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USB Stick as external PDA storage

I was searching through forum but didn't find what i was looking for.
Is it possible to connect USB Stick (powered over pda) / ext. disk (self powered) to mini usb port on PDA and use it as an external storage?
I think i saw some software in PDAViets rom for 4700.
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Thanks for answers!
WODP

depend on the device
only 2 htc pda's support usbHost which is required

i use an ameo / u1000 and it has no problems hosting a usb stick. what happens is i stick in the 4 in 1 plug to the ameo. the usb is then plugged in to the jack. the ameo reads the usb stick as "hard disk"
cheers

Thanks for reply.
I was wondering about Ipaq 214...
Anybody knows how?
Merci

As always, Google is your friend.
This is what it spat out: http://ashorterlink.com/2770
And here is a video by some bored person, demonstrating that it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm8q78CMqw8

SUMM0NER said:
As always, Google is your friend.
This is what it spat out: http://ashorterlink.com/2770
And here is a video by some bored person, demonstrating that it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm8q78CMqw8
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Thanks for that but i was more looking for software driver/program which allows you to use usb disk.
214 has already small usb port and i'd like to connect it directly in it - don't know why use another plugin between.
i hope you know what i wanted to say.
thanks again for efforts!
WODP

214 has already small usb port and i'd like to connect it directly in it
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Ones again a simple Google search revealed an Archos USB-host cable for the mini usb port.
Remember that no one said that the mini USB port on the iPaq is usb-host capable, infact a forum mod here claims that the mini-usb port is NOT host capable and no there is no addon driver that I am aware of.
In fact I am fairly sure that it is a hardware feature, otherwise someone would have written such a software for my Tytn/Hermes eons ago.
Hope this helps.

ethernet port connection - is it possible?

ive done some searching but cant seem to find answer
i want to know if its possible to get some sort of adapter that would allow the diamond to be connected to an ethernet cable. Ive seen some adapters on ebay to allow you to connect a standard size usb input to the mini usb port and then i found a usb to ethernet port. would this work?
i want to be able to use the phone to check network connections and other basic things without having to carry a laptop round with me
any info would be much appreciated

HAve you finger something out? Got the same problem found some converters usb to rj45 but, lets say, in Poland it's not so cheap (I mean - the adapter) so I have to be sure to buy one.

delboy1234 said:
ive done some searching but cant seem to find answer
i want to know if its possible to get some sort of adapter that would allow the diamond to be connected to an ethernet cable. Ive seen some adapters on ebay to allow you to connect a standard size usb input to the mini usb port and then i found a usb to ethernet port. would this work?
i want to be able to use the phone to check network connections and other basic things without having to carry a laptop round with me
any info would be much appreciated
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to check ethernet connection you can use wifi2ethernet connector
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delboy1234 said:
ive done some searching but cant seem to find answer
i want to know if its possible to get some sort of adapter that would allow the diamond to be connected to an ethernet cable. Ive seen some adapters on ebay to allow you to connect a standard size usb input to the mini usb port and then i found a usb to ethernet port. would this work?
i want to be able to use the phone to check network connections and other basic things without having to carry a laptop round with me
any info would be much appreciated
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I highly doubt windows has drivers for that built in
If you would boot a competent linux kernel talking to /dev/eth0 would probably do the trick though.

Xoom and USB audio devices.

hello Xoom owners,
Xoom uses USB OTG but I'm curious what capabilities does it really has.
What's more - Android 3.1 supports it's host mode.
Have anyone tried to plug a USB audio DAC/AMP/ external audio devices to your Xoom?
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PS. this USB DAC has internal battery and doesn't need power supply from tablet/PC

Did you have any issues using the Fiio DAC/Amp with the Xoom?
Thanks
Demiourgos said:
hello Xoom owners,
Xoom uses USB OTG but I'm curious what capabilities does it really has.
What's more - Android 3.1 supports it's host mode.
Have anyone tried to plug a USB audio DAC/AMP/ external audio devices to your Xoom?
PS. this USB DAC has internal battery and doesn't need power supply from tablet/PC
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I tried plugging in the Korg nanoPAD and Serato. Both devices powered up but that was about it. I'm not rooted so I can't easily debug to see if the OS recognizes them even. Would be awesome if Google could give HC some DAW/Midi love, and of course some quality apps would need to follow (sigh)

I am not terribly familiar with either device. Looked up the nanoPAD and it looks like it requires a midi over USB driver to be installed, so it wouldn't have native USB Audio support like say a DAC would.
Still haven't been able to get a definite word on whether or not a DAC would work.
Thanks for the report on these peripherals, interesting to see people pushing the limits.

host mode doesn't mean that any usb device will work. Currently the only devices with built in drivers are keyboards, mice, and mass storage. Anything else requires a driver.

Sorry to dig up this thread but has anyone found a USB audio class driver for the Xoom? It appears the Xoom must have one lying around somewhere as the dock uses USB only for connection, right?

Bumping this;
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/55393-usb-audio-and-digital-out/
It seems like the xoom needs a driver with usbaudio, then something to switch the output.

Wlan1 adapter?

Does anyone has Wlan1 adapter connected to mobile phone via USB (micro usb <-- USB female) and got working? How about developers, does anyone know any ROM that supports external wlan adapters? or trick how to get it working? I found in google few different methods but none of them works.. :silly:

erikasnoske said:
Does anyone has Wlan1 adapter connected to mobile phone <snip> I found in google few different methods but none of them works.. :silly:
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Are you asking about using an external wifi adapter? To get better reception of a distant free public wifi or war driving?
I haven't done it with the S4, but I don't think it would be any different once you get the adapter driver sorted out. An example, [GUIDE] Using external USB wifi .
In reverse, I use a cheap Tenda W311U USB wifi stick at work, in AP mode so I can connect my phone (official work wifi is limited). It has a Linux driver, as do many other adapters.
You might search for "Android External Wifi Adapter" instead "wlan1 adapter" and you'll get better hits.

lost_ said:
Are you asking about using an external wifi adapter? To get better reception of a distant free public wifi or war driving?
I haven't done it with the S4, but I don't think it would be any different once you get the adapter driver sorted out. An example, [GUIDE] Using external USB wifi .
In reverse, I use a cheap Tenda W311U USB wifi stick at work, in AP mode so I can connect my phone (official work wifi is limited). It has a Linux driver, as do many other adapters.
You might search for "Android External Wifi Adapter" instead "wlan1 adapter" and you'll get better hits.
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I have this little one:
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Link to that website
and there is Linux drivers. I tryed to compile it on my Asus M51vr laptop, - I got only compiling errors (even I installed kernel "something"..) About compiling on mobile phone - on READ-ONLY system and where is no compatible drivers..?
That's why am asking for help I've read that it's possible to connect Alfa USB adapter...

Do you think a usb to vga connection would work?

Let me explain, I have a cathode ray television, a cube one, and I would like to adapt it as a second monitor. So I'm thinking of buying an adapter to convert its signal, the problem? my pc doesn't have another extra connector for a new monitor. After searching, I discover that there are cables that adapt usb to vga, and I more or less trace what you can see in the image. My doubts are, would this set work? regarding the USB to VGA adapter, I have not seen many tests on the internet of this working outside laptops, but it has a usb 3.0 connection, could it work in my computer?
I don't really care about the imput lag, I just want to know if it would work or because of the power load or something like that it wouldn't work.
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Nice artwork. It should work.
It depends on your system recongnizing the "USB to VGA", which is an external video card.
You could do it with a internal video card if you have the slots.

Renate said:
which is an external video card.
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I do not understand. The usb to vga adapter I saw was a cable, and to use it you had to install their respective drivers. My pc supports video cards, but because of my budget I can't get one yet. If I had one, I would just look for an hdmi to rca adapter.
Thanks for your answer, by the way.

Well, that little thingy with a plug has a frame buffer and all the things that a video card must have.
It's just that instead of connecting over PCI it connects over USB.

Renate said:
Well, that little thingy with a plug has a frame buffer and all the things that a video card must have.
It's just that instead of connecting over PCI it connects over USB.
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Oh, I get it. Thanks for your help

I'll point out the obvious that you can pick up a used LCD monitor for $10 at any charity shop.
The image will be better and you won't need the VGA to RCA adapter.