20-05-2022 02:57 PM - last edited 20-05-2022 03:07 PM
I have a A8 tab 10.5 (2021) and want to be able to put a memory stick into it (ie a usb).
Does anyone know what adaptor would work to enable this?
There are 1000s of different adaptors/hubs out there and I don't know how to find one that works with this tablet. I'm not very technologically minded so I'm stuck!
I hope someone can help me with this.
Thanks
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20-05-2022 03:32 PM
We do stock a Multiport Adapter on our website that will allow you to connect a USB stick to your Tab A8, you can view this here: https://www.samsung.com/uk/computer-accessories/multiport-adapter-ee-p5400usegww/
Alternatively, purchasing a standard OTG (On The Go) adapter from a reputable third-party retailer will work just fine, just be sure to check the reviews.
20-05-2022 04:19 PM
20-05-2022 03:32 PM
We do stock a Multiport Adapter on our website that will allow you to connect a USB stick to your Tab A8, you can view this here: https://www.samsung.com/uk/computer-accessories/multiport-adapter-ee-p5400usegww/
Alternatively, purchasing a standard OTG (On The Go) adapter from a reputable third-party retailer will work just fine, just be sure to check the reviews.
20-05-2022 04:19 PM
20-05-2022 04:26 PM
Thanks for the reply.
I did buy a OTG but it wouldn't plug into my tablet - wrong shape to plug in.
How do I know what shape/type of port to go for? I havn't seen the A8 tab listed as a compatible device. The Samsung one looks expensive, I hope there is a cheaper option!
Any further advice would be appreciated.
20-05-2022 04:27 PM - last edited 20-05-2022 04:29 PM
Hi @LLNN In addition to the beneficial information @AshP_ and @antikythera provided you may find this video helpful.
In terms of otg's you may wish to look at this article https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-usb-otg-5-cool-ways-use-android/
I do not work for Samsung or make Samsung Products but provide independent advice and valuable contributions.
20-05-2022 05:00 PM - last edited 20-05-2022 05:17 PM
Thank you @JAMES4578 @antikythera @AshP_ I will follow your leads and see what I can find.
Just one small extra question - should I go for usb 2 or usb 3? Or are they compatible?
Thanks again, LLNN
20-05-2022 07:57 PM
Hi @LLNN The Tab A8 supports USB 2.0. https://www.samsung.com/uk/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/galaxy-tab-a8 A USB 3.0 connection would work as backward compatible but would be at the lower speed.
I do not work for Samsung or make Samsung Products but provide independent advice and valuable contributions.
21-05-2022 09:49 AM
Many thanks for your help.
24-04-2023 04:02 AM
can you tell me that why my tab a8 does not recognize any external storage besides sd. I am trying to connect a thumb drive and the tablet will not recognize anything through the usb c.
Thank you and hope to hear from someone that might have my answer