any apps out there for android phones that allow you to attach storage device to your phone to access files?
example
plug a external harddrive into the usb port of my android phone and access the files on the hd
yes i know this will need an adaptor
This would require host-mode for the USB port. I understand that someone got it (sorta) working on Nexus One. There was a discussion about whether G1 can even do it as it requires some HW support as well. No one knows for sure and no one with the skills has chosen to invest the time finding out.
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This would require host-mode for the USB port. I understand that someone got it (sorta) working on Nexus One. There was a discussion about whether G1 can even do it as it requires some HW support as well. No one knows for sure and no one with the skills has chosen to invest the time finding out.
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Necro-bump, wanted to know if there was anything new on this front. I know that tablets with Android OS and such will keep coming to compete with the iPad with its USB connectivity kit, so it makes sense that sooner or later, Android OS seems like it will want to consider heading in this route.
Here is the older hack that shows it is pretty simple for anyone with basic soldering skills to enable USB OTG host mode on certain android devices and could be adapted I'm sure for other android devices:
http://hackaday.com/2010/02/10/usb-host-mode-for-droid/
The main problem is that Android does not have much support for USB hosting (yet, I bet that its surely coming). The TI OMAP platform (hmm, Droid X?) already has linux host USB drivers made. A talented programmer could use these to write a Kernal mode support to insert into a custom ROM or let root users install an app from the market to interface with USB devices. This way users could connect USB to SPDIF DACs and adapters to use mass storage devices like external usb keys or hard drives. Even possibly a normal keyboard/game controller/screen printer/webcam if your crazy enough. Too good to be true?
Here is a start on the project which has gotten some impressive progress: http://groups.google.com/group/android-kernel/browse_thread/thread/c8471573d7553331/0b0887947678ff87
Someone may actually be making progress on this. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794643
Amazing! Thanks.
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Hi All,
I was wondering what the status of OTG support on the Nexus S is? I know that there was a port of an OTG driver done for the Nexus one sven.killig.de/android[/url], but I was hoping that this release would have gotten it in without having to develop a series of custom drivers.
Thanks to anyone who has any insight on this subject.
Cheers,
Nobody knows anything about that topic?
I know this is ancient question but hope is on the horizon! Help Ezekeel test his otg kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19926148&postcount=748
I resumed this thread because I try co connect an otg cable. I noticed that to connect this cable, we can use landscape mode in nexus s. So it found something but nothing is show on my tv
ref: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20693956
I know that USB Host is a Honeycomb feature, but it seems that Samsung has somehow ported it to Gingerbread for the GS2. Does anyone know if any of the Sensation ROMs will ever be able to support USB host?
Btw, this is taken from the DSLR Controller post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16497326&postcount=257), but the package we would need is android.hardware.usb.host.
I'm interested in getting USB Host mode too for that very purpose. Hope it happens soon.
Hello,
any progres with USB host on HTC sensation?
I probably must kill my self becouse i bought sensationg betwean Samsung S2 with default USB support
Stupid nokia N8 support usb HOST....
I try google some posibilites but i didnt find anything
Thx alot Martin
If the t-mobile version of the galaxy s2(aka Hercules) can do it, then we should for we share the same class of SoC(the MSM8260 vs the APQ8060), the only difference being the APQ is without a Qualcom modem. Also they both support USB OTG according to the Qualcomm specs for the Gen 3 Snapdragons. Now we just need someone to port it over.
I found arcticle when Somebody aply usb host support tu HTC DHD
Included:
new kernel
2 new modules
and probably some new "software" for using it.
Could someone be interested in developing the usb host features?? If I had the technical competences, I would develop it...but I don't know how to do it!!
If someone it's interested in it, I could donate something
Thank you
would be very nice to have such option. just perfect to copy something from one's flash stick.
When i had xperia neo, a person(a gr8 person) ported the modules into xperia 2011 series- Doomlord
Some developer should contact him
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this would be of interest to me, I'm guessing we just need one or two kernel modules, and an app to load/unload them
i'm intrested too, is there news ?
USB Host mode would actually the one feature missing to make ICS perfect
I am very interested in this feature too, but can't find any solutions :/
And there is any progress? The USB Host Diagnostics v1.2 says me only NO
works on ICS?
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works on ICS?
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So far not... We need devs
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OTG USB on HTC MAGIC
I found this (Sorry i cannot post a link so you have to search for >> USB Host Mode on HTC Dream << on Blogspot) It is a step by step howto recompile a kernel with USB Host Support. Iwill try it on my old G1. But first I need a adapter or better a schematic for diy, so i can test if it works.
Greetings Hubert
tried today bricked kernel, which is supposed to have usb host... usb host diagnostics said no... and the device wasnt recognised...
Yesterday i got a USB cable with OTG.
Is this cable will be good?
http://allegro.pl/kabel-usb-micro-b-usb-2-0-katowy-90st-otg-i2151082743.html
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The cable does not work at all. I can not even install the program USB Host Controller (e.g.). I ask because in HD2 had to connect the external power supply.
alien44 said:
Yesterday i got a USB cable with OTG.
Is this cable will be good?
http://allegro.pl/kabel-usb-micro-b-usb-2-0-katowy-90st-otg-i2151082743.html
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The cable does not work at all. I can not even install the program USB Host Controller (e.g.). I ask because in HD2 had to connect the external power supply.
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the cable itself is ok, but since we don't have otg working yet it won't work. If we ever get otg working i don't know if you have to power every device, a lot of devices will need power like external hdd's.
google nexus one & desire
Hey guys,
wasn't there news that ICS would have quite a few usb drives implemented.
Anyway, I know there was a big fuss about usb host mode in the google nexus one section and since they were one of the first to get ics working, maybe somebody from there could help out. Like from the top of my head leedroid, or somebody like him.
Can't post any links sorry.
Does anyone know of an android based multi-media device in the works? Especially from a nice manufacturer like moto?
Also, is there a port of android to an ipod touch? That would be nice too
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Hi!
I am currently looking for Android devices that have working HDMI output - a dedicated one, no MHL adapter.
Is there a list of devices which have both CyanogenMod support and a working HDMI port? As of now I think the only devices that have a working HDMI port are the Motorola Atrix 4G (which is discontinued), the HTC Evo 4G (only Sprint, not international) and the LG Optimus 2x (maybe).
Right now I am trying to get HDMI running on the Xperia neo, which should also enable HDMI on the Xperia neo V, Xperia Pro, Xperia Arc and maybe more, but I could use help here because I am stuck on the binary drivers (gralloc, overlay, surfaceflinger etc.).
To sum up: Is there a list with HDMI-supported devices available? And is anybody working on HDMI support for other devices? I'd like to exchange knowledge and to dig in deep.
Thanks in advance & kind regards
Marc
marichelt said:
Hi!
I am currently loo:r Android devices that have working HDMI output - a dedicated one, no MHL adapter.
Is there a list of devices which have both CyanogenMod support and a working HDMI port? As of now I think the only devices that have a working HDMI port are the Motorola Atrix 4G (which is discontinued), the HTC Evo 4G (only Sprint, not international) and the LG Optimus 2x (maybe).
Right now I am trying to get HDMI running on the Xperia neo, which should also enable HDMI on the Xperia neo V, Xperia Pro, Xperia Arc and maybe more, but I could use help here because I am stuck on the binary drivers (gralloc, overlay, surfaceflinger etc.).
To sum up: Is there a list with HDMI-supported devices available? And is anybody working on HDMI support for other devices? I'd like to exchange knowledge and to dig in deep.
Thanks in advance & kind regards
Marc
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It will be hard to find any serious efforts towards existing devices, mainly because Motorola was the forerunner of that technology and most of those devices have locked proprietary sources.. Xoom wifi has been unlocked for ages and very little hdmi functionality- you'd have to build your own source from scratch to effectively incorporate the hdmi into the user experience (ie webtop RIP)
The Motorola Triumph has one. Though the hardware is getting old on that device.
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The Motorola Triumph has one. Though the hardware is getting old on that device.
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Yeah - and it's US only and CDMA. So no option for me. :-/
Aldi (Bauhn) tablets have HDMI port and a switching app.