Does the Nexus 5 support USB OTG?

[ChrisPdx]

I was just able to confirm that USB OTG works on the Nexus 5!

I used the hardware listed in the original post of this message and plugged it into a basic SD card reader (one of these devices: http://mysteryboxshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/SD-card-reader-1.jpg)

Then I was able to read the contents of my SD card and copy files to the Nexus 5 internal memory using the following from the Play store:
- https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...ghisler.android.TotalCommander&token=-HkCa7OY
- https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...=de.hechler.tcplugins.usbstick&token=_q10OMHw

Does this method require root?

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[feri_z]

Does this method require root?

No, "Total Commander" with "USB-Stick Plugin" requires no root.

 

[JeffDenver]

I was just able to confirm that USB OTG works on the Nexus 5!

YAY!

Does it require root?

EDIT: NM...I need to start reading the rest of these threads before replying.

 

[N4Newbie]

Let's be fair and honest: "Supports USB OTG" should mean that the device can access any USB flash drive using nothing more than a simple adapter cable (and even then, only when physically required). If you need to load a special app, root, load a custom ROM, or use any hardware interface other than the previously noted adapter cable, then "Supports USB OTG" is a misnomer at best.

The original docs for the pre-release Nexus 4 said it would have USB OTG; this was dropped from the docs a few days after the N4 went on sale. The usual explanation is that the N4 hardware was unable to provide the necessary current to make OTG devices function reliably. Presuming that is still the case, any attempt to force OTG without using a powered device, it would seem to me, would put your data at risk.

 

[Erica Swift]

I was just able to confirm that USB OTG works on the Nexus 5!

I used the hardware listed in the original post of this message and plugged it into a basic SD card reader (one of these devices: http://mysteryboxshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/SD-card-reader-1.jpg)
would that same setup work for a Nexus 4 as well?

Then I was able to read the contents of my SD card and copy files to the Nexus 5 internal memory using the following from the Play store:
- https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...ghisler.android.TotalCommander&token=l21t6pui
- https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...=de.hechler.tcplugins.usbstick&token=d2WJhpib

Would that same setup work for a Nexus 4?

 

[slave]

OTG does work, just as described as above. It's GREAT.

 

[ChrisPdx]

No, "Total Commander" with "USB-Stick Plugin" requires no root.

Fantastic. Thanks!

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[dietrich78]

The filemanager "Total Commander" with the "USB-Stick Plugin" can access USB-Sticks attached via USB-OTG for the Nexus 5 without any modifications.
So USB-OTG is okay, but attached sticks are not mounted from the OS (same as for Nexus 7 and Nexus 10).

I can confirm that this Total Commander with its plugin works. The plugin has a free trial ATM. It costs like 0.50 euro cent.
What also works, if you are rooted, is using TWRP in recovery to mount the USB otg. I used my Sandisk 64gb stick to flash a custom ROM. Just remember to Unmount the otg! VERY IMPORTANT. Otherwise you might brick your phone. I pulled the other after mounting it and couldn't access my internal storage! Had to factory reset and start from scratch! Be warned.
The Total Commander route definitely works without issues however.
Only the mounting from TWRP is risky.

 

[Shilohcane]

Wondering if the Nexus 5 supports USB OTG? I would like to get one of these ( Amazon.com: eForCity Micro USB OTG to USB 2.0 Adapter compatible with Samsung? Galaxy S III / S3: Cell Phones & Accessories ) and then hook it up to a USB card reader so I can transfer files from a SD card to the Nexus 5.

PSA: Nexus 5 supports USB OTG out of the box

 

[rhea]

Would that same setup work for a Nexus 4?

No. Nexus 4 requires a power source (y cable) as well as special kernel. Although, meeting those requirements, n4 does R/W access to USB devices. Read all about it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38907197 if interested.

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[turbodmac]

I'm using OTG Disk Explorer Lite with this cable I got off Amazon for $1.92 shipped. Works perfectly.

 

[JeffDenver]

Meenova works on Nexus 5.
See: Meenova: Support for Mini MicroSD Reader for Android

Just bought one.

 

[mrsmumbles]

Just bought one.

When you're ready, I hope you'll post how it is to use. Thanks! :thumbup:

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[JeffDenver]

When you're ready, I hope you'll post how it is to use. Thanks! :thumbup:

For $15 including shipping it's hard to go wrong. That is really cheap.

 

[Danmar Gloria]

any alternative to the plugin? the plugin is going to expire by the 30th

 

[JeffDenver]

When you're ready, I hope you'll post how it is to use. Thanks! :thumbup:

Done and Done. My review is here.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/go...works-my-sloppy-meenova-sd-reader-review.html

 

[mrsmumbles]

Done and Done. My review is here.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/go...works-my-sloppy-meenova-sd-reader-review.html

Excellent review, thanks! I'll probably order one in the next couple of days. :thumbup::beer:

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[m4verick]

Nexus Media Importer works perfect with OTG on N5.

 

[Robbert van der Eem]

Not cheap.

Micro USB OTG TF Micro SD Card Reader for S4 I9500 NOTE2 N7100 i9300 N5100 I9100 | eBay

 

[Ranjana Dhapte G]

Sorry but am not able to use or access otg , USB , pendrive .... On nexus 5