[Q] Will USB port will work as a host?

---

Will usb port work as a host on the Amazon Fire to support USB flash drive, card readers and other USB peripherals? The USB - micro-b port powered would have to be powered...

If it is, it would compensate to some extent for the lack of microSD card slot.

I have my pre-order in and will cancel if the USB port doesn't work on the host.
Hopefully Amazon will release review models soon!

Thanks!

If you've asking if the device can connect to a pc as a mass storage device, I've read that it can but won't know for sure until I get it in my hands.
Reread your question and I don't think it will do that.

sent from my Infuse at Tranquility Base.

What he asked is if it will work as a host - which means if we could attach pendrives and card readers to it. No one knows right now.

I seriously doubt if the port will work as a usb host. Since, it is a micro usb port, you would need an adapter. But that's easy enough to acquire.

If it does have the capability to host, IE hardware. I don't think amazon would code the software side of things. Espy with all the hype of their could service.

I am hearing that the kindle fire can't use USB host support because it wasn't released until 3.1. Then what about the tablets that do support USB host like the skypad. Also amazon is using a custom version of android which very well could support USB host.

i think it will just be an issue of software, and that is fixable with time, i hear that other android builds with the same proc have the drivers so after rooting you may just be able to sideload the driver on and load it up.
i haven't got mine yet or i would already be tring to get this working, it opens up alot of possiblities with this device (more storage, head set, webcam, printer, etc)
i also hear that the wifi module has support for bluetooth, there just isn't a driver, this is also something to look into.

My boss had his fire delivered today. He borrowed the USB OTG cable (adapter from micro to Full Size Female USB) that I use for my Xoom.
We plugged a thumb drive into it and nothing happened.
Time will tell if software can fix this.

Originally Posted by wesscoggin

My boss had his fire delivered today. He borrowed the USB OTG cable (adapter from micro to Full Size Female USB) that I use for my Xoom.
We plugged a thumb drive into it and nothing happened.
Time will tell if software can fix this.

Did you root it?


PS Some news>?

Originally Posted by overlof

Did you root it?


PS Some news>?

No.

Sent from my Xoom using xda premium

Really interested in this. I haven't opened my Kindle Fire yet and this is the deal breaker for me. Would be great if some tests were done including:

(Tests for USB Drives & SD Cards w/ USB>SD Adapter)

OTG Adapter Cable while Rooted
OTG + Splitter Cable w/ Power Source
OTG + Splitter Cable w/ Power Source while Rooted