You probably don't know it, but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, like most Android phones, has the ability to perform a number of feats. Even though our phones aren't computers, they're 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 called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 to connect many accessories.
In this tutorial, we are going to teach you how to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3? To do this, first, we will teach you what this technology is for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, for that, first help you to get one, then teach you how to connect an OTG cable to your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3.
What is the point of an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
So we start our article by teaching you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3. We explained it quickly in the introduction, OTG comes in practice from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that are capable of 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 concern for a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 because it has a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome this lack and thanks to an adapter to behave a bit like a computer.
With this technology you will be able to connect many different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard drives, gamepads ...
To verify that the software version of your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 supports USB OTG, you will have to check the box of the smartphone for a USB logo with green underneath noted "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your smartphone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
We are now moving on to the second part of this guide, we will quickly teach you everything you will need for you use an OTG cable with your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3. 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 Z Fold3?
Before using one, you will need to get an OTG cable for your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3. You will be happy to know that it is a very accessible product in terms of budget due to its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact 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.
In all cases 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 don't 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 Z Fold3.
How to connect an OTG cable to a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3?
Finally, we will now teach you very quickly how to use an OTG adapter or cable on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3? You will understand the technology used is very simple 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 Z Fold3, once this is done, you can immediately connect your USB device which should be recognized directly 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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