[Q] Connecting the device to a TV - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi everyone,
I've searched this forum and on Google but didn't really find the answers to my questions.
If I want to connect my Nexus to a TV (that has a USB port of course) what cables and adapters do I need to use?
By searching I found out I need this adapter:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009UZBLSG
But what other cable/s do I need?
Thank you.

TheeWolf said:
Hi everyone,
I've searched this forum and on Google but didn't really find the answers to my questions.
If I want to connect my Nexus to a TV (that has a USB port of course) what cables and adapters do I need to use?
By searching I found out I need this adapter:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009UZBLSG
But what other cable/s do I need?
Thank you.
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just a full-size hdmi cable.

TheeWolf said:
Hi everyone,
I've searched this forum and on Google but didn't really find the answers to my questions.
If I want to connect my Nexus to a TV (that has a USB port of course) what cables and adapters do I need to use?
By searching I found out I need this adapter:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009UZBLSG
But what other cable/s do I need?
Thank you.
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Just a heads up, there are cheaper ones that work better...
You screen will flicker with the SlimPort... at least mine did.

theabsurdman said:
just a full-size hdmi cable.
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Can you show me an example, give me a link in Ebay or something? I seriously don't know what to search for.
UberSlackr said:
Just a heads up, there are cheaper ones that work better...
You screen will flicker with the SlimPort... at least mine did.
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Thanks, how are they called?

Can someone help? Do I need to buy a cable that has a male HDMI connector and a male USB connector so that it connects to my TV?
And along with it I need the slimport adapter (or any other adapter)?
Thanks.

TheeWolf said:
Can someone help? Do I need to buy a cable that has a male HDMI connector and a male USB connector so that it connects to my TV?
And along with it I need the slimport adapter (or any other adapter)?
Thanks.
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Just a normal male to male hdmi cable, slimport goes to the hdmi input on your tv

It's easiest to just get a Miracast adapter since that's what the Nexus uses for Wireless Display. Just connect that little box to your TV via said HDMI cable and the nexus will connect to it directly, wirelessly.

shotta35 said:
It's easiest to just get a Miracast adapter since that's what the Nexus uses for Wireless Display. Just connect that little box to your TV via said HDMI cable and the nexus will connect to it directly, wirelessly.
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That's no good for gaming though as there is a slight delay

Related

Xoom Show of hand made multiple port USB OTG

Just want to show you guys how Xoom can handle multiple port USB OTG, i made the cable by myself..
i use :
- game stik to play game
- Mouse PS/2
- Keyboard PS/2
- Flashdisk 8 gb
what gamepad are you using?
bilago said:
what gamepad are you using?
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usb, unbranded.. usually i use it on PC..
lesjaw said:
Just want to show you guys how Xoom can handle multiple port USB OTG, i made the cable by myself..
i use :
- game stik to play game
- Mouse PS/2
- Keyboard PS/2
- Flashdisk 8 gb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4sfE8TQJNo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Thats great man, show us some more details on the cable!
cwizardtx said:
Thats great man, show us some more details on the cable!
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basically it just the same cable like what sleepninjas did.. i made it base on his tutorial video..
lesjaw said:
basically it just the same cable like what sleepninjas did.. i made it base on his tutorial video..
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He is referring to my Soldering Video Tutorial for OTG.
However I don't show how to connect multiple inputs, just a single. Did you build a hub? Did you splice the wires together? Did you use a switch to toggle between them? Very cool!
Just plug the otg cable into a targus hub or any other should work. I can't get it to read multiple flash drives but it will do multiple devices. Like this guy. And he isn't even rooted.
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot...77-how-connect-multiple-usb-devices-once.html
I bought 50 more 90 degree otg cables from china for $4. I keep screwing up the straight cable when seperating the plastic around the head to fit in the micro usb hole, doing the dock mod for people. http://cgi.ebay.com/Right-Angled-Mi...464192?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item20b7caa3c0
sleeplessninja said:
He is referring to my Soldering Video Tutorial for OTG.
However I don't show how to connect multiple inputs, just a single. Did you build a hub? Did you splice the wires together? Did you use a switch to toggle between them? Very cool!
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you are the man bro ..
i just bought a multiport USB, and cut the male USB, change it with micro usb, nothing changes inside the multiport box, i check the wire and they all already in the right place..

Regarding USB Adapter ...

Hi,
I have a few questions regarding the extra functionality available through the USB adapter that I would be grateful if someone could answer. I really like the look of this device but am unsure about a few things.
1) Does the USB adapter (30pin to USB) allow charging at the same time?
2) Does anybody know if there is a docking station that will provide USB & HDMI out. It would be nice to use this device, attach a harddrive and output to a TV.
Thank you for your time!
jimmybob_007 said:
Hi,
I have a few questions regarding the extra functionality available through the USB adapter that I would be grateful if someone could answer. I really like the look of this device but am unsure about a few things.
1) Does the USB adapter (30pin to USB) allow charging at the same time?
2) Does anybody know if there is a docking station that will provide USB & HDMI out. It would be nice to use this device, attach a harddrive and output to a TV.
Thank you for your time!
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i suppose it might be possible if you were to use a multi usb port adapter with the usb adapter. I am not really sure if that will work though.
I talked with Samsung support today asking if the USB dongle could be attached to a regular USB cable for charging and they said yes.

Micro-USB Extention Cable + Slimport = Success!

If you're wondering if it's possible to use a Micro-USB extension cable with a Slimport adapter the answer is yes! I have successfully used one to connect my Nexus 4 to a Slimport SP1002 adapter, then connect that via HDMI to my Pioneer SPH-DA100 car stereo.The bulky adapter with its myriad of connections and super short cable to connect to my phone is now hidden under the center console.
I can't post links yet, to find the cable I used Google "angledcables" micro-b usb extension
Just curious, why do you use MyDP to connect to your car's headunit? movies for the kids? GPS?
karasuhebi said:
Just curious, why do you use MyDP to connect to your car's headunit? movies for the kids? GPS?
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GPS, and as a workaround for the poor audio output of the Nexus 4. Although the ability to watch Netflix while waiting in the car is nice, too.
theexgov said:
GPS, and as a workaround for the poor audio output of the Nexus 4. Although the ability to watch Netflix while waiting in the car is nice, too.
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hmmm... this didnt work for me with
Black 3 Foot USB 2.0 USB Micro B Male 5 Pin to USB Micro B Female 5 Pin Cable
by YCS basics
from amazon
but I'll order the other one and try it because it would be so much better if i could extend the slimport rather than hang that whole thing from my phone
it works!!!!!!
The cable from amazon did not work but the cable from angledcables.com worked! Even though the envelope says usbfirewire.com, they have different models of micro usb cables
I got the 12 inch version of :
Item #: RR-MCB-EXT-XXG5
and i can CONFIRM it is WORKING for AppRadio 3 as an extension between the phone and Slimport adapter.
I suppose it's a hit or miss depending on if the company wired the 4th pin through (Which is usually used for OTG) or not. Slimport uses all 5 pins.
lopezk38 said:
I suppose it's a hit or miss depending on if the company wired the 4th pin through (Which is usually used for OTG) or not. Slimport uses all 5 pins.
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After a few days I had to disconnect the extension because it makes things way too unstable. The slightest bump stops the video signal. You have to totally remove it and plug it back in before it works again. I might try a few things to fasten the connectors together but I might just go without it.
drinklime said:
After a few days I had to disconnect the extension because it makes things way too unstable. The slightest bump stops the video signal. You have to totally remove it and plug it back in before it works again. I might try a few things to fasten the connectors together but I might just go without it.
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Sorry to revive an old thread. Did you get this sorted out?
I'm in same situation. I just got Pioneer AVH-x8500BHS and SlimPort adapter to mirror from my N5 to the x8500 HU.
But the Slimport is in my glovebox, I want to move it to my center console for easier access and better GPS signal.
I'm afraid all this plugging/unplugging of the SlimPort will eventually wear out the cable or the N5 port.
Anyone ever figure out a way to get the extension to work without it cutting in and out all the time?
theexgov said:
If you're wondering if it's possible to use a Micro-USB extension cable with a Slimport adapter the answer is yes! I have successfully used one to connect my Nexus 4 to a Slimport SP1002 adapter, then connect that via HDMI to my Pioneer SPH-DA100 car stereo.The bulky adapter with its myriad of connections and super short cable to connect to my phone is now hidden under the center console.
I can't post links yet, to find the cable I used Google "angledcables" micro-b usb extension
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Hi there!I know this is old post,but can you please tell me if you remember,can you use de 2Din touchscreen by doing this or you also need to get another app?I am trying to get it going,but I have one Huawei Mate 20 pro and I have bought something similar to what you post here and is not working....any ideas?
Thank you!

Using SlimPort and OTG at the same time

Has anyone tried using OTG and SlimPort (HDMI/DP/VGA-Output) at the same time? Does it work?
yannik~ said:
Has anyone tried using OTG and SlimPort (HDMI/DP/VGA-Output) at the same time? Does it work?
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I'm a little confused. Won't the Slimport cable and OTG cable need a seperate mini-USB connection? Unless there is an OTG cable that has some sort of Y-port I'm not aware of or there is a Slimport with similar Y-port I can't see how they could work at the same time with the LG. The connections just aren't... oh...
If you do get some converters of USB male on one end and mini-USB female on the other you could get them to connect but I have no idea if that would work since I don't know nearly enough about the electronics of these devices.
Good luck on your project.
xyltha said:
I'm a little confused. Won't the Slimport cable and OTG cable need a seperate mini-USB connection? Unless there is an OTG cable that has some sort of Y-port I'm not aware of or there is a Slimport with similar Y-port I can't see how they could work at the same time with the LG. The connections just aren't... oh...
If you do get some converters of USB male on one end and mini-USB female on the other you could get them to connect but I have no idea if that would work since I don't know nearly enough about the electronics of these devices.
Good luck on your project.
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Slimport isnt a cable as much as an adapter. Slimport is like mhl adapter, has a mail microusb to plug into phone, then a female microusb out the side, and female HDMI out the end.... pretty standard fair ... but no op, haven't tried it...
The slimport I've seen online had the electronic guts section with a cable attached. I know what you mean in that it's a device that functions as an adapter, but there are at least some versions that have a flexible cable on the USB end of it.
Your point is made however.
So, OP (or anybody else) did slimport + usb-otg work for you?
Hi, what do you think about this -> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-LG-G3...448165?hash=item1a0294aea5:g:u~IAAOSw-vlVlj7V ?
Would love to know if anyone has solved this in the last four years. Will generic hdmi/usb to micro-usb work? Do MHL hdmi/usb hubs work at all? Is there anyway to get that Ebay item listed above that is long-since unlisted?

Connect TV through HDMI cable to play games!

Hi! I got my new OP5 and I'm on the last version of FreedomOS.
I'd like to play some emulated games on my TV through HDMI cable in order to have the lowest lag possible.
I tried to put a USB - C / HDMI USB-A USB-C (charger) but it doesn't work...
Can you help me?
Thanks!
Ichimarue said:
Hi! I got my new OP5 and I'm on the last version of FreedomOS.
I'd like to play some emulated games on my TV through HDMI cable in order to have the lowest lag possible.
I tried to put a USB - C / HDMI USB-A USB-C (charger) but it doesn't work...
Can you help me?
Thanks!
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As far as I know didn't one plus remove this feature ?
Ry2mkk said:
As far as I know didn't one plus remove this feature ?
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I don't know, I just want to be able to join the phone to my TV through cable connection.
It's my second OP since the 3T and at the time I didn't need that feature
It's not possible, use chromecast
Negative. I asked customer support. The only way to connect is wirelessly. 1+ doesn't have MHL support.

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