I am not aware of any current Android devices that support USB host mode. On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 11:56 AM, Nathan <[email protected]> wrote:
> I've had an inquiry about whether my Android app can interface with a > serial device via USB cable. > > Before I invest too much time in this path, I'd like to know: > > Is this even possible? Some previous threads indicate Android won't do > host USB. > Would it require root access and/or the NDK? > Would it be better to advise the potential client to look for a serial > bluetooth adapter? I can see that there is a Bluetooth Sock class > which may do the job. > > Thanks for any tips > > Nathan > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "Android Developers" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]<android-developers%[email protected]> > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en > -- Dianne Hackborn Android framework engineer [email protected] Note: please don't send private questions to me, as I don't have time to provide private support, and so won't reply to such e-mails. All such questions should be posted on public forums, where I and others can see and answer them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
