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[Q] Nexus 4 TV Out

Hi guys,
I recently bought a google nexus 4 running android 4.2.1 stock.
I have been trying to connect it to my tv using a HML adapter however when i connect it all up and set the tv to the appropriate setting (HDMI 1)
the screen just remains blank and there is no sound.
I have been unable to find a tv out option anywhere in settings, and i am wondering if it should just work when connected automatically or is there a setting somewhere i have been unable to find?
Thanks for the help!

The nexus 4 does not have a MHL chip in it. You will have to get a miracast wireless display adapter or slimport cable
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cyanogendroid said:
The nexus 4 does not have a MHL chip in it. You will have to get a miracast wireless display adapter or slimport cable
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Thank you very much, was unaware that there was a difference.
Doh

Anyone find a cheap slimport cable yet?

Mysticodex said:
Anyone find a cheap slimport cable yet?
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I was wondering if the TV has to be full hd or just hdready?

Still no hdmi out option?

I searched on amazon and eay and found out there are some optios for hdi out on devices without hdmi out(micro usb to hdmi).
Do they work on nexus 7? Is there a dock from google or something that supports hdmi?
http://www.amazon.com/Menotek-Adapter-IMPROVED-Protocol-Sensation/dp/B005F9W6DU?
Thanks, transformdor

N7 does not support HDMI output, it is a hardware thing, been discussed before
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Not sure
I heard about a USB to HDMI converter but I'm not sure it is gonna work on N7

ashik992 said:
I heard about a USB to HDMI converter but I'm not sure it is gonna work on N7
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You're talking about MHL which is also not supported and been discussed before
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RocketFish (USB to hdmi) cable not working?

I'm running Novastar(cm10.1 cheery picked rom) w/ harsh kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2150772
I have a rocket fish micro USB to hdmi cable. But it doesn't work.
Just wanted to know if there are only certain cables that work, is it a rom issue or what?
Thanks in advance.
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Nexus 4 doesn't use normal mhl cables, only slimport

Michealtbh said:
Nexus 4 doesn't use normal mhl cables, only slimport
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I'm assuming this a hardware issue then. No way to use what I already own
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Two different technologies. You have to buy a slimport adapter.

Digital audio output over USB? Possible?

Like the title says, would there be any chance to get digital audio out of the phone, so that you could connect an external digital to analog audio converter to the usb?
I'm just curious...
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Anyone?
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It may be possible with blefish CM 10.1 since it will come with OTG functionality activated in his 3.4 kernel.
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Disrupthor said:
It may be possible with blefish CM 10.1 since it will come with OTG functionality activated in his 3.4 kernel.
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True. There already seems to be support added in the audio HAL for USB accessory aswell, but it's not tested.

Whoa! Nice...
Hopefully it will work, so that I could use the phone as a HQ audio source.
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Would I need an otg cable (=pins4 and 5 shorted) to connect the USB audio device or would it work with a regular cable? I do need an otg cable for keyboard/mouse, right?
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UnknownAX said:
Would I need an otg cable (=pins4 and 5 shorted) to connect the USB audio device or would it work with a regular cable? I do need an otg cable for keyboard/mouse, right?
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While I would like to add full OTG so it would detect whether it should act as host or peripheral automatically, there will still be manual toggle mode for it. You'd need a male->female switch though, as you can't connect it otherwise.

But does the male -> female adapter have to short circuit the 4th and 5th pin (Known as an otg cable) OR does a regular adapter work?
I'm about to purchase one, so I need to know it.
Besides that, thanks a lot for being (the only?) developer putting effort in this issue!:thumbup:
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Edit. Oh, does the 4./5. Pin shorting only make the device detect the host/peripheral thing automatically? So it would work with a regular cable, if you'd turn it on manually?

Hdmi to Tv??

Is there any way to connect S4 to Hdmi to Tv??
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Ya need one of these....
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/9966685472/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/181-5678088-9807236
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Thanks. .I have one of those that I used with the Og Evo!!! It's nor working with this phone. Is there any differences between mhl adaptes or r they all the Same? ?
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Yup u need the one designated for the s4. I sent u that link as an example of what they are. Personally I would get it from samsung. I've bought 3 that said they work with s4 and they didnt. I have a friend who got the one from Samsung and his works fine.
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a lot of them DO work with the S4 still that are "older" mhl adapters, but you also need the 5 to 11 pin adapter for those to work like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0089...qid=1388224095&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
Otherwise, just get one line what was noted a couple of posts up, as it's already utilizing the 11pins and saves you the trouble. (make sure you're getting a legit one & check the reviews!)
Alternately, you can get the allshare cast hub (by Samsung) which also mirrors via hdmi.
It is also possible without an mhl dongle or allshare cast hub to push things (pics, movies & youtube) directly if you have tv/home theater/blu ray that's dlna enabled to push to.
I've done it from the older mhl w/ 11 pin adapter, newer 11 pin, allshare hub & by dlna enabled device without issue. I mainly use the latter nowawdays, but still use the other methods on occasion because of the screen mirroring.
As a side note, both mhl adapters are OEM.

Its sad I didn't know this thing had HDMI out capabilities