USB OTG is a short for USB On The Go and its a new technology that allows smart devices to communicate with one another. So instead of connecting to a computer to transfer files, devices can connect to each other and exchange files; instead of using your modem to browse on computer you can connect the modem directly to your smartphone and browse; instead of connecting to your computer to send documents to your printer, you can connect your smartphone directly to your printer and print your documents and so on.
OTG can do much more than that. Once you enable your device to act as a USB host, it serves as the master and, you can connect several devices to it and control their use just like it where a PC. you can connect to printers, cameras, keyboards, game pads, flash drives, hard disks, mouse etc.
How to use OTG on Smartphone or Tablet?
If you device supports OTG, you will need to buy an OTG cable to be able to use the feature on your device. An OTG cable is readily available in popular online stores and local electronic or smartphone shops. A file manager may be required to use it with a usb flash drive or usb hard disk drive.
Which devices support USB OTG on Android?
The Android OS has supported USB OTG since Android version 3.1. However, most smartphone manufacturers are only recently implementing the technology in their smartphones. Most Android phones with Android version 4.3 and above will likely have support for USB OTG. These supported devices include but not limited to
- Samsung Galaxy S2, S3, S4, Note 1, Note 2, Note 3
- Sony Xperia Z, ZL, Z1 etc
- LG Optimus G, G2
- HTC X, One, One Mini
- Nexus 4, 5
- Techno Phantom Z, Z mini, A+
- Geonee M3, etc
If you are using OTG to do exciting things on your Android. Please let us know in the comments.
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