You probably don't know it, however the Samsung Galaxy A71s like the majority of Android smartphones have the ability to perform a lot of feats. It is true that our telephones are not computers, they are approaching more and more of their capacities. The main problem will reside in the sockets and accessories part, that said, there is a little known technique called OTG which will give you the possibility of using the micro USB socket of your Samsung Galaxy A71 to connect a multitude of accessories.

We are going right here to teach you how to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy A71? To do this, first, we will teach you what and how this technology works, then, how to use it, and, within this framework, first of all to help you find one, then to teach you how to connect an OTG cable to your Samsung Galaxy A71.

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What is an OTG cable used for on a Samsung Galaxy A71?

So we start our guide by teaching you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy A71. We told you 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 have probably realized that for some time the majority of devices have been using USB technology, this is a problem for a Samsung Galaxy A71 as it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the possibility of alleviating this lack and using 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 A71 supports USB OTG you will have to check the box of the mobile phone for a USB logo with “On-The-Go” written in green below, there is a good chance that your mobile phone supports it.

How to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy A71?

We now move on to the second part of this guide, we will briefly teach you everything you will need for yourself use an OTG cable with your Samsung Galaxy A71. To do this, first of all we will help you find one and then teach you how it works.

Where to find an OTG cable for a Samsung Galaxy A71?

Before using it, you will need to get an OTG cable for your Samsung Galaxy A71. You will be happy to know that it is a very affordable product in terms of budget because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact very simple from a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a classic USB . You will either have it in form adapter or as a cable.

In all cases the price will often be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, on the assumption that you do not need to bother and that 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 A71 .

How to connect an OTG cable to a Samsung Galaxy A71?

Finally, we will now teach you very quickly how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy A71? You will have assimilated the technology used is very easy and it is software internal to your mobile phone which will be able to recognize devices connected to it.

You will very simply have to install the cable or the adapter to your Samsung Galaxy A71, once it is done, you can directly connect your USB device which should be directly recognized by your mobile phone. Once that's done you should be able to dispose of it. If that does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.

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