Is the no sd card a huge down for the nexus? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

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I really haven't noticed. Everything still works ( nandroid backups,titanium) just like any other android phone.
Its a virtual sd card. I was also worried I'd miss a real one. But it's a non issue for me. Fwiw.
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Just sucks not being able to pop in your sd card from your old phone and having your stuff right away.. But its easy to move your stuff over.. And it would suck if you damaged your phone and wasn't able to save things. So make sure you back everything up
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No. I still have plenty of space left even with a bunch of music. Admittedly I don't watch or care about movies and TV series on my phone. Just books and music.
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i dont miss the sd necessarily, but i miss usb disc mode. mtp is worthless with my macbook pro.

dehelflix said:
i dont miss the sd necessarily, but i miss usb disc mode. mtp is worthless with my macbook pro.
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This is the biggest hit. Many devices that support USB mass storage don't support mtp, like my car.

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if you need more than 15 GB of space, then you are out of luck
or in the Verizion version if you need more than 31 GB of space, then you are out of luck

I stream media mostly so it doesn't really matter. I barely use the space except for some games.
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Not really. 32 gigs is enough for me. Everything else can be stored in the cloud for when I need it.
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AllGamer said:
if you need more than 15 GB of space, then you are out of luck
or in the Verizion version if you need more than 31 GB of space, then you are out of luck
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Or you can get USB Host
Expandable USB http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400034 not as convenient... but its there
you could even be "ghetto" and use the expandable USB to a ASUS Transformer or another tablet and then you have some more storage + a on the go charger!

so long as you have unlimited data & don't mind relying on the cloud then its no problem.

I honestly am starting to prefer the lack of SD card. I have the VZW version, so 32gb is a lot of storage to begin with, and the internal memory is faster than the cheaper SD cards. Also, USB works fine for me.
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dehelflix said:
i dont miss the sd necessarily, but i miss usb disc mode. mtp is worthless with my macbook pro.
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Android File Transfer works great for me on my MacBook Pro. Give it a try.

Having vzw and obviously 32 gb is cool with me however if it would've been 16 gb it may have been inconvenient not a deal breaker tho

Really not a big deal. I'm sure not every single phone everyone has ever had has the same specs.
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Personally no. I have had numerous devices that offered the ability to expand storage. I only used it to expand storage and I've never needed to take advantage of the ability to swap memory cards. The Verizon GN has 32GB which is more than enough space for me.

I sorta felt the same way at first until my buddy explained there was really no need for more gb.
It not like you need to carry all your Harry potter movies with you and if your going to load up your phones with games and movies with more than 16gb you wouldn't be able to consume it in one day anyways.
Its a phone not a house to store your media library. With cloud and all phone app 16gb is plenty

Miss the SD card support.
Would've been able to use a Sd sleeve and micro SD card to transfer photos from my Camera to my phone so I could upload them while I was on my ski trip..

It's not a problem for me. I actually prefer having built in memory. I have unlimited data so storing it in the cloud is no issue for me and tbh, it's a phone not a computer.

SD card is nice for the portability and that it's physically separate from the phone, as far as storage - i think the mass are satisfied with 16/32GB internal storage.
There will always be fringe users who want something insane like 64GB.

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Imagine how much more it would of sold...

If Samsung put in
32gb on GSM version or 16gb with microSD slot......
I would of definitely would of picked up one with 32gb or SD card slot..
pachi72 said:
If Samsung put in
32gb on GSM version or 16gb with microSD slot......
I would of definitely would of picked up one with 32gb or SD card slot..
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And it would have cost much more then $400. I'm not pulling the trigger for more then that really.
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Onboard storage is irrelevant when you live in the cloud. Just like Google wants you to. I have 9GB free. Most of my space is taken up by backups and ROMs.
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Onboard storage is irrelevant when you live in the cloud. Just like Google wants you to. I have 9GB free. Most of my space is taken up by backups and ROMs.
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Same here. I dont miss sd card slot at all.
Except the cases whčn i need to film a lot (vacation).
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I only miss the SD card because I have several Android devices and I'd like to be able to take one out and put it another one in for purposes such as music, etc.
32gb would have been nice so I could keep more than 2 roms backed up at once on my galaxy nexus plus allow for all my games,apps an music, 16 gb really doesn't go that far for me, I find myself uninstalling a lot of stuff an keeping apps an games backed up with titanium backup so I can easily get it back quickly if I need to so I have storage space.
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slayr76 said:
32gb would have been nice so I could keep more than 2 roms backed up at once on my galaxy nexus plus allow for all my games,apps an music, 16 gb really doesn't go that far for me, I find myself uninstalling a lot of stuff an keeping apps an games backed up with titanium backup so I can easily get it back quickly if I need to so I have storage space.
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Free "Thanks" I did not mean to thank you.
But anyway, I have like 10 back ups + music + HQ movies. I honestly don't see a difference in sells if Google were to add additional storage to this phone.
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Maybe sales may even have gone done because the price would have to be a bit more.
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Flash is $$$$
I really love how I just bought this phone brand new in box off contract from Google for $399
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I totally agree that I'd have liked to see a 32GB option and/or a slot for a microSDXC card, like the Galaxy SIII has. I don't want to depend on cloud storage for my music files. And I'd rather use my own music app rather than the Google Play music player. A 64GB microSDXC card in the GN would be perfect.
As it is, I bought a 64GB flash drive that I mount on my GN via USB OTG and Stickmount. Not ideal, but it works.
pachi72 said:
If Samsung put in
32gb on GSM version or 16gb with microSD slot......
I would of definitely would of picked up one with 32gb or SD card slot..
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Would of?
What the hell does that mean?
Would've, while sounding like "would of" is in fact short for "would have"
Together the two words show timing and intent, but could be used apart:
I would buy.
I have bought.
But the same is not true of your use of the word "of."
I of bought.
Simple mistake based on tricks our ears play on us.
No offense intended.
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tonker83 said:
And it would have cost much more then $400. I'm not pulling the trigger for more then that really.
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It would of been $100 more just for 32gb ans SD slot.
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pachi72 said:
It would of been $100 more just for 32gb ans SD slot.
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lmao. Grammar police just schooled you son.
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lmao. Grammar police just schooled you son.
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Lmao
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Sorry. Pet peeve. About once every few years I end up posting someplace about "would, should, could of".
Sorry you had to see this, it won't happen again for about 3 years.
Carry on.
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Well states wise, how much they would have sold, if Google had a unified launch of launch product. as i remember the release date from Verizon was foggy at best. Then they offered no way buying in the stateside besides Ebay/Amazon, till whatever exclusivity deal expired with Verizon. Then Google finally offered directly and Sprint got the phone.
I could only imgine that this phone would have sold well, if it had any amount of marketing, and unified launch besides one carrier in the states
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I have an 8gb card in my phone now and 1.1gb left it's safe to say that 16gb will be okay for me. I'm looking at price point of the phone. Not the memory.
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Hotshot205 said:
I have an 8gb card in my phone now and 1.1gb left it's safe to say that 16gb will be okay for me. I'm looking at price point of the phone. Not the memory.
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Sorry I had to
pachi72 said:
If Samsung put in
32gb on GSM version or 16gb with microSD slot......
I would of definitely would of picked up one with 32gb or SD card slot..
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You really think it would have sold any more units with 32GB storage? I find that hard to believe. If you choose your phone based on 16GB vs 32GB storage, and are willing to give up having a Nexus because of it, you clearly don't get it. I still have yet to understand why anyone would need that much storage.
And MicroSD sucks. Partitions and UMS are just a pain in the ass. Don't expect Google to ever use them again in a Nexus device.

Nexus 7 16gb is OOS...

Guess Google didn't expect people to pony up the extra $50 for the already limited storage. But that is a good thing. Hopefully we will see more 32gb nexus devices soon.
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Guess Google didn't expect people to pony up the extra $50 for the already limited storage. But that is a good thing. Hopefully we will see more 32gb nexus devices soon.
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16gb is so not enough.
I don't know how GSM GN users manage it.
adrynalyne said:
16gb is so not enough.
I don't know how GSM GN users manage it.
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I dont know about everyone else, but I cry myself to sleep every night.
adrynalyne said:
16gb is so not enough.
I don't know how GSM GN users manage it.
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Extremely easily. I could fit in 8gb.
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Extremely easily. I could fit in 8gb.
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I guess I use my devices for more media. I can't afford to keep more than 1 nandroid at any given time on my Nexus 7.
That is with no movies or music stored locally.
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I dont know about everyone else, but I cry myself to sleep every night.
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martonikaj said:
Extremely easily. I could fit in 8gb.
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Same here.
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adrynalyne said:
I guess I use my devices for more media. I can't afford to keep more than 1 nandroid at any given time on my Nexus 7.
That is with no movies or music stored locally.
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I have my slew of apps, a few big (250mb or so) ones, and several hundred mb of pics/wallpapers. Other than that I'm using Google Music / Pandora / TuneIn Radio for my music and I'm not one for movies.
I've still got 10.2GB available on the device.
I came from a HTC Desire so I am used to having very little storage (although I loved that people were able to figure out how to make EXT4 partitions make the phone believe it had more internal storage)... I really don't mind the 16GB, it is more than I will ever need. I only keep apps and data for them on the phone so it's not that bad... I have other devices for music/video.
And now back to your regular GALAXY NEXUS programming........
I won't buy a Google tablet till it comes in 64g ;/ I use 56 GB (music not included thats 42 GB) on my iPad 3... I hope googles 10 inch tablet would let me make the jump to pure android across my devices
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Isn't part og the point with this tablet that it's supposed to be cloud-sentric? Kinda like the chrome os?
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I mainly use my tablet on airplanes or long car rides when I'm not driving to watch videos or play dead space online is something I am not
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Lost? Here ya go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1674
Please talk about the Nexus 7 over in that forum.
I would move this thread over there, but there are already discussions about the pros/cons of 8GB vs 16GB and whether it's enough
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12gb System storage

So I have the 32gb GN which of course means I really have a 28.13gb GN which apparently is actually 16.13gb because system storage is using 12gb. Is it supposed to take that much? I checked using the disc storage app. If it is this is one of those facepalm moments to Google for not adding an sd slot.
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this is one of those facepalm moments
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Indeed it is, if only because you didn't use the search function to find any of the multitude of threads on the matter.

32GB vs 64GB internal storage

OK, just to be clear, this poll/thread is talking about:
INTERNAL STORAGE (32G or 64G);
not your external sd card capacity.
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T-Mobile has had close to zero 64GB Note3's available in-store or on-line, so this poll will be heavily 32GB biased for a while, but it'll still be interesting to see 64G inch up to maybe... 3%(?) over time. AFAIK, the 64GB version is currently only available to pre-order for corporate customers (still waiting on mine via proxy) or if you ask nicely at a corp store (vs an authorized retailer), but should eventually show up regularly.
I asked about the 64GB Note3 at a mall in NYC earlier today, and they said they could have it in 24 to 48 hours if I pre-ordered it from them (but I bought elsewhere).
If you don't mind me asking where did you get the 64GB from NYC?
Is it a T-Mobile edition?
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If you don't mind me asking where did you get the 64GB from NYC?
Is it a T-Mobile edition.
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I bought it from a highly-rated ebayer (tmob corp client) in California who pre-ordered for me, but I won't be able to get my hands on it for another week or so, which is fine with me since Spigen still hasn't shipped my cases anyway, and the recovery bootloop issue still hasn't been ironed out either. And, yeah, it's the SM-N900T modelnum. $708 for 64GB isn't bad (after a 10% "sorry you have to wait a bit longer than I promised" discount)
I'm tempted to return mine and wait for the 64GB edition. I wish they'd just release both versions at the same time
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22gb free on a phone is more than enough for me. I wouldn't pay more for a 64 cuz I know I will never end up using it. I like to keep as much stuff possible on my ext sd.
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I am using a white 64gb. As of current it's tmo branded and I am not a Corp. pee order you say?
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xatlx said:
I am using a white 64gb. As of current it's tmo branded and I am not a Corp. pee order you say?
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What did you say or do to get that? I feel ripped off now
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How much more is it for the 64gb version? Id be willing to pay an extra 50-100 to future proof the life of the phone.
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Wtf? I want a 64gb gn3!
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What's the point of dropping more money for an extra 32 gb when you can just buy an sd card
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Some ppl just like having space. 64gb built in + a 64gb micro SD..... A bit much for me. But it's about having choices.
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kevinallen4325 said:
What's the point of dropping more money for an extra 32 gb when you can just buy an sd card
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On board memory is much much faster than sd cards. And 64GB plus an extra 64GB is plain awesome for people who love movies games music the whole 9 yards.
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kevinallen4325 said:
What's the point of dropping more money for an extra 32 gb when you can just buy an sd card
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I never did understand people like you saying things like that, more internal is always better than less especially with the size of apps/games are these days.
Qwallace70129 said:
Some ppl just like having space. 64gb built in + a 64gb micro SD..... A bit much for me. But it's about having choices.
Exactly!
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XxLostSoulxX said:
On board memory is much much faster than sd cards. And 64GB plus an extra 64GB is plain awesome for people who love movies games music the whole 9 yards.
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Couldnt have put it better, I would be happy with 32gb but willing to wait for the 64gb to future proof the phone also so I might not have to buy the note 4 so soon(unless it comes with 128gb internal storage + expandable sdcard)
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I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone small screen
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone iOS
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone non-removable battery
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone non-microSD card capability
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone finger print reader
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone lower screen resolution
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone non-micro USB charger
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone non-NFC
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone non pen input
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone build quality because I need a plastic back for me to easily remove the cover for battery/microSD card placement
....BUT FOR GOODNESS SAKE...THE ONLY THING THAT I NEED FOR SAMSUNG TO COPY APPLE IS THE AVAILABLE OF A 64 GB VERSION ON LAUNCH DAY.
Earthbrain said:
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone small screen
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone iOS
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone non-removable battery
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone non-microSD card capability
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone finger print reader
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone lower screen resolution
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone non-micro USB charger
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone non-NFC
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone non pen input
I don't want Samsung to copy Apple's iphone build quality because I need a plastic back for me to easily remove the cover for battery/microSD card placement
....BUT FOR GOODNESS SAKE...THE ONLY THING THAT I NEED FOR SAMSUNG TO COPY APPLE IS THE AVAILABLE OF A 64 GB VERSION ON LAUNCH DAY.
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Some major thought put into that there, fella!
I have a 64gb divided by 2 lol phone and sd card
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32 gig . Would have liked a 64 but I was getting this phone launch day no matter what. How much was the 64 gig. I noticed it was asked several times and never answered...
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I put a 64gig SD card in though.
64 GB. I got mine for 35 from amazon. Was a Samsung card and no issues. Love the thing
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BACARDILIMON said:
64 GB. I got mine for 35 from amazon. Was a Samsung card and no issues. Love the thing
SOON TO BE TWEAKED NOTE 3
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They're are taking about on board memory not sd cards.
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128GB Sandisk Micro SD

I know our tablet's specs say max of 64GB for mSD.
128GB from Sandisk is out, is there a way to make this work?
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra...btag=SxG4wJ27EeOllR5kXHyt6Q1bI3_Un5z3_W1S_0_0
That's freaking awesome but no
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jinda628 said:
I know our tablet's specs say max of 64GB for mSD.
128GB from Sandisk is out, is there a way to make this work?
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra...btag=SxG4wJ27EeOllR5kXHyt6Q1bI3_Un5z3_W1S_0_0
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I believe it should work fine and the reason they rated at 64gb because at the time there's no 128gb yet. I knew some one who used a regular sdcard to micro sdcard adaptor for 128gb on the Note and it worked!
^this
I've actually done the same thing on my Xoom, and it worked fine.
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I use a 128gb sd card to micro sd card adaptor and yes, it works fine... Need 256gb sd card though cos I'm running out of space again...
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^this
I've actually done the same thing on my Xoom, and it worked fine.
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Aside from putting in an adaptor, do you have to do install some apps or some software tweaking to recognize the card? Or is it just plug and play like any other cards.
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Aside from putting in an adaptor, do you have to do install some apps or some software tweaking to recognize the card? Or is it just plug and play like any other cards.
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Just plug and play. But the adapters are a little delicate, I wouldn't suggest having it loose and flapping around. If you have a case, you can just tuck it in and it should be fine, otherwise I'd suggest taping it down to the tablet. That's how I did it on my Xoom.
jinda628 said:
I know our tablet's specs say max of 64GB for mSD.
128GB from Sandisk is out, is there a way to make this work?
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra...btag=SxG4wJ27EeOllR5kXHyt6Q1bI3_Un5z3_W1S_0_0
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Ordered it a few minutes ago.
nrage23 said:
Ordered it a few minutes ago.
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Nice. Update us please
jinda628 said:
Nice. Update us please
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It is out of stock and I have no ship date yet.
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It is out of stock and I have no ship date yet.
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Whenever you do recieve it please remeber to update here....I would love a 128gb microsd. I thought 64gb was enough but i love having loads of stuff on it just to make sure I have something for all occasions lol. Thanks in advance
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Cloud storage works great!
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Cloud storage works great!
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Sure does as long as you have constant high speed data access which some people do not.
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Sure does as long as you have constant high speed data access which some people do not.
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And an unlimited plan which is definitely NOT available in Australia...
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Cloud storage works great!
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And if you dont mind companies like dropbox handing your private data over to the feds. I would set up my own cloud server at home that I could access remotely if I trusted the security. Usb otg 1tb hard drive ftw!!!
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Keep us informed about how long it takes to get or shipped A's how slim it works with our note.
as a side note what programs do you guys use to format your sd cards to fat32? The 64 from my note 2 doesn't like the note pro. IT detects it but wont read the files. Shows the used space but can't see anything on it.Very peculiar
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I don't format FAT32... Ihave an sd to micro sd cad adaptor with a 128gb sd card installed formatted exFAT... No problems with accessing it.
My note is rooted though...
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I don't format FAT32... Ihave an sd to micro sd cad adaptor with a 128gb sd card installed formatted exFAT... No problems with accessing it.
My note is rooted though...
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Mine as well....my note 2 accepts the sd card in exfat. But nithing else will accept it. I even wiped it once but nothing else will read that sd card anymore. Other android device wont even fornat over it. Its very strange. It works perfectly In my phone (and in my replacement note 2 after getting mine replaced)
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SDSDQUA-128G-A46A* bestbuy SKU:*4471009
Just paid $90. Running perfect 38MB/s read 119GB formated

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