Android filesystem

[simeonnevel]

I how I'm in the correct forum.

I guess my Google-fu is weak...

When I connect my N7 to my win 7 box and check the properties in file manager, it says " generic hierarchical".

Is this some variant of Linux ext*?. If so, how is windows able to access it?

Inquiring minds want to know?

AdTHANKSvance.

Simeon

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[retsaw]

The Nexus 7 does use ext4, but when connected to a computer it uses the MTP protocol to enable access to the filesystem rather than letting the computer mount it directly.

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[simeonnevel]

The Nexus 7 does use ext4, but when connected to a computer it uses the MTP protocol to enable access to the filesystem rather than letting the computer mount it directly

Thanks for the prompt reply.

If I root and use stick mount for an external flash drive how should it be formatted so that both my n7 and PC can read it easily?

Simeon

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[retsaw]

With stickmount it will read a normal FAT32 formatted drive, I haven't tested to see what else works, but that is probably you best choice for compatibility.

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