USB Thumb Drive Size

FlyinRyan · 03-30-2016, 09:28 AM

Has anyone tested if a 64gb thumb drive will play music in the X1? I have a 32gb that works flawlessly and would like to upgrade to a 64gb. Any advise or links to other threads that may already be discussing this topic would be great!

Thanks!

Zirenz2006 · 03-30-2016, 09:39 AM

I would think it would work. I have a 256GB in my 2012 F30 that works fine.

Mr.Raj · 03-30-2016, 11:03 AM

That should work without any issues.

Vogit · 03-30-2016, 01:56 PM

I'm using a 64GB without any problems.

andyurq · 04-04-2016, 10:13 AM

In terms of physical size, I recommend the Sandisk Ultrafit drive which only sticks out about 1/4-inch from the socket, lessening the chance of accidentally bashing it and damaging the drive/socket. If you look at "USB Stick and Album Art on display" on page 2 of this forum and scroll down through the replies you'll find a photo of it. I use a 16GB drive which is good for about 4,000 music tracks.

FlyinRyan · 04-14-2016, 10:47 AM

I got the Ultrafit USB 3.0 64gb and works like a charm! Thanks everyone!

sealight · 04-14-2016, 04:31 PM

I wished BMW audio system supported ReplayGain tags.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ReplayGain

I'm adjusting the volume level all the time, particularly going from modern to Classic albums.

AC in Aus · 04-17-2016, 10:59 PM

FYI....you can run a Seagate 2tb "Expansion Portable Drive" with no problems at all!

ttimbo · 04-18-2016, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AC in Aus

FYI....you can run a Seagate 2tb "Expansion Portable Drive" with no problems at all!

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AC in Aus · 04-18-2016, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ttimbo

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Originally Posted by AC in Aus

FYI....you can run a Seagate 2tb "Expansion Portable Drive" with no problems at all!

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Lol.....*takes a bow*

Dilbert2402 · 04-18-2016, 03:52 AM

I've read some reports about these small Sandisk USB drives overheating, has anyone found them to be hot when they remove them? I was thinking of getting a Samsung USB 3.0 MicroFit as I haven't seen the problem reported with it.

Vogit · 04-18-2016, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dilbert2402

I've read some reports about these small Sandisk USB drives overheating, has anyone found them to be hot when they remove them? I was thinking of getting a Samsung USB 3.0 MicroFit as I haven't seen the problem reported with it.

My 64GB Sandisk gets warm when plugged in (Even if not being read or written to), but so far no issues (touch wood!).

Wisly · 04-25-2016, 02:20 PM

I have a 32 GB USB 3.0 slim fit Sandisk stick and when I play MP3s in my X1 it skips while playing music every 5-10 seconds. It is also pretty warm when I plug it out. Music from stick plays normally and correct on my laptop. Anyone had this problem?

Mr.Raj · 04-25-2016, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Wisly

I have a 32 GB USB 3.0 slim fit Sandisk stick and when I play MP3s in my X1 it skips while playing music every 5-10 seconds. It is also pretty warm when I plug it out. Music from stick plays normally and correct on my laptop. Anyone had this problem?

I have same one 64GB. No issues so far. It gets pretty warm though as you mentioned.

orcomma · 04-27-2016, 05:07 PM

I have a 64GB Sandisk USB 3.0 drive filled with about 40GB of music, and there are no issues although it did take a long time (about 20 minutes) to index them all so I could search by artist, genre etc.

Biggest gripe over this is that every time I remove it to add a new song I purchased, it has to re-index the whole thing. And I only ever listen to about a hundred songs - maybe playlists on smaller flash drives are the way forward in future

Remember when formatting to use FAT32 not NTFS. There's a utility that can format large drives in FAT32 here http://www.verbatim.com/index/search...orm_submit.y=0

Wisly · 04-29-2016, 09:14 AM

Now it works fine, I asume that it was indexing while I played music from stick so that caused skipping, I will see how it behaves in future

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andyurq New Member 5 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2016 X1 2.0i X-line Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Wirral, UK iTrader: (0)	In terms of physical size, I recommend the Sandisk Ultrafit drive which only sticks out about 1/4-inch from the socket, lessening the chance of accidentally bashing it and damaging the drive/socket. If you look at "USB Stick and Album Art on display" on page 2 of this forum and scroll down through the replies you'll find a photo of it. I use a 16GB drive which is good for about 4,000 music tracks.
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Wisly Private 14 Rep 89 Posts Drives: X1 18d Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	I have a 32 GB USB 3.0 slim fit Sandisk stick and when I play MP3s in my X1 it skips while playing music every 5-10 seconds. It is also pretty warm when I plug it out. Music from stick plays normally and correct on my laptop. Anyone had this problem?
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