What Is USB OTG?

What Is USB OTG?

USB drives are convenient, but you can’t use one with your phone. Well, unless you have an Android phone and know what USB OTG is.

USB On-The-Go (OTG) is a standardized specification that allows a device to read data from a USB device without requiring a PC. The device basically becomes a USB host, which isn’t an ability every gadget has. You will need an OTG cable or OTG connector.

You can do a lot with this, For example, you might connect a USB flash drive to your phone, or use a video game controller with an Android device.

 

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