Can you use a flash drive on a cell phone?
Your Android phone can read USB flash drives and even full-size SD Cards with the right tools and tips.
What flash drive works with Android phone?
The SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive 3.0 is compatible with Android smartphones and tablets featuring OTG (On-the-Go) USB support.
How do I connect a USB flash drive to my phone?
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.
How do I use a flash drive on my Samsung phone?
Transferring Media Files to a USB on a Samsung Phone
- 1 Insert your USB into the multipurpose jack on your Galaxy device.
- 2 Launch the My Files app.
- 3 Select a Category the file is saved under or search for the file under Internal Storage.
- 4 Select the Folder the file is saved in.
- 5 Long press the file to select.
What is OTG in Mobile?
An OTG or On The Go adapter (sometimes called an OTG cable, or OTG connector) allows you to connect a full sized USB flash drive or USB A cable to your phone or tablet through the Micro USB or USB-C charging port.
How do I transfer pictures from my Android to a flash drive?
- 1 Launch the My Files app.
- 2 Locate the file you would like to transfer to your USB.
- 3 Long press the file to select and tap on either Copy or Move.
- 4 Head back to the My File homepage and select USB storage 1.
- 5 Select the folder you would like to save the file in, then tap on Copy here.
How do I get pictures off of my Android phone?
First, connect your phone to a PC with a USB cable that can transfer files.
- Turn your phone on and unlock it. Your PC can’t find the device if the device is locked.
- On your PC, select the Start button and then select Photos to open the Photos app.
- Select Import > From a connected device, then follow the instructions.