USB powered Portable HDD with Nokia 2520

[trywithaustin]

Hey,

Does anyone know if we can connect an external hard disk drive with the Nokia 2520? Will the micro-USB port provide sufficient power to power a USB 3.0 based 2.5/3.5" portable hard disk with a micro-USB to full USB connector?

I know that an externally powered hard disk works, just wanted to know if the USB powered ones too will work.? Pl let know.

 

[lovenokia]

I am going to micro USB 3.0 to USB 3.0 then a female usb 3.0 to female USB 3.0 to get my USB 3.0 port.

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[lovenokia]

Here is the link for the female to female USB 3.0
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0099TNGG8...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUvbUpU2232410

This would also work
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0099TNGG8...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUvbUpU2232410

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[trywithaustin]

I am going to micro USB 3.0 to USB 3.0 then a female usb 3.0 to female USB 3.0 to get my USB 3.0 port.

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Thanks, still why is a female USB 3.0 to female USB 3.0 is required?

 

[lovenokia]

Thanks, still why is a female USB 3.0 to female USB 3.0 is required?

I don't think it is, this gives you a USB port like the surface 2.

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[trywithaustin]

I don't think it is, this gives you a USB port like the surface 2

There is no full size USB like the surface.. its a mini USB as per the spec..

 

[JaimitoFrog]

Galaxy Note 3 first phone to feature ugly new Micro USB 3 port | The Verge

 

[lovenokia]

There is no full size USB like the surface.. its a mini USB as per the spec..

I don't think think, external hard drives use micro USB 3.0 vs 2.0 because it must offer similar speeds to full size port.

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[lovenokia]

Thanks, still why is a female USB 3.0 to female USB 3.0 is required?

Wrong link

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004574Y7E...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUvbUpU2233390

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[JaimitoFrog]

The USB port can charge a phone, but u need micro USB 2 male connectors at both ends, or use the micro to full size usb3 adaptors as noted by other posts.

Per Nokia FAQ:
Your tablet supports charging only through the dedicated charging connector, not through the USB connector. As a USB host your tablet can provide power for USB accessories connected to it, you can for example charge your phone from Lumia 2520.

 

[meathead88]

what about a micro USB to micro USB cable????

 

[SouthernSig]

Just search "USB 3.0 OTG"

B Micro USB 3 0 9pin OTG Host Flash Disk Cable for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9000 | eBay

 

[SouthernSig]

what about a micro USB to micro USB cable????

Use a regular USB 2.0 B Micro Male to USB 2.0 B Micro Male cable, USB 3.0 B Micro accepts USB 2.0 B Micro

In other words, she don't discriminate.

 

[GizmoEV]

Hey,

Does anyone know if we can connect an external hard disk drive with the Nokia 2520? Will the micro-USB port provide sufficient power to power a USB 3.0 based 2.5/3.5" portable hard disk with a micro-USB to full USB connector?

I know that an externally powered hard disk works, just wanted to know if the USB powered ones too will work.? Pl let know.

I don't have a USB 3 HD but I do have a 500GB USB 2 Seagate FreeAgent Go drive and it works just fine. I tested a 2.5 hour HD movie and it only took 40% of the battery charge.

 

[trywithaustin]

Finally I got to test my Lumia 2520 with various list of USB devices.

Amazon.com : Afunta 15CM Standard USB3.0 Female to Micro USB 3.0 Male OTG(On-The-Go) Cable for Samsung Galaxy Note3 N9000 N9002 N9005 : Computer Cable Usb To Usb Adapters : Computers & Accessories

I used the above connector. Thanks to GizmoEV and Robertre and daelumia for their suggestions. Here is the list of devices I found working with my tablet

• Seagate 1 TB HDD USB 3.0 and it works (USB powered)
• 8GB, 16G USB drives
• A multi-card reader

The list will be updated with more later today.