External Hard Drive not picking up on kodi – MXQ Pro Android TV Box

Hi Guys.

I have a problem with my external hard drive, as it does not seem to be deteced on kodi and only on kodi.

If I were to check on my MXQ Pro’s file explorer, it would detect the HD and display all my files.

Is there a way for me to update kodi with out messing up with its preinstalled features or install a file explorer feature on kodi?
kodi 16 Jarvis is currently installed on this device.

Look forward to your views guys.

Thanks