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

DooMLoRD · 11:58 AM

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

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 ]

Xperia Arc (Neo?/Play?) on FW: 4.0.A.2.368
preferably rooted + busybox installed
USB-OTG hardware cable
Terminal Emulator app
[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]

download the modules and push the modules to /system/lib/modules/
use adb shell or terminal emulator to enter following code/commands

Code:

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

check if all modules are live are not:
Code:
```
lsmod
```
done the modules are LIVE!
[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]

download app: http://android.gval.biz/download/Q5_...ry_Manager.apk
follow instructions: http://android.gval.biz/Q5_USB_Menory_Manager.php
the usb storage device should now be mounted to /usb_storage/
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 ]

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[ download links ]

[ known issues ]

usb mouse works but there is no cursor... but u can move around and select (left click on stuff)
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
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!

DooMLoRD · 18th August 2011, 11:12 PM

reserved reserved

sahha · 18th August 2011, 11:41 PM

Good

can u add more

Example

Soheil_rf · 19th August 2011, 12:11 AM

Thank you very much DooMLoRD

Ambroos · 19th August 2011, 01:45 AM

Oh my god, it actually works

Tried with my Microsoft Wireless Desktop thing with a wireless receiver. Couldn't get the keyboard to work, but the mouse works perfectly!

inteks · 19th August 2011, 08:48 AM

<3>[39396.128906] NTFS-fs error (device sda1): parse_options(): Unrecognized mount option shortname.
<3>[39396.128906] NTFS-fs warning (device sda1): parse_options(): Option utf8 is no longer supported, using option nls=utf8. Please use option nls=utf8 in the future and make sure utf8 is compiled either as a module or into the kernel.
<3>[39396.129943] NTFS-fs error (device sda1): parse_options(): NLS character set utf8 not found.
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cant mount usbstick on neo :(

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DooMLoRD · 19th August 2011, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inteks

<3>[39396.128906] NTFS-fs error (device sda1): parse_options(): Unrecognized mount option shortname.
<3>[39396.128906] NTFS-fs warning (device sda1): parse_options(): Option utf8 is no longer supported, using option nls=utf8. Please use option nls=utf8 in the future and make sure utf8 is compiled either as a module or into the kernel.
<3>[39396.129943] NTFS-fs error (device sda1): parse_options(): NLS character set utf8 not found.
#

cant mount usbstick on neo :(

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but are the modules getting inserted properly?

wht does lsmod say?

also which kernel are u using?

inteks · 19th August 2011, 09:21 AM

Im using your latest kernel for neo. Lsmod is ok all modules are loaded. I think it because of missing utf8 in kernel.

Btw im tzping this on an connect usb keyboard , that works so far ;o) (but kezmapping...)

Btw. My usbgamepad does NOT work with FPSE ;)
Here the dmesg output

<6>[40873.999359] hub 1-0:1.0: USB hub found
<6>[40873.999420] hub 1-0:1.0: 1 port detected
<6>[40874.316741] usb 1-1: new low speed USB device using msm_hsusb_host and address 2
<3>[40874.475799] usb 1-1: device v0583 p2060 is not supported
<6>[40874.475921] usb 1-1: New USB device found, idVendor=0583, idProduct=2060
<6>[40874.476013] usb 1-1: New USB device strings: Mfr=0, Product=2, SerialNumber=0
<6>[40874.476104] usb 1-1: Product: USB,2-axis 8-button gamepad
<6>[40874.488586] usb 1-1: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
<6>[40874.501922] input: USB,2-axis 8-button gamepad as /devices/platform/msm_hsusb_host.0/usb1/1-1/1-1:1.0/input/input9
<6>[40874.502075] generic-usb 0003:0583:2060.0001: input: USB HID v1.10 Joystick [USB,2-axis 8-button gamepad ] on usb-msm_hsusb_host.0-1/input0
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DooMLoRD · 19th August 2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sahha

Good

can u add more

i think that device will require a lot of power (to transmit/receive)... so it might not work...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ambroos

Oh my god, it actually works

Tried with my Microsoft Wireless Desktop thing with a wireless receiver. Couldn't get the keyboard to work, but the mouse works perfectly!

only low-power devices are supported... try using a power USB hub...

Quote:

Originally Posted by inteks

Im using your latest kernel for neo. Lsmod is ok all modules are loaded. I think it because of missing utf8 in kernel.

Btw im tzping this on an connect usb keyboard , that works so far ;o) (but kezmapping...)

Btw. My usbgamepad does NOT work with FPSE ;)
Here the dmesg output

<6>[40873.999359] hub 1-0:1.0: USB hub found
<6>[40873.999420] hub 1-0:1.0: 1 port detected
<6>[40874.316741] usb 1-1: new low speed USB device using msm_hsusb_host and address 2
<3>[40874.475799] usb 1-1: device v0583 p2060 is not supported
<6>[40874.475921] usb 1-1: New USB device found, idVendor=0583, idProduct=2060
<6>[40874.476013] usb 1-1: New USB device strings: Mfr=0, Product=2, SerialNumber=0
<6>[40874.476104] usb 1-1: Product: USB,2-axis 8-button gamepad
<6>[40874.488586] usb 1-1: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
<6>[40874.501922] input: USB,2-axis 8-button gamepad as /devices/platform/msm_hsusb_host.0/usb1/1-1/1-1:1.0/input/input9
<6>[40874.502075] generic-usb 0003:0583:2060.0001: input: USB HID v1.10 Joystick [USB,2-axis 8-button gamepad ] on usb-msm_hsusb_host.0-1/input0
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have u tried v6?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...l#post16651299

it has NLS-UTF8 support

about gamepads i dont know... will have to look into it... but neither do i have the xperia neo nor the usb gamepad

inteks · 19th August 2011, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DooMLoRD

i think that device will require a lot of power (to transmit/receive)... so it might not work...

only low-power devices are supported... try using a power USB hub...

have u tried v6?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...l#post16651299

it has NLS-UTF8 support

about gamepads i dont know... will have to look into it... but neither do i have the xperia neo nor the usb gamepad

flashed the new kernel (v6) but still cant mount ntfs ubsstick. (i dont have a fat32 stick here to test)