You sure don't know it, but the Samsung Galaxy S5s like most Android phones are capable of a lot of feats. It is true that our cell phones are not computers, but if this continues, in a few years we will no longer need computers. The main problem will lie in the sockets and accessories part, despite everything, there is a technique that few people know that is called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Samsung Galaxy S5 to connect to it. a multitude of peripherals.
We will precisely in this tutorial teach you how to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy S5? For that, to begin with, we will teach you what this technology is used for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, within this framework, first of all to help you find one, then to teach you how to connect an OTG cable to your Samsung Galaxy S5.
What is an OTG cable for on a Samsung Galaxy S5?
So we start our guide by teaching you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy S5. 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 certainly realized that in recent years most devices have been using USB technology, this is a concern for a Samsung Galaxy S5 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 multitude 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 S5 supports USB OTG you will have to check the box of the phone for a USB logo with green below noted "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy S5?
We will now move on to the second part of this article, we will briefly teach you everything you need for yourself use an OTG cable with your Samsung Galaxy S5. For this, 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 S5?
Before using it you will have to get an OTG cable for your Samsung Galaxy S5. You will be happy to know that it is a very affordable product in terms of budget because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact very easily a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a conventional USB . You will either find it in form adapter or as a cable.
Anyway the price will generally be between 5 and 10 €. You can find it in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, in the event that you do not want to bother and that you are 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 S5 .
How to connect an OTG cable to a Samsung Galaxy S5?
Finally, from now on we will teach you very quickly how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a samsung galaxy s5? You will have assimilated the technology used is very simple and it is software internal to your phone which will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will very easily have to install the cable or the adapter to your Samsung Galaxy S5, once this is accomplished, you can immediately connect your USB device which should be directly recognized by your phone. Once that's done you should be able to take advantage of it. If that does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
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