You probably don't know it, nevertheless the Huawei P9s like the majority of Android phones are capable of a lot of feats. Even if our cell 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, however, there is a little-known procedure called OTG which will give you the possibility of using the micro USB socket of your Huawei P9 to connect a large number of peripherals to it. .

We are going to explain in this tutorial how to use an OTG cable on a Huawei P9? In this context, first, we will explain to you what this technology is used for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, in this context, first of all help you to get one, then explain to you how to connect an OTG cable to your Huawei P9.

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What is the role of an OTG cable on a Huawei P9?

So we start our page by explaining to you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Huawei P9. We told you briefly in the introduction, OTG actually comes from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that can Support connection with USB devices. You have probably realized that in recent years the majority of devices are connected via a USB socket, this is a concern for a Huawei P9 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 act 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 P9 supports USB OTG, you need to check the box of the smartphone for a USB logo with green below it noted "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your smartphone supports it.

How to use an OTG cable on a Huawei P9?

We now move on to the second part of this article, we will briefly explain everything you will need for you use an OTG cable with your Huawei P9. In this context, first we will help you find one and then explain how it works.

Where to find an OTG cable for a Huawei P9?

Before using one, you will need to obtain an OTG cable for your Huawei P9. You head to be delighted to know that it is a product that costs very little because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact very simply a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a Classic USB. You will either have 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, in the event that you do not want 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 socket of your Huawei P9.

How to connect an OTG cable to a Huawei P9?

Finally, we will now quickly explain how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a Huawei P9? You will understand that the technology we are talking about here is very easy and it is software internal to your smartphone 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 P9, once it's done, you can immediately connect your USB device which should be directly recognized by your smartphone. 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.

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