topic Re: USB OTG for Xperia E5 in E Series

USB OTG for Xperia E5

Johan85 — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 20:36:24 GMT

Hello,

Just bought an external USB DAC to my phone. Android is supported, the only thing needed is an On-The-Go cable. In theory at least. Does Xperia E5 support OTG?

I know the DAC works on Z5, and topics there talks about Settings-Devices-USB, but the only option there is to install application for Xperia on my computer. On Z5 there is a setting like "Detect USB device" aso, but not for me.

Re: USB OTG for Xperia E5

MarlonUk1 — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 01:12:47 GMT

Well according to the white paper http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/documentation/whitepapers/Xperia_E5_WP_1.pdf

OTG is not listed as a connectivity option

Re: USB OTG for Xperia E5

Emir1 — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 07:29:36 GMT

Hi @Johan85,

As @nolramlb wrote, Xperia E5 does not support the OTG or USB Host features.

Re: USB OTG for Xperia E5

Johan85 — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 05:36:42 GMT

This was a surprise indeed! USB functionality, I was sure, was standard on all phones. But USB on E5 is working with my Mac. Can I hope for a software and/or firmware update for my E5 to also support OTG/USB host soon?

Re: USB OTG for Xperia E5

MarlonUk1 — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 13:50:30 GMT

It is really up to sony devs to enable this officially, you can pitch in your request for this feature by emailing them: Local support

That is if it is not based on hardware specs.

Re: USB OTG for Xperia E5

Emir1 — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 07:32:57 GMT

The device has USB support for several features, you can find them in the whitepaper on page 7.

Dose sony xperia e5 has Otg feature

HH15 — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 15:25:27 GMT

Dose sony xperia e5 has Otg feature. And if not why dosent it. I think it has all the necessary requirements to have that feature

Re: Dose sony xperia e5 has Otg feature

sonim — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 21:20:47 GMT

No OTG connectivity?

Definetly hate my Sony E5.

Re: Dose sony xperia e5 has Otg feature

Emir1 — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:46:42 GMT

Hi Everyone, as mentioned above - I am sorry to say that there is no official support for the OTG technology. I do not know why such a decision was made during the development process, but I'll make sure to forward your feedback regarding this.