Leef
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- First Name
- Leef
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- Eastern PA Delaware River Valley
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- 2018 Civic Si Coupe Modern Steel Metallic
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My setup:
My dilemma:
When I first set it up, the thumb drive and iPod were swapped from the above configuration, which gave me full file access to the thumb drive and continuous battery charge to the iPod through the USB charger, while it piped music through Bluetooth. So essentially all three were running. When I swapped and connected the iPod through the center console, however, the USB connection was a dramatic improvement over Bluetooth. That, plus album art display and better menu navigation, meant that the iPod has found its home underneath my coffee. But unfortunately, the files on the thumb drive are inaccessible in that charge port, and even Honda Hack won't find them (nor am I aware of any way to "point" Honda Hack to them).
My Question:
Does anyone have any ideas getting access to the thumb drive files without swapping the iPod out of its excellent center console USB connection? Something I have not yet tried is to plug a splitter into the console USB port and connecting both the thumb drive and the iPod to that, but I am afraid the car might blow up if I do. I'm kidding, of course - but I really have no idea what to expect if I try that (short of scrambling the infotainment's brains for good). If it gives me the functionality I am looking for - solid USB access to all three devices - then that's my solution. But I'd first be interested to know if anyone has tried it. And I'm of course open to any other ideas.
Thanks!
- Android LG V20 - connected via the smartphone USB interface into Android Auto
- iPod Touch - connected via the center console USB interface (under the cup holder)
- 32 GB Lexar thumb drive via a dual port USB charger in the power receptacle next to the smartphone USB
- Honda Hack Pro
My dilemma:
When I first set it up, the thumb drive and iPod were swapped from the above configuration, which gave me full file access to the thumb drive and continuous battery charge to the iPod through the USB charger, while it piped music through Bluetooth. So essentially all three were running. When I swapped and connected the iPod through the center console, however, the USB connection was a dramatic improvement over Bluetooth. That, plus album art display and better menu navigation, meant that the iPod has found its home underneath my coffee. But unfortunately, the files on the thumb drive are inaccessible in that charge port, and even Honda Hack won't find them (nor am I aware of any way to "point" Honda Hack to them).
My Question:
Does anyone have any ideas getting access to the thumb drive files without swapping the iPod out of its excellent center console USB connection? Something I have not yet tried is to plug a splitter into the console USB port and connecting both the thumb drive and the iPod to that, but I am afraid the car might blow up if I do. I'm kidding, of course - but I really have no idea what to expect if I try that (short of scrambling the infotainment's brains for good). If it gives me the functionality I am looking for - solid USB access to all three devices - then that's my solution. But I'd first be interested to know if anyone has tried it. And I'm of course open to any other ideas.
Thanks!
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