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Samsung Galaxy Tab 30 Pin Dock Connector Pinout

not sure if its been posted so here you go
Samsung Galaxy Tab 30 Pin Dock Connector Pinout
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Here's the pinout configuration of theSamsung Galaxy Tab from left to right solder pins of the dock connector.
Image courtesy of Droidangel.com
This is the technical info of Samsung Galaxy Tab Pinouts for digital and analog I/O on the 30 pin dock connector.
1 Gnd P
2 Gnd P
3 USB_DP_CON I/O
4 USB_DM_CON I/O
5 IF_CON_SENSE I
6 V_ACCESSORY_5.0V P
7 V_BUS_1 P
8 V_BUS_1 P
9 VOUT_CHARGER P
10 VOUT_CHARGER P
11 no connection
12 no connection
13 ACCESSORY_ID / USB_ID I
14 ACCESSORY_INT I
15 Gnd P
16 Gnd P
17 MHL_DP I/O
18 MHL_DM I/O
19 MHL_ID I
20 IF_RXD I
21 IF_TXD O
22 no connection?
23 AP_TV_OUT O
24 REMOTE_SENSE I
25 no connection
26 no connection
27 EAR_L_CRADLE O
28 EAR_R_CRADLE O
29 3.5_INT_TEST I
30 Gnd P

Does this mean it's possible that we'll see unofficial 3rd party adapters and accessories?

that appears to be a 7" galaxy tab?
is the pinout the same on the 10.1s?

GT-P1000 & GT-P7500 resistor values/resistor list
Hey guys.
I can't not be the only one some need Resistor values for the Galaxy Tab.
Like this for i9000 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=820275
plz help me with the resistor list for the Galaxy Tab (P1000 & P7500)
I know i have to use Pin 13 (USB ID) + GND Pin 15.
But the list with resistor values will be so ****in nice.
My Resistor List:
20K ohm - USB Host
7.5K ohm - Car Dock (Finde from a car dock without sound, only power)

yes they are the same
I bought a galaxy tab 7" usb connector to charge my galaxy tab 10.1 and it works
Also its able to connect to kies with it so they are the same

In order to use pin 27, 28 & 30 to get audio out, I am assuming you need to strap a resistor somewhere to get the tablet to output audio. Can some one let me know where and what value? I built an audio cable but alas no audio output

just because the charging cable is the same, does not mean the pin out is the same. the galaxy tab 7" composite cable doesn't work on the 10" tab.
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drubrew said:
In order to use pin 27, 28 & 30 to get audio out, I am assuming you need to strap a resistor somewhere to get the tablet to output audio. Can some one let me know where and what value? I built an audio cable but alas no audio output
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here's a photo of the 30pin taken apart from the composite cable i just mentioned. let me know if you can't make out any of the resistor bands.

As the pic on is for a GT 7", i wonder if anyone has managed to get a gt 7" in download mode with making a "jig" like the one you can make for i9000?

30-pin Connector Adapter DIY Problem
I already own a standard MHL adapter cable with micro-USB plug and HDMI output, which works for various devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Note, S2, HTC Sensation, Flyer, etc. This is a good investment because the adapter is a standard one.
I don't want to buy another MHL adapter with proprietary 30-pin plug for my new Galaxy Tab. The 30-pin version MHL for tab is unreasonably much more expensive and I can't find a third party substitute at this moment.
Thus I am trying to make a connector adapter so that I can use my existing MHL adapter. Unfortunately, following the pinout diagram shown above, I was unable to make it work. I am sure that I connected the MHL_DP, MHL_DM correctly. The problem probably lies on the MHL_ID. I have tried connecting the MHL_ID to ground but it didn't work. I wonder if anyone can give me some hints? Should I add some resistors? Where can I find more information?
The attached picture shows my DIY design (not working at this moment)

@aeioo: Sorry I'm of no help, but please if you finally get it working, please, please, please, let me know.
I own a Galaxy Nexus and a Tab 7.7 I don't have the MHL adapter yet because I can't decide for which device do I want it.
What you are trying would be the perfect solution for me.
Regards

aeioo said:
The problem probably lies on the MHL_ID. I have tried connecting the MHL_ID to ground but it didn't work. I wonder if anyone can give me some hints? Should I add some resistors? Where can I find more information?
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I have seen a block diagram in page 11 of this datasheet You can see there that the MicroUSB pin 4 is connected to the MHL Proccessor, so may be that you have to connect MHL_ID to pin 4 in the MicroUSB connector.

Just a thought... Any idea if this would hit it off?
Looking at the different diagrams, and similarities between the 10.1 and 7 tab-
Thrown together a power cable with USB host, and audio/video out. Bit old school composite video but should be able to load videos from USB drive, play out to projector/TV, and NOT GO FLAT!
Not tested as waiting for the 30pin connector and some resistors, as i can imagine having to find the correct mode on pin13 will be difficult. Started out in host and powered mode here and will improve/update when i get the parts. Anyone managed to get anything similar working?
Diagram link - www . supportituk.co.uk/#/images/4562009987

Would it be possible to get the HDMI out connector working without an external power source? Or is a fix available via software?
Thanks
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk

yincrash said:
just because the charging cable is the same, does not mean the pin out is the same. the galaxy tab 7" composite cable doesn't work on the 10" tab.
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here's a photo of the 30pin taken apart from the composite cable i just mentioned. let me know if you can't make out any of the resistor bands.
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How to disasemble conector?
Thanks

Hi,
sorry if it was mentioned before, but
is it possible to use HDMI, USB OTG, charging, and audio out at the same time with the 10.1 Tab or 10.1 Note?
ed.:
And is it not possible to have USB OTG and USB out at the same time ?
ed.2: (eg. for being connected to pc and usb-stick at the same time)
I think it could really have the power of a netbook, but the connectors...
Kind Regards
Splotz

OTG for Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000
Hello, what I'm looking is enable the OTG function For Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000L.
The only thing I found was a video where this function is achieved activate, but need an external power, and update to version CyanogenMod 9 from HumberOS, for enable the usb-host function.
Is there any way to do this but without the need for external power supply?
And sorry if my english is bad.

Pin 6 Current ability
Does anyone know how much current can be drawn from pin 6 of the 30 pin connector?
Thanks for any info
Matt

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hey guys you can check this site out http://techno-fix.com/ . i found my pinout searches there. there are very usefull things

What is it exactly that tells the tablet there is an official charger connected?

is it possible to use the connector to wake up the tab? all of my physical buttons are dead so right now the only way to wake up my tab is by pluging it to any power source.

galaxy tab usb adapter and HDMI adapter for sale on site

I know there was a lot of confusion when details were first released on multiple sites including engadget but it looks like the USB adapter will work for the 10.1 check there web site for details. they are out and for sale.
on the bottom of the page it says goes great with.. and youll see all 10.1 devices
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http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/EPL-1PL0BEGSTA

I think the confusion was with the SD adapter. It said "8.9 only" on Samsung CTIA slide. Hopefully they'll have one.

Anyone else think it's a bit of a con to release these all as separate adapters (i.e. if you want HDMI then that's an adapter, USB is another adapter, SD card slot is another adapter). I think Samsung could have put all those connections into a single adapter. Also, it's weird how the HDMi adapter has a little bit of cable to give some flex in the connection where as the USB adapter is just a single block.

Techno79 said:
Anyone else think it's a bit of a con to release these all as separate adapters (i.e. if you want HDMI then that's an adapter, USB is another adapter, SD card slot is another adapter). I think Samsung could have put all those connections into a single adapter. Also, it's weird how the HDMi adapter has a little bit of cable to give some flex in the connection where as the USB adapter is just a single block.
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Considering how big these adapters are, shame they couldn't put USB and SD or USB and HDMI or all three on a single adapter.
Even the media port doesn't appear to have HDMI out it, looks like it has another 30 pin port on the back and you have to buy the HDMI adapter for that.
All these adapters, all being sold separately is gonna get quite pricey too. Even Apple was compassionate enough to sell the USB and SD adapter in a single kit for $30 (saving $10 over buying each separately for $20).
PS. Though I imagine some third party might save us and come up with some adapter that combines multiple things together. They've done it with the iPad adapters.

Ugh these accessories are such a rip off. $19.99 for the damned additional data cable?! The hdmi cable port is also $29.99, just absolutely ridiculous. I'll prob eventually snag one regardless... :-/

Ravynmagi said:
PS. Though I imagine some third party might save us and come up with some adapter that combines multiple things together. They've done it with the iPad adapters.
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Most definitely. This tablet is going to have so much aftermarket accessory support, we won't know where to begin.

Techno79 said:
Anyone else think it's a bit of a con to release these all as separate adapters (i.e. if you want HDMI then that's an adapter, USB is another adapter, SD card slot is another adapter). I think Samsung could have put all those connections into a single adapter. Also, it's weird how the HDMi adapter has a little bit of cable to give some flex in the connection where as the USB adapter is just a single block.
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With the exception of jump drives, most USB devices have their own cable.

Does anyone know if the HDMI converter works with the 7" Tab?

You guys are lucky to see accessories, the UK mob don't even have a clue about the 10.1

$40 for HDMI!?! Are they ****ing serious?! Who do they think they are? Apple?!

A bit more on this....
http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/16/silhouette-spoiling-usb-host-adapter-arrives-for-the-galaxy-tab/

Does anyone tried this with the 10.1v?

TV-OUT

Hi all,
I was using 3.5mm cable for tv out on my i9000, but i see that doesnt work for i9100...
Will anyone do a hack or something like this for it?
I know there is cable from samsung to hdmi but i am asking it for tvs or auto radios without hdmi...
Is it possible to make a hack or mod for using 3.5mm tvout cables?
I have this cable:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/3-5mm-male-to-3-rca-male-av-adapter-cable-70cm-length-42206
It was working on my sgs i9000...
Thanks and sorry for my english...

Are you just looking to output sound from the 3.5mm jack, or video as well?
If both, I think you may be out of luck, as as far as I know the 3.5mm jack in this case is a standard mic + stereo sound (+antenna) thing.

nvm/....,.,,.

Jinoxide said:
Are you just looking to output sound from the 3.5mm jack, or video as well?
If both, I think you may be out of luck, as as far as I know the 3.5mm jack in this case is a standard mic + stereo sound (+antenna) thing.
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I was using from this cable with my Galaxy S i9000, but the cable doesnt work anymore with SGS 2 i9100... I think samsung disabled it.
And my neighbour had iphone, he was using a auto radio, he was watching videos and listening music with it, i told him buy a samsung galaxy s2, it will work with 3.5mm cable, after he bought sgs2 we were shocked, cable didnt work with sgs2... he doesnt has hdmi in auto radio, he just bought it because of works with his auto radio...
We dont know what to do... Thats why i asked for a hack or something like that...
Is it possible to let it work on sgs2? i mean my cable as on video...

Why not use an adapter to change the HDMI output to what you need? I figure they're out there...

NZtechfreak said:
Why not use an adapter to change the HDMI output to what you need? I figure they're out there...
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if someone knows which cables do i have to find than please let me know...
but i think someone can do some works for it, almost same plug in on my sgs and sgs2...

erhangulsum said:
if someone knows which cables do i have to find than please let me know...
but i think someone can do some works for it, almost same plug in on my sgs and sgs2...
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You need a MHL adapter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_High-definition_Link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbSFqqv5FeE
Etc... google for it. Some shops in the UK have it but it's pretty much out of stock everywhere.

Would also like to know this. What cable do i need to plug into the hdmi on tv?
Sent from my SGS2 via XDA App

[email protected] said:
Would also like to know this. What cable do i need to plug into the hdmi on tv?
Sent from my SGS2 via XDA App
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You need to buy a MHL adapter that comes with it's own power supply and then connect it to the micro USB port on the phone from then on it's HDMI > HDMI.

i am sure that i need some cable like this one:
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http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=45238
But i am not sure if it works with Samsung Galaxy S2...
Or maybe this can also but i dont think so
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vivitar-Camera-...s_Adapters&hash=item2eb58bc4a8#ht_1242wt_1132

erhangulsum said:
i am sure that i need some cable like this one:
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=45238
But i am not sure if it works with Samsung Galaxy S2...
Or maybe this can also but i dont think so
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vivitar-Camera-...s_Adapters&hash=item2eb58bc4a8#ht_1242wt_1132
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you need this one...http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-mhl-adaptor and then a regular hdmi cable to plug that into your tv

ogdobber said:
you need this one...http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-mhl-adaptor and then a regular hdmi cable to plug that into your tv
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Yes, for using on tv...
I was using exactly this cable with my Samsung galaxy s:
When i was using this one, there was a tv-out section in settings...
My neighbour bought sgs2 because of this cable works with his kenwood auto radio... He has only rca input for video so he cant use hdmi.
He has something like this but inc. no bluetooth or hdmi input, only rca input for video:
http://www.kenwood.nl/products/car/multimedia/receivers/DDX4028BT/
Samsung disabled rca cable on sgs2 so we are trying to find a solution...
I hope that i explained well...

erhangulsum said:
Yes, for using on tv...
I was using exactly this cable with my Samsung galaxy s:
When i was using this one, there was a tv-out section in settings...
My neighbour bought sgs2 because of this cable works with his kenwood auto radio... He has only rca input for video so he cant use hdmi.
He has something like this but inc. no bluetooth or hdmi input, only rca input for video:
http://www.kenwood.nl/products/car/multimedia/receivers/DDX4028BT/
Samsung disabled rca cable on sgs2 so we are trying to find a solution...
I hope that i explained well...
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video will never work from the 3.5 on the sgs2, the hardware isn't there.
you will need the mhl cable and an hdmi to rca for the "car video" solution
like this one http://cgi.ebay.com/3FT-HDTV-HDMI-3-RCA-RGB-Adapter-Cable-PS3-276-/280653543268?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4158413764#ht_2569wt_906

Possible to use this adapter for usb-keyboard use on the note?

Is it possible to use this cheap 5-pin Micro-USB, type B - male to 4 pin USB typ A - female adapter to plug in a usb-keyboard to the note?
Or is it something special about these OTG-cables?
Please see the attached file.

digitalaflaesk said:
Is it possible to use this cheap 5-pin Micro-USB, type B - male to 4 pin USB typ A - female adapter to plug in a usb-keyboard to the note? Or is it something special about these OTG-cables?
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I have tried a simple adaptor and it did not work - there are very similar looking adaptors that are OTG though.
Personally, I prefer to use a mini Bluetooth keyboard with integral "mouse" touchpad or an OTG cable to connect a similar USB keyboard rather than an OTG adaptor as I worry that I may lever the adaptor by catching it and cause damage by the straining the micro USB socket in the Note.
When you plug in an OTG adaptor or cable, the Note comes up with the message "USB connector connected" - a plain adaptor does not cause a message.
The picture below shows, from top to bottom, OTG USB adaptor connector, OTG USB adaptor lead, Wireless mini keyboard with mouse "touchpad", Bluetooth mini keyboard with mouse "touchpad".
Both mini keyboards came with wireless or bluetooth receivers which do not work with the Note as, I assume, they need "Windows" type drivers. The Wireless one cannot therefore be used with the Note (even though it also has a mini USB connection - probably only for charging use) whereas the Bluetooth one does work can as it connects using the inbuilt Android/Note bluetooth rather than using the supplied mini USB bluetooth receiver.
Hope this helps!
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USB-OTG (they're all the same) works perfectly with some USB keyboards and mouses but not with all of them. I'm using Genius mouse and Microsoft Wired 200 keyboard.

Thanks, i'll try it. If it works it works
btw, neat bluetooth keyboard/mouse you got there!

I have a mini-wireless USB keyboard/trackpad from Kogan that looks closer to the mini-Bluetooth one in the 2nd post, and that works fine with my usb2Go adaptor and the Note. I know both look similar, but the button configuration under the trackpad on mine is the same as the Bluetooth one.
I like the idea of the bluetooth one mind you!
Regards,
Dave

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whereas the Bluetooth one does work can as it connects using the inbuilt Android/Note bluetooth rather than using the supplied mini USB bluetooth receiver.
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Thanks for that info, very useful. I'm considering getting one, can you advise where you got yours (a link would be great, if not, a manufacturer name and/or part number would do ... worst case can you advise approx price & dimensions?)

Although I have a USB one I bought from Kogan, this thread made me aware that there were now bluetooth ones too, so I've just ordered this one from Ebay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rii-Mini-i6-Bluetooth-IR-Keyboard-Touchpad-2-1-UK-Latest-Version-2011-/250901297139?pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_KeyboardsMice&hash=item3a6ae1f7f3#ht_2215wt_905
It seems to be a slightly later design/model than the one shown in the 2nd post here, but you can find that too if you search ebay with the term "mini bluetooth keyboard rii".
Regards,
Dave

looks good - the universal learning IR remote is a nice add-on too. Let us know how it performs when you get it ...
meantime, I see you've got a wireless USB k/b already working via USB OTG. I'm awaiting my OTG adaptor so I can try that out with my existing (compact, but not mini) wireless k/b with optical trackball. Not sure how much current the Note can supply for OTG usage but I guess I can just use a powered hub if required?

[Q] USB Keyboard not detected (micro USB)

Hi,
I had a new case and keyboard arrive for my nexus today but the keyboard doesn't seem to be detecting at all. I've been browsing all evening trying to find a fix but to no avail so far...
These are the specifics;
Nexus 7 wifi 32gb stock rom, JB 4.2.1
This exact MINI USB Keyboard (Can't identify manufacturer as the keyboard is built in to the case)
Mini usb - micro usb connector
I have verified the usb connector is working fine as I am able to plug in a mini usb charger to the nexus through it and it charges fine.
When I plug in the keyboard it doesn't work or seem to be detected in any way.
Where am I going wrong?
I can't try a USB OTG cable as I am not connecting a full size USB peripheral. I installed usb host diagnostics and ran it with the keyboard connected but I'm not sure how to interpret the results which are as follows;
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Additional info;
I added a 51-android.rules file as per the process in this thread, and included ALL manufacturers and ID codes but still no fix

You *do* need an OTG cable. It has two pins (4 and 5) connected. That's what tells the tablet that it's in host mode. If you want to adapt yours, here's the procedure (obviously, use at your own risk!):
http://forums.androidcentral.com/go...iy-making-your-own-otg-cable-image-heavy.html

tjupille is correct, a normal micro USB cable will only have 4 pins connected, the 5th pin needs to be grounded on the tablet side of the cable. If you can find/make a such a cable and if it's a standard USB HID keyboard then it should work out of the box on a stock N7 without the need for any special configuration.

I have also seen where some non-stock ROMs lose the OTG support. This wouldn't be your case as you are running what looks to be a stock ROM. Now then, I have had a few OTG cables go bad. Some of them are just made cheaply.

Thanks all, I understand the otg cable setup much better now. I figured that with a standard connection android should see the device as an input device and it would just work. Have a cable on order now. I have the kit to mod my existing adapter but for such a small amount of money I'd rather not gamble frying my nexus. Look forward to when it arrives as I keep going to use the hard keys!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

ixampu OCEANSIDE-3
dealextreme has some otg cables, you can purchase it.

A # of eBay stores carry these Micro USB Host Mode OTG Cable, originally designed for the Samsung Galaxry devices - I got one as a bundle along with the swivel case & screen protector, etc. Inexpensive & it works - on 4.1.2 and on 4.2.1 depending on the rom & kernel.
One of them selling a pair for under $5, free shipping and they are based in the LAX area of CA, mine arrived in less than a week - vendor has been around for years and sourced them mostly from oversea. The short piece of connecting cable is a bit longer than picture but still fit flat & tight against the bottom/side of the N7 with the case, so it won't be too bad flying 6 or 10+ hours with my own huge library collection of DVD's on a stick. Not a vendor / product endorsement & plenty of sources to get yours, plus Amazon ...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Micro-US...338153?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item56517d1069

Mine was quite difficult to find as it's a micro one end and mini the other, but I've located one and it's ordered. Thanks for the links guys. I'm in the uk, it seems to be particularly difficult to find the one I need here for some reason!
Just my $0.02 on the whole OTG thing though.... why can't it be that simple to just connect a usb device and for it to work like things used to?? Why the need for an adapter? Surely these keyboard cases should all be OTG wired for maximum compatibility as a keyboard is never going to be a host device!
Ho hum...

Then if i understand good i need otg cable to be able to connect my keyboard ! The problem is my keyboard is already micro usb and i just find
OTG micro usb to usb 2.0 .
How to do then ?

Well I'm glad I found this thread after a couple of hours of fruitless searching (& mostly getting stuff about flash drives).
I tried to connect a case logic mini usb keyboard which I acquired for the princely sum of ten bucks, by using the cable that shipped with the Nexus and a usb gender changer, but the tablet did not recognize the device. I've had no trouble hooking the tablet up to a pc for chrome debugging, file xfers etc, and I tested the mini kb on a couple of pcs.
I thought it was something like this OTG adaptor thing, but couldn't figure out what was special about it vs. bog-standard usb plugs. I ordered one along with a powered usb hub, in case that was the/another issue, and look forward to getting this thing to work.
Thanks!
Edit: Sweet! The OTG adaptor worked like a charm, and with a powered hub I can run a wireless mini-mouse too.

Hi guys, I know this thread is quite old, but I have very, very important problem:
I've recently bought the same built-in to case keyboard with two wires: micro and mini.
The problem is that the micro one connected to the Nook Tablet or HTC Sensation does not work (although in case of HTC Sensation it is detected!).
When I connect the same keyboard to my sister's no-name tablet (something-made-in-China) via miniUSB it works like a charm! With no adapters, nothing!
The question is: should I try to find OTG adapter (and if yes, then which one? miniUSB to microUSB, or rather microUSB to microUSB?) ?
Thanks in advance for all your replies...

Waszker said:
Hi guys, I know this thread is quite old, but I have very, very important problem:
I've recently bought the same built-in to case keyboard with two wires: micro and mini.
The problem is that the micro one connected to the Nook Tablet or HTC Sensation does not work (although in case of HTC Sensation it is detected!).
When I connect the same keyboard to my sister's no-name tablet (something-made-in-China) via miniUSB it works like a charm! With no adapters, nothing!
The question is: should I try to find OTG adapter (and if yes, then which one? miniUSB to microUSB, or rather microUSB to microUSB?) ?
Thanks in advance for all your replies...
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OTG for the nexus 7 is a bit different in terms of hardware requirements. Pins 4 and 5 on the micro USB side have to be shorted together for it to work. You will likely need an OTG cable that says in the description that it is compatible with the Nexus 7. Amazon and eBay are decent places to go.
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Hey, I bought the same keyboard, foolishly.
Is buying another cable the only way to get to work?