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What's the Trick to Get Flash Drive to Work

Discussion in '4th Gen. Tacomas (2024+)' started by MJB4450, Feb 27, 2025.

  1. Feb 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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    MJB4450

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    I bought an adapter USB to USB-C, tried a 32GB and a 16GB stick and neither shows up under "Source" on screen.
     
  2. Feb 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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    Take a look at the manual to see what format they need to be.
     
  3. Feb 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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  5. Feb 27, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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    I searched online yesterday and found they're supposed to be Fat 32 which they were.
     
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    Are you using the usb data port on the back right side of the multimedia screen?
     
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  7. Feb 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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    Just confirmed this combo works for music. Sandisk USB.

    20250227_151403.jpg
     
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  8. Feb 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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    THANK YOU!! I never even saw that one. I was using the one's below in front of the shifter. I checked the manual and I didn't see it differentiate the locations. Yes, it works now. THIS is why I'm on Forums. Always someone smarter than me. First song played on my new Tacoma...Tom Petty Free Fallin.
     
  9. Feb 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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    I'm going to plug my stick in shortly. I am curious what song will be picked.
     

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