Does the Xperia X Compact support ethernet adapter with stock ROM? - Sony Xperia X Compact Questions & Answers

I want to connect my Sony Xperia X Compact to RJ45 ethernet, using some micro-usb to ethernet adapter. Android supports it starting from marshmallow, but no idea if Sony introduced the feature on the X Compact. Even iOS supports it, on both iPhone and iPad.
Anyone knows if it's possible or got it working?

I tried one and it didn't work.
Not much chance to debug why without root.

I tried connecting my Xperia X Compact to the following Ethernet/LAN adapters:
- USB C to Ethernet (EC Technology USB 3.1 Type C zu RJ45 10/100/1000)
- USB C to USB A 3.0 OTG (ivoler) to to Ethernet (CSL)
but I get no IP and no Internet connection.
Should I adjust a software setting or get a specific hardware adapter to make it work?
Thank you!

nikolayhg said:
I tried connecting my Xperia X Compact to the following Ethernet/LAN adapters:
- USB C to Ethernet (EC Technology USB 3.1 Type C zu RJ45 10/100/1000)
- USB C to USB A 3.0 OTG (ivoler) to to Ethernet (CSL)
but I get no IP and no Internet connection.
Should I adjust a software setting or get a specific hardware adapter to make it work?
Thank you!
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I think it's not possible. Try the Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+, they support ethernet with the Dex dock and probably without it too. I'm not buying Sony anymore. They just copy and copy badly.

scandiun said:
I think it's not possible. Try the Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+, they support ethernet with the Dex dock and probably without it too. I'm not buying Sony anymore. They just copy and copy badly.
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I am not sure if this may help.... Enable Developer Options and there is one of the settings under USB Configuration called "RNDIS (USB-Ethernet).... Feature to connect USB/Ethernet adapter should be Android feature, not Sony specific...

nikolayhg said:
I tried connecting my Xperia X Compact to the following Ethernet/LAN adapters:
- USB C to Ethernet (EC Technology USB 3.1 Type C zu RJ45 10/100/1000)
- USB C to USB A 3.0 OTG (ivoler) to to Ethernet (CSL)
but I get no IP and no Internet connection.
Should I adjust a software setting or get a specific hardware adapter to make it work?
Thank you!
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ondrejvaroscak said:
I am not sure if this may help.... Enable Developer Options and there is one of the settings under USB Configuration called "RNDIS (USB-Ethernet).... Feature to connect USB/Ethernet adapter should be Android feature, not Sony specific...
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I think that is to share the data connection of the smartphone with the computer over usb, also called tethering. What we want here is reverse tethering.

scandiun said:
I think that is to share the data connection of the smartphone with the computer over usb, also called tethering. What we want here is reverse tethering.
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Oh yes.... how stupid am I .... you are right....

Forget this phone, LG V20 and Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ support OTG USB to ethernet adapters. See more here:
[TIP] LG V20 H990ds supports OTG USB to Ethernet adapter
(OTG) List of USB to ethernet RJ45 adapters that work with Nexus devices

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[Q] Mini USB to RJ45 adapter?

wondering if there is an adapter somewhere to allow me to plug in my Evo4g(or any mini USB phone) to an RJ45 connector...for example a console port on a switch/router and use a terminal app to configure it.
is this even possible?
thanks for any info
Wow...
Wow lol, while that's a pretty cool idea I doubt it could work... I use a USB to Serial adapter on my laptop to connect to switch gear with a Cisco cable, this one specifically,
http://www.amazon.com/Keyspan-USA-1...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1318030317&sr=1-1
but the phone itself would have to have a driver for it, or you'd have to custom code one yourself... Either way I'm not sure a phone would even support serial emulation over its USB connection. Cool thought though!

[Q] USB Ethernet?

Just wondering, since my Thinkpad Tablet has that handy USB port, can I plug in a USB ethernet adapter? Would be very handy for configuring network hardware and the like.
Thanks
Try it. I'd be eager to see what you come up with!
Me too.
willp2 said:
Just wondering, since my Thinkpad Tablet has that handy USB port, can I plug in a USB ethernet adapter? Would be very handy for configuring network hardware and the like.
Thanks
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It might work, but you need the correct USB to RJ45 Ethernet adapter for Android devices.
Funny, I was wondering the same thing yesterday. Love to know outcome.
967, nasserv
Hello,
i bought in Germany an Medion Lifetab P9516, its a Lenovo Ideapad K1.
This week we got the update of ICS and so i have ethernet with a d-link usb-ethernet adapter.
The adapter is a DUB-E100 adapter and i get the ip-address dynamicly.
I can see the ip with ifconfig and the route with ip route, but i cant change the ip because the device is not rooted.
Is here anyone who rooted his device with ICS and can give a little advice?
Thanks a lot
Wolfgang
P.S. Please apologies my bad english.
willp2 said:
Just wondering, since my Thinkpad Tablet has that handy USB port, can I plug in a USB ethernet adapter? Would be very handy for configuring network hardware and the like.
Thanks
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What I use and is really sweet is a Bluetooth to serial adapter. They are a little high in price though compared to a USB Network adapter.
There are multiple companies that make them but this has been my favorite one so far - http://www.g2microsystems.com/products/RN_270
I use it with a free app called blueterm and can config anything with a console/serial cable from my phone or tablet.
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=blueterm&c=apps

Turn your Moto X into a basic wired network troubleshooting tool

I just got in a Micro USB to USB OTG Adapter Cable ($4), Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Wired Network Adapter ($13) and Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Wired Network Adapter ($25) from Amazon, and both Ethernet adapters work with the OTG cable on my Moto X!
Plug either adapter in and upon establishing a connection, Wifi turns off (if it was on) and the wired interface becomes the default interface and default route. Remove the adapter and everything reverts to the way it was.
Most apps I tried with the wired connection worked fine, but some did not - most notably Fing Network Tools. I was really hoping that Fing Network Tools would work better than it does with the wired connection. I've already made suggestions to the Fing developers to better accommodate wired connections.
For $17 you can turn your Moto X into a basic network troubleshooting tool for wired connections using LanDroid.
UncleMike said:
I just got in a Micro USB to USB OTG Adapter Cable ($4), Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Wired Network Adapter ($13) and Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Wired Network Adapter ($25) from Amazon, and both Ethernet adapters work with the OTG cable on my Moto X!
Plug either adapter in and upon establishing a connection, Wifi turns off (if it was on) and the wired interface becomes the default interface and default route. Remove the adapter and everything reverts to the way it was.
Most apps I tried with the wired connection worked fine, but some did not - most notably Fing Network Tools. I was really hoping that Fing Network Tools would work better than it does with the wired connection. I've already made suggestions to the Fing developers to better accommodate wired connections.
For $17 you can turn your Moto X into a basic network troubleshooting tool for wired connections using LanDroid.
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Thanks for the heads-up! This could be VERY useful

Does the HTC One M9+ support ethernet adapter with stock ROM?

I want to connect the HTC One M9+ to RJ45 ethernet, using some micro-usb to ethernet adapter via OTG. Android supports it starting from marshmallow, but no idea if the feature is present on the One M9+, I think it depends on the kernel.
Anyone knows if it's possible or got it working?
scandiun said:
I want to connect the HTC One M9+ to RJ45 ethernet, using some micro-usb to ethernet adapter via OTG. Android supports it starting from marshmallow, but no idea if the feature is present on the One M9+, I think it depends on the kernel.
Anyone knows if it's possible or got it working?
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I tried otg from cell . Then a cable USB male to rj45 and it didn't work ... You wanna share internet?
Sent from my HTC One M9PLUS using Tapatalk
alexmegamass said:
I tried otg from cell . Then a cable USB male to rj45 and it didn't work ... You wanna share internet?
Sent from my HTC One M9PLUS using Tapatalk
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No, I want to surf Internet on a smartphone using a wired connection with wireless disabled. The Nexus 6P is a good alternative but a little bit expensive currently.
Some non Nexus devices may work too provided that you root and install custom kernel:
AndroPlus Kernel for Xperia Z5 / Z5 Compact
Surprisingly, you can connect to internet using a wired connection on iPhone and iPad, but you need the official Apple adapters and a usb hub which is powered externally.
Forget this phone, LG V20 and Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ support OTG USB to ethernet adapters. See more here:
[TIP] LG V20 H990ds supports OTG USB to Ethernet adapter
(OTG) List of USB to ethernet RJ45 adapters that work with Nexus devices

USB-C LAN adapter that work on 9T?

Does anyone have tested usb lan adapters with the 9T?
I used all the time a ASIX lan adapter in my old Moto X2 with Lineage OS, so i was wondering i anyone have a "working" adapter/IC with the 9T so i can get one for me?
thanks!
I tried LAN adapter on my mi 9t and i can confirm that sadly it doesn't work :/. It worked on my older Mi 4c but not on the recent models.
Dawidqo said:
I tried LAN adapter on my mi 9t and i can confirm that sadly it doesn't work :/. It worked on my older Mi 4c but not on the recent models.
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good news! tried a "ASIX AX88178" usb 2.0 to gigabit adapter and worked fine! don't know if is only this one, but i think newer asix usb 3.0 will work too (usb on this phone is 2.0 only)
can scan LAN and get internet from it. just need to connect on a network with DHCP ( i don't think you can set manual ip on lan on android)
beware of cheap otg adapters, some of them (tiny dongle) does not have all GND and VCC pins, so they don't get a proper "multiple connection" pins to get better amperage from phone. usb lan adapter can use a bit of power from phone
malowz said:
good news! tried a "ASIX AX88178" usb 2.0 to gigabit adapter and worked fine! don't know if is only this one, but i think newer asix usb 3.0 will work too (usb on this phone is 2.0 only)
can scan LAN and get internet from it. just need to connect on a network with DHCP ( i don't think you can set manual ip on lan on android)
beware of cheap otg adapters, some of them (tiny dongle) does not have all GND and VCC pins, so they don't get a proper "multiple connection" pins to get better amperage from phone. usb lan adapter can use a bit of power from phone
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Hi, can you tell me the steps to follow to make it work? I have a Mi9t Pro and a USB Lan X88179 adapter connected to an OTG to the mobile, but the internet does not work. How did you do it?
Can you explain this part to me?
"can scan LAN and get internet from it. just need to connect on a network with DHCP ( i don't think you can set manual ip on lan on android)"
Thank you.
Hi, i used a otg adapter cable (make sure it works correctly with a thumb drive for example, to make sure every thing is ok and detect the device)
then i just connected the lan adapter. i would appear as if it is not working, but you need to connect to a network router/switch/etc with the cable and the leds should light up on the lan adapter. to "properly" work, you need to connect to a device with DHCP enabled (by default all lan routers have this) so it will give the phone a IP and work normally. (a network icon should appear on the notification bar)
then you can disable wifi and see if there is internet (if have it in the router) or use the network analyzer to scan the network (if it detect the device and work, you will be able to scan the network and find the devices on it)
malowz said:
Hi, i used a otg adapter cable (make sure it works correctly with a thumb drive for example, to make sure every thing is ok and detect the device)
then i just connected the lan adapter. i would appear as if it is not working, but you need to connect to a network router/switch/etc with the cable and the leds should light up on the lan adapter. to "properly" work, you need to connect to a device with DHCP enabled (by default all lan routers have this) so it will give the phone a IP and work normally. (a network icon should appear on the notification bar)
then you can disable wifi and see if there is internet (if have it in the router) or use the network analyzer to scan the network (if it detect the device and work, you will be able to scan the network and find the devices on it)
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My otg works by putting the usb memory (yes, it detects it, so OTG is right).
When I connect USB lan adapter (AX88179) to the OTG, the operation lights do not light. And the network icon does not appear on the mobile, and I havent internet. (However, with another Huawei mobile and the Huawei tablet the lights do turn on, the network icon appears, and the internet works via ethernet).
My router is connected in DHCP.
What could be the problem? I need to connect the 9t pro by cable but I can't find the way.
I thought it could be a problem with Xiaomi and 9t pro, but if you connect your 9t I suppose it is possible.
Why don't you use some small modem?
yaro666 said:
Why don't you use some small modem?
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you mean connect the ethernet cable directly to a small modem and this via USB to the mobile? it would be to use the modem instead of the lan adapter, right? it's a good option, I can try it to see if it works for me.
But I still have the doubt as to why in Mi 9t pro the lan adapter does not work
perhaps the AX88179 is not supported... i tested mine ( AX88178 ) with MIUI and LineageOS and works on both,
malowz said:
perhaps the AX88179 is not supported... i tested mine ( AX88178 ) with MIUI and LineageOS and works on both,
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Hello, I have gone to the Xiaomi store and another to fix mobile phones, in both they have told me that the ethernet option through an adapter to the 9t pro is not possible because my USB is only for transferring photos, videos (pendrive) but it is not compatible with connections. In developer options, the RNDIS option (USB ethernet) does not appear, which would be the one you would have to have to be able to do it. Do you have the RNDIS option in 9T? it would be: developer options -> default USB settings
RNDIS is for using usb <>usb connection to a computer and make a network over usb, NOT a usb lan adapter.
if usb support OTG (send power via usb to connect a device like usb pendrive) it means it "can" support any usb device, but depend only on the device to have drivers and support for the type of device.
Again, i've tested mine in MIUI and Lineage, and works fine. will post a video showing...
malowz said:
RNDIS is for using usb <>usb connection to a computer and make a network over usb, NOT a usb lan adapter.
if usb support OTG (send power via usb to connect a device like usb pendrive) it means it "can" support any usb device, but depend only on the device to have drivers and support for the type of device.
Again, i've tested mine in MIUI and Lineage, and works fine. will post a video showing...
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Thank you for your answers. In the Mi community forum, users have the same problem as mine, updates from MIUI 10 do not work for the ethernet option (my MIUI is 12.0.3.0. Another girl asked Xiaomi directly and in an email They answered that they had eliminated that option for not going "with their philosophy" (they are also eliminating the headphone jack connection in many mobiles, it can only be used by bluetooh). This is the general trend, I cannot find anyone who has found a solution Only you! Even in this forum there is a thread about rooting the mobile to make it work with ethernet (but it is too complicated for me). Also other people on the forum work the lan adapter by activating RNDIS in the developer options.
So far, none of this has worked for me.
Summary: Since I don't know exactly what the problem or compatibility is, I am going to try the AX88178 lan adapter. So, wish me luck!
Video (sorry for the low quality, i only have a very old extra phone)
malowz said:
Video (sorry for the low quality, i only have a very old extra phone)
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Hello! I'm writing to you from my Xiaomi 9t pro in airplane mode with an ethernet cable connected. You were finally right, now it works with the AX88178!! Thanks thanks!!!
Great! if anyone knows a 10/100 adapter that works too with 9T, please share.
10/100 are slower, but consume less power. would be nice to have the option
malowz said:
Great! if anyone knows a 10/100 adapter that works too with 9T, please share.
10/100 are slower, but consume less power. would be nice to have the option
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This is mine https://www.amazon.es/Plugable-USB2...(“chipset”+ASIX+AX88178&qid=1611769255&sr=8-2
evamel5 said:
This is mine https://www.amazon.es/Plugable-USB2-E1000-Adaptador-Ethernet-Negro/dp/B003VSTDFG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=(“chipset”+ASIX+AX88178&qid=1611769255&sr=8-2
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mine is the same, without the case. but this one is gigabit over usb 2.0 (max around 400mbps).
a 10/100 would be enough for me, smaller and with less power consumption. will try to find a compatible chip from asix perhaps in the future
AX88179 = usb 3.0, yours that wasn't working
asix has these usb 2.0 to 10/100 lan IC's:
AX88172A
AX88772A
AX88772B
AX88772C
will try to find any in Brazil.
something like this:
Amazon.com: USB to RJ45 LAN Ethernet Adapter 100Mbps USB to RJ45 LAN Converter 10M 100M with Asix AX88772B AX88772 Chip (Type C to RJ45) : Electronics
Buy USB to RJ45 LAN Ethernet Adapter 100Mbps USB to RJ45 LAN Converter 10M 100M with Asix AX88772B AX88772 Chip (Type C to RJ45): USB Network Adapters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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or this:
Amazon.com: Plugable USB 2.0 to Ethernet Fast 10/100 LAN Wired Network Adapter Compatible with Chromebook, Windows, Linux: Computers & Accessories
Buy Plugable USB 2.0 to Ethernet Fast 10/100 LAN Wired Network Adapter Compatible with Chromebook, Windows, Linux: USB Network Adapters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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i will test hubs and network + hub in the future also
EDIT:
If connecting on a network without DHCP, you can add manually the ip by using "ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.100" in termux for example. i believe needs root for that. ("su" before running ifconfig)
without setting manual ip on network without DHCP, the network won't work .
EDIT2:
my brother has the tp-link usb 3.0 to gigabit USB adapter, also did not work. The chip is Realtek RTL8153.
malowz said:
mine is the same, without the case. but this one is gigabit over usb 2.0 (max around 400mbps).
a 10/100 would be enough for me, smaller and with less power consumption. will try to find a compatible chip from asix perhaps in the future
AX88179 = usb 3.0, yours that wasn't working
asix has these usb 2.0 to 10/100 lan IC's:
AX88172A
AX88772A
AX88772B
AX88772C
will try to find any in Brazil.
something like this:
Amazon.com: USB to RJ45 LAN Ethernet Adapter 100Mbps USB to RJ45 LAN Converter 10M 100M with Asix AX88772B AX88772 Chip (Type C to RJ45) : Electronics
Buy USB to RJ45 LAN Ethernet Adapter 100Mbps USB to RJ45 LAN Converter 10M 100M with Asix AX88772B AX88772 Chip (Type C to RJ45): USB Network Adapters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
or this:
Amazon.com: Plugable USB 2.0 to Ethernet Fast 10/100 LAN Wired Network Adapter Compatible with Chromebook, Windows, Linux: Computers & Accessories
Buy Plugable USB 2.0 to Ethernet Fast 10/100 LAN Wired Network Adapter Compatible with Chromebook, Windows, Linux: USB Network Adapters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
i will test hubs and network + hub in the future also
EDIT:
If connecting on a network without DHCP, you can add manually the ip by using "ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.100" in termux for example. i believe needs root for that. ("su" before running ifconfig)
without setting manual ip on network without DHCP, the network won't work .
EDIT2:
my brother has the tp-link usb 3.0 to gigabit USB adapter, also did not work. The chip is Realtek RTL8153.
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thanks! Yes, it consumes battery. the option you say would be good. I want to ask you something: on the box of the pluggable USB 2.0 it says: warm cancer and reproductive, for p65 California. I have read that it may be from the lead. Is that why you don't have the case on your adapter?
evamel5 said:
thanks! Yes, it consumes battery. the option you say would be good. I want to ask you something: on the box of the pluggable USB 2.0 it says: warm cancer and reproductive, for p65 California. I have read that it may be from the lead. Is that why you don't have the case on your adapter?
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???? no... its because the original cable was bad and i soldered a new one... as i didn't like the bulk case, i just put heat shrink tube and glue
malowz said:
???? no... its because the original cable was bad and i soldered a new one... as i didn't like the bulk case, i just put heat shrink tube and glue
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Ahh ok!! Here de message in box.

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