You probably don't know it, nevertheless the Huawei Nova 5i like most Android phones have the ability to perform a lot of feats. It is true that our cell phones are not computers, but if this continues, in a few years we will no longer need computers. The main problem will concern 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 Nova 5i to connect a multitude of peripherals.
In this article, we are going to show you how to use an OTG cable on a Huawei Nova 5i? To do this, first, we'll show you what and how this technology works, then how to use it, and to do this, first help you get one, then show you how to connect an OTG cable to your Huawei Nova 5i.
What is the role of an OTG cable on a Huawei Nova 5i?
So we start our guide by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Huawei Nova 5i. We explained it quickly in the introduction, OTG comes in practice from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature in fact defines devices that will be able to Support connection with USB devices. You have probably realized that for some time now most of the peripherals connect via a USB socket, this is a problem for a Huawei Nova 5i since it has a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome 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 such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard drives, joysticks to play ...
To verify that the software version of your Huawei Nova 5i supports USB OTG, you will have to check the box of the mobile phone for a USB logo with green below noted "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your mobile phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a Huawei Nova 5i?
We now move on to the second part of this article, we will quickly show you everything you will need for you use an OTG cable with your Huawei Nova 5i. 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 Nova 5i?
Before using one you will have to obtain an OTG cable for your Huawei Nova 5i. You are going to be delighted to know that it is a very affordable product in terms of budget because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact very simple from a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a Classic USB. You will either find it in form adapter or as a cable.
Anyway the price will often be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if 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 Nova 5i.
How to connect an OTG cable to a Huawei Nova 5i?
Finally, we will now very quickly show you how do you use an adapter or an OTG cable on a Huawei Nova 5i? You will have assimilated 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 very simply have to install the cable or the adapter to your Huawei Nova 5i, once it's done, you will be able to directly plug in your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your mobile phone. Once it's done you should be able to benefit from it. In the event that this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
If you ever want a maximum of tutorials to become a master of the Huawei Nova 5i, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Huawei Nova 5i.
