What Xperia devices support a USB Host or USB OTG cable?

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You can connect USB devices to your Xperia device using a USB OTG (On-The-Go) cable. A USB OTG cable is sometimes referred to as a USB adapter cable or USB Host cable.

What USB devices can I connect to my Xperia and how can I use them?

There are tons of examples of how you can use USB devices with your Xperia:

• Back up files to a USB memory stick or an external hard drive.
• Play music and videos stored on a USB stick or an external hard drive on your Xperia device.
• Transfer photos or videos from your camera to your Xperia device (availability depends on the camera) - save storage space on the camera, or show the photos or videos on the Xperia device.
• Write documents, text messages, emails, tweets or Facebook updates using a computer keyboard.
• Play games using a gamepad, for example, a PS3 or PS4 controller or a joystick.
• Navigate your Xperia device using a mouse.
• Use an Ethernet connection to connect your Xperia device to the internet, for example, if the Wi-Fi connection is weak or unavailable.

Note: Some USB devices may not work with your Xperia device.

What do I need to connect USB devices to my Xperia?

• An Xperia device that supports the USB Host standard.
• Depending on the Xperia model, a Standard-A Female USB to Micro-C Male USB OTG cable or a Standard-A Female USB to Micro-B Male USB OTG cable.
• A file manager to access files if you want to transfer files. If there is no file manager pre-installed on your Xperia device, you can download one from the Google Play Store.

What are the different USB Host features?

USB devices that you can connect to an Xperia phone or tablet are clustered into different groups or device classes.

Different Xperia models support different USB Host features. However, most Xperia models support HID, USB hub, USB mass storage, and audio

Which USB Host features does my phone or tablet support?

HID, USB hub, USB mass storage, USB Ethernet, and audio 

HID, USB hub and USB mass storage (no audio or USB Ethernet)