Memory FAQ
What is a USB-C?
The USB-C features a new, smaller connector shape that is fully reversible. As devices become smaller and thinner, the old larger USB ports are becoming no longer compatible and will become progressively phased out over time - eventually the USB-C connector will become the single connector standard that every device should be able to use. Whilst connectors are not backwards compatible, the standards are, and so adapters can be used with older devices.
The main advantages are:
• Reversible, so it doesn’t matter which way in it is plugged
• Small enough and flat enough to fit on even the thinnest devices
• Offers double the transfer speed of USB 3 at 10 Gbps
• Easy to make compatible with all devices
• Eliminates the need for multiple wires
• Double sided
The USB-C connector is also being considered to replace the current 3.5mm standard headphone jack as it progressively becomes an even more engrained standard.
What is an On-the-Go (OTG) USB Flash Drive?
On-The-Go (OTG) USB Flash Drives are double-ended USB Flash Drives, with a standard USB Type-A connector on one side, and either a Micro-B or Type C connector on the other. First used in 2001, the OTG USB Flash Drive can be connected to mobile devices such as phones and tablets, which act as a host, allowing other USB devices to be attached to them. This capability provides several very convenient potential uses for the OTG USB Flash Drive:
1. External Storage
As with standard USB Flash Drives, the OTG USB Flash Drive can serve as an external storage device, offering increased data capacity for phones and tablets, on a simple and portable unit. This is the most common use of the OTG USB Flash Drive.
2. Play with Video Game Controllers
Video controllers can be connected to your mobile device via the standard USB Type-A end, effectively turning your phone or tablet into a portable games console.
3. Attach to Keyboards and Mice
You can use the standard USB Type-A connector to connect a keyboard and/or mouse if you want to have a more convenient typing solution for your mobile device.
4. Printing
Again, using both ends of the OTG USB Flash Drive simultaneously, you can connect your phone or tablet to a printer and print any documents as necessary.
5. Connect a Digital Camera
Similarly, you can also connect a digital camera, and use your mobile device as a giant livescreen, complete with the ability to capture, focus, control shutter speed, and much more.
Ultimately, the OTG USB Flash Drive can be used with almost any device featuring a USB Type-A connecting port, making it an incredibly versatile and practical tool.
Are the On-the-Go (OTG) USB Flash drives compatible with the iPhone?
Our OTG USB Flash drives are not compatible with iPhones. Even when using an adapter, they will not function with iPhones as they require a specific application in order to be compatible - Flashbay does not operate such an app. This topic is discussed more generally and in more detail below, where you can find a full list of compatible devices.
Which devices support the On-the-Go (OTG) USB Flash drives?
The OTG USB Flash Drive is compatible with most mobile devices. However, some devices, such as contemporary Apple products, require a specific application for the OTG USB Flash Drive to function. Our own Flashbay OTG USB Flash Drives, such as the Orbit and Lynx, are not compatible with these devices, as we do not operate such an app.
Customers should always check the specifics of the devices that they intend to use with the OTG USB Flash Drive, to avoid unnecessary Aftersales cases. A list of commonly known compatible devices is provided below, but these should only be taken as guidelines, and customers should themselves verify that their devices are compatible.
N.B. As with any USB Flash Drive, the OTG USB Flash Drives must be 'safely removed' from the devices before being unplugged. Additionally, on some devices, compatibility with the OTG USB Flash Drives may require manual enabling - customers should enquire with the manufacturer of their device to verify procedures.
Devices Compatible with the Micro-USB OTG Flash Drive
Acer
Iconia A1-810, Iconia Tab A700
Amazon
Fire HD 8 (5th Generation)
Asus
Maximus IX Hero, MeMO Pad 10 ME102, MeMO Pad ME172V, MeMO Pad ME301T, MeMO Pad ME302, Transformer Pad TF-100
Blackberry Z30
Z30
Fujitsu
LTE F-01D
Huawei
MediaPad S7-301u(P), MediaPad 7 Lite, P6-C00, P6-U06
HTC
Butterfly, Butterfly S, DESIRE (A8181), Desire EYE, Desire VC T328d, E9+, HTC J (Z321e), One (M8), One (M9), One Max, One X
InFocus
M320
Lenovo
A3000
LG
G2 (D800), G2 (D802), G3 (D855), G Pro (E988), G Pro 2 (D838)
MOBIA
X8
Motorola
Droid Razr HD (XT926), Moto G (2nd Generation)
Oppo
Yoyo R2001
Samsung
Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy Note (GT-N7000), Galaxy Note II (GT-N7100), Galaxy Note III (GT-N900), Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition), Galaxy R (GT-I9103), Galaxy J, Galaxy S2, Galaxy S2 Plus, Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A), Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S7, Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 (SM-T310), Galaxy Mega 6.3 (GT-I9200), Galaxy Mega 6.3 (GT-I9205), Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (SM-T530NU), Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910H), Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910U), Galaxy A7, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915G), Galaxy R (GT-I9103), Galaxy J7
Sony
SGPT111JP/S, SGPT112TW/S, SGPT211JP/S, Xperia AX (SO-01E), Xperia ACRO S (LT26W), Xperia T (LT30P), Xperia TX LT29i, Xperia Z2a, Xperia Z (C6602), Xperia Z ULTRA (C6802), Xperia ZL (C6502), Xperia ZR (C5502), Xperia Z3 (D6653), Xperia C3, Xperia S (LT26i), Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 compact, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2a, Xperia Z3+, Xperia Z5 premium
Toshiba
AT700/35D
Wexler
Ultima 7, Ultima 7 Twist, TAB 8q, TAB 10q, Ultima Octa, Mobi 7
Xiaomi
MI-2s, Red Rice, Red Rice Note
ZOPO
ZP980
Devices Compatible with the USB Type-C OTG Flash Drive
Apple
Early 2015 MacBook 12", Late 2016 MacBook Pro 13"
ASRock
H170 Performance, USB3.1/A+C/ASRK, Z170 OC Formula/Extreme 7+
Asus
T100HA Transformer Book, MAXIMUS VIII Hero/Gene/Extreme, Z170 Pro Gaming, Zenpad 8000 series, ZenPad S 8.0 (P01MA Z580CA)
Dell
XPS 12, 13, 15
Gigabyte
Z170X-UD5, Z170X - Gaming 5, Z170X - Gaming 7
Chromebook Pixel, Pixel C
HP
Pro Tablet 608
HTC
10 (HTC6545LVW)
Huawei
P9, Honor 8 (FRD-L04)
LG
Nexus 5X, G5 (LG-H820), V20 (VS995)
Letv
X600
Lumia
950/950 XL
Motorola
Moto Z Play Droid
MSI
Z170A Gaming M7/M9
Nexus
6P
Xiaomi
Mi 5