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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] CalcProgrammer1:
My friend did this for his Kindle Fire, though instead of tying the sense and ground pins directly he put a switch to connect them. This way the cable can be used in OTG mode or as a normal cable. Not a bad idea, and if you need an OTG cable right away this isn't a bad way to do it. They can be bought for next to nothing, but my 2-pack of OTG adapters ($2 w/ free shipping) took nearly 3 months to get here from DealExtreme.

On a different note...the Note supports USB OTG? I hadn't tried it yet but if it is supported, cool! I bought my OTG adapters for my Archos and TouchPad tablets and haven't tried on my Note yet.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] madman604:
yup. suports MHL and OTG cables.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] vivanshah:
thanks for this, i was looking for diagrams/pinouts and found this. I'm going to try to make an ACA compatible adapter by placing a 36.5kohm resistor between 4 and 5 instead of shorting them.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] i_max2k2:
Good Job op, I dint know about otg, and a simple google search helped, I guess some people just want to be aggressive before understanding simple stuff.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Chief Geek:
What the hell OP? Why would you do this!? As far as I can tell you:

Saved $5-$10

Applied practical knowledge.

Didnt have to wait a couple weeks for what you wanted / needed.

And lost about 20 minutes you could have spent scratching your balls watching cartoons. Seriously, get with the times man!

:confused:

/sarcasm
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] chils41:
hey |OP|

I dont care what Other ppl says.

Good Job.

You are not one of them, who follows just instruction and use other peoples work.

They are pretty cheap to buy.

But making stuff your self it cool.

EVEN If you have created say DIY MHL Cable thread.

all these douchebags might not say thank you.

They sure will use the method though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
You set a high standard for tutorials too.

I think making stuff matters. Making something instead of buying it. I understand that.

What I don't understand is all the critics. Weak.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SKyRocKeting727:
I applaud for being creative. But "most people" would pay 2-3 bucks without the hassle and time to make one. But props for the effort! Now..if you could make a MHL adapter...please...share with us.

-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke

NOTE user:

"take a deep breath, make sure to get a good look at it, relax and slowly take it in, the size is overwhelming at first but you will have a happy ending afterwards".

Woman:

:O
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Chief Geek:
I'd rather make something any day if it can be easily done. I make my own car mounts for all of my phones now out of kydex. I get exactly what I want and know it will work and last. Honestly the most annoying part of this thread is that people actually were stupid enough to down vote the thread not based on the content, but on the fact that they would rather send a few bucks to china then do something for themselves. If that's what you want then do it, don't criticize someone who has taken the time and effort to take notes and provide his DIY knowledge to the community. Keep in mind the nature of this site, where the whole point is to mod and learn from others. It's not like he was making a OTG cable out of used tampons and pigeon droppings.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SKyRocKeting727:
I bet it would have more than 1 million views on YouTube. That's what's wrong with our society...

-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke

NOTE user:

"take a deep breath, make sure to get a good look at it, relax and slowly take it in, the size is overwhelming at first but you will have a happy ending afterwards".

Woman:

:O
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Sine.:
Like the other DIYer in this thread, thank for this illustrated guide :)

Was thinking about ordering one but since it's so easy I'll make one during my lunch pause today.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] puk3n:
Chief Geek : I'd rather make something any day if it can be easily done. I make my own car mounts for all of my phones now out of kydex. I get exactly what I want and know it will work and last. Honestly the most annoying part of this thread is that people actually were stupid enough to down vote the thread not based on the content, but on the fact that they would rather send a few bucks to china then do something for themselves. If that's what you want then do it, don't criticize someone who has taken the time and effort to take notes and provide his DIY knowledge to the community. Keep in mind the nature of this site, where the whole point is to mod and learn from others. It's not like he was making a OTG cable out of used tampons and pigeon droppings.

i agree with you.

seems most know these days is the "price" of everything, and the "value" of nothing. i wonder what would happen if ebay stopped? or walmart? heh
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] tehSecret:
Nice tut for when I need it, since I have bins upon bins of miscellaneous electronic stuff for all my DIY projects.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SayWhat10:
anybody have links to where they said they purchased?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] tehSecret:
Did you read the thread ? Multiple people said they got theirs off of EBAY.....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] mattedwards2686:
Great Job! I've been looking for a pinout for this. I just made an XLR to 3.5MM Cable and my mic sounds great, cant wait to try it with a DAC over USB. Thank you!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] pcrat:
I think its a damn good job. I bought mine online ,

But there are people out there that cant afford even that, or dont have credit cards to buy online etc..

But hey i love DIY jobs. yes u can buy what u want to make, but still its fun to create and customize it to YOUR own liking.

good job.:cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] emc523:
Great tutorial. I personally purchased an OTG cable, but I love seeing exactly what's going on inside as well.

It's not about saving $5, it's about learning how things actually work. I understand that there may be an increased chance of shorting out the cable, but I'm glad I didn't have to watch "Bill Nye Shops On eBay" as a kid.

Well done.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] armantamboli5722:
Thanks a lot a maid it my self.

I,am using otg and charger at same time.i crated two in one cable.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] paulie7880:
ok, I give up, "what's an ACA"?

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Hey that's a cool idea. How about a wiring diagram, or is it as simple as taping on to the Vcc and Gnd lines?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SayWhat10:
Anybody have links to cheap ones that work?

US origination
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] peanutty420:
sweet man

jus made me one of these last nite man took less than an hour and it works perfectly......got my usb hub jus waiting for my nexus 7 to get here
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Yayodroid:
Thank you for the tutorial, its great!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bearwards:
nice job and tutorial, man :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jasg001:
Appreciate the kind comments, thanks guys ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] mpthompson:
Thank you to the OP for a terrific tutorial. Don't listen to the naysayers who don't understand the value of DIY. Sometimes the application isn't readily apparent.

I recently needed to get a few dozen OTG cables of a specific length that had an OTG Micro-B connector at one end and a regular Micro-B connector on the other. Apparently, such a cable isn't sold anywhere (and we looked hard), or if it is, it is very well hidden from on-line searches. Fortunately, I was able to follow your instructions for modifying the Micro-B connector to create such an OTG cable and save the day with a client of mine.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Justxroro:
Great job OP, thanks for the write-up (don't listen to the haters)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] drakemiller40:
What would happen if you don't connect the Ground wires?

Like this:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] cart00nero:
Great work!

I love DIY things (i'm the kind of man who likes to do thing own his way "a mano"), and in my country the price is about 50 Pesos!!!!!

Thanks. :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Ragnarkov:
Thanks for the very informative tutorial. I've been going back and forth about whether or not to spend the little money on something from china, and then wait the months for its arrival, or attempt to make one myself. This sorta sealed the deal.

I remember back when I had a Samsung Omnia II. I tried MANY stores to find an adapter cord from 3.5mm to RCA for the video out function of the phone. Had all sorts of hokey outcomes (picture, no sound, sound, no picture, fuzz and screeching, etc etc). I ended up purchasing a cheap 3.5mm/RCA splitter cable and stripping them down to alternate the wiring just to get it working. I then used the phone as a portable media center with bluetooth headphones whenever I stayed at motels, friends, etc. It was GREAT. And I was always proud I had made it myself.

DIY stuff is awesome, because you can always tell yourself 'thats MY creation', and not just some purchased hunk of plastic.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] royalva:
thanks

thanks for instructions OP :good: :highfive:. I like to take care of stuff myself if I can (fixed laptops, tvs including soldering). This one should help me re-use those old cables lying around doing nothing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Wintersdark:
It wouldn't work. The attached device wouldn't be powered - you need a complete circuit to power it.

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So, if I were to adapt a cable like this, and tie in a 5v powered USB hub, I'd be able to dock my phone, and automatically connect a keyboard, mouse, and USB HDD... while having my phone charge? I figure I'd probably have to split the normal USB plug into two, running the VCC and Ground lines to a standard A plug, plugged into one of the hub's ports (charge the phone) with the data lines plugged into the hub's USB plug.

Can't think of why that wouldn't work?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] cart00nero:
Samsung devices (like galaxy S3) provides the energy required trough the usb port of the cellphone. I try with pendrives, keyboards, mouse and all works OK.

My wife's Motorola RAZR I needs an external power supply to work with usb OTG.

Cheers.

Enviado desde mi GT-I9300 usando Tapatalk 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] linhnd2000:
OP. great looking pictures and detailed tut.

I'm running into a little bit of a problem. I have to connect my phone to another device which provides the micro usb cable and

output

about .5mAh to 1mAh. that current will normally charge the phone but when the phone is used intensively, screen one for long period, gps, bluetooth.... my battery will just keep losing power. I'm wondering if it would be ok to slice the provided usb cable and then connect the 2 black and red wires into a separate charger which provides 1mAh. Would that make the total power going to my phone 2mAh? or do I need a 2mAh charger to get 2mAh to my phone? or will it make everything confused and die altogether??

Any advice is appreciated.

edit: to clarify, i'm

not

using OTG. the "device" has its own power source and will charge my phone but only at a low charge.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] CalcProgrammer1:
OTG generally doesn't allow charging as the phone is using the USB power lines to supply the connected device rather than to charge. Putting extra wires on and connecting an external 5V supply would at best just power the device to reduce current drawn from the phone. You may be able to charge with OTG enabled with a kernel modification to switch power mode manually but this won't be easy.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] chistysyed:
Sir

Somewhere in the forum, hw modding of ordinary otg cable was described, so that it works as otg & charges the phone as well. The trick is of adding an resistor between pin 4 & 5 at the micro usb end. This setup was ment for galaxy s3 running siyah kernel and resistor value was 64.9k. I have note i717 running stock jb rom 4.1.2 and tried the above trick but unfortunately didn't work. Hope resistor value didnot match, can anyone with expert knowledge about kernel, help me with the correct resistor value for stock att jb rom. The modding i did is as in below image.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] chistysyed:
Sir excellent work:good:

Can u pls tell me the resistor value to be inserted between pin 4 &5 to activate both otg & charging at a time for att note i717 running stock rom jb 4.1.2. I tried using 64.9k but no help, image is as below.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] linhnd2000:
Thanks for the reply but I don't need to power the other device, I need power for my phone. the other device has its own power source. I'm not using OTG. My question is whether supplying more power will charge my phone or mess everything up altogether.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] CalcProgrammer1:
In that case you'll still need to trick the phone into fast charging, as in device mode the phone is limited to 500mA power draw by USB specifications. If you do use fast charge and your other device can't supply more than 500mA then you may be able to wire in another power source in parallel to charge it, but I would put diodes in to prevent the new power supply from back feeding the other device to be safe.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] linhnd2000:
I think I understand what you are saying. How do I go about tricking my phone into fast charging? i'm using a samsung gs4.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] CalcProgrammer1:
You need a modified kernel that supports forcing fast charge mode. On the i717 I use Uber Kernel and I have a fast charge kernel (can't remember which one) on my N900T. You'll have to find one for your S4 in the appropriate S4 forum.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] boesmandiebrak:
Thanks!!

Thanks for the guide! In South Africa these cables is hard to find and shipping takes forever... had all the necessary tools and cables in my workshop so this cable cost me nothing :cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] entermetallica:
I tried to make it with a samsung usb cable, but the micro usb end has only 4 ports, like this one:

What should I do?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] severinca:
Look at the schematic on the first page. I'm pretty sure you just don't have a sense connection. So the just use the right most as the ground connection
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] chistysyed:
Sir,

Have prepared the cable (used resistor 64.9k) as said in 1st page, but not working for note i717 running stock jb 4.1.2 rom. Pls help which kernel to flash or any specific resistor value.:confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 3XTR3M1ST:
Instead of shorting pin 4 and 5 from within the cable head, would it also be viable to short them from within the device itself? Say if I disassembled the phone to access the back of the female usb micro connector and soldered the pins. Would there be any damage caused if the permanently shorted pins 4 and 5 (within the device) is connected to a charging adapter/PC?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] chistysyed:
Hi,

If your device is I717 (running stock rom jb 4.1.2), if you short the pins 4&5 @ device end, your device will function only in usb host mode(OTG) & I doubt will it charge in this state. To make the device neutral, again you need to un short the pins. it is advisable not to short the pins at device end.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] nodiaque:
Been doing myself various cable for years (xbox to usb for pc and those kind of stuff) and it was great to know how to do this.

thanks

Yes, the price vs the "trouble" might not be worth it for many, but for people like me who like to know how stuff work and to it myself for my own little pride, I like it. Having all the stuff at home, it cost me only time, which was less then 15 minutes give or take (including soldering iron heating time). and honestly, I got it faster then waiting for ups to bring it to my house.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] daudirfan58:
thanks dude awsomr post i would rather get a new one ... but just glad there exists a tutorialso i may get my hands dirty when i have the spare tim !!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Alex2young:
thanks

SO right on that bro, i didn't know the different with the otg or whatsoever looked up how to make one and you pop up nice and detail thanks i got soldering gun and tape too
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] cannonofcourse:
I wonder what people are doing on this site if they just order everything off ebay. I would rather not have a otg cable if I couldnt make it myself. Great tutorial cheers!

I use the hell out of mine and even made one that can charge the phone too.. (various parts from radio shack. resistors and a diode and a push button). completely lagniappe but cool.

I keep my personal top roms and a backup on a flash drive and never have to worry about pushing anything through recovery.

thanks for taking the time to illustrate this for us.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Jhsparky:
Thanks jasg001,

I have been thinking about this type of cable for awhile but just now decided to actually research it.

Your post is excellent, well done.

I guess not many can appreciate the pride in building something yourself as apposed to just buying it.

I have the parts required to build this cable but would happily spend $20 ordering the parts needed and as many hours building it.

My plan is to mount my galaxy to my f710 controller with an adjustable snap on bracket and mount the cable and receiver behind the phone.

Again, well done.

Thank You.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] RanJInstalls:
I simply turned from my desk to my work bench grabbed two cables and my soldering iron which is always hot and built this cable thanks to the OPs pinout. My cable wont fail, is tacky and will work for many years.

Thanks OP. Can you do a tutorial on how to explain to my wife why she no longer has a cable for her phone charger?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] itrustno1:
I cant see any difference in charge times after making a couple of these. At one time I bought just a simple usb charging cable for a couple bucks and the very 1st time I used it I watched my % go up 1% every 2 1/2 min while using my phone. After that one time, right back to regular charge time again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] puzzler35:
then, wtf are you doing here???
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] johnastephens:
tech or engineer

A good tech or engineer can always build something better than he can buy.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Rob Your Soul:
Hey man! I also am in the middle of a splice between a micro usb male and a usb female. I've stripped the wire off of the micro usb cord (leaving the micro connector housed within the rubber still) and there are a Red, Black, Green, and a White wire.

On the other end of my project, I've split open a female usb to ethernet converter (no cable, just a brick). I peeled the rubber off and heated the glue to pull off the ethernet attachment and now have the female usb with a Red, BLUE, Green, and white.

Initially, I put them all together to corresponding color (Black to Blue) and tried it out... I plugged it into my phone and plugged my wireless usb mouse reciever in it and it didn't turn on. :(

Can you fill me in with how maybe I missed something? Do I need an extra wire thrown in to allow the micro to host? Did I mess up the patterns between the two different ends? PLEASE AND THANK YOU! =D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Tlistoves:
Awesome job!! I love building my own stuff. There use to be electronic supply stores all over this country but now most are gone because people buy from China. Most people don't even know what a soldering iron is. I used to help my dad in his shop and my girls helped me mine. Handed down knowledge, hard work and being creative are what helped build this country. Don't criticize a soon to be lost talent, encourage it!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] saji p a:
Can we have the OTG data connection and charger connection on the same cable at the same time using any spliter for mobile
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ImJustinSane:
Built not bought!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] likov:
thanx, pal. never thought it's that easy. i would spend more time to just place an order on ebay.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] barthie:
thanks. i intend to do this. i have two cables that i bought cheap and neither one fits properly so my flash drive never stays connected
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] bfleischman:
I am new to XDA and to custom ROMS. Just got my Skyrocket second hand on CL. Came rooted with SKY ICS 4.2D-9. Running Apex launcher. Great phone Great ROM. It also has the 4.2D-10 update on the internal SD, not the external. There are two files showing the update. Not sure how I go about updating the phone. Any help would be appreciated. Hope this is the right forum to post this. Thanks to all in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] occupational_hazard:
First off, welcome to XDA. Second, read this thread, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1427268 Stop when it starts becoming irrelevant. Third, there is a new version of SKYICS out. But since you are new to all this. I suggest you do some reading first on all of this. As it can be really confusing and very overwhelming to a newcomer.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] CZ Eddie:
The latest is SkyICS 4.2E -9.

It requires a full format of all the usual spots and then re-flash the entire thing from scratch.

If your phone is doing "Fine" now, then I'd just leave it as-is until you get bored.

Before you do ANYTHING though, make sure to download & install ROM Manager and then Clockwork Mod and do a full backup in case you need to restore.

Because your first flash will prolly result in a fubar. It does for 99% of folks. Maybe not that much.

Also install Titanium Backup PRO and back up all your apps first.

Also install SMS Backup+ or something similar and set it to back up all your text messages and phone calls.

And synch your contacts with google.

And THEN start thinking about rooting & ROM'ing.

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Btw, here is the SkyICS development thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1653022

Do NOT post there until you have already read the entire thread or searched the thread for any questions you have.

And don't be afraid to ask stupid questions. Just make sure someone else hasn't already asked that stupid question first, cuz it may have already been answered. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] bfleischman:
Thank you to all from a newbie

Appreciate the quick replys. I will read up on all the links. Thank you all
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] hitekredneck:
Do not, I repeat, do not install Clockwork Mod from ROM Manager for Sky ICS ROM's.

Touch

clockwork is required for this ROM and is most likely already installed on your device if you bought it from someone on Craigslist and Sky ICS is already installed. I would strongly suggest that you check the development thread posted above for further information because your device is running the UCLD base at the moment. This ROM is now on the UCLE base and will require a destructive wipe and start from scratch before flashing the UCLE base or any updates.

As suggested, read the entire thread, or at the very least, read all of Seanzscreams opening posts at least 3 times before attempting to flash any of his ROM's. If you run into snags, please search the thread thoroughly before posting any questions. The thread has started to get very cluttered with questions that have been answered over and over again because people will not use the search function or just take the time to read through the thread.

We all try to be as helpful as we can over there, but it has gotten to the point where tempers are apt to flare if a question is posed before doing some serious reading first. Follow the rules and you will be fine. Hope to see you there as this is absolutely the best ROM for the Skyrocket at this time.