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How to Set Up a Normal PC Keyboard to Work on Android

Android is a mobile operating system known for its versatility. Proof of this is that smartphone owners can connect it to a normal computer keyboard and use it to type things directly into the Google platform. The micro-USB port allows you to write without the help of a virtual keyboard.

In this way, the cellphone behaves like a notebook, with portability and practicality. Learn the following lines to connect a PC physical keyboard to Android. See also what each shortcut key does on your smartphone.

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Step 1. To use a physical keyboard on your phone, you need an OTG cable. The accessory is an adapter that has two prongs, a micro USB (that fits in the cellular) and another common USB (that connects in the keyboard).

Use an OTG adapter on your phone

Step 2. After connecting the OTG adapter to your smartphone, normally connect the keyboard cable to the standard sized USB output.

Connect a physical keyboard with an adapter on the phone

Step 3. A "Set up physical keyboard" message appears in the notification bar. Touch it. If the alert does not appear for you, enter your mobile settings and tap the "Languages and Input" menu.

Access Android phone keyboard settings

Step 4. Touch "Physical keyboard" and see the name of your keyboard recognized by Android at the top of the screen. Below, tap the default system keyboard application - if you use more than one language, they will appear there separately.