You certainly don't know it, however, the Xiaomi 12 like the majority of Android smartphones are capable of a lot of feats. Even if our mobile phones are not computers, but if this continues, in a few years we will no longer need a computer. The most common problem will concern the sockets and accessories part, that said, there is a procedure that few people know about called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Xiaomi 12 to connect it properly number of accessories.

Right here we are going to show you how to use an OTG cable on a Xiaomi 12? To do this, first of all, we will show you what this technology is for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, to do this, first help you find one, then show you how to connect an OTG cable to your Xiaomi 12.

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What is the point of an OTG cable on a Xiaomi 12?

We start our page by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Xiaomi 12. We told you quickly in the introduction, OTG comes in practice from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that have the possibility of Support connection with USB devices. You have certainly realized that for some time now the majority of peripherals have been connected via a USB socket, this is a problem for a Xiaomi 12 given that it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome this lack and thanks to an adapter to behave a bit like a computer.

Using this technology you will be able to connect a lot of different peripherals like printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard disks, joysticks to play ...

To verify that the software version of your Xiaomi 12 supports USB OTG, you must check the phone box for a USB logo with a green note below marked "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your phone supports it.

How to use an OTG cable on a Xiaomi 12?

We now move on to the second part of this guide, we will quickly show you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your Xiaomi 12. 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 Xiaomi 12?

Before using it you will have to get an OTG cable for your Xiaomi 12. You will be delighted to learn that it is a very accessible product in terms of budget due to its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact very easily from a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a conventional USB. You will either have it in the form adapter or as a cable.

Anyway the price will usually be between 5 and 10 €. You can find it in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if you don't need to bother and you're not in a hurry, we suggest you buy it on the internet, you will find dozens of models compatible with the socket of your Xiaomi 12.

How to connect an OTG cable to a Xiaomi 12?

Finally, we will now very quickly show you how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a Xiaomi 12? You will have assimilated the technology we are talking about here is very easy and it is software internal to your phone that will be able to recognize devices connected to it.

You will very easily have to install the cable or adapter to your Xiaomi 12, once this is done, you will be able to immediately connect your USB device 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.

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