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

[@FireTVSticks]

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[@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?

[@jessehawkins6792]

Thanks!

[@FireTVSticks]

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

[@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

[@WisperingD]

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?

[@joe10117]

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

[@josemedeiros007]

Excellent video and tutorial Tanya.

[@FireTVSticks]

Thank you for watching 😊👍

[@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 😊

[@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

[@rolandgadue4351]

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

[@FireTVSticks]

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

[@LRM1224]

Very informative and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@An-Hbakrsna-Family]

You are a good teacher. Thanks M

[@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 😊👍❤️

[@lancemcque1459]

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

[@FireTVSticks]

Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@paulhawkins2540]

@@FireTVSticks your welcome

[@jessehawkins6792]

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

[@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.

[@johnj8664]

absolutely brilliant very informative thanks tanya

[@FireTVSticks]

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

[@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 😊👍❤️

[@paulhill1379]

Another great video Tanya.

[@FireTVSticks]

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/

[@joanneannand8753]

Hi Tanya a great video has always

[@FireTVSticks]

Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@ultradude6864]

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

[@FireTVSticks]

Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@ronhaderlein361]

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

[@armenbeats2477]

Hi, am I able to use this method and record IPTV recordings directly to an external hard drive and would I need to move my IPTV app to my external first and not have it on the Fire OS? Will X-Plore be needed with IPTV recordings? Also, are you able to recommend an external hard drive (brand and size) that will work best and am I able to use a SSD and is there any benefit to using an SSD? 2TB is the max right? I have the second generation FireStick. A response would greatly be appreciated thank you for all of these useful videos!

[@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

[@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.

[@Viper1171]

Very nice video, good explanation. 👍

[@FireTVSticks]

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

[@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 👏🏿👏🏿😘

[@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 😊👍❤️

[@rdtcarlos]

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

[@FireTVSticks]

Yes. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@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 😊👍❤️

[@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 😊👍❤️

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@coky1112]

thank you for this tutorial. I really needed this .

[@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 😊👍❤️

[@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.

[@2932Simsjr]

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

[@FireTVSticks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dwightwilliams311]

Thanks for the info pretty lady.

[@FireTVSticks]

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

[@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 😊👍❤️

[@lonniehensley661]

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

[@ballaimpalass]

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

[@FireTVSticks]

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

[@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 😊👍❤️

[@tracyp5603]

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

[@FireTVSticks]

I cannot guarantee that it will work sorry.

[@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?

[@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 😊👍❤️

[@jamesbelk4756]

can using a usb 2.0 ethernet adapter instead of a 3.0 hub cause buffering when using a usb flash drive for extra storage

[@FireTVSticks]

Yes, this could be a potential cause of your buffering. Amazon 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. Here are links to recommended flash dives: 32GB SanDisk Flash Drive Amazon US - amzn.to/2zQhydV Amazon UK - amzn.to/2XmPp7d Hope this helps! Thank you for watching and thank you for being an awesome person by supporting my channel with your membership, I appreciate you! 😊👍❤️

[@jamesbelk4756]

@@FireTVSticks Ok. I will change to the sandisk 3.0. Should I also change to a 3.0 hub for the port

[@FireTVSticks]

@@jamesbelk4756 yes, it will be beneficial also

[@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 😊👍❤️

[@daermon1000]

Hi, I followed all the steps and my fire tv stick said usb storage device detected and being mounted but it does not show up when goto storage, it only shows internal storage, my fire tv stick is gen 2 and I have the sandisk 64gb mini usb stick you showed at the beginning of this video, I don't know what at otg is sorry. Any help would be much appreciated, much ❤ Joanne in the UK

[@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

[@HEAVYTHEP]

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

[@FireTVSticks]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKecZ3x7j9SssJY

[@johnj8664]

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

[@FireTVSticks]

Glad it helped! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@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.

[@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/.

[@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 😊👍❤️

[@bonniejans7528]

Trying to reinstall USB storage on firestick, when I enter sm list-disks I get two, 8,0 and 8,16 neither work.

[@FireTVSticks]

There could be several ways to resolve this. 1) Is your storage formatted to FAT32? 2) Restart your device. Unplug it from the power supply and unplug your power supply from the power source. Wait at least 30 seconds then re-boot everything and try again. 3) Do you have an alternative USB storage device you can use to try this with instead? 4) Do you have an alternative OTG cable you can try? I hope this will help. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@bonniejans7528]

@@FireTVSticks Tanya tried all your suggestions but still getting the two disks when I enter "sm list-disks. Tried a factory reset also with no luck

[@bonniejans7528]

@@FireTVSticks Problem sorted, HDMI spliter switch removed

[@FireTVSticks]

@@bonniejans7528 Thanks for the update, had no idea you were using a HDMI splitter switch, glad it is all sorted 👍

[@jeremyruh5219]

Can u got step by step from down loading the rile explorer app and go from there

[@FireTVSticks]

At which point in the video are you referring to please? Can you give me a timestamp and what are you having troubles with specifically? Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@jeremyruh5219]

I do have the efile explorer on my USB for the TV. Say if disney plus I can get to from the file on my USB do I need to have it on my TV anymore

[@FireTVSticks]

@@jeremyruh5219 If it is working from your USB then there is no need to have it in 2 places.

[@jeremyruh5219]

I will try today. I am not that savvy. Thank u

[@jeremyruh5219]

I deleted disney plus on the TV then went to USB and opened the file and it was gone. I am not sure how to do it

[@rockywiseman111]

Does the es file explorer cost money to run properly

[@FireTVSticks]

No. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@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 😊👍❤️

[@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.

[@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

[@tinawrend8732]

Hiya were trying to put a hhd onto my daughters 2nd gen firestick It shows the hdd is on it but anything transfered to the hdd disapears never to be seen again 🥺 and the hdd keeps resetting itself Should it have been firmatted to fat32 even though its brand new out the box ? And once we finally get it to work 🤞🙏 can the apps themselves be moved to the hdd as thats what shes mainly got it for because she has a lot of apps to view films/programes on and dont want to loose any

[@FireTVSticks]

If the HDD is less than 32 GB, it should be formatted to FAT32 brand new out of the box. If it is larger than 32 GB, it will be formatted to exFAT out of the box and needs to be formatted manually. No, it is not possible to move apps to the HDD when using a 2nd Gen Firestick unfortunately. Only newer Firesticks have this capability. If you decide to upgrade, please consider using my referral links as this helps to support my channel at no extra cost to you. Thank you. 👁️‍🗨️ Amazon Links US ↪️ Amazon US Direct Link - tiny.cc/fireusa ↪️ Amazon Prime 30-day trial - tiny.cc/PrimeUS 👁️‍🗨️ Amazon Links UK ↪️ Amazon UK Direct Link - tiny.cc/fireuk ↪️ Amazon Prime 30-day trial - tiny.cc/PrimeUK

[@robot_killer]

6:14 Can apps only be installed on a microSD card or can USB Flash Drives work too?

[@FireTVSticks]

USB drives

[@BethiBabee]

Hello I have a fire tv stick 4k. I am using a 64gb SanDisk and an Oassuose brand OTG adapter. I downloaded the program you showed in your video and I formatted the drive. I plugged it into my firestick and restarted it. The USB still does not show up in my settings. I really don't know what else to do. Please help. Thank you

[@FireTVSticks]

This is the OTG adapter that I use and recommend: OTG Adapter Amazon US - amzn.to/3fWog4T Amazon UK - amzn.to/3sZPrzj So long as you have formatted the drive to FAT32 and you have everything connected correctly, the USB drive should show up when you go into Xplore as shown in this video. This is the only way you will be able to see your storage on the 4K Firestick. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@paulb8186]

I've got exactly the same problem. It seems like the OTG cable won't pass the power to two items connected. If you use the genuine ethernet adapter with the micro usb connection if you wire that to get power first the USB port won't work, if you wire the power wire the other way the ethernet adapter won't get power but the USB port will!!

[@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.

[@danalynch8889]

What is the best external storage for apps.

[@FireTVSticks]

What storage you use is down to you, but there are few things you need to consider when choosing your USB storage. I personally use and recommend the SanDisk 32GB Flash Drive Amazon US - amzn.to/3aYwuGe Amazon UK - amzn.to/3vQy05t 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. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@danalynch8889]

Thanks

[@danalynch8889]

@@FireTVSticks Thanks, it did.

[@Karma-hy6ki]

If I want to record and save shows on the firestick do they have to be transferred to the external drive?

[@FireTVSticks]

It would be a good idea because of the lack of storage space on the Firestick.

[@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.

[@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.

[@martinjeeves444]

Can I use an external USB hub & have added external AND internal storage? i.e. 64GB hard drive for internal storage and ALSO 256GB drive for external? Both from a connected hub??? Thank you!

[@FireTVSticks]

Yes you can! Here's how - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ-qk4qsl9Zkjbc Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@mariolomeli408]

Which is the best ethernet adapter for my firestick

[@FireTVSticks]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Normster32]

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

[@FireTVSticks]

Not that I know, sorry.

[@diegop5220]

Hi do you know if it is possible To play large files like mkv movies with ntfs or exfat because most of this movies are more than 4 gb. Thank you

[@FireTVSticks]

You can stream larger files from your PC or network drive through VLC Player installed on your Firestick. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@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.

[@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 😊👍❤️

[@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

[@richardayala4356]

Hi beautiful! Question. I am using a 32 gig flash drive, and all works fine for a while, then my Firestick reboots. It continues to do this repeatedly after a while. I suspect the power plug of 5 watts is not sufficient to keep up with the attached flash drive. I have an Apple power plug at 12 watts and am asking if this will keep the Firestick from rebooting. I have a 3rd generation Firestick not the newer Firestick. Help? Thanks, Tanya. ❤

[@FireTVSticks]

Yes, it could be an issue with not enough power. Give the other plug a try and see if this helps.

[@dhawalshah8293]

Can I move by default app to external storage devices....?

[@FireTVSticks]

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 😊👍❤️

[@brodiesgardening]

Hi Tanya I'm struggling to make my firestick 4k max have more storage the cable i bought looks the same as yours but I have tried over and over could it be the cable is slightly different x

[@FireTVSticks]

Are you getting any errors?

[@brodiesgardening]

No its showing as external but I want it as internal

[@intapedia6729]

Can a 2TB external HD be used?

[@FireTVSticks]

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. 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

[@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?

[@BruceFerrell]

Does this work for a Fire TV Cube 2nd Gen? Mine has fire OS 7.2.4.2 (PS7242/2906) with a Gig/USB3 hub plugged in via an OTG cable but storage is not recognized

[@FireTVSticks]

With the Fire Cube, it is slightly different. When you plug an OTG into the micro-USB port on the back of the Fire Cube, this does not produce any power. You will need to plug a separate power supply into the OTG cable. Hope this helps! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@BruceFerrell]

@@FireTVSticks Yeah, I have a power supply plugged into the OTG adapter. No dice

[@FireTVSticks]

@@BruceFerrell can you try a different hub/storage? Here are my recommendations: Sandisk 64GB Flash Drive Amazon US - amzn.to/3t5taAa Amazon UK - amzn.to/3fWmDnz 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 UGREEN USB 3.0 Hub Ethernet Adapter Amazon US - amzn.to/3eiF8Qy Amazon UK - amzn.to/3n1my3J 5V 2A Power Supply Adapter Amazon US - amzn.to/3w4iZNx Amazon UK - amzn.to/33on2b9

[@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 👍

[@johnhickson]

Hi Tanya got my update on 4k stick still says os6 should it be os7 thanks luv

[@FireTVSticks]

Fire OS 6 is correct. The 4K Firestick and Fire OS 6 is based on Android 7.1. Fire OS 7 devices are based on Android 9.0. I assume that the 4K Firestick, being based on Android 7.1 is not capable of being upgraded to Fire OS 7 as it would also need to be upgraded through 2 levels of Android, Android 8 and Android 9.0 and there may not be an easy way of doing this on the 4K Firestick without an even bigger update, which may not even be possible to roll out to millions of devices which is why they have chosen to keep the 4K Firestick on Fire OS 6. I hope this helps! Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@johnhickson]

@@FireTVSticks thanks for info lov 💯💯💯

[@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.

[@niteknightster]

Can you run games from external storage on fire stick?

[@FireTVSticks]

Yes you can. Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@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

[@sherwinramnarine169]

Hi Tanya, on your recommendation I bought the OTG cable from Amazon to be able to watch videos off a USB flash drive from my 4k Firestick. The first time I plugged in the drive, it worked perfectly. I had one video on the drive, so I took it out and then plugged in another with more videos. The USB was never recognized again. Did all the restarting, unplugging, file exploring. Nada. Any ideas? I know this video is 4 months old but hoping I can get a reply still. Thanks for your time. Great stuff!

[@FireTVSticks]

Is the storage formatted to FAT32? This could be the reason your storage is not recognised? Thank you for watching 😊👍❤️

[@sherwinramnarine169]

@@FireTVSticks hi Tanya, thanks for replying. Yes I formatted it before I plugged it in and then uploaded the video. It's a 16Gb flash drive if that matters. Like I said, it worked the first time I plugged it in, then when I took it out and put it back in, the set up hasn't worked since then. Different flash drive, cable.

[@sherwinramnarine169]

@@FireTVSticks I got it working after I reformatted the drive a second time. All seems to be good now.

[@brooklynknightss]

Great video!!!!!

[@graceismine1111]

How do you expand storage so you can add and use more apps, not just files? That is the real issue with the stick. Thank you.

[@FireTVSticks]

The process is different depending on which Fire OS you have. ADD USB STORAGE TO 4K FIRESTICK | INSTALL MORE APPS!! | FIRE OS 6 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLcYomKlq-eaNE ADD EXTERNAL STORAGE TO FIRESTICK 4K MAX | FIRE CUBE | FIRE OS 7 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rprPhparfdWeabs

[@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.

[@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 😊👍❤️