You probably don't know it, but the HUAWEI Mate Xs, like most Android smartphones, are capable of a lot of feats. Even though our cell phones are not computers, they are getting closer and closer to their capabilities. The most common concern will concern the sockets and accessories part, however, there is a technique that few people know about called OTG which will give you the possibility of using the micro USB socket of your HUAWEI Mate Xs to connect it properly number of devices.
In this article, we are going to show you how to use an OTG cable on a HUAWEI Mate Xs? To do this, to begin with, we will show you what this technology is for and how it works, then how to use it, and, in this context, first help you get one, then show you how to connect an OTG cable to your HUAWEI Mate Xs.
What is the role of an OTG cable on a HUAWEI Mate Xs?
We start our page by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on a HUAWEI Mate Xs. We explained it quickly in the introduction, OTG actually comes from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that will be able to Support connection with USB devices. You have no doubt realized that for some time most peripherals have been connected via a USB socket, this is a concern for a HUAWEI Mate Xs because it has a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the possibility of overcoming this lack and with an adapter to behave a bit like a computer.
Thanks to this technology you will be able to connect a multitude of different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard disks, joysticks to play ...
To check that the software version of your HUAWEI Mate Xs supports USB OTG, you need to check the box of the smartphone for a USB logo with in green below noted "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your smartphone supports it.
How do you use an OTG cable on a HUAWEI Mate Xs?
We now move on to the second part of this guide, we will quickly show you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your HUAWEI Mate Xs. To do this, first we will help you find one and then show you how it works.
Where to find an OTG cable for a HUAWEI Mate Xs?
Before using it, you will need to get an OTG cable for your HUAWEI Mate Xs. You will be delighted to learn that it is a very accessible product in terms of budget because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact simply an adapter from micro or nano USB or USB C to a classic USB . You will either have it in the 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 you don't want 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 HUAWEI Mate Xs.
How to connect an OTG cable to a HUAWEI Mate Xs?
Finally, we will now very quickly show you how do you use an OTG adapter or cable on a HUAWEI Mate Xs? You will have assimilated the technology we are talking about here is very simple and it is software internal to your smartphone which will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will simply have to install the cable or the adapter to your HUAWEI Mate Xs, once this is done, you will be able to directly connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your smartphone. Once that's done you should be able to enjoy this one. If that does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
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