How to Transfer Videos from Android Phone to USB Drive (Best Method)
1The "best method" for transferring videos from an Android phone to a USB drive depends on what hardware you have and what you define as "best" (easiest, fastest, etc.).
For most people, the easiest and most direct method is using a USB OTG (On-The-Go) adapter or a dual-drive flash drive.
Option 1: Direct Transfer using USB OTG (Easiest & Most Direct)
This method lets your phone act as the host and directly manage the USB drive, no computer needed.
What you need:
An OTG Adapter (converts your phone's USB-C or Micro-USB port to a standard USB port) OR a Dual-Drive USB Flash Drive (has both a standard USB connector and a phone connector like USB-C).
Your USB Flash Drive.
Your Android phone's built-in File Manager app (e.g., "My Files," "Files," or "Files by Google").
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Connect the Devices:
If using an OTG adapter, plug the adapter into your phone's charging port, and then plug your USB drive into the adapter.
If using a Dual-Drive, plug the phone-compatible end (USB-C or Micro-USB) directly into your phone.
Access the USB Drive:
Your phone should recognize the drive and a notification will appear (e.g., "USB drive available" or "USB storage connected").
Tap the notification or open your File Manager app (like "My Files" or "Files by Google").
Find the Videos on Your Phone:
In the File Manager, navigate to your phone's internal storage. Videos are usually in the DCIM (for camera videos), Movies, or a specific app's folder (like "WhatsApp Video").
Tap and hold a video file to select it. To select multiple, tap the checkbox next to each video, or look for a Select All option.
Copy or Move the Videos:
Once selected, look for an option at the bottom or top of the screen, usually labeled "Move" or "Copy."
Move: Deletes the video from your phone after transferring (frees up space).
Copy: Leaves the video on your phone and puts a duplicate on the USB drive (recommended for backup).
Paste to the USB Drive:
Navigate back to the main screen of your File Manager and select the USB drive (it might be listed as "USB Storage" or by its brand name).
Navigate to the folder where you want to save the videos, and then tap "Move here" or "Paste."
Safely Eject:
Once the transfer is complete, safely eject the drive. You can usually do this through the "USB Storage" notification or an Eject icon within your File Manager. Then, you can unplug the drive.
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