Connect your USB On-the-Go capable tablet or phone to an external drive or other USB 2.0 device.Now you can download confidential information from your smartphone or tablet to an external drive without having to use a Wi-Fi or mobile data connection. This 8 in. USB OTG cable gives you the perfect solution for backing up your important research and other data collected while youre on the road.The cable turns the Micro-USB port on your mobile device into a USB OTG host port so that you can connect a Micro-USB drive or other Micro-USB device such as a game controller directly to your phone or tablet.The OTG cable features a compact design thats perfect for carrying as a tablet accessory.The UUUSBOTG8IN is backed by StarTech.coms lifetime warranty for guaranteed reliability.Please Note: This adapter will only work with devices that support USB OTG. Please consult your documentation and/or your service provider to ensure that your device supports USB OTG functionality.