You probably don't know it, but the Alcatel 3X like most Android cell phones have the ability to do a lot of things. It is true that our smartphones are not computers, but if this continues, in a few years we will no longer need computers. The main concern will concern the sockets and accessories part, that said, there is a little known solution called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Alcatel 3X to connect a multitude of accessories to it. .
We are going precisely here, to explain to you how do you use an OTG cable on an Alcatel 3X? To do this, first, we will explain to you what this technology is used for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, to do this, first help you find one, then explain to you how to connect an OTG cable to your Alcatel 3X.
What is an OTG cable used for on an Alcatel 3X?
We therefore start our article by explaining to you the interest of using an OTG cable on an Alcatel 3X. We told you quickly in the introduction, OTG comes in practice from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that have the possibility of Support connection with USB devices. You have probably realized that for some time most of the peripherals are connected via a USB socket, this is a problem for an Alcatel 3X since it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome this lack and with the help of an adapter to behave a bit like a computer.
With this technology you can connect a lot of different peripherals like printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard drives, joysticks to play ...
To check that the software version of your Alcatel 3X supports USB OTG you will have to check the box of the mobile phone for a USB logo with “On-The-Go” written in green below, there is a good chance that your mobile phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on an Alcatel 3X?
We will now move on to the second part of this tutorial, we will quickly explain everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your Alcatel 3X. For this, first we will help you find one and then explain how it works.
Where can I find an OTG cable for an Alcatel 3X?
Before using it you will have to get an OTG cable for your Alcatel 3X. You will be delighted to learn that it is a very affordable product in terms of budget because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is actually simply 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.
Anyway the price will generally be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if you do not need to bother and you are not in a hurry, we advise you to buy it on the internet; you will find dozens of models compatible with the socket of your Alcatel 3X.
How to connect an OTG cable to an Alcatel 3X?
Finally, we will now very quickly explain to you how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on an Alcatel 3X? You will understand the technology used is very simple and it is software internal to your mobile phone which will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will simply have to install the cable or the adapter to your Alcatel 3X, once it's done, you can immediately connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your mobile phone. Once that's done you should be able to take advantage of it. If that does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
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