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[Q] USB keyboards on kindle fire.

So I have a question I got a kindle fire mostly for school. I have not rooted yet(waiting for my prime trial to expire haha) but when I got it I had no Idea USB keyboards were not compatible. What I wanna know is if the keyboards are not compatible due to the, from my understanding, extremely modded gingerbread that the fire comes with or if once I root to an ics rom will the keyboards be compatible.
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You can try, but make sure you get a nice, stable ics rom. If none are obsolete, get CM7 from JackpotClavin's thread. However, the keyboard must be one designed for a tablet with micro USB support. If it doesn't work, I could probably piece together a driver..but let's not get carried away yet I'd get the right keyboard and a rom first. Let me know how it goes Oh, I almost forgot, it should be a limitation from the extremely modified gingerbread os

awidawad said:
You can try, but make sure you get a nice, stable ics rom. If none are obsolete, get CM7 from JackpotClavin's thread. However, the keyboard must be one designed for a tablet with micro USB support. If it doesn't work, I could probably piece together a driver..but let's not get carried away yet I'd get the right keyboard and a rom first. Let me know how it goes Oh, I almost forgot, it should be a limitation from the extremely modified gingerbread os
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I'm looking at keyboards through amazon and most of them say recommended for fire but claim to be for ipad. I have a microusb to Usb 2.0 converter. Should I be ok with that?
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iSpooNz said:
I'm looking at keyboards through amazon and most of them say recommended for fire but claim to be for ipad. I have a microusb to Usb 2.0 converter. Should I be ok with that?
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You can't use any old converter. You need one made specifically for USB OTG use. These have a couple of connectors shorted together that tells the device to go into OTG mode.
You also need a kernel with support for USB OTG built into it. This disqualifies all CM7 ROMs.
Support for USB OTG on Kindle Fires is spotty at best. You may or may not need to have a separate power source for this to work. There are many discussions on this in KF General.

iSpooNz said:
So I have a question I got a kindle fire mostly for school. I have not rooted yet(waiting for my prime trial to expire haha) but when I got it I had no Idea USB keyboards were not compatible. What I wanna know is if the keyboards are not compatible due to the, from my understanding, extremely modded gingerbread that the fire comes with or if once I root to an ics rom will the keyboards be compatible.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA
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go on root and put a custom rom first...u dont lose prime membership till a month..after 1 month(if u lose prime membership), if u want prime membership again pm me..

Best way to Transfer Files to Galaxy Nexus on the Road

Hi,
I am considering buying a Galaxy Nexus from Google. I understand that it has limited memory 16 GB and no SD card slot. I am considering taking this phone with me on the road. (By this I mean traveling by car – as against air travel where you get a chance to use the Wi-Fi in airports.)
What is the cheapest alternative to take/transfer additional data to the GN which would be in the range of 8GB to 16GB? For e.g. one way would be to take my Windows Laptop along that would be able to transfer files to the GN via the USB or WiFi. (I believe there are a few apps to do this.) Is there any cheaper alternative than a full laptop to transfer data to the GN when I am on the road? I am ready to buy/arrange for any other accessories like Tablets that can transfer data.
I’d be grateful for any suggestions.
Thank you,
O. O.

one option:
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Wi-Drive-Portable-WID-32GBZ/dp/B00576APEI

Although I like Pirateghost's suggestion better, you could also buy a USB OTG cable and use a USB flash drive.

Any modifications to use USB OTG?
efrant said:
Although I like Pirateghost's suggestion better, you could also buy a USB OTG cable and use a USB flash drive.
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Thank you efrant So you mean something like a Micro-USB OTG Cable Would I need any major modifications with the stock firmware to get this to work? (Plain rooting is OK for me.)
Thanks again efrant
O. O.

o.o. said:
Thank you efrant So you mean something like a Micro-USB OTG Cable Would I need any major modifications with the stock firmware to get this to work? (Plain rooting is OK for me.)
Thanks again efrant
O. O.
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All you need is root and Chainfire's StickMount app.
Make sure you get a cable that is compatible with the GNex. Think I bought mine off eBay for $6.
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Thank you
efrant said:
All you need is root and Chainfire's StickMount app.
Make sure you get a cable that is compatible with the GNex. Think I bought mine off eBay for $6.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks efrant that's all I needed. :good:
O. O.

[Q] Fastboot cable where to get in Europe/Germany?

Good morning,
in many threads here I found the recommendation to use a fastboot cable. I have recently rooted my Kindle Fire 2, it works like a charm, but I want to install a "true" Android on it because Amazon changed too many things which are annoying me. It's some kind of an Apple device...
But back to my question. Installing a CustomROM without a fastboot cable seems to be NOT RECOMMENDED (or impossible?)
Therefore: Where in Germany (or Europe) can I get a fastboot cable? Is maybe some kind of other cable known to be compatible?
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xerxes76 said:
Good morning,
in many threads here I found the recommendation to use a fastboot cable. I have recently rooted my Kindle Fire 2, it works like a charm, but I want to install a "true" Android on it because Amazon changed too many things which are annoying me. It's some kind of an Apple device...
But back to my question. Installing a CustomROM without a fastboot cable seems to be NOT RECOMMENDED (or impossible?)
Therefore: Where in Germany (or Europe) can I get a fastboot cable? Is maybe some kind of other cable known to be compatible?
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I bought it from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20380015#post20380015 and I live in Italy

mine is also from SkOrPn - had it within 4 days - to austria !

You might also try amazon uk http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0099E59SG.
I don't know if they ship to the rest of europe, but it's worth a try.

bitmastro said:
You might also try amazon uk http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0099E59SG.
I don't know if they ship to the rest of europe, but it's worth a try.
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I got this one. Delivered in 2 days and works perfectly.

I live in The Netherlands and also ordered my factory cable from SkOrPn. Took 9 days to get it here, but I ordered it during the holidays.

xerxes76 said:
Good morning,
in many threads here I found the recommendation to use a fastboot cable. I have recently rooted my Kindle Fire 2, it works like a charm, but I want to install a "true" Android on it because Amazon changed too many things which are annoying me. It's some kind of an Apple device...
But back to my question. Installing a CustomROM without a fastboot cable seems to be NOT RECOMMENDED (or impossible?)
Therefore: Where in Germany (or Europe) can I get a fastboot cable? Is maybe some kind of other cable known to be compatible?
Sent from my KFOT using xda app-developers app
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I can guide you on how to do it without cable, but it's not recommended in case something goes wrong
Bad flash/download etc

fastboot cable needed in berlin
hey my kindle is redly bricked! someone has a fastboot cable that can lend to me to do the rebooting and puting the software? I can give a google virtual coin for google play store with 50 euros.
pm me to my mail so we can meet.

Mr.blahBlahBLAH said:
hey my kindle is redly bricked! someone has a fastboot cable that can lend to me to do the rebooting and puting the software? I can give a google virtual coin for google play store with 50 euros.
pm me to my mail so we can meet.
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You have a red screen of nothing at all? There are plenty of good folks on here who will help you free.

in berlin?where do i find these folks?any xda hack in berlin or something?
LinearEquation said:
You have a red screen of nothing at all? There are plenty of good folks on here who will help you free.
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The cable that boots the Kindle Fire into fastboot mode is more generally known and advertised as a Motorola factory cable.

aarons510 said:
The cable that boots the Kindle Fire into fastboot mode is more generally known and advertised as a Motorola factory cable.
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This was the one I bought. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fastboot-Mo...roid-Xoom-Fire-Ships-from-Calif-/151002724307 lots of sales and 100% feedback.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running Paranoid Android using xda app-developers

LinearEquation said:
This was the one I bought. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fastboot-Mo...roid-Xoom-Fire-Ships-from-Calif-/151002724307 lots of sales and 100% feedback.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running Paranoid Android using xda app-developers
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The last things I need are more cables, so I bought an adapter instead which converts your Kindle standard cable to a fastboot cable.. It worked perfectly, managed to brick my KF2 on the first attempt! However, it took a week to arrive by post from the USA to Marseille in France, which was very fast. Shipping is a bit steep, though. Take a look:
http://shop.teamblackhat.info/Factory-Adapters-motadapt.htm
Michael.

Yep, you only need to jump pin 1 to pin 4 to make a fastboot cord.
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Found one in Germany
Found one in Germany at ep-mediastore.de Products ID is 38007 or search for "fastboot cable"
Delivery took 2 Days ( Germany to Germany )
Worked fine.
Hans

[Q] Bought a Galaxy S4 Mini - few questions

It won't arrive for a little bit (1saleaday is slow to ship), so I figure I'll ask some questions in the meantime.
Does it support MHL 2.0? I've seen conflicting info, in that some places don't even mention MHL support. And if it's not 2.0, does it require that specific 11-pin Samsung adapter? Selling my HTC One and not sure if I should just include my current 5-pin adapter with it.
Does it work with the Smart Dock like the regular S4 and whatnot? Assuming it works with MHL 2.0, I don't see why it wouldn't work with the Smart Dock.
What kind of sound hardware does it have? I don't suppose its Wolfson...
Does it support exFAT for microSD? I've seen confirmation that it supports 64GB cards at least.
And any idea if it'll have a wireless charging back like for the S4? Don't know if it even supports wireless charging.

I've tried mhl 1.0 and 2.0. Both don't work. Also tried USB OTG also doesn't work.
I have a 64gb micro sd but I can't remember how it's formatted. But definitely works.

irv777 said:
I've tried mhl 1.0 and 2.0. Both don't work. Also tried USB OTG also doesn't work.
I have a 64gb micro sd but I can't remember how it's formatted. But definitely works.
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Well crap, I was banking on at least regular MHL - are you sure its not the cable you're using (as in, it requires the Samsung specific 11-pin cable)? If not, then I guess GSMarena is wrong (wouldn't be the first time).

I've tried both a cheap one from ebay and the samsung geniune one which works with my normal Galaxy S4 without using the power cable......both cable works on my normal GS4 but it doesn't work on my MIni GS4....i've also tried with or without the power cable attached and still doesn't work.

irv777 said:
I've tried both a cheap one from ebay and the samsung geniune one which works with my normal Galaxy S4 without using the power cable......both cable works on my normal GS4 but it doesn't work on my MIni GS4....i've also tried with or without the power cable attached and still doesn't work.
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Well that really sucks. Oh well, guess I'll stick to using my Tab Plus for that for the time being.

magus57 said:
Well crap, I was banking on at least regular MHL - are you sure its not the cable you're using (as in, it requires the Samsung specific 11-pin cable)? If not, then I guess GSMarena is wrong (wouldn't be the first time).
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only the samsung hdmi adapter works with the GS4 mini due to a specific protocol since it is not HML enabled. I know... it sucks, but it has other ways to connect to a TV

adibadro said:
only the samsung hdmi adapter works with the GS4 mini due to a specific protocol since it is not HML enabled. I know... it sucks, but it has other ways to connect to a TV
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Don't be shy, name a way or two.
Lol ,thanks
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justlovejoy said:
Don't be shy, name a way or two.
Lol ,thanks
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) not shy )
samsung smart TVs have this almost-like "wifi-direct" connection and you can mirror through wifi the phone's display. like sony has with their phones&TVs. you need to be connected to the same wifi... that's it

adibadro said:
) not shy )
samsung smart TVs have this almost-like "wifi-direct" connection and you can mirror through wifi the phone's display. like sony has with their phones&TVs. you need to be connected to the same wifi... that's it
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Hahaha, Figured why have people keep searching for more info. Thanks!
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justlovejoy said:
Hahaha, Figured why have people keep searching for more info. Thanks!
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yeah... just got one and it was a much waited upgrade to my phone... and the size was the selling point i hate those damn 5inch-ers. why would anybody what all that power and resolution in a phone?
I would just go for an awesome camera... but that's just me.
If i run into some cool hacks, i'll come back and post them here.
Cheers!

adibadro said:
yeah... just got one and it was a much waited upgrade to my phone... and the size was the selling point i hate those damn 5inch-ers. why would anybody what all that power and resolution in a phone?
I would just go for an awesome camera... but that's just me.
If i run into some cool hacks, i'll come back and post them here.
Cheers!
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Personally I can go for one.
Screen real estate has always been a plus for me but the remote got me on this.
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Can i attach my old Game-Pad to my Nexus 5 using usb-otg

So, i plan on buying the Google Cardboard thing, and i saw that many games using it require gamepad. And i do not want to buy a whole new gamepad for few games, so i wondered if i can use my old pc gamepad using USB-OTG thing plug.
Here is the exact gamepad i have, media-tech pathfinder something.
http://www.media-tech.eu/pub/file/instrukcje_obslugi/MT1502B.pdf
sorry it leads to pdf, but if you have chrome or whatever it should open it fine for you. I hope i am allowed to post links leading to pdf files.
And can you suggest some cheap good gamepads for nexus 5 just in case?

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Try an app I am suggesting. Find "USBJoyGold" on playstore.
It detected my usb gamepad but i didnt use it in any game or so. Try yours.
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It looks like it needs root acces. While i could get it, i do not want to ruin my 2 year warranty. So is there any option that doesnt need root acces?

I am going to explain this more deeply.
This is what i have.
Nexus 5 unrooted.
Old pc usb gamepad.
And usb-otg ( micro usb to usb adaper)
So i am wondering i can simply plug my gamepad in my nexus 5. Will it work?

anyone?
I want to know before i buy usb-otg thing

No. It doesn't work. Atleast didn't before I installed that app.
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nikssims said:
I am going to explain this more deeply.
This is what i have.
Nexus 5 unrooted.
Old pc usb gamepad.
And usb-otg ( micro usb to usb adaper)
So i am wondering i can simply plug my gamepad in my nexus 5. Will it work?
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Someone already gave you some advice on an app to use. Just plugging in a random USB controller wont work. You need to have something to "talk" to it. There are some apps that you can get that will allow this though. If you have a PS3 controller, this app will work good.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller&hl=en
If you only have a generic USB controller, try this one.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.poke64738.usbjoygold&hl=en
There may be others in the Play Store. You just have to search. You may have to put some money down though.