You probably don't know it, but the Samsung Galaxy S21s, like most Android smartphones, have the ability to perform a lot of feats. It is true that our cell phones are not computers, they are getting closer and closer to their capabilities. The main concern will lie in the sockets and accessories part, despite everything, there is a technique that few people know about called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Samsung Galaxy S21 to connect a lot of peripheral devices.
In this article, we are going to show you how to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy S21? To do this, first, we will show you what this technology is for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, in this context, first help you find one, then show you how to connect an OTG cable to your Samsung Galaxy S21.
What is the point of an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy S21?
We start by consequently our article by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy S21. We told you 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 some time most peripherals have been connected 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 using an adapter to act 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 verify that the software version of your Samsung Galaxy S21 supports USB OTG, you will have to check the box of the smartphone for a USB logo with a green note below marked "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your smartphone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy S21?
We will now move on to the second part of this guide, we will briefly show you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your Samsung Galaxy S21. For that, first we will help you find one and then show you how it works.
Where can I find an OTG cable for a Samsung Galaxy S21?
Before using it, 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 simply an adapter from micro or nano USB or USB C to a classic USB. You will either find it as 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 you don't want to bother and you're 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 S21.
How to connect an OTG cable to a Samsung Galaxy S21?
Finally, we will now very quickly show you how to use an adapter or an OTG 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 smartphone which will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will simply have to install the cable or adapter to your Samsung Galaxy S21, once this is done, you can directly 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.
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