I used to connect my OTG USB drive and/or a USB mouse, but now nothing OTG works anymore.
Any chance there was an update that broke it, or maybe some other app that I installed?
Any ideas?
NOTES: the OTG USB flash drive still works with my Windows computer (ran chkdsk and no errors found). It also still works with other Android phones and tablets of different makes/models.
The OTG cable/adapter still works with other Androids, and so does the mouses that I'm testing with.
I have such spotty success with mine, so much so that I dont even like messing with it any more. Hopefully someone comes along and gives us a hand.
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Usb port is it locked or there is possibility to use it like usb host ?
To manage copy pictures of a camera to phone without pc by usb adaptator.
Samsung talked about usb 2 hdmi cable and think if its real it use some usb video card supported by phone(because of physic material imcompatibily of hdmi nd usb)
May there is a way to dev a tool or hack to get it works...
Aah!! Finally somebody like minded!!
I had been scouring forums for something like this. USB OTG would be an excellent add on to this phone. If not OTG, at least host would be an excellent idea.
No idea whether the existing USB Host driver for Nexus one would work on this one.
The processor on SGS already supports USB Host (not sure about OTG though). This has been pointed out in their press release - w w w .samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/newsView.do?news_id=1043
I am just wondering - should we request Samsung themselves via mass petition to open up this feature on SGS?
some USB devices might be compatible, like the 100/1000 Mbps USB to RJ45 plugs
those same ones works in Windows Mobile it should work as well for Android, however a driver will be required.
mouse and keyboard support should work out of the box
external USB keys for storage, or even USB mass storage devices should work out of the box as well.
usb audio... hmm... not sure what else at the moment
Hi AllGamer
Thanks for the reply. So how exactly do we get this going on SGS?
I am much more interested in having USB HDD support on SGS (hopefully without an ext power source - am I asking for too much? ).
Are you suggesting that the N1 fix should work here also? Can somebody help us with a "How To" to enable this on SGS?
Cheers!!
Coooolboyz
you can plug in any USB mass storage devices (USB hard drives) and it should work.
However, you might not get enough power from the usb port, you'll still need need power cord for your external usb hard drive.
I know on my HTC windows phones works like that, it should be the same for Android.
I'll try that when i get a chance.
you just a need a USB female to a mini USB male cable
yep!! you are right about power!!! I am trying to get a cable - hopefully in couple of weeks should have this.
but I am wondering if all this would work without proper drivers in it. Would SGS have USB HDD drivers in it already?
coooolboyz said:
yep!! you are right about power!!! I am trying to get a cable - hopefully in couple of weeks should have this.
but I am wondering if all this would work without proper drivers in it. Would SGS have USB HDD drivers in it already?
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I can see one problem, You will only be able to use Fat32 drives unless someone compiles NTFS / HFS+ into the kernel. Ext3/4 is already done so I don't see many problems. What I recommend you do is get some sort of adaptor for Female USB > Micro USB and test it out with a flash stick or you can hack one .
Yeah - I understand the difficulties of having NTFS support outside the MS world.
I didnt know that ext3/4 were already a part of the kernel!! Is this by default available in all Android kernels?
For USB Host cable - I am guessing that this one can be used - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250671106072 (same as what Sven used for N1 USB Host capabilities).
But I seriously doubt plug and play would work (that would be too much of an expectation! )
Does any body have that cable here, who can check out if SGS does actually work in USB Host/OTG mode?
Sven has try with a Galaxy another Host Driver
h t t p : / / sven.killig.de/android/Galaxy/
Hm what can we do with these files?
However, any news about this?
Maybe, we could ask some Galaxy S kernel developers about this.
please tell me how to enable usb on the go . i want to attached my pen drive and my hard drive to my phone .
plug it into the phone, and u're ready to go.. hence the name usb on the go
jinnn_1989 said:
please tell me how to enable usb on the go . i want to attached my pen drive and my hard drive to my phone .
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You need a USB Host to go cable - they are pretty cheap off of ebay.
USB hard drives don't always work - at minimum you will need a powered hub.
- Frank
i know wht USB on the means but how do i enable it. i have tried connecting with a pendrive with the help of the USb on the cable but it does not show .
Once you plug your on the cable in the phone will inform you that usb connecter s connected. Whatever you plug in at the other end of otg cable work run unless it is not supported.
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Just plug it in and look in My files. It will show as usbstorage.
I have an official samsung OTG cable, it works fine on the SGS2, but doesn't appear on the Galaxy Note under usbstorage.
Anyone else out there having similar problems?
i had grab some ebay OtG but after unmount and remove the OTG it causes wakelock which drain alot of juice.
I am also facing problems with OTG . when i plug in the cable thr is not msg nor anything happens in phone. please could any one tell me how to enable it may be with kernel or custom rom or may be anything else.
I also want to know this as well,I have spent considerable time yesterday trying to make this work but no luck at all,I would appreciate if someone could help,as I have seen a video in this forum where the guy was able to.connect a mouse to it stating that it is supported out of the box.
I was able to get it to work with a pendrive and a mouse with no problems, but I couldn't get a keyboard or my 2.5" external drive to mount.
Details:
My OTG cable was from DealExtreme for $2.30 or something.
My pendrive was FAT32 formatted.
My mouse was a basic $10 optical one.
My 2.5" external was NTFS, which probably goes some way to explaining why it didn't work even when I gave it some extra power from my desktop PC too.
My keyboard was a standard USB. I also tried a Logitech keyboard with a wireless USB dongle but that didn't work either.
I watched a whole film off my pendrive with no issues. I messed around with the mouse a bit, but the cursor moved too slowly for my taste and the scroll wheel didn't scroll webpages, which is half the reason I'd plug a mouse in anyway.
jinnn_1989 said:
I am also facing problems with OTG . when i plug in the cable thr is not msg nor anything happens in phone. please could any one tell me how to enable it may be with kernel or custom rom or may be anything else.
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If you get no message when the cable is plugged in on it's own, chances are it is a problem with the cable. I bought a cable of Ebay which didn't work, so I bought a different one and that did.
Regards,
Dave
Hi, I have just got a usb host cable and I works fine for my pen drive but had a few questions to ask.
Is it possible to connect (via usb) Another android phone and access the micro sd from it to transfer files. The HD2 in question charges itself via usb host but enabling mass storage does nothing on the note.
I have tried my gigabyte wireless mouse and logitech wireless keyboard and neither worked. I have a BT keyboard so only really bothered about the mouse tbh.
I'm on the. Latest rocketrom.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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tucka20 said:
Hi, I have just got a usb host cable and I works fine for my pen drive but had a few questions to ask.
Is it possible to connect (via usb) Another android phone and access the micro sd from it to transfer files. The HD2 in question charges itself via usb host but enabling mass storage does nothing on the note.
I have tried my gigabyte wireless mouse and logitech wireless keyboard and neither worked. I have a BT keyboard so only really bothered about the mouse tbh.
I'm on the. Latest rocketrom.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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The Note has native support for HID's like keyboards and mice via both Bluetooth and USB. However, when it comes to USB, the more basic the device, basically, the closer to true plug-n-play a device is, the more likely it is to work. Also, with regard to wireless keyboards and mice, depending on the power requirements of the tranceiver, those may or may not work either.
An interesting thing to point out is that USB hub's work fine. So if you have a powered USB hub, you could theoretically plug in a USB keyboard and mouse, and an external HDD (as long as it's in a compatible format!).
Jade Eyed Wolf said:
The Note has native support for HID's like keyboards and mice via both Bluetooth and USB. However, when it comes to USB, the more basic the device, basically, the closer to true plug-n-play a device is, the more likely it is to work. Also, with regard to wireless keyboards and mice, depending on the power requirements of the tranceiver, those may or may not work either.
An interesting thing to point out is that USB hub's work fine. So if you have a powered USB hub, you could theoretically plug in a USB keyboard and mouse, and an external HDD (as long as it's in a compatible format!).
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Very weird indeed,will have to get me a cheapo USB mouse from poundstretcher or something and give it a go.
Thanks for the reply
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Have red around somewhere: On Android 2.3.5 the USB host function worked, but it was taken away on version 2.3.6. This is for the extended USB host functions. I have an OBD-adapter to connect with my cars computer and it needs this extended function. Likewise, there are Apps that can remote control digital cameras and also see "live view" from the camera.
I have 2.3.6 and USB pens are working and my compact camera work (in PC modus), I can read and copy files. When I try my external hard drive it won't work. Haven't tried with external power to it. (An alternative could be to use an USB-hub with external power to it. Haven't tried this yet.
I have understood that when you get to version 3.1/3.2 the extended USB host functions will work again, and also the ICS version 4.0. I'm excitingly waiting for an upgrade...
I have the original USB-adapter from Samsung
Not all USB pens or hard drives will be supported, as earlier mentioned...
I am trying to find a USB hub that will work well with my Nexus 7, via an OTG cable, for a semi fixed car installation. I picked up one of these USB hubs a week or two ago, but I am not sure its going to be reliable enough.
I tested out with my iPod, plugged directly into the OTG cable, the Nexus picks it up and allows me to use it as external storage. I then plugged the hub into the OTG cable (Nexus also plugged into charger), plugged the iPod into the hub, and the Nexus tries to connect to the iPod. But, for some reason fails to do so. In the process I can see it mount/unmount to the point that the iPod freezes. When I have all of this set up in my car I want to be able to reliably run the following:
USB Flash Drive 128GB/256GB (in place of the iPod)
USB-DAC
Joycon board (steering wheel controls)
Easycap (reverse camera)
Are there any recommended USB hubs that will work? Since tihs will be installed behind the dash, I want to put something in there, and then essentially forget about it.
Thanks.
Try this, unplug the usb hub, plug all your devices into the hub then connect it back to the otg. You might need a powered hub but try the method I just listed first. Also, are you rooted and have stick mount installed?
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Try this, unplug the usb hub, plug all your devices into the hub then connect it back to the otg.
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I think I already tried this, but will give it another go. I also tried plugging the USB hub into my laptop, still a no-go on the iPod. Everything else I plugged in worked though, but none of it was pulling much power (headset, mouse, cell phone). I could not find a flash drive anywhere at home, so am waiting to pick one up before I try again with a flash drive.
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Also, are you rooted and have stick mount installed?
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Yes rooted, but do not have stick mount installed as using Timur's ROM, so no need for stick mount.
Phone happily charges through usb otg hub. No drives show up in xplore. How I get this to function correctly?
Also not functioning is my n64-usb adaptor.
I look forward to the day my xt894 (and an eventual, worthy, successor) can replace desktop computers for more tasks
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It seems to be a common belief that the Droid 4 supports USB OTG. And it's fair, really, given how many sources say that it does.
It doesn't. It supports USB Host; it can serve as a device host, but can't actually supply power itself. You'll need a powered USB hub between your devices and the phone for it to work. On top of that, you'll need an OTG adapter that the phone wants to work with (apparently it's fairly picky and won't work with all of them). And, it may or may not work under Lollipop, if you're using that.
I'd expect an OTG hub to work, since one would assume it's just a miniaturized hub made to run off a microUSB charger, but apparently not. Probably wired differently than a USB hub.
Why does the phone support Host but not OTG? I would imagine because they wanted to encourage sales of their Lapdock, which itself has one or two USB ports.