You probably don't know it, however the Sony Xperia 1 IV like the majority of Android phones are capable of a lot of feats. Even though our cell phones are not computers, they are getting closer and closer to their capabilities. The main problem will lie in the sockets and accessories part, however, there is a procedure that few people know called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Sony Xperia 1 IV to connect to it many devices.
Right here we are going to show you how to use an OTG cable on a Sony Xperia 1 IV? For that, first of all, we are going to show you what this technology is for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, for that, first to help you get one, then to show you how to connect an OTG cable to your Sony Xperia 1 IV.
What is the role of an OTG cable on a Sony Xperia 1 IV?
So we start our guide by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Sony Xperia 1 IV. We told you briefly in the introduction, OTG comes in practice from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that can Support connection with USB devices. You have probably noticed that for several years the majority of peripherals have been using USB technology, this is a concern for a Sony Xperia 1 IV since it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome this lack and with an adapter to act a bit like a computer.
Thanks to this technology you will be able to connect many different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard disks, joysticks to play ...
To check that the software version of your Sony Xperia 1 IV supports USB OTG, you will have to check the box of the phone for a USB logo with in green underneath noted "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a Sony Xperia 1 IV?
We now move on to the second part of this article, we will briefly show you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your Sony Xperia 1 IV. To do this, first we will help you find one and then show you how it works.
Where to find an OTG cable for a Sony Xperia 1 IV?
Before using it, you will need to obtain an OTG cable for your Sony Xperia 1 IV. You are going to be delighted to learn that it is a product that costs very little because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact very simply 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.
In all cases the price will often be between 5 and 10 €. You can find it in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if you do not need to bother and 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 Sony Xperia 1 IV.
How to connect an OTG cable to a Sony Xperia 1 IV?
Finally, we will now very quickly show you how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a Sony Xperia 1 IV? You will have assimilated the technology we are talking about here is very simple and it is software internal to your phone that will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will very simply have to install the cable or adapter to your Sony Xperia 1 IV, once this is done, you will be able to connect your USB device without delay which should be recognized directly by your phone. Once that's done you should be able to enjoy this one. If this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
In case you want a lot of tutorials to become a master of the Sony Xperia 1 IV, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: Sony Xperia 1IV.
