Hello all, I have a question in regards to SideSync. I am able to connect both Android devices Note 5 and Tab Pro 12.2 with no issues over Wi-Fi. But if Wi-Fi is unavailable I am unable to connect the devices using a USB cable. Ideally I would like to be able to connect the devices outside of Wi-Fi for a mobile application. If anyone has any ideas for this particular scenario I would greatly appreciate it.
StevenSeegal said:
Hello all, I have a question in regards to SideSync. I am able to connect both Android devices Note 5 and Tab Pro 12.2 with no issues over Wi-Fi. But if Wi-Fi is unavailable I am unable to connect the devices using a USB cable. Ideally I would like to be able to connect the devices outside of Wi-Fi for a mobile application. If anyone has any ideas for this particular scenario I would greatly appreciate it.
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I would use a USB OTG cable and connect both phones to the OTG cable. One device will act as a host and the other as a slave. The host device should show the slave device as a USBdisk. This has worked for me.
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I have tried connecting the devices via OTG cable with no luck. USB works for Android to pc but doesn't seem to work Android to Android.
Is there any way to connect to the WiFi supplied by a device via Hotspot. Basically make a device connect to it's own Hotspot in order to have both devices on the same WiFi since that is the only way I can seem to get Android-Android connection working for SideSync.
Your 2nd opinion won't work. You can't force a device to connect its wifi to its own hotspot. I have not had many issues using the OTG cable to connect two Android devices. What type of OTG cable/device do you have? Can you post a screenshot?
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fast69mopar said:
Your 2nd opinion won't work. You can't force a device to connect its wifi to its own hotspot. I have not had many issues using the OTG cable to connect two Android devices. What type of OTG cable/device do you have? Can you post a screenshot?
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THIS is the OTG cable & THIS is the USB hub that I'm using. I am also using the cord that actually came with the device to go from the hub to the phone.
StevenSeegal said:
THIS is the OTG cable & THIS is the USB hub that I'm using. I am also using the cord that actually came with the device to go from the hub to the phone.
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When you have both devices connected to the OTG, go to settings - storage on the host device and see if the OTG device is mounted. If not, I believe you can select the device to mount it.
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fast69mopar said:
When you have both devices connected to the OTG, go to settings - storage on the host device and see if the OTG device is mounted. If not, I believe you can select the device to mount it.
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No luck, it looks as though it's already mounted.
StevenSeegal said:
No luck, it looks as though it's already mounted.
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Dang. I'm stumped for now as to why the Host/Slave relationship is not working properly. I'll keep playing with mine to see what I can come up with.
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Is this even possible? Connecting for instance a USB WiFi card to the G2X using the mini usb port? I'm interested in using Backtrack on the G2X but it doesn't support WiFi on ARM from what I understand.
I do not think this is possible because the WiFi card will not recognize the phone's OS.
However, if you have a hotspot (external WiFi card for multiple devices), it will work as it does not require a usb cable.
F0rgiven said:
I do not think this is possible because the WiFi card will not recognize the phone's OS.
However, if you have a hotspot (external WiFi card for multiple devices), it will work as it does not require a usb cable.
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Realistically, the WiFi card will not be connected to Android but Backtrack 5.
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Realistically, the WiFi card will not be connected to Android but Backtrack 5.
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First you need usb host support. Second android needs drivers for the card which I guess is possible to hack in. Third the app you are using needs to recognize usb host which is most unlikely. It will only check for onboard and the app most likely doesn't have a an option to check anywhere else. I could be wrong though
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psychoace said:
First you need usb host support. Second android needs drivers for the card which I guess is possible to hack in. Third the app you are using needs to recognize usb host which is most unlikely. It will only check for onboard and the app most likely doesn't have a an option to check anywhere else. I could be wrong though
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Thanks for the insight!
Does anyone know of a way that I can use an old Droid X as a reverse WiFi hotspot? What I want to do is use the existing WiFi in my house and connect to a device that does not have a WiFi card in it. Is there a way to connect my old phone to my wireless network, then share that connection through the USB cord? Thanks
lgoldstein said:
Does anyone know of a way that I can use an old Droid X as a reverse WiFi hotspot? What I want to do is use the existing WiFi in my house and connect to a device that does not have a WiFi card in it. Is there a way to connect my old phone to my wireless network, then share that connection through the USB cord? Thanks
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Yes, It's called "USB" tether. It is built into ICS and Jellybean. Also the app "PDA 3.5" works very well for this if you are on GB or below.
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Just to further explain, you just connect your droid X to your WiFi network, then hook it up to the computer you want internet on with USB, then go to settings > Wirelss and networks > more > tethering a portable hotspot, and select the USB option.
If that does not work then use PDA 3.5 (free market app, works well, gives you full instructions)
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Yes, It's called "USB" tether. It is built into ICS and Jellybean. Also the app "PDA 3.5" works very well for this if you are on GB or below.
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Just to further explain, you just connect your droid X to your WiFi network, then hook it up to the computer you want internet on with USB, then go to settings > Wirelss and networks > more > tethering a portable hotspot, and select the USB option.
If that does not work then use PDA 3.5 (free market app, works well, gives you full instructions)
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Thanks I'll give this a try when I get home. I figured the tether would only work on a data connection. I know in the past when I've tried turning tethering on then it automatically would turn off my wifi.
As far as I knew to get PDAnet to work you had to install on the computer as well. Does PDA 3.5 work the same way? If so I won't be able to do that as I have no way of installing it on the device I am trying to connect to the internet.
lgoldstein said:
Thanks I'll give this a try when I get home. I figured the tether would only work on a data connection. I know in the past when I've tried turning tethering on then it automatically would turn off my wifi.
As far as I knew to get PDAnet to work you had to install on the computer as well. Does PDA 3.5 work the same way? If so I won't be able to do that as I have no way of installing it on the device I am trying to connect to the internet.
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You can just download it to your phone and move it to the computer. I think the app downloads the exe file for you.
orangekid said:
You can just download it to your phone and move it to the computer. I think the app downloads the exe file for you.
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I'm trying to hook up to a Pi though
lgoldstein said:
I'm trying to hook up to a Pi though
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You didn't mention that.
Doesn't the Pi have built in WiFi?
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orangekid said:
You didn't mention that.
Doesn't the Pi have built in WiFi?
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Unfortunately it does not. It has a wired Ethernet Port but my wife would not be happy with me running a network cable from our kitchen out to the living-room
lgoldstein said:
Unfortunately it does not. It has a wired Ethernet Port but my wife would not be happy with me running a network cable from our kitchen out to the living-room
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You may need a dongle then,
take a look at this:
http://pingbin.com/2012/12/setup-wifi-raspberry-pi/
orangekid said:
You may need a dongle then,
take a look at this:
http://pingbin.com/2012/12/setup-wifi-raspberry-pi/
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Thanks I will. I was just hoping to get around having to spend any money.
lgoldstein said:
Thanks I will. I was just hoping to get around having to spend any money.
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Well you can still try the native USB tethering app thru your Android settings just to see.
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Well you can still try the native USB tethering app thru your Android settings just to see.
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I plan on it
I read somewhere that this is not supported by this device. if so is there no way to access harddrives via isb?
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It is supported fully.
it is? hmmm weird inserting a flash drive doesnt work. wonder whats wrong with my mate7 could this be software?
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psigate said:
it is? hmmm weird inserting a flash drive doesnt work. wonder whats wrong with my mate7 could this be software?
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You have to use an OTG cable. Not ordinary micro USB cable with female USB end. Secondly some OTG cables are faulty. So make sure that the one you are using is working well.
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didnt realize it could be the cable that im using as ive been using it on my last phone i used a new one and it worked! I wonder if a 2TB usb portable drive will work without an external powersupply. what is the largest drive can this phone access bytheway.
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it did not work on usb audio, when I plugged in Fiio E18 usb dac converter. Hope lollipop 5.0
will solve the problem. it a letdown on a flagship phone.
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didnt realize it could be the cable that im using as ive been using it on my last phone i used a new one and it worked! I wonder if a 2TB usb portable drive will work without an external powersupply. what is the largest drive can this phone access bytheway.
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My Seagate 2TB external disk (NTFS) and Kinston 16GB Flash drive (fat32) both work fine with my old 3 euro cable from my Note 2. :good:
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it did not work on usb audio, when I plugged in Fiio E18 usb dac converter. Hope lollipop 5.0
will solve the problem. it a letdown on a flagship phone.
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Tested extreamsd usb recorder pro with m audio fast track pro.
Worked on my old Samsung 7.7 phablet
On HAM7, USB audio detected but silent recording and monitoring
I'm pessimistic about lollipop fixing this issue.
Do we have any other options for our phones?
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Mine worked excelent with usb DAC.
Have to pluggin several times.
Only worked with the player USB Audio Player PRO from " eXtream Software Development"
psigate said:
didnt realize it could be the cable that im using as ive been using it on my last phone i used a new one and it worked! I wonder if a 2TB usb portable drive will work without an external powersupply. what is the largest drive can this phone access bytheway.
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2TB hard drive ?? ar u crazy sticking it in to phone ??? what is it 3.5'' HDD??
U must be joking right !!!
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You have to use an OTG cable. Not ordinary micro USB cable with female USB end. Secondly some OTG cables are faulty. So make sure that the one you are using is working well.
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Why cable ? that is ancient ugly looking ..
Am using this :
Simona Simmy said:
2TB hard drive ?? ar u crazy sticking it in to phone ??? what is it 3.5'' HDD??
U must be joking right !!!
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Why cable ? that is ancient ugly looking ..
Am using this :
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Looks promising. Where it is available? Is it only OTG or OTG plus flash drive also?
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ebay or aliexpress..
I use similar OTG a year ago..
You can find it (similar) at MEDIAWORLD or Ebay or Amazon.
Hello guys, I hope someone can help me out... I'm trying to update my phone to marshmallow by using my Sandisk Ultra pin drive but my phone it's not picking it up and the SD Card is displaying a message of been damaged... I was able to update to lollipop using the OTG I don't know why it is not working.
Thank you,
I have a friend who has this^^ phone model, and I wanted to transfer a file to her phone from my thumb drive, using an OTG adapter, both of which I use all the time with my phone. When I plugged it in, it said "preparing USB storage," but then no further notifications. I went to Settings>Storage and saw that her phone had detected that the USB was connected, we could see used and available space on the USB, but we were unable to view or access any files on the USB. So is this a problem with their UI? Is the phone just not compatible?
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I have a friend who has this^^ phone model, and I wanted to transfer a file to her phone from my thumb drive, using an OTG adapter, both of which I use all the time with my phone. When I plugged it in, it said "preparing USB storage," but then no further notifications. I went to Settings>Storage and saw that her phone had detected that the USB was connected, we could see used and available space on the USB, but we were unable to view or access any files on the USB. So is this a problem with their UI? Is the phone just not compatible?
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OTG works fine on this phone. I've used it without any issues. How did you try to view the files? I use the built-in Files app, which displays the USB drive below the Internal and Sdcard storage options when connected.
cege987 said:
OTG works fine on this phone. I've used it without any issues. How did you try to view the files? I use the built-in Files app, which displays the USB drive below the Internal and Sdcard storage options when connected.
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I also used the built in file manager, and I saw internal storage and SD storage but nothing else.
Viewing connected USB storage works the same way you described on my phone, but it didn't on this phone
Hi,
Purchased nexus 5 (refurb) and as the tittle states, my computer seems unable to recognize this device. I've switched the USB cable as well as test it with another device AND I made sure that the usb configuration is set to MTP,so I know it's the nexus itself. Weirdly, it does receive a charge. Any help would be appreciated as I am hoping to root this device.
Thanks guys
You tried different USB ports?
If you are using Windows, no new devices appear in device manager after connecting the phone?
Was it ever recognize by your computer? Was it recognized by the seller's computer?
Once connected to your computer, swipe down on the Nexus 5 screen, there will be options to change connection type.
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C7SS said:
Once connected to your computer, swipe down on the Nexus 5 screen, there will be options to change connection type.
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audit13 said:
You tried different USB ports?
If you are using Windows, no new devices appear in device manager after connecting the phone?
Was it ever recognize by your computer? Was it recognized by the seller's computer?
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Doesn't show up in Device Manager.
AS for the seller, apparently yes it has worked never once I got it.
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Once connected to your computer, swipe down on the Nexus 5 screen, there will be options to change connection type.
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pranavmali said:
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Seriously? Nice try though, thanks anyway
Does the phone function properly other than not being seen by your computer? Were you able to try it on another computer?
Does the USB port recognize an OTG drive?
If everything works (mic, speaker, etc.), it's possible that the USB port is damaged in some way.
fliparsenal said:
Doesn't show up in Device Manager.
AS for the seller, apparently yes it has worked never once I got it.
See OP
Seriously? Nice try though, thanks anyway
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Yup!
audit13 said:
Does the phone function properly other than not being seen by your computer? Were you able to try it on another computer?
Does the USB port recognize an OTG drive?
If everything works (mic, speaker, etc.), it's possible that the USB port is damaged in some way.
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I'm assuming it has to be damaged. I've tried three computers so far and all it's doing is charging the phone. I don't have an OTG cable on hand so it's hard to determine if it would work that way, but pretty much everything works out of the box except for this issue.
This is pretty annoying, I was looking forward to putting some custom ROM's after working with the s6edge sluggish Touchwiz software
Yup, sounds like th USB port is damaged and needs to be replaced.
When buying a replacement, make that the seller has good feedback. I saw a few posts where the replacement port had issues with the mic, charging, or data transfer.
is there anybody who can help me? I connected the Pixel to my Macbook Pro and Android File Transfer window pops up as supposed to do.... i also can see the listed files - but if i try to open the camera file i do not have access as the Android File Transfer App says
f your device's screen is locked, disconnect its USB cable, unlock your screen, and then reconnect the USB cable.
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AFT works horridly on MacOS... Make sure you have the latest version of AFT on your MacOS... Then proceed with the steps you undertook, and get to the point where you see the filea in AFT. At this point, use the notification to set the USB mode to "MTP" manually. If this doesn't work, since you're trying to get pictures from the phone, also try PTP and using the Photos app on your MacBook Pro.
Good look.
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AFT works horridly on MacOS... Make sure you have the latest version of AFT on your MacOS... Then proceed with the steps you undertook, and get to the point where you see the filea in AFT. At this point, use the notification to set the USB mode to "MTP" manually. If this doesn't work, since you're trying to get pictures from the phone, also try PTP and using the Photos app on your MacBook Pro.
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i tried - but nope....this does not work... as soon as i klick on the camera file in the list - the pop up appears and says no connection
matias0385 said:
i tried - but nope....this does not work... as soon as i klick on the camera file in the list - the pop up appears and says no connection
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Try the following:
Close AFT on MacOS, select PTP in notifications, and try opening Photos on MacBook Pro to use the Photos import tool.
Good luck.
I expext an uodate to AFT within the month, or at least hope for one!
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AFT is so flaky for me. I've got it to work now but I'm using the USB A to type C cables I bought for my 6P, they work better than the one that came with the Pixel, otherwise it does not work.
jawmail said:
AFT is so flaky for me. I've got it to work now but I'm using the USB A to type C cables I bought for my 6P, they work better than the one that came with the Pixel, otherwise it does not work.
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you can transfer files between macbook and pixel by using AFT ? and you think it only works if i do not use googles USB cable ????
I rely pretty heavily on AFT for transfering files between my Nexus phones and my Macbook Pro. My Pixel arrives Tuesday. When it does I'll give AFT a try right away with both the Pixel USB cable and the cable that came with my Nexus 6P and let you know what my results are.
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I rely pretty heavily on AFT for transfering files between my Nexus phones and my Macbook Pro. My Pixel arrives Tuesday. When it does I'll give AFT a try right away with both the Pixel USB cable and the cable that came with my Nexus 6P and let you know what my results are.
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any news ???
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any news ???
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Sorry, been busy. Unfortunately, I tried both the 6P USB cable as well as the Pixel USB cable. Neither of them worked and AFT just froze. However, this is the first time I have tried using AFT since upgrading to MacOS. I honestly think the issue is solely with AFT/MacOS and not the Pixel/cable. Especially since I am able to do ADB/Fastboot commands with the Pixel using Terminal with no issues.
Any news on this topic? Anyone found a solution how to transfer files to macOS?
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Any news on this topic? Anyone found a solution how to transfer files to macOS?
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Yea blue tooth,File transfer protocol,VMware or Dropbox or similar to that nature or just don't do it. I gave up on aft long time ago. :good: