This is a thread for general information regarding the modding, hacking, specifications, and general information of the Pogplug devices. The nice thing, is that many of the tutorials from the raspberry pi can also apply to the Pogoplug devices (when midified via SSH using Debian/ArchLinux). I will try to update and edit this post with new information as it becomes available. Here's a few nice links to start:
$20 Cheaper than Pi NAS
Hacking the Pogoplug v4 (Series 4 and Mobile) with Linux (Debian or Arch)
Pogoplug Arch Linux Arm Info
Performance Tuning with Pogoplug v4 on Arch Linux ARM
Pogoplug V4 Disassembly and Attaching Serial Cable
PogoPlug Series 4 (ArchLinux) review
How to Turn a Raspberry Pi into a Low-Power Network Storage Device - This guide also applies to the Pogoplug, but I found that I had to install cron to use rsync (as of 10/14/2014).
Please feel free to leave other links below as well, or any suggestions. More info will be added soon.
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Pogoplug free account ends June 15, 2015
Hi,
My apologies if this was posted to the wrong section of the forum. Mods, pls move as appropriate...
On May 15, 2015 ; I received an email from Pogoplug indicating an end to the Free services.
I have 2 devices that is bundled with some free Pogoplug cloud storage:
1. The Pogoplug server device
2. Seagate FreeAgent Dockstar
What can I possibly do to hack these 2 devices so that I can un-chain myself from Pogoplug?
Pogoplug email May 15, 2015:
As of June 15, 2015, Pogoplug will no longer support free accounts. To make this process as seamless as possible, we’re offering our best deals ever to ensure that all of our users have unlimited storage and automatic backup for every device.
Upgrade to our unlimited service for as little as $1.92/month—a savings of 54%! Our plans are now just $29 for one year, $49 for two years or $69 for three years.
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I bought a pogo plug device on clearance at Walmart for $10 and I hope I didn't throw away $10. I assumed I would be able to at least be able to make it a wifi sharing device on my network but don't see how right now.
I received same email. Spoke to pogoplug and they said your store bought pogoplug device will still work for free as long as you're using your hard drive and not their cloud service. That is no longer free of course.
what pogoplug boards have mini pcie and more
I hope to look at all the boards to see what one wil fit my application.
There is not much documentation and what exist behind the plastic case.
It looks like the pro model has mini pcie for wifi and a sata for internal hard drive.
i8igmac said:
I hope to look at all the boards to see what one wil fit my application.
There is not much documentation and what exist behind the plastic case.
It looks like the pro model has mini pcie for wifi and a sata for internal hard drive.
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The USB2 version of the V4 must have a free mini pcie bus onboard because it uses the same board as the USB3 version, and the USB3 is connected to pcie. And you can enable the sata bus on it with 4 caps.
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I received same email. Spoke to pogoplug and they said your store bought pogoplug device will still work for free as long as you're using your hard drive and not their cloud service. That is no longer free of course.
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Wish that was true. You have to log into their servers to access your own hard drive and haven't found a way to do it for free.
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rbeavers said:
Wish that was true. You have to log into their servers to access your own hard drive and haven't found a way to do it for free.
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Well with my devices being down and unable to connect for over a week I'm guessing what's left of PogoPlug is finally dead. I'll go back to the original post and start reading links/hacks. All I need it for is to act as a NAS for some USB HDD on my home network. I'd even be ok if that's it and no external remote access. Hopefully something will work.
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Well with my devices being down and unable to connect for over a week I'm guessing what's left of PogoPlug is finally dead. I'll go back to the original post and start reading links/hacks. All I need it for is to act as a NAS for some USB HDD on my home network. I'd even be ok if that's it and no external remote access. Hopefully something will work.
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WARNInG
If you bought one , don't connect it to the internet when u turn it on, it will disable SSH and you will not get access to it
I am currently working on some old hacks found on web and will post my progress soon
Some of them have been posted in the pogoplug searches.
I have ordered a USB to serial port adapter to connect to the pins inside to get access via a terminal window.
I am also building a USB boot thumb drive install of Linux via some of the methods .
All the pogoplug website responses are automated, and my device won't connect via their web page interface.
Router shows packets sent via port 80 and 2 others.
Not a good idea having a company access your hardware on your internet network.
This device is a nice little 4 core 1 gb ram system on a chip. With lots of features.
Pogoplug.com/opensource has all the software sources.
And there is a Debian port hard to find on a couple web pages.
One of my links on my device is here
The Seagate device is essentially a branded pogoplug
https://forum.doozan.com/read.php?2,13630
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rbeavers said:
Wish that was true. You have to log into their servers to access your own hard drive and haven't found a way to do it for free.
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https://forum.doozan.com/read.php?2,13630
Working on it this week.
Waiting on my USB to serial port so I can install Debian on it from a boot USB thumb drive
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Does anybody know of a remote client that actually works?
The only one I have found is impossible to use because the keyboard for entering address/id/pw is not even there to get started!
If I could get something like Pocket Cloud on here ... this thing would pay for itself.
I'm in the same boat as OP, I really need a windows rdp app for my touchpad
Ubuntu
I installed the ubuntu chroot on to the TouchPad. I then used the rdesktop application with tsclient frontend.
It actually works pretty well.
You even get a keyboard. No right click though..
This isn't out yet, but evidently it's getting close:
http://signup.splashtop.com/
great news
Can't wait - I am already using their remote desktop HD on android .
apparently out today - I've just bought a copy. Requires the use of a desktop streamer tho, so might not be your cuppa tea. Haven't finished installing yet but the reviews so far are nearly all 5/5 stars
I picked it up this morning. I've only tried it over the Internet so far because my work machine is on a private network while my TouchPad is only allowed on the guest network at work. Performance is still decent, but I've heard that on a LAN it screams (e.g., streaming video/audio works well). I'll set that up with my home machines in a bit.
I've seen a few people complaining about paying $10 for it...good lord...most of us paid $100-150 for the tablet and this effectively turns it into a portable remote terminal for $10! I know mobile computing apps have kind of redefined what we perceive as "value" with $0.99 apps, but if you're looking for a remote desktop-type app and this one isn't worth $10 for you, I'm really not sure what to tell you...
agreed SCWells72 - when I upgraded from PCAnywhere 11 to 12 back in the day so I could get the mobile app for my iPAQ that was about a hundred bucks, so spending $10 (about 7 quid in the UK) is peanuts. You're right - this is the last piece I needed for webOS to tick all my boxes.
Not yet sure if SplashTop supports file transfer, but that would be a massive advantage if it does!
Do anyone find that splashtop streamer too much of a resource hog? Unlike rdp, my computer is really slow.
Anyone know about what happened to 2x client?
Would be great if there was a linux alternative
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cheezer38 said:
Do anyone find that splashtop streamer too much of a resource hog? Unlike rdp, my computer is really slow.
Anyone know about what happened to 2x client?
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Hmm. Would appreciate feedback as planning to run it as a service on underpowered Windows Home Server box...!
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ToSiS said:
agreed SCWells72 - when I upgraded from PCAnywhere 11 to 12 back in the day so I could get the mobile app for my iPAQ that was about a hundred bucks, so spending $10 (about 7 quid in the UK) is peanuts. You're right - this is the last piece I needed for webOS to tick all my boxes.
Not yet sure if SplashTop supports file transfer, but that would be a massive advantage if it does!
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No file transfer and it does scream locally. I have tried it on my isp's public wifi (my cable company offers g wifi across its footprint to customers) and found it very usable. Though Chrome browser and the two finger scrolling is PITA.
Going away with the wife and have decided that between smartphone and the touchpad, it will be enough tech to carry.
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Kernel hackers on XDA
I may have a lucrative project for you. My company is looking for someone to help us hack the kernel for an off brand tablet chip. We are in the market for a low cost tablet solution but need it to support USB host and 3g which the low end tablet chipsets do not currently support.
We are discussing put together a fairly large bounty for this project but in the meantime I would love to get XDA's thoughts on what a project like this would take as far as time and what the probability of success.
Please feel free to respond or pm me for further details.
We would need to know specs. Device. OS. Any available source code. Stuff like that before we could even guess at an ETA
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We would need to know specs. Device. OS. Any available source code. Stuff like that before we could even guess at an ETA
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So that is part of the problem. There are multiple options for each.
The basics are we are looking at a Android 3.2 or 4.0 tablet with a rockchip or boxchip processor and at least one usb/micro usb port.
In the meantime we have been looking at using a Archos G9 tablet but have been unable to figure out how to get the device to print and charge from the single micro usb port. It appears the micro usb port cannot charge from host mode (unless there is some sort of internal setting we are missing). Instead we have looked at switching the usb mode via software. The problem is although the device is rooted we do not appear to have the ability to change files in the sys folder.
It is my understanding that were we able to change files in the sys folder we would be able to change the usb mode by:
# echo b_peripheral > /sys/devices/platform/musb_hdrc/mode
# echo a_host > /sys/devices/platform/musb_hdrc/mode
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I recommend using a a500 tablet. It has USB host. You can get them cheap on eBay.
mattrb said:
I recommend using a a500 tablet. It has USB host. You can get them cheap on eBay.
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Unfortunately I also need 3g and I haven't found the a501s for anywhere near as low a prices as the Archos w/3g.
If you have these devices its awesome. I like to download torrents on Android while I await a torrent app for our surface. Then I can connect Surface to S3 using Kies and having Surface tethered to S3 using hotspot allows me to stream or download all my content along with access all my phone info. Love it. So far love my Surface. Ordered it on 23rd here in Michigan and received it this morning. 32GB with black touch cover.
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Kies is a x86 app . And not compatible with windows RT . Unless Samsung make the app on windows store and is compatible with RT.
He is not talking about the x86 app that is available for windows, instead using the Kies app on the device which broadcasts an IP address that you can connect to within IE.
I have a SGN and a Surface, I will try this tonight
Oo . Sry my bad :/
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He is not talking about the x86 app that is available for windows, instead using the Kies app on the device which broadcasts an IP address that you can connect to within IE.
I have a SGN and a Surface, I will try this tonight
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R u saying its like internet tethering??
You have to either be tethered to your phone using the mobile hotspot or on the same Wi-Fi network. Then open the kies app on phone and hit start. it will then give you an IP address to type in your surface browser and boom!
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:/ sounds complicated .
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:/ sounds complicated .
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As complicated as punching in a phone number.
If you can navigate a Windows 8 OS then what I' am mentioning is very simple.
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Try airdroid. Better and faster than kies Air.
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gitanshu said:
Try airdroid. Better and faster than kies Air.
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You've obviously never used Windows RT. While it may not have as many apps as Android, yet, the UI is much faster and smoother. I am not sure about the Surface, but the Asus Vivo Tab RT is awesome & I have some pretty great Android devices and have enjoyed the Android experience very much. That said, my RT tab lasts 3 times longer than any Android device including the Nexus 7, has a great screen & is very responsive. I have not had to reset the device at all, not once, in more than two weeks & it holds it's charge for days on end.
Sure, it is missing some cool apps, but a lot of that is because we have all gotten used to apps from Android & iOS. With the full browser experience & integration of social networking into the native "People" app, many of the Apps you "NEED" for iOS & Android are unnecessary.
I can almost guarantee that when Windows tabs have been out as long as Android has been, it will be much more capable than Android was at the same elapsed time since release. Everyone said Android wouldn't make it, "it didn't have as many apps as iPhone" & look where it is. RT started out of the box way ahead of what Android did in terms of function & stability. Again, I am referencing the Asus Vivo, which has LED flash, NFC & GPS capability. The surface is nice, but after my Nexus 7 experience & with the additional features, I had to stick with Asus.
Without apps, I will say that at this point, Android in general is better for entertainment. But neither Android or iOS comes even close to the RT tabs for those of us that work on the road in conjunction with teams that include sales, support & engineering professionals. Full PowerPoint function that includes viewing notes while in presentation mode is priceless. Add that to the "mirror", "extend" & "individual" monitor choices that mirror a laptop & those are just two small features out of many that make it a clear winner for road warriors.
your sliding scale of timeframe comparisons won't work.
4 years starting at x date vs 4 years LATER starting at y date means anyone with a billion dollar software company can reproduce fedatures. see, apple - notifications, android - full office suites, microsoft rt - uhhhh something in 4 years.
I hear microsoft is announcing plan B already, incase surface tanks: office (for sale) for android and ios. problem is (again) its too little, too late. people already have office suites that work just fine , without subscriptions, without fees, without changes that make yesterdays word document incompatible.
Just wanted to put this out there.
Airdroid =\= Android.
Airdrops is an app that let's you transfer files wirelessly. Not an os.
I tried to do this with my sg3..i just get a blank white page on the surface.
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Nevermind....I forgot that I had to accept the connection from my phone.
Seagate GoFlex Satellite 500GB Mobile Wireless Storage (Black) only $99 for cyber monday. thought I would share this knowledge. I ordered one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148755
I might pick one up. Thanks!
just a heads up, its the same price for those in Canada
Wait, I have never seen these before!!!! I must have been living under a rock......Can I use my N4 and N10 with this????
You funny man...
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dai_griff said:
Wait, I have never seen these before!!!! I must have been living under a rock......Can I use my N4 and N10 with this????
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Of course you cant. After all, you would wouldn't expect someone to list an accessory in the nexus 4 accessories forum if you can actually use it, would you? Oh wait.......
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I have one of these and love it. Especially useful with the modifications that allow full read/write over smb and automatic dropbox synchronization.
There is also this :
http://www.hypershop.com/iUSBport-p/iusb-black.htm
It can transform any USB drive into a network drive...
As a side note, any HDD or SSD in your PC can be wireless if you set up a Plex media server. It's easy to set up and all your media is available over your local WiFi. You can access your media remotely too just by forwarding one port on your router.
Was about to pick up the patriot gauntlet but then saw this on sale for the same price. With there Seagate you get a hard drive as well. The ability to use this as a wireless hard drive with internet pass through or as a regular 3.0 USB drive is awesome.
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The Seagate goflex satellite only has a 10.36Wh battery and 128MB DDR. The Gauntlet note has a 12.4Wh battery and 64MB SDRAM.
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As a side note, any HDD or SSD in your PC can be wireless if you set up a Plex media server. It's easy to set up and all your media is available over your local WiFi. You can access your media remotely too just by forwarding one port on your router.
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True and thanks for that, but doesn't help if you want a mobile wifi drive (unless you're happy to leave your computer running all the time AND have a decent upload speed)
I got one of the T-Mobile 4g prepaid hotspots on Black Friday. It ended up being $10. The interesting thing is that it has a micro sd card so I'm hoping I can use it as a wireless drive without activating the data.
For years I've run a very nice MythTV media server complete with multiseat linux, 5 hard drives, you get the idea. So the idea of buying an extra "dongle" like the ptv or other miracast adapters, while the price isn't bad at all on most of them, seems a bit silly when I've got a core i5 with 10gb of RAM running all the time as is.
Long story short, is there any way to duplicate functionality of these miracast devices in software, preferably on Linux? I realize I'll need a wifi adapter (currently using ethernet but don't mind adding a wifi adapter to give me the requisite wifi direct). I know I can do DLNA easily but I want true screen mirroring for HD videos. Also this would give me the advantage of being able to send said video to any/all 4 monitors/sound systems in my house that are attached to said server. Thanks!
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Or on windows? I too would like to be able to do this!