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I don't think this is going to work. You'll need 12V. Technically you can build a voltage converter that gives you 12V from USB voltage, but I think a smartphone USB will be way too less power for a UTM-30LX. It's definitely too much for USB specs. Do NOT use a Y cable!!!

In addition, you'll need a USB host port. My guess is most smartphones don't have that.

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