You certainly don't know it, however the Xiaomi 12X like most Android smartphones are capable of a number of feats. It is true that our 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, fortunately, there is a little known technique called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Xiaomi 12X to connect a good number of accessories to it.
We are going precisely here, to teach you how do you use an OTG cable on a Xiaomi 12X? To do this, to begin with, we are going to teach you what this technology is for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, to do this, first help you get one, then teach you how to connect an OTG cable to your Xiaomi 12X.
What is the role of an OTG cable on a Xiaomi 12X?
So we start our article by teaching you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Xiaomi 12X. We explained it briefly in the introduction, OTG actually comes from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that have the possibility of Support connection with USB devices. You have certainly noticed that for several years most peripherals have been connected via a USB socket, this is a problem for a Xiaomi 12X because it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome this lack and with an adapter to act a bit like a computer.
With this technology you will be able to connect many different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard drives, gamepads ...
To check that the software version of your Xiaomi 12X 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 12X?
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 Xiaomi 12X. To do this, first we will help you find one and then teach you how it works.
Where to find an OTG cable for a Xiaomi 12X?
Before using one you will need to get an OTG cable for your Xiaomi 12X. You are going to be happy to know that it is a product that costs very little because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is actually very 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, in the event that you don't need to bother and are in no hurry, we recommend that you buy it on the internet, you will find dozens of models compatible with the socket of your Xiaomi 12X.
How to connect an OTG cable to a Xiaomi 12X?
Finally, we will now teach you very quickly how do you use an OTG adapter or cable on a Xiaomi 12X? 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 Xiaomi 12X, once this is done, you can immediately connect your USB device which should immediately be 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 are looking for a maximum of tutorials to become a master of the Xiaomi 12X, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Xiaomi 12X.
