Powering Phone While RTL-SDR Attached?
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Unsure if this will work, typically in the past I've had problems with the phone charging since the OTG input will either let you charge the phone, or use it for files/data, but not both at the same time. But, I haven't tried it in the past year or so. That said, if it works, you will need something like this;
then it should be a powered hub? Walmart in-store stock has none. No aisle on it.
No, it is mail order only through Walmart's site.
I've had luck with this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C5FWQND/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
OP has a Motorola phone, unfortunately this states it does not support these phones, possibly because Motorola is still using the older USB C 2.0 rather than the newer USB C 3.0 or 3.1 connector.
Doesn't really have to charge the phone. Just provide the 4.8 volts to the RTL-SDR so the phone won't need to provide power to the RTL-SDR. Lighten the load on the current. Also, I am not so sure the usb traces in the phone can handle the load the RTL-SDR will put on it. Very tiny inside.
Not accurate except being usb-c 2.0 because I tested with these usb 3.0 cables with success. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BS8SRWH/ref=pe_386300_440135490_TE_simp_item_image?th=1
Actual model number:
Motorola XT2317DL
Okay, so what is the point of the post if those work with your Moto G Stylus phone? Please read the description, it says they work with Samsung and LG phones that have Thunderbolt 3.0 connectors, the Moto G has a 2.0 USB C connector. But, great, if they work for you have fun I'm glad you answered your question and found something. As for my Moto G 5G Stylus 2023 phone, those type of Thunderbolt cables do not work.
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That was not the question. I asked about an accessory to allow power to the phone while rtl-sdr is connected. You answered it in post 2 anyway.
Yes, that is what I answered. USB C 2.0, which our phone has, will not support that.
Both almost the same phone. Mine 4G yours 5G. Mine's may be a fluke. I don't know. It sure worked well with the JSAUX OTG usb-c 3..0 cable.
Great, glad to hear it, so I'm missing the point of what you are asking if that cable allowed you to both power the phone and use a SDR at the same time.
But, you apparently found something that works so I'm done here.
dickie757
Wired
Plug a powered hub into OTG, then tuner into hub.
