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PeterD2

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Hi

I've got an (unrooted) Moto G and have just got an OTG cable to play with.
I plugged in a USB stick and it mounted no problem. :D

Couple of questions,

1) How do I unmount the stick when I've finished with it? I just unplugged and got an error message, which cleared OK, but I guess it's better to unmount properly.

2) Once I've mounted the stick how do I copy files easily between the Moto and the stick? I guess I need a file manager app, if so, has anyone got any recommendations for a good one from the play store?

cheers

Pete
 
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Thanks Kevin

OTG works no problem mounting USB sticks.

Downloaded ES file explorer and it works fine selecting/transferring/deleting files between the phone and USB stick.

I found how to unmount the USB stick in settings > storage. Afterwards a message on the top bar says "USB storage removed" which can't be cleared? But that's trivial, I can live with that.

I know this might be the wrong forum to ask, but will this work as smoothly on the Nexus 7 tablet as smoothly as they have on my Moto G?

cheers

Pete
 
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PeterD2 said:
Hi

I've got an (unrooted) Moto G and have just got an OTG cable to play with.
I plugged in a USB stick and it mounted no problem. :D

Couple of questions,

1) How do I unmount the stick when I've finished with it? I just unplugged and got an error message, which cleared OK, but I guess it's better to unmount properly.

2) Once I've mounted the stick how do I copy files easily between the Moto and the stick? I guess I need a file manager app, if so, has anyone got any recommendations for a good one from the play store?

cheers

Pete
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Settings, storage, hit unmount sdcard

Edit: didn't see your second post..

It should work just the same on the tab as long as it supports otg you're good to go
 
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