USB stick

[Jomarkh]

What is the largest capacity USB you have used and in what port?
I have tried a 2gb and 4gb in both left and right ports and both work well.
So what size can I go to?

 

[Alb]

I haven't seen the spec but it works with 64GB.

 

[Jomarkh]

I have a 128gb but it's not working properly so was looking at 32gb but 64gb will be better, do you use in the right socket to leave the left for car play?

 

[Alb]

Mine was in the right hand socket.

 

[RupertH]

out of interest - what do you use a USB for?

 

[Greendriver]

I use a 128gb one of these

 

[m4rmite]

I use a 128gb one of these

Same here, mines plugged in the right usb port.

Videos work great while stationary and charging.

 

[Jomarkh]

out of interest - what do you use a USB for?

Music but looking at other replies might try the video thing while charging.
What format do videos need to be in?

 

[Greendriver]

Same here, mines plugged in the right usb port.

Videos work great while stationary and charging.

I now have 2 with my fave playlists on. I use the USB on the left. The flap closes over it during use. I put a video on the MG5 forum but it's too big for this one!

 

[Jomarkh]

I use a 128gb one of these

Can you add a link to the site you purchased from please.?

 

[pjmuk]

Can you add a link to the site you purchased from please.?

I use one in my MG5 too, I got it from Amazon
Amazon product ASIN B07855LJ99

 

[Greendriver]

Can you add a link to the site you purchased from please.?

Pjmuk has provided the link.

 

[m4rmite]

Music but looking at other replies might try the video thing while charging.
What format do videos need to be in?

Mp4 i think. I'll double check later.

I might tell the wife I'm taking her to an open air cinema, pop into the local shopping centre and hook up to the charger
Pop the film on and relax.

 

[m4rmite]

Xvid is the format that works for me.

 

[Alb]

I tried an MP4 and it didn't work.
XVid is an ancient format.

 

[Jomarkh]

Have you noticed any power drain if you leave the stick plugged in?

 

[Alb]

Didn't notice that but the stick ran very hot.

 

[ARealHuman]

What format do videos need to be in?

I'm assuming the MG5 infotainment system is the same or similar to the ZS. If it is, you can see the video formats in this thread with a link to audio formats too:

Videos formats supported by the infotainment system

Hi Below is a list of file formats that is supported or not by the MG ZS EV infotainment system (2019/2020). Check this post as I will update after each batch of testing. I'm using a program called Handbrake to recode the video file. Also I'm not testing 4k file formats. Settings on...

www.mgevs.com

 

[MickH]

Hi all. Has anyone else experienced issues when using the USB for music? I have a USB stick that I have used in different cars with a selection of music on all from the same source and in MP3 format, but for some reason my MG5 seems to pick and choose which files it will play displaying an incompatible format message?

 

[ARealHuman]

Is it worth looking at the types of mp3 files you have to see if any stand out that won't play? E.g. compression rates, CBR/VBR, any embedded data...