So i tried to connect steamdeck to pc using usb and i read its immpossible because steamdeck is a computer and some explanation on quora about strong master slave relationship. But then why is it possible for android phones to connect to pc whilist also having the ability to use USB and other usb c accesories. Also why cant it be a toggle? So that you can change whetewer this usb( or device ) is reciving data ot sending data .

  • progandy@feddit.de
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    5 months ago

    With usb-c you should be able to load a driver that allows network connectivity regardless of otg mode. Or was it Thunderbolt?

    Update: I thought of thunderbolt-net which works with Thunderbolt 3 and probably USB4

    • Rustmilian@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      5 months ago

      Not sure if that’ll work for SteamDeck-to-LinuxPC connection, but I’m certain that works for SteamDeck-to-Android.
      It is using USB gadgets, so it’s worth a shot at least.

      • Zateros@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        5 months ago

        I’ve used it about 2 months ago with Linux-to-Deck, back then it worked flawlessly. I don’t have my deck on hand rn, but I will test it when I get back.

        • Rustmilian@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          5 months ago

          It’s should definitely work then. MTP usually doesn’t leverage USB Gadget, but this one seems to.

          • progandy@feddit.de
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            5 months ago

            The mobile device / “mtp Server” requires the gadget mode as far as I know. The PC /client does not need it.

  • MonkderDritte@feddit.de
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    5 months ago

    Because USB builds a tree, with the USB-controller as stem.

    Isn’t there something like that for ethernet?