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I want to use my 20gig mp3 player as a portable storage device for when im away from the pc for extended periods of time?
Is this even possible?
Thanks in advance.
No.
Actually...
There MIGHT be a solution...
There is a jacket for the XDA, wich has a CF slot here
In the wonderful world of CF, there is a USB Host card here
With these two combined, you MIGHT get it to work..
The biggest problem would be the drivers, I think..
And the fact that you will end up with a HUGE device!
But it might be possible..
Does your Archos have a CF slot. If so, copy files onto CF and insert in xda backpack.
Oops. I've since found out that on some Archos devices (eg. AV400) you can't copy from the device back to a CF card.
There is a CF adaptor you can get for the Archos (original)
Hi, I just receieved this http://www.mobymemory.com/products/SanDisk/3-in-1-Sandisk-1GB-micro-SD-Card-(with-2-adapters).asp
It was initially to use with an 8GB MicroSDHC which I also purchased. However, when using it, it's not seen by my device or card reader. I've tried multiple cards which I know work but still no luck. Any ideas on what the problem might be? Is there some sort of lock on it...I've had a close look but I can't see anything.
Thanks for any help!
Stupid question -- are the devices you're trying to use it in SDHC compatible?
so, when I connect my excalibur to my PC it shows up under USB Devices as an unknown device, I will show pictures once the phone is done resetting, now I was just going to RMA it but I only spent $100 on the phone itself.
First the lady over the phone tried to convince me not to RMA it and just said "oh well just put things on the [SD] card if you cannot connect to your computer."
Then after arguing for 30 min they want me to pay to ship it back, pay to ship the new one here only after I had already spent money to expedite the shipping when I originally ordered the unit (not to mention I had to wait another week as it was because they were "out of stock" B$), and I only get the subtotal back, so a Month later I will have spent about $180 on this phone, F*** that.
Few extra things: In bootloader mode I can get the unit to be recognized so that I can put on a new ROM, so I did that and I still cannot connect the unit to my PC. Also i tried this on a different PC as well. I can't remember if I left anything out......oh yeah and I did change the connection under USB to PC (even after Rom format). If there is anything else you might be able to think of or come up with this would be appreciate.
Specs:
Windows XP SP3
ActiveSync 4.5
S620(that won't connect)
Also:I am going to trying Vista and 7 x86 to see if either will work but if there are any suggestions please do so to help.
Sorry if I keep saying "Unit" instead of "Excalibur" or "Dash" it's a habit that I picked up from working at Geek Squad :S
since you know your usb cable is good, uninstall and reinstall activesync, it happens to me sometimes when i get the three audible dings instead of the two when i connect my device.
welll.....
I did that too, I uninstalled active sync, reinstalled it. No go, then tried it on the other computer with a fresh install of active sync with nothing paired to it or anything and that's how I got it up to re-flash to ROM(only in bootloader)....
Update: Will not be recognized by XP, Vista, or 7......soooooo it's gotta be the phone
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I did that too, I uninstalled active sync, reinstalled it. No go, then tried it on the other computer with a fresh install of active sync with nothing paired to it or anything and that's how I got it up to re-flash to ROM(only in bootloader)....
Update: Will not be recognized by XP, Vista, or 7......soooooo it's gotta be the phone
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Why not try using WM5torage set to SD Card 'mode'? If that won't work, then it is a sign that maybe the USB component on the phone is damaged
Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 and Windows 7 RTM worked fine for me.
The point
of the topic is to give help on solving this issue, not rubbing in my face that yours works , read the first post all the way
overxtone said:
of the topic is to give help on solving this issue, not rubbing in my face that yours works , read the first post all the way
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suggestion?? have you tried to connect via bluetooth? and is your cable a sda cable of just a standard 5pin usb/mini-b cable. I had previously purchased a usb/mini-b cable for a blackberry and it worked with my dash for about a week then it stopped working, i couldn't sync on any computers all i got was you described; an unknown device. I went to tmobile and got a SDA/MDA data cable (the end it actually shaped like the phone plugin not the mini-b shape) and since then i have had no issues with it. its worth checking out at least.
seee
he actually game me some advice , thank you sir. I will try because the one they sent me was a mini-B USB adaptor that said it was compatible, I am going to see if I can get my hand on a actual HTC cable, any suggestions on where to get a legit one?
overxtone said:
he actually game me some advice , thank you sir. I will try because the one they sent me was a mini-B USB adaptor that said it was compatible, I am going to see if I can get my hand on a actual HTC cable, any suggestions on where to get a legit one?
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just head into a tmobile store they can not resell returned parts in cell phones so any data cables that come with a phone can not be resold, this means that they are legitamitly extras and they should be able to give you one free of cost. if not they are about $20 new
Hey guys, i don't know if this has been addressed before or not. Is it possible to use the Evo as a USB Host, that is to say, (in my case) connect my DSLR to my Evo and download pictures so i can upload them to tumblr etc or flash drives to get files etc.
or am i just shooting in the dark here?
Possible (check)
Would help if you were well-versed in the art of Linux and mounting
indeed. but sadly, i am not. but! i am willing to donate to a helpful soul that is!
SilverStone641 said:
indeed. but sadly, i am not. but! i am willing to donate to a helpful soul that is!
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Heres your best bet.
http://sven.killig.de/android/N1/2.2/usb_host/
It's for the nexus on froyo but it could still work
If I had the right cable i'd test it for you.
This oughta work too
http://jkontherun.com/2010/02/17/how-to-add-a-usb-keyboard-to-an-android-phone/
that looks like it'll work for keyboard or other INPUT devices, but would it work with external storage?
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that looks like it'll work for keyboard or other INPUT devices, but would it work with external storage?
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are you kidding me? youre a senior member, read a bit, perhaps scroll down the page.
USB storage
insmod drivers/usb/storage/usb-storage.ko
# Wait for device enumeration
mount -t vfat /dev/block/sda1 /mnt/sdcard/usb-storage
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do you have a cable to even connect the two? micro to mini (if its a canon/nikon, if im not mistaken) micro to micro (pentax), beause else you'll need a powered hub according to the first link posted.
I just thought to start researching the status of otg usb and usb host mode on the evo. And to my surprise this is the only crappy thread I've come across. I cannot find an anwser as to if the evo has the hardware to support it. I know that the n1 droid and maybe the incredible support usb host mode even if u need a single its still something I want to know. I would drool over connecting usb flash drives, keyboards, game controllers etc to my evo. Someone else please show interest in this.
i concur. i'd love to be able to plug my ipod/DSLR/flash drive into my phone to upload/download files. i'd be willing to donate to make this happen
The list is endless... MIDI Controllers, extra screens, ethernet, fingerprint reader, wtvr.
Just got the cable today. Checking out these
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696446
...links and trying things now...
thanks for the pointers. I'm running cyanogen nightly 8-1... so far, i get:
D/Tethering( 102): interfaceAdded :usb0
from logcat when i plug my hacked (routed dc+ voltage from a nearby
+5v pin to the upstream cable red wire) powered usb hub into this OTG cable.
The EVO charges when i have it all plugged in as well...
Looks like they have this working on the Desire HD:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993152
It's a similar device to the Evo, so maybe there is hope for the Evo to get it?
would like to bring this one back I just got a program called DSL controller it says my phone wont do usb host. Not sure if there is a kernel I need or if there is a ROM I can run etc.
I just ordered the cable I need for my phone and camera. So if anyone knows of a ROM that may do this please advise.
Any one try this yet? Do not want to spend the money till I see some one had it working
I too desperately wanted this to work... After buying the host-mode cable, trying various methods to allow "host-mode" on the evo, and trying a bazillion different combinations of settings - the DSLR controller software *always* gives me a "your device does not support USB host mode" error. I'm afraid this is dead in the water. DSLR Controller does, however, work nicely on my Asus Transformer tablet
Hi guys. So the only thing I've done to my i747 is root it. I've tried both of the USB host apps in the market (USB Host Controller and StickMount) as well as the "SGS3-Easy-UMS" apk that's around, v1.2beta2 and v1.3beta. Can't attach any USB devices. All my flash drives are FAT32 and work well normally. I even ran the USB Host Diagnostics app and it confirmed that Android API, Rooted API, and Kernel "claim support" but no device is detected.
When I connect to sync, I can only do MTP transfers. This is why I looked into that EasyUMS apk because it apparently also allows to mount the phone on the PC as a USB Mass Storage device. During my search I see numerous people connecting flash drives, controllers, keyboards, and even a USB HDD to their sgs3's.
Because that apk requires busybox, and I have busybox, everything looked OK. However, I did once get an error from that APK about possible non-existant Kernel support. USB Host Diags disagree, as do many video tutorials.
Basically I'd like to know whether or not this is supposed to be working, and if not, then how do I go about making it work? I'd like to mount flash drives for easier use with Linux, and would like to mount the phone as UMS for the same reason. I would also like to use a USB Keyboard as well as a USB gamepad. Am I missing something? Are they all using the international?
Are you using a USB OTG cable?
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drothenberger said:
Are you using a USB OTG cable?
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got this one, a couple good reviews confirmed that it works with input devices: Amazon product# B005GI2VMG
i mean it's very possible that the seller just buys from random manufacturers without changing the listing. this one that i have is like the cheapest thing on the market so that may be the problem. i wouldn't mind trying a different one for <$5 w/ US shipping if that exists (recommendations?).
Same cable didn't work for me
I bought the same cable, but from a different seller. Amazon ID number B005N55WHI
And I have the same problem. Tried using it with several input devices and with several different roms and I couldn't make it work. Could it be a power issue? Does the USB device that it is being hooked up to have to be powered? I tried it with mice, keyboards, and flash drives, but all of those devices take their power from the bus, not an external source.
glad you posted. hmm. since we both have the same thing and they're both not working, i'm suspecting it's indeed the cable.
i read on a review of a different cable on Amazon where the guy cut open the connector and found no wire connected to one of the pins. i've had thinner-cable wires before that charged/transferred slower than others or didn't work at all on some higher-end devices, could really just be a cheap-out on the manufacturer's end.
i think i'd like to get a different cable. if anyone can recommend an inexpensive one that's confirmed working i'd appreciate it. so i don't have to shoot in the dark.
I got the one with Amazon ID B00871Q5PI and it worked for me. I tried a Dell USB keyboard, a USB mouse, and a USB DAC and they all worked. All take power from the bus.
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got this one.... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005GI2VMG/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M2T1_ST1_3p_dp_1
would it make a difference if it says its for the galaxy s2 and not the s3? im guessing thats why i cant get it to work.
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got this one.... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005GI2VMG/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M2T1_ST1_3p_dp_1
would it make a difference if it says its for the galaxy s2 and not the s3? im guessing thats why i cant get it to work.
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No, would not make a difference. USB OTG is a standard and for now all devices that have USB OTG work with all USB OTG cables. I've used a cheapass one from Ebay with my S2/Note/S3 for more than a year now.
solved for me
so i got the one drothenberger got (actually that particular link was out of stock for the seller so i got the other suggested one that looks exactly the same, title OTG for SGS3 - item# B00871Q5PI) and i'm in business!!!
someone replied to my negative review of the other one i got in the comments and they said theirs worked. i think they just have different products under the same label or lots of defective ones. i'd recommend to just get the ones that specifically say OTG for SGS3 - the extra dollar or whatever is worth it to save the trouble.
thanks again to everyone for the troubleshooting, hope this topic helps others resolve their issues.