What else is the USB-C port on your phone for besides charging the battery?

Most Android phones, especially those belonging to the mid and high range, have a port USB-C that allows us to charge the battery of the device. However, that is not the only function of that connector, since it also offers the possibility of doing other interesting things. As which? Here we tell you.

As detailed by AndroidPhoria, the USB-C port will become the standard in the countries of the European Union. By 2024, all cell phones, tablets, digital cameras, among other devices, will have to have this connector. The company most affected by the measure would be Apple, which will have to change the Lightning port on its future iPhones.

Thousands of apple fans await the arrival of iPhones with a USB-C port, since this technology allows ultra-fast charging that companies such as Xiaomi, Oppo, among others, have already implemented. For example, a 120W charge can fully fill a cell phone battery in less than 20 minutes.

What additional features does the USB-C port have?

1. Connect it to a computer: Not only can you use it to transfer multimedia files between both computers, you can also make the cell phone become a temporary webcam or mouse.

2. Use it as a powerbank: If your smartphone has a large battery, you can use it to charge other devices by reverse charging. However, this feature is not available on all computers.

3. For wireless charging: In case your cell phone does not have the aforementioned technology, you should know that there are receivers that connect to the USB-C port and that allow you to fill the battery without the need for cables.

4. Broadcast on a monitor or Smart TV: All you need is a USB-C to HDMI cable to display your phone’s media content on a bigger screen.

5. Make it a computer: It is possible to control your cell phone using the mouse or keyboard of your PC, you only have to connect these devices through an OTG cable.

6. Connect gaming controllers: If you don’t like using touch controls when playing your favorite video game, you should know that there are controllers that connect to your phone using the USB-C port.

7. Use it to have internet: In case your cell phone does not capture the Wi-Fi of your home or you do not have data to navigate, you can connect the network cable using a USB-C to Ethernet adapter cable.

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