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Hi,
Can anyone tell me if there should be any technical reason why the Flyer cant run on Honeycombe 3.1 and implement the usb host update so I can download jpegs from my dslr using usb.
Many thanks.
It might be worth trying it without honeycomb, I believe that Qualcomm chips have supported USB host since Eclair, perhaps HTC enabled it already?
Has anyone tried it yet?
I'd like to read some gps data from a SD card.
Thanks guys but needed a tablet asap which would also allow me to transfer files from my dslr via usb. Its been confirmed on other forums that the 3.1 update from Motorola will enable this so went with the Zoom
If you just need it for the DSLR have you considered an EyeFI card? For less than $100 you can get a direct connection from the camera to the tablet (or phone).
Dolmangar said:
If you just need it for the DSLR have you considered an EyeFI card? For less than $100 you can get a direct connection from the camera to the tablet (or phone).
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I know, its a great solution but my D700 only uses CF cards which aren't currently supported.
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I know, its a great solution but my D700 only uses CF cards which aren't currently supported.
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Yeah I have a D70 that's not supported either. I haven't gone and gotten one for my D60 yet although I've considered it a few times.
USB-host on Flyer
hi guys!
any news on this topic?
as there is already tmp root achieved and permanent root on s-off flyers, has anybody already tried to implement usb host functionality now?
I believe to have heard, that Honeycomb should support USB-host functionality automatically... Do we need to wait for 3.2, or could we get it earlier?
I'd really appreciate this (as I am also owning a DSLR from Canon), and would be willing to donate.
greets, alf.
Sure that the Flyer has the necessary chipset to work as a USB host?
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I'm actually working on a direct DSLR app using USB host, a preview of which should hopefully be released by the end of the week (alpha, not beta).
I'm mentioning this because it works on the Galaxy S2 with 2.3.4. I've not been able to get it to work on the Galaxy S1 with 2.3.4, but it just goes to show, it may not be 100% necessary to be running HC 3.1 to support it (as evidenced by the SGS2).
What kind of connection cable does the HTC Flyer have ? Micro USB ? If so, I'd advise to give the test app a spin when I release it if you happen to have a USB host cable.
Either way, the chips themselves have supported it for years and years, that's not the issue. Kernel and framework support and such is the problem.
What kind of connection cable does the HTC Flyer have ? Micro USB ? If so, I'd advise to give the test app a spin when I release it if you happen to have a USB host cable.
yes, the flyer got a micro usb port.
I also happen to have the correct usb host cable (micro usb to usb-female...), so as soon as your software is out, I would give it a try.
please keep us informed, thx!
greets, alf
alf261173 said:
What kind of connection cable does the HTC Flyer have ? Micro USB ? If so, I'd advise to give the test app a spin when I release it if you happen to have a USB host cable.
yes, the flyer got a micro usb port.
I also happen to have the correct usb host cable (micro usb to usb-female...), so as soon as your software is out, I would give it a try.
please keep us informed, thx!
greets, alf
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Test with a card reader or ext hd (powered) plugged to your cable and see if you get a new drive through a file explorer... The kernel will definitely need to support this functionality, or the fstab may need to be modified.
alf261173 said:
What kind of connection cable does the HTC Flyer have ? Micro USB ? If so, I'd advise to give the test app a spin when I release it if you happen to have a USB host cable.
yes, the flyer got a micro usb port.
I also happen to have the correct usb host cable (micro usb to usb-female...), so as soon as your software is out, I would give it a try.
please keep us informed, thx!
greets, alf
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Indeed if you have a micro usb cable already, connect a usb stick, see if anything happens... that should tell you straight up.
of course I already tried different devices (USB-stick, hard drive, camera directly...), but there was absolutely no reaction ...
simply plugging it in doesn't work.
greets
Then it's probably lacking kernel and/or framework support.
is there a way to fix this with root?
any news on this matter?
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Then it's probably lacking kernel and/or framework support.
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Hi Chainfire,
have you looked into the Archos Gen8 range of tablets for any kernel info?
They utilise Froyo and have had USB host since day one. Maybe you could patch something from there?
H.
And what about porting the results for the SGT described here? http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...e-versatile-thanks-to-usb-host-functionality/
I can't wait. A Flyer with notes, the pen and USB host would be an fantastic tool for photography AND for any kind of fieldwork.
If you can take a photo with a proper camera and then check it on a flyer awesome display and use the pen... just imagine!
Sometimes I'm afraid that HTC did not bet enough hard for a fantastic device!
I presume the usb port of the NT is unusable until a kernel level root is developed. If someone would confirm for the hell of it, please do! (I grabbed a couple usb to micro-usb converters - but, no luck...)
I didn't research the usability until after I tried using the usb port! I figured it would be enabled... why not allow a keyboard, etc.? Anyway, that explains why I couldn't find out the 'port type' in the official specs (micro usb).
Read some stuff on the Nook Color - and I believe the usb is available for it when rooted.
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I presume the usb port of the NT is unusable until a kernel level root is developed. If someone would confirm for the hell of it, please do! (I grabbed a couple usb to micro-usb converters - but, no luck...)
I didn't research the usability until after I tried using the usb port! I figured it would be enabled... why not allow a keyboard, etc.? Anyway, that explains why I couldn't find out the 'port type' in the official specs (micro usb).
Read some stuff on the Nook Color - and I believe the usb is available for it when rooted.
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USB host mode is part of the android kernel since gingerbread but the ROM has to support it.
Cheers!
-M
XDA member since 2007
by unusable do you mean like not working or can't be connected to the computer
to root and debugging?
if you are... what the hell are you smoking?
please elaborate a little more as to unusable
424aca said:
please elaborate a little more as to unusable
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I think he means, it can't be used to plug a keyboard in?
USB host mode is not supported in the stock B&N os.
424aca said:
by unusable do you mean like not working or can't be connected to the computer
to root and debugging?
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Yeah - I guess as a USB host is the terminology I needed. I'm rooted - so, the Nook works fine as a device on my PC!
I just want to run devices from the Nook itself - particularly keyboard and game controllers (ps3).
It never occurred to me that it wouldn't function 'out of the box.' The only reason I can see to deny it is either battery drain or to guard against hack attempt. Pretty lame really!
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USB host mode is part of the android kernel since gingerbread but the ROM has to support it.
Cheers!
-M
XDA member since 2007
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Do you think it might be possible to replace elements using root to enable it?
Barring that, in one dev thread or another, I vaguely remember reference to a particular way of bypassing the bootloader lock, that if it worked would allow us to use custom ROMs but we'd be stuck with the B&N kernel. Does that sound familiar? What I'm really asking to anyone who might feel they know, is what are the odds the devs might crack USB host even if they can't get past the bootloader lockout?
Thanks to anyone with information.
Once this is enabled we wont just be able to use a keyboard, but also use it to browse your camera pictures, hard drives, etc
fortunz said:
Do you think it might be possible to replace elements using root to enable it?
Barring that, in one dev thread or another, I vaguely remember reference to a particular way of bypassing the bootloader lock, that if it worked would allow us to use custom ROMs but we'd be stuck with the B&N kernel. Does that sound familiar? What I'm really asking to anyone who might feel they know, is what are the odds the devs might crack USB host even if they can't get past the bootloader lockout?
Thanks to anyone with information.
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Cyanogenmod has USB host enabled. You could ask a cm dev how it is done. Dalingrin works on the Nook Color port, he may be able to tell you.
Cheers!
-M
XDA member since 2007
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Once this is enabled we wont just be able to use a keyboard, but also use it to browse your camera pictures, hard drives, etc
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Yes. Once host mode is enabled you will have access to HID and mass storage. I have both on these on my ATRIX.
Cheers!
-M
XDA member since 2007
My father-in-law just got his Prime and he`s wondering if there is a way to make his USB internet stick work with the Prime by plugging it directly into the USB on the keyboard dock. The internet stick is made by ZTE and the model is ZTE MF668. I don`t think that it would work but I`m pretty new to Android so I wanted to make sure that I was right. Any ideas?
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff1192 said:
My father-in-law just got his Prime and he`s wondering if there is a way to make his USB internet stick work with the Prime by plugging it directly into the USB on the keyboard dock. The internet stick is made by ZTE and the model is ZTE MF668. I don`t think that it would work but I`m pretty new to Android so I wanted to make sure that I was right. Any ideas?
Thanks
Jeff
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I think its more like to work than not. USB host support is pretty ubiquitous
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I doubt it due to the lack of driver support. It'd be similar to not being able to connect a printer to the USB port.
I think it might. But if he has both why doesn't he just try it.
He has tried it and didn`t seem to get anything coming in. But I guess he was wondering if there was a setting that could be changed or an app that could be downloaded I guess.
Jeff
The ZTE MF668 requires OS-specific drivers to work, so unless the company that made it (ZTE? Huawei?) has made some Android drivers (don't look, cuz they haven't) it is unlikely that you will be able to get it to work.
Ok thanks for letting me know for sure. It`s pretty much what i thought but being so new to Android I wanted to make sure.
I am looking for an ICS or GB ROM which has USB OTG enabled and confirm working. Can anybody help me out and point out a ROM for me please.
i have tried Leedroid GB ROM which has Changelog stating USB OTG enabled. but it does not work. no ICS ROM states OTG enabled. HELP!!
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I am looking for an ICS or GB ROM which has USB OTG enabled and confirm working. Can anybody help me out and point out a ROM for me please.
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There's a section on this forum for questions, it's called Q&A and it's not in here. Having said that, if you used the search option here you would've found out that there's no USB OTG kernel for Evo 3D reported working yet.
This belongs into Q&A!
Is this really that hard to understand?
edit: oh someone was faster ^^
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edit: oh someone was faster ^^
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Ya thread reported.
thanks for the judging. but i needed an answer sooner as i am writing an article for a magazine and wanted a thorough answer. have been searching for all possible answers on the web and XDA. havent found a single. Leedroid reported in their latest versio about OTG enabled, but after testing it found not working. i made a OTG cable by shorting pins 4 and 5 and used it along with a USB hub. the only phone it worked on was the Sony Live with Walkman which has GB stock ROM. tried on HTC EVO 3d, Samsung Galaxy 3, Nokia Lumia, Motorola Defy and LG optimus one, but failed. i could get the keyboard and mouse working at the same time on the Sony. wanted it to work on my Evo 3D... any help would be appreciated.
Galaxy S II should have USB OTG support in Gingerbread. Galaxy S III should also have USB OTG support out of the box. I didn't have any luck in enabling USB OTG on the Evo 3D. Double check your cable, some of those phones should have USB OTG support.
Hello, i have a usb xbox 360 controller (realy a usb nothing a charge cable) and a OTG cable, I've seen many videos where to connect these control the galaxy s3 is automatically recognized but in my phone with JB 4.2 and stock kernel only frash the lights, not recognized in any way with any buttons ...... Wath I do wrong?
Sorry for my bad ..VERY BAD ENGLISH xD but this I mean:
http://youtu.be/lrZ-xnzYVLA
Hey everyone, I'm having the same problem and unfortunately searching has not provided a definitive answer. Some youtube vids and articles say you can just plug and play, others say you need to root and use the sixaxis app or the usb/bt joystick app.
Like the OP I have an S3 on 4.1.1, but when I plug in the official wired xbox pad, it doesn't appear to be recognised. Youtube vids show grand theft auto 3 working without anything more then using an OTG cable to connect the pad. I downloaded the usb/bt joystick app and it recognises the pad, but pretty sure I would need to root the phone in order for that to work properly (although I did manage to get the analogue sticks working at least).
If anyone knows for definite whether the pad should work without any apps I would really appreciate any advice.
Thanks!
I already made a small research, it was a big dump of crap
For native support, we need first of all, recomiled xpad.ko and ff-memless.ko modules for the latest kernel, but no of the devs took a look at this problem.
As a programmer noob, I wasnt even able to do this, so it is still up to the devs for helping out on this ****.
I also mailed samsung and the told me, they will pass on the actual situation and maybe we will ged support in near future. so take it on and contract samsung, possibly it will bring something
and sorry for my bad english, hadnt any real conversation for more than a half year.
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I already made a small research, it was a big dump of crap
For native support, we need first of all, recomiled xpad.ko and ff-memless.ko modules for the latest kernel, but no of the devs took a look at this problem.
As a programmer noob, I wasnt even able to do this, so it is still up to the devs for helping out on this ****.
I also mailed samsung and the told me, they will pass on the actual situation and maybe we will ged support in near future. so take it on and contract samsung, possibly it will bring something
and sorry for my bad english, hadnt any real conversation for more than a half year.
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Yeah man you you're right ... just waiting.
Thanks guys, much appreciated! Guess I'll just wait it out then, the people in the vids must have rooted, was kinda hard to tell.
Of course you need root, mate, without root there is nothing possible.
Only with root you can place modules inside your system partition, use init.d and launch modules trough an terminal emulator or just as I said, have a custom kernel with init.d support, so you can setup a script, that will start the modules just at boot of your phone.
but I havent found anyone who could do this, and I dont have any ideas how to code or compile the ****^^
there are also some versions of the module e.g. for ICS kernels, for GB too, and for extremely old based kernels like 2.6.xxxx, but nothing for exynos based 3.0.31 kernel that sucks