A Guide to or learn how to use your iPad with your External Desk/Portable Hard Drives, SD Card with CCK/ USB with CCK/ & Hard Drive w/o Jailbreaking
I posted this before while sketching up the problems in another post. Going over it again to save people some time while making it organized.
Here's the original http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-hacking/37430-external-usb-storage-support-jb-ipad-2-4-3-3-a-14.html
I will be covering:
Being Tested: 01 Aug 2012
CameraConnecter Tweak. Does not work with iPhone 4 on 5.1.1 or iPhone 4s on 5.1.1 when using SD card CCK . Seems to have docking issues recognized as different device on dock. Some people are able to port their keyboard to the iPhone. Many users with experiencing difficulty to get it to work. No results of people having file transfer through atm.
a. Terms/Acronyms:
I. External Desk Hard Drive with CCK on iPad (JB)
II. Portable External Hard Drive with CCK on iPad (JB)
III. SD Cards with CCK on iPad
IV. USB Drives with CCK on iPad
V. External Portable Hard Drive with cck on iPad (No JB)
VI. External Wireless Portable Hard Drive on iPad (No JB)
VII. Playing Videos with External Hard Drive
VIII. Other related info.
VIIII. Future Projects
X. Credits
a. Terms / Acronyms:
CCK (Camera Connection Kit)
SSH (Secure Shell)
SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) Cards
SDSC (Secure Digital Standard Capacity)
JB (Jailbreak)
I. External Desk Hard Drive with CCK for iPad
Bypass all those complications with USB Toggle!
Download USB Mount SBSettings Toggle (that comes with sbsettings) by donating some money for activation code. You can get this through CYDIA with your jailbroken iPad. Sbsettings might bog you down on speed but the ease of it will eliminate. It only supports HFS & Fat formatted drives. And best part it's much more user friendly than using mobile terminal and all those click clanks steps.
or using it through mobile terminal down below
Requirements:
With internet:
1. Open up your ipad go to your settings-> general -> wifi -> ip address. The ip address is what you're going to need to connect inside your ipad's files by ssh-ing into it. WRITE your ip address down.
2. Open mobile terminal on your ipad with keyboard or on your mac/pc.
3A. In mobile terminal type in ssh root@XXX.XX.XX (replace those x's with your ip address. Example: ssh root@192.168.121)
Without Internet
3B. Mobile terminal type in
su root
password is alpine
4. You will notice a password required. The default password and user should be root and alpine. But for now just type in alpine. (don't worry if nothing shows up once typed, it's blanked out and hit enter after done)
5. Now type:
mkdir /Volumes (hit enter)
mkdir /Volumes/EXT (hit enter, you just made a EXT folder in Volumes in ifile, you'll see this later)
ln -s /Volumes/EXT /var/mobile/EXT (hit enter)
nano /var/stash/Appolications (hit tab on bluetooth keyboard on ipad or if done on mac/pc) (a number should be given for the application))
6. A popup should appear with nano file opened add this:
<key>UIDeviceFamily</key>
< array>
< integer>1</integer>
< integer>2</integer>
< /array>
below <dict>
As seen as in this picture by Maxwell C. Shay
7. Don't close the window. Hit control(ctrl) "x" then "y"
8. Close the mobile terminal, and restart your ipad
9. open up mobile terminal re-do steps 3&4.
10. Open up ifile and go in settings located on bottom left corner and hit enable application names.
11. Go back out into ifile and go into the main directory on top left. Find Volumes on the bottom of the files and go into it.
12. don't click anything while in volumes yet, click on edit. a circle will appear on left of EXT. Tap on that circle and tap on the bottom right corner icon thing.
13. Click on copy/link and click done
14. Go out of volume and click on sidebar on the top left, click on documents (or where you want to store the movies/prn/music w/e, ie doesnt have to be documents, your EXT shortcut will be there linking you to external hard drive when you mount it).
15. Now plug in your hard drive and hook up the power cord and connect it with camera connection kit to ipad. It should light up for a little bit.
16. Go back to terminal (Do steps 3A or 3B)
17. enter this in terminal:
for HFS format (extended journaled, usually mac ready compatible harddrive)
mount -t hfs /dev/disk1s2 /Volumes/EXT
for fat32 format (usually all windows harddrives will be in fat32)
mount -t msdos /dev/disk1s1 /Volumes/EXT
18. There you go mounted (ability to see files on your ipad from harddrive)
BUT make sure you properly unmount like you do on the computer when you remove a flashdrive or usb stick by putting this code into terminal when you're done
in mobile terminal to unmount hfs type drive (extended journal):
umount /dev/disk1s2
in mobile terminal to unmount msdos type drive (fat32):
umount /dev/disk1s1
Important! :
1. Make sure you unmount properly because it'll possibly erase your files like it did to me. (8hours of transfering files again and again).
2. If your hard drive isn't recognized by mobile terminal or the ipad. Try restarting it (not respringing). and connect again and it'll work. Usually happens with accidentals)
Shortcuts: You can also set shortcuts in mobile terminal to command proper mount and unmount like me under the (!) on right of mobile terminal.
I did this project through admirations of other work from the y-spilt cord portable Hard drive hack. I wanted to utilize my external harddrive because my portable hard drive didn't work unless with y-cable usb for power. I used my external hard drive (desk) for storage since portable hard drive requires power if no y-cable usb for power is available.
II. Using Portable External Hard Drive with CCK for iPad
Bypass all those complications with USB Toggle!
Download USB Mount SBSettings Toggle (that comes with sbsettings) by donating some money for activation code. You can get this through CYDIA with your jailbroken iPad. Sbsettings might bog you down on speed but the ease of it will eliminate. It only supports HFS & Fat formatted drives. And best part it's much more user friendly than using mobile terminal and all those click clanks steps.
or using it through mobile terminal down below
Requirements:
Requires:
1. Do steps 1-16 (If you havn't already in the past or first time doing it overall)
17. enter this in terminal:
for HFS format (extended journaled, usually mac ready compatible harddrive)
mount -t hfs /dev/disk1s2 /Volumes/EXT
for fat32 format (usually all windows harddrives will be in fat32)
mount -t msdos /dev/disk1s1 /Volumes/EXT
18. There you go mounted (ability to see files on your ipad from harddrive)
BUT make sure you properly unmount like you do on the computer when you remove a flashdrive or usb stick by putting this code into terminal when you're done.
in mobile terminal to unmount hfs type drive (extended journal):
umount /dev/disk1s2
in mobile terminal to unmount msdos type drive (fat32):
umount /dev/disk1s1
* As repeated, for those that missed it on External Desk, here is also what is important to consider reading.
Important! :
1. Make sure you unmount properly because it'll possibly erase your files like it did to me. (8hours of transfering files again and again).
2. If your hard drive isn't recognized by mobile terminal or the ipad. Try restarting it (not respringing). and connect again and it'll work. Usually happens with accidentals)
Shortcuts: You can also set shortcuts in mobile terminal to command proper mount and unmount like me under the (!) on right of mobile terminal.
Credits/Resources for External Harddrive: Maxwell C. Shay » Apple iPad w/Spirit Jailbreak (and the camera connection kit): How to mount external HFS and FAT32 hard drives in MacOSX
III. Using SDHC Card with CCK for iPad
SDHC/SDSC cards, you don't need to root anything. Just insert in CCK and it'll appear on sidebar under Devices.
*Next generation SDXC cards will not work because apple's CCK does not support it. BUT using Airstash will support up to 2TB for SDXC cards http://www.airstash.com
Requirements:
2. A popup screen should appear automatically for when it plugs in.
3. You should be able to also locate it in iFile directory in -> var/mnt/mount1 or var/mnt/
You can also create the link from some apps that provide the shortcut option inputting in
var/mnt/mount1 or var/mnt/ if it doesn't work.
IV. USB Drive with CCK on iPad
Requirements:
Here is a list of USBs that works with the CCK on iPad:
Under work..
Compatibility: Some USBs that require power do work on previous version prior to 4.3.3 if I am correct. But the iPad 1 are majority that are the ones that are able to by pass that restriction of support power to the usb device. Although it is being looked at above with the link to disable it. Deployed atm so I don't have access to all my gadgets and options.
V. External Portable Hard Drive with CCK iPad (No Jailbreaking required)
iFlashDrive is a storage that can be used with the iPhone, iPod Touch, & iPad without jailbreaking. It has two sides for USB and 30 pin connection which can transfer files to your mac or pc and between your various iDevices (listed above). It has an application called iFlashDrive in the App Store and can manage your files.
VI. External Wireless Portable Hard Drive with iPad (No Jailbreaking required)
Airstash A01 (Version 1) or Airstash A02 (Version 2) with Airstash App (only upload (u)), Good Reader (U/D), Air Sharing, or iFile (Cydia) U/D applications that support WebDav & HTTPS. Here are more apps that support it Connect Various Apps to AirStash : AirStash Support . It comes in 8GB & 16GB and it's worth it because you can stream to multiple devices without internet on a 5 hour battery. It can be used while being charged as well. Although con is the battery replacement is not available unless sources that have tweak their way with a battery hack. The strongest point for this device is that it also allows SDXC (next generation or currently the best SDXC type cards in the market) up to 2TB which is supposedly the max for a SDXC storage. Currently there is only 128GB, still impressive but it has to be formatted to fat32 or fat (for sdxc) because Airstash does not support ExFat. Other than that SDHC cards up to 64GB are very worth it as well. It comes with 8GB or 16GB. Works without using your current internet connection but requires seperate connection to work. 5hours worth battery alone. Can be accessible while charging.
Seagate GoFlex Satellite Mobile Wireless Storage (500GB) with 7 hours worth of battery. Although not very reliable and horrible reviews on Amazon. Looks like people are not satisfied with this product and their design. Also has supprting app called GoFlex App in AppStore. Like one guy says great idea, poor execution. (Hand and a half or so Size). Stream to multiple devices. Does not have to be connected to internet to use. Can stream while charging. Does not support WebDav. Formatting it to HFS will lose wifi capabilities.
HDD type drive. If applicable 4G Hotspotable.
Kingston Wi-Drive (16GB or 32GB or 64GB) with USB 2.0 connection for power and 4 hours of battery life. Flash Memory (SSD). It is said not to be accessible while charging BUT user KennX or Kenn Crook stated "So I just wanted to throw in my 2 cents as there seems to be some debate over this issue. As stated elsewhere as long as you turn on the device and let the blue wifi lights come on PRIOR to plugging it in to the USB charger it will transmit while charging. Just got back from a family vacation and being able to make additional movies available to the iPad was really nice. No glitches or stuttering on playback. Seems like an excellent product! " from Amazon. (Hand Palm Size) Issues about heating up. Very good reviews from Amazon. Can be accessible without the use of internet. Does not support WebDav. Ease of use compared to other choices
PQI Air Drive (Max 32GB Removable SDHC) Not available for sales yet as of July 21 2012. Customer service has not respond to my in depth question yet. 5 Hours worth battery with USB 2.0. You can swap out as many (1) SD cards up to 32GB. (Hand Palm Size). Can be used without internet. Has S-Flash for App to support it in App Store.
G-Connect (500 GB) Ability to turn into a router with a ethernet jack plugged in. Has b/g/n & WPA-2. Does not have built in battery. It has to be connected to power source. It works with power coming from car for road trips! Does not overheat. Great Reviews! Simular size to Seagate GoFlex Satellite. Price range 150ish-180ish if you have a hard time finding the price. USB 2.0. DLNA support. Very Quiet. Storage is half the size you would get for the price. "G-Connect supports unprotected videos in MP4, H.264 + M-JPEG formats, but not protected iTunes purchases, and may stumble when trying to play content in other formats..."- ilounge.com. HDD type drive.
WD MLB (My Live Book) (1TB/2TB/3TB) This drive has NAS (Use without internet) capability. Also supports DLNA (for viewing/streaming purposes) for PS3 and other devices. Has to be connected to a power source. Does not have great reviews by users on Amazon. "Always On" option for streaming. HDD type drive.
CloudFTP
It isn't exactly a hard drive, but it is a route way for your non wireless usb storage (stick usb/ hard drive usb/ etc usb devices) to go wireless. It also has a battery life that can go up to 6 hours depending on use. It can also be accessible while charging. You can also set up a USB hub with CloudFTP and send all of those Usb storage devices online (ad-hoc). Or use a Sd Card reader with it to send it online to substitute the Airstash. Distance of more than 10 feet away might affect its performance.
And finally the product that changes it all!
The Patriot Gauntlet Node!
This is the Patriot Gaunlet Node. This nifty little thing transfers wifi from the storage that is installed. The storage compatibility is for 2.5"(inch) & 9.5mm size SATA (II) SSD or HHD (Max 2TB) . Also has a 3.0 USB port for non wired connections! Why is it so special? It is the first storage switchables for SSD AND HHD. Meaning! If your hard drive is outdated, corrupted, or needs an upgrade. You can switch out the hard drive and put a new one in (2.5"). It has an iPhone and iPad app that is quick and reliable! Battery measuring up to 5.5 hours ! Has 802.11 b/g/n wireless capabilities! Understand that SSD are expensive atm but are still affordable! If they drop enough in prices then you have yourself a modernize speed boost that can serve very nice in performance and suitability!
Looking forward into the future:
An afforable NAS portable battery powered SSD storage unit with 802.11ac with a dedicated application involving open source for developers.
& XQD cards
VII. Playing Videos on External Hard Drive on iPad
The iPad 3 or New iPad is the only one that Apple/iTunes allow with 1080p with default media player.
*A lot of movies still out there (if you know what I mean), are in .avi format. You can play these files only if you move (cut/copy) the file from the connected Hard Drive to your iPad. Which then, the Apps such as OPlayer, AvPlayer, and Buzz Player can play them.
Where should I move my media if it isn't able to play from the hard drive?
- (Recommended using iFile) Copy/cut file into the directory /var/mobile/Applications/(Your App to play unsupported media)/(Should be My Documents or Documents for most)
*make sure you make the location a shortcut/bookmark for future accessibility
Where can I store what I transfered from hard drive into my device?
- /var/ mobile/Documents
or
- /var/mobile/Downloads
or
- Wherever you can remember or prefer.
The con with WebDAV is that it uses your current internet connection. The pro with NAS allows you to create its' own connection not disrupting your internet connection. Depends on your wireless storage, the types may vary.
VIII. Other related information:
Change your SSH password
Recommended to change your SSH password if you jailbroken your devices. It's very important as for your security, because anyone can guess the default password.
It will protect you more from being hacked, intruders, viruses, etc.
Your device and most are defaulted to the password alpine. To change the password.
1. Open up Mobile Terminal
2. Type in su
3. enter the current password "alpine" and enter
4. Once you done so, type in "passwd". It will allow you to change your pass.
5. It will ask you twice and there you go you changed your password.
Mounting Issues
If you have mounting issues you can
1. Restart iPad and re-mount
2. Re-do steps from above
Unmounting Issues
1. Close media players / ifile then unmount.
Playing Movies/Music directly from external hard drive connection source?
CCK can't store files or won't pop up when inserted with SD Card or USB.
CCK on a non jailbroken device will only give its' ability to import photos onto the iPad if pictures are correct format. With jailbreaking it can go both ways.
VIIII. Future Projects :
Looking forward to tweaking the current/voltage so the limit will expand to use various devices (keyboards, cameras, wifi extenders, etc)
One more thing.. I forgot though. Will bbl.
X. Credits :
Please give credits to me for my hard work, making my post link a reference. Other people that helped me with this was jwJohnson, Maxwell C. Shay, various youtube videos. Slashgear.com for photo. Pqigroup.com for photo. Engadget.com for photo. G-technology.com for photo. Heresthethingblog.com for photo. Munky for the additional information on USB Toggle. TylerThomas for testing with the iHustler kit which did not work to regulate power so it would work under power voltage/current limitations Apple has applied in 4.3.3? & Additional Gaming information.
*Please post your results (what usb/ hard drive / etc) and your iDevice iOS Version jb/ or not jb for further future optimization of this guide, Thanks
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Would love questions (how-to's), suggestions( for me to add/talk about), and feedbacks.
I posted this before while sketching up the problems in another post. Going over it again to save people some time while making it organized.
Here's the original http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-hacking/37430-external-usb-storage-support-jb-ipad-2-4-3-3-a-14.html
I will be covering:
Being Tested: 01 Aug 2012
CameraConnecter Tweak. Does not work with iPhone 4 on 5.1.1 or iPhone 4s on 5.1.1 when using SD card CCK . Seems to have docking issues recognized as different device on dock. Some people are able to port their keyboard to the iPhone. Many users with experiencing difficulty to get it to work. No results of people having file transfer through atm.
a. Terms/Acronyms:
I. External Desk Hard Drive with CCK on iPad (JB)
II. Portable External Hard Drive with CCK on iPad (JB)
III. SD Cards with CCK on iPad
IV. USB Drives with CCK on iPad
V. External Portable Hard Drive with cck on iPad (No JB)
VI. External Wireless Portable Hard Drive on iPad (No JB)
VII. Playing Videos with External Hard Drive
VIII. Other related info.
VIIII. Future Projects
X. Credits
a. Terms / Acronyms:
CCK (Camera Connection Kit)
SSH (Secure Shell)
SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) Cards
SDSC (Secure Digital Standard Capacity)
JB (Jailbreak)
I. External Desk Hard Drive with CCK for iPad
Bypass all those complications with USB Toggle!
Download USB Mount SBSettings Toggle (that comes with sbsettings) by donating some money for activation code. You can get this through CYDIA with your jailbroken iPad. Sbsettings might bog you down on speed but the ease of it will eliminate. It only supports HFS & Fat formatted drives. And best part it's much more user friendly than using mobile terminal and all those click clanks steps.
or using it through mobile terminal down below
Requirements:
- Jailbroken iPad ((tested on iPad2 iOS version 5.01)(Unjailbroken guide will be added later if availble))
- iFile (from cydia w/ a jailbroken ipad)
- Camera Connection Kit (c.c.k.)
- OpenSSH (from cydia download)
- Mobile Terminal (on your iPad with bluetooth keyboard OR mobile terminal on your mac/pc)
- Nano (a file from cydia, has to be in DEVELOPER MODE (Cydia home screen top left corner change user settings)
- External Hard Drive (with power cord & formatted in FAT32(read and writable for both mac and pc) (or I used HFS or Extended Journaled on mac disk utility))
- Internet or no Internet
With internet:
1. Open up your ipad go to your settings-> general -> wifi -> ip address. The ip address is what you're going to need to connect inside your ipad's files by ssh-ing into it. WRITE your ip address down.
2. Open mobile terminal on your ipad with keyboard or on your mac/pc.
3A. In mobile terminal type in ssh root@XXX.XX.XX (replace those x's with your ip address. Example: ssh root@192.168.121)
Without Internet
3B. Mobile terminal type in
su root
password is alpine
4. You will notice a password required. The default password and user should be root and alpine. But for now just type in alpine. (don't worry if nothing shows up once typed, it's blanked out and hit enter after done)
5. Now type:
mkdir /Volumes (hit enter)
mkdir /Volumes/EXT (hit enter, you just made a EXT folder in Volumes in ifile, you'll see this later)
ln -s /Volumes/EXT /var/mobile/EXT (hit enter)
nano /var/stash/Appolications (hit tab on bluetooth keyboard on ipad or if done on mac/pc) (a number should be given for the application))
6. A popup should appear with nano file opened add this:
<key>UIDeviceFamily</key>
< array>
< integer>1</integer>
< integer>2</integer>
< /array>
below <dict>
As seen as in this picture by Maxwell C. Shay
7. Don't close the window. Hit control(ctrl) "x" then "y"
8. Close the mobile terminal, and restart your ipad
9. open up mobile terminal re-do steps 3&4.
10. Open up ifile and go in settings located on bottom left corner and hit enable application names.
11. Go back out into ifile and go into the main directory on top left. Find Volumes on the bottom of the files and go into it.
12. don't click anything while in volumes yet, click on edit. a circle will appear on left of EXT. Tap on that circle and tap on the bottom right corner icon thing.
13. Click on copy/link and click done
14. Go out of volume and click on sidebar on the top left, click on documents (or where you want to store the movies/prn/music w/e, ie doesnt have to be documents, your EXT shortcut will be there linking you to external hard drive when you mount it).
15. Now plug in your hard drive and hook up the power cord and connect it with camera connection kit to ipad. It should light up for a little bit.
16. Go back to terminal (Do steps 3A or 3B)
17. enter this in terminal:
for HFS format (extended journaled, usually mac ready compatible harddrive)
mount -t hfs /dev/disk1s2 /Volumes/EXT
for fat32 format (usually all windows harddrives will be in fat32)
mount -t msdos /dev/disk1s1 /Volumes/EXT
18. There you go mounted (ability to see files on your ipad from harddrive)
BUT make sure you properly unmount like you do on the computer when you remove a flashdrive or usb stick by putting this code into terminal when you're done
in mobile terminal to unmount hfs type drive (extended journal):
umount /dev/disk1s2
in mobile terminal to unmount msdos type drive (fat32):
umount /dev/disk1s1
Important! :
1. Make sure you unmount properly because it'll possibly erase your files like it did to me. (8hours of transfering files again and again).
2. If your hard drive isn't recognized by mobile terminal or the ipad. Try restarting it (not respringing). and connect again and it'll work. Usually happens with accidentals)
Shortcuts: You can also set shortcuts in mobile terminal to command proper mount and unmount like me under the (!) on right of mobile terminal.
I did this project through admirations of other work from the y-spilt cord portable Hard drive hack. I wanted to utilize my external harddrive because my portable hard drive didn't work unless with y-cable usb for power. I used my external hard drive (desk) for storage since portable hard drive requires power if no y-cable usb for power is available.
II. Using Portable External Hard Drive with CCK for iPad
Bypass all those complications with USB Toggle!
Download USB Mount SBSettings Toggle (that comes with sbsettings) by donating some money for activation code. You can get this through CYDIA with your jailbroken iPad. Sbsettings might bog you down on speed but the ease of it will eliminate. It only supports HFS & Fat formatted drives. And best part it's much more user friendly than using mobile terminal and all those click clanks steps.
or using it through mobile terminal down below
Requirements:
Requires:
- Jailbroken iPad ((tested on iPad2 iOS version 5.01)(Unjailbroken guide will be added later if availble))
- iFile (from cydia w/ a jailbroken ipad)
- Camera Connection Kit (c.c.k.)
- OpenSSH (from cydia download)
- Mobile Terminal (on your iPad with bluetooth keyboard OR mobile terminal on your mac/pc)
- Nano (a file from cydia, has to be in DEVELOPER MODE (Cydia home screen top left corner change user settings)
- External Hard Drive (with power cord & formatted in FAT32(read and writable for both mac and pc) (or I used HFS or Extended Journaled on mac disk utility))
- Internet or No Internet
- Y- Usb Powered Cable (found through google https://www.google.com/#hl=en&pwst=....,cf.osb&fp=b10f389bad4889f0&biw=1366&bih=659 )
1. Do steps 1-16 (If you havn't already in the past or first time doing it overall)
17. enter this in terminal:
for HFS format (extended journaled, usually mac ready compatible harddrive)
mount -t hfs /dev/disk1s2 /Volumes/EXT
for fat32 format (usually all windows harddrives will be in fat32)
mount -t msdos /dev/disk1s1 /Volumes/EXT
18. There you go mounted (ability to see files on your ipad from harddrive)
BUT make sure you properly unmount like you do on the computer when you remove a flashdrive or usb stick by putting this code into terminal when you're done.
in mobile terminal to unmount hfs type drive (extended journal):
umount /dev/disk1s2
in mobile terminal to unmount msdos type drive (fat32):
umount /dev/disk1s1
* As repeated, for those that missed it on External Desk, here is also what is important to consider reading.
Important! :
1. Make sure you unmount properly because it'll possibly erase your files like it did to me. (8hours of transfering files again and again).
2. If your hard drive isn't recognized by mobile terminal or the ipad. Try restarting it (not respringing). and connect again and it'll work. Usually happens with accidentals)
Shortcuts: You can also set shortcuts in mobile terminal to command proper mount and unmount like me under the (!) on right of mobile terminal.
Credits/Resources for External Harddrive: Maxwell C. Shay » Apple iPad w/Spirit Jailbreak (and the camera connection kit): How to mount external HFS and FAT32 hard drives in MacOSX
III. Using SDHC Card with CCK for iPad
SDHC/SDSC cards, you don't need to root anything. Just insert in CCK and it'll appear on sidebar under Devices.
*Next generation SDXC cards will not work because apple's CCK does not support it. BUT using Airstash will support up to 2TB for SDXC cards http://www.airstash.com
Requirements:
- Doesn't need to be Jailbroken but recommended
- iFile from Cydia recommended or Good Reader from App Store or any app that goes in directory of folder. Other apps Readdledocs, Zen Viewer.
- C.C.K.
2. A popup screen should appear automatically for when it plugs in.
3. You should be able to also locate it in iFile directory in -> var/mnt/mount1 or var/mnt/
You can also create the link from some apps that provide the shortcut option inputting in
var/mnt/mount1 or var/mnt/ if it doesn't work.
IV. USB Drive with CCK on iPad
Requirements:
- Recommended buying USB or using USB that does not light up* when plugged in.
- iFile from Cydia recommended or Good Reader from App Store or any app that goes in directory of folder. Other apps Readdledocs, Zen Viewer.
- CCK
Here is a list of USBs that works with the CCK on iPad:
Under work..
Compatibility: Some USBs that require power do work on previous version prior to 4.3.3 if I am correct. But the iPad 1 are majority that are the ones that are able to by pass that restriction of support power to the usb device. Although it is being looked at above with the link to disable it. Deployed atm so I don't have access to all my gadgets and options.
V. External Portable Hard Drive with CCK iPad (No Jailbreaking required)
- Buy Hyperdrive external portable hard drive from HyperShop - Shop for HyperJuice, HyperDrive, HyperShield, HyperThin. They offer 500GB, 750GB, 1TB. It is very expensive, but it is very simple with no jailbreaking required. It gives a hassle free, stress free work around jailbreak-free solution.
- CCK
- Y-Cord Usb Powered (OPTIONAL, will help you charge and use it the same time).
- iFlashDrive by HyperShop
iFlashDrive is a storage that can be used with the iPhone, iPod Touch, & iPad without jailbreaking. It has two sides for USB and 30 pin connection which can transfer files to your mac or pc and between your various iDevices (listed above). It has an application called iFlashDrive in the App Store and can manage your files.
VI. External Wireless Portable Hard Drive with iPad (No Jailbreaking required)
Airstash A01 (Version 1) or Airstash A02 (Version 2) with Airstash App (only upload (u)), Good Reader (U/D), Air Sharing, or iFile (Cydia) U/D applications that support WebDav & HTTPS. Here are more apps that support it Connect Various Apps to AirStash : AirStash Support . It comes in 8GB & 16GB and it's worth it because you can stream to multiple devices without internet on a 5 hour battery. It can be used while being charged as well. Although con is the battery replacement is not available unless sources that have tweak their way with a battery hack. The strongest point for this device is that it also allows SDXC (next generation or currently the best SDXC type cards in the market) up to 2TB which is supposedly the max for a SDXC storage. Currently there is only 128GB, still impressive but it has to be formatted to fat32 or fat (for sdxc) because Airstash does not support ExFat. Other than that SDHC cards up to 64GB are very worth it as well. It comes with 8GB or 16GB. Works without using your current internet connection but requires seperate connection to work. 5hours worth battery alone. Can be accessible while charging.
Seagate GoFlex Satellite Mobile Wireless Storage (500GB) with 7 hours worth of battery. Although not very reliable and horrible reviews on Amazon. Looks like people are not satisfied with this product and their design. Also has supprting app called GoFlex App in AppStore. Like one guy says great idea, poor execution. (Hand and a half or so Size). Stream to multiple devices. Does not have to be connected to internet to use. Can stream while charging. Does not support WebDav. Formatting it to HFS will lose wifi capabilities.
HDD type drive. If applicable 4G Hotspotable.
Kingston Wi-Drive (16GB or 32GB or 64GB) with USB 2.0 connection for power and 4 hours of battery life. Flash Memory (SSD). It is said not to be accessible while charging BUT user KennX or Kenn Crook stated "So I just wanted to throw in my 2 cents as there seems to be some debate over this issue. As stated elsewhere as long as you turn on the device and let the blue wifi lights come on PRIOR to plugging it in to the USB charger it will transmit while charging. Just got back from a family vacation and being able to make additional movies available to the iPad was really nice. No glitches or stuttering on playback. Seems like an excellent product! " from Amazon. (Hand Palm Size) Issues about heating up. Very good reviews from Amazon. Can be accessible without the use of internet. Does not support WebDav. Ease of use compared to other choices
PQI Air Drive (Max 32GB Removable SDHC) Not available for sales yet as of July 21 2012. Customer service has not respond to my in depth question yet. 5 Hours worth battery with USB 2.0. You can swap out as many (1) SD cards up to 32GB. (Hand Palm Size). Can be used without internet. Has S-Flash for App to support it in App Store.
G-Connect (500 GB) Ability to turn into a router with a ethernet jack plugged in. Has b/g/n & WPA-2. Does not have built in battery. It has to be connected to power source. It works with power coming from car for road trips! Does not overheat. Great Reviews! Simular size to Seagate GoFlex Satellite. Price range 150ish-180ish if you have a hard time finding the price. USB 2.0. DLNA support. Very Quiet. Storage is half the size you would get for the price. "G-Connect supports unprotected videos in MP4, H.264 + M-JPEG formats, but not protected iTunes purchases, and may stumble when trying to play content in other formats..."- ilounge.com. HDD type drive.
WD MLB (My Live Book) (1TB/2TB/3TB) This drive has NAS (Use without internet) capability. Also supports DLNA (for viewing/streaming purposes) for PS3 and other devices. Has to be connected to a power source. Does not have great reviews by users on Amazon. "Always On" option for streaming. HDD type drive.
CloudFTP
It isn't exactly a hard drive, but it is a route way for your non wireless usb storage (stick usb/ hard drive usb/ etc usb devices) to go wireless. It also has a battery life that can go up to 6 hours depending on use. It can also be accessible while charging. You can also set up a USB hub with CloudFTP and send all of those Usb storage devices online (ad-hoc). Or use a Sd Card reader with it to send it online to substitute the Airstash. Distance of more than 10 feet away might affect its performance.
And finally the product that changes it all!
The Patriot Gauntlet Node!
This is the Patriot Gaunlet Node. This nifty little thing transfers wifi from the storage that is installed. The storage compatibility is for 2.5"(inch) & 9.5mm size SATA (II) SSD or HHD (Max 2TB) . Also has a 3.0 USB port for non wired connections! Why is it so special? It is the first storage switchables for SSD AND HHD. Meaning! If your hard drive is outdated, corrupted, or needs an upgrade. You can switch out the hard drive and put a new one in (2.5"). It has an iPhone and iPad app that is quick and reliable! Battery measuring up to 5.5 hours ! Has 802.11 b/g/n wireless capabilities! Understand that SSD are expensive atm but are still affordable! If they drop enough in prices then you have yourself a modernize speed boost that can serve very nice in performance and suitability!
Looking forward into the future:
An afforable NAS portable battery powered SSD storage unit with 802.11ac with a dedicated application involving open source for developers.
& XQD cards
VII. Playing Videos on External Hard Drive on iPad
- Physical (cable) connection to iPad
The iPad 3 or New iPad is the only one that Apple/iTunes allow with 1080p with default media player.
*A lot of movies still out there (if you know what I mean), are in .avi format. You can play these files only if you move (cut/copy) the file from the connected Hard Drive to your iPad. Which then, the Apps such as OPlayer, AvPlayer, and Buzz Player can play them.
Where should I move my media if it isn't able to play from the hard drive?
- (Recommended using iFile) Copy/cut file into the directory /var/mobile/Applications/(Your App to play unsupported media)/(Should be My Documents or Documents for most)
*make sure you make the location a shortcut/bookmark for future accessibility
Where can I store what I transfered from hard drive into my device?
- /var/ mobile/Documents
or
- /var/mobile/Downloads
or
- Wherever you can remember or prefer.
- Wireless connection to iPad
The con with WebDAV is that it uses your current internet connection. The pro with NAS allows you to create its' own connection not disrupting your internet connection. Depends on your wireless storage, the types may vary.
VIII. Other related information:
Change your SSH password
Recommended to change your SSH password if you jailbroken your devices. It's very important as for your security, because anyone can guess the default password.
It will protect you more from being hacked, intruders, viruses, etc.
Your device and most are defaulted to the password alpine. To change the password.
1. Open up Mobile Terminal
2. Type in su
3. enter the current password "alpine" and enter
4. Once you done so, type in "passwd". It will allow you to change your pass.
5. It will ask you twice and there you go you changed your password.
Mounting Issues
If you have mounting issues you can
1. Restart iPad and re-mount
2. Re-do steps from above
Unmounting Issues
1. Close media players / ifile then unmount.
Playing Movies/Music directly from external hard drive connection source?
CCK can't store files or won't pop up when inserted with SD Card or USB.
CCK on a non jailbroken device will only give its' ability to import photos onto the iPad if pictures are correct format. With jailbreaking it can go both ways.
VIIII. Future Projects :
Looking forward to tweaking the current/voltage so the limit will expand to use various devices (keyboards, cameras, wifi extenders, etc)
One more thing.. I forgot though. Will bbl.
X. Credits :
Please give credits to me for my hard work, making my post link a reference. Other people that helped me with this was jwJohnson, Maxwell C. Shay, various youtube videos. Slashgear.com for photo. Pqigroup.com for photo. Engadget.com for photo. G-technology.com for photo. Heresthethingblog.com for photo. Munky for the additional information on USB Toggle. TylerThomas for testing with the iHustler kit which did not work to regulate power so it would work under power voltage/current limitations Apple has applied in 4.3.3? & Additional Gaming information.
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