Has anyone been able to enable tv out on the epic 4G like the other galaxy s phones have?
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Has anyone been able to enable tv out on the epic 4G like the other galaxy s phones have?
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I hear you. I bought the Nokia cable before I found out TV out was missing from the menu. Doesn't any of these ROMs bring it back. I have yet to flash but I was going to do
Tayutama 1.1 w/ Voodoo Lag fix Beta 4
Bump. Anyone?
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Bump. Anyone?
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There is another thread about this I found. Search for it. Anyway, it seems that the issue is Touchwiz 2.5. SO...we have to wait until Froyo comes out with TW3.0 and THEN see if the TV out is available. All of the other SGS phones that have it are TW 3.0.
But I'm with you man.
ZenInsight said:
There is another thread about this I found. Search for it. Anyway, it seems that the issue is Touchwiz 2.5. SO...we have to wait until Froyo comes out with TW3.0 and THEN see if the TV out is available. All of the other SGS phones that have it are TW 3.0.
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This is partially true, but not totally true.
When people talk about TV out, it's helpful if they define how they wish to get TV out.
All four US Galaxy S series phones support DLNA, which is why Samsung claims TV out features for their phones. But that's now what most folks would consider TV out...
Only the GSM phones have TV out via the 3.5mm output.
So to say that this is a TW 3.0 issue, would be inaccurate. The Fascinate has TW3.0 and does not support TV out via the 3.5mm port. I read a post somewhere that described the CDMA chip not being able to work with the 3.5mm out port, but I haven't been able to find it. I thought it was BS at the time so I ignored it, but now that the Fascinate is out and the 3.5mm port does not support TV out, I'm trying desperately to find it to double check the specs.
That leaves TV out via the microUSB port. Samsung's website was offering (they still might be) an HDMI cable that worked via the microUSB port and specifically listed the Galaxy S series (including the Fascinate, Captivate, Vibrant and Epic by name) however, nobody has been able to get it to work.
And thuse we're left with the speculation that TV out via the MicroUSB might be a Froyo addition, but not necessarily something that might be part of TW3.0 independently.
I found the post. Here you go:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/sprint-epic-4g/132687-no-tv-out-sprint-epic-2.html#post1932751
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Hi, I'm a Sprint employee and Epic owner. Having worked with the Samsung developers a little I can tell you with assurance that the TV Out option was not "disabled" by Sprint's choice. It's a h/w limitation. When you first boot the phone you get an auto update which appears to disable the TV Out option, but I think that's a mandatory because the shipping ROM is universal to domestic carriers from Samsung. The TV Out limitation is due to the CDMA SOC (system on chip), which will be true for the Verizon model coming soon. The Galaxy S devices based on the GSM SOC do have the TV Out option.
DLNA is the only option for displaying multimedia on a remote display, but keep in mind you are limited to self-created content. You can't broadcast YouTube or SprintTV across DLNA as the DRM encryption is not supported on either the Epic or any remote device.
We're glad you're a Sprint customer and hope you remain happy with your Epic!
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I found the post. Here you go:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/sprint-epic-4g/132687-no-tv-out-sprint-epic-2.html#post1932751
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WTF! Are you kidding me? This is absolutely terrible news. I'm really disappointing if this is true.
Why are people so mad about this? No one ever said it would have tv out via cable only through dlna.
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WTF! Are you kidding me? This is absolutely terrible news. I'm really disappointing if this is true.
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Why are people so mad about this? No one ever said it would have tv out via cable only through dlna.
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Because composite out allows anything on the screen to appear on tv.....any tv. Every tv has rca's. Not every one has hdmi. And I don't want hdcp and hdmi drm restrictions. Good enough reason?
I'm sad and my dreams are dashed.
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Why are people so mad about this? No one ever said it would have tv out via cable only through dlna.
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Because you cannot share your self-recorded Movies through every DLNA device. PS3 and the Xbox both do not support our 3gp HD movie format.
I would like to visit my mother's house and be able to plug into her TV and show her the recordings of her granddaughters and other self-recorded video but I will be unable to do so without expensive extra hardware.
Well, don't shoot the messenger - I simply pay attention.
And second, RCA jacks are so 1990's I don't really care if they don't support them. This is a top of the line phone, so I'm glad if they sacrificed somewhere that they sacrificed 1990s technology.
That being said, don't give me HDMI out with the Froyo update and, well I'll have a CDMI issue. Good thing I'm on Sprint with 4G and not Verizon where I'd be really screwed. No 4G, no TV out, nothing to justify my costs, really...
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I'm sad and my dreams are dashed.
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Don't give up till froyo is out.
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Because composite out allows anything on the screen to appear on tv.....any tv. Every tv has rca's. Not every one has hdmi. And I don't want hdcp and hdmi drm restrictions. Good enough reason?
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I understand. But this phone never said it would have a tv out.
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I understand. But this phone never said it would have a tv out.
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Look man. No other phone said they would hace tv out via 3.5 jack, but they do. What are you doing here anyway?
so do we have hdmi out or what?
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so do we have hdmi out or what?
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http://www.nationwidediscounts.net/products/Samsung-Galaxy-S-Micro-USB-to-HDMI-Video-Cable.html
"Posted in SDX by Zeinzu.
Idk if this brings hope for anyone but one of my own customers hooked up his epic to our hdtv and streamed micro usb to hdmi both video and sound, i watched this with my own 2 eyes, he "claims" his epic was stock, I've yet to try mine cause we don't carry the cable and he had brought his own"
Given that last post, I'm almost tempted to gamble with $40. If anyone else has seen this done, just 1 more person to verify and I'm in. Now that I've heard a physical 'my own 2 eyes' confirmation, I'm feeling a bit optomistic (although probably setting myself up for disappointment). Anyone else tried or know someone who's tried?
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Just trying to understand this thread. Before this phone came out a lot of threads were talking about the fact the phone had no tv-out. Many said that was a deal breaker. I get that. Everyone know weeks before the phone came out it had no tv-out. I just understand the "tv-out" threads. Sorry
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Look man. No other phone said they would hace tv out via 3.5 jack, but they do. What are you doing here anyway?
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Well, I agree that people shouldn't be upset if it ISN'T there. However, if people are mearly asking for alternatives/workarounds, or possibly finding unadvertised features (ie 3.5 jack on gsm models) I believe that's exactly what this forum is for. However I also believe people should not be starting a ton of threads. Search for those that exist, and continue that thread (or make this one 'the thread')
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Samsung is holding an event tomorrow to show off the media hub and the US galaxy tabs.
However, the question is, will they announce when froyo will be be available?
BTW, the event starts at 6pm EST.
http://pocketnow.com/android/galaxy-tab-on-verizon-announcement-on-9-16
Thanx for posting so hopefully that media hub app will work tomorrow after 6pm lol... coz right now its just a waste of space
The new leaked firmware contains media hub an it works
I'll show you.
See. It works in the update.
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The new leaked firmware contains media hub an it works
I'll show you.
See. It works in the update.
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Hopefully, after tomorrow there will be a much wider selection. I haven't been brave enough to actually pony up to pay for anything yet but, I have been pretty impressed so far with the quality of the previews that I have watched..
Can't wait, I hope they confirm Froyo because the G2 is getting right out of the box, we should have gotten that too.
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1 more hour! I'm hoping engadget has a live blog to update the action.
Is this on TV or on their website?
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1 more hour! I'm hoping engadget has a live blog to update the action.
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engadget? i dont see Steve Jobs speaking on the Agenda.....
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engadget? i dont see Steve Jobs speaking on the Agenda.....
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They covered the HTC event yesterday, but it doesn't look like they're covering this one.
The have a live blog on androidcentral.com
http://gizmodo.com/5640175/the-galaxy-tab-will-be-on-the-death-star-att
Basically, Galaxy Tab is hitting all major US carriers, wifi only version in the works. No news about phones at all.
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http://gizmodo.com/5640175/the-galaxy-tab-will-be-on-the-death-star-att
Basically, Galaxy Tab is hitting all major US carriers, wifi only version in the works. No news about phones at all.
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That's too bad. Tab's and another mobile devices are worthless without 3g. You're basically left with a machine that you can only use to it's fullest potential at a Starbucks or at home.
I'm officially starting to get worried about the froyo update. Samsung has had two major press events in the past two weeks and haven't even mentioned a word about froyo. I'm starting to think only the European/Korean models will get froyo.
^^I believe Samsung never promised the US phones to have Froyo in sept, just the different forums members did. The Euro Galaxy S is scheduled to get Froyo, NO ONE said the US versions will be getting it in September
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^^I believe Samsung never promised the US phones to have Froyo in sept, just the different forums members did. The Euro Galaxy S is scheduled to get Froyo, NO ONE said the US versions will be getting it in September
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Dude, Samsung and TMO have both said that we're getting Froyo... chill the hell out.
Why did you guys think this press release would be about their phones? Of course, you were probably thinking they would mention it somewhere in the press, but in actuality it was mostly about their Tab.
Go to this link: http://phandroid.com/2010/08/31/samsung-mobile-experience-event-september-16th-whats-being-shown/
And read what it said. "Latest Android device and media hub."
Just saying. That's all.
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ALRIGHT. i think its time that we start a petition, or something towards Samsung giving additional information on 2.2 for their galaxy s phones. They think people dont care but we do!!!
Coming from HTC phones, developer phones, etc they are very responsive with what the community is asking. Samsung...not
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I think there are already two going in this forum. Might as well jump on one that has numbers. Search, they're on here some where.
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That's too bad. Tab's and another mobile devices are worthless without 3g. You're basically left with a machine that you can only use to it's fullest potential at a Starbucks or at home.
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They said BOTH 3g and wifi-only versions will be available.
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That's too bad. Tab's and another mobile devices are worthless without 3g. You're basically left with a machine that you can only use to it's fullest potential at a Starbucks or at home.
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Couldn't we just tether our phone and the tab? With mobile ap or any other tethering app? I would think if it doesn't work that way there would be an app or hack that could make it possible...
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Couldn't we just tether our phone and the tab? With mobile ap or any other tethering app? I would think if it doesn't work that way there would be an app or hack that could make it possible...
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You know that they will not ALL be wifi only, right? There will be a 3G version for all of the big 4.
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You know that they will not ALL be wifi only, right? There will be a 3G version for all of the big 4.
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Yes, I am aware of that. I was giving a solution to the person I quoted. Not to mention that engadget is reporting that the 3g versions will most likely be sold on contract, possibly meaning you may need a data plan. I'm suggesting (if it is possible), wait, let the reviews from actual 3g users come in, and then by the wifi tab cheaper and off contract...
This is an attempt to get some information about HDMI.
For a long time I hear people saying somebody from the CM already got it working but so far the only thing I see is rumors like nobody knows for sure. Some people don’t live in a 4g are so like me they don’t worry about 4g, so for people like us the only thing keeping us for going in to cyanogen or any other none sense rom is the HDMI.
So here is my big questions, does anybody know for sure if this rumor is true or not about the HDMI?
Anybody from cyanogen did something with the HDMI or not?
Would that be any hope for CM7?
I know somebody already got the 4g working on the CM rom, I just hope someday soon we can have HDMI as well.
If anybody out there from CM see this thread I will really appreciated if you give us any hope.
For those people that check every little misspell sorry if I misspelled anything.
Hope to hear something from you guys
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So here is my big questions, does anybody know for sure if this rumor is true or not about the HDMI?
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No
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Anybody from cyanogen did something with the HDMI or not?
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Maybe
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Would that be any hope for CM7?
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Perhaps
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nobody knows.
its top secret.
i wish i knew myself....
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This is an attempt to get some information about HDMI.
For a long time I hear people saying somebody from the CM already got it working but so far the only thing I see is rumors like nobody knows for sure. Some people don’t live in a 4g are so like me they don’t worry about 4g, so for people like us the only thing keeping us for going in to cyanogen or any other none sense rom is the HDMI.
So here is my big questions, does anybody know for sure if this rumor is true or not about the HDMI?
Anybody from cyanogen did something with the HDMI or not?
Would that be any hope for CM7?
I know somebody already got the 4g working on the CM rom, I just hope someday soon we can have HDMI as well.
If anybody out there from CM see this thread I will really appreciated if you give us any hope.
For those people that check every little misspell sorry if I misspelled anything.
Hope to hear something from you guys
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Just think of HDMI on CM like Duke Nukem Forever on ... well ... any platform.
Just wish somebody from the cyanogen would say something.
That is a lot of rumors going on and nobody knows for sure anything
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Just think of HDMI on CM like Duke Nukem Forever on ... well ... any platform.
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lol really, who uses HDMI on their EVOs?
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Just wish somebody from the cyanogen would say something.
That is a lot of rumors going on and nobody knows for sure anything
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Have you tried contacting one of them and asking?
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Just wish somebody from the cyanogen would say something.
That is a lot of rumors going on and nobody knows for sure anything
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Cyanogenmod/Team Douche is one of the most mum's-the-word groups that I've seen in the opensource arena. I think they find it better to not talk about anything they are working on that isn't eminent.
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lol really, who uses HDMI on their EVOs?
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I use it all the time, playing videos from YouTube doing karaoke. But hey that is just me….LoL
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Cyanogenmod/Team Douche is one of the most mum's-the-word groups that I've seen in the opensource arena. I think they find it better to not talk about anything they are working on that isn't eminent.
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I kind of agree with that… but that is one of the reasons I open the thread, I keep seeing stuff like somebody from cm already go it working but he got in to an accident. It would just be nice to know if that was really true or not.
i'd love to use the full hdmi.
big screen tv+snesoid+wii remote= full gaming system on your phone
same thing with the bt keyboard and mouse= another computer in the house
the phone already displays the full webpage its just a pain seeing it on the small phone.
put that on a 22 inch tv. it would be nice.
full hdmi would be awesome.
dont forget about the psx emulator either
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I use it all the time, playing videos from YouTube doing karaoke. But hey that is just me….LoL
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i'd love to use the full hdmi.
big screen tv+snes+wii remote= full gaming system on your phone
same thing with the bt keyboard and mouse= another computer in the house
the phone already displays the full webpage its just a pain seeing it on the small phone.
put that on a 22 inch tv. it would be nice.
full hdmi would be awesome.
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Could I recommend a HTPC tons of gaming to be done with that
BrianDigital said:
Could I recommend a HTPC tons of gaming to be done with that
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nah. already got one.
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lol really, who uses HDMI on their EVOs?
Sent via my EVO from the backseat of your Momma's SUV.
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maybe if there was a hdmi mirroring app to connect the evo to a hdtv to watch atdhe.net
dtr145r said:
i'd love to use the full hdmi.
big screen tv+snesoid+wii remote= full gaming system on your phone
same thing with the bt keyboard and mouse= another computer in the house
the phone already displays the full webpage its just a pain seeing it on the small phone.
put that on a 22 inch tv. it would be nice.
full hdmi would be awesome.
dont forget about the psx emulator either
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Can I recommend a PS3, XBOX 360, Wii? Heck, even a Super NES from eBay.
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Who know what _would_ be doable and cool though? use the bluetooth on your phone as an authenticator for various things in the house like your xbox or even google tv.
Fire up the XBOX and during its controller scan it picks up my phone and knows which account to log in as and to unlock the parental controls .... when watching TV it could toggle the parental filters ... my computer could know to always browse in porn mode ...
As soon as I leave the room BAM! My bos are kicked out of Live, Google TV turns off skinimax, and google safe search filter is turned back on.
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Can I recommend a PS3, XBOX 360, Wii? Heck, even a Super NES from eBay.
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this is true
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Just think of HDMI on CM like Duke Nukem Forever on ... well ... any platform.
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This game got an official release year after waiting over 8 years to hear about it. This year in 2011 its finally coming son
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I hope somebody can do it soon, I know if any dev needs people to test it me and a lot others would be more than happy to help.
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I hope somebody can do it soon, I know if any dev needs people to test it me and a lot others would be more than happy to help.
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I rather they just focus their efforts on finishing wimax and gingerbread cm 7. Those seem like more important priorities.
PS. My name is HondaCop and I approve this message.
Wondering if anyone has gotten the leaked Netflix app to connect to the servers to stream yet?
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Search works wonders!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=994863
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Search works wonders!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=994863
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Yea unless u don't read the op and notice that he wants a working version which u supplied the version that he is probably talking about that doesnt work.
No version works yet btw
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Yea unless u don't read the op and notice that he wants a working version which u supplied the version that he is probably talking about that doesnt work.
No version works yet btw
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Tell me how this thread is necessary when you can post in the thread I referenced? Better to have info in one thread then start another, good try though.
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Wondering if anyone has gotten the leaked Netflix app to connect to the servers to stream yet?
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The Netflix service itself has not yet been activated for mobile devices due to a DRM issue and that is why the leaked apk can only assess the system. I know that the link as already been provided to my previous thread, but feel free to post any questions there and I'll try to update everyone.
Hope that helps.
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The Netflix service itself has not yet been activated for mobile devices due to a DRM issue and that is why the leaked apk can only assess the system. I know that the link as already been provided to my previous thread, but feel free to post any questions there and I'll try to update everyone.
Hope that helps.
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Heh, so basically Apple has Netflix by the nuts on this as it works on their devices which happen to be mobile devices.
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Heh, so basically Apple has Netflix by the nuts on this as it works on their devices which happen to be mobile devices.
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that's my thought too, I think they have VZW by them now too since they're releasing the thunderbolt at $250....just gotta price it a little higher than the iphone hmmmmmmmmm. yeah this netflix drm thing sounds like a bunch of smoke.
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that's my thought too, I think they have VZW by them now too since they're releasing the thunderbolt at $250....just gotta price it a little higher than the iphone hmmmmmmmmm. yeah this netflix drm thing sounds like a bunch of smoke.
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This kind of stuff pisses me off. It is one of the main reasons that I will not get an iPhone. I have a 2nd gen ipod touch, but my wife got that as a gift and I haven't picked it up since I got my Dinc. Especially now that I'm running Protekk's CM7 Rom
I just hate when big companies corner consumers to force people to buy their products and not someone else's. Too much of that going on these days, especially in the mobile and PC markets.
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This kind of stuff pisses me off. It is one of the main reasons that I will not get an iPhone. I have a 2nd gen ipod touch, but my wife got that as a gift and I haven't picked it up since I got my Dinc. Especially now that I'm running Protekk's CM7 Rom
I just hate when big companies corner consumers to force people to buy their products and not someone else's. Too much of that going on these days, especially in the mobile and PC markets.
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I totally agree with this!
gruss01 said:
that's my thought too, I think they have VZW by them now too since they're releasing the thunderbolt at $250....just gotta price it a little higher than the iphone hmmmmmmmmm. yeah this netflix drm thing sounds like a bunch of smoke.
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Actually the issue at hand has more to do with the production companies who would love any reason to back out of their contracts with Netflix and sue them. Essentially they won't let Netflix release anything if it even has a chance of being pirated and given Android's open source nature they need hardware DRM since they can't bake in the software DRM as in iOS and WP7.
Hope that provided some clarity.
i would think there would be someway hide the fact that you are accessing it with an android phone, make it think you are on a laptop or something using silverlight. i really have no idea how this works, or what it is that tells them you are on a android device, but with all the different types of emulators seems like someone could emulate that.
I would love to blame Apple as it is so much fun, but unfortunately this is a DRM (digital rights management) issue. There is a feeling that Android devices are too open source. (laughable since the pc is the #1 route for violating that with access to torrents and p2p). The windows based phones also have netflix. Netflix itself would love to get their app on Android phones as it can only increase business, but they must get past the issue of DRM. I'm waiting patiently as well.
How ironic is it that there was an ad for Netflix in my view of this thread
Anyways, we will get Netflix. I think the demand is too high for them to ignore.
Hey I just contacted level 2 technitions of acer....they said there would be another ota regarding the 1080p support for hdmi out and resolution.....and rooting doesn't void warranty.....(I knoe most of you are already rooted.....its for people like me who need to claim their warranty!)
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Hey I just contacted level 2 technitions of acer....they said there would be another ota regarding the 1080p support for hdmi out and resolution.....and rooting doesn't void warranty.....(I knoe most of you are already rooted.....its for people like me who need to claim their warranty!)
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Have not even bothered to get a hmdi cable for this device yet - this makes me want to pick one up!
Best source to get one, anyone?
entropy.of.avarice said:
Have not even bothered to get a hmdi cable for this device yet - this makes me want to pick one up!
Best source to get one, anyone?
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Amazon sell them.
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Have not even bothered to get a hmdi cable for this device yet - this makes me want to pick one up!
Best source to get one, anyone?
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I use monoprice for anything dealing with cables.
got mine off eBay. Even with 3.01 and 720p Res I thinks it's still worth getting one
HDMI Converter
I bought me an HDMI D/HDMI converter from Amazon germany (the 7 euro one from Sunshine tronic or something ), and so far it's been perfect!
Was really fun playing the Scream 4 game, outputted to the big tv at work
Why my SGS3 doesn't make my coffee? It sounds like a ridiculous question, right? But hear me out. When Bluetooth came out in 1994 it was said it will change our lives. It was said we would be able to control all appliances in the house by bluetooth. But here we are 18 years later and I have yet to see a single Bluetooth coffee machine. Or is it just me who doesn't look at the right place. What are the coolest gadgets you can control from your SGS3? I know I can control my PC (with Splashtop) but what else? Or what would you like to be able to control with your SGS3?(don't say your wife he he he)
Note: I'm not sure if it should be in the accessories or general section. So...
Is this really necessary?? Why would you want to control things with your phone anyways? Stop being lazy and do it yourself....and p.s you can control your Xbox providing you have one....still a pointless thread though
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Is this really necessary?? Why would you want to control things with your phone anyways? Stop being lazy and do it yourself....and p.s you can control your Xbox providing you have one....still a pointless thread though
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Well you can control your smart samsung TV/AC/Washing machine/hotel door with your S3 (London 2012 hotel).
Sooo yeah.
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Is this really necessary?? Why would you want to control things with your phone anyways? Stop being lazy and do it yourself....and p.s you can control your Xbox providing you have one....still a pointless thread though
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It's not a question of lazy, it's a question of nerdy. I love technology.
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Well you can control your smart samsung TV/AC/Washing machine/hotel door with your S3 (London 2012 hotel).
Sooo yeah.
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Awsome!
You can control the new A.R Drone 2.0 Take some flights, do turn-overs or take pictures through the drone
Just have a look
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpe-oX-Iy7w&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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That is one nice thread!
You are absolutely right about the promises made about bluetooth. However, even although it's 18yo now, how far ago has it become really useable?
Bluetooth 1.0 was a waste of time: limited range and extremely slow transfer rates. Even although we're starting to see BT 4.0 devices, BT 2.1 is the actual widespread standard. That is the standard my car has.
In the car, I can interact with my phone to make phone calls, and all the neat stuff S-Voice allows for.
In my SE W810 there is a built-in app that allows me to use the phone's bluetooth (2.1) to remotely control a PC without the need for any extra software in the PC. That is: the phone works as a bluetooth HID.
That is it, and I only prove your point: BT has failed to keep its promise.
HOWEVER...
... now that Arduino (and other AVRs and MCUs) are becoming so popular and accessible, we are seeing more and more amateur and domestic automation solutions using bluetooth to control anything using a phone. I am one of these Arduino enthusiasts that has lots of ideas (but very little time to implement them) on home automation using Bluetooth or ethernet. Since I am also an android developer, several of my ideas involve marrying the 2 of them through BT: arduino + android controlling home appliances.
My wife promised to buy me a S3 if I gave her a back rub everyday for a week. So see, S3s can already be used by a human to control another human.
istoner said:
My wife promised to buy me a S3 if I gave her a back rub everyday for a week. So see, S3s can already be used by a human to control another human.
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I already said NO Wife! lol Cuz I already know it's possible he he he.
well there would be an app which would start the coffee maker i guess
fahadsul3man said:
well there would be an app which would start the coffee maker i guess
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After a little more research I found an expresso machine that is android. http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/06/10/android-based-coffee-brewery/
But the coffee machine was just a example. I'm really wondering if there is some other house appliance (lamp, microwave etc..)available yet.
http://www.i2home.org/ Seems to be a major project on this kinda stuff
d0p3d said:
http://www.i2home.org/ Seems to be a major project on this kinda stuff
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Well Smart home exist since a long time but they are not Android/bluetooth. You need to buy the whole package and build your house with the wires. Bluetooth is different. You can just buy different appliance from different companies and control them with your Android phone.(Well, in theory) Anyway, I guess we are not there yet. I just hope we won't have to wait another 20 years.
Well the iPhone can control your mind and turn you into a dribbling idiot.
Geordie Lad said:
Well the iPhone can control your mind and turn you into a dribbling idiot.
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Ha ha ha ha so true, but for accuracy purpose, I think you have to be a dribbling idiot in the first place to buy this phone.
Don't get me wrong, I love iphone. If I ever want a family of identical drones with no opinions of their own, iphone is the perfect tool.
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Why my SGS3 doesn't make my coffee? It sounds like a ridiculous question, right? But hear me out. When Bluetooth came out in 1994 it was said it will change our lives. It was said we would be able to control all appliances in the house by bluetooth. But here we are 18 years later and I have yet to see a single Bluetooth coffee machine. Or is it just me who doesn't look at the right place. What are the coolest gadgets you can control from your SGS3? I know I can control my PC (with Splashtop) but what else? Or what would you like to be able to control with your SGS3?(don't say your wife he he he)
Note: I'm not sure if it should be in the accessories or general section. So...
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I'm sorry if I'm being ignorant, but HOLY **** it's that old? I didn't hear anything about bluetooth before 2006 lol
I'm an Engineer, I believe in; If it doesn't exist, make it. I think I'll make that lamp my next project.
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raykyogrou0 said:
I'm sorry if I'm being ignorant, but HOLY **** it's that old? I didn't hear anything about bluetooth before 2006 lol
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Humm I guess I'm much older than you.
alias_neo said:
I'm an Engineer, I believe in; If it doesn't exist, make it. I think I'll make that lamp my next project.
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That would be awesome. I heard BT v4 is a huge improvement over previous versions and is much easier to implement in home appliance.
speedyjay said:
Is this really necessary?? Why would you want to control things with your phone anyways? Stop being lazy and do it yourself....and p.s you can control your Xbox providing you have one....still a pointless thread though.
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What's not necessary is your dickhead attitude bro. What's wrong with asking technical questions. Being lazy? Are you freakin' kidding me? You know this is nerds forum right?
alias_neo said:
I'm an Engineer, I believe in; If it doesn't exist, make it. I think I'll make that lamp my next project.
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I've thought about this too, with things like the ardruino and the raspberry pi out there, you can pretty much do anything you want. It would obviously take some research if you don't have the knowledge yourself. I really want to be able to control my AV amp from my phone, constantly misplacing the remote but I never missplace my phone.
I'd certainly be interested in the lamp project too, will you be posting a tutorial when you complete the project?