What is USB OTG?So we connect the keyboard, mouse or flash drive to the phone

How to check if my phone has a OTG function?

You can use these programs on Android smartphone:

Just remember to delete them later, because after one -time check, these applications become unnecessary.Ps.Here you will learn how to uninstall the programs from the phone so that it has more memory, and here how to clean the memory of the phone to work faster.

Optionally, you can look for the right information, in the smartphone specification on the manufacturer's website, or after entering the system settings, enter OTG in the search field and check if the appropriate option has been found.

Can you also connect a USB memory to the iPhone?

Yes you can.However, the iPhone does not have USB, but the Lightning port.That is why special USB adapters are required for lightning or simply flash drives, disks or readers with a built -in lightning plug.This is not a classic USB OTG, but external memory works.You can find a good iPhone here.

How to enable the OTG function?

Sometimes it happens that the smartphone has a USB OTG, but the function is inactive as standard.Then, before connecting a USB memory, it must be turned on in the system.

For example, on OnePlus 6 you should enter the settings - the system and here activate the OTG mass memory option.

What do I need to use OTG on your phone?

In addition to making sure that your equipment supports the OTG standard, you need to equip yourself with a adapter from a female USB type A socket, with a male USB type C or micro USB (depending on which it fits your smartphone).

The adapter is not necessary if the connected accessory already has the right plug.For example, disks or "pendrajwy" with a USB type C or Micro USB micro are available.

What is OTG for a smartphone for?

Most often, the OTG connection is used to copy with or USB files (pendrive, portable disk, SD card reader).

If you work stationary on a tablet, then a good keyboard and mouse can be useful.Of course, even better alternative is to connect the keyboard and Bluetooth wireless mouse.Sometimes this also applies to a smartphone (some of them can be connected to the monitor and used for stationary work).

Another example, but much less common is connecting audio equipment to the phone via USB (e.g. headphone amplifier / DAC).

In a word, the USB OTG function on the phone is useful.First of all, for connecting USB memory and quick copy of photos, movies, music and other files, especially if we do not have a computer at hand.The OTG standard is also often used to connect the mouse and keyboard to the phone.

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