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Originally Posted by Kumabjorn
I have one of those two sided USB sticks that have a micro USB connector on one end that I sometimes used with my phones if I needed to back up something in a hurry.
However, when I insert it into the Boox Max Carta absolutely nothing happens. I've tried with and without USB debugging. Absolutely nothing. Doesn't recognize it. Completely ignores it. I'm guessing there is no OTG for the micro port.
If that is the case Onyx is deceptive in its marketing. Stating that it has a micro USB port it is reasonable to assume it can handel a memory stick.
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USB OTG is part of the features of the i.Mx6 SoloLite. The firmware disabled its use on second thoughts. In detail: it worked before
(see
Booxtor's early tests)
and then was disabled since (Booxtor's explanations on
13 May 2016):
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«Concerning USB Host mode - it worked on some of my earlier samples of M96 and T68. However Onyx decided to disable it later since some connected devices caused problems with fast battery drain . Sometimes batteries were discharged lower than allowed LiPO batteries threshold voltage, which made it impossible to recharge them without some special tools. This obviously caused complains by users.
IMHO Bluetooth keyboards or gamepads /klicker are better alternative. Currently demand for USB host mode on Onyx devices is quite low. Until now I got probably not more than 3-5 requests for it. In case it will be really demanded I could ask for special series with enabled USB Host.»
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The mention of the OTG is pretty frequent in the forum.
The most sensible proposal in my opinion would be to ask Onyx for a "switch OTG on" option. One has to understand that this implies for them the hassle of "I can't recharge my device, fix it" etc.
Although I cannot see why this battery problem would not be universal.