Hello everyone!
I have a little question for you geeks.
I have an old Android TV box, and I would like to Dump the Rom to be able to modify it to my liking.
The device only has two USB ports, an Ethernet port, and an HDMI port.
The device appears to be already rooted.
My question is: since the device does not have a micro usb port for connection to the computer, how is it possible to perform a dump?
I think my question may be useful for other people with the same idea as me.
Thanks in advance for your answers!
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Hello there dear Android devs!
I have a question about the USB port.
Do any of you have any information whether it's possible to use the USB port manually with an app with Android? I have an idea that needs access to a hardware interface that needs to be connected directly to the Android device..
I might be able to use the bluetooth connection, but that would involve a lot more hardware development, and I'd rather avoid that.
So my question is, do you know any way for an app to use the Mini USB port with an external hardware interface?
Hope you have some good news
//Enslave
Edit: If you have any information if this would be possible on WP7 or iPhone, I'd appreciate hints to that too, but I'd rather use Android to be honest
Sorry to bump this, but surely someone must have some information?
I really wanna get this app off the ground! And it's gonna be something really really cool when it's done.. If it's possible that is ^^
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.
Sent from my DINC2
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.
YellowApple said:
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 everyone. I am an enthusiast on custom software hacks on Android and various other platforms. I know this question has been asked, but read to the end first before you answer.
What if you didn't want to use your device's data connection to tether your computer because you have available wifi, but no wireless card on your computer?
Is it possible to use your phone as your computer's wifi receiver?
And finally, would it be possible to bring this solution to both PC's and Macs alike? I know a solution exists for windows, and I ask this because I have a "Mac" as my primary system.
Thank you in advance for any help and solutions this community can provide.
I'm sure this is possible software and hardware-wise, but why? Don't they have little USB->Wifi adapters for around $20 usd?
Well, yes. But the point is to make the most out of the available hardware.
Don't get me wrong; I will probably go out and buy an adapter soon anyways. My understanding is that OSX has built-in compatibility with most adapters already.
I am working on an app to control Arduino micro-controllers, or really any serial device, from an Andriod tablet/phone.
Right now all that is done is a basic serial terminal sending and receiving tool, but there is much more to come, hopefully with multiple views with things suck as sliders to control anything you could imagine.
It requires a tablet with a USB host port (large computer end) or an adapter of any kind to allow you to plug the Arduino into the phone/tablet's micro USB port.
This app DOES NOT require any special Arduino, any one with a built in usb to serial controller will work. This includes the Mega, Uno, and most others.
I am not 100% sure if it will work without a usb host port, but it should as long as you give the arduino external power.
If you are interested in helping me with testing please reply here or PM me with the following info:
Device(s): phone/tablet and model/common name
Android version: 3.1, 4.0.4, etc
Rooted or not: yes or no
ROM+ Kernel: stock, CM9, CM10, AOKP, etc
Arduino(s): Mega, Uno, etc
Knowledge as to capability to trouble shoot: none, I know arduino and android well, I know enough to get by, etc
EXAMPLE in my case
Tablet- Acer Iconia tab a500 (Picasso)
4.1.2
Rooted
AOKP JB unofficial with the default kernel
Arduino Mega ADK and Uno
I know what I'm doing pretty well, so I should be able to help troubleshoot any problems to figure out the cause.
Thanks in advance to anyone that wants to help out
If you are interested in getting in on the project itself, let me know, Id be happy to accept any help as I am pretty new to android app developing.
I'd love to test this.
I have an Arduino Uno and an Acer Tab A500 on 4.0.3 rooted.
I have an ok knowledge of both Arduino and Android and I guess I should be able to help out here.
Though I have not much knowledge about Android development. Though I'm quite fit in the Arduino C language.
Hi,
Android Dev Noob and just looking at the SDK I have this question which probably someone will be able to tell be straight away.
I want to relay USB Host port data to a USB accessory port.
I am looking at the USB Host APIs >= Andriod 3.1
What I want to do is be able to relay the keyboard, mouse and touchscreen that I have connected on the host port and relay that to the OTG.
So here is my noob questions before I waste loads of time.
1... Is it possible to create device manifests on the fly.
I was thinking I could just make devices connected on the host appear as if they are on the accessory port.
If not then I guess I could create some default manifests and pick the most relevant.
2... This is hardware related but many tablets and android boxes have separate usb host & otg ports?
It is possible to have a host and accessory going at the same time.
This might makes things a little easier as the rationale is that I have a windows 8 machine and an RK3288 android box and I want to share the keyboard, mouse and touchscreen.
Video is easy as I can just swap the input between pc & hdmi.
I was thinking if I plugged all my devices into android I could just have a hot Key to redirect to windows 8 or don't capture and use devices on android.
I thought it might be a much simpler way without network needs and have read there are gesture problems with KVM products such as Synergy.
What do you think is it possible, does anyone know if this has already been done and there is an app?
Also if you have any better ideas or some pointers where to start all will be welcome.
Many Thanks
Stuart