Can anyone confirm if the Galaxy Tab S2, specifically the SM-T713 has full USB Host Mode support? Either out the box on factory firmware or with a custom firmware? I currently run a 2012 Nexus in the car and have a powered USB hub with a flash drive, USB DAC, Joycon etc all plugged into the hub, which is then connected to the tablet via an OTG Y-cable. The Nexus is starting to slow down and show its age, so I am trying to figure out a replacement. But, without buying something and testing it out, not something I can realistically do, it is proving difficult to find which tablets support USB Host Mode. The S2 looks like a nice tablet, and with an S4 coming out sometime soon I expect prices on the S2 to come down a little as well. USB Host Mode is going to be a deal breaker though.
Additionally, is anyone running one as an in car tablet? If so, how reliable is it? any issues? recommended ROM's?
Thanks.
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Hi all,
I've just ordered this gorgeous phone and am waiting for it to be delivered. In the meantime I've been wondering given that it's capable of HDMI output and serve as USB host whether it is possible of it doing both at the same time, if say I hooked up the HDMI output along with other usb devices, like a USB drive and a keyboard via a usb HUB. I would be practically creating a bespoke docking station of sorts..
I know it's pushing the technology a little... and there are other alternatives to USB devices (NAS drives, wireless mouse/keyboards...), but my question is more about what the device is capable of.
Thanks.
Update:
So far I've successfully managed to plug in an old USB hub via a cheap micro-usb to USB adapter bought off e-bay. From there I hooked up a USB keyboard, Mouse, pen drive and also USB speakers.
I'm amazed it actually managed to power all of these devices without any problems (imagine battery drain is massive given that the usb hub is unpowered).
I would like to know if anyone has tried hooking up HDMI output while the USB is hosting other devices. Has anyone tried this already? I've searched everywhere and can't seem to find a definitive answer to my question.
As a side note, does anyone know of a docking station for the G2, similar to what you get with laptops?
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No, I have not yet tried this out. I had bought an HDMI cable/device thing but never got it to work on my TV.. apparently it had something to do with the technology that the phone uses for HDMI not being compatible with older Samsung TVs.
Would be great if anyone else has tried this out could post here, whatever the outcome
Is this possible yet? I would like to have the Note 7 permanently plugged in to the charger while still retaining the ability to use USB devices (i.e. using an OTG Y cable).
Thanks.
I'm curious as well... since PS3 controllers won't work over BT, I have to plug mine in when gaming on my TV, but then I'm at the mercy of the battery. My other option is to use my Moga, but I prefer to leave that synced with my phone since I can dock the phone into it (plus the lag drives me a bit bonkers).
Just wanted to bump this thread in case the situation has changed -- does anyone know if this kernel hack is possible to allow simultaneous charge and USB OTG functionality on the Tegra Note 7?
I'm partially building off this existing thread, however I'm sure that what I'm doing is a bit more specific:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/usb-otg-dac-hard-drive-time-t3074767
I'm planning an Android tablet in-dash car install, and wondering which one to use. Specifically, an ASUS Nexus 7 a Samsung Tab S 8.0/8.4 or a Samsung Tab A 7.0/10.0; the problem being whether the tablet can charge whilst being semi-permanently connected to a variety of USB devices as an OTG host.
The type of install is pretty common, and a few people have done this. I'm really not sure if they've surmounting the USB-OTG charging issue however. Anyway. The proposed setup is this:
3A 5V regulator for car ign. supply > USB OTG Y-cable
USB hub < USB OTG Y-cable > Tablet
USB hub > (USB DAC, SD card reader, Flash drive)
I'm aware of the issues with the Nexus 7's OTG charging problems which required the use of a specifically-written kernel, now somewhat old and obsolete. Has simultaneous OTG and charging become a common OS/hardware feature, or was it perhaps just an issue with the Nexus 7....? Am I missing a greater problem here? I'm cross-posting this with the forums related to the other tablets, so I'll try and keep up with feeding responses from both into the others so we're all on the same page.
Cheers!
I'm using a Nexus 7 in my car (best decision I've ever made :laugh and wanted to use a T585N (A6 10.1") in my second car. So I tried OTG and charging at the same time: It does NOT work .
I hope I find a solution for it.
I'm pretty certain that unless a kernel similar to Timur's on the N7-2013 is compiled that allows OTG and fast charging, we're stuck with what Samsung gifts us with. I'm genuinely unsure whether this is modifiable within the kernel for devices beyond the N7, or whether any developers even have an interest in integrating it.
You're probably right. We're stuck with it unless we can wirelessly charge and sidestep the USB port altogether....
I am looking to getting a tab a 8.0 for a car setup to replace my nexus 7. My main concern is the tablets ability to charge while using otg. I need the tablet to have USB audio out to a sound processor and also change the tablet.
Samsung website says it does otg + charging however I tried in a store and it not work - I'm thinking maybe it's down to the tablet being in retail mode?
Any info Is appreciated
Can anyone confirm if the Galaxy Tab A supports USB Host mode fully? Either out the box or with a custom ROM? Specifically looking at the SM-T350.
Currently using a Nexus 7 in the car, USB host mode works perfectly allowing me to charge the tablet as well as run a number of different attached USB devices. I have a Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition, but it does not support USB Host Mode (at least not without a Lavalink adapter). Trying to figure out a replacement for the Nexus as it is slowing down but need to confirm USB Host Mode works first.
Thanks.