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How do I use a Micro USB Flash Drive on Android?
How to connect a USB flash storage device to your Android phone
- Plug your USB OTG cable into your Android phone.
- Plug your USB flash storage device into the female connector of your OTG cable. The file explorer on your phone should automatically pop up.
Can you connect a USB stick to a Samsung Galaxy Tab?
The USB connection between the Galaxy tablet and your computer works fastest when both devices are physically connected. You make this connection happen by using the USB cable that comes with the tablet. One end of the USB cable plugs into the computer. The other end of the cable plugs into the bottom of the tablet.
Are all USB cable OTG?
Technically, there is no “OTG cables”. There are cables with “micro-A” to Type-B plug, and “micro-B” to Type-A plugs. The only “OTG cable” is the one with “micro-A” on one end, and “micro-B” on another.
How can I connect a flash drive to my Android phone?
If your Android is not compatible, you are unable to use the USB OTG cable to connect your USB drive to Android. The USB OTG cable has a male Micro USB connector on one side and female USB-A jack on the other, which enables you to connect the USB drive to the Android.
Can a flash drive be connected to a OTG?
Once you have all the devices in place, the first step in using an OTG cable or a flash drive with micro-USB port is making sure it can be connected to your phone. To do this, use an OTG cable to connect a flash drive to your phone or connect your micro USB/Type-C USB flash drive to your phone directly.
Do you need a OTG cable for an Android phone?
No matter what, a USB OTG cable is vital, but what’s more important is that your Android should support USB OTG. USB On-The-Go enables your Android to act as a USB host, allowing your Android to connect additional hardware such as flash drive, keyboard and so on. However, not all Android support USB On-The-Go.
Do you have to root your phone to use a flash drive?
The Root Method: For Devices That Won’t Mount USB Drives. Some devices may support USB OTG, but for some reason don’t support mounting a USB drive (usually devices running an older version of Android). In those cases, you’ll need to root your phone and use an app called StickMount to read your flash drive.