USB OTG (On-The-Go) is a feature that allows mobile devices to act as a host, allowing other USB devices, such as USB flash drives, digital cameras, mice, or keyboards, to be attached to them. While it's challenging to provide an exhaustive list of all devices supporting USB OTG (given the vast number of Android devices out there), many modern smartphones from prominent manufacturers do support it. The built-in setting is usually the safest place to start before you try extra tools.
Here's a general overview:
Samsung
Most Galaxy S and Note series smartphones starting from the Galaxy S3 and Note 2 support USB OTG. This includes:. If the screen looks different on your device, compare software version, model, and account state first.
- Galaxy S3, S4, S5, S6, S6 Edge, S7, S7 Edge, S8, S8+, S9, S9+, S10, S10+, S20, S20+, S21, etc. A quick check of the device model, software version, and account state usually explains why the same menu looks different on another device.
- Galaxy Note 2, Note 3, Note 4, Note 5, Note 8, Note 9, Note 10, Note 20, etc.
- Many Galaxy A and M series models.
Google Nexus and Pixel devices, including:
- Nexus 5, 5X, 6, 6P
- Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 5, etc. If a step looks different on your device, the app version is usually the first thing to compare before assuming the feature is missing.
OnePlus
Almost all OnePlus devices, starting from the OnePlus One, support USB OTG. This includes OnePlus 1, 2, 3, 3T, 5, 5T, 6, 6T, 7, 7T, 8, 8T, 9, and so forth. A quick check of the device model, software version, and account state usually explains why the same menu looks different on another device.
Sony
Most Xperia Z series and onward:
- Xperia Z, Z1, Z2, Z3, Z5, etc.
LG
Many of the G and V series phones, like:
- LG G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, etc.
- LG V10, V20, V30, V40, etc.
Motorola
Many Moto G, E, and X series phones support OTG. For instance:
- Moto G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, etc.
- Moto X Play, Moto X Style, etc.
- Moto E4, E5, etc.
Xiaomi
Most Redmi, Mi, and POCO phones:
- Redmi Note series, Mi series, POCO F1, etc.
Huawei and Honor
Many models across the P, Mate, and Honor series.
HTC
Several devices in the One series, Desire series, and more.
Oppo & Vivo
Many newer models from these brands.
Asus
Zenfone series smartphones.
Realme
A significant number of Realme phones.
Remember that even if a device theoretically supports USB OTG, you might need to enable the feature in the settings, or it might require a specific type of OTG cable or adapter. The above list is not exhaustive, and there might be exceptions within a series. Always refer to the device's official specifications or user manual to be sure.