Right now, I'm using an HTC EVO 4G LTE, running ICS. Now the source code is out, however, no one has yet to add USB host capabilities to their kernel, so I figure I might as well do it myself. I read on kernel development, and I have a surface level understanding, but I'm just interested in adding the USB host capabilities. So how would I go about doing that? Thanks.
IIRC ICS should have OTG that works for keyboard and mouse. Of course the microUSB port on your phone needs to have the hardware to support OTG and also may or may not supply power.
Yeah, the hardware on the EVO supports it, it's just that HTC never enables it in their kernel.
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Does anyone have specs of the Evo 3D processor to determine whether or not this might be possible in the future? My friend has stated that Android 2.3.4 has USB host built into the operating system. However, the hardware has to have that capability.
So does our processor have the capability for USB host mode, and was our micro USB wired to allow it? Anyone know for sure either way?
I'm sorry if this was brought up before, I've actually done an extensive (unsuccessful) search on the topic.
I know you can do this with honeycomb. Wouldnt see why we couldnt do it with the evo. Any devs have any idea
No one know for sure if the hardware is capable? To be honest, I consider that the only definite advantage the SGS2 has right now.
I have a xbox 360 wireless gaming receiver and wondering if i could sync this receiver with my HTC flyer
Purpose:
So I can sync an xbox controller to my emulators
Something like what this person did
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Omyv6YzBmA
Only thing I need is an micro usb to standard usb adapter, but I am wondering if any adapter will work syncing xbox controller with the htc flyer
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-USB-Male-Female-Adapter/dp/B0027YYMU6
You need to know if the Flyer supports OTG or not, the Xoom does. That's the cable that guy is using in that video. I'm not sure if it's supported on the Flyer.
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It looks like the Flyer doesn't support USB host, as some things would need modifying from the searches I've done. You could buy the $2 item and try it, but it most likely will not work.
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Lol, Ill get it and try it out.
But it doesn't make sense, how can HDMI out work from the Usb port but it cannot host material
I read the 3.1 honey comb port should enable usb hosting, any idea if thats true?
The two are not in any way related, however when I looked at the modules loaded it appeared that the HC rom would support usb host.
I sent an email to HTC this is what they said:
Unfortunately, your tablet cannot be used as a USB host at this time. You may want to download a 3rd party application from the Android Market that would allow you to monitor access points. Remember, HTC does not support any third party applications. When HTC documentation makes reference to third-party products or services, we do so on an "as is" basis with no implied warranty or guarantees about the functionality or suitability of the product. We offer such references merely as education for customers wishing to explore different options.Please consult the product vendor's written help materials, web site support resources, or contact representatives of the vendor for assistance.
Any idea what 3rd party aps could do this?
Honeycomb and ICS supports USB ports.
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I think the port does work in usb host mode but it is not powered, so you need to use a powered hub to get anything to work. This has been discussed before, do a search and see what you find.
Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1082909
Works in HC but you need a powered USB hub. Maybe it will work without a hub in the official HC release?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17562960&postcount=29
Yes it works in HC , you must use a powered hub
I would like to be able to hook up a hard drive if we ever get honeycomb. I have just enough knowledge that I am certain I would brick my device if I try the HC leak install on my BB Flyer, so I am impatiently waiting for the OTA update.
Anyway, can I hook up a hard drive with external power or do I have to have a powered hub? I have successfully used a portable usb drive and a Y-cable with power end plugged into a usb battery before where host was enabled on my Gen 7 Archos, but there wasn't enough power to actually run the drive. Do you think this setup will work on the Flyer with HC?
AS long as your hard drive will run without any power from the Flyer and is properly formatted (FAT32) it should work with or without a hub
butterflygirl said:
I would like to be able to hook up a hard drive if we ever get honeycomb. I have just enough knowledge that I am certain I would brick my device if I try the HC leak install on my BB Flyer, so I am impatiently waiting for the OTA update.
Anyway, can I hook up a hard drive with external power or do I have to have a powered hub? I have successfully used a portable usb drive and a Y-cable with power end plugged into a usb battery before where host was enabled on my Gen 7 Archos, but there wasn't enough power to actually run the drive. Do you think this setup will work on the Flyer with HC?
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It should work with any device that that does not require that it be powered by USB for example the external powered hard drive you mentioned. For directly connected devices only low power devices such as pen drives would work, rotational disks will most likely require a powered hub/battery to operate.
DigitalMD said:
AS long as your hard drive will run without any power from the Flyer and is properly formatted (FAT32) it should work with or without a hub
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so no support for NTFS or EXT3?
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so no support for NTFS or EXT3?
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It depends on drivers, and how vold works. Ext3 should work, or could definitely be made to work. I've never tried NTFS so can't comment on that.
It is my understanding that android natively supports usb. My question is, if I get a micro usb to usb adapter, and then plug in a usb keyboard, I would be able to use the keyboard to type documents. Any thoughts?
(I have a rooted nook, but I got the update before I could block them, will revert back soon)
currently no. The android or in this case nook skinned android kernel has to support usb host and usb keyboard inputs which it doesn't. But it probably will in the future when the devs release android 4.0, because ICS needs a different kernel then the current nook tablet kernel. But anyway what keyboard do you have, because you can only connect bluetooth keyboards and also only if the developers can enable bluetooth on the nook.
It also depends on the hardware support. I don't know if the TI chip has a host-only port, or if it supports OTG (On-The-Go) dual mode operation. It probably does, but I've not seen anybody verify that.
it doesn't support USB keyboards. I have a female USB to micro USB for my galaxy S2. I tried to get a USB sick and 2.4GHz mouse and keyboard on the nook but nothing worked, and yes it both works on my galaxy with the stock ROM
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The NT can support usb gadgets and usb hubs but it need to be enabled in the rom and the must have the module, the NC has this feature and i hope our great devs can implement this on the NT.
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im looking to use a usb 3g modem myself with my tablet ,
ive read a bit on the latest engadget article about the other older e paper nook that was done with a usb keyboard i even went as far as to contact the guy who did it and he told me what to look for , hardware wise to see if the NT could do it ,
yet without kernel support or the module being compiled into the kernel we have already on the tablet , theres not much hope , but i believe it can and will be done , if not im gonna have to get an ipad with a 3g data card in it cause i have to have data access wifi hotspots just not cutting it..
Hello,
I understood Chadman's kernel has host usb mode support and even got NTFS support builtin.
This is really handy, that way we overcome the 4GB limit off fat32 and use an external USB stick or usb harddrive that does not need an external powersource.
Now I have searched for an Micro usb male cable to an normall 2.0 female.
http://www.ebay.nl/itm/USB-2-0-A-to...63264705?pt=AU_Components&hash=item256e3cbec1
http://www.ebay.nl/itm/USB-2-0-A-Fe...377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3370697089
http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Micro-USB-B-...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item1c2473af26
And its just about € 1 and then I could connect external harddrives. But is this all I need? I had such cable before with an tablet I bought in China, but I sold that tablet.
If you have hw002 3D I don't think its working. But if you have hw001 then it will work as long as the ROM supports USB host. At this time only the Olympus series ROM have that support.
I have an GSM Evo 3D. How I know if I got an hw002 or hw001? As far I knew usb host mode is in anthrax kernel.
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I have an GSM Evo 3D. How I know if I got an hw002 or hw001? As far I knew usb host mode is in anthrax kernel.
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all my gsm kernels support it
you need a rom that supports it
and i think all/most gsm are hw001
the ONLY rom to supoport it on the 3d platform was the titan hd / olympus roms - but that developer quit developing due to xda drama
Oh so even though its in your kernel ( MikRunny is using your kernel in his rom ) its still needs to be implemented by the rom developer?
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Oh so even though its in your kernel ( MikRunny is using your kernel in his rom ) its still needs to be implemented by the rom developer?
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Yes, but as all we can see usb host is very difficult to implement or no one is interested in such thing because there isn't a ROM that supports it.
Ah I see, well for CDMA there is a rom that supports it. But for GSM not. Can we not implement it by ourself?
Hey chad what needs to be added on the rom side for usb host support? There were a couple devs interested in adding it.
I've read the thread about enabling USB Host through a hardware mod of a powered USB hub, but I am hoping the Atrix is able to accomplish USB host mode via software hack? From what I understand, it is an ICS feature but requires kernel level support, so am I stuck without it before Motorola releases official ICS for Atrix? It hasn't worked with CM9 or 2.3.6 Blur ROMs.
Separately, I am looking for any webtop installs that have worked with this...stock webtop didn't enable digital audio out via USB.
FYI, I am looking forward to this to use my USB-powered Digital-to-Analog Converter and headphone amplifier (Fiio e7) with my Audio Technica ATH-M50 studio monitors. The audio signal out of the analog jack is not quite sufficient.
Any help my Atrix brethren?
Any help?
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The atrix supports USB host even with the stock kernel. There are 2 things you should consider though.
1. The ARM devices need a charge on the USB line to go into host mode, so a software solution is highly improbable
2. You need a kernel or kernel modules for your USB audio stick to work properly in addition to some also, or any other mixer that supports picking the output.
Wow, so not even with an OTG cable? It doesn't even need to install drivers, was hoping this would be workable. Thanks for your insight.
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The drivers are there, but you need the signal on the usb which you can get through an otg +powered usb hub. It works fine than. You can use the hd dock instead of this though, its way less messy that way.
Thank you for your explanation, looks like I will need to wait to see what motorola puts out with the ics update.
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