You certainly don't know it, but the Samsung Galaxy M12s, like most Android cell phones, are capable of a lot of feats. Even though 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 procedure that few people know called OTG which will give you the possibility of using the micro USB socket of your Samsung Galaxy M12 to connect many devices to it.
In this article, we are going to explain to you how do you use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy M12? In this context, first, we will explain to you what this technology is for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, for that, first help you find one, then explain to you how to connect an OTG cable to your Samsung Galaxy M12.
What is an OTG cable for on a Samsung Galaxy M12?
So let's start our page by explaining to you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy M12. We told you briefly in the introduction, OTG actually comes from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that are capable of Support connection with USB devices. You have certainly noticed that for some time most peripherals have been connected via a USB socket, this is a problem for a Samsung Galaxy M12 because it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the possibility of overcoming this lack and with 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 M12 supports USB OTG, you will have to check the box of the smartphone for a USB logo with in green below written "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your smartphone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy M12?
We now move on to the second part of this article, we will briefly explain everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your Samsung Galaxy M12. In this context, first we will help you find one and then explain how it works.
Where to find an OTG cable for a Samsung Galaxy M12?
Before using it, you will need to get an OTG cable for your Samsung Galaxy M12. You will be delighted to know that it is a very accessible product in terms of budget due to its simplicity of manufacture, it is in reality simply a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a classic USB. You will either have it in the form adapter or as a cable.
Anyway the price will often be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if you don't want to bother and you're not in a hurry, we suggest you buy it on the internet, you'll find dozens of models compatible with the socket of your Samsung Galaxy M12 .
How to connect an OTG cable to a Samsung Galaxy M12?
Finally, we will now quickly explain how to use an OTG adapter or cable on a Samsung Galaxy M12? You will understand the technology we are talking about here is very simple and it is software internal to your smartphone that will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will simply have to install the cable or adapter to your Samsung Galaxy M12, once this is done, you can immediately connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your smartphone. Once that's done you should be able to benefit from it. If this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
If you are ever looking for as many tutorials as possible to become a master of the Samsung Galaxy M12, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Samsung Galaxy M12.
