You probably don't know it, but the ASUS ROG Phone 5, like most Android cell phones, is capable of a lot of feats. Even if our telephones are not computers, but if this continues, in a few years we will no longer need a computer. The main problem will concern the sockets and accessories part, fortunately, there is a technique that few people know about called OTG which will give you the possibility of using the micro USB socket of your ASUS ROG Phone 5 to connect a lot of accessories.
In this article, we are going to show you how do you use an OTG cable on an ASUS ROG Phone 5? To do this, first, we are going to show you what this technology is for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, to do this, first help you find one, then show you how to connect an OTG cable to your ASUS ROG Phone 5.
What is the role of an OTG cable on an ASUS ROG Phone 5?
So we start our guide by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on an ASUS ROG Phone 5. We told you quickly in the introduction, OTG actually comes from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that can Support connection with USB devices. You have probably realized that for some time most peripherals have been using USB technology, this is a problem for an ASUS ROG Phone 5 since it has a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the possibility of overcoming this lack and using an adapter to act a bit like a computer.
Using this technology you will be able to connect many different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard disks, gamepads ...
To verify that the software version of your ASUS ROG Phone 5 supports USB OTG, you will have to check the box of the mobile phone for a USB logo with "On-The-Go" written below in green, there are strong chances that your mobile phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on an ASUS ROG Phone 5?
We now move on to the second part of this tutorial, we will quickly show you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your ASUS ROG Phone 5. To do this, first we will help you find one and then show you how it works.
Where to find an OTG cable for an ASUS ROG Phone 5?
Before using it, you will need to obtain an OTG cable for your ASUS ROG Phone 5. You will be happy to know that it is a product that costs very little because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in made very easily from a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a conventional USB. You will either have it in the form adapter or as a cable.
Anyway the price will often be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if you don't want to bother and you're not in a hurry, we suggest you buy it on the internet, you'll find dozens of models compatible with the socket of your ASUS ROG Phone 5.
How to connect an OTG cable to an ASUS ROG Phone 5?
Finally, we will now very quickly show you how to use an OTG adapter or cable on an ASUS ROG Phone 5? You will have assimilated 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 adapter to your ASUS ROG Phone 5, once this is 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 benefit from it. If this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
In case you want a lot of tutorials to become a master of the ASUS ROG Phone 5, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: ASUS ROG Phone 5.
