Android Nexus Media Importer - Queries

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Hello Folks,

I was planning to get the 'Nexus Media Importer' app for my Nexus 2012 (4.4.2) but before that I have some queries and would appreciate if someone could answer them:

1. Does the Nexus Media Importer work seamlessly on the Nexus 7 2012 tab?

2. Can I connect and use a 16/32GB MicroSD card through a generic card reader via a OTG cable to the tab and will the Media Importer read video files from the card?

3. Can I also attach an external HDD via the OTG cable and use the Media Importer to read files from it?

Anything else that I should know before buying the Nexus Media Importer app and installing it on my Nexus 7?

TIA
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Black_Hawk
 
I haven't used nexus media importer, as I always root and install stickmount, but to answer some of your questions.

- Stickmount works.
- Flash drive works via OTG , not sure abt SD cards, should work though.
- Yes, Ext HDD works with stickmount.
 
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Only HDDs having External power supply i.e. 3.5" Form Factor Drives will work.

2.5" drive won't because they need more power to operate which tablets and phone can't provide.
 
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zktel said:
Only HDDs having External power supply i.e. 3.5" Form Factor Drives will work.

2.5" drive won't because they need more power to operate which tablets and phone can't provide.
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afaik, this applies to 2013 Nexus 7. 2012 Nexus 7 has enough in it to power up external HDD's, without any power supply. Even if it doesn't work, you can buy a Y cable to get the work done. Either way, it will definitely work.
 
zktel said:
Only HDDs having External power supply i.e. 3.5" Form Factor Drives will work.

2.5" drive won't because they need more power to operate which tablets and phone can't provide.
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2.5 drive works for N7 2012. I am using it.

But it will drain out the battery very fast. Saw one episode (47 minute) and battery was down by 40%.
 
Thanks for all the replies guys, appreciate it! :)

Bought and installed 'Nexus Media Importer' from the Play Store. Installation went smooth and then I proceeded to connect a 8GB MicroSD card via the generic card reader that I have to the Nexus 7. The Media Importer auto-detected the card and started up. The files showed up all nice and dandy and I could play the videos like a charm with MX Player Pro. I won't be connecting a HDD but what I will be doing is buying a 32GB MicroSD card soon and loading it up with movies and shows that I plan to watch onto it. Cheers guys and once again thanks for the help!
 
Yup, it certainly is a nifty little app.

I actually had an OTG cable lying with me. Had got it along with the Micromax Funbook tab that I had bought long time back. Don't use the Funbook any longer but the cable came in handy!
 
Good to know its working fine! Congrats! One question: Can nexus-media-importer be used for browsing the net? Means - can i connect dongle (thru OTG) and access the net after installing this nexus-media-importer app?. (I do not have wifi setup), but have a dongle with 3G data sim.
 
kenkanya said:
Good to know its working fine! Congrats! One question: Can nexus-media-importer be used for browsing the net? Means - can i connect dongle (thru OTG) and access the net after installing this nexus-media-importer app?. (I do not have wifi setup), but have a dongle with 3G data sim.
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Root your Nexus 7 with the Nexus Root Toolkit. Install PPP Widget and you are good to go.
Rooted a friend's Nexus 7 last week and his Huawei dongle worked like a charm. Only problem is that after you have disconnected from internet and removed the dongle, the widget won't detect the dongle unless you restart the tablet.
 
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