You probably don't know it, however the Google Pixel 4 XL like the vast majority of Android smartphones have the ability to perform a lot of feats. Even if our cell phones are not computers, but if this continues, in a few years we will no longer need computers. The main concern will lie in the sockets and accessories part, however, there is a solution that few people know called OTG which will give you the possibility of using the micro USB socket of your Google Pixel 4 XL to connect a number of peripherals to it.
We will precisely here explain to you how to use an OTG cable on a Google Pixel 4 XL? To do this, first of all, 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 of all help you get one, then explain to you how to connect an OTG cable to your Google Pixel 4 XL.
What is the role of an OTG cable on a Google Pixel 4 XL?
We therefore start our page by explaining to you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Google Pixel 4 XL. We explained it 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 for some time the vast majority of devices are connected via a USB socket, this is a concern for a Google Pixel 4 XL since it has a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the possibility of compensating for this lack and thanks to an adapter to behave a bit like a computer.
Thanks to this technology you will be able to connect many different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard disks, joysticks to play ...
To verify that the software version of your Google Pixel 4 XL supports USB OTG, you will have to check the phone box for a USB logo with “On-The-Go” written in green below, there is a good chance your phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a Google Pixel 4 XL?
We now move on to the second part of this tutorial, we will briefly explain everything you will need for you use an OTG cable with your Google Pixel 4 XL. To do this, first we will help you find one and then explain how it works.
Where can I find an OTG cable for a Google Pixel 4 XL?
Before using one, you will need to obtain an OTG cable for your Google Pixel 4 XL. You are going to be happy to know that it is a product that costs very little because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact very easily from 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.
In all cases the price will generally be between 5 and 10 €. You can find it in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, in the event that you do not need 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 taking your Google Pixel 4 XL.
How to connect an OTG cable to a Google Pixel 4 XL?
Finally, we will now quickly explain how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a Google Pixel 4 XL? You will have assimilated the technology used is very easy and it is software internal to your phone which will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will very easily have to install the cable or the adapter to your Google Pixel 4 XL, once it's done, you will be able to directly connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your phone. Once that's done you should be able to dispose of it. In the event that this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
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