireTVSticks]

My video showing how to do this got removed from KZbin sorry. I'll add it to my website when I'm back from vacation next week 👍

[@normgerl]

@@FireTVSticks Thank you. Can you let me know where to go when it is posted? Thank you

[@normgerl]

@@FireTVSticks Hope you had a great holiday. I am hoping you will repost the video showing me how to record programming on Tivimate to a USB thumb drive. Thank you.

[@richk1402]

If u set it up how u done can u recode from the firestick to the External hard drive?

[@FireTVSticks]

Suppose the application you're using to record allows you to manually specify the location of the recording folder. In that case, you can use X-plore to create a folder on your external storage and point the app to that location.

[@dennisbeebe2858]

Hi if I already formatted my USB drive to external storage instead of device storage can I still use the same directions for the di buggingcomand

[@FireTVSticks]

Yes. The ADB command will re-format the drive to internal storage.

[@HEAVYTHEP]

Can you show me how to be able to move some apps the the external storage.

[@FireTVSticks]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKecZ3x7j9SssJY

[@backbenchers6293]

Hi Tanya,can i connect usb hub to fire tv stick without splitter

[@FireTVSticks]

No, as shown in the video, you need an OTG cable or adapter.

[@mariolomeli408]

Which is the best ethernet adapter for my firestick

[@FireTVSticks]

Hope this video helps - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGfMdmN_n99nfsU

[@aaaires]

Hi Tanya. Your videos are great. But I have a problem attempting to add external storage to my firestick 4K. The firestick will not recognize the storage even though it shows up in X-Plore. I am using an Anntobo OTG adaptor cable and the 256GB SanDisk Ultra Fit 3.1 Flash Drive (formatted to Fat32). I tried every remedy I could find on the internet with no results. This seems to be a common problem and people claim Amazon is now stating that only the Firestick 4K Max will work with external storage. ????

[@FireTVSticks]

Hi. When you say "The firestick will not recognize the storage even though it shows up in X-Plore" I am not sure that I am understanding your issue correctly sorry. Your storage is showing in X-plore therefore it must be recognised by the Firestick. You can use this storage to share files with your Firestick using X-plore. If you want to make this storage system storage so you can add more apps, it is a different process depending on which Fire Operating System (Fire OS) you have. If you are not sure which Fire OS you have, please watch this very short video on my website: firetvsticks.com/device-help/firestick/help-firestick/firestick-howto/how-to-check-what-software-version-your-fire-device-is-running/ then choose the correct video tutorial to watch from below: Fire OS 5: Not possible to increase storage for more apps. But you can still attach storage to share files as above. Fire OS 6: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLcYomKlq-eaNE Fire OS 7: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rprPhparfdWeabs Once you have use either these methods for increasing your app storage on Fire OS 6 devices, you can then move your apps using this method - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKecZ3x7j9SssJY I hope this helps! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@XtremeGamingVidz]

I’m suffering from a reboot situation except I’ve actually got the firestick connected to OG plug and have the OTG connected to a active power hub with a 2tb HD connected but I keep receiving reboots even though the HD is powered by hub itself.

[@FireTVSticks]

Does the hub have a separate power supply?

[@yazipanayaz0899]

Thank for the video A question only I want more space for my fire stick only to have a lot of apps, I need a oct adapter and external store yes or no question thanks

[@FireTVSticks]

Yes you do need an OTG and storage. Items used in this video: OTG Adapter Amazon US - amzn.to/3fWog4T Amazon UK - amzn.to/3sZPrzj OTG cable Amazon US - amzn.to/3uw6uJA Amazon UK - amzn.to/323FB3D Sandisk 64GB Flash Drive Amazon US - amzn.to/3t5taAa Amazon UK - amzn.to/3fWmDnz MicroSD Card Reader Amazon US - amzn.to/3dPzOEf Amazon UK - amzn.to/3d3LOTl 32GB MicroSD Card Amazon US - amzn.to/3s3xDSF Amazon UK - amzn.to/3tb0jdW 1TB External Hard Drive Amazon US - amzn.to/2PGdTrb Amazon UK - amzn.to/320fHO9

[@yazipanayaz0899]

Thanks

[@raymondakubudike5772]

hi.tanya please need help I want install extra storage on my fire stick 4k but I can't see my USB is showing

[@FireTVSticks]

Hi. For adding storage, it is a different process depending on which Fire Operating System (Fire OS) you have. If you only want to attach additional storage to save and share files with your Fire TV, this video will show you how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goKaf5Rjnd-YjpY If you want to attach additional storage so that you can use that storage to get more space to install apps, you will need to follow a different process depending on which version of the Fire operating system your device is running on. If you are not sure which Fire OS you have, please watch this very short video on my website: firetvsticks.com/device-help/firestick/help-firestick/firestick-howto/how-to-check-what-software-version-your-fire-device-is-running/ then choose the correct video tutorial to watch from below: Fire OS 5: Not possible to increase storage for more apps. But you can still attach storage to share files as above. Fire OS 6: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLcYomKlq-eaNE Fire OS 7: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rprPhparfdWeabs Once you have use either these methods for increasing your app storage on Fire OS 6 devices, you can then move your apps using this method - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKecZ3x7j9SssJY I hope this helps! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@ardlcrddl]

Hi Tanya! I ve added storage to my firestick 4K. I did format my usb to fat32. I noticed that if I go on my fire tv I only see internal storage. I do not see anything saying external space??? Help.

[@FireTVSticks]

On the 4K Firestick, when you add additional system storage, you will not be able to see the increase in storage space within the Fire TV Settings. if you added storage using the method shown in this video, you will only be able to see your external storage with a file explorer app such as X-plore. HOW TO MANAGE & EXPLORE YOUR FILES ON YOUR FIRESTICK & EXTERNAL STORAGE - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH6YY5xji82dhrc. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@ronmanalastas9599]

If an IPTV app on my firestick has the ability to record shows and movies, should I choose internal storage or external storage when I add storage on my firestick?

[@FireTVSticks]

External would be best as you won't be maxing out space on your internal.

[@chrisstone3263]

if you us a toshba 1tb external storge do you have to format it to the fat32 before using it on the fire stick

[@FireTVSticks]

Yes. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@davidw717]

Can you use a 3 in 1 OTG cable to use storage USB and a keyboard USB receiver?

[@FireTVSticks]

Yes, check this out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6msdqaGrMakm8U

[@intheblim]

i have a ethernet adapter on my firestick will it work with the OTG cable ?

[@FireTVSticks]

It is likely that it won't. Please refer to this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6msdqaGrMakm8U.

[@kippercat123]

Interesting situation I have found since moving my apps to external harddrive. When I get a " this app has an update available " message and I click OK to get that app update, I get another message that says there is not enough available space to update... BUT I DO HAVE available space ! TONS AND TONS OF IT ! I have found a very bad problem due to moving apps to my external harddrive ?

[@FireTVSticks]

Unfortunately, this is an issue. There are two ways around this. Uninstall the app and then re-install the updated app. Move the app to your internal storage, update the app and move it back to the external storage. Move apps Fire OS 6 - firetvsticks.com/add-more-storage-to-firestick-fire-os-6/ Move apps Fire OS 7 - firetvsticks.com/add-more-storage-to-firestick-fire-os-7/

[@jorgevelasco956]

Hello I have a question I got a FireTV so it comes It installed internaly already how would i be able to add storage to the tv ? Thank you

[@FireTVSticks]

Yes. you should be able to plug additional USB storage directly into a USB port on your Fire TV.

[@jim13887]

How do I setup rooted on the second-generation FS in x-plore?

[@FireTVSticks]

You do not need to root a Firestick. Ignore any messages re. rooting your device.

[@Pfirsisch01]

Hey there. I'm hoping you might be able to give me a pointer as to why my SanDisk 32GB Ultra Flair is not being seen by my Fire TV stick 4K. I have checked everything to include having a version 6 OS, I correctly formatted the USB as Fat 32 with default allocation, I correctly attach the USB to my Fire TV stick 4K, I verified the information entered into the ADB shell, and my USB drive is still not seen or recognized. I have watched your video four times. I have used three other OTG cables / adapters. When I enter the IP address into the ADB shell, then follow with the "sm list-disks" command, it only returns the same response prompt, "mantis: /$". There is no info related to an external disk. The "df -h" only returns information on the internal storage. There is nothing to indicate an external USB is attached anywhere. This USB drive can be read by my laptop and PC, but not by the Fire Stick. Please, can you tell me why it does not?

[@FireTVSticks]

I prefer to use SanDisk, or Toshiba branded storage drives as I’ve yet to experience any issues using these brands with any of my Firesticks. For more information and advice on Firestick storage, please refer to this updated guide - firetvsticks.com/how-to-increase-firestick-storage/.

[@rdtcarlos]

Can I make the formatting thanks in advance with a mac? Is it the same process?

[@FireTVSticks]

Yes. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@markguy1914]

Thanks for the great information I got a question for you how can I get Facebook on my firestick

[@FireTVSticks]

Yes, you can install Facebook on your Firestick. First you need to install Aptoide. Then you search Aptoide and find Facebook to install it from there. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@markguy1914]

@@FireTVSticks thank you that's always great information for my beautiful lady that always helping out people thanks again

[@garykellow2479]

i have increased my internal storage with usb flash drive , but can you add another usb hard driver for external storage with usb hub so will they both work on fire stick tv 4k so have increased internal storage and external storage as well .

[@FireTVSticks]

Yes, you can. I hope this video helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ-qk4qsl9Zkjbc/ Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@williesims7224]

Hi Tanya, I am using the OTC cable from Amazon, 128gb sandik, and a 4k firestick. When I turn on my firestick it "seems" to be recognized but only reboots over and over. I tried using another 64gb drive and OTC cable with the same results. Both drives have been formatted to fat32. Any suggestions?

[@FireTVSticks]

Have you tried again after restarting your Firestick? Perhaps you could also try plugging your Firestick into a different HDMI on your TV? Is your Firestick powered by USB to the TV or is it powered to a power outlet at the wall? Are you using the power cable that came with your Firestick? Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@hariTheHuman]

Hi, was a nice detailed video there. I have trouble with my setup. I bought brand new fireTV 4k + brand new Logitech G F710 gamepad + this same OTG cable. But this setup is not detecting my gamepad in either D or X modes. Any ideas why and what to be done to make my gamepad work?

[@FireTVSticks]

Does the gamepad connect via USB? Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@hariTheHuman]

@@FireTVSticks thanks for replying. Yes it connects directly to TVs usb. But I want to connect it to y fore tv 4k through this same OTG cable which has a y-split. All other usb pen drives work and detect well with this otg cable. But when i insert the said gamepad's bluetooth dongle, fire tv sick doesnt detect it.

[@FireTVSticks]

@@hariTheHuman I'm sorry. I have not heard of this particular gamepad being compatible with Fire TV. I would recommend asking Logitech or Amazon support to confirm. From what I have found so far, these gamepads do work with Fire TV USA Links: GameSir T4 pro Wireless Game Controller - amzn.to/2UDtoiq Retro-Bit Official Sega Genesis Controller - amzn.to/2KrgzGd 8Bitdo Sn30 Pro+ Gamepad - amzn.to/35Ic2qO ZoeeTree Wireless Switch Controller - amzn.to/2IMS9WG SF30 PRO Bluetooth Game Controller - amzn.to/3kEMYp2 UK Links: Xbox One Controller - amzn.to/3lMArkO Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch - amzn.to/33g5s9F TechKen Wireless Switch Pro Controller - amzn.to/3fgeus0 Etpark Wireless Controller - amzn.to/3pC9cvs SF30 PRO Bluetooth Game Controller - amzn.to/3fqhuCd GameSir T4 pro Wireless Game Controller - amzn.to/2UJczT4

[@hariTheHuman]

@@FireTVSticks thanks for that list. Will try to contact either of them. Have a nice day.

[@briandegnan4387]

Hi Tanya. Wonderful and clear tutorial. Thanks. I have just subscribed. I have followed your instructions but still have one issue which, after spending many hours, can't seem to resolve. The USB drive that I'm using (SanDisk 256Gb) is visible on the stick (I've tried this on both a 4k stick and standard 2nd gen FS) but when I download a file using ADM (Advance Download Manager) it will download the file but then report 'unable to write to file' but with no explanation as to why or what to do. the files are mostly large .mkv movies but it does this every time no matter what I try? Have also tried versions of ADM but its the same. Have also tried other USB drives with the same result; any help or guidance would be most welcome. TY

[@FireTVSticks]

Hi, ,what size files are you trying to download? Fire TV devices are formatted to FAT32 and the largest file size they can handle are 4GB. Are you downloading to your internal storage or external storage? Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@briandegnan4387]

@@FireTVSticks You hit the nail on the head Tanya, and I am really grateful for this informed suggestion. I was trying to download large 4k video files (15Gb +) and as soon as tested with smaller sized files (below 4gb) everything now seems OK. Do you know if there is a way to download larger files using the 4k Firestick? thanks again for the helpful advice and friendly way of sharing things, Brian

[@FireTVSticks]

@@briandegnan4387 No, not as far as I know of sorry. Do you have a PC or laptop? The easiest way would probably be to download to your PC/laptop instead and then share the files over your network and then use something like VLC Player on your Firestick to watch these files.

[@briandegnan4387]

@@FireTVSticks thank you again Tanya....you are great at getting right to the point and again, that's something I hadn't considered but seems a really good idea. Keep up the great work, Cheers, Brian

[@briandegnan4387]

@@FireTVSticks thank you Tanya …great advice as always 👍👍

[@danmobey3010]

Is there a way to direct recording through through an app on the firestick directly to the xternal drive rather than moving if after the fact

[@FireTVSticks]

The app you use to record may have allow you to specify the location of the download folder within the settings. If it does, you should be able to choose a location on your external drive.

[@makavelimozart23]

Hi Tania, I want to ask why if I added a 32GB USB flash drive and all the apps are installed on it, because then the Firestick 4K Max keeps asking me to uninstall apps to have space when not even the apps that are already installed from Amazon I open or use them I hope you can help me thanks

[@FireTVSticks]

If you are having low storage messages, please check the tips in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3SVoIhrfryAnZI Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@Normster32]

Will I be able to offload shows from the firestick to my pc as well as? Cheers

[@FireTVSticks]

Not that I know, sorry.

[@kretos0578]

Hi Tanya, I have question regarding transferring files to hard drive . Is it only pictures, music and movies only you can transfer or even all apps can transfer totally to hard drive. I want to give more space for my firestick internal memory. Hope you can say something about it before I will oder those item. Thanks😊

[@FireTVSticks]

On your external drive, you can share picture, movies and music etc. If you want to attach additional storage so that you can use that storage to get more space to install apps, you will need to follow a different process depending on which version of the Fire operating system your device is running on. If you are not sure which Fire OS you have, please watch this very short video on my website: firetvsticks.com/device-help/firestick/help-firestick/firestick-howto/how-to-check-what-software-version-your-fire-device-is-running/ then choose the correct video tutorial to watch from below: Fire OS 5: Not possible to increase storage for more apps. But you can still attach storage to share files as above. Fire OS 6: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLcYomKlq-eaNE Fire OS 7: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rprPhparfdWeabs Once you have use either these methods for increasing your app storage on Fire OS 6 devices, you can then move your apps using this method - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKecZ3x7j9SssJY I hope this helps! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@ScubaKid9091]

Having trouble! I bought the OTG adapter, tried numerous hard drives and flash drives all formatted to fat32 using the 4K MAX fire stick. The external storage doesn’t show at all! Although when I unplug the external storage from adapter a message on the screen says next time go to ‘my tv to unplug the device’ although it doesn’t show. This is really bugging me. Thanks for looking.

[@FireTVSticks]

ADD EXTERNAL STORAGE TO FIRESTICK 4K MAX | FIRE CUBE | FIRE OS 7 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rprPhparfdWeabs

[@magnonnon1148]

Hi Tanya, I have seen all your videos which are very good and informative. I'm having a problem with my Firistic 4K Max You are very intelligent, think about all these things, take an idea from you too. Please help me in whatever way possible. I want to watch movies by dumping heavy media (each Movie file size is 10GB approx MKV format) files in my USB drive which is 128GB. Maybe Firistick 4k max supports MS DOS format which can only save file upto 4GB only, its working fine with 4GB small files. I have a MAC computer system …Tanya I am tired, please help ... what should i do??

[@FireTVSticks]

As the Firestick only supports up to 2TB, any attached hard drive has to be formatted to FAT32, which has limitations. E.g. FAT32 only supports file sizes up to 4GB. There are several solutions, though. * First, you can attach a NAS to your router, and then media files can be accessed from the NAS on your Firestick using a media player such as VLC or Kodi. * Save the files to your computer and share the folder/drive on your internal network. So long as your computer and Firestick are connected to the same home network, again, you can use a media player such as VLC or Kodi to access the files on the shared folder on your computer. * Or, create your own Plex home media server. Sorry, I don't have any videos on how to do this. Hope it helps point you in the right direction, though!

[@douglasradtke7953]

I purchased the OTG, I have an empty Seagate 500GB Slim Drive formatted at ExFAT and my TV does not have a USB port so I kept the original power cord connected to the OTG. I hooked it up and the FireStick does not recognize the Slim Drive. Suggestions?

[@FireTVSticks]

You can find the answer in the video. It was one of the points I talked about regarding storage.

[@steveowlhollamac8065]

HI ,Tanya... can I use the storage on my USB STICK to record movies from my TIVIMATE APP...as you know the FIRESTICK 2ND GENERATION doesn't have a lot of STORAGE SPACE...THX

[@FireTVSticks]

Go into Tivimate Settings and manually specify the location of the recording folder. You can use X-plore to create a folder on your external storage and point Tivimate to that location.

[@richardryan3397]

Can you tell me if Android has an app similar to Fire tv, which let’s me copy on iPad and paste inside the Onn streaming box.

[@FireTVSticks]

Not sure, sorry.

[@GorgonnogroG]

I had all this hardware before with the old interface now with the new updated interface of the firestick it doesn't recognize 😳the extension storage.. my? Is how do I reinstall to check if it does work because I see some apps that are on the device but firestick is not showing that there is one installed

[@FireTVSticks]

You can try and fix this issue one of 2 ways: 1) Power down and unplug everything and then plug everything back together BEFORE powering on. Once, everything is connected, plug the power in LAST. 2) Unplug everything and DO NOT plug in your external memory. Plug your Firestick back in and power it up WITHOUT the external memory. Then when everything has loaded back up, plug your external memory in. One of these methods should resolve this for you. I hope this helps. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@justaguy4real]

Are there any drivers or firmwares/applications that are needed for the device to be recognized? I've tried using several and none work.

[@FireTVSticks]

No. So long as your storage is formatted to FAT32 and you have a Fire TV device that allows additional storage. What issues are you having specifically and what Firestick do you have? Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️