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Hi: I’m hoping there are some folks here who really know about this particular model (3300a). I have a plethora of questions concerning this phone. But, first I’ll just proceed with this one. According to the users manual, the charging port is also a mini USB port! If it is indeed a mini USB port, once I use a USB pendrive in that port, where is it(the pendrive) supposed to show up within the phone? It does NOT display anywhere in audio or the VLC “player” I’ve installed. Anyone got any ideas? THANX: Rick bold text
Hi Rick, Here is a link that describes the difference better than I can. https://www.quora.com/How-different-is-a… To put it in context for your situation. The OTG cable will cause the phone to go into ‘host’ mode and the phone will supply power to the pendrive and you should see it appear when using the ‘File Manager’ app or even VLC etc. in the phone. Whereas the adapter that you have may be just a straight forward 4 ‘wire’ USB connector type adapter which will leave the phone in ‘device’ mode and it will not supply the power that the pendrive needs for it to work.
