There is a lot of interest about this spread out through all of the threads. Can someone with more knowledge than me on the subject post a "how to" on it? Just an idea to centralize the subject. Thanks
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I meant USB otg. Stupid auto correct
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USB OTG didn't originate on the KF. Do a search on XDA and I'm sure you'll find plenty of threads.
search in threads
Org is present in kernel 3.0 and u can instal ics with kernel 3.0
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That's the thing, the threads are flooded with otg questions. I my self am not too interested in it, but alot of people are and if there was a guide written for it, it could unclutter the threads a bit. Just trying to bring the topic to one spot.
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Search the threads, derp.
Searching the threads won't help. This information is scattered all over the place making search pretty much impossible. The ridiculously-obselete forum format doesn't help, either.
I did get mounting to work with the Stickmount app from the market. The multiple partitions on my external drive supposedly mount under /sdcard/usbstorage but they show as empty in any file managers.
Edit: Based on Stickmount's info the reason the drives show up empty is more than likely because I'm using an adapter instead of a cable. I'll update when my cable comes in the mail.
all I know is I can't wait for Bluetooth otg, my emulators with a bluetooth wiimote will make me a happy man lol
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smirkis said:
all I know is I can't wait for Bluetooth otg, my emulators with a bluetooth wiimote will make me a happy man lol
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My ps3 control works awesome with my phone. I would love to use it on this beast
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pbailey212 said:
My ps3 control works awesome with my phone. I would love to use it on this beast
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+1 FPSE + ps3 controller = ultimate time killer lol
plus with all this otg stuff would we be able to plug in cams? for possible skype use? or google talk video chat. even better!
otg
hi all iv'e posted a bit about my knowledge of otg in different threads and thought id post what i know/figured out so far in this thread.
please correct me if you know any different.
the only difference between a usb cable & a otg cable/adapter is that the otg has pin 5 joined to pin 4 (this lets your kindle activate otg host mode). unfortunately most cables only have 4 cables attached (even if pin 5 is present in the connector) .
you can find an app called electrodroid in the market to see usb pin-out.
usb controller seems to be a good app to see which devices connect ok.
stick mount works well for me to mount usb drive.
tip's
download stickmount app, open and allow permission
turn off kindle & plug in otg cable connected to a powered hub (mine has a switch on the side, "bus or self", i set it on self) insert flash drive into hub.
then power on kindle when loaded the app stickmount should auto connect your flashdrive (there should be a popup) if not open up stickmount app and hit connect.
then you should see the popup.
open root explorer and goto sdcard you should see usb storage in there (for some reason on my 1st attempt to open root explorer it always shows as empty, just exit the reopen R/E).
?if you unplug otg cable without going into stickmount and disconnecting sometimes you can't remount without a reboot?
a mouse and keyboard should just work but iv'e also found that they also need to be inserted before booting up. my mac keyboard doesn't work at all but my mouse/keyboard combo ie. one dongle which both keyboard and mouse came with works fine
still playing with bluetooth. i can see it in usb controller app but can't switch it on yet, i think this is something hash is aware of and it needs something tweeking in the kernel.
everything seems to need the extra power of a powered hub. i did have my mouse working on its own once or twice but most of the time it needs powered hub.
here's a pic of my setup. hope this helps someone get it working as it's awesome.
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here's version 2
works good a very slight rock to one side operates the power button
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lovejoy777 said:
here's version 2
works good a very slight rock to one side operates the power button
http://db.tt/9KQupTRC
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http://db.tt/ZweZ4f3s
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You my friend are a genius! That is the coolest freaking adapter ever. Well done sir! I'm gonna give it a go and see if I can do the same
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I purchased USB otg cable -- ebay item #280820891599.
Installed stickmount and usb controller apps. Hash's Kernel #8. My generic 2gb USB stick is hot-pluggable, mounts at /sdcard/usbStorage/sda.
USB Controller indicates that my generic BT USB plugs (i have two of them) are "Connected USB devices" with the address 0001:0a12. So the system recognizes them, but what to do next?
i think i'm right in saying that hash needs to tweak the bt modules to allow us to activate it, mine shows the same but there is no way to toggle bluetooth yet.
ttakacs said:
I purchased USB otg cable -- ebay item #280820891599.
Installed stickmount and usb controller apps. Hash's Kernel #8. My generic 2gb USB stick is hot-pluggable, mounts at /sdcard/usbStorage/sda.
USB Controller indicates that my generic BT USB plugs (i have two of them) are "Connected USB devices" with the address 0001:0a12. So the system recognizes them, but what to do next?
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So, I just need this cable:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Premium-New...Accessories&hash=item41623abfcf#ht_2784wt_952
and a few apps to be able to mount USB?
Offtopic, but in regards to the bluetooth PS3 controller. I was searching but I couldn't find any guides on how to get the pair code for the device. Do you have to do it within Linux or can it be done within Windows?
On topic, I've purchased a bluetooth controller and I can't wait to play my emulators.
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So, I just need this cable:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Premium-New...Accessories&hash=item41623abfcf#ht_2784wt_952
and a few apps to be able to mount USB?
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Yes. That cable and stickmount worked perfectly for me.
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Yes. That cable and stickmount worked perfectly for me.
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were u able to mount that 2gb stick without a powered hub? I can mount anything I want with the powered hub but nothing without it.
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USB OTG
Hy,
Same here, unable to mount usb stick using USB OTG Cable without having external hub.
The USB OTG cable is working fine on my Galaxy Note.
I've tried several ROM on the kindle fire with kernel #8 but none of them make USB OTG work.
Anyone here can give a clue please ?
Thanks a lot
OK so why doesn't it work on kindle fire. I used es file explorer on both devices the galaxy note is not rooted. I can seethe USB on file explorer but the folder is empty when I open it.
Thanks.
Joe
jfed said:
OK so why doesn't it work on kindle fire. I used es file explorer on both devices the galaxy note is not rooted. I can seethe USB on file explorer but the folder is empty when I open it.
Thanks
Joe
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You probably need a powered USB hub and maybe try the Stickmount app
Ok thanks. I wonder why the Note works fine and it is the same connector as the KF. oh well.
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Ok thanks. I wonder why the Note works fine and it is the same connector as the KF. oh well.
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The Note was probably set up by the manufacturer/soft dev from the get-go to utilize OTG support. The Kindle Fire was not set up to take full advantage of the micro-USB port for OTG purposes. Thanks to devs like Hashcode though we are able to use it for OTG. It's possible once Hash's kernal matures more that we might be able to use OTG devices w/o a powered hub. I had no luck using an OTG cable on the Kindle until I purchased a powered USB hub (bought it for $4.29 including shipping online) and now with that the devices work good with it.
One more note on your post.....some flash drives/card readers just won't be read regardless if you have a powered hub or not.
Hi guys,
Wanted to ask you guys, Is there ANY way i could connect a 3G USB stick to my kindle fire HD
It could be possible with a OTG cable and a ROM that supports OTG, but the actual 3G dongle might require drivers that work on Windows, Mac or Linux, but not on Android. So I couldn't say for sure. I'm not sure if it's been done before either.
I'm hoping someone who has the Ambilight or Lightpack setup on their TV will root a Fire TV and test running Prismatik. Prismatik communicates with lightpack leds to let them know what color to change to match on-screen content. The android beta requires root access to screen grab. The big questions for me are:
1) Will rooting the FireTV disable any of its features (i.e. Amazon Instant Video)?
2) How does the lightpack connect to the FireTV (or OUYA for that matter)? It hooks to the PC via USB.
I imagine that it will work similarly to the way it works with the OUYA but I'd like to see someone else make it work before I buy one. I am an Amazon Prime customer and I love the idea of the Fire TV but I would like to be able to retire the laptop that is running Prismatik before introducing another box.
Fellow Lightpack owner here, seconding the OP. This looks like it has so much potential.
Not really..
If you already have a HTPC( which i guess you do - because lightpack) there's a work around for this..
If this ends up working without any negatives I'm buying this ASAP. Looks great!
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If you already have a HTPC( which i guess you do - because lightpack) there's a work around for this..
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I don't have a HTPC but I've got an old laptop hooked up for that purpose. I am currently running everything through it via the workaround but I'd like to get the laptop out of the equation and just simplify with the Fire TV running XBMC, if it'll work.
I received my FireTV and can't seem to get the Lightpack to be detected. I tried on my Ouya and I am noticing that the popup screen that occurs when Pristmatik detects the Lightpack isn't happening on my FireTV; searching for a work around.
I am unable to get my K400 recognized by the Fire TV. Was working fine until i did an update to 51.1.6.0 - Not sure what changed but
i cant get this thing to pair. Any suggestions to troubleshoot. The keyboard works fine with my WIN machine and i have rebooted
my fire tv as well so anything else before i dump it.
Thanks !
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I am unable to get my K400 recognized by the Fire TV. Was working fine until i did an update to 51.1.6.0 - Not sure what changed but
i cant get this thing to pair. Any suggestions to troubleshoot. The keyboard works fine with my WIN machine and i have rebooted
my fire tv as well so anything else before i dump it.
Thanks !
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Always has worked great for me and probably the most popular keyboard for AFTV. This might sound basic but you are using the unifying receiver, right? If so are you using a hub? Maybe the hub is the issue...unfortunately if it is you'll probably want a new one since most people use a USB drive and a keyboard.
Not sure what u mean by unifying receiver, but i plug the Logitech usb into the back of the Fire tv usb port. what am i doing wrong guys.
Does it need anything once u plug in.. i ve done re-start etc but still the same.
Try plugging in just a regular wired USB keyboard and see if that works. Maybe there's something wrong with your USB port.
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I replied to an earler thread that I run into this issue on occasion using a wireless keyboard with the Fire TV. Disconnecting and reconnecting the Fire TV power cord from the wall outlet solves it for me.
mjbxx said:
I replied to an earler thread that I run into this issue on occasion using a wireless keyboard with the Fire TV. Disconnecting and reconnecting the Fire TV power cord from the wall outlet solves it for me.
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You probably already tried this but if you have usb debugging enabled in settings it won't recognize any usb devices; i.e. k400. Make sure usb debugging is off.
dk1keith said:
You probably already tried this but if you have usb debugging enabled in settings it won't recognize any usb devices; i.e. k400. Make sure usb debugging is off.
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Not the case as I have never enabled USB Debugging. Its just that I lose the usb keyboard for some reason and have to resort to the procedure outlined earlier to get it to work. My Fire TV is rooted and that could be a possible reason.
Awesome.. that was it. Cant Thank you enough.
dk1keith said:
You probably already tried this but if you have usb debugging enabled in settings it won't recognize any usb devices; i.e. k400. Make sure usb debugging is off.
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