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Connecting USB Drive to my SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A8

Arthur_Dent004 — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 23:04:15 GMT

I have a SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A8 tablet. I want to plug my UGREEN M2 External Enclosure into the tablet. It has a USB-C to USB-C cable so that I can connect it directly to the tablet. I understand that the tablet is not providing enough power to run the drive. Can someone suggest a powered adapter that I can use to connect these devices?

Re: Connecting USB Drive to my SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A8

LongHiker — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 23:13:07 GMT

@Arthur_Dent004 You can connect both to a powered USB C hub.

Re: Re: Connecting USB Drive to my SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A8

Llamawolfe — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:57:40 GMT

Get a USB-C hub that has at least two USB-C ports. Double check that one port is capable of charging the device while using the other for the drive. This will ensure that your device and external storage are powered through the hub while still communicating.