You certainly don't know it, however the HUAWEI Mate 20 X like most Android smartphones have the ability to perform a lot of feats. Even if our phones are not computers, but if this continues, in a few years we will no longer need computers. The most common problem will reside in the sockets and accessories part, despite everything, there is a little known technique called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your HUAWEI Mate 20 X to properly connect it. number of devices.

We are going to explain in this tutorial how to use an OTG cable on a HUAWEI Mate 20 X? 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 HUAWEI Mate 20 X.

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What is the role of an OTG cable on a HUAWEI Mate 20 X?

We start by following our article by explaining to you the interest of using an OTG cable on a HUAWEI Mate 20 X. We told you quickly in the introduction, OTG comes in practice from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that are capable of Support connection with USB devices. You have certainly realized that in recent years most of the devices have been using USB technology, this is a concern for a HUAWEI Mate 20 X since it has a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome this lack and with the help of an adapter to act a bit like a computer.

Thanks to this technology you will be able to connect a large number of different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard disks, joysticks to play ...

To verify that the software version of your HUAWEI Mate 20 X 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 HUAWEI Mate 20 X?

We now move on to the second part of this article, we will quickly explain everything you will need for you use an OTG cable with your HUAWEI Mate 20 X. To do this, first of all we will help you find one and then explain how it works.

Where can I find an OTG cable for a HUAWEI Mate 20 X?

Before using one, you will have to get an OTG cable for your HUAWEI Mate 20 X. You will be happy to learn that it is a product that is very inexpensive because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is it is actually simply 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.

In all cases the price will generally be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one 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 suggest you buy it on the internet you will find dozens of models compatible with the plug of your HUAWEI Mate 20 X.

How to connect an OTG cable to a HUAWEI Mate 20 X?

Finally, we will now quickly explain how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a HUAWEI Mate 20 X? 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 HUAWEI Mate 20 X, once it is done, you can immediately connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your phone. Once that's done you should be able to dispose of it. If this does not work, disconnect the accessory and repeat the procedure.

If you ever want a lot of tutorials to become a master of the HUAWEI Mate 20 X, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: HUAWEI Mate 20X.