You probably don't know it, nevertheless the Honor Play 3 like most Android smartphones have the ability to perform a lot of feats. Even though our cell phones are not computers, they are getting closer and closer to their capabilities. The main problem will concern the sockets and accessories part, fortunately there is a little known procedure called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Honor Play 3 to connect a multitude of accessories to it.
We are going precisely here, to explain to you how to use an OTG cable on an Honor Play 3? In this context, first, we will explain to you what this technology is used for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, in this context, first of all help you find one, then explain to you how to connect an OTG cable to your Honor Play 3.
What is the point of an OTG cable on an Honor Play 3?
We start our guide by explaining to you the interest of using an OTG cable on an Honor Play 3. We told you quickly in the introduction, OTG comes in practice from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that have the possibility of Support connection with USB devices. You have probably realized that for several years most devices have been using USB technology, this is a problem for an Honor Play 3 since it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome this lack and using an adapter to act a bit like a computer.
With this technology you will be able to connect a large number of different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard drives, joysticks to play ...
To verify that the software version of your Honor Play 3 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 that your phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on an Honor Play 3?
We will now move on to the second part of this guide, we will quickly explain everything you will need for you use an OTG cable with your Honor Play 3. In this context, first of all we will help you find one and then explain how it works.
Where can I find an OTG cable for an Honor Play 3?
Before using one you will have to obtain an OTG cable for your Honor Play 3. You will be delighted to learn that it is a product that is very inexpensive because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in reality 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.
However the price will in most cases be between 5 and 10 €. You can find it in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, in the event that you do not want to bother and that 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 Honor Play 3 .
How to connect an OTG cable to an Honor Play 3?
Finally, we will now very quickly explain to you how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on an Honor Play 3? You will have assimilated the technology we are talking about here is very simple 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 Honor Play 3, once it's done, you can directly plug in your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your phone. Once it's done you should be able to benefit from it. In the event that this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
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