The rapid advancement of technology has brought great innovation into the smartphone industry, allowing it to analyze and connect to other accessories.
When mobile devices were connected to computers just to send and retrieve data, the introduction of USB OTG allowed devices to switch between the roles of host and device (slave and master).
This allows a mobile phone to read from a removable media as the host device, but it also presents itself as a USB Mass Storage Device when it is connected to a host computer.
While it is important to know how to fix issues related to USB OTG on Android, it is also necessary to know the reasons behind the problem; this way, you can fix it faster.
What is USB OTG?
USB OTG (on the go) is a standard specification that allows a device to read and write data from a USB device.
Once connected, the OTG becomes a host and can be connected to devices like flash drives, mice, cameras, keyboards, etc.
So that these devices can be connected to the Android device, not all Android devices support this technology.
Although some devices support this technology, it causes problems for users.
Does Your Device Support OTG or Not?
It is frustrating when your device does not support the USB OTG drive. When that happens, there’s nothing you can do to fix that.
However, before getting an OTG drive, you need to verify that your device supports it. This is done by checking the specifications of your device with the manufacturer.
Most smartphone owners do not know if their device supports OTG before purchasing it. Therefore, they should carry out extensive research before falling off the track.
Check if the Hardware is Incompatible or Not
If you own a device that is behind in the technology used for the OTG, then your device is not suitable.
The former OTG technology consumes power, but the new technology ensures that the device consumes as little power as possible.
While some old devices can support the latest OTG technology, it might consume much power.
The most common solution is to use third-party peripherals or accessories that trusted brands manufacture.
Using ES File Explorer
It’s advisable to work with a good file manager because your device’s software might not recognize the file format on the USB OTG being attached to it at some point.
This is where ES File Explorer comes in. ES File Explorer is a file manager that uses sophisticated algorithms to read data in OTG drives, and the connection between the hardware and the software is flawless.
It will also help you discover the difficult functions of the OTG peripherals.
How to Set FAT 32 USB Format?
Some file formats are incorrect when Android devices do not recognize the OTG drive.
To resolve such an issue, if it arises, set the format to FAT 32. To do this, follow the steps below:
- Open My Computer folder
- Next, right-click on the USB drive on the File Explorer
- Then go to the right-click menu and select Format
- Select Quick Format and set it to FAT 32, then click on Start
Following the steps above will automatically set your USB format to FAT 32.
I hope that this article has helped clarify some issues you might encounter by providing various advice and solutions.
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