Just curious what all can be done with the mini USB connector on the Wizard other than Active Sync and charging.
Could the device be used to charge a bluetooth headset that also takes mini USB?
Possible to add a pocket drive for more storage?
I am pretty sure with the level of talented people here that someone has found ways to maximize functionality through this port.
it's only for charging and file trasfer
the device doesn't support usb host so you can't use a drive, or keyboard, etc with the usb
With WM5Storage or CardExportII the miniSD card can be used as USB FLASHDRIVE
Hello,
is it possible to use an external Harddrive or flash usb memory key?
i have a cable mini usb to femail but every usb key wouln't be
regonised so far?
Cheers
Device : T-mobile- Ameo
tvrman said:
Hello,
is it possible to use an external Harddrive or flash usb memory key?
i have a cable mini usb to femail but every usb key wouln't be
regonised so far?
Cheers
Device : T-mobile- Ameo
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you need the USB Host cable, which is available to buy on the internet, you can't just plug your usb device straight to Athena's usb slot, it won't work
Works fine for me with the USB host cable and a 2Gb USB key - but you have to connect it, then soft reset.
Then it shows up in file explorer as 'Hard Disk'.
I can't find a proof data that Dell Streak support USB _host_
Does somebody know it for sure?
If yes, could it support at least usb keyboard/mouse and external HDD without some kind of hacks?
You can use blutooth keyboard http://www.streaksmart.com/2010/06/dell-streak-supports-bluetooth-keyboards.html
how would you connect usb devices with cable?
So, let's imagine we sucessfully connected Keyboard and Mouse as Bluetooth HID devices.
But, sorry, it's not discover whether does it have USB host (!) or not.
The question is:
-will we have ability to have acess via USB to our USB storages (any, HDDs, DVD/BD drives, Flash drives)
-will we have ability to use USB peripheral devices like (additional) USB video cameras, printers, USB-Ethernet devices, etc (after got drivers for it)?
I change my phone to xperia x compact recently, I find the type-c USB is easy to use.
I have a otg usb drive with micro usb, which is working on samsung s7, dell tablet. I wonder if it can be used on XC.
Thanks
Not sure about your micro USB OTG drive, but I purchased a separate OTG type-C adapter which connects to my USB card reader just fine.
I tried to use a type-c to micro USB adapter, it doesn't work. Maybe I have to buy a type-c otg adapt first.
jiangjun413 said:
I tried to use a type-c to micro USB adapter, it doesn't work. Maybe I have to buy a type-c otg adapt first.
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Yes I previously tried an adapter which failed as well
itandy said:
Not sure about your micro USB OTG drive, but I purchased a separate OTG type-C adapter which connects to my USB card reader just fine.
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May I know what brand is your adaptor? I tried a couple of OTG type-C microSD card readers, but none of them work.. it simply don't seem to be providing power to the adaptor.
I could use a mouse using:
mouse -> usb to micro usb otg from z1 compact -> micro to usb c adapter
trewelu said:
I could use a mouse using:
mouse -> usb to micro usb otg from z1 compact -> micro to usb c adapter
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Even this doesn't work for me. My phone seems not being able to act as USB host and not recognising anything plugged in the type-c port. My phone is rooted, not sure if it's the cause.
I use the sony type-c dual flash drive and it works flawlessly
Still not working. I used a voltage reader and found that there is no voltage coming out of the USB port, no wonder it won't detect anything. No sure if my phone is faulty (doubt it, as the port works perfectly when it is USB client) or due to setting/rom/kernel...
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dohanin said:
May I know what brand is your adaptor? I tried a couple of OTG type-C microSD card readers, but none of them work.. it simply don't seem to be providing power to the adaptor.
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Do you have a pop up screen asking you what to do when you connect anything to the USB port?
BTW, my USB OTG adapter is of a brand REMAX.
no, nothing happens as if the phone does not know something is connected. but works ok when connected to another host (pc or power source)
i'm using rooted 7.1.1 stock rom
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itandy said:
Do you have a pop up screen asking you what to do when you connect anything to the USB port?
BTW, my USB OTG adapter is of a brand REMAX.
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Thanks! Finally i got it to work. Sorry that I had been trying type-c usb reader instead of a true type-c otg adaptor + reader... so, it fact it would work with a type-c otg adaptor.
Using a USB 3.1 type-c M to USB 3.0 A-F adapter do I need a helper app for OTG?
Where does Nougat put the mount on it's own? When I put a exfat formated
sandisk flash drive on it, it is detected (settings / storage see's it)
but I don't know where it put it? Do I need something like stickmount?
Thanks
The adapter is:
iXCC USB Type C to USB 3.0 Type A Adapter, Charge and Sync Cable, On The Go (OTG Host Cable) for Type-C Supported Devices (6 Inch)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017TJN22C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Not quite the same thing but I use a Flash Drive with one side as USB C; when I plug it in it gives me a notification of "checking for errors" then after that it gives the name of the drive and "For transferring photos and media". I simply tap on that notification and it opens the drive with the built-in explorer that it also uses for downloads, I hope that helps!