You certainly don't know it, but the XIAOMI Mi 8 like the majority of Android phones are capable of a lot of feats. Even if our smartphones are not computers, but if this continues, in a few years we will no longer need computers. The most common problem will concern 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 Mi 8 to connect a lot of peripherals.
We are just going here to show you how do you use an OTG cable on a XIAOMI Mi 8? 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, in this context, first help you get one, then show you how to connect an OTG cable to your XIAOMI Mi 8.
What is the role of an OTG cable on a XIAOMI Mi 8?
We start our page by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on a XIAOMI Mi 8. We told you quickly in the introduction, OTG actually comes from the term On-The-GO, this nomenclature actually defines devices that will be able to Support connection with USB devices. You have certainly realized that in recent years the majority of peripherals have been using USB technology, this is a problem for a XIAOMI Mi 8 because it has a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the possibility of compensating for this lack and thanks to an adapter to act a bit like a computer.
With this technology you can connect a lot of different peripherals like printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard drives, joysticks to play ...
To verify that the software version of your XIAOMI Mi 8 supports USB OTG, you must check the box of the mobile phone for a USB logo with green underneath noted "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your mobile phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a XIAOMI Mi 8?
We now move on to the second part of this article, we will quickly show you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your XIAOMI Mi 8. To do this, first we will help you find one and then show you how it works.
Where can I find an OTG cable for a XIAOMI Mi 8?
Before using one, you will have to get an OTG cable for your XIAOMI Mi 8. You will be delighted to know that it is a very affordable product in terms of budget because of 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 find it in form adapter or as a cable.
Anyway 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 do not need to bother and that you are not in a hurry, we recommend that you buy it on the internet you will find dozens of models compatible with the plug of your XIAOMI Mi 8 .
How to connect an OTG cable to a XIAOMI Mi 8?
Finally, we will now quickly show you how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a XIAOMI Mi 8? You will understand that the technology we are talking about here is very easy and it is software inside your mobile phone that will be able to recognize devices connected to it.
You will very easily have to install the cable or the adapter to your XIAOMI Mi 8, once it's done, you can immediately connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized by your mobile phone. Once it's done you should be able to benefit from it. In the event that this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
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