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Questions tagged [usb-host-mode]

Starting with Android 3.1 and higher, the device USB port, if supported by the hardware, can be used in host-mode, which allows applications to manage connected USB peripherals such as audio devices. input devices, communications devices, and more.

When your Android-powered device is in USB host mode, it acts as the USB host, powers the bus, and enumerates connected USB devices. USB host mode is supported in Android 3.1 (and higher) and needs support on the hardware side of the android device.

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How to stop Android asking for permission before permitting access to USB device

I have an application running on a rooted no-name Android tablet running ICS 4.0.3 that controls a USB device via the USB host mode interface. The android.hardware.usb.host.xml file is present in /system/etc/permissions and everything works…
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how to safely remove usb storage?

My android 2.3 tablet supports usb. It mounts all usb drives. However there is no mechanism for unmounting in the settings menu. On direct unplugging usb devices, i get notification " usb mass storage device removed unexpectedly Is there is an app…
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Host not recognizing my USB devices

I bought a Romanian Android tablet, EvoTab3, with Android version 4.0.3 and kernel version 3.0.8+. I want to connect some devices such as a mouse and flash memory to this tablet that will be the host station, using an OTG cable (mini to USB A). I…
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Looking for list of USB OTG/USB Host officially supported in Android devices (allow connect USB sticks, etc) NON-rooted

I'm looking for a definitive list of Android devices that officially support USB On-the-go (OTG) / USB Host (non-rooted). USB OTG/USB Host means that they can be used in a similar way to a PC whereby USB devices can be attached to them for them to…
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Host usb application not recognizing my usb devices?

I ran Chainfire's USB host diagnostics in my tablet. After completing the diagnostics, I got the following results: KERNEL claims support yes device detected no VERDICT os support no 3rd party apps …
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music play back via USB connected to karaoke player

I am trying to play music on my Nexus7 via USB connected to a karaoke player. It does not play through karaoke player speakers. What should I do ?
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Does LG Optimus G (E-0975) support USB host mode?

Device: LG optimus G (E-0975) Android: 4.1.2 Does LG Optimus G (E-0975) support USB host mode? If yes, what can I do with that? How do I use it?
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