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.

Steps

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

2. Unmount the device.

   For example:

   $ volrmmount -e zip0

3. Eject the device.

   For example:

   $ eject zip0

4. Become superuser and stop vold.

   # /etc/init.d/volmgt stop

5. Remove the USB mass storage device.

6. Start vold.

   # /etc/init.d/volmgt start