I have an original Samsung OTG cable for my S4 and it works great but it doesn't work with my Nexus 7 tablet. Does the tablet has to be rooted?
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This OTG cable worked fine without my rooting my Nexus, but I needed to pay $4 for a media loader app (Nexus Media Importer) that allows you to do that. If you don't want to root your Nexus, I suggest getting the app and trying your own cable first.
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The cable did not work on my Nexus 7 either. You may be correct... the tablet may need to be rooted. Unfortunately, I'm not smart enough to know how to do that. Sorry.
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This cable won't work since the nexus 7 can connect to a HDMI receptive TV only via slimport. You can find slimport adapters here at amazon. I actually purchased one.
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I have no idea if it will charge via this cable (it might), but I can tell you that this "OTG" cable is not meant for that purpose. It's so you can plug things (like a keyboard or camera) into the tablet, not plug the tablet into things (like a charger).
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have not tried it on a tablet. My understanding is that "USB on the go" or OTG, is implemented in all of Samsung's products starting with the Galaxy S II. OTG is a firmware and hardware implementation that is supported by more recent versions of Android. to support OTG, the connector on the device must have 5 instead of 4 pins. When the OTG cable is attached, the 5th pin is used to identify the device that will be host. Sooo, to check run USB OTG Checker and it will tell you if your device is OTG capable: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.usbotgchecker&hl;=en have not tried it on a tablet. My understanding is that "USB on the go" or OTG, is implemented in all of Samsung's products starting with the Galaxy S II. OTG is a firmware and hardware implementation that is supported by more recent versions of Android. to support OTG, the connector on the device must have 5 instead of 4 pins. When the OTG cable is attached, the 5th pin is used to identify the device that will be host. Sooo, to check run USB OTG Checker and it will tell you if your device is OTG capable:... » Read More have not tried it on a tablet. My understanding is that "USB on the go" or OTG, is implemented in all of Samsung's products starting with the Galaxy S II. OTG is a firmware and hardware implementation that is supported by more recent versions of Android. to support OTG, the connector on the device must have 5 instead of 4 pins. When the OTG cable is attached, the 5th pin is used to identify the device that will be host. Sooo, to check run USB OTG Checker and it will tell you if your device is OTG capable: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.usbotgchecker&hl;=en « Show Less
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You can, without any additional software, if you have Samsung tablets/phones, and maybe HTC. I'm not sure about other manufacturers (like LG, etc.). If you have a Nexus device or a Motorola Moto X I know that USB OTG is not there out of the box. You must install an app, like "Nexus Media Importer." I have a Nexus 10, Nexus 7 and Moto X and I use that app to access/write/read from the USB drive. However I have one friend with a Samsung Galaxy S4, another with the Note 2, and another with an HTC One M7 and they're all able to write to the device straight after plugging it in because there is a built-in software that lets you access and read/write to the drive. You can, without any additional software, if you have Samsung tablets/phones, and maybe HTC. I'm not sure about other manufacturers (like LG, etc.). If you have a Nexus device or a Motorola Moto X I know that USB OTG is not there out of the box. You must install an app, like "Nexus Media Importer." I have a Nexus 10, Nexus 7 and Moto X and I use that app to access/write/read from the USB drive. However I have one friend with a Samsung Galaxy S4, another with the Note 2, and another with an HTC One M7 and they're all able to write to the device straight after plugging it in because... » Read More You can, without any additional software, if you have Samsung tablets/phones, and maybe HTC. I'm not sure about other manufacturers (like LG, etc.). If you have a Nexus device or a Motorola Moto X I know that USB OTG is not there out of the box. You must install an app, like "Nexus Media Importer." I have a Nexus 10, Nexus 7 and Moto X and I use that app to access/write/read from the USB drive. However I have one friend with a Samsung Galaxy S4, another with the Note 2, and another with an HTC One M7 and they're all able to write to the device straight after plugging it in because there is a built-in software that lets you access and read/write to the drive. « Show Less
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This cable works on both my Nexus 7 (2013) and my Galaxy Nexus as I use it for a wireless mouse. Though in order to be able to use a thumb drive you need the device rooted, or use Total Commander with the USB plugin.
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it is designed to work on samsung devices, but i only tested it on the Samsung Galaxy S4, and if you download the app it works on Nexus....don't recall which one. Hope this was helpful.
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AFAIK, N4 doesn't have OTG functionality. There's a hack on XDA with external power, but i wouldn't use it on my N4
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Some devices are not supported for otg charge but I can charge mine because I have a custom kernel that let's me do this.This works on Samsung devices.
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Unfortunately, I don't have an OTG Cable for my Android Phone, so I have no way to test this at the moment. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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The cable will "work" in any product that uses a microUSB connector. I don't know any thing specific about the Nexus 7. I also do not know anything about any coiled version of the cable. I don't remember ever seeing one.
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I have an Asus MemoPad Smart 10 & a US market Samsung Galaxy S2. The cable works perfectly on the Asus. The Samsung is technically capable of using OTG cables, but the US market version has that feature locked out. From what I've read on the forums, the international versions still have this capability. That being said, I would go into the forums & do some research to find out, like I did. If the note is locked out, like the s2, the alternative would be to root the phone & put a custom rom on it that has the functionality. Worst case scenario, just buy the cable & try it. It's cheap. Best of luck. I have an Asus MemoPad Smart 10 & a US market Samsung Galaxy S2. The cable works perfectly on the Asus. The Samsung is technically capable of using OTG cables, but the US market version has that feature locked out. From what I've read on the forums, the international versions still have this capability. That being said, I would go into the forums & do some research to find out, like I did. If the note is locked out, like the s2, the alternative would be to root the phone & put a custom rom on it that has the functionality. Worst case scenario, just buy the cable & try it. It's cheap. Best... » Read More I have an Asus MemoPad Smart 10 & a US market Samsung Galaxy S2. The cable works perfectly on the Asus. The Samsung is technically capable of using OTG cables, but the US market version has that feature locked out. From what I've read on the forums, the international versions still have this capability. That being said, I would go into the forums & do some research to find out, like I did. If the note is locked out, like the s2, the alternative would be to root the phone & put a custom rom on it that has the functionality. Worst case scenario, just buy the cable & try it. It's cheap. Best of luck. « Show Less
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I can't know that. You need to look to see if you can use On The Go (OTG) cables with your device. Sorry
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You would need the proper drivers in order to recognize the device as a storage. Assuming this is an Android phone, that may require you to be in debug mode or developer mode where necessary. The cable does not work for Nexus 7 2013, or at least the one I purchased. You're better off emailing, texting, using bluetooth, or uploading whatever media you're trying to get on either device.
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I've found a few different answers ranging from yes/ no/ and only if you root the device. https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!msg/nexus/LJeoF7AK1zU/6ZyI9gQLjIsJCheck out this forum page concerning your question. The Nexus 5 does have the port for OTG Flash drrive compatibility but you may have to do some tinkering with the software of your device. Sorry this is the best info I could find.
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You will need to purchase an optional USB OTG Adapter Cable for Samsung Galaxy tablet as it differs from the USB cables provided with this case. It runs around $4.00 if ordered online (USB OTG Adapter Cable for Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, 7.7, 8.9, 10.1, 10.1v)
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You should have received a short black cable with your tablet it has the micro Usb connection on one end and at the other end should look like the Usb connection in a computer/ laptop. That is your otg cable you should just be able to plug your external hard drive into that then plug your otg cable into your tablet.