USB thumb drive for music on 2023 Integra A-Spec tech

[mikea9999]

What type of thumb drive, format type (FAT,ExFat, NFTS), and folder structure are you using to get this to work?

 

[RB2490]

What type of thumb drive, format type (FAT,ExFat, NFTS), and folder structure are you using to get this to work?

For me I had to use a usb 2.0 flash drive to get anything to recognized. I believe it was nfts I used though

 

[PJK3]

After trying several variations of USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.1, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS - and drive sizes of 128 GB, 256 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB...

It would appear that the drive must be FAT32 and 32GB or less. (USB 3.0 or USB 2.0)
I didn't have a 64 GB to try, but even larger 128 and 256 GB drives formatted (HP USB tool) to FAT32 were not even recognized. I'm going to try a 32 GB USB 3.1 drive. I expect it to work, but will report back if it doesn't.
EDIT: See below for more information on other working options.


My 6 year and 3 generation old PCM 3.1 system in my 911 (non-Android Auto & non-Apple Carplay) easily recognized the 256 GB USB 3.1 drive formatted exFAT and readily played music off of it.

Acura, it's F***** embarrassing.

 

[BKK Jack]

Acura skipped leg day?

 

[mikea9999]

You can use the command line format command for a larger USB drive with FAT32. I am currently using a 128 GB USB drive formatted as FAT32 file system. Working perfect.

 

[Leehro]

I have a 256GB USB 3.1 thumbdrive that I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07857Y17V

I don't remember what it's formated - either ExFAT or FAT32. I use a Mac, so I know it's not NTFS. I bought it in August, loaded it up with FLAC, and it's been in the car ever since. It's actually velcro-looped to the lightning cable I use for CarPlay. It's small enough to just hang off the cable and be ready to swap if I want it.

 

[PJK3]

You can use the command line format command for a larger USB drive with FAT32. I am currently using a 128 GB USB drive formatted as FAT32 file system. Working perfect.

Thank you for posting this confirmation.

I tried formatting my 256 GB 3.1 w/ both Powershell and the HP USB tool for FAT 32, and it simply wouldn't recognize it. I guess I could try my 128 GB again (I think I only HP tool formatted it), since it's the same Sandisk model as Leehro's 256 GB.

It's still ridiculous that in 2023, this doesn't just "work", when a 2016 PCM 3.1 recognizes it fine.

 

[PJK3]

I have a 256GB USB 3.1 thumbdrive that I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07857Y17V

I don't remember what it's formated - either ExFAT or FAT32. I use a Mac, so I know it's not NTFS. I bought it in August, loaded it up with FLAC, and it's been in the car ever since. It's actually velcro-looped to the lightning cable I use for CarPlay. It's small enough to just hang off the cable and be ready to swap if I want it.

Thanks -- going to give this drive a try since I have the 128 GB version. Trying a Powershell format for FAT32.

 

[PJK3]

Reporting back: Success.
Powershell format was a no go, as the partition wasn't properly defined.
I recommend using MiniTool Partition Wizard for partitioning and formatting.

Thanks again mikea9999 and Leehro.

(Updating initial post for clarity)

 

[StPeteAPB]

I tried the MiniTool Partition Wizard, per PJK3, over five times and it never worked to be recognized by the Integra's system.
I have since used AOMEI Partition Assistant, as noted in this article, and it worked perfectly:
https://www.diskpart.com/articles/format-128gb-usb-fat32-0310.html

 

[pasthope4718]

I use a USB 3.0 formatted in FAT32

 

[LexiSnep]

I have a 128GB USB drive formatted as FAT32, and I play FLAC files with it.

 

[bpebler]

I wish I knew what this all meant. I just plug in my Spotify premium & go, but I'd like to have a backup drive for sure.

 

[Padre Dave]

I used a 1TB drive with a USB-A and USB-C adaptors in my 2019 RDX but the Integra won’t read them. I found an old 32 GB thumb drive and it is working. At the dealer when I bought the IT-AS their tech guy tried it in my new car and no response. He then put it in a new RDX and it worked great. I am a Mac guy so mine is formatted in ExFAT. If anyone has any ideas I am open. An amazing guy on Acurazine helps me with this issue….also bummed that the Integra won’t play the 5.1 files I played in the RDX. FLAC is a good format for my classical and progressive rock music but the 5.1 stuff in the RDX was amazing….I like my 6MT in the Integra, so I am good.

 

[davelemi]

Although the USB port recognizes my flash drive, none of my music is organized by artist and album. Current playlist just lists all of my music while playlists, artists, albums and songs are grayed out. My flash drive is organized as expected- Artist—> album(s). Am I doing something wrong? Any help is sincearly appreciate. (24 ITS)