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Old 06-22-2018, 06:52 PM   #15
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Thanks Chris! I kinda jumped the gun, and testing out NTFS now. Everything worked without any issues today.

Man that Zune is a relic! Does it still boot up?
It was only used for about a week. I charge it about once a year to make sure it works. Excellent condition. Hopefully I can make some cash off it one day.
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Old 06-23-2018, 11:20 AM   #16
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I also hv a 120gb ipod classic hooked up through usb. No issues
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Old 06-25-2018, 07:32 AM   #17
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So the issue was solved. It appears the "iTunes" folder that is created automatically when you use iTunes to organize your collection was causing the head unit to crash.

So quick recap:

Purchase 128 GB USB Flash Drive > Format Flash Drive to NTFS (for faster reading/write access) > Copy music collection to flash drive > First Indexing in the car takes roughly about fifteen minutes, and then you're good to go.

Thanks all for commenting, appreciate it!
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Old 06-27-2018, 06:28 AM   #18
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So once you "index" everything, does it have to do it every time you turn the car on/off?

Tried adding more files to my zune last night, but Windows 10 doesn't support the Zune. So I'm stuck with the songs/movies that were on it; can't add any more.
I'm going to transfer everything to a regular USB & see how it all works out.
I've never watched a movie through the head unit, but it's time to try it.
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Old 06-28-2018, 12:23 AM   #19
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So once you "index" everything, does it have to do it every time you turn the car on/off?

Tried adding more files to my zune last night, but Windows 10 doesn't support the Zune. So I'm stuck with the songs/movies that were on it; can't add any more.
I'm going to transfer everything to a regular USB & see how it all works out.
I've never watched a movie through the head unit, but it's time to try it.
Zune is supported in windows 10. Just put music on mine after I posted the pic of it. Just gotta install the correct software.
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Old 09-12-2018, 05:51 PM   #20
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Updated main post with solution for getting USB drives to work flawlessly, and easily updated!
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Old 09-13-2018, 10:08 AM   #21
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Formatting is also an issue. FAT32 seems to be the most consistently successful formatting type,

Samsung USB flash drives seem to consistently work well for me, specifically the Fit and the Bar drives.
Agree with danomar... I use a Samsung Bar USB 3.0 with the factory format, which I suspect is FAT32, though I never checked.

I manage my music with MediaMonkey.

I had tried several other USB drives, some 2.0, some 3.0, all name brands. Surprisingly some would not even be recognized half the time when I started the car! very frustrating!
Amazon has the Bar drives for a good price.
The Samsung Bar works every time. never failed for me.

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Updated main post with solution for getting USB drives to work flawlessly, and easily updated!
My experience tells me the brand or firmware onboard the USB drive is still a factor.
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Old 09-14-2018, 05:29 PM   #22
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fyi:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=446739

I have seen any USB work if:

32 GB or less, FAT32 formatted and play list files are used.
You can format 64 and up GB USBs to Fat32 drives (CPL can do it) but the extra space is wasted. I have not seen NTFS reliably on my '16 SS but maybe it works now. I have not tried NTFS on my '18.

I like the tiny USB ones the best as mentioned before, they do not stick out.

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Old 09-14-2018, 09:19 PM   #23
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fyi:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=446739

I have seen any USB work if:

32 GB or less, FAT32 formatted and play list files are used.
You can format 64 and up GB USBs to Fat32 drives (CPL can do it) but the extra space is wasted. I have not seen NTFS reliably on my '16 SS but maybe it works now. I have not tried NTFS on my '18.

I like the tiny USB ones the best as mentioned before, they do not stick out.

I'm using a 128 GB in the car with no issues at the moment, file system is NTFS also.
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Old 09-15-2018, 08:27 AM   #24
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I'm using a 128 GB in the car with no issues at the moment, file system is NTFS also.

Hmm I will have to try that again. Thanks.
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Old 09-21-2018, 10:48 AM   #25
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I have seen any USB work...
All my USB's work to some degree. It's more a question of reliability.
Sandisk Cruzer edge and Lexar 3.0 drive both either take forever to be recognized or fail to be recognized (a more rare event).
Transfer exact drive contents to a Samsung bar and it works every time.
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Old 09-21-2018, 05:52 PM   #26
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I am using a SanDisk 128GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 formatted fat32 with no issues.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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