You probably don't know it, nevertheless the HUAWEI nova 3 like the majority of Android phones are capable of 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 main concern will lie in 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 HUAWEI nova 3 to connect a large number of peripherals.

We will precisely here show you how to use an OTG cable on a HUAWEI nova 3? For this, first of all, we will show you what this technology is used for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, for that, first of all help you find one, then show you how to connect an OTG cable to your HUAWEI nova 3.

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What is the role of an OTG cable on a HUAWEI nova 3?

So we start our guide by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on a HUAWEI nova 3. We explained it briefly in the introduction, OTG comes in practice from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that can Support connection with USB devices. You have surely realized that in recent years the majority of devices are connected via a USB socket, this is a problem for a HUAWEI nova 3 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 behave a bit like a computer.

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

To check that the software version of your HUAWEI nova 3 supports USB OTG you must check the box of the mobile phone for a USB logo with green below written "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your mobile phone supports it.

How to use an OTG cable on a HUAWEI nova 3?

We now move on to the second part of this article, we will briefly show you everything you need for yourself use an OTG cable with your HUAWEI nova 3. To do this, first we will help you find one and then show you how it works.

Where can I find an OTG cable for a HUAWEI nova 3?

Before using one you will have to get an OTG cable for your HUAWEI nova 3. You are going to be delighted to learn that it is a product that costs very little because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in reality simply of 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.

Anyway the price will usually be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if you do not want to bother and 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 nova 3.

How to connect an OTG cable to a HUAWEI nova 3?

Finally, we will now very quickly show you how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a HUAWEI nova 3? You will understand the technology used is very easy and it is software internal to your mobile phone which will be able to recognize devices connected to it.

You will simply have to install the cable or the adapter to your HUAWEI nova 3, once it's done, you can connect your USB device without delay, which should be directly recognized by your mobile phone. Once it's done you should be able to take advantage of it. If this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.

If you want as many tutorials as possible to become a HUAWEI nova 3 master, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: HUAWEI nova 3.