You probably don't know it, however, the Sony Xperia 5 IV like the vast majority of Android cell phones are capable of a lot of feats. It is true that our mobile phones are not computers, they are getting closer and closer to their capabilities. The main problem will concern the sockets and accessories part, that said, there is a solution that few people know about called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Sony Xperia 5 IV to connect many devices.
We are going to explain to you here how to use an OTG cable on a Sony Xperia 5 IV? In this context, first of all, we will explain to you what this technology is used for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, for that, first of all help you to obtain one, then explain to you how to connect an OTG cable to your Sony Xperia 5 IV.
What is an OTG cable for on a Sony Xperia 5 IV?
So we start our guide by explaining to you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Sony Xperia 5 IV. We told you quickly 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 noticed that for a few years the vast majority of peripherals have been connected via a USB socket, this is a problem for a Sony Xperia 5 IV since it has a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome this lack and with an adapter to behave a bit like a computer.
Thanks to this technology you will be able to connect a large number of 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 5 IV supports USB OTG, you will have to check the box of the phone for a USB logo with in green below written "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your phone supports it.
How do you use an OTG cable on a Sony Xperia 5 IV?
We will now move on to the second part of this guide, we will quickly explain everything you will need for you use an OTG cable with your Sony Xperia 5 IV. In this context, first we will help you find one and then explain how it works.
Where to find an OTG cable for a Sony Xperia 5 IV?
Before using one you will need to get an OTG cable for your Sony Xperia 5 IV. You will be happy to know that it is a product that costs very little because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is actually very simple from 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 in most cases be between 5 and 10 €. You can find it in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if you don't want 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 5 IV.
How to connect an OTG cable to a Sony Xperia 5 IV?
Finally, from now on we will quickly explain how do you use an OTG adapter or cable on a Sony Xperia 5 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 5 IV, once this is done, you can immediately connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your phone. Once that's done you should be able to benefit from it. If this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
If you ever want a lot of tutorials to become a master of the Sony Xperia 5 IV, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Sony Xperia 5IV.
