topic Re: USB OTG Support in X Series

USB OTG Support

Fizz_daz — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 22:17:35 GMT

<p>Does the x compact support otg... Having bought one and found out mhl is gone and it won't cast to my TV which has cut its use by half its now about to go in the bin as I can't now copy stuff to it like I could with my z3.</p>

Re: USB OTG Support

Uliwooly — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 22:28:06 GMT

Yes it does, just tested it.

Update: I've tested the Xperia X not the Xperia X Compact

Re: USB OTG Support

Fizz_daz — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 10:12:24 GMT

Mine does not seem to work. Specific organisations cable or through a micro USB to USB c adapter? Did it just plug and play?

Re: USB OTG Support

Fizz_daz — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 10:13:59 GMT

I know xperia x works but that is micro USB. This compact is turning into a brick and I got it for two years....

Re: USB OTG Support

Delph84 — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 18:15:20 GMT

Hello, have you tried with the "Detect USB" option?

It was the problem with the Z5 (Compact) :

"u have to click "Detect USB" in quick menu or go to settings device connection > USB > detect USB"

Source : /t5/Xperia-Z5-Z5-Compact-Z5-Premium/Z5-OTG-support/td-p/1051921

I'm also curious to know if OTG works on the X Compact because I'm interested in this phone but only if OTG is available...

Re: USB OTG Support

Fizz_daz — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 19:54:21 GMT

That option not on compact x. The only option under USB is to install software on pc. Don't buy it mhl support gone as well so can't use it with my TV as it does not find it to cast to although my wifes Samsung does straight away. It is a brick. I have also found out the xperia pc software does not sync with outlook either making this phone with its software now useless to be honest.

Re: USB OTG Support

Delph84 — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 20:22:31 GMT

I don't know if that can help but I found the user guide and there is some options in "Connectivity" :

http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaxcompact/userguide/

Also this

"Connecting your device to USB accessories

You can use a USB Host adapter to connect your device to USB accessories such as a mass storage device or a mouse. If the USB device has a USB Type-C™ port, a USB Host adapter is not necessary. USB Host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device."

So apparently OTG is supported but maybe not MHL...

Or maybe it's necessary to have a USB Type C OTG and not an adaptator micro USB > USB Type C...

Hope you'll get an answer about that.

I still need to know if OTG works for USB Key or (micro) SD card... thanks

Re: USB OTG Support

Delph84 — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 20:55:55 GMT

Sorry for the double post but I just saw a topic where it's confirmed that MHL is not supported on the X Compact :

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-X-Compact/MHL-Support/m-p/1159735#U1159735

Sorry if it was important for you 😕

Re: USB OTG Support

Rickard — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 05:05:17 GMT

Xperia X Compact does support USB Host. There's native support for HID, USB hub, USB mass storage and Audio. The phone also supports USB Host API.

I'm afraid i'm not sure if you can use an adaper and a OTG-cable for micro USB. You may need to purchase a OTG cable made for USB type C.

@scoobyfizz

If your TV supports Screen Mirroring (Miracast) you can use this to cast the phone screen. An alternative if the TV doesn't support this is to buy a Google Chromecast which you can also use to cast the phones screen to.

Re: USB OTG Support

Delph84 — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 07:28:06 GMT

Thanks for your answer

It seems to make sense, I saw an adaptor USB Type C > micro USB on Amazon (from AUKEY) and in the description (and the comments) that it is not OTG capable...

But there is also USB Type C OTG cable and they seem to work with tablets and smartphones...

I'll tell you if it works when I buy this X Compact

Re: USB OTG Support

Fizz_daz — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 19:23:57 GMT

Be careful. It took three different so called otg USB c cables before I hit one that worked.

Re: USB OTG Support

Delph84 — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 09:54:28 GMT

Thanks for your advice...

Did you buy it online?

If so, can you give a link or at least a name (of the one that work and if possible the ones to avoid)?

Re: USB OTG Support

dr_j — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 12:20:38 GMT

I have tried a usb mini connector with a usb-c adapter and I have tried a generic usb-c connector(sold as otg cable) and neither of these works.

Re: USB OTG Support

spyrus1 — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 08:18:02 GMT

I am wondering if http://www.belkin.com/us/F2CU036-Belkin/p/P-F2CU036/ is working.

Re: USB OTG Support

Hardy66 — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 16:16:57 GMT

I ordered this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Onite-Adapter-Macbook-Google-Chromebook/dp/B0088CRKJG

I have been able to read an external USB memory stick with my X Compact using this cable - so OTG should work with it.

Re: USB OTG Support

Delph84 — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 20:35:28 GMT

Thanks for the link Hardy66, I still haven't tried to buy one...

spyrus1 > I don't see OTG on the product's page so I'm not sure it's OTG capable...

Re: USB OTG Support

Stevetl — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:18:22 GMT

It does support OTG , at least the US version. I had purchased ATSC tuner and needed adapter for the new type - C connector.

This adapter works great ! Not really sure this is what you are looking for but the link for the adapter is below also the tuner . I am in the US.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018G6IK7E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tuner:

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/D204-Android-ATSC-TV-Receiver-368684.html

Re: USB OTG Support

The1andONLYdave — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 19:51:31 GMT

I can confirm that X Compact works with https://www.amazon.de/Lexar-JumpDrive-Type-C-Flash-Drive/dp/B012PS8YAC/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1480535316&sr=1-3-fkmr1&keywords=lexar+usb+c+stick

Re: USB OTG Support

spyrusthegreat — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 10:42:31 GMT

https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-USB-IF-Certified-Type-Adapter/dp/B00WJSPWRM
It does support according to commentd

Re: USB OTG Support

MarlonUk1 — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 03:03:07 GMT

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-X-Compact/Need-more-Tech-Specs-Xperia-Whitepapers/m-p/1176221#M314