USB OTG for Xperia E5

[Johan85]

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.

[MarlonUk1]

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

[Emir1]

Hi @Johan85,

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

[Johan85]

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?

[MarlonUk1]

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.

[Emir1]

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

[HH15]

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

[sonim]

No OTG connectivity?

Definetly hate my Sony E5. 

[Emir1]

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.