Prolific PL2303 USB-UART
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About Prolific PL2303 USB-UART
Prolific announces the world's first and only Android USB Host API driver solution (NO root permission needed) for connecting PL2303 USB-to-Serial devices to Android-powered devices with USB Host mode support. Customers can now develop Android software (APP) based on the Android driver library provided by Prolific.
The PL2303 USB-to-Serial chip not only provides driver solutions for Windows/Mac/Linux but now also for Android OS platforms. The PL2303 Android driver library allows customers and developers to write Android applications to interface their UART/ RS232 / RS422 / RS485 devices with millions of Android USB host devices like Smartphones, Tablets, and Smart TVs.
This is just a terminal program, not used in the above specific device applications, such as GPS, cash register, modem,..etc...
Terminal program just for watching row data, if you have a specific purpose, please make sure your PL2303 chip model, you can download the SimpleTest APK source code from Prolific web-site, and then develop your own android application
Requirements:
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- USB Device with PL2303HXD, PL2303EA or PL2303RA controller chip
NOTE: PL2303HXA and PL2303XA are not supported (Discontinued Products)
- Android-Powered Device (Tablet/Phones) with USB Host Mode Support
- Android 3.2 and above OS versions
Prolific recommends following vendor cable brands:
Product: FB1210 USB to 1-port RS-232 Adapter( PL2303HXD )
Product: FB1311 Commercial Grade USB to RS-422/485 Adapter(PL2303HXD )
Good Way Technology Co., Ltd.
E-mail: sales@goodway.com.tw
Web: http://www.goodway.com.tw/
Product: Plugable USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial Adapter (PL2303HXD )
Plugable Technologies (USA & UK Direct)
E-mail: support@plugable.com
Web: http://www.plugable.com/
Product: OP-1010, OP-1012 -->> USB to TTL (PL2303HXD )
Product: OP-1020 -->> USB to RS232 (PL2303HXD )
Product: OP-1030 -->> USB to RS485 (PL2303HXD )
ONEPING TECHNOLOGIES CO.,LTD
E-mail: sales@oneping.com.tw
Web: http://www.oneping.com.tw/
The PL2303 USB-to-Serial chip not only provides driver solutions for Windows/Mac/Linux but now also for Android OS platforms. The PL2303 Android driver library allows customers and developers to write Android applications to interface their UART/ RS232 / RS422 / RS485 devices with millions of Android USB host devices like Smartphones, Tablets, and Smart TVs.
This is just a terminal program, not used in the above specific device applications, such as GPS, cash register, modem,..etc...
Terminal program just for watching row data, if you have a specific purpose, please make sure your PL2303 chip model, you can download the SimpleTest APK source code from Prolific web-site, and then develop your own android application
Requirements:
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- USB Device with PL2303HXD, PL2303EA or PL2303RA controller chip
NOTE: PL2303HXA and PL2303XA are not supported (Discontinued Products)
- Android-Powered Device (Tablet/Phones) with USB Host Mode Support
- Android 3.2 and above OS versions
Prolific recommends following vendor cable brands:
Product: FB1210 USB to 1-port RS-232 Adapter( PL2303HXD )
Product: FB1311 Commercial Grade USB to RS-422/485 Adapter(PL2303HXD )
Good Way Technology Co., Ltd.
E-mail: sales@goodway.com.tw
Web: http://www.goodway.com.tw/
Product: Plugable USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial Adapter (PL2303HXD )
Plugable Technologies (USA & UK Direct)
E-mail: support@plugable.com
Web: http://www.plugable.com/
Product: OP-1010, OP-1012 -->> USB to TTL (PL2303HXD )
Product: OP-1020 -->> USB to RS232 (PL2303HXD )
Product: OP-1030 -->> USB to RS485 (PL2303HXD )
ONEPING TECHNOLOGIES CO.,LTD
E-mail: sales@oneping.com.tw
Web: http://www.oneping.com.tw/
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Version update Prolific PL2303 USB-UART was updated to version 2.0.3.11
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What are users saying about Prolific PL2303 USB-UART
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Just gives gibberish on galaxy 7 tablet, wasted money for the dongle
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Please update with compatibility for 6.0 :( I think you need to add the permission in your apps manifest, from what I read in forums.
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Can't we capture receive and save data in hex,character format?
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Working perfectly with android 6 and the latest android 7, as well as with usb type-c.
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Noy working on samsung J7
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Doesnt do arduino nano clone to s4
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Works great.
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I have a Moto G 4G (XT1040) phone with USB Host support. I use an OTG cable to connect to an "Insigna NS-PU99501-C" USB-to-Serial Cable, which is using a PL2303RA chip (according to the windows utility). I've tried the App on Google Play, then the app in the API developer kit, and none of them can make the adapter work (it should work, right ?). The cable works well in Windows 7, though. So i give one star because the planned use was on android.
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Is this app still working? I used globalsat nd 105 but the app says no device found or something like that
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Hi! Huawei Mediapad with Android 4. CheckChipVersion says what I have PL2303 HXD (what supported). Not work! Help
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I have used Prolific drivers for windows7 to do serial port communication. I'm trying to do same thing on my Micromax mobile and Datawind ubislate 9ci tablet. When I start the app, it successfully recognizes that device is connected but then buttons and text boxes get freezed. Why?
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I have been trying to get in touch with someone at Prolific regarding this API. No response from the sales@... email listed here, and their support page on their website doesn't work. The no-root API is very welcome, but without any support its not something I'd choose for my projects. Please contact me at pvs A.t. gearandroid D.o.t com
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If the PL2303 chip device is the only device plugged into a USB port, then it seems to work once the settings option is clicked. If a second device is being used or is plugged into my android tablet, the connection is discontinued or not available. For me this means no external keyboard can be used concurrently. As an added thought, I really need a gps driver and would like to see one in the future.
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I cannot figure if this particular device is not supported (as in what comm chip is used) but it is completely useless!!! I cannot figure why, in the marked as experimental as ANDROID market one would not wan to support older chips?!?!?!?!?
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I believe this will work for some people, but it doesn't work for me and my Toshiba Thrive. I have two adapters with prolific PL 2303 chips and neither one works with this program but both work with other Android terminal software. The interface is clean and light and simple and I like that so I'm giving it two stars anyway. Ok, checked, and apparently I have the HXA chip. Prolific reports it's not compatible with their more recent drivers, and could even be a fake chip. :-(
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Return key on the keyboard would be a nice feature.
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when i connected USB-to-Serial devices Prolific PL2303 USB-UART apps showing no permission. how to solve this problem
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If the PL2303 chip device is the only device plugged into a USB port, then it seems to work once the settings option is clicked. If a second device is being used or is plugged into my android tablet, the connection is discontinued or not available. For me this means no external keyboard can be used concurrently. As an added thought, I really need a gps driver and would like to see one in the future.
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I cannot figure if this particular device is not supported (as in what comm chip is used) but it is completely useless!!! I cannot figure why, in the marked as experimental as ANDROID market one would not wan to support older chips?!?!?!?!?
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I believe this will work for some people, but it doesn't work for me and my Toshiba Thrive. I have two adapters with prolific PL 2303 chips and neither one works with this program but both work with other Android terminal software. The interface is clean and light and simple and I like that so I'm giving it two stars anyway. Ok, checked, and apparently I have the HXA chip. Prolific reports it's not compatible with their more recent drivers, and could even be a fake chip. :-(
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Return key on the keyboard would be a nice feature.
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when i connected USB-to-Serial devices Prolific PL2303 USB-UART apps showing no permission. how to solve this problem
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It does not support pl2303ta.