I have a Logitech Wireless F710 Gamepad that I'm trying to connect to my Nexus 7 (2013). ... The gamepad comes with a USB dongle, that I've attached to the Nexus 7 via this USB OTG adapter. Unfortunately, the Nexus 7 does not react in any way to the USB receiver being plugged in or removed. Any suggestions? Does the USB OTG adapter have to be powered by external source? Or, did I get a flaky USB OTG adapter?
If someone can help me get this working, I'll turn this first post into a more traditional HOWTO for future readers.
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Is it possible using this kind of converter to connect simultaneously a mouse and a keyboard together to the phone ? (for example using a wireless set mouse/keyboard or a usb splitter).
Can the phone provide the power to work on both devices ?
Maybe if it was possible to charge the phone somehow using the same cable ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098778
I want to connect the phone to a tv using hdmi cable (adaptor) and control the phone from distance using a wireless keyboard/mouse.
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I would be interested in this too. I saw EVO 4G used as a desktop computer - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038840 but he used bluetooth mouse and keyboard and the only thing connected to its micro usb port was hdmi cable. I would rather use some kind of usb hub in order to connect these 3 devices to the micro usb port in the phone and even charge it all at once. If anyone knows if it is possible please share your knowledge
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Yes, you are right about Bluetooth. I believe it's the best solution (but more expensive) because when connecting the hdmi adaptor no other ports remain for other usb devices. Also hmdi adaptor charges the phone (for example BizLink MHL to HDMI TV-Out Adapter)
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You might be able to run both USB mouse & keyboard; try using a keyboard that has a USB port or two on it, then plug the mouse into the keyboard's USB. Power may be a problem; the SGS2's USB connector isn't going to provide anywhere near the 500 mA in the USB 2.0 spec.
Of course, if you're using the USB, you can't use the MHL/HDMI, and vice versa -- the connector modes are mutually exclusive. If you have to have HDMI output, you should be able to use a BT keyboard and/or mouse.
do you reckon there is any conceivable way that you could pair your controller directly with your phone?
the app is great but if you want to use your controller for your phone and for ps3 it cant be a bit of a ball ache as when you plug it back into your ps3 it pairs back, and then if you wanna use it with your phone again you have to go back and pair it with the pc.
USB OTG host cable
Cool. Does this require any additional software or does it just pair automatically?
Do you think it would make any difference if I got a micro USB to female regular USB (as oppose to mini USB for the controller) as it would then be more versatile and could possibly use with other USB stuff? I could still plug the controller in through the ps3 USB charging cable?
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Cool. Does this require any additional software or does it just pair automatically?
Do you think it would make any difference if I got a micro USB to female regular USB (as oppose to mini USB for the controller) as it would then be more versatile and could possibly use with other USB stuff? I could still plug the controller in through the ps3 USB charging cable?
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In Sixaxis Controller all you need to do is press the Pair Controller button. If you don't have anything connected "No controller found - please connect it via USB cable" will display in the log.
This is the cable I got. I just plug in the controller to the USB-USB mini cable it came with to the host cable and the host cable to the phone.
Now that my HOX has JB, I'm looking to get a USB OTG cable. However I want to know if there is a way to get say a USB hub to plug into the OTG cable and then connect a MHL cable into the hub to watch films and use a mouse to control it?
Good question. I don't think that will work. It would need to be directly connected to the USB port for MHL output. I don't have a phone with OTG, but as far as I know USB hubs can be used for keyboards, mice, gaming controllers and pen drives (someone correct me if I'm wrong), but not for MHL. You can use a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse though, if you want.
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I have an OTG cable that works fine with logitech wired keyboard, but doesn't work with the wireless one. Are there any good wireless usb keyboard / mouse combos that work with OTG?
Ok I tried the Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 ( and it doesn't work with the Nexus 7 over OTG (won't recognize). But the same keyboard worked immediately with my Galaxy Nexus. They're both running Android 4.3 stock so I don't know why there is a difference??
Anyone have experience with this? I need a keyboard / trackpad or keyboard / mouse combo.
Edit: did more testing:
OTG cable works with a USB hub, and I can attach both wired mouse and keyboard at the same time, and both works fine.
OTG cable works with a Gearhead wireless mouse.
Does not work with the Logitech receiver. I think it is the Logitech wireless receiver that's not working with Nexus 7.
Logitech wired keyboard with a separate wireless mouse works. But the Logitech K400 doesn't work for me either. Very unusual considering it works on the old N7, N10, HTC Rezound and DNA.
I just tried a wired Apple Mini-Keyboard. (The aluminium one with 2 USB ports, and no numeric keypad).
I was using a standard OTG adapter that came with an Android TV Stick.
It seemed to take 2 tries. The N7 may have been asleep the first time I connected it.
When I connected it with the tablet awake, it worked immediately.
I did not try the USB ports. My N7 is not rooted, and I do not have Media Importer, so there really in not much that I would expect to be able to use those ports for, except perhaps a wired mouse.
I know people have talked about using a Bluetooth mouse with the Tab S4 in DEX mode, but what about a USB mouse? Would it work with a USB-C wireless mouse or with a standard USB mouse with a USB-C adapter?
It should work just fine with a standard USB mouse as well. I used a USB Type C otg cable to use my usb nouse until my bluetooth one arrived and it worked well, I just had a dongle hanging off the side of the tablet.
I've been using a wireless logitech keyboard and mouse (with the usb unifying thing), connected with an OTG usb cable.
They work very well. They also work with the android phones I've had. It's kind of ideal. I don't often need a keyboard and mouse, voice recognition works perfectly. But on those rare occasions it's super easy to hook up.
One thing, sometimes the developer options for 'usb connection type' need to be changed to 'midi' to get it working. Sure beats the heck out of overpaying for a specialized keyboard for the device, which I almost would never use
samsung galaxy s4 and logitec K400+
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I know people have talked about using a Bluetooth mouse with the Tab S4 in DEX mode, but what about a USB mouse? Would it work with a USB-C wireless mouse or with a standard USB mouse with a USB-C adapter?
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I have been trying to use a Logitech K400+ keyboard with my Galaxy Tab S4 using the usb dongle with a USB C to USB adapter, and it does not connect. A wireless mouse with dongle works perfectly though. Any suggestions ?
You need to pair the mouse/keyboard with the USB receiver first on a PC, then from then on it will work in any android device.
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I know people have talked about using a Bluetooth mouse with the Tab S4 in DEX mode, but what about a USB mouse? Would it work with a USB-C wireless mouse or with a standard USB mouse with a USB-C adapter?
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I tested my CORSAIR - M65 PRO Wired RGB Optical Gaming Mouse using the USB-C adapter that came with my S9+ and it worked. RGB lit up and everything there was no setup required. Simply plug and use.
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I know people have talked about using a Bluetooth mouse with the Tab S4 in DEX mode, but what about a USB mouse? Would it work with a USB-C wireless mouse or with a standard USB mouse with a USB-C adapter?
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I'm using G602 Logitech.
It's a wireless mouse but not a bluetooth one.
I connect it with UGreen USB type C Hub to do presentations
Does anyone know if a usb mmo mouse like the Cosair scimitar will work? And will it detect all 12 side buttons as num1, num2, etc?
I bought this one yesterday : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HNS3W78/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A9MR32R3DGYL8&psc=1
Type-C connector dongle !