How to Remove a USB Mass Storage Device With vold Running

The following procedure uses a Zip drive as an example of removing a USB device with vold running.

1. Unmount the device.

   $ volrmmount -e zip0

2. Stop any active applications that are using the device.

3. Unmount the device.

   $ volrmmount -e zip0

4. Eject the device.

   $ eject zip0

5. Become superuser and stop vold.

   # /etc/init.d/volmgt stop

6. Remove the USB mass storage device.

7. Start vold.

   # /etc/init.d/volmgt start