Hey guys!
I was desperately looking for a nice small flash drive for Android and iOS but I didn't find the right solution. Just the bulky ones.
So I decided to develop my own product with help of an engineering company. But before starting further development I want to know if you would get such a micro usb flash drive.
Check out the website with alpha design: www.matcha-t.com/
How many of you would be interested on getting one of these?
Thanks!
wbulbs said:
Hey guys!
I was desperately looking for a nice small flash drive for Android and iOS but I didn't find the right solution. Just the bulky ones.
So I decided to develop my own product with help of an engineering company. But before starting further development I want to know if you would get such a micro usb flash drive.
Check out the website with alpha design: www.matcha-t.com/
How many of you would be interested on getting one of these?
Thanks!
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So it's like Sandisk Cruzer Fit flash drive with two shorted pins to turn it into OTG flash drive? Sounds cool, but the question is if you can plug it into a regular PC/Mac usb port to copy files to/from? Another food for thought, keep in mind for your design that a lot of people use bulky phone/tablet cases to protect their devices, and you need to take this into account so it works with cases. Btw, here is what I use for my OTG storage drive needs, mostly to watch movies loaded on Cruzer Fit drive: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2107985
Jar.k said:
Did you ever see a wifi storage box? That's a storae, but you can read fils in it with your cellphone through wifi, I don't think people have a need for your product.
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Hey Jar, give the guy a break. Kind of a harsh reply, don't you think? I mean, some of us might not have a need for such product, but we can't speak for everybody, right? He is just trying to get some feedback, maybe even trying to figure out if he should take his idea to KS or IGG.
Jar.k said:
Did you ever see a wifi storage box? That's a storae, but you can read fils in it with your cellphone through wifi, I don't think people have a need for your product.
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...thereby having an extra battery to charge and reducing the duration of the other. Same issue with smart watches
I have the feeling this will be less necessary, now that 128 GB microSD cards have actually come out.
jdmanley87 said:
I have the feeling this will be less necessary, now that 128 GB microSD cards have actually come out.
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Nexus, Xperia U, ... users disagree
Ryccardo said:
Nexus, Xperia U, ... users disagree
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I'm a Nexus user myself, I was thinking with the MeeGo device lol. Didn't mean to sound rude there.
thanks but that site not working....
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I bought one of these and found them useful as i can not always have my sync cable with me to transfer data from my xda.
So i decided to buy a load so everyone else can have the benefit of my little find. i know these have been around for a bit but i have never found one as small as this. also it has protective covers on the end so you don't get any dirt in there.
Here is a link to my auction:
http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZairportinfo
Why are you charging 3.59 postage?
yeah, P&P is quite expensive. See if you can get it down a bit and i'll snap one up.
Can you tell me - does it relly double as a USB drive, ie requires no driver? I know they're meant to, but I don't trust the Thai ebayer that was selling them, never responded to emails
V
should try softick card export...turns your PPC into a usb card reader
then all you have to carry around is your sync cable.
www.softick.com
Speedn
Speedn, I see they've finalyl released the Magician version. Will give it a go.
Does it really work as a USB Drive, ie no drivers required?
I'd rather use the reader/writer being sold here, so I can use my Fast 1gb SD as a USB card at full speed, but at work we've got Admin restrictions, so it'd be nice to know it doesn't require drivers etc.
Will give it a go!
Thanks for the pointer.
V
im the seller of that item. i have priced it so it undercuts everyone on ebay. that’s at total price of £6.58. do a search!!!!
Im a uk seller so that means not delays or custom charges. and as you can see on most of my items they are next day delivery. I have listed all the items i have currently got at the moment and im not sure if i will be able to get anymore.
there are no drivers required unless you are using win98. if you need the drive for win 98 details for the download are available on the instructions supplied.
here they cost about 4£
would not get a noname myself though
had issues with incompatible flash readers before
cruisin-thru said:
Why are you charging 3.59 postage?
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I’m competing with other ebayers so i need to have a low buy it now price otherwise no one will look at my auctions also ebay charge you more if you list an item at a buy it now price of more than £5.99. It is not uncommon to have a high p&p price on ebay. when ever im bidding i always look to see how much the item is and how much P&P is. add them together and then you can work out if you want to pay for the item simple really!!!
vijay555 said:
Speedn, I see they've finalyl released the Magician version. Will give it a go.
Does it really work as a USB Drive, ie no drivers required?
I'd rather use the reader/writer being sold here, so I can use my Fast 1gb SD as a USB card at full speed, but at work we've got Admin restrictions, so it'd be nice to know it doesn't require drivers etc.
Will give it a go!
Thanks for the pointer.
V
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yup works with no drivers...(exception probably being win98 which i havent tried, possibly NT it didnt used to support USB either did it? i cant remember) I have the same problem at uni with admin restrictions and it works fine, and no probs on XP pro or home.
Speedn
Rudegar said:
here they cost about 4£
would not get a noname myself though
had issues with incompatible flash readers before
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if your getting them for £4 let me know as this is really cheap.
hi. this is my first post. since gnex does/going to support usb host,does any case manufacturer makes a case with microsd card slot.if not is it possible to do it or am i just dreaming? thanks
Don't see why it wouldn't be possible but I don't think cases are about
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parmghali said:
hi. this is my first post. since gnex does/going to support usb host,does any case manufacturer makes a case with microsd card slot.if not is it possible to do it or am i just dreaming? thanks
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Shut up and take my money! If only that case existed, it would make me buy a Galaxy Nexus right now. 16gb doesnt hold enough music
The same idea for Nexus4
. this is my first post. since gnex does/going to support usb host,does any case manufacturer makes a case with microsd card slot.if not is it possible to do it or am i just dreaming? thanks
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It's a great idea for all the nexus devices and especially the brand new Nexus4:
Simple
Cheap
useful (protective case + expendable memory).
It should also provide a mecanism to offer a microUSB port left for letting us charge the phone even if it is plugged to the case.
Any news?!
nessim19 said:
It's a great idea :
Simple
Cheap
useful (protective case + expendable memory).
It should also provide a mecanism to offer a microUSB port left for letting us charge the phone even if it is plugged to the case.
Any news?!
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10 month old thread dude
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Found one
parmghali said:
hi. this is my first post. since gnex does/going to support usb host,does any case manufacturer makes a case with microsd card slot.if not is it possible to do it or am i just dreaming? thanks
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Find out a small company doing such a thing for the iphone but seems too massive (coz of the expendable battery on it).
Link
Should be ok for a Nexus device with only expandable memory. The sucess for that hypothetic product would be undeniable regarding ppl anger about the lack of sd slot on those devices.
Now that the source code has dropped, are any developers considering adding USB OTG/Host Mode anytime soon? I'd be willing to donate if someone got it working or was actively working on it.
For anyone wondering what this is: USB OTG/Host Mode allows you to connect other devices to your E4GT (IE: Flash Drive, HDD, Keyboard, Monitor, DLSR Camera, etc.) and use/access them. It is supported by the International SGS2 and the US Carriers, but for some reason Sprint disabled this functionality in the kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802740 credit for this link goes to dberend! It's a usb otg helper link, but our phone are missing some modules if I understand correctly. They end in the file extension ".ko"
Last I heard Agats kernel was recognizing that a OTG device was connected! I'm not sure if it is working completely yet though.
Responses are appreciated!
Jeffreycat said:
Now that the source code has dropped, are any developers considering adding USB OTG/Host Mode anytime soon? I'd be willing to donate $5-$20 if someone got it working.... I know its not much, but it helps.
Responses are appreciated!
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Could u explain exactly what that is? why would we need it? For the noob like me please? Thanks man
Jeffreycat said:
Now that the source code has dropped, are any developers considering adding USB OTG/Host Mode anytime soon? I'd be willing to donate $5-$20 if someone got it working.... I know its not much, but it helps.
Responses are appreciated!
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Wrong section.
rredef said:
Could u explain exactly what that is? why would we need it? For the noob like me please? Thanks man
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USB OTG/Host Mode lets you connect a USB device to your E4GT, like a Thumb Drive, External Hard Drive, Keyboard, xBox Controller, etc. It's useful for a variety of reasons.
If this is in the wrong section, will a mod move it? Thanks in advance!
Why would you want to reprogram a perfectly good chip?
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Why would you want to reprogram a perfectly good chip?
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To add functionality?
It would be nice to get that.
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Although I wouldn't use this, I can see why people would want this. I use it on my tablet all the time so people without a tab can benefit from this.
Iandv said:
Although I wouldn't use this, I can see why people would want this. I use it on my tablet all the time so people without a tab can benefit from this.
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Yeah its a very useful feature. I heard a few people mention the E4GT supports it, but that it was disabled in the kernel
It doesn't appear that very many people are interested in this, should I let this thread die?
i am still interested in this
I would use this function for sure.. even though you can already make these by combining a power cord with some kind of microUSB-to-USB adapter.. basically a "powered" mUSB-to-sUSB adapter..
Before I read about them, I bought an adapter that I thought would work, but not the right one.. then I read about making them yourself is possible.. but I never tried it yet..
If they were an already built accessory, I would use it to mount a multi-port USB hub, then connect a keyboard and mouse.. I of course would need to figure out how to use both the HDMI out AND the USB hub.. it would be seriously sick to use your phone literally like a mini PC!
sj
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sjsharksfan420 said:
I would use this function for sure.. even though you can already make these by combining a power cord with some kind of microUSB-to-USB adapter.. basically a "powered" mUSB-to-sUSB adapter..
Before I read about them, I bought an adapter that I thought would work, but not the right one.. then I read about making them yourself is possible.. but I never tried it yet..
If they were an already built accessory, I would use it to mount a multi-port USB hub, then connect a keyboard and mouse.. I of course would need to figure out how to use both the HDMI out AND the USB hub.. it would be seriously sick to use your phone literally like a mini PC!
sj
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The SGS2 International and SGS2 from other carriers supports it, but for some reason Sprint disabled it in the Kernel? I'm not 100% why its not yet supported..... all I know is that its possible, and I want to be able to mount my Flash Drive, HDD, and plug my phone into an HDMI converter for my HDTV and bluetooth a mouse/keyboard combo.... mini-PC, like you said
I added a poll to see what level of interest people have about this
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i am still interested in this
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Glad to hear it
Hump
Very interested, there is an app for controlling Canon DSLRs that I want to use which requires this.
Thanks for not flaming guys. I'm moving this to general as it looks like it could become more of a discussion thread.
---Jay--- From the GNex
I am also interested. I bought a few of these usb cables on ebay- but none worked. I would like to use a usb keyboard...which right now I am considering buying another bluetooth keyboard.
I'm also extremely interested. Would be very awesome.
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retail for $34.95 4GB, $39.95 8GB and $49.95 16GB
willywill said:
retail for $34.95 4GB, $39.95 8GB and $49.95 16GB
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This is awesome, i'm contemplating buying one!
Erickomen27 said:
This is awesome, i'm contemplating buying one!
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I'm a new member so i can't post any link for now, sorry for making you search
Here's a link: http://www.egostore-global.com/
These look awesome!
Sheesh... that's a pretty good idea. I might have to scoop one of these up. I wonder if the drive falls out after a while from getting loose?
Aw I was hoping that the flash drive connected to the phone and I could store stuff from the phone on it
I really want one!!!
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Aw I was hoping that the flash drive connected to the phone and I could store stuff from the phone on it
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That's what I thought at first too, pretty much useless for me. I have multiple USB sticks already and all of which are able to be carried via keychain. Cool idea, would of definitely been more usable if it actually connected and expanded phone memory though.
ill be ordering this http://www.meenova.com/ and just thought id share it with you all, seeing as the nexus 5 doesnt have a sd card slot
whats great about it is that it can attach to a keyring, so that you can always have it with you and not forget it
i mostly use my sd card for rom flashing and backup keeping, and we all know how much space that can take up
TheAtheistOtaku said:
ill be ordering this http://www.meenova.com/ and just thought id share it with you all, seeing as the nexus 5 doesnt have a sd card slot
whats great about it is that it can attach to a keyring, so that you can always have it with you and not forget it
i mostly use my sd card for rom flashing and backup keeping, and we all know how much space that can take up
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Thanks! I think I will buy this too
I bought a Meenova USB OTG adapter/card holder and put a uSD SanDisk 64GB in it (formatted to FAT32). It works well with Nexus Media Importer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homeysoft.nexususb.importer I have read that Stickmount works well if you are rooted. I was able to copy files to and from the uSD card and phone or play media right off the uSD card.
What a good find!!! Thank you so much! Wish it would come in red though.
Look nice, I bought something similiar that double as a usb cable too. It is very useful on the keychain.
This looks awesome, now I just need to decide on color... Black or Orange for my black N5..... hmmmmmm
I ordered one. with 32gb i never really see the need, but i'll use it to hold movies/files when i travel instead of loading them on my nexus.
I read about this a few days ago. I'm 95% sure im going to root my phone because to my understanding I wouldn't be able to load up a microsd without it correct? Getting this if I do not would be a waste of an investment, right?
I have a Rooted Nexus 7, but never tried to load anything via OTG before
I was beginning to regret not getting a 32GB Nexus 5 but this may work. I hope it works with a Spigen Ultra Hybrid.
No root required to use Nexus media importer. See post three in this thread
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I read about this a few days ago. I'm 95% sure im going to root my phone because to my understanding I wouldn't be able to load up a microsd without it correct? Getting this if I do not would be a waste of an investment, right?
I have a Rooted Nexus 7, but never tried to load anything via OTG before
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AceKingNYC said:
I read about this a few days ago. I'm 95% sure im going to root my phone because to my understanding I wouldn't be able to load up a microsd without it correct? Getting this if I do not would be a waste of an investment, right?
I have a Rooted Nexus 7, but never tried to load anything via OTG before
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There are at least two ways to use an USB OTG setup with an unrooted N5.
Use Nexus Media Importer (link in my previous post).
Use Total Commander file explorer with USB Stick Plugin https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghisler.android.TotalCommander&hl=en and https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.hechler.tcplugins.usbstick
Nexus Media Importer is not free, but I found it much more polished and easier to use. USB Stick Plugin for Total Commander is a trial program, but just makes you download the new version every month when it expires. If you are going to root anyway, then you might as well go with Stickmount. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount&hl=en since it is free. If you are thinking about rooting, go ahead and unlock your bootloader now so all the setup you do on your phone between now and then doesn't get wiped when you do root and need to unlock your bootloader.
Thanks for that info! Very helpful.
Yea - I'm almost sure I want to root it. There's a toolkit for Mac in the other section which people have used successfully. I rooted my N7 a while back and have loaded roms and backed up with Titanium. So I'm sort of familiar - I guess it's a slight fear of something unexpected happening. but you're right, the longer I wait, the more of a PITA it's going to be to set everything back up.
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Look nice, I bought something similiar that double as a usb cable too. It is very useful on the keychain.
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Well Thanks for info ! Just ordered one Meenova and will get Media Importer. Coudnt do it for my nexus 4 ! one more reason to buy Nexus 5 :good:
mtucker said:
I bought a Meenova USB OTG adapter/card holder and put a uSD SanDisk 64GB in it (formatted to FAT32). It works well with Nexus Media Importer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homeysoft.nexususb.importer I have read that Stickmount works well if you are rooted. I was able to copy files to and from the uSD card and phone or play media right off the uSD card.
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Looks nice, but it looks like it will not fit when you're using cases.
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Search for "OrientEX Multi function Keychain mobile phone strap Smartcable" on amazon.
Is it only me or do the coolest things emerge from kickstarters nowadays? :good:
Oh by the way, this is also a nice one, since it has USB on the one side and micro USB on the other! Don't know about the quality though.
when you have this thing plugged in can it be seen by recovery?
RayLancer said:
I was beginning to regret not getting a 32GB Nexus 5 but this may work. I hope it works with a Spigen Ultra Hybrid.
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It fits perfectly with both the ultra hybrid and the slim armor!
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when you have this thing plugged in can it be seen by recovery?
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im pretty sure cwm and twrp have otg options, never tried them though. its the main reason im getting one. i like to keep allot of backups and cant do that with the nexus, would run out of internal quickly.
i would love to see a case for the nexus 5 that would use OTG to add a sd card slot. so that we dont have to keep adding and removing it