I know people have talked about using a Bluetooth mouse with the Tab S4 in DEX mode, but what about a USB mouse? Would it work with a USB-C wireless mouse or with a standard USB mouse with a USB-C adapter?
It should work just fine with a standard USB mouse as well. I used a USB Type C otg cable to use my usb nouse until my bluetooth one arrived and it worked well, I just had a dongle hanging off the side of the tablet.
I've been using a wireless logitech keyboard and mouse (with the usb unifying thing), connected with an OTG usb cable.
They work very well. They also work with the android phones I've had. It's kind of ideal. I don't often need a keyboard and mouse, voice recognition works perfectly. But on those rare occasions it's super easy to hook up.
One thing, sometimes the developer options for 'usb connection type' need to be changed to 'midi' to get it working. Sure beats the heck out of overpaying for a specialized keyboard for the device, which I almost would never use
samsung galaxy s4 and logitec K400+
KazimierzW said:
I know people have talked about using a Bluetooth mouse with the Tab S4 in DEX mode, but what about a USB mouse? Would it work with a USB-C wireless mouse or with a standard USB mouse with a USB-C adapter?
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I have been trying to use a Logitech K400+ keyboard with my Galaxy Tab S4 using the usb dongle with a USB C to USB adapter, and it does not connect. A wireless mouse with dongle works perfectly though. Any suggestions ?
You need to pair the mouse/keyboard with the USB receiver first on a PC, then from then on it will work in any android device.
KazimierzW said:
I know people have talked about using a Bluetooth mouse with the Tab S4 in DEX mode, but what about a USB mouse? Would it work with a USB-C wireless mouse or with a standard USB mouse with a USB-C adapter?
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I tested my CORSAIR - M65 PRO Wired RGB Optical Gaming Mouse using the USB-C adapter that came with my S9+ and it worked. RGB lit up and everything there was no setup required. Simply plug and use.
KazimierzW said:
I know people have talked about using a Bluetooth mouse with the Tab S4 in DEX mode, but what about a USB mouse? Would it work with a USB-C wireless mouse or with a standard USB mouse with a USB-C adapter?
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I'm using G602 Logitech.
It's a wireless mouse but not a bluetooth one.
I connect it with UGreen USB type C Hub to do presentations
Does anyone know if a usb mmo mouse like the Cosair scimitar will work? And will it detect all 12 side buttons as num1, num2, etc?
I bought this one yesterday : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HNS3W78/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A9MR32R3DGYL8&psc=1
Type-C connector dongle !
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Is it possible using this kind of converter to connect simultaneously a mouse and a keyboard together to the phone ? (for example using a wireless set mouse/keyboard or a usb splitter).
Can the phone provide the power to work on both devices ?
Maybe if it was possible to charge the phone somehow using the same cable ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098778
I want to connect the phone to a tv using hdmi cable (adaptor) and control the phone from distance using a wireless keyboard/mouse.
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I would be interested in this too. I saw EVO 4G used as a desktop computer - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038840 but he used bluetooth mouse and keyboard and the only thing connected to its micro usb port was hdmi cable. I would rather use some kind of usb hub in order to connect these 3 devices to the micro usb port in the phone and even charge it all at once. If anyone knows if it is possible please share your knowledge
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Yes, you are right about Bluetooth. I believe it's the best solution (but more expensive) because when connecting the hdmi adaptor no other ports remain for other usb devices. Also hmdi adaptor charges the phone (for example BizLink MHL to HDMI TV-Out Adapter)
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You might be able to run both USB mouse & keyboard; try using a keyboard that has a USB port or two on it, then plug the mouse into the keyboard's USB. Power may be a problem; the SGS2's USB connector isn't going to provide anywhere near the 500 mA in the USB 2.0 spec.
Of course, if you're using the USB, you can't use the MHL/HDMI, and vice versa -- the connector modes are mutually exclusive. If you have to have HDMI output, you should be able to use a BT keyboard and/or mouse.
I want to attach two usb devices to my Note.
One will be the MHL adapter and one will be the 2.4ghz wireless unit for a keyboard like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250996855143.
I need a Micro USB male to 1x Micro USB female and 1x USB female adapter.
These for some strange reason don't exist
I was just wondering if anyone has done anything similar.
I know I could get a Bluetooth keyboard, but I don't have one. I do however have the above keyboard
Oh wow! I'm interested into this keyboard! Does Lenovo Mini Wireless keyboard work perfectly with the Note? All buttons are recognized and trackball mouse is usable?
Its really good, i use it on my Note and my Libretto W100. The mouse and keyboard work perfectly.
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I want to attach two usb devices to my Note.
One will be the MHL adapter and one will be the 2.4ghz wireless unit for a keyboard like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250996855143.
I need a Micro USB male to 1x Micro USB female and 1x USB female adapter.
These for some strange reason don't exist
I was just wondering if anyone has done anything similar.
I know I could get a Bluetooth keyboard, but I don't have one. I do however have the above keyboard
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You cannot attach 2 or more devices to the same usb port. You need an usb hub for that, but I don't know if the MHL would work with the hub. I will try later today to attach an usb hub and connect more devices, and will report my findings.
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I have successfully connected a self powered usb hub to the galaxy Note, and connected 2 thumb drives, a combo card reader, and a mouse. The Note mounted both of my thumb drives, as /usbstorage/sda and /usbstorage/sdb respectively. Then I inserted a mikroSD card into the card reader and the phone mounted it as sdc. I then inserted an sony memory stick into the card reader and it was mounted as sdd. All mounts were usable, and I could watch movies from them, and watch pictures, copy files from one to the other, etc... But, when I connected the mouse to the usb hub it didn't recognize it. Whatever combination I tried the Note would not recognize my mouse, when plugged into the usb hub. When plugged directly to the OTG cable it works perfectly, but won't work when connected to the hub (maybe cables are to long).
Using rooted stock xxla6 firmware.
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Just found out, that usb otg and mhl cannot work simultaneously. When the MHL cable is plugged in, the GNote's microusb port will become an MHL port, and from that point it will not act as an usb host or usb slave. :-(
It's too bad, 'cause I really wanted to connect it to my full hd monitor and use a mouse and keyboard, too.
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Just found out, that usb otg and mhl cannot work simultaneously. When the MHL cable is plugged in, the GNote's microusb port will become an MHL port, and from that point it will not act as an usb host or usb slave. :-(
It's too bad, 'cause I really wanted to connect it to my full hd monitor and use a mouse and keyboard, too.
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How about bluetooth mouse+keyboard instead ? That would keep your USB port free for MHL
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How about bluetooth mouse+keyboard instead ? That would keep your USB port free for MHL
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That does work, and works a treat I might add.
Swyped from my finger, to your face on my Samsung Galaxy Note, using Tapatalk!
I like the idea of USB Hub
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How about bluetooth mouse+keyboard instead ? That would keep your USB port free for MHL
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This is the setup I'm going to do also. But as with topic, it's also very tempting to have everything USB powered. Since it will decrease latency and maybe power consumption as well? (as opposed to bluetooth) Well, MHL to HDMI will still drain our battery even if we connect it to power source
You can also try NZtechfreak's workaround:
http://www.androidnz.net/2011/11/samsung-galaxy-note-connectivity.html
I recently purchased the USB OTG cable
http://www.ebay.in/itm/271089450380...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_3211wt_1141
I got it for around 2 usd, it works great, I can connect my usb pen drive, wired mouse and my microsoft Arch mouse.
I have an OTG cable that works fine with logitech wired keyboard, but doesn't work with the wireless one. Are there any good wireless usb keyboard / mouse combos that work with OTG?
Ok I tried the Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 ( and it doesn't work with the Nexus 7 over OTG (won't recognize). But the same keyboard worked immediately with my Galaxy Nexus. They're both running Android 4.3 stock so I don't know why there is a difference??
Anyone have experience with this? I need a keyboard / trackpad or keyboard / mouse combo.
Edit: did more testing:
OTG cable works with a USB hub, and I can attach both wired mouse and keyboard at the same time, and both works fine.
OTG cable works with a Gearhead wireless mouse.
Does not work with the Logitech receiver. I think it is the Logitech wireless receiver that's not working with Nexus 7.
Logitech wired keyboard with a separate wireless mouse works. But the Logitech K400 doesn't work for me either. Very unusual considering it works on the old N7, N10, HTC Rezound and DNA.
I just tried a wired Apple Mini-Keyboard. (The aluminium one with 2 USB ports, and no numeric keypad).
I was using a standard OTG adapter that came with an Android TV Stick.
It seemed to take 2 tries. The N7 may have been asleep the first time I connected it.
When I connected it with the tablet awake, it worked immediately.
I did not try the USB ports. My N7 is not rooted, and I do not have Media Importer, so there really in not much that I would expect to be able to use those ports for, except perhaps a wired mouse.
I just opened my OTG cable and tried connecting a Logitech MX Darkfield mouse to the tablet and it does not recognize it at all. I have also tried my brother's Logitech M560 and still no difference but my wired Logitech G400 works. I was wondering what was your experience with connecting a wireless USB mouse to the tablet through an OTG cable and if you had any successful connections.
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I just opened my OTG cable and tried connecting a Logitech MX Darkfield mouse to the tablet and it does not recognize it at all. I have also tried my brother's Logitech M560 and still no difference but my wired Logitech G400 works. I was wondering what was your experience with connecting a wireless USB mouse to the tablet through an OTG cable and if you had any successful connections.
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I've used various USB OTG adapters successfully with mice and keyboards. Did you just get the cable? Does it work with anything else?
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I've used various USB OTG adapters successfully with mice and keyboards. Did you just get the cable? Does it work with anything else?
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I just got the cable yesterday through Amazon and wired mice in addition to keyboards have been successful as of now. I read another post describing similar issues which mentioned that all 5 of his wireless Logitech mice did not work with the OTG cable. What brand/model have you been using?
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I just got the cable yesterday through Amazon and wired mice in addition to keyboards have been successful as of now. I read another post describing similar issues which mentioned that all 5 of his wireless Logitech mice did not work with the OTG cable. What brand/model have you been using?
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I didn't realize you were talking wireless. I've never tried any, but later I'll borrow my wife's Logitech.