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we already talked about the Idea in the past,some where launch nexus s time.
but now seeing that the xoom has accomplished this,and the nexus one(some sort).
will there be any Dev brave enough to take this journey to code the hell out of it to use it on the nexus s?
any Dev here on the NS forums that has the knowledge to enlight us about this,if possible or not.and if so.
will there be any Dev taking the challenge?

ghost010 said:
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we already talked about the Idea in the past,some where launch nexus s time.
but now seeing that the xoom has accomplished this,and the nexus one(some sort).
will there be any Dev brave enough to take this journey to code the hell out of it to use it on the nexus s?
any Dev here on the NS forums that has the knowledge to enlight us about this,if possible or not.and if so.
will there be any Dev taking the challenge?
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I think I read somewhere that the GS2 has USB OTG functionality, so when I manage to get hold of the ROM and attempt my port I can see how it could be enabled. Not my area though, but I'm willing to help anyone that does know how.

Nexus One has it, and a custom kernel of the SGS also can enable it
we (Nexus S) seem to be the only ones falling behind in enabling the USB host functionality, that according to the guys working on the SGS seems tobe just commented out by Google during the build of the kernel
you can actually enable it in the code, and recompile a kernel with the support.
the only problem the team of SGS are having is finding a way to supply the 500mAh power to the port

AllGamer said:
Nexus One has it, and a custom kernel of the SGS also can enable it
we (Nexus S) seem to be the only ones falling behind in enabling the USB host functionality, that according to the guys working on the SGS seems tobe just commented out by Google during the build of the kernel
you can actually enable it in the code, and recompile a kernel with the support.
the only problem the team of SGS are having is finding a way to supply the 500mAh power to the port
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hmm,in case of USB stick it would be needed yes(the power porting) but in case of HDD external.you could use a powersuplyd usb cable,or a external HDD with a AC power adapter(like the external HDD i have)

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=911533

shameles bump

Seriously ??? Nothing ??

Why no one is interested in this implementation?

Ok...now the galaxy s2 also got this functionality by a custom kernel. I'm sure this is possible on our nexus s also....maybe someone can get in touch with the s2 dev and help us out it would be good
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+1 vote for Ezekeel making it

SilverEagle said:
+1 vote for Ezekeel making it
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dho! XD
eeehhmmmm:
guys don't you think ICS will make this feature on our Nexus S? or it's only a GN feature?

sweetpiggy said:
dho! XD
eeehhmmmm:
guys don't you think ICS will make this feature on our Nexus S? or it's only a GN feature?
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i think its not a softwarequestion, its chiprelated, nobody can use a feature which is not wired on the processor ^^
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eiabea said:
i think its not a softwarequestion, its chiprelated, nobody can use a feature which is not wired on the processor ^^
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You may be quite right but then again if nexus one can do it via some hacks, I do believe that nexus s can also definitely Do it..
There's not just enough momentum in this thing right now....
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akshayf said:
You may be quite right but then again if nexus one can do it via some hacks, I do believe that nexus s can also definitely Do it..
There's not just enough momentum in this thing right now....
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I saw time ago that its possible, you just need a source of power
Here there's something

If you read more carefully, he says:
So I'm starting to believe you're right and those regulators are happily cranking power, but they are not wired
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I support this.
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Anyone got usb host to work with ICS?

bump* now with ICS it may be easier? idk

[Q] USB OTG

Did our Devs not working on USB OTG services.
Or our phone doesn't support it.
Or any other problem we do have??

Are you talking about USB On The Go ? or something else?

KASHYAP9 said:
Are you talking about USB On The Go ? or something else?
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If by USB OTG he means that, yeah, it would be nice to have on X8

i already ask alfsamsung about this and he said he doesn't have the hardware
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What is that?
Hit the THANKS button if I helped!!
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I was just wondering the same a few days ago:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457752
but also no answer.
it would be nice, at least, to know if this is possible.
I wonder what alfsamsung doesn't have, X8 or OTG cable?
if it's the cable I bought one for less than 2 dollars. I would gladly donate one to him. but it sounds like he doesn't have X8 ?!?
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lucastan96 said:
What is that?
Hit the THANKS button if I helped!!
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It's USB On the Go.
USB OTG port can be used like SLAVE or HOST.
that means when you plug it to computer it's slave attached to computers' host usb port. that's how it is now.
but when you plug USB hard drive (or mouse ...) to your phone, it's HOST, so you can i.e. listen to the music from hard drive.

yes i think hardware of our x8 cannot support it
my friend also have cable and i plug it to mouse but nth happended
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It's normal that nothing happens if it doesn't have support in kernel.
somebody who knows it, but really knows it, not just guessing like us, should tell us.
I hope it has OTG capable hardware, because I believe the same hardware is in the most of phones.
but as I said somebody who knows it should tell us

junghyun01 said:
yes i think hardware of our x8 cannot support it
my friend also have cable and i plug it to mouse but nth happended
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I had read the posts for Nexus
It also requires change in kernel and some extra modules.
Its not simple as installing an app.
That's why also i wrote my 1st post : Are our devs do not working on This feature......

If devs could do this, it would be AWESOME...
I'd love to use my wireless keyboard with my android It'll kick ass

USB host like Tab 10.1?

I see that with a cable adapter, the Tab 10.1 can host USB (meaning you can plug common USB storage into it). Can the Tab 7 hardware do this?

Yes. there are good reasons to believe this, but the software is still work in progress.

With ICS, there will be USB host, the ICS roms in the dev section are showing a great deal of promise, so the short answer is; "Evenually, yes."

If developers still support us, we should be seeing it soon.
I've asked the same question on the ICS thread since the listed working features include USB host. However, not much people seem to actually have the adapter, so we don't have anyone who can test it.
I'd buy an adapter to try but if it doesn't work, I have no knowledge to help them make it work.

usb adapter
I have bought an adapter, it did not work. The tablet did not recognize the adapter or the usb stick. I waiting to find out there is driver which can be added or if there are any other options available.

possumtoad said:
I have bought an adapter, it did not work. The tablet did not recognize the adapter or the usb stick. I waiting to find out there is driver which can be added or if there are any other options available.
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You tested this on the ics rom? Or something else?
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FC1032 said:
You tested this on the ics rom? Or something else?
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I tested it on the lastest ics rom, it doesn't work...

jupiter2012 said:
I tested it on the lastest ics rom, it doesn't work...
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That's disappointing to hear :'( let them know over on the thread, just so they know its not working...
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FC1032 said:
That's disappointing to hear :'( let them know over on the thread, just so they know its not working...
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Even if it does work, it won't be that useful....
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cmod 9 works

gallaxytab said:
cmod 9 works
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You mean the cm9 ics from humberos? And you tested this with the official adapter or a hacked apart cable?
Sorry for bombarding you with so many questions, its just that we don't have that many people to test these
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jupiter2012 said:
I tested it on the lastest ics rom, it doesn't work...
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afaik it won't work without powered usb hub...

frgo said:
afaik it won't work without powered usb hub...
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Edit: seems like a very inconvenient work around at the moment :-( think I might just stick with my otg on the gnex.
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USB Host
Official adapter with a powered hub.
Still doesn't work with the lastest build!
I keep hoping!

any updates on this?

i waiting for update too
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[Q] HDMI through usb on n7?

Hi, recently ive stumbled upon a micro usb to hdmi adapter. Would this work with n7 to stream data to tv? Thanks

cahir_cz said:
Hi, recently ive stumbled upon a micro usb to hdmi adapter. Would this work with n7 to stream data to tv? Thanks
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Of course it would. That is why there are so many threads talking about how easy it is to stream video to a tv from a nexus.

wizardknight said:
Of course it would. That is why there are so many threads talking about how easy it is to stream video to a tv from a nexus.
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Douche XDA developer!
No sarcasm in question section.
But OP, you don't even need to search to find a similar thread, look through the question thread first.

Im sorry, havent slept much... Thanks anyway
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Quick charge

Well the chipset in our phone does support quick charge, does that mean we can actually use it?
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no

iks8 said:
no
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Just so that I know a bit more if you don't mind can you explain what the phone needs internationally to use quick charge?
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ayy sorry I forgot to edit that post, I've seen thread on official Moto forum where some guys tried to use fast chargers but they don't work with our device, sorry I can't find this thread now. I think that there have to be something more in hardware than only soc support. I think that this the same story as with otg, there are phones with soc that support otg but manufacturer hasn't connected power pin in usb port so we can't use it