You probably don't know it, but the OnePlus 6T like most Android smartphones is capable of a lot of feats. It is true that our smartphones are not computers, they are coming closer and closer to their capacities. The most common concern will concern the sockets and accessories part, however, there is a little known solution called OTG which will give you the possibility of using the micro USB socket of your OnePlus 6T to connect a lot of accessories.
We will precisely in this article explain to you how do you use an OTG cable on a OnePlus 6T? 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, to do this, first help you get one, then explain to you how to connect an OTG cable to your OnePlus 6T.
What is the role of an OTG cable on a OnePlus 6T?
We therefore start our page by explaining to you the interest of using an OTG cable on a OnePlus 6T. 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've probably realized that for a while now most devices connect via USB, this is a problem for a OnePlus 6T since it has a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the ability to overcome this lack and with 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 disks, joysticks to play ...
To check that the software version of your OnePlus 6T supports USB OTG, you need to check the box of the smartphone for a USB logo with green below noted "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your smartphone supports it.
How do you use an OTG cable on a OnePlus 6T?
We will now move on to the second part of this tutorial, we will briefly explain everything you need for you serve as an OTG cable with your OnePlus 6T. 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 6T?
Before using it you will have to get an OTG cable for your OnePlus 6T. 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 simply a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a conventional USB. You will either find it in form adapter or as a cable.
In all cases the price will usually be between 5 and 10 €. You can find it in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if ever you don't need to bother and you are not in a hurry, we suggest you buy it on the internet; you will find dozens of models compatible with the socket of your OnePlus 6T.
How to connect an OTG cable to a OnePlus 6T?
Finally, from now on we will quickly explain how do you use an adapter or an OTG cable on a OnePlus 6T? You will understand the technology we are talking about here is very simple and it is software internal to your smartphone that will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will simply have to install the cable or the adapter to your OnePlus 6T, once it's done, you can directly plug in your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your smartphone. 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 the absolute master of the OnePlus 6T, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: OnePlus 6T.
