You probably don't know it, however, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 like most Android cell phones have the ability to perform a lot of feats. It is true that our cell phones are not computers, they are getting closer and closer to their capabilities. The main problem will lie in the sockets and accessories part, that said, there is a technique that few people know that is called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 to do so. connect a lot of accessories.
We will precisely here show you how to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy A5 2017? For that, first of all, we'll show you what and how this technology works, then, how to use it, and, for that, first of all help you get one, then show you how to connect an OTG cable to your Samsung Galaxy A5 2017.
What is the role of an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
We start our page by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy A5 2017. We explained it quickly in the introduction, OTG comes in practice from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature in fact defines devices that will be able to Support connection with USB devices. You may have noticed that in recent years most devices connect via a USB socket, this is a problem for a Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 because 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.
Using this technology you will be able to connect many different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard drives, gamepads ...
To check that the software version of your Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 supports USB OTG you will have to check the box of the mobile phone for a USB logo with green below written "On-The-Go", there are strong chances that your mobile phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
We now move on to the second part of this tutorial, we will quickly show you everything you will need for you use an OTG cable with your Samsung Galaxy A5 2017. To do 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 A5 2017?
Before using it you will have to get an OTG cable for your Samsung Galaxy A5 2017. You will be happy to learn that it is a product which is very inexpensive because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in 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.
Anyway the price will usually be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if ever you don't 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 Samsung Galaxy A5 2017.
How to connect an OTG cable to a Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
Finally, we will now very quickly show you how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy A5 2017? You will understand that the technology we are talking about here is very simple and it is software inside your mobile phone that will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will very easily have to install the cable or the adapter to your Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, once it's done, you can immediately plug in your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your mobile phone. Once that's done you should be able to dispose of it. In the event that this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
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