Blinded by popularity, a trendy device - a tablet - does not see a flash drive. What could be the reason, and what actions should be taken to help your device “see the light”? We will touch on the most common misunderstandings in this article.
What's wrong?
Before you accuse the manufacturer of incompetence, you should carefully understand the very essence of the question: "Why does the tablet not see the USB flash drive?" Indeed, sometimes it is the consumer who is incapable of understanding the actions required of him, which ultimately affects both the functional abilities of the gadget and the efficiency of the operation of the electronic machine. Agree, not every user has extensive knowledge in the field of computer hardware. But a tablet is a miniature computer that has the ability to connect peripheral devices, as well as external memory drives, in particular Flash media of various types.
Invisible format
If you are spoken to inforeign language, which for you is a mystery behind seven seals, will you understand the interlocutor? Hardly! A similar misunderstanding is also inherent in the situation when the tablet does not see a flash drive that has an undetectable, that is, file format not known to the gadget system. It is enough to format the Flash drive to FAT32 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 work correctly with a variety of flash 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, may convince you of the inappropriateness of using a knowingly faulty "custodian" of information.
2. If an adapter (adapter) is used, pay attention to the contacts: they must be clean, without traces of oxidation and grease.
3. Sometimes the tablet does not see the flash drive due to 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 a previously “familiar” memory. If the result is negative, you will need to reinstall the device driver.
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The connecting cord can also be the culprit of a “misunderstanding”. Again, verification is required, both for the physical and technical integrity of the cable, and software compliance.set data to work with the device through the connector.
5. You need to make sure that the Flash you bought is not micro SDHC or SDXC. 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 prestigious category. Usually the type of micro CD cards is limited to 8 GB. Most budget tablets are designed for eight additional memory.
Important! Operating conditions play a huge role: metro (crush), public wheeled transport (inertial risk of damage), open-type bus stop (rain, dampness, heat, dust) - all these factors are predetermining in the situation “the tablet stopped seeing the flash drive”.
Universal usability
USB connectors today are equipped with almost all electronics. A portable device is no exception to the rule. The incredibly popular and universally used serial interface, plus the Flash drive, has become an integral part of the user's 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 problem 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 imperceptible size. And yet, in the case when you are sure that the connected Flash memory complies with all technical andsystem requirements, and the fact of the presence (detection) of the drive by the gadget remains a “mystery” for you, pay attention to a few important points:
- In battery mode, most tablets supply insufficient voltage to the USB bus; this is due, first of all, to the economical energy consumption scheme implemented by the developers.
- Some gadgets do not provide or disable the function of notifying the system about an embedded device that expands memory properties. In this case, it is advisable to install a file manager, or activate the detection 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.
In conclusion
In the case when all methods have been tried to no avail, and confidence in the readability of the Flash media has been confirmed by indisputable evidence, your “blinded” gadget needs professional repair.
