[2013.04.11][2.3.1+] USB Host Diagnostics v1.3

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USB Host Diagnostics determines your device's USB host capabilities.

USB host is a very powerful feature of recent Android based smartphones and tablets, but on many firmwares (both stock and custom) the feature is somewhat broken.

For example, at launch the Galaxy Nexus told all the apps and the Market that it supported USB host, but USB host did not actually work (this was fixed in the Android 4.0.2 update). This broke several apps.

That is just one example of many. There are even cases where OEMs advertise USB host support, but the device does not support it at all. It appears as if USB host support isn't tested by Google or the OEMs when they push out new firmwares and devices at all.

As we cannot depend on Google or the OEMs to correctly provide information regarding USB host support, and the Android framework will regularly lie about it to both the Market as well as Android apps, this application was created so you can test your device's USB host capabilities for yourself.

If you allow it, the app will also submit your results to my website, so together we can create a complete database of devices and firmwares and their USB host support.

This tool may also come in handy for those porting firmwares.

Requirements:
- Android 2.3.1 or newer
- (Optional) Root
- USB OTG cable (unless your device has a fullsize USB port)
- USB memory stick, or another USB device to test the connection with

The result database is available here:
http://usbhost.chainfire.eu/

The download can be found on Market here:
http://pkg.to/eu.chainfire.usbhostdiagnostics

It is also attached: DO NOT REDISTRIBUTE

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Changelog for v1.3:

- Detects some common issues with firmwares that can cause apps to be unable to use USB host, and if you are rooted, offers to (try to) fix the problem
- Gives you a unique code that can be used to locate your result, if uploaded to server
- Added option to follow me
- Fixed some more crashes
- Disabled rooted API for Jelly Bean and newer
- API 14 and higher get Holo look now
 
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FC on GT-I9100 (GB, XWLA4) - detecting the flash stick through the OTG USB cable seems to work on that build
 
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galaxys2 GT-I9100 IML74K samsung/GT-I9100/GT-I9100:4.0.3/IML74K/XXLPB:user/release-keys Custom 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Full

USB Sticks fail to detect the only thing I can get working is your DSLR application.
 
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Northern-Loop said:
galaxys2 GT-I9100 IML74K samsung/GT-I9100/GT-I9100:4.0.3/IML74K/XXLPB:user/release-keys Custom 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Full

USB Sticks fail to detect the only thing I can get working is your DSLR application.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Try my StickMount app from the Market, it's actually for the G.Nexus. Your build just doesn't have automounting and such enabled... doesn't mean USB host isn't working :)
 
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Northern-Loop said:
Sweet that works!! Detects FAT32 SD cards but didnt detect NTFS USB stick.

Is that something the CM9 devs can change to enable it by default?
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Click to collapse

For NTFS the right module has to be loaded... ntfs-3g, from the top of my head. Automounting should also be fixable, several devices do it, but I have no idea where it would be configured.
 
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Huge thanks for the Stick mount app
Now I have pen drive support on cm9 sgs2

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
 
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installation fails on rooted Samsung GT-S5360 (galaxy Y). :confused:
great APK, anyhow !:cool:
 
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Cheers, gonna provide results soon. Any chance for a similar app checking for MHL (USB-to-HDMI) compatibility? Thanks anyway! :)
 
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I noticed that some docks for Xperia phones have a full-size USB port that they say is for USB accessories. The dock with my Xperia PLAY 4G (R800at) only passes microUSB and audio, but I'll get the adapter and try anyway. With built-in gaming controls, I doubt I'll *need* USB host support anytime soon, but it will be nice to know!
 
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    Chainfire
    Chainfire
    USB Host Diagnostics determines your device's USB host capabilities.

    USB host is a very powerful feature of recent Android based smartphones and tablets, but on many firmwares (both stock and custom) the feature is somewhat broken.

    For example, at launch the Galaxy Nexus told all the apps and the Market that it supported USB host, but USB host did not actually work (this was fixed in the Android 4.0.2 update). This broke several apps.

    That is just one example of many. There are even cases where OEMs advertise USB host support, but the device does not support it at all. It appears as if USB host support isn't tested by Google or the OEMs when they push out new firmwares and devices at all.

    As we cannot depend on Google or the OEMs to correctly provide information regarding USB host support, and the Android framework will regularly lie about it to both the Market as well as Android apps, this application was created so you can test your device's USB host capabilities for yourself.

    If you allow it, the app will also submit your results to my website, so together we can create a complete database of devices and firmwares and their USB host support.

    This tool may also come in handy for those porting firmwares.

    Requirements:
    - Android 2.3.1 or newer
    - (Optional) Root
    - USB OTG cable (unless your device has a fullsize USB port)
    - USB memory stick, or another USB device to test the connection with

    The result database is available here:
    http://usbhost.chainfire.eu/

    The download can be found on Market here:
    http://pkg.to/eu.chainfire.usbhostdiagnostics

    It is also attached: DO NOT REDISTRIBUTE

    (v1.2: 9284)
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    Chainfire
    Chainfire
    Changelog for v1.3:

    - Detects some common issues with firmwares that can cause apps to be unable to use USB host, and if you are rooted, offers to (try to) fix the problem
    - Gives you a unique code that can be used to locate your result, if uploaded to server
    - Added option to follow me
    - Fixed some more crashes
    - Disabled rooted API for Jelly Bean and newer
    - API 14 and higher get Holo look now
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    geckoas
    geckoas
    What about Galaxy S5 Mini G800F with Lollipop 5.1.1?

    Testet my S5 mini with your app and an android endoscope camera.
    Despite Kernel and API claims "yes" the camera isn't recognized. See following screenshots. Is the OS the Problem?

    3a4d189b109fcbba0eeda4c12e9f4101.jpg


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    Gesendet von meinem SM-G800F mit Tapatalk
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    Chainfire
    Chainfire
    Northern-Loop said:
    galaxys2 GT-I9100 IML74K samsung/GT-I9100/GT-I9100:4.0.3/IML74K/XXLPB:user/release-keys Custom 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Full

    USB Sticks fail to detect the only thing I can get working is your DSLR application.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Try my StickMount app from the Market, it's actually for the G.Nexus. Your build just doesn't have automounting and such enabled... doesn't mean USB host isn't working :)
    View
    2
    Northern-Loop
    Northern-Loop
    Chainfire said:
    Try my StickMount app from the Market, it's actually for the G.Nexus. Your build just doesn't have automounting and such enabled... doesn't mean USB host isn't working :)
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Sweet that works!! Detects FAT32 SD cards but didnt detect NTFS USB stick.

    Is that something the CM9 devs can change to enable it by default?
    View

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