You probably don't know it, but the Samsung Galaxy S21+, like most Android smartphones, has the ability to perform a number of feats. It is true that our phones are not computers, they are getting closer and closer to their capabilities. The most common problem will concern the sockets and accessories part, however, there is a little known solution called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Samsung Galaxy S21+ to connect a multitude of accessories to it. .

We are going right here to teach you how to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy S21 +? To do this, to begin with, we are going to teach you what this technology is used for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, within this framework, first help you to obtain one, then teach you how to connect an OTG cable to your Samsung Galaxy S21+.

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What is the role of an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy S21+?

We start our page by teaching you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy S21 +. We explained it briefly in the introduction, OTG actually comes from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that can Support connection with USB devices. You have probably realized that for a few years most peripherals connect via a USB socket, this is a problem for a Samsung Galaxy S21+ since 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 act a bit like a computer.

Thanks to this technology you will be able to connect a large number of different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard disks, joysticks to play ...

To check that the software version of your Samsung Galaxy S21+ supports USB OTG, you need to check the phone box for a USB logo with "On-The-Go" written below in green, there is a good chance that your phone supports it.

How to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy S21+?

We now move on to the second part of this tutorial, we will briefly teach you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your Samsung Galaxy S21 +. To do this, first we will help you find one and then teach you how it works.

Where to find an OTG cable for a Samsung Galaxy S21 +?

Before using one, you will need to get an OTG cable for your Samsung Galaxy S21+. You will be happy to learn that it is a product that costs very little because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is actually very easy to convert from 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.

However the price will in most cases be between 5 and 10 €. You can find it in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if you ever don't want to bother and you're not in a hurry, we recommend that you buy it on the internet, you will find dozens of models compatible with the socket of your Samsung Galaxy S21+.

How to connect an OTG cable to a Samsung Galaxy S21+?

Finally, we will now teach you very quickly how to use an OTG adapter or cable on a Samsung Galaxy S21+? You will have assimilated the technology we are talking about here is very easy and it is software internal to your phone that will be able to recognize devices connected to it.

You will very easily have to install the cable or adapter to your Samsung Galaxy S21+, once this is done, you will be able to immediately connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your phone. Once that's done you should be able to benefit from it. If this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.

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