Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an interface to communicate between the mobile device and the computer. This is for questions regarding connecting an Android device to a computer's USB interface.
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does Cyanogenmod 7.2 Madteam release 16/6 on Vodafone 858 support USB host?
I've a Huawei u8160 which is running Cyanogenmod 7.2.
I saw in the change log that it has better support for USB mouse and keyboard and it was written beside it COMMON.
Quoted from the Cyanogenmod ...
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micro-usb headset on android 2.3
I have a samsung galaxy ace which I am trying to setup to work with a usb headset. The problem is that the usb headset has a micro-usb connector and my phone does not seem to be recognizing it at all.
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Why can't I transfer data from my tablet with OTG support to my phone with USB?
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I want to copy music from my tablet to my phone with USB.
My tablet can't see the phone when connected which is somewhat strange because the phone sees that it is connected and the tablet ...
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Cannot connect HTC One X to PC
I'm having trouble connecting my HTC One X to my PC. Every time I plug it into a USB port it starts charging and my PC shows "Could not recognize USB device". I'm running Win7 x64. I installed HTC ...
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Is there a quick-fix for the Galaxy Nexus when it signals “charging” without beeing connected via USB?
My Galaxy Nexus goes into charging mode but when it isn't plugged in. The battery symbol then indicates a charging and when in suspend mode, the display turns on which drains battery rapidly. I am ...
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Why don't any of the files on my Android tablet show up on my computer when I connect my computer with my Android tablet through USB?
The computer (Windows 7) recognizes the tablet but I can't see anything when I click on the "drive" corresponding to the tablet.
I'm using a Lenovo ThinkPad tablet.
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Internal and external storage spaces appear to have switched
I'm a big fan for Resurrection Remix after installing the latest version 2.0 on my Samsung Galaxy S2, the device started considering internal memory (12GB) as SD card (external memory card) and my ...
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adb devices doesn't list Samsung Galaxy S Cyanogenmod 7.1
I am unable to list my device under adb devices and my problem is similar to that of Mad Scientist except that in his case Windows took the Google Drivers from the android SDK.
Ever since I have ...
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Xperia Arc S typing problem while connected to PC?
(First of all, sorry for any errors in my bad English.)
I am having a problem with my Xperia Arc S, running Android v4.0.3. When I connect my phone to PC with USB cable, and I'm trying to type ...
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Why does my Android device create a CD-ROM device on my computer?
When connecting my Android phone (HTC One V) to my PC via USB (in HDD mode), it creates two removable devices for the internal memory and the sd card - as it should.
However, it also creates a CD-ROM ...
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Drive letter for MTP connection under Windows
In Android 3 the connection to PC as Mass Storage Controller feature was removed.
Is there a way to access MTP-mounted phone as a drive letter? I want standard file manager programs (e.g. Total ...
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USB host port via Android accessory protocol adapter
Is it possible for an Android 4 phone with only a standard micro-USB port (not OTG), to be provided with a USB host port through an adapter using the Android accessory protocol? Do such adapters ...
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How to mount the internal storage of the Droid 3?
My father just got a Droid 3, and it has something like 12 or 16 gigs of internal storage. I'm trying to mount that storage to his laptop so he can transfer over music, but I'm not getting the USB ...
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Internet from Ubuntu to andriod via USB [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Use usb as network access for android device?
How to set up reverse tethering over USB?
I tryed many options to do it via wifi, but it still dosn't work (it is long ...
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How do I get my phone to connect the internal SD by USB?
I recently rooted and upgraded my Samsung Galaxy S2 to version 4, ICS.
Since doing so, when I connect my device by USB to my Ubuntu computer, only the 12GB internal storage shows up on my desktop and ...
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How do I configure Android without using the touch screen?
I have an old Android phone around whose display broke after a fall. The touch screen has stopped working but I am reluctant to accept the device merely as a paper weight.
I do have some use cases ...
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Cannot get Android drivers to install on LG Thrill
I've Googled everything I could think of and I can't get this to work.
I'm trying to help someone set up his Android phone - an LG Thrill 4G - to connect to his PC so he can text from his computer, ...
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USB connection problem
I have a problem with my Samsung p1010, I started backing up my files prior to having it updated in a Samsung service center. After updating it, my files were gone, lucky i had it backed up. ...
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Galaxy S2 no USB Conenction after firmware update
I just got an automatic firmware update for my Galaxy S2
Android 2.3.6
I9100GXXKL4
Kernel 2.6.35.7 dpi@DELL164 #2
GINGERBREAD.XXLB1
Now the USB connection does not work anymore and I cannot ...
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Android USB data/power over audio jack
Is it possible to connect my Android (Droid 2 Global) to my PC using an USB->Audio converter?
Square is able to interface with their device over the audio jack on Android.
iPod shuffles are ...
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Why do all the directories on my tablet have all these weird numbers? [closed]
I have a Samsung Galaxy 10.1, running Android 3.2, which I've rooted.
When I plug it in by USB to my Ubuntu computer, it looks like this:
There's about 24 or so directories, all numbered as shown ...
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Archos external USB Keyboard
I recently bought a case for my Archos 101 9G Turbo, which has a built-in USB keyboard, but I can not make it work by simply connecting the usb cable from the keyboard either the micro USB port (with ...
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How to connect wired xbox 360 controller to a tablet? (TF Prime)
I have read on certain blogs that it is super easy to connect a wired xbox controller to an android tablet. It should basically work right away.
I have tried to connect multiple xbox controller to my ...
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Mapping Xbox 360 (wired) controller buttons on SuperGNES
I'm trying to map A & B buttons on a android snes emulator (on ACER A500 running android 3.2) but it seems that A & B buttons are mapped as "back" action by default on android. Is there any ...
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Does Galaxy Tab 10.1 USB adapter allow an external web camera?
Does the Galaxy Tab 10.1 USB adapter allow you to plug in an external web camera?
The Samsung site does not appear to say either way (or to even list what you can use with the USB adapter.)
And if ...
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How to get android device model number connected to a PC via USB?
How do I get the android phone model number from a Windows PC connected via USB, provided all the USB device drivers are installed properly? Is there anyway to get it via Android SDK?
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How do I get a ROM onto my ICS (Android 4.0) tablet?
I have a Galaxy Tablet 10.1. I decided to root it, that went fine. Then I decided to upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich. That also went fine.
It was only after upgrading that I discovered the camera does ...
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Android USB Gadget Driver
I am trying to get Ethernet over USB working for my Nexus S. I am running Ice Cream Sandwich v4.0.3 and have rebuilt the kernel with USB Gadget support turned on. When I connect the phone to my ...
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Can I input a video signal into my HTC phone to use it as an external monitor of a camera?
I'd like to use my HTC Evo 3D as an external monitor for my Canon 7D camera. The Canon 7D has a HDMI output. It also has an USB port, naturally.
I was wondering whether this would be possible. I ...
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test usb functionality from the handset?
I am using HTC Desire HD, I have a terminal with root permissions.
Are there any tests I can do on the USB port from the handset side?
i.e. to make sure it exists and is functional.
The reason I am ...
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Are Android USB plug-in chargers interchangeable? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is my phone liable to explode if I charge it with a charger that came with a different phone?
Are Android chargers universal in terms of power (Voltage, amperage)?
I'm ...
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ICS and support for gamepad/controller devices
I own an Asus Transformer TF101 and finally the official upgrade to ICS has been released.
I remember some ICS video previews where they said that ICS would have native support for ...
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Can a device pretend to be a USB keyboard?
What I'm looking for:
Is there a way to make the device claim to be a keyboard/HID when plugged into a USB port and "type in" the contents of the clipboard? More accurately; What would it take to ...
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How can I use my Xperia in mass storage mode with Windows 7? [closed]
I have bought an Xperia which runs Android 2.3 and I'm running Windows 7 on my laptop.
I just connected the Phone using a USB Cable and set it to "Mass Storage Mode" but I can't access it. What do I ...
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When I plug in Samsung Skyrocket & Moto Atrix to Windows 7 my USB ports stop working [closed]
I have a USB adapter to pick up internet on my desktop and an external hard drive through USB, and they stop responding immediately after I plug in either android phone, I have to restart after this ...
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Any success with external microphones for Android phones or tablets?
What's the best way to record a video with high quality audio? Specifically, this is for a presentation where a microphone could be placed by the speaker. I know that an app that records with the ...
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Access to android usb port from chroot linux? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Android chroot ubuntu - is it possible to get ubuntu to recognise usb devices
IS it possible to communicate over the real USB port of an android host when running linux ...
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Using an Archos 3G modem with an Acer Iconia tab (Android Honeycomb)
I've recently purchased an Acer Iconia tablet with Android 3.1. Then I adquired an Archos G9 3G USB modem, with the intention of having internet connection on my tablet when not around a wifi (90% of ...
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Lots of “Input/output error” after connecting Samsung Galaxy S2 via USB
I'm trying to connect my Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-9100, Android 2.3.4, I9100XXKI1) with my Linux box (Ubuntu 11.10 oneiric).
I'm using the USB storage mode (Settings ➔ Wireless and network ➔ USB ...
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Galaxy Tab 10.1 on windows xp 64bit
I've installed samsung drivers from mobile v1.4.103.0 on windows xp64 from the latest kies package (I've only installed usb drivers).
I see Android ADB interface in windows devices but adb still says ...
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Galaxy S2 not recognized by computer
When I try to connect my Galaxy S2 device to my computer via USB, I get an error saying that the device has malfunctioned and is unrecognized. It appears as "Unknown device" in device manager.
I'm ...
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Unable to mount Galaxy S2 on Debian Squeeze laptop as storage device
I am trying to mount my Galaxy S2 on Debian Squeeze laptop. I turned off USB debugging and then in:
"Wireless & Networks" → "USB Utilities" → "Connect storage to PC"
it asks me to connect a USB ...
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Can you get MAC drivers for Huawei U8180?
I have a Huawei U8180 (sometimes called X1).
When I mount the USB I can see the SD card and there is also a tool on the device to install the Windows drivers. But can't seem to find anything for ...
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Kindle Fire Not Recognized when plugged into PC
I have just got a Kindle Fire and I want to root it and Install Android Market on it. I am having a problem that is ticking me off big time. I plug my Kindle Fire to my computer (Windows 7 ...
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“USB Storage damaged. It may need reformatting” error message in status bar
On rebooting my Samsung Galaxy S2 (running Villain ROM 3), I got an error in the status bar "USB Storage damaged. It may need reformatting". File managers like Astro fail to open the /mnt/sdcard ...
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USB storage crashing copying files >8MB [closed]
I "turn on USB storage", and I correctly see the sd card unit on my computer. I can browse the directories, but as soon as I try to copy a file out, after 8MB it crashes:
on the android device it ...
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Google Nexus S USB Drivers for Windows 7 64Bit
Anyone knows how to get the Google Nexus S to be recognized by the Windows OS. The only option I could find was to download the Android SDK and then use the driver from there, but unfortunately, it is ...
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Using windows drivers for an air quality USB device
I have a question that doesn't appear to have already been addressed - perhaps because it is impossible, but perhaps not. I recently received a USB-powered air quality monitoring device and, as an ...
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What is USB debugging? Can I keep it ON forever?
Sometimes I need to transfer some music from my PC to my Galaxy S2 and must always activate USB debugging. Then I think, can I keep it ON forever? I mean, Keep it ON for ever can give me a problem ...
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Can I recharge my Android smartphone at any USB port?
My girlfirend has just installed a new CD Player on her car that comes with a USB port to connect external devices(Flash card, external hard drive, etc). My question is based due the fact that I told ...
