Using a Thumb Drive for Storage

[DonSchaeffer]

Would my tablet use a thumb drive through a micro USB to USB converter?

 

[tpaine]

Would my tablet use a thumb drive through a micro USB to USB converter?

Most tablets use a special OTG cable to connect a thumbdrive, mouse, etc. OTG is the key phrase. If you go to amazon, search for OTG cable.

 

[DonSchaeffer]

Most tablets use a special OTG cable to connect a thumbdrive, mouse, etc. OTG is the key phrase. If you go to amazon, search for OTG cable.

I just bought one on E Bay. How would I find my files on the drive?

 

[tpaine]

I just bought one on E Bay. How would I find my files on the drive?

The same way you find them on your sdcard or micro-sd. settings/storage or file manager. The drive should mount automatically. You should unmount in settings before removal.

 

[DonSchaeffer]

Wow! It would be neat if that worked. We'll see.

 

[DonSchaeffer]

Doesn't work. I don't think the thumb drive mounted. I can't see it. Any suggestions.

 

[Astrix]

Take a look at Media Importer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homeysoft.nexususb.importer&hl=en

It's Paid app, before use. You can try the photo viewer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homeysoft.nexususb.importer&hl=en

Keep us posted the result

TapaTalking from Republic™Of Android

 

[DonSchaeffer]

Hi Astrix. I bought the app. Installed it. Plugged in my memory stick through the OTG cable. Nothing happened. I can see all the images on the external sd card, but can't see the memory stick at all. Do you think there's something wrong with the cable?

 

[Musing]

Don - It would be helpful to have the complete description of your tablet. As tpaine indicated, most tablets use the OTG cable, the operative words are "most tablets."

 

[DonSchaeffer]

Thanks Musing. It's an HP Slate 7. It runs Androd 4.1.1.

Final answer. The HP Slate 7 does not use OTG. Live and learn.

 

[Musing]

Don - Hopefully these Google links will help solve your dilemma.



Android Tablets (e.g. HP Slate 7) - HP Support Forum
HP Support document - HP Support Center
Could not open page - HP Support Center
How to Backup and Transfer Files on an HP Android Tablet - HP Support Forum - 2551789

 

[DonSchaeffer]

Thanks Musing.

 

[Musing]

You're welcome, Don!

 

[DonSchaeffer]

HP says it opted for using micro SD cards for mass storage and did not build in the OTG adapter.