I found some posts around but nothing terminal. Is it possible at all A100's USB to behave as host? I mean is it possible to be developed, I know it is not a standard feature.
I will be glad to donate to a ROM which introduces this feature, as well as many others, I think.
Thank you
SlavPala4a said:
I found some posts around but nothing terminal. Is it possible at all A100's USB to behave as host? I mean is it possible to be developed, I know it is not a standard feature.
I will be glad to donate to a ROM which introduces this feature, as well as many others, I think.
Thank you
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I'm not sure. The kernel source usb driver does seem to have OTG, but I have not tried it. I'm may not be enabled for some reason.
Look in this Service manual scheme on page #23. It will answer to your question.
In general the ansewer is no.
Acer A100 Support USB with ADK.
more info about Android ADK
http://androidcontrol.blogspot.com/2012/05/beginning-android-adk-with-arduino.html
I realize this thread is a bit old and didn't really go anywhere, but if you check dmesg, you can see that the A100 uses USB 2.0 internally for its own devices. (E.g. pl2303, UVC, etc.) So that might mean if you can find the right points, you could theoretically tap into a USB 2.0 bus. No idea how useful that might be.
anyone can check this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46IiRyigUH0&feature=player_embedded
Here is a chart that shows the devices compatible with the USB-OTG:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ah0XHLQM9tvmdExUZ2pRYkowLUlyRTBkTV9ZZTJJV1E&pli=1#gid=0
More info in:
http://www.elandroidelibre.com/2012/06/conecta-cualquier-usb-a-tu-android-con-usb-on-the-go.html
what it´s the utility of the expansion slot , not have any form to adapt a usb host for this slot? thanks
john_smith said:
what it´s the utility of the expansion slot , not have any form to adapt a usb host for this slot? thanks
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The dock port? No it doesn't support usb at all I don't think. I think it's like charging and hdmi and audio, maybe one of the few with one can verify that.
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pio_masaki said:
The dock port? No it doesn't support usb at all I don't think. I think it's like charging and hdmi and audio, maybe one of the few with one can verify that.
Tapatalked from my HTC DNA
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Does the dock even have hdmi out? I was just looking in to it, only $30 on eBay btw , anyway I don't see an hdmi out in any pictures and I read about USB in a description somewhere. Does anyone have one to inform us?
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HDMI out, no USB
jared_schaefer said:
Does the dock even have hdmi out?
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It has HDMI and audio out:
http://www.acer.co.uk/ac/en/GB/content/model-datasheet/LC.DCK0A.002
http://android.sztupy.hu/usbhub.html
It should be possible:
I might also try to create kernels for other devices if the following are true:
The kernel source is avialable on github. It is either a kernel for gingerbread (>=2.6.35) or for ICS (>=3.0)
It contains (or has links to) the initramfs and all the other files needed to create an update.
If creating the update is not straightforward I also need a script to do this for me
After the update is made I need someone with the device to test it for me. If the feedback is positive I'll build versions for that device too, whenever something is changed.
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A kernel can't allow functionality that isn't in the hardware, USB host is active in the kernel already, there's just no hardware support for it on the a100.
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Kernel with USB host activated?
pio_masaki said:
A kernel can't allow functionality that isn't in the hardware, USB host is active in the kernel already, there's just no hardware support for it on the a100.
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I'm on ezT20 kernel and USB Host Diagnostics is saying "kernel claims support: no"
Which type of USB controller HW has the A100? I want to read the specification sheets if available.
SGH-i200 said:
I'm on ezT20 kernel and USB Host Diagnostics is saying "kernel claims support: no"
Which type of USB controller HW has the A100? I want to read the specification sheets if available.
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Everything is there to do it, just not hooked up. It's been discussed over and over again. It's enabled in the linux society kernel, it's based on the ezt20 kernel but had quite a bit more done to it, I probably should have said which kernel. Well I never verified it, he just said it was enabled at the kernel so it was something else stopping usb host. The CM9 kernel may also have it as it was shared with the a500 which did have usb host, just a different defconfig used.
If you want to read those sheets then dig through the forum for them, there was a post for it a long while back, or even Google for a minute will find you the specs and manual for it which includes all the hardware used. It won't help as the parts listing will give device information that says it should have usb host, but it doesn't, it's not connected for some reason.
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Since this is the Q & A, I feel safe asking this question. My first post, so let me know if I am in the wrong.
Has anyone added USB Host to any of the Epic roms/kernels?
I would love to see someone support this!
I dont think that there is any yet
well i am no developer but i have been able to put epic into otg mode what ever you call it i have taken car charger from verizon and cut end off and removed resistor and just bridged it then plugged into phone and opened terminal and i type in dmesg and i shows
otg clock enable clk enable otg clock ok
usb otg
did not type everything but it looks like that and when device is unplugged and command is run again it show otg clock enable clk diasble otg clock ok if any developers could make some sense of this i will post up everything terminal returns
So does USB Host work on the Epic 4G? Do any custom roms support it?
Have not messed with I'm no developer would if I could but don't no where to start I could only hope we get it working if I should find anything I will post it
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Come on lets get this going I have started lets go somewhere with it I know devs are here maybe some helpful advice where to look or start
Otg let s start dissecting the rom and kernel anything drivers maybe dissect google g1 I think it has serial support also moto zoom
Has usb port maybe a driver we can rewrite or use
Sorry if this is considered double post not sure how to fix on mobile
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Come on lets get this going I have started lets go somewhere with it I know devs are here maybe some helpful advice where to look or start
Otg let s start dissecting the rom and kernel anything drivers maybe dissect google g1 I think it has serial support also moto zoom
Has usb port maybe a driver we can rewrite or use
Sorry if this is considered double post not sure how to fix on mobile
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Post your ideas in general...q&a has a lot of untapped potential because people comehere asking legit and curious piquing questions to brick walls and they go on being ignored
Hopefully a dev will pick up on this in general
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Samurai Kernel for CM9 now supports USB OTG
Edit: Thread Resurrection "rise from the dead!"
Hello,
I bought an adapter to attach USB devices to the Experia, but what ever I tried yet, it says "incompatible"
So what´s the use of it ? I thought I could attach some memory sticks ?
Cheers
Are you using the default kerenl? It does have USB OTG but the device drivers are pretty less..
You might want to try Doom Lord's modules here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1224676
Yep, default kernel.
Ok, I will give a try. Thanks.
Will work on stock after the next upgrade.. Due next month, hopefully!
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Yes, recent firmware 4.0.1.A.283 natively supports usb otg feature.
Just buy a usb otg adapter(search 'otg' at dealextreme.com, for example), and you can use your mouse and keyboard with your phone.
But I think it doesn't allow users changing its input method, which means it can accept English only :-(
Is there anybody who found out how to change this behavior?
Update: We finally have usb host mode working on leo.
The interrupt problem i was having was fixed by liiochen, right here (his blog). He has also tested a few devices like keyboard, mouse, storage etc..
Attached is the kernel and modules in a cwm zip. usb mass storage, usb charging, usb tether and usb adb will NOT work. adb over wifi should be fine. If you were going to ask, it's based on the latest tytung kernel.
Requirements:
ICS rom
Self powered hub OR a Y USB cable
How to:
1) Reboot to recovery
2) flash file
3) reboot to android
It supports both clk/magldr.
Credits:
liiochen, cotulla, markinus, sven killig, tytung
good luck .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459304
Good luck
awesome
pirlano said:
awesome
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Cant wait for this to be functional on our HD2's
great effort out there man !!
good luck with your work !
Hello! Any news about this great project?
Salvestro said:
Hello! Any news about this great project?
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+1
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any news
great that some1 is working on this as its something that i want for my hd2 especially if u can.get tv out working wish ud post news on how ur getting on and more.developers would help u out i think u should do.a poll on how many people want this as id say a large percentage of hd2 owners on here would say they do. when i finally retire my hd2 would be great to turn it into a media centre by connecting it to tv and a hard drive for files. i hope u keep.at it until u get it working and if u want a beta tester count me in!!
Maybe Rick gave up on this thread, considering none of the posts in it (including this one) apart from his have been development related (we are in the development forum...)
Also, don't you think if he had news he'd post it?
mikeysteele said:
Maybe Rick gave up on this thread, considering none of the posts in it (including this one) apart from his have been development related (we are in the development forum...)
Also, don't you think if he had news he'd post it?
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I haven't given up on this but yeah, such people really do nothing but spam the thread for no reason. I will require 2.6.33 kernel at a minimum to continue because usb stack interface was changed between .32 and .33 linux. So instead of starting from scratch, i have asked tweakos who already has a .33 kernel running perfectly for the source code for me to continue, He mentioned he had some data loss but has a backup and it would take him around 4~5 days to recover and upload that somewhere.
As for the news, whatever news i would have about the host controller wouldn't be understood properly as most of it would be regarding low level stuff or unless the news is about release..
As for the possible uses of usb host would be:
1) USB joysticks, (any controller that works with linux) so you can play psx emulator with real controls, and other supporting games
2) USB TV in, Watch TV on your HD2 using a USB powered TV tuner card.
3) USB TV out, Use larger displays for your HD2 using usb monitors or some kind of usb video adapters certified for use with linux
4) USB sound cards for those who want real quality audio with an external usb sound card, but i think android does not support this. will require GNU/Linux distro.
Infact anything that works properly with USB 2.0 in linux will work in kernel space and can be used by apps which have ability for such hardware.
Wow, that's great. I love USB TV out function.
I want it, good luck
Good luck with this one. It would be great to have on our beloved hd2's
Rick_1995 said:
I haven't given up on this but yeah, such people really do nothing but spam the thread for no reason. I will require 2.6.33 kernel at a minimum to continue because usb stack interface was changed between .32 and .33 linux. So instead of starting from scratch, i have asked tweakos who already has a .33 kernel running perfectly for the source code for me to continue, He mentioned he had some data loss but has a backup and it would take him around 4~5 days to recover and upload that somewhere.
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How about using my kernel 2.6.35.14 forked from ACA which is forked from Marc? I have done a lot of work making it very stable and fast...
Rick_1995 said:
. There are posts which confirm that OTG worked in froyo sense, so i will be testing the support in froyo roms and gnu/linux builds like ubuntu for further research.
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Which froyo roms have OTG support?
It would be useful to use one for Ubuntu http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1025499 (and possibly Debian http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029390) via VNC
Thanks
Robbie P said:
Which froyo roms have OTG support?
It would be useful to use one for Ubuntu http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1025499 (and possibly Debian http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029390) via VNC
Thanks
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Dunno if they would work, btw with my kernel i have usb root showing up but cannot yet test anything because my usb hub seems to be broken and i don't have any usb female port lying around.
OP updated.
Hi sry slightly of topic....is there a new version of magldr in the works? What is the expected time of release?
Many thanks
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Hey everyone
I have the sprint galaxy s2 , stock ics rom (rooted)
this unit does not see the usb, (no otg), there is no window telling me a usb device is hooked up, the thumb drive does not power, and the usb host diagnostics says my device does not support usb
I installed stick mount just to be sure and there is no device seen
anyone have any ideas how to enable this, am I missing a file somehow, or possibly a link to a stable ics that does support otg
any help is appreciated and thanks in advance
perrisiam said:
Hey everyone
I have the sprint galaxy s2 , stock ics rom (rooted)
this unit does not see the usb, (no otg), there is no window telling me a usb device is hooked up, the thumb drive does not power, and the usb host diagnostics says my device does not support usb
I installed stick mount just to be sure and there is no device seen
anyone have any ideas how to enable this, am I missing a file somehow, or possibly a link to a stable ics that does support otg
any help is appreciated and thanks in advance
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Right now from the looks of it, self powered OTG is nonexistent on the epic touch. There might be a chance that OTG through a powered hub or USB Y cable might be possible. But standalone? Not a chance.
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times_infinity said:
Right now from the looks of it, self powered OTG is nonexistent on the epic touch. There might be a chance that OTG through a powered hub or USB Y cable might be possible. But standalone? Not a chance.
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thanks for the response but my galaxy doesn't see powered usb devices either...I think I am missing a file or need to enable something as others have what I am looking for
ps, this youtube looks like e has usb otg self powered
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giJXF5pIITc
according to the posts on that tube, some users can do it some can't, it looks like sprint cannot...something is missing in their rom I suppose
perrisiam said:
thanks for the response but my galaxy doesn't see powered usb devices either...I think I am missing a file or need to enable something as others have what I am looking for
ps, this youtube looks like e has usb otg self powered
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giJXF5pIITc
according to the posts on that tube, some users can do it some can't, it looks like sprint cannot...something is missing in their rom I suppose
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Support for it is missing in the kernel.
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times_infinity said:
Support for it is missing in the kernel.
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I am now led to believe it's more likely a hardware issue rather then kernel, I think if it were a kernel problem simply flashing to a kernel that worked would do the trick and porting it over would simply be the same thing as porting say a verizon ics over to sprint
nobody can get otg working on a sprint epic touch regardless of kernel.
so sad, I traded up from 3d otg for my torque program, now I see if I kept my 3d and installed ics I'd be gold
hi folks!
i'm looking to buy an xperia pro and i've got a bunch of questions about that.
basically i want to use the phone as my portable internet-gateway (usb tethering with my notebook) and portable media player for when i dont want to/cant carry the laptop with me. i also want a hardware keyboard since it makes writing texts and surfing the web on the road that much more enjoyable.
i will flash a custom firmware and tinker as much with the software side as needed.
- i'm coming from the motorola milestone - maybe someone else has made that change and has some insights to share?
- would you still buy this device or get/wait for another phone with hardware keyboard and hdmi?
- are there currently any unresolved issues? any functions not working in the prominent custom roms?
- is there anything i should be on the lookout concerning getting root-access or unlocking the bootloader? some needed and specific hardware revision or firmware version of the phone maybe?
- if so - can this be overcome somehow (preferably also easily)?
- are there any issues with the data connection? ie are there power-drain issues after data usage? connection instabilities or interrupts (while stationary and with good cell coverage)?
- can i use an otg-cable to connect an external soundcard to upmix stereo-audio to a connected 5.1 system?
- can i use an otg-cable to connect an usb stick or external (powered) harddrive?
- if i can access external media - can i use the hdmi port to play movies from the phone on a connected hdmi device?
- if i can access external media - how about multichannel sound over hdmi?
- if i can access external media - is the phone fast enough to play 720p/1080p [using 3rd party apps]?
- can i connect to standard windows/samba (media) shares and play those without some special streaming protocol (like i can with a nas+wlan+vlc on a laptop)?
- there doesn't seem to be a dedicated forum to the pro - does this mean all custom firmwares will run on all the xperias?
- if so - will there be problems with the hardware-keyboard? ie it not being detected, some dead keys ...?
thanks for reading so long a text
edit: hopefully corrected bad formatting
edit2: marked fully answered questions
ZanyG said:
hi folks!
i'm looking to buy an xperia pro and i've got a bunch of questions about that.
basically i want to use the phone as my portable internet-gateway (usb tethering with my notebook)
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It is possible.
would you still buy this device or get/wait for another phone with hardware keyboard and hdmi?
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Personally, I would wait, but do not get your hopes up, I am not sure, how popular are these phones nowadays.
It is actually quite an old device and Sony's support is very low on it.
- are there currently any unresolved issues? any functions not working in the prominent custom
roms?
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As long as you stay on stock-based custom ROMs (GB and ICS only), you should not occur any issues (if the issues from stock ROM are fixed).
JB and all CM-based ROMs have issues, such as lack of HDMI connection....err there are more, I'm somewhat tired to write them all.
- is there anything i should be on the lookout concerning getting root-access or unlocking the
bootloader? some needed and specific hardware revision or firmware version of the phone maybe?
- if so - can this be overcome somehow (preferably also easily)?
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Root access can be acquired while on any ROM. However, the deal with the bootloader is a little more complicated.
All devices manufactured after 12W11 (11th week of 2012) have newer type of security, which completely disables test point method. All previously manufactured phones still have that possibility.
That leaves you with only the official bootloader unlocking method and that also only, if the phone has fastboot enabled (no SIM-lock, no branding). If fastboot is disabled...then you can not do much.
- are there any issues with the data connection? ie are there power-drain issues after data usage?
connection instabilities or interrupts (while stationary and with good cell coverage)?
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I have used Xperia Arc and Live with Walkman, never had any issues with data connection. There is no power-drain issues, just a slightly increased battery usage, if data is on, but that is normal on all phones.
- can i use an otg-cable to connect an external soundcard to upmix stereo-audio to a connected 5.1
system?
- can i use an otg-cable to connect an usb stick or external (powered) harddrive?
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Yes, Xperia Pro does have USB OTG possibility, you can connect a mouse, keyboard and external storages (HDD only via wall outlet or another USB power). These are confirmed to be working, however I do not know, if external soundcard would work.
- if i can access external media - can i use the hdmi port to play movies from the phone on a
connected hdmi device?
- if i can access external media - how about multichannel sound over hdmi?
- if i can access external media - is the phone fast enough to play 720p/1080p?
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Yes, HDMI port can be used to clone your phone's screen to a TV. That includes playing movies, games etc.
I believe there is multichannel sound, though I have not tested it myself. Phone can play 720p videos for sure, 1080p is unlikely, though may depend on the format (might require 3rd-party app).
- can i connect to standard windows/samba (media) shares and play those without some special
streaming protocol (like i can with a nas+wlan+vlc on a laptop)?
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You can use DLNA, that works over WiFi.
- there doesn't seem to be a dedicated forum to the pro - does this mean all custom firmwares will
run on all the xperias?
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Xperia Pro uses the same forum as Xperia Arc, so all Pro-related stuff you can find in this same section.
And no, custom firmwares will only work on the phones they are made for.
Also, Xperia Pro is not very popular phone, finding a custom ROM may be a little time-consuming, though I believe you can find a good one for yourself.
- if so - will there be problems with the hardware-keyboard? ie it not being detected, some dead
keys ...?
thanks for reading so long a text
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The hardware keyboard may cause problems by different keyboard layouts. Though to find more information, you might want to try searching in this Q&A section.
Thanks for taking the time to answer my many questions!
I'd like to follow up on some answers
Someguyfromhell said:
It is actually quite an old device and Sony's support is very low on it.
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I don't put stock in manufacturers anymore - communities will produce far superior results if given the chance. As far as I can see there is a wide selection of kernels and roms to choose from and still development going on. Am I mistaken about this?
JB and all CM-based ROMs have issues, such as lack of HDMI connection....
[... ]Yes, HDMI port can be used to clone your phone's screen to a TV. That includes playing movies, games etc.
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So I can forget about using a custom rom and hdmi at the same time?
err there are more, I'm somewhat tired to write them all.
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Kinda frightening to hear - there aren't that many phones available that meet my (seemingly harsh) criteria...
if the phone has fastboot enabled (no SIM-lock, no branding). If fastboot is disabled...then you can not do much.
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So I basically have to buy a factory-unlocked phone and thereby make sure I can unlock the bootloader?
But in any case the official unlocking mechanism will always work?
Reading the guide about that I understand this to be a fairly uncomplicated process - why would this be a problem in any way? And why would I care about losing DRM as stated in some unlock guides? I never perceived DRM to be more than a hindrance and stayed well away from any such tainted content...
1. Yes, the custom ROM community is still going strong. Go to the Android Development section and find a ROM of your choice.
2. Yes, since Sony did not release the required libraries for HDMI, it's not possible to use HDMI with a custom ROM for now.
3. The Pro is an old phone, if you want to find a phone that meets your criteria I suggest you get another phone.
4. You can use an online service like Wotanserver to remove the carrier lock for you. Official unlock method always works for any phone without carrier branding.
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ZanyG said:
Kinda frightening to hear - there aren't that many phones available that meet my (seemingly harsh) criteria...
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No major issues, that I know, so no need to be afraid of. Gingerbread build 4.0.2.A.0.62 is bug-free, never noticed a bug myself.
So I basically have to buy a factory-unlocked phone and thereby make sure I can unlock the bootloader?
But in any case the official unlocking mechanism will always work?
Reading the guide about that I understand this to be a fairly uncomplicated process - why would this be a problem in any way? And why would I care about losing DRM as stated in some unlock guides? I never perceived DRM to be more than a hindrance and stayed well away from any such tainted content...
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There are no factory-unlocked phones. Official unlock method will only work on phones, that do not have SIM-lock, no carrier branding and have fastboot enabled. Depending on which phone you will get, if you get one manufactured after 12W11, your options are limited.
It is not complicated, newcomers may have some problems with understanding, though I do not believe you should have any issues.
DRM, which stands for Digital Rights Management, is used for certain digital keys that allow paid content to be used.
Official unlock method removes DRM keys and by that, original TrackID will stop working (you can still use the one from Play Store), PC Companion will no longer update your phone, OTA updates will brick your phone (so just avoid them), Bravia Engine will no longer be working. The last one being most likely the only thing, that you might miss.
popthosegaskets said:
4. You can use an online service like Wotanserver to remove the carrier lock for you. Official unlock method always works for any phone without carrier branding.
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Just removing the carrier lock will not enable fastboot and will not allow official method.
popthosegaskets said:
2. Yes, since Sony did not release the required libraries for HDMI, it's not possible to use HDMI with a custom ROM for now.
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HDMI usage is a hard requirement which seemingly means no custom roms for me. This is something i did not (and probably never would have) found out by reading through the custom rom threads. It might just mean i have to hope for another company's willingness to combine a decent hardware keyboard with android, hdmi out and fairly recent hardware.
Is this a sony thing or common with all vendors and phones?
I've looked over several rom and kernel changelogs and see lots of seemingly interesting things (many of which i don't even pretend to understand). While I can live without some performance and battery tweaks or additional governors and schedulers I probably would like to have overclocking and definitely usb-otg support.
Since the latter is often listed as a fairly recent addition to roms it's probably not even working on stock. But maybe i'm wrong in assuming this? Maybe its just about storage support while mice and keyboards work in the official rom?
Someguyfromhell said:
Official unlock method removes DRM keys and by that, ... Bravia Engine will no longer be working. The last one being most likely the only thing, that you might miss.
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You're right in that this is probably the 'worst' of the things you've listed. I found a decent article explaining what this actually does and I don't think I would mind terribly. For those interested here's the link:
blog.gsmarena.com/heres-what-sony-ericsson-mobile-bravia-engine-really-does-review/
HDMI on Xperia Pro
Hi,
I'm a newbie myself, but I just updated my Experia Pro with a custom ROM (Superlegger V6) and it _does_ support HDMI (I tested it out and it works fine).
My understanding is that any custom ROM based on Sony Firmware (GB or ICS) will support HDMI, but that those ROMs built from source (e.g. Cyanogenmod/Free Xperia, or any based on Jellybean sources) won't.
rustymonkey said:
Hi,
I'm a newbie myself, but I just updated my Experia Pro with a custom ROM (Superlegger V6) and it _does_ support HDMI (I tested it out and it works fine).
My understanding is that any custom ROM based on Sony Firmware (GB or ICS) will support HDMI, but that those ROMs built from source (e.g. Cyanogenmod/Free Xperia, or any based on Jellybean sources) won't.
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Correct.
rustymonkey said:
Hi,
I'm a newbie myself, but I just updated my Experia Pro with a custom ROM (Superlegger V6) and it _does_ support HDMI (I tested it out and it works fine).
My understanding is that any custom ROM based on Sony Firmware (GB or ICS) will support HDMI, but that those ROMs built from source (e.g. Cyanogenmod/Free Xperia, or any based on Jellybean sources) won't.
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Yeah, I may have forgot to mention that stock based custom ROMs can still use HDMI.
Any JB ROM or non stock custom ROM will not support HDMI because Sony libs are not compatible with it.
However, your can use dnla.
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rustymonkey said:
I'm a newbie myself, but I just updated my Experia Pro with a custom ROM (Superlegger V6) and it _does_ support HDMI (I tested it out and it works fine).
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Thank you for this!
Did you ever try to hook up an usb stick/hdd via USB OTG cable with this rom?
I don't understand the limitations of basing a custom rom upon an official one.
Does one need to keep the official kernel only but can exchange everything else? Or are relevant libraries/drivers extracted and used in conjunction with some modified ones on any kernel with the same version?
1up_ said:
However, your can use dnla.
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I have little experience with this technology - how well does it really work and how restricting is it concerning compatible media formats? Will it work on any compatible display/tv in the same way or will the functionality vary (eg a video on the phone plays on one tv while it will not on another)?