You probably don't know it, but the Xiaomi 11T, like most Android cell phones, is capable of a lot of feats. It is true that our telephones are not computers, but if this continues, in a few years we will no longer need a computer. The most common problem will lie in the sockets and accessories part, that said, there is a technique that few people know called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Xiaomi 11T to connect to it a multitude of accessories.

We will precisely here teach you how to use an OTG cable on a Xiaomi 11T? In this context, to begin with, 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 Xiaomi 11T.

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What is an OTG cable for on a Xiaomi 11T?

We therefore start our page by teaching you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Xiaomi 11T. We explained it 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 realized that for some time now most peripherals have been connected via a USB socket, this is a problem for a Xiaomi 11T given that it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome this lack and using an adapter to behave 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 verify that the software version of your Xiaomi 11T supports USB OTG, you will have 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 do you use an OTG cable on a Xiaomi 11T?

We now move on to the second part of this guide, we will quickly teach you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your Xiaomi 11T. 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 Xiaomi 11T?

Before using it, you will need to obtain an OTG cable for your Xiaomi 11T. You will be happy to learn that it is a product that costs very little because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact simply an adapter from micro or nano USB or USB C to a classic USB. You will either have it in the form adapter or as a cable.

Anyway the price will generally be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, in the event that you don't want to bother and are in no hurry, we suggest that you buy it on the internet, you will find dozens of models compatible with the socket of your Xiaomi 11T.

How to connect an OTG cable to a Xiaomi 11T?

Finally, we will now very quickly teach you how do you use an OTG adapter or cable on a Xiaomi 11T? You will have assimilated the technology we are talking about here 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 the adapter to your Xiaomi 11T, once this is done, you can directly connect your USB device which should be recognized directly by your mobile 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.

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