Sony xperia U has OTG ?

[#1]

Does the sony xperia U support usb on the go (for pen drives) ? and if it does, do we need to root the phone to use the functionality or it can be used normally just by connecting a otg cable and using some file explorer app ?

[Uliwooly]

it does and no, you do NOT have to root your phone

[Anurag]

It supports OTG out of box, you only need to have the proper connector cable.

[Markus1 · Accepted solution]

Yes, the phone support USB OTG.

BUT

Most pen drives demand more power than the phone can supply meaning it will not work.

The USB OTG feature is mainly so you can connect mouse, keyboard and gaming controller to the phone, preferably using LiveDock which enables all this.

So - there's no harm in trying but don't expect this to work.

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[#5]

Thanks a lot Also, i got a Neo V right now with me, does it also support usb OTG without root ?

[Uliwooly]

for the 2011 Xperias you have to root your phone