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Ever since the OQO, I drempt of one day carrying a PC in my pocket. That day is finally here.
You can use the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 as a PC (computer), straight out of the box, no additional apps or hacks required. But you do need the right cables. A list of things you need is at the bottom.
I connect a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse to a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and then I connect a 11-pin MHL HDMI HDTV adapter. With the split-screen multitasking capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, it outshines all smartphones, and even most tablets in this regard, but it is not without many flaws.
There isn't a menu button on a standard mouse, when playing hardware accelerated video there doesn't seem to be an option to not only output video on the TV monitor, the Samsung keyboard is required to be enabled when using a Bluetooth keyboard, so it pops up whenever you click with the cursor.
Using a smartphone as a PC computer is an ability that is many years in the making. With all those minor to major annoyances, it is still near flawless at it's most essential task, which is web browsing, Flash works 95% too. The web browsing experience is leaps and bounds any web browser on any smartphone. You can definitely quote me on that. Spent about $80 on accessories to put this video together. Hope you appreciate it!
Required: Samsung Galaxy Note II, 11-pin MHL HDMI HDTV Adapter, Bluetooth keyboard, Bluetooth mouse, power adapter for your Galaxy Note 2, HDMI cable.
speaking of MHL, is the MHL built into this phone, or do we need to MHL adapter, similar to what HTC phones need? Or do we need just the MHL cable without the adapter?
bangsters said:
speaking of MHL, is the MHL built into this phone, or do we need to MHL adapter, similar to what HTC phones need? Or do we need just the MHL cable without the adapter?
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U will need the new MHL adapter 11 pin (note 2 & S3 version) + the standard HDMI cable..
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eng.rego said:
U will need the new MHL adapter 11 pin (note 2 & S3 version) + the standard HDMI cable..
↖(^▽^)↗ Sent From Rego Galaxy Note!! ↖(^▽^)↗
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Thanks. I think I ca use my MHL from my Amaze4G then (will need to test to make sure)
I also have the (usb to HDMI) MHL cable without any adapter, was hoping that would be compatible.
bangsters said:
Thanks. I think I ca use my MHL from my Amaze4G then (will need to test to make sure)
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You may need a converter, the thing still uses micro-usb but the pinout on the note2 and s3 is different from earlier phones. about $3-$5 of ebay.
thanks for taking the time to video this Really like the multi windows part, most useful
flez1966 said:
You may need a converter, the thing still uses micro-usb but the pinout on the note2 and s3 is different from earlier phones. about $3-$5 of ebay.
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yup got both converter and the cable itself was hoping though to drop the converter and just use the cable since i've never had any device that can use the mhl cable without adapter.
thanks again
Lucidmike said:
Video Demonstration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI-Rbm-m5Kk
Ever since the OQO, I drempt of one day carrying a PC in my pocket. That day is finally here.
You can use the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 as a PC (computer), straight out of the box, no additional apps or hacks required. But you do need the right cables. A list of things you need is at the bottom.
I connect a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse to a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and then I connect a 11-pin MHL HDMI HDTV adapter. With the split-screen multitasking capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, it outshines all smartphones, and even most tablets in this regard, but it is not without many flaws.
There isn't a menu button on a standard mouse, when playing hardware accelerated video there doesn't seem to be an option to not only output video on the TV monitor, the Samsung keyboard is required to be enabled when using a Bluetooth keyboard, so it pops up whenever you click with the cursor.
Using a smartphone as a PC computer is an ability that is many years in the making. With all those minor to major annoyances, it is still near flawless at it's most essential task, which is web browsing, Flash works 95% too. The web browsing experience is leaps and bounds any web browser on any smartphone. You can definitely quote me on that. Spent about $80 on accessories to put this video together. Hope you appreciate it!
Required: Samsung Galaxy Note II, 11-pin MHL HDMI HDTV Adapter, Bluetooth keyboard, Bluetooth mouse, power adapter for your Galaxy Note 2, HDMI cable.
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I was wondering, have you been able to figure out solutions for the issues?
- virtual keyboard popping up every time you click with the mouse
- videos taking up the monitors full screen instead of split screen
I really appreciate the video and made a thread on it in the Nexus 4 forum here on xda :good:
ap3604 said:
I was wondering, have you been able to figure out solutions for the issues?
- virtual keyboard popping up every time you click with the mouse
- videos taking up the monitors full screen instead of split screen
I really appreciate the video and made a thread on it in the Nexus 4 forum here on xda :good:
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Wow, thank you so much for doing that. I totally appreciate it!
As for keyboard popup issues, I think Samsung just needs to push out an update and remove the requirement to have samsung keyboard enabled when using the bluetooth keyboard.
As for videos taking up the full screen. I'll let you know if I find a solution.
I guess 'bluetooth null keyboard' on market could help you with the keybord popping up issue....
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External Keyboard Helper
Get this from the play store, it is the best way to sort the Bluetooth Keyboard issue by far. Been trying out different apps, but that one works perfect.
Even pops up whenever the BT KB is connected to let you select it and then again on disconnect.
Typed from my pimped out Note 2.....
Is it true that if u change your os system on sprint gn2 the mhl adapter wont work
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I use the allshare cast instead of the mhl adapter. Works great!!
Jump Desktop is a great VNC client for my arm devices (chroot, touchpad, & raspberry pi) and splashtop works wonders on my x86 ubuntu box and associated VMs.
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Is it true that if u change your os system on sprint gn2 the mhl adapter wont work
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Yes. If your status is modified neither MHL nor Allshare Cast work. Triangle Away really helps here, though you do need a stock kernel.
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Am I missing something? Mhl works fine in a modified state, I have perseus kernel stock rom and rooted
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It doesn't work for me unfortunately. If I am modified it will connect and immediately disconnect.
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So am I right in understanding that any Bluetooth keyboard and mouse will work??? I remember dreaming about HDMI mirroring years, ago, now this! Awesome...
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So am I right in understanding that any Bluetooth keyboard and mouse will work??? I remember dreaming about HDMI mirroring years, ago, now this! Awesome...
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Bluetooth can be buggy with so many revisions, that it would be impossible to say all keyboard mouse combos would work. Anecdotally, I haven't had a problem.
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I think you can also add soft key on the screen to bring out the menu/home/return function
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2032117
http://www.note2forum.com/forum/galaxy-note-2-hacking-mods/682-how-add-soft-keys-screen.html
hey guys.. so i just scored on a new 500GB external hard drive for $20:good::laugh:
and i will be storing movies on it to watch on my tv. is there anyway i can watch the movie from the hard drive going through my Note II to my tv?
i have the MHL connector and i always watch movies from my phone to my tv.
i can always just transfer the movie from the hard drive to my phone then watch it on the tv.. but is there any easier and quicker way to watch without moving the file? i dont mind buying an extra cord or adapter
edit: i just noticed i posted this in the wrong forum..can a mod please move this to the galaxy note 2 verizon general...thanks
rozco said:
hey guys.. so i just scored on a new 500GB external hard drive for $20:good::laugh:
and i will be storing movies on it to watch on my tv. is there anyway i can watch the movie from the hard drive going through my Note II to my tv?
i have the MHL connector and i always watch movies from my phone to my tv.
i can always just transfer the movie from the hard drive to my phone then watch it on the tv.. but is there any easier and quicker way to watch without moving the file? i dont mind buying an extra cord or adapter
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Since this is the Note 10.1 I'm just going to assume you CAN use a portable HDD on your Note 2, we can't on the 10.1....
You'd need an adaptor that connects the standard USB plug of the HDD into the Micro USB on the Note 2. You can pick 1 up for a few $$ on ebay, I paid $3 with delivery (I have an S3, soon to own S4).... Here's a link to mine, is a month old though - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140755195879?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Cheers...
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Since this is the Note 10.1 I'm just going to assume you CAN use a portable HDD on your Note 2, we can't on the 10.1....
You'd need an adaptor that connects the standard USB plug of the HDD into the Micro USB on the Note 2. You can pick 1 up for a few $$ on ebay, I paid $3 with delivery (I have an S3, soon to own S4).... Here's a link to mine, is a month old though - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140755195879?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Cheers...
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thanks for the reply.
yeah, after i posted that i realized i posted in the wrong forum. but i do have a usb OTG cable and the only problem is that there is only one usb port on my phone..so i cant plug the hard drive to it at the same time as having the MHL cable in it for the hdmi out..do you know what i mean? thats why i was wondering if someone knew a way around this with a good cord or adapter or something
I use my computer to act as a server for PLEX server, the run the PLEX app in android with the original galaxy tab docks. Works really well.
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rozco said:
thanks for the reply.
yeah, after i posted that i realized i posted in the wrong forum. but i do have a usb OTG cable and the only problem is that there is only one usb port on my phone..so i cant plug the hard drive to it at the same time as having the MHL cable in it for the hdmi out..do you know what i mean? thats why i was wondering if someone knew a way around this with a good cord or adapter or something
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Does your TV support DLNA?
My Samsung does and anything I want to play from my tab is done wirelessly from the comfort of my couch.... Much better solution than the MHL adaptor...
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Does your TV support DLNA?
My Samsung does and anything I want to play from my tab is done wirelessly from the comfort of my couch.... Much better solutin than the MHL adaptor...
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It does not.. However I did get the wireless hub thing and I just didn't like how it performed. Good concept and aalmost there but the mhl just worked perfect. As where the all cast share hub glitched once in a while for me. Maybe your TV works better tho
- Plug your hard drive into a PC or laptop, share your movies folder on network.
- Install BSPlayer on your Note, open it, switch to LAN mode and you can play files from shared movies folder.
There's probably a solution similar to this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26657478
Check it out
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Anyone know if the note 3 will support usb to hdmi. With all the power of new phone kind of wanted to try on the big screen with some emulators for old school games. I wanted to buy one now so I can have it ready when i get my note . (unless anyone know about chromecast going 100% local content very soon)
With the new usb3.0 on note 3 we will not know unless Samsung confirms if the old ones will work until someone gets the phone And tries ... sad but true
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I saw MHL 2.0 somewhere
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I saw MHL 2.0 somewhere
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Correct. Worked with my Samsung MHL 2.0 cable (at 60Hz) and the Smart Dock. Was relieved that it still works with the Smart Dock, even though 60Hz via MHL 2.0 is preferable.
I received mine yesterday, have been testing it all day, everything looks fine, no significant lag. One thing I cannot test out is the MHL function. I tried mt MHL adapter, it does not work at all. Can anyone help me test if this feature exists or I got a lemon?
joseph_lin said:
I received mine yesterday, have been testing it all day, everything looks fine, no significant lag. One thing I cannot test out is the MHL function. I tried mt MHL adapter, it does not work at all. Can anyone help me test if this feature exists or I got a lemon?
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Yes, it does.
This is the adapter I am using that I had bought for my Note 2 (I'm sooo happy Samsung decided to go with Micro-USB on this device).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009XGK688/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Itchiee said:
Yes, it does.
This is the cable I am using that I had bought for my Note 2 (I'm sooo happy Samsung decided to go with Micro-USB on this device).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009XGK688/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Watch out community, I purchased this adapter from amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006FTKM12/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
it does not work!
Anyone tried Nyrius ARIES Prime/pro Digital Wireless HDMI Transmitter & Receiver System on note 10.1 yet? I think this will be the perfect solution for wireless display.
joseph_lin said:
Watch out community, I purchased this adapter from amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006FTKM12/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
it does not work!
Anyone tried Nyrius ARIES Prime/pro Digital Wireless HDMI Transmitter & Receiver System on note 10.1 yet? I think this will be the perfect solution for wireless display.
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It might be the older 5 pin version when the newer Samsungs have moved onto 11 pin adapters.
You could either upgrade or get an 5 pin to 11 pin adapter.
On a somewhat related note: Does this tablet have miracast support?
Itchiee said:
It might be the older 5 pin version when the newer Samsungs have moved onto 11 pin adapters.
You could either upgrade or get an 5 pin to 11 pin adapter.
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crap I have one for the HTC EVO 3d. I wonder if that one will work I will test later today :fingers-crossed:
The_Maverick said:
On a somewhat related note: Does this tablet have miracast support?
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It should...it has a mirror screen function that works with Samsung all share cast hub(kind of miracast?)
The Samsung all share cast works as long as unrooted.
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I tried the Samsung HDMI adapter I bought last year for my Note 2. It works for the Note 2 but not Note 3. The HML adapter will show like a dark snow effect and without it on it is a blank TV. I'm not sure if it has something to do with the TV resolution :/
jayveon said:
I tried the Samsung HDMI adapter I bought last year for my Note 2. It works for the Note 2 but not Note 3. The HML adapter will show like a dark snow effect and without it on it is a blank TV. I'm not sure if it has something to do with the TV resolution :/
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same here, my MHL adapter for Note 2 doesn't work with this tablet.
You need the new version that they released with the s4
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I just purchased the black on mentioned in the 2 post hope that works ok.
MHL works
l picked up one from Monoprice that came with the 5 to 11 pin converter. Worked fine with the tablet and my S3 watching streamed content with the Hulu plus subscription included with the tablet.
I'm sorry but I am not following this thread very well. If I want to connect my 10.1 2014 to a HDMI TV what exactly do I need (as has been confirmed to work)?
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I'm sorry but I am not following this thread very well. If I want to connect my 10.1 2014 to a HDMI TV what exactly do I need (as has been confirmed to work)?
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http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ET-H10FAUWESTA
I haven't tested it but It works with my S4, says its compatible with Note 3 and Note 8 so should work on this.
I haven't tested this on my new 10.1 2014 yet, BUT
It works great on my Galaxy S 4 so I'm confidant it will work. I normally don't order generic and always go with Samsung OEM, but since it's near impossible to find a genuine Samsung one for a reasonable price I ordered from mycablemartDOTCOM since I LOVE their HDMI cables/adapters.
http://www.mycablemart.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=4243
Hope this helps someone!
My Note 2 adapter works just fine!
I purchased the note 2 adapter from Samsung and it works perfectly with my 2014 edition!
bought this but doesn't connect
Cable Matters Micro-USB to HDMI MHL Adapter in Black and Charging Cable in Black 1 Metre* from Amazon.
It connects straight to my htc one x but not my galaxy 10.1 note.
Is it just not compatible or do I need to change settings on my tab?
My mhl works fine that I got for my s4. It also works for my note 3 with the USB 3.0. Since the galaxy s3 you need a mhl 2.0 adapter. They have extra pins. The old mhl won't work on newer Samsung devices
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The catch being it is a battery drain. Net negative even when charging. You can not even watch a complete movie if streaming Netflix on the S4.
Near worthless as a result on the S4.
I'm curious as to why the topic of HDMI has so little interest. It just baffles me. We need to find a way to stir more interest in this topic. I have a TMo Galaxy Note 3 and I am having problems. I have both a 5 pin (with 11 pin adapter) and a native 11 pin device along with a Samsung AllShareCast dongle. All 3 worked at 1080p with my Note 2. Now with my Note 3 only the AllShareCast works at 1080p while the two MHL adapters now only work at 720p. I prefer MHL to the compression artifact laden AllShareCast so this is frustrating me. I'm just wishing there was a way to force any HDMI output to whatever resolution I want just as you can on a PC. If you go into the device section under settings on an Android mini PC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j5ZFlJB7eo) you'll notice an HDMI selection:
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I want that menu on my phone! Why does none exist? It can't be too difficult to add it. Or is it? Need some Dev's to way in. There simply must be a relatively easy way to just select output resolutions using an app or from the Android settings. MHL has been around for some time now (2 years?). Come on! We have powerful PC's in our hands now! Let's get them desktop/home theater friendly!
Any apps needed for mhl? I froze so many in titanium backup, maybe too much...
I have LG IPS 277 with mhl cable but when i plug it in, i have black screen.
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I did see where there are several different versions of adapters maybe you don't have the latest? IDK
I have no problems using the official Samsung mhl cable. The one for the s3 and up that is. Most cheaper versions only have a 5 pin connector whilst the newer phones from Samsung (like s3 and up) require a 11 pin mhl. That would be the reason you get a black screen. Don't buy the cheap knockoffs imo. The Samsung stuff works because.. Well it's Samsung stuff
I am rooted, debloated and removed all crap with titanium backup etc. All works fine for me.
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Sammath said:
I have no problems using the official Samsung mhl cable. The one for the s3 and up that is. Most cheaper versions only have a 5 pin connector whilst the newer phones from Samsung (like s3 and up) require a 11 pin mhl. That would be the reason you get a black screen. Don't buy the cheap knockoffs imo. The Samsung stuff works because.. Well it's Samsung stuff
I am rooted, debloated and removed all crap with titanium backup etc. All works fine for me.
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Haha no cheap ****, the cable was with my monitor so i gave it a try
Thx for the hint with the 11pin
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I got this guy.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ENETITI/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Works fine and is nice and cheap.
Sammath said:
I have no problems using the official Samsung mhl cable. The one for the s3 and up that is. Most cheaper versions only have a 5 pin connector whilst the newer phones from Samsung (like s3 and up) require a 11 pin mhl. That would be the reason you get a black screen. Don't buy the cheap knockoffs imo. The Samsung stuff works because.. Well it's Samsung stuff
I am rooted, debloated and removed all crap with titanium backup etc. All works fine for me.
Sent from my SM-N9005 beast of a phone.
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I have both a 5 pin (with 11 pin adapter) and a native 11 pin device along with a Samsung AllShareCast dongle. All 3 worked at 1080p with my Note 2. Now with my Note 3 only the AllShareCast works at 1080p while the two MHL adapters now only work at 720p. I just wish there was a way to force any HDMI output to whatever resolution I want just as you can on a PC. If you go into the device section under settings on an Android mini PC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j5ZFlJB7eo) you'll notice an HDMI selection:
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I want that menu on my phone! It can't be too difficult to add it. Or is it? Need some Dev's to way in.
Anybody else agree? Can't we get a menu like that on our phone? Is it Samsungs implementation that's the issue?