Tablet: Connect USB stick
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If you want to connect a USB stick to your tablet, several stones will be put in your way. We show you how to do it correctly.
Connect USB stick to Android tablet
Note: You will learn how to connect a USB stick to the iPad in another practical tip.
- The required standard USB OTG from Android 3.1 is supported on Android tablets. However, not all tablets offer the option as well.
- You can find out whether your tablet also supports the standard with the USB Host Diagnostics app.
- You also need a suitable USB OTG cable to connect the devices.
- Depending on the tablet, you have to format your USB stick with the file system with FAT or FAT32. You can find detailed instructions on formatting in this practical tip.
- On current tablets, working with the USB stick is not a big problem. On some devices, however, you must first activate the function in the settings under the "Storage" category.
