So, my 2014 Kia Soul has a new map update that is arriving in the mail tonight, and it includes Android Auto. I know I have to connect my device directly to the USB plug in my car to use it, but I have some questions for everyone.
I want to be able to keep my phone QUICK charging at 3A but also connect for the USB requirements for Android Auto. I also have a 32gb micro sized USB drive I'd like to keep plugged in, as it is loaded up with great driving music. I can live without the USB drive if needed, but really want to keep the ability to quick charge.
If I use an adapter like this one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6ZPHAQ/
And connect the Type C connector on that to my phone, and then the Type C USB charger in my car to this, can I connect a Type A male to Type A male cable to satisfy Android Auto?
I hope this makes sense. I'm thinking it'll work, but maybe someone else has tried it. I have this adapter from some testing I did, but don't have a male to male type A USB cable to test out with yet.
I am almost sure it won't work. And where will you get 3A power to quickcharge? Cars usb are not prepared for that.
I would get to 3 amp power from where I get it now, the quick charger that I put in my car as mentioned above.
So the USB C cable would go from my current charger to the USB C in port on this adapter, which is designed only for charging through that port, then a USB A to USB A cable to connect the car USB port to the USB A port on the adapter.
I picked up a short USB a male to male cable earlier today so I can test this on Friday.
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Ok i know there is already a thread talking about ethernet to usb adapters but this is a little bit of a different situation. Today while cleaning one of the offices i work for a came across a USB to Ethernet CABLE. Not an adapter per se just a cable with both a male usb and male ethernet. Now i wanted to know is it possible to hook the USB side upto my OTG cable and plug the ethernet end into a router or hub and attain a wired connection?
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Ok i know there is already a thread talking about ethernet to usb adapters but this is a little bit of a different situation. Today while cleaning one of the offices i work for a came across a USB to Ethernet CABLE. Not an adapter per se just a cable with both a male usb and male ethernet. Now i wanted to know is it possible to hook the USB side upto my OTG cable and plug the ethernet end into a router or hub and attain a wired connection?
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its the same thing just as one piece
I have a few cables like this as well (1 end has USB and Ethernet, the other end has Ethernet). Can't say it's ever worked on my desktop though...
alright ill just have to give it a try when i get the chance
You are heading for trouble there. That cable is not a ethernet cable, it is to plug into a battery backup for monitoring. At best you would be risking damage to your tablet if you trying to use it like you described. And yes, it was a poor choice by the battery backup manufacturers to use a cat 5 connector on one end of their cables.
Am beginning my project to install a 2012 N7, 32 gig, wifi only, in my 2006 Scion xB double DIN as a replacement for the stock head unit. I am keeping the stock speakers for now. I am adding an external amp.
I've done head unit swaps over the years so I know how to open up the dash, remove the existing unit, and how to wire up a regular head unit.
Here's question #1. I am going to use Timur's kernel (using USB ROM for Nexus 7) so that I can use a USB hub and the OTG cable. The OTG cable micro USB will plug into the N7 micro USB port, but the other end of the OTG cable has two plugs. One is a regular USB (female), which I will need to gender change so I can plug into my powered USB hub. The third plug is a micro USB female. Is that third plug needed to bring power or data back to the N7? And if so, what does it get plugged in to?
To power the hub I plan to use a buck converter connected to a dedicated 12v line. The converter will step the voltage down to 5v 3a to power the USB hub. The only thing coming off the hub will be the N7 and a USB 3.0 thumbdrive that will hold my music library.
The second q concerns heat. I'm in S Texas. Has anyone experimented with leaving the back of the N7 off and adding a heat sink to the battery, or adding some sort of insulation, or diverting AC air from the existing ductwork (for when the car and AC are on)? Just looking for ideas.
Thanks in advance for any and all help.
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Am beginning my project to install a 2012 N7, 32 gig, wifi only, in my 2006 Scion xB double DIN as a replacement for the stock head unit. I am keeping the stock speakers for now. I am adding an external amp.
I've done head unit swaps over the years so I know how to open up the dash, remove the existing unit, and how to wire up a regular head unit.
Here's question #1. I am going to use Timur's kernel (using USB ROM for Nexus 7) so that I can use a USB hub and the OTG cable. The OTG cable micro USB will plug into the N7 micro USB port, but the other end of the OTG cable has two plugs. One is a regular USB (female), which I will need to gender change so I can plug into my powered USB hub. The third plug is a micro USB female. Is that third plug needed to bring power or data back to the N7? And if so, what does it get plugged in to?
To power the hub I plan to use a buck converter connected to a dedicated 12v line. The converter will step the voltage down to 5v 3a to power the USB hub. The only thing coming off the hub will be the N7 and a USB 3.0 thumbdrive that will hold my music library.
The second q concerns heat. I'm in S Texas. Has anyone experimented with leaving the back of the N7 off and adding a heat sink to the battery, or adding some sort of insulation, or diverting AC air from the existing ductwork (for when the car and AC are on)? Just looking for ideas.
Thanks in advance for any and all help.
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Timurs kernel is old. Use kangaroo rom or any 4.4.2 rom and kangaroo or oxydo kernel in the kangaroo thread there is a power manager app that will allow the tablet to fast charge and turn on and off with ignition. If your worried about heat buy a 12 volt fan and power it up with 12 volt from car. The micro usb female is for power use the cable that came with the n7 Power it with a 2amp or more 5v power car charger(i bought a samsung branded) works great. You dont need a hub if your only gonna power a flash drive. Micro male to tablet, full size female to flash drive ,micro female to nexus charging cable to usb car charger plug.
The GPS WiFi Bluetooth and NFC antennas are all on the back cover so none of them will work without it. So that means no sat nav or internet. I wouldn't worry about cooling it the tablet is meant to function with the back on in a variety of conditions. If you want you could cut a hole in the back there is a copper sheet that is the Nexus's heat sync. Maybe hook up a CPU or graphics card heat sync out a desktop. Or even just stick it to the plastic back its bound to do something.
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Hi guys, so I recently installed a Nexus 7 into my car however i have a question regarding the charging as my car is sat there all week not being used. Obviously I've got a OTG cable, would it be possible to charge the tablet from powerbank using male to male USB cable, as the micro USB is plugged into the loom. My plan is to let it charge when using the vehicle then if needed plug the powerbank in once a month to bring back up to 100%, as I cant find a male micro USB into 2 Female micro USB's Please help
Hi guys, so I recently installed a Nexus 7 into my car however i have a question regarding the charging as my car is sat there all week not being used. Obviously I've got a OTG cable, would it be possible to charge the tablet from powerbank using male to male USB cable, as the micro USB is plugged into the loom. My plan is to let it charge when using the vehicle then if needed plug the powerbank in once a month to bring back up to 100%, as I cant find a male micro USB into 2 Female micro USB's Please help
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I’m new to Android headunits, and XDA-style android hacking. My headunit doesn’t have the standard micro usb otg plug, but 2 females standard usb 2.0 from the harness.
I purchased a usb 2.0 male to male cable and tried connecting it to my laptop’s usb port, but no device is detected. I wonder if there are other ways that I’m not aware about.