Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1" - Can I hook up an external or thumb drive and stream movies/music from it without having to transfer?
577569
Yup. That's what I use mine for. I have two 64gb thumb drives full of content, and I just plug them in and watch them on my galaxy tab 2. I love it.
2038168
Not necessary, just plug in the tablet. But doesn´t work for External Hard Drive, just flash drive.
1795962
You may be able to do it if you connect the tablet to a computer. Locate the app in the inside memory and move it to the extsd.There is a way to do it on the tab itself, under MY Files or Explorer and do it there.
1247128
Yes, it works. However, moving files from the device to an external SD card is a little complicated, and you apparently can't move apps to an external SD card. You can set up your default storage location for photos and video, but I'm not sure about music. I have this SD card and the Tab 2 7".
2006839
I'm sorry, I don't know. I have the 10.1. Had a Lenovo tablet w/ a dedicated micro HDMI out port, sort of sorry I traded it for the Samsung.
1855231
No, you have to buy an external USB DVD/Rom. The $25 Samsung USB 2.0 drive is a nice choice.
1543480
From what I understand you can download without a PC. But I have not attempted it. I used it mainly to stream movies from a memory card to my iPad. Wish I could be more help.
658733
I have used Netflix with this device. There is a USB connecting ability for this device but my hunch is that it may be picky about the size of drive you use. Haven't tried to connect via usb to see if it can handle self powered devices or USB thumb drives only.
696665
Yes, I have been watching movies / video files from this device since day one on my Note II. I have the 64GB version and gets recognized as external USB storage just fine.Since KitKat you might have issues deleting files in the drive using your Android device, but reading files works without hiccups.
671161
Argh....I read your question wrong for my previous answer. Having a USB port is the key. If your tablet has it then I believe you can transfer music to the player. You charge the player using the UBC port, too.
516149
It would depend on a number of factors. e.g. the format of the movie file, blue ray, mp4, oog, etc. It would also depend on the particular app. Does it support the files format? Or does it allow you to read from an external hard drive? I've plugged in a thumb drive into the unit being sold, and have been able to read/move files to and from the tablet. I've also been able to view some videos from the thumb drive. But I cannot say it would work for you for sure. It did for me.
1192208
I have Toshiba and I don't need a disk drive. it works perfect installed by USB, I never tried it with a Tablet works great with Windows!
2090974
Yes, but the OS doesn't allow apps to really use it effectively, almost the same as not having external storage at this point.
508916
You can use a Thumbdrive to add extra space, or if you are away, u could use a External Harddrive with its own power source and watch movies or music from it
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Yes. This drive connects directly to your computer using a USB port. A different kind of drive, called Network Attached Storage (NAS) plug into a switch or router, and could (for example) be accessed wirelessly from a tablet - without your computer at all. These USB drives don't have that kind of support yet. It is possible to plug this drive into other hardware that isn't a 'computer', such as a media server in your entertainment center. The media server would take the place of a computer. (Actually, media servers are computers nowadays, just as TVs and tablets are.) Of course, whatever you want to plug it into will need to support the newer USB 3.0 standard. Yes. This drive connects directly to your computer using a USB port. A different kind of drive, called Network Attached Storage (NAS) plug into a switch or router, and could (for example) be accessed wirelessly from a tablet - without your computer at all. These USB drives don't have that kind of support yet. It is possible to plug this drive into other hardware that isn't a 'computer', such as a media server in your entertainment center. The media server would take the place of a computer. (Actually, media servers are computers nowadays, just as TVs and tablets are.) Of course,... » Read More Yes. This drive connects directly to your computer using a USB port. A different kind of drive, called Network Attached Storage (NAS) plug into a switch or router, and could (for example) be accessed wirelessly from a tablet - without your computer at all. These USB drives don't have that kind of support yet. It is possible to plug this drive into other hardware that isn't a 'computer', such as a media server in your entertainment center. The media server would take the place of a computer. (Actually, media servers are computers nowadays, just as TVs and tablets are.) Of course, whatever you want to plug it into will need to support the newer USB 3.0 standard. « Show Less
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I can upload and download movies, music, photos, and any file supported by my device. I have used this with an older kindle fire, a newer kindle HDX, a Samsung galaxy Tablet, A note 3, LG G2, Motorola Rzr Maxx. I do some transfers from our desktop wired connection and to my wifes laptop wired and wireless.
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yes but to do it easily you might need to root it. this tablet is the easiest ive ever rooted. after that get android tuner and after you install an app goto the application manager in android tuner and there is a feature to move an installed app to the external sd card. there may be an easier way but this is how i do it.