The Oppo A17 is equipped with a USB On-The-Go (OTG) port that allows users to connect flash drives, keyboards, mice, and other USB devices.
In addition, the Oppo A17 also offers a stylish design with a textured leather back, a bright screen with Eye-Care features, and a main camera that performs well in ideal light conditions. The smartphone also has the latest features such as Fingerprint, Wi-Fi, and ColorOS 12 operating system based on Android 12.
Oppo A17 and A17K are also equipped with OTG feature that allows users to transfer data between flashdisk and phone. For gamers, this feature is also useful for using gamepads. To connect OTG on Oppo A17 and A17K, there is a guide that can be followed.
How to Enable USB OTG on Oppo A17/A17k
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To be able to use OTG on Oppo A17, you must first activate the feature in the settings. So, we have to do it manually to activate it, here are the steps.
- The first step, you first turn on the Oppo A17, then enter the home screen and open the Settings app.
- After that, scroll down and tap System Settings above the About Device menu.
- In the next step, you will find various features such as Schedule Power On/Off, Smart Cover, Screenshot, OTG Connection and more. Turn on the OTG Connection feature by tapping the toggle on the side.
- Prepare an OTG pendrive or OTG adapter if not available, and connect it to the Oppo A17 phone. And make sure to use OTG that supports Micro USB, because there are two types available, namely Micro USB and Type C.
- Once connected, the file manager application will automatically open and then allow the permissions that appear on the smartphone screen. And next, you will see a folder called “OTG“. Tap the folder to open the pendrive.
- You will now see all the files stored on your pendrive and select the files you want to move. Tap and hold the file and select Copy or Move. Then select the folder where you want to move the file.
Note: If your Oppo smartphone cannot detect OTG, make sure the pendrive is formatted to Fat32. Also, OTG will be disabled automatically if not used for 10 minutes. It is important to keep the phone screen on during the file transfer process, as the transfer may be interrupted if the screen is off.
How To Remove USB OTG Device Safely
If you are already using OTG, you must umount first so that your pendrive and smartphone are not quickly damaged. The easiest way is to disable the OTG Connection in the settings.
In addition, you can also unmount via the notification panel, just open the panel then tap your OTG name then tap Remove USB Device Safely. After that, you can safely unplug the OTG.
That’s all for a guide on how to activate OTG on Oppo A17 and Oppo A17k smartphones. Hopefully this information is useful for all of you.