Hi all
Is there any mechanism that you can use to allow the XDA 2 to connect to an external USB hard drive?
I know some of the new PDA devices will have USB Host controller interfaces built into them, but isn't there ANY WAY that we can achieve this with the XDA 2?
Thanks in advance
Akhtar
There is a Compact Flash to USB adapter available.
So if you had the XDA II BackPack accessory you could use that CF - USB adapter to connect to a USB Hard disk.
This isn't the one I have seen but is similar. Unfortunately though this one is only available on pre order http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=113389
The one I saw had a short cable with single male USB socket and was working in a HP iPAQ.
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Can we copy files from an external hard drive to XDA II from within XDAII using the USB cradle connected to the USB port on an external hard drive.
i.e Can I browse and external hard drive from with XDA II with some special software.
It is that old holy grail of connecting a large external hard drive to the XDA II
Drinks are on me for this one.
sorry usb devices are masters and slaves or hosts and peripherals
and the xda1 and 2 and 3 (as far as i know) cant play the host
so it can be access'd by hosts like the pc but cant access anything itself
You need the backpack and a CF USB Host card:
http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/products/subpages/cfu1u.html
http://www.twin-paradox.com/SEPDA.html
You will also have to deal with the issue whether the USB device or the USB hub needs mains power which makes it less portable
I haven't tried the above - anybody out there who has got it working?
Hi,
I'm looking to buy a Universal but I've a question on the USB port.
Has anyone tried connecting a USB hard drive directly to the Universal? I have a Archive Gmini 220 and I was wondering if the Universal would see it as an external drive and if this is the case can it run media on the drive such as MP3 or AVI files? Also has anyone tried connecting a card reader to read CF or Memory sticks etc.
Any rumours of a Universal with internal hard drive?
Captaink
Olnly thing i've heard is it does support but peoples who already tried says nevr made it work.
That's because just as with a normal PC it needs drivers to work with your device.
It's just a matter of time........ :lol:
rob_van_triet said:
That's because just as with a normal PC it needs drivers to work with your device.
It's just a matter of time........ :lol:
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Agreed. This picture
http://www.tekguru.co.uk/reviews/images/xda_exec/Exec_012.jpg
clearly shows the mini-AB receptacle
http://www.hardware-bastelkiste.de/usb.html
Having a USB socket doesnt mean its a USB host!!!
It has to have that mini usb socket so that you can sync and charge, as they dropped the old style 21pin connector now. Its just like the Magician with usb only now.
There have been rumours it supports USB host mode, but ive not heard any confirmation or proof.
in this review of the device they say it does host
http://www.tekguru.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7031
Pyrofer said:
Having a USB socket doesnt mean its a USB host!!!
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The PXA270 has a builtin USB host and
can operate as an OTG device. The guys
at HTC must be really sick if they have
not wired it.
I don't get only one thing: what USB 2.0
means here ? OTG ?
in which case it seems that HP and DELL are sick aswell
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=26742&highlight=usb
8)
Possible?
With a mini USB B male to USB A female adapter would the 8125 be able to use usb drives you plug into it?
look up "WM5torage"
I reworded the post
i dont think it will work as wizard does not have usb host support
could it be made to work? that would be awesome
i try to connect a usb flash memory to my tab 2 and i follow a trick
i get female-to-female usb adapter and connected it to the galaxy tab 2 usb adapter (that comes with it in the box)
then connect to it a usb flash memory , but my tab didn't read any thing
so after searching,using my avometer and making tests between my tab and my lab i concluded that:
-the female-to-female usb adapter is working probably
-there is no 5v output on the usb male adapter so i think because that the terminal device can't be read
please help me, any one can explain that?
is the manufacture close that property or my android is crushed or must be a microcontroller in otg to work,.... or what??
hey ever body , where is the developers
where is the genius people
i need help
My guess is they sell an official USB reader for a reason...
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mon3esh said:
i follow a trick
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Here is the trick I used:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300701358749#ht_891wt_1037
Open wallet, buy fix
:silly:
The following link shows how to make your own OTG cable (for another device). http://tech2.in.com/how-to/accessor...sb-otg-cable-for-an-android-smartphone/319982. So there is some additional connection b/w pin 4 & 5 that makes it works as OTG cable.
Is it worth the hassle? I am not sure. I got OTG cable for $0.99 in ebay. Before buying it I tried female USB cable like OP and failed.
thanks for every one tries to help
i found the reason
the secret in the 30 pin connector
which its pins are grouped each group is serves another connector in the another side of cable
so the group of usb has a pin named otg responsible for turning your cable to otg cable
so in the usb male connector it is not connected
so i think that is why samsung didn't built in its tabs a micro usb port and built this port instead it "to can market its accessories"
I have an otg cable, yet none of my accessories work with it and my RAZR MAXX. My question is whether or not I need a powered hub when using the OTG cable. I have seen set ups of other android models using a SIXAXIS controller and otg cable, yet no hub. In this case, it the powered hub not needed since the controller itself is supplying its own power?
Thanks,
Neverused
USB controllers don't work?? I'm interested in this as well
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Download USB Device Info:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=aws.apps.usbDeviceEnumerator
When you open the app you should see 0 devices under Android and Linux tabs. Now connect just your OTG cable nothing plugged into it and hit refresh, something should show up, usually under the Linux tab that identifies the USB host. Even if the USB host doesn't supply power this will still work as I have tested it on my Touchpad which has no OTG power.
If you saw something appear when you connected the OTG cable, than OTG is in the Razr M. Now try connecting your gamepad and refresh the device list. If its not showing up then there is either something wrong with OTG or you need external power. This program will ID any USB device connected, even those which Android doesn't support since its just matching the device against a list it has. Try getting a USB keyboard/mouse working ad those are universally supported on Android and would confirm if USB host works.
Questions go in the question forum too...
Here's a dumb question. I just ordered a female USB to male micro USB. I wanted to be able to yank pics off my camera and drop them on my phone. Would I need an OTG adapter or does that plane adapter work?
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agent888 said:
Here's a dumb question. I just ordered a female USB to male micro USB. I wanted to be able to yank pics off my camera and drop them on my phone. Would I need an OTG adapter or does that plane adapter work?
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An OTG cable has a extra pin in it that is tied to ground in a OTG cable which tells the hardware to switch to OTG mode. A regular USB cable will leave this pin open.
If I'm able to peel open this adapter that I got, and jump pin 4 to 5 should it work as an OTG cable?
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agent888 said:
If I'm able to peel open this adapter that I got, and jump pin 4 to 5 should it work as an OTG cable?
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Its possible, as shown here:
http://tech2.in.com/how-to/accessor...sb-otg-cable-for-an-android-smartphone/319982
For me I'd rather just buy an OTG cable, but if you have regular microUSB cables laying around, go for it.
Bought an OTG cable
Bought a simple OTG adapter from newegg. So far....plugged in a mouse and my camera. Both work flawlessly, my camera gives me the choice of either either MTP (?) that goes straight to gallery and image import, or Storage which prompts to a new usb mount. Have not tried a gamepad yet, I have 2 floating around somewhere but not sure what game to try.