You certainly don't know it, but the ASUS Zenfone 8, like the majority of Android smartphones, is capable of a lot of feats. Even though our phones aren't computers, they're getting closer and closer to their capabilities. The main problem will concern the sockets and accessories part, however, there is a little known procedure called OTG which will give you the possibility of using the micro USB socket of your ASUS Zenfone 8 to connect a lot of peripherals to it.
We will precisely in this tutorial, show you how do you use an OTG cable on an ASUS Zenfone 8? To do this, first of all, we will 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 Zenfone 8.
What is the role of an OTG cable on an ASUS Zenfone 8?
We therefore begin our guide by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on an ASUS Zenfone 8. We explained it briefly 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 certainly noticed that for a few years the majority of peripherals have been connected via a USB socket, this is a concern for an ASUS Zenfone 8 because it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the possibility of overcoming 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 disks, joysticks to play ...
To verify that the software version of your ASUS Zenfone 8 supports USB OTG, you will have to check the box of the mobile phone for a USB logo with a green note below marked "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your mobile phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on an ASUS Zenfone 8?
We now move on to the second part of this tutorial, we will briefly show you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your ASUS Zenfone 8. To do this, 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 8?
Before using one you will have to get an OTG cable for your ASUS Zenfone 8. You will be happy to learn that it is a very accessible product in terms of budget due to its simplicity of manufacture, it is actually acts very simply from a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a conventional USB. You will either find it as adapter or as a cable.
Anyway the price will usually be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, in the event that you don't want to bother and are in no hurry, we recommend that you buy it on the internet, you will find dozens of models compatible with the socket of your ASUS Zenfone 8 .
How to connect an OTG cable to an ASUS Zenfone 8?
Finally, we will now very quickly show you how to use an OTG adapter or cable on an ASUS Zenfone 8? You will have assimilated the technology we are talking about here 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 simply have to install the cable or adapter to your ASUS Zenfone 8, 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.
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