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Roebeet at slatedroid has a step by step for using the Xoom usb port for host mode: http://www.slatedroid.com/index.php...le-usb-host-mode-ie-thumb-drives-on-the-xoom/
and it is on days like today that I love my Xoom that much more. By the time the devs are done designing things for this tablet, it is going to be a whole new experience. I feel sorry for people that returned theirs after not even giving it real time to grow.
so this enables host mode, but can you switch back and forth between host and client?
I guess his new boot.img that enables the USB host will be a moot point with regard to the new update coming from Moto tonight. This sucks.
an update is coming?
joeski27 said:
I guess his new boot.img that enables the USB host will be a moot point with regard to the new update coming from Moto tonight. This sucks.
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Regardless of the update, we will still be able to run this great mod. There has been little work done on the kernel as seen on aosp. so all the kernels floating around will still work just fine. In fact, the only kernel work committed from upstream has primarily been bcm4329 work for the wifi only models.
Will this allow me to plug in my external hard drive?
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After I update I am going to run this bad boy
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Will this allow me to plug in my external hard drive?
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Yes, if your drive is AC powered. And u get the cable. I will release this in my next kernel release with due credits given in my OP.
how hard would it be
To have the OC and USB host lines in the boot/root img?
I would love to have this and OC at the same time!
bigrushdog said:
Yes, if your drive is AC powered. And u get the cable. I will release this in my next kernel release with due credits given in my OP.
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how about portable external HD's that draw power through the usb cable. theese will also be supported too, correct?
The actual change is very minor from stock - a few extra lines in the init.rc and then the /etc/vold.fstab change.
10roller said:
how about portable external HD's that draw power through the usb cable. theese will also be supported too, correct?
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Going on my GTAB experience, it should work. But, there might be a size restriction -- 128GB, I believe (?) and of course FAT32. Again, going on memory here from the GTAB forums.
My external HDD's are all EXT3/4 so I usually don't test them against an OTG cable.
roebeet said:
Going on my GTAB experience, it should work. But, there might be a size restriction -- 128GB, I believe (?) and of course FAT32. Again, going on memory here from the GTAB forums.
My external HDD's are all EXT3/4 so I usually don't test them against an OTG cable.
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FAT32!!!! who uses that anymore?!?!
Anyone got a good link for the right cables. The last one I bought to add storage to my jailbroke apple tv failed miserably.
qw3r7yju4n said:
To have the OC and USB host lines in the boot/root img?
I would love to have this and OC at the same time!
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Yeah I think this might be needed, since it seems that the boot.img for USB host conflicts with the boot.img for OC, rendering your tablet wifi-less. Hope we can get a workaround for this
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FAT32!!!! who uses that anymore?!?!
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(gets on soapbox)
Most of the vendors, unfortunately, because they can't hammer out a long-term solution they all can agree on. FAT32 is still used on flash-based devices because of this problem. And it is a problem.
MS, in its infinite wisdom, created exFAT to replace FAT32. But of course its proprietary and has to be licensed. Why couldn't they just open source it and allow it to used for free? That would be too easy, so they can't do that. NTFS is also proprietary, so getting OS's like Android and iOS requires reverse engineering. And HFS+ is, again, proprietary.
What would be best for consumers is that all the major vendors agree on an open-source standard (like EXT4?), and create drivers for their various OS's to support that standard. Then, we could migrate all new devices to that new standard and be done with this problem. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
(gets off soapbox)
Non zoom owner here, potiential in the future. I guess this mean flash drives not camera and phone etc or is it all the same? Wont different drivers b required?
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I think in the link the person has a link to eBay
strifejester said:
Anyone got a good link for the right cables. The last one I bought to add storage to my jailbroke apple tv failed miserably.
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xlGmanlx said:
I think in the link the person has a link to eBay
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Sold out and all the other ones on ebay will take weeks to arrive.
Anyone find a US site that we can buy one of these cables on?
Did anyone have the problem with WiFi breaking after flashing the boot.img? The only way I could get WiFi back was to boot a previous image.
Andy
Would someone please tell me what is supposed to be included in the Elocity 7 box when purchased?
Is it supposed to include a USB to USB cable? If not, how is it supposed to be connected to our computer (if necessary)?
I saw the following and wonder if if is correct (it doesn't mention a USB cable):
What is in the box:
eLocity™ 7-Inch Internet, Tablet with 4GB internal memory, rechargeable lithium polymer battery, user manual and safety guide, warranty card and AC adaptor with power cord.
Thank you.
Bobby
That's all folks!!!
Yup, that was all that was in the box. I actually had a screen protector in my box, but it got ruined when I tried to remove the tape from it. It was taped to the A7 to hold it.
I bought 5 bluetooth dongles from eBay - only 2 bucks each - and plugged them into my computers. I can easily transfer files now between all computers and the A7 - and my phones now - and each other.
Really there was nothing else in there.
I did buy a case....the USAGear neoprene black one. Bought it on Amazon. On sale now for about 13 bucks. Fits almost perfect. It could be just a touch longer, but looks good.
Make sure you do the upgrade to latest firmware from website, then Dexters mod 1.41 - makes it a great machine!
I have a bluetooth gps receiver coming - have heard they work with the A7.
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Make sure you do the upgrade to latest firmware from website, then Dexters mod 1.41 - makes it a great machine!
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Thanks.
What firmware update are you referring to?
I already have PBJ8000.2.0.0133.
(I'm personally not too 'fond' of the updates because they keep replacing apps I previous removed. And I understand every future update will do the same.)
The A7 need a dedicated dev to work on it, thanks Dexter but your legion is to motorola, was using Dexter mod but went back to the stock rom, have less issue with stock than with Dexter mod..don't have to reinsert SD or USB and It show the correct SD card size ..
Firmware update
I believe the latest firmware update is 2.2
It was out in February - i think the 24th, but not sure.
Anyway, i did install the latest firmware, then in order to get the Market place app, I "upgraded" to Dexters mod 1.41 so I could install almost any app from marketplace.
tumpy said:
have less issue with stock than with Dexter mod..don't have to reinsert SD or USB and It show the correct SD card size ..
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i never seen sdcard (external) reported in stock rom reported correctly or even found? i know it mounts it at /storage/sdcard-disk0 but thats it, for previous releases.. can you tell me how you see it better or do you actually mean internal storage, because "correct sdcard size" is fine here too?
btw(little OT),
for those using stock and want all the new gameloft HD games running, you cannot use stock, as /storage is not supported, it reports "no free space".
if you want to use the usb cable, you still need to be able to switch between host/device, which is not working in our firmware...
you can manually switch but the OS do not acknowledge it correctly.
mrpete2u said:
I believe the latest firmware update is 2.2
It was out in February - i think the 24th, but not sure.
Anyway, i did install the latest firmware, then in order to get the Market place app, I "upgraded" to Dexters mod 1.41 so I could install almost any app from marketplace.
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Thanks.
I believe you might be mistaken. I have gone to the following site and it states latest firmware update is PBJ8000.2.0.0133, which is what I have.
http://www.elocitynow.com/support_downloads.shtml
(I don't know what the other posters are talking about as I am a beginner and it seems their posts are not answering my original question or are way "over my head.")
The newbie on his grandmothers account is right.
He is naming the fw version
2.2 is the android OS version.
Not directly related.
Guess with dextermod were running android 1.41 ? Lol
Ya im looking forward to dexterbread 2.3 and maybe if were lucky even
dextercomb 3.0 LOL!
And in back to the topic,you only received the other accessories if you ordered
your tablet off of Amazon back when it first came out.It was a bonus package,
the only items in the box now are tablet with battery,power cord screen protector
and the paper work.
droidflix said:
Ya im looking forward to dexterbread 2.3 and maybe if were lucky even
dextercomb 3.0 LOL!
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as no folio owners read here, i can tell you i seen 3.0 on my toshiba folio, very bad for now(soft egl), but its work in progress. but of course, its because we had part of the kernel source available, and im not alone on this at all. but kernel source helps when board changes are needed...
Dexter_nlb said:
as no folio owners read here, i can tell you i seen 3.0 on my toshiba folio, very bad for now(soft egl), but its work in progress. but of course, its because we had part of the kernel source available, and im not alone on this at all. but kernel source helps when board changes are needed...
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I can remember having some of the same problems with the droid 1 in the beginning but it got worked out and I am still using it as my main phone running gingerbread and can do anything that the newer phones can do and a lot of the things they cant.The ones of us that love this tablet for what it is and can understand even the basics will get a long and happy life out of the A7.
Dexter_nlb said:
as no folio owners read here, i can tell you i seen 3.0 on my toshiba folio, very bad for now(soft egl), but its work in progress. but of course, its because we had part of the kernel source available, and im not alone on this at all. but kernel source helps when board changes are needed...
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Dexter. ASUS has the 3.0 kernel on their site, can you use it to build for the A7?. Its a 97mb file..
Description Eee PAD Kernel Code
Eee PAD Kernel Code for Android OS
2011/04/05 update
File Size 97.49 (MBytes) 2011/04/05 update
http://support-org.asus.com/downloa...anguage=en-us&model=Eee Pad Transformer TF101
tumpy said:
File Size 97.49 (MBytes) 2011/04/05 update
http://support-org.asus.com/downloa...anguage=en-us&model=Eee Pad Transformer TF101
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checked it already and its not complete, for compile.. and no details on how to actually making it compile..
tried to copy it on top of 2.6.36.3 but some scripts were missing, so its nice, but not really useful.
anyways A7 has different hardware, and is similar to the Harmony board (called naz10) where Asus the much newer Whistler board for their kit, which has more video mem and some other functions on the board we dont have here..
similar but not quite the same when you get technical.
alicez said:
Thanks.
I believe you might be mistaken. I have gone to the following site and it states latest firmware update is PBJ8000.2.0.0133, which is what I have.
http://www.elocitynow.com/support_downloads.shtml
(I don't know what the other posters are talking about as I am a beginner and it seems their posts are not answering my original question or are way "over my head.")
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Alicez, you are right about the firmware. I was mistaken on that one. Looks like you have the latest.
By now you are probably trying to find a case to put it in? I found a great one that just barely fits at amazon.com. It is made by USAgear - neoprene black.
Will usb port work as a host on the Amazon Fire to support USB flash drive, card readers and other USB peripherals? The USB - micro-b port powered would have to be powered...
If it is, it would compensate to some extent for the lack of microSD card slot.
I have my pre-order in and will cancel if the USB port doesn't work on the host.
Hopefully Amazon will release review models soon!
Thanks!
If you've asking if the device can connect to a pc as a mass storage device, I've read that it can but won't know for sure until I get it in my hands.
Reread your question and I don't think it will do that.
sent from my Infuse at Tranquility Base.
What he asked is if it will work as a host - which means if we could attach pendrives and card readers to it. No one knows right now.
I seriously doubt if the port will work as a usb host. Since, it is a micro usb port, you would need an adapter. But that's easy enough to acquire.
If it does have the capability to host, IE hardware. I don't think amazon would code the software side of things. Espy with all the hype of their could service.
I am hearing that the kindle fire can't use USB host support because it wasn't released until 3.1. Then what about the tablets that do support USB host like the skypad. Also amazon is using a custom version of android which very well could support USB host.
i think it will just be an issue of software, and that is fixable with time, i hear that other android builds with the same proc have the drivers so after rooting you may just be able to sideload the driver on and load it up.
i haven't got mine yet or i would already be tring to get this working, it opens up alot of possiblities with this device (more storage, head set, webcam, printer, etc)
i also hear that the wifi module has support for bluetooth, there just isn't a driver, this is also something to look into.
My boss had his fire delivered today. He borrowed the USB OTG cable (adapter from micro to Full Size Female USB) that I use for my Xoom.
We plugged a thumb drive into it and nothing happened.
Time will tell if software can fix this.
wesscoggin said:
My boss had his fire delivered today. He borrowed the USB OTG cable (adapter from micro to Full Size Female USB) that I use for my Xoom.
We plugged a thumb drive into it and nothing happened.
Time will tell if software can fix this.
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Did you root it?
PS Some news>?
overlof said:
Did you root it?
PS Some news>?
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No.
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Really interested in this. I haven't opened my Kindle Fire yet and this is the deal breaker for me. Would be great if some tests were done including:
(Tests for USB Drives & SD Cards w/ USB>SD Adapter)
OTG Adapter Cable while Rooted
OTG + Splitter Cable w/ Power Source
OTG + Splitter Cable w/ Power Source while Rooted
Gamernivek said:
Really interested in this. I haven't opened my Kindle Fire yet and this is the deal breaker for me. Would be great if some tests were done including:
(Tests for USB Drives & SD Cards w/ USB>SD Adapter)
OTG Adapter Cable while Rooted
OTG + Splitter Cable w/ Power Source
OTG + Splitter Cable w/ Power Source while Rooted
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Ill save you the trouble ....this MUST be built into the kernel. Amazon would have told us if this was an included feature.
2 options for you guys.
BUY AN ACTUAL ANDROID TABLET AND RETURN THIS...
OR
HAVE SOME PATIENCE!
Do you guys have any idea how annoying it is to be working on something and getting bothered about whether or boy its done yet? All I ask for is patience. Apparently that's too much to ask for!
Us developers are doing all this for free. Donating fuels us.
Ungrateful nerds asking 'Is it done yet?' Just makes us want to say **** all of you and forget it.
Oh and just because someone's name doesn't have 'Recognized Developer' underneath it doesn't mean they aren't a developer.
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I understand your frustration, but development has been quiet on here. I think if someone put up they are working o nit and have list of possible features, questions would be quieted.
Either way, if you are working on this, then I am grateful, whether or not you post up what you're doing
death2all110 said:
Ill save you the trouble ....this MUST be built into the kernel. Amazon would have told us if this was an included feature.
2 options for you guys.
BUY AN ACTUAL ANDROID TABLET AND RETURN THIS...
OR
HAVE SOME PATIENCE!
Do you guys have any idea how annoying it is to be working on something and getting bothered about whether or boy its done yet? All I ask for is patience. Apparently that's too much to ask for!
Us developers are doing all this for free. Donating fuels us.
Ungrateful nerds asking 'Is it done yet?' Just makes us want to say **** all of you and forget it.
Oh and just because someone's name doesn't have 'Recognized Developer' underneath it doesn't mean they aren't a developer.
/END RANT
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I'm sure everyone is appreciative of your efforts. That being said... After reading this thread and specifically the comment you qouted I don't see where you're coming from. It seems to me that people are asking questions and offering up some thoughts or suggestions that they have, which is what i believe the purpose of a forum is. I intend no disrespect to you and appologize in advance if it is taken that way.
death2all110 said:
Ill save you the trouble ....this MUST be built into the kernel. Amazon would have told us if this was an included feature.
2 options for you guys.
BUY AN ACTUAL ANDROID TABLET AND RETURN THIS...
OR
HAVE SOME PATIENCE!
Do you guys have any idea how annoying it is to be working on something and getting bothered about whether or boy its done yet? All I ask for is patience. Apparently that's too much to ask for!
Us developers are doing all this for free. Donating fuels us.
Ungrateful nerds asking 'Is it done yet?' Just makes us want to say **** all of you and forget it.
Oh and just because someone's name doesn't have 'Recognized Developer' underneath it doesn't mean they aren't a developer.
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I was asking if it was already built in, just wanted to know if it would perhaps work under the correct editions. If you're working on it, great! I just haven't seen any information regarding such. Oh, and at the time I posted that, I didn't have a Kindle Fire so I couldn't test it out myself. I also don't own an OTG Adapter Cable but am planning on picking one up later this week.
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I was asking if it was already built in, just wanted to know if it would perhaps work under the correct editions. If you're working on it, great! I just haven't seen any information regarding such. Oh, and at the time I posted that, I didn't have a Kindle Fire so I couldn't test it out myself. I also don't own an OTG Adapter Cable but am planning on picking one up later this week.
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I apologize.
I have just been getting bothered about a custom kernel alot and dealing with some unpleasant customers (i work retail) I was just overly irritated.
Again, I apologize to you and everyone else.
Hey guys just wondering if anyone is working on activating the Bluetooth on the nook?
For example. Connecting it to some headsets for music.
No excepting much but please comment
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Sorry buddy, definately no Bluetooth built in. The chip was at first mistaken as the same from the color but actually it's a chip derrived from the same as the Nook but it's had FM and Bluetooth removed to save money :/ Bummer.
The only way would be to develop a USB host mode like the Samsun galaxy and with that you have to be careful not to fry chips. mmm... chippies
thanks for the quick reply
to bad what a bumper would have been nice to have it
I have the same feeling. I was hoping that I could get audio out from BT.
Himalayas said:
I have the same feeling. I was hoping that I could get audio out from BT.
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Hint: USB Host mode
The NST is in fact able to do this, it even loads the USB in OTG mode, but our kernel doesn't have all the bells and whistles required for it to work.
There are patches for 2.6.29 afaik (CM), so you go recruit some kernel hackers and you'll have BT adapter support in no time
I've been reading something about this here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960633
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Maybe we could even port it when the time comes.
eded333 said:
Maybe we could even port it when the time comes.
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It could be ported tonight if we had the right people around
Sadly, but understandably, the NST community is not as big as the phone community, and thus we lack the serious kernel hackers.
True
eded333 said:
True
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Any progress?? I want to Bluetooth tether to cell via USB Bluetooth.
i think it is not possible yet ^_^
I would like to know it the HD2 supports USB on the go, meaning can it act as an USB Host, I'd like to try out this DSLR Controler App which looks quite nice
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dslr.dashboard
If anyone has experience with it (or the ADK for that matter), let me know.
If it is a ROM thing maybe point me to one that supports it
Yes the HD2 supports USB Host, I used it when I put Ubuntu on my phone.
I don't know if the Android Roms support it, but I'm sure some do.. You would have to look around for that
USB Host is currently not working on android...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459999&highlight=usb+host
derschnelle said:
USB Host is currently not working on android...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459999&highlight=usb+host
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Please update your info before posting in ics it is supported but we need a kernel and rick_1995 is working on it but it's a side project give him some time
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA
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Please update your info before posting in ics it is supported but we need a kernel and rick_1995 is working on it but it's a side project give him some time
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Oh that's very nice to hear. But I only said, that it ain't working yet, I don't see something wrong about it!?
thanks for the quick info
is this already working in the meanwhile?
Any progress here?
Any progress here?
working...
Hi,
check out this thread posted earlier by 'derschnelle': http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459999&highlight=usb+host
It is working now, for me atleast.
I tested it yesterday with Remote Release (USB) on my Canon EOS 7D and the HTC HD2/Leo (on CyanogenMOD9 nightlies) using a Y-USB-Cable (that came with my 2.5" external Harddisk).
However, there are two disadvantages:
1. you need a power source, like a pc, a socket with an adapter, ...
2. after applying the patch to android, the HD2 doesn't seem to charge while switched on. However, when it's switched off, it recharges. Kinda weird, will have to look into that.
cYa