Hi, anyone know how to make USB OTG work on stock ROM ? Thanks
anyone know ?
I don't know if it's possible even if rooted. If you want to connect a flash drive, have you considered a wireless reader? The Kingston MobileLite works great with both my HD8.9 and HDX7. The RavPower reader sounds good too...
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This is also useful if you need additional storage: http://www.sandisk.com/products/wireless/flash-drive/
Oh, and I think Amazon disabled USB OTG in the kernel, for whatever reason.
I just got a Kindle hdx 7 and very disappointed that no usb host ability. Is possibly anyone working on a kernel that will support it? I am rooted.
Very interested to know if any progress has been made. Anyone? Is it possible to create some sort of work-around?
You guys are looking for something that is a long way out at best. Device is going to need a custom kernel to have any hope of usb OTG. The problem with that is, nobody is going to even look at custom kernels till maybe when we can adb in fastboot or the bootloader gets unlocked.
I use a backup battery / wireless router / wifi SD reader / travel router device for extra storage. Turn it on, browse to it from ES Explorer. Voila, just move the files over.
There's also WiFi Explorer Pro, if you want to do it to a PC.
kschang said:
I use a backup battery / wireless router / wifi SD reader / travel router device for extra storage. Turn it on, browse to it from ES Explorer. Voila, just move the files over.
There's also WiFi Explorer Pro, if you want to do it to a PC.
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i was interested in something similar to this, but everything i could find shows fairly pricey options.
shabbypenguin said:
i was interested in something similar to this, but everything i could find shows fairly pricey options.
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How about... $23?
http://www.amazon.com/Arrival-HooToo%C2%AE-TripMate-Wireless-Powered/dp/B00HZWOQZ6/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1398562517&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=easyacc+travel+router
This is the one I got, also a backup battery for $43
http://www.amazon.com/EasyAcc%C2%AE-Wireless-External-Portable-Smartphone/dp/B00CSFCYFY/ref=pd_sim_pc_10?ie=UTF8&refRID=01FZE2C5DANB755E0VV9
I keep a 32 GB MicroSD (class 6, my old card for my phone) with an SD adapter in this device semi-permanently for quick transfers.
Thanks, im going on a long trip so extra storage would be cool, but as it would be the only time i would use it i dont think i can justify 20 bucks on it. shame about otg cuz a big jumpdrive filled with content would be awesome .
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I know the Titan doesn't support USB Host mode, but I've heard there were alternatives like using CF Cards or something. Can anyone give me more details or point me in the direction of how to achieve this? Instead of buying a microSD card, I wouldn't mind just using one of my external HD to hold my stuff. It would be cool to read data off of flashdrives too.
I've never heard mention of any possibilities of USB host on the mogul. If someone does make a USB host CF card (never heard of one), I don't think you're going to find any way to interface it with the mogul. And the mogul probably wouldn't be able to power an external hdd, so you'd have to have a power supply and be tethered to the wall. At that point, you might as well carry a laptop around and store things on it, and just forget about USB host on the mogul.
If I had to guess I think you would see a Bluetooth harddrive before you saw anything like that.
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If I had to guess I think you would see a Bluetooth harddrive before you saw anything like that.
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That is already on the way...
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/consumer_electronics/DAVE/
theoretically it could be done with MicroSDIO, but i dont know if the mogul supports SDIO
plus i doubt anyone will make a USB controller in an MicroSDIO card, lol
wow that bluetooth harddrive looks promising, but the speed must suck :/. yea using a laptop would work, but its still too big and uses a lot more power. i had this idea, run mobiletorrent on the phone attached to a harddrive. it would use less power and its still smaller than a laptop.
How much storeage do you need?
I looked at the bluetooth drive also and it looks cool, and probably slow since i think bluetooth is ~700kbps, sort of like the speed you get beaming from one to another with bluetooth, which I do to and from my laptop now and it is kind of creepy slow. If you need more than the 8gigs that a microSD can do for now then that might be the way,,,,,,wait,,,,I remember seeing a shared WiFi drive some place, that would be lots faster i bet.
Hello everyone.
I was wondering if anyone had found a way to mount the SD card via a third party USB cable, and not with the OEM data cable. Is there any way to bypass this restriction? It's frustrating to have to lug around the bulky OEM cable, when transferring data over the retractable cable I have would be much simpler. I'm referring to something similar to the "Resupported" app on jailbroken iPhones (which allows you to use third-party TV out and other cables with the iPhone, against the wishes of Apple).
Any help you can shed on this topic would be greatly appreciated.
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I'm still trying to find an answer to this issue, and have searched these boards extensively for a solution, but none has been presented. Is there no one who can shed some light on this for me?
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I'm still trying to find an answer to this issue, and have searched these boards extensively for a solution, but none has been presented. Is there no one who can shed some light on this for me?
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Actually, I use ES File explorer on my phone and connect to shares on my PC's via wifi to transfer files back and forth between them.
Edit: You could also use SwiFTP to setup a ftp server on your phone and then connect to it from your pc via wifi.
Hi, since it is micro usb(correct me if im wrong), I could use anything that have same wiring position(eg, ground, data,+5v etc.).. I use LG USB cable at the office and lug around couple USB(OEM) cables at home. I don't have any problem, but haven't yet tested the retractable one.
I use Nokia Micro USB Cable in my office and its work fine as OEM ...
but Now, i found another method "Android Manager Wifi" which is free in the market, its really better then USB method .. no wire needed anymore !
Mine works fine with any old cable ... never had a problem.
u could use wifi file explorer, it`s a paid app , and u can see all files in the phone in your browser, it`s very easy to use!
I've never had a problem using a non-stock usb cable. I've used several different cables for different phones (hell my friends BB Torch, i think it was, worked just fine), digital camera, I even bought a 6" micro usb cable from ebay for 1.99 shipped and it worked just fine (truth be told the transfer + charging speeds are slower, but otherwise works just fine)
When I"m too lazy to go dig out one of my cables, I also use ES File Explorer to transfer files back and forth on my network. No issues there either, provided you set up your network right and are only trying to access shared folders
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if you're using astro file manager already, there's an SMB module you can add to it for Samba support (networking), although i still prefer ES File manager myself. Both are free though!
Im installing my tablet in my cars dash,
Im trying to find a Micro sd card extension cable so that I can easily connect a memory card to the tablet without taking the whole dash apart.
The dash kit I bought came with a couple regular SD extension cables which do me no good. I have no luck searching for these cables online. All I can find are wholesalers and I dont need 1,000 of them.
Anyone know where to find one? Maybe they are called something different than micro sd extension cable or something.
Wow
the only SD extension cables I've seen have been really pricy. I've never seen micro SD extension cables.
I know this isn't what you're looking for, but the app Wifi filetransfer / wifi file explorer pro will at least let you transfer files to the card/tablet while it's installed.
Not perfect, but better then nothing.
Hi,
I'm currently looking for the same thing as I installed my old HTC HD2 in my car and need to access easily the microsd...
I'll keep you updated if I find anything.
As said above, Wifi File Explorer Pro works great. I use it on my phone often.
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Or sugarsync or dropbox , etc. much easier than a cable.............
I ended up trying the "software data cable" app and it worked really well.
I had been using drop box for ebooks, apk's, music etc.. but larger files took way to long to upload, I had no idea there was better ways.
Thanks
That app is far more clunky than ES File Explorer for Android, but it gets the job done.
Hi, I'm looking also this extension card cable and I've seen this:
http://www.befr.ebay.be/itm/Micro-S...aphy_MemoryCardReaders_RL&hash=item19d0051fdf
Do you think it can help?
it's not for a table, it's too avoid disassemble the device.
Thnks.
wow good find. Im also going to install my view in my card. I dont need this for that though because I am going to make it removable, though that thing is pretty cool.
You can get better and cheaper here....... if you are willing to buy 1000 at a whack...
http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/micro-sd-card-extension-cable.html
I finally found mine here:
http://www.jqsabers.com/parts/
You have to scroll down to find it.
Yes don't know how I went here as it is a Star Wars fan site
Ordered one extension cable, works great on my HD2!
Thanks for the link...gonna dashmount my old Sensation 4G as a media player (otherwise useless since T-Mobile changed their roaming policies). I'm ordering two...because I'll probably destroy the first one while trying to adapt it to let me use full-size SD cards as the media.
http://www.intomobile.com/2014/02/13/easiest-way-transfer-media-files-smartphonetablet-computer
The SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive comes with a regular USB port on one hand, and a microUSB one – on the other. So when you want to move some files from your mobile device, simply connect the SanDisk’s device to a microUSB port and copy all the photos and videos you want. Then, connect the same device using a regular USB port to a computer and make a local copy of those files.
I disagree. I don't think it's purpose is to move files between PC and phone. I think it's about having a pendrive that's also accessible via phone. Plus connecting the phone to YOUR computer is easy enough, but it's not that simple in libraries, airports, other people's houses etc. If I was using a pendrive I'd buy it. But I don't.
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http://www.intomobile.com/2014/02/13/easiest-way-transfer-media-files-smartphonetablet-computer
The SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive comes with a regular USB port on one hand, and a microUSB one – on the other. So when you want to move some files from your mobile device, simply connect the SanDisk’s device to a microUSB port and copy all the photos and videos you want. Then, connect the same device using a regular USB port to a computer and make a local copy of those files.
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I would its like the same as using a USB OTG cable but not having to have the cable
for the price, I'd rather just get a normal flash drive thats cheaper and use the otg cable. I already have one, and it's not really inconvenient.
If you have proper cables and don't mind carrying them, then this is kind of redundant, if you don't have cables, then this is as simple as it gets, albeit little more expensive. But frankly, I would never use it just to copy files to computer, the cable comes with phone for free and nothing beats dragging files with mouse from one drive to another on the computer. But if you want to backup your files or make room for new on the go, then I could see this as being useful.
I ask because you could use something like airdroid or something.
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Yeah, but that will only work if you have:
1. good signal
2. really unlimited data plan.
Personally I don't see reason to backup few small files, since you can get SD card for cheap and store it on the phone memory and SD card as backup. I'm talking for example about being on vacation and actually running out of memory due to picture and video taking, where you need to offload gigabytes of data, where good signal and unlimited data could be completely out of question. Actually I may be taking trip to China this summer and could be facing this particular issue for real and any cloud type solution is not going to work at all. On my home turf I have access to computers daily, so again cloud services are pretty much useless, even if I had unlimited data, which I don't. I know Google and others are trying to sell us on cloud storage solutions, instead of physical storage, but in certain situations above limitations can not be overcome.
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Yeah, but that will only work if you have:
1. good signal
2. really unlimited data plan.
Personally I don't see reason to backup few small files, since you can get SD card for cheap and store it on the phone memory and SD card as backup. I'm talking for example about being on vacation and actually running out of memory due to picture and video taking, where you need to offload gigabytes of data, where good signal and unlimited data could be completely out of question. Actually I may be taking trip to China this summer and could be facing this particular issue for real and any cloud type solution is not going to work at all. On my home turf I have access to computers daily, so again cloud services are pretty much useless, even if I had unlimited data, which I don't. I know Google and others are trying to sell us on cloud storage solutions, instead of physical storage, but in certain situations above limitations can not be overcome.
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I use airdroid about 4-5 times/day. I log in using the web interface and transfer files from my laptop to my device. If the device is sitting next to my laptop, how bad can the signal be?
EDIT: SOLD OUT ALREADY
NewEgg shellshocker deal today only.
Might need to be a member to get the deal?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171970
Good for transferring files to/from your phone from the computer.
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CZ Eddie said:
NewEgg shellshocker deal today only.
Might need to be a member to get the deal?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171970
Good for transferring files to/from your phone from the computer.
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Is this a USB 2.0?
These new(ish) usb / micro usb flash drives are incredibly handy. I've had a 32 GB Transcend for a few weeks and I was actually just thinking about ordering another one (but I think I'm going to grab this http://www.amazon.com/Leef-microSD-...s&ie=UTF8&qid=1412384512&sr=1-1&keywords=leef instead, because I've got something like four 32 GB micro sd cards that I'm not really using atm). For anyone who hasn't seen these, basically they conform to the WYSIWYG standard: it's a super tiny-ass flash drive with a regular USB connector on one end and a micro usb connector on the other. Most have some kind of cap or cover on one or both ends. For me at least, an always keep it here policy is essential, or it's pretty much immediately lost; the Transcend drive was the smallest I could find which is 1.1 in long, no wider/taller than a usb port, and has a cap over the micro usb side. I often download ROMS and such onto it from my computer for transfer to my phone (or you can even flash files straight from it in TWRP!) I also copy some backups to it (i.e. a copy of my Titanium Backup folder as well as a nandroid or two). The fact that this type of drive exists is seriously the only reason that I'd be able to use a phone that doesn't have an external sd slot (Nexus 6?). In fact, this is my tentative plan if I ever end up getting a device like that: use FolderMount to move huge obb and data files for all large games to the flash drive (FolderMount moves the file and creates a symlink in your local Android folder), then if I want to play a game just plug in the drive and mount the linked folder... I haven't tried this yet, but pretty sure it would work as you can move / link files to wherever you want.
Anyway, just wanted to let people unfamiliar with these drives what they're like, and that I find mine extremely useful. I've seen different brands on sale on Amazon and they're priced pretty reasonably regardless. If you're going to pick one up, I'd just recommend getting one with a small loop so you can attach some kind of string or something (actually attached mine to a string with a headphone port plug on it... not that I carry it around like that, but I could...) I misplaced mine once, and pretty much assumed it had slipped through a slice in the space-time-continuum (did I mention that they're very small?) but fortunately found it about a week later when I moved a big recliner looking for something else.
In conclusion, I highly approve of these drives, and would recommend one to anyone who is in the habit of storing digital files :good:
Oh, BTW, that Sandisk drive in the link is usb 2.0, but there are versions that are usb 3.0. I found this Kingston 3.0 drive on the Amazon page for the Sandisk one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LIXJ0OU/ref=twister_B00MFJ6G20 nice, only $15, and I like that form factor better than that of the Sandisk. Not.... sure... I... can... resist.........
UPDATE (killer deal!: I just threw down an order for that leef adapter I linked to, AND grabbed this guy: Corsair Flash Voyager GO 64GB USB3.0 micro USB OTG Flash Drive for Android devices The listed price was only $33 (& prime) which sounded pretty good to me! However, when I went and checked out... I have no idea why and it doesn't say anything about this on the product page, but below that drive when I checked out it said "promotion applied: -$7.51", so I just scored that sweet 64 GB usb 3 / micro-usb for about $26! So if anyone else is interested in picking up one of those, seems like now's an excellent time to do so, but I'm curious if anyone else picks one up if they get that "promotion" as well (didn't put in a code, didn't say anything about it on the page, so possible that it was just some credit in my account or something, but I really don't think so....) So if you check that out, post back please whether or not you got a surprise $7 off or not, hopefully it applies for everyone!
I believe you must have gotten a credit somehow. I am a prime member and when I went to check out no discount for me. Good find though.
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Rsmin said:
I believe you must have gotten a credit somehow. I am a prime member and when I went to check out no discount for me. Good find though.
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Ah, interesting. Thanks for the reply... there's only one way I can think of that I might have earned some credit: you guys know that Amazon finally released a Prime Instant Video app for Android? Yeah, neither did I until I saw an article yesterday... you have to install it via the regular Amazon shopping app... kind of bizarre... Anyway, it's ok (def better than nothing). No chromecast and I think it's only available for certain devices (N3 :good and no tablet version yet (tried sideloading the apk on my Note 8, but it just gave me a message that I need the new tablet version of the (regular, not app store) app, which isn't out yet. Anyway the article said that you could get 100 free credits(?) or something (I never install the Amazon App Store, but I thought those coins / credits / whatevers were only good for apps and such. Anyway, if that's what it is.... wow. That was the most profitable episode of Flight of the Concords that I played on my phone with the volume down while I did something else! Shrug... definitely still a great drive at an excellent price. Just don't lose that sucker!
Really hope they add CCast... Amazon's got a reasonably solid library, which I never use because I'm just not down with watching media in a browser window. Suppose I could cast screen cast the show onto my TV or MHL, but will probably wait till I finish off my own 7 TB ripped media library and every single thing on Netflix first. Maybe I can just straight up cast it by then