Based on the compatibility list from Sandisk's website, the LG G5 supports Sandisk Ultra Dual USB Drive Type-C.
The link can be found here: kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17189
I will try to describe my problem clearly below.
I just bought a Sandisk Ultra Dual USB Drive Type-C 128GB. It work fine with my laptop when I use the usb A connector. My phone have the camplus module connected and I tried to connect the type c connector of the Ultra Dual USB Drive to my LG G5 and I realise the phone was unable to recognize it or even detect it. So after sometime I figure out that the problem is most likely the CamPlus so i swapped the module with the original phone connector (the components with speaker only). Now the LG G5 is able to detect the USB drive but it is quite intermittent and the USB Drive can get ejected randomly. I also downloaded the Sandisk Memory Zone App and the application was not able to detect the USB drive. I tried es file manager too but it is also unable to detect the flash drive. The only file manager that works is the build-in LG's file manager and as I mention previously the USB drive can get ejected randomly the build-in LG's file manager is only able to detect the USB drive when it is successfully mounted. On some lucky occasion when the USB drive is mounted successfully, I am able to see the thumbnail of the content inside the USB drive but I am unable to play any video from the USB drive.
I tried the Sandisk Ultra Dual USB Drive Type-C on my Zenfone 3 which also have a USB type c connector port. Initially, when I plugged in the USB drive into my Zenfone 3 said something about unrecognized format and suggest me to format it on the phone. I followed the onscreen instruction and format the USB drive, now the USB drive works flawlessly on my Zenfone 3.
Next, I tried to used the formatted USB drive on my LG G5 but the same issue that I encounter previously on the LG G5 still persist.
Does anyone have any idea is LG phone only able to recognize sd card instead of USB drive? Had anyone encountered my problem before and know the work around or perhaps anyone have some idea how to fix it? I am also not really sure why is the LG G5 only able to view the content the build-in LG's file manager. Thanks for reading this long post. Cheers!
P.S.The USB drive is formatted in exFAT format. The phone is also not root.
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how do i enable the OTG mode on the Galaxy SII running android 4.0.4 (resurrection remix ICS 1.8 ROM) and i have a kernal that claims its working with OTG ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574672&highlight=otg ) but when i connect my cable and usb stick ( tried other devices) nothing happens! any help would be much appreciated
I just acquired a 'micro-B USB OTG' cable myself (a cheap knock-off from eBay).
As far as USB drives are concerned, I have found that I must insert a USB thumb drive into the cable before inserting the cable into my GS2. Otherwise it will not be recognized.
When inserting the cable + thumb-drive I get these two messages:
"USB connector connected" immediately followed by
"USB Mass storage connected"
and I am able to use the USB drive.
I have successfully been able to connect a 1 GB Kingston DataTraveler II, but - oddly - not a 4GB Kingston DataTraveler. An unmarked 8GB USB drive was also recognized.
I have not been able to connect: a Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 v.1.0 (not that I need it, but just to see if it would); and neither an HP mouse. For previous versions of Android (before ICS) you can easily find information of users successfully connecting all sorts of things including keyboards, mice, and larger hard drives.
A few other important issues are:
- File format for drives must be FAT32
- Before removing the cable+drive, remember to unmount drives by opening the notification area and click on "USB mass storage connected".
that helped me out.....not what so ever.
what is OTG btw?
On-The-Go, lets you plug in USB devices like mice , keyboards, and usb sticks into your phone like a computer
tutchthesky7 said:
how do i enable the OTG mode on the Galaxy SII running android 4.0.4 (resurrection remix ICS 1.8 ROM) and i have a kernal that claims its working with OTG ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574672&highlight=otg ) but when i connect my cable and usb stick ( tried other devices) nothing happens! any help would be much appreciated
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If the USB is partitioned as FAT32 a nifty notification will show and you can press that and then browse.
However, if the USB is partitioned as NTFS, you should open a file manager with root access (Root Explorer or ES File manager to name a few) and browse to /mnt/ntfs/ and you should see your files there.
Note: Am only assuming this is the mount point, since looking at the kernel you are using, he mentioned gokhan for the USB OTG and I am using his kernel (Siyah)
I can not be read from USB keys otg on my Z5 compact.
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I tried several memories but nothing to do.
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The same key whit a tablet Z and a old Z1 compact work perfectly.
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Have they "castrated" function because of micousb without flap for water?
Update
I find the Answer.
You must be activated every time the function by "connecting devices".
However I have noticed that when removing the USB is also temporarily removed the sd and applications on sd lock.
Create a shortcut for OTG
If you go to settings, device connection, usb connectivity, tips for connecting with a usb device, then press add button and you get a shortcut in the quick launch toggles.
Hey,
Sorry for uping the thread but I'm running 6.0 fw.163 and the option is missing...
Any idea ?
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You just have to put in the OTG and restart the Z5.
im using usb drive even harddrive via OTG on regular bases for backup , you need to go on connections , attached usb device
also mouse and gamepad will work, you can add shortcut to the top menu (where you can find wifi\bt etc..
you will also need FK file commander that come with the phone, or ES
qertwertwert said:
You just have to put in the OTG and restart the Z5.
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Thanks. I figures by myself. I'll be updating soon so I hope this'll be fixed
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In my Z5 Compact the USB OTG working if the SD card is not encrypted (option in Android Setting/Security/Encryption).
If not encrypted the USB OTG are working fine. (Note: Need to click the "Detect USB Device")
The 'Detect USB device' does not work always. Even restart does not do the job in my test with a OTG cable and a USB stic that are working well on a LG G2
Old thread but nobody is addressing this strange behavior anywhere. On my Z5 if the SD card is encrypted, the OS won't allow access to USB otg. Says a security policy is preventing usb. I must uncheck sd card encryption, remount the usb, and then recheck encrypt sd card before transferring files. It's extremely annoying .
i am having the same issues, OTG is not detecting not detecting
I have not encrypted the sd card, have you written to sony about that?
USB otg works everytime for me
BUT not with third party file explorer... ES file explorer never detects any removable drives...
Hi Forum. I've tried to connect an OBDII scan tool unsuccessfully using OTG cable. Then I looked up the specifications and found the V10 does not support USB host mode. The V10 does not support USB host mode ?
I use my OTG cable all the time with USB drives and micro SD cards.
Not sure if that's different than what you're trying to do.
My obd II reader is bluetooth so I can't test that.
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Connected my OTG cable with a Flash Drive attached and it worked for me. I was able to read the FD's contents using ES FIle Explorer.
OTG with flash drives and SD readers works fine for me.
Works well for me with flash drives and portable storage devices.
Works great for me hooked to my DSLR!!!
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Fixed by re-enabling App Permission Monitoring in developer options