FAT vs exFAT

[SS19]

My old Samsung S3 already supported exFAT where I can save more than 4GB files on memory card. Can I know why T2 Ultra despite newer model and with OS 4.4.2 unable to save file larger than 4GB? Something wrong right?

Pls propose solution. Thks.

[SS19]

Hi Alex,

One question before my D-Day.

There are 2 buttons on the "Flashtool" software. [Lightning] and [BLU]. I can flash my phone successfully without touching the [BLU] correct? I read if click [BLU] warranty will void too.

Pls help me confirm, thks.

[_alexdon_]

BLU = Bootloader unlock (hope I am correct) and yes,according to many sources it will void warranty.

[SS19]

Re-flashed done, saga concluded.

Regretted this switch from S3 to T2U. All JB 4.2 and 4.3 cannot support exFAT, KK 4.4 cannot support exFAT.

Meaning all newer Android phones can no longer save and watch movies on local storage (>4.3GB).

Should have considered the older Samsung 5.x inch running ICS 4.0 or 4.1.

[_alexdon_]

Strange,I am sure a staff member confirmed Z2 supporting exFAT on 4.4.

[Thommo]

Use a free program called Guiformat on your Pc to format any size SD card to FAT32 and it will work and be recognised as the size the card is

[SS19]

Alex/Thommo,

We are talking about T2 Ultra, somehow the 4.4.2 is not the same and exFAT cannot work. Same for 4.3 ori stock ROM.

The capacity of storage is irrelevant, it is the saving of >4GB files that is of concern. FAT32 formatted USB pen drive cannot save a 5GB file, Windows 8.1 stopped the copying upfront. I can only save many smaller files and fill up my 64GB SDCard.

[_alexdon_]

You should have a chat with a staff member:

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Welcome/Community-users/m-p/634967

[SS19]

I just discovered Samsung Tab S 8.4 running KK 4.4.2, can support exFAT USB OTG. Why T2 Ultra KK 4.4.2 unable??

It seems not KK problem but Sony's problem. Dear Mr. Sony can you explain why the bias?

[_alexdon_]

Check with xperia,ask them:

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/support/contact-us/

[SS19 · Accepted solution]

Sorry Alex, I have given up hope to beat around the bush further. Seriously do you think something would be done? I think my complaint will just add to the statistics.

As customers, we normally seek the easier way out of retreat instead of pushing hard for solution if initial attempt failed.

I have given Sony a chance after so many years, but your technology vision diverge with my requirements.

I have bought Samsung Tab S to watch movie. Now thinking how to get rid of my 6" slab to downgrade to a smaller one that fits the pocket better.

As for the rest interested in this topic, I can confirm with you Samsung Tab S 10.5 with latest KK 4.4.2 can support USB OTG formatted with exFAT. I dumbed all my VOB movie files into a 128GB USB and play them directly from external storage.

My problem is now solved. Thank you all.