USB Host not working for me

[buurin]

I haven't been able to get USB host to work.

I got my cable from eBay @ eBay

I tried to plug in a USB flash drive (with JPG images on it) and it lights up as if its powered but nothing happens. I check the gallery but don't see anything.

I also have ES File Explorer which didnt't find anything.

I've also tried to attach my Canon 5D Mark I. No luck.

I've also tried to attach my compact flash card reader, with a card with JPGs on it. Again the reader lights up as if its powered but I can't find the device.

Its possible my cable is no good, but the fact devices light up is a good sign. I have a cable which I know is NOT OTG/host and the devicdes dont light up when I use it.

Where do I find the files?
Has anyone connected a Canon DSLR?

Thanks
B

 

[mloebl]

I've got a Canon 60D, if I plug it in typically it will pop up a Gallery like app and I can choose what I want to look at as well as import (with a lot of photos it can be a bit sluggish at first.)

Is it possible you may have a faulty OTG cable? I had bought a few off ebay, and you're correct, a non-OTG cable would not power anything up so the fact it powers up, but nothing, is a bit odd.

-Mike

 

[buurin]

I got the 5d to work, I had to switch from PC connection to 'print/ptp' in the menu of the camera.

No luck with the flash drive or card reader but those are not important to me.