Bind the USB Drive

You can complete USB binding and secure storage setup in only a few minutes.

1. Preparation

  • Prepare a USB drive or portable SSD that can connect directly to your smartphone.

  • A Type-C interface is recommended.

Example used in this guide:
Lenovo ThinkPlus Pebble 256GB Portable SSD

2. Connect the Device

  • Insert the USB drive into your phone’s Type-C port.

  • Open the Mobilink App.

  • From the bottom navigation bar to the USB Drive feature page.

 

 

3. Log in to Your Mobilink Account

  • On the App home screen, tap the “+” button in the bottom right corner.

  • If you are not logged in, a login window will automatically appear.

  • Enter your email address → tap “Get Verification Code”.

  • Check your email inbox for the verification code.

  • Enter the code → tap “Confirm” to complete login.

💡 Tip:
If you want to access the same USB drive on another phone, you must log in using the same email account.

4. Bind the USB Drive

  • After logging in, tap the “+” button again in the bottom right corner.

  • On the pop-up page, tap the “≡” menu button in the top left corner.

  • Select the inserted USB drive (for example: thinkplus).

In the folder selection screen:

  • Make sure to select the root directory of the USB drive.

  • Do NOT select a subfolder.

  • Tap “Use This Folder” at the bottom.

When the system authorization dialog appears:

  • Tap “Allow” to grant Mobilink permission to access the USB drive.

5. Binding Status Explanation

If the USB drive has already been bound to another account:

  • A message will appear:
    “You do not have permission to access the encrypted data on this USB drive.”

If it is a new USB drive, or already bound to your current account:

  • The USB drive ID will be displayed.

  • Status will show: “Connected”.