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Questions tagged [usb-on-the-go]

USB On-The-Go (USB OTG) is a specification that allows USB devices (audio players, mobile phones, etc.) to act as a host, allowing other USB devices to be attached to them.

USB On-The-Go (USB OTG) is a specification that allows USB devices (audio players, mobile phones, etc.) to act as a host, allowing other USB devices to be attached to them. Unlike conventional USB systems, USB OTG systems can drop the hosting role and act as normal USB devices when attached to another host. This, for example, allows a mobile phone to act as host for a flash drive but then act as a flash drive itself when attached to a PC.

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How can I find out how much current/power my phone can supply via USB-OTG?

Is there a way to find out how much current or power a USB-OTG device can draw while connected to my phone? I'd be happy with something like:- an online database like GSMArena with details for lots of phones an app I can run on the phone to find it…
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How to enable power to micro usb port to use otg devices on android?

Android does not provide enough power to usb otg devices.
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OTG Is it possible to connect two devices

I would like to be able to copy files from SD card (through card reader) to USB flash drive. All is connected through OTG USB Hub, but all the apps I found mount only one OTG device at a time. Is there any way to connect two at once?
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Can't mount ext4 with StickMount

I have a 2nd generation Nexus 7 running Android 4.4.4. I rooted it, got an OTG cable and tried to mount something using StickMount. It always says it mounts things successfully, but in the case of ext4 partitions, I just find an empty folder at the…
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Can OTG HUB charge with connected charger more than 0.5A?

I saw a video somewhere where man says that OTG HUB charges only 0.5A. Is there any superior OTG HUB which can charge more than 0.5A?
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Removable drive connected over OTG disconnects when screen turns off

I own a tablet with Jelly Bean installed. I usually connect a pen drive to it using an OTG cable and it works fine (except for NTFS file system and the below problem too). The issue is when the screen turns off after the time out while the storage…
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usb otg for motorola mb865 at&t 4.0.4

Hi i wanna watch tv on my lapdock, this is what i have: Motorola Lapdock 500 PRO Motorola ATRIX 2 MB865 AT&T Android 4.0.4 +root DVB-T Reciever for Android - CSL - mini DVB-T Stick (requirements - android 4.0 or high, dual core cpu (neon support)…
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Using OTG cables when connecting to PC

Can an OTG cable, micro B male to USB A female, be used with the cell phone if connecting to a PC either with a USB A Male to Male lead or with a standard A Male to Female lead plus a standard A Femal to Female adapter?
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Connecting a USB stick: OTG cable required or will standard USB (charging) cable work?

I am wondering if it is necessary to buy a USB OTG cable to access a USB stick from an Android (4.4) phone, or if it suffices to take the Micro-USB-to-USB cable that comes with the phone (for charging) and connect it to the USB stick (via a…
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USB OTG support on Samsung Galaxy Chat B5330

I have Samsung Galaxy Chat B5330 and I was wondering if there is a way to get USB-OTG support on this. sorry for my bad English.
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Can't transfer data from one phone to another using data cable

When I connect two phones using data cable and otg they charge but no data transfer option comes.One is Android 6 and other 7.Earlier 2 or more years ago I tried doing it and it was successful but now it only charges.
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If I use Type-C OTG usb HUB + micro Type-B adapter from Type-C, will OTG work through that adapter?

If I use Type-C OTG usb HUB + micro Type-B adapter which goes from Type-C, will OTG work through that adapter? I mean, like this + this.
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Samsung Galaxy tab S3 not receiving power from otg y-cable

Sorry to be a noob, but im not skilled enough to see if this question has already been answered. Ive watched Youtube videos on how to connect an external HDD to my galaxy tab s3 using an otg y-cable. The y-cable I bought from amazon for $6, it has…
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How much power can Android output via OTG?

I'm trying to use my 250GB external USB SSD on my S5. But unfortunately my powered hub broke... So my only choice is direct connection. The SSD uses 0.9A @ 5V, and I have no clue about how much power my phone can pump out - Please help
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Usb otg not detected

I checked my phone with USB otg checker and it shows that USB host support is detected. But when i plug in a otg cable it does not detect my flash drive. Any idea how to fix this.
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