Sunday, August 21, 2011

Olive Pad Usb OTG

According to some users the Olive Pad has support for USB OTG which lets the device act as a host.
So you can mount your flash drives,use a usb keyboard and mouse on your device!!!
The only thing you require is a Usb OTG cable adatper which you can buy or make yourself.

The following usb devices have been reported to be working:
Tested with the followings and found to be working well:
1. Sandisk Cruzer Contour (16GB)
2. Sandisk Cruzer Blade (8GB)
3. Sandisk SDHC Reader (with 2GB SD)
4. Logitech MK320 Wireless Keyboard/Mouse
5. Cliptec Memory Cards Reader
6. Unbranded USB Hub

Check out these links for more details:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dmZgUWXsxY (For proof)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8819448&postcount=163

http://android.modaco.com/topic/334757-usb-otg/


Links to buy the OTG cable adapter:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-B-Female-5Pin-Male-Mini-Plug-OTG-Cable-Adapter-/220685036481?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3361da6bc1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ex-Pro-Cable-Adapter--plug--Socket/dp/B003MB4YXI

3 comments:

  1. Can i use this OTG to connect my BSNL EVDO data card... and connect to internet?

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  2. im not sure but i think it wont work

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  3. Hi

    Can you please tell me where I can get an OTG converter cable in India for my olivepad?

    Thanks :)

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