You probably don't know it, however the Xiaomi Poco M5S like most Android smartphones are capable of a lot of feats. It is true that our telephones are not computers, but if this continues, in a few years we will no longer need a computer. The main problem will lie in the sockets and accessories part, however, there is a technique that few people know called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your Xiaomi Poco M5S to connect a lot to it of peripherals.
We will precisely in this tutorial, show you how to use an OTG cable on a Xiaomi Poco M5S? To do this, first of all, we are going to show you what this technology is for and how it works, then, how to use it, and, for that, first help you find one, then show you how to connect an OTG cable to your Xiaomi Poco M5S.
What is the role of an OTG cable on a Xiaomi Poco M5S?
We therefore start our article by showing you the interest of using an OTG cable on a Xiaomi Poco M5S. We told you quickly 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 surely realized that for some time most peripherals connect via a USB socket, this is a problem for a Xiaomi Poco M5S 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 behave 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 Poco M5S supports USB OTG, you need to check the box of the phone for a USB logo with green underneath noted "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your phone supports it.
How to use an OTG cable on a Xiaomi Poco M5S?
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 Poco M5S. To do this, first we will help you find one and then show you how it works.
Where to find an OTG cable for a Xiaomi Poco M5S?
Before using it, you will need to get an OTG cable for your Xiaomi Poco M5S. 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 very easily an adapter from micro or nano USB or USB C to a classic USB . You will either have it in the form adapter or as a cable.
In all cases the price will in most cases be between 5 and 10 €. You can find it in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, in the event that you don't want to bother and that 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 Poco M5S .
How to connect an OTG cable to a Xiaomi Poco M5S?
Finally, we will now very quickly show you how to use an OTG adapter or cable on a Xiaomi Poco M5S? You will understand the technology used is very easy and it is software internal to 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 Poco M5S, once this is done, you will be able to directly connect your USB device which should immediately be recognized 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.
In case you want a maximum of tutorials to become a master of the Xiaomi Poco M5S, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: Xiaomi Poco M5S.
