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:<Question> 3.1: USB connection feature requirements </Question>:

Just wondering. You still need an OTG cable to connect camera/drive/other, right?
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Yes, you can't get around physical wiring differences.

USB cable for xoom
Surely you can use the USB cable that came with the xoom and attach a female to female adpator and run your camera cable from that. You dont really need to buy a specific OTG cable. Well I think that would work.

Nope is doesn't you need a otg cable. I tried it myself a few months ago, ended up buying 3 cables to get that worked.
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richpal said:
Surely you can use the USB cable that came with the xoom and attach a female to female adpator and run your camera cable from that. You dont really need to buy a specific OTG cable. Well I think that would work.
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The wire that comes with your Xoom is wired differently than an OTG cable. The Xoom wire is a client wire. The OTG is a host.

But with 3.1 + an OTG cable, can you use the USB Host function without this hack :http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/15979-hack-enable-usb-host-mode-ie-thumb-drives-on-the-xoom/ ?
You just plug your OTG cable and it works ?

It seems there is still no way for a stock user to use a USB stick via the OTG cable because there is no app that recognizes it that way, Android still requires root to access the file system or both.
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problems with usb otg cable

I recently bought an otg cable for my tab 2 7.0, a d I tried keyboards , mouses and flash drivers, but when I plug a controller of any type, it just powers but the tab doesnt read it,and also when I plug in my phone it just charges without any data transmission .
But I found out recently that by connecting a USB hub I could use the controllers and the phone normally without any problem , so can any one please help me here as I don't want to make a series of connections just to connect a simple controller.

Try plug your external device to the OTG cable first and then plug the OTG to your Tab 2.

ketut.kumajaya said:
Try plug your external device to the OTG cable first and then plug the OTG to your Tab 2.
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Didnt work and i tried the card reader and it doesn't work also

Edit : only wireless mouses and keyboards work
How would it work with a normal hub and it doesn't work without it?

So you could try,
Plug the usb otg
Then plug in a usb hub (with 3/4/6 usb ports on it.)
And I believe it needs to be a power based hub, that would possibly Work then.
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DarkKrypt said:
So you could try,
Plug the usb otg
Then plug in a usb hub (with 3/4/6 usb ports on it.)
And I believe it needs to be a power based hub, that would possibly Work then.
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The problem is that i don't need to plug in a POWERED hub, the ordinary hub works well with it @[email protected]

Sounds to me like you have some sort of a connection issue -captain obvious- and gonna guess your usb on the go cable does not give a solid connection
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can you to be more specific? cause if what you say is correct then how does every thing work when i connect the hub to a damaged cable?

Here's an idea.
My Xperia s could not use a ps3 wired controller it used to say 'power output unavailable etc etc' (but wired mouse and kboard Work fine )
But my Xperia z and Asus tf300 can use the ps3 controller wired with no issues
With shadowgun deadzone, gta 3 , max Payne etc..
This is why I recommended a powered hub.
As mouse and keyboard don't need much power to operate
But the controller does for some odd reason
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i can use a non powered hub without any problem , i don't think it is a power problem at all
the problem is that there is not data transmission with some devices like wired mouses, keyboards and controllers while some others work fine like flash drivers and wireless mouses and keyboards.
But when i plug in a simple USB hub all work just fine the wired and wireless devices.
could it be that the otg doesn't work with usb 2.0 devices?

U need to download an app called usb jostick center 7 its an app that u use so I recognizes the remote(i leave link below) I use my tab 2 7.0 (p3110) with xbox controller with dead trigger, gta vice city, gta3 etc. But u need this app fir it to work!
Regards. Mitchell
Press thanks if I helped!
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Actually i am using Usb Host Controller to see if the device is read by the tab or not, and when i plug in the controller without the hub , nothing is detected at all

Sounds like you have a bad OTG. Check my signature for a good OTG cheap on Amazon ($6.99). Hope this helps.

Slimport and USB connection

Hey guys,
I've been curious, if it's possible to use a slimport adapter and connect it to a display AND have something else connected via the additional charging USB Port.
Such as playing a movie right from a stick with the nexus 5 or a USB keyboard connected at the same time via USB Hub.
Or is there any other option to realise something like this?
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This was the first thing I did when I got my adapter. The port is only for charging sadly...
If keyboard/mouse is all you need, you can always get a bluetooth one. If you need OTG for other stuff though, you'd have to use a wireless mirracast adapter instead of slimport.

[Q] Moga + Slimport = lag

Here's what I have:
- Nexus 5 32GB
- Moga Pro (original)
- CableMatters SlimPort adapter
- Moga Pivot App
I cannot get 2 feet away from my phone, otherwise the controller loses signal and controller inputs (directional pad, button presses) get really laggy and janky, or are just flat out not registered.
Super GNES is flat out impossible to play. Super Mario World has at least a 1-2 second lag from button press to actual result on screen, regardless of how close I am to the phone.
What gives? Moga is offering to replace the controller, but I'm honestly wondering if the phone is just having too much trouble rendering the game on the big screen and accepting inputs from a bluetooth controller.
Any other info is needed, let me know. Thanks!

Sorry that I can't help directly with your setup but I have a slimport on the way and I use a Nyko Playpad with my Nexus 5. I'll get the phone hooked up my TV and the controller when it arrives and see how it works to see if I have any problems.
Have you tried running the phone in flight mode and then enabling bluetooth as the only wireless connection? Also try killing all background processes? Are you running a battery saving app which throttles connections or CPU?
That is unfortunately the extent of my phone knowledge - turn various options on and off till I've exhausted all options then cry for help online ?
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I use my Moga Pro Power with a Slimport adapter and it's been working great for me. Been playing NFS:MW, Riptide GP2, and Conduit HD. No lag here.
I haven't tested it with any emulators but native games work just fine.

What slim port adapter are you using?
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Dolfan058 said:
What slim port adapter are you using?
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CableMatters, actually.
It's this one- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EPMF504

Same here, hmm...
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Same here, hmm...
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Have you tried playing a regular game and not an emulator? I wonder if it's because of the extra processor power required to run an emulator.

I have and I run into the issue where if I'm more than a couple feet away, the game does not register controller inputs. I don't think it's the Nexus 5 because this is an RMA and I had the same issue on both (unless it's a software problem). I have ZERO issues if I play without the slim port connected.
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Just tested playing both super GNES and a regular game from about a 10 foot distance on just the phone, and zero issues with connectivity. It's clearly when I'm connected to the big screen that's the issue. Now the question is:
1) can the phone not handle all those inputs at the same time? (why does it need to mirror on the screen at the same time?). Is there just too much awesome going on at once?
2) Is it the slimport adapter?
3) is it my onkyo receiver?
4) Is it my hdmi cable?
I want to rule out the above 2-4, as I've had issues of control presses flat out not being registered, but I'll keep testing it out. Hopefully someone else has had this issue and found a solution.
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What length HDMI cable are you using?
I remember that my SG3 wouldn't work on a 5 metre HDMI lead but would on a 2 metre one. Not sure how Slimport differs from MHL but try different cables to be sure and different ports in the tele.
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Same issue here:
Nexus 5 32GB
Android 4.2.2
Moga Pro Power
CableMatters SlimPort adapter
Moga Pivot App
With just the phone & controller, everything works fine.
If SlimPort is plugged in, I can't get more than a few feet away without losing control/connection
This happens regardless of whether the HDMI cable is connected to the slimport.
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Just figured out how to fix mine. Wrap the slimport adapter in foil.
Cheap adapter must be radiating crap in the 2.4GHz band where bluetooth lives.

I'm going to give your solution a try tonight. It sounds plausible that the adapter is affecting the bluetooth frequency and we'll see if foil fixes that, and keeps the aliens away. Will follow up.
nkelly002 said:
Same issue here:
Nexus 5 32GB
Android 4.2.2
Moga Pro Power
CableMatters SlimPort adapter
Moga Pivot App
With just the phone & controller, everything works fine.
If SlimPort is plugged in, I can't get more than a few feet away without losing control/connection
This happens regardless of whether the HDMI cable is connected to the slimport.
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Just figured out how to fix mine. Wrap the slimport adapter in foil.
Cheap adapter must be radiating crap in the 2.4GHz band where bluetooth lives.
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HTC U11, does it has HDMI out?

Looking for USB-C to HDMI out functionality to share my screen directly with a TV.
HTC used Slimport at one time, but this new device isn't listed. Any thoughts?

Using a USB-Hub with a HDMI-Out. It's working absolutely fine. No problems at all streaming to my TV.
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5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
Using a USB-Hub with a HDMI-Out. It's working absolutely fine. No problems at all streaming to my TV.
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Hub? it has a usb-c attachment?

TheNamelessMan said:
Hub? it has a usb-c attachment?
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Yes it is. I'm using this one here, which I've bought time ago to stream from mit HTC 10, and am now using with my HTC U11.
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TheNamelessMan said:
Looking for USB-C to HDMI out functionality to share my screen directly with a TV.
HTC used Slimport at one time, but this new device isn't listed. Any thoughts?
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I have the HTC u11 and would like to know which adaptor you used to stream to your TV the link did not work

bep9686 said:
I have the HTC u11 and would like to know which adaptor you used to stream to your TV the link did not work
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Bqeel GN22B USB C HUB Premium Typ-C-Multi-Port Adapter
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01LYM1Q7K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5qmwzbESHHET3
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Does this mean the Continuum Dock would work? I know it works with Asus ChromeBook.

5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
Yes it is. I'm using this one here, which I've bought time ago to stream from mit HTC 10, and am now using with my HTC U11.
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Are you also able to use the USB ports? I've bought this one: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01J4BO0X8/ref=pe_3044161_185740101_TE_item and the HDMI works perfectly, but the USB ports don't work with my usb drives.

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Are you also able to use the USB ports? I've bought this one: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01J4BO0X8/ref=pe_3044161_185740101_TE_item and the HDMI works perfectly, but the USB ports don't work with my usb drives.
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USB ports are in use for e.g. USB sticks and work fine on my end.

The MacBook USB-C to HDMI worked.
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which brand are you using?

Suavie103 said:
which brand are you using?
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The one I am using Is by cable matters but make sure you get one that charges the phone other wise it drains the battery 100% to 0% in about 2 hours.
You can buy on eBay or Amazon it's about 30$.
Cable Matters USB-C To 4K HDMI Adapter With Power Delivery (2017 MacBook and IMac, Galaxy S8 and Thunderbolt 3 Compatible) In Black

Why not use a chrome cast?

use this usb c hub its the best by far, the only adapter to do 4k 60hz for gaming needs etc but only bad thing is its got usb 2.0 port instead of usb 3.0 which is a bottleneck for hi speed file transfer needs. but other than that it does everything you need it to do like act as a ultra low power 4k 60hz tv box, ultra low power 4k 60 hz gaming rig(emulators etc) and offcourse charging all at the same time via quick charge 3.0 thats 30 watts max. my setup consists of 2x usb gamepad, 4k 60hz hdmi tv with HDR, a 500GB external 2.5"inch hard drive. a usb keyboard and a wireless 2.4ghz mouse all with this adapter oh and another secondary usb 2.0 hub with power and sd card etc connected to the first hub.
from scan.co.uk
https://www.scan.co.uk/products/clu...m_medium=retargeting&utm_campaign=lowerfunnel
you may have initial problems setting up all your devices and enabling enough power to power the phone and the devices so always use powered usb hubs so you dont create a situation where the battery drain is larger than the power being provided. i had to fiddle around to find the sweet spot. for example i realised there are different scenarios when connecting the devices to usb type c hubs. some for example this one im using from scan needs the power charger to be connected the last after connecting hmdi and usb if not done last the power provided is much less or the drain is much higher. when you connect the power leade to the adapter the hdmi display gets cut out and you have to then reconnect the hdmi display to re enable it. i have tested a few of these usb type c hubs with hdmi etc they all seems to have this problem they wont all (display, charge, usb) work when connected at the same time for example connect the devices and display and charge to the hub then connect the hub to the phone, you have to re insert it into the hub after disconnecting it to enable it.
after fiddling around with different combinations for a few days now i have finally been successfull with having a usb external hard drive, hdmi 4k 60hz display and a keyboard and mouse and phone having enough charge to stay on green led while i do everything such as web browse, play games, watch 4k and use keyboard and mouse on my htc u11.
ive noticed when i was using a standard cheap usb optical mouse those with flashing lit leds on all the time caused my charging power to drop so after changing the mouse for a optical 2.4ghz usb mouse it seems to have increased the power for charging which nipped it in the bud for me and my setup. now my htc u11's charge led stays green all the time.
further from my experiments i realised some methods of connecting caused quick charge 3.0 to work but as soon as it reached 100% charge the charge power would drop so slow battery drain would start to happen while other scenarios reduced this battery charge drop rate and was slower in draining. heres another scenario when i plugged everything the display the charger and the usb external hard drive to the scan club 3d dock the hard drive wouldnt work at first then i realised my external hdd was formatted ntfs since it allows large file sizes for 4k movies. then i had to format the external hdd as exfat since ntfs is not recognised in android only fat 32 and exfat. fat 32 dosent allow file sizes above 4gb while exfat and nts do so exfat was the best option for formatting my external hdd since it was recognised by wndows and android. second problem factor i had was that not all secondary hubs would work. i first tried a usb 3.0 4 x port hub (not extrenally powered) and a cheap 4 x port usb 2.0 hub but they wouldnt work with my external usb 3.0 hdd the drive would appear in file explorer but wouldnt show its contents. so then i finally got a usb 2.0 hub with sd card and external power and 3 x usb 2.0 ports and that worked!!! so when connecting a secondary usb hub its most likely needs to be externally powered.
with the new usb type c 3.1 port comes lots of bugs that need to be hammered out on the software firmware level before its all totally plug and play. my htc and the scan club 3d hub didnt work too well at first but after a few htc u11 firmware updates things were alot smoother.

bep9686 said:
The one I am using Is by cable matters but make sure you get one that charges the phone other wise it drains the battery 100% to 0% in about 2 hours.
You can buy on eBay or Amazon it's about 30$.
Cable Matters USB-C To 4K HDMI Adapter With Power Delivery (2017 MacBook and IMac, Galaxy S8 and Thunderbolt 3 Compatible) In Black
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ok but which one specifically do you have they have a couple listed on their website

Suavie103 said:
which brand are you using?
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They won't let me post the link I haven't been on here long enough but go to eBay and type in the search bar CABLE MATTERS USB-C TO HDMI WITH POWER and 2 should pop up those are the ones I am using let me know if it works for you

I can confirm that the continuum dock by Microsoft works well.

Something like this works fine: https://www.ebay.com/i/391979597226

Hi there,
I ordered this one for Amazon "USB C Hub, Excelvan 5 in 1 USB Type C Hub HDMI 4K Transfer with 3 USB 3.0 Ports Power Delivery for new MacBook / MacBook Pro 2015/2016, Smartphoe, Tablet and other USB C Port Equipped Devices" (can't post link as I'm a new user)
I plug in but get nothing it lists support for the HTC 10 which I thought used the same standard.
My phone is on Oreo, can anyone verify HDMI out works for Oreo still?
Is there anything required to make it work other than plugging in? The USB ports work so thats a start. Also I wonder, the devices I'm plugging in only support 1080p so do I need to change the phone resolution first or should the phone do that automatically?
Thanks in advance!

I purchased another cable and it works! So Oreo isn't an issue.
For those interested the cable purchased was from Ebay UK, search for "Type C USB To HDMI HDTV Cable External Display Adapter for HTC U Ultra U11 10"