topic Re: KD-55XD8505 USB problems in Android TV

KD-55XD8505 USB problems

jayptee — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 21:06:15 GMT

I recently got a KD-55XD8505 TV. To be able to do recordings I bought a Freecom USB 3.0 256 GB external mSSD. I was suprised to see that the TV detects the disk only in USB port 2. If I connect it to USB ports 1 or 3, nothing happens. For recording I should use port 3. Any ideas what I could do?

The disk came with FAT32 file system. I already tried reformating it, but it did not help.

Re: KD-55XD8505 USB problems

sonyandroid — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 08:02:26 GMT

In my limited experience so far the USB detection is ropey at best.

Ive tried several types of external HDD some were recognised, some not. Sony will only recommend a very limited number of drives, most of which are either unavailable anymore or ridiculously expensive.

Bizarrely, the fastest USB drive I own threw up an error saying it was too slow! and the slowest 5400rpm USB2.0 drive I have works flawlessley, go figure!

Rif.: KD-55XD8505 USB problems

Marino.Manolo — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 08:09:38 GMT

Hi @jayptee,

read this FAQ:

Can a USB memory stick or USB solid-state drive (SSD) be used for recording?

Unfortunately, a USB memory stick or USB SSD cannot be used for recording.

So, mSSD too...

Manolo