{"id":4204,"date":"2023-03-22T17:10:03","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T17:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yousanusb.com\/?p=4204"},"modified":"2025-10-23T14:18:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T14:18:45","slug":"how-to-use-the-swivel-usb-flash-drive-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yousanusb.com\/ms\/how-to-use-the-swivel-usb-flash-drive-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use a rotating USB flash drive?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The swivel USB drive is the most classic design among flash drive styles. So how do you use a swivel USB drive? Simply follow these steps: Rotate the drive clip to expose the USB port \u2192 Connect to your device \u2192 Read or write files \u2192 Safely eject \u2192 Rotate to store. This method is easy to use and protects the port. The video below demonstrates how to operate it, with detailed step-by-step instructions as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1.Prepare a rotating USB drive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(1)Verify USB Drive Condition: <\/strong>Inspect the USB drive for any physical damage. Ensure rotating components (360\u00b0 rotating casing) operate smoothly without any sticking or looseness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(2)Confirm Device Interface: <\/strong>Rotating USB drives typically feature a USB-A port (traditional rectangular connector), while some models include dual USB-C ports. Pre-check whether the interface matches your computer, TV, car entertainment system, or other devices (use an adapter if interfaces are incompatible).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

2.Rotate the USB drive clip to expose the port<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hold the fixed end of the USB drive and rotate the swivel port end clockwise or counterclockwise 90\u00b0-180\u00b0 until the USB port is fully exposed (no need to remove the casing\u2014simply rotate to unfold; this is the core design feature of a swivel USB drive).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(1)Connecting Devices (Core Steps)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2460Insert into device port: Align the exposed USB port with your computer or phone’s USB port (note orientation: USB-A ports have a \u201cnotch\u201d\u2014align it with the device port’s raised edge; USB-C ports are reversible). Gently insert until fully seated (avoid excessive force to prevent port damage).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2461Verify successful connection: After insertion, your computer will display a \u201cRemovable Disk\u201d icon (viewed in \u201cThis PC\u201d for Windows systems, or on the \u2018Desktop\u2019 or in \u201cFinder – Sidebar\u201d for Mac systems). Some devices (e.g., car systems, TVs) will show a \u201cUSB device connected\u201d prompt, indicating successful connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(2)Reading and writing files (copy \/ paste \/ delete)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2460Accessing Files:<\/strong> Double-click to open the \u201cRemovable Disk\u201d to view documents, photos, videos, and other files on the USB drive. Double-click any file to open it directly (if opening fails, it may be due to incompatible file formats or missing software on the device).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2461 Copy files to the USB drive: <\/strong>On your computer, select the files you want to save (click a single file directly, or hold down the Ctrl key to select multiple files). Right-click and choose \u201cCopy.\u201d Then open the USB drive’s \u201cRemovable Disk,\u201d right-click and select \u201cPaste.\u201d Wait for the progress bar to complete (paste speed depends on file size and the USB drive’s transfer rate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2462Copy files to your computer: <\/strong>Select files on the USB drive, right-click \u201cCopy,\u201d then open the target folder on your computer (e.g., \u201cDesktop,\u201d \u2018Documents\u2019), right-click \u201cPaste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2463Deleting files: <\/strong>Select the unwanted files on the USB drive, right-click and choose \u201cDelete,\u201d or press the Delete key on your keyboard. Click \u2018OK\u2019 in the confirmation window that appears (deleted files can be recovered from the computer’s \u201cRecycle Bin\u201d; however, they cannot be recovered if the Recycle Bin is emptied. Exercise caution when performing this operation).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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(3)Safe ejection and storage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2460Safely Remove: <\/strong>After use, you can directly unplug the USB drive, though we recommend safely removing it (direct removal may cause file corruption or USB drive formatting failure). Correct procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25e6Windows: <\/strong>Locate the \u201cUSB Device\u201d icon in the lower-right taskbar (click the upward arrow to expand if hidden). Right-click and select \u201cSafely Remove Hardware and Eject Media.\u201d Wait until the prompt \u201cIt is now safe to remove the device\u201d appears before disconnecting the USB drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25e6Mac OS: <\/strong>Right-click the USB drive icon on your desktop or in Finder, select \u201cEject \u2018XXX\u2019 (where XXX is the drive name)\u201d, and wait until the icon disappears before removing the USB drive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u2461Rotate the storage port:<\/strong> After removing the USB drive, rotate the exposed USB port back into its housing until it is fully enclosed (this prevents dust, scratches, or water ingress, extending its lifespan).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.Important Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • (1) Do not remove the USB drive while transferring files, as this may cause file corruption or USB drive errors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • (2) Avoid leaving the USB drive connected to a device for extended periods (especially in high-temperature environments like a hot car or near a computer tower), as this may shorten the USB drive’s lifespan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • (3) Regularly back up important files on your USB drive to prevent data loss from damage (e.g., water exposure, drops).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • (4) If the USB drive isn’t recognized after connection, try switching ports, restarting the device, or checking if the drive has been formatted (formatting erases all data\u2014proceed with caution).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    The Swivel USB Flash Drive is a convenient and reliable storage solution that can hold large amounts of data. Whether you’re a student, professional, or anyone who needs to carry important files with you on the go, using a Swivel USB Flash Drive is easy and straightforward. <\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4206,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[140],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4204","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-usb-flash-drive-knowledge"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yousanusb.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4204"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yousanusb.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yousanusb.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yousanusb.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yousanusb.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4204"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.yousanusb.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4204\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21135,"href":"https:\/\/www.yousanusb.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4204\/revisions\/21135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yousanusb.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4206"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yousanusb.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4204"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yousanusb.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4204"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yousanusb.com\/ms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4204"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}