You probably don't know it, however the ASUS Zenfone 2 like the majority of Android smartphones have the ability to perform a lot of feats. Even though our smartphones are not computers, they are getting closer and closer to their capabilities. The main concern will concern the sockets and accessories part, despite everything, there is a solution that few people know called OTG which will give you the possibility to use the micro USB socket of your ASUS Zenfone 2 to connect to it. good number of peripherals.

We are going precisely here to show you how to use an OTG cable on an ASUS Zenfone 2? To do this, first, we will show you what and how this technology works, then, how to use it, and, in this context, first of all help you find one, then show you how to connect an OTG cable to your ASUS Zenfone 2.

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What is the point of an OTG cable on an ASUS Zenfone 2?

We therefore begin our guide by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on an ASUS Zenfone 2. We told you briefly in the introduction, OTG comes in practice from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that will be able to Support connection with USB devices. You have surely realized that in recent years the majority of devices are connected via a USB socket, this is a problem for an ASUS Zenfone 2 because it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the possibility of compensating for this lack and thanks to an adapter to act a bit like a computer.

Thanks to this technology you will be able to connect a multitude of different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard disks, joysticks to play ...

To check that the software version of your ASUS Zenfone 2 supports USB OTG, you need to check the box of the smartphone for a USB logo with green below noted "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your smartphone supports it.

How to use an OTG cable on an ASUS Zenfone 2?

We now move on to the second part of this guide, we will briefly show you everything you will need for yourself use an OTG cable with your ASUS Zenfone 2. To do this, first of all we will help you find one and then show you how it works.

Where can I find an OTG cable for an ASUS Zenfone 2?

Before using it you will have to get an OTG cable for your ASUS Zenfone 2. You will be delighted to learn that it is a product that is very inexpensive due to its simplicity of manufacture, it is actually very simple way of a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a classic USB. You will either have it in form adapter or as a cable.

Anyway the price will in most cases be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if you do not want 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 the socket of your ASUS Zenfone 2.

How to connect an OTG cable to an ASUS Zenfone 2?

Finally, we will now quickly show you how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on an ASUS Zenfone 2? You will understand the technology used is very simple and it is software internal to your smartphone which will be able to recognize devices connected to it.

You will very simply have to install the cable or the adapter to your ASUS Zenfone 2, once it is done, you can immediately connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your smartphone. Once it's done you should be able to benefit from it. If this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.

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