You probably don't know it, but the Asus ZenFone 3 like most Android smartphones is capable of a lot of feats. Even if our smartphones are not computers, but if this continues, in a few years we will no longer need computers. The most common concern will concern the sockets and accessories part, however, there is a procedure that few people know called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Asus ZenFone 3 to connect to it. a multitude of peripherals.
We are just going here to show you how to use an OTG cable on an Asus ZenFone 3? In this context, first of all, we'll show you what and how this technology works, then, how to use it, and, to do that, first help you get one, then show you how to connect an OTG cable to your Asus ZenFone 3.
What is the role of an OTG cable on an Asus ZenFone 3?
So we start our article by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on an Asus ZenFone 3. We told you quickly in the introduction, OTG actually comes from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that will be able to Support connection with USB devices. You have probably realized that for several years the majority of devices are connected via a USB socket, this is a problem for an Asus ZenFone 3 because it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the ability to overcome this lack and with an adapter to behave a bit like a computer.
Using this technology you will be able to connect a lot of different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard drives, gamepads ...
To verify that the software version of your Asus ZenFone 3 supports USB OTG, you will have to check the phone box for a USB logo with green below noted "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on an Asus ZenFone 3?
We will now move on to the second part of this article, we will quickly show you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your Asus ZenFone 3. In this context, first we will help you find one and then show you how it works.
Where can I find an OTG cable for an Asus ZenFone 3?
Before using it you will have to get an OTG cable for your Asus ZenFone 3. You will be delighted to know that it is a product that costs very little because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact simply from a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a conventional USB. You will either have it in form adapter or as a cable.
Anyway the price will usually be between 5 and 10 €. You can find it in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if ever 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 Asus ZenFone 3.
How to connect an OTG cable to an Asus ZenFone 3?
Finally, from now on we will quickly show you how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on an Asus ZenFone 3? You will understand the technology used is very easy and it is software internal to your phone that will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will simply have to install the cable or the adapter to your Asus ZenFone 3, once it's done, you can immediately connect your USB device which should be directly recognized by your phone. Once it's done you should be able to take advantage of it. If this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
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