You probably don't know it, but the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime like most Android cell phones are capable of a lot of feats. It is true that our smartphones are not computers, they are coming closer and closer to their capacities. The main concern will lie in the sockets and accessories part, however, there is a solution that few people know called OTG which will give you the possibility of using the micro USB socket of your Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime for connect a good number of accessories to it.
We will precisely in this article, teach you how do you use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime? In this framework, to begin with, we will teach you what this technology is used for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, in this context, first help you get one, then teach you how to connect an OTG cable to your Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime.
What is an OTG cable used for on a Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime?
We therefore start our page by teaching you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime. We explained it quickly 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 surely realized that in recent years most of the peripherals are connected via a USB socket, this is a concern for a Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime since it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the possibility to overcome this lack and with the help of an adapter to behave a bit like a computer.
With this technology you will be able to connect a multitude of different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard drives, gamepads ...
To check that the software version of your Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime supports USB OTG, you must check the box of the mobile phone for a USB logo with green below noted "On-The-Go", there are strong chances that your mobile phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime?
We now move on to the second part of this article, we will quickly teach you everything you need for you serve as an OTG cable with your Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime. In this context, first we will help you find one and then teach you how it works.
Where can I find an OTG cable for a Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime?
Before using it you will have to get an OTG cable for your Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime. 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 often be between 5 and 10 €. You can find it in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if ever you do not want 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 Grand Prime.
How to connect an OTG cable to a Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime?
Finally, we will now teach you very quickly how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a samsung galaxy grand prime? You will understand the technology we are talking about here is very simple and it is software internal to your mobile phone which will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will simply have to install the cable or the adapter to your Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime, once it is 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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