You probably don't know it, however the Vivo Y23 like the majority of Android smartphones 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 most common problem will lie in the sockets and accessories part, that said, there is a little known technique called OTG which will give you the possibility of using the micro USB socket of your Vivo Y23 to connect a large number of of accessories.

We will precisely in this article, teach you how to use an OTG cable on a Vivo Y23? In this context, first of all, we will teach you what this technology is for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, for that, first of all help you find one, then teach you how to connect an OTG cable to your Vivo Y23.

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What is the role of an OTG cable on a Vivo Y23?

So we start our article by teaching you the benefit of using an OTG cable on a Vivo Y23. We explained it briefly 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 several years the majority of peripherals have been using USB technology, this is a problem for a Vivo Y23 since it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the possibility of overcoming this lack and, thanks to an adapter, of acting a bit like a computer.

With this technology you will be able to connect a lot of different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard drives, joysticks to play ...

To check that the software version of your Vivo Y23 supports USB OTG, you will have to check the box of the mobile phone for a USB logo with in green below noted "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your mobile phone supports it.

How to use an OTG cable on a Vivo Y23?

We now move on to the second part of this guide, we will briefly teach you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your Vivo Y23. In this context, first of all we will help you find one and then teach you how it works.

Where to find an OTG cable for a Vivo Y23?

Before using one, you will need to get an OTG cable for your Vivo Y23. You will be happy to learn that it is a very accessible product in terms of budget due to its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact very simple from a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a USB classic. 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 don't want to bother and you're 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 Vivo Y23.

How to connect an OTG cable to a Vivo Y23?

Finally, we will now teach you very quickly how to use an OTG adapter or cable on a Vivo Y23? 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 very simply have to install the cable or adapter to your Vivo Y23, once this is done, you will be able to connect your USB device without delay, which should immediately be recognized by your mobile phone. Once that's done you should be able to dispose of it. If this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.

If you ever want a lot of tutorials to become the absolute master of the Vivo Y23, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: Live Y23.