I'd like to begin using xgoldmon or perhaps the MTK Catcher (or MTK engineering/dev tools) to begin watching a modem for weird or bad behavior.
However, I'd prefer to not devote an entire phone to this project, and I don't currently own any of the xgold chipset phones.
So, I wonder, are there any USB modems that were produced that run the xgold chipset that could be used with xgoldmon ? I would love to just stick a USB dongle into my linux laptop and just run xgoldmon there ... no phone involved.
If not, what about a USB modem that would work with MTK Catcher ?
Any other comments or suggestions are appreciated. If there is another tool out there that would allow me to get debug/modem/status information from a USB modem (sierra, etc.) that would be fine as well.
THanks.
... I wonder, does anyone know of a forum or board that would be better to post a question like this on ?
I am having a hard time finding forums where these topics are being discussed.
THanks.
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Hi Xda developers,
I might get involved in project during internship, where they want me to find way how to connect android device to custom made proprietary radio transmitter-receiver board without bluetooth or wifi, so it has to be direct wired connection.
This radio transmitter-receiver board has its own microchips and firmware so all low level work and functions will be done in this board alone.
Does anyone has idea how this could be done? is it possible to write some drivers (probably C) to communicate with this board over micro usb port present in all android devices? And than how could be data received over radio used in basic java-android application installed on device? (could this be done with use of a binary/text file as a link between these two programs?)
Thanks in advance
If nobody knows or has time to answer my questions, please give me some tips where to start searching for answers (websites, books, magazines .... )
Is it essential to learn Linux architecture properly before modifying anything in android?
After searching and not finding what I was looking for, I always go to XDA. What android phones from Verizon have usb hosting capabilities. Specifically I want to connect and external hard drive to transfer files. I know you're probably wondering why I just don't use a computer, well my 4 year old son made my computer unusable. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Just look at the market
Search: "usb host"
First result is okay
The problem is:
- Your hardware need to support it
- You need to be root.
But you can try!
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Fernando Setien
I've tried the usb host controllers app, but that was a no go. I have an incredible 2 that is rooted. I should have included this in my first post, but I failed to.
Sent from my DINC2
Also the kernel needs to support it and no stock kernel does that I know of.
Supposedly, Android 3.1 and newer support USB host mode. In some cases you'll need special adapters and/or a powered USB hub. Unfortunately, I'm too new of a user to post outside links (the forum won't let me), but there's much documentation on the Android developer site regarding host mode v. accessory mode, and at least one article/forum thread showing an Android 3.1 tablet with an Android 2.2 phone plugged into it, the tablet reading the phone's logs over the USB connection.
In other words, it's possible, but hardware limitations may make it difficult, as will whatever version of Android you're using.
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Supposedly, Android 3.1 and newer support USB host mode. In some cases you'll need special adapters and/or a powered USB hub. Unfortunately, I'm too new of a user to post outside links (the forum won't let me), but there's much documentation on the Android developer site regarding host mode v. accessory mode, and at least one article/forum thread showing an Android 3.1 tablet with an Android 2.2 phone plugged into it, the tablet reading the phone's logs over the USB connection.
In other words, it's possible, but hardware limitations may make it difficult, as will whatever version of Android you're using.
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I am running a ICS and it is not enabled by default. It maybe on Tablets but not mobile phones. A search will lead you to threads about it asking for it to be add to the kernel but you remove options when you do and there has not been alot of want for it.
Native support
At least Samsung Galaxy SII and Note does usb Host with the default ROM. You can see with cable you need (witch could be an issue too) on many blogs.
Hello i just signed up to forum so i couldnt put this in the appropriate forum but my question is
I would like to make a small app to control a usb to serial adapter that has 4 relays built in that i would like to switch on and off. i was thinking usb to rs232 adapter i saw ftdi has an android samples and hardware that may be suitable i also saw several usb serial adapters on fleabay i couldnt put links to any of it being new and other places but im not sure what would be best suited for the task. i have eclipse running along with android studio but im no programmer by any stretch of the word im able to mostly edit code or do things along that line. I did use the app inventer tool on mit website to make a concept apk but thats as far as i got so far. anyone offering any info on where to start on the hardware side and also im not sure of what to use as far as a designer/programmer/compiler the only programming i have done has been visually so something along those lines would be great.
the concept app was 4 on off sliders one for each relay
any advice or help appreciated thanks
Ryan
I wanted to add some more info my device is a in the family of AN-21 U 4.2.2 car stereo dvd nav unit devices from china i am not rooted but already have one ftdi usb serial device installed and working(obd interface) so my feeling is im all set with the ftdi drivers.
moderator can this be moved to appropriate forum? or do I need to make 10 posts to be able to make one there myself?
I am aware that there are threads about doing this with a 100k resistor or a 36k resistor on the ID pin. However, this requires kernel support for such a cable. Would it be possible to compile a kernel with support for this for the OPO? If a kernel dev sees this, I would be willing to help write it and/or guinea pig it for you, I do have some java / C++ experience, but none with android kernels.
I've the same issue.
For my Nexus 7 (Tilapia) there is an special build based on CM10, for other devices it seems to be working with an Y-adapter.
So I'm a little confused, it is more than only switching PIN4+5 with an 100k or 38.k resistance. Due to the USB specification it should work, others say that it is only an recommendation. In the end it depends if that option is implemented in the hardware, wright?
Can anybody give some more detailed information about that? That would be great..
Back to my device: What I will do is to compile my own ROM with modification of the USB. Until now I compiled the AOSP-source, flashed my device with all vendor drives in it (and the device is working as well ). Also I can do changes with Eclipse,
It there a link or a tip, where and what to change in the AOSP-source? I'll be totally satisfied with a very simple solution e.g. that the USB controller is switched to the 'being charged'-Mode all the time (unindependend of host/client mode)
Can somebody help / give tips / links or also book / tutorials to me?
Thanks in advanced!
Good evening,
After weeks of troubleshooting and searching I ended up here hoping to find a specialist who can help me out.
This is a very special case,
I got an intel FT410 Tablet PC from ebay.
I repaired the charging controller circuit and now it works. The thing is, this tablet does actually not even exist. It has never been sold anywhere. What I got here is an original intel engineering example especially manufactured for development. It has 6 different modems in it, 2 sim trays, 2 usb ports (usb c and usb a mini) and a debugging connector at the back. It's equipped with an intel atom cpu and 2gb ram.
I can enter a special intel bios with more settings you've ever seen in a bios before I can even set the threshold voltage of the battery.
Beside the intel bios i can boot into a fastboot mode like menu. from there i have the option to enter fastboot mode, recovery mode, crash mode and normal boot of course. Recovery mode leads to a black screen as there's no recovery image flashed. no rom flashed as well this thing is empty. I managed to detect it with adb using the common adb driver package. But the adb shell in this tablet is very limited I can not even do a sideload. I can only pull I can't push. I can enter fastbood mode or crash mode which appears to be the same in windows device manager at least. It detects an "Cherry Trail FFD" device. But i can't find any drivers. When I go back into this menu I can adb it. It also shows an "Cherry Trail FFD" device under usb devices in devman. But the fastboot device won't work as I can not find any drivers for it. I tried many, i tried the intel usb driver package. nothing.
I'm losing hope in getting this thing flashed somehow but you are my last chance here otherwise i'll just salvage the flash chips, screen and the battery. But maybe someone has had the same tablet which seems to be unlikely as Google literally knows nothing at all about this tablet 0 informations.
here are some photos attached:
Hello! It sounds like you have a very unique device on your hands. Unfortunately, since it is a development unit and not a consumer device, finding resources and support for it may be difficult.
Based on what you've described, it seems like you may need to find and install the appropriate drivers for the "Cherry Trail FFD" device in order to use fastboot. You mentioned that you have tried many drivers already, but have you tried contacting Intel support directly? They may be able to provide you with the necessary drivers or offer other assistance.
Additionally, you may want to try posting on forums or discussion boards focused on development or hacking of Intel-based devices. You may find other individuals who have experience with similar devices or who can offer guidance on how to proceed.
Good luck with your device!
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Hello! It sounds like you have a very unique device on your hands. Unfortunately, since it is a development unit and not a consumer device, finding resources and support for it may be difficult.
Based on what you've described, it seems like you may need to find and install the appropriate drivers for the "Cherry Trail FFD" device in order to use fastboot. You mentioned that you have tried many drivers already, but have you tried contacting Intel support directly? They may be able to provide you with the necessary drivers or offer other assistance.
Additionally, you may want to try posting on forums or discussion boards focused on development or hacking of Intel-based devices. You may find other individuals who have experience with similar devices or who can offer guidance on how to proceed.
Good luck with your device!
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I'm not sure if that's a good idea contacting intel. i'm not even sure if this is legal as it says it's intel property and a top secret. And yeah I actually thought xda would be the best place for that topic.