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Latest update [menu]
▌v6.6.0
+ Updated ntfs-3g to latest version (v 2014.2.15)
= Bugfixes for crashes on Kitkat (but still wont work on selinux enforcing)
▌v6.5.0
+ exFAT filesystem support (see FAQ to enable)
= Improved layout with ActionBar for API 11+
= Many reliability improvements + bugfixes
▌v6.4.0
+ Updated ntfs-3g to latest version ( v 2013.1.13 )
= Improved + fixed utf-8 mount.
Previous: See http://usbotghelper.wordpress.com/changelog/
Description [menu]
▌ IMPORTANT - Please read the entire description before giving feedback.
IF IT DOES NOT WORK ON YOUR DEVICE, PLEASE DO NOT RATE
It is not supposed to work on every device. If it does not work, please report (with log) here -> http://goo.gl/h6JTN
☆ See list of confirmed working devices: http://usbotghelper.wordpress.com/confirmed-devices/
▌ IMPORTANT - ROOTED devices ONLY!!
What is rooting? Read here -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_rooting
▌ "USB On-The-Go, often abbreviated USB OTG, is a specification that allows USB devices such as digital audio players or mobile phones to act as a host, allowing other USB devices like a USB flash drive, mouse, or keyboard to be attached to them." - Wikipedia
▌Features [ Open Menu -> Settings to enable or disable. ]:
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• Automatically start app on device connect [ See FAQ below ]
• Automatic mount [ Donate version ] [ See FAQ ]
• Mount and Unmount drive with a single click
• Full NTFS support! (FAT, Ext2/3/4 also if kernel supports)
• exFAT support! [ See FAQ to enable ]
• Notification when drives mounted!
• Load modules required automatically (from /system/lib/modules)
• Option to enable utf-8 mode (if kernel support)
• Automatically open the mounted drive [ Donate version ] [ See FAQ ]
• Media scanner triggered on mount [Active media scan in Donate version]
• One click debugging [ Donate version ] [ See FAQ below ]
• No Ads!
▌What phones are supported?
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☆ Confirmed: http://usbotghelper.wordpress.com/confirmed-devices/
Any phone in which kernel supports USB Mass storage (stock OR custom kernels OR with appropriate kernel modules)
If it works on your device, or you know of kernels or modules please give the details here -> http://goo.gl/h4xGl
☆ List of modules and kernels can be found here -> http://goo.gl/NXVEL
Please note that this app is an "Helper" app.. it will not magically make your kernel support USB Mass storage!
▌What are the requirements?
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• root (su binary)
• supporting kernel / kernel modules
• USB OTG cable ( or direct card reader, see this kickstarter project and support them -> http://goo.gl/LPPrB )
▌WARNING
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☆ I will not be held responsible for any damage to your device. Do not use for a long time, u may risk burning the device chip/motherboard due to the voltage supply in host mode.
▌FAQ
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See -> http://usbotghelper.wordpress.com/faq/
▌Trouble-shooting!:
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If still not working, send me debugging data (one-click for donate version)
If still something does not work, mail me. I cannot reply to feedback!
▌Contact
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email : shardulseth {at} aol .com
website : http://usbotghelper.wordpress.com
xda : http://tinyurl.com/otg-xda
▌Translation credits
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[ Translate to your language -> http://tinyurl.com/otg-translate ]
Greek - Nianios Romanos
Russian - Igor Nedoboy
Ukranian - Alexandr Tobolin (Toz1k)
Hungarian (Magyar) - Varga Zsigmond (Sigismund)
Italian - walpis
German - Patrick Oberdorf
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How to install USB OTG Helper [root] APK for Android [menu]
Download USB OTG Helper [root] APK file (net.shajul.usbotg_661_1643368.apk) from APKPure.live, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (net.shajul.usbotg_661_1643368.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
How to install USB OTG Helper [root] APK on Windows 7/8/10 or MAC PC? [menu]
Download USB OTG Helper [root] APK file(net.shajul.usbotg_661_1643368.apk) from APKPure.live to your PC (ex: /Users/xxx/Downloads/(net.shajul.usbotg_661_1643368.apk)), then follow these steps:
Using Emulator:
- Download And Install one Emulator Softwares (Ex: Bluestacks, GenyMotion, NoxPlayer)
- Simple install APK on PC by drag and drop file net.shajul.usbotg_661_1643368.apk on Emulator screen
USB OTG Helper [root] APK Pros & Cons [menu]
Pros
- This app is safe, it's not require high risk permissions
- Compatible with 32 bit device (most Emulator using 32bit arch CPU)
- Compatible with 64-bit device (some android device and current Bluestacks)
Cons
Everything is good.