[MODULES][ARC][NEO][FW:4.0.A.2.368] USB-OTG {Storage, Keyboard & Mouse}

BeNiSh said:

this tutorial is peace of crap! why there is no .cmd install script for all dumbs like me?

I still cant pass part with "busybox insmod" and still getting stupid error "insmod: can't insert 'usbhid.ko': invalid parameter"

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BeNiSh said:

maybe, my popcorn is 2.6.32.9-perf, same like in [ARC][NEO][FW:4.0.A.2.368] I think

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BeNiSh said:

I tried all 4 modules with same error and USB OTG Helper works great, but didnt works with NTFS drives, becouse I cant find and install right ntfs.ko driver (module)

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lousou76 said:

Thank you for these.

I have to mention 2 things:
- I don't like usb folders being mounted on /*, I would preffer everything below /sdcard.
- Having another application loading modules at startup uses memory even when we do not use a usb stick. The Q5 Manager should load the required modules.

- Having said the above I modified a Q5 USB Manager build to do the above tasks. It loads the usb-storage module from /system/lib/modules (must exists) at startup and sleeps for 10 secs for the /dev/block/ to be updated. It also creates and uses the mount point under the /sdcard/.

Here

In my Neo V using firmware .62 the above package was tested and working.
usb-hid, mouse, kbd are not required for the Neo V, they are inside the kernel.

You can also have a look, modify or use this little package I made for easy installation of the usb-storage.ko and the q5 manager with just a batch file for my Neo v

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DooMLoRD said:

GUYS I BRING GREAT NEWS!

WE NOW HAVE FUNCTIONAL USB-OTG SUPPORT!



[ screenshots ]

[ WARNING ]

do not use the connected device for a LONG time period... u may risk burning the device chip/motherboard due to the voltage supply in host mode...

u have been warned!



[ requirements ]

1. Xperia Arc (Neo?/Play?) on FW: 4.0.A.2.368
2. preferably rooted + busybox installed
3. USB-OTG hardware cable
4. Terminal Emulator app
5. [OPTIONAL] adb Wireless app

[ tested on ]

Xperia Arc Stock FW: 4.0.A.2.368 with DooMKernel v08




[ how to ] (general instructions for modules) [u can use this app to auto-load module]

1. download the modules and push the modules to /system/lib/modules/
   
   
2. use adb shell or terminal emulator to enter following code/commands
   
   
3. Code:

   su
   cd/system/lib/modules/
   busybox insmod usbhid.ko
   busybox insmod usbmouse.ko
   busybox insmod usbkbd.ko
   busybox insmod usb-storage.ko

4. check if all modules are live are not:
   
   Code:

   lsmod

   
   
   
   
5. done the modules are LIVE!
   
6. [IMP] u will have to manually reload the modules on EVERY boot... unless u use start-up scripts which will take care of this!

[ how to ] (instructions for usb-storage) [simpler way]

1. download app: http://android.gval.biz/download/Q5_USB_Memory_Manager.apk
2. follow instructions: http://android.gval.biz/Q5_USB_Menory_Manager.php
3. the usb storage device should now be mounted to /usb_storage/
4. u will need to use RootExplorer for this to work

[ how to ] (instructions for usb-storage) [manual way]

• before u begin/connect device there are few things which need to be done
  
  
• creating necessary directory structure
  
  Code:

  su
  cd /sdcard/
  mkdir usbStorage
  chmod 777 usbStorage

• now connect the usb storage device via usb-otg cable to phone
  
• now enter the following command:
  
  Code:

  dmesg

• at the last part u will see some info of connected device (an if it was rejected due to power issues)
  
  
  
  
  
• now enter
  
  Code:

  ls -l /dev/block/sd*

• u will get output similar to the one posted below
  
  
  
  note if the last part: /dev/block/sda1
  
  
• finally mount this device (following is generic command... for NTFS specific command read this post)
  
  
  Code:

  mount /dev/block/sda1 /sdcard/usbStorage

• if u get no error then enjoy usb storage is now mounted
  
  
• to unmount usbstorage (following is generic command)
  
  Code:

  umount /dev/block/sda1

  
  if that doesnt work try the following command: (this will try to force unmount)
  
  
  Code:

  umount -f /dev/block/sda1

  
  if that doesnt work try the following commandthis will try to force unmount and remove loop) [use this as LAST resort]
  
  
  Code:

  umount -f -l /dev/block/sda1

[ donations ]

if u feel that this work has helped u OR u think that the work i put into making this is worthy of donations, then click on the following link for buying me some coffee/beer/etc

PAYPAL DONATION LINK


[ download links ]

1. USB-STORAGE
   
2. USB-HID
   
3. USB-KEYBOARD
   
4. USB-MOUSE

[ known issues ]

1. usb mouse works but there is no cursor... but u can move around and select (left click on stuff)
2. when using usb-storage mode some devices will not be mountable if:
   • they require more power (u can check this in dmesg)
   • they have filesystem not supported by ur current kernel
3. sometimes the mounted usb-storage files wont appear using some apps... i have tested it to be wrking using RootExplorer... though it will work in adb shell/terminal emulator also...

[ troubleshooting ]

when u post any error/issue please include the full output of dmesg command (adb shell dmesg > dmesg_log.txt) OR (dmesg > /sdcard/dmesg_log.txt)


P.S.: all these features will be included in next version of DooMKernel for all supported Xperia 2011 devices

enjoy!

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