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Darkeyez
Channel Surfer

Re: Live tv pause not working

Best TV I've had since Sharp Aquos (my first flat screen). When I upgrade I'm most likely keeping this as a bedroom TV.

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salado
Channel Surfer

Re: Live tv pause not working

Plugging the USB directly into the TV?  I posted in 2020. Get a 2 foot "extension cable" USB to USB - Plug 1 end in the TV & the other in the Thumb Drive.  Keep the Thumb Drive away from the TV.  Some sets give off RF or Heat.  I haven't had any issues in 4 years.  I use SANDISK brand ... good luck... PS: a 2 foot extension cord should work12 foot usb to usb.jpg

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rpastor7
Reel Rookie

Installing a flash drive for pausing live tv

I'm wondering if you could help me.  I have a Roku Streaming Stick 4K connected to my Samsung tv.  I followed the instructions on how to add a flash drive so I can pause live tv, but when I install a flash drive into a USB port on my tv, Roku doesn't format the flash drive.  Technology is going too fast and it's hard to keep up.  Am I not doing it right?  I'm disabled because of a TBI that put me in a coma for 16 days.  I follow the instructions, but nothing happens and maybe you could tell me what I am doing wrong.  I appreciate your help

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renojim
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Installing a flash drive for pausing live tv

@rpastor7, you can only use a flash drive on a Roku TV to pause antenna TV channels.  It doesn't work with other Roku devices and you can't pause "live" streaming channels.  I don't know if Samsung has something similar for their TVs.

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