Microsoft exFAT/NTFS for Android

What is this app?

Microsoft exFAT/NTFS for USB by Paragon Software is a convenient method for transferring files between Android devices and removable storage media via USB On-The-Go. After connecting external storage media directly to the Android device user can work with photos, videos, presentations.

Who benefits?

	Business people, academics and students can keep relevant data on a flash drive to show it any time on a smartphone or tablet.
	Travelers may transfer pictures and videos from a smartphone to a thumb drive to edit and post them from the desktop computer.

	Parents who stores their kids’ favorite cartoons on a USB for them to watch during car rides, grocery shopping or other occasions.
	Android TV owners who can enjoy 4k quality content at any time.

Use cases

Import photos and video files from a USB drive to a handheld device

View files stored on the flash drive right from your smartphone or tablet

Export files from the device to a thumb drive to free up the internal storage

How it Works

Install Microsoft exFAT/NTFS for USB On-The-Go by Paragon Software

Choose and install a preferred file manager:
– Total Commander
– X-Plore File Manager

Connect the flash drive to the device via USB OTG and use the File Manager to manage files on your USB

Supported File Managers

We recommend working with files through Total Commander and X-Plore File Manager: our solution is fully integrated with them.

You can also use File Manager by Mobile Clean System Lab, OTG File Manager, FX File Explorer or Android’s built-in tools to access data on USB drives, be warned though that some file operations are not be available there.

For OEMs and developers

Add Microsoft exFAT/NTFS or HFS+ support to your Android device
Boost your app with USB and file systems support

Send a request!

How does the app work?

Microsoft exFAT/NTFS for USB by Paragon Software provides an access to USB storage devices formatted in popular Microsoft Windows/macOS/Linux file systems (HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, FAT32, extFS) for your Android device.

It provides access to device storage, cloud storage services and USB storage, and allows you to work with photos, videos, documents, and other files. Paragon File System Link also enables you to utilize the built-in Android File Management capabilities and perform file operations over the USB.

How can you use the app in everyday life?

View files stored on the flash drive right from your smartphone or tablet
Export photos and video files from the device to a thumb drive to free up the internal storage
Import photos and video files from a USB drive to a handheld device
Watch videos and photos offline on mobile devices.

Advantages:

Get access to a USB Flash memory without using a computer
Mount popular file systems – HFS+, extFS and Microsoft exFAT/NTFS/FAT32
Open files directly from USB storage – listen to the music, read books or watch videos
Copy, move, delete and rename files on USB storage devices using various file managers
Upload files from external memory to Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox or other cloud services
Share files via Gmail, Telegram, Skype, WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger Lite

FX File Explorer
File Manager (by Mobile Clean System Lab)
OTG File Manager
Android built-in file manager

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do with my files?

You can copy, move, delete, rename your files and folders, access multimedia files located on your USB storage, as well as open and edit your documents.

What Android versions are supported in Microsoft exFAT/NTFS for USB by Paragon Software?

Supported Android versions: 4.4+. Details:

Note! Some devices may not support the “Browse” functionality due to device configuration restrictions.

Can I try your product for free before buying?

Yes, you are offered a 2-day trial of Microsoft exFAT/NTFS for USB by Paragon Software free of charge provided that you register using your Facebook or Google ID. After the trial expires the software will be locked until you activate a purchased license.

How can I work with my files using the Documents app on a Xiaomi device.

If you having troubles with the “Browse” button on your Xiaomi device, please try the instructions below:

Microsoft exFAT/NTFS for USB On-The-Go by Paragon Software

How to decide whether my USB Storage device needs extra power supply?

There may be multiple factors indicating that an Android device does not provide enough power to the USB storage device:

Nothing happens when the drive is connected to the Android device or the hard drive produces extraneous noises on connection. This symptom mostly relates to external hard drives as they need a time to “spin up” before start operating.
It takes a long time to mount volumes from the drive and mounting occasionally fails.
Read and Write file operations sometimes freeze for several minutes.

In case of power issues, we recommend you to provide your USB drive with more power. To do so, employ a Y-OTG cable or USB-hub with external power supply.

I chose your app as the ‘Default’ software to operate with my flash drive. Now, other apps that provide access to USB storage cannot operate with the drive.

This is how the Android “Default App” option works. Once an app is set up as default for the flash drive, each time the drive is connected to your Android device it will be opened with this selected app (unless you restore the default settings).

How to reset the default settings for Microsoft exFAT/NTFS for USB by Paragon Software: Go to “Settings” – “Apps” – “Microsoft exFAT/NTFS for USB by Paragon Software” – “Open by default” and choose the “CLEAR DEFAULTS” option.

What is the “built-in Android File Manager”?

The built-in Android File Manager is a native Android application included with the default stock configuration of Android. It was first introduced in Android 6.0. From Android Oreo onwards, this app has been named “Files” on devices running Stock Android. It may be accessed either by opening the “Downloads” app, or “Settings – Storage – Explore”, or directly from your Applications screen (if available).

The File Manager is not always easily accessible within customized vendor firmware of Android devices. However, when using our application, you can start the built-in Android File Manager directly from our app’s main screen and easily manage your files on USB flash drives.

Why do you need my Google/Facebook ID?

Supported technologies:

External links

	It allows your device to natively read partitions in file systems that Android normally can’t handle See more* ››
	The inability to read Apple’s natively formatted HFS+ disks on an Android device is a rather petty issue See more* ››

*Paragon Software Group is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any third-party website.

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