Hi all,
I am using Moto E 2015[XT1521] 4G variant with CM 12.1-20160104-NIGHTLY, unlike the stock lollipop ROM there is no option to mount OTG drives.
There are some scenarios of the problem :
1. Some other Moto E 2015 4G variants(e.g. XT 1524 & some other XT15XX models) claims to have OTG support with CM 12.1 by usuing ES file explorer or Chainfire Stickmount .
2. Some guys in the forum saying that it lacks OTG support but The stock ROM of this model supports OTG.
The Solutions I've Tried :
1. ES file explorer : nothing happens
2. Chainfire Stickmount : nothing happens
3. I have used some custom kernel (e.g. Squid Kernel): nothing happens
till now I'm facing the problem. Please Help !!!!
Same here bro......can't use my OTG Drive to flash ROMs
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ayush rao said:
Same here bro......can't use my OTG Drive to flash ROMs
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same here bro ! also the TWRP doesn't supports OTG.
* make sure its formatted with FAT32 as it only supports FAT32
To support OTG, the device needs a 5V amplifying booster. No version of Moto E have that booster. That's why a pendrive through OTG is not detected. But if you can supply an outside source of power to the OTG device, then your phone can mount it. This is according to @squid2
Dexter_S said:
To support OTG, the device needs a 5V amplifying booster. No version of Moto E have that booster. That's why a pendrive through OTG is not detected. But if you can supply an outside source of power to the OTG device, then your phone can mount it. This is according to @squid2
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Then.. How can I do that?
but it supports otg on stock ROM....
satyajit161 said:
Then.. How can I do that?
but it supports otg on stock ROM....
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Yes, that I saw for myself. Don't know. There are no official documentation for OTG support.
satyajit161 said:
Hi all,
I am using Moto E 2015[XT1521] 4G variant with CM 12.1-20160104-NIGHTLY, unlike the stock lollipop ROM there is no option to mount OTG drives.
There are some scenarios of the problem :
1. Some other Moto E 2015 4G variants(e.g. XT 1524 & some other XT15XX models) claims to have OTG support with CM 12.1 by usuing ES file explorer or Chainfire Stickmount .
2. Some guys in the forum saying that it lacks OTG support but The stock ROM of this model supports OTG.
The Solutions I've Tried :
1. ES file explorer : nothing happens
2. Chainfire Stickmount : nothing happens
3. I have used some custom kernel (e.g. Squid Kernel): nothing happens
till now I'm facing the problem. Please Help !!!!
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I'm using the same Indian variant and otg does work..tried PDs and wireless keyboard and mouse. I'm using the latest LP Pac Rom with squid kernel 11e
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Dexter_S said:
Yes, that I saw for myself. Don't know. There are no official documentation for OTG support.
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If the stock android is giving the OTG support then THIS IS a official documentation of OTG hardware support.
rushabshah32 said:
I'm using the same Indian variant and otg does work..tried PDs and wireless keyboard and mouse. I'm using the latest LP Pac Rom with squid kernel 11e
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I know ! but I'm searching support for Cyanogenmod . Anyways Thanks a lot for the information bro :good: ! It proves that there is hardware compatibility for OTG.
I think it depends on the ROM and kernel you use. I'm on the latest RR update with the squid kernel r14 and I have OTG. On most other roms I couldn't get any OTG things working.
calxk713 said:
I think it depends on the ROM and kernel you use. I'm on the latest RR update with the squid kernel r14 and I have OTG. On most other roms I couldn't get any OTG things working.
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What is "RR update" ?
satyajit161 said:
What is "RR update" ?
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Resurrection remix Rom update
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rushabshah32 said:
Resurrection remix Rom update
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Thank you for the information. but I am searching otg support for CM.
Apparently using a otg y cable solves the problem. This enables to add the charger to other point thus giving it the proper power.
Can anyone tell me if OTG will work on a stock XT1528 if I add external power?
I just tried it on my Boost Mobile XT1526 running CM12.1 and it works fine with a normal OTG cable. My USB flash drives and a USB mouse I have work fine.
I have to mount it manually with terminal though. I can't find anything in the Play store that'll mount it except for two file managers, which isn't ideal. Because I'd rather use the CyanogenMod file manager.
I tried using normal Mounters from the Play store but they didn't do squat.
Debdude1986 said:
I just tried it on my Boost Mobile XT1526 running CM12.1 and it works fine with a normal OTG cable. My USB flash drives and a USB mouse I have work fine.
I have to mount it manually with terminal though. I can't find anything in the Play store that'll mount it except for two file managers, which isn't ideal. Because I'd rather use the CyanogenMod file manager.
I tried using normal Mounters from the Play store but they didn't do squat.
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can u please elaborate with steps . Thank you !
Dexter_S said:
Apparently using a otg y cable solves the problem. This enables to add the charger to other point thus giving it the proper power.
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but, it was working on stock android without any external power supply ...
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but, it was working on stock android without any external power supply ...
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You are right, the stock ROM can mount it perfect without a external power source. CyanogenMod can to. I've done it a couple times now, by mounting it manually with a terminal app.
You need a rooted phone for this, CyanogenMod is already rooted.
Open a terminal app, doesn't matter which one. I use the terminal app that's built into CyanogenMod. Type this into the terminal app, pressing enter after each one:
su
mount -o rw -t vfat /dev/block/sda1 /storage/usbotg
For me my USB flash drive is /dev/block/sda1, yours should be the same, if not then change /dev/block/sda1 to whatever yours is.
After you mount it, the USB drive should be found under /storage/usbotg in a file manager.
Don't forget to type this into the terminal app before you unplug the USB drive, else it might corrupt it:
umount /storage/usbotg
Hope that helps!
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Please, I want to know which kernel and custom roms which allow me to connect a USB OTG, I am with kernel Siyah 3.4.1 and two ROMs: Hydra and Resurrection Remix (in dual boot) and I can not connect pen drive in S2 he does not recognize.
I have to configure anything else? Or this kernel, these ROMs are not compatible with USB OTG?
I appreciate the help.
Siyah supports full OTG (mouse, keyboard, pendrives formatted in FAT/FAT32/NTFS). Problem is probably in your ROMs.
joaonds said:
Please, I want to know which kernel and custom roms which allow me to connect a USB OTG, I am with kernel Siyah 3.4.1 and two ROMs: Hydra and Resurrection Remix (in dual boot) and I can not connect pen drive in S2 he does not recognize.
I have to configure anything else? Or this kernel, these ROMs are not compatible with USB OTG?
I appreciate the help.
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try ' stickmount' app from stores and see
przemcio510 said:
Siyah supports full OTG (mouse, keyboard, pendrives formatted in FAT/FAT32/NTFS). Problem is probably in your ROMs.
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Thanks.
You recommend some ROM with this support ?
Sun90 said:
try ' stickmount' app from stores and see
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Dont work...
Still same problem: USB OTG does not recognize pen drive.
I reinstalled the ROM (Resurrection Remix 2.6.1) and the problems remains.
I need help.
Hello, could you solve it?
hi, i have a question, our smartphone support otg? i read a thread but i dont see the link, can u help me?
OTG Support - Moto E
OTG support was available for version 4.4.2 and after upgrading to 4.4.4 it stopped working. Now we get only 4.4.4 version pre-installed. Is there a way to downgrade to version 4.4.2?
naveenultimategamer said:
absolutely no and never...
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Dinesh Merrill said:
OTG support was available for version 4.4.2 and after upgrading to 4.4.4 it stopped working. Now we get only 4.4.4 version pre-installed. Is there a way to downgrade to version 4.4.2?
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Moto E does not support OTG, it never did, it's both hardware and software limitation.
Is there a way to downgrade to version 4.4.2?
Dinesh Merrill said:
OTG support was available for version 4.4.2 and after upgrading to 4.4.4 it stopped working. Now we get only 4.4.4 version pre-installed. Is there a way to downgrade to version 4.4.2?
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Is there a way to downgrade to version 4.4.2?
Yes flash 4.4.2 stock firmware without flashing gpt.bin file.
Yes, you can unlock Qualcomm settings.
Step 1 - install a custom android launcher, such as nova or apex.
Step 2 - long press on the home screen and popup appears, and click on add shortcuts. Shortcuts>activities>com.Qualcomm.settings>Qualcomm settings.
Whenever you connect your otg go to Qualcomm settings and click on enable otg or otg mode peripheral, and also switch on mass storage mode.
KabirUnreal said:
Yes, you can unlock Qualcomm settings.
Step 1 - install a custom android launcher, such as nova or apex.
Step 2 - long press on the home screen and popup appears, and click on add shortcuts. Shortcuts>activities>com.Qualcomm.settings>Qualcomm settings.
Whenever you connect your otg go to Qualcomm settings and click on enable otg or otg mode peripheral, and also switch on mass storage mode.
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so is it working for u to have otg on moto e on lollipop?
Doesn't work in lollipop, but it did in KitKat.
KabirUnreal said:
Doesn't work in lollipop, but it did in KitKat.
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[email protected]!!!!!
otg was working on kitkat?!!on moto e?
have you tested ?and on lollipop try fat32
Yes, you need to follow the instructions above and need ES File Explorer from, the play store.
Guys plz whoes on stock rom pls try if u can use otg in motoe using above method... It will help devs to implement this feature into custom roms.......
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Well i flashed stock rom just to cross-check if above methid will work,
Well bad news is that i tried all method in stock 4.4.4 rom and didn't nt conected my pen drive.... Not tested on soak test rom and stock 4.4.2 so anyone have 4.4.2 rom then check if it works...........
Adarsh1998 said:
Guys plz whoes on stock rom pls try if u can use otg in motoe using above method... It will help devs to implement this feature into custom roms.......
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Well i flashed stock rom just to cross-check if above methid will work,
Well bad news is that i tried all method in stock 4.4.4 rom and didn't nt conected my pen drive.... Not tested on soak test rom and stock 4.4.2 so anyone have 4.4.2 rom then check if it works...........
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CONFIRMED!
OTG works on stock 4.4.2 using external powered usb hub, there is no mouse/keyboard detection but sucefully load my usb flash drive using the "Nexus Media Importer" app from playstore.
This means, Moto E has USB Host Support from hardware! The only limitation is in newest softwares/kernels!
SrDesalmado said:
CONFIRMED!
OTG works on stock 4.4.2 using external powered usb hub, there is no mouse/keyboard detection but sucefully load my usb flash drive using the "Nexus Media Importer" app from playstore.
This means, Moto E has USB Host Support from hardware! The only limitation is in newest softwares/kernels!
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Seriously? I still doubt about it. Sorry but could you give me ss/ photo please?
SrDesalmado said:
CONFIRMED!
OTG works on stock 4.4.2 using external powered usb hub, there is no mouse/keyboard detection but sucefully load my usb flash drive using the "Nexus Media Importer" app from playstore.
This means, Moto E has USB Host Support from hardware! The only limitation is in newest softwares/kernels!
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Not sure with external power supply normally any android device will Mont. .. We need to mount without ext powered usb hub... Like in moto g and x.....
Correct me if i Wrong
wLoader said:
Seriously? I still doubt about it. Sorry but could you give me ss/ photo please?
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Adarsh1998 said:
Not sure with external power supply normally any android device will Mont. .. We need to mount without ext powered usb hub... Like in moto g and x.....
Correct me if i Wrong
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Some Android device does not support any type of usb connections, like most of LG phones, these devices haven't otg drivers, XML permissions, mount partitions and kernell support, but in hardware i think the only limitation is the 5V power supply, and yes, you're right, mounting usb sticks through ext powered usb hub isn't otg support like moto g and x, is only a simple USB Host support
SrDesalmado said:
Some Android device does not support any type of usb connections, like most of LG phones, these devices haven't otg drivers, XML permissions, mount partitions and kernell support, but in hardware i think the only limitation is the 5V power supply, and yes, you're right, mounting usb sticks through ext powered usb hub isn't otg support like moto g and x, is only a simple USB Host support
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is that moto e?in ss
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is that moto e?in ss
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Yeap
SrDesalmado said:
Yeap
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Can u explain how you did it?and is that thing working on lollipop?
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Can u explain how you did it?and is that thing working on lollipop?
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@-Adarsh- Normally any android phones can mount usb with external powerd usb hub....
Srch in youtube like 'usb hub android' watch first vedio....
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Can u explain how you did it?and is that thing working on lollipop?
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I used a external powered usb hub and a simple otg cable, this method is working only on 4.4.2 stock firmware, don't ask me why, in lollipop it don't seems to work, but probally using a custom kernel is possible put usb host to work, let's wait for a developer to do that in future
Is otg working on moto e after lollipop update?
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Is otg working on moto e after lollipop update?
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It's not software specific. .. Its hardware specific...
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It's not software specific. .. Its hardware specific...
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I don't belive it's not possible... Moto E has USB Host drivers, permissions, and mount partitions (I see it on my device) but, OTG don't works, with and without a powered USB HUB... So, i belive it's only a kernel limitation... or something like this... It's only my opinion, but maybe is possible make OTG works, just wondering
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I don't belive it's not possible... Moto E has USB Host drivers, permissions, and mount partitions (I see it on my device) but, OTG don't works, with and without a powered USB HUB... So, i belive it's only a kernel limitation... or something like this... It's only my opinion, but maybe is possible make OTG works, just wondering
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Ya its a kernel restriction in our case...maybe someday someone will build a kernel..btw have u tested otg with lollipop update...and if u are soak test user then tell motorola to add otg if possi in your feedback
Is there anyway to make otg work in cm 12.1
Which is your phone model?
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jobitjoseph1 said:
Is there anyway to make otg work in cm 12.1
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Which is your phone model?
700Abhi007 said:
Which is your phone model?
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Which is your phone model?
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It's lte model xt1521
Hi,
I have the lte version xt1524 (surnia) and using current cm12.1 nightly. In settings > storage menu I also do not find any sign of usb otg, although stock rom supports it.
Can usb otg be implemented in surnia cm12.1?
Markus.Eisen said:
Hi,
I have the lte version xt1524 (surnia) and using current cm12.1 nightly. In settings > storage menu I also do not find any sign of usb otg, although stock rom supports it.
Can usb otg be implemented in surnia cm12.1?
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I have the moto e2 4G lte (XT1527) with cm12.1 and the otg cable works excellent
dannroda said:
I have the moto e2 4G lte (XT1527) with cm12.1 and the otg cable works excellent
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not in xt1521. also unable to send sms
dannroda said:
I have the moto e2 4G lte (XT1527) with cm12.1 and the otg cable works excellent
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When I connect usb storage to the phone it is powered by it but neither cm12.1 nor any file manager regognizes it.
Does any XT1524 user have working usb otg with cm12.1 nightly?
Markus.Eisen said:
When I connect usb storage to the phone it is powered by it but neither cm12.1 nor any file manager regognizes it.
Does any XT1524 user have working usb otg with cm12.1 nightly?
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Did you tried ES FILE EXPLORER (it has an internal option to mount usb stick, but very buggy) or chainfire's stickmount??
Your phone lacks otg support
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Just by flashing a custom rom or using any file explorer will not give you otg support.Your device should have otg hardware support
700Abhi007 said:
Your phone lacks otg support
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Just by flashing a custom rom or using any file explorer will not give you otg support.Your device should have otg hardware support
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All the moto e lte models support otg. I'm currently using it with stock rom.
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Did you tried ES FILE EXPLORER (it has an internal option to mount usb stick, but very buggy) or chainfire's stickmount??
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StickMount or ES File Explorer do not work.
StickMount says something like "mount command busy". ES File Explorer has a folder "usbdisk" in "storage" but it is empty when otg connected.
700Abhi007 said:
Your phone lacks otg support
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Just by flashing a custom rom or using any file explorer will not give you otg support.Your device should have otg hardware support
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When I use stock rom USB otg works correctly.
Any other ideas?
Use root explorer and try any 2.0 pendrive with some files in it
Good luck
does surnia really supports otg or not ?
satyajit161 said:
does surnia really supports otg or not ?
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Off course . it supports otg in stock rom
jobitjoseph1 said:
Off course . it supports otg in stock rom
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i am using cm 12.1-20151120 official nightly with squid kernel . is there any way to use usb otg in it ???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...d-standard-t3051835/post63002596#post63002596
Usb otg definitely works on cm12.1
jobitjoseph1 said:
Is there anyway to make otg work in cm 12.1
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jobitjoseph1 said:
Is there anyway to make otg work in cm 12.1
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At first i had the same issue the usb folder wont show up even though i used es file explorer bt then in the app after opening the side menu there's this tab called as : local in this tab you'll find usbstorage. Click on it and done!
But make sure the pendrive led is glowing! Cz most of the usb otgs have loose connection problems!
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At first i had the same issue the usb folder wont show up even though i used es file explorer bt then in the app after opening the side menu there's this tab called as : local in this tab you'll find usbstorage. Click on it and done!
But make sure the pendrive led is glowing! Cz most of the usb otgs have loose connection problems!
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Thanks bro it really helped. It works. Do you know any solution for the SMS issue (unable to send SMS in cm 12.1)
jobitjoseph1 said:
Thanks bro it really helped. It works. Do you know any solution for the SMS issue (unable to send SMS in cm 12.1)
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Well i use pac-rom...this has the same ui as cm12.1 except the fact that it is based on cm12.1 also it has less bugs than cm12.1 n sms works fine without any errors in pac-rom! Also u could try using other messaging apps like textra or Google messenger!
Or just visit this link! You might find some potential solutions here! http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4/578595-can-only-send-mms-sms-fails.html
Yes, I have the same problem - on the xt1524 OTG works fine on stock ROM, but doesnt work on the current nightly for CM12.1.
My device is huawei gr 3 tag-l21
I always wanted to add mouse to android (for fun)
After i bought otg cable my divece could not see mouse nor sandisk
I thought cable was faulty but when i checked on samsung j5 prime it worked fine
After long googling i figure out that my device supports host mode but my OS does not support host mode
I can not find any costume roms for my device
P.S i have rooted and twrp installed
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My device is huawei gr 3 tag-l21
I always wanted to add mouse to android (for fun)
After i bought otg cable my divece could not see mouse nor ...
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You can check if your device is OTG compatible with this app :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.faitaujapon.otg
it is compatible with otg i checked but i think otg is disabled in my kernel or something
RaiZProduction said:
You can check if your device is OTG compatible with this app :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.faitaujapon.otg
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it is compatible with otg i checked but i think otg is disabled in my kernel or something
Gigageo said:
it is compatible with otg i checked but i think otg is disabled in my kernel or something
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Yes , it could be something like that but I can't do anything unfortunately.