Has the xoom come out with the software update to use the media card yet? if yes, how is the experience for reading from and writing to the card. Can you watch a video that is on the card?
Also can an external harddrive plug into the usb and can read from and write to the external?
Thanks
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The answer to all of your questions is YES.
The most recent update enabled read only access to the external micro sdcard UNLESS you are rooted. Then you can have read/write access.
IF you are rooted, you can use the Xoom in usb host mode with a usbOTG cable and access (read/write to) thumb drive, external hard drive, etc, as well as use usb keyboard, mouse, controller, etc.
Wait, without root, you can still use your USB controllers, keyboard and mice. Also without root, you will be able to play videos off your USB drive connected via OTG cable. You won't be able to write to it.
I have not seen one compelling reason to root yet. My Xoom does everything just fine stock.
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Wait, without root, you can still use your USB controllers, keyboard and mice. Also without root, you will be able to play videos off your USB drive connected via OTG cable. You won't be able to write to it.
I have not seen one compelling reason to root yet. My Xoom does everything just fine stock.
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Great! I'm glad to hear it.
Hi,
I've a Xoom 3G w/ Tiamat 2.2.1..... I do plug devices on my usb port, but nothing happens. When, using the OTG adapter, I plug a usb connected to the computer, then the computer can read the contents of my xoom (so, I think that my otg adapter, which by the way has a Motorola symbol and SKN6252A writen, is working properly).
What am I doing wrong?
Also without root, you will be able to play videos off your USB drive connected via OTG cable.
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So if I have video file that I want to play on my xoom. I should copy to a SD card or thumb drive. If thumb drive I need to have a OTG cable to connect my xoom to my usb drive? I am not understanding and I am at work so my google and browsing is limited (i am just glad they let me have xda).
thebrenda said:
So if I have video file that I want to play on my xoom. I should copy to a SD card or thumb drive. If thumb drive I need to have a OTG cable to connect my xoom to my usb drive? I am not understanding and I am at work so my google and browsing is limited (i am just glad they let me have xda).
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Yes, you can copy a video to your sdcard and watch it or onto a thumb drive or HDD and connect with an OTG cable. There are a couple of free apps that help with host mode.
I use DVD Catalyst to convert my ripped dvds to watch on the Xoom and it works great with my 32gb class 10 sdhc card.
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Also without root, you will be able to play videos off your USB drive connected via OTG cable. You won't be able to write to it.
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i have the OTG cable, and i plugged in a Patriot 16gb thumb drive and its not recognized. i also plugged in a 8gb sd card via adapter and still nothing. how is this possible, without rooting?
timrock said:
i have the OTG cable, and i plugged in a Patriot 16gb thumb drive and its not recognized. i also plugged in a 8gb sd card via adapter and still nothing. how is this possible, without rooting?
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Are you rooted? If you are rooted and are having trouble using usb host mode, there are some things you can do to help it along. To my knowledge (which is admittedly limited, as I been rooted from day 2) you can't use usb host mode with out a custom kernel or rom which allows it. Stock doesn't give this access as far as I know. BlazinGTI says it's possible, and if so, that is great!
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Are you rooted? If you are rooted and are having trouble using usb host mode, there are some things you can do to help it along. To my knowledge (which is admittedly limited, as I been rooted from day 2) you can't use usb host mode with out a custom kernel or rom which allows it. Stock doesn't give this access as far as I know. BlazinGTI says it's possible, and if so, that is great!
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no, im not rooted. i know these things are possible by rooting, but BlazinGTI stated
Wait, without root, you can still use your USB controllers, keyboard and mice. Also without root, you will be able to play videos off your USB drive connected via OTG cable.
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Isnt that implying that without rooting the xoom, you can access these features? Perhaps he meant, the opposite
timrock said:
no, im not rooted. i know these things are possible by rooting, but BlazinGTI stated
Isnt that implying that without rooting the xoom, you can access these features? Perhaps he meant, the opposite
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I seems that he was telling me that I was incorrect to say that this was only possible once rooted. I don't think he's right, but I could be the one that's wrong...
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I seems that he was telling me that I was incorrect to say that this was only possible once rooted. I don't think he's right, but I could be the one that's wrong...
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i think you are correct. i dont think these things are possibly without rooting the device.
Wasn't telling anyone that they were wrong. But I am able to access my thumb drive READ ONLY with the OTG cable. Which, for me, works.
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Wasn't telling anyone that they were wrong. But I am able to access my thumb drive READ ONLY with the OTG cable. Which, for me, works.
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but are you rooted? and what thumb drive are you using? how is it formatted?
I don't think I understand this completely, can someone please explain? Can my completely stock xoom read/write a micro sd card, and does the micro sd card have have to be formatted in any way? Thanks in advance.
rgloria12 said:
I don't think I understand this completely, can someone please explain? Can my completely stock xoom read/write a micro sd card, and does the micro sd card have have to be formatted in any way? Thanks in advance.
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Your stock non-rooted Xoom should be able to read from micro sdcard to play music/video files, etc. I don't think writing is possible. I've never had to reformat but I think fat thirty two should wouk just fine.
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is it possible to do this?
Yes, in fact many micro sd cards come with the adapter.
yes there is check here
http://www.usbfever.com/index_eproduct_view.php?products_id=2112
you guys are both on crack... i am sure of it... lol
here is the correct response, yes this is the item you are looking for, http://www.usbfever.com/index_eproduct_view.php?products_id=2240
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Yes, in fact many micro sd cards come with the adapter.
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USB, not SD
i was able to find it after some searching. i need to root and install the 1.4.0 kernal than flash to 1.4.1 and use a usb host adapter. thanks for the replies guys
And make sure the cable is an otg (on the go) cable as it has an extra pin (I think) which lets the xoom know its hosting
Can't vouch for this one working but it shows the kind of thing
http://cgi.ebay.com/Micro-male-USB-...=260750150828&ps=63&clkid=8964873560898851009
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Hi!
i'm a photographer and would be please to directly read my photos on the touchpad with and usb memory card reader ... any project seen on that ?
Fred
I would also like to know about this.
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I'm also a photographer so this would be very useful for me. It'd be great to be able to backup an SD to the Touchopad when on location.
The other option I'm considering is an Eye-Fi SD card or two so I can wirelessly transfer images. It should work.
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The other option I'm considering is an Eye-Fi SD card or two so I can wirelessly transfer images. It should work.
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i don't think so :/ you nned a client on the touchpad to handle the data flow
i've an eye-fi, if you find a tuto, i can test
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i don't think so :/ you nned a client on the touchpad to handle the data flow
i've an eye-fi, if you find a tuto, i can test
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Thanks for the reply. I think I'll wait a while to see if it can be done before investing in an Eye-Fi card.
It actually might be possible there is a thread on it at precentral
forums.precentral.net/hp-touchpad/296505-functional-usb-host-touchpad.html
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It actually might be possible there is a thread on it at precentral
forums.precentral.net/hp-touchpad/296505-functional-usb-host-touchpad.html
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It's definitely possible, people are doing it.
It just requires several cables (one an OTG), an AC-powered USB hub and your time. I'd rather be able to just plug in one cable/device.
We have the port, just need the OS to use it correctly. As I understand it, USB is USB - data-wise. Maybe one of the talented PreWare devs can write a patch we can load eventually.
hi all, I just got my micro usb to female cable, & can't figure out how to get it work on my xoom, long time ago I read on a thread about how it woks, but can't find it now.
can anyone help me with that? about how to get it work?? if I need to install something orr bla bla...
& thanks if anyone can help me with that
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hi all, I just got my micro usb to female cable, & can't figure out how to get it work on my xoom, long time ago I read on a thread about how it woks, but can't find it now.
can anyone help me with that? about how to get it work?? if I need to install something orr bla bla...
& thanks if anyone can help me with that
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I'm assuming you want to connect something to the Xoom and have the Xoom in usb host mode.
Is your new cable a usbOTG cable? If so we can probably get it to work. If it is just a regular usb female to micro male cable it won't work, because OTG has a different pin configuration.
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I'm assuming you want to connect something to the Xoom and have the Xoom in usb host mode.
Is your new cable a usbOTG cable? If so we can probably get it to work. If it is just a regular usb female to micro male cable it won't work, because OTG has a different pin configuration.
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As I understood, I can't get it work, is there any other rom that I can get it work with?
If not, can u give me amazon link for one of the cable you have?
Otg has different pin, but I remember one guy made it work with making an installation file for motorola milestone which I have (with froyo), is there anyway like this to get it work? Or fake the pin ?
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As I understood, I can't get it work, is there any other rom that I can get it work with?
If not, can u give me amazon link for one of the cable you have?
Otg has different pin, but I remember one guy made it work with making an installation file for motorola milestone which I have (with froyo), is there anyway like this to get it work? Or fake the pin ?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/250876416932#ht_3523wt_922
The link avobe is for a cable sold on ebay. You have to be a bit careful because some say OTG but they aren't. The official Motorola Camera Connection Kit is a small cable that is a proven OTG.
If you are rooted the Tiamat Hammerhead Rom or the Tachi kernel give USBOTG support.
There are also some free apps that help to mount//unmount the drive.
okantomi said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250876416932#ht_3523wt_922
The link avobe is for a cable sold on ebay. You have to be a bit careful because some say OTG but they aren't. The official Motorola Camera Connection Kit is a small cable that is a proven OTG.
If you are rooted the Tiamat Hammerhead Rom or the Tachi kernel give USBOTG support.
There are also some free apps that help to mount//unmount the drive.
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Thanx, I think I'm gonna buy the camera connction kit, do you have any info about those apps names?
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Thanx, I think I'm gonna buy the camera connction kit, do you have any info about those apps names?
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One app is called USB Watcher OTG and another is Drive Mount. They should both be in the market.
Is this even possible? Connecting for instance a USB WiFi card to the G2X using the mini usb port? I'm interested in using Backtrack on the G2X but it doesn't support WiFi on ARM from what I understand.
I do not think this is possible because the WiFi card will not recognize the phone's OS.
However, if you have a hotspot (external WiFi card for multiple devices), it will work as it does not require a usb cable.
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I do not think this is possible because the WiFi card will not recognize the phone's OS.
However, if you have a hotspot (external WiFi card for multiple devices), it will work as it does not require a usb cable.
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Realistically, the WiFi card will not be connected to Android but Backtrack 5.
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Realistically, the WiFi card will not be connected to Android but Backtrack 5.
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First you need usb host support. Second android needs drivers for the card which I guess is possible to hack in. Third the app you are using needs to recognize usb host which is most unlikely. It will only check for onboard and the app most likely doesn't have a an option to check anywhere else. I could be wrong though
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First you need usb host support. Second android needs drivers for the card which I guess is possible to hack in. Third the app you are using needs to recognize usb host which is most unlikely. It will only check for onboard and the app most likely doesn't have a an option to check anywhere else. I could be wrong though
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Thanks for the insight!
Hey everybody so I have a question about external storage. I sadly bought the 32gb as it was the only one in stock but I wanted to take advantage of external storage. In the box there is a USB-C converter thing that will let you plug in a usb but how do I transfer apps and stuff to it. I have root but it won't let me move apps and stuff. Or does anybody know a better accesoriy I can buy that will work like usb-c to microsd? Thanks for any help!
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Hey everybody so I have a question about external storage. I sadly bought the 32gb as it was the only one in stock but I wanted to take advantage of external storage. In the box there is a USB-C converter thing that will let you plug in a usb but how do I transfer apps and stuff to it. I have root but it won't let me move apps and stuff. Or does anybody know a better accesoriy I can buy that will work like usb-c to microsd? Thanks for any help!
CHECK THIS OUT IF YOU WANT A GOOGLE PIXEL EDITION INSTEAD OF A VERIZON EDITION
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/how-to/read-regret-buying-verizon-edition-t3581406
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By the way, you didn't do anything special by getting a Google store version pixel. I have RMA'd twice with Google and had a Verizon pixel both time. All you have to do is message them in the settings. It's nothing special.
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By the way, you didn't do anything special by getting a Google store version pixel. I have RMA'd twice with Google and had a Verizon pixel both time. All you have to do is message them in the settings. It's nothing special.
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What do you mean you can't root with a Verizon version? Besides what does it have to do with the USB-OTG
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What do you mean you can't root with a Verizon version? Besides what does it have to do with the USB-OTG
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I use a USB C for OTG
Jubbard said:
Hey everybody so I have a question about external storage. I sadly bought the 32gb as it was the only one in stock but I wanted to take advantage of external storage. In the box there is a USB-C converter thing that will let you plug in a usb but how do I transfer apps and stuff to it. I have root but it won't let me move apps and stuff. Or does anybody know a better accesoriy I can buy that will work like usb-c to microsd? Thanks for any help!
CHECK THIS OUT IF YOU WANT A GOOGLE PIXEL EDITION INSTEAD OF A VERIZON EDITION
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/how-to/read-regret-buying-verizon-edition-t3581406
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I'm not sure exactly what it is you're trying to do but if you just want to copy files to it, it's as simple as copy and paste. You can't move apps to it. If the drive wasn't connected, the app wouldn't be available. You can use it for TWRP backups, copy files to it from your phone, copy files from it to your phone (that type of thing) but you can't move apps to it.