You certainly don't know it, but the ZenFone Max M2 like most of Android smartphones have the ability to perform a lot of feats. It is true that 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, that said, there is a procedure that few people know called OTG which will allow you to use the micro USB socket of your ZenFone Max M2 to connect to it. a lot of peripherals.

We will precisely here teach you how to use an OTG cable on a ZenFone Max M2? To do this, first of all, we will teach you what and how this technology works, then, how to use it, and, for that, first help you find one, then teach you how to connect an OTG cable to your ZenFone Max M2.

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What is the point of an OTG cable on a ZenFone Max M2?

So we start our guide by teaching you the interest of using an OTG cable on a ZenFone Max M2. We explained it 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 certainly realized that for some time the majority of peripherals are connected via a USB socket, this is a concern for a ZenFone Max M2 since it has 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.

Using 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 ZenFone Max M2 supports USB OTG you will have to check the box of the mobile phone for a USB logo with green below noted "On-The-Go", there is a good chance that your mobile phone supports it.

How to use an OTG cable on a ZenFone Max M2?

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 ZenFone Max M2. To do this, first we will help you find one and then teach you how it works.

Where can I find an OTG cable for a ZenFone Max M2?

Before using it you will need to obtain an OTG cable for your ZenFone Max M2. You head to be delighted to learn that it is a product that costs very little because of its simplicity of manufacture, it is in fact very simply a micro or nano USB or USB C adapter to a Classic USB. You will either find it in form adapter or as a cable.

Anyway the price will usually be between 5 and 10 €. You can find it in some hypermarkets or specialty shops. Otherwise, if ever you don't need 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 ZenFone Max M2.

How to connect an OTG cable to a ZenFone Max M2?

Finally, we will now teach you very quickly how to use an adapter or an OTG cable on a ZenFone Max M2? 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 the adapter to your ZenFone Max M2, once this is done, you can directly connect your USB device which should be directly 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.

If you want as many tutorials as possible to become the king of the ZenFone Max M2, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: ZenFone Max M2.