USB C adapter with flash drive works great on Pixel XL!

[I800C0LLECT]

I have a 32GB XL. I had hoped to get a 128 but I couldn't find one. For day to day I don't need that much storage and figured I could grab an OTG storage device to store movies, etc.

Then today it popped into my head... Why don't I use the adapter that it came with for one of my USB 3.0 thumb drives...

It works great

So I figured I'd share this in case nobody else had thought about it

 

[vpblaze]

I was super pumped when I saw that adapter in the box. I used it to transfer a few files and such onto my device. Now I keep it in my EDC pouch along with a 64gb micro SD that I can hot swap between that and my Chrome book. It's and awesome set up, and personally I don't think I will ever reach the 32GB capacity anyway. Sure as hell wouldn't come close to the 128.
Definitely a nice addition in the box having that adapter.

 

[DJM626]

I don't think a lot of people realize they can do this. It makes it almost impossible to run out of storage even with the 32

 

[DJM626]

I think I also saw something in the developer modes where it allows you to move anything to an SD card if toggled on

 

[julian erskine]

Arrrh I can't see the picture

 

[cydewaze]

Thanks for posting this. I couldn't for the life of me figure out why that adapter was included.

 

[DJM626]

Makes me all the more happier that I didn't have to shell out for the 128. Might be a little inconvenient for some but at least we have the option

 

[I800C0LLECT]

If you click the the system notification it brings up an option to transfer media as well as other options.

I played some CrossFit videos of my friend at his competitions. It worked seamlessly

 

[DJM626]

Awesome information. Sure this might be a PIA for joggers and such but I have had some "dud" SD cards in my time. Some that I paid quite a bit of money for. I would rather have something you have the option to pop in whenever needed and still have what you need to have access to

 

[Almeuit]

I'm way too lazy to carry extra things .

 

[ST_Jim]

You also can't charge and access external memory at the same time. Although if you have a little wiggle room you can copy files on and off, remove the adapter, then charge.

Almost the same issue as the Moto Z Force Droid and it's headphone adapter. Except you need to leave the adapter plugged in to use hardwired headphones.

 

[DJM626]

The no charging part sucks but give sometime time to *** up with a connector and I'm sure they will

 

[bmidd]

I don't think a lot of people realize they can do this. It makes it almost impossible to run out of storage even with the 32

I like to load up music and audio books, can I just keep them on a drive in my car and transfer them to the phone as needed?

 

[DJM626]

I don't see why you wouldn't be able to. I keep my music on mine and just plug in when I want to listen and it's great for that

 

[bmidd]

I don't see why you wouldn't be able to. I keep my music on mine and just plug in when I want to listen and it's great for that

Perfect, I was hoping it would and I ordered a Black XL before going to bed last night. Ships on 12/01.

 

[Nate Frosland]

So, I've tried this but I cannot change from powering USB device to transfer files. Anyone have a work around or an idea why it isn't working?

 

[Richard Servello]

I have a 32GB XL. I had hoped to get a 128 but I couldn't find one. For day to day I don't need that much storage and figured I could grab an OTG storage device to store movies, etc.

Then today it popped into my head... Why don't I use the adapter that it came with for one of my USB 3.0 thumb drives...

It works great

So I figured I'd share this in case nobody else had thought about it

Yup. Also works for keyboard, mice, Xbox controllers, and many other peripherals. Including hubs.