External SSD to 4a - Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers

I'd like to connect an external SSD to my Pixel 4a. The SSD I'm looking at uses a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port connection. Is that possible and do I need OTG cable or can I just use USB C cable that came with the 4a? Thanks....

leeazon said:
I'd like to connect an external SSD to my Pixel 4a. The SSD I'm looking at uses a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port connection. Is that possible and do I need OTG cable or can I just use USB C cable that came with the 4a? Thanks....
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Backward compatible - any USB-C connector should work, higher gen gives you faster transfers speed. Just hook it up and look for the drive in 'storage' and 'files' app.

mzsquared said:
Backward compatible - any USB-C connector should work, higher gen gives you faster transfers speed. Just hook it up and look for the drive in 'storage' and 'files' app.
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Thanks mz....

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Do OTG cables work?

I've got an existing OTG cable with micro USB. Does that work for things like thumb drives and mice using the adapter?
If not, would this work?
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0194WSKOM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A21TE5CLHZDYA7&psc=1
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It comes with a USB-C to USB-A adapter in the box. You should be able to plug your thumb drive or mouse into that.
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I don't know why they would get rid of something as old as OTG support so I'm assuming that yes it will work.
yes otg works and the samsung smart switch lets you plug one phone into the other and transfer data
Just reading through the AT&T manual: it states clearly that OTG will not work through the supplied USB connector (p9). Nor can you use it to charge the Note 7 from a computer (p12).
With built-in battery too - hope the Note 7 isn't just another pretty fetish.
zamzenos said:
Just reading through the AT&T manual: it states clearly that OTG will not work through the supplied USB connector (p9). Nor can you use it to charge the Note 7 from a computer (p12).
With built-in battery too - hope the Note 7 isn't just another pretty fetish.
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Well all of the above work on my T-Mobile variant.
On my t-mobile Note 7, I cannot get my Dragonfly Red to work via USB OTG.
GermanGuy said:
On my t-mobile Note 7, I cannot get my Dragonfly Red to work via USB OTG.
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IDK what that is but my usb drive works fine.
Rydah805 said:
IDK what that is but my usb drive works fine.
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It is a DAC/Preamp. So you use the included microUSB to USB C adapter for your OTG cable?
Yup
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idk but all my jump drives work just fine, same as my s7 edge.
just plug them into the usb c otg and tranfer files via samsung file app
Ok. I just realized that there is an otg usb to usb c adapter in the box. That one actually works just fine with my external dac.
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I can't get my Oppo HA-2 DAC to work at all. I tried using the included adapters but nothing. I went and bought a USB - USB C cable and that also didn't work. The only way I have been able to get audio is to use a standard charging cable (USB - MicroUSB) and put the USB C adapter on the MicroUSB end. However this charges the Oppo from the Note 7 and I can't disable that. Will burn through the battery in no time! Not sure what else to try at this stage
+1 I have successfully used a SanDisk 8gb flash drive with an aftermarket Rankle usb adapter. I have an AT&T Note 7.
Cheers
BR
rickydenim said:
I can't get my Oppo HA-2 DAC to work at all. I tried using the included adapters but nothing. I went and bought a USB - USB C cable and that also didn't work. The only way I have been able to get audio is to use a standard charging cable (USB - MicroUSB) and put the USB C adapter on the MicroUSB end. However this charges the Oppo from the Note 7 and I can't disable that. Will burn through the battery in no time! Not sure what else to try at this stage
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I use the included USB-USB C adapter with a USB -USB Mini(?) and my Fiio Alpen. As you mentioned, the Note7 charges the DAC. This also happened with my Note4. You should be able to use a wireless charging pad to charge the Note7 at the same time. That's what I did when I was transferring files between phones. It's transportable but not very mobile.
My little micro usb fan does NOT work with the included usb 3 to microusb connector. So, i'm gonna assume OTG doesnt work as it used to.

Male Type C to female micro usb adaptor OTG

Can someone recommend an adaptor that support other micro usb peripherals?
Purchased numorous adaptors however they only support charging, could not even get it to transfer data.
augustiners said:
Can someone recommend an adaptor that support other micro usb peripherals?
Purchased numorous adaptors however they only support charging, could not even get it to transfer data.
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AUKEY USB C to Micro USB Adapter (3 Pack) for Data Syncing and Charging, Compatible with LG G5, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5x, and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ANLA6OU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dSH0xbYZAYJ4Z

Gaming with type c and Xbox controller?

So here's what I have-
A galaxy s8
A usb type c to micro sub adapter
An otg cable for micro usb to use 2.0
A usb 2.0 Xbox 360 controller
I stick them all together but it doesn't work. How can I solve this? Any ideas.
xezro75 said:
So here's what I have-
A galaxy s8
A usb type c to micro sub adapter
An otg cable for micro usb to use 2.0
A usb 2.0 Xbox 360 controller
I stick them all together but it doesn't work. How can I solve this? Any ideas.
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Why do you need the micro USB converter? Doesn't Xbox 360 connects to a regular USB? Doesn't your s8 comes with an OTG {USB 3 to regular USB)?
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My phone is usb type c. So I convert type c to micro usb port and then micro usb to usb 2.0 port and then I use the Xbox 360 controller. No it was a gift. Maybe they kept the usb c to usb 3.0 converter.
Maybe you can get a regular OTG for USB-C. Then connect the Xbox 360 directly to it using the cable that comes with the Xbox 360.
Although I have that USB-C to micro USB converter that comes in the box to. I realized that sometimes you need to flip the USB-C for it to work on some devices.
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Otg pendrive for oneplus 6?

Can anyone sudgest me otg pendrive for oneplus 6 (128gb)??? Which connects directly to the port??
Adaptaer less otg, please help me with this ,i cancelled twice order on amazon due to confusion of 2.0 & 3.0 port.
Thanks
dxshah said:
Can anyone sudgest me otg pendrive for oneplus 6 (128gb)??? Which connects directly to the port??
Adaptaer less otg, please help me with this ,i cancelled twice order on amazon due to confusion of 2.0 & 3.0 port.
Thanks
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I am using SanDisk dual USB-c on one side and regular USB-a on the other side make transfering files to/from phone >laptop a breeze. I had this USB drive for about 6 months and so far no issues
SanDisk Ultra 128GB Dual Drive USB Type-C (SDDDC2-128G-G46)

Question Slow charging using usb a to usb c cable on laptop usb 3.0 port

I have this usb a to usb c cable that comes with my buds 2 and whenever i try to use the cable to charge my phone by connecting it to my laptop, the charging speed is always way slower compared to when i use a usb c to c cable connected to my laptop.
is this normal or is something wrong with maybe the cable or the device being used?
*the laptop im using is a legion 5 (2021) and the port im using is the usb a 3.1 gen 1 port
chris2412 said:
I have this usb a to usb c cable that comes with my buds 2 and whenever i try to use the cable to charge my phone by connecting it to my laptop, the charging speed is always way slower compared to when i use a usb c to c cable connected to my laptop.
is this normal or is something wrong with maybe the cable or the device being used?
*the laptop im using is a legion 5 (2021) and the port im using is the usb a 3.1 gen 1 port
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Most USB A cables do not support Power Delivery (PD). You need a type C to C cable.
Just like @TheMystic said, not all USB-A to C supports PD. Furthermore, not all USB-C to C supports PD.

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