What is the reason why the Audi Q5L cannot read music from a USB flash drive?
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Audi Q5L's inability to read music from a USB flash drive may be due to issues with the USB drive itself or compatibility problems. Music download format: Generally, the vehicle can only recognize music files in MP3 or WMA formats. Therefore, it is essential to pay attention to the file format when downloading music. If the format is incorrect, it should be converted to MP3 or WMA format. Music storage path: It is advisable to place music files in the root directory of the car's USB flash drive. If stored elsewhere, the car's infotainment system may not be able to locate the files. USB drive capacity: Some car infotainment systems do not support USB drives with excessively large capacities. Especially in some older models, since the primary use of a car USB drive is to store music, which does not occupy much space, it is sufficient to choose an appropriately sized USB drive without opting for one with excessive capacity.
I also thought about this a few days ago and found three common reasons why the Audi Q5L can't read music from a USB drive: First, the USB drive itself might be the issue. For example, if it's formatted as NTFS or exFAT, you'll need to reformat it to FAT32 on a computer for the car's system to recognize it. USB drives larger than 64GB might also be incompatible, so it's best to try an older USB drive with 32GB or less. Second, the music files might not be correct. The car's system usually only supports basic formats like MP3 or WMA, so FLAC lossless music might not play. Also, avoid burying files in seven or eight layers of folders—just place them directly in the root directory of the USB drive for the best results. Third, there could be a hardware connection issue. Once, my USB drive's contacts were dusty, causing poor connectivity, but cleaning them with an alcohol swab and reinserting it fixed the problem. If you encounter this issue, don't panic—first try testing with a smaller-capacity USB drive. If that doesn't work, you might need to update the car's system software.