You probably don't know it, however the Huawei Nova 5z like most 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 problem will reside in the sockets and accessories part, fortunately there is a little known procedure called OTG which will give you the possibility of using the micro USB socket of your Huawei Nova 5z to connect a large number of peripherals to it. .

We are just going here, to teach you how to use an OTG cable on a Huawei Nova 5z? To do this, first of all, we will teach you what this technology is used for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, to do this, first help you find one, then teach you how to connect an OTG cable to your Huawei Nova 5z.

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What is an OTG cable for on a Huawei Nova 5z?

We therefore start our page by teaching you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Huawei Nova 5z. 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 probably realized that in recent years most of the peripherals have been using USB technology, this is a problem for a Huawei Nova 5z since it has a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the possibility of compensating for this lack and thanks to 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 Nova 5z 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 that your phone supports it.

How to use an OTG cable on a Huawei Nova 5z?

We will now move on to the second part of this guide, we will quickly teach you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your Huawei Nova 5z. To do this, first we will help you find one and then teach you how it works.

Where to find an OTG cable for a Huawei Nova 5z?

Before using one, you will need to obtain an OTG cable for your Huawei Nova 5z. You head to be delighted to learn that it is a product that costs very little because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact very easily 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 generally be between 5 and 10 €. You can find it 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 as you will find dozens of models compatible with your Huawei Nova 5z plug.

How to connect an OTG cable to a Huawei Nova 5z?

Finally, from now on, we will teach you very quickly how do you use an adapter or an OTG cable on a Huawei Nova 5z? You will understand the technology used is very easy and it is software internal to your phone that will be able to recognize devices connected to it.

You will very easily have to install the cable or the adapter to your Huawei Nova 5z, once it's done, you can immediately plug in your USB device which should be directly recognized by your phone. Once that's done you should be able to take advantage of it. If this does not work, disconnect the accessory and repeat the procedure.

In the event that you are looking for a maximum of tutorials to become a master of the Huawei Nova 5z, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Huawei Nova 5z.