You probably don't know it, but the Samsung Galaxy A3 like most Android phones are capable of a lot of feats. It is true that our cell phones are not computers, but if this continues, in a few years we will no longer need computers. The main concern will lie in the sockets and accessories part, fortunately there is a solution that few people know called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Samsung Galaxy A3 to connect a multitude of of peripherals.
In this article, we are going to show you how to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy A3? For that, first, we will show you what and how this technology works, then, how to use it, and, to do this, first of all help you find one, then show you how to connect an OTG cable to your Samsung Galaxy A3.
What is the role of an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy A3?
We therefore begin our guide by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy A3. 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 surely realized that for some time the majority of peripherals are connected via a USB socket, this is a concern for a Samsung Galaxy A3 because it has a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome this lack and thanks to an adapter to act a bit like a computer.
Using this technology you will be able to connect many different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard drives, gamepads ...
To verify that the software version of your Samsung Galaxy A3 supports USB OTG, you will have to check the phone box for a USB logo with “On-The-Go” written in green below, there is a good chance that your phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy A3?
We now move on to the second part of this article, we will briefly show you everything you need for yourself use an OTG cable with your Samsung Galaxy A3. For this, first of all we will help you find one and then show you how it works.
Where to find an OTG cable for a Samsung Galaxy A3?
Before using one, you will need to get an OTG cable for your Samsung Galaxy A3. You will be happy to know 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 have it in form adapter or as a cable.
Anyway the price will generally be between 5 and 10 €. You can find it in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, in the event that you do not need 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 Samsung Galaxy A3 .
How to connect an OTG cable to a Samsung Galaxy A3?
Finally, we will now very quickly show you how do you use an adapter or an OTG cable on a samsung galaxy a3? You will have assimilated the technology we are talking about here is very easy and it is software internal to your phone that will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will simply have to install the cable or the adapter to your Samsung Galaxy A3, once it's done, you can directly connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your phone. Once it'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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