yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Microsoft Surface] netham45:
Worked:

Logitech MK320 keyboard (Haven't tried the mouse in this keyboard/mouse combo, but I have no reason to believe it won't work)

Logitech G700 Mouse

Microsoft LiveChat LX-3000 Headset (Audio goes to **** when tablet is in standby)

Samsung Galaxy S2 (MTP and Drive modes, also works to charge in standby. I haven't tested USB tethering. Paired with it as a BT device, but I didn't test anything over BT.)

Two no-name USB hubs

WD MyBook 2TB External HDD (I had intermittent issues getting the drive to spin up, I had to power on the tablet, connect the USB from the tablet to the drive, then plug the drive into power. I was unable to boot from the external.)

Hanns-G HG216D LCD (HDMI{Video, Sound worked})

HannSpree HF229H LCD (HDMI{Video, Sound worked})

Various jumpdrives (I had some that worked in windows, but the tablet was unable to boot from when holding vol down during boot, I suspect they just take too long to power up, I had the best luck with an 8GB HP-Branded drive I have)

Inconclusive:

Generic (Unlabeled) USB CD-Rom drive (It picked up on the drive, but further testing revealed that the drive was failed and not reading anything)

HP Deskjet 3050A J611 (It automatically found and connected to this printer, but I have not had reason as of yet to test actually printing to it)

Didn't work:

Haven't found anything that has completely failed to work, due to issues with the RT.
[Microsoft Surface] stuckinstupid2:
Works:

Apple Bluetooth Keyboard

Apple Magic Trackpad -- NOTE: gestures and tap-to-click are not supported. Essentially all you can do is move the cursor and physically depress the trackpad to click.
[Microsoft Surface] lini:
Works:

D-Link High Speed USB 2.0 Fast Ethernet Adapter DUB-E100 - not recognized initially, but works if you install a generic ax88772 chip driver for ARM (ASIX AX88772 USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter).

Edit:

link for the driver - http://plugable.com/2012/11/16/usb-ethernet-microsoft-surface
[Microsoft Surface] jtg007:
Working: Verizon Galaxy S3 - Media, SD/extSD read, the whole works. USB and Wifi tether as well.
[Microsoft Surface] a1jatt:
Any usb-serial adapter working ?
[Microsoft Surface] GoodDayToDie:
@jtg007: please confirm that you tested the USB tethering option and found it to work? That would be very good news. WiFi tethering will of course work, but USB tethering requires a driver that I wasn't sure would be available for RT.
[Microsoft Surface] JCK4P:
Plugable has been asked to take down the driver noted above, so it will be going away soon. If you've just ordered our USB/Ethernet adapter, don't worry, since we'll keep the driver up on our website thru 12/23. After that point, the driver will be gone, but we'll still be selling the hardware and keeping the instructions that we wrote on the plugable.com website. For more information, see http://plugable.com/2012/12/11/windows-rt-surface-usb-ethernet-takedown.

We all recognize that the Surface is a great tablet, and the activity on this forum makes it clear that a lot of us would like to be able to connect new hardware to extend its capabilities even further. We hope that Microsoft can provide a solution soon to make this possible.

Jonathan from Plugable
[Microsoft Surface] conmanxtreme:
Anyone try a powered usb hub running a mouse/keyboard combo?
[Microsoft Surface] schettj:
Working - networked HP Color LaserJet 2605dn

Installed PCL6 driver for same when it was detected (automatically) by Add Printer.
[Microsoft Surface] derausgewanderte:
HP Bluetooth keyboard from my HP Touchpad is working

Common Access Card (CAC) reader SCR3310 (SmartOS powered). To my surprise worked without any issue.
[Microsoft Surface] derausgewanderte:
I just tried my already old Nyko NetConnect USB to Ethernet that I use for my Wii. Installing the drivers that were posted somewhere else this actually works.

Nyko NetConnect item#87024-E14. If I have some time I will post a picture of it. I think I bought this at Newegg or Amazon for ~$10.

the drivers to look for are AX88772B_772A_772_WinRT_Driver_v3.16.0.1807

cheers
[Microsoft Surface] GoodDayToDie:
Interesting... it sounds like the Surface supports a fairly generic USB Ethernet device, but doesn't ship with the driver by default. The driver you mention is nominally for a specific device, but it has been reported to work with several others. I don't know why in the world MS would choose not to include that driver by default, much less try to suppress it, but whatever... their job seems to be releasing cool stuff with stupid restrictions, and ours is removing those restrictions.
[Microsoft Surface] netham45:
I've got a fingerprint scanner that did not work, reported that it couldn't find drivers for it.
[Microsoft Surface] mat1968:
I would love some help with this - based upon the posts below I went and bought the D-Link High Speed USB 2.0 Fast Ethernet Adapter DUB-E100 - obtained the AX88772B_772A_772_WinRT_Driver_v3.16.0.1807.zip driver file and followed all instructions to the letter but alas I can not get the DUB-E100 t recognise the inf file.

Has anyone else had success with the specific D-Link DUB-E100 and if so can they explain how?

I should add - in Device Manager the D-Link shows as Other Devices - DUB-E100 rather than the more generic AX88772 entry I have seen in other examples.

Cheers
[Microsoft Surface] qhdevon43:
Is there anyone here who can post the drivers so that we can get the pluggable usb to Ethernet adapter to work on the surface RT?? I know they had to comply with Microsoft request but I already ordered mine and am in desperate need of those drivers. Any Help would be greatly appreciated!
[Microsoft Surface] derausgewanderte:
here is a link

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B6huq0bVEpNKYWNGNnJ3d3VNRzQ

mods, please let me know if this is not ok and I will remove.

cheers
[Microsoft Surface] SteveCoops:
Thanks. Getting my RT next week and this will be great for work. Just ordered a pluggable ethernet adapter - £13 on Aamzon
[Microsoft Surface] pauliusba:
Working:

Logitech V470 Bluetooth Mouse

Logitech V20 USB Speakers (quite a brilliant accessory)

Generic USB 3.0 2.5" HDD Box (won't spin up without some initial extra power via second USB connector)
[Microsoft Surface] ReijMan:
Worked for me, flawlessly. Using SNES8 emulator.

Also, Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard k400 LINK, like a charm!
[Microsoft Surface] SixSixSevenSeven:
I would have expected that from a tablet anyway. Its rare that tablets or phones can provide the full 500mA for a standard USB port, hard drives usually need as much of that as they can get.
[Microsoft Surface] chris3ds:
I'm using this Samsung 1TB 2.5" USB Hard Drive, it works perfectly on Surface RT, using just the one USB port.
[Microsoft Surface] akodoreign:
Yeah the 360 controller works here as well, You have to go in and select the driver manually for the wireless controller (and have the dongle for it). But works great!

Did you notice when selecting the driver the 3 options are

1.)xbox wired

2.)xbox plug and play kit

3.) xbox wireless

I didn't think the plug and play kit transmitted data. hmmm, guess I was wrong :)
[Microsoft Surface] SixSixSevenSeven:
it doesnt transfer data
[Microsoft Surface] Ramonon:
Srface RT Working accesories

Epson SX235 wifi printer, OK

Gigabyte ECO600 wireless laser mouse, OK

Trust wireless keyboard+touchpad, OK

Kingston 64 Gb usb memory stick, OK
[Microsoft Surface] iky10:
HP All-In-One 7210 works on surface RT manually added driver. This is the driver I used ( HP Officejet 7000 E809a Series Class Driver ).
[Microsoft Surface] Bob Smith42:
Working USB to Ethernet for $10 USD

See this post in other thread for USB to ethernet adapter.
[Microsoft Surface] kenhicg:
I know this is an old post but I can confirm the blue yeti USB microphone works.
[Microsoft Surface] tvig0r0us:
Not sure if this has been posted, but Logitech keyboard and mouse using the unifying receiver will work, but you have to pair the devices to the receiver first on a desktop or laptop, then plug the receiver into your surface.
[Microsoft Surface] jeanne@jeanne-lewis.com:
Nyko NetConnect USB

Does this still work? Any gothcas?
[Microsoft Surface] derausgewanderte:
Did not work after I upgraded to 8.1 on rt. Now using surface pro though.
[Microsoft Surface] GoodDayToDie:
Yeah, RT 8.1 changed all the required signatures so that programs or drivers signed for 8.0 wouldn't work anymore (unless they were also signed for 8.1; it's possible to have multiple signatures on a file).
[Microsoft Surface] hisoft:
If you really need Ethernet to USB adaptor for Windows RT 8.1. You can use the one from Apple. It work with Microsoft driver without any hack.
[Microsoft Surface] domboy:
So just to confirm, you're saying that in RT 8.1 the USB Ethernet driver Microsoft supplies doesn't work with the adapters that could use the "AX88772B_772A_772_WinRT_Driver_v3.16.0.1807" driver in RT 8.0?
[Microsoft Surface] hisoft:
I don't sure. I only tested with Apple adaptor.

http://digitalmanblog.wordpress.com/2013/10/29/ethernet-on-surface-rt-with-windows-rt-8-1/
[Microsoft Surface] domboy:
Thanks for the link. It confirms that the new driver(s) in 8.1 do also work with the ASIX 88772C based adapters. That removes one obstacle in upgrading. Now we just need a 8.1 jailbreak.
[Microsoft Surface] LBN1:
Posting this here in case anyone else had this issue, using a Surface 2 on Win 8.1. Installing a HP M1212nf MFP laserjet multi function printer (with latest firmware) over wifi, there is no built in driver for this printer; tried various others but could not get it to print; finally found a driver that works: M1120 MFP. Installed the printer with this driver and also had the HP AIO app installed from the windows store, and can finally print.
[Microsoft Surface] wcomhelp:
You need to change the drivers using update driver and select from a list. I own and use the D-Link DUB-E100 USB - Ethernet Adapter. It works great. Search ? on Bing for how to accomplish this. Also works on 8.1.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tapajyoti:
I have many problems with my two month old defy plus..some problems are really strange and i cant really understand if its a problem with the phone or the sd card...

i am gonna explain all of them.

1. SD card problem..the sd card causes a lot of problem ..the most affected application is swiftkey..after days of working correctly..suddenly a message pops out unable to load language packs..and the keyboard becomes unusable.on unmounting and mounting the sd card..the problem sumtyms goes..sometimes not.

2.applications go missing on their own.

3. transferring files via bluetooth is very very hard...only zip files can be transferred..and sometimes when the transfer fails..the phone has to be rebooted to start transferring again..or sd card has to unmounted and remounted

4.on switching on the phone error messages comes such as " unparseable date"..

5:on deleting any folder from the mem card via file explorer..the swiftkey keyboard failes showing messages like unable to load languagepacks or failed to store dyanamic language

6 droid sail frequently fails to move apps to sd card..although my phone is rooted..error messages such as no root no usb debugging is shown..although both of them are on

7:sms back up software not working..it shows write access denied..

8 titanium pro cant be installed.it shows that memory is not available although i have 1 gb of free internal memory

and my last question..will CM9 solve these problems??????

please reply
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thiagoelg:
Please inform your ROM, it may help us identify your problem.

But seems to me that your SD Card is corrupted, try inserting it on a computer and formatting it (backup your stuff first).
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tapajyoti:
i am using original ROM..no custom roms installed...and i am doing the formatting right now..will tell if the problem is gone
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mihione:
which version?the stock 2.3.6 is very buggy i suggest to install the 10.18 quarx cm10 build with latest custom kernel its very fast and stable for me
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vicsa:
You could check sdcard for errors in Windows (right click on sdcard drive letter & select check for errors) . Windows will correct it automatically. This way u won't loose any data on your sdcard. Don't forget to unplug it safely in windows afterwards, otherwise it may become corrupted again.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tapajyoti:
yes i am having a lot of problems with the stock firmware...i have a question from you..can u transfer apk files directly from your laptop to your mobile via bluetooth or do you have to zip it first???in my mobile only zip files can be send via bluetooth..nothing else is accepted.:(
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pavlat:
Did you find a fix about sd card problem? I found this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1596997 but i don't know if the fix works with GB kernels. I have a 2.3.4 stock rom, and i can't write on my sdcard, i can only read it.

Do you have a high class card?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koktiba:
are you using a 32 gb card if yes downgrade to a lower capacity,

or you can try a class 10 card if u r using a class 4 card

or u can use ur large capacity card latter on if u upgrade ur defy plus, say after ur warranty is complete

i am not suggesting trying a new rom because ur defy is just 2 months old and gingerbread is not outdated al the apps come for it

regards
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hacortes:
Hi, I'm new to the forum and subscribe to consult on which launcher I recommend you have low memory consumption and processor.

I have currently installed launcher pro free with two desks and about 3 widgets in one

my phone is an android xperia neo v 2.3.4, do not know which launcher best suits my phone to save resources, I also tried ADW launcher updated to the date but I found it difficult to configure
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrvo:
Most likely you will not spend much time in launcher. Ok, maybe you will for awhile, if you have got your phone recently and want to play with it ;)

Anyway, after this pass away, you will use your launcher just to start some apps or games. Launcher itself will be active only for a short period of time and then will be unloaded once the foreground application needs more resources. Considering resources it really doesn't matter which launcher you use. Applications and background services are the real consumers.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hacortes:
and orderyb

Nice to know that, time ago I read that the manufacturer launcher was always heavier than other user-installed and keep trying it was bad idea
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mitch.sc:
From what I've read that's no longer the case, Though there are some fine 3rd party launchers.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hej2010:
Can you tell me which?
[HTC One X] Doorman404:
I can't seem to find the Macro mode in the Camera app,

also nothing in other camera apps I've used.

I tried focusing with AUTO mode, but it can't focus

too close. Where are they hiding it? :)
[HTC One X] Michealtbh:
Focus mode > macro
[HTC One X] Doorman404:
I don't have this option.

in Focus mode there's only AUTO

Edit:

OK, I found it, but still it's not focusing ... is it a problem with cm10?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
Anyone using lightflow and the stock samsung keyboard? If so do you still have the swipe feature?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] S2svetko:
No

And it seems that having any Accessibility Services installed/enabled will cause your device to do Talkback stuff when you open folders, pinch out on the home screen, or select a screen while viewing all home screens.

Very annoying

There are other threads about this.

It seems to happen with other apps that need Accessibility Servies turned on. Llama is an example.

---------- Post added at 04:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:09 PM ----------

Here is a link to the International Version thread about this issue:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1924208&highlight=lightflow
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ovrd0ze:
Blink ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.blink ) doesn't need accessibility services
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
Yea, I just deleted the talkback with titanium. no more talking :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chronodekar:
Hello folks,

I started out with a 4.0.4 Xperia Arc that was upgraded through the PC companion utility. Starting with these instructions,

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27864948&postcount=31

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27864968&postcount=32

I was able to root my phone as well as unlock the bootloader. The X-Parts application has been installed, but I've been unable to enter recovery mode. :( The best I've been able to get is a "Safe Mode", though I'm not sure what it means.

Does anyone have links to download the latest recovery.img file? I want to try fastbooting it. Or is there something else I could try?

-chronodekar
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
If you've unlocked the boot loader X-Parts isn't needed. Flash a kernel that has CWM, which you'll find in the dev section.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chronodekar:
Any suggestions? The only reason I unlocked/rooted the phone was to get a fast dialer app. The stock 4.0.4 is too slow for my tastes.

-chronodekar
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
Read about the features of each and pick one.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rennu21:
I think you stil have locked bootloader, but phone might be rooted. You need cwm recovery from market. First after root had instal recovery, if its done then go play/market and download cwm recovery and then xparts. For me xparts says that whitout cwm it not work.

Rene
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chronodekar:
I just installed "ROM Manager" (v5.0.2.1) from the Market. It was the top result when I searched for "CWM recovery". On opening it, I click the "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" option. It asks me to confirm my phone model as "LT15i" which I do. Then a message comes up,

"LT15i does not have an officially supported ClockworkMod Recovery yet. Have you installed a ClockworkMod based recovery manually?" with a Yes/No option.

What should I try next?

-chronodekar
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rennu21:
did you download from market xparts? To it, and in xparts have to chose what recovery had you flashed. Xparts dont ron correctly if you dont have cwm from market- very annoing after every rom changes to download these two thing
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chronodekar:
I've been searching for some time, but I cannot find this "cwm" in the android market/play store. :(

Some good news is that I manged to solve my problem. In hindsight, it looks like x-parts is horrible or useless at downloading CWM from wherever it downloads it. Some searching led me to this blog,

http://xperiadev.wordpress.com/guidelines-xperia/rooting-cwmrecovery/

The guy there has helpfully given a non-market or downloadable link to the CWM-installer. I transferred that to my phone via my laptop's bluetooth connect and wonder-of-wonders it worked ! I was FINALLY able to boot into the recovery mood.

Even better, that blue LED light everyone talks about? That finally began to appear too. :)

Thanks for all the assistance folks! :)

-chronodekar
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] sharingan92:
A new user interface from Samsung, termed Pure Breeze UI has been released and Android users, especially those that are intent on keeping their phone screens neat and organized should go and try it! Samsung has said that the main focus of this user interface will be proper organization of the widgets and more streamlined application managing.

available in both free and paid versions

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.smcl.spblauncherlite&hl=en

The Lite version is free and has the same features as the full version, but with some limitations on the number of items you can organize. You can easily switch between Pure Breeze and your default home screen by a simple change in the Settings application.

Enjoy Pure Breeze, and get simply organized!

video of Pure Breeze in action! :) SCREENSHOTS!! BELOW

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DONT FORGET TO HIT THANKS!! ITS THE LEAST YOU CAN DO :D
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Flastroon:
It lags a lot for me I can't try it properly, and not a good start
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] kickassdave:
The reviews on the Play Store don't look too promising... I tend to trust the reviews as well as Android users tend to be fairly honest when it comes to reviewing apps. It doesn't look like it was updated recently either??

Says 31st July.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] sharingan92:
Did you try going to settings and increase to fast?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] 5N4PDR4G0N:
Thanks for the heads up but Samsung can kiss my rear

A; looks fugly tbh

B Features similar ideas to the new ADW launcher

C, Should be offered free to all Samsung Android owners as an upgrade from TW

and that "kite" thing mmmm do I really want to make my S3 look like a tocco lite lol nahhhh :p
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rockky:
i.Sound Portable Charger

Has 16,000 mah

Input: 12V 1A

Output: '5V 2.1A on each connector 2.5 A together'

I charge a number of things on here...

A friend has me a bit confused saying this could damage the charging mechanisms of the phone.

Any input please?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Silent25r:
I'm no charging expert but I'm going to guess that overtime it could hurt it. The phone is only going to pull it's max charge which will be 2A or depending on the pins it might only do 500ma despite the fact that the charger and phone are capable of more.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rockky:
Whoa ...no kidding .Thanks
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] tdamocles:


If it outputs 5 volts than the 2.1 amps won't hurt it. The phone will only draw what it wants. 16000mah will just charge it a gazillion times.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jkcarp94:
The 2.1 amp rating is just that, a rating. It does not indicate how much electricity the charger will push to the device. It doesn't work that way. Chargers don't push electricity to devices. Devices pull electricity from chargers.

Think about it in terms of your household electricity. When you plug in your little 1 amp cordless phone into a 20 amp electrical outlet, your cordless phone doesn't blow up because you put 19 amps too many on it. The phone needs 1 amp and that's what it draws from the supply which is capable of giving it up to 20 amps.

The only way that this would ever be a problem is if your phones electronic charging circuitry is not smart enough to regulate the amount of charging current to ensure that it isn't raised to a point that the components of the phone itself cannot handle. That is not an issue with modern electronics made from reputable manufacturers.

This would be a good device to use for fast charging of your device and your device will probably be able to be charged at least three times on one charge of that battery.