[REQUEST] Can we use 3g usb internet dongle with OTG cable to get internet on N5 ?

Mnt-XDA · Feb 27, 2014

I have found link for nexus 7 and a google app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.draisberghof.pppwidget

Youtube link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbGrSIdar-c

I tried that on my nexus 5 ( stock rom 4.4.2 rooted) but just after connecting the USB dongle with OTG cable, I got FC.
StickMount is also installed in my N5

Can somebody help me on this issue ?
Is there any alternative way for nexus 5 ?

Thank you

Luparu · Mar 29, 2014

Bump

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bushako · Mar 29, 2014

I think its a matter of having the correct drivers implemented into the kernel in order for your phone to make sense of a 3g dongle stick. And since this is not really needed by most people so no one bothered with it.

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Luparu · Mar 29, 2014

Any ideea of a custom rom that supports it ? Anyone ?

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danarama · Mar 29, 2014

Luparu said:
Any ideea of a custom rom that supports it ? Anyone ?

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No. Its not really on anyones priority list

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tusshar.gaba · Jul 6, 2014

Is it possible to use 3g usb dongles on nexus 5 ??? .because it will be a great feature if it is possible by any how ...please any dev ..support needed

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danarama · Jul 6, 2014

See above.

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tusshar.gaba · Jul 6, 2014

If nexus 7 can then whynot nexus 5 ???

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vin4yak · Jul 6, 2014

tusshar.gaba said:
If nexus 7 can then whynot nexus 5 ???

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You do realize that Nexus 7 has different hardware, right? It's because of lack of driver support AFAIK. Nexus 7's can use this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.draisberghof.pppwidget along with some kernel mods to use dongles which we can't!

danarama · Jul 7, 2014

tusshar.gaba said:
If nexus 7 can then whynot nexus 5 ???

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Because it makes sense to support it on a tablet with no sim card slot.. Why would devs waste time developing support for an external sim card slot if it has a built in sin card slot?

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Mnt-XDA · Jul 19, 2014

rootSU said:
Because it makes sense to support it on a tablet with no sim card slot.. Why would devs waste time developing support for an external sim card slot if it has a built in sin card slot?

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It might not be in Priority for Developers with a phone with SIM card and 3g internet pack activated.

For example I used a postpaid sim for calling and use pre-paid sim for net ( having different cost for internet pack)

So, I like to use that pre-paid sim with a usb dongle for my nexus 5 for updating large apps and similar things, and this feature
with a special kernel / driver will be very helpful for me.

I guess there are other people also with similar situation...

If it is not very hard task for porting the driver for N5, I like to get that feature for N5 or Other latest android phones...

Thank you

danarama · Jul 19, 2014

Sorry. Bad news, no one will bother doing it for two people

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Mnt-XDA · Jul 22, 2014

rootSU said:
Sorry. Bad news, no one will bother doing it for two people

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Its really bad that no devs are interested in doing that ( atleast you)
I don't know about other devs.

Hopefully everybody do not think similar and there is always hope for it.

danarama · Jul 22, 2014

Mnt-XDA said:
Its really bad that no devs are interested in doing that ( atleast you)
I don't know about other devs.

Hopefully everybody do not think similar and there is always hope for it.

I'm not a dev.

A dev won't waste time developing things (which aren't necessarily easy to do) for 2 people only. Maybe if there were 100 people who wanted to use it, someone may consider it, but since the N5 has a SIM card slot, what you want is very, very unique and no ones priority.

Of course, this is XDA so maybe you could learn from people with a Nexus 7 or whatever how to develop he function yourself.

Mnt-XDA · Jul 22, 2014

rootSU said:
I'm not a dev.

A dev won't waste time developing things (which aren't necessarily easy to do) for 2 people only. Maybe if there were 100 people who wanted to use it, someone may consider it, but since the N5 has a SIM card slot, what you want is very, very unique and no ones priority.

Of course, this is XDA so maybe you could learn from people with a Nexus 7 or whatever how to develop he function yourself.

That I know ..do not need your advice , I know how to code ...
Create a poll if you like to to see how many people need that.
I need that.. and I know it.
If you don't need it ... don't come to this thread.
Simple enough ... nobody need your special opinion about all devs

Elluel · Jul 22, 2014

Mnt-XDA said:
That I know ..do not need your advice , I know how to code ...
Create a poll if you like to to see how many people need that.
I need that.. and I know it.
If you don't need it ... don't come to this thread.
Simple enough ... nobody need your special opinion about all devs

Do it yourself then, if it's something you need so much.

What @rootSU said is the truth. If it's something that only 2 people need, a developer won't really bother going through what may end up being a difficult task just to do it for them, unless of course he/she needs it for themselves, which again is really unlikely as the Nexus 5 is a phone with a SIM slot, not a tablet.

danarama · Jul 22, 2014

Mnt-XDA said:
That I know ..do not need your advice , I know how to code ...
Create a poll if you like to to see how many people need that.
I need that.. and I know it.
If you don't need it ... don't come to this thread.
Simple enough ... nobody need your special opinion about all devs

I'm giving you simple truths. Accept it or not, its the way it is. Don't come in here with your mouthy sense of self-entitlement attitude. If you want it, learn to do it yourself because you and one other person wants it and no one else so stop begging and start learning. ...quietly.

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Mnt-XDA · Jul 22, 2014

rootSU said:
I'm giving you simple truths. Accept it or not, its the way it is. Don't come in here with your mouthy sense of self-entitlement attitude. If you want it, learn to do it yourself because you and one other person wants it and no one else so stop begging and start learning. ...quietly.

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I think you have enough time for baseless argument.... I will find my way...
Shout more and get more attention.
I am stopping here , you may continue...

danarama · Jul 22, 2014

Children can do comedy.

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jawmail · Jul 22, 2014

Mnt-XDA said:
I think you have enough time for baseless argument.... I will find my way...
Shout more and get more attention.
I am stopping here , you may continue...

Solution = buy a Nexus 7 or since you can code try it yourself

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