Most external optical drives are designed for Windows, Linux, and Mac computers, which can not work with iOS and Android OS cellphones/tablets. But since 2021, Hitachi has released a portable external CD/DVD RW optical drive (Hitachi LG GP96Y), which is not only compatible with Windows and Mac computers like other external optical drives but also can be used on devices running Android (such as Android phones, Android tablets, Android TV, Android TV box, Android projector) and Amazon Fire OS device.
Use steps on Android devices:
- Download ‘Disclink Platinum’ app and ‘True DVD’ app on Google Play Store
- Connect the drive and Android OS device with the attached USB cable
- Run the ‘Disclink Platinum’ app on the device to use the drive’s function
Use steps on Fire OS Devices:
- Download ‘Disclink Platinum’ app and ‘True DVD’ app from Appstore
- Connect the drive and Fire OS device with the attached USB cable
- Run the ‘Disclink Platinum’ app on the device to use the drive’s function
This Disclink Platnum and True DVD apps will guide you to use this external CD/DVD optical drive on your Android cellphone/tablet or Fire tablet. Learn more about this product through this video:
Here are steps to use this on your Windows and Mac computers:
Windows PC
- Connect the drive to Windows PC with the USB cable
- Install Cyberlink ‘Power2go’ software using provided Tool CD
Mac system
- Connect the drive to the Mac system with the USB cable
- Click DVD drive icon from Finder menu
