You probably don't know it, however the Xiaomi 12T like the majority of Android cell phones have the ability to achieve a lot of feats. Even if our smartphones are not computers, but if this continues, in a few years we will no longer need a computer. The main concern will lie in the sockets and accessories part, however, there is a little known technique called OTG which will give you the possibility of using the micro USB socket of your Xiaomi 12T to connect a multitude of peripherals to it. .
In this article, we are going to explain to you how to use an OTG cable on a Xiaomi 12T? In this context, first, we will explain to you what this technology is for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, to do this, first help you to obtain one, then explain to you how to connect an OTG cable to your Xiaomi 12T.
What is the point of an OTG cable on a Xiaomi 12T?
We therefore begin our guide by explaining to you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Xiaomi 12T. We told you briefly in the introduction, OTG comes in practice from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that will be able to Support connection with USB devices. You have probably noticed that for a few years the majority of peripherals have been using USB technology, this is a concern for a Xiaomi 12T because it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the possibility of overcoming this lack and with an adapter to act a bit like a computer.
Using this technology you will be able to connect a multitude of different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard disks, joysticks to play ...
To check that the software version of your Xiaomi 12T supports USB OTG, you will have to check the box of the smartphone for a USB logo with a green note below marked "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your smartphone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a Xiaomi 12T?
We will now move on to the second part of this guide, we will briefly explain everything you will need for you use an OTG cable with your Xiaomi 12T. In this context, first we will help you find one and then explain how it works.
Where to find an OTG cable for a Xiaomi 12T?
Before using one, you will need to get an OTG cable for your Xiaomi 12T. You will be happy to know that it is a very accessible product in terms of budget due to its simplicity of manufacture, it is actually very easy to convert from 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 often be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if you don't need 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 Xiaomi 12T.
How to connect an OTG cable to a Xiaomi 12T?
Finally, from now on we will quickly explain how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a Xiaomi 12T? You will understand the technology we are talking about here is very simple and it is software internal to your smartphone that will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will very easily have to install the cable or adapter to your Xiaomi 12T, once this is done, you will be able to immediately connect your USB device which should be recognized directly by your smartphone. Once that's done you should be able to benefit from it. If this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
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