You probably don't know it, but the OnePlus 9, like most Android cell phones, is capable of a number of feats. It is true that our mobile phones are not computers, but if this continues, in a few years we will no longer need a computer. The most common problem will lie in the sockets and accessories part, however, there is a little known solution called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your OnePlus 9 to connect a lot of peripherals to it.
We will precisely in this tutorial teach you how do you use an OTG cable on a OnePlus 9? To do this, first of all, we are going to teach you what this technology is for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, in this context, first help you find one, then teach you how to connect an OTG cable to your OnePlus 9.
What is an OTG cable for on a OnePlus 9?
So we start our guide by teaching you the interest of using an OTG cable on a OnePlus 9. We explained it briefly in the introduction, OTG comes in practice from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that have the possibility of Support connection with USB devices. You have probably noticed that for a few years most peripherals have been using USB technology, this is a problem for a OnePlus 9 because it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome this lack and using an adapter to act a bit like a computer.
With this technology you will be able to connect a lot of different peripherals like printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard disks, joysticks to play ...
To check that the software version of your OnePlus 9 supports USB OTG, you will have to check the box of the smartphone for a USB logo with in green below written "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your smartphone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a OnePlus 9?
We are now moving on to the second part of this tutorial, we will briefly teach you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your OnePlus 9. To do this, first we will help you find one and then teach you how it works.
Where can I find an OTG cable for a OnePlus 9?
Before using one, you will need to obtain an OTG cable for your OnePlus 9. You will be delighted to learn that it is a very accessible product in terms of budget due to its simplicity of manufacture, it is in made very simply from a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a conventional USB. You will either have it in the form adapter or as a cable.
Anyway the price will generally be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, in the event that you don't want to bother and are in no hurry, we advise you to buy it on the internet, you will find dozens of models compatible with the socket of your OnePlus 9.
How to connect an OTG cable to a OnePlus 9?
Finally, we will now teach you very quickly how to use an OTG adapter or cable on a OnePlus 9? You will understand the technology used 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 adapter to your OnePlus 9, once this is done, you will be able to directly connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your smartphone. Once that's done you should be able to benefit from it. If this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
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