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160 gb mounted to the fire

Hello. I just wanted to share something pretty amazing. I have a self powered usb hard drive (plugs into wall) and using an otg cable and stickmount I can mount it to the fire!!! I have also tested about 6 other usb drives and only one worked (proof: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5obpehfp9zbqk53/MAH00651.MP4)without using a power hub. So yeah, just thought id share.

Cool!
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that is the only way. lack of power, I bought 15 USB drives, none would mount without a powered hub.

powerpoint45 said:
Hello. I just wanted to share something pretty amazing. I have a self powered usb hard drive (plugs into wall) and using an otg cable and stickmount I can mount it to the fire!!! I have also tested about 6 other usb drives and only one worked without using a power hub. So yeah, just thought id share.
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Interesting. I have a 1TB self powered hub too. I might just get an OTG cable and try it out.

smirkis said:
that is the only way. lack of power, I bought 15 USB drives, none would mount without a powered hub.
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Trust me. I have an off brand 2 gb usb drive (doesn't even say a brand) and it does not need any extra power. I can show a video if you want. As in I can make a video.actually why not.I will make one now.
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powerpoint45 said:
Trust me. I have an off brand 2 gb usb drive (doesn't even say a brand) and it does not need any extra power. I can show a video if you want. As in I can make a video.actually why not.I will make one now.
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Here you go: http://db.tt/szc0cKlG

oh I'm not doubting you. I know some people got t to work, I bought 15 trying, but never found one that us without a hub lol. I see u lucky

smirkis said:
oh I'm not doubting you. I know some people got t to work, I bought 15 trying, but never found one that us without a hub lol. I see u lucky
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Yeah thats what i thought too. XD
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OTG Cable??

Hi,
I have purchased an OTG cable for my Nexus 7 and when I plug it in it flashes for a second and then goes off. Do I need to do something to get this to work?
Thanks
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anixan said:
Hi,
I have purchased an OTG cable for my Nexus 7 and when I plug it in it flashes for a second and then goes off. Do I need to do something to get this to work?
Thanks
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You're connecting a USB flash drive?

the N7 doesnt support usb flash drives out of the box you will need to find an app to mount it, or if your rooted use the terminal to mount it

Most popular app used to mount USB storage is Stickmount. It's been updated to work with JB/Nexus 7, too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount

I bought the right angle usb otg cable from New Egg for 3.99 US and it works great.
I also have a micro sdcard reader from Lexar that is designed to plug into the usb port so I'm staying pretty compact that way.

Install stick mount, I use that to use my 64GB USB for extra storage.
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I had to trim the plastic around my otg adaptor before it would connect properly and let stickmount work. Now works perfectly with sandisc cruzers
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I have downloaded stick mount however that requires root so its a no go, also I see that people are saying they bought the right otg cable and it worked, is that non-rooted? If so where can I buy the right cable from as I am in UK?
Thanks
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anixan said:
I have downloaded stick mount however that requires root so its a no go, also I see that people are saying they bought the right otg cable and it worked, is that non-rooted? If so where can I buy the right cable from as I am in UK?
Thanks
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If not rooted- the stickmount app does pop up, but can't mount the device and you have no access to attached device because you don't have superuser rights.
So- you need to be rooted- and use the stickmount app.... that's it.

Does nexus read ntfs formatted stick?
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raggatokan said:
Does nexus read ntfs formatted stick?
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Yes, it does, read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743052
So long as you have rooted your device and installed Stickmount.

Storage

With so many great games out that are very large, what is the best way to keep storage? I just cycle through them and uninstall them when done. Pretty much play one large game at a time. Is there a better way/way to increase storage?
Thanks
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USB otg?
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ÜBER™ said:
USB otg?
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I've heard of it.... but not sure how to do it. :banghead:
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Dr_Nacho said:
I've heard of it.... but not sure how to do it. :banghead:
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Ust otg cable from amazon or evilbay quid/dollar, if your rooted grab stick mount if not i think people use nexus media importer, it shows up when u plug it in like u would a usb stick in a pc/laptop
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E_Goldstein said:
Ust otg cable from amazon or evilbay quid/dollar, if your rooted grab stick mount if not i think people use nexus media importer, it shows up when u plug it in like u would a usb stick in a pc/laptop
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I've been curious about this also. But havent been able to completely figure it out by reading on the internet. Could you explain?
Does this mean that with USB OTG and NExus 7 Media importer, you could for example:
Plug and 16 GB USB Memory stick into your nexus, and your nexus would then have 16GB extra storage? Or does USB OTG only view whats already on the USB, so you'd put music/videos onto the USB stick, then it shows you that but doesnt read the storage?
I hope this makes sense
Thanks !

I'm rooted using the OTG-usb and stickmount. I have added music, videos, and pictures to a connected thumbdrive or sdcard and they show up and play just fine using the Nexus apps.

Root and Stickmount seems most popular method (many threads on XDA), or you could try this app if not rooted.

Nexus media importer is the way to go if ur not rooted. Works perfectly no problems whatsoever.
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Wilks3y said:
I've been curious about this also. But havent been able to completely figure it out by reading on the internet. Could you explain?
Does this mean that with USB OTG and NExus 7 Media importer, you could for example:
Plug and 16 GB USB Memory stick into your nexus, and your nexus would then have 16GB extra storage? Or does USB OTG only view whats already on the USB, so you'd put music/videos onto the USB stick, then it shows you that but doesnt read the storage?
I hope this makes sense
Thanks !
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It works the same way as it would on a pc it see's it as portable storage, but there is a way to move your games to the usb stick also.
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[Q] Is a micro USB memory stick available/ possible

There are several same memory sticks of high capacity that would fit nicely jsut under the nexus and provide much needed extra memory. wonder if such a thing is available or indeed possible?

You can use an OTG USB Adapter, device must mehr rooted, and use the tool"stick mount:
If device is unrooted You can use the "nexus Media importer" from market.
Cheers
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Xda2013 said:
You can use an OTG USB Adapter, device must mehr rooted, and use the tool"stick mount:
If device is unrooted You can use the "nexus Media importer" from market.
Cheers
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Yes thanks I understand that but a memory stick with an micro interface wouldn't need the cable. know they don't exist but wondered if any technical issue that would rule them out.

I think, there might be a problem to harm your connector port if the USB stick isn t quite small, a flexible cable is the better choice in my opinion...
But your idea is interresting..
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I thought this was interesting too. Until I realised you'd need an adaptor to plug it into a computer. So no real benefit ...LOL
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I bought a 64GB Kingston usb drive and use 'Nexus Media Importer", works great with HD films and music etc. It's a shame it can't be used as an SD card enabling installation of apps etc to it. Oh well, maybe in the future or I finally root my Nexus 7.

OTG + Charging

Does anyone know if this is possible on our phones?

I know otg works but never had a cable where you could charge too
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It should work since it's not different from charging on PC and copy files at the same time. Just need a cable with a split end; one socket for the charger and one for the OTG device.
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I just tried it and it doesn't work. My phone won't charge at all using the split OTG cable, with OR without a usb device plugged in.
Tried every combination of plugging and unplugging things that I could think of, and no-go.
I guess it's possible that my split cable could be the problem, but this worked just fine on my GNex, so I highly doubt it.

Dang, it will be awhile before I get the OTG cable, also waiting for the N3 DE. Can anyone second this?
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snwbrdr852 said:
I just tried it and it doesn't work. My phone won't charge at all using the split OTG cable, with OR without a usb device plugged in.
Tried every combination of plugging and unplugging things that I could think of, and no-go.
I guess it's possible that my split cable could be the problem, but this worked just fine on my GNex, so I highly doubt it.
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I agree. Tested with this cable, and it's a no go. Works without a single issue on my Gnex as well.
I'm leaning towards kernel compatibility.
Edit: Something that it does differently on the Note 3 is that it immediately gives a notification stating that a usb device is connected as soon as I plug it in, even without a usb drive being attached. While still connected, attaching a usb drive works perfectly.

Thanks, that's a show stopper to watch movies from a USB HD. Maybe a Samsung accessory cable will work; sucks for those already having one though.
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have u tried plugging one of those usb hubs with multiple ports into ur otg cable? It works for me
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NinjaPerv said:
have u tried plugging one of those usb hubs with multiple ports into ur otg cable? It works for me
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Does it work with multiple attached devices?
I imagine that powers the attached devices but does not charge the phone battery?
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i have tried and yes it will charge the phone. the one I have I got from walmart for somewhere around 10 bucks. it wasnt much
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