[Q] Dell Streak 7 OTG USB Cable

[mobilemedic]

I picked up a few of this Streak OTG Cables and am trying to sort out what is needed to make them work on the dell streak 7.
Im currently running root 514 but the cable doesn't seem to do anything.

Anyone have any info on how to enable OTG on the Streak? They got it working on streak 5... figured should be supported by 7 as well.

Appreciate any info..

Thanks!

MobileMedic

 

[wptski]

There's only so many contacts on a USB port, so use a meter to compare to a Dell OEM cable. Unless there is something else in the connector?

 

[mobilemedic]

This isn't a standard usb plug.. its for OTG USB Host... For Thumbdrives and USB Keyboards etc.

IT shorts out pins 2 and 4 to get the streak into USB Host mode. It was shown working for the Streak 5. Got some to try on 7. Donno if its not in the Kernel or what needs to be enabled.

TheManii you have any insight?

 

[TheManii]

It needs kernel support, some custom kernels on the s5 have otg support and the s7 might.

Stock kernels do not though, even 5xx kerns.

Where did you buy it? When I last checked the guy that makes them only sold them in bulk, either that's changed or someone else is making/selling them now.

 

[mobilemedic]

Hes still selling them in Bulk. I was able to get a few for testing as I plan to resell them if they are worthy. Not having kernel support in Stock build kinda puts a kink in my plans if thats true. But either way personally would like to have it working for my streak.

Any rom build suggestions I should try?

 

[zamaran]

Hi mobilemedic... You managed to get to work OTG cable on Dell Streak 7? You bought it from HXCOMCHINA? Would it work on Android 3.2? And is it possible to connect multiple devices through a USB hub?

 

[Blaide555]

I got one, to not work.

Where did you see that they got it to work because i have a host OTG cable i bought that i cannot get to work even with a dell streak 5, I've tried all the USB mice and keyboards in the house and ive tried my USB thumbdrive, but i cant get them to work.

Have you or anyone gotten one of these cables that look like that,.. with the triangle (not a USB sign)? (except the triangle on mine is not white,.. just black)


Are they're extra drivers required that are not included in the latest dell streak update?

 

[giveen]

For the last time (and please someone close these threads) THERE IS NO OTG drivers from DELL.

 

[mssahota1986]

I picked up a few of this Streak OTG Cables and am trying to sort out what is needed to make them work on the dell streak 7.
Im currently running root 514 but the cable doesn't seem to do anything.

Anyone have any info on how to enable OTG on the Streak? They got it working on streak 5... figured should be supported by 7 as well.

Appreciate any info..

Thanks!

MobileMedic

Follow steps and it should work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1765129

 

[zenisnotchosen]

You need a Y cable to power the USB device as the Streak 7 does not supply power through USB. Plug one male USB into OTG USB port, the other male into a USB charger, and your USB device into the female. Works on stock 3.2 rooted Streak 7. Mouse, keyboard, and Logitech gamepad all tested and working.

Sent from my Streak 7 using xda app-developers app