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TL;DR I have a cool, but hypothetical, idea for an alternate non-cloud way to access your data
There are many threads in which people are asking (and a few hyper-ventilating and a few ranting) about how they are to access non-cloud data on an N7 in light of the Nexus 7's lack of an SD-card reader. Just to name a few threads, there are: OTG USB cable, Questions About Specs OTG or WIFI Direct, The N7 Supports OTG Through Root, HDMI out and OTG Support and For Those Worried About Lack of Storage (USB-OTG Discussion Thread). And that's just for starters. As of this writing (which may be expired, null and void by tomorrow), the options seemed to boil down like this:
1. OTG (on-the-go) use of USB-based storage. Whether this refers to a way to read a memory card, such as an SD Card, or reading from a thumb/jump/flash drive or from an external USB HDD (hard disk drive) or external USB SSD (solid-state drive).
Concerns and Disadvantages: We don't know yet the voltage of the USB port (or the electrical current load it can sustain), but it's starting to look like maybe 3.3 volts is all she wrote. If that's true, then virtually nothing that is currently available will run off the USB port unless you put a powered USB hub between the N7 and whatever you're trying to read-write from.
I don't know how you feel about dongl'ing a powered hub (or battery-powered hub) between your N7 and your storage (whether that's an SD card in a card-reader or a thumb/jump/flash drive or whatever) , but that's a lot of stuff daisy-chained onto your tablet. Perhaps acceptable when you're at home, but it's sort of Rube Goldberg-ish to think of doing that on the road, in a plane, at a coffee shop. at work....
2. PRIVATE CLOUD. Devices such as the Seagate Satellite (500gb) and the various models (64gb, 32b, 16gb) of the Kensington Wi-Drive have an on-board server and WIFI wireless access point. The Seagate claims 7+ hours (6+ in my experience based on heavy ues) and the Kensington about 4 hours. Other than turning it on, you can leave it in your pocket, backpack, purse or attaché, and it will serve, by wifi, whatever you want.
Concerns and Disadvantages: The 500gb Seagate Satellite is about $150 (if you shop hard). The 32gb Wi-Drive is about $85 and the 64gb Wi-Drive is about $180.
The Satellite is bigger than than the Wi-Drive, but both are bigger than you probably want to haul around with you.
I might... maybe... possibly... have a better idea. But it's hypothetical for the moment.
The Satellite and Wi-Drive have on-board computers (on a chip) and WIFI hardware, but their overall size is maybe more than you want. But if you removed the drive (on the Satellite) or the flash memory (on the Wi-Drive), it would not be so big, even with the battery.
What about a device like the Satellite / Wi-Drive that just reads SD Cards instead? The Satellite and the Wi-Drive are just Linux computers-on-a-chip with a battery. They're sort of like this, I guess. Anyway, what if someone manufactured a battery-powered device whose only job was to serve up, by WIFI (and to create the WIFI environment, as needed) whatver storage appeared on a memory card, such as an SD Card?
What would you pay for something like that?
Heck, I bet that many... several... a few people on this forum could take off-the-shelf components (a Linux computer-on-a-board, WIFI circuitry and a battery, plus a card reader/writer) and make it all work -- and sell it for under $99.
Google / Amazon / Apple / Big Brother, may want us to live within a "cloud envionment" but we don't have to accept that.
Like this?
http://www.airstash.com/
Although I don't think this one will allow wifi passthrough unfortunately.
NikonUser said:
Like this?
http://www.airstash.com/
Although I don't think this one will allow wifi passthrough unfortunately.
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Hmmm... perhaps... maybe... I'm not quite the genius that I pretend to be. But thanks, though, I'll look into the AirStash. It seems just a tad overpriced, but it (and the Wi-Drive and the Satellite) is still a solution to nearly everbody's gripe about the N7 with respect to lack of an SD Card slot.
Not sure if i am missing something here but i just use the 64gb sd card on my galaxy note and my to it to access data stored there. I'll do the same with the nexus 7
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animatechnica said:
Not sure if i am missing something here but i just use the 64gb sd card on my galaxy note and my to it to access data stored there. I'll do the same with the nexus 7
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It doesn't have a SD slot not have the support for USB OTG storage (per Anandtech.com).
hey i found the wi drive 16gb for $48.95 its not bad considering that going from 8 to 16 gb cost $50 from the google play store
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Wi-Drive-External-WID-16GBZ/dp/B00576APBQ/ref=pd_cp_e_1
If I tether my phone (razr retail.en.eu stock) i can use wifi file explorer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorerPRO&hl=en to browse the files on my phone including the sd card.
Total price £0.59 no extra equipment needed. Not sure if the free version works.
Tested on transformer
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NikonUser said:
Like this?
http://www.airstash.com/
Although I don't think this one will allow wifi passthrough unfortunately.
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That thing is really cool! I might just have to order one According to their website they do have a beta app that allows wifi passthrough.
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It doesn't have a SD slot not have the support for USB OTG storage (per Anandtech.com).
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Note: it will not be supported natively. I'll bet XDA users will have this soon...
gbroon said:
If I tether my phone (razr retail.en.eu stock) i can use wifi file explorer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorerPRO&hl=en to browse the files on my phone including the sd card.
Total price £0.59 no extra equipment needed. Not sure if the free version works.
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ES File Explorer will also allow you to do this. It let's you read from LAN, FTP, BT....etc. I was just streaming a movie from my laptop to my Cappy using ES before checking in here. So I'm thinking it may be a viable option when tethering the tablet to my phone except I'll be serving the content from either my phone's internal storage or it's ext sd card.
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TL;DR We don't know yet the voltage of the USB port (or the electrical current load it can sustain), but it's starting to look like maybe 3.3 volts is all she wrote.
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Maybe I'm missing something but isn't the USB standard 5V? Seems to me nothing would run, including the controllers and such that are supposed to work(?), if 5V was not there. Unless it is something nasty like proprietary accessories only.
As far as current goes, I would think it would support at least a unit load of 100mA if it is standard compliant. I figured this would be enough for sticks or card readers but surprisingly I checked the units that I have and apparently the card reader wants 250 mA, the 8 and 16GB sticks want 300 mA and the tiny 32GB stick I bought last week for cheap wants the full 500 mA. No idea they were so hungry (maybe they aren't and just set high amounts anyways), that might blow my hopes of hooking up that tiny 32GB stick on the go out of the water... I wonder what the guys have have been playing with hooking up mass storage have been using.
NikonUser said:
Like this?
http://www.airstash.com/
Although I don't think this one will allow wifi passthrough unfortunately.
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Thanks for not calling me a dumba~~. If I'd posted the same thing on Reddit.com/r/android, within 15 minutes there would have been 20 people calling me an idiot for being unaware of the AirStash.
While XDA isn't immune to the occasional flame war or troll, the level of discourse here and the desire to help each other is really fantastic. I am so thankful for XDA.
I don't get why this is even being discussed. Either 8/16gb is enough for you or this tablet is NOT for you. If you need more storage, you either need 3/4g or an SD card slot and you need to move on. Who is going to walk around with a wifi hard drive in their pocket (not to mention keeping both charged)? Who is going to use a tablet with a hub and a hard drive attached to it? Who is going to use a tablet with a flash drive hanging out of it held in place only by a fragile little micro USB plug? All these solutions mean you'd be better off using a computer.
Either tether it with your phone, only use it at home or forget about it.
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I don't get why this is even being discussed. Either 8/16gb is enough for you or this tablet is NOT for you. If you need more storage, you either need 3/4g or an SD card slot and you need to move on. Who is going to walk around with a wifi hard drive in their pocket (not to mention keeping both charged)? Who is going to use a tablet with a hub and a hard drive attached to it? Who is going to use a tablet with a flash drive hanging out of it held in place only by a fragile little micro USB plug? All these solutions mean you'd be better off using a computer.
Either tether it with your phone, only use it at home or forget about it.
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I might just because I can.
For the most part I just want a bigger screen to watch movies, browse the internet, and remotely connect to my computer and server and display the x11 using nvc, my phone is too small for it.
16 GB should be fine. I have 2TB on my server for cloud at home and on the go.
But if I could just plug in a usb to the tablet then that would be fine too.
Hi,
Has anyone seen anything like this:
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=43767
with slightly better battery life? I would be sold if it wasn't only 5 hours
MPJ88 said:
Hi,
Has anyone seen anything like this:
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=43767
with slightly better battery life? I would be sold if it wasn't only 5 hours
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not bad, lil pricey
but can you open/stream music from inside of media programs? instead of having to go to a browser and select a file from the http://usb address do you know?
If the program has the capability to play from a network source i dont see why not. as it should just see it like you would a nas through a router at home.
Been looking at the seagate satellite portable too. Only thing that's putting me off is whether the wifi will be quick enough to stream 1080p movies and im not 100% confident in that.
ok i see that one comes with an app, sweet
but $200 is a bit too pricey
i bought the 16gig version, so $100 is my limit(since it costs $100 more to get the 32 gig version) to get more than i would if i had got the 32gig version
Yeah thats my thoughts although 500GB of external storage!
Going to try and make something to go straight from micro usb to micro sd first then may come back to this.
Wireless HD Options
MPJ88 said:
Yeah thats my thoughts although 500GB of external storage!
Going to try and make something to go straight from micro usb to micro sd first then may come back to this.
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Have been looking at going this route since the day they released the Nexus 10. There are 3 options out there currently, with the Seagate wireless HD being one of them. The other option/s are by Patriot. They came out with a 320GB version as well as a DIY wireless HD enclosure for $99 that you can buy your own 2.5" optical or SSD and supports up to 2TB.
I think i am going to go the Seagate route and pick up a 256GB or larger SSD over the black Friday/cyber Monday weekend coming up. The one perk that has me leaning towards the Seagate route as opposed to just getting the Patriot wireless enclosure and SSD is the hacked software that this group puts out specifically for the Seagate drive. They have a lot more features and functionality that they have added over the basics. Not to mention they are constantly keeping the software updated and adding new stuff. I contacted them already to see if their software would work on the Patriot enclosure and was told that it would not due to the fact that the Patriot drive and enclosure were not available worldwide.
I have included the links to the Patriot enclosure, Patriot 320GB wireless HD, and the aftermarket Seagate software websites.
Seagate Drive: http://www.seagate.com/external-hard-drives/portable-hard-drives/wireless/seagate-satellite/?cmpid=ppc-_-satellite-_-g-_-us-_-wifi_drive-_-b
Aftermarket Seagate Software:http://www.hackseagatesatellite.com/wordpress/welcome/
Patriot 320GB Drive: http://patriotmemory.com/product/detail.jsp?prodline=6&catid=43&prodgroupid=237&id=1334&type=25
Patriot Enclosure: http://www.patriotmemory.com/product/detail.jsp?prodline=6&catid=43&prodgroupid=179&id=1274&type=19
I have the SeaGate Satellite (500 GB) and in all honesty, its one of the BEST purchases I've ever made. I initially bought it for my wifes iPad, expanding 64 Gigs to 500+ for $200 was more than worth it in my opinion. I store EVERYTHING on this drive, and stream my movies, etc from it. It really is awesome. And now that I finally got around to picking up the SeaGate Thunderbolt adapter, I use that to QUICKLY load files onto it. The only problem that I had was that, initially, if you connected to the Satellites WiFi, you couldnt get an internet connection. Seagate recently released a F/W update that allows you to connect to a live internet connection and the drive at the same time. So the one issue I had with the drive has been resolved. I love my drive!
Thanks for the info. I will try the micro sd first but will consider this if it goes tits up!
theres also a kingston and trascend one available, with ssds.
Blade765 said:
Seagate recently released a F/W update that allows you to connect to a live internet connection and the drive at the same time. So the one issue I had with the drive has been resolved. I love my drive!
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Very interesting. Could you explain how this works? Does it mean I can browse the internet and access the HD at the same time? Is the HD only accessible via an app and NOT as mass storage USB?
This may be a great option for N10 owners.
The seagate looks fantastic, with a battery life to almost mirror the N10 (plus it can jut be sat plugged into the wall if needs be )
A touch pricey at £130, but seems like it would be worth the money over a limited OTG option which would allow small amounts of storage or the hassle of many cards. Also means no possibility of damaging the microusb socket accidentally, nothing to plug in, and it can just sit in a bag if on a bus or train or whatnot and link straight up. Should get paid on sunday. Hmmmmm
hughlle said:
The seagate looks fantastic, with a battery life to almost mirror the N10 (plus it can jut be sat plugged into the wall if needs be )
A touch pricey at £130, but seems like it would be worth the money over a limited OTG option which would allow small amounts of storage or the hassle of many cards. Also means no possibility of damaging the microusb socket accidentally, nothing to plug in, and it can just sit in a bag if on a bus or train or whatnot and link straight up. Should get paid on sunday. Hmmmmm
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haha, this is my dilemma! If i haven't successfully built anything by my pay day, next Friday i may splash for this!
Took advantage of some SSD deals this morning that should be here by Monday. So far I have not seen the Seagate drive go on sale and believe me I keep checking lol. I am waiting till Cyber Monday to see if the price drops at all. If not I might make the purchase this week. Then I'll be swapping the SSD in for the 500GB optical drive that it comes with and installing the hacked software from http://www.hackseagatesatellite.com/. Later I am thinking about possibly matching the specs on the battery and replacing it with a higher capacity battery, although switching to the SSD should increase battery life due to the fact that they draw less power than a traditional optical HD. I have not been able to find any good info on the exact battery specs so I am going to have to wait till I take the unit apart. Might end up having to build a new enclosure for it, but imaging 12+hrs or battery life (Really happy to be technically inclined)
I will keep everyone posted on my progress.
-Scott-
snunez said:
Took advantage of some SSD deals this morning that should be here by Monday. So far I have not seen the Seagate drive go on sale and believe me I keep checking lol. I am waiting till Cyber Monday to see if the price drops at all. If not I might make the purchase this week. Then I'll be swapping the SSD in for the 500GB optical drive that it comes with and installing the hacked software from http://www.hackseagatesatellite.com/. Later I am thinking about possibly matching the specs on the battery and replacing it with a higher capacity battery, although switching to the SSD should increase battery life due to the fact that they draw less power than a traditional optical HD. I have not been able to find any good info on the exact battery specs so I am going to have to wait till I take the unit apart. Might end up having to build a new enclosure for it, but imaging 12+hrs or battery life (Really happy to be technically inclined)
I will keep everyone posted on my progress.
-Scott-
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**UPDATE**
It seems that i have lucked out.. the Seagate is on sale today on amazon for cyber Monday for $99.99. I just ordered mine now. Should be here is a few days. Might have the SSD and new software on it by the end of the week
wireless wi-drive
Kingston Wi-Drive 32 GB USB 2.0 Pocket-sized Portable Storage WID/32GBZ
on amazon, very interesting.
best I can do.
snunez said:
**UPDATE**
It seems that i have lucked out.. the Seagate is on sale today on amazon for cyber Monday for $99.99. I just ordered mine now. Should be here is a few days. Might have the SSD and new software on it by the end of the week
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Wow that's cheap. It works out cheaper to buy it from the us and shipped to uk and save about 30%
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snunez said:
**UPDATE**
It seems that i have lucked out.. the Seagate is on sale today on amazon for cyber Monday for $99.99. I just ordered mine now. Should be here is a few days. Might have the SSD and new software on it by the end of the week
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Also on newegg and bestbuy for the same price.
Anyone have any comments on the transfer speed? Stock vs hacked firmware?
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Just got my Seagate go flex mobile satellite hard drive from new egg. They have it on sale for 99$! About $115 after taxes n shipping from US to Toronto Canada! This is going to be great expansion of storage! Also, I saw a YouTube video and this guy actually open the drive up and swap the 500gb HD to a much bigger size like a 2TB SSD. Check out His video. Can't post the kink cause its my first time posting. But search on YouTube for "how to replace the HDD for goflex satellite".
P.S. Loving my nexus 10!
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demusss said:
Wow that's cheap. It works out cheaper to buy it from the us and shipped to uk and save about 30%
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I ordered one from Amazon.com on Monday eve and got it shipped to UK.
Arrived Thursday - well impressed with delivery speed.
Groupon Deal going on now for you people looking for a cheap WIFI storage
Groupon Deal going on now for you people looking for a cheap WIFI storage.
PQI Air Drive Wireless 32GB USB Flash Drive – Online Deal
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Anand has reviews on the Patriot, Kingston, and Seagate devices. Sounds like they all have their limitations. I'm close to pulling the trigger on the Patriot BYOD enclosure and throwing an old Intel 160GB SSD in there.
Something like the one below with a micro-usb connector instead.
I would think some manufacturer could make a killing in the phone/tablet market...
Agreed, that's a great idea, maybe nobody has actually thought about it who works in the industry? Stranger things have happened.
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Sandisk
I sent sandisk a tweet asking that question with a link to this image but no response
@SanDisk Will Sandisk ever make a micro-b usb drive? like this photoshopped device? http://en.samaanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/SanDiskMicroUSB128gbOTG_zps7381aa3a.jpg …
well for now there's always this lol $1 free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-USB-OTG-2-0-Adapter/dp/B005QX7KYU
dm41nes said:
well for now there's always this lol $1 free shipping.
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I'm not sure the free shipping is a good deal. Ordered mine 4 weeks ago.
Man up and make one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2021001
Kickstarter, buddy. Make your own and make your millions at the same time.
So I bought this Microusb flash drive/ microsd card reader from Amazon to try with my Nexus 10. It's not low profile, but it is pretty small.
http://www.amazon.com/Koolertron-NO...727367&sr=8-8&keywords="microusb"+"card+noosy
I can get the 4 gb flash drive to work using either Nexus Media Importer or Stick Mount, but I cannot get the microsd to show up. It works fine in my Galaxy S3 in both ICS and Jellybean. Has anyone else tried this product? Any ideas to get one of those apps (or another one) to read a device that has both a usb flash drive and microsd card? This device could be the answer to my storage problems on the Nexus 10 if only I can get it to read the microsd card! Thanks!
dm41nes said:
well for now there's always this lol $1 free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-USB-OTG-2-0-Adapter/dp/B005QX7KYU
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I already got 2 of those and they work fine with NMI - just looking for something that won't block the headphone jack. One of those with the micro-usb connector reversed would at least go in the other direction and leave the headphone jack accessible.
MPJ88 said:
Man up and make one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2021001
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Waaaay beyond my capabilities!
AndroidLonghorn said:
So I bought this Microusb flash drive/ microsd card reader from Amazon to try with my Nexus 10. It's not low profile, but it is pretty small.
http://www.amazon.com/Koolertron-NO...727367&sr=8-8&keywords="microusb"+"card+noosy
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I'm trying to avoid something that sticks out too far. If you drop the N10 or bang it on something with that connected, it could really stress (or even break) the micro-usb jack.
I only need the flash drive/card reader to watch movies. I'm ok with it jutting out some as long as I can get it to work. I'm surprised no one else has found this item with all the people looking for microusb flash drives.
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I only need the flash drive/card reader to watch movies. I'm ok with it jutting out some as long as I can get it to work. I'm surprised no one else has found this item with all the people looking for microusb flash drives.
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If it doesn't exist (yet), that makes it kinda hard to find.
I just ordered this from ebay. It's not specifically described as OTG but it does say it's 5-pin, so I'm hopeful. At least it will leave the headphone jack accessible.
The point of my earlier post is that micro-usb flash drives do exist, and you can buy them from amazon. It may not be small enough for you, but it is still pretty small and light and could be a good option for people who do not want to build their own or be stuck using a cable.
The problem is that I still can't get it to read the microsd card. It is only reading the flash memory part on my Nexus 10. My Galaxy S3 can read the 4 gig internal memory and the 32 gig microsd card.
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The point of my earlier post is that micro-usb flash drives do exist, and you can buy them from amazon. It may not be small enough for you, but it is still pretty small and light and could be a good option for people who do not want to build their own or be stuck using a cable.
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Sorry - I was still referring to a low profile flash drive, as pictured in the OP and another poster's picture. I have seen the ones you're referring to, and I'm just paranoid about it sticking out that far. The right angled adapter I posted above (assuming it works as OTG) would at least keep the flash drive running parallel to the edge of the N10, rather that sticking out perpendicular to it.
I just bought one of the SanDisk Fit drives you used as an example, and while I haven't looked at it closely, my guess is that the bulk of its "guts" are actually stuffed in the USB connector itself (pretty sure I've run across MicroSD card readers that worked this way) and therefore wouldn't fit into a similar package with a micro usb connector.
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If it doesn't exist (yet), that makes it kinda hard to find.
I just ordered this from ebay. It's not specifically described as OTG but it does say it's 5-pin, so I'm hopeful. At least it will leave the headphone jack accessible.
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link?
Fissurez said:
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ebay listing # 310509205806
(I can't post links yet)
This USB drive is close, it just needs a Micro USB head.
http://m.gizmodo.com/5966624/a-usb-...-be-more-beautiful-than-your-precious-macbook
I just did a quick search on Amazon -- this one is only 8GB, but if it works...I have a feeling we ought to be able to find 32GB and possible 64GB models as well. This one is only $7, and if you have Amazon Prime shipping is free:
Link on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digi...0830&sr=8-4&keywords=usb+flash+drive+smallest
EDIT:
Link to a 16GB version:
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-Micro-Flash-DTMCK/dp/B007V9U81E/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
EDIT2: my bad -- I deleted the one with the microSDHC -- it was a std USB2 plug...
EDIT3: so...since this isn't wired as an OTG adapter (i.e., Sense isn't grounded), I'm wondering how the N10 would see it...?
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Man up and make one
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Ha! You should see my collection of hand-wired computers. The FrankenCables stay in the lab and the molded rubber ones go on the road.
jonstrong said:
I just did a quick search on Amazon -- this one is only 8GB, but if it works...I have a feeling we ought to be able to find 32GB and possible 64GB models as well. This one is only $7, and if you have Amazon Prime shipping is free:
Link on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digi...0830&sr=8-4&keywords=usb+flash+drive+smallest
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Link to a 16GB version:
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-Micro-Flash-DTMCK/dp/B007V9U81E/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
EDIT2: my bad -- I deleted the one with the microSDHC -- it was a std USB2 plug...
EDIT3: so...since this isn't wired as an OTG adapter (i.e., Sense isn't grounded), I'm wondering how the N10 would see it...?
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looks good.
1 question though.. How do you transfers the data from the computer to this? an extra opposite adapter? =p..
So I was experimenting this evening and found that the M8 can't utilize my Meenova card reader (therefore, I wonder whether it will work with the equivalent Leaf product I saw announced recently).
However, when I pulled my USB OTG cable out, it read a USB drive just fine. That's a pleasant surprise, especially because it apparently does not require the Nexus Media importer (like my Nexus 7 FHD does) to access files on an external USB device.
I would assume, and I haven't tried this yet, that it would also read a hard drive (provided it was powered externally).
How was the SD card in the meenova formatted?
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How was the SD card in the meenova formatted?
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FAT32. It was a Sandisk 64g that used to run inside my Rezound and had worked with my Nexus 7 FHD via the Meenova previously.
Well I think it is because the M8 already have a SD slot and it can't adress the second.
Mine sees my meenova just fine with a sandisk 64, the red and gray ultra formatted FAT32. Try pulling the thing out slightly to where the hooks keep it from falling out and wait awhile, the first time it took a long time to mount but once it does it works fine afterwards.
It doesn't matter if a device has an external SD card, those are mounted as sdcard1 and so forth, OTG devices get mounted as usbdisk1 and on.
Lemme clarify that the phone can READ files from the meenova but can not write without modifying permissions.xml to reverse the 4.4 external media write protection.
that wouldn't have anything to do, I have no problems on my S3/S4 doing that
Unfortunately, I think it is the Meenova that is incompatible with the m8. I have an AT&T-branded m8, stock, and when the Meenova is plugged in, Android is cycles back and forth between mounting and unmounting it.
I take the microSD out of the Meenova and plug it into a USB reader in a USB-OTG cable and the m8 mounts it just fine.
I'm going to contact Meenova and see if they have any ideas.
I have both the Meenova and an OTG cable. I have tried multiple cards that work in my PC and tablet. None will mount on my M8. It just keeps flashing "Safe to Remove" and "Device Removed Unexpectedly" over and over.
Mine did the same thing of mounting/umounting also, until i pulled on it slightly because i thought the contacts were not making a proper connection. Pulled it slightly back to where the hooks caught it and it worked ok after. Probably not a great solution but just reporting that it does work with my meenova.
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lacrossev said:
Mine did the same thing of mounting/umounting also, until i pulled on it slightly because i thought the contacts were not making a proper connection. Pulled it slightly back to where the hooks caught it and it worked ok after. Probably not a great solution but just reporting that it does work with my meenova.
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cant get mine to work at all . glad to see others having the same issue.
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cant get mine to work at all . glad to see others having the same issue.
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Same here.
ps3 pad now works using ElementalX kernel, hopefully he will add otg support
Just looked on the meenova site and they explicitly point out that HTC One M8 (2014) is not supported. It would have been nice to get an idea if they plan to fix this or produce a new model that will support our phones For the time being I am using a USB OTG cable to connect to a Kingston USB3, it works but is bulky an inconvenient.
Really need the meenova to work so I can get around the no writing to ext sdcard from Kit Kat 4.4.
I got myself one of these, works flawlessly!!!
i have this:
http://www.sandisk.com/products/usb/dualdrive/
works flawlessly with My Nexus 7 FHD (CM11), and my hTC One m8 (Stock)
Ather said:
i have this:
http://www.sandisk.com/products/usb/dualdrive/
works flawlessly with My Nexus 7 FHD (CM11), and my hTC One m8 (Stock)
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I looked into those, but could not fight any stock in UK or cheap delivery to UK,
Lord Morpheus said:
I looked into those, but could not fight any stock in UK or cheap delivery to UK,
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ah we had these locally available, purchased a 32 GB one which is almost full, wil get a 64Gb
Edit see these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-SDDD-064G-G46-Ultra-Dual-Drive/dp/B00HR7J3CA
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1984266.htm
Ather said:
i have this:
http://www.sandisk.com/products/usb/dualdrive/
works flawlessly with My Nexus 7 FHD (CM11), and my hTC One m8 (Stock)
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Ather said:
ah we had these locally available, purchased a 32 GB one which is almost full, wil get a 64Gb
Edit see these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-SDDD-064G-G46-Ultra-Dual-Drive/dp/B00HR7J3CA
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1984266.htm
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Ohhh thanx for that, I looked a few months back and could not find it, so got the Team M141. Have saved linked and will get one when I need it
Are you serious guys? Meenova doesn't work on your m8? Mine works fine. I tested it with a data transfer from meenova to internal sd card (2 gb file) worked good. Only thing is i can't use the meenova and headphone at the same time. Not enough space to put the headphone plug in with meenova inserted.
I can chime in and say that i found some old cables for hooking up internal drives yesterday. Hooked up a 2TB hitachi drive, worked like a charm.
Streaming from drive to chromecast didn't pose any problems either.
Made from the people who made micro USB SD card adapter!
I emailed their support seeing if it'll come to USB Type C and they sent back their kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andyfei/mini-microsd-reader-redux-type-c-aluminum-reversib/
Support!
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Made from the people who made micro USB SD card adapter!
I emailed their support seeing if it'll come to USB Type C and they sent back their kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andyfei/mini-microsd-reader-redux-type-c-aluminum-reversib/
Support!
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Thanks for posting this- I've just backed it. The $10 early bird with free worldwide shipping is an easy buy from me.
Now let's see someone build it into a case like they do for the batteries (better yet, along with a battery), so we can have a card permanently mounted.
I supported the micro-usb product and though it was delayed significantly (IMO), it worked as promised. I have already backed the USB-C.
Just backed this for a type c version, thanks!
I backed this the other day as well thanks to this thread
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I picked up their 1st gen card reader and it has been incredibly useful. I definitely recommend supporting these guys.
Thanks for the thread!
Backed one yesterday for the Type C adapter. Thanks!
Im gunna get one of these to test. type c/usb a/ micro sd reader/otg/out now will update http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013OIGJFE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_3&smid=A1VQSA9V9Z34M7
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Im gunna get one of these to test. type c/usb a/ micro sd reader/otg/out now will update http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013OIGJFE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_3&smid=A1VQSA9V9Z34M7
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Nice, that looks like the Sandisk one I have that is USB micro to USB A, but mine has built in memory and doesn't use a microsd card.
I just found the sandisk wireless flash drive the other day if anyone is looking for an unplugged experience. It works through WiFi, but you don't need internet. Supports up to 128gb cards. I feel like if I had an adapter sticking out of my phone something would get broken fast, even if it was only for 5 minutes. I'm a major butterfingers lol.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ode=as2&tag=xaybzc-20&linkId=PI6L3GZRE7OULUPZ
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I just found the sandisk wireless flash drive the other day if anyone is looking for an unplugged experience. It works through WiFi, but you don't need internet. Supports up to 128gb cards. I feel like if I had an adapter sticking out of my phone something would get broken fast, even if it was only for 5 minutes. I'm a major butterfingers lol.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ode=as2&tag=xaybzc-20&linkId=PI6L3GZRE7OULUPZ
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I'd usually agree with this, but I plan on using this to watch movies sometimes when I'm on transportation. I' d just put it portrait and prop it up, so probably wouldn't need to touch it too much.
Just so you all know, Monoprice has already made something like this, which is also works with USB A. I can't post a link to amazon due to a new account, but it's called the Monoprice Dual Mode USB-C MicroSD Reader.