Originally Posted by darchur

There's got to be a way I don't want to root my tab.

What exactly is the big deal about obtaining root? Its just like having admin access to a windows box. It lets you do more things with the OS, but only if you want to.

You want to use a tools to enable you to access the USB drive using an OTG cable (you know that right?).... and that tools needs admin (root) access to do it.

Simple, unlock, root and use it. If you don't want to use other admin (root) features from that point on, don't.

Rooting has NO effect on your Hardware Warrantly...

You can use a device like Airstash to use SD cards as external storage (play movies, music, store/read files, etc...). Doesn't require root.

Originally Posted by digriz

Too bad he isnt asking about a galaxy note.

Shouldn't matter... Apparently Android can support USB drives without need of an app, but why can't the Nexus 7 support flash drives, when other devices apparently can?

Android CAN'T support USB on its own. The gNote has an app built-in that does what stickmount would do for you. Because he app came in the OS by default it is allowed root access without rooting the device so it can mount stuff.

To get the same setup on our N7 you would need to flash a custom ROM with it built in which would require unlocking the boot loader and the ROM would most likely have root anyways.

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Will it void my warranty and what's the easy way to do it and undo it.

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Please read through all of these threads that I'm going to post BEFORE doing anything so as to make sure you understand the process.


To root and understand the process: Link 1

To return to stock and relock: Link 2

One click toolkit. Use this to actually root/unlock/relock. MAKE SURE YOU READ EVERYTHING FIRST: Link 3.

Here's a step-by-step video explaining everything for you.

It might void your warranty temporarily - but you can return the thing to stock as long as you don't drop it into a bathtub, so it won't be an issue "re-warrantying" it.


Just make sure you know how to do everything manually in case something goes wrong. And don't be afraid to read a bunch before you do anything. Knowledge is key!

You could always get this device http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...sl_m4ey2rr04_b


It lets you use Wi-Fi to access it's storage. Even has a pass through mode so you can stay on Wi-Fi while accessing them.

I called Google and it voids the warranty so I'm not going root it. Its not for me but thanks to everyone for enlightening me. If there is an app to mount a USB drive without rooting I will be the first to get it.

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Is there an app that let's me network with my computer and stream things like music and movies using WiFi.

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Originally Posted by darchur

Is there an app that let's me network with my computer and stream things like music and movies using WiFi.

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Search LAN Streaming on the market if you like, but I personally use the LAN sharing capabilities in ES File explorer. That app is amazing IMO

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