yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cal3thousand:
I'm going to put a bunch up everywhere and have Tasker deal with controlling all sorts of things based on my location.

Wifi and BT automatically turn off after set amounts of idle time.

In car, Wifi Off, BT ON

At Desk, Wifi On.

If I put it in the Logitech BT keyboard's cradle (which will house a tag), it will turn on BT.

Maybe put one on my e-bike, to send a sms to my wife to let her know that I'm on my bike, turn on GPS, turn off wifi, turn on BT, etc
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Masterface7:
I wanted to have one in my car to enable car mode, toggle bluetooth, make sure gps was on, set the volume to the correct level and turn my phone off vibrate.

Unfortunately the nfc tag i have does not have enough memory according to the tectile app, maybe ill try one of the 3rd party apps later.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ZenInsight:
Amazon $11

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-ETC-T...rammable-Tags/dp/B0089VO7RY/ref=pd_sim_misc_1

10 off name tags for $15. (716k writable)

http://www.amazon.com/Mifare-NFC-Ga...=UTF8&qid=1352320258&sr=8-8&keywords=nfc+tags

Read the review. Seems the off brand ( Mifare ) is very functional.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cal3thousand:
Is that because you need more code lines for more commands?

I'm thinking about putting all of the "code" in Tasker and have the NFC just activate the code.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Art Vandelay:
What's the consensus on how much more battery you burn keeping NFC on all day?

Not that I have battery problems..just curious.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cecilia:
I've been told it's nothing. I certainly haven't noticed any appreciable battery gobbling.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jcossack88:
Especially with the GNoteII, I don't see battery being a huge issue.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jcossack88:
Does anyone know if the tag will let you write a note on it? I have people over at my house and they always ask for the wifi password...I figure if I can write a note on it, I can just stick the tag with the password on it and tell them where it is...so I don't have to look for the AT&T password all the time.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cecilia:
you can already do this the easy way. Just because I already have a screen grab of the TecTiles app (but this can be done on the other apps also):

"Join a WiFi Network" lets you write your WiFi name AND wep password. I've done this already and i know it works. Of course, everyone that comes to your house has to have an NFC capable phone. If they don't make a tag with a text file on it so you can remember your pw.

"Show a reminder note" would be what you might use in th tectiles app.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jcossack88:
Yes that is exactly what I was looking for...only people that don't have NFC are iPhone users and they aren't allowed to have my Wi-Fi password haha
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cecilia:
:laugh::laugh: haha! oh, that's MEAN!!!

I must say having NFC is Über cool - and I have barely scratched the surface! A smart phone can't be very smart without it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] illb456:
So could someone techincally send malicious code through clever placement of one of these tiles? Sounds a bit dangerous to leave on at all times.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cecilia:
it only works when the phone is ON and Unlocked AND you have to touch (or nearly touch) the phone to the tile to activate it. So, unless someone steals your phone and rubs a nasty tile against it, you KNOW when the NFC is activated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] illb456:
Thanks for the info. Get my Note in T-15 days!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jcossack88:
Me too! DECEMBER 1ST!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] radrian92:
Quickie, is the nfc located on the battery cover or integrated in to the battery like s3?

Ps I don't receive mine till Monday :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Subiegsr:
^ Nfc is on the cover.

Also, I have yet to use nfc tectiles, as I'm currently using Tasker to automate everything. But I'm tired of bluetooth not turning on when I leave the house because the Wifi signal or cell tower location is still active. I'm just curious, which tectiles should I buy? Samsung or 3rd party? I didn't know there were different sizes, what's a good amount?

Are nfc reusable? Like if I want to change the function of them later on?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jcossack88:
You can rewrite a tag to whatever you want. I haven't used the tiles either, but I went with the official Samsung ones just because I like to use official stuff. I think other tags are like $1 per tag....which is much cheaper than $15 for 5.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jdizzle316:
Transferred a 3.5 gb file thru S Beam today to an s3 and it took about 10 minutes. Very cool
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] lepapirriky:
Indeed S beam is the best way to transfer files with phones, this should be standard for all phones
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jcossack88:
Just to think its all done wirelessly...blows my mind
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] guisar:
no, it is not code, but rather it turns things on and off when you touch phone to it. You must be running a reader and have the tasks defined
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jamesey:
Isn't Bluetooth and Wi-Fi transfers done wirelessly? Only difference I see is authentication and security.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] cecilia:
I've been able to transfer things like a web address via S-beam but I can't figure out how to do this with videos to my S3.

darn
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] ZenInsight:
These are rewritable. $16 including shipping for 10 of the NFC's and the stickers and a free keychain.

http://www.amazon.com/NFC-Tag-Bundl...TF8&colid=1RDKZ637CQ7GD&coliid=I10V302Z3FRUJR

I haven't ordered them but the reviews look great.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ddlooping:
Thanks for the "how-to", Capt.PP. :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] quizface:
Thank you, with your suggestion, and pictures, I can also put the USB behind the tablet as a U, and maybe make it smaller without the USB (male and female) only the card reader
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Aleemz:
I like it!

It's quite similer to the one I made:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ddlooping:
Cool, Aleemz, how did you make yours? :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Maturola:
If you want to make it smaller and you are going to the trouble of handsoldering and hot glueing, you can just get the Micro USB Plug

http://www.digikey.com/scripts/dksearch/dksus.dll?vendor=0&keywords=609-4051

Remove the USB shield, solder the Plug Directly to the USB traces, and Hot glue around it, you can reduce the size by half (maybe even more)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ddlooping:
Cool. :cool:

Maybe you should make some and sell them to those of us who don't have the necessary skills/gear/time... :D
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Maturola:
I'm trying to do just that with my Indiegogo campaign.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ddlooping:
Nice one. :)

I'd rather use a USB flash drive but I've contributed nonetheless. ;)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] kickofthecat:
DIY smallest Micro USB OTG to USB Adapter

I think that, if I were to make one of these, I would make it in a "T" shape after removing the male and female USB connection, with the opening for the micro sd card facing in whatever direction seems best, so long as the card and its holder are parralel to the side of the device that the micro USB port is on. That way the whole thing would stick out no more than 5/16th's to 3/8th's of an inch when plugged in to the micro USB port and the protruding top cross part of the "T", that being the part with the micro sd card, would act as a grip for removing the device from the port.

(If that makes sense.)

k.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Capt.PP:
You also have to look at cost effective here. The parts that was used only cost $1 for OTG, 30 cents for small USB, minus the Micro SD card. Though i'm not recommending 30 cents for small USB (they didn't clued it and harder to get the Micro SD card out) compared to the one above I recommend in the link.

The L design flushed with the screen surface and thinner compared to the bottom surface or a device as a whole. It prevented from accidentally snag the OTG when swyping on the screen. It's very easy to plug or unplug since you have a penny side in width (when you DIY you can add grips) and 2 penny side in length if you have a big thumb.

The T design, if i understand you correctly, you want to stick out above the screen a bit so you have grips to pull it out? I can ensure you the L shape have no problem of unplugging. Though you eliminated the female/male USB but it still lay hidden on the edge bottom of your device. Instead of buying new parts (may cost more) you can use the OTG I recommended to strip out all the white plastic to make it even smaller as you want to reduce in length when laying on the edge bottom. Cheer.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Capt.PP:
Where did you get your inspiration. Great minds think alike. :p
[Nexus 7 Accessories] gockkok191:
Cool :D I'll tried one
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Warrimonk:
I am going to just try soldering/wiring a micro-usb jack directly to a 32GB flash chip from a torn apart flash drive. Still waiting for parts to come in the mail. Here is a pretty good wiring guide that should help anyone looking to do the same.

http://tech2.in.com/how-to/accessories/how-to-make-your-own-usb-otg-cable-for-an-android-smartphone/319982

You could probably do the same thing with a micro-sd hard adapter.

Also another idea : Build it directly into a case, much like this Galaxy Nexus Battery Case

http://www.sackstark.com/store/product_info.php?currency=USD&cPath=12&products_id=88&language=en
[Nexus 7 Accessories] darkuni:
Hey, I'm not very electronically inclined. Could I pay someone to make and ship me one of those "plug" OTGs? I have a 3" cable one, but I LOVE that little plug.

I'd even order one from Hong Kong and wait for it :)

Thanks :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] kenkiller:
This one looks pretty good, for those who want it as un-obstructive as possible. I ordered one but will have to wait for it to see if it works fine.

http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/Right-An...006572?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27ccd180ac
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ddlooping:
Thanks, kenkiller, please let us know how you get along. :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ÜBER™:
Gonna buy two hope they work. :D

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Capt.PP:
Oh snap, they read my mind. I finished v.2 of Micro USB OTG to USB Adapter but very similar to this last week, but since I sold my phone I couldn't take pictures and post DIY v.2. From the look of this, it seem my v.2 is even smaller.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ddlooping:
That'd be cool. :cool:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Capt.PP:
Update!

I sold my phone so I couldn't take photos last week, but it didn't stop me from taping it to a napkins to take a shot in mid air from a laptop front facing camera for you guys. Here is version 2.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] atraperegrinus:
Hey Cap, none of your pics are clickable to zoom, all the links are broken bud! thanks for the update though, I plan to try this out soon!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] blingmaster:
I also ordered 2 of these. Here's to hoping first that I receive them, and hoping that they work.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] draven760:
My own USB OTG attachment

Hello, thank you for this thread since it inspired me to try my own adapter.

I ended up stripping the USB micro B male end of one of my USB cords, and the female end of a USB A extension cord. After much trial and error, I ended up soddering the following connector via your wiring diagrams. I then used a shrink tube to encapsulate the delicate USB micro B male wiring, and used UV adhesive to tightly bond the micro B and USB A connectors together. Finally I used some black shrink tube to loosely encapsulate the outside, mostly for cosmetic purposes.

The female A connector is immediately behind the USB micro B male connector that goes into the Nexus 7 port, so that it can accomodate a USB stick or mouse/keyboard connector, but does not take up additional space. In addition, when the Nexus 7 is used with a case any OTG connection still allows the tablet to be flush with a surface.

One question: when using Stickmount, I find that it takes a small while for the tablet to be able to read the card, and even then some images open with a "file not found" error. Would that be due to the quality of my build (which saw a lot of heat during my soldering and re-soldering), the quality of the connectors (I grabbbed whatever cables were around to cannibalize) or is that a known limitation of the OTG protocol?

Thank you
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ddlooping:
Nice one, draven760. :good: :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] kenkiller:
Ok....previously ordered usb OTG arrived. It works for mass storage (only one I tested).
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ddlooping:
Thanks for letting us know, kenkiller. :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Aleemz:
Can I ask, when the tablet is laying down on it's back, does the back sit flat to the surface or is it lifted on one side due to the thickness of the OTG adapter?

Thanks.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] kenkiller:
It protrudes a little less than 1mm. Placed flat, the tablet isn't lifted, but instead the adapter is slightly twisted due to the weight of the tablet.

Haven't encountered any data transfer problems due to the twisting, but all the same, I would suggest not using it this way for prolonged periods of time, or at the very least put something thick enough on the tablet itself so that no stress is made on the microusb port.

But most of the time I use my N7 with a case and a bunker ring, so it's less of a problem for me. For those with cases, it shouldn't be a problem.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ddlooping:
Nice job, quizface. :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] TheWeasl:
@ quizface

a step by step guide would be really nice :D

I am Weasl

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and you've been SPANK'd by a GNx
[Nexus 7 Accessories] quizface:
Practically nothing difficult, remove the USB plug to Card reader (you can use any card reader) and add the micro USB OTG plug, as shown already, all in one Heat Shrink Sleeving Tube folded as J or U
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ÜBER™:
Does it work for gamepads? Only reason I bought it should be receiving mine soon, finally here in the us.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Nexus 7 Accessories] kenkiller:
I have no usb gamepad to try with.

But no reason for it not to, tested with usb mouse and keyboard, no problems.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] wizardknight:
Ah there is no way it can work. Gamepads use phsyo-cosmic power, and everyone knows that phsyo-cosmic power can not make a 90 degree turn as it causes the universe to fold in on its self. :eek:

Do you really want to be the cause of the universe ending just for a gamepad? This is the question you have to ask yourself when you get up in the afternoon. :rolleyes:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] raiseup151z:
Question

I like a lot of the designs everyone has here but doesn't this put a lot of pressure on the micro charging port?

Even just using the port for charging usually over the time messes up and becomes lose and etc. This seems like it is putting a lot of pressure and then we are going to take it on and off for charging nexus.

Hopefully this works better when the Dock is ready and we can just leave the usb reader in all the time.

:confused:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] kenkiller:
Somehow I think you'll be waiting in vain for an official dock. :(

Or it won't work unless naked. There's goes any casing used. :D
[Nexus 7 Accessories] robox45:
damn this looks so nice. i think this could be the best for holding in hands.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Capt.PP:
The original pics was huge so I photoshoped it smaller. I thought you will use pin to zoom from your Nexus 7. I'm viewing from 15" laptop and the pics are big enough. Any pics you want bigger pm me.

I use PS3 controller, and it works for some games like Asphalt 7, riptide GP, ect. (without root) I don't have gamepad but there are a bunch of apps to read 3rd party controllers you can download on PlayStore.

If you want it to be sturdy then you have to use gluegun like i did. It's very sturdy, without worrying it falling apart.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] 4rz0:
smaller is better!

That's pretty much what i had in mind, but could still have a lower footprint.

What about using a ribbon-cable that wraps around the edge?

Or even one of those Flat Flex cables together with an extra-short micro-USB plug?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] punshkin:
HI,

i was wondering, isn't it possible to connect the microsd card directly to the microusb plug?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Maturola:
No possible, MicroSD is 8Bit-SDIO interface, Micro USB is ..well...USB Differential Pair serial.

Edit: (Also...MicroSD is 3.3v, USB is 5V)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] MrWareWolf:
We really need it to turn at a right angle toward the back, not toward the top.

3-d printer..version 1? Why not a replacement back that makes room for credit-card memory card reader, and slim hub, for mouse/keyboard.

3-d printer..version 2? If you ran 2nd power you could add hard drive(s) too, but this obviously would slash portability.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ProblemChyld:
quizface, in my opinion, this is the best looking one yet! Have you made anymore of these? Any chance I could purchase one? Let me know....Thanks!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] quizface:
Yes, maybe I will make a few of them , I have to buy the components first. I will let you know
[Nexus 7 Accessories] brakke97:
Thanks for sharing this guide! Good job! :good:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Euthye:
Any problems with these http://www.noosyapple.com/cp/html/?69.html ?

Noosy smartphone udisk iirc about £10 on ebay
[Nexus 7 Accessories] mikeinessex:
hey peeps love the experiments going on here. I was thinking of going a bit more tech. does anyone have the schemetics of a nexus 4? cause im thinking of soldering a memory card inside either to add to the internal or replace the internal with a larger memory
[Nexus 7 Accessories] sud0x3:
This is a great guide, can see how much time you put into it thank you :) i will be using this guide as a resource for building an OTG adapter for my mobile
[Nexus 7 Accessories] 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?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Avaviel:
I'm fond of the Meenova. It's a little thing from a successful kickstarter. It holds a microSD card. I sort of wish it held a SD card – they're cheaper. (It's just meenova.com I can't post clickable links yet.)

I really wish there were a case that incorporated this or USB. (I have a Galaxy S3 – I found this thread via a Google search on the OTG issue.)

Also, would it be possible to make a USB adapter that can also charge at the same time? So, USB storage and charging? I'm guessing it can't be done, but it would be neat.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] nbasse:
Yes. it is possible to get it charging at the same time. this for example, if you get a usb card reader:

ebay.com/itm/OTG-Cable-Adapter-w-Charge-Micro-USB-to-USB-F-for-Galaxy-S3-Siii-i9300-Note-2-II-/221206174820?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item3380ea5c64[/url]

I also found a cheaper alternative then meenova on Ebay.

ebay.com/itm/Micro-USB-SD-SDXC-SDHC-TF-OTG-Card-Reader-Adapter-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-S4-Note3-/331075518300?pt=US_Memory_Card_Readers_Adapters&hash=item4d15a37f5c[/url]
[Nexus 7 Accessories] joesnose:
Rather than the smallest, i tried for compact and strong, plenty of bearing to protect the charging socket.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2366527
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Bert98:
Hello, I'd like to try this but I have a problem: the 4 wires are all on a side of the OTG adapter (see photos)

How can I cut the white part without damaging them?

Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ndnguyen:
It's really small. Thanks
[Nexus 7 Accessories] rahib172:
jumper?

Hello! I own Nexus 7 2013 edition, I want to make OTG for my tablet... I've heard that jumper is importable b/w pin 4 and pin 5? But in your diagram there is no jumper connection so is it correct or not?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] meds88:
I got mine on ebay
[Nexus 7 Accessories] harryw66:
pls ignore - was searching for reader - not flash drive..
[Nexus 7 Accessories] gahu777:
Hi, I made small usb otg from used cables :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] joesnose:
Tidy!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Adriano-A3:
I wish to buy (or do) an adapter kind yours but with flex cable connecting usb-C to microSD reader. The reader will be on backside (under the case to attach it).

This would be GREAT to devices who doesn't have microSD reader.

I don't imagine WHY this doesn't exist yet.
[General Questions and Answers] atkins1999:
Hello I own a Samsung 19305T and am looking to get a few apps that are listed in the United States. I am living in Australia and the Google store is telling me that the app is not available in my country. I have tried using Proxy addresses and have also taken out my sim card before downloading using my Wi Fi and still have no luck? Will I have to root my phone or is there another way around this block?
[General Questions and Answers] SimonTS:
MarketEnabler / VPN?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Delano.888:
I love NFC and was hoping to use it a lot with the chips I bought. However unlocking the phone first is really stupid. Is there some way to enable NFC to work at the lock screen? So that the NFC unlocks it or something? It is kinda useless to me now. BTW I have root, but no recovery. I don't want recovery because of the triangle stuff.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] emprize:
why u dont just enable the NFC all the time? i dont think with NFC enable/disable the battery drain is noticable
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Delano.888:
I think you understood me wrong. NFC doesn't work when the screen is off/locked. That sucks, because I want to use it when coming home/leaving home and I really don't see the point in using this if I have to unlock it first.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manjeev:
Yeah,

Even the manual says it only works when the screen is unlocked.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sohebq:
go to s3 forum, in themes and apps section this issue is discussed in detail, you will find a solution

sent from: The New S-Pen :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Delano.888:
Yeah but that is a flashable zip. As I said I don't have and want recovery.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goofy584:
you are sure that a file for s3 (different firmware as note 2) will work?

:confused:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Delano.888:
I'm not trying. Also I just hope there is some way without recovery.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Delano.888:
I really hope there will be an "official" way at some point.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zevth:
If anyone is making a mod for this, maybe we can bypass the security concerns if there was a pop-up that requires you to approve the tag first, and be pre-approved for known tags. This way security is not compromised, and we also get the added convenience as well.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fishingfon:
You can just extract the zip using something like rom toolbox, and then copy the files to there respective place manually, that way you don't need recovery.

Cheers

Corey
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bliblabl:
This is a good idea imho!

Gesendet von meinem GT-N7100 mit Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tunatje:
I'm curious, did it work? If - can you tell me how you managed to do it?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] do7slash:
Seconded, would love this for my note ii