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Micro SDHC host mode cable?

I know some phones can use this cable, can the Atrix 2? I have a USB Flash Drive that I take with me practically everywhere... All my friends/family use them too, and if my phone could use this cable, I would never need my laptop!
Anyone know if this cable will work with the Atrix 2? Also, will the Droid RAZR MAXX work also?

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I am still new to the forums, and don't have 8 posts yet, so I can't post a picture or link to the item in question...
Basically (as I'm sure most already know what it is) its a cable that looks like the phone charger on one end, and on the other is a female USB

Good question do not have one so I can not try but I would use one if it works..... Here is the pic for you
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Thank you hank! That is the exact cable I'm talking about.
I know that the Galaxy Note can do it, and a few other phones, but I don't know if my Atrix 2 will... I'd really love if it could!

Anyone know if this will work? I don't want to buy it if i'm wasting my money... : \

I'm seeing a lot of websites that sell them for the Atrix 2, but I saw some youtube videos that say it requires a power source to use a keyboard or mouse...
All I want to be able to do is plug up my USB Flash Drive to it, and it be able to read it...

S2005x said:
I'm seeing a lot of websites that sell them for the Atrix 2, but I saw some youtube videos that say it requires a power source to use a keyboard or mouse...
All I want to be able to do is plug up my USB Flash Drive to it, and it be able to read it...
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I'm not really sure the is a definitive way to tell until someone actually tries it.

Sigh, I guess I'll just buy the cable... Amazon has them for like $2... I'll get back to you all.

I have that usb OTG but it doesn't work,doesn't work on my friend's gs2 either.
Maybe i bought the wrong one,some people said that there are 2 version of usb OTG,one for sony and other one is for samsung,but idk for sure.
Hope it will work for you.
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I hope so too!
You said Sony and Samsung?
I have a Motorola FML

Just got it in the mail... Does not work.
Tried using a 32GB Flash Drive. It didn't do anything at all. Tried a 4GB Flash Drive, still nothing.
I don't want to carry around a USB Bridge to make this work... I wanted something convenient to transfer files back and forth from one USB to another. Guess I'll have to keep lugging around my laptop : \
My buddy has a Skyrocket, and it does work with his phone. I'll probably sell him the cable...

[Q] Can anyone recommend me a different micro usb cable?

I do not want to get the genuine one as they dont have that flexible thing (example below).
HTC Cable:
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Other Cables
I say this because i have used already 4 HTC cables and they all stopped working properly when that rubbery bit rips (example below).
The phone doesnt charge properly and the computer doesnt recognise the cable/phone.
I want a recomendation because i once used a nokia cable but that didnt work as it took forever to charge my phone.
Out of these ones which one will work properly: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=micro+usb
THANK YOU!

Gogeta_138 said:
I do not want to get the genuine one as they dont have that flexible thing (example below).
HTC Cable:
Other Cables
I say this because i have used already 4 HTC cables and they all stopped working properly when that rubbery bit rips (example below).
The phone doesnt charge properly and the computer doesnt recognise the cable/phone.
I want a recomendation because i once used a nokia cable but that didnt work as it took forever to charge my phone.
Out of these ones which one will work properly: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=micro+usb
THANK YOU!
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I use the blackberry one. I bought a few of them as they were in pound land - recommended
The Nokia cable shouldn't be slower as its basically the same

I haven't had any problems with the cables I've bought from monoprice.com for about a buck a piece... Every one of them charges just fine and works will on the computer as well.

I haven't found a cable which doesn't work. Any cable I throw at it works just fine .

webharsh said:
I haven't found a cable which doesn't work. Any cable I throw at it works just fine .
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but when using some cables like the nokia one the phone loses charge while its charging and also get this message about the phone is using more current then the charger is able to deliver!! =/

Gogeta_138 said:
but when using some cables like the nokia one the phone loses charge while its charging and also get this message about the phone is using more current then the charger is able to deliver!! =/
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That problem can happen even if you are using the original HTC cable.

use samsungs one, and chargers to, they are very good quality

Tangent_ said:
I haven't had any problems with the cables I've bought from monoprice.com for about a buck a piece... Every one of them charges just fine and works will on the computer as well.
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This.
If you buy anywhere else, you're paying too much.

I really like CMPLE cables. You can get them from Amazon and they're not too expensive either. http://www.amazon.com/Cmple-Micro-P...GXDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355161774&sr=8-1

When plugging in USB to Phone, it only charges.

Why is this? I installed all the drivers too. (My end goal is to root this, and if the USB port is broken, is there a way to root via an APK?)

Does your phone prompt to connect mass storage?

roadran322 said:
Why is this? I installed all the drivers too. (My end goal is to root this, and if the USB port is broken, is there a way to root via an APK?)
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ROM? If your USB port was "broken" you wouldn't be able to charge. No way to root without USB. Possible data pin corruption. Seek further direction from the google.

Madein Cyberspace said:
ROM? If your USB port was "broken" you wouldn't be able to charge. No way to root without USB. Possible data pin corruption. Seek further direction from the google.
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Well, I hope it isn't something wrong with the USB port, I'm running Froyo (which I think is stock? I don't know, the phone was handed down to me.)

AnAznBoy9724 said:
Does your phone prompt to connect mass storage?
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No, no it does not, it only charges. And I even changed it so that it has to prompt me to connect to mass storage. I also have to say that the usb cable is working, and I've tried 3 other computers.

Some cables only charge. Try a different one.

TwitchyEye said:
Some cables only charge. Try a different one.
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What cables are you buying? They all charge and transmit if they're micro usb. It could be a bad cable from the data pinout side or it could be a bad connection on the data pinouts from the phone side. Here's the photos
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Either way you will never be able to buy a micro USB cord that doesn't have five strands.

It isn't the cable, I tried using the same cable to connect up to my Optimus T, and the device showed up in windows and on the phone as an option to connect as mass storage.

Well. Maybe the same thing happened to yours as mine. The usb connector broke off from the motherboard. But there's 7 contacts on the other side; +5V and GND have two each so it's possible to have broken just the tx or rx lines thereby leaving it incapable of talking but still able to charge.
I have exorcised the demons! This house is clear.
But seriously try wiggling it or bending it. If it works and/or finishes breaking it off you'll know for sure.

Dang, I really don't want to open my phone and check if it's broken. Hm. Is there another way to root the phone via an APK, or flashing an update.zip or something like that?

Not really. Better if you fix it. Sorry dude.

roadran322 said:
Dang, I really don't want to open my phone and check if it's broken. Hm. Is there another way to root the phone via an APK, or flashing an update.zip or something like that?
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Even if there is (and I don't think so) that wouldn't be a good idea. If anything at all goes wrong or you aren't happy with what you would have done, there would be no way to go back to stock without the data port working (since the back to stock methods we have use Heimdall or Odin and require a computer). I just don't think it would be safe.
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Check if permition to import and export data is needed.
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Yeah, it makes sense. I think i'll take apart the phone and see what I get.
mainforce said:
Check if permition to import and export data is needed.
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What permissions?

When I took mine apart it looked fine it's only when I actually looked under a microscope that I could see the cracks. Ok the microscope may have been overkill but definitely find a magnifying glass or some reading glasses.

TwitchyEye said:
When I took mine apart it looked fine it's only when I actually looked under a microscope that I could see the cracks. Ok the microscope may have been overkill but definitely find a magnifying glass or some reading glasses.
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ENHANCE!

Dual Mode USB-C/A MicroSD Reader OTG Adapter

Anyone have/using any of these or something similar, recommend any? Have you tried with SanDisk 200gb microSD card?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YQM8352
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https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Connector-Smartphone-Function-Notebook/dp/B00NL43JAU
https://www.amazon.com/WEme-Connecter-Support-Chromebook-SmartPhones/dp/B013OIGJFE
https://www.amazon.com/VENSMILE-Type-Reader-MicroSD-Speed/dp/B01L8D5MHI
https://www.amazon.com/Rocketek-Reader-Adapter-Android-Smartphone/dp/B017VELL14

clockcycle said:
Anyone have/using any of these or something similar, recommend any? Have you tried with SanDisk 200gb microSD card?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YQM8352
https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Connector-Smartphone-Function-Notebook/dp/B00NL43JAU
https://www.amazon.com/WEme-Connecter-Support-Chromebook-SmartPhones/dp/B013OIGJFE
https://www.amazon.com/VENSMILE-Type-Reader-MicroSD-Speed/dp/B01L8D5MHI
https://www.amazon.com/Rocketek-Reader-Adapter-Android-Smartphone/dp/B017VELL14
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Doesn't a USB adapter come in the box?

bsg411 said:
Doesn't a USB adapter come in the box?
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Is the one in the box a microSD card reader?

clockcycle said:
Is the one in the box a microSD card reader?
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Nah... It's for a flash drive... The Microsoft SD will of course have a shorter profile but the flash should work

bsg411 said:
Nah... It's for a flash drive... The Microsoft SD will of course have a shorter profile but the flash should work
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I hadn't thought of that. So you can use the adapter to play movies stored on a flash drive?

i used for nexus 6p its very nice. high recommended
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thetonyclifton said:
I hadn't thought of that. So you can use the adapter to play movies stored on a flash drive?
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You can but the micro SD card is a much smaller attachment and come in capacities that are cheaper and higher than the flash drives.

Only thing I noticed when I used mine on the Nexus 6, if you left it in, it was a constant battery drain.
I originally got it to store 70GB of music on it. Every time I plugged the drive in, it would have to "scan for media" or something similar. The more storage/media, the longer it took. And when it was plugged in, you cant charge your phone (and wireless charging did not work either).

stupidchicken03 said:
Only thing I noticed when I used mine on the Nexus 6, if you left it in, it was a constant battery drain.
I originally got it to store 70GB of music on it. Every time I plugged the drive in, it would have to "scan for media" or something similar. The more storage/media, the longer it took. And when it was plugged in, you cant charge your phone (and wireless charging did not work either).
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The USBC with PD (power delivery) on the Pixel allows for data and charging simultaneously.

clockcycle said:
The USBC with PD (power delivery) on the Pixel allows for data and charging simultaneously.
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Thats nice! But still wouldnt work with those listed in the OP tho. How do you charge at the same time?

stupidchicken03 said:
Thats nice! But still wouldnt work with those listed in the OP tho. How do you charge at the same time?
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Good question. Id have to check if any allow simultaneous data + charge, use a usb a extension cable.
Besides my intention is having portable access to mass storage mainly for offline data access.. It works as a charging cable as well albeit a short one. Can be used to xfer from another device/ pc..

Free Level Speaker - Charging your device

Hey all,
Did anyone else receive their free Level wireless speaker yet? Mine came today
And you know what? It's alright! I'll definitely use it whilst firing up the BBQ or doing the washing up.
But, how the hell do you charge another device from it? Using the supplied micro to micro USB cable and the USB micro to USB type C adaptor does nothing. Even using the micro to micro into another device still doesn't work.
Maybe I'm missing something obvious but there's nothing in the manual about it.
Cheers

crankshaft said:
Hey all,
Did anyone else receive their free Level wireless speaker yet? Mine came today
And you know what? It's alright! I'll definitely use it whilst firing up the BBQ or doing the washing up.
But, how the hell do you charge another device from it? Using the supplied micro to micro USB cable and the USB micro to USB type C adaptor does nothing. Even using the micro to micro into another device still doesn't work.
Maybe I'm missing something obvious but there's nothing in the manual about it.
Cheers
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How did you get a free speaker? I'm not entirely sure what you speak of, but I am intrigued.
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In the UK if you pre ordered you could claim a free Samsung Level Slim bluetooth speaker.
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crankshaft said:
In the UK if you pre ordered you could claim a free Samsung Level Slim bluetooth speaker.
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Ok, cool.
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crankshaft said:
Hey all,
Did anyone else receive their free Level wireless speaker yet? Mine came today
And you know what? It's alright! I'll definitely use it whilst firing up the BBQ or doing the washing up.
But, how the hell do you charge another device from it? Using the supplied micro to micro USB cable and the USB micro to USB type C adaptor does nothing. Even using the micro to micro into another device still doesn't work.
Maybe I'm missing something obvious but there's nothing in the manual about it.
Cheers
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I got mine yesterday too, and while it's a bit quiet, the fact you can take it to the pool or the shower, is a big plus. If they were £30 I might buy another to connect two haha.
I am not sure though that it's meant to charge other devices, I think those cables might be to charge the speaker?

According to the Samsung website it should
http://www.samsung.com/uk/mobile-accessories/level-box-slim-sg930/EO-SG930CREGWW/

Dont get that here in US.

crankshaft said:
Hey all,
Did anyone else receive their free Level wireless speaker yet? Mine came today
And you know what? It's alright! I'll definitely use it whilst firing up the BBQ or doing the washing up.
But, how the hell do you charge another device from it? Using the supplied micro to micro USB cable and the USB micro to USB type C adaptor does nothing. Even using the micro to micro into another device still doesn't work.
Maybe I'm missing something obvious but there's nothing in the manual about it.
Cheers
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you press the power button when the cable is connected!! just figured it out....been doing my head in lol ?

ssgunner20 said:
Dont get that here in US.
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We have that promotion right now in Canada, any purchase during month of May gets a free Level speaker too.