You probably don't know it, however the OnePlus 5T like the vast majority of Android cell phones are capable of a lot of feats. Even if our smartphones 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, that said, there is a little known procedure called OTG which will give you the possibility of using the micro USB socket of your OnePlus 5T to connect a lot of peripheral devices.
We will precisely here teach you how do you use an OTG cable on a OnePlus 5T? In this context, first of all, we will teach you what this technology is used for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, for that, first of all to help you get one, then to teach you how to connect an OTG cable to your OnePlus 5T.
What is the role of an OTG cable on a OnePlus 5T?
We start by consequent our article by teaching you the interest of using an OTG cable on a OnePlus 5T. We told you briefly 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 surely realized that for some time the vast majority of peripherals are connected via a USB socket, it is a concern for a OnePlus 5T 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 behave a bit like a computer.
Thanks to this technology you will be able to connect many different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard drives, joysticks to play ...
To verify that the software version of your OnePlus 5T supports USB OTG you must check the box of the phone for a USB logo with green below written "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a OnePlus 5T?
We now move on to the second part of this guide, we will briefly teach you everything you need for you serve as an OTG cable with your OnePlus 5T. In this context, first we will help you find one and then teach you how it works.
Where can I find an OTG cable for a OnePlus 5T?
Before using one, you will need to get an OTG cable for your OnePlus 5T. You will be happy to learn that it is a very affordable product in terms of budget because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact very simply 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.
In all cases 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 recommend that you buy it on the internet you will find dozens of models compatible with the socket of your OnePlus 5T.
How to connect an OTG cable to a OnePlus 5T?
Finally, we will now teach you very quickly how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a OnePlus 5T? 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 simply have to install the cable or the adapter to your OnePlus 5T, once this is accomplished, you will be able to directly connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your phone. Once that's done you should be able to take advantage of it. In the event that this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
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