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OTG

A USB mode that lets phones act as a host to read flash drives, keyboards, and other USB devices.

Also known as: USB On-The-Go USB OTG

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

OTG (USB On-The-Go) lets a phone/tablet power and talk to USB peripherals — flash drives, gamepads, keyboards. See USB features: OTG in connectivity specs.

It effectively expands storage or adds accessories over USB-C. Useful for file transfer and console-style gaming.

Related Technical Terms

MicroSD

Removable flash cards that expand a phone or tablet's storage if a slot is available. Storage

USB Type-C

The modern reversible connector for charging, data, and video; found on nearly all new devices. Ports

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