OPPO: I have a phone model "OPPO A9 2020" . How can I copy photos and videos from the OPPO built-in photo app to a type-C-cum-USB thumb drive?

To copy photos and videos from your OPPO A9 2020 to a dual Type-C/USB thumb drive, you need to enable a setting called OTG (On-The-Go) connection first. OPPO phones turn this setting off automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power.

## Step 1: Enable OTG Connection

   1. Open Settings on your OPPO phone.

   2. Scroll down and tap Additional Settings.

   3. Toggle on OTG Connection.

## Step 2: Plug in the Drive

   1. Insert the Type-C end of the flash drive into the bottom of your phone.

   2. Wait for a notification that says "USB drive connected" or opens the File Manager.

## Step 3: Copy Your Media

   1. Open the built-in File Manager app (not the Photos app, as File Manager handles moving files easier).

   2. Tap Photos or Videos under the Categories section.

   3. Press and hold on a photo/video to select it, then tick all the files you want.

   4. Tap Copy (or Move if you want to delete them from the phone) at the bottom of the screen.

   5. Tap the back arrow to return to the main File Manager screen.

   6. Select OTG or USB Drive from the storage list.

   7. Choose a folder inside your flash drive and tap Paste (or To Here).

## Step 4: Safely Disconnect

   1. Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the notification panel.

   2. Tap Tap to safely remove USB device (or turn off OTG in Settings) before unplugging the drive.

To help you manage your storage better, let me know:

* Are you trying to free up space on your phone completely?

* Do you have large 4K videos that might take a long time to transfer?

* Would you like instructions on how to back up to a cloud service instead?