[Venue 7/8] USB OTG Confirmed

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deltatux

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Hey guys,

Just letting you know, I can confirm that USB OTG works out of the box for these tablets, been using my USB key perfectly fine. This feature can be particularly useful if you have a USB hard drive or any USB devices you want to connect. The wired XBOX 360 controller also works but need to be remapped to work apparently.

Attached are some screenshots.

Cheers,
deltatux
 

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hefftone

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I've been wanting to use an OBDlink SX (obd2 to USB.) interface for automotive use. But plugging it into my otg adapter the tablet does not seem to recognize or respond. A USB trackball worked right off the bat though.

Dell Venue 8 (JB-4.3_1.16)
 
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deltatux

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I've been wanting to use an OBDlink SX (obd2 to USB) interface for automotive use. But plugging it into my otg adapter the tablet does not seem to recognize or respond. A USB trackball worked right off the bat though.

Dell Venue 8 (JB-4.3_1.16)

Could it be the device itself? Do other USB devices over your OTG? I've only tested USB keys and XBOX 360 controllers so far...

deltatux
 

b00tbu9

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Does it need any special software or it will work out of the box via file explorer

Sent from my Venue 7 3730 using Tapatalk
 

foreverandroid

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wow, I just bought a 1tb WD Elements for $49 from Fry's electronic and my Dell 8 can read it no problem, it can even play mkv video from WD. The best thing is it doesn't require extra power source. Amazing ... worth every penny.
 

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Manan Khalid

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Hey guys,

Just letting you know, I can confirm that USB OTG works out of the box for these tablets, been using my USB key perfectly fine. This feature can be particularly useful if you have a USB hard drive or any USB devices you want to connect. The wired XBOX 360 controller also works but need to be remapped to work apparently.

Attached are some screenshots.

Cheers,
deltatux

My Xbox 360 controller does not work with my dell venue 7 HSPA+ with 2gb ram.
 

mohamed225231

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Hi,
I have purchased a Micro USB OTG Hub for my Dell venue 8 Tab. Once i connect the OTG on the Tab the USB is working and the Micro USB is not working and my Tab is not charging. Kindly help me to solve this issue please.
 

breckrider

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Do you know if this will allow me to use my sprint Sierra Wireless 250U usb mobile broadband device to connect to the internet?

Hey guys,

Just letting you know, I can confirm that USB OTG works out of the box for these tablets, been using my USB key perfectly fine. This feature can be particularly useful if you have a USB hard drive or any USB devices you want to connect. The wired XBOX 360 controller also works but need to be remapped to work apparently.

Attached are some screenshots.

Cheers,
deltatux