Usb Hard drive not recongize since 11.0.4

    Hi,

    my external hard drive is not recognize on libreelec since 11.0.4 version. I install 11.0.5 and still the same issue.

    I don't know why because it works on previous versions and other os like osmc.

    Do someone has an idea to help me?

    thx

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    Please provide a full debug log.

    How to post a log (wiki)

    1. Enable debugging in Settings>System Settings>Logging
    2. Restart Kodi
    3. Replicate the problem
    4. Generate a log URL (do not post/upload logs to the forum)

    use "Settings > LibreELEC > System > Paste system logs" or run "pastekodi" over SSH, then post the URL link
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    Feb 16 18:10:58.938125 LibreELEC kernel: ntfs3: sda2: volume is dirty and "force" flag is not set!

    You need to clear the dirty filesystem state with chkdsk.exe on Windows before the kernel can mount the NTFS filesystem the drive uses.

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    I re open here coz my hard drive is not recognize each time I restart or when I send files from my pc thru network.

    The hard drive is no longer available from Libreelec . there is only a message when I unplugeed it.

    I try check disk, restart but nothing works.

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    There have been many posts on hard disk errors mostly those formatted NTFS (windows) system. True enough the chkdsk program in windows will fix the errors but is less than quick and a real PIA to use. I have found a much more simple and reliable way to correct NTFS hard drive errors found in LE.

    From a windows system: file explorer, right click the disk to repair, select properties, tools, Check for errors button. It will then ask if you wish to repair. Takes under 30 secs and has worked every time for me.

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    I re open here coz my hard drive is not recognize each time I restart or when I send files from my pc thru network.

    The hard drive is no longer available from Libreelec . there is only a message when I unplugeed it.

    I try check disk, restart but nothing works.

    Hi, two things what you could try it.

    1. If that external HDD got enoungh power. If powered from RPi USB port, you should try it with an powered USB hub.

    2. Linux + NTFS = trouble. So, every each time when the HDD isn't properly shut down (or insufficient power?), you will need to remove it and go to a Win PC to "repair" it... Maybe once a week... maybe every day... Or, you can change to EXT4 partition and that "reapair" will be resolved automatically by linux. For linux-windows compatibility, you can try the EXFAT format too, maybe a bit less "smart" in the case of error handling.

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    As sort of a curiosity thing I reformatted one of my 2 -4TB NTFS hard drives to EXT4 several months ago. Just a few days ago the NTFS drive would no show mounting in LE. No upgrades nothing just normal read/write use and the drives have their own power source. This my X86 system with stable power. I've also noticed using windows sometimes completely random usb thumb drives will generate an error when plugged in. Windows reports it needs to scan and/or repair. It's a windows filesystem quirky condition with no reason and very irritating. I vote to dump the NTFS filesystem when using LE and stick to EXT4 as it seems rock solid. The Windows filesystem scheme is old outdated and downright clunky IMHO.