This is definitely one of the coolest uses of the OTG connector, and it’s something that photographers are going to love. From the Use USB to menu, hit Connect as a MIDI device to allow the microphone to be used as an input device - then open your app of choice and away you go.
Then, pull down your notification shade, and hit the Android System notification. Setup is easy - just plug your USB microphone into your OTG connector and into your phone. Instead of compromising or spending large amounts of money on a voice recorder, try using your phone with an external microphone. While the S9 has a good enough microphone, it doesn’t have the same omnidirectional or cardioid capabilities as a true microphone. What is the point in having a bulky setup of microphones and laptops when all you really need is your phone, your trusty OTG connector, and a USB microphone? Whether you’re an enthusiast podcaster, a businessperson who takes part in a lot of conference calls, or someone who needs to travel with audio equipment, it’s important that you strike the right balance of sound quality, ease of use, and size.
However, be aware that some larger devices like tablets will not be able to charge with the low power charge coming from your device.
Once connected, tap the Android System notification and make sure Charge connected device is selected.
That is not all you can do with another phone - since you have your trusty OTG connector, you can plug their charging cable into your phone and give their phone some of your phone’s juice. Just connect the phones up using the other phone’s charging cable, tap the Android System notification, select Transfer files, and then navigate to the other phone by tapping the other Android System notification. Since the primary use of the OTG connector is to transfer files and documents via Samsung’s Smart Switch, it makes sense that you can use the connector to quickly and easily access files on another device. It’s not just USB sticks you can transfer files to and from. Transfer files to another device, or boost up its battery While this is one of the least exciting features of the OTG connector, it’s definitely one of the most useful and one that we can see ourselves using a lot. Then tap the Android System notification marked USB drive to be taken to a file folder. Just attach your OTG connector and pop your USB stick in. MicroSD cards and cloud drives help, but what if your phone doesn’t have expandable storage, or you don’t have a data connection to access Google Drive? Wouldn’t it be a lot easier if you could just jam a USB stick into your phone and transfer some files over? That’s something you can do with USB OTG, and a solid reason to own an adapter. Transfer files to increase phone storage space So make sure you keep an eye on your battery level during your gaming sessions. Of course, there is an issue with this setup - since the OTG connector uses the USB-C slot, there is no way to charge your phone’s battery at the same time, which could be an issue in especially power-hungry games. Just attach your connector to the USB-C plug at the bottom-right of the headset, and plug your controller in. If you’re also lucky enough to own a Gear VR headset, then you can use your OTG connector to use that same controller in VR games.
Additionally, if you’re using a service like Moonlight to stream PC games to your smart device, then you can use your game controller to control the action.
We tested an Xbox 360 controller with Sega’s Sonic 2 and it worked perfectly without any need to calibrate or change any options. This doesn’t work for every game since some games were meant to be played with a touchscreen - so don’t bother trying Clash of Clans - but for classics like Sonic the Hedgehog or GTA: Vice City, a controller can make a huge difference in your experience. Just plug that controller into your OTG adapter and into your phone, and you can play some of the best mobile games using a controller.
Sure, you can grab yourself a Bluetooth controller, but if you have a wired controller sitting around, then your OTG connector could save you a little bit of cash. While smartphones can deliver everything we need in a pocket-sized device, if you’ve ever tried to play a game not designed for a touchscreen on a mobile device, then you know they’re not perfect.