Swapping internal memory with microsd(card reader) using cable. Etc. - Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II

Hi again
I was also wondering if it's possible to swap internal memory with a microsd card connected via a micro to USB cable using a card reader or can it only be done with internal microsd slot ? And also a stupid question but thought to just ask. Is it possible to transfer videos or files from a microsd card (card reader)/flash drive to the galaxy note 2 using that same cable ? I don't currently own the note 2 but I will soon. I'm just waiting to see if a 32gb will become available by the end of this month. Thanks so much for all your help !

What you're looking for is an OTG (on the go) cable... It'll allow you to connect usb devices to the micro usb, including keyboards, mouse, hdd, and even usb drives. You'll need to be rooted in order to use one though.

Swapping memory .. Etc
walord said:
What you're looking for is an OTG (on the go) cable... It'll allow you to connect usb devices to the micro usb, including keyboards, mouse, hdd, and even usb drives. You'll need to be rooted in order to use one though.
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No that's the cable I'm referring to when I say 'micro to USB' cable. I'm wondering if you can swap internal memory of the galaxy note 2 for a microsd card connected by that cable using a card reader (with the microsd in it) or can you only swap internal memory with the microsd card in the phone and also if files or videos can be transferred from the microsd or a flash drive using that cable to the galaxy note 2. Thanks !

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SD card reader?

Hey guys, is there an external card reader that would plug into the micro USB port on the captivate? I've been searching for a while but all I can find is micro SD to SD card adapters when I would like to import photos from a camera right into the phone
It would be a shame to have to just use micro SD cards to use the internal slot. Thanks!
phrenicthenub said:
Hey guys, is there an external card reader that would plug into the micro USB port on the captivate? I've been searching for a while but all I can find is micro SD to SD card adapters when I would like to import photos from a camera right into the phone
It would be a shame to have to just use micro SD cards to use the internal slot. Thanks!
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I dont know of one that exists. But if youre trying to import your pictures you are going to be better off just inserting the micro sd into your phone and then copying all the image files to the phone. Its essentially the same process you would do if you had an external SD card reader except you actually have to put the SD card in the phone.
here u go.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1PCS-New-US...e_Internal&hash=item256a3d60c1#ht_1629wt_1144
I'm not sure that there is such a beast that would plug into the microUSB, and if there was, I'm not certain that the Captivate has the functionality/interface to read and copy from the microUSB Slot. I'm pretty sure you need the computer as a go-between if the microSD isn't in the phone itself.
I think your best bet is directly putting the microSD from the Camera into the Cappy or you'll have to upload them to the computer first, then to the phone. Sorry
I've always wanted something like that, its a great idea but such a thing doesn't exist. Closest thing would be to get the flash drive adapter with the microSD slot built in.
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Yeah, that's not really possible. For one thing it's a jack, not a plug. For another, it would need to power the device attached to it while still being able to be powered from the same port for charging. For another, it would need to be able to configure as a device or a host which would really be hard. And another, it would need to have drivers for SD readers, FAT, NTFS, and all kinds of other things.
this would probably be you best bet
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1450298
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Wow. I stand corrected. That's a really flexible controller chip. They should have shown a backup battery being used as well in the pics too.
a kernel with USB HOST mode,
a USB OTG cable
a USB to micro USB cable
a USB card reader
a SD to microSD adapter.
and you can do exactly what you want....
but you will need a back pack to carry all your cables and adapters.
One step could be saved with this
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/451581054/XLY_USB_014_USB_Y_Cable.html
But nobody sells it, and who wants to splice USB cables?
This one?
Like this one?
http://www.hkbolton.com/Sumsung-Galaxy-OTG-Micro-USB-Card-Reader-p45.html
I'm looking for the same.
How about this?
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/otg-card-reader-for-samsung-galaxy-i9100-i9220-126457?item=7
This part is odd:
- With own browser and ES browser
- File system format: FAT32 (does not support NTFS)
in general for any phone or tablet
an external hardrive like 1 or 1.5TB with USB will be a dream, u can power the drive with extra USB. But what about powering device with the screen? I think it will run out of juice much faster in this kind of setup. Your thoughts?
From the research I have done, it requires an org cable, an USB y-cable for hooking up an external power, and a from with org support. The two cables can be found on Amazon for 2-5$. You could use any USB charger or for portability... get one of the battery packs with USB output. Portable, but it is a lot to carry around.
You can also use a powered USB hub in place of the y cable.
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Is this possible: Use a USB hub to transfer files SD to HDD?

Hi!
Wondering if this is possible.. I will be traveling without a computer. I will be shooting some video/ and lots of photographs with a DSLR. With an OTG cable and a hub? Could I bring a USB SD card reader, and a portable 2.5" harddrive. And let the S3 transfer the files from the SD card in the USB reader, to the USB HDD?
I'm pretty sure the hardware will interface, just does the Galaxy have the USB horsepower to copy over say 30gigs in a session?
Thanks.
Max

[Q] USB OTG and HDDs on Galaxy Note II

I want to use a 1TB WD My Passport portable USB HDD on my Galaxy Note 2
I have managed with an OTG cable and portable card reader, to connect with a 4Gb CF card but but the same rig (substituting the card reader with the HDD separately powered with USB Y cable) won't . The drive was reformatted to FAT 32 even though I'd prefer it as NTFS.
I've seen mention of rooting etc etc. It's above me at present and a bit scary as it's new territory and a new phone.
Any help please?
The device can only read Ex-FAT and FAT for the external volumes
Install thst
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.paragon.mounter
and if still no go try to use powered usb hub
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Can't seem to use external hard drive on my Tab 3

Having trouble accessing external hard drive. I have a USB thumbdrive, formatted to FAT32, and the tab will not even detect it. I tried a external hard drive, it has its own power adapter, formatted to fat32, still can't see it. The USB and External Hard Drive works fine on my S3 and my Note 3. Is this a hardware limitation?
F9zSlavik said:
Having trouble accessing external hard drive. I have a USB thumbdrive, formatted to FAT32, and the tab will not even detect it. I tried a external hard drive, it has its own power adapter, formatted to fat32, still can't see it. The USB and External Hard Drive works fine on my S3 and my Note 3. Is this a hardware limitation?
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AFAIK yes, the ground pin is left out, so no hardware support plus kernel support is missing in standard ROMs as well. See this thread as well. Someone said you can build a special USB OTG cable with own power support, but I haven't tried for myself.
My S3 and 3 8.0 both detect my 16gb thumb drive using the Samsung dongle.
I will probably get a 32gb thumb drive today, and also test it.
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USB C Card Reader?

Has anyone with the Tab S4 tried to use an external USB card reader? I'm thinking of using the tablet to back up photos from my DSLR (internal SD Card capacity permitting). I have a USB C card reader but have never been able to get it working on my Pixel 2 XL
I just tried and it worked for me with a thumb drive formatted exFAT and a USB C OTG cable. Should work with a USB C card reader or a standard USB card reader with an OTG cable.
nrage23 said:
I just tried and it worked for me with a thumb drive formatted exFAT and a USB C OTG cable. Should work with a USB C card reader or a standard USB card reader with an OTG cable.
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Thanks for checking, just 10 days to wait for my pre order.
Slave1 said:
Has anyone with the Tab S4 tried to use an external USB card reader? I'm thinking of using the tablet to back up photos from my DSLR (internal SD Card capacity permitting). I have a USB C card reader but have never been able to get it working on my Pixel 2 XL
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Did you try going into settings, dev options, and change the usb connection type? Anytime I've had difficulty connecting something with the OTG, one of the settings always seems to get it to work.

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