You probably don't know it, but the Xiaomi Poco M5, like most Android smartphones, has the ability to perform a number 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 most common problem will concern the sockets and accessories part, however, there is a procedure that few people know about called OTG which will give you the possibility of using the micro USB socket of your Xiaomi Poco M5 to connect to it. a multitude of accessories.
In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to use an OTG cable on a Xiaomi Poco M5? In this context, first, we are going to show you what this technology is for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, in this context, first of all help you to obtain one, then show you how to connect an OTG cable to your Xiaomi Poco M5.
What is the role of an OTG cable on a Xiaomi Poco M5?
We therefore start our article by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Xiaomi Poco M5. We told you briefly 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 probably noticed that for several years most peripherals have been using USB technology, this is a problem for a Xiaomi Poco M5 since it has a micro or nano USB socket. OTG technology will give it the possibility of overcoming this lack and with an adapter to behave a bit like a computer.
Thanks to this technology you will be able to connect many different peripherals such as printers, mice, keyboards, USB keys, external hard disks, joysticks to play ...
To check that the software version of your Xiaomi Poco M5 supports USB OTG, you need to 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 Poco M5?
We now move on to the second part of this tutorial, we will briefly show you everything you need for you use an OTG cable with your Xiaomi Poco M5. In this context, 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 Poco M5?
Before using one, you will need to get an OTG cable for your Xiaomi Poco M5. You will be happy to learn that it is a product that costs very little due to its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact very easily an adapter from micro or nano USB or USB C to a classic USB. You will either find it as adapter or as a cable.
Anyway the price will generally be between 5 and 10 €. You can get one in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if you don't want to bother and you're 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 Poco M5.
How to connect an OTG cable to a Xiaomi Poco M5?
Finally, we will now very quickly show you how to use an OTG adapter or cable on a Xiaomi Poco M5? You will have assimilated the technology we are talking about here 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 easily have to install the cable or adapter to your Xiaomi Poco M5, 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 dispose of it. If this does not work, unplug the accessory and repeat the procedure.
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