I think I should be posting this in the accessories thread, but this is actually a question. So I hope the moderator moves it to the right thread if I made a mistake.
If anyone is using a powered USB hub to connect multiple devices to your Note 2, say an External HD, a wireless dongle for mouse and keyboard, or any other accessories through the OTG cable, does it charge the phone? I'm planning on buying a powered USB hub so that I can use my 1 TB External HD. But as we all know that it's going to cause a major drain on the battery, it'll be really helpful if connecting the OTG cable through a powered USB hub actually charges the phone too.
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Just got my otg cables delivered yesterday. I already hooked up a usb keyboardb with no problems. I have a powered 4 port hub that I plan on hooking up today. Just have to un bury it from my basement. Plan on using keyboard, mouse and an external drive . I didn't even think about whether it would charge the phone or not. If I had to guess I would say no but I'll get back in a few hours and let you know what happens. Do you have any idea if we can use wireless usb input devices that use dangles?
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Well for one thing I am using a logitech wireless keyboard and a mouse, not bluetooth, with otg cable and it works. So I think it'd work with a hub too.
Should be getting my powered hub by Monday. I hope it can charge the device... Fingers crossed.
If u r thinking about a gsm data dongle, I doubt it'd work. Some if the Chinese and Indian android device do have support for usb data dongle. I wish samsung had implemented in our device.
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Nope you answered my question. Was gonna buy one of those logitech keyboard\trackpad combo from Walmart for like 35 bucks which now I will although a gsm dongle sounds interesting. Unfortunately to answer your question, I hooked up my powered hub ten minutes ago and it did not charge my GN2 as I suspected. I'm using an old Dlink dsb-h4 which is many years old and I think it's even usb 1 (god I need to upgrade) maybe your new one will yield you better results. I'm just thinking that the hubs send power to the ports and not backwards to the host device. Let me know if yours works and I'll go ahead and purchase the same one.
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Will definitely give u a feedback as soon as I get mine. Dang... I was hoping it'd work... I hope it does with the new one. I ordered an amkette 7 port powered usb hub.
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Yeah would have been nice. Luckily I have four batteries and am also usually within arms reach of an outlet. At least using a powered hub, my inputs won't cause additional drain on my device. Looking forward to hearing about your experience.
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Got my Amkette 7 port USB hub. Got it connected. Inserted my 1 TB HD, a wireless dongle for keyboard and mouse, a 500 gb HD. And all is well with the world. It however doesn't charge my device as suspected. Oh well...You can't win 'em all. Atleast battery drain won't be much as i8t is a powered hub.
Currently typing using a Logitech K260 wireless keyboard with external keyboard helper pro so that the stock keyboard doesn't pop out and take up screen real estate. Prrettty happy with the outcome I guess.
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Got my Amkette 7 port USB hub. Got it connected. Inserted my 1 TB HD, a wireless dongle for keyboard and mouse, a 500 gb HD. And all is well with the world. It however doesn't charge my device as suspected. Oh well...You can't win 'em all. Atleast battery drain won't be much as i8t is a powered hub.
Currently typing using a Logitech K260 wireless keyboard with external keyboard helper pro so that the stock keyboard doesn't pop out and take up screen real estate. Prrettty happy with the outcome I guess.
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Sweet! Yea I thought that was going to happen. Yep our batteries are large enough we don't have to constantly worry about charging. Having a keyboard is awesome isn't it? Just got done typing a craigslist ad for a 360 and 60 games on my keyboard. It was great. You can get so much more done! The only gripe I have is that the wired devices we use, create a mess of wires but oh well its more than worth it!
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In short, its not working for me.
I use the Samsung usb cable + female USB to micro USB adapter to connect to the ps3 controller.
Anyone had better luck?
My adapter shipped today ill let u know how it works out.
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My adapter shipped today ill let u know how it works out.
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Where did u buy the adapter ? Last I checked it was backordered everywhere.
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clubtech said:
Where did u buy the adapter ? Last I checked it was backordered everywhere.
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Bought off amazon just searched female to female USB they have a few choices
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Do you think that will work for Mass Storage as well? I bought one off ebay for 1.49 so we can try it out. Hopefully it will come before friday morning so i can test.
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Do you think that will work for Mass Storage as well? I bought one off ebay for 1.49 so we can try it out. Hopefully it will come before friday morning so i can test.
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Didn't thought of that, I'll try it out tonight.
If you're just taking the USB cable that came with the tablet, changing it's gender and plugging something into the end, it won't work. The tablet would need to have USB Host support which this tablet does not. I believe that the Samsung USB Adapter that converts directly from the Samsung Connector to USB Female will add USB Host support (USB OTG).
Here is the USB Adapter. http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/EPL-1PL0BEGSTA
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If you're just taking the USB cable that came with the tablet, changing it's gender and plugging something into the end, it won't work. The tablet would need to have USB Host support which this tablet does not. I believe that the Samsung USB Adapter that converts directly from the Samsung Connector to USB Female will add USB Host support (USB OTG).
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All 3.1 are USB host. However, the female to female adapter doesn't do the trick.
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All 3.1 are USB host. However, the female to female adapter doesn't do the trick.
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I'm sorry, but you're wrong. Honeycomb 3.1 adds SOFTWARE support for USB Host funtionality. The device has to have HARDWARE support as well. This tablet does not. That is the reason that you need a special adapter that provides USB Host HARDWARE funtionality, such as the one I listed above.
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I'm sorry, but you're wrong. Honeycomb 3.1 adds SOFTWARE support for USB Host funtionality. The device has to have HARDWARE support as well. This tablet does not. That is the reason that you need a special adapter that provides USB Host HARDWARE funtionality, such as the one I listed above.
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Well that blows. I just ran down to best buy to try and grab one of these adapters but they are back ordered. Said they have no idea when they will have them next.
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I've got my fingers crossed Samsung hasn't dicked up the Bluetooth stack on the Galaxy Tab 10.1/8.9:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYtGX-PaJFY
Sorry to dig up the old thread but did anyone get this to work? I would love to play emulators on this tablet!
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Sorry to dig up the old thread but did anyone get this to work? I would love to play emulators on this tablet!
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Yes. There's a lot of misinformation in this thread. The tablet DOES have USB Host capability, but it will only enable it when it sees a specific resistor on a particular pin in the dock connector.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1155065 for more details.
To get USB Host, there are two approaches:
1) Make your own cable with the correct resistors
2) Purchase the Samsung USB Host adapter which is now available for around $20.
Note that there are some limitations:
1) Xbox360 controllers and PS3 controllers are not standard HID devices and require kernel support not present in stock kernels. Pershoot's kernel has the necessary modules.
2) PS3 controllers must be fully charged before trying to use them. If not they will try to charge their battery from the tab and cause an overcurrent trip, disabling the port until the USB dongle is disconnected.
Also, Samsung didn't mangle the Bluetooth stack like they do with their phones, so wiimotes work.
Not working for me
Not sure if there's a specific USB setting, but I bought the adapted and it works with Chainfire's DSLR Controller no problem. I plugged in the playstation 3 remote and had no luck, nor any detection of the device. Tried running an n64 emulator to try to map the keys, no luck there either.
All of the guides seem to be using a Xoom, I'm on the brand new OTA on the GT10.1
Anyone else?
USB Adapter for Galaxy tab 10.1
Verizon wireless corporate stores have the adapter in stock they will have to order it but last time i checked they had about 4000 in the warehouse, I hope this is helpful for those of you who are patiently waiting.
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Not sure if there's a specific USB setting, but I bought the adapted and it works with Chainfire's DSLR Controller no problem. I plugged in the playstation 3 remote and had no luck, nor any detection of the device. Tried running an n64 emulator to try to map the keys, no luck there either.
All of the guides seem to be using a Xoom, I'm on the brand new OTA on the GT10.1
Anyone else?
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Which kernel are you running? Did you read my notes in the post prior to yours at all?
So, if i get the official USB adapter my regular wireless keyboard (Logitech Wave) should work seamlessly. Right?
I've just been using the "SixAxis Controller" app from Dancing Pixel (you can find it on the Android Market) to connect my PS3 controller to my tablet over Bluetooth. It's worked great for me (note: I use yongzh's emulators)
Hope that helps with the PS3 issues...I don't really know much about the USB adapter as I don't use it.
Greetings!
Juiced Systems 5 in 1 MHL/USB Host/SDHC/MicroSDHC/Micro USB Power Adapter
Is this any good?
http://www.amazon.com/Juiced-Systems-MHL-Adapter-MicroSDHC/dp/B008CQKM2U
Can't find a review anywhere! Has anyone bought one of this wonder tool? :laugh:
That looks amazing! I want one!
Galaxy Nexus CM9
The big question is, will it allow you to use the sdcard and MHL at the same time?
Yeah, that's what i want to know. Can usb host and mhl be used simultaneously?
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Yeah, that's what i want to know. Can usb host and mhl be used simultaneously?
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Most likely not. I have personally tested all combinations of MHL adapter, OTG cable, USB hubs (powered and non), splitters and adapters.
As of right now all signs point to the Micro USB port being a one job at a time thing.
I would love to be suprised, but I'm not buying this to test it. -Sorry
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Yeah, that's what i want to know. Can usb host and mhl be used simultaneously?
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I don't think so. See under technical details:
Smart Switch Between MHL and Host Mode
But it would be great if it could work. Anyone willing to test?
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Matthias
I will be getting this product so just keep an eye out for my review on this forum.
Anyone got a chance to test this with the nexus 7 yet ?
Doesn't look like this San be used with regular non mhl TVs cause there is nowhere to plug in power to this thing
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I recently just ordered this MHL works flawlessly. As for USB host I am still waiting for my flash drives to come in.
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I recently just ordered this MHL works flawlessly. As for USB host I am still waiting for my flash drives to come in.
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Awesome! Please let us know if usb host and mhl be used simultaneously. a video review would be great!
I bought one. I ended up with a defective unit (detailed below), but the defect only seems to be mechanical with the button and not with the electronics. The seller is sending me another so I will let you know how that goes.
Anyway, my initial impression is "meh". Here is the "executive summary":
1. USB host cannot be used at the same time as MHL.
2. In fact, USB host cannot be used at all when the power is plugged in.
My experience with the unit:
1. There is a button on the front that lights up based on what "mode" the unit is in. Blue for USB host and green for MHL. There is a red mode, too, but I only saw it once and haven't been able to get back to it yet.
2. Like I said, the plastic part of the button broke the first time I pushed it. Since the seller said he would send me another, I tore the unit apart and discovered that there wasn't enough glue keeping the button in place.
3. I can't really tell exactly what the button is supposed to do. When I first plug it in to my phone without the power plugged in, I have to press the button to get my phone to recognize it. Once the unit is recognized then it goes into USB host mode and the button starts glowing blue. Nothing seems to happen if I press the button again.
4. As soon as I plug in the power (or I plugged in the unit with the power already plugged in) then the unit automatically goes to MHL mode and the button glows green. If I had an sd card plugged in and mounted when I plugged in the power, then the card is forcibly unmounted when the unit goes into MHL mode.
5. I assume #4 goes for any other USB-connected peripherials as I didn't try a micro sd or a memory stick.
I will be posting this to Amazon once I get time....
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40$???????? lol i bought this beauty from ebay hongkong seller for 9$...!! pretty sweetly made too!
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40$???????? lol i bought this beauty from ebay hongkong seller for 9$...!! pretty sweetly made too!
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linky linky?
Edit: nevermind found it, and you usb host and charge at the same time?
Can you post a link. I found one that was a multi card reader but no that one you have in hand. For the Nexu 7.
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Doesn't look like this San be used with regular non mhl TVs cause there is nowhere to plug in power to this thing
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yes there is
this is the micro usb port
this micro usb port is for bringing power to the guest devices
I have a similar one without MHL and this is what it does
one regret on the one I have is that it doesn't act has a HUB, so you can't plug a sd and a micro sd at the same time and transfer data between them
is it the same with this device ?
I was thinking buying this unit. (Right now it's 37 USD)
But, does this product works with other phones? Like Nexus 4, Galaxy SII and SIII or Galaxy Note I or II?
I want to keep it when I sell my Galaxy Nexus...!
Or is it better to buy two cables, one MHL and other USB OTG? (Both will make around 16 USD)
basically what I want is a OTG cable that splits off to a regular mini USB as well.
what I'm trying to do is be able to plug my phone into the charger and be able to plug In a ps3 controller into the note 2 as well.
I know I can do this wirelessly because I already do this. But what if I'm gonna charge my ps3 controller and my note 2 at the same time?
the only way I see you can do this is taking USB OTG cable and then connect that to a USB Male to male. Take the one male and connect that to usb to adapter that splits into 2 males. One of those males will go into the charger and the other will connect to a USB mini adapter and connect ps3 controller to the mini adapter.
Sounds very confusing but sure if it work between all that.
What would be easier if they had a micro USB splitter that splits into a USB adapter and a mini USB.
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like this? http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/Micro-US...Accessories&hash=item20cdc2cc21#ht_3873wt_906
I got this from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2006365&highlight=otg+cable
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like this? http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/Micro-US...Accessories&hash=item20cdc2cc21#ht_3873wt_906
I got this from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2006365&highlight=otg+cable
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it's kind of like what I'm looking for but I'm kind of looking more of a micro USB with an adapter but also has a mini USB attachment too
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Or is there a micro USB to dual usb adapter so I can use a mouse and keyboard or other things
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umm... usb hub... they are everywhere. either that or unified receivers (one receiver that handles both the mouse and the keyboard) or since you are out buying all that crap just go out and buy Bluetooth keyboards and mice
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umm... usb hub... they are everywhere. either that or unified receivers (one receiver that handles both the mouse and the keyboard) or since you are out buying all that crap just go out and buy Bluetooth keyboards and mice
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That makes sense haha but here's a question can I use a 4 port usb hub to connect my charger to it to charge phone and connect mouse and keyboard as well as ps3 controller? Or do I need a hub with ac adapter?
Or will it not work? The usb connected to the wall charger connected to an adapter to the hub?
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I don't think it will work, the dock achieves this, probably by informing the phone that it's a dock, but the adapters rely on shorting the ground wire to tell the phone it needs to become an usb host. I don't have empirical data but my electronics training tells me the power supply (charger) wouldn't love a short on it's grounding and wouldn't charge the phone...also when going into usb otg mode the phone supplies power, so the charger would see this as a short or an over current situation and not charge.
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I don't think it will work, the dock achieves this, probably by informing the phone that it's a dock, but the adapters rely on shorting the ground wire to tell the phone it needs to become an usb host. I don't have empirical data but my electronics training tells me the power supply (charger) wouldn't love a short on it's grounding and wouldn't charge the phone...also when going into usb otg mode the phone supplies power, so the charger would see this as a short or an over current situation and not charge.
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Okay but could a use the usb hub and connect the keyboard and mouse and ps3 controller.
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Okay but could a use the usb hub and connect the keyboard and mouse and ps3 controller.
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yes, just needs to be a powered hub
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yes, just needs to be a powered hub
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so this wont work i take it? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q8UAWY/ref=gno_cart_title_1
because both mouse and keyboard would be using through Bluetooth adapter. i already use the mouse and it works through the regular Samsung otg cable.
Can that just work off from the Note 2's Power Supply?
it can only power 1 device, and barely. it outputs around 300mA which is enough for a usb stick, a mouse, a keyboard, or a controller, but not for external hard drives nor other phones your usb hub would have to be powered our else you may suffer reliability and connection problems with your keyboard mouse and controller. basically if you pressed a button on all three the phone would lose them all momentarily
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it can only power 1 device, and barely. it outputs around 300mA which is enough for a usb stick, a mouse, a keyboard, or a controller, but not for external hard drives nor other phones your usb hub would have to be powered our else you may suffer reliability and connection problems with your keyboard mouse and controller. basically if you pressed a button on all three the phone would lose them all momentarily
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Damn because that was cheap. Can you recommend anything of that sort then? Thanks for the help and info
Edit: could that 5$ hub I mentioned be able to just do both mouse and keyboard only without issues?
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Damn because that was cheap. Can you recommend anything of that sort then? Thanks for the help and info
Edit: could that 5$ hub I mentioned be able to just do both mouse and keyboard only without issues?
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not without issues... it would cut in and out specially if pressing them both at the same time
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not without issues... it would cut in and out specially if pressing them both at the same time
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anything you can recommend then? i saw this but not sure how it would work i mean its connected to the wall and if i connect a the mouse and keyboard how does my phone see it being connected seeing how its not connected directly to my phone?
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basically what I want is a OTG cable that splits off to a regular mini USB as well.
what I'm trying to do is be able to plug my phone into the charger and be able to plug In a ps3 controller into the note 2 as well.
I know I can do this wirelessly because I already do this. But what if I'm gonna charge my ps3 controller and my note 2 at the same time?
the only way I see you can do this is taking USB OTG cable and then connect that to a USB Male to male. Take the one male and connect that to usb to adapter that splits into 2 males. One of those males will go into the charger and the other will connect to a USB mini adapter and connect ps3 controller to the mini adapter.
Sounds very confusing but sure if it work between all that.
What would be easier if they had a micro USB splitter that splits into a USB adapter and a mini USB.
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What you want is a 11 PIN micro USB splitter (not made yet but will be) and a Mini female to micro male USB cable adapter (amazon).
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Mini...USB+Female+to+mini+USB+Male+Adapter+Converter
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What you want is a 11 PIN micro USB splitter (not made yet but will be) and a Mini female to micro male USB cable adapter (amazon).
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Mini...USB+Female+to+mini+USB+Male+Adapter+Converter
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Mini to micro isn't going to help me that only solves ps3 controller. But I already have that down with the otg cable or wirelessly. I want a cable like that has a micro to the usb adapter(otg) that also splits into a usb male. Or a micro to dual usb adapter.
Or to do all at once a powered hub like the other guy had mention
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only thing is to buy the dock
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only thing is to buy the dock
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1 thing is that it's 100 dollars. second thing is basically I can't put in horizontal mode if I want to use a keyboard and mouse and browse the Internet I don't want to browse it straight up and down. not to mention if I want to play games as well if I'm using ps3 controller to charge it at the same time I can't do that. who wants to play games tilting their head to watch because of the fact that the phone is mounted vertically instead of horizontally.
I mean I don't understand why it so hard to find a micro USB to a dual USB adapters I mean that shouldn't be that hard to make haha. with that I can use a keyboard and mouse using Unifying receiver. and then the other USB adapter can go straight to the ps3 controller.
So it would be called micro usb male to dual usb female
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1 thing is that it's 100 dollars. second thing is basically I can't put in horizontal mode if I want to use a keyboard and mouse and browse the Internet I don't want to browse it straight up and down. not to mention if I want to play games as well if I'm using ps3 controller to charge it at the same time I can't do that. who wants to play games tilting their head to watch because of the fact that the phone is mounted vertically instead of horizontally.
I mean I don't understand why it so hard to find a micro USB to a dual USB adapters I mean that shouldn't be that hard to make haha. with that I can use a keyboard and mouse using Unifying receiver. and then the other USB adapter can go straight to the ps3 controller.
So it would be called micro usb male to dual usb female
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here's what I don't understand if I take that USB hub connect it to the adapter that I have, and have the USB Bluetooth and keyboard bluetooth in there at the same time, I shouldn't have issues because if im browsing the internet I'm not going to be typing keys on the keyboard and moving the mouse at the same time. so in theory I can move the mouse around Lets say go to the address bar stop using the mouse and go to the keyboard and start typing on the keyboard. so basically I will only be using 1 port at a time. instead of moving the mouse and typing keys at the same time I won't be doing something like that just be ridiculous haha.
so can I use that Belkin USB 4 port and just basically use the two USB Bluetooth hooked up to it. so the port will be connected to the OTG cable. if this makes sense I'll connect the OTG cable to the hub and the 2 Bluetooth to the hub
because if I honestly wanted if I wanted to play video games like grand theft auto I can use the keyboard to type cheats and stuff. use the keyboard through the OTG cable. and connect my ps3 controller wirelessly.
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here's what I don't understand if I take that USB hub connect it to the adapter that I have, and have the USB Bluetooth and keyboard bluetooth in there at the same time, I shouldn't have issues because if im browsing the internet I'm not going to be typing keys on the keyboard and moving the mouse at the same time. so in theory I can move the mouse around Lets say go to the address bar stop using the mouse and go to the keyboard and start typing on the keyboard. so basically I will only be using 1 port at a time. instead of moving the mouse and typing keys at the same time I won't be doing something like that just be ridiculous haha.
so can I use that Belkin USB 4 port and just basically use the two USB Bluetooth hooked up to it. so the port will be connected to the OTG cable. if this makes sense I'll connect the OTG cable to the hub and the 2 Bluetooth to the hub
because if I honestly wanted if I wanted to play video games like grand theft auto I can use the keyboard to type cheats and stuff. use the keyboard through the OTG cable. and connect my ps3 controller wirelessly.
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wowowow, no, keyboard, mice and ps3 will only be afected if they are wiered or rf. bluetooth devices wont interfere with each other, you can have a ton of devices on bluetooth and not even need the usb otg... you dont need a buetooth adapter for this, phone, it comes with bluetooth, so any bluetooth item should work with the phone while it's charging without needing the usb otg cable at all. ps3 controllers are bluetooth by default. you dont need to plug them to the phone.
Hey Guys,
Ive been meaning to purchase a portable HDD for my Note II ever since i got myself a USB OTG cable. Ive tried working my Imation Apollo 2.5" to my phone but with no luck, its been formatted to FAT32 and its only 120GB with a single partition, the LED lights up and i can hear a spinning sound but its short and runs in loops. Not sure what that means but ive tried hooking up a USB thumb drive and the wireless mouse and they both worked so the issue cant be from the OTG connector and it also works on the PC.
Anyways, im planning on heading out to the IT store in a few days to get my hands on a 500GB portable HDD. I would love to hear from you guys what brands/model/capacity works on your Note 2 so I dont end up with the wrong choice. Any input on this is most welcome.
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Hey Guys,
Ive been meaning to purchase a portable HDD for my Note II ever since i got myself a USB OTG cable. Ive tried working my Imation Apollo 2.5" to my phone but with no luck, its been formatted to FAT32 and its only 120GB with a single partition, the LED lights up and i can hear a spinning sound but its short and runs in loops. Not sure what that means but ive tried hooking up a USB thumb drive and the wireless mouse and they both worked so the issue cant be from the OTG connector and it also works on the PC.
Anyways, im planning on heading out to the IT store in a few days to get my hands on a 500GB portable HDD. I would love to hear from you guys what brands/model/capacity works on your Note 2 so I dont end up with the wrong choice. Any input on this is most welcome.
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Note 2 cannot output electricity through thr micro usb port
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Not really. There are a lot of people who have manage to work portable hard drives on their note 2 provided its formatted to Fat32 even upto 1TB or more... But not sure why it's not working with mine.
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Also not sure but I think I read somewhere before that there's an app to increase power output for rooted device. Would appreciate it if someone can confirm.
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I've got the same problem with my 300GB portable HDD and I don't have a powered USB hub.
Has anyone got a non-powered drive to work with their phone?
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I use an wifi HDD ...it's the best choice..u can stream movies to 7 wifi devices..have 500 GB...
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I'm curious about this too.
The note 2's power should not be enough for a hd, people that get it worked may be using hd with ac power.
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desirer said:
The note 2's power should not be enough for a hd, people that get it worked may be using hd with ac power.
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As you can see this guy over here managed to get it to work. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...WSMxzfITSbwdeA8lA&sig2=s3JeMjeHdrfqK4aYfEv7nA
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Hi I am using western digital 500gb portable hdd. Paragon ntfs works for me. Without external power source
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desirer said:
The note 2's power should not be enough for a hd, people that get it worked may be using hd with ac power.
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Take a look at this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9MSX10RZRE : The note 2 is literally a BEAST! lol
and i've been using a western digital 500gb portable HDD with mine. takes a while for it to index everything, but thats only because my hdd's nearly full.
so are these new 500gb and 1tb devices usable with the note 2?? do you need a usb splitter as these hdds have two usb connecters??
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Take a look at this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9MSX10RZRE : The note 2 is literally a BEAST! lol
and i've been using a western digital 500gb portable HDD with mine. takes a while for it to index everything, but thats only because my hdd's nearly full.
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Could you please specify the exact model of your HDD?
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Could you please specify the exact model of your HDD?
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i an guessing that it is the normal WD 3.0 passport or something... a model which requires the least power should be the best i suppose
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i an guessing that it is the normal WD 3.0 passport or something... a model which requires the least power should be the best i suppose
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Yes but to be honest I rather be 100percent sure before getting one since I'm only getting it for the Note2, I've got plenty of hard drives that don't work. With this device..Although I was wondering what if I just get a portable casing that supports USB 3.0 and fit in my old hard drive in it. Will that do.?
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Yes but to be honest I rather be 100percent sure before getting one since I'm only getting it for the Note2, I've got plenty of hard drives that don't work. With this device..Although I was wondering what if I just get a portable casing that supports USB 3.0 and fit in my old hard drive in it. Will that do.?
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i guess the only way to be sure is to test it before buying... maybe someone you know has one...
It seems portable HDD with USB 3.0 capability seems to work with us otg on the note 2 since it uses less power, as I tried one from a friend today. It was a 1TB western digital USB3.0. Also I think by default Sammy rom doesn't support NTFS file system so I had to download a 3rd party app called Paragon NTFS to mount the hard drive with NTFS file system. It worked perfectly.
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It seems portable HDD with USB 3.0 capability seems to work with us otg on the note 2 since it uses less power, as I tried one from a friend today. It was a 1TB western digital USB3.0. Also I think by default Sammy rom doesn't support NTFS file system so I had to download a 3rd party app called Paragon NTFS to mount the hard drive with NTFS file system. It worked perfectly.
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that is actually really good news... just i need to confirm one more thing though... they say that using an hdd with the otg a lot will damage the phone due to the over drain of voltage etc.... i don't know if that is true...
Hey guys, does a usb 3.0 hdd work with otg? I have a seagate 500gb and its not working ...
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If I get a usb Y cable or a powered usb hub, would a bluetooth dongle work? I think i can score a free ipad case with a bluetooth keyboard so i have to see how i can plop the little kindle in, but it would be nice to bring my kindle with me to school to type up research or whatever i need. I know there are threads about it but those date back in 2012 around may or so, so things could have changed
Yes. I was successfully able to get some flash drives to work, you just have to get chainfire's USB otg apps. I would imagine Bluetooth dongles would work as well
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Yes. I was successfully able to get some flash drives to work, you just have to get chainfire's USB otg apps. I would imagine Bluetooth dongles would work as well
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Alright thanks! Ill try it out and buy a Bluetooth dongle. I do have a wireless keyboard but it would be weird to lug around a full sized keyboard for a little tab