# OTG Connector: USB OTG Checker

> Check OTG Connect Support, Explore USB Drives & Manage Files with File Manager.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/otg.explorer.usb.file.transfer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/otg.explorer.usb.file.transfer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `otg.explorer.usb.file.transfer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Card Shop
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 2,427,364
- **Rating:** 2.94 / 5 (5,027 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-12
- **First published:** 2019-02-15
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=otg.explorer.usb.file.transfer)
- **Website:** [https://thecardshop26.blogspot.com/app-ads.txt](https://thecardshop26.blogspot.com/app-ads.txt)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://thecardshopapp.com/privacy.html](http://thecardshopapp.com/privacy.html)

## Description

**OTG Connector: USB OTG Checker & File Manager** is a robust Android application designed to instantly check your device's OTG compatibility and manage USB-connected drives seamlessly. With this app, users can verify if their Android supports USB OTG connections, connect a wide range of USB devices like flash drives, keyboards, and game controllers, and efficiently browse, move, rename, or delete files using the built-in file explorer.

The app boasts automatic detection of USB devices upon connection, a user-friendly interface for smooth navigation, and supports various USB connector types including USB-C and micro USB. It works completely offline, ensuring reliable file transfers and backups without internet dependency. Whether you want to expand storage, transfer data quickly, or organize USB content on the go, OTG Connector delivers a comprehensive solution tailored for Android users.

## Rankings

- #40,001 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `otg.explorer.usb.file.transfer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The reviews show mixed feedback: many praise the app's ease of use and give positive remarks, while a notable portion reports that it does not open or function on their device and questions the app's legitimacy, describing it as fake. A couple mention ads or startup delays, but the main recurring issues are non-functionality and concerns about authenticity.

### Pros

- Easy to use / user-friendly
- Generally functional for some devices/users
- Positive sentiment with several users calling it good, nice, or excellent

### Cons

- Not functioning / won't open on some devices or scenarios
- Perceived as fake / scam (warnings like 'don't install' / 'truly fake')

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/otg.explorer.usb.file.transfer)