Using Dual Flash Drive To Connect Smartphone and PC Makes Life More Easier

A dual flash drive is a special type of drive that has a micro-USB connector on one end and a USB 3.0 connector on the other, making it the very simple and convenient to move files between your OTG-enabled smartphones, tablets and your PC, laptop or other computer. In other words, Dual Connectors Bridge Phones, Tablets, and Computers.

MEANING OF OTG?
The acronym OTG is an abbreviation for USB On-The-Go. USB OTG is a technology that allows you plug in and use USB devices like USB flash drive, mouse, or keyboard with smartphones and other gadgets. This means if your phone is OTG enabled, it can read contents on flash drives just like a PC

HOW CAN I USE A DUAL FLASH DRIVE?
To use the dual USB flash drive on your PC is very easy and simple. You just have to plug the standard USB end to the USB port on your PC.

However, to use it with a smartphone, your phone must be 'USB-OTG enabled'. It allows it to recognize and read USB flash drives as soon as it's plugged in. Unfortunately, not all smartphones boast of this feature.

Now this is how to use it on your smartphone or tablet,
✔ Plug the micro-USB end into the right port on your phone. Once you plug it, you should get a prompt in the notification centre showing you that a USB drive is plugged in, and the option to explore or eject it.
✔ Just tap “Explore” and the file manager will be launched to show you the contents of the flash drive.

Alternatively, you can access the contents of the dual flash drive by opening the file manager on your phone and you should see the external drive storage listed.

HOW TO EJECT SAFELY
Some of us always make the mistake of not paying attention to safe ejection of memory devices. This have led to many flash drives getting damaged on frequent basis because it is a volatile device. So it's advisable to safely eject the flash drive before unplugging it. To do this;

✔ Go to your phone settings
✔ Tap on storage
✔ Then, tap the USB drive eject button

After that, you will get a message that the drive has been safely ejected. Then, you can unplug the flash drive.

SHARING/TRANSFERRING FILES 📁
It is easy and not different from the method you apply while transferring with a regular flash drive.

WHERE CAN I BUY IT?
If you really like and fancy this device, you can buy USB dual flash drive here

Note that the price depends on the memory capacity and transfer speed of the particular flash you are buying.