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HDMI out without slim port adapter?

Can I just buy a normal micro USB on one end and a HDMI on the other or is the slip port a requirement on the nexus 4 for video out? I can't seem to find anything about it. Thanks
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Regular OTG cable (not the Y type)

Did anyone manage to use a usb thumb drive with the regular OTG? I have one laying around in my room and AFAIK I need a custom rom to make the OTG feature to work. Since I am waiting for the official CM 10.2, I still run stock, I just wanna know if I have to buy the Y type...
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The Nexus 4 cannot output 5v through the micro USB port.
The Y cable is your only way.
Look for the one with a male and female micro USB also with a female USB.
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You should be able to use the cable you have but you would need to run it through a powered USB hub
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Can someone tell me if this could work with OTG on nexus 4?? http://viewitem.eim.ebay.gr/I9500-I...B-Host-OTG-HUB--CARD-READER/161105862553/item

no it will not the nexus 4 simply put does not put enough power out to power anything

OfficialTylerBig said:
no it will not the nexus 4 simply put does not put enough power out to power anything
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If you answer to my post i have to thank you but i also have to comment that this hub has AC plug in for power!!!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181820&page=80
Look at post #795. If your linked device is like marhensa's, it should work. However, it's hard to determine exactly.
Of course you need to flash ziddey's kernel for any OTG to work.
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USB Ethernet support for Nexus 4?

I have android 4.2 with the USB OTG kernel r165. Usb storage drives, mouse/keyboard and gamepads work however im trying to get a RD9700 ethernet adapter to work with no success
From what ive read the RD9700 is supported on android (albeit at usb1.1 speeds) and it should be as simple as turning wifi off, plugging it in and under settings a new 'ethernet' tab will show up. It doesnt, nor does doing a 'netcfg' in terminal emulator show any 'eth0' adapters.
Has anyone else tried an ethernet adapter? Is there some reason why it wont work on the Nexus4?
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No way im the only one whos tried this
Anyone?
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Millenium7 said:
No way im the only one whos tried this
Anyone?
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Hi, I'm wondering about this too. I got it to work on my Note 2 by compiling the kernel modules and the using 'insmod' to load them each time I needed to. I am thinking of changing to a Nexus 5 when they arrive, but USB ethernet is a must for me. Works out of the box on my N7, but sounds like it needs some work for the smaller nexus.

Trouble using OTG to connect to Cleanflight

Anyone who messes around with drones will know what I'm talking about. On other devices with micro-usb, I was able to use an OTG cable and use Cleanflight Flasher, Ez-GUI etc to mess with my Naze32 flight controller. I can't get any power to the FC using my Nexus, USB-C to micro adapter, to OTG. Anyone have any ideas?
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I have this problem too.

OTG isn't supported I'm afraid. It's due to USB-type C connector not supporting it.

TonzaTheChosenOne said:
OTG isn't supported I'm afraid. It's due to USB-type C connector not supporting it.
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Well that really sucks. I mean, I still have my Nexus 7 tablet that I can use... But any time you get a new device and LOSE features you had previously, major bummer.
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USB C Adaptors for OTG

Can anyone tell me if there are any USB C to micro USB adaptors that work for OTG. I've tried a few brands and they will work for charging, but not OTG.
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Can anyone tell me if there are any USB C to micro USB adaptors that work for OTG. I've tried a few brands and they will work for charging, but not OTG.
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There's a few that works and quite a LOT that doesn't...I got mine from the site Aliexpress.com - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/201...32522054659.html?spm=2114.13010708.0.0.Ml5TZX
Works like a charm

the Meevova adapter from amazon works great
i have it
https://www.amazon.com/Type-C-Micro...475515565&sr=8-2&keywords=usb+c+micro+usb+otg

I got mine from the google store, and i has fantastic build quality.

Thanks.
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