The tablet has become one of the most popular types of devices due to its functionality and compactness. However, users may encounter problems related to the uniqueness and specificity of this type of device. Many people are worried about the question: how to connect a USB flash drive to a tablet. There are several ways to connect, it all depends on the operating system that is installed on the tablet device.
Ways to connect a flash drive to a tablet
The standard connection methods can be seen on the example of two operating systems, such as Android and Windows.
If Windows is installed on the tablet, then the connection will not be difficult. In this case, working with a flash drive is as easy as with a regular desktop computer. You just need to insert the USB flash drive into the USB connector and all the contents will automatically open. The folders can be accessed using the "explorer" or file manager.
Most tablets run on the Android operating system, which complicates the task of connecting a USB flash drive and requires additional work with the device.
First, you need to download and install the StickMount application and a file manager, for example, ES Explorer, which can be downloaded for free from the Google Play store. To work with StickMount, you need to set Root rights in the file manager, which will allow you to create, edit and copy files in system partitions. You should install both programs and connect the USB flash drive to the tablet. Allow StickMount Root Access. You should see a message on your desktop that your flash drive is connected. Start the file manager and follow the path - / sdcard / usbStorage /, where the contents of the flash drive will be located.
ES Explorer is also considered a good file manager. After installing it, launch the application and open the SD card section. A tree of folders will open: you will need to follow the path mnt / sda / sda1, where the contents of the flash drive will be displayed.
If the device does not have a USB port, this does not mean that connecting a flash drive is impossible. You can connect to the miniUSB or microUSB port located on the side of the tablet using the included USB OTG cable, which in this case is an adapter. You need to connect the USB flash drive to one end of the cable, and the other to the tablet connector, and open it through the explorer or file manager.
Safely removing the USB stick
An equally important question that interests tablet users: how to remove a USB flash drive from a tablet, since it depends on how long the drive will last.
There may be several options. There is a standard option: you need to go to the settings, then go to the "memory" section and select the "disable memory card" item.
If this method of removing the flash drive is not suitable, you just need to turn off the tablet in order to safely remove the drive.
Connecting a USB stick to a tablet is a simple procedure: just follow the procedure. Also, do not forget about the safe removal of the flash drive. You need to improve your skills with the tablet and use all the capabilities of the device to the maximum.
