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Using standard USB Keayboard possible?

As the title already says: Is it possible to use a standard usb keyboard with my device and maybe with somekind of adapter like the following?
adapter
Will WindowsMobile recognise the keyboard?

you need a device with usb-host or OTG (on the go)..

i take this as a NO?!
or are there keyboards or adapters with OTG feature (not bluetooth)?
(thanks for your fast reply!)
xeirwn said:
you need a device with usb-host or OTG (on the go)..
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not sure these phones even support otg
also not sure if otg in general was not pretty much dropped as a std. havent really come across any devices which used it

Yes, you can with this IR adapter:
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"Yes, you can with this IR adapter:"
non of his pda's got IR

Rudegar said:
"Yes, you can with this IR adapter:"
non of his pda's got IR
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sadly true! but i thought that a software solution might be possible... that windows mobile is taught to recocnise a keyboard, just as it 'knows' when the headset is pluged in... i'm no programmer btw... so i have no idea what information is recieved or send via the usb cable...

I would look for a bluetooth options as I seriously doubt you will get anywhere with usb

Rudegar said:
I would look for a bluetooth options as I seriously doubt you will get anywhere with usb
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i'm afraid you are correct. but i've heard that these freedom universal bluetooth htc keyboards for example are very slow and quite expensive... so i thought, i ask...
thanks for your replies!

think all bluetooth keyboards would work it's a general std.
of cause that don't necessary mean that the htc device don't
slow things down but nor would it if you used an usb keyboard

Windows 8.1 USB ethernet workaround

Let me start by saying this solution does not involve USB Ethernet drivers and will not work with your current USB adapter.
My current workaround was to purchase a mini USB Wifi router adapter (Usually ~$14 I won mine on auction for $8 on ebay btw local shipping in Australia meant I got it the next day).
For all intents and purposes it looks like a standard USB Ethernet adapter but it creates a small wifi network which your Surface (WinRT) device can then connect to.
Some of these mini usb router adapters also come with 3G slots in them so it's the perfect solution when you need internet access on the go. Just plug in a SIM into the router.
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but a mini USB wifi adaptor would add wifi to a device that has it.
Unless you mean a USB powered wifi access point, 2 are not the same. But yeah, thats a perfectly viable solution.

They actually call it a wifi router adaptor. Technically yes it's an access point.

I grabbed a cheapo WiFi router adapter (with built-in battery too) a while back. It lasted less than 24 hours.
I bought a TP-Link WR702N. It has no battery, but will power from any USB, is a "name" brand and has more features than the rubbish one I bought (as far as different config types go). It's tiny too. I'd recommend it.
Certainly easier/quicker than trying to get a USB WiFi adaptor working on the Surface.

Yes I've got the WR702N as well it's a neat device.

Wireless HDD & SDcard reader

Hello.
After trying (without success) to connect both my 10.1 to charger & USB drive , i found a good solution.
For 60USD there's Kingston Mobilelite Wireless MLW221 :good:
http://www.kingston.com/us/usb/wireless/#mlw221
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It has a built-in battery (could charge any device if needed) ,so no need power.
It has built-in WiFi hotspot.
You can plug both SD card and USB device (key or HDD,but maybe the HDD need to be powered for works like my external 1TB,so i use Y USB cable ).
You can connect to your WiFi trought the Mobilelite ,you have access to the devices attached + navigate through inernet.
Just need to install application from PlayStore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kingston.mobilelite&feature
Turn on Mobilelite , wait until to see the blue LED ,now connect your Tab (or any device) to MobileliteWireless SSID ,then start the app.
You can browse and play all your contents from you USB drives.
The app has option for connect through another WiFi for be online and browse your USB contents at same time.

so is this a H Drive with Wifi and a card reader

It's not a Hard drive, you can plug hard drive, NTFS or FAT32.

Voyager Air
This is the best wireless HHD I ever used the Voyager Air and you can use it as a NAS in your network at home. The price is high but worth it.

Yes it's good as the Seagate Wireless Plus
http://www.seagate.com/external-har...ives/wireless/wireless-plus/?sku=STCK1000200#
But both are too expensive if you already have HDD.

Two Alternatives
http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower®-Wir...e=UTF8&qid=1378936663&sr=8-1&keywords=rpwd-01
http://www.amazon.com/ADATA-AAE400-...378936693&sr=8-1&keywords=dashdrive+air+ae400

Thanks for links.
The Adata seems doesn't support NTFS http://www.adata-group.com/index.php?action=product_specification&cid=9&piid=207&lan=en
RavPower seems to be OK but need confirmation http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169383

Confirmed for RavPower, good.

Need help with OTG and USB Y-cable. Don't want to blow my Kindle up.

So basically I would like to use a gamepad with my Kindle.
Would it be safe to attach a USB Y cable to the kindle, power supply and gamepad?
Here's the setup.
Would this work fine? Or will it blow up my Kindle? I'd rather ask before having an expensive paperweight. :fingers-crossed:
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EDIT: This is because I read that OTG only outputs 2.5v, so this should work.

Cronoss said:
So basically I would like to use a gamepad with my Kindle.
Would it be safe to attach a USB Y cable to the kindle, power supply and gamepad?
Here's the setup.
Would this work fine? Or will it blow up my Kindle? I'd rather ask before having an expensive paperweight. :fingers-crossed:
EDIT: This is because I read that OTG only outputs 2.5v, so this should work.
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even if you hooked it up it wouldnt work, otg is disabled in the kernel. You would have to compile a kernel with it enabled in order to use it.

stunts513 said:
even if you hooked it up it wouldnt work, otg is disabled in the kernel. You would have to compile a kernel with it enabled in order to use it.
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Thanks stunts.. but I read that some people were able to use low powered devices and others actual made a Y cable (or powered hub) and flash drives, devices, etc worked.
Maybe this is with amazon stock rom, I don't know.
I'm using CM 11.

Using FireTVstk4k for presentations Bypass Home Not Available-Network Lost

Back on my original firestick I could use it without having a network connection. I used this for presentations in remote locations. Much easier than carrying and setting up a PC.
That firestick got damaged in a fire and I replaced it with a firetv stick 4k model. Even if I hold the home button>apps and start up Kodi, it will kick me back to the firetv launcher with these home not available/network connection lost messages. Also performance seems to be really bad without a network connection as when showing some videos it would stutter without internet vs playing just fine when connecting to wifi that has internet.
My question is can I somehow bypass or disable that requirement to be connected to the network and also the internet, either through disabling some app or changing a setting through ADB?
I see now that the 4k can be unlocked/rooted/etc I would have no problem doing that if required to get back to being able to do my presentations with my firestick.
Thanks in advance!

I was hoping to use a 4K Firestick to play movies and TV shows off a USB stick (via an OTG cable) while travelling. Your question also applies to me as I won't have internet everywhere and shouldn't need it for local playback.

That would be awesome if I could use a USB memory stick as well. Would make it that much more versatile.
I can often tether to my cell phone, and that works. But sometimes I don't have cell phone service nor local wifi networks where I am.
If I could just get past these error messages.
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