Hello. Had my note 4 since release and just now trying to use usb host / otg and having no luck. Absolutely no devices are working on my note 4. Tried the otg adapter on my nexus 10 and its fine so unless there is a special adapter needed for the note 4 the otg cable is not the problem. I have tried a xbox controller a mous and a thumb drive and nothing not even led lights showing activation.
So any advice or is my usb port bad? Been using vanilla android for a while (nexus devices) is there a setting im not use to maybe?
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It appears my motorola otg is not compatable with the note 4. Tried a samsung otg and all works. Guess not all cables are equal?
No problem here. Using my old otg cable from my Note 2
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Maybe cause its samsung otg? Dunno either way i know my motorola otg (from xoom) does not work on my note but works on all my vanilla nexus devices. Either way got it working
my patriot stealth xt 64gb works perfect on my note4.
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I realize there is another thread about an OTG cable that does work with the Nexus 7, but after 3 or 4 posts, it has digressed into discussing what to plug into the OTG and what to use instead of OTG.
As I struggled to find any confirmation of a device I could buy in the UK that DID work with the Nexus 7, I thought I'd make this thread. At the same time, I also bought a USB OTG adapter that does NOT work with the Nexus 7, so thought I'd let you know of that one too. I would like to request that people use this thread to show USB OTG's that they have confirmed as working with the Nexus 7 and also those that do not work.
For those OTGs that are working, please indicate what tests you have done as well as where you purchased it (links please). Please try to refrain from discussing / recommending devices to plug into the USB OTG unless it's to say you have confirmed it as working with the USG OTG and Nexus 7.
DOES work with Nexus 7 -
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005FUNQXS/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
I can confirm that the following work on the Nexus 7 with this Adapter -
- USB Keyboard plugged into Adapter
- USB mouse plugged into Adapter
- USB mouse and USB keyboard plugged into (self powered) USB HUB, and HUB plugged into adapter
- USB Memory Stick (pendrive as some call them) as long as the Nexus 7 and Google Nexus are ROOTED and have a utility called StickMount installed (from Google Play Store)
- USB Dongle for Wireless Keyboard (with built in trackball), plugged into Adapter. Nexus 7 picks up both mouse and keyboard
I have confirmed that my wireless keyboard (with trackball) works great with this USB OTG Adapter
Does NOT work With Nexus 7 -
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007TOK1V8/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
The eKit 4 in 1 Connection Kit For Samsung Galaxy S2, work fine for me!
Not tried keyboard or mouse. But SD card and USCB stick work ok.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/ekit-4-in-1-connection-kit-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-p34143.htm
Does work (not UK, I know): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GGBYJ4/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00
Motorola Camera Connection Kit cable. High quality, heavy duty, built to exacting specifications of the usb standards.
Sadly, runs about $19.xx and change.
If I didn't already have this one, I too would have randomly chosen one of the chinese knockoff cables that are only $2.xx.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005QX7KYU/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
Works with USB storage, keyboard and mouse.
Ordered two different USB-OTG cables from Amazon. Only the second one, SANOXY USB 2.0 Female to Micro USB Male OTG, has come in. Took 12 days from shipping confirmation email to end user delivery.
SANOXY Micro USB Host Mode OTG Cable Flash Drive SD T-Flash Card Adapter FOR Samsung GT-i9100 i9100 Galaxy S II 2 GT-N7000 Galaxy Note
SANOXY USB 2.0 Female to Micro USB Male OTG(On-The-Go) Cable Adapter for Samsung Galaxy s2 i9100
The SANOXY USB 2.0 Female to Micro USB Male OTG cable works fine. I've detailed my experiences in the External Storage Device Compatibility Review thread in this forum.
As I've mentioned in several other USB-OTG threads. The SANOXY USB 2.0 Female to Micro USB Male OTG cable I received is shorter than the one pictured at Amazon. See attached.
Isn't this thread already about this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1787991
Just recieved couple dongo that I had ordered last week from Amazon.ca, they both don't work with my N7 tablet. Their info. at below.
Also ordered couple Micro USB OTG to USB 2.0 Adapter -- from Eforcity (not arrive yet). Hope they will work.
Today TURNS CORPORATION, trading on Amazon as YELLOWKNIFE CABLE, shipped item(s) in your order, placed on August 01, 2012
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The following items were sold by and shipped from TURNS CORPORATION in package 1 of this shipment:
2 of USB A 2.0 female to Micro USB B male Connector Adapter
I have a Motorola OTG Cable and confirm it works for and also videos to show them in action:
Downloading images from Camera: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVub5mw7JdM
Controller Canon Camera with Chainfire App: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7sS-n4yH5o
Keyboard Mouse Combo: http://youtu.be/vgyQpoxZhoE
USB Hub for Multiple USB Devices: http://youtu.be/EN5_kJjKT5o
Keyboard: Refer to Hub (directly above)
Mouse: Refer to Hub (2 up)
USB Sticks with Appropriate App or Linux Command: (haven't made video yet)
PS3 Controlller: http://youtu.be/qcpexaM0JyI
Xbox Wireless Controller (Needs Root): http://youtu.be/9czISrLGXNI
clockcycle said:
Isn't this thread already about this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1787991
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Yes there is. There are several threads in this forum as well as the Q/A and General forums related to USB-OTG cables,and what works and what doesn't with them. Just as there are multiple threads about the same case (Blurex for example) running in this forum. Just as there are several threads ongoing about POGO pins and the Dock accessory.
Give it a few days and someone else will start a new thread or two asking the same questions... :laugh:
This one works... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005M390S8/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
But the micro USB connection is extremely loose and flimsy on my Droid 4, and on my Nexus 7.
http://www.amazon.com/T-Flash-Adapt...TF8&qid=1344186320&sr=1-1&keywords=sanoxy+otg
this one is dirt cheap and should works too
weaselchops said:
The eKit 4 in 1 Connection Kit For Samsung Galaxy S2, work fine for me!
Not tried keyboard or mouse. But SD card and USCB stick work ok.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/ekit-4-in-1-connection-kit-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-p34143.htm
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I have that one and the fit is a little looser than I would like with the nexus 7 and slight nudge may make it lose the connection with the nexus 7, it doesn't completely fall off but just out enough to lose the connection . Maybe its because in essence you put the thing in backwards? It fits snugly in my galaxy s2.
Is yours the same?
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Isn't this thread already about this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1787991
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Yes, and as i said in FP, after 4 or 5 posts, it diverted to discussing what to plug into the OTG. Also, this thread notifies of OTG cables NOT working with Nexus 7
testaccount said:
http://www.amazon.com/T-Flash-Adapt...TF8&qid=1344186320&sr=1-1&keywords=sanoxy+otg
this one is dirt cheap and should works too
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Please stick what you have confirmed as working or not working and not what SHOULD work.
Anyone find a small card reader that works? I got a bunch of microsds lying around that I wouldn't mind using on this. (Even found a class 10 8GB SD in school one day )
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Anyone find a small card reader that works? I got a bunch of microsds lying around that I wouldn't mind using on this. (Even found a class 10 8GB SD in school one day )
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smaller: http://www.amazon.com/elago-Mobile-...=itemasin0f-20&keywords=micro+usb+card+reader
bigger: http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-SDDR-...485286&sr=8-15&keywords=micro+usb+card+reader
i have both and they work with a OTG cable
@uberNoobZA, i have bought it from different sellers from that page, the one i have on hand from when it was a dollar something works fine, now that its about 60 cents i ordered a few more, hoping they are the same thing
Does work: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FUNYSA/ref=wms_ohs_product
Plugged a flash drive and PS3 controller into it, both work.
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Anyone find a small card reader that works? I got a bunch of microsds lying around that I wouldn't mind using on this. (Even found a class 10 8GB SD in school one day )
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Not small and can't confirm if it works myself but just linking it
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008CQKM2U/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
This one works, and under 1$ w/free shipping....
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-USB-OTG...8-1&keywords=Micro+USB+OTG+to+USB+2.0+Adapter
I have everything planed out for my tab install for my Dodge Magnum. But since the Nexus 7 doesnt have a sd slot I need to find a cable that can charge the tablet and use my flash drive at same time.
My flash drive(Usb on dash, so its easily removable)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00812F7O8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Plugging this into the usb otg cable
http://www.amazon.com/Black-4-Port-...qid=1348442221&sr=8-3&keywords=4+port+usb+hub
I would love host cable with 2 usb inputs but cant seem to find it and dont know if its even possible.
Any help would be appreciated.
I found this on the bay : item # 140839631580 (Can't post link I'm too new... I was a lurker for a while -_-)
i didn't think the N7 could support power and OTG
You want it for video or audio? You could try a wifi solution for audio. Or be the guy that gets the pins to work.
there is NO data and charge at the same time. This is due to how the device switches from charge to usb mode thru the pin 4 . it senses rather a data cable or charge cable is being used . will not charge via otg..
there are several threads with experiments trying to get this work .You could use a wifi or bluethooth drive for data...
I have no clue what im doing but this is what im playing with at the moment. Its a old dock for sgs2 i believe but it has a dc and usb input on the back of it.
Im about to this because i have very little patience for china.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008CQKM2U/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A24Y22QERZZ9SS
Would get the cheaper one but the juiced one has a flexible cable vs the fixed usb on the other one. Would this be pointless though?
Unfortunately OTG sends ground up the sense pin to trigger host mode. Once activated it sends 5V DOWN the USB cable to power your USB devices. Trying to send voltage up the cable at the same time to the Nexus would not be a good idea. The only way around it I can think of would be to hack the firmware to only activate the data pins in host mode and keep the power circuit seperate, then you could power the USB device from a modified dock/hub which sends power up the USB cable to the device.
A lot of work, and without the powered hub, OTG would be useless!
In the long run wouldn't it be easier to just plug in the power lead when needed and have the otg in the rest of the time? (or vice versa). It would mean you having to have easy access to the usb port but I can't see an easy non technical solution to connecting both at once.
Don't use the Nexus 7 for a car install. You can get an Acer Iconia A100 with a full-size USB port to connect to whatever external storage solution you want, and it's usually about the same price or cheaper than the Nexus 7.
earlyberd said:
Don't use the Nexus 7 for a car install. You can get an Acer Iconia A100 with a full-size USB port to connect to whatever external storage solution you want, and it's usually about the same price or cheaper than the Nexus 7.
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Trying to sell tablet now. Going for galaxy tab 2
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Wouldn't this work?
http://tobuygoods.com/product_info.php?language=en¤cy=USD&products_id=131
I have galaxy tab 2 for sale. Pm me for details...
erica_renee said:
there is NO data and charge at the same time. This is due to how the device switches from charge to usb mode thru the pin 4 . it senses rather a data cable or charge cable is being used . will not charge via otg..
there are several threads with experiments trying to get this work .You could use a wifi or bluethooth drive for data...
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Would it be possible to charge while using an OTG Cable for Keyboard/Mouse or does the same principle apply as inn data via OTG & charge?
Roland
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Rolandh said:
Would it be possible to charge while using an OTG Cable for Keyboard/Mouse or does the same principle apply as inn data via OTG & charge?
Roland
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Same principle. In normal OTG host mode the tablet powers the peripherals. A USB keyboard/mouse will be no exception to that.
intruda119 said:
I have no clue what im doing but this is what im playing with at the moment. Its a old dock for sgs2 i believe but it has a dc and usb input on the back of it.
Im about to this because i have very little patience for china.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008CQKM2U/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A24Y22QERZZ9SS
Would get the cheaper one but the juiced one has a flexible cable vs the fixed usb on the other one. Would this be pointless though?
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Sorry to resurrect an old thread but was wondering if you ever ended up getting that Juiced systems adapter and if it worked well with the N7. Been looking at it but haven't found any success stories on XDA with the N7, just the few Amazon reviews...
That cable would work but u need specific kernel tweaks for otg + charge to work. Pm me if anyone needs it.
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sadde said:
That cable would work but u need specific kernel tweaks for otg + charge to work. Pm me if anyone needs it.
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Why PM you, why not just put it up here, Anyway here you guys go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1835720
I am interested in this kernel patch quite a bit. I have a galaxy note 2 (sprint version). What are the odds someone has figured out how to get power and otg working on the note 2?
erica_renee said:
there is NO data and charge at the same time. This is due to how the device switches from charge to usb mode thru the pin 4 . it senses rather a data cable or charge cable is being used . will not charge via otg..
there are several threads with experiments trying to get this work .You could use a wifi or bluethooth drive for data...
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Ofcourse there is charge and otg at the same time by just simply shorting pins 4 and 5 with a resistor,in my case for xperia p , a 100k resistor does it.
Timurs USB ROM from another site is what you want. Has links and everything you need.
I was going to do a car install as well but after sourceing parts and work estimates ( I want clean install, like stock) just more hassle than its worth for me. Please post pics if you get an install going.
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Will I need a powered Y cable to use a usb keyboard in OTG mode with CM10 on the original Galaxy Tab 7 ?
Are there any particular usb keyboards that are power thrifty enough to work without extra power?
Thanks for any ideas!
No. You only need the otg cable to connect any usb device. The keyboard is powered by your Galaxy Tab. I ordered one myself on ebay but I don't like it, I'm always afraid to damage the otg connection of my gt2. I ordered a bluetooth keyboard instead, completly wireless. The otg cable is only 2 dollars on ebay.
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Thanks for the reply theriado but the original Galaxy Tab does not supply full power to the usb port like the Tab 2 does.
In fact the otg drivers were never official unlike the GT2 someone hacked them together.
In any case I will find out maybe this weekend if my cable ever arrives.
I was hoping there was also a hack to turn on otg without an adapter like some devices can do but no-one has ever replied about that one either.
Hi,
I bought an OTG cable for my nexus 7 last week and it was not being recognized by my Tab. I don’t know whether it’s a spoiled cable. I gonna to get my nexus 7 a new OTG cable. And I found 2 OTG cables that seem well. (OTG cable 1 and OTG cable 2). What do you guys think? It was a tough choice.
Does someone have another way to get it working before I order another new one.
Everything is appreciated
Thanks a lot.
IDK about those, but this one works perfectly for me...
http://www.amazon.com/BobjGear-Highest-Quality-Adapter-Female/dp/B00AWL6G8W
I know the KFHD7 can't power things plugged into the micro USB but assuming a USB hub or power from another source just having the data cable plug into it should work, right? I've tried a USB2 HDD and USB wireless mouse/keyboard and they don't work though, although they do on my Samsung Galaxy S3 using same apps to mount in case of the USB2 HDD.
If this is possible what am I missing to make it work?
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I know the KFHD7 can't power things plugged into the micro USB but assuming a USB hub or power from another source just having the data cable plug into it should work, right? I've tried a USB2 HDD and USB wireless mouse/keyboard and they don't work though, although they do on my Samsung Galaxy S3 using same apps to mount in case of the USB2 HDD.
If this is possible what am I missing to make it work?
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i m going to explain you why you cant use them (i bought a keyboard) amazon disabled usb otg in the kernel. i said amazon to turn it on. i contacted them 2 times, and nothing. i think, we have to contact them to enable it (all forum users) or pay me 35 dollars for a bluetooth keyboard!
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i m going to explain you why you cant use them (i bought a keyboard) amazon disabled usb otg in the kernel. i said amazon to turn it on. i contacted them 2 times, and nothing. i think, we have to contact them to enable it (all forum users) or pay me 35 dollars for a bluetooth keyboard!
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Damn, lack of USB OTG support is a real shame, I was hoping to use the KFHD7 as a portable media centre/laptop replacement but it might be impossible by the sound of it.
One thing i forgot to mention is that my KFHD7 is modified with TWRP and CM 10.1, runs really smooth compared to the stock software. But is USB OTG stillnot possible like it was on the original Kindle Fire? Seeing as this newer one uses a second bootloader and all.
zekepliskin said:
Damn, lack of USB OTG support is a real shame, I was hoping to use the KFHD7 as a portable media centre/laptop replacement but it might be impossible by the sound of it.
One thing i forgot to mention is that my KFHD7 is modified with TWRP and CM 10.1, runs really smooth compared to the stock software. But is USB OTG stillnot possible like it was on the original Kindle Fire? Seeing as this newer one uses a second bootloader and all.
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possible, but hashcode prefer to fix all bugs and then add it