PatTheRabbit

I expected that the two Android devices would have the usual USB connection and also the ability to power one device from the other. If I plug any of the devices into to the Archos 5 dock [ it has mini and full size USB ] both power and the USB mount is enabled. That is using a regular USB micro cable, same as plugging into my laptop.

I thought this question had been discussed before but I could not find it in the forums. I just recieved my new OTG micro to micro USB cable from the hakshop but none of my devices will connect or charge when connected. I have been using an Archos 5 tablet, an Archos 7 tablet, a Samsung phone and a FreedomPop hot spot connected in every combination possible but none of them seem to be using the cable. In normal operation, the Archos 7 tablet does not charge through the micro USB connecter, it has a dedicated power plug, but the other three devices can charge through their micro USB connection. None of the devices are rooted. I have switched the USB connection mode, on and off, to debug [ADB], to media device [MTP], to storage device[MSC] I have also tried rebooting while connected but nothing seems to work. Thoughts?