Extend internal storage while maintaining the ability to write files

by Seragow

I bought a new Sony XRJ-77A80K and I would like to transfer files from my PC to my TV to watch them in KODI.

I planned to use apps like Air Exchange or File Commander to upload the files through the web interface.

The issue is the TV has only around 4GB of storage so I wanted to extend it using a USB Stick. The problem there is it seems write permission is blocked and I cannot seem to enable it. No matter if I use the USB as external storage or format it as internal storage, the apps cannot write to it.

I read that Sony seems to block write access on external sources so I‘m wondering, is there some way to make it work?

cstarck23

Can you keep the files on your PC and share the directores? Then point Kodi to the shared directories.

venkatx5

Same issue reported by multiple other users.. No fix yet.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidTV/comments/zp8hl4/sony_android_tv_doesnt_let_me_download_to/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidTV/comments/zqeb34/cant_format_usb_drive_to_internal_storage_it_only/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidTV/comments/zp8hl4/sony_android_tv_doesnt_let_me_download_to/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidTV/comments/zow322/how_to_give_write_access_to_fx_file_explorer/

venkatx5

I also have same requirement. I plugged 8GB USB drive and formatted as Internal storage. It provide option to move all apps/data from Internal. But it took too long, also some apps stopped working.
No way to move the media files separately to that drive as File explorers won't detect that drive. Hate Android 11 for this cursed feature.