You probably don't know it, but the Vivo Y16s, like most Android cell phones, have the ability to perform a number of feats. It is true that our smartphones 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 little known technique called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Vivo Y16 to connect a good number of accessories to it. .
We are going to teach you in this tutorial how to use an OTG cable on a Vivo Y16? In this context, first, we will teach you what this technology is for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, in this context, first help you find one, then teach you how to connect an OTG cable to your Vivo Y16.
What is the role of an OTG cable on a Vivo Y16?
So we start our guide by teaching you the benefit of using an OTG cable on a Vivo Y16. We explained it quickly in the introduction, OTG actually comes from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that are capable of Support connection with USB devices. You have probably noticed that for a few years most peripherals have been connected via a USB socket, this is a problem for a Vivo Y16 since it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome this lack and using 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 drives, joysticks to play ...
To check that the software version of your Vivo Y16 supports USB OTG, you need to check the box of the mobile phone for a USB logo with in green below written "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your mobile phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a Vivo Y16?
We are now moving on to the second part of this guide, we will quickly teach you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your Vivo Y16. In this context, first we will help you find one and then teach you how it works.
Where to find an OTG cable for a Vivo Y16?
Before using it, you will need to obtain an OTG cable for your Vivo Y16. You are going to be delighted to learn that it is a very accessible product in terms of budget due to its simplicity of manufacture, it is in reality simply a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter 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, 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 Vivo Y16.
How to connect an OTG cable to a Vivo Y16?
Finally, from now on we will teach you very quickly how to use an OTG adapter or cable on a Vivo Y16? You will have assimilated the technology used is very easy and it is software internal to your mobile phone which will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will simply have to install the cable or adapter to your Vivo Y16, once this is done, you can directly connect your USB device which should be directly recognized by your mobile 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 want a lot of tutorials to become the king of the Vivo Y16, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Live Y16.
