topic USB OTG Ethernet issue in Z Series

USB OTG Ethernet issue

ryuseiken — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 22:34:12 GMT

Hello, I found a post where I saw that it was possible connection through one Ethernet cable and a USB OTG ethernet adapter, specifically here:

http://www.davebennett.tech/connect-android-to-ethernet/

I tried this on my Nexus 7 2013 6.0.1 and it has worked properly. No need to do anything more to remove the wifi connection and get an icon like this > .... < to confirm the internet.

Same cables, otg I connect my Z5 and I'm finding OTG system. I said nothing is found, in fact not the current LED lights ethernet adapter. It is a firmware failure or simply no power? Anyone else happens or you can try to confirm?

A greeting.

Sorry for my writing in English if it is not correct or not understandable.

Re: USB OTG Ethernet issue

Uliwooly — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 22:46:48 GMT

@ryuseiken

You might want to contact your Local support regarding this.

Re: USB OTG Ethernet issue

ryuseiken — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 07:24:34 GMT

Hey, no one else has been able to test the question? I still think it's a matter of firmware enabled there is not something in my Nexus 7 runs smoothly.

Salu2.

Re: USB OTG Ethernet issue

Bhonder — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:19:02 GMT

You could try with one of those "splitted" Otg cables which supply power to the discrete device. There are many on online markets and they are cheap.

Maybe it is only a requested power problem.

Re: USB OTG Ethernet issue

JoeUKUS — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:11:29 GMT

Hi,

I have a Xperia Z5 Premium Dual E6883 and I used to connect it to ethernet using Sony's OTG cable, until I updated the mobile to Marshmallow. But after the upgrade, the phone is no more detecting this usb to ethernet adapter (from plugable.com).

I contacted Sony support multiple times, but no proper response.

Recently another update came to my mobile, still no difference - it was a good feature to connect to ethernet to download all the data heavy app updates and attachment downloads, photo uploads etc. But it is no more possible.

But I hear that the stock android phones are detecting usb to ethernet adapter on OTG. It's really disappointing to see that Sony disabled this feature, after I ended up spending $700 for this phone.

Re: USB OTG Ethernet issue

Andreas083 — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 09:56:18 GMT

Any luck?

Re: USB OTG Ethernet issue

josephklj — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:47:36 GMT

Nope - fed up of chasing Sony support, I returned the phone. Ended switching back to my iPhone - which connects to ethernet (though I have to use two cables and a USB hub) and also got a Microsoft Lumia 950XL (got a free docking station as well and connects to Ethernet with a single USB adapter - works like a charm, especially because the docking station charges the device, unlike iPhone).

Sony lost a loyal customer.

Re: USB OTG Ethernet issue

serviceman — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 18:15:05 GMT

I think sony support can not really help.

They too busy avoiding support and ingore feedback from common user.

They running the path of Kodak. (Closing Soon)

Re: USB OTG Ethernet issue

jussin — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 12:10:36 GMT

Hello JoeUKUSa i thinkbthere is a new charger for apple ligthning that allows for usb otg and charging at the same time and should work for the purported case see youtube post how connect ipad ethernrt airplane

Re: USB OTG Ethernet issue

jussin — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 12:14:32 GMT

I had similar experience on z3 after updating to a specific lollipop version earlier version if 5.0.2 would work after some other update the ethernet functionality was gone so i had to downgrade there is a post on youtube how to downgrade all xperia you need to find correct firmware not very satisfactorly method though as the update should have brought more stability

Re: USB OTG Ethernet issue

Xetaro — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 07:25:10 GMT

Most manufacturers removed support from the kernel regarding usb to ethernet adapters over OTG. Nexus still have it, and iPhone and iPad too, but in this case you need the genuine Apple adapters and a self powered usb hub. Just root and install custom kernels that have the feature already built-in, like the AndroPlus Kernel for Xperia Z5 / Z5 Compact.

https://kernel.andro.plus/kitakami_r2.html

Japanese people is very close minded, I doubt you will get the smallest answer from them. They just copy others, if Samsung, LG and HTC added support for that feature Sony will follow for sure.

Re: USB OTG Ethernet issue

josephklj — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 22:33:42 GMT

@Jussin - Yes I got that too - now both power and OTG available for iPhone - and now Ethernet on iPhone is officially supported by Apple.

So far I have tried three USB adapters, include Apple, Plugable and Rankie - all three worked.

The unfortunate thing is a $100 Acer iconia tablet on Android supports OTG ethernet adapters - but not a $600 premium phone!

Re: USB OTG Ethernet issue

josephklj — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 22:34:53 GMT

@Xetaro -

So far I have tried three USB adapters, include Apple, Plugable and Rankie - all three worked on iPhone, with a powered USB hub.

The unfortunate thing is a $100 Acer iconia tablet on Android supports OTG ethernet adapters - but not a $600 premium phone!

Re: USB OTG Ethernet issue

Xetaro — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 14:56:35 GMT

Or you can try the newest Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+. They allow ethernet with the Dex docking, probably they allow ethernet adapters too over microusb.

Besides that, the Nexus and Pixel allow ethernet too.

Re: USB OTG Ethernet issue

JustMimicry — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 02:43:21 GMT

I have tha same problem on Xperia XA ultra,

I have bought Honor 9 lite - there work is good with otg ethernet,

Sony is LAME!!!

Re: USB OTG Ethernet issue

ricci — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:34:04 GMT

yes, i tried the Ethernet on Ipad too; worked with the mentioned setup on all the ones i tried, only the Ipad 1 would not have this functionality. The Iphones i think have this functionality starting with Iphone 4, probably.

But what is odd, is that the Iphones would not Bluetooth Reverse Tether to the Computer, which is actually a very nice feature for light surfing at Home (because no cable needed and smaller radiation impact - only Bluetooth).
Ipads would do well with Bluetooth Reverse Tether (Eg. Sharing the INternet Connection from the Desktop over Bluetooth to the Ipad).

I don't really care about Iphones though, because there prices and SAR Values are just way too offlimit.

Really hope that the Ethernet functionality could come back to Xperia Phones because they were one of the best supporters of it it seems.

Re: USB OTG Ethernet issue

Xetaro — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 16:07:42 GMT

Sony is still really late in smartphone industry, use Samsung or LG for now.