You sure don't know it, but the Samsung XCover 4 like most Android cellphones are capable of a lot of feats. It is true that our smartphones are not computers, but if this continues, in a few years we will no longer need computers. The main concern will lie in the sockets and accessories part, however, there is a little known procedure called OTG which will give you the possibility of using the micro USB socket of your Samsung XCover 4 to connect a lot of accessories to it. .
We are just going here to show you how do you use an OTG cable on a Samsung XCover 4? For that, to begin with, we will show you what this technology is used for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, for that, first help you get one, then show you how to connect an OTG cable to your Samsung XCover 4.
What is the point of an OTG cable on a Samsung XCover 4?
We start by consequently our article by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Samsung XCover 4. We explained it quickly in the introduction, OTG actually comes from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that have the possibility of Support connection with USB devices. You have certainly realized that in recent years most devices have been using USB technology, this is a problem for a Samsung XCover 4 since it has a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the ability to overcome this lack and with 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 XCover 4 supports USB OTG you will have to check the box of the smartphone for a USB logo with green below noted "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your smartphone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a Samsung XCover 4?
We now move on to the second part of this article, we will quickly show you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your Samsung XCover 4. 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 XCover 4?
Before using it you will have to get an OTG cable for your Samsung XCover 4. You are going to be happy to know that it is a very accessible product in terms of budget because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is about in fact very simply from 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.
In all cases the price will usually be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if 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 XCover 4.
How to connect an OTG cable to a Samsung XCover 4?
Finally, we will now very quickly show you how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a Samsung XCover 4? You will understand the technology we are talking about here is very simple and it is software internal to your smartphone that will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will very simply have to install the cable or the adapter to your Samsung XCover 4, once it is done, you can immediately connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your smartphone. Once that's done you should be able to dispose of it. If that does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
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