You probably don't know it, but the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite like most Android phones is capable of a lot of feats. Even though our phones are not computers, they are getting closer and closer to their capabilities. The most common concern will concern the sockets and accessories part, fortunately there is a little known procedure called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite to connect a large number of peripheral devices.

In this article, we are going to explain to you how to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite? For that, first of all, we will explain to you what is used and how this technology works, then, how to use it, and, to do this, first of all help you get one, then explain to you how to connect an OTG cable to your Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite.

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What is the role of an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite?

So we start our guide by explaining to you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite. We explained it briefly in the introduction, OTG actually comes from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that will be able to Support connection with USB devices. You have probably noticed that for some time most devices have been using USB technology, this is a concern for a Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite since it has a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome this lack and with the help of an adapter to act a bit like a computer.

Using this technology you will be able to connect a lot of different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard drives, gamepads ...

To verify that the software version of your Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite supports USB OTG you will have to check the box of the smartphone for a USB logo with 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 S10 Lite?

We now move on to the second part of this tutorial, we will briefly explain everything you will need for you use an OTG cable with your Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite. To do this, first we will help you find one and then explain how it works.

Where to find an OTG cable for a Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite?

Before using one you will need to get an OTG cable for your Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite. You will be happy to learn that it is a very affordable product in terms of budget because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in reality 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.

However the price will in most cases be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if ever you do not 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 S10 Lite.

How to connect an OTG cable to a Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite?

Finally, we will now explain very quickly to you how do you use an adapter or an OTG cable on a samsung galaxy s10 lite? You will have assimilated the technology we are talking about here is very easy and it is software internal to your smartphone 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 S10 Lite, once it is done, you will be able to directly connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your smartphone. Once that's done you should be able to take advantage of it. If this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.

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