Miniature MicroSD Reader (Kickstarter project) - HTC One X

Hey guys,
For those of us running custom ROMs that enable USB-OTG, I just saw a really cool kickstarter project yesterday (and am already a backer) for a miniature microsd reader that you can just plug into your phone/tablet. I'm not in any way related to this project, I just really, really want to see it get funded. Here's an excerpt from the project page http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andyfei/mini-microsd-reader-for-android-smartphones-and-ta
Hello world! You like your Nexus tablet but you hate the fact that it doesn't have a built-in SD card reader for storage expansion? My brother and I felt that way when we first got one in July 2012. So we decided to do something about it -- make one for it. After many months of hard work, finally we have something that we feel good about and we want to share with the world.
What does it do?
Well, it is just like a SD card reader that you use on your computer, except it is for Android tablets and smartphones that have MicroUSB port. You can use it to read/write MicroSD cards, copy files between your phone/tablet and a MicroSD card.
It supports MicroSDHC cards up to 32GB (max capacity by SDHC standard), and MicroSDXC cards up to 64GB (max capacity available on the market). SDXC standard supports cards up to 2TB -- this reader should support future MicroSDXC cards of higher capacity up to that, but we have no way of testing it right now.
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The best part is the price: It's only $12, with international shipping included! With this nifty little thing, I don't have to care whether there's a built in MicroSD slot anymore!

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Really cool

Sweet idea, but I'd much prefer an idea like this, but built in to a case - so you can still have it plugged in while it's in your pocket.

Excellent been waiting for something like this.

awesome
backed

Looks great and since I have a HoX and I plan on buying a nexus this will come in handy.
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Awesome!

Link is dead... Did this idea die? I was looking forward to this.
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Link is dead... Did this idea die? I was looking forward to this.
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andyfei/mini-microsd-reader-for-android-smartphones-and-ta

backed!

Wow, that project got super funded, super quickly.

Would our phone recognize this music I would put on there and play it without having to use a file manager and select them individually?

woah this is awesome. Just pledged on it. Can't wait till it come's out. This will make my nexus 7 and htc one x happy

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woah this is awesome. Just pledged on it. Can't wait till it come's out. This will make my nexus 7 and htc one x happy
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Reached second stretch goal, a USB-TO-MicroUSB adpater for backers!!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andyfei/mini-microsd-reader-for-android-smartphones-and-ta/posts

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Reached second stretch goal, a USB-TO-MicroUSB adpater for backers!!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andyfei/mini-microsd-reader-for-android-smartphones-and-ta/posts
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That's for the One.... Thats not for us lol
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That's for the One.... Thats not for us lol
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No actually, those were two separate announcements. They were confirming that it worked on the One, but because they hit their stretch goal, everyone who pledges will get the usb-to-microusb adapter. Epic!

If you go to AliExpress, someone is selling otg microsd reader for 5.40.
Google for aliexpress otg microsd
(Still newbie, unable to post links)

Awesome!
Esoth said:
The best part is the price: It's only $12, with international shipping included! With this nifty little thing, I don't have to care whether there's a built in MicroSD slot anymore!
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If you go to AliExpress, someone is selling otg microsd reader for 5.40.
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Awesome! I'm buying it!

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[Q] anyone actually installed an micro sdxc card on EVO?

I've searched for this but no real confirmation:
Would my EVO 4G support a micro SDXC 64GB card? Anyone actually done this?
OR, is there any way to get my EVO above 32 GB of internal memory? Just want to fit all my music...
pretty sure the max for android is 32gb...try it and find out. should be 32 though
Yeah I don't think the evo will handle a SD card larger than 32gb...
Does this even exist yet? I didn't think microSDXC was on the market yet. I've seen SDXC cards, but haven't seen micro.
That said, I really do wish that some of the newer phone coming out would have support for this (since it's backwards compatible with microSDHC cards), just for future-proofing. Then again, maybe cost effective microSDXC cards are still far enough away that it doesn't really matter.
I can not find any 64gb micro SDXC cards available in the world, I'm googling and turning up nothing.
They better hurry, because Apple is about to have 64gb phones and customers expectations will be to match them.
Any updates? I know the 64GB micro SDXC works in the Galaxy S2 phones if you format the card as FAT32. Anyone brave enough to try the same in the Evo 4G?
I'm pretty sure it will work - mine works in my SGSI, SGSII, Sensation, and Transformer.
http://www.androidnz.net/2011/09/sandisk-64gb-micro-sdxc-cards-confirmed.html
wizzbang3 said:
I can not find any 64gb micro SDXC cards available in the world, I'm googling and turning up nothing.
They better hurry, because Apple is about to have 64gb phones and customers expectations will be to match them.
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This is not true. Not everybody wants the same thing. Apple is **** anyway, so who cares what they are coming out with.
Evo4eva said:
This is not true. Not everybody wants the same thing. Apple is **** anyway, so who cares what they are coming out with.
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We concur with Evo4eva's statement of fact about Apple...it's unanimous!
SanDisk is selling them directly. Expensive, but price will drop soon.
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EVO does not support more than 32g
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EVO does not support more than 32g
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Neither does anything else, but it works.
You need to reformat the card as fat32. This will limit the max size of a file to no more than 4gb.
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EVO does not support more than 32g
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if you want to be precise, no phone on the market supports microsd (all variation) above 32GB, but thats on paper, sometimes the unexpected do happen in real life, and manufacturer dont like to release these info out.

[REVIEW & VIDEO] 64GB micro SDXC cards - working in SGSII, HTC Sensation, SGSI

Although this was already confirmed by 3waygeek and Ghost77 (thanks for trailblazing this one for us guys!) prior to my replicating their results, I thought I would start a separate thread for this news, since you have to wade through pages of speculation in the existing thread before getting to the information you need.
I've already nearly filled the card, oh well... look forward to 128GB cards next year? Better start saving now...
There is lots more detail with benchmarks and so forth at AndroidNZ: Sandisk 64GB Micro SDXC cards confirmed WORKING in Galaxy S II, HTC Sensation, Galaxy S, and of course the original thread here.
once again, great video! You represent all that is good about Android Development in Australasia.
Nice video , here is beauty to compliment video.
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Oh, can now also confirm it works in my Transformer (eventually found the charging cable).
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Oh, can now also confirm it works in my Transformer (eventually found the charging cable).
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really? it works on TF? i'm getting TF soon so buying a 64GB is a must since tablet space must be > phone space IMO. haha~~
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really? it works on TF? i'm getting TF soon so buying a 64GB is a must since tablet space must be > phone space IMO. haha~~
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Yep, works in my Transformer too. I gave up on my Android tablet being more powerful than my phone a while ago - won't happen while the tablets are running on Tegra 2 SoC's. Bring on the Kal-el though and we'll see!
that is reallay a good one, though i don't know whatto fill it in.
Excellent stuff indeed,where can this be purchased in Europe i will look into getting one in a few months.
Just bought one cant wait for 128gb ones
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Can someone post links from where they purchased them from.
cheers
Still nobody knows where to buy?
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Only place is Sandisk US online store as far as I'm aware. If you're outside the US you'll need to use a mail forwarding company to get it to you - I used Shipito and they've been fantastic on each of the occasions I've used them.
I bought mine from JMS.. Its a small electronic goods store in the UK. They sell alot of imported stuff. They have a few ps vita's that just came in. They don't release here till November.
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I bought mine from JMS.. Its a small electronic goods store in the UK. They sell alot of imported stuff. They have a few ps vita's that just came in. They don't release here till November.
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They got a website?
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http://www.clove.co.uk/sandisk-microsdxc-64gb
I hate to drop all that money on it, but I don't think I have much choice I mean I Can just imagine the stuff I'm about to fill that card up with movies music apps hell maybe some 1080p porn lol, since no eBay hits this is the way to go
Can't get anymore legit than sandisk homepage.
http://www.sandisk.com/products/mobile1-memory-products/sandisk-ultra-microsdxc-card
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Can't get anymore legit than sandisk homepage.
http://www.sandisk.com/products/mobile1-memory-products/sandisk-ultra-microsdxc-card
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+1
Buying anywhere outside of Sandisk right now runs a very high risk of receiving a fake.
This is very good to know esepcially for the earlier models but seriously, I have no need for so much storage on a mobile device.
Maybe you don't, lots do. I could use much more to be perfectly honest.
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Maybe you don't, lots do. I could use much more to be perfectly honest.
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this is going to come in handy when I get the Galaxy Note & 7.7.

-ebay-mini otg micro sd card reader!!

Found this on Ebay, but not sure if it works with HTC ONE! Stylish and small, looks better than a OTG CABLE! Anyone wants some extra storage may consider this!!
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-USB-O..._USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item232d49dc6a
it looks interesting, but i prefer a USB OTG cable because you can mount flash-drives and HDDs (1TB storage)
afterall it will endup in your drawer and you will use it in a vacation or a trip, so 1TB > 64GB
Thanks! I for one would not want to carry a portable hard drive and have things dangling from my phone when I use them, so this is perfect.
Been looking for one of these, there was a kickstarter for something like this that succeeded, the design was even more compact, but they havent gone retail yet ):
Yes, it works with htc one.
I bought mine from Ali express.
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Yes, it works with htc one.
I bought mine from Ali express.
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Thanks. I ordered one!
Mike Lim said:
Yes, it works with htc one.
I bought mine from Ali express.
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As I heard is working only with 16GB but since you have one can you tell us if it support bigger cards 32/64 if you have one.
thanks.
georo said:
As I heard is working only with 16GB but since you have one can you tell us if it support bigger cards 32/64 if you have one.
thanks.
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I also bought one from Ali Express. Currently use it with a 64GB MicroSD card myself. Will post the brand if anyone is interested.
64gb sd card
braintez said:
I also bought one from Ali Express. Currently use it with a 64GB MicroSD card myself. Will post the brand if anyone is interested.
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I heard this one doesn't work with a 64 gb card. What brand is the sd card?
mini otg sd card reader
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Found this on Ebay, but not sure if it works with HTC ONE! Stylish and small, looks better than a OTG CABLE! Anyone wants some extra storage may consider this!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-USB-O..._USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item232d49dc6a
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I can confirm it works got mine yesterday from eBay had spare 16 gig card works as advertise have fun
Did this work while in twrp recovery? If so, I'm so down!
There can only be one, the chosen ONE.
work with sideload?

Any one used the amazing item? Is it a cellphone micro usb disk?

I want an extenal memory for my S4,Tab3 and Nexus7. Any one know about it?
www.amazon.com/dp/B00E1ZVJ0K
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I want an extenal memory for my S4,Tab3 and Nexus7. Any one know about it?
www.amazon.com/dp/B00E1ZVJ0K
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I wish it had more storage, but it beats carrying around an OTG cable and flash drive. It looks like a new product since it's not in stock yet and has no reviews. Onite generally has good reviews.
Check www.meenova.com
I think that's what you really want.
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That Meenova is exactly what I want. I have a spare microsd 64gb laying around and I really hate the idea of something two inches long sticking out the bottom of a tablet while I'm holding it. Seems like a recipe for disaster.
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That Meenova is exactly what I want. I have a spare microsd 64gb laying around and I really hate the idea of something two inches long sticking out the bottom of a tablet while I'm holding it. Seems like a recipe for disaster.
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Here's what I use, works perfectly and is available now.
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Here's what I use, works perfectly and is available now.
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Features are nice but why did they put that curve at the bottom instead of rounding it off. It just makes the thing look unbalanced and adds extra footprint for no apparent purpose, other than style, which is questionable.
I have had good luck with this type -
http://dx.com/p/2-in-1-usb-male-to-...-cable-tf-card-reader-cell-phone-strap-100402
You can charge the device or use it as a TF card reader/writer.
Scott
Do you have to be rooted to use this?
Yes. You need to install stick mount app which requires root.
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Ordered one of these:
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Link to buy here: http://dx.com/p/otg-usb-micro-sd-tf-card-reader-w-3-5mm-dustproof-plug-white-silver-215617
Doubles as a Microsd card reader. No reviews yet, but I'm hoping it works.
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Doubles as a Microsd card reader. No reviews yet, but I'm hoping it works.
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Does the end where you insert the microsd card actually double as a regular USB reader? There seems to be a lot of exposed contacts there and I'm wondering what they are for.
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Does the end where you insert the microsd card actually double as a regular USB reader? There seems to be a lot of exposed contacts there and I'm wondering what they are for.
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Yes, that end acts as a regular full size usb connector.
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Yes, that end acts as a regular full size usb connector.
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That's really convenient.
Please update on how it works out.
I think the meenova is better for someone wanting to extend storage but this device is more useful for people wanting to transfer large files fast between PC and tablet. MTP mode is just slower on many PCs and wireless takes some setup which is ok on your own machine but more of a pain when you want to grab some files from someone else quickly.
Keep us posted on these and let us know how they are. I'm very interested
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Oh,I have got the blue guy
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Keep us posted on these and let us know how they are. I'm very interested
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wonderful. It almost compatible with all my device, such as tablet, cellphone, computer.......
I will upload my pictures some days later.
Some regret is that it is not 16G or more. I hope to keep some movie in it.
Couldn't you just get a USB OTG cable and then use whatever flash drive/card reader/etc you want? The micro usb end of the stick in the OP probably is just that anyways, hard wired to the flash chip.
Sure you could, but products like these are about convenience.
I think I may either go with this
http://dx.com/p/otg-usb-micro-sd-tf-card-reader-w-3-5mm-dustproof-plug-white-silver-215617
or meenova.com
Since they support adding your own card rather than being limited to what they manfucturer includes.
All of these do not work. I purchased the meenova, the i link, and that one other micro SD card reader, and they are junk. Not even worth the $5 I spent on each of them.
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All of these do not work. I purchased the meenova, the i link, and that one other micro SD card reader, and they are junk. Not even worth the $5 I spent on each of them.
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Are you sure it isn't something you are doing different? What are you doing to test?
meenova specifically tested on Nexus 7 2013 and I think even made a video.
Wow, what app are you using to access the card?
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Tiny MicroSD Reader (from Kickstarter) Open for Pre-Orders

I know someone else posted a link here to a MicroSD reader with Micro USB plug, but that one wasnt as compact as I would like so I never bought it.
I did find this thing a while back, but missed the original fund raising period:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andyfei/mini-microsd-reader-for-android-smartphones-and-ta
http://www.meenova.com/st/p/m3r.html
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Its $12 + $2 shipping right now for Pre-Orders. Shipping price goes up after pre-order period.
Ordered mine (a white version) this morning.
NOTE: I'm not affiliated with them in anyway, I just like their product.
That looks wicked! I want one. Thanks for sharing.
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I was in on the original funding.
I'll post a review of mine as soon as it arrives. I also preordered 2 extra for my wife and buddy.
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I was in on the original funding.
I'll post a review of mine as soon as it arrives. I also preordered 2 extra for my wife and buddy.
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Please do, I didnt even know this type of thing existed.
I ordered both a charge card and my pebble off kickstarter and although the pebble took a long time to get to me and communication was ****, I am happy with both products.
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I was in on the original funding.
I'll post a review of mine as soon as it arrives. I also preordered 2 extra for my wife and buddy.
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Look forward to it, will probably get one but waiting on a review
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Just pre ordered. Site says they should start shipping early Sept. Hopefully I'll be in the first wave. Hate having to carry around this darn OTG cable. Don't know why HTC didn't offer a damn 64 GB model!!!
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Just pre ordered. Site says they should start shipping early Sept. Hopefully I'll be in the first wave. Hate having to carry around this darn OTG cable. Don't know why HTC didn't offer a damn 64 GB model!!!
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Have I missed something?
I have in my hand a 64GB HTC One non developer model.
I'll be getting one of these nifty adapters for sure.
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homer285 said:
Have I missed something?
I have in my hand a 64GB HTC One non developer model.
I'll be getting one of these nifty adapters for sure.
Regards
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ATT exclusive.
do they ship to europe/UK
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On the website it says worldwide so I assume they do.
Gonna pre order myself next week when I get paid, hopefully I'll get it before I go away on holiday on 17th September.
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What is ATT exclusive? If you're referring to the 64GB HTC One then you're incorrect. I have a non developer non ATT HTC One 64GB model. If you're referring to something else then I missed that.
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What is ATT exclusive? If you're referring to the 64GB HTC One then you're incorrect. I have a non developer non ATT HTC One 64GB model. If you're referring to something else then I missed that.
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64GB is AT&T exclusive in the States. Not available in Canada. Other markets/carriers may carry it though.. lucky [email protected] lol
Man - if they combined a Qi charger and micro-SD card slot into a case, I would pay anything for it.
And make it so the USB cable makes a u-shaped bend around to the back of the phone so it doesn't add any "height" to the phone.
You could probably do the whole thing adding only a few mm to the thickness, and nothing to the other dimensions...
lol i was an early backer of this. i backed it right when i got my phone. already have a 64gb sd card waiting for it. lols
So how would this work? If I put music on my SD card and attach it to the phone with this product, does it run through an app? Or would stock htc apps be able to read from it?
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So how would this work? If I put music on my SD card and attach it to the phone with this product, does it run through an app? Or would stock htc apps be able to read from it?
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stock apps will be able to read from it.
lovely find guys/just ordered mine
Yep, what he said.
Its the same idea as plugging a flash drive into your laptop.
Got mine in today. Looks very good, perfect match.
So these have already started shipping out if we already paid weeks ago? Looking forward to finally receiving mine
got this and works like a charm! http://dx.com/p/otg-usb-micro-sd-tf-card-reader-w-3-5mm-dustproof-plug-white-silver-215617
I can even use my microsd card as a usb flash drive!

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