Can't use Tbolt as USB drive for PS3

[jpattersonlee]

Alright, this is a pretty specific problem...at least I think so, but any help would be appreciated.

I used to use my Dinc to transfer files from my computer to my PS3. Then I got my Thunderbolt and I haven't been able to do so with it.

Yes, I know about the SD card needing to be formatted with the FAT32 file system. I know about the folder structure on the SD card so that the PS3 can find the files.

While I can connect to my laptop just fine, it just won't work on the PS3. It's not the cable, nor the USB port(s) that I've tried. I don't know...I just can't figure it out.

Has anyone else had this problem?

The ONLY thing I can think of is that maybe the ROM I have loaded (Das BAMF 1.4) for some reason doesn't support USB connection to the PS3.

Thanks.

 

[lukaszm]

Wow, I never even considered the possibility of doing this and just gave it a shot. I don't even get the "Connect to PC" options menu after plugging into the PS3 (running stock everything). It just auto charges. Hope you get some answers.

 

[jpattersonlee]

Same here...it just charges.

Haven't gotten any answers...oh well. I'm gonna have to figure something out soon though. Can't keep transferring files with DVD-RW....lol.

 

[Buzzy42]

I think the problem is the bogus CD-ROM driver that it tries to install. I haven't tried the Tbolt and and my PS3 but I had an external hard drive that did something similar (for its backup software)-- it installed a CD-ROM and then the normal drive would come in second, and the PS3 would never see the hard drive itself.

I just returned the HD so I didn't really investigate if there was a way around the issue, but I bet that's the problem.

 

[jpattersonlee]

I talked to a couple guys on the IRC channel for the Tbolt that I found out about over on xda. One of them thought it actually has to do with a firmware update for the PS3...3.50+. Said that update made it so a lot of connected devices wouldn't actually connect. Based on my somewhat vague recollection of events, I think this is probably right.

Guess I'll just have to use my old clunky desktop external HDD. This sucks.

 

[HawaiiD]

Same here...it just charges.

Have you changed your usb connection to mount as a hard drive?
Once you do this you should see "USB Device (Android Phone)" in say your music or video columns in the XMB.

With my Evo, if I have it set to charge only?
The PS3 will not recognize my Evo.

BTW, my Evo is stock running froyo.
And my ps3 firmware is 3.60

 

[jpattersonlee]

I don't get that option in the notification bar. I'm pretty sure it's the firmware thing. Well...it's the only logical thing that I can see at this point.

 

[GoldLeader]

It's not set in the notification bar.

To change the USB connection type on the phone press the following:
On main home screen press "menu" button on phone
Choose "Settings"
Scroll down to and choose "Connect to PC"
Choose "Default connection type"
Choose "Disc Drive"
Press "Done"

 

[jpattersonlee]

I already have that set as a default.

 

[HawaiiD]

I already have that set as a default.

Try rebooting your TB with the PS3 still connected. After the reboot,
A menu should appear asking what type of USB connection/mount?

From there select mount as hard disk drive.

Then check your PS3's XMB to see if your TB is now recognized?

 

[SoDev]

I had no issues. I could see my whole card and I even copied over a movie.

 

[SoDev]

It's not set in the notification bar.

To change the USB connection type on the phone press the following:
On main home screen press "menu" button on phone
Choose "Settings"
Scroll down to and choose "Connect to PC"
Choose "Default connection type"
Choose "Disc Drive"
Press "Done"

This.