Android 2GB file size limit

[tommmyyy]

I have tried copying an .mkv movie file to MiPad (rom, not microsd) but apparently there is 2GB file size limit on Android!? Therefore I cannot copy any file larger than 2GB. Is there any workaround that does not include USB OTG and external usb/drive or streaming via dropbox, etc.? It is really a deal breaker for me as I was looking to copy my favourite movies and tv shows most of which are 6-7 GB in size (per file). Is it possible to format microSD card as NTFS?

 

[FlipStone]

Eh? I have been able to transfer files up to 7GB without issues to the mipad? Both by usb as by wifi...

 

[tommmyyy]

Have you tried transfering a single file larger than 2GB? You can transfer as many small files as you want but the issue is when a single file is larger (for exampe a 1080 mkv movie).

 

[FlipStone]

Yeah, single file of 3.5GB to 7GB sizes... I'll give it another try later one, was with a developer rom from 3 weeks ago but had no issues then.

 

[Sakat]

Haven't have that issue too.

 

[tommmyyy]

Hm...interesting, I am on 4.8.15 ROM, did you use any special software to transfer files?

 

[vale61]

Most likely you are copying the file in a fat16 partition. If the destinati in is an SD card, try formatting it in fat32 or ext type.

 

[tommmyyy]

I was copying directly onto the ROM. I will try SD card but think that FAT32 system has 4GB limit.