USB drive included

[scooter62]

Since my original M3 is from 2020 and didn’t have one, are USB flash drives now included with new vehicles?

 

[jjrandorin]

There is one in the glovebox in new model 3s and Ys. Additionally, that is currently the only USB plug in the car that carries data from the factory, on new model 3s and Ys (unlike our older model 3s).

 

[scooter62]

Thank you!

 

[TulsaCoker]

Thank you!

and they are 128 gb size

 

[btc1k]

Mine has failed, read/write error - any recommendations for a replacement, preferably high usage?

 

[tstafford]

Mine has failed, read/write error - any recommendations for a replacement, preferably high usage?

If/when mine fails, I'm going to try a portable SSD instead of a memory stick. I think they handle read/write cycles better.

 

[jjrandorin]

If/when mine fails, I'm going to try a portable SSD instead of a memory stick. I think they handle read/write cycles better.

Even better is an SD card reader with an endurance SD card. I have been using the same one for almost 4 years now with no issues. Portable SSDs (depending on the specific one) can be susceptible to the heat of the glovebox etc. Memory cards have higher tolerances in this area.

 

[tstafford]

Even better is an SD card reader with an endurance SD card. I have been using the same one for almost 4 years now with no issues. Portable SSDs (depending on the specific one) can be susceptible to the heat of the glovebox etc. Memory cards have higher tolerances in this area.

Terrific. Thanks for that - and makes perfect sense.

 

[scooter62]

I swapped the flash drive out of my new M3 and put in the Samsung T7 from my previous car. Never had any issues with it. Now the flash drive will be my back up.

 

[PianoAl]

FWIW, this is nine years old and has worked fine in Nick for four years.

Amazon.com

 

[Jakub1]

Even better is an SD card reader with an endurance SD card. I have been using the same one for almost 4 years now with no issues. Portable SSDs (depending on the specific one) can be susceptible to the heat of the glovebox etc. Memory cards have higher tolerances in this area.

Most nvme m.2s (depending on the nand used) should have greater endurance over microsd including endurance SD cards. You also get the benefit of the extra speed when you transfer to your phone or computer. A regular m.2 can see 180F inside the cabin without thermal throttling.

USB drives and microsd cards tend to die quick, which is why dual SSD/M.2 are recommended in ZFS based systems (Truenas, opnsense, etc).