Do you have the Samsung phone drivers installed?
If Yes, try uninstalling and reinstalling them...then reboot the computer.
If you have Kies installed make sure it's not running by killing it in Task manager..( they conflict)
Try a different USB port.... do not use a USB hub, If you can test it on another computer.

 

Is the phone rooted?

I'm not sure if Samsung's kernel supports OTG out of the box

 

Is OTG that adaptor that turns the micro usb into a usb?

 

That's what I thought you meant in the OP. You say you plug in the OTG cable and then plug in the flashdrive. Try having the flashdrive already attached to the OTG cable when you plug it in. I use mine on both my phone and my Nexus 7. With the phone (rooted), it automatically detects it and brings up "My Files". I'm not sure if that's standard or because I'm rooted. On the other hand, on my rooted Nexus 7, I still have to run an app from the playstore to make it work. It's not required on my phone. Again, I'm not sure if it's my rom (TPR) but I don't think so. You mentioned that you've tried different cables, are they from different sources?

 

Yes, so you can hook a flash drive to your phone and use it as storage

 

I've also found another trick for it. You can plug in a USB dongle for a wireless keyboard/mouse and it works with that too

 

Very interesting!:thumbup:

 

Wonder what other cool things u can do.. like could you plug in a printer lol?

 

Hey Guys,




Also works with X-Box 360 Controller.
Really Kool:smokingsomb:

Here's some Vids 4U

Samsung GS3 USB OTG Tested - YouTube
Samsung Galaxy S3 USB OTG 2 Tested - YouTube

ImgBurn Out

 

Is that your vid bro?

 

Hey Funky,


Hope everything's well with you.

I just picked these vids cause they seemed
to follow the flow of discovery of this discussion.
This guy seems like he's just questioning and
learning like us. Thought it would be helpful.:idea:

No It's not me.

 

Thanx man. Aww i wanted to hear your voice lol :beer:

 

I am not an expert, as some of the others on here are, but it sounds to me like you might have a faulty connector on your phone. I can't think of another reason why holding it an awkward configuration would help.

Bob

 

I use a generic adapter and so far it works with almost everything connected... Joysticks, printers, etc...
It could be a faulty adapter in your case. You should try it with another one or use this one on another phone to be sure...

 

I agree with everyone else too, sounds like a faulty, maybe worn or loose connector. Do you have any problems when charging the phone? Does the connection feel secure?

As far as rooting, that's a decision only you can make. Are there any apps you really want to use that require root access? Do you have other devices that only have wi-fi that you want to use your phone to connect to the internet? Do you have the itch to try another rom? That's only some of the things you can do when you're rooted. Although, as a disclaimer, get your OTG-USB issue resolved first, in case you have to deal with a possible warranty issue.

 

Ignore, wrong thread.

 

Can you try it on another phone?

 

I have a similar issue with my OTG connector. I think it is loose in the phone port. If I hold is so it doesn't move I have no issue, but sometimes if I move the phone it stops working.