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Xperia L USB OTG (how to enable?)

Hi guys,
After purchasing XL I know that Xperia L officially doesn't support USB OTG, how to mod and get this enable?
Please help guys!!

Anybody???

Help me
Please help me out because I've already bought a OTG cable and its not working.

[email protected] said:
Please help me out because I've already bought a OTG cable and its not working.
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Sony Xperia L doesn´t support USB OTG in an official way

Screw around with some stuff and try to figure out how to develop USB Otg support. Or maybe ( if you're too lazy. ) request USB OTG in a popular ROM. Are you even unlocked or rooted? You just bought your Xperia but who knows?
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jonahly said:
Are you even unlocked or rooted? You just bought your Xperia but who knows?
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Am rooted with motochopper and BL locked.

Yeah, I don't get how there is no support, will wait for 4.2.2 to see if support is added

Let see, hope they will add this.

looks like its not supported
http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/491552#491552

Just noticed that the sp isnt listed. So maybe the list was made early this year.

billbond4 said:
Just noticed that the sp isnt listed. So maybe the list was made early this year.
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Don't think so, It has Xperia Z listed there,, also the post date is Jun 20, 2013 10:10 AM.

Solution
[email protected] said:
Hi guys,
After purchasing XL I know that Xperia L officially doesn't support USB OTG, how to mod and get this enable?
Please help guys!!
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Well , first you need to root your device then you install StickMount app by Chainfire in google play then when you insert pendrive then click on mount option over there then download File Manager by Rhythm Software in google play then at path :sdcard/" you will get a folder over there , enjoy now you can use otg on a non- supportable device

DevThemCon said:
Well , first you need to root your device then you install StickMount app by Chainfire in google play then when you insert pendrive then click on mount option over there then download File Manager by Rhythm Software in google play then at path :sdcard/" you will get a folder over there , enjoy now you can use otg on a non- supportable device
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Can you post the stickmount apk here as I can't find it? Thanks

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImV1LmNoYWluZmlyZS5zdGlja21vdW50Il0.
You cannot find it as it not for our phone.

damian01211 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImV1LmNoYWluZmlyZS5zdGlja21vdW50Il0.
You cannot find it as it not for our phone.
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I found the app, but still the usb isn't mounting

billbond4 said:
I found the app, but still the usb isn't mounting
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In my way. It'll never works if ROM doesn't supported it.
For example my nexus 7, using stock ROM rooted and installed Nexus Media Import(USB OTG Mount) didn't work. But while changed to Custom ROM that in Settings - Storage that available if u have USB-OTG for mounting it works. so Basically it will supported by ROM that have feature for USB-OTG Mounter.

DevThemCon said:
Well , first you need to root your device then you install StickMount app by Chainfire in google play then when you insert pendrive then click on mount option over there then download File Manager by Rhythm Software in google play then at path :sdcard/" you will get a folder over there , enjoy now you can use otg on a non- supportable device
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didnt get stickmount app in playstore.

it was done for nexus 4, so i think can be done for XL too. however, you may need otg y cable to get 5v if device doesn't supply (like N4 users do)

usb otg
Hello, everybody.
I have discovered that with "USB OTG Helper" from Play Store
you can have OTG on Xperia L.
But Xperia L doesn`t give power to the stuff I´ve plugged in.
So I used a hub with external power supply and a wall outlet
adaptor to connect my pendrive and it works.
Hope I´ve helped you all.

Hi all, Here is the answer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427150

Xperia z otg type b or a?

Hellow, I have an otg cable type b , that was working on a xperia neo v , but not working in xperia z . Do I need a type a ?

vk12fe-gr said:
Hellow, I have an otg cable type b , that was working on a xperia neo v , but not working in xperia z . Do I need a type a ?
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Yes, u need usb otg cable type- a. I am using Nokia CA-157.

Viktor Zelenay said:
Yes, u need usb otg cable type- a. I am using Nokia CA-157.
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Can I mod the usb b to work as type a
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vk12fe-gr said:
Can I mod the usb b to work as type a
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Sorry, but i think no, because this is not only software thing, and i did't find any solution how to do this.
I mean there is only one solution, and that's, that you need to buy another.
I am sorry:crying:

Viktor Zelenay said:
Yes, u need usb otg cable type- a. I am using Nokia CA-157.
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I am using a USB OTG cable type b, works without a problem. Note that this was an official cable directly from Sony's support Center (got it for free when I called them) so no, we don't need an USB OTG cable type a.
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note pro 12.2 can't read mass storage device

I tried 2 different portable USB fat32 / NTFS (500GB) neither of them worked. I tested the fat32 with note 3 N900 and note 10.1 2014 both worked with no problems.
Help needed is it hardware or software issue ?

Test and feedback
Note Pro 12.2 owners pls test and advice.

If you are rooted, try installing Stickmount from the Play Store.
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Rooting Will Void warranty so I need some body to test before I send it back for repair.

It's a permissions problem. Only way I could fix is root and use an app like stick Mount and folder Mount
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Which format fat32 / NTFS worked ? Suggested root should I use safely ( 4G ) version.
link.
thanks & BR

icem237 said:
It's a permissions problem. Only way I could fix is root and use an app like stick Mount and folder Mount
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Pls explain your problem and how you solve it. my mass storage keep Ticking sound (fat32) and the other one NTFS need external power. is it hardware problem or what ??

I am using a portable 500gb hard drive fat32 w otg cable....no issues.
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souless poet said:
I am using a portable 500gb hard drive fat32 w otg cable....no issues.
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Are you rooted?

Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 will not mount NTFS until SELinux is changed from Enforced to Permissive,this can only be done through Custom Kernel compiling.
I have managed to compile a custom Kernel and now I can change the tablet's SELinux from Enforcing to Permissive and vice versa and can also mount NTFS hard drives using Stickmount.
Those hard drives are available to any app that need to access them,like MX player or ES file explorer.
Please check the attached images

moodyboy said:
I tried 2 different portable USB fat32 / NTFS (500GB) neither of them worked. I tested the fat32 with note 3 N900 and note 10.1 2014 both worked with no problems.
Help needed is it hardware or software issue ?
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Finally both Mass storage devices worked with the help of external power supply ( used the wall charger ) but what a hell of wiring. I can't believe that note pro 12.2 can't generate enough power to do the job? maybe some developer can write custom kernel with the correct permission I HOPE.

moodyboy said:
Finally both Mass storage devices worked with the help of external power supply ( used the wall charger ) but what a hell of wiring. I can't believe that note pro 12.2 can't generate enough power to do the job? maybe some developer can write custom kernel with the correct permission I HOPE.
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What kind of otg cable are you using ? 5-pin or 10-pin? Because the 5 more pin of 10-pin otg cable delivers more power!
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francesco totti said:
What kind of otg cable are you using ? 5-pin or 10-pin? Because the 5 more pin of 10-pin otg cable delivers more power!
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5 pin OTG cable tested with note 3 & note 10.1 2014 edition both working smoothly.
Is your note P901 rooted? did u test it before rooting?
Thanks

moodyboy said:
5 pin OTG cable tested with note 3 & note 10.1 2014 edition both working smoothly.
Is your note P901 rooted? did u test it before rooting?
Thanks
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I'm not rooted! and I'm using 10-pin otg cable! I have tried flash drive, mouse, Joystick and all of them worked fine!
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francesco totti said:
I'm not rooted! and I'm using 10-pin otg cable! I have tried flash drive, mouse, Joystick and all of them worked fine!
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I'm talking about USB Mass Storage Device (500GB +) not flash drive. I tested all kind of USB flash drive & wireless mouse all working smoothly.

moodyboy said:
I'm talking about USB Mass Storage Device (500GB +) not flash drive. I tested all kind of USB flash drive & wireless mouse all working smoothly.
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I have a western digital 1Tb hard drive but I haven't tested it because it's NTFS!
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francesco totti said:
I have a western digital 1Tb hard drive but I haven't tested it because it's NTFS!
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You can use nexus media importer to read NTFS Hard drives.

moodyboy said:
You can use nexus media importer to read NTFS Hard drives.
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it doesn't need root?
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francesco totti said:
it doesn't need root?
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no need for root

francesco totti said:
What kind of otg cable are you using ? 5-pin or 10-pin? Because the 5 more pin of 10-pin otg cable delivers more power!
Sent from my SM-P901 using Tapatalk
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So no external power....500gb hard drive recognized by tablet... Powered by tablet. Yes rooted but nothing done other than some xposed mods.
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Htc one e8 single sim usb otg?

Hi guys, I just bought mu htc e8 today. And I'm just wondering whether it support USB OTG/USB HOST or not. From some websites (gsmarena etc) they said there is no usb otg for e8.
But I recently stumbled upon a video in youtube showing that e8 actually capable of supporting USB OTG. The guy tried it and found out that e8 recognized the usb flash drive, but when he tried to access it uaing es explorer, the app just forced close and the status says usb removed unexpectedly.
Have anyone tried it yet? And what's the finding?

william tanaya said:
Hi guys, I just bought mu htc e8 today. And I'm just wondering whether it support USB OTG/USB HOST or not. From some websites (gsmarena etc) they said there is no usb otg for e8.
But I recently stumbled upon a video in youtube showing that e8 actually capable of supporting USB OTG. The guy tried it and found out that e8 recognized the usb flash drive, but when he tried to access it uaing es explorer, the app just forced close and the status says usb removed unexpectedly.
Have anyone tried it yet? And what's the finding?
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For the dual sim version, I can say that it does support otg. Personally tried it, worked flawlessly!

Nice. What file explorer app did you use?
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william tanaya said:
Nice. What file explorer app did you use?
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ES file Explorer. Plan to switch to native htc one as soon as it's out with the next update.

Silver.Shadow said:
ES file Explorer. Plan to switch to native htc one as soon as it's out with the next update.
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Oh. Cool. I have to try it myself. And also, it's the first time I heard HTC will provide native file explorer. Do you know when will the next update be?

How to enable USB Mass Storage mode

When I connect my phone to my PC, it shows up as a MTP device.
How do I make it show up as a USB Mass Storage device (aka like a pendrive)?

Techguy18 said:
When I connect my phone to my PC, it shows up as a MTP device.
How do I make it show up as a USB Mass Storage device (aka like a pendrive)?
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Simple, you can't... That hasn't been possible in Android for years.
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acejavelin said:
Simple, you can't... That hasn't been possible in Android for years.
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IIRC it works on the oneplus one.

Techguy18 said:
IIRC it works on the oneplus one.
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Pretty sure it doesn't, unless OPO completely rewrote the USB volume mounting routines... Android support for it was completely removed in Jellybean or KitKat I believe.
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acejavelin said:
Pretty sure it doesn't, unless OPO completely rewrote the USB volume mounting routines... Android support for it was completely removed in Jellybean or KitKat I believe.
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MTP isn't nice to use, SMB servers are too slow.

Techguy18 said:
MTP isn't nice to use, SMB servers are too slow.
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Not arguing with you, but it is what it is... http://www.howtogeek.com/192732/android-usb-connections-explained-mtp-ptp-and-usb-mass-storage/
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