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New MHL cable supports USB on Go

It seams that the change to the MHL cable is to allow USB on Go with the same cable
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/06/29/galaxy-s-iii-new-mhl-connector-also-enables-usb-on-go/

Mr_Maz said:
It seams that the change to the MHL cable is to allow USB on Go with the same cable
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/06/29/galaxy-s-iii-new-mhl-connector-also-enables-usb-on-go/
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I had a bunch this was the case! Thanks for confirming.
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But how would one plug a usb cable into the hdmi port?

The_Biz said:
But how would one plug a usb cable into the hdmi port?
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there is a MHL adapter that gives you a male 11 pin micro USB to female HDMI so you can just plug a standard male to male HDMI cable from adapter to TV.
see:
Samsung Galaxy S III MHL to HDMI adapter

Does anyone know if this new adapter will work with the Galaxy Nexus, as well? Also, does it charge the phone--or at least keep it from being drained--when USB OTG is being used? I've been looking for a way to use USB OTG with a flash drive on my GN while also charging/powering the phone. USB OTG is a real power hog.

It should, but on mine it doesn't.
I've got a new MHL cable and a USB OTG cable in the hope I could plug my MHL into the SGS3, use a powered USB hub connected to the Micro USB on the MHL and then connect a keyboard and mouse into the USB hub, then connect the HDMI to the TV.
For me it doesn't work. I thought this was the whole reason they changed the MHL cable to the new type. Can anyone else confirm?
Logicalstep

can we get an update on this situation here? How
can we get MHL AND USB OTG?

My reading of the link is that the micro USB port has been repinned to provide USB on the go and not that the cable allows for this.On the mhl cable there is a female HDMI port and a micro USB ( both female) which must be used by the charger.

If the usb connection is also female type, we have to use a usb otg cable to get it work. But at the moment my phone also wont recognize any devices -.-' only mhl and nothing else.
I bought this adapter for 25 euros and want to have it working.
I also asked samsung on facebook 'bout this problem, and everything the told me:
Go support site...
very helpful.
I hope the will enable this feature in a future update.

[Q] Multiple USB's on USB OTG Cable?

Can i attach a USB splitter on an USB OTG Cable and all the USB's will work?

p0isonra1n said:
Can i attach a USB splitter on an USB OTG Cable and all the USB's will work?
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yes i wonder this.
because, i can not run 2 Game Controllers with usb OTG Cable.
1 controller works but 2 don't work.
how can i use splitter with OTG

[Q] things to buy

I have my NP coming next week! Now I need to know what I should order to go with it. Should I get a USB hub for it? Can I use the Logitech k400 if I wanted? Can I plug a 1TB HDD in somehow to play my movies? My computer recently died so my plex server is down :/
I'd like to change ROMs on the device too.. So please advise. Thank you!
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Get an adapter cable from micro USB to USB female. Then get a powered USB hub - the passive ones probably won't be able to drive your HDD.
With Kodi, you won't need the PC-based server!
Lots of choices for a Bluetooth keyboard/mouse. I use my Logitech diNovo Mini.

I would recommend the Inateck HB4003 Gigabit Ethernet & 3 Port USB 3.0 Hub. It has the micro usb adapter built into it as well as an ethernet port & a hub. If you want to use your TV remote instead of the nexus player, I would recommend getting a FLIRC usb adapter as well.

Thanks for the ideas! I'm really pumped lol.. Kodi sounds like a perfect fit for me. Are there any restrictions on hard drive size that can be connected?
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xaudiblex said:
I would recommend the Inateck HB4003 Gigabit Ethernet & 3 Port USB 3.0 Hub. It has the micro usb adapter built into it as well as an ethernet port & a hub. If you want to use your TV remote instead of the nexus player, I would recommend getting a FLIRC usb adapter as well.
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One thing I noticed with the HB4003 it looks like a regular USB end not a micro and the cable doesn't detach. Where you saying get that and the micro USB to USB female adapter? Thanks!
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talk2nate said:
One thing I noticed with the HB4003 it looks like a regular USB end not a micro and the cable doesn't detach. Where you saying get that and the micro USB to USB female adapter? Thanks!
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My mistake, you are right. Its has been so long ago since I put together my setup. I forgot that I also have a HooToo (HT-CT01) Micro USB OTG + 4 port charging hub as part of my setup (used to charge my cell phone, tablet, & game controllers). You will need a micro usb OTG cable if you go with the HB4003.
Regardless of which OTG cable you go with, make sure that it is a straight cable for OTG. If the otg device is a right/left angle cable or a short adapter, it won't work because of how scrunched the cables are.

xaudiblex said:
My mistake, you are right. Its has been so long ago since I put together my setup. I forgot that I also have a HooToo (HT-CT01) Micro USB OTG + 4 port charging hub as part of my setup (used to charge my cell phone, tablet, & game controllers). You will need a micro usb OTG cable if you go with the HB4003.
Regardless of which OTG cable you go with, make sure that it is a straight cable for OTG. If the otg device is a right/left angle cable or a short adapter, it won't work because of how scrunched the cables are.
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Thank you for replying! I'll order an OTG cable and the adapter you suggested. It not being powered isn't going to be an issue you think?
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talk2nate said:
Thank you for replying! I'll order an OTG cable and the adapter you suggested. It not being powered isn't going to be an issue you think?
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I've been thinking about this, and in this case it's better to get a powered usb hub, and plug a usb-ethernet adapter into that hub.

talk2nate said:
It not being powered isn't going to be an issue you think?
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For me, it hasn't been an issue that the HB4003 is not powered. Then again, all I have connected is a FLIRC adapter, mini usb receiver for my Lenovo N9502 keyboard/mouse, & a thumb drive.
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I've been thinking about this, and in this case it's better to get a powered usb hub, and plug a usb-ethernet adapter into that hub.
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I chose the adapter to reduce clutter & reduce my millions of wire behind my TV. The way I see it, having one less USB connected device is one less thing to diagnose (I am always flashing roms & plugging & unplugging devices to the USB hub.

Hmm is this a viable option?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KRY4YJW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Bzuyvb0FJ38VS
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xaudiblex said:
For me, it hasn't been an issue that the HB4003 is not powered. Then again, all I have connected is a FLIRC adapter, mini usb receiver for my Lenovo N9502 keyboard/mouse, & a thumb drive.
I chose the adapter to reduce clutter & reduce my millions of wire behind my TV. The way I see it, having one less USB connected device is one less thing to diagnose (I am always flashing roms & plugging & unplugging devices to the USB hub.
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Yeah, but now having a ssd to increase userdata space is a valid method, it changes a limitation of the NP. For me personally I'll just hide away the clutter.
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talk2nate said:
Hmm is this a viable option?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KRY4YJW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_Bzuyvb0FJ38VS
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Sadly, no one can tell you for sure unless they've tried it.

talk2nate said:
Hmm is this a viable option?
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This is what I have. Click here for my review on XDA. However, there is only 1 USB port that is connected to the OTG. The remaining 4 ports are for charging purposes only. If you need more than 1 USB port fort OTG purposes & possibly an ethernet port, I would get the HooToo and the Inateck.
The way mine is wired is:
Nexus player ---> Micro USB Cable (provided) ---> USB extension cable (OTG cable is short and wanted to hide the hub) ---> HooToo Hub (back HooToo USB OTG port) ---> Inateck Hub (Front of HooToo Hub)

xaudiblex said:
This is what I have. Click here for my review on XDA. However, there is only 1 USB port that is connected to the OTG. The remaining 4 ports are for charging purposes only. If you need more than 1 USB port fort OTG purposes & possibly an ethernet port, I would get the HooToo and the Inateck.
The way mine is wired is:
Nexus player ---> Micro USB Cable (provided) ---> USB extension cable (OTG cable is short and wanted to hide the hub) ---> HooToo Hub (back HooToo USB OTG port) ---> Inateck Hub (Front of HooToo Hub)
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Hehe...that's your setup? How is that reducing clutter?
If anything, removing the HooToo hub is reducing clutter, unless you need more than the OTG ports on the Inateck hub.

So micro to USB female > inateck hub with Ethernet is probably the best choice then.. I just wish I know it'd push a 1TB HDD and a Logitech K400.. Thats all I'd hook up to it.
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talk2nate said:
So micro to USB female > inateck hub with Ethernet is probably the best choice then.. I just wish I know it'd push a 1TB HDD and a Logitech K400.. Thats all I'd hook up to it.
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Most probably not as the 1TB hdd will require a powered usb hub.
Unless it's one of those that has it's own power source.

kenkiller said:
Hehe...that's your setup? How is that reducing clutter?
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There is a method to my madness! It makes more sense when you see my setup.
My setup:
1x Harmony Smart Hub (USB Powered)
1x Winegard LNA-200 Boost XT Digital HDTV Preamplifier (USB Powered)
2x Micro USB Cables (Charging Tablet & Phone)
The Hootoo hub allows me to charge/power all 4 devices using 1 power brick instead of 4 individual power bricks. Having a functioning OTG was icing on the cake.
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So micro to USB female > inateck hub with Ethernet is probably the best choice then.. I just wish I know it'd push a 1TB HDD and a Logitech K400.
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Yes, that sounds right (make sure it says OTG). Is your 1TB HDD self-powered or is it powered through the USB port? If it is self-powered, it should work. I just plugged up my spare 1TB Fantom Self-Powered (power brick) HDD to see if it works and it seems to be okay. If it is not self-powered, it may be ymmv.

I have two HDDs actually. Both 1TB but one was in my desktop and I'd just order a powered enclosure for and the other is a western digital mobile drive without power.
So I'm pretty sure I'll go micro otg > inateck> powered HDD and Logitech K400.. That's really all I can see I'd use really. My TV is on the other side of the room. So not like I'll be walking over there much.
I'm stoked!
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talk2nate said:
I have two HDDs actually. Both 1TB but one was in my desktop and I'd just order a powered enclosure for and the other is a western digital mobile drive without power.
So I'm pretty sure I'll go micro otg > inateck> powered HDD and Logitech K400.. That's really all I can see I'd use really. My TV is on the other side of the room. So not like I'll be walking over there much.
I'm stoked!
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Why not plug the hdd into your router? It'll be accessible everywhere, easier to add/delete files on it.

My router is an older N 300 Cisco.. Sadly I've got no USB support for something like that atm. I'm looking into a router upgrade though. But the one I have has worked well for about 2 years now.

talk2nate said:
My router is an older N 300 Cisco.. Sadly I've got no USB support for something like that atm. I'm looking into a router upgrade though. But the one I have has worked well for about 2 years now.
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Certainly something to consider.
But seriously, if all you're going to put on that hdd is media, plugging it into your PC and sharing it works the same as plugging it into a router (only bad point is that your PC needs to be switched on for the hdd to be accessible). If you're going to be plugging/unplugging your hdd from your Nexus Player just to add files, it gets old pretty fast.

OTG support

I bought a type-c adapter for my Z1 to use OTG cable and Usb key. The key does not power on. I tried the adapter to charge the phone with a regular usb cable and it works.
Is this problem related to COS or is OTG function not supported on the Z1? Or is there a way to enable it?

Glops4 said:
I bought a type-c adapter for my Z1 to use OTG cable and Usb key. The key does not power on. I tried the adapter to charge the phone with a regular usb cable and it works.
Is this problem related to COS or is OTG function not supported on the Z1? Or is there a way to enable it?
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I don't know if that has changed but for cm you have to use an app like StickMount to be able to mout the USB stick.

Ok thanks, I guess I have to root then.

I used only es file Explorer and it worked for me. I testet Ext hdd, mous, keyboard and controller

Same, no root required, just an usb C OTG and a file explorer. Be aware that the OTG or the device could be uncompatible...

Glops4 said:
I bought a type-c adapter for my Z1 to use OTG cable and Usb key. The key does not power on. I tried the adapter to charge the phone with a regular usb cable and it works.
Is this problem related to COS or is OTG function not supported on the Z1? Or is there a way to enable it?
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I bought a USB-C to USB-A Converter and it works for me. Official USB type-c adapter has no support for OTG.

hfutxqd said:
I bought a USB-C to USB-A Converter and it works for me. Official USB type-c adaipter has no support for OTG.
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This might be the proper solution, it seems.

" type-c adapter for my Z1 to use OTG cable and Usb key"
What speed did you get to ?
Lenovo Zuk Z1

I tried Xiaomi USB typeC adapter with a SanDisk micro USB memory and it doesn't work

I have the same problem.At my oneplus 2 with adapter working normal but at Z1 not working.

No solution about that ? I got 2 adapters now (noname and Victsing) but still no otg, and usb storage options are unavailable !

Does it support in twrp recovery.. i mean does otg recognising in twrp...???

Strange, it should work out of the box on COS 12.1...just received my second Zuk1 and hooked up the Z1 to my car to read out the ECU, it worked without an hitch! Did not try a USB stick though...
I have 2 cables, one is with the micro USB for which I use a micro USB to type C USB adapter, the second USB OTG cable already has already the Type C connector and connects straight up.
I never used my "charging cable" as the idea is to plug your USB stick straight onto the OTG interface cable.

i have rooted/unlocked zuk z1.
tried every possible stuff (es file explorer,stick mount, usb troubleshooting etc), tried changing the otg cable, tried changing pendrives, nothing helps.
can anyone please help me?
xda is my only hope

Does xperia x compact support OTG ?

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

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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.