[Q] Good OTG cable? - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I looked around on different threads, and I can't seem to find the answer. does anyone know or have a good OTG cable which they use with the Nexus 7?? Thanks in advanced!
P.S. Is this in the right place forum for this?? or in the future am I supposed to put accessories questions in the accessory forum??
P.P.S If you haven't already figured out, I new, thanks for the help

Also
Also, If you use or know of a good docking station for the nexus 7, which supports data transfer between a computer and the tablet, that would be nice. Thanks in advanced

Sv: [Q] Good OTG cable?
You can buy OTG cables from E-Bay / Dealextreme. Take a look there, most of them is pretty ok and they are very cheap.
I use a OTG cable from a local store on my Xperia(Same cable, works 100% on Nexus 7) and its a pretty basic one. Just order a cheap one.

I got mine off Amazon ....2 bucks. Works fine! Took 3 weeks to get here.....but I didn't pay attention ....it was coming from Hong Kong. Lol
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Beware of aftermarket USB cables

I picked up a couple aftermarket usb cables of Ebay for my tab so I could connect it at the office and use them in the charger for travel. I realized today I cant connect to my PC when I use the aftermarket cables. Just a heads up
You have to get the cable that matches your tab model. The pin outs are not the same between models.
Where??? I always got my accessories for my phones on Ebay without issue.
I believe what the OP is saying is make sure get charge and sync cable. I'm guessing the one he bought was only capable of charging. Fewer pins to connect = cheaper costs.
The pins are different for different models. When I bought a second cable off ebay, I couldn't get the cheapest, because it wouldn't work for my model. I had to buy the at&t model.
I bought a couple of these usb sync/charge cable recently from the eBay and gad no problems with them. They came with proper boxes wraped up.
If yoy need the link, let me know and i will send it to you.
Thanks.
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Why not copy-paste the link? I'm sure many members can benefit.
rangercaptain said:
Why not copy-paste the link? I'm sure many members can benefit.
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Here's the link I purchased from eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170582603729#ht_1962wt_905
Charge & data without any problems
Here's the link:
item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=290509191498
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Got a couple off Ebay. I don't know how, but the cables are only work half on the time both on Sync and charge.
CyberGhos said:
Got a couple off Ebay. I don't know how, but the cables are only work half on the time both on Sync and charge.
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So Im not a complete idiot after all
Or you could just order an OEM one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Oem-USB-Sync-Ch...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item588d01a09e
Galax Tab Sprint Cable
I have the oem cable and this aftermarket cable from ebay.
I've been using the cable from ebay since I got it.
The cable works fine and is longer.
Again I have a Sprint Samsung Galaxy Tab
Ebay Item:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170602028827&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Just (arrived yesterday) got an after marked cable from ebay, just tried to use it and my Tab appears to shut down (black screen, no response from buttons etc).
Luckily I have my original cable with me but now that's doing the same (into a PC and mains).
Is this a massive coincidence of have I just goosed my beloved Galaxy Tab?
I bought a number of cheap retractable cables from ebay and they all work well for sync and charge.
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so theres any diference between the samsung cable and a generic one or its just a problem picking up the one needed for the model u have?
Mikroft said:
Or you could just order an OEM one:
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I really hate that the OEM cables are so dang short. I'd love to find a couple of longer ones.
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I use my OEM cable tho it is short, I use my USB cable extension from my logitech wireless mouse, It works just fine.
Of course when syncing I plug it direct to PC
I bought two different from DealExtreme a couple of months ago.
Both are working fine on my Dutch operator-free stock rom Tab.
The cables are a bit thinner then the original but for me works fine both charging and pc connection.
Shipping is free but some packages get lost "somewhere".
So it is just a risk you might want to take.
Only $ 2.90 to lose so for me better then eBay
Example: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/designer-s-data-cable-for-samsung-p1000-1m-length-51931
Bought there very cheap other accesoires as well:
http://s.dealextreme.com/search/p1000
When your at it I think you prefer to order a 2Amp car charger for example as well.
AliExpress also has lot's of items:
http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?SearchText=charging+p1000&catId=0
Be sure to use a "gold supplier" if you want to have more guarantee that it actually be delivered.
Thans from another dutch guy who borght his stuff at mobilesupplies.nl for reasonable proces. Two charges a Docking station and a bluetooth keyboard in leather case.
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HDMI adapter Genuine vs. other

Hi all,
1st week into my S3 and well chuffed with it.
Seen the option to be able to play movies to an HDMI telly using an adapter.
There is a geniune branded one on fleabay for £20+ GBP and then a non-branded on for a fraction of that price ( ~£7.50GBP )
Just wondered whether anybody has experience either way to suggest whether the cheap option is worth it or not.
Thx
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ebod said:
Hi all,
1st week into my S3 and well chuffed with it.
Seen the option to be able to play movies to an HDMI telly using an adapter.
There is a geniune branded one on fleabay for £20+ GBP and then a non-branded on for a fraction of that price ( ~£7.50GBP )
Just wondered whether anybody has experience either way to suggest whether the cheap option is worth it or not.
Thx
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If the cheap one says its also compatible with any other phone than the S3 then it will be a 5 pin MHL connector one, and won't actually work with your S3, even though the seller says it does... The S3 uses an 11pin MHL connector. The cheap ones work fine if you add a 5 to 11 pin MHL adapter add-on ..you can find the adapter add-on for about $10 on ebay
aaah okay so I either find an 11 pin MHL or just go for genuine SS. I'll browse fleabay to see whats out there.
EDIT : This was saved in my fleabay faves, it definately says 11pin but metions S2 & S3. Would YOU trust?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130752544096?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Amazingly I can't even find any of those adapter tips on UK eBay, and if I set to search other countries they trying to charge on average £20 delivery so the cheapest I can find one for is £27.
So can someone point me in the right direction to get one at a reasonable price.
Geordie Lad said:
Amazingly I can't even find any of those adapter tips on UK eBay, and if I set to search other countries they trying to charge on average £20 delivery so the cheapest I can find one for is £27.
So can someone point me in the right direction to get one at a reasonable price.
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Mobile fun had them on there website for £10 a pop
boundy said:
Mobile fun had them on there website for £10 a pop
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Been checking them for weeks and asked them to send email notification when in stock but every day I've been checking and says out of stock and last week started saying they only available for pre-order.
HML adadapter 5pin to 11 pin
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Samsung...to-11-Pin-Converter-Adapter-TIP-/400316561767
US$9.99 and $1.59 shipping worldwide. Mine works well with one of the cheap ebay $8 5pin HML units.(just search for 'Samsung HML')
kiwi_radical said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Samsung...to-11-Pin-Converter-Adapter-TIP-/400316561767
US$9.99 and $1.59 shipping worldwide. Mine works well with one of the cheap ebay $8 5pin HML units.(just search for 'Samsung HML')
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Guys! am I missing something here??? I'm correct to assume my S3 is 11-pin right??
Lets go back to my ebay link : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130752544096?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
This item is £7.59GBP inclusive of shipping and clearly states S3 & 11 pin in the body of the text.
So is this item good to go ?
Would the Galaxy Note one work?
Am I right in thinking that the 11 pin SGS3 MHL cable is compatible with the S2 and the Note (i.e. backwards compatible)?
Don't confuse this with the S2 and Note MHL connector working with the S3 - I know it doesn't.
Can someone actually check with an S3 MHL connector and an S2 or a Note and confirm please?

[Q] will any of these otg cables work on the nexus 7

i was wondering if any of these otg cables will work with the nexus 7. I want to buy it off ebay canada and found a few cheap ones. Would any of these 2 cables work or not?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/USB-A-Female...ies&hash=item1e70f4ba8c&_uhb=1#ht_1628wt_1163
or
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/USB-A-Female...ies&hash=item4abd07dd23&_uhb=1#ht_6928wt_1397.
also, what is a good cheap controller to buy that is bluetooth off ebay?
Thanks in advance.

[Q] MHL cables to connect the Note 3 to your HDTV through HDMI...

What is the best one for me to purchase? I looked online and they vary wildly in price, and some require external power to even function.
Anyone have some recommendations?
MikebikesNYC said:
What is the best one for me to purchase? I looked online and they vary wildly in price, and some require external power to even function.
The cable from monoprice "mhl hdmi cable for android phones and tablets" works and doesn't need a power cord, it comes with everything you need including adapters. New here, so I can't post links
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thedoseofdopeness said:
MikebikesNYC said:
What is the best one for me to purchase? I looked online and they vary wildly in price, and some require external power to even function.
The cable from monoprice "mhl hdmi cable for android phones and tablets" works and doesn't need a power cord, it comes with everything you need including adapters. New here, so I can't post links
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Thanks buddy. is there an additional cable I could buy to expand the length? I have a 50 foot hdmi cable.
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Whatever you do, Don't buy the super cheap ones off Amazon. Buy the more expensive Samsung one. I've bought several cheaper ones of Amazon and they always break or have super bad quality. They have "Samsung" branded ones on Amazon for 20$ but then you run the risk of getting counterfeit. I ordered this one straight from Samsung http://m.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ET-H10FAUWESTA over 8 months ago, and have used it across 3 devices (S3, S4, and Note 3) and haven't had any problems. Good luck!
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Whatever you do, Don't buy the super cheap ones off Amazon. Buy the more expensive Samsung one. I've bought several cheaper ones of Amazon and they always break or have super bad quality. They have "Samsung" branded ones on Amazon for 20$ but then you run the risk of getting counterfeit. I ordered this one straight from Samsung http://m.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ET-H10FAUWESTA over 8 months ago, and have used it across 3 devices (S3, S4, and Note 3) and haven't had any problems. Good luck!
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Thanks, that's EXACTLY what I was looking for. Bravo!
My Samsung one works great too
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MikebikesNYC said:
Thanks, that's EXACTLY what I was looking for. Bravo!
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No problem, glad I could be helpful. Another thing I would recommend is the Samsung smart dock. Found herehttp://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009QW3TBK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1382314772&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70 it has a whole bunch of features. It is a USB hub, MHL adaptor, dock and headphone jack all in one. It's a bit spendy but an amazing little gadget. You can put your phone on it and just plug an HDMI cable straight into it and it works. It's pretty freaking cool.

[Q] Where to buy replacement USB Port

My 16gb nexus 7 is having trouble charging. I thought it was the charger but even buying a new one did no good nor did any of the several I have around my house. I need to know if anyone knows where I can buy a replacement USB port for my tablet. I can find them on ebay but I can't really the point in spending $50+ for a part for a tablet that is this old. If I buy a Dock for $25 on amazon will I still be able to transfer files and use adb with my computer using the dock. I would assume not because the Dock I used to have for my Nexus S wouldn't interface with my PC for anything other than charging but I haven't used a pogo pin device before.
If I go the dock route is ADB over WIFI reliable enough for regular use?

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