S3 OTG - reading photos off SDCard w/Adapter

[calail]

I've read that the Samsung Galaxy S3 has OTG [on the go] capability.

I'd like to be able to use an adapter with a card reader, to view photos off an SC card plugged into the reader/adapter and then phone.

Has anyone else been able to do this?
Any suggestions/recommendations on the appropriate adapter to purchase?
Are there any specs I should know?

I've searched the boards here, and the user guide (which doesn't reference OTG at all), to no avail.

 

[Skunkape60]

I have never heard of this. I will see if I can find something.

 

[Mikest]

There's a thread in the main GSIII forum with a YouTube video of a guy connecting everything from flash drives to midi keyboards. I'm not near a computer at the moment but I think the thread was GSIII connectivity, give that a search. Our fellow for forum members also discussed where to buy the on the go usb port adapter

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[calail]

There's a thread in the main GSIII forum with a YouTube video of a guy connecting everything from flash drives to midi keyboards. I'm not near a computer at the moment but I think the thread was GSIII connectivity, give that a search. Our fellow for forum members also discussed where to buy the on the go usb port adapter

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thanks - off to check. originally did a search on OTG and nothing in the samsung forum popped up...

 

[calail]

finally found the messages referenced by Mike, and thought i'd link to them here in case someone find this message.

I'd read that some carriers were limiting the OTG ability on some phones (like the S2), so I posted here hoping to get S3 specifics. I've ordered a card reader, and a separate USB adapter, so I'll post back when they're received and whether it works or not.

Thx for the replies!

CNET how-to
Android Central WalkThrough

 

[calail]

SO forgot to post back! The OTG I purchased works perfectly with the standard card reader... but, I have since purchased an all-in-one adapter and it works just as well... was trying to link to the one I purchased... okay, found it: Amazon.com: Samsung S2 & S3 Multi-functional 4 in 1 Connection Kit : USB /SD Card/Micro SD/Micro USB Inputs: Cell Phones & Accessories