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USB Adapter Review

I went to Best Buy and happened to pick up the very last USB adapter. I got it with a ShopKick $5 discount so it came out to about $16 with tax. My first impression was that the box was much smaller than I expected. It was about the size of my Droid.
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I preceded to open it up and noticed how much smaller it was than I expected.
The first thing I plugged in was my usb wireless mouse.
My Tab recognized it right away and gave me a nice message saying it worked and now I had a cursor on the screen. Everything worked on the mouse except for the right mouse button, but I kind of expected that.
The next thing I tried was my Droid. It gave me an error saying that it was too high powered to work, which is a bummer, but I can still transfer between the two with bluetooth even if it takes a little while to set up.
Finally I tried a usb drive with a track by Deadmau5 because I knew that that song was not in my library or my Google Music library. Sure enough it showed up in my Music app, but I couldn't find it in Astro File Manager. There was a folder for "usbdrive", but when I opened it, it was empty.
Overall Opinion
I was expecting the adapter to be about twice the size, but was quite happy to find that it was smaller. It seems to work with many devices, but it is maddening when you get the "too high powered device" error. It was also a very tight fit to fit a USB device into the end and you had to use quite a bit of force to plug stuff in. I feel like the overall plug itself fits very loose though in the Tab and that bothers me. It's just too bad Samsung couldn't have fit it inside the tab
7/10
Pros:
Small
Allows many usb devices
Adds more functionality
Cons:
It fits into the Tab loosely
Expensive at $19.99 for what it is
Doesn't work with high powered devices

Thanks for the review... was planning on buying it, but maybe I'll hold off for a bit.

jdavet said:
Thanks for the review... was planning on buying it, but maybe I'll hold off for a bit.
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I would recommend it, it's just kind of expensive for what it is.

We need a version of this that allows a USB power. I know it's another thing to plug in but it would save from needing to carry/plug in a powered USB hub just to use an external HD.

I got mine for 10 dollars after a 10 dollar RZ coupon from Best Buy. Everything I've plugged into it works so far (Mouse, Keyboard, Logitech USB Controller, different thumb drives). I have no complaints.
Of interest is that the Engrish directions state that you need to plug whatever USB device into the adapter first, and then plug the adapter into the Tab, or else risk damaging the Tab. Not too sure why.

do NTFS flash drives work or just fat32?

rodrigos122 said:
do NTFS flash drives work or just fat32?
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The GT did not recognize the format on my NTFS formatted Lexar 16GB usb drive. The instructions that accompany the GT USB adapter state compatibility with FAT32 (Max 32GB), PTP/UMS Camera, and Sammy Laser Printer (after 2008).

rodrigos122 said:
do NTFS flash drives work or just fat32?
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In theory they should work with pershoot's kernel and modules. Not with stock.
I haven't tried it yet though.

So does this work with Logitech's all in one usb adapter for mouse and keyboard at the same time?
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Entropy512 said:
In theory they should work with pershoot's kernel and modules. Not with stock.
I haven't tried it yet though.
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Ill try it in a little bit because I am currently running pershoots 1.4ghz kernel.

Pancake345 said:
So does this work with Logitech's all in one usb adapter for mouse and keyboard at the same time?
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I don't have a Logitech wireless keyboard, but I've used my Anywhere MX mouse's micro receiver with it successfully. It's one of the "unifying" ones that's supposed to work with their current gen keyboards.

question?
can you connect to it a 2 into one usb adapter? That way you can charge the tablet and have any type of usb device connected?
Will that work?
Ed

Can someone with the USB adapter help a few of us out and answer the question I posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1208402 ? Greatly appreciated

cifs?
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Ill try it in a little bit because I am currently running pershoots 1.4ghz kernel.
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would you need to push the cifs/ntfs module in for it to work with pershoot kernal?

Pancake345 said:
So does this work with Logitech's all in one usb adapter for mouse and keyboard at the same time?
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My Logitech MK320 keyboard and mouse works fine with the Samsung USB adapter and my GT-P7510. I just wish I could find a smaller keyboard and mouse package.
Frank

notfaded1 said:
would you need to push the cifs/ntfs module in for it to work with pershoot kernal?
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Sorry it took me so long to respond. As it looks right now, I'd say yes. When I inserted an NTFS formatted flash drive in said "usb storage black or unsupported filesystem" on pershoots kernel with no cifs.

Micro to USB Adaptor is Awesome!

So the day I bought My SGS2 I seen a Video on YouTube about this guy using a Micro USB to Female USB adapter, and all the cool things it could do.
I looked on eBay and from good old China (where everything is made! Probably the sun and God where made there too...) it was only $4.
So I though well I might never use it, but for $4 I'll buy it for the hell of it.
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Well it came today! I though hum... I'm going to see if my wireless mouse works and it dose! a little mouse comes on the screen and it works just like a computer
even in games Played some "Dragon Fly" ("Tiny Wings" for Iphone) worked good. I even booted up the old DOS emulator and played Ultima 8!
Going to try some Ultima Underworld but need to charge my battery!
I think I'm going to make some videos of playing some old dos games on YouTube. I'll post a link here when I do.

In for the videos

Looks good, I'm gonna get me one

A bluetooth mouse works great too, no need for adapters.
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killall said:
Looks good, I'm gonna get me one
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i am using another one with my android card reader. good

is this the same with usb to go? kinda confused with it and is it possible to connect and read external hdd?
thanks

Declan79 said:
is this the same with usb to go? kinda confused with it and is it possible to connect and read external hdd?
thanks
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Yes, you can read a external HD but the phone might not power it, depending on the HD. But if that is the case then you just need a powered usb splitter and your good.
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Just to let people know they don't work with NTFS formatted drives. I thought my cable was broke until i reformatted the flashdrive using FAT32 and it was recognized no problem.

Joey2o11 said:
Just to let people know they don't work with NTFS formatted drives. I thought my cable was broke until i reformatted the flashdrive using FAT32 and it was recognized no problem.
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Ya, witch kinda sucks.. But I'm sure there will be a patch out...
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I got my USB-OTG cable today, and was quite disappointed. It was annoying to see that NTFS wasn't compatible. Also every external bus powered HD I tried complained about it being a high powered USB device, as did my iPod.
I also tried a USB Optical Mouse, and a cursor popped up on the screen, but it wasn't moving I will try a cheaper one at work tomorrow. USB Pen drives/Flash disks seem to work, as long as it is only Fat32.
- Edit -
Tried a different (Dell) optical mouse at work today and it seems to work fine, also tried my 16gb USB flash disk and that worked great and quite fast, tried some films and documents through it and it was flawless.
A couple of people have mentioned that a 'bigger cable' or 'powered cable' is needed to get bigger USB drives working. What exactly does that mean??

Yet i tried mine las night, its fast respond for flash disk reading but need a bigger cable to read external hdd. But i think it necessary for those who often worked woth flash disk
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this indeed is very cool and the price is just cool
i intend to make a jig last weekend and bought the stuff at almost the same price...i could have just bought from him too..

That really is awesome..
Most definitely gonna pick myself up one of those! Thanks! C:

NTFS is required for a small modification
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131924

The HiGadget USB adapter works perfect - thanks for the tip!
I went for the straight version (not angled) as it is smaller when not in use. Just perfect and what a price!

I got this one: http://cgi.benl.ebay.be/Micro-USB-H..._MobilePhoneDataCables_JN&hash=item3a693cc044
Works great!

[Q] Help with an IOGear SD card reader and the Fire

I am sure this has been answered before but for the life of me I have been searching for a couple of days and I cannot find the answer. Long story short, I have a rooted Kindle Fire that is running the newer kernel that supports USB OTG. I have confirmed that it is working via the app USB Host Controller and I have been able to plug in a USB mouse and use it. However, I am trying to use an IOGear stick SD/Micro SD card reader to quickly view photos taken with my cameras in the field. For whatever reason, USB Host Controller sees the IOGear but as a USB device but the SD cards never show up as mass storage. I have also tried Stickmount but it never sees anything to mount.
What am I missing? Thanks in advance.
Link to the card reader:
http://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-MicroSD-Reader-Writer-GFR204SD/dp/B0046TJG1U

I think Targus sd/msd reader is better. They use less volts. Or you could use a powered Usb hub.
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You're missing an external power source. Your SD card won't mount without one, either a wired hub plugged into an outlet, or a Y cable with battery charger: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFEMh...ature=youtu.be
Good luck, USB OTG helper seems like the best app for mounting external storage at the moment.

Vlasp said:
I think Targus sd/msd reader is better. They use less volts. Or you could use a powered Usb hub.
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Thanks for both of the replies. I did not realize that the reader needed power. Are you saying that the Targus would work without a power source? Ideally I want to keep this as simple as possible. As I mentioned, it is for checking photos while out in the field hiking and such.
Also, doing a quick search I see a lot of Targus products. Is there a specific one?

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this one.
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So you've mounted an SD card on the fire with no external power? interesting, given the voltage requirement of the card itself I'm happily surprised.
A word of caution. File operations with insufficient power is a known way to damage an SD card, with possible irretrievable data loss. Just a reminder to back up your data so you don't entrust your priceless pics or whatever to a hardware hack on a device with hacked firmware,

Lotek said:
So you've mounted an SD card on the fire with no external power? interesting, given the voltage requirement of the card itself I'm happily surprised.
A word of caution. File operations with insufficient power is a known way to damage an SD card, with possible irretrievable data loss. Just a reminder to back up your data so you don't entrust your priceless pics or whatever to a hardware hack on a device with hacked firmware,
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well, it advertises that it uses the minimum power. ihavent tested it yet. i need to persuade my parents to buy an otg.
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Thanks again. I am thinking I might try to find a rechargable usb hub. I came across one but it looks kinda sketchy.
http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/12/17/detech-solar-powered-battery-4-port-usb-hub-and-charger/

Fun fact: SD Cards run at 3.3 volts, just like what the Kindle puts out the USB.
That isn't the problem though, the issue is that some USB devices conform to the USB standards more than others, like voltages.
Some devices will run just fine at 3.3 volts, like all 3 of my USB flash drives are fine, my keyboard, my mouse, and at least one of my bluetooth adapters... But my camera doesn't like it, my XBOX controller doesn't, none of my phones do, etc.
A powered USB hub fixes all that though, since it doesn't rely on host power at all.

Looking for a USB C OTG Cable

Hello, as title says. Looking for a good quality USB C OTG Cable. I've had a scroll through the threads couldn't see a thing mentioned. Could someone point me in the direction. Thanks
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nathlynn22 said:
Hello, as title says. Looking for a good quality USB C OTG Cable. I've had a scroll through the threads couldn't see a thing mentioned. Could someone point me in the direction. Thanks
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I actually use this adapter. Good build quality, works flawlessly.

OTG works fine then?
I saw something on Google which said it doesnt seem to work properly? Thanks.
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nathlynn22 said:
OTG works fine then?
I saw something on Google which said it doesnt seem to work properly? Thanks.
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it only works for a micro usb to usb c cables doesn't work on otg cards with micro sd port

All I'm wanting is a USB C connector to phone with USB A female I think it is so I can connect a micro USB cable to the end. So as long as that can be done great. Xxxxx
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Lol oops sorry about that.
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It works fine for otg. I have a regular usb thumb drive and a thumb drive micro sd card reader. Both are read and written to by my phone just fine with the adapter I posted.

I bought this one - and it works fine.
http://s.aliexpress.com/6buEzMbY
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I've bought this 1 now.
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nathlynn22 said:
I've bought this 1 now.
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Tell us if it works, and the link to buy. Thanks
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Jul0054 said:
Tell us if it works, and the link to buy. Thanks
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Will do. It arrived on Friday. Havent had the chance to use it yet have to root my phone to use my work app with my phone which I connect to panels using an OTG cable.
And also decide whether it's worth spending the money to S-Off as well.
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This one works fine.
Got this one from Amazon and have had no issues with it. I've used it with a 128gb usb 3.0 Flash drive formated exfat as well as my 4tb WD my book formated ntfs. I wish the transfer speeds were 3.0 though I don't see any speed difference between this and my old OTG on my S7E. Also you cannot toggle on the use 3.1 speeds for file transfers under phone settings with OTG connection only with PC.
AVLT-Power USB Type C 3.1 to USB 3.0 OTG Aluminum Adapter Cable for Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, LG G5, HTC 10, MacBook, ChromeBook Pixel (Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016PZ4U4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IDWBxb7ATTDVZ

Tested the otg cable I bought. I use it at work connecting to an alarm system. Only thing is when I connect it says it will also transfer power from my phone to the device which I don't believe I want it to do. So don't really use it at the moment.
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http://www.belkin.com/us/F2CU036-Belkin/p/P-F2CU036/
im using this one now and it works perfectly and its build quality is fantastic

Hi all, I'm looking for an OTG adapter for my htc 10, until now i'm using the adapter in attachements photos with my htc one S and with my Z3 Tablet compact, so I bought a standard microUSB to type C adapter by Aukey, but unfortunately it's not compatible with OTG function. I would like to continue using my current OTG, because it's very compact and I can keep it permanently in my micro drive stick, have you any suggestion regarding a microUSB to type C adapter that support OTG?

This one is a 4-port USB-C OTG hub. Works beautifully with my HTC 10 and Pixel C. http://amzn.to/2cHaXoc

USB otg support??

Please confirm if USB otg is supported..
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Yes, it does. You have to go to the Storage Menu and Enable OTG though.

OTG should work in principle, however propably only with a cable from Oneplus. It does not work with a OTG cable from Anker (just tested it).

Hmm, so this is strange. I have a Sandisk OTG enabled USB drive that I just connected to the OP2 using the OnePlus Micro-USB to Type C adapter. Worked perfectly to backup all my stuff from the old phone. I unplugged here and connected it as is to the OnePlus 3 and it doesn't work. Reconnecting to the OP2 works fine, all of the data shows up on PC also, but just won't show up on the OP3. Very strange, still trying to figure this out.

karthikrr said:
Hmm, so this is strange. I have a Sandisk OTG enabled USB drive that I just connected to the OP2 using the OnePlus Micro-USB to Type C adapter. Worked perfectly to backup all my stuff from the old phone. I unplugged here and connected it as is to the OnePlus 3 and it doesn't work. Reconnecting to the OP2 works fine, all of the data shows up on PC also, but just won't show up on the OP3. Very strange, still trying to figure this out.
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That is exactly what my doubt is.. I too have read that plugging in the dual otg drive via adapter doesn't works... If someone can put some light on this, we will be grateful

i purchased this Dash Micro G3 Type-C: Mini MicroSD Card Reader and it works great so far, i am mainly using it as a back up, it comes with a cool little keychain so i have when i need it, pretty compact too, does seem kinda slow, its only transfering at 15MB/s i know the sd card is way faster than that, but it works.
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blassphemy said:
OTG should work in principle, however propably only with a cable from Oneplus. It does not work with a OTG cable from Anker (just tested it).
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Well, for me the following Anker product works like charm:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01C...+USB-C+otg&dpPl=1&dpID=31nCs+PkPRL&ref=plSrch

MagDag said:
Well, for me the following Anker product works like charm:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01C...+USB-C+otg&dpPl=1&dpID=31nCs+PkPRL&ref=plSrch
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I tried it again and you're right... My cable has a extreme tight fit at the connector so I was a bit afraid to push it in with full force. Now I did and it moved in a tiny bit more.
Now it is working fine. So thanks @MagDag for your reply and I can now confirm that the Anker cable works fine too.

Hah indeed - it's really tight fit... I also was very careful in the beginning because I don't wanted to destroy my phone.

karthikrr said:
Hmm, so this is strange. I have a Sandisk OTG enabled USB drive that I just connected to the OP2 using the OnePlus Micro-USB to Type C adapter. Worked perfectly to backup all my stuff from the old phone. I unplugged here and connected it as is to the OnePlus 3 and it doesn't work. Reconnecting to the OP2 works fine, all of the data shows up on PC also, but just won't show up on the OP3. Very strange, still trying to figure this out.
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Same here. Using OnePlus USB C to micro USB adapter and Sandisk OTG USB drive. It does not seem to detect the OTG drive

MagDag said:
Well, for me the following Anker product works like charm:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01C...+USB-C+otg&dpPl=1&dpID=31nCs+PkPRL&ref=plSrch
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Sadly this is not available at Amazon India

i doubt, that the phone actually recognizes the cable itself... however it will depend on how much juice the target device needs vs what the phone provides...
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juliusedward said:
Same here. Using OnePlus USB C to micro USB adapter and Sandisk OTG USB drive. It does not seem to detect the OTG drive
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The OnePlus 2 type-C to micro-USB adapter is a non-standard thing. It was required for the OP2 because the OP2 type C USB is broken.
Try a generic adapter. That's the real test. Generic adapters didn't work on the OP2.

Hmm, so on the OnePlus forums, this seems to be the consensus ... The OnePlus Adapter was for the non-standard Type C on the OP2 and will only allow charging on the OP3, but not OTG. So far, third party standards compatible adapters seem to be working fine. I just ordered the Xiaomi Type C adapter and should get it in a week. Will post here again if it works.

samsexy98 said:
Please confirm if USB otg is supported..
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I bought this one from Skiva https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0140YRZDQ/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And use it with a cruze usb 3, the only drawback is that is taking forever to see some mp4 videos recorded from a gopro that are saved in the USB

I bought this and it works perfectly: http://www.ebay.com/itm/351729709215?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I can confirm the Xiaomi Type C Micro USB adapter does NOT work for OTG. Yes, I had OTG enabled, no go!

I'm not seeing an option to enable usb otg in settings/storage. I'm on Oxygen 3.1.3. Am I just missing it? Do I need to unlock developer options first?
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Nvm. Found it in the 3 dot menu. Ravpower usb otg works.
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Is there any cable which would allow you to charge and read an external flash drive? Never tried OTG before, so I don't know if this is even possible.