I'd like to tack on to this post. I've tried too with no success. Except my car doesn't even recognize the USB drive. I've tried a couple different drives - 2.0 and 3.0 (both SanDisk), formatting in NTFS and FAT32, and just putting the files in the drive with no sub directories. Nothing worked.

EDIT: And I have a 2014 Avalon Premium.

 

Page 212 of the Navigation manual starts a section that describes how to use the car audio system to play music from a USB Stick. However, whenever I plug-in a USB stick with MP4 music files the car recognizes the USB stick, but not the music files. It displays the message "No music files found."

Does anyone know what I am doing wrong and/or how to make this work?

I have a 2013 Avalon Limited V6, and playing music from a USB stick is straightforward -- I insert the stick in the USB port and then choose USB using the Mode button on the left side of the steering wheel. Music begins playing immediately and I can then navigate through the folders and selections using the arrow keys and Enter button on the steering wheel audio control on the left side of the wheel.

I used a USB stick with several dozen MP3 files of operatic arias, in two folders, that a friend gave me. I wonder if the problem may be that you are using MP4 files -- I did find an online brochure for Entune that states you can play MP3 files through USB without mentioning other formats, so that may be the reason your files aren't recognized. Try some MP3s if you have any.

http://www.toyota.com/entune/

Robert N.

 

I have a 2013 Avalon Limited V6, and playing music from a USB stick is straightforward -- I insert the stick in the USB port and then choose USB using the Mode button on the left side of the steering wheel. Music begins playing immediately and I can then navigate through the folders and selections using the arrow keys and Enter button on the steering wheel audio control on the left side of the wheel.

I used a USB stick with several dozen MP3 files of operatic arias, in two folders, that a friend gave me. I wonder if the problem may be that you are using MP4 files -- I did find an online brochure for Entune that states you can play MP3 files through USB without mentioning other formats, so that may be the reason your files aren't recognized. Try some MP3s if you have any.

Robert N.

Doesnt seem that straightforward on my 2014. Oh well. iPod works fine though

 

there is free ware that will rip mp4 back to mp3.


My mp3 files work fine, but have not tried mp4

 

Thanks for suggesting the free ware. The one I used is www.ManiacTools.com

 

thanks robert

 

It'll play mp3's and wma files no problem.

This drive plays in the Avalon Limited no problem.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FDUHD2K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use the 128GB version

 

It'll play mp3's and wma files no problem

Correct. I have 1300 songs on a stick and it works great in the Avalon and Camry.

 

Well, what am I doing wrong?

 

it looks like it works.
I don't get that screen.


Less blues and more rock?

 

I can't select the USB on my screen. When I tap on it, nothing happens. And I can't select it with the steering wheel thumb pad (not a selectable option).

And it's more hard bop, but semantics.

 

I would think that the local dealer should have someone in service or parts that could walk through the process in 5 seconds. and not charge!
And if it's screwed up, they can warranty a fix!

 

I might just do that the next time I head to my dealership (probably when I get my first complimentary 5k miles service).

I mean, I work in the tech industry and kinda know what I am doing. But it doesn't seem to be working for me.

Thanks for your help though.

 

I have a 32 GB SANDISK in nothing fancy, probably loaded 1000 songs in MP3 and it works fine. Probably 1/2-3/4 full?
Some ripped from LP's and converted.
Some pushed from CD;'s

 

I use a Toshiba 500GB external hard drive that I have most of my music stored on and it works flawlessly in the USB port. I even took it out of my truck and plugged it in during the test drive...the sales lady thought I was nuts, but I love my music.

Michael

 

Found a random USB drive at work to test out. It worked! Now to test out enclosed HDD/ SSD.

 

I have 700-800 songs on a 64gb fat32 flash drive that is basically a copy of my iTunes folder and can only get maybe 6 or so folders to play. Not sure what the deal is.

 

The songs that won't play may be M4a files and need to be converted to MP3.

 

added a few songs last weekend.
About 42G filled 64G chip.


All work fine and they are MP3.


Only complaint is that the center screen is touch screen. Why can't they program the folders icons. and provide a drop down to the full list on the chip. Or let user sort by folder or song name, etc.


I have to roll sequentially through the whole list. Currently alphabetical.
I can start voice command and jump to play artist, but the recognition is spotty.
Anyone have other suggestions to sort?

 

I contacted Toyota re: file formats. On the 2013 Avalon, only .mp3 files are are supported.

 

So I took the time to convert all my iTunes music to MP3 and the car just says "checking usb" or something like that and I still can't use it. It's in fat32/exfat and is a PNY 64gb usb drive. I'd get another flash drive but don't want to spend money not knowing if it will work.

 

Probably less than 5 bucks for a 4 or 8 GB stick at Staples/Office Depot or anywhere.
I have at least three in various devices in the house. They were giving away a 2 GB stick at the local building/hardware store for their holiday sale.


This $5 is a cheap way to try another stick. Ask the neighbor if they have an old one laying around.


I have made three different ones and just copied the MP3 files directly to the chip and never checked the format. I think they all come Fat32 anymore.

 

Possibly another try?
Don't copy a folder to the chip.
copy the separate files.


There may be something about the APPLE folder and the Entune not cooperating

 

This is the one I'm using and its $8 on sale at Staples.


http://www.staples.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Blade-8GB-USB-2-0-USB-Flash-Drive-Black-/product_642312

 

I do have folders but before I converted the files, the car was able to find songs on the drive. I did have some mp3s so figured the car was only seeing those files.

I am using about 45gb out of the 64gb and know that exfat can be a problem for some usb readers. However anything over 32gb must be in exfat format since fat32 was only designed to address memory under that amount. Some readers will report exfat as fat32 and be fine with it, others may not. However, according to the above posts, that doesn't seem to be the issue.

The thing is my 5 year old Mustang could read the drive without an issue. So for a brand new car to have a simple issue like this is kind of odd. Other than this small issue, I love the car.

I'll try moving the files all into the root folder, but it seems silly. The flash drive helps me keep my data usage down since I don't have to stream my music or use Milk or Pandora.

 

You can use http://rufus.akeo.ie/ to format your 64gb drive to fat32.

 

Probably that simple.

 

LOL, and of course I just reformatted my drive to NTFS and re-installed all the files. Okay, back to square one.

 

Have you tried what I told you?

 

Not yet, but plan to.

 

Just in time for Christmas or Hanukka.




Staples has a 64G usb drive for 32.99

 

I'm using my old LG G3 as my USB/music library. I don't know if anyone else is experiencing this but the music played this was is WAY better than what I get from SIRIUS. I just have the normal stereo set-up, not the JBL stuff, and it sounds great - the 320kb music files.

 

Yes we've discussed this in some of the other threads. Bluetooth audio also sounds on par with the usb and cd. Sirius must be compressing and crushing the signal to fit into their allocated bandwidth. They simply offer too many channels to also provide a quality audio signal or just don't want to truly offer cd quality music. I remember them advertising near cd quality. Honestly it sounds more like AM music to me. And it's not just the Avalon. My Mustang and Abarth have the same exact issue.

 

And traffic reports sound like they're coming from under water.

I've been able to find Sirius/XM advertising near-CD quality for their internet radio service, not satellite radio.