Hey guys i have been doing some research about the kindle for hd capabilities being a usb host. However all i could find was that i need a powered hub as the kindle for itself cannot provide enough power to run a Ian drive. Now the question, do you know if this is true and if it is can you recommend me a powered hub that will surely work for the best possible price? And also an otg cable?
Thank you in advance
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F3NR1R said:
Hey guys i have been doing some research about the kindle for hd capabilities being a usb host. However all i could find was that i need a powered hub as the kindle for itself cannot provide enough power to run a Ian drive. Now the question, do you know if this is true and if it is can you recommend me a powered hub that will surely work for the best possible price? And also an otg cable?
Thank you in advance
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USB host mode is currently disabled in the KFHD 7", We are waiting for someone to release a kernel that will enable it, I think hashcode is working on the kernel ATM.
host
i hope it will be possible
im having the same issue:/
I am trying to hook my dslr to my tablet but no luck on my kindle 8.9
AmrBanawan said:
USB host mode is currently disabled in the KFHD 7", We are waiting for someone to release a kernel that will enable it, I think hashcode is working on the kernel ATM.
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Does anyone know the progress because usb-host-mode
The KFHD does not supply the voltage to power the drive. At this time, there are two options.
Fist one is the one I chose is the Wi-Drive.
The second one is a Y style USB cord that allows a voltage to be applied and powers the USB. The option to use the USB will light up once voltage is supplied. 4 volts is desired. Most just use one of those on the go phone chargers that takes a couple standard AA batteries to plug into the male USB port to provide the voltage. Then one plug into the KFHD and the other into a flash drive.
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So there's no way to connect a USB pen via OTG cable? Even if the device is rooted and with a proper ROM?
elyorch said:
So there's no way to connect a USB pen via OTG cable? Even if the device is rooted and with a proper ROM?
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Unless u do what the user above posted then no.
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webosFTW said:
Unless u do what the user above posted then no.
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And what's that Y style USB cord? Any image? Link?
usb port mod KFHD possible?
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And what's that Y style USB cord? Any image? Link?
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Y USB cord supports extra power to a device. One USB port is plugged into a power supply and servs power to the USB device (USBstick, ext. drive) into a combined USB.
BTW: If there is no support of usb host by the kernel, that shouldn't work.
Maybe it's possible to add 5v power to the usb-port inside Kindle Fire HD (Hardware MOD) and someone enables usb host module in the kernel.
possible
is it possible to become a host KFHD
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Hello,
I have problem with usb host. When i connect mouse or keyboard directly to usb otg cable, it works great.
But when i use usb hub, xoom doesnt see any of them. There isnt even new entries in logcat when connecting...
I tried 2 hubs, one with power adapter second without... no change.
Whats wrong? Can someone help me..
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I would like to use USB Thumb-Flash Drives like they are doing with the Nexus 7 with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. It is the GT-P3113 using recent CM10 - Android 4.1.1. I have tried the USB connector as noted below to connect the tablet and with its OEM cord to a USB drive and does not work or recognize it. I have used other drives and have tried using Stickmount app. I have tried to search for specific info, found some post that the idea is possible but can't find any details how. I have seen a possible connector USB OTG but don't know the difference. Any details as to how would be much appreciated thanks.
SANOXY USB A Female / A Female Adaptor / Coupler
http://www.amazon.com/SANOXY-USB-Fe...OXY+USB+A+Female+/+A+Female+Adaptor+/+Coupler
You need a USB OTG cable (the gender changer may work, but im not sure it will enable host mode, the otg cable definitely does). You can get them for two pounds / dollars on ebay. I am using mine with a 32gb usb stick.
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Search for 5in1 tab otg in google and buy it you may also need paragon app (free) from google play
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I picked up a one point five terabyte Seagate drive for 90 bucks from Costco last week mainly for my lappy but I was wondering is there a way to physically hook it to my tab?FTP is of course what I've been using but what about when there's no wifi?
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This is what you want: http://dx.com/p/usb-otg-adapter-cab...10-1-gt-n8000-galaxy-tab-2-p5100-black-154407
Thanks a million!
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CalInTheZone said:
This is what you want: http://dx.com/p/usb-otg-adapter-cab...10-1-gt-n8000-galaxy-tab-2-p5100-black-154407
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Are all 30-pin USB connectors created equally, or is an OTG cable different?
They are different. OTG has ground and sense shortened.
If your drive is powered from USB beware that this will not work. Drive must be externally powered.
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They are different. OTG has ground and sense shortened.
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Thanks. Sorry - what do you mean "sense"?
Maybe a USB splitter?
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Micro USB has a pin called sense.
Swyped on my Galaxy Note 10.1
Im using an powered USB-4port Hub over the OTG with my Note 10.1.. I'm able to use my 2TB USB HD without any issues
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Micro USB has a pin called sense.
Swyped on my Galaxy Note 10.1
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Thanks.
xX_Nexus_Xx said:
Im using an powered USB-4port Hub over the OTG with my Note 10.1.. I'm able to use my 2TB USB HD without any issues
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Where to get powered one, and is it powered by a charger or a battery
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Powered USB charger
hoss_n2 said:
Where to get powered one, and is it powered by a charger or a battery
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I got a cheap powered USB hub from Amazon (like http://www.amazon.co.uk/BG-Network-...35?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1354711206&sr=1-35) and it works fine ... just ensure you are taking a charger with sufficiant power to support your HD!
hi every body
i will be very thankful if anybody can help me
today i get a usb OTG cable and i was very excited to try on my nexus s but i was very disappointed that even if i have a custom kernel that supports usb OTG i have to support externel power supply along with the cable which make all the process of > on the go < .. absolute not on the go ..
later when searching i found a video for nexus 4 i guess having usb with really on the go mode i.e. without 20 meters of cable extended along the room to the wall..
is there a way to make this work on the nexus s .?
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hi every body
i will be very thankful if anybody can help me
today i get a usb OTG cable and i was very excited to try on my nexus s but i was very disappointed that even if i have a custom kernel that supports usb OTG i have to support externel power supply along with the cable which make all the process of > on the go < .. absolute not on the go ..
later when searching i found a video for nexus 4 i guess having usb with really on the go mode i.e. without 20 meters of cable extended along the room to the wall..
is there a way to make this work on the nexus s .?
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Alas, our NS doesn't support OTG
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ozone89 said:
Alas, our NS doesn't support OTG
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But there's a video on YouTube showing ns with otg just fine
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But there's a video on YouTube showing ns with otg just fine
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the one in the video has external power supply...this is the whole spirit of * on the go * to stay connected to a computer ..lol
ozone89 said:
Alas, our NS doesn't support OTG
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why many nexus s kernels include the usb OTG drivers ??
glados
matrx
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OK, so when grossing eBay I see listings that say "Male to Female" or vise versa, but I'm quite the USB OTG n00b... What does this all mean and how can I be sure which USB OTG cables support the Nexus 5? Thanks in advance.
Another thing, what's the deal with £1 OTG cables vs £3 ones? Is it just the build quality difference or do the higher end ones have more functionality? (Sorry about the £'s, I'm Brit! )
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a USB OTG is a USB OTG, there is no right out wrong... The cheaper ones are just because of build quality difference, but you don't need good build quality as it is just a USB OTG cable, so go for the cheapest one possible!
Franco Kernel supports OTG, but you need StickMount to mount the flash drive.
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An otg cable is an otg cable. There is no right or wrong. All otg means is that it has pins 4&5 bridged to enable host mode on the device.
The typical gender cable is USB A female to microUSB male. This is what I use.
The USB A female is just a standard USB port like what you would plug a flash drive into.
The micro USB male is the end that goes into your phone. Like the end of your charger.
Something like this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...R6RT5PPM6KZMQMQ&pf_rd_s=center-6&pf_rd_t=1201
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I ordered this http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161207218606 and this is working perfect for me
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rahil3108 said:
I ordered this http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161207218606 and this is working perfect for me
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Alex240188 said:
An otg cable is an otg cable. There is no right or wrong. All otg means is that it has pins 4&5 bridged to enable host mode on the device.
The typical gender cable is USB A female to microUSB male. This is what I use.
The USB A female is just a standard USB port like what you would plug a flash drive into.
The micro USB male is the end that goes into your phone. Like the end of your charger.
Something like this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...R6RT5PPM6KZMQMQ&pf_rd_s=center-6&pf_rd_t=1201
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Thanks you guys, but I'm just worried about the listings that say works for Samsung [insert product name] and that's it... I'm thinking that they only do that because Samsung's are the most popular
Phones, so they use it to get more item views, but better safe then sorry...
Another thing, what's the deal with £1 OTG cables vs £3 ones? Is it just the build quality difference or do the higher end ones have more functionality? (Sorry about the £'s, I'm Brit! )
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Thanks you guys, but I'm just worried about the listings that say works for Samsung [insert product name] and that's it... I'm thinking that they only do that because Samsung's are the most popular
Phones, so they use it to get more item views, but better safe then sorry...
Another thing, what's the deal with £1 OTG cables vs £3 ones? Is it just the build quality difference or do the higher end ones have more functionality? (Sorry about the £'s, I'm Brit! )
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Buy the cheaper one. I bought the cheapest I could find and it works great.
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Buy the cheaper one. I bought the cheapest I could find and it works great.
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As long as it works that's all I need to know, thanks
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As long as it works that's all I need to know, thanks
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yes price is only on build quality but there is nothing that requires great build quality in these cables
£0.79 that is what i would get if i was looking for one now
http://www.amazon.co.uk/MOFRED®-Mic..._2?ie=UTF8&qid=1391541194&sr=8-2&keywords=otg
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yes price is only on build quality but there is nothing that requires great build quality in these cables
£0.79 that is what i would get if i was looking for one now
http://www.amazon.co.uk/MOFRED®-Mic..._2?ie=UTF8&qid=1391541194&sr=8-2&keywords=otg
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Would this be OK?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=400649571455
Also, does Franco Kernel support USB Hosting (something like that)?
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ProVickers said:
Would this be OK?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=400649571455
Also, does Franco Kernel support USB Hosting (something like that)?
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Yes, That one will work fine.
Franco kernel does support OTG however to mount USB flash drives you will need an app like Stickmount if your rooted to properly mount the drive
I purchased this when it was $18 works like a charm
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FLNYH8M/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Price has gone up quite a bit. =(
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Yes, That one will work fine.
Franco kernel does support OTG however to mount USB flash drives you will need an app like Stickmount if your rooted to properly mount the drive
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Yeh that's fine I know all about mounting, thanks!
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