USB OTG in WP 8.1

[narv]

Windows Phone 8.1 to support USB Host/OTG? | WMPoweruser

http://www.theverge.com/2014/3/14/5509466/windows-phone-8-1-and-otg-support

Seems that a new leak / rumor suggests USB OTG!! Woohoo! Hope it's true.

 

[xandros9]

I was not expecting that, if it falls through, that will be a nice surprise.

 

[akthelonelyman]

if it comes will it support the present phones like 1520 or will it be limited to the upcoming phones only?

 

[Christian Holmstedt]

This will open doors to rooms full of opportunities. Make it happen MS.

 

[Ma Rio]

if it comes will it support the present phones like 1520 or will it be limited to the upcoming phones only?

It would require a new phone with an AB port.

I just hope this is true, tho I feel like it isn't. Since it will only be present on the new phones. And it hasn't been mentioned even once till now.
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The guy even said it will work on every WP8.1 device which is wrong (unless all WP8 devices already have MicroUSB AB ports, which highly doubt).

Something's fishy here.

 

[xandros9]

It would require a new phone with an AB port.

I just hope this is true, tho I feel like it isn't. Since it will only be present on the new phones. And it hasn't been mentioned even once till now.
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The guy even said it will work on every WP8.1 device which is wrong (unless all WP8 devices already have MicroUSB AB ports, which highly doubt).

Something's fishy here.

I've known many androids to have OTG once tweaked or something, and none of those have the square B port AFAIK

 

[Ma Rio]

I don't think that's how it works. Great if it does tho, I'd be happy if everyone's happy.

 

[BitPusher2600]

It would require a new phone with an AB port.

I just hope this is true, tho I feel like it isn't. Since it will only be present on the new phones. And it hasn't been mentioned even once till now.
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The guy even said it will work on every WP8.1 device which is wrong (unless all WP8 devices already have MicroUSB AB ports, which highly doubt).

Something's fishy here.

True enough, but where there's a will, there's an adapter

 

[RustyU]

It would require a new phone with an AB port.

No it wouldn't. Tons of phones have USB OTG with a regular micro USB port.

 

[Ma Rio]

Are you sure?
One thing is a intended USB OTG which is enabled by default by the manufacter. Another thing are some DIY adapters, ROM flashes and other hacks to enable it.
I don't see the point of having a MicroUSB AB Port if you can do everything even on a standard B port.

 

[anon(123856)]

Wouldn't this offer a solution as long as the device supports OTG?

Amazon.com: StarTech.com 5in Micro USB to USB OTG Host Adapter - Micro USB Male to USB A Female On-The-GO Host Cable Adapter: Computers & Accessories

 

[RustyU]

Are you sure?

One hundred percent. I'm holding an OTG capable (from factory) phone with a regular micro USB port right now.

 

[F3rzz]

can somebody explain to me what exactly is USB on the go and it's advantages, i'm not sure i get it.

time, will and bing doesn't help me much xD.

 

[Ma Rio]

Its basicly the ability for your phone to act as a host, so you can plug in a mouse/keyboard/any storage drive/cameras/anything in it via the USB. On regular phones you cant do that, you can only do that on phones with USB OTG enabled.

This is the first time I head OTG is possible without an AB port on your device, but if it's true - great!
Tho I do like when my phone comes with something enabled by default and the cable in the box, not when I have to find workarounds.