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What Xperia devices support USB Host or USB OTG?

    You can connect USB devices to your Xperia® device using a USB OTG (On-The-Go) cable. A USB OTG cable is sometimes called a USB adapter or USB Host cable.

    Examples of how you can use USB devices with your Xperia device:

    • Back up files to a USB memory stick or an external hard drive.
    • Play music and videos stored on your Xperia device's USB stick or an external hard drive.
    • Transfer photos or videos from your camera to your Xperia device (availability depends on the camera) - save storage space on the camera or show the photos or videos on the Xperia device.
    • Write documents, text messages, emails, tweets, or Facebook® updates using a computer keyboard.
    • Play games using a gamepad, for example, a PS3™ or PS4™ controller or a joystick.
    • Navigate your Xperia device using a mouse.
    • Use an Ethernet connection to connect your Xperia device to the internet, for example, if the Wi-Fi® connection is weak or unavailable.

    Note: Some USB devices may not work with your Xperia device.

    What you need

    • An Xperia device that supports the USB Host standard.
    • Depending on your Xperia model, you will need to use a female Standard-A to male Micro-C or male Micro-B USB OTG cable.
    • A file manager to access files if you want to transfer files. If there isn't a file manager pre-installed on your Xperia device, you can download one from the Google Play™ store.

    Note: Different Xperia models support different USB Host features.

    What different USB Host features are there?

    USB devices connected to an Xperia phone or tablet are clustered into different groups or device classes.

    • HID (Human Interface Device) = keyboards, mice, or gamepads
    • USB mass storage = USB flash drives, memory card readers, digital cameras, or external drives
    • Audio = USB speakers, USB microphones, or USB audio DACs
    • USB Hub = USB hubs
    • USB Ethernet = connect to an Ethernet port using a USB-to-Ethernet adapter

    Which USB Host features does my phone or tablet support?