Hey guys,
So i got bored and decided I wanted to try expanding the storage capabilities of my N7. Using StickMount Pro, an OTG cable, a Western Digital 500GB HDD and some double sided tape, I mounted the HDD to a back case and viola... I now have a 516GB N7!!! In the near future I will attempt to add a 4-port USB hub... stay tuned!
UPDATE:
Well this started as a bored guy having fun and has evolved into an actual project.
I've decided to scale back somewhat in an attempt to be more power friendly.
On this attempt I scrapped the HDD (for obvious reasons). I modified the OTG cable and added a 4 port USB hub with a dongle for my mouse. The remaining 3 USB ports will be used for 2x mini USB card readers w/ 32GB micro SD cards and another dongle for my wireless keyboard.
BTW the flip case makes a great mouse pad.
UPDATE 12/29:
Now that some of my X-Mas goodies have arrived I've added 2x mini USB readers and 2x SanDisk Mobile Ultra 32GB Class 10 micro SD cards.
Stay tuned for more awesomeness as the rest of my goodies have yet to arrive...
UPDATE: 01/10/13:
This project has morphed a few times now but I finally have a configuration that works for me. I wanted to make this a project that anyone can do without all the soldering and modding that I see in other threads around the web. I originally wanted to make a case with the mods built in to it, but after some serious consideration, I decided that I wanted a much easier project ( I am quite lazy). The only real modification I made was to the USB OTG cable, but is not necessary to make this work.
So here's some pics:
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Final Set-up:
4 Port USB hub
2x SanDisk Mobile Ultra 32GB Class 10 micro sd cards
2x SanDisk micro sd card readers
Wireless Mouse w/dongle
Wireless SixAxis game controller w/dongle
Bluetooth Keyboard / Case - yes the keyboard is actually a case as well
Auvio Expanding Bluetooth Speaker
kudos for trying to work on the storage problem..but i wouldnt really call duct taping a harddrive to a case a "mod"
velcro woulda been a smarter idea as thats what i plan on doing using otg cable and usb-to-mini adapter so no extra cable
Measure battery life in minutes not hours kudos for trying m8.
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Measure battery life in minutes not hours kudos for trying m8.
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As you can see I have too much time on my hands and don't take anything seriously. This was just a fun way to waste some time. As for battery life... I get about 2 hours if I'm lucky lol.
SSDs are getting cheaper and use less power, that might be a route to go for the next mod
loooooooooool
Off topic, but what is that shell case you're using, OP?
Though implementation was a little funny, this is an excellent idea!
SSD and some more creative work with cable shortening/plug modding would make a pretty sweet beast.
Thanks for sharing!
Not really a mod but I do like the concept...Imagine having a really thin SSD drive strapped to the back of your n7
Doesn't that affect portability? I've contemplated using a wi-drive, but wondered how much constant activity would deplete the battery
Why not a usb stick instead of ssd? Can pick up a 64gb one for less than £23..... Take the externals apart and make your own case for it?
Case
Hey,
If you don't mind me asking, what case is that?
Thanks, Chris.
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Off topic, but what is that shell case you're using, OP?
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here's the link to the one I purchased: http://www.ebay.com/itm/380474235920?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
not sure if it's still available but the name brand is Fosman.
TheAtheistReverend said:
Though implementation was a little funny, this is an excellent idea!
SSD and some more creative work with cable shortening/plug modding would make a pretty sweet beast.
Thanks for sharing!
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I'm currently working on a few different versions. The one pictured, one using a SSD (which is much more portable and uses way less battery) and one using a 4 port USB hub and 4 x 128 GB Flash Drives. More pictures to come upon successful completion.
twe69 said:
Why not a usb stick instead of ssd? Can pick up a 64gb one for less than £23..... Take the externals apart and make your own case for it?
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Idea implemented! Coming soon... stay tuned.
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Doesn't that affect portability? I've contemplated using a wi-drive, but wondered how much constant activity would deplete the battery
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Don't waste your time using a HDD as battery life suffers greatly but my next attempts are going to be much improved and hilarious too
this is too funny
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I'm currently working on a few different versions. The one pictured, one using a SSD (which is much more portable and uses way less battery) and one using a 4 port USB hub and 4 x 128 GB Flash Drives. More pictures to come upon successful completion.
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i can't wait to see pics!
what about making a case for the hdd that it sits in and clips to the edges of the nexus 7 like a car mount but a hdd to the nexus type mount
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HI! i've found some pics of the nexus 7 motherboard and some connectors seems to be unused... If you look at the "con1" (the one used for micro usb connection) it has 22 pins 0_o. Maybe we can find a hardware hack =D
More images here
We could do a "simple" (dangerous) test: HDMI has a hot plug detection pin, the only way to check is provide one pin with +5v dc and check if any other pin sends a ddc query.... but how can we find the hotplug pin (if there's any)?
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From the teardown it was pretty clear there was space for the rear camera as well as HDMI.
The IO presenters were using units with HDMI, so it was probably the same motherboard, populated.
You would have to be a hard-core hacker to want toi add your own HDMI. No idea what is missing beside header and connector. Probably not as bad as adding MHL
I am happy living without HDMI.
Maybe I will never use the hdmi connector but hacking electronical things when i have to hack biological ones every day is a nice way to spend the time xD
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Maybe I will never use the hdmi connector but hacking electronical things when i have to hack biological ones every day is a nice way to spend the time xD
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6 billion dollar men?
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6 billion dollar men?
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Nope =P 6 billion dollar mice xD
Biotech
Google also plugged the nexus 7 into some kind of docking station to project the screen onto the wall for the visitors on Google io conference..seems they have a version with video output like HDMI
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There has been an image of a Nexus 7 with a HDMI out.
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There has been an image of a Nexus 7 with a HDMI out.
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Source please
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Can't back it up right now but will frantically google to find it.. But I remember reading that it had the hardware for mhl but currently not enable in software?
but just tested my jellybeaned gnex and that works fine with mhl so not sure how much truth there is to that.
I can vouch for the photo of a Nexus 7 with an HDMI port, as well as a comment from a presenter that the special units they were using for presentations had HDMI.
No, I can not provide any links. That was thousands of pages ago...
I do not believe the Nexus 7 has the MHL chip, or any provision for it. Asus is not listed as a MHL provider.
Samsung (Nexus) is a MHL provider, so the hardware there would not be a surprise.
In that teardown review (where the OP got that image, I believe), they mistakenly said it supported HDMI out and included a picture of the HDMI cable from the nexus Q. They later retracted that comment.
That might be the source of the confusion.
There was at least one actual picture of a Nexus 7 with an HDMI port on the bottom.
I think a reviewer got their hands on a presenter's unit.
The image you're looking for is in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1736916
The internel dev versions (the ones used for presentations) had mini hdmi.
So, it does make sense that theres space on the board.
Thank you for that picture link! I searched everywhere for that...
At least that is one less reason to think I have lost my mind...
I'd love to be able to solder on an sdcard slot, if that's all that's needed. It's generally pretty easy to solder to headers if you're careful about it.
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From the teardown, I don't recall seeing any space for an SD card.
Rear camera - yes, HDMI - yes, but not SD Card.
I could be mistaken...
Also, the external storage problem has been pretty much solved with a USB OTG cable and stickmount.
we could solder a slod for an additional sd card... there's enaught space to fit in a sd card without "external" access.
How in the world has this thread not been moved/locked yet? Obviously not development, and hardly an original topic.
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How in the world has this thread not been moved/locked yet? Obviously not development, and hardly an original topic.
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we're counting pins and waiting for more info =P
look here: http://guide-images.ifixit.net/igi/KjNsrjlvHZdFWEGF.huge
we have 14 free pins and an hdmi data connection requires only 12 wires + 5v + grnd.
i'm looking for someone who can do some simple tests on the unused pins.
when i will have the nexus 7 i'll do it by myself at uni but maybe someone who have the I/O version now could do something meantime.
Looks pretty interesting to me hope we cram a sd card In there somewhere.
I, like many others, have been looking for solutions to expand storage on the Nexus 7. Chainfire's StickMount works well with USB keys, so I thought I would try it with something more oldschool:
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Also seen running Keyboard,Mouse and USB flash drive through powered hub. Ultima is being run through Dosbox straight from the floppy.
Who needs a Transformer anyway?
This is awesome haha
ROTFL...never thought i'd see a floppy connected to a nexus...i'm surprised it didn't open a space-time vortex that's sucking us all in
Is this on a stock rooted rom? I'm waiting for my otg cable. Lol a floppy can't even hold most apks
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That's so retro. I love it.
OOh I know. Next you should tape it to the inside of a giant cardboard box (with cutouts for screen and floppy), lock it to terminal emulator, and you have an "old-computer" emulator
I thought I was going to see a picture of a zip drive...but still cool!
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This is unmitigatedly awesome. Well done, sir, well done.
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Is this on a stock rooted rom? I'm waiting for my otg cable. Lol a floppy can't even hold most apks
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It's rooted, it's Paul from MoDaCo's MCR but any rooted rom should work.
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I thought I was going to see a picture of a zip drive...but still cool!
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Unfortunately, we threw out all our zip drives and disks a while back. It was mentioned as an option though.
Also, we did try a usb CD-ROM drive, but that wasn't playing ball (I would guess it does not register as a mass storage device at all)
Glad people like it. Despite the fun aspect, the whole setup (minus floppy) really is a pretty usable netbook/nettop level experience.
Would love to see a pogo pin dock so I could keep it charged, it is currently balancing on the front of a Dilbert calendar!
and you're in engadget. hahaha. thumbs up. is it MHL capable ?
it's better if u use external monitor. and use the back of the tablet as a mouse pad.
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I love the possibilities this setup prove possible, nice one
What i would love to know, would it be possible to charge the tablet at the same time. I know there is a few micro USB card readers/chargers around, but would be awesome to know if Nexus 7 allow to use both at the same time.
I read a few things about the micro usb audio out, where some people say that the Nexus 7 doesn't work as host when it comes to audio, and one of the benefits by that, is to be able to charge at the same time.
Hope someone can answer this question, cause i want the Nexus 7 to replace the screen in my car, but would love to be able to mount external UBS storage and stuff like this setup, but while charging the tablet.
Maybe someone can try to make something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p10LgZFIawo
Would love to see Nexus 7 charge while mounting external USB devices as host.
Add this and youre all set!
http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/21/wi-fi-media-lets-your-nexus-7-play-movies-on-any-screen-via-htc/
I have tried this on the Gnex before and couldn't get it to charge off a powered UB hub. Does the 7 charge, or are you battery limited?
No love w/o hub?
Hi,
I've tried the chainfires StickMount app on my (rooted) Nexus 7 with the OTG cable and couldn't get the device to "see" the storages StickMount mounted. Goes same for USB stick and for external (separately powered) USB hard drive.
So I wonder: is the USB hub essential for this setup?
The same OTG cable (eBay "brand") works just fine with any device I attach through it on my SGS III.
Now, hook up a 5 1/4 Floppy to that guy!
Back in the day we didn't have Hard Drives in our computers, you booted up the OS with one disc, and loaded and saved your programs and work with another. Kids today don't know how lucky they are, they carry around more in a TINY thumb drive than we could carry in a trunk full of Floppies
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Now, hook up a 5 1/4 Floppy to that guy!
Back in the day we didn't have Hard Drives in our computers, you booted up the OS with one disc, and loaded and saved your programs and work with another. Kids today don't know how lucky they are, they carry around more in a TINY thumb drive than we could carry in a trunk full of Floppies
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Funny thing, I owned both of those computers "back in the day".
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Funny thing, I owned both of those computers "back in the day".
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I used them, but we never owned one. Our first PC at home was the TI-99/4A in 1981, which I still have hooked up and running. The Apple II was the first PC I used, around 3rd Grade in the late 70's, though I of course had played plenty of Atari by then
Dang, I feel ancient. When I graduated from high school there was no such thing as desktop pc's and only pictures of those big computors that took up at least a whole friggin room to house them.
I've been working on a little project of my own for the past few days, trying to fit the largest amount of storage into the smallest space. Here's the current version:
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And here's what's under the heatshrink:
It's an 8GB drive, but I could easily do it again with up to 32GB of storage. I shorted the 5th pin to ground, so it is properly recognized as though it were plugged into an OTG cable. The Micro USB connector is attached to the memory with JB Weld epoxy. I used a SanDisk Cruzer FIT USB drive to make this.
Thoughts?
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Thoughts?
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Respect! :good:
I can't say that I would do that myself, but I really respect your work.
Pretty awesome.
this looks like a fire hazard
Epic
Definitely intuitive man, great job.
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You can make quite some $$$ if you starting making more and selling them:good:
Nice work man, I wouldn't have any idea how to do it myself though! :thumbup:
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I shorted the 5th pin to ground, so it is properly recognized as though it were plugged into an OTG cable.
Thoughts?
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Great Project! Just to confirm, does USB OTG work with the Nexus 4?
On this thread no one seems to be able to make it work?
Just take my money please!
If it works, you should mass produce these.
Btw is that your nexus 4 already cracked?
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If it works, you should mass produce these.
Btw is that your nexus 4 already cracked?
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It's a Galaxy Nexus.
have you thought about spraying it with plastidip to give it a shell?
That could work well. I'm currently waiting for the JB Weld to fully cure. This one was more of a proof-of-concept, if I make another it should look better and have more storage.
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Does this drain the battery any quicker?
Let's say if you were using it to read data off constantly?
It looks dumb, they should have built it with an SD slot or have a 32gb model, will not buy until it does.
Good job to the Op - I don't see this sort of affair as a problem because I'd only need the extra storage while it's not connected to a charger or PC anyway.
But... Would it be possible for someone to make a very small USB connector that folds around the back (like a ribbon-cable sort of affair) to avoid the risk of snapping in the pocket - that way you could stick the SD Card on the back of the phone when you're using it.
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It looks dumb, they should have built it with an SD slot or have a 32gb model, will not buy until it does.
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Go buy a different phone with a sd slot and stop complaining, the OP's work is innovative to say the least, we'll done! A thought tho, a bumper case with built in storage device on the back, a small ribbon cable to a micro-usb connector in the bottom of it and voilà...
Edit: Previous post got in between, hehe... This is what you get for taking a break to smoke and chit-chat before typing out the last and posting... No offense, two people, same kinda idea! Awesome.
Tapatalked from my h4x0r3d up Maguro.
The way I see it:
Use a thick(ish) case, to protect the glass.
Make a mod like this, but with longer, flat cable.
Carve a hole in the case to accommodate and protect this all.
Use wireless charging since the microUSB port will be occupied at all times.
PROFIT.
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You can make quite some $$$ if you starting making more and selling them:good:
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If you do sell them, pls do not put us in the backorder situation again
Seriously, great job!
Here's my first attempt at making a compact micro sd card reader. So excuse the overall finish. If doing it again, i would be a bit more precise with cutting and maybe use something other than superglue so it fills in the gaps neatly. This was just a one off to see if it works! Was tested with a spare 8GB i had lying around. WIll obviously be getting some class 10 cards!
Plan is to have a few 32GB cards then can just keep a load of storage in wallet etc. Got the idea from another member on here who did a micro usb to usb adapter.
Parts can be found here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingston-US...3NCU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1354226135&sr=8-2
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/micro-usb-connectors/7142340/
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I admire your aspirations. If only more people would want to design these things in this form factor.
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Class 10 is very slow compared to UHS-1...:silly:
Nice job, looks like you used the same Kingston micro SD reader I used, I went for a wire though so I'm less likely to snap it.
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Wow thats creative
I'm wondering if this can be done with a flat ribbon cable and generally made as flat as possible so that it can permanently sit attached between the back of the nexus 4 and a case. That would be awesome.
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I admire your aspirations. If only more people would want to design these things in this form factor.
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Class 10 is very slow compared to UHS-1...:silly:
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Will give UHS-1 a shot then, shame the reader doesnt support sdxc
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I'm wondering if this can be done with a flat ribbon cable and generally made as flat as possible so that it can permanently sit attached between the back of the nexus 4 and a case. That would be awesome.
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Dont see why not! give it a shot!
Nicely done.
Are you just using this for carrying media around with you or do you have it for file transfer on and off? I'm assuming your rooted so does StickMount work with this application to allow you transfer on and off of any file type?
MAN I would love to have that. I am too lazy to make one though
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Nicely done.
Are you just using this for carrying media around with you or do you have it for file transfer on and off? I'm assuming your rooted so does StickMount work with this application to allow you transfer on and off of any file type?
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Carrying media around. Can get a holder for micro SD cards that's credit card sized.
No I'm not rooted, I use nexus media importer
Cant believe there is not a patented form of something like this yet out.
People are sleeping at Lexar and such companies.
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Here's my first attempt at making a compact micro sd card reader. So excuse the overall finish. If doing it again, i would be a bit more precise with cutting and maybe use something other than superglue so it fills in the gaps neatly.
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I used a hot glue gun to fill in my adapter. Worked well to ensure a nice, tight fit, and you can easily cut away any excess that squeezes out between the cracks.
here is mine, it's a regular microsD reader + micro USB plug.. combined all together in a heatshrink
works great with stickmount
I've managed to modify and repackaged the stock 4.2.1 kernel which combined with my Vold.fstab gives me simple, auto mount, read write access to my stick without custom ROM.
It won't show up in storage devices (yet) cause I need a suitable apktool to modify the framework, but if anyone's interested and wants to stay stock as possible, I'd be happy to share it when I get home.
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Hey guys here's the final recipe:
1) Get the Nano MIcroSD card reader kinda like this one;
2) Get the small and nice 32GB UHS-I MicroSD card itself, like this one;
3) Hook'em up with one of these bad boys, depending on the style you would like to get: usual flash drive , flexing and long , g-style flash drive
$5 + $2.5 + 25$ = $30 Real 32 gig gansta stick-it-on-the-fly OTG-USB-SD CARD Reader extension combo, dawg.
BAD_BOY_KIEV said:
Hey guys here's the final recipe:
1) Get the Nano MIcroSD card reader kinda like this one;
2) Get the small and nice 32GB UHS-I MicroSD card itself, like this one;
3) Hook'em up with one of these bad boys, depending on the style you would like to get: usual flash drive , flexing and long , g-style flash drive
$5 + $2.5 + 25$ = $30 Real 32 gig gansta stick-it-on-the-fly OTG-USB-SD CARD Reader extension combo, dawg.
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Nice job, however, for additional advantage of that UHS-1 card's speed, you should probably get a UHS compatible reader.
Hm, thanks. I'll check, I wonder if there even is one with the size we need here...(
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Hm, thanks. I'll check, I wonder if there even is one with the size we need here...(
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I hope so, that would be really sweet, otherwise the nice high speed card is kind of wasted.
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It won't show up in storage devices (yet) cause I need a suitable apktool to modify the framework, but if anyone's interested and wants to stay stock as possible, I'd be happy to share it when I get home.
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Does the drive show up in /proc/mounts? If so, my app Open Explorer Beta (I can't post links, but search for "OpenExplorer" in the Play store), should be able to see it. If not, I'd like to get it to show it. Let me know.
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Does the drive show up in /proc/mounts? If so, my app Open Explorer Beta (I can't post links, but search for "OpenExplorer" in the Play store), should be able to see it. If not, I'd like to get it to show it. Let me know.
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I've modified the ramdisk so it shows up in /storage/usbdisk and I've symlinked to /usbdisk
It shows up in all file manager managers and it shows up in /proc/mounts.
In /proc/mounts it shows as follows:
/dev/block/vold/8:1 /storage/usbdisk
I will check with your app now.
EDIT: It didn't show up by default in your app, but I changed external storage path and it showed then. See screenshot, attached.
EDIT2: I have posted the kernel in the Dev section now: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35111006#post35111006
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Today I have received my KICKSTARTER backers rewards, mini microsd card reader.
It works perfect on our SGN2 without root or without any extra OTG cable.
Supports upto 64GB micro SDHC and SDXC cards.
Also supports FAT, FAT32, exFAT partition with out root.
Just go through official web site for more details.
Supported devices are listed in official site.
SGN1, SGN2, SGS2, SGS3, SGS4, SGN3 without root. Even support nexus4 with stickmount application.
Unboxing mini microsd card reader.
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Mini microsd card reader working in our SGN2.
Close view.
Preorder are open now. Go and get this tool if you want extra storage for your note2
Is that other usb stick in there used as micro-usb to usb adapter or something like that?
Yes that is micro usb to usb adapter.
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I haven't ordered one... But it does look like a good idea.
If you are not happy with 64 GB external sd card space and want more then order this.
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That's actually pretty neat idea. I think I'll pre-order one for myself.
Thanks for sharing.
Ordered 1. Could prove very useful.
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So no support or function if I'm rooted?
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Samsung has in-build drivers for usb otg in stock roms. Means you don't need to add any driver or use any application to connect or detect usb drives.
If you are rooted and on stock rom, then it works perfect with out any problem and supports fat or exfat partition.
For different roms, you have to confirm with rom's developers for otg support. And in that case you can use usb otg application from playstore.
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Got mine in yesterday and figured I'd give a brief review.
The model I recieved isn't exactly like the picture, but a bit better. It's white It's a small square less than an inch I'd say.
Build quality is decent, but I think the slot for the microsd should be recessed just a sliver more so that there's no chance of the card coming out should the square get slide against the inside of a pocket or something.
Picked up a 64gb MicroSD card today (Yes SanDisk since I've never had a problem with them). Threw it the reader, slammed that baby into the phone (Please don't slam your phone unless you're firm in your *convictions*), and it was detected right away.
Used the adapter to connect the reader to my computer, loaded up almost 3000 files from music to movies and documents and made the transfer.
Connected the reader to the phone and everything reads just fine and fast.
One of the reasons I picked this up is to transfer documents on the fly in the field.
For less than 20 bucks it's pretty amazing.
I would upload pics, but the forum doesn't want to comply today.
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And pulled my keys out one time and lost the cap already. A quality control issue there. The cap shouldn't come off so easily.
apallohadas said:
Got mine in yesterday and figured I'd give a brief review.
And pulled my keys out one time and lost the cap already. A quality control issue there. The cap shouldn't come off so easily.
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No quality issue for me. Mine is very hard.
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MBariya said:
No quality issue for me. Mine is very hard.
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I did a Google search for "meenova lost cap" and came across several other folks that found the same thing.
On the flip side I found the cap outside my house.
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apallohadas said:
I did a Google search for "meenova lost cap" and came across several other folks that found the same thing.
On the flip side I found the cap outside my house.
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That's funny, cuz when I do the same search for "meenova lost cap" on google, the only result I get is your XDA post...
Do I need to explain how search engines work?
1) my post will show up the more that string of terms is put together. Duh.
2) read more than one hit return.
Brilliant!
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And since I can tell that you're "that guy", I've been in contact with their customer service and they're pretty good. Sent me 2 other caps no charge.
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You should have bought the orange one like me. Way better then black.
Does anyone know anyone which is cheaper?
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You should have bought the orange one like me. Way better then black.
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I got the orange one too, way better than black. This is a much better design than the aliexpress one I had gotten earlier. The other was decent, but not as rugged for carrying around. Thinking about ordering more for xmas presents. Anyone got a link?
I use mine primarily for transferring pictures from my camera. I use a microsd with an sd adapter in it and now can look at pix on the Note2 screen rather than the little LCD on the camera.
Anyone who has the orange one mind posting some IRL pictures?
Is the light around the base blue on all of them?
Thanks!
Brad.S. said:
Anyone who has the orange one mind posting some IRL pictures?
Is the light around the base blue on all of them?
Thanks!
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Yes, the light is blue. I don't have a good way to post pics at the moment, but it's just a basic orange, not neon or anything.
Looks good, but there are alternative from pqi and pny, both does not require extenal adapter to connect to PC, both have a full size USB and micro USB built in.