How can I get external storage for my Nexus 7?

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nexus 7 help

I recently bought a Google Nexus 2013 16gb as my 2012 model had broke. However my 2012 model had 32gb but I could not afford the 32gb 2013 model so I now have less memory for all my old apps. My question is I know there is a way to get external storage on a Nexus but how do I do this (if possible, a step by step guide) and what is the best way as I have heard of rooted and non-rooted? Also can you put apps in the external storage as this is what I mainly need it for?

 

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Re: nexus 7 help

Welcome to Android Central! This is a good article: Android Nexus USB OTG Without Root - Daily Linux News. You won't be able to install an app to an external drive, though.