I went to Best Buy and happened to pick up the very last USB adapter. I got it with a ShopKick $5 discount so it came out to about $16 with tax. My first impression was that the box was much smaller than I expected. It was about the size of my Droid.
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I preceded to open it up and noticed how much smaller it was than I expected.
The first thing I plugged in was my usb wireless mouse.
My Tab recognized it right away and gave me a nice message saying it worked and now I had a cursor on the screen. Everything worked on the mouse except for the right mouse button, but I kind of expected that.
The next thing I tried was my Droid. It gave me an error saying that it was too high powered to work, which is a bummer, but I can still transfer between the two with bluetooth even if it takes a little while to set up.
Finally I tried a usb drive with a track by Deadmau5 because I knew that that song was not in my library or my Google Music library. Sure enough it showed up in my Music app, but I couldn't find it in Astro File Manager. There was a folder for "usbdrive", but when I opened it, it was empty.
Overall Opinion
I was expecting the adapter to be about twice the size, but was quite happy to find that it was smaller. It seems to work with many devices, but it is maddening when you get the "too high powered device" error. It was also a very tight fit to fit a USB device into the end and you had to use quite a bit of force to plug stuff in. I feel like the overall plug itself fits very loose though in the Tab and that bothers me. It's just too bad Samsung couldn't have fit it inside the tab
7/10
Pros:
Small
Allows many usb devices
Adds more functionality
Cons:
It fits into the Tab loosely
Expensive at $19.99 for what it is
Doesn't work with high powered devices
Thanks for the review... was planning on buying it, but maybe I'll hold off for a bit.
jdavet said:
Thanks for the review... was planning on buying it, but maybe I'll hold off for a bit.
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I would recommend it, it's just kind of expensive for what it is.
We need a version of this that allows a USB power. I know it's another thing to plug in but it would save from needing to carry/plug in a powered USB hub just to use an external HD.
I got mine for 10 dollars after a 10 dollar RZ coupon from Best Buy. Everything I've plugged into it works so far (Mouse, Keyboard, Logitech USB Controller, different thumb drives). I have no complaints.
Of interest is that the Engrish directions state that you need to plug whatever USB device into the adapter first, and then plug the adapter into the Tab, or else risk damaging the Tab. Not too sure why.
do NTFS flash drives work or just fat32?
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do NTFS flash drives work or just fat32?
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The GT did not recognize the format on my NTFS formatted Lexar 16GB usb drive. The instructions that accompany the GT USB adapter state compatibility with FAT32 (Max 32GB), PTP/UMS Camera, and Sammy Laser Printer (after 2008).
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do NTFS flash drives work or just fat32?
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In theory they should work with pershoot's kernel and modules. Not with stock.
I haven't tried it yet though.
So does this work with Logitech's all in one usb adapter for mouse and keyboard at the same time?
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In theory they should work with pershoot's kernel and modules. Not with stock.
I haven't tried it yet though.
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Ill try it in a little bit because I am currently running pershoots 1.4ghz kernel.
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So does this work with Logitech's all in one usb adapter for mouse and keyboard at the same time?
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I don't have a Logitech wireless keyboard, but I've used my Anywhere MX mouse's micro receiver with it successfully. It's one of the "unifying" ones that's supposed to work with their current gen keyboards.
question?
can you connect to it a 2 into one usb adapter? That way you can charge the tablet and have any type of usb device connected?
Will that work?
Ed
Can someone with the USB adapter help a few of us out and answer the question I posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1208402 ? Greatly appreciated
cifs?
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Ill try it in a little bit because I am currently running pershoots 1.4ghz kernel.
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would you need to push the cifs/ntfs module in for it to work with pershoot kernal?
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So does this work with Logitech's all in one usb adapter for mouse and keyboard at the same time?
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My Logitech MK320 keyboard and mouse works fine with the Samsung USB adapter and my GT-P7510. I just wish I could find a smaller keyboard and mouse package.
Frank
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would you need to push the cifs/ntfs module in for it to work with pershoot kernal?
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Sorry it took me so long to respond. As it looks right now, I'd say yes. When I inserted an NTFS formatted flash drive in said "usb storage black or unsupported filesystem" on pershoots kernel with no cifs.
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So, with the update, anyone think we can hook up a wireless receiver (I'm thinking the logitech unifying receiver) and use both the keyboard and mouse with it? That's how I do it with the laptop, just wondering if anyone can read (and understand) the release notes to see if this is possible...
Well the support is for USB keyboards and mice, so I doubt the PC setup you have will work since the xoom probably wont have the drivers for that specific receiver. Not to mention that sounds really cumbersome.
LegionTHEFecalExcretion said:
Well the support is for BLUETOOTH keyboards and mice, so I doubt the PC setup you have will work since the xoom probably wont have the drivers for that specific receiver. Not to mention that sounds really cumbersome.
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Sorry, did I have this wrong? As I understood, this update enables USB host. Doesn't that mean that (assuming drivers were available) that USB keyboards and mice would work?
Not really that cumbersome, BTW- plenty of folk on here are already talking about connecting USB thumb drives. This setup would be the same, at least in terms of what's connected to the xoom. If you really need to know what I'm planning, here's what I have to set it up:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Note...AB9G/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1305066484&sr=8-8
That looks pretty nice you're right. I just Dont think the drivers will be supported.
LegionTHEFecalExcretion said:
That looks pretty nice you're right. I just Dont think the drivers will be supported.
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Gah. Well, I'll just have to give it a go when I get the update. Side question: any suggestion on where to get a microUSB to USB Host connector? I can't figure out which are host and which are not...
this is the only officially supported one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054636
There are other microusb to usb converters, but they lack the pin setup required, contrary to popular belief. This is straight from the motorola engineer who designed it.
LegionTHEFecalExcretion said:
this is the only officially supported one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054636
There are other microusb to usb converters, but they lack the pin setup required, contrary to popular belief. This is straight from the motorola engineer who designed it.
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No way. Sorry, you just lost me there. Any $20 USB cable is definitely intended for chumps. Thanks anyways, I'll just take my chances with amazon. I'll update once it arrives.
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No way. Sorry, you just lost me there. Any $20 USB cable is definitely intended for chumps. Thanks anyways, I'll just take my chances with amazon. I'll update once it arrives.
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suit yourself. The amazon one you buy will not work. I could hunt down the Moto forums post explaining why it wont, but It sounds like you wouldnt believe me anyways, so I wont waste my time trying to help you not waste your money. I do hope your setup works to be honest, it seems kinda cool, but this stuff is just too proprietary. Good luck.
One last aside, if paying 20 dollars is really that huge of a deal to you, you can make your own USB host cable. Which is why those 3 dollar amazon ones wont work, they lack usb host.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13673416
I realize I made a typo in my earlier statement when I typed it added support for "Bluetooth keyboards", I meant to say "USB keyboards". Weve had bluetooth support since launch, that must have sounded ridiculous to you. I had basically meant to say that since you are planning on using a wireless receiver, the drivers would not be there. Now if you use the right usb host cable with a usb-cabled keyboard, then yes, it will definitely work. And with that I will stop jacking your thread.
If that's the case, then why are there several threads where people have updated to 3.1 with $3 cables from eBay?
and I knew what you were saying earlier even with the mistake
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For the sake of overall Xoom awesomeness, I hope you turn out to be right. More options never hurt. Ive read threads were people got a usb host cable from ebay/amazon, and some types worked while others wouldn't. Its really trial and error I suppose.
Actually in all honesty USB Host does not mean every keyboard or mouse will work.... unix based drivers would first have to be directly recognized within the Android OS... most will work but not all... thats where testing comes into play
This is the cable I purchased on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Micro-USB-Host-...=260760886893&ps=63&clkid=9080148831220643842
It worked for the update (I downloaded and updated via usb)
and it also works with my wireless keyboard and mouse combo:
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This is the cable I purchased on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Micro-USB-Host-...=260760886893&ps=63&clkid=9080148831220643842
It worked for the update (I downloaded and updated via usb)
and it also works with my wireless keyboard and mouse combo:
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Thank you! That's what I was looking for. Already ordered one from meritline (suggested on another thread) but this one looks good too, and good to have a purchase link to a confirmed working OTG cable. Smart to get one with the flexible cable...
andoid driver for WLAN combos
does andrid 3.0+ (3.1+?) support microsoft/logitech WLAN combos out of the box? have you installed a specific driver for that setup? and which combo do u use?
br, vis
Black, Angled Adapter with 2-3 Day Delivery Time Within US for $8.95
wesscoggin said:
This is the cable I purchased on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Micro-USB-Host-...=260760886893&ps=63&clkid=9080148831220643842
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If anyone wants to pick one up without having to wait for it to ship from Hong Kong, I found a listing on eBay within the US for a nicer cable for $8.95. It's black to match the Xoom and has an angled micro USB connector to avoid it sticking out. It shipped the same day and was delivered two days after I ordered!
I can confirm it's working with multiple wireless mouse/keyboard sets as well as standard USB mice/keyboards and flash drives... I started geeking out when the cable got delivered and promptly started plugging every USB device I could find into my Xoom, just because I can!
Although this item is from China:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14057109581...id=m570.l2736&_nkw=140571095817&_fvi=1&_rdc=1
I can confirm that it is working. For your 8 bucks, you also get a microHDMI cable adapter as well.
for the ultimate tight-wads i bought this for $1.79AU and it works with every usb device i have =] don't think can beat less than this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190507971718?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
donaldson said:
Although this item is from China:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14057109581...id=m570.l2736&_nkw=140571095817&_fvi=1&_rdc=1
I can confirm that it is working. For your 8 bucks, you also get a microHDMI cable adapter as well.
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just ordered, thanks
Do you have to be rooted to get usb thumb drives and portable hard drives to work I've got a genuine Motorola cable
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does anyone know when and where sammy will be selling their apple inspired adapters?
Thanks
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-wifi-only-accessories/GT-P7510UWYXAR-product
Get em now.
Greetings all. Just picked up a 10.1 from a local BB. super excited to open it up in a couple of hours.
As far as accessories, can someone verify that the travel charger and the usb cable that came with the 7" galaxy tablet will work with this 10.1" as well?
Any recommended place to get these two from?
cellphoneshop seems to be the place to get some cheap $3-$5 chargers and usb cables.
any other sites?
I refuse to pay the obscene $20 and $35 that samsung is charging for the cables and chargers....
thanks
I believe the 7" tab stuff will work. I'm going to confirm that today after work.
X10D3 said:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-wifi-only-accessories/GT-P7510UWYXAR-product
Get em now.
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If you actually try to buy one, you will see they are all backordered.
Hmmm strangely reminiscent of what happened when i got my cappy on launch date, prepare for a couple of months without any accessories or cases available. Oh well...
zaures said:
Hmmm strangely reminiscent of what happened when i got my cappy on launch date, prepare for a couple of months without any accessories or cases available. Oh well...
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Sigh, If thats the case then by tab is going straight back to best buy in a week
The 7 inch tab stuff works fine on the 10.1. The usb adapter is backorder at samsung and does not appear anywhere else.
I went to my local Best Buy this weekend and saw a space for USB connection kit on the shelf. The sales guy couldn't find it in the internal system or on their website though. The SKU was 2837365 and he said it was an accessory previously discontinued for the 7" tab that is coming back for both. Not sure if anybody else saw this. I think I saw someone else posted they saw the same thing at another website forum too.
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Yep.
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I just have a standard 10ft USB Extension cable and the shorty Adapter that came with the kit.. I ordered 2 USB Car adapters that have a 2.1amp and a 1amp slot for charging the tablet on the 2.1amp slot and my phone on the 1amp..
looking forward to the HDMI adapter (not happy about the price)...
Grommish said:
I just have a standard 10ft USB Extension cable and the shorty Adapter that came with the kit.. I ordered 2 USB Car adapters that have a 2.1amp and a 1amp slot for charging the tablet on the 2.1amp slot and my phone on the 1amp..
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Not quite what we're talking about here... The USB adapter is used for connecting thumb drives, external hard drives, etc...
Ahh.. I was thinking car chargers.. without a standard usb port, will it be able to usb host? Def something for me to look into
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Not quite what we're talking about here... The USB adapter is used for connecting thumb drives, external hard drives, etc...
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Grommish said:
Ahh.. I was thinking car chargers.. without a standard usb port, will it be able to usb host? Def something for me to look into
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Yes it will, one of the features of honeycomb is the ability to do USB hosting. I haven't bought it yet, but I believe the keyboard dock has USB ports. Now I don't have any reports saying that anyone has tried it out yet, but thats what I wouldlook in to
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but I believe the keyboard dock has USB ports
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It does NOT have USB ports but does have a pass-through of the 30-min Samsung Connector they "claim" allows you to use the USB -or- HDMI adapters. I have neither to test this but I have the keyboard dock and there is only the 30-min and a headphone jack.
So the day I bought My SGS2 I seen a Video on YouTube about this guy using a Micro USB to Female USB adapter, and all the cool things it could do.
I looked on eBay and from good old China (where everything is made! Probably the sun and God where made there too...) it was only $4.
So I though well I might never use it, but for $4 I'll buy it for the hell of it.
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Well it came today! I though hum... I'm going to see if my wireless mouse works and it dose! a little mouse comes on the screen and it works just like a computer
even in games Played some "Dragon Fly" ("Tiny Wings" for Iphone) worked good. I even booted up the old DOS emulator and played Ultima 8!
Going to try some Ultima Underworld but need to charge my battery!
I think I'm going to make some videos of playing some old dos games on YouTube. I'll post a link here when I do.
In for the videos
Looks good, I'm gonna get me one
A bluetooth mouse works great too, no need for adapters.
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killall said:
Looks good, I'm gonna get me one
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i am using another one with my android card reader. good
is this the same with usb to go? kinda confused with it and is it possible to connect and read external hdd?
thanks
Declan79 said:
is this the same with usb to go? kinda confused with it and is it possible to connect and read external hdd?
thanks
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Yes, you can read a external HD but the phone might not power it, depending on the HD. But if that is the case then you just need a powered usb splitter and your good.
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Just to let people know they don't work with NTFS formatted drives. I thought my cable was broke until i reformatted the flashdrive using FAT32 and it was recognized no problem.
Joey2o11 said:
Just to let people know they don't work with NTFS formatted drives. I thought my cable was broke until i reformatted the flashdrive using FAT32 and it was recognized no problem.
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Ya, witch kinda sucks.. But I'm sure there will be a patch out...
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I got my USB-OTG cable today, and was quite disappointed. It was annoying to see that NTFS wasn't compatible. Also every external bus powered HD I tried complained about it being a high powered USB device, as did my iPod.
I also tried a USB Optical Mouse, and a cursor popped up on the screen, but it wasn't moving I will try a cheaper one at work tomorrow. USB Pen drives/Flash disks seem to work, as long as it is only Fat32.
- Edit -
Tried a different (Dell) optical mouse at work today and it seems to work fine, also tried my 16gb USB flash disk and that worked great and quite fast, tried some films and documents through it and it was flawless.
A couple of people have mentioned that a 'bigger cable' or 'powered cable' is needed to get bigger USB drives working. What exactly does that mean??
Yet i tried mine las night, its fast respond for flash disk reading but need a bigger cable to read external hdd. But i think it necessary for those who often worked woth flash disk
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this indeed is very cool and the price is just cool
i intend to make a jig last weekend and bought the stuff at almost the same price...i could have just bought from him too..
That really is awesome..
Most definitely gonna pick myself up one of those! Thanks! C:
NTFS is required for a small modification
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131924
The HiGadget USB adapter works perfect - thanks for the tip!
I went for the straight version (not angled) as it is smaller when not in use. Just perfect and what a price!
I got this one: http://cgi.benl.ebay.be/Micro-USB-H..._MobilePhoneDataCables_JN&hash=item3a693cc044
Works great!
Has anyone tried or have this stuff? If this works I will just buy one, seems to be handy at times. http://www.ebay.ph/itm/Black-5-1in1...t_Adapters&hash=item4169be5074#ht_2949wt_1018
It is $2.99 by the way.
I've had it for almost a year now. Used it with Tab 10.1 and use it with Note 10.1
Szadzik said:
I've had it for almost a year now. Used it with Tab 10.1 and use it with Note 10.1
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Thanks! I might just get one.
neilgoco said:
Has anyone tried or have this stuff? If this works I will just buy one, seems to be handy at times. http://www.ebay.ph/itm/Black-5-1in1...t_Adapters&hash=item4169be5074#ht_2949wt_1018
It is $2.99 by the way.
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Which 10.1 does it work with all of them
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Which 10.1 does it work with all of them
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Theres another adapter thats confirmed working, although a little more expensive, its posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1866438 , for those who are interested
banderos101 said:
Theres another adapter thats confirmed working, although a little more expensive, its posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1866438 , for those who are interested
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The GrayBean one is too expensive at ~$40.
It amazes me how long stuff has taken to get to me. Especially coming from Korea.
Ordered 2 white BestDeals USB Host OTG Cable connections on Sept 16
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Ordered 2 black Sanoxy USB OTG Cable adapters on Sept 26, and have yet to arrive.
but something tells me that it will be just like the BestDeals one. I hope not though.
Ordered 2 OEM USB OTG Connection Kits on Aug 30, and I have yet to receive them.
Anyway, I thought i had ordered this already, but I didn't so I just ordered this hub earlier today and expect it Tuesday. From the reviews it seems to work well.
TS
twospirits said:
It amazes me how long stuff has taken to get to me. Especially coming from Korea.
Ordered 2 white BestDeals USB Host OTG Cable connections on Sept 16
Finally got it on Friday and one of them does not work at all. The other for some reason works for a few seconds and I will have to unplug it and replug it to the Note for it to work. aarrgghhh
Ordered 2 black Sanoxy USB OTG Cable adapters on Sept 26, and have yet to arrive.
but something tells me that it will be just like the BestDeals one. I hope not though.
Ordered 2 OEM USB OTG Connection Kits on Aug 30, and I have yet to receive them.
Anyway, I thought i had ordered this already, but I didn't so I just ordered this hub earlier today and expect it Tuesday. From the reviews it seems to work well.
TS
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Post feedback on the 3rd one once you receive it.
Is it possible to connect an external hard drive to the note with one of these adapters?
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Re 'the third one'. It works fine, but the connector is very loose. If you give it a tap it will disconnect. But it works just fine.
I use this usb connector with my usb sticks and it works fine.
External usb hard drives can't connect with this usb adapter.
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Is it possible to connect an external hard drive to the note with one of these adapters?
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Perhaps, if the hard drive has its own power source?
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Re 'the third one'. It works fine, but the connector is very loose. If you give it a tap it will disconnect. But it works just fine.
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It's a buy! Will order one at eBay now
No hard drive
I have these adapters and can't run a hard drive. You get an OS message about the device using too much power.
I used a dual USB cable and connected one end to the Not eand one to an external battery and it worked just fine with the Note.
Yes, you can connect an HDD, but it requires external power and that had been mentioned a dozen times at least.
Szadzik said:
I used a dual USB cable and connected one end to the Not eand one to an external battery and it worked just fine with the Note.
Yes, you can connect an HDD, but it requires external power and that had been mentioned a dozen times at least.
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I think its the same reason why the official HDMI adaptor for the Note10.1 requires the charger to be plugged in and connected to the adaptor
the whole GALAXY to NOTE about...counting down from 10 to 1.
I got the one from Graybean today but it does not seem to be working. When I plug in, it lights up but when I insert a card or USB, nothing happens. Do I need to install any app to see the folders?
ajamils said:
I got the one from Graybean today but it does not seem to be working. When I plug in, it lights up but when I insert a card or USB, nothing happens. Do I need to install any app to see the folders?
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Its probably not this, as you say the light comes on, but i had the other adapter thats on this thread, which i thought was a dud, at first until i realised that i had'nt pushed the connector all the way in, it takes a deceptive amount of pressure, so might be worth ruling that one out.
Well I just inserted a microsd card in the sd card adapter and stuck it into the Graybean hub and it automatically recognize the card, opened up the file manager. I selected the Weird Al yankovic video I had on the card and it played without fail and without studder.
I then attached the Logitech Wireless Touchpad dongle to the Graybean and it immediately recognize the touchpad mouse.
I then inserted another sdcard reader and another microsd card and both show up in the file manager.
twospirits said:
Well I just inserted a microsd card in the sd card adapter and stuck it into the Graybean hub and it automatically recognize the card, opened up the file manager. I selected the Weird Al yankovic video I had on the card and it played without fail and without studder.
I then attached the Logitech Wireless Touchpad dongle to the Graybean and it immediately recognize the touchpad mouse.
I then inserted another sdcard reader and another microsd card and both show up in the file manager.
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Which one did you get? I bought this one
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0072FJEA8/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Thats the same one, see my review here.
TS
Hi,
Has anyone got an external hdd working on there gpads?
I have a 1tb WD passport, connected to my nexus 5 via the OTG cable it works fine. Just refuses to work on the gpad. usb sticks (tried up to a 32gig) work fine.
My gpad is stock
fungu said:
Hi,
Has anyone got an external hdd working on there gpads?
I have a 1tb WD passport, connected to my nexus 5 via the OTG cable it works fine. Just refuses to work on the gpad. usb sticks (tried up to a 32gig) work fine.
My gpad is stock
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Also happens to me, does not work with my external drive 320gb.
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I'm waiting on my powered OTG to turn up and test (another member in a different forum had suggested they had an external working with the cable). Otherwise i might look at getting something different as i am going away for a while and want to use an external to store my movies.
fungu said:
I'm waiting on my powered OTG to turn up and test (another member in a different forum had suggested they had an external working with the cable). Otherwise i might look at getting something different as i am going away for a while and want to use an external to store my movies.
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I also have an powered OTG cable, but did not help.
I think that the cause is lack of voltage. With a pen or sd card with adapter, works without problems. Even my camera gives to connect. Always with the OTG cable, of course!
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That's a shame. Might need to pick myself up a cheap laptop (maybe one of these lenovo flexs') or a wireless hard drive, now in theory the wireless hard drives are powered so, if it is a voltage problem it might work without activating the wireless function.
Just weird that it would work fine on my nexus 5 but not on the tablet. No solid hdd light when plugged into the gpad.
What file system are you using on the HDD?
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What file system are you using on the HDD?
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In my case, the formats are FAT32, I know that android does not support NTFS.
fungu said:
I'm waiting on my powered OTG to turn up and test (another member in a different forum had suggested they had an external working with the cable). Otherwise i might look at getting something different as i am going away for a while and want to use an external to store my movies.
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As I said over at the OC forum mine worked ok....
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as long as it is formatted to FAT32 (using stock ROM). Also using the powered OTG cable.
Toshiba 1TB e store USB 3 2.5" drive shown above.
Ah cool, i'll hold on a few more days for this powered one to turn up.
I think it would work if you used USB 2.0 A Male plug to 2 dual USB A Female jack Y splitter Hub adapter Cable, the W male in charger, the two one on the hdd and the other in the Pad, i will try it very soon as soon as i get back to my house...
i also going to use usb extension cable coz the charger is way too long...
Have you tried it with a powered USB hub? Seems like that would address the power issue.
613
Hi,
Got my cable today (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B5T4A60/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Works a treat. The cable doesn't charge the tablet unfortunately whilst its reading from the drive, but at least i can see my hdd now.
I also tested it using an anker Astro3 and it works fine.
Good result, enjoy your movies .
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Gents.
Use this program and you are able to go for 1TB disks and NTFS support on the fly.
Could play MKV movies >4Gig and scroll pictures.
Everything works fine for me.
G Pad 8.3 Korea 5.02 Rom, root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount