Infomir’s Linux MAG Embedded portal shows mounted USB drives at the top of Home Media. Confirm the drive first, then check the media file and the storage access mode independently. A drive in read-only mode can play supported files while recording, timeshift and playlist export need full access.
Start with the drive and one known file
Check the exact MAG model, firmware and drive you intend to use. In the built-in portal, open Home Media. When a USB drive mounts, the receiver can display a connection message and a top-level shortcut. Open that shortcut and find a permitted test file whose location and format you already know.
If no drive shortcut appears, check model-specific filesystem and USB power support before changing anything on the drive. Infomir lists support for specific models, including older MAG250, MAG254 and MAG322 receivers. Use the table entry for the actual model and its documentation. Preserve any files on a drive you already use elsewhere.
Interpret the stage you reached
| Observation | Check next |
|---|---|
| No top-level drive shortcut | Check the physical connection and whether this model supports the drive’s filesystem and power requirements. |
| Drive and folders open but one file is absent | Confirm the directory and whether the file type is supported in the current media view. |
| File appears but does not play | Check the exact container, tracks and device capabilities. A mounted drive confirms storage access. |
| File plays but the intended write fails | Inspect Storages access mode under System settings and the Advanced settings/More screen shown by the model. Also check available space and the intended destination. |
Choose a write scope deliberately
Keep read-only access if the receiver only needs to play existing files. For an authorised recording or export, check that full access is intended and the correct drive is selected. A removable drive can contain more than one household’s material. Preserve its files and confirm the exact write task before adjusting storage or formatting anything. If the drive mounts and one permitted file opens, keep that observation when asking the device maker about a remaining write failure.
Sources and review
- Home media — Infomir