shiftspark 41 Report post Posted June 2, 2014 I am having problems with my usb, when using a usb drive the music sounds like its a bad copy and "jumps" I have tried 2 different sticks also when connecting my Nexus 4 it will not find it even when I select it as a media device. Any ideas ? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 what stick are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 Oddly I had similar using Bluetooth on an ipod, using USB it was fine, really weird feature Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 I've not heard anyone report having jumpy/choppy music, is it skipping bits or is it freezing bits? Like Rob asked, what make and size are the sticks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shiftspark 41 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 I have tried 2 different sticks both were unbranded and 500mb and 2 gig , it sounds like its missing a beat and the time display blips. Someone has asked if its from iTunes via a Mac but I have not seen any problems.both sticks play fine on my work PC,s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 You need a class 6 storage or higher really, unbranded may not be. It could well be the MP3's (Assuming MP3). I would format the stick first (not a quick format) a full fat format. Then copy 10 songs, and see if they play ok. The more music you have on a cheap stick the choppier it could become. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeps 294 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 When I first got mine I had a freebie stick with low quality MP3's on and it would take a few seconds to change track, upgraded to a small fast high capacity stick and I no longer have that issue. Currently have one of these connected 24/7 and it's fantastic: http://www.mymemory.co.uk/USB-Flash-Drives/Integral/Integral-Fusion-32GB-USB-3.0-Flash-Drive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 As i just saw this on the side as a related product http://www.mymemory.co.uk/USB-Flash-Drives/SanDisk/SanDisk-32GB-Cruzer-Blade-USB-Flash-Drive--Includes-SecureAccess-Software I can confirm that works also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 When I first got mine I had a freebie stick with low quality MP3's on and it would take a few seconds to change track, upgraded to a small fast high capacity stick and I no longer have that issue. Currently have one of these connected 24/7 and it's fantastic: http://www.mymemory.co.uk/USB-Flash-Drives/Integral/Integral-Fusion-32GB-USB-3.0-Flash-Drive Oooooo that's nice....and USB 3.0 I've got a similar small one but an older 32gb Sandisk Cruizer Fit which is only USB 2.0. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 Our cars don't have USB 3.0 do they? Can't see why they would unless you was playing 4k HD through the Headunit lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 True but it would definitely speed up the transfer time between PC and the USB stick whenever you need to add more tunes to the mix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 Indeed, I was just checking I wasn't going completely bonkers. I just use Spotify on my phone £10 a month for premium unlimited ad-free music for life. Awesome, provided you have signal though you can store playlists locally so it's not too bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeps 294 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 Car doesn't have USB3, but from the specs of the USB stick the read speed of the drive is 140MB/s compared to 60MB/s that USB2 supports... but the write speed of the drive is only 10MB/s which is way below the USB2 maximum. It is possible to buy a USB2 stick that only has 10MB/s read speed. Older sticks could be even slower which will cause jumping/skipping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 true true, i wish the usb port charged substantially enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shiftspark 41 Report post Posted June 3, 2014 When I first got mine I had a freebie stick with low quality MP3's on and it would take a few seconds to change track, upgraded to a small fast high capacity stick and I no longer have that issue. Currently have one of these connected 24/7 and it's fantastic: http://www.mymemory.co.uk/USB-Flash-Drives/Integral/Integral-Fusion-32GB-USB-3.0-Flash-Drive Ok thanks for your suggestions, I have ordered the above flash drive and go from there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted June 4, 2014 Let us know how you get on, hopefully it is just the stick that is the cause! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shiftspark 41 Report post Posted June 8, 2014 All sorted now chaps it was the low quality usb drives.Works great with the one suggested, thanks for your help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
