You probably don't know it, but the OnePlus 6 like the majority of Android phones are capable of a lot of feats. Even though our smartphones are not computers, they are getting closer and closer to their capabilities. The most common problem will reside in the sockets and accessories part, fortunately there is a little known solution called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your OnePlus 6 to connect a multitude of peripherals to it. .
We are going to explain in this tutorial how do you use an OTG cable on a OnePlus 6? 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 OnePlus 6.
What is the role of an OTG cable on a OnePlus 6?
So we start our page by explaining to you the interest of using an OTG cable on a OnePlus 6. We explained it briefly in the introduction, OTG actually comes from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that have the possibility of Support connection with USB devices. You have probably realized that for some time the majority of devices connect via a USB socket, this is a problem for a OnePlus 6 since it is equipped with 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 can connect a multitude of different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard disks, joysticks to play ...
To verify that the software version of your OnePlus 6 supports USB OTG, you will have to check the box of the smartphone for a USB logo with green below written "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your smartphone supports it.
How do you use an OTG cable on a OnePlus 6?
We now move on to the second part of this guide, we will briefly explain everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your OnePlus 6. In this context, first we will help you find one and then explain how it works.
Where can I find an OTG cable for a OnePlus 6?
Before using it you will have to get an OTG cable for your OnePlus 6. You will 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 from 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 generally be between 5 and 10 €. You can find it in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if ever 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 socket of your OnePlus 6.
How to connect an OTG cable to a OnePlus 6?
Finally, we will now quickly explain how do you use an adapter or an OTG cable on a OnePlus 6? You will understand the technology used is very simple and it is software internal to your smartphone which will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will very easily have to install the cable or the adapter to your OnePlus 6, once it is done, you will be able to immediately connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your smartphone. Once it's done you should be able to benefit from it. If that does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
If you are looking for a lot of tutorials to become a master of the OnePlus 6, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: OnePlus 6.
