You probably don't know it, but the Pocophone F4 like the vast majority of Android smartphones are capable of a number of feats. It is true that our smartphones are not computers, they are getting closer and closer to their capabilities. The most common problem 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 Pocophone F4 to connect a good number of peripherals to it.

We will precisely in this tutorial, show you how do you use an OTG cable on a Pocophone F4? In this context, first of all, we are going to show you what this technology is for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, for that, first of all help you to get one, then show you how to connect an OTG cable to your Pocophone F4.

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What is an OTG cable for on a Pocophone F4?

We start our page by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Pocophone F4. We explained it 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 noticed that for a few years the vast majority of peripherals have been using USB technology, this is a concern for a Pocophone F4 because it has a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the possibility of overcoming this lack and with 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 Pocophone F4 supports USB OTG, you will have to check the box of the mobile phone for a USB logo with in green below written "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your mobile phone supports it.

How to use an OTG cable on a Pocophone F4?

We now move on to the second part of this tutorial, we will briefly show you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your Pocophone F4. In this context, first of all we will help you find one and then show you how it works.

Where can I find an OTG cable for a Pocophone F4?

Before using one, you will need to obtain an OTG cable for your Pocophone F4. You are going to be delighted to learn that it is a product that costs very little because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact very easy from a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a conventional USB. You will either find it as adapter or as a cable.

In all cases the price will generally be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if you ever don't want to bother and you're 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 Pocophone F4.

How to connect an OTG cable to a Pocophone F4?

Finally, we will now quickly show you how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a Pocophone F4? You will understand the technology used is very simple and it is software internal to your mobile phone which will be able to recognize devices connected to it.

You will very easily have to install the cable or adapter to your Pocophone F4, once this is done, you will be able to immediately connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your mobile phone. Once that's done you should be able to benefit from it. If that does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.

If you want as many tutorials as possible to become the king of the Pocophone F4, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Pocophone F4.