1. rangus's Avatar
    Was playing around with the OTG on my z30 and discovered I can watch movies off a USB stick. So I can store movies on a USB stick and not clog up the media card. I have a splitter cable for the charging port, so I can charge while watching. Perfect for flights or long drives. I have a 9000 mah external battery pack, so I do not even need an a/c outlet or car charger. Impressive. I had been thinking purely of using the OTG for documents or PowerPoint. Way to go BlackBerry. I showed this to a colleague, who is an iOS fan. He was speechless.

    From my Dirty 30
    04-05-14 09:16 AM
  2. AnimalPak200's Avatar
    That's the first thing I tried when I got my micro USB adapter. That, and accessing my DSLR camera.

    It's definitely a feature that gets forgotten in all those "is it worth upgrading from a Z10 to a Z30??" threads.


    Posted via CB10
    LeeU1911 likes this.
    04-05-14 09:25 AM
  3. BB4matt's Avatar
    What is the model number for the USB OTG splitter cable? Or picture, please. Once, say a memory stick is inserted one cannot charge the Z30 or can you?

    One can power/charge an external USB device with the split at the regular USB port but not at the Z30 micro port side.
    Just curious.

    Posted via the amazing Z30
    04-05-14 09:19 PM
  4. rangus's Avatar
    I have a Y cable 1 male micro to 2 female micro connectors. The male goes to the phone charging port. I connect power or charge cable to one female port on the other end and the USB OTG to the second female plug. This way I can charge my z30 will watching full length movie on the USB memory card.

    From my Dirty 30
    04-05-14 09:58 PM
  5. sushistew's Avatar
    i have a dual micro usb stick, plugs into pc and z30, best thumb drive ever.Watching Movies with OTG USB-img_20140318_182629.jpg
    kthhrrsn and LeeU1911 like this.
    04-05-14 10:14 PM
  6. sushistew's Avatar
    here is a link to a adapter on the cheap and i know works since i have one
    Watching Movies with OTG USB-sku_129671_1_small.jpg
    Micro 5pin to USB Female OTG Data Cable - Black - Free Shipping - DealExtreme
    04-05-14 10:16 PM
  7. Draven2666's Avatar
    Where did you get the y cable?

    Posted via CB10
    04-05-14 10:29 PM
  8. BB4matt's Avatar
    Good discovery. Can you share the store from where to order? I tried Amazon and DX but no luck for 2 female micro USB ends.

    Posted via the amazing Z30
    04-06-14 08:31 PM
  9. sushistew's Avatar
    maybe give this a try

    Dual Micro USB Host OTG Hub Adapter Cable + Power For Nexus S3 Galaxy Tab - CA$7.48

    Watching Movies with OTG USB-sku122247-2.jpg

    or this looks helpful, i just ordered one and a qi charger

    http://ca.cellphoneshop.net/s4otg.ht...FUJqfgodJIAA3g
    Last edited by sushistew; 04-06-14 at 09:01 PM.
    04-06-14 08:43 PM
  10. silverbullet's Avatar
    Can someone please confirm you can access a USB and charge with a splitter?

    A while back before I bought my otg USB cable, I was going to purchase the y cable and someone confirmed you are not able to charge and access usb at the same time.

    Yes it's a BlackBerry. If you have something bad to say... speak to Easton!
    kbz1960 likes this.
    04-07-14 01:16 AM
  11. uktivo's Avatar
    I'd also like a confirmation that you are able to charge AND watch a movie from a USB thumb drive at the same time. Can anyone confirm please?
    kbz1960 likes this.
    04-07-14 09:38 AM
  12. sushistew's Avatar
    when my hub arrives i will test that out for ya. maybe someone else can answer before that tho
    04-07-14 11:19 PM
  13. kjpeigan's Avatar
    Yuppers, got mine, plus a io gear USB card reader...higher end camera...pop out the card...slap it in the io gear card reader...upload to fb and instagram...

    Rocking the Z30 Regina SK Canada
    04-07-14 11:56 PM
  14. uktivo's Avatar
    Got hub and mine DOES NOT Charge and allow usb drive to connect at the same time. It's either or for me.
    04-16-14 05:20 PM
  15. xenrobia's Avatar
    Bye, Bye...
    Last edited by xenrobia; 05-04-14 at 05:50 PM.
    04-16-14 07:40 PM
  16. Supa_Fly1's Avatar
    Was playing around with the OTG on my z30 and discovered I can watch movies off a USB stick. So I can store movies on a USB stick and not clog up the media card. I have a splitter cable for the charging port, so I can charge while watching. Perfect for flights or long drives. I have a 9000 mah external battery pack, so I do not even need an a/c outlet or car charger. Impressive. I had been thinking purely of using the OTG for documents or PowerPoint. Way to go BlackBerry. I showed this to a colleague, who is an iOS fan. He was speechless.

    From my Dirty 30
    Most resourceful solution.

    Personally since you're carrying multiple accessories anyway I'd rather have a case that acts as an external battery/charger to the Z30 plus built-in MicroSD+SDXC card slot with female USB2.0 port all in one. Think of those Mophie iOS cases for iPhone but much more useful for BB10/Z10/Z30/Z3. Maybe one with a backside slider for the Q10.

    I hope future BB10 device use the MicroUSB/HDMI ports on the bottom going forward; as this better facilitates cases, stands, and portability when cable connected.

    BlackBerry Q10 ? & Full Metal CB10!
    04-16-14 07:43 PM
  17. sonicpix's Avatar
    That's the first thing I tried when I got my micro USB adapter. That, and accessing my DSLR camera.

    It's definitely a feature that gets forgotten in all those "is it worth upgrading from a Z10 to a Z30??" threads.


    Posted via CB10
    I never thought if using it with my Nikon. That's great.

    BB Proud
    04-16-14 07:57 PM

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