You probably don't know it, but the Alcatel 3s like most Android phones are capable of a lot of feats. It is true that our smartphones are not computers, but if this continues, in a few years we will no longer need computers. The most common problem will concern the sockets and accessories part, however, there is a procedure that few people know that is called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Alcatel 3 to connect a lot of peripheral devices.
We will precisely in this tutorial, teach you how to use an OTG cable on an Alcatel 3? For this, first of all, we will teach you what this technology is used for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, to do this, first help you get one, then teach you how to connect an OTG cable to your Alcatel 3.
What is the role of an OTG cable on an Alcatel 3?
So we start our article by teaching you the interest of using an OTG cable on an Alcatel 3. We told you briefly in the introduction, OTG comes in practice from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that can Support connection with USB devices. You have surely realized that for several years most of the peripherals are connected via a USB socket, this is a concern for an Alcatel 3 since it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome this lack and, thanks to an adapter, to behave a bit like a computer.
Thanks to this technology you will be able to connect many different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard disks, joysticks to play ...
To check that the software version of your Alcatel 3 supports USB OTG, you will have to check the box of the mobile phone for a USB logo with green below noted "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your mobile phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on an Alcatel 3?
We now move on to the second part of this tutorial, we will briefly teach you everything you will need for you use an OTG cable with your Alcatel 3. To do this, first we will help you find one and then teach you how it works.
Where can I find an OTG cable for an Alcatel 3?
Before using it you will have to get an OTG cable for your Alcatel 3. You will be happy to learn that it is a very affordable product in terms of budget due to its simplicity of manufacture, it is actually very easily from a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a conventional USB. You will either find it in form adapter or as a cable.
In all cases the price will generally be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if you don't ever need to bother and you are not in a hurry, we recommend that you buy it on the internet; you will find dozens of models compatible with your Alcatel 3 socket.
How to connect an OTG cable to an Alcatel 3?
Finally, we will now teach you very quickly how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on an Alcatel 3? You will understand the technology used is very easy and it is software internal to your mobile phone which will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will very easily have to install the cable or the adapter to your Alcatel 3, once this is done, you can immediately plug in your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your mobile phone. Once that's done you should be able to dispose of it. If this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
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