Alpo Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 I specified Android because I don't know if this works with Apple. There's this thing they came out with a few years ago called On The Go. It's either build into your phone or it's not, depending on how old your phone is. If your phone has it you can buy an adapter which will allow you to plug a USB connection into your phone. I've been using it for a couple of years with a thumb drive. But I got a brilliant thought this morning and plugged in my keyboard. Daaaayyyyuummm. I can type with all ten fingers again. Now if otto korekt would just ____ off and die, I'd be a happy camper. I bought this one. It was about 5 bucks at Best buy, but the site says they don't carry it anymore. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-otg-on-the-go-micro-usb-to-usb-type-a-adapter-cable-black/4644300.p?skuId=4644300 I'm sure other places got them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Sounds cool. I’ll venture out into the world and check this out. Sounds simple. Bet I can make it do.........(?) too. :-) Thanx! Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 I rarely use my phone for anything except an occasional call to the mem sahib when I'm in town.. No cell service out here anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Isn't that just a "micro-short" USB charging cable...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 Not if you mean what I think you mean. The charging cable has a USB male end, so we can plug into the charger or into the computer, and it has the mini USB male end so it can plug into the phone. This doober has the mini USB male end, so it can plug into the phone, but has a USB female end, so a thumb drive can plug into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Here ya go, Alps... an adapter adapter! Female to Female USB And a Two-Pack at that, for under five bucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 30 minutes ago, Alpo said: Not if you mean what I think you mean. The charging cable has a USB male end, so we can plug into the charger or into the computer, and it has the mini USB male end so it can plug into the phone. This doober has the mini USB male end, so it can plug into the phone, but has a USB female end, so a thumb drive can plug into it. Those are micro USB THIS IS MINI USB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Compatible-Samsung-Controller-Android/dp/B07MV46G9V/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=android+phone+usb+adapter&qid=1574370200&sr=8-6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 I type on my PC. I don't think that this would work on my flip phone anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smuteye John SASS#24774 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 There are also fold up keyboards that connect to your device via Bluetooth. Saw one yesterday that was pocket sized when folded but had a qwerty keyboard AND a separate standard numberpad. Looks like it would be right handy for typing on tablets or phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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