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Super-n00b question;
Is there any way of knowing at the moment whether something like this would [or wouldn't] work with the Nexus 10?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Verbatim-44...1_4?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1352379380&sr=1-4
Thanks.
If you get a USB OTG adapter and root the N10 then yes. That's just a normal USB flash drive, like any other.
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Thanks. That has a MicroSD connection of course, so I assume by USB OTG Adapter, you mean something software-wise as opposed to a physical hardware adapter?
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Thanks. That has a MicroSD connection of course, so I assume by USB OTG Adapter, you mean something software-wise as opposed to a physical hardware adapter?
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I think you misunderstand. By "Micro" they mean it's really small. It's still got a standard size USB connector on the end, so you need a USB OTG cable to connect it to the microUSB port on the tablet.
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This is the cable; http://www.amazon.co.uk/T-Flash-Ada...NQXS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352381003&sr=8-1
This is a better picture of your "micro" adapter: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer...PAR5SLVO/B0031YFK5C/ref=cm_ciu_images_pl_link
Sorry to butt in but my Nexus 7 is not rooted and I'm using the OTG adapter with a usb to view/copy photos and more.
There's an app that allows you to use it without root
Free version to test if it woks > Nexus Photo Viewer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t.nexususb.viewer&feature=more_from_developer
and the full version is Nexus Media importer
Rage1ofakind said:
Sorry to butt in but my Nexus 7 is not rooted and I'm using the OTG adapter with a usb to view/copy photos and more.
There's an app that allows you to use it without root
Free version to test if it woks > Nexus Photo Viewer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t.nexususb.viewer&feature=more_from_developer
and the full version is Nexus Media importer
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That's great news, I was under the impression this app used to require rooting. No difference to me, I'd never touch an unrooted Android device, but great for those who don't like to "fiddle".
alias_neo said:
I think you misunderstand. By "Micro" they mean it's really small. It's still got a standard size USB connector on the end, so you need a USB OTG cable to connect it to the microUSB port on the tablet.
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Ah. Yes, you're right. Thanks for pointing that out!
Just realised I've got the title totally wrong too 'MicroSD' > 'Micro USB'. :silly:
It is unfortunate that the marketing department of some storage manufacturers abuse the term "micro usb flash drive" for regular usb flash drives that are small.
I also hope they some day produce flash drives with native Micro-USB connectors, preferably extending needed enclosure to the sides of the connector, not in length like traditional (even small) flash drives. Even with the upcoming crowd funded MicroSD to Micro-USB adapter, it would always live in fear of accidently breaking it. I'd rather have some 16 or 32 GB Micro-USB stick that is half-moon-shaped and only a few tiny millimeters long, but could extend say 2 centimeters alongside the tablet.
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It is unfortunate that the marketing department of some storage manufacturers abuse the term "micro usb flash drive" for regular usb flash drives that are small.
I also hope they some day produce flash drives with native Micro-USB connectors, preferably extending needed enclosure to the sides of the connector, not in length like traditional (even small) flash drives. Even with the upcoming crowd funded MicroSD to Micro-USB adapter, it would always live in fear of accidently breaking it. I'd rather have some 16 or 32 GB Micro-USB stick that is half-moon-shaped and only a few tiny millimeters long, but could extend say 2 centimeters alongside the tablet.
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It is unfortunate, what would be nice, is something that plugs all the way in, and then fits against the body of the device so it's snug and protected with no chance of breaking or getting knocked off, wrapping slightly around the contour. I'm pretty sure now I think about it, that this is what you meant by "half moon", perhaps "crescent moon" would be a better term?
Erm.. yes, I was struggling to find the right words to describe what I had in mind. Whatever has to be outside of the connector due to technical reasons should offer as little added profile with as few edges as possible.
Rage1ofakind said:
Sorry to butt in but my Nexus 7 is not rooted and I'm using the OTG adapter with a usb to view/copy photos and more.
There's an app that allows you to use it without root
Free version to test if it woks > Nexus Photo Viewer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t.nexususb.viewer&feature=more_from_developer
and the full version is Nexus Media importer
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Is this legal? Well, from Google's point of view anyway cause it's up to them to allow or take down such app. I'm not into rooting for warranty concerns, so how sure is that this app will be supported/left untouched? Major buying point unrooted external storage access for me.
As all the app does is mount the external storage and copying or streaming data from it, I can't see anything illegal there.
Rooting isn't illegal, nor are any apps that use it, the app isn't going anywhere, at worst you will lose warranty, but to be fair, it's a nexus device, you're kind of expected to root it.
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"at worst you will lose warranty" - yeah, that's exactly what I don't want with a $500 device.
Does mentioned app enable you to browse storage and play content with whatever player you choose?
BoneXDA said:
"at worst you will lose warranty" - yeah, that's exactly what I don't want with a $500 device.
Does mentioned app enable you to browse storage and play content with whatever player you choose?
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It's easy enough to unroot, nobody need ever know you did it and technically voided it. Like I said, that's worst case.
As for the app, never used it personally so ill let someone else chime in.
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The app he asked about isn't working with root at all (so no write access). Perfectly legit not to root if he can live with the things he can't do then.
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Is this legal? Well, from Google's point of view anyway cause it's up to them to allow or take down such app. I'm not into rooting for warranty concerns, so how sure is that this app will be supported/left untouched? Major buying point unrooted external storage access for me.
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Perfectly legal. My brother watches movies and episodes from his external 1tb hard drive (A powered one).
Anyone have a link to a good cable? And will and USB flash drive work with it?
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darkstar765 said:
Anyone have a link to a good cable? And will and USB flash drive work with it?
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Would also like to know if you can use USB2GO with the nexus...
Any OTG cable will work.. don't pay $20 for a cable that is only worth $1.. unless you're buying like 5 or more in a pack.. Amazon got some good ones for like a dollar and they ship from the States
Also the kernel will have to support USB host for OTG to work.. not sure if the stock kernel does
So do external storages work, unrooted?
If you don't root you can get an app that lets you view,down load or stream video files or documents from stick drives or card readers.It does not allow you to write to the cards however.It works great for those things.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homeysoft.nexususb.importer
There is a free version that only does photos.I suggest using it first to test and see how you like it.The above version is a $3 app so make sure the free one works before buying the other. jmo
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...iwiY29tLmhvbWV5c29mdC5uZXh1c3VzYi52aWV3ZXIiXQ..
If you need to write to a card you will have to be rooted and wait for them to iron out the multi-user problems with the 4.2 update before the stick-mount app will work again.It is broken at present but once working again will require root to mount the sd card so files can be transferred via a file explorer app to the sd card.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount
Does it have enough power for a usb hard disk?
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It seems that CIFS is also an issue with 4.2 ... Google must REALLY want us using Play to seemingly block the CRAP out of doing any R/W to external sources.
Of course it could just be a "side effect" of the new Google "security feature" that locks USB access to the process that spawned it.
I want to know how the Nexus Media app is getting away with it. Maybe it's because everything is IN the app - so the USB access continues to work.
I dunno ... all I DO know is that my Nexus 7 is staying on 4.1.2 until it's fixed.
Tried with the one I have from the galaxy s3 and it was not recognized. The sgs3 is rooted stock. When I plug it into the galaxy, it immediately sees the USB host connected
Edit- tried it with a USB mouse and it worked fine
Kevin
I would like to know more information about this matter too. I'm really new to otg stuff, but I do know that you need to be rooted un the nexus 7 for it to work fine.
I think it needs to be rooted to use USB OTG. i have a 2$ USB OTG working fine with my unrooted S3 but on the nexus 10 it won't regconize.
Just tested it with a 5 bucks OTG, so far:
Mouse razor naga: OK.
USB keyboard microsoft: OK.
Pendrive Kingston 4gb: nothing happens.
For me it's ok I just wanted to use it for the keyboard. No problem at all.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994299
This is a good OTG cable. Works on anything that supports OTG. Lifetime warranty, good price, super fast shipping. I have a few and use them on all my devices.
http://www.amazon.com/Electronics-Micro-USB-OTG-Cable/dp/B005GGBYJ4
Enjoy! Happy Holidays all!!
+1 on that cable. Like the angle & not too short or long. Nice & sturdy.
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I'm looking for a OTG cable/adapter in the UK and wanted to whether mini USB OTG adapter will work with flash drives and external drives, or do I an micro USB OTG adapter? What's the difference?
Bought this one and it works but I wouldn't recommend it because the male end that goes into the Nexus10 is a little too long and creates a loose connection. I'm gonna order another type tonight.
Stickmount works great on my rooted nexus10.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=300803544652
I have a otg cable that works fine on my S3 but I plug it into the nexus and I get nothing. The S3 auto detects the cable alone but nothing at all happens when I plug it into the nexus no matter what, if anything, is plugged into it. I just want to use it for mouse and keyboard.
Think I should buy another cable to try out or am I missing something?
A cheap OTG cable that came bundled with a $60 tablet my mom ordered works on my Nexus 10.
On an unrelated note, Samsung should of bundled a USB OTG cable.
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faulkton said:
I have a otg cable that works fine on my S3 but I plug it into the nexus and I get nothing. The S3 auto detects the cable alone but nothing at all happens when I plug it into the nexus no matter what, if anything, is plugged into it. I just want to use it for mouse and keyboard.
Think I should buy another cable to try out or am I missing something?
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Just install nexus importer on Google play. Nexus doesn't natively support usb otg like s3
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AspenMan said:
This is a good OTG cable. Works on anything that supports OTG. Lifetime warranty, good price, super fast shipping. I have a few and use them on all my devices.
http://www.amazon.com/Electronics-Micro-USB-OTG-Cable/dp/B005GGBYJ4
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DO NOT GET THIS ONE!
I have the same one and it completely blocks the headphone port which is right under the micro-usb port. The micro-usb plugs in with the flat part facing you / the screen so this one would obviously angle down and over the headphone port. Find one that is either straight or angles the other way.
I was wondering if my nexus 4 would support USB OTG(obviously without external power bank) after upgrading to next android version 4.3 or 5 whichever comes out..
What do you people think can it be possible..????
No. It's the hardware. No software can change that.
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El Daddy said:
No. It's the hardware. No software can change that.
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Firmware can.
I'm not familiar with the OTG situation with the Nexus 4, but is it a literal hardware restriction/limitation making it impossible to have powered USB OTG? Or is the code just... non-existent or non-finished?
espionage724 said:
Firmware can.
I'm not familiar with the OTG situation with the Nexus 4, but is it a literal hardware restriction/limitation making it impossible to have powered USB OTG? Or is the code just... non-existent or non-finished?
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It's a hardware limitation. The phone can't detect a usb flashdrive when it's connected with a otg cable because it can't provide enough power to power the USB drive to access it's storage space.
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scream4cheese said:
It's a hardware limitation. The phone can't detect a usb flashdrive when it's connected with a otg cable because it can't provide enough power to power the USB drive to access it's storage space.
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More power can't be forced? It just seems pretty strange for a USB controller not to be able to power smaller devices like flash drives, especially with this phone (sure I could understand it with some no-name older Samsung phone, but not with the newest flagship Nexus phone).
Although I'm pretty sure this might of been discussed elsewhere in great detail.
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More power can't be forced? It just seems pretty strange for a USB controller not to be able to power smaller devices like flash drives, especially with this phone (sure I could understand it with some no-name older Samsung phone, but not with the newest flagship Nexus phone).
Although I'm pretty sure this might of been discussed elsewhere in great detail.
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Extra power be forced, just not from the phone itself.
You can read all about it here: (Read the 2nd post)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181820
More:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38076758#post38076758
More info:
http://www.head4space.com/why-doesnt-nexus-4-support-otg-cables/
http://pocketnow.com/2013/03/25/nexus-4-usb-otg
http://www.androidcentral.com/android-advanced-usb-otg-nexus-4
Power can be forced. zidgey Kernel proves that with power you can do it. Its only a matter of programming to make the phone supply the power. All phone micro USB ports are the same, and if another phone can do it, this phone can.
scream4cheese said:
It's a hardware limitation. The phone can't detect a usb flashdrive when it's connected with a otg cable because it can't provide enough power to power the USB drive to access it's storage space.
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isn't there any way to supply that power through some coding...??
jaed.43725 said:
Power can be forced. zidgey Kernel proves that with power you can do it. Its only a matter of programming to make the phone supply the power. All phone micro USB ports are the same, and if another phone can do it, this phone can.
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is there any development going on right now to supply 5v power from the phone it self.. i've this 4 days old nexus 4 with me and its so frustrating its not supporting OTG while my old GNex did same without breaking a sweat...
Not to sound like a jerk, but did anyone click on the links I posted previously? LOL.
http://www.head4space.com/why-doesnt-nexus-4-support-otg-cables/
Writing/modifying the kernel will enable OTG but you still need a external power source to supply the flash-drive.
Zippey's kernel is modified to enable OTG.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181820
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Not to sound like a jerk, but did anyone click on the links I posted previously? LOL.
http://www.head4space.com/why-doesnt-nexus-4-support-otg-cables/
Writing/modifying the kernel will enable OTG but you still need a external power source to supply the flash-drive.
Zippey's kernel is modified to enable OTG.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181820
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I'm already using that on my nexus 4 and waiting for my Y cable to arrive...
BUt still i was wondering if there any way to supply that 5v from phone itself... i'm not a great developer but i think it may be possible with some programming.. sorry if i'm bothering you...
prateek80 said:
I'm already using that on my nexus 4 and waiting for my Y cable to arrive...
BUt still i was wondering if there any way to supply that 5v from phone itself... i'm not a great developer but i think it may be possible with some programming.. sorry if i'm bothering you...
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Oh no not at all. LOL. :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::good:
So yeah the phone just doesn't have enough power to power an OTG cable. The usb port on the phone has a certain voltage output that is simply not enough to do OTG. Boooooo
Just wondering if anyone tried to make a 3.3v-5v converter with something like the ltc3529. I saw a couple post in the arduino forums about successfully get a 3.3v arduino to supply 5v for usb host.
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i thought the phone support USB OTG and so i ordered 8gb model and now i'm stuck with this 5gb usable memory...
prateek80 said:
i thought the phone support USB OTG and so i ordered 8gb model and now i'm stuck with this 5gb usable memory...
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Well there's always cloud storage. Next time do some research before buying anything. :thumbup:
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Well there's always cloud storage. Next time do some research before buying anything. :thumbup:
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i dont think there is any way i could store my games on cloud... and also i own a GNex and it is capable of OTG so i never thought nexus 4 wont have that...
i bought this one just because of games and now i'm left 5 gb that means how much.. 3 games...??
prateek80 said:
i dont think there is any way i could store my games on cloud... and also i own a GNex and it is capable of OTG so i never thought nexus 4 wont have that...
i bought this one just because of games and now i'm left 5 gb that means how much.. 3 games...??
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LOL.
It depends on the size of the game file. Hopefully the next Nexus smartphone will have OTG. :thumbup:
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Android 4.3 Stock rooted nexus 4 to USB OTG
I had stock Android 4.3 and wanted to get USB OTG to have more space using powered USB.
I first downloaded and installed Nexus root toolkit 1.6.6 and Unlocked the boot loader and then rooted the phone (pre -requisites for loading ziddey-otg-r165-07291101. zip)
All went well.
I am at Android 4.3 and rooted and then I went to recovery (TWRP) and then selected Install and selected the .zip that I downloaded from XDA.
Boom!
I tried to reboot the phone and ever since stuck in the start up screen just displaying the google icon for nearly 15 minutes. Did i just manage to brick my phone? Please help!
Also I am currently using the same toolkit to re-install factory stock Nexus 4 Android 4.3
Will the ziddey-otg-r165-07291101.zip not work at android 4.3? Please help any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks,
Sandy
ifyoucare said:
I had stock Android 4.3 and wanted to get USB OTG to have more space using powered USB.
I first downloaded and installed Nexus root toolkit 1.6.6 and Unlocked the boot loader and then rooted the phone (pre -requisites for loading ziddey-otg-r165-07291101. zip)
All went well.
I am at Android 4.3 and rooted and then I went to recovery (TWRP) and then selected Install and selected the .zip that I downloaded from XDA.
Boom!
I tried to reboot the phone and ever since stuck in the start up screen just displaying the google icon for nearly 15 minutes. Did i just manage to brick my phone? Please help!
Also I am currently using the same toolkit to re-install factory stock Nexus 4 Android 4.3
Will the ziddey-otg-r165-07291101.zip not work at android 4.3? Please help any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks,
Sandy
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yup it wont... atleast for now, wait for cm 10.2 after that we may get it working on 4.3... please read the first page before flashing anything unless you want to brick your phone...:good:
with increasing popularity of 3D printers and electronics skills, it would be nice if somebody could create a low profile device that attaches to USB port and internally has a rechargable battery with DC-DC converter to scale up to 5V and has all the wiring to connect a microSD. I know I would buy it.
Does anyone know if the USB 2.0 SLIM EXTERNAL DVD ROM CD-RW COMBO DRIVE WRITER BY SANOXY Work with our first gen N7 16 gig with a OTG cable hooked up to it?
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No, not enough power is output from OTG to spin the disc.
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No, not enough power is output from OTG to spin the disc.
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I don't really know how it is powered the only thing that I do know is it's only USB
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Even if there was enough juice to spin the disk. I would think drivers would be needed for it work with your N7.
jadesse said:
Even if there was enough juice to spin the disk. I would think drivers would be needed for it work with your N7.
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Well, I have Ubuntu installed on the tablet, which has the ability to read/write to a disc, only if it's on a powered USB hub, that would be the only practical method as far as I know.
Darklust said:
Well, I have Ubuntu installed on the tablet, which has the ability to read/write to a disc, only if it's on a powered USB hub, that would be the only practical method as far as I know.
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I found one at Amazon. com for about $14.00 it takes 2 to 3 days to get to you it is made by Sanoxy the same people who makes our OTG cable but I think that it is just a PC and DVD player for our tablet and they claim that it is working on our NEXUS 7 can't wait to try this out and I will let you know G.B.Y.
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clay347 said:
I found one at Amazon. com for about $14.00 it takes 2 to 3 days to get to you it is made by Sanoxy the same people who makes our OTG cable but I think that it is just a PC and DVD player for our tablet and they claim that it is working on our NEXUS 7 can't wait to try this out and I will let you know G.B.Y.
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If anyone does give this a try please report back.
It should work fine, using ubuntu 13.04 on the Nexus 7. Provided, you are using a powered hub, or a modified kernel that allows host mode charging, together with a "y" cable.
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Anyone use it? I use cloud back up but like to do hard drive back ups to, curious as to if/how I can do this, its my first USB c device, not sure how it operates.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013...type+c+otg&dpPl=1&dpID=41MNi1u+N6L&ref=plSrch
Something like this in combination with the USB 3.0 cable that came with your drive should fix you up.
Yup they work. I have a Belkin that works flawlessly. Tested it with a corsair gaming headset and some USB drives.
bignazpwns said:
Yup they work. I have a Belkin that works flawlessly. Tested it with a corsair gaming headset and some USB drives.
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With the usb otg adapter previously linked?
I'm looking for a wireless hard drive that I can send photos, and videos to. Any recommendations?
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What version of USB is the port on this phone?
I know it is usb c, but is it first or second generation, and is it usb 2.0, 3.0, or 3.1?
I know they are all backwards compatable but I am I looking to upgrade my external hard drive/server cloud storage setup and if I can save money buying the fastest my phone supports even if it isnt fastest on the market it would he nice to know. Mainly for photos but at almost 41MB a photo Im interested in speed for physical backups.
I can say that with a USB OTG cable, (specifically a C to 3.1) it pumps out enough power to power an external USB 3.0 hard drive. Though, I can't imagine the battery lasting long drawing that much power.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01COOQIKU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That's the cable I have.
mobrules777 said:
I'm looking for a wireless hard drive that I can send photos, and videos to. Any recommendations?
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Completely wireless so that its battery powered?
Or wireless but still on your network so that its a shared drive?
Or wireless and no network needed?
tgambitg said:
I can say that with a USB OTG cable, (specifically a C to 3.1) it pumps out enough power to power an external USB 3.0 hard drive. Though, I can't imagine the battery lasting long drawing that much power.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01COOQIKU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That's the cable I have.
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HDD or SSD? Is the 3.0 speed there?
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HDD or SSD? Is the 3.0 speed there?
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Benchmarked a Samsung USB SSD on my force. And full 3.1 speed.
Thanks, anyone know if it will power a HDD?
Im looking for reliable backup not constant connection...along the same line...what about a powered hub?
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Thanks, anyone know if it will power a HDD?
Im looking for reliable backup not constant connection...along the same line...what about a powered hub?
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Powered hub will work. Honestly I would just pick up a SSD. Prices are dirt cheap on 128 and 256's. I payed $200 for my 960gb. Samsung has a 250gb USB SSD that's tiny for $120. USB type c uses a msata drive so pretty nice and small and good speeds. Looking for a m.2 to USB type c so I can use a spare 500gb I have here from my PC.
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Powered hub will work. Honestly I would just pick up a SSD. Prices are dirt cheap on 128 and 256's. I payed $200 for my 960gb. Samsung has a 250gb USB SSD that's tiny for $120. USB type c uses a msata drive so pretty nice and small and good speeds. Looking for a m.2 to USB type c so I can use a spare 500gb I have here from my PC.
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Do you have a link for the 960?
I'm looking for something to add to my home network. Powered, wireless, and I'm thinking at least a terabyte.
I truly don't know much about it. So idiot proof would be good. I would like to allow family to connect to it and save photos or videos. But it would need to be accessible to organize it from a laptop.
I put a 200 gb card in my Z Force but made it portable. Would have preferred to make it internal so I was thinking a wireless hard drive would solve that issue.
Thanks for any help.
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mobrules777 said:
I'm looking for something to add to my home network. Powered, wireless, and I'm thinking at least a terabyte.
I truly don't know much about it. So idiot proof would be good. I would like to allow family to connect to it and save photos or videos. But it would need to be accessible to organize it from a laptop.
I put a 200 gb card in my Z Force but made it portable. Would have preferred to make it internal so I was thinking a wireless hard drive would solve that issue.
Thanks for any help.
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If you have a desktop that is always on, you can network share your hard drive. If your router supports it, you can also hook up an external hard drive. ES File Explorer is one of many apps that can see network shared drives. You can use it to move files from your phone to the shared network drive.
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Toshiba 1TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive... Platters and all. Full USB 3.0 speed.
tgambitg said:
Toshiba 1TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive... Platters and all. Full USB 3.0 speed.
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It is insane what phones can do now, do any battery testing with this setup?
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It is insane what phones can do now, do any battery testing with this setup?
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Not much, just tested to see if it would work... but I can't imagine it would be very battery friendly.