OTG Usb drive not recognized - at all - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers

All of a sudden my N8 doesn't react at all when I plug in my LaCie external hard drive through the OTG dongle. No power goes through to the HD, and no notifications in the phone.
MTP is activated in developer options, aswell as USB debugging.
The HD works like before with other devices.
Any ideas?

maybe the OTG connector is faulty, try another to see if it is indeed the culprit, worth a try

HiGreen said:
All of a sudden my N8 doesn't react at all when I plug in my LaCie external hard drive through the OTG dongle. No power goes through to the HD, and no notifications in the phone.
MTP is activated in developer options, aswell as USB debugging.
The HD works like before with other devices.
Any ideas?
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Are u using OTG that comes from Note 8's box or using third party ones? Yesterday i tried the third party and it's can't connect. Then i use OTG that comes from Note 8 bundling, it can.

It's the one from the box. I've ordered a new one to see if that's the problem.

HiGreen said:
It's the one from the box. I've ordered a new one to see if that's the problem.
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Hey, did you have any success with the new adapter? I have a new, unrooted Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U1) with the same issue. And aparently it was not the adapters fault as I tested it on another phone and it worked like a charm, so is a Samsung N8 issue.
Thanks for any info!

DonGregor said:
Hey, did you have any success with the new adapter? I have a new, unrooted Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U1) with the same issue. And aparently it was not the adapters fault as I tested it on another phone and it worked like a charm, so is a Samsung N8 issue.
Thanks for any info!
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Sorry, but can't remember now if it was the new adapter or the fact that my phone was in for screen replacement that did the trick. See, they apparantly saw some malfunction on the USB-socket and replaced that aswell. Maybe the USB port easily damages?

HiGreen said:
Sorry, but can't remember now if it was the new adapter or the fact that my phone was in for screen replacement that did the trick. See, they apparantly saw some malfunction on the USB-socket and replaced that aswell. Maybe the USB port easily damages?
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Thanks HiGreen. I will try with a new adapter to see if that fixes the problem. I hope it is not a hardware issue, as the phone is brand new. Thanks again for your reply!!

I've had OTG issues w/ my Note8, Samsung Support over Twitter was useless. The OTG and GearVR works on another S8+ but not my Note8.
Sorry to bump an old thread.

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USB OTG

Hi, anybody knows if z1 can use external USB via OTG? Thanks
mlhdk said:
Hi, anybody knows if z1 can use external USB via OTG? Thanks
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It works.
I just tested with a mouse
Thanks
Is there a OTG USB cable in the box or you need to buy one?
mlhdk said:
Thanks
Is there a OTG USB cable in the box or you need to buy one?
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You need to buy one. but it's cheap anyway
Sent from my Xperia Z1
It does not work on mine. Tried an USB OGT adapter and an adapter cable (both worked on my Xperia S) Tried Dualshock 3 (because of that native support thingy) USB Keyboard and USB Mouse. No reaction. Device is rooted but bootloader is locked and I have stock firmware on it.
xshunin said:
It does not work on mine. Tried an USB OGT adapter and an adapter cable (both worked on my Xperia S) Tried Dualshock 3 (because of that native support thingy) USB Keyboard and USB Mouse. No reaction. Device is rooted but bootloader is locked and I have stock firmware on it.
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can you check if this cable still work with your Xperia S? I've got my cable that worked with Xperia S and still work fine with z1
mlhdk said:
Hi, anybody knows if z1 can use external USB via OTG? Thanks
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I tested it with an xbox 360 controller and it worked fine! The battery drain with it is ridiculous though!
I have two different OTG USB cables, with one it works fine with my ps3 controller, no reaction with the other cable. The one which works is a very short one, the not working cable is very long. But I don't thing the length is the reason.
i've got a feeling not all OTG cables work, i bought a generic one from amazon and when i try connecting a usb memory stick it says it has too much devices connected and i need to disconnect one for it to work. Has anyone bought one recently and it has worked, if so please provide a link if possible. thank you
sofir786 said:
i've got a feeling not all OTG cables work, i bought a generic one from amazon and when i try connecting a usb memory stick it says it has too much devices connected and i need to disconnect one for it to work. Has anyone bought one recently and it has worked, if so please provide a link if possible. thank you
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I bought this one from Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005FUNQXS/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
It arrived yesterday and I plugged the PS3 controller into the phone and it recognised it straight away.
I don''t know if it works with USB Drives or not, I don't have any to test, but it worked fine for what I needed it for, and cheap too.
Thanks mate, I'll give that a go
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Just tried the USB OTG clip that i used on my HTC One and it doesn't show up a simple memory card? Which is weird as it's still working on other devices.
Would be good to find out what the problem is, is it a missing pin ? Or just the grade of the kit, plus certain USB OTG cables / clips are working for certain things and not for others, so PS3 will connect but memory won't mount on some, some nothing works on and others everything works, would be an idea to get some clarity on what cables do everything.
I'll test a few more when i get home, just confused as to why this one i've got doesn't work.

OTG and charging

Does anyone know of a way to have OTG and charging at the same time? I know you can use wireless charging and otg at the same time, I'd like to know if it can all be done through usb.
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Cable-P...1453677269&sr=8-1&keywords=otg+charging+cable
I have that exact cable. It only Powers the peripheral device. From what I can gather it's a software thing with the gs6, but I have such a small understanding of this kind of stuff.
It should be possible, I believe they had a docking station with a USB port that worked the way you're thinking
se1000 said:
It should be possible, I believe they had a docking station with a USB port that worked the way you're thinking
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For the galaxy s6?
hueye1 said:
For the galaxy s6?
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It was for the S4, but the reason it shouldn't work for the S6 is that the S6 no longer uses the micro-usb/MDL plug. Just saying that it should be possible to power the phone and do OTG
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...words=samsung+galaxy+smart+multimedia+docking
anyone knows if Marshmallow Android 6 new kernel supports charge phone over OTG cable for Galaxy S6 Edge?
Lava OTG charger, 40 bucks and works a couple times. Lol I'm seriously about ready to throw all my devices.
I bought this cable: http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Cable-Player-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00CXAC1ZW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453677269&sr=8-1&keywords=otg+charging+cable and it works fine with my friends Windows Phone, i.e harddrive connects and the phone charges, but on my S6 it doesn't charge at all. Is this a wiring issue with the S6 or some software restriction?
Ev0s said:
I bought this cable: xxx and it works fine with my friends Windows Phone, i.e harddrive connects and the phone charges, but on my S6 it doesn't charge at all. Is this a wiring issue with the S6 or some software restriction?
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did you ever find a solution - having same problem OTG cable working on other android devices but not my T-mobile S6 with broken touch screen
I know I'm late on this, but I have an S6 around and I'm trying to make other uses out of it, however I have struggled with this with everything I've done.
I haven't solved this, but today I came with an idea that may help some people, at least it seems it will work for me.
Ok, we cannot charge through the usb while using OTG, but we can charge through wireless and use OTG at the same time.
I have tested this with a cheap wireless base and I have plugged to the OTG first a powered usb hub and of course the phone was charging without problems. Then removed the hub and plugged a USB micro SD reader with a card directly to the OTG cable, it also continued to charge, it has charged to 100% with that plugged on.
Hope it helps.
Regards.

USB-C to HDMI?

Has anyone tried a USB-C to HDMI lead on the Nokia 8?
Does it work? And if it does which lead are you using.
sambartle said:
Has anyone tried a USB-C to HDMI lead on the Nokia 8?
Does it work? And if it does which lead are you using.
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Did you find the answer already?
I'm wondering about that too...
Anyone? :fingers-crossed:
I used my Macbook Pro dock, it worked.
Sent from my Nokia 8!
Luhccas-X10 said:
I used my Macbook Pro dock, it worked.
Sent from my Nokia 8!
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So glad that it is supported on this device. Many vendors are killing this feature for some reason.
It's a pain in the a** to check if a new device has it nowdays.
Thank you!! :good:
tal_sarid said:
So glad that it is supported on this device. Many vendors are killing this feature for some reason.
It's a pain in the a** to check if a new device has it nowdays.
Thank you!! :good:
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Well, we don't all have Macbook Pro docks so does it work without that?
I bought a USB-C to HDMI cable today but I can't get it to work – are there any settings (or apps?) that I'd need to change/install to get this to work?
I just want to be able to plug my phone into a TV and play videos when I'm in hotels or away from home etc.
I'm new to both Android and the Nokia 8 so maybe I'm just missing something that's obvious?
(The most annoying thing is that it works perfectly on my old Nokia Lumia 950XL Windows Phone.)
nzmike001 said:
Well, we don't all have Macbook Pro docks so does it work without that?
I bought a USB-C to HDMI cable today but I can't get it to work – are there any settings (or apps?) that I'd need to change/install to get this to work?
I just want to be able to plug my phone into a TV and play videos when I'm in hotels or away from home etc.
I'm new to both Android and the Nokia 8 so maybe I'm just missing something that's obvious?
(The most annoying thing is that it works perfectly on my old Nokia Lumia 950XL Windows Phone.)
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Still didn't get the phone yet...
From what I know the native support works with USB-C portable adapters with a HDMI port. Don't know about the cable ones.
I have this, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EZTRI42/, and it's working well with the native support of the HTC U11, still don't know about Nokia 8 though
I've contacted Nokia customer care and that's their official answer regarding this matter:
"Thank you for contacting Nokia Mobile Care!
We would like to inform you that the Nokia 8 does not support video out through the USB type C neither the HDMI. If you want to connect the phone to the TV please try to buy the chromecast to cast the device to the TV.
We hope that the above information is useful for you! If not, or if you have another question, please feel free to contact us again.
Best regards,
Nokia Mobile Care "
Are you sure that the Nokia 8 can cast its screen though a macbook pro dock to an external display through HDMI @Luhccas-X10 ?
I have a dodcool usb c hub and hdmi does not work on 8.1
I got my Nokia 8 today and tried a USB-C to HDMI cable I used on my old HTC U11 and unfortunately it does not work.
I'm very much doubting that the Nokia 8 has this ability.
Well today I tried a macbook dock and no joy, seems pretty conclusive that it doesnt work
I'm pleased to confirm that Displaylink works with Nokia 8! I used this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01B5RN9ZY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In theory any Displaylink hub or cable should work, note that you need to connect to the phone via a USB host cable e.g. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01GKS2HCE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This should work on most devices with a USB port, for me it works on my Kindle HD and Laptop too should its a useful thing to have anyway.
I got the info from a thread for the OnePlus 5T so more info in there:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/themes/wired-tv-one-plus-5-makes-displaylink-t3667974
jamhtcman said:
I'm pleased to confirm that Displaylink works with Nokia 8! I used this one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01B5RN9ZY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In theory any Displaylink hub or cable should work, note that you need to connect to the phone via a USB host cable e.g. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01GKS2HCE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This should work on most devices with a USB port, for me it works on my Kindle HD and Laptop too should its a useful thing to have anyway.
I got the info from a thread for the OnePlus 5T so more info in there:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/themes/wired-tv-one-plus-5-makes-displaylink-t3667974
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Well, very odd!
I tried a Displaylink-based hub myself with a Nokia 8 and it didn't work for me just like the regular adapters (which all of them, including the Displaylink one, worked with my HTC U11).
So, please elaborate about what you did. Is it a plug & play process? Did you do anything special to make it work for you?
By the way, I tried it with this Dell hub (which is Displaylink based on http://www.displaylink.com/products/find?vid_hdmi=1):
http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/acce...note_bnrank=0&baynote_irrank=1&~ck=dellSearch
So firstly you need to have the displaylink app installed on your phone, apart from that you should just have to plug it in - the app will then prompt you to start showing your screen which you say OK to and that's it.
However... I found that the vast majority of the time it just simply doesn't work. Every time the device has a notification to say a device it connected and drawing power but very rarely will the displaylink actually work. I literally had to connect and disconnect the device around 100 times on some attempts before it works, sometimes fewer but the weird thing is once its connected and working, I can remove it and plug it back in and it will work straight away.
Its a really strange issue which I don't understand, it cant be the cable as it works consistently but only after getting it to work that first time. I'm thinking there may be a bug with the 8.1 firmware as another forum mentioned the maximum charge amp is reduced in 8.1. Another forum mentioned that on the Xperia XZ Premium display link only works with external power to the displaylink hub so perhaps its drawing to draw too much power and its just a fluke that it occasionally will work. Unfortunately I tried to connect external power to my hub and blew it so I can't test any further
I've tried the same setup on a Galaxy S7 Edge and that worked every time, no issue so it must be something strange with the device OR the adaptor used to convert the displaylink hub from USB to USB C.
LUHCCAS-X10
You fraud. I bought my Nokia 8 on the basis of your post. Because you decided to post this BS, and then made a prompt exit from this thread.
Now I am stuck with it. With this phone and with no ability to hook it up to my projector without unacceptable levels of latency through Chromecast or some such.
I even wasted money on this USB-C to HDMI cable (Thunderbolt 3 compatible), that doesn't work.
My only hope now is this DisplayLink setup. Any more news on it?
I messaged LUHCCAS and they said this is what they used: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/USB...a741666&transAbTest=ae803_4&priceBeautifyAB=0
Although they didn't specify which. None of them say they use displayport but I guess its possible, if so then perhaps they are not a fraud.
I have ordered a new displaylink hub so I will let you know if that works more consistently than the other one I tried.
Sounds good, please update the thread if you get the Hub. I want to use the Nokia with my Car Radio via HDMI (Appradio Unchained)
Displaylink adapter support
I'm happy to confirm that I managed to get the Nokia 8 connected to a TV using a DisplayLink adapter. :victory:
It's working pretty good (both image and sound) as long as the DisplayLink presenter app is installed.
From the first couple of minutes with it I didn't experience any issues that @jamhtcman mentioned and it's working very well at any time that I plug in the adapter to the phone (without an external power source).
Link to the adapter that I'm using:
- Link is broken -
Side note: You'll need to buy a separated USB 3.0 to USB-C OTG cable because the adapter in the box is too thick for most of the cases
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tal_sarid said:
Well, very odd!
I tried a Displaylink-based hub myself with a Nokia 8 and it didn't work for me just like the regular adapters (which all of them, including the Displaylink one, worked with my HTC U11).
So, please elaborate about what you did. Is it a plug & play process? Did you do anything special to make it work for you?
By the way, I tried it with this Dell hub (which is Displaylink based on http://www.displaylink.com/products/find?vid_hdmi=1):
http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/acce...note_bnrank=0&baynote_irrank=1&~ck=dellSearch
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Oh, and by the way, the hub that I've tested on my quoted post from before wasn't a DisplayLink hub after all. Hence, it didn't work.
tal_sarid said:
I'm happy to confirm that I managed to get the Nokia 8 connected to a TV using a DisplayLink adapter. :victory:
It's working pretty good (both image and sound) as long as the DisplayLink presenter app is installed.
From the first couple of minutes with it I didn't experience any issues that @jamhtcman mentioned and it's working very well at any time that I plug in the adapter to the phone (without an external power source).
Link to the adapter that I'm using:
Side note: You'll need to buy a separated USB 3.0 to USB-C OTG cable because the adapter in the box is too thick for most of the cases
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Oh, and by the way, the hub that I've tested on my quoted post from before wasn't a DisplayLink hub after all. Hence, it didn't work.
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Awesome news, awesome :good:
BTW does it charge your phone while your phone is plugged in?
Also this is probably a bit of a specific question to pose; but by any chance have you checked whether the phone outputs just 2-channels of sound (stereo) through the displaylink adapter, or does it output however many are in the source material (e.g. 5.1 channels if you play a video file with a 5.1. surround sound audio track).
flamming_python said:
Awesome news, awesome :good:
BTW does it charge your phone while your phone is plugged in?
Also this is probably a bit of a specific question to pose; but by any chance have you checked whether the phone outputs just 2-channels of sound (stereo) through the displaylink adapter, or does it output however many are in the source material (e.g. 5.1 channels if you play a video file with a 5.1. surround sound audio track).
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No option to charge the phone while casting I'm afraid.
Moreover, I can't tell about the sound cause I don't have any TV and AVR that supports 5.1 channels sound though an hdmi port.

Note 8 dex mode not working

I have a note 8 n950F. I am using a type c to hdmi coverter as in the pic. For some reason reason it works my friend;'s s8 and note 8 but not mine. It doesn't give even screen mirroring on my phone. I have tried stock rom and other roms as well giving me the same issue. Could there be a fault in my phone's type c connector or do I need to install a software to force it to work?
munirshah77 said:
I have a note 8 n950F. I am using a type c to hdmi coverter as in the pic. For some reason reason it works my friend;'s s8 and note 8 but not mine. It doesn't give even screen mirroring on my phone. I have tried stock rom and other roms as well giving me the same issue. Could there be a fault in my phone's type c connector or do I need to install a software to force it to work?
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I have the same connection and is working good. Cause it's a cheap accessory sometimes it works and some others don't. In order to have DeX you have to connect the USB power, otherwise you only have screen mirroring. Try using different connector , I have to return one because it wasn't working and the second one is working.
juliospinoza said:
I have the same connection and is working good. Cause it's a cheap accessory sometimes it works and some others don't. In order to have DeX you have to connect the USB power, otherwise you only have screen mirroring. Try using different connector , I have to return one because it wasn't working and the second one is working.
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I don't even get screen mirroring or anything. Could there be a fault with my phone's port?
munirshah77 said:
I don't even get screen mirroring or anything. Could there be a fault with my phone's port?
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I dont know if your port is working; connect your phone with the USB C cable to a PC and see if you can transfer files and charging at the same time, if yes, your port is working properly. Also, if you use your wall charger you should have "fast charge".
Maybe the connector you bought is faulty and you need another one.

How to mirror phone screen / grab data from bricked screen?

I recently trashed my phone, and the screen's completely busted. Both the oled and the touchscreen itself is completely busted, but the phone itself is still working. There's some stuff I wanted to get off the phone, and I was wondering how I could do this.
The phone didn't have usb debugging turned on, I've tried using HiSuite & Vysor, and tried blindly using the screen with USB OTG (however i'm not sure if it was working -- i'm using an older model connector and it's adapted microusb to usbc), but nothing's working. I tried using the HiSuite system recovery, but it said the p20 didn't work with it. Due to that, I'm now locked out as when rebooting normally, I can't input my pin. I'm able to get a usbc to hdmi, but if my screen's bricked, i'm not sure how i'll be able to interact with the phone, on top of if usbc/hdmi will work if it's locked.
Is there a better way to do this that i've overlooked?
You can use an adapter that have hdmi out and usb port and maybe an type c for charging
I have this model and work flawless
I bought it from AliExpress
H2ckerNorg said:
You can use an adapter that have hdmi out and usb port and maybe an type c for charging
I have this model and work flawless
I bought it from AliExpress
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ok, will try that. thanks!

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