topic Usb OTG support for Xperia XZ1 Compact? in XZ Series

Usb OTG support for Xperia XZ1 Compact?

KTo — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 00:50:15 GMT

Hello,

Does the Xperia XZ1 Compact support OTG?

I've tried using a micro-to-typeC adapter, an OTG, plugged in a mouse, keyboard, memory card, flash memory... nothing works

I've also gone into Settings-USB connectivity, but it doesnt detect any connected devices...

Anyone has the same problem or know how to resolve this?

Thanks.

Re: Usb OTG support for Xperia XZ1 Compact?

Emil — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 07:10:25 GMT

Hi @KTo,

Xperia devices do currently not support USB On-The-Go (USB OTG), but they do support the USB Host standard.

Xperia XZ1 Compact support the following; HID, USB hub, USB mass storage and Audio. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee compatibility with third party USB accessories. However do make sure that you are using a USB-host adapter and not just a USB cable.

Re: Usb OTG support for Xperia XZ1 Compact?

Bhonder — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 08:58:21 GMT

@Emil

It was one of the first thing i tried and works quite well, actually. Great work from Sony/Google.

USB OTG works with both external storage and keyboard/mouse setup.

I used USB-C OTG adapter from my wife's Samsung and my Anker.
I tested it with: a couple of Sandisk thumb drive, a multi-card reader (you know, those one for microSD, SD and MS card) and with my logitech bluetooth K270 mouse/kbd combo.

Edit: I just tested with a mini usb/USB C adapter connected to the USB OTG which came with our old Z3 Compact and they worked.

Re: Usb OTG support for Xperia XZ1 Compact?

KTo — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 11:00:49 GMT

Hello,

Thank you gor your replies.

I've tried these methods, buy they don't seem to work on Xperia xz1 compact

Re: Usb OTG support for Xperia XZ1 Compact?

Snapples — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 19:48:57 GMT

I'm seeing the same problems on my XZ1c.

Firmware is up to date.

I tried 3 different adaptors on at least 3 different USB sticks and various other devices (Keyboard, Mouse, FLIR One). Even my PS4 controller doesn't work over USB.

The USB sticks don't even get powered, and nothing shows up in the connections menu about USB devices.

Re: Usb OTG support for Xperia XZ1 Compact?

Tizer — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 22:33:24 GMT

It works on my xz1c with the OTG that came with my z3c with a type c adapter on the end of it, but when I go to Device connection and click on USB connectivity it says that "nothing is connected" under USB connection mode, but despite what it says I can use a mouse and read the contents of my USB stick. I haven't tried with a keyboard yet.

Re: Usb OTG support for Xperia XZ1 Compact?

Howard70 — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 14:35:22 GMT

I plug in a sony USM32CA1/S E memory stick. A notifiction appeared saying security policy restricted the use of USB storage, and i cannot mount the memory stick Any ways to resolved?

Re: Usb OTG support for Xperia XZ1 Compact?

Blaznee — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 20:13:46 GMT

It works well on mine, I usaly connect usb drives, memory card readers, drone controlers...

Re: Usb OTG support for Xperia XZ1 Compact?

fblc — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:15:17 GMT

Hi,

After the update to Android Pie, the USB support doesn't work anymore with no usb key.

If someone has an idea.

Re: Usb OTG support for Xperia XZ1 Compact?

christianz1 — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 01:39:50 GMT

I recently updated using the latest update and I lost the capability to connect via USB to my pc. I also cannot connect via otg. hgaving difficulty transfering files as a result. please help.

Re: Usb OTG support for Xperia XZ1 Compact?

ghencea-RO — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 11:06:43 GMT

Yes you can use OTG USB. I use a 64GB pendrive USB-C/USB 3 (2 ends). Just plug it in no adapters no settings no third party apps no anything. You can copy photos movies and audio files to that pendrive. What I did was this:

- plug in the pendrive

- if you have ES File Explorer it will ask if you want to use it: NO (CANCEL)

- scroll down the upper menu and you should find SMI USB drive or something similar with 2 options EXPLORE EJECT

- choose EXPLORE and you're in