How to Remove a USB Mass Storage Device Without vold Running

This procedure describes how to remove a USB device without vold running.

Steps

1. If needed, see How to Prepare to Use USB Mass Storage Devices Without vold Running for information on disabling vold.

2. Become superuser.

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

4. Remove the USB device.

   1. Unmount the device.

      For example:

      # umount /mnt

   2. Remove the device.