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[Q]micro sd hidden?

Did someone notice something similar to micro sd slot near the battery on the pen side?
Is that true,or what is that?

hidden SD Slot
Just had a look at my diamond round the stylus cant see an SD slot there i think its just a hoax but stand to be corrected if someone else can say where it is

The only thing I can see is a piece of PCB near the 'pen pulled out detection switch' (write it down for scrabble).
It isn't a micro SD slot as far as I can see.

The original Diamond was supposed to have one, but to make it smaller they removed it and just kept the 4GB internal storage. Only the Touch Pro has a microSD slot.

Black93300ZX said:
The original Diamond was supposed to have one, but to make it smaller they removed it and just kept the 4GB internal storage. QUOTE]
worst decision HTC made...
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darthbane2k said:
worst decision HTC made...
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for once we agree on something

liamhere said:
for once we agree on something
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I hear the difference in size would have been 2mm.
2 stinking mm.
:-(
Of course the Diamond-Plus will be released in 6 months time with 16GB internal storage and micro SD slot. Price you pay will technology im afraid..

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don't care .. can't fill even half of that ..

hertc said:
don't care .. can't fill even half of that ..
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Can't fill half of 4 gigs, says who? This is going to be my MP3 player, my camcorder, my digital camera, my phone, my browser, my entertainment system... I'm waiting on the 32 gig MicroSD to be released.

hertc said:
don't care .. can't fill even half of that ..
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Well you;re obviously not trying very hard... either way a choice would have been nice. Some people have larger storage needs (pics, videos, music etc)

darthbane2k said:
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That and the god awful headphones and non-standard USB sync cable.

guinn said:
That and the god awful headphones and non-standard USB sync cable.
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Try a 'normal' mini USB cable

guinn said:
That and the god awful headphones and non-standard USB sync cable.
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Supplied headphones are only designed to function as a basic hands free kit, you want sound quality- go pay for it.
The "non-standard" USB sync cable is very much a standard

Black93300ZX said:
Can't fill half of 4 gigs, says who? This is going to be my MP3 player, my camcorder, my digital camera, my phone, my browser, my entertainment system... I'm waiting on the 32 gig MicroSD to be released.
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What are you going to do with it, put next to your Diamond, watch and dream ?
Can imagine how people struggled just a couple of years ago when 2gig cards were the top of the range ...
This is supposed to be a business phone, if you want an entertainment system, I am guessing iphone would be a better choice for you ..

hertc said:
What are you going to do with it, put next to your Diamond, watch and dream ?
Can imagine how people struggled just a couple of years ago when 2gig cards were the top of the range ...
This is supposed to be a business phone, if you want an entertainment system, I am guessing iphone would be a better choice for you ..
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WRONG.
The HTC Touch Diamond was not primarily designed as business phone, but a casual smartphone with a host of entertainment features (You Tube for example) akin to the iPhone.

External card reader
Is there any way you could get the Diamond to read an external card reader via a usb cable?
Richard
Black93300ZX said:
The original Diamond was supposed to have one, but to make it smaller they removed it and just kept the 4GB internal storage. Only the Touch Pro has a microSD slot.
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htcenrico said:
Did someone notice something similar to micro sd slot near the battery on the pen side?
Is that true,or what is that?
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the thing you could see is a magnet that pulls the stylus in,nothing special

pixelart said:
Is there any way you could get the Diamond to read an external card reader via a usb cable?
Richard
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there has been a lot of talk about this but no joy

hertc said:
What are you going to do with it, put next to your Diamond, watch and dream ?
Can imagine how people struggled just a couple of years ago when 2gig cards were the top of the range ...
This is supposed to be a business phone, if you want an entertainment system, I am guessing iphone would be a better choice for you ..
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Ummm I don't have a Diamond, but my Raphael will be here in a few hours. And it will have 8x as much memory as your Diamond when the card is released.

Black93300ZX said:
Ummm I don't have a Diamond, but my Raphael will be here in a few hours. And it will have 8x as much memory as your Diamond when the card is released.
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8 times the memory, 3 times the thickness.. its a trade off

Why aren't there low profile flash drives with micro-USB connectors?

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.
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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.

AndroidLonghorn said:
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.

AndroidLonghorn said:
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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scooterboy5 said:
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
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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...?

MPJ88 said:
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..

Missing expandable storage?

I had a 64GB microSD card that was doing nothing more than sitting since the LG G2 does not have a microSD slot. I picked up a small OTG reader and now I have almost 90GB of storage! Really nice design, micro USB OTG on one end and standard USB on the other to use with a computer.
2-in-1 USB MicroSD OTG
About $3 shipped, reads 64GB cards (specifically SanDisk Ultra 64GB XC1 class), was seeing 30MB/second reads and 10MB/second writes from the computer. The phone has no problem reading the card and there is a headphone plug to keep the reader attached to the phone. It does seem a little flimsy, but for its size and cost I am still very pleased.

metapy said:
I had a 64GB microSD card that was doing nothing more than sitting since the LG G2 does not have a microSD slot. I picked up a small OTG reader and now I have almost 90GB of storage! Really nice design, micro USB OTG on one end and standard USB on the other to use with a computer.
2-in-1 USB MicroSD OTG
About $3 shipped, reads 64GB cards (specifically SanDisk Ultra 64GB XC1 class), was seeing 30MB/second reads and 10MB/second writes from the computer. The phone has no problem reading the card and there is a headphone plug to keep the reader attached to the phone. It does seem a little flimsy, but for its size and cost I am still very pleased.
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Ooo that does seem really nice I'm gonna grab one now, I was looking for something like this but found nothing this good.... The memory card that can do this is still out of stock so this will do in the meantime!
Thanks for sharing, I think the headphone jack thingy is a really nice touch

metapy said:
I had a 64GB microSD card that was doing nothing more than sitting since the LG G2 does not have a microSD slot. I picked up a small OTG reader and now I have almost 90GB of storage! Really nice design, micro USB OTG on one end and standard USB on the other to use with a computer.
2-in-1 USB MicroSD OTG
About $3 shipped, reads 64GB cards (specifically SanDisk Ultra 64GB XC1 class), was seeing 30MB/second reads and 10MB/second writes from the computer. The phone has no problem reading the card and there is a headphone plug to keep the reader attached to the phone. It does seem a little flimsy, but for its size and cost I am still very pleased.
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That sounds great, sir! May I ask if you can record videos directly to your SD card using the stock camera and/or 3rd party video apps (if there's any)?

Has anybody actually ordered and received this yet, just a little wary about ordering from Chinese sellers... Got my gmail hacked last time :laugh:

brianwilkie76 said:
Has anybody actually ordered and received this yet, just a little wary about ordering from Chinese sellers... Got my gmail hacked last time :laugh:
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This sounds like the punchline "And that's how I joined a Mexican gang".

I've been ordering from dx.com for years, never a problem. You will wait and wait for the shipment, but it will get here. If there is a problem they will fix it, for $3 you might want to get more than one. There are many other OTG adapters there as well, search OTG and sort by price, low to high, and release date to see more options, there are even some android shaped ones.
I ordered and received these before posting, I will test it once I get my phone replaced. It decided to "die" last night, reboots, gets to lock screen, freezes then reboots, even reverted to stock rom with the same issue. Going to swap it at a Sprint store today.

Meenova.com
It looks awesome as well.
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I have micro USB to female USB OTG adapter and it works. Have been very interested in the Meenova.com one. Think I am going to order it.

Sony has recently release a double port USB and microUSB pendrive. It seems to me like a good solution
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vPro97 said:
Meenova.com
It looks awesome as well.
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This is the one I ordered. It works quite well.
Sent from my Verizon LG G2 via Tapatalk Pro

I also have the meenova. It's a bit more money but its tiny and works great. I also like the Kickstarter program.

Compact OTG Storage option - & well priced

Was in the process of sourcing parts to follow up suggestions in other threads for making a small external micro SD card reader, and came across these. The memory is fixed at 8, 16, or 32 GB but the price is less than I've been paying for the micro SD cards!
http://www.scan.co.uk/search.aspx?q=otg
From prior experience with the supplier, although currently available pre-order only the actual items will be on the shelf soon. Certainly be getting a couple, and find a different project to play with.

Taowtp said:
Was in the process of sourcing parts to follow up suggestions in other threads for making a small external micro SD card reader, and came across these. The memory is fixed at 8, 16, or 32 GB but the price is less than I've been paying for the micro SD cards!
http://www.scan.co.uk/search.aspx?q=otg
From prior experience with the supplier, although currently available pre-order only the actual items will be on the shelf soon. Certainly be getting a couple, and find a different project to play with.
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Nice. Might think about it.
For those on the other side of the pond: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...ingston+microDUO&rh=i:aps,k:kingston+microDUO

Ohgami_Ichiro said:
Nice. Might think about it.
For those on the other side of the pond: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...ingston+microDUO&rh=i:aps,k:kingston+microDUO
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Thanks for that link, I got the 16G version because of the direct plug into the device.. I've been wanting to try out F2FS and you gotta nuke the whole SD to do it, and I didn't really want to transfer it all over USB again. I think this will be much easier to deal with, and faster to transfer files back and forth from the device and get it back up again after formatting.

I'm planning to purchase either
the SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive, or
the Kingston DT microDuo, or
the Transcend JetFlash 380S.
They are very similar to each other. I wonder whether they differ on speed etc.
Any reviews based on experience with these or other dual USB drives are very much welcome.

zurpher said:
I'm planning to purchase either
the SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive, or
the Kingston DT microDuo, or
the Transcend JetFlash 380S.
They are very similar to each other. I wonder whether they differ on speed etc.
Any reviews based on experience with these or other dual USB drives are very much welcome.
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Dunno, but the Kingston linked in my post works great for both USB and MicroUSB on my G2 and N7.

zurpher said:
I'm planning to purchase either
the SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive, or
the Kingston DT microDuo, or
the Transcend JetFlash 380S.
They are very similar to each other. I wonder whether they differ on speed etc.
Any reviews based on experience with these or other dual USB drives are very much welcome.
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Dunno, but the Kingston linked in my post works great for both USB and MicroUSB on my G2 and N7.
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Love it. I now keep all of my TWRP backups and Titanium backups on it. Frees up gobs of space and makes it so easy (and fast!) to transfer files to and from my PC.

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Love it. I now keep all of my TWRP backups and Titanium backups on it. Frees up gobs of space and makes it so easy (and fast!) to transfer files to and from my PC.
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I'm glad I got the 32g for just a few bucks more, my N7's whole SD card and a few TWRP's from each device and it's about full Although I could nuke the SD card backup now and free up a bunch of space.
It's a nice device, but almost too small. I'm afraid to carry it anywhere, so I put it in my zip-up earbud case since I carry them with me everywhere.

If you don't want cables or bits that plug in there's another Kingston option 'wireless card reader'
http://www.mymemory.co.uk/Memory-Ca...ader&utm_medium=mymemory&utm_source=spotlight
Got one ordered just to try it out, the price seems very good for what it is.

Micro SD card adapter OTG (kickstarter)

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/
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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

ShishkaBerry said:
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.