“how to make it work? I went into my local Best Buy and saw one of these on the floor and instantly wanted it, so I asked someone working there how it worked (just to confirm to myself). He wasn't quite sure beyond what it said on the packaging, so he opened it and let me try it on my phone (2013 nexus 5) and I plugged it in and nothing happened. They then took it over to one of their floor model Nexus 7's (I also have one of those) and tried it on that..same thing. I don't know if there's something special you have to do to make it work or to mount it or something but no pop-ups came up on either device to mount the drive or show it's storage, even in a file explorer like ES File Explorer. I'd love some input if anyone has any..i'll still go back and get it if I know i can make it work easily. $20 for 32GB of storage that I can use on the fly and potentially put on my keychain is really useful.”
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When i first purchased the usb, i plugged it into my laptop and it immediately showed up. I proceeded to transfer some music onto the USB from my itunes library and then ejected it from my computer, connected the USB to my Galaxy S5 and it immediately popped up on my phone's screen as an external drive. I was able to transfer stuff back n forth between the usb and my phone. Have another go at it dude
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have one that I plug into my Note3. When I plug it a notification for USB mass storage comes up and I touch that then a my files folder opens up and I move items to and from my phone easily from there.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You need some sort of file manager program on your phone or tablet, then just plug it in. There is a free file manager program available at the PNY website and a list of compatible devices.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Despite what the packaging says, it only works on certain phones. It would not work on LG Volt or HTC Desire, but it does work on my Galaxy s6. The key chain part hooks to the cap and not the drive itself so I would imagine that it would get loose after repeated use and fall out of its cap. Mine hasn't had that problem after about 6 months of having it, but I haven't been using it because I just got the phone that it actually works on.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The issue is with the "Nexus" devices. They don't automatically recognize or utilize OTG media such as USB drives or hard drives. This is Google's attempt to force you to use their cloud storage (or someone else's cloud storage) for your media/files. OTG media is crippled on Nexus devices on purpose by Google. You can verify OTG really works by buying an OTG cable (they aren't expensive) and use a mouse or keyboard plugged into the OTG cable and your Nexus device and the mouse/keyboard will work just fine. There are two solutions to the OTG media/files issue: 1.) Root your Nexus phone and install a file manager from Google Play which supports rooted access to your phone (I.e. not the ideal solution since most if us buy Nexus devices to get the vanilla Android experience and the quick updates to the latest Android versions and don't want to root the device). 2.) Buy the Nexus Media Importer application from Google Play for $3.99 which is the full version which will allow you to see media drives, hard drives, card readers with the appropriate USB OTG cable or the product above which will work just fine plugged straight into the phone with no additional OTG cable needed. BTW, the same people who make the Nexus Media Importer paid application have a free version (Nexus Photo Viewer) which will let you test drive your phone with an OTG media device to make sure the full version of Nexus Media Importer above is fully compatible with your Android device and your OTG USB media. The free Nexus Photo Viewer app is read-only (i.e. you can only view photos on the OTG media stick) but it will confirm your hardware (device and OTG media stick) are compatible with each other before you buy the full Nexus Media Importer app so you don't waste money if your hardware isn't supported. Kind of a try before you buy thing on their part which is pretty gracious of them. I bought Nexus Media Importer after trying the free Nexus Photo Viewer on my Nexus 7 (2012 model) and my Nexus 5 and it works with both devices with a variety of OTG media sticks like the Patriot Stellar, the Patriot Cosmos and a variety of OTG cables which let me connect keyboards, mice, older USB Wacom tablets, card readers, etc. Be aware if you want to connect an OTG cable and a USB hub so you can connect multiple USB devices to your Nexus device at the same time (which you can BTW) then get a powered USB hub so you can connect portable hard drives (which require more power than any phone's USB port can supply), SSD's etc. for some additional flexibility. But really if you only want a portable solution for more storage on your device then just get the above PNY product and spend the few dollars for the Nexus Media Importer app and you shouldn't have any problems. I'll probably go buy one or two of the PNY OTG sticks above myself this week since it's inexpensive and small just like the Patriot Stellar products I have which work just fine too. Good luck!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The one that I bought worked instantly on my HTC One m8 without having to enable anything. The one he showed you might have been a dud.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You can scan the QR code on the back of the package to see if your Android phone is compatible or check www.pny.com/duo-link You can also download a file manger app available in the Google play store which will allow you to use the Duo-Link.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.There is an app you download off the Google play store and manages the storage, transfer, and maintenance of the device. The phone will recognize the device after the app has been installed. It's a pretty good app to use. Hope this helps.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.just insert it where your charging cable goes. You can add files/music/video and open MY FILE in your phone and you should see this thumb drive with all the files.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This product is a USB drive--to work, it will have to be plugged into USB compatible ports, such as those found on the computer. The product will have software that will have to load onto whatever you're plugging into, which means that there will have to be enough space on that to support more software. In general, USB drives will only work on a computer with a USB port.
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