Is there a way to use a Sprint Wireless network card/adapter with the OTG cable to get internet connection?
Ooooh thats a good question, +1 to that !
have you tried stickmount yet? So far all my usb devices worked with stickmount including flash drives, printer and external drive. (lol i know, kinda crazy)
Frankly I am not sure how do those internet stick works, i assume it is working like a usb wifi dongle that receive signal from ISP directly. but give Stickmount a try, it is free on google play store.
hhwong said:
have you tried stickmount yet? So far all my usb devices worked with stickmount including flash drives, printer and external drive. (lol i know, kinda crazy)
Frankly I am not sure how do those internet stick works, i assume it is working like a usb wifi dongle that receive signal from ISP directly. but give Stickmount a try, it is free on google play store.
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They are a usb stick, that you stick a SIM card into and then the SIM draws Data as it usually does.
So by what your saying, its viable... ?
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Does anybody know if there is an app for the GT10 to use a USB Cellular Verizon Card with it?
I'm going to find myself a GT10 today at Best Buy, since I'm an OTR guy this summer. I'm hearing rumor but cannot confirm that you can get Verizon network access without a contract for $20/mo, which would be perfect for what I need, but the Verizon USB card I have is provided by work, so I'd rather use it for the time being, since I won't need it come August.
Thanks for any information you may have.
Is the cell card a wifi hotspot? Because there isn't a USB port on the Tab, and the USB adapter isn't available yet (but I don't think it would work with that either)
There's no USB port on the GT10? Is it mini-usb or something?
It has a proprietary Samsung 30 pin connector and that's it.
Kevin Gossett said:
It has a proprietary Samsung 30 pin connector and that's it.
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That kind of sucks, but there has to be SOME sort of adapter coming soon....
There is a USB adapter coming, but like I said, I don't think it will allow the connection of a USB modem. It's meant more for connecting peripherals (cameras, keyboards, mice) and external storage (HDs, thumb drives)
Kevin Gossett said:
There is a USB adapter coming, but like I said, I don't think it will allow the connection of a USB modem. It's meant more for connecting peripherals (cameras, keyboards, mice) and external storage (HDs, thumb drives)
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Well, its gotta have power running to it at least. Surely someone will figure it out. Course... I could always just do the silly thing, run my laptop at minimum voltage off of the AC Adapter in my car so that I can use the wireless signal through ad hoc. Sounds like an awful lot to go through for the same effect, and I'd have to log back in every time the signal died on the road. What a pain.
Maybe I'll just see about the non-contract $20/mo thing if it still exists.
Why not just buy a Cradlepoint portable 3G router that accepts cellular USB modems instead, like the CTR35 or PHS300? Only $79. Plug in your work provided USB 3G stick and it turns into a wifi hotspot.
http://www.cradlepoint.com/products/wireless-n-portable-router-ctr35
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...p=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960
So I bought one of those cheap (sub $1) OTG adapters from Amazon, and up until today it worked. I was able to import photos from my digital camera and use a USB mouse. Today I can't get it to work at all. Not the mouse, not the camera, not anything else.
Regular USB (charging and PTP mode, I would have tested MTP as well, but it's not compatable with my laptop) works fine. I'm able to transfer files to and from the tablet, and it charges fine.
Is something wrong with the OTG cable or my tablet? Will I have to buy a new OTG cable to test?
If its only <$1 just get another one or two! Sounds like a cable problem if everything else is working
Christmas is coming, I see the shadows of Ebeneezer Scrooge !!
Are you using stick mount to load the OTG onto the N10? If so thats probably why. When i first installed my stickmount it worked but wouldn't see any of the files on the USB drive. Now after i've unlocked and rooted the device it won't even show the usb drive attached. I switched to Nexus media importer and it works fine, but i believe stickmount is having issues with 4.2.
However if the OTG cables did cost you less than a buck replacing them may be the solution too.
I just got the Western Digital Livewire setup. My nexus 7 connects fine using a generic apple Ethernet adapter + OTG and connected straight into my cable modem. I tried to get Ethernet on the N7 through a port on the Powerline and it just would not recognize it. Has anyone else tried this or is it possible Android doesn't like to be hooked up to Ethernet that way? I'm pretty stumped.
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I just got the Western Digital Powerline setup. My nexus 7 connects fine using a generic apple Ethernet adapter + OTG and connected straight into my cable modem. I tried to get Ethernet on the N7 through a port on the Powerline and it just would not recognize it. Has anyone else tried this or is it possible Android doesn't like to be hooked up to Ethernet that way? I'm pretty stumped.
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As to your question, I have no idea. I'm just curious why you're using ethernet instead of wifi. Is there any benefit? Not trolling, I'm just wondering what your motivation is. I must admit I've never imagined anyone would use a tablet on anything other than wireless.
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As to your question, I have no idea. I'm just curious why you're using ethernet instead of wifi. Is there any benefit? Not trolling, I'm just wondering what your motivation is. I must admit I've never imagined anyone would use a tablet on anything other than wireless.
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I've seen a few on the forum use Ethernet on their Nexus 7. It can give a more consistent internet speed in some cases and I think it drains less battery from the device. I had the Western Digital setup for some VOIP phone stuff so I thought I'd try it out. I don't have wifi.
Whether it's a powerline or not shouldn't matter as that's transparent to the connected device. It just sees an Ethernet link.
So N7 + OTG + USB Ethernet Adapter into the cable modem worked fine? N7 + USB Ethernet Adapter into the powerline did not work? What is the powerline connected to again? Is the cable modem just a "dumb" modem or is it a router as well with DHCP functionality?
Do any other devices work being connected through the powerline adapters?
Yes the N7+OTG+USB Ethernet works fine. Just started trying to network things as I have a need for it now. I see that I need to get a broadband router still. I have an Arris cable modem( TM402G/110) that I use with Xfinity Voice. I thought maybe it could have a router already in it but I guess not. Can anyone recommend a cheap broadband router, well low cost and good function?
Does the G6 support USB otg? The reason I'm asking I bought a borescope camera and can't see to get it to work. Camera only cost $10 and if I can get this working I can sell my $1300 Snap-On camera that is the same thing
Same thing? Really?
I think he's basically referring to storage and photo quality together
Yes it is support usb otg
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Yes it is support usb otg
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What do I need to do for this to work. I plugged in a USB drive and didn't work. My wife's S7 Edge worked no issues. Ideas? I have TMobile G6.
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Same thing? Really?
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Meaning I can use it to look through spark if hole or injector nozzle to see cylinder walls. Resolution should be almost identical except I have a HD+ screen on my phone that may help it look a little better.
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What do I need to do for this to work. I plugged in a USB drive and didn't work. My wife's S7 Edge worked no issues. Ideas? I have TMobile G6.
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Did you pick up an otg adapter dongle? The one I have is the "Anker USB-C to USB 3.1 Adapter".
No but I'll definitely pick one up.
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Did you pick up an otg adapter dongle? The one I have is the "Anker USB-C to USB 3.1 Adapter".
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I ordered that exact one works perfect. It's weird I have a different adapter that didn't work I guess it's for charging only.
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What do I need to do for this to work. I plugged in a USB drive and didn't work. My wife's S7 Edge worked no issues. Ideas? I have TMobile G6.
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What it is said when you plugged in the usb drive?
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What it is said when you plugged in the usb drive?
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At the top of the screen from the notification area, it showed USB icon and you can click on it to see files.
I didn't found solution for my problem, and i think there is no need to open new topic, but if you know - help me!
From purchase my H870I had a problem with USB OTG.
When memory card micro SD is inserted and mounted, everything is working properly.
When I connect USB OTG USB adapter with USB flash drive, or USB OTG memory card reader, then in notification area is "Android System - Reading USB Drive" all time.
In System settings - storage
is the information about internal memory and and memory card capacity and usage, and "USB Drive - checking"
In that state a cannot access any file on memory card. For example I can see photos and albums, but after opening one of them there is icon, that file is corrupted.
I need to reboot phone to memory card work properly again.
To see files on USB OTG device i need to unmount memory card in settings, and then plug USB OTG. After unplugging USB OTG I must mount memory card again.
Did you have a similar problem? I must say, that back to factory state, and oreo update (also last ThinQ update) didn't resolve my problem. Do you have any solution? Can you give your ideas to resolve this problem?
I'd try a second usb flash drive. If you get the same hanging issue, I'd expect it's something bad with your usb otg adapter. Sometimes an adapter might work okay with one phone, but be kind of on the hairy edge and not work with a second phone.
I use the anker usb c to usb otg adapter a lot with my g6, since I first got it over a year ago. I do transfers to multiple flash drives.
Good luck!
I tried a different USB card reader, and it's working perfectly. Thanks for help!
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I have oneplus 6t and i have had to tried to connect to internet via OTG but i couldn't make it work, and I heard that 6T is does not support hardwired connection, anyone knows anything about it?
OTG to USB hub with Ethernet did not work for me. The USB ports on the hub worked, but not the Ethernet. I don't think the phone supports it.
Jager said:
OTG to USB hub with Ethernet did not work for me. The USB ports on the hub worked, but not the Ethernet. I don't think the phone supports it.
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that's weird cause almost every phone you can do that except this one.
I like to play a game in my phone but just using WIFI is not that realiable.