Blinded by the popularity of the trendy device - the tablet - does not see the flash drive. What could be the reason, and what steps to take in order to help your device "to see"? We will touch upon the most common misunderstandings within the framework of this article.
What's wrong?
Before blaming the manufacturer for incompetence, you should carefully understand the very essence of the question: "Why does not the tablet see the flash drive?" Indeed, sometimes it is the consumer who is incapable of understanding the actions required of him, which ultimately affects both the functional capabilities of the gadget and the efficiency of the electronic machine. Agree, not every user has extensive knowledge in the field of computer hardware. But the tablet is a miniature computer that implements the ability to connect peripheral devices, as well as external memory drives, in particular Flash media of various types.
Invisible format
If you speak in a foreign language, which for you is a secret behind seven seals, will you understand the person you are talking to? Unlikely! A similar misunderstanding is also inherent in a situation where the tablet does not see a flash drive that has an undetectable file format that is not known to the gadget system. It is enough to format the Flash-drive to FAT32-standard using a computer so that your device recognizes the expected “guest”. It is the aforementioned file system (File Allocation Table) that allows portable devices to correctly work with a variety of flash storage media. However, let's talk about everything in order ...
If the tablet does not see the microsd flash drive:
1. Verify the physical integrity of the memory card. A visual inspection for mechanical damage such as chips, deformation or deep scratches can convince you of the inappropriateness of using a deliberately faulty “keeper” of information.
2. If an adapter (adapter) is used, pay attention to the contacts: they must be clean, without signs of oxidation and grease.
3. Sometimes the tablet does not see the flash drive through the fault of the card reader - a special device that facilitates the synchronization of Flash cards of various formats and types. Check if he perceives the “familiar” memory before. If the result is negative, you will need to reinstall the device driver.
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The connecting cord may also be the culprit of the “misunderstanding." Again, verification is required, both for the physical and technical integrity of the cable, and for the software compliance of the installed data for working with the device through the connecting element.
5. You need to make sure that the Flash you purchased is not a micro SDHC or SDXC standard. This is an extremely important point, since the volume of such drives is often incompatible with the hardware capabilities of the device, especially if you take into account that your device does not belong to the category of prestigious ones. Typically, a micro CD card type is limited to 8 GB. Most budget tablets are designed for eight additional memory.
Important! A huge role is played by operating conditions: metro (crush), public wheeled transport (inertial risk of damage), an open bus stop (rain, damp, heat, dust) - all these factors are predetermining in the situation “the tablet stopped seeing the flash drive”.
Universal usability
Almost all electronics are equipped with USB connectors today. A portable device is no exception to the rule. The incredibly popular and widely used serial interface, plus a Flash drive, has become an integral part of the user world of high-tech digital devices. At the same time, the comfort and efficiency of using such a storage medium can sometimes be a serious difficulty for those whose devices do not support “heavy” volumes.
Therefore, it often happens that the tablet does not see a usb flash drive of a critically unappreciable size. And yet, in the case when you are sure that the connected Flash-memory meets all the technical and system requirements, and the fact of the presence (detection) of the drive by the gadget remains a “mystery” to you, pay attention to several important points:
- In stand-alone power mode , most tablets supply insufficient voltage to the USB bus; this is due, first of all, to the economical energy consumption scheme introduced by the developers, so to speak.
- Some gadgets do not provide or disable the function of notifying the system about an embedded device that extends the memory properties. In this case, it is advisable to install the file manager, or activate the discovery option in the device settings.
- Often the tablet does not see the flash drive just because the OTG cable used when connecting is too long or mechanically damaged.
Finally
In the case when all the methods have been tried to no avail and the confidence in the readability of the Flash media is confirmed by undeniable evidence, your “blinded” gadget needs professional repair.