How do I get my Android to read my flash drive?

How to Connect with a USB OTG cable

1. Connect a flash drive (or SD reader with card) to the full-size USB female end of the adapter.
2. Connect USB-C end to your phone.
3. Swipe down from the top to show the notification shade.
4. Tap USB Drive.
5. Tap Internal Storage to view the files on your phone.

Can you connect a USB flash drive to an Android phone?

Most modern Android devices support standard USB drives, so you can plug in a flash drive just like you would on a computer.

Can Android read FAT32?

Android supports FAT32/Ext3/Ext4 file system. Most of the the latest smartphones and tablets support exFAT file system. Usually, whether the file system is supported by a device or not depends on the devices software/hardware. Please check the file system your device supports.

Why my phone can’t read my flash drive?

Another reason why your phone doesn’t recognize your flash drive is that its OS isn’t built to connect with a USB OTG device. For your phone to recognize and read your flash drive, it has to be an Android version 3.1 or higher. These OS versions can support USB 2.0 and USB 3.0.

Can Android handle exFAT?

So, what file system types can Android read? Android has always supported the FAT32, Ext3, and Ext4 file system formats, but external drives are often formatted in exFAT or NTFS if they’re over 4GB in size or use files that are over 4GB in size.

Can Android read NTFS USB?

Android still doesn’t support NTFS read/write capabilities natively. But yes it is possible via certain simple tweaks which we will show you below. Most SD cards/pen drives still come formatted in FAT32.

Why is my USB not showing up on my Android phone?

Try following methods. Go to Settings> Storage> More (three dots menu)> USB computer connection, choose Media device (MTP). For Android 6.0, go to Settings> About phone (> Software info), tap “Build number” 7-10 times. Back to Settings> Developer options, check “Select USB Configuration”, choose MTP.

How do I get to USB settings on Android?

To change USB preferences

1. Connect a USB cable to your device.
2. Drag down the status bar, and then tap Android System next to (USB icon).
3. Tap Tap for more options, and then select an option.