My moto g 16gb arrives tomorrow. OTG USB is very important to me. I've read that kit Kat disable the functionality. I know there are a lot a third party work around apps that get the job done but I'd prefer a kernel that does so. Is anyone aware of one? I can't find it listed anywhere. Thank!
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newellj79 said:
My moto g 16gb arrives tomorrow. OTG USB is very important to me. I've read that kit Kat disable the functionality. I know there are a lot a third party work around apps that get the job done but I'd prefer a kernel that does so. Is anyone aware of one? I can't find it listed anywhere. Thank!
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There is a Motorola update coming that fixes OTA in Kit Kat should be here any day now.
OTA in KitKat is natively integrated by Motorola. No app needed. There is setting for it in storage settings.
Its working on kitkat
newellj79 said:
My moto g 16gb arrives tomorrow. OTG USB is very important to me. I've read that kit Kat disable the functionality. I know there are a lot a third party work around apps that get the job done but I'd prefer a kernel that does so. Is anyone aware of one? I can't find it listed anywhere. Thank!
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I have updated Stock kitkat 3 days before & OTG is working fine till date. (PD, Keyboard & mouse)
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OTA in KitKat is natively integrated by Motorola. No app needed. There is setting for it in storage settings.
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Depends on which variant you have - it seems that the single sim variants don't have native support for OTG USB Storage under 4.4.2 (they do for other OTG USB pheripals), but as another poster mentioned it looks like an OTA may be on the way to rectify this.
neu - smurph said:
Depends on which variant you have - it seems that the single sim variants don't have native support for OTG USB Storage under 4.4.2 (they do for other OTG USB pheripals), but as another poster mentioned it looks like an OTA may be on the way to rectify this.
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German OTA is already in the wild and the UK should come soon too.
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If your device is rooted ... then in my opinion ...(if it should be a third party app) best thing is stickmount ..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount
Using the dual sim XT033, the Kitkat update retains the USB OTG functionality and has storage dismount and format options in the storage menu. You can now even write on the mounted storage now.
One word of caution. USB OTG works on FAT32 (files less than 4GB) but not for NTFS. For NTFS you'll have to root. Maybe a more experienced user can tell us what Linux partitions are supported without root for filesizes >4GB.
Anyone has an idea about using USB Mass Storage with Moto G ? I mean mount internal storage for example in Total Commander as drive like pendrive.
NTFS does work without root if you've installed Total Commander with USB Stick Plugin :good:
Since the new German OTA (176.44.1) the phone wants to format all NTFS drives, and if you unplug it there will be a Notification stating "USB drive not inserted"
Didn't try to use fat32 yet...
gowengel said:
NTFS does work without root if you've installed Total Commander with USB Stick Plugin :good:
Since the new German OTA (176.44.1) the phone wants to format all NTFS drives, and if you unplug it there will be a Notification stating "USB drive not inserted"
Didn't try to use fat32 yet...
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Can't see any official USB Stick plugin by the developer.. Any link to it would be appreciated.
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Can't see any official USB Stick plugin by the developer.. Any link to it would be appreciated.
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Google Play Usb Stick Plugin for Total Commander
After inserting a Fat32 Stick the same Notification occurs...
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Can u plug a full size USB stick into the xoom at all?
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u need the host cable- by the Motorola one it will work, alot of the cheap ones won't.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260879217802?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
that one works, i have several. The same guy sells an led-less version for $4 that works too.
how does it work? Does it show up as a new folder in the file manager?
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how does it work? Does it show up as a new folder in the file manager?
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You will probably need an app like USB MassStorage Watcher or Drive Mount (both free) to mount/unmount the drive. It will show up on the same directory level as sdcard (internal storage) and external1. It will be at usbOTG.
okantomi said:
You will probably need an app like USB MassStorage Watcher or Drive Mount (both free) to mount/unmount the drive. It will show up on the same directory level as sdcard (internal storage) and external1. It will be at usbOTG.
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Thanks for the tip! I got the Drive Mount app and it did the trick. Was starting to worry that the cable I got on eBay was a fake.
Cool! Thx 4 all the posts...
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okantomi said:
You will probably need an app like USB MassStorage Watcher or Drive Mount (both free) to mount/unmount the drive. It will show up on the same directory level as sdcard (internal storage) and external1. It will be at usbOTG.
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i m in same boat. I have XOOM wifi USA version. It is NOT ROOTED.
does it work to read USB drive without rooting?
current OS version on my XOOM is 3.2.1 (HTK75D)
No, you must be rooted and running a custom kernel or Rom that support usb host mode.
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No, you must be rooted and running a custom kernel or Rom that support usb host mode.
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Thanks for reply. I m totally new to rooting etc.
well is android 4.0 is going to release for this XOOM model soon? and does it resolve this issue?
I'm betting that our developers are making us an ICS Rom with usb host mode support...
will this also work with a usb gender like http://www.amazon.com/USB-Gender-Changer-Female/dp/B000BSN4UY/ref=pd_sim_e_2 in stead of a usb otg?
I have installed android 4.0 on my motorola xoom wifi usa version.
it is NOT ROOTED.
Can i read usb drive ( pen drive or external hard disk ) with this Or still rooting is needed?
I have following adapter.
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-USB-Mal...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1327371621&sr=1-3
is only rooted is Ok or it need to install other custom OS version?
it will be great somebody can reply ASAP.
So there is no other app that doesn't require root? I just want to hold on rooting the device..is USB OTG supported with 4.0?
Hi, when I plug in my usb memory nothing happens, I installed USB OTG Helper and I get code 5, I already tried another memory card and it doesn't work either, however, I tried a mouse and it works perfectly, what can I do?
Maybe only FAT32 file system is accepted.
The usb disk is formatted in NTFS or FAT32?
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Maybe only FAT32 file system is accepted.
The usb disk is formatted in NTFS or FAT32?
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I just checked and it is FAT32, I have never used OTG so I don't know what to do...
EDIT: I just checked OTG Troubleshooter and it even says the model of my usb memory stic so I'm guessing the issue is I can't/don't know exactly how to acces the data on it
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I just checked and it is FAT32, I have never used OTG so I don't know what to do...
EDIT: I just checked OTG Troubleshooter and it even says the model of my usb memory stic so I'm guessing the issue is I can't/don't know exactly how to acces the data on it
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/storage/usbdisk_1.1.1/
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Descendent182 said:
I just checked and it is FAT32, I have never used OTG so I don't know what to do...
EDIT: I just checked OTG Troubleshooter and it even says the model of my usb memory stic so I'm guessing the issue is I can't/don't know exactly how to acces the data on it
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It might be worth the $4 for Nexus Media Importer available on the Play Store. I tested it on the Moto G and it's working flawlessly. Keep in mind there's always the off chance your OTG cable is incompatible.
I have the same problem after updating to kit kat (only works wireless keyboard), in 4.3 all worked perfectly. All usb has mounted with FAT32 system.
Sorry for my english.
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I have the same problem after updating to kit kat (only works wireless keyboard), in 4.3 all worked perfectly. All usb has mounted with FAT32 system.
Sorry for my english.
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Are you sure that you used a third party tool to mount the USB? KitKat doesnt support OTG anymore/at the moment.
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Are you sure that you used a third party tool to mount the USB? KitKat doesnt support OTG anymore/at the moment.
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Yeah that seemed to be the issue I installed stickmount and that seemed to do the trick however the app that I used previously gave code 5 and didn't work,thanks!
I'm am pondering upon the purchase of an OTG cable for my moto g. I have heard from other forums that an OTG cable does not work with this new update. I would like to connect a memory stick or a PS3 controller. They also note that you need a programme to fix this problem. Answers would be appreciated :good:
OTG does work - provided you se a 3rd party app like total commander + usb plugin or Nexus Media Importer
I use the Meenova usb otg device - no cable.
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liverpool5847 said:
I'm am pondering upon the purchase of an OTG cable for my moto g. I have heard from other forums that an OTG cable does not work with this new update. I would like to connect a memory stick or a PS3 controller. They also note that you need a programme to fix this problem. Answers would be appreciated :good:
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Nonsense!
OTG works like a charm on 4.4.2.
Just use Total Commander + OTG plugin (both available from GP market).
CANADOS said:
Nonsense!
OTG works like a charm on 4.4.2.
Just use Total Commander + OTG plugin (both available from GP market).
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Great, but can you copy a movie (bigger than internal memory) on the USB stick and play it from there? I mean, can you press open from Total Commander and have your video player run this USB file just fine?
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Great, but can you copy a movie (bigger than internal memory) on the USB stick and play it from there? I mean, can you press open from Total Commander and have your video player run this USB file just fine?
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The Total Commander plugin can stream video through localhost, so yes.
3rd App needed on KitKat
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I'm am pondering upon the purchase of an OTG cable for my moto g. I have heard from other forums that an OTG cable does not work with this new update. I would like to connect a memory stick or a PS3 controller. They also note that you need a programme to fix this problem. Answers would be appreciated :good:
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As others said you need total commander and usb stick plug-in to work. And it will be fine if you are with unblocked bootloader and unrooted. You can only pass up 30mb files on the free version. So, think on purchasing it. Is very cheap!
If you are rooted you can also try Stick Mount + Astro, It works and are free of limit and prices or Directory Bind
For fully working Ps3 controller you must me rooted
Greetings
That's what I like to know. If I root can I use Otg like link2sd? Would like to download games from store and install it on stick. Would that work?
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Does PS3 Controller works via Bluetooth or OTG-Cable on Android 4.3?
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That's what I like to know. If I root can I use Otg like link2sd? Would like to download games from store and install it on stick. Would that work?
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I think this is not possible, but you could have a try and share results.
Greetings
Edit:
It's possible if you are Root with Directory Bind
Bye
Is there a way of backing up the phone using otg? I have a back up programme that writes the back up to otg usb by providing the path to write to. This works fine on my Samsung S3 running android 4.3. I can't get it to work on my wifes Moto G using stickmount and total commander with kit kat installed. Anybody managed to do this?
I've connected a keyboard and a mouse via USB OTG to my Moto G 4.4.2 and it works as it should.
Thunbergii said:
I've connected a keyboard and a mouse via USB OTG to my Moto G 4.4.2 and it works as it should.
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Yes, I can get those to work as well but nothing from a memory stick, is there a free app to enable OTG memory stick use? I want to transfer files from my old phone memory stick and use as a carry round storage.
i use the following otg adapter with a 32gb micro sim
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00GT8QZKQ/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i have installed stickmount which works ver very well and gives me access in all applications .. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount&hl=de
Anyone to test ps3 controller on 4.3 and/or 4.4? Plz!
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i use the following otg adapter with a 32gb micro sim
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00GT8QZKQ/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i have installed stickmount which works ver very well and gives me access in all applications .. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount&hl=de
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Just remember you need root for this.
With no root, try Total Commander & the usb plugin. (search on google play)
phreephiber said:
i use the following otg adapter with a 32gb micro sim
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00GT8QZKQ/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i have installed stickmount which works ver very well and gives me access in all applications .. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount&hl=de
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And you can move all app data to the USB? Let's say fifa 14. I wanna move the data on the USB and whenever I want to play I plug the USB in and play the game. Can you try it for me? I tried but didn't get it to work. Maybe my otg is not working well. Thanks for any help.
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Yes, you can move your Fifa's data folder to the sd card and from the sd to the internal memory. But you cannot play with the 'data' folder on ur sd card.
I've tested this with 3 different games. I keep the apk installed and move 'data' and 'obb' files from internal to external. Then, when I want to play a game, i just move its data back to the internal memory.
Worked pretty well with Total Commander + USB Stick Plugin.
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If you wan to have data (or obb) files from your game on SD, you need root, and e.g. FolderMount
Fedroid said:
I think this is not possible, but you could have a try and share results.
Greetings
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It's possible if you are Root with Directory Bind
Bye
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You are sure of that? a few people tried but have not gotten it work.
FolderMount works for this...
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So when I connect the otg cable and my pendrive, in the notification bar the external storage notification comes, but when I click on that it says empty disc or unsupported content. But I have still checked with just one video file and its still not opening. nor es file explorer can detect my pendrive. And even after I remove the pendrive the notification is still there and it doesn't go until I reboot my phone. Please help.
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Debanka said:
So when I connect the otg cable and my pendrive, in the notification bar the external storage notification comes, but when I click on that it says empty disc or unsupported content. But I have still checked with just one video file and its still not opening. nor es file explorer can detect my pendrive. And even after I remove the pendrive the notification is still there and it doesn't go until I reboot my phone. Please help.
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What format is the pendrive? I'm don't think the Moto G supports anything other than FAT32.
When I plug in my USBkey with an OTG cable nothing happen on my Moto G, no notification at all, nothing more in storage
This was working great on my Ascend P6 and on my LG GPAD8.3
I'm on stock GPE firmware, any help ? I don't want to use third party apps, just want the stock otg support
What FS does your flashdrive has?As you've been told above, make sure it's in FAT32 and not NTFS, exFAT or something else.
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What FS does your flashdrive has?As you've been told above, make sure it's in FAT32 and not NTFS, exFAT or something else.
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It is FAT32
ES file explorer show me a dozen of "usbdisk_1.0" "usbdick_1.1" ... "usbdisk_1.7"
Tried with multiples files explorer
Tried Stickmount OTG, no sucess
Try with another flash drive then, see if that works.
btw. which model if Moto G you've got and is it on KK 176.44.1?
moto g has OTG support ? : O
angellgtz said:
moto g has OTG support ? : O
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All Moto G's have OTG support, not all have OTG USB storage support....
GPE Moto G - Don't know - possibly not as Nexus devices don't without 3rd party app (Nexus Media Importer)
Single Sim Moto G variants (maybe not all) - on original Jelly Bean Roms yes, the initial OTA to KitKat removed support without third party app, recent OTA to 176.44.1 (174.44.1 for US models) added it back again.
Dual Sim Moto G variants (maybe not all) - as far as I can tell from forum posts have always had OTG USB support.
Yeah I have just checked.it is ntfs. is there a way to determine the file system of a pendrive before buying?or can I change this to fat32??
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Debanka said:
Yeah I have just checked.it is ntfs. is there a way to determine the file system of a pendrive before buying?or can I change this to fat32??
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you can reformat it to FAT32 file system using with a PC
Hey thanks..I have formatted my pen drive in fat32 and now its working.btw,is there a way to remove this persistant notification when I remove the usb?
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Debanka said:
Hey thanks..I have formatted my pen drive in fat32 and now its working.btw,is there a way to remove this persistant notification when I remove the usb?
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long press on notification. app settings>> force close
no more annoying notification display
alternatively you can reboot to get rid if that notification
Sorry for open old thread.
I have motot G 4G (UK retail, 4.4.4) - when i connect USB pen drive trought OTG cable; no notification in notifications bar, but in config -> storage is visible & filemanager (Solid Explorer) can see it like USB disc 1 and i can work with it - but all apps installed on SD card are not aviatible and their icons are changed to green robot (screenshot) and i must restart phone.
How i can "fix" this problem?
Thanks, T.
Hi all, I wanna drop a query here.
Did any body tried to connect Western Digital Hard drive to Note Pro 12.2? I did everything, but really, I was disappointed because I wasn't able to connect it using OTG Cqble.
What format is it? I haven't been able to get ntfs to work yet, each of my drives show up as blank drives. I'm not about to change them to another format just for this tablet... migrating files off and then back on after formatting wouldn't be worth my time.
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mohamedalzaid said:
Hi all, I wanna drop a query here.
Did any body tried to connect Western Digital Hard drive to Note Pro 12.2? I did everything, but really, I was disappointed because I wasn't able to connect it using OTG Cqble.
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I was able to connect both an NTF and. EXFAT drive to my unrooted NotPro. Had to use special software of the ntf and then it was read only. With the exfat it is r/w and connects with native software.
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REHolt218 said:
I was able to connect both an NTF and. EXFAT drive to my unrooted NotPro. Had to use special software of the ntf and then it was read only. With the exfat it is r/w and connects with native software.
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You mean that if I will root my NotPro, then I will be able to connect my 1TB to it, and transfer files, or only reading?
mohamedalzaid said:
You mean that if I will root my NotPro, then I will be able to connect my 1TB to it, and transfer files, or only reading?
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If you are willing to root you can connect an NTFS drive and read or write to it. Not sure it matters what size
If you are not willing to root you can only read ntfs but can read/write an exfat drive. Mine is 1Tb. I believe exfat does have a size limit but not sure what it is.
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Ironically is not as clear cut as that. I'm rooted and had issues with NTFS. Not sure why, but my 64 gb usb flash drive formatted NTFS would not work, neither would a 1tb Western digital passport. I tried stickmount, paragon and usb otg helper. Eventually dumping all three apps and formatting the flash drive to exfat was the only solution that would work. I'm only monkeying around so I'm not about to try to backup the hard drive to another one just to reformat it to exfat. I guess I'll buy a hard drive someday for this tablet. .. I'm starting to think that exfat is the most reliable way to ensure compatibility.
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If you are willing to root you can connect an NTFS drive and read or write to it. Not sure it matters what size
If you are not willing to root you can only read ntfs but can read/write an exfat drive. Mine is 1Tb. I believe exfat does have a size limit but not sure what it is.
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Well - yes and no.
I've just ordered this tablet and am very exited.
Regarding ntfs:
I tried this on my Note3. Yes i could read/write ntfs drives.
However I could only read 1 logical drive.
I had a 64 Gig stick partitioned in 2 logical ntfs drives. I could only access/detect one of them.
I read that this somehow relates to SE-linux in "enforcing" mode.
Couldn't figure out how to set to "permissive". A simple shell command didn't work. Yes I tried SU'ing the command as well.
Will try to find that post again.
If it is a se-linux related issue it stands to reason that it'll translate to Note Pro as well - doesn't it?
Regards
Elo