Thisa guide is designed to show you how to use a USB drive with your Android Phone, this also works with an Android tablet as well.

Most of us have a USB flash drive or two kicking around, why not put them to use by connecting them to your Android devices. We'll show you how to do it, and what you'll need to proceed.

These include -- connecting a USB flash drive or a video game controller directly to your phone. Here we will discuss some other important ways to use USB OTG with an Android device.

Our PNY Duo Link OTG review looks at a USB flash drive with USB-A and USB-C ends, perfect for transferring files from your mobile device.

How to tell if your Android phone or tablet supports USB On-The-Go Can you plug external devices into your smartphone? A simple app answers the question, potentially saving you both time and money.

Why you should keep USB debugging enabled It's the safety net for valuable files When you enable USB debugging, you can issue commands and retrieve files from your Android phone with a computer ...

I guess this goes to show that with Android, your mileage may always vary. This does not mean you won’t be able to plug in a USB drive using this exact same system – it just means I was unable to.