You certainly do not know it, nevertheless the Honor X6 like most Android mobile phones have the capacity to achieve a lot of feats. Even though our cell phones are not computers, they are getting closer and closer to their capabilities. The main concern will lie in the sockets and accessories part, despite everything, there is a little-known procedure called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Honor X6 to connect a multitude of peripherals to it.

We will precisely in this tutorial, explain to you how to use an OTG cable on an Honor X6? To do this, first, we will explain to 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 explain to you how to connect an OTG cable to your Honor X6.

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What is the role of an OTG cable on an Honor X6?

So we start our guide by explaining to you the interest of using an OTG cable on an Honor X6. We told you 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 most peripherals have been using USB technology, this is a problem for an Honor X6 since it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome this lack and with an adapter to act a bit like a computer.

Using this technology you will be able to connect many different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard drives, gamepads ...

To check that the software version of your Honor X6 supports USB OTG, you will have to check the box of the smartphone for a USB logo with a green note below marked "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your smartphone supports it.

How to use an OTG cable on an Honor X6?

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 Honor X6. To do this, first we will help you find one and then explain how it works.

Where to find an OTG cable for an Honor X6?

Before using one, you will need to get an OTG cable for your Honor X6. You will be happy to know that it is a very accessible product in terms of budget due to its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact very simply a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a USB classic. You will either find it as adapter or as a cable.

Anyway the price will generally be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if you ever don't need to bother and you're 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 Honor X6.

How to connect an OTG cable to an Honor X6?

Finally, we will now quickly explain to you how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on an Honor X6? You will understand the technology used is very easy 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 adapter to your Honor X6, once this is done, you can immediately connect your USB device which should be recognized directly by your smartphone. Once that's done you should be able to enjoy this one. If this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.

If you ever want as many tutorials as possible to become the absolute master of the Honor X6, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: Honor X6.