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AndroidFix Error: USB OTG Android Not Working

Fix Error: USB OTG Android Not Working

By Michael | Last Updated

OTG cable can connect USB to an Android phone to transfer files. However, it would also get into something wrong. For instance, OTG cannot identify USB correctly. So, how to fix an error USB OTG Android not working? Walk through the steps below to fix the problem.

How to Repair USB OTG Android Not Working

In general, our computer can be compliant with multiple formats of USB, such as NTFS, FAT 32, FAT, and so on. But, if you want to connect USB to Android Phone with OTG, it is necessary to check the format of USB.

Note: If the error still exits while your USB format is FAT 32, you can try to change to insert another USB to OTG cable. Or you can also try to san the virus.

Way 1: Change USB format via File explorer

Step 1: Hit Window + E combi to open File Explorer.

Note: Remember to backup your file data before formatting your USB.

Step 2: In the left side, click on This PC then right-click on the drive letter of USB has shown you. Select Format from the list to format USB or you can choose Properties to view the USB format.

format usb from file explorer

Step 3: Under File System, click on the down arrow and select FAT 32 from the drop-down.

file system fat 32

Step 4: Tap on Start to continue. When a warning show you, click on OK. Waite for several seconds, it will finish quickly.

Way 2: Set USB format as FAT 32 from desktop

Step 1: Go to the desktop then right-click on This PC, choose Manage from the options.

this pc manage

Step 2: In the left sidebar, navigate to Computer ManagementStorageDisk Management.

computer management

Step 3: In the middle area, locate the number of USB. Right-click and select Format.

Step 4: Next to File system, choose FAT 32 and tap on OK.

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