How to Connect a Pen Drive to Your Phone Using an OTG Cable Without Rooting Your Device

Connecting a pen drive to your phone using an OTG (On-The-Go) cable is a straightforward process that requires no rooting of your device. This guide will walk you through the steps to achieve this seamlessly. Follow these instructions and you’ll be transferring files in no time.

Steps to Connect a Pen Drive to Your Phone with an OTG Cable

Check OTG Compatibility

First, ensure your phone supports OTG. This information is usually available in the phone's specifications or can be checked using a third-party app like USB OTG Checker.

Get the Right OTG Cable

Next, purchase an OTG cable that matches your phone's charging port. Many phones use USB-C or Micro USB connectors, so get a cable that fits your needs.

Connect the Pen Drive Plug the OTG cable into your phone’s charging port. Connect your pen drive to the USB end of the OTG cable. Access Files Once connected, your phone should automatically detect the pen drive.

A notification may appear or you can access it through the file manager app on your phone.

If you don’t see the pen drive, try unplugging and reconnecting it, or restarting your phone. Safely Remove the Pen Drive

Before unplugging the pen drive, go to the notification panel and select “Eject” or “Unmount” to ensure data is not corrupted.

Additional Tips

File Formats

Ensure the files on the pen drive are in a format supported by your phone.

Power Supply

Some pen drives may need more power than your phone can provide. If the pen drive doesn’t work, consider using a powered USB hub.

File Manager Apps

Use a file manager app like E.S File Explorer to browse, copy, and move files between your phone and the pen drive.

FAQs

Do all Pen Drives Support OTG?

Most pen drives support OTG, but some, especially larger ones like SSDs or 2.5'' HDDs, may require external power. For 3.5'' HDDs, you will definitely need external power.

Does the OTG Cable Work Without Rooting?

Yes, the OTG cable works without rooting your device. If you encounter any issues, try downloading OTG Explorer Lite or E.S File Explorer from the Play Store.