You probably don't know it, but the Xiaomi Mi 11, like most Android smartphones, has the ability to perform a number of feats. It is true that 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, that said, there is a little known technique called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Xiaomi Mi 11 to connect a lot of peripherals to it. .
In this article, we are going to show you how to use an OTG cable on a Xiaomi Mi 11? To do this, to begin with, we will show you what this technology is for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, for this, first of all help you to obtain one, then show you how to connect an OTG cable to your Xiaomi Mi 11.
What is an OTG cable for on a Xiaomi Mi 11?
So we start our article by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Xiaomi Mi 11. We told you briefly in the introduction, OTG comes in practice from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that can Support connection with USB devices. You have no doubt realized that for some time most peripherals have been connected via a USB socket, this is a concern for a Xiaomi Mi 11 because it is equipped with a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will allow it to overcome this lack and using an adapter to act 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 disks, joysticks to play ...
To check that the software version of your Xiaomi Mi 11 supports USB OTG, you will have to 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 Mi 11?
We now move on to the second part of this guide, we will briefly show you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your Xiaomi Mi 11. To do this, first of all we will help you find one and then show you how it works.
Where to find an OTG cable for a Xiaomi Mi 11?
Before using one you will have to get an OTG cable for your Xiaomi Mi 11. 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 acts very easily from a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a classic USB. You will either have it in the form 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, in the event that you do not want to bother and you are not in a hurry, we advise you to buy it on the internet you will find dozens of models compatible with the socket of your Xiaomi Mi 11 .
How to connect an OTG cable to a Xiaomi Mi 11?
Finally, from now on we will show you very quickly how do you use an OTG adapter or cable on a Xiaomi Mi 11? You will understand that the technology we are talking about here is very easy and it is software inside 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 Mi 11, once this is done, you can directly 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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