I hope this isn't too stupid, can I access an external drive through usb adaptor?

[Nexus10Ruth]

I've bought an adaptor and moved files from a pendrive to my Nexus. I'm hoping to view films via this too, then I remembered that I have both an external cd/dvd drive from an old laptop, and an external hard drive from my PC. My question is whether either of these would work via the micro USB adaptor?

 

[alan sh]

No. Not enough power to drive a hard disk.

Alan

 

[Devlyn16]

depends some External hard drives have their own power supply. As for the CD/DVD I don't know that Android ahs any default "drivers" for those.

 

[xlDeMoNiClx]

At best you'll be able to access a flash drive with an OTG cable and a $3 app. Most hard drives, no.

 

[PlanetPluto7]

My Nexus 10 is rooted so I use "Stickmount" for external USB drives up to my 2 tb usb Seagate that has it's own power supply.

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[KJ]

I've bought an adaptor and moved files from a pendrive to my Nexus. I'm hoping to view films via this too, then I remembered that I have both an external cd/dvd drive from an old laptop, and an external hard drive from my PC. My question is whether either of these would work via the micro USB adaptor?

I have an external hard drive that will only connect when the Nexus 10 is above 90% battery. I ended up buying a USB Y Cable to provide power to the drive and it works fine in combination with the Nexus Importer app.

 

[mothershipload]

No. Not enough power to drive a hard disk.

Alan

Would a SSD work, since I've heard that it requires less power than an HDD?
Thanks,

 

[Devlyn16]

I have an external hard drive that will only connect when the Nexus 10 is above 90% battery. I ended up buying a USB Y Cable to provide power to the drive and it works fine in combination with the Nexus Importer app.

Interesting I hadn't considered that possibilility