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Question

Seagate expansion not working on **** Smith TV

Aug 29, 2014 1:09PM PDT

I bought a Seagate Expansion 1TB that is compatible with Windows but I have a Macbook Pro.

I reformatted it via Disc Utility so I could put files on it to watch on my **** Smith TV (Australian brand). However, when I put the .avi files on and then plug it into the TV, it doesn't work.

I reformatted it again to exFAT and it still doesn't work.

I used my dad's 64GIG SanDisk USB and it works.

What should I do? Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Too true.
Aug 30, 2014 2:22AM PDT

TVs have so many limits on drive format/partitions and video encodings that you see screams for help all too often. The fact the 64GB worked tells me you might not be able to use exFAT. Try FAT32. Yes you lose disk space and there's that nasty file size limit but it's not a PC is it?

Research that WDTV box for something better than most "Smart" TVs.
Bob

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Seagate Expansion 2TB Desktop Hard Drive USB 3.0
Sep 14, 2014 5:14PM PDT

Seagate Expansion 2TB Desktop Hard Drive USB 3.0 provide extra storage for your ever-growing collection of files. Instantly add space for more files, consolidate all of your files to a single location, or free-up space on your computer's internal drive for improved performance.