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[Galaxy S II Accessories] ABC_Universal:
Got one for ~US$3, 1/7 the price of the original samsung cable.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Hellerox:
Where dio you get it?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ABC_Universal:
People advertise on HK yahoo auction site, and deliver by hand in MTR stations.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Lakitu:
Big thanks to NZtechfreak for kicking all this off.

I managed to get a cable from ebay and it arrived very quickly. I tested it on a few different things and it works fine. Hope it's not too cheeky to post a link to my vid.

This opens up so many new cool things. Thanks again to NZtechfreak!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
I see that on 2.3.4 Chainfire has his Canon camera talking to the SGSII via USB OTG (without Root too!). Be interested to know how much they expanded device support...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] CPU GUY:
thanks for the review
[Galaxy S II Accessories] gordatron:
USB host note working not working..

I just bought an OTG cable from ebay:

item number:130546762865 (he he i have never posted before so no link sorry)

It looks very similar to the one used in the video and there does not appear to be any damage to the cable itself however it is not working..

When I connect the cable the phone does nothing..

nothing shows up in my files either

this happens when I connect with USB stick already attached or not.

I tried turning on the usb debugging option (just in case) but still nothing.

I don't want to send it straight back without at least investigating a little more, does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] cyberfux:
Just in case someone is still lookiing, we have one in stock: http://goo.gl/ZkPNt

Btw. i've read on multiple threads that you also can use a keyboard, but can't get it to work with 4 different one...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jadaress1:
Hi, can i just ask if you can transfer data FROM the phone to a usb stick using this cable? Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beards:
Yes, no problems at all.

I use ES File Explorer but any file manager will do.

Simply select your file/files then 'copy'.

Now navigate to the USBStorage folder and select 'paste'.

Job done.....
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jadaress1:
A big thank you.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beards:
No problem.

Please leave a vote of thanks if you wish.

My sig explains all. :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] crush:
I have same issue but a bit different.

When i plug in the cable it does say Usb host cable connected.

But when i connect pen drive it does nothing.

when i connect mouse it says high power device connected etc.

Whats going on anyone care to help!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] crush:
no one knows the issue?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] daneel_:
Try to plug first the pen to the cable and then plug the cable to the phone
[Galaxy S II Accessories] gangster429:
thanks this is so great

I ordered one
[Galaxy S II Accessories] crush:
Thanks, But the culprit was the cable, changed and it worked.

Though something strange, an old usb mouse with some unknown company works fine. and the New HP mouse doesn't work says high powered hehe
[Galaxy S II Accessories] statbat:
I have the same problem. I can connect mouse but i cannot connect the USB. I tried connecting 4USBs so far :(
[Galaxy S II Accessories] mythoc:
its a shame ntfs support doesnt work with new sgs2 firmwares.. used to love that with otg cable..
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beards:
Root is a must.... See here.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Declan79:
Perhaps you might wanna tried to change to bigger cable since the s2 cable had a smaller capacity to connect such as bigger watt/something. Ex: external hdd

sent from my 2.3.3|dxkg3 DJGalaxy S2
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ziggazee:
Successfully connected my 3TB Hard Drive with usb 3.0 using NTFS.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] milkman0214:
2-3 Day Delivery Time Within US for $8.95

If anyone wants to pick one up without having to wait for it to ship from Hong Kong, I found a listing on eBay within the US for a similar cable for $8.95 (it's actually nicer as it's black to match the phone and has an angled micro USB connector to avoid it sticking out). It shipped the same day and was delivered two days after I ordered! :D
[Galaxy S II Accessories] mrjeffery:
My cable arrived today. Would I be able to connect it to a powered USB hub and connect a mouse AND a keyboard and use both at the same time?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Flowyk:
Hi ... I have USBtomicroUSB adapter ... when I connect my keyboard to this adapter and then to phone the phone freezes ... when I connect phone to adapter and after that to keyboard it recognize high powered usb device ... is there a way to use usb keyboard with phone?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] F1_SS:
Finally was able to get a USB host cable here in the U.S. through amazon.

I first tried a usb flash drive with a led on it but it wouldnt even recognize it. I guess it took too much power. I tried one without a light and it read it fine.

Tried using a memory card reader and it said it took too much power. I really wanted the card reader to work.

Anyone suggest a card reader I can buy on amazon U.S. that works for sure?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] prosumerhacks:
Which kernel are you using? Any files you had to add to get ntfs support?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] alijanismayilov:
Thanks. I did not know that. It is truly powerful device. Well done Samsung.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ziggazee:
Im using stock but rooted. Search for the thread 'how to mount NTFS' and on the last page i left a comment just follow that guide.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] netchip:
I have ordered a USB OTG plug by Dealextreme.

Im just waiting.

BTW the vid on the OP is nice!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ahmed4never:
hey guys!!

is there anything special about this cable or any cable with one side "micro usb" and one side "female usb" will work?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Omega Frost:
The Phone recognizes it as USB Host so it must have an integrated circuit or something...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] juanml82:
Can USB OTG be used at the same time as the HDMI output ?

(assuming power is provided through adapters like the DX SKU 13526)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Nope. The connection is one or the other, never both simulataneously (you can watch videos at youtube from the MHL consortium confirming the same, just search for mobile high definition link or MHL).
[Galaxy S II Accessories] 11768:
Guys, how to make NTFS to be recognizable by our phone? I tried the fuse.ko and ntfs-3g method and it doesn't work. The app name "Drive Mount" by 1 of the member here couldn't be installed.

I am using SpeedMod kernel.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] alex-deg:
Hi! I am from Russia. You can check the USB Host have an integrated circuit?

Check whether the closed contacts on the cable?

In Russia it is very difficult to buy a cable = (
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Ryan3041981:
Usb otg + hdmi out

I am still waiting for the deal extreme USB OTG plugs. As it is, I can't see HDMI and USB OTG work either. You need to put in the HDMI plug first, and the plug on that cable power and probably would not "relay" the USB OTG signal thingy.

I would like the phone to be able to read my 2.5" 1 TB external HD (will try once I got the OTG adapters) and play movie files to the HDMI. Guess that's a bit too much too ask :P. Guess I will have to try streaming with videolan as next best thing.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Omega Frost:
I've checked and it does not have a circuit, however there is a special configuration for the cable pinout using the fifth pin of the MicroUSB connector.

I also have a DealExtreme OTG (2 actually...), it works pretty well except it is hard to plug, i need to force it a little bit.

I've tried with my WD MyPassport and it didn't work, it's recognized as a high power device and the phone does not enable it. Unless yours use external power supply i think the same will happen.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] alex-deg:
Thank you for your answers. Need to jumper 4 (free) and 5 (ground) pins. Sorry for my English =)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] :
ok so the hmi adapter plugs in the phone the on the go cable plugs in the phone, is there no way to have them both plugged in at the same time, the phone can still be charged because its getting power from the hdmi adapter cable, would just make this the ultimate pc in your pocket.???

is there no adapter that can be plugged in your phone that can split into 2 micros usb adapters, ??

Meaning this cable but reversed so it would be male to 2 females???
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Omega Frost:
I think it can be possible to plug a USB HUB in the OTG, a MHL on the HUB (with the proper adapter) and use the other ports. But i think you will not be able to charge the phone because it will be acting as a host.

Since i do not have a MHL i can't test this.

OR

Since the MHL specification does not cover this scenario, the most probable result is a cataclysmic system crash killing everyone connected with the Matrix... or... nothing will happen. In special if the MHL uses the fifth pin of the MicroUSB as control code.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Ryan3041981:
MHL Hub

I guess what we are waiting for is an MHL hub :D First one that files a patent is the winner :P
[Galaxy S II Accessories] :
maybe it could be custom made??
[Galaxy S II Accessories] tansh99:
So excited, got mine yesterday for HKD20 in a local shop. Works for Lenovo Mini Wireless Keyboard (typing and trackball), MS Wireless ARC Mouse, and USB flash.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] anisbombaywala:
Will the OTG work if the PenDrive has a LED (light). Asking this from the power load point of view that the SGS2 can bear.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] 3waygeek:
It might; I've successfully used a 64GB Kingston thumb drive with a LED.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] brett944:
I bought a cable on ebay for $4 including postage, it arrived from Singapore to Sydney Australia, works 100% perfect, very happy
[Galaxy S II Accessories] eduardo.sch:
I've purchased a microUSB and it didn't work with my S II...

Until today I didn't know that there were 2 microUSB types: A and B

There is a letter "B" (see the picture)...

Does S II need A or B?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Flowyk:
I have same with B1 ... it freeze when connected to keyboard
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jelmo:
I have the same one, just put the what you want on the port before conecting to the S2 i did like that an reads my USB with no problem
[Galaxy S II Accessories] eduardo.sch:
jelmo, HOW?

Nothing happens when I connect...

My rom is 2.3.3!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] 007xico:
Until today I didn't know that there were 2 microUSB types: A and B

There is a letter "B"

Does S II need A or B?

Anyone can help me i have the same problem.

When i connect the cable nothing happens.

Tried 3 pen drives and nothing.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] VEDA2810:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddeynnz0XR8

Here is my video ... Of usb otg along with Usb hub support . ;) Njoi guys .. :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] customy8 @:
Xoom otg , search on YouTube.

I made my cable like the guy in this video, I opened up the micro USB tip and soldered the fifth pin to ground, them cut off the male end of the cord and replaced it with a female end. Very clean and easy, that's all I had to do and the phone recognized thumb drives, keyboard and mice. Just last night I got my 250GB external hard drive connected.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] codenamefly21:
I have a droid bionic and the only way i can get usb host is to buy the HD dock for like $100. But i found that if i have a powered usb hub i can read usb sticks and such so for the sake of portability i made a rechargeable battery powered usb hub with otg cable.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Wow, cool!

Apparently it was the top favorited youtube video in my country (New Zealand) also :)

So far 16k views in last three days (take that GSMarena!).

Anyone else got cables for theirs yet?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Boal:
Is there a way to charge the phone while it's in USB host mode? I could see how it might be possible to emulate the Atrix if there were a way.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] alx37:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/micro-usb-on-the-go-host-otg-adapter-pair-50774

I'll try them...

ALexander
[Galaxy S II Accessories] JJEgan:
Same ????

UK Amazon cheap .

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004APRKLS/ref=oss_product

jje
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ziggazee:
Thanks dude, just placed my order.. From honk kong but free delivery. Shame it doesn't support more devices.. hopefully thats something that can be worked on by a dev. Engadget said android 3.1 for tablets adds support for usb otg peripherals such as keyboards, mice, game pads and even webcams. hopefully its just a matter of copying the files they added in 3.1 over.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] :
I'd also like to add you've got a great super soothing voice as well. Reminds me of, from when I was young, Bob Ross without the accent. Very nice though.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Um... Thanks! Maybe thats why I see peoples attention wavering in Youtube insight just before the bluetooth bit wakes them up again, I'm soothing them off to sleep. Can't discount the possibilty I'm just boring (or maybe a hypnotic combination of soothing voice and boring!).

Like most people I'm not really fond of how my voice sounds when I hear it played back to me, but I've had several other people say stuff like that to me before - I've never really been able to fathom it.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] artesea:
Believe these DON'T fit the S2, wrong type of Micro USB.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] JJEgan:
SGS is Micro B .

Which is the one with the rounded edges .

If this is A flat type its a bit of work with a file .

jje
[Galaxy S II Accessories] αкαѕнα:
Dam.. i tried to find those on dealextreme yesterday and could not find them...

I ordered one of these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290540648726#ht_1992wt_905
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Anon9mouz:
what does the sgs 2 have to make this happen and can the epic have it too being a samsung phone also
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jeanclaudevandamme:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290540648726

I have ordered that off Ebay, it's been sent, should receive it this week, will post back with results.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] balto:
I picked one of these up at my local computer store. It didn't work. I believe you need an adaptor that says it is USB otg something to do with the ground pin. From what I read it is different than just that adaptor. I ordered a couple otg cables from eBay hopefully I will have them soon to play with.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] bwets:
Well, I bought one of those and they do not work... Not these exactly, but very similar. Putting it in the phone does not trigger any notification, and plugging a usb stick does not work either. Is there something special about this OTG cable?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] rafael000:
Thanks! I tried to find it on DX without success.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] hellrisingiwan:
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...nder-adapter/09af1884958eb1f71f30533e92d704b1

nice price :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] major c:
Anyone know if the adaptor is OTG?

"samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-microusb-to-usb-converter" at the Clove site
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beards:
I purchased one of these from Amazon UK at the beginning of last week.

So far it's not turned up and now they are listing the item as "Currently unavailable.

We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock".

Groan.... Whay can't the simpler things in life be easy.:confused:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Really? Nobody wants to buy the one I linked to, as in the one that is confirmed working???
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beards:
It looks like I will have to now Murray as the one I ordered simply did not materialize.

I originally tried to source a UK supplier thinking it would have been quicker...

Of the one's you kindly listed which in your opinion would be the best... given the time-scale and distance they will have to travel over to the UK?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
This is the exact one I got: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250817547531

I can really only speak to this one, since I know it works (and a few others at various forums have confirmed its working for them). Shipping time was quite reasonable for me (for them also).
[Galaxy S II Accessories] artesea:
Have ordered that even though I don't actually have my S2 yet.

Still waiting for the cable to arrive after placing the order on the 11th but seller says it'll take some time to arrive.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beards:
Thanks Murray. Looks like it will have to be this one after all.

At least it works and that is the main thing. :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
They say 2-4 weeks, but I got mine in a week, and another kiwi who ordered last Thursday got his this Tuesday.

I see their number sold has skyrocketed, so I wonder whether there is a stock or processing problem for them at the moment (40K people have viewed my video, so they have probably done a nice brisk trade!).
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beards:
Ordered 3 ~ One for Home, one for the Office & one to be left in the Car (ideal for when out and about visiting.. If needed all I need to do is go out to the car and get the cable)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] artesea:
Wow more than 100 since I placed my order.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
They should probably be paying me a commission I think?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beards:
In my order I mentioned you. :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] aussiebum:
I mentioned you too when I ordered :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Hah, they'll be wondering who the heck this NZtechfreak guy is!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beards:
Ahh but I used your real name. :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] cigaro78:
Does anyone know if the official cable will also have that problem?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] artesea:
It's not the cable (as all it is doing is connecting the pins at one end to the other), but the drivers on the phone. Might be possible for someone to code some, but a power supply still might be needed in the middle.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Correct, the official cable will not work with these devices either (see the GSMarena review, they tried keyboard and mouse also without success). It may be possible for a dev to give us drivers, or Samsung may widen support (the N8 has progressively supported more and more devices). Ice-cream sandwiche looks like its added lots of peripheral connectivity options (if the SGSII gets it of course, but lets not open that can of worms).
[Galaxy S II Accessories] hollywould:
Hey guys, I just got my cable today, and I've noticed that a USB mouse will work. I just plugged my mouse into it, and a pointer came up on the display, and I was able to click around and use it no problem.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] bogasman:
What mouse do you have?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Wow, what mouse!?!?!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] hollywould:
It's a Microsoft branded wireless travel mouse.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] murgonen:
I ordered pair of those OTG adapters from DealExtreme (cost like 2 euros per two).

I've tried it with three different mice, and they all work :). One was Logitech G500 (laser), another was some cheap generic Microsoft usb-mouse (optical) and the last one was this tiny wireless logitech mouse (just plugged the wireless dongle to the usb-otg adapter and it worked).

Haven't tried with any other kind of cable, dunno if it's the dealextreme model which makes them work.

Every USB-keyboard whine about being too power-expensive though, which is lame.

If you'd want to see a video evidence, I could record some.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] zoneking:
It is cool，but how did it work with the korea version of S2，the SHW-M250S/K？

somebody from China have tried the otg cable and said it cant work with the korea version.However，I really hope anyone of yours can give me some good news~
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Bawezy:
Great demo thanks, now off to buy some accessories :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beards:
Well.. I am still waiting for the Hong Kong seller of this cable to let me know he has shipped the cable.

So far apart from the PayPal confirmation of sale I haven't heard a peep from this seller. Not even a confirmation of thanks for the payment... nothing.

Murray, did you ever receive anything from the seller before you received the goods?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Yep, I did - two days after paying.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beards:
Well today is day two (as in ordered Wed and today being Fri) so hopefully I should hear from the seller today.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] artesea:
Not only did he email, he included a photo of the envelope with my delivery address on it. That said still waiting for it to reach me in the UK a week+ later.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beards:
Interesting, especially as you too are waiting for a UK delivery.

When did the seller contact you after placing your order?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] artesea:
Ordered on the 11th, received email on the 13th stating delivery took place on the 12th. Also had the eBay auto email when they press dispatched.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beards:
Mmmm... I don't seem to be lucky in either getting these cables or having knowledge they are on their way to me.

My first order from Amazon never turned up and now the seller says he is doubtful of getting them again (I'll let Amazon know next week it never arrived) and as to the Hong Kong order, I am still waiting for the seller to at the very least either thank me or let me know at what state the order is at.

I'll give it til mid-next week then I'll contact them. :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] mentalinc:
Mine took 8 days to arrive after they shipped it.

Like the fact they take a photo of the package before it was shipped.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Fornowagain:
Give it awhile, took long enough but just received this >
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beards:
Interesting it mentions your package was sent on May 20th.

May I ask what date you ordered your item?

Mine was ordered and paid for on the 18th May.

To date I am still awaiting a response in acknowledgment to the order, let alone confirmation to shipping.

Whatever the situation I am most sure it will be actioned and sorted come early next week.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Fornowagain:
Paid on 19-May-11 via PayPal
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beards:
Okay... Thanks.

I'm a little concerned with that but we are only talking of a day in difference.

As such I am sure it will sort itself out soon enough. :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Fornowagain:
Maybe they're working backwards down the list :D
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ziggazee:
Got my cable, and can confirm usb mouse works, well I found 3 and only one worked but good news non the less ay, couldn't get any of my game controllers to work tho.. Also my seagate 2 terabyte hard drive wich has it own power supply didn't work.. Gutted cuz that's the only reason i bought it, to watch movies of my drive.. Oh wel had feeling it wouldn't work as its not formatted in FAT32
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
You could format it Fat32...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Edd1234:
amazon**co**uk/USB-female-micro-male-adapter/dp/B004QSJOJ0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1306045500&sr=8-5

Any reason why that wouldn't work?

EDIT: Apparently this probably won't work, as OTG cables have some sort of special pin, to tell the phone to use OTG.