How to play music from a USB flash drive in a car?
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To play music from a USB flash drive in a car, follow these steps: First, locate the USB port in your car. Then, store the files you want to play on the USB flash drive and insert it into the USB port. Next, find the AUX button on the car's central control panel or locate the USB playback option on the screen to start playing the files from the USB flash drive. If there is no response when trying to play songs from the USB flash drive, first check if the song file format is correct and compatible with the car's playback system. Generally, MP3 format is recommended. Additionally, check if the USB flash drive is functioning properly by inserting it into a computer. If it works fine on the computer, the issue might be with the car's USB port, and it is advisable to visit a professional auto repair shop for inspection and repair.
I recently helped a friend with playing music from a USB drive in the car. It's actually super simple but requires attention to detail. First, make sure the USB drive is formatted in FAT32, as many cars only recognize this format. You can do this by right-clicking the drive in your computer's Disk Management and selecting 'Format.' Then, copy the music files, such as MP3 or WMA formats, directly into the root directory without creating multiple layers of folders, otherwise the system might not find them. Plug the USB into the car's USB port, usually located near the center console or glove box. After starting the car, press the multimedia system button, select the source mode, and choose the USB option to start playback automatically. If it stutters or isn't recognized, check if the USB drive exceeds 16GB or if the file types are unsupported. Sometimes, restarting the car's system helps. For safety, avoid operating it while driving—use steering wheel buttons or voice commands to change songs instead. I've found that regularly cleaning up empty files on the USB drive can reduce malfunctions.
