You probably don't know it, but the HUAWEI Mate X like the majority of Android phones are capable of a lot of feats. Even though our phones are not computers, they are getting closer and closer to their capabilities. The main concern will concern the sockets and accessories part, despite everything, there is a procedure that few people know that is called OTG which will give you the possibility of using the micro USB socket of your HUAWEI Mate X to connect to it. good number of accessories.

We will precisely in this article explain to you how to use an OTG cable on a HUAWEI Mate 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 X.

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What is an OTG cable used for on a HUAWEI Mate X?

We therefore start our page by explaining to you the interest of using an OTG cable on a HUAWEI Mate 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 probably realized that in recent years the majority of devices connect via a USB socket, this is a problem for a HUAWEI Mate X since it is equipped with 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.

With this technology you will be able to connect a lot of different peripherals like printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard disks, joysticks to play ...

To verify that the software version of your HUAWEI Mate X supports USB OTG you will have to check the box of the smartphone for a USB logo with “On-The-Go” written in green below, there is a good chance that your smartphone supports it.

How to use an OTG cable on a HUAWEI Mate X?

We 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 HUAWEI Mate 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 X?

Before using it you will have to get an OTG cable for your HUAWEI Mate X. You will be delighted 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 have it in form adapter or as a cable.

In all cases the price will in most cases be between 5 and 10 €. You can find it in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if ever you do not need to bother and you are not in a hurry, we advise you to buy it on the internet you will find dozens of models compatible with the plug of your HUAWEI Mate X.

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

Finally, we will now quickly explain how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a HUAWEI Mate X? You will have assimilated the technology used is very simple and it is software internal to your smartphone which will be able to recognize devices connected to it.

You will very easily have to install the cable or the adapter to your HUAWEI Mate X, once it is done, you can directly connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your smartphone. Once it's done you should be able to benefit from it. If this does not work, disconnect the accessory and repeat the procedure.

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