Nexus 7 OTG USB

[crackberrytraitor]

Oops, double post.



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[vzwty]

It doesn't work with and hard drive that requires external power. It does work with memory sticks and microsd cards.


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Hmm doesn't require external power' just runs off USB, no external charger.

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[crackberrytraitor]

Hmm doesn't require external power' just runs off USB, no external charger.

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That's most definitely why it doesn't work. The nexus doesn't put out enough power to run it. Basically it only works with thumb drives/microsd.

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[ramirez1900]

This not truth bc i use a OTG usb with keyboard,Thumb drive etc and all work find without root on nexus 7, so give it a shot yourself. assuming doesn't work.

 

[uM-elo]

Men, tales 30 seconds to install the app. I have a 120 gb flash drive that works great. Not trying to be quarrelsome, but I'm pretty sure that 100 dollar tablet is garage compared to your nexus, despite what it can do with otg.

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Wait does it have to be rooted to download it?

 

[vzwty]

That's most definitely why it doesn't work. The nexus doesn't put out enough power to run it. Basically it only works with thumb drives/microsd.

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Ahh makes sense. Just ordered a 64gb flash drive for movies while on the go and no WiFi connection.

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[zedorda]

Men, tales 30 seconds to install the app. I have a 120 gb flash drive that works great. Not trying to be quarrelsome, but I'm pretty sure that 100 dollar tablet is garage compared to your nexus, despite what it can do with otg.

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My point is I have built a home docking station for tablets with wireless keyboard&mouse, a 500gb external hard drive, 23" touch screen monitor, and a powered USB 4 port HUB. Mostly for my 6 year old son to use as an Android desktop. Of the 15+ tablets I have tested only the Nexus7 has issues. That fact is alittle depressing. It will likely be fixed with a software update.

Sorry the tablet was $130 I edit my post and included a link.

 

[bovineyard]

It works fine if you are rooted, and have stick mount installed.

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[crackberrytraitor]

This not truth bc i use a OTG usb with keyboard,Thumb drive etc and all work find without root on nexus 7, so give it a shot yourself. assuming doesn't work.

I was reffwring to storage.

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[crackberrytraitor]

My point is I have built a home docking station for tablets with wireless keyboard&mouse, a 500gb external hard drive, 23" touch screen monitor, and a powered USB 4 port HUB. Mostly for my 6 year old son to use as an Android desktop. Of the 15+ tablets I have tested only the Nexus7 has issues. That fact is alittle depressing. It will likely be fixed with a software update.

Sorry the tablet was $130 I edit my post and included a link.

Don't bet on it being fixed with a software update. The only reason it doesn't work without an app is because Google intentionally disabled it. The whole reason they sold a tablet with no SD SD with basically zero profit was to get you to use Google play/their cloud.

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[Sesami]

I got my OTG cable recently, mainly for the purpose of using my Playstation 3 controller with my Nexus 7. However, it seems that the tablet does not recognize the controller. I got it to work briefly last night, but when I tried it again today, it went back to not working. I've seen several different things happen when I plug the controller in.

1. The lights on the controller start to blink. The tablet does not read the controller.
2. No lights go off and nothing happens.
3. No lights go off, but the controller works (only happened once).

I've tried with 3 controllers so far. I'm not sure what I did differently to get it to work last time but I'm getting really frustrated! Seems like other people can just plug it in and it'll work. I've plugged and unplugged it a lot of times now and same results.

 

[tntdroid]

Mine just got in and it is defective. The USB into the nexus is too long and won't lock in. The stock charger is on the left. Works if held in place. Guess I'll try again and order.

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[crackberrytraitor]

Mine just got in and it is defective. The USB into the nexus is too long and won't lock in. The stock charger is on the left. Works if held in place. Guess I'll try again and order.
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That sucks man. I got a good one from Fry's for 4 bucks.

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[sheureka]

If you really don't want to root, the Kingston Wi-Drive works very well. I've loaded a couple of movies and lots and lots of photos - and they can be accessed from my phone, my Asus Transformer, and my Nexus 7. And all at the same time! - sheureka

 

[oxymoron]

I just ordered one of these. We'll see how it goes when it gets here.
https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...t.aspx%3FItem%3D9SIA07Y0AB4561&token=jZikgl6w

 

[crackberrytraitor]

If you really don't want to root, the Kingston Wi-Drive works very well. I've loaded a couple of movies and lots and lots of photos - and they can be accessed from my phone, my Asus Transformer, and my Nexus 7. And all at the same time! - sheureka

The Kingston wi-drive is great, I personally love it. But for a lot of people it's 4 bucks vs 70 or so.

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[mr_nobody]

Mine just got in and it is defective. The USB into the nexus is too long and won't lock in. The stock charger is on the left. Works if held in place. Guess I'll try again and order.

Can you say where you got it from so others can avoid? Thanks.

 

[tntdroid]

Can you say where you got it from so others can avoid? Thanks.

Amazon. One of the many cheap ones. I paid $2 from wowparts.

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[kenyee]

Mine just got in and it is defective. The USB into the nexus is too long and won't lock in. The stock charger is on the left. Works if held in place. Guess I'll try again and order.
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Is this the Sanoxy one off Amazon Marketplace?
Some of the reviews mentioned the connector is too long and it's loose as well as facing up because the N7's connector is reversed too...

 

[jnb5531]

Bought an OTG on amazon for $0.68 and it works perfectly. The micro usb is really long but it ensures it fits into any device. Plugged in my wired xbox 360 remote and it worked immediately without root. Just configured to emulators and games and good to go. Ordered a 32gb thumb drive and waiting to test. From the forums I've gathered that anything above 32gb has caused issues but a post above said that a 100gb stick worked so who knows.