[p9 lite] add OTG support (NEED TESTERS) (need root)

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TheOneWhoSpeaks

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I found something interesting. When i used the OTG checker, i noticed that 3 system files are disabled(they don't have full permissions).
Here's what you have to do(if the FIX button doesn't work)
1.Use a root explorer (Xplore is needed)
2.Find the files with the X from the screenshot
3. Change the permissions and check all the boxes.
4.Reboot and done!
Someone test this and comment if it does or if it doesn't work.
I didn't tried ( i didn't root yet) but i hope it will work
(Tried on my s4 mini and it worked)
 

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Johnny TDN said:
I found something interesting. When i used the OTG checker, i noticed that 3 system files are disabled(they don't have full permissions).
Here's what you have to do(if the FIX button doesn't work)
1.Use a root explorer (Xplore is needed)
2.Find the files with the X from the screenshot
3. Change the permissions and check all the boxes.
4.Reboot and done!
Someone test this and comment if it does or if it doesn't work.
I didn't tried ( i didn't root yet) but i hope it will work
(Tried on my s4 mini and it worked)
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Hey, just tried. I've fixed permission for android.hardware.usb.host.xml file and now the otg checker give me only green check. Rebooted the phone but when i plug in my usb pen anything happen
 
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Zeph1990 said:
Hey, just tried. I've fixed permission for android.hardware.usb.host.xml file and now the otg checker give me only green check. Rebooted the phone but when i plug in my usb pen anything happen
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You must do on the all files. Now only android.hardware.usb.host.xml
 
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Zeph1990 said:
Hey, just tried. I've fixed permission for android.hardware.usb.host.xml file and now the otg checker give me only green check. Rebooted the phone but when i plug in my usb pen anything happen
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Do it for all of the files. Not only on android.hardware.usb.host.xml
 
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doesn't work..
you must make changes to kernel also for otg to work
 

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BadWolfYe said:
i make a custom kernel with host permissions but doesn't work anyway...
Possible problem its software and managed vold's...

In the RAMDISK it's pointed correct for USB OTG
/devices/hisi-usb-otg/usb1/* auto auto defaults voldmanaged=usbotg:auto
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can you make a kernel with multirom support?

edit: you are the same bad wolf from htcmania?
 
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TheOneWhoSpeaks

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UPDATE
My phone is rooted and i am testing it. Hope it works on mine. If it doesn't, the post should be removed
 
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Meticulus

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Hiya Fellas,
I was messing around with my development build last night and I was able to turn on USB host mode and successfully plug in and use a usb flash drive. Now keep in mind that this was on CM 13 but, this might also work on a rooted stock.

Using adb or terminal app.
1. Look for a path in /sys/devices that ends with hisi_usb (e.g /sys/devices/f4000000.hisi_usb)
2. Now inside that folder there should be a file called plugusb.
3. use this command
echo hoston > /sys/devices/f4000000.hisi_usb/plugusb

Replace "f4000000" with the real value.

Now plug in your device and see if it is recognized!

EDIT: You may need to be root to do this!
ADB: "adb root"
TERMINAL APP: "su"
 
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Meticulus said:
Hiya Fellas,
I was messing around with my development build last night and I was able to turn on USB host mode and successfully plug in and use a usb flash drive. Now keep in mind that this was on CM 13 but, this might also work on a rooted stock.

Using adb or terminal app.
1. Look for a path in /sys/devices that ends with hisi_usb (e.g /sys/devices/f4000000.hisi_usb)
2. Now inside that folder there should be a file called plugusb.
3. use this command
echo hoston > /sys/devices/f4000000.hisi_usb/plugusb

Replace "f4000000" with the real value.

Now plug in your device and see if it is recognized!

EDIT: You may need to be root to do this!
ADB: "adb root"
TERMINAL APP: "su"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

The value changed... I forgot my USB adapter in the car... will update the in a few minutes... if it works you resolved a big thing in what..2 days from having the device? great dev... thanks!

EDIT: unfortunately it doesn't work on my device... also after reboot the value changed to OFF again... great find although
 

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Meticulus said:
Hiya Fellas,
I was messing around with my development build last night and I was able to turn on USB host mode and successfully plug in and use a usb flash drive. Now keep in mind that this was on CM 13 but, this might also work on a rooted stock.

Using adb or terminal app.
1. Look for a path in /sys/devices that ends with hisi_usb (e.g /sys/devices/f4000000.hisi_usb)
2. Now inside that folder there should be a file called plugusb.
3. use this command
echo hoston > /sys/devices/f4000000.hisi_usb/plugusb

Replace "f4000000" with the real value.

Now plug in your device and see if it is recognized!

EDIT: You may need to be root to do this!
ADB: "adb root"
TERMINAL APP: "su"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

WORK !!! THANK YOU !

- install from Playstore Universal Init.d
- Open Universal Init.d and activate support
- Create a generic text file Ex. usbotg in /etc/init.d folder with the following content
#!/system/bin/sh
echo hoston > /sys/devices/f4000000.hisi_usb/plugusb

!!!! Replace "f4000000" with the value found in your smartphone (my: ff100000) !!!!
- give to the file 755 permission
- reboot

I used Root Explorer to do all.
Enjoy !
 

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Meticulus said:
Hiya Fellas,
I was messing around with my development build last night and I was able to turn on USB host mode and successfully plug in and use a usb flash drive. Now keep in mind that this was on CM 13 but, this might also work on a rooted stock.

Using adb or terminal app.
1. Look for a path in /sys/devices that ends with hisi_usb (e.g /sys/devices/f4000000.hisi_usb)
2. Now inside that folder there should be a file called plugusb.
3. use this command
echo hoston > /sys/devices/f4000000.hisi_usb/plugusb

Replace "f4000000" with the real value.

Now plug in your device and see if it is recognized!

EDIT: You may need to be root to do this!
ADB: "adb root"
TERMINAL APP: "su"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ThankS!!!! It worked but, there are some troubles:
after using that command doesn't work the usb cable phone - PC (need reboot or to write "hostoff" instead of "hoston");
after rebbot need again to rewrite the command.

With universal Init.d it can be a little easy cause you can make 2 file ( 1 for hoston and 1 for hostoff) and just run them from app, so with 2 touch you can enable and disable otg instead of wirting everytime the command using terminal.

Edit: universal init.d doesn't work properly so I used a script runner and just run from it (with root permissions) 1 of 2 script (enable, disable).

Edit2: Look these images to see what I've done(don't need to reboot phone after):
Image 1: http://prnt.sc/ckk9hs
Image 2: http://prnt.sc/ckka26 (used this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snclabs.scriptrunner&hl=it)
 
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    Meticulus said:
    Hiya Fellas,
    I was messing around with my development build last night and I was able to turn on USB host mode and successfully plug in and use a usb flash drive. Now keep in mind that this was on CM 13 but, this might also work on a rooted stock.

    Using adb or terminal app.
    1. Look for a path in /sys/devices that ends with hisi_usb (e.g /sys/devices/f4000000.hisi_usb)
    2. Now inside that folder there should be a file called plugusb.
    3. use this command
    echo hoston > /sys/devices/f4000000.hisi_usb/plugusb

    Replace "f4000000" with the real value.

    Now plug in your device and see if it is recognized!

    EDIT: You may need to be root to do this!
    ADB: "adb root"
    TERMINAL APP: "su"
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    WORK !!! THANK YOU !

    - install from Playstore Universal Init.d
    - Open Universal Init.d and activate support
    - Create a generic text file Ex. usbotg in /etc/init.d folder with the following content
    #!/system/bin/sh
    echo hoston > /sys/devices/f4000000.hisi_usb/plugusb

    !!!! Replace "f4000000" with the value found in your smartphone (my: ff100000) !!!!
    - give to the file 755 permission
    - reboot

    I used Root Explorer to do all.
    Enjoy !
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    SevenSlevin
    Meticulus said:
    Hiya Fellas,
    I was messing around with my development build last night and I was able to turn on USB host mode and successfully plug in and use a usb flash drive. Now keep in mind that this was on CM 13 but, this might also work on a rooted stock.

    Using adb or terminal app.
    1. Look for a path in /sys/devices that ends with hisi_usb (e.g /sys/devices/f4000000.hisi_usb)
    2. Now inside that folder there should be a file called plugusb.
    3. use this command
    echo hoston > /sys/devices/f4000000.hisi_usb/plugusb

    Replace "f4000000" with the real value.

    Now plug in your device and see if it is recognized!

    EDIT: You may need to be root to do this!
    ADB: "adb root"
    TERMINAL APP: "su"
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    ThankS!!!! It worked but, there are some troubles:
    after using that command doesn't work the usb cable phone - PC (need reboot or to write "hostoff" instead of "hoston");
    after rebbot need again to rewrite the command.

    With universal Init.d it can be a little easy cause you can make 2 file ( 1 for hoston and 1 for hostoff) and just run them from app, so with 2 touch you can enable and disable otg instead of wirting everytime the command using terminal.

    Edit: universal init.d doesn't work properly so I used a script runner and just run from it (with root permissions) 1 of 2 script (enable, disable).

    Edit2: Look these images to see what I've done(don't need to reboot phone after):
    Image 1: http://prnt.sc/ckk9hs
    Image 2: http://prnt.sc/ckka26 (used this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snclabs.scriptrunner&hl=it)
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    BadWolfYe
    BadWolfYe
    i make a custom kernel with host permissions but doesn't work anyway...
    Possible problem its software and managed vold's...

    In the RAMDISK it's pointed correct for USB OTG
    /devices/hisi-usb-otg/usb1/* auto auto defaults voldmanaged=usbotg:auto
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    miststudent2011
    For those who are looking for OTG,Multi Window,Eye Protection and Multi user support on EMUI 3.0+ devices here(https://xdaforums.com/android/general/how-to-enable-otg-multi-window-eye-t3594001) is the guide .
    Enable Root and install Build Prop Editor app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor) and grant root access now open it and backup Stock Build.prop file and add the following lines (if present edit the values respectively )


    ##otg_support
    ro.config.support_otgstorage=true
    ro.config.hw_otgFeature=true

    ##Multi_User
    fw.show_multiuserui=1
    fw.max_users=5

    The OTG drive must be formatted as FAT32

    @BadWolfYe , @Johnny TDN Think it helps ;);)
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    millo1978 said:
    You spoke about Multiwindow, Eye Protection also...
    You wrote "...Here is the guide"...

    Misunderstanding​


    Inviato dal mio HUAWEI VNS-L21 utilizzando Tapatalk
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    Missed it edited it now . Here is the link https://xdaforums.com/android/general/how-to-enable-otg-multi-window-eye-t3594001
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