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Okay, i really need help with this.

N800 must run OTG mode for the host mode to work. As N800 does not have a
mini-AB connector, you need to modify a mini-AB cable, or use a non-standard
mini-B to mini-B cable. The patches include some changes to the N800 config,
but you may want to modify the config for your needs.

MODIFIED MINI-AB CABLE

To modify a mini-AB cable for N800 host mode, you need to cut the metal
shielding off at mini-A end so the mini-A connector will fit into the mini-B
socket on N800. This modification will make the cable not stay in the socket
very well, so a mini-B to mini-B cable may be a better option.

Customizing a mini-AB cable has the advantage of grounding the USB ID pin for
role switching, and the software hack above is not needed to switch the role.

Note that mini-A connector cannot be forced to be peripheral end as it grounds
the ID line. When grounded, software cannot drive it up with a pull-up.

It should be also possible to replace the mini-B connector on N800 with a
mini-AB connector, but that is a risky operation and you may ruin your board.
I'd assume this will also void the warranty, so I don't recommend it.
Can anyone tell me what i need exactly and what i should do? All these A and B are just confusing me to no end, and i honestly don't know what's the difference.