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Thinking of buying, but a couple of questions first..

Is there a HDMI out via mhl or a standard Samsung connector?
Some of the Adobe apps don't work on screens under 8.9in. Can you root and then hack the config file (my mind blank as to what its called) to set the size of the screen?
Can I modify the keyboard dock for my 8.9 tab to fit the note? (Not as stupid as it sounds. The 8.9 dock is the same as the one for the gtab and the 10.1 tab.)
BTW if any UKer fancies swapping for an iPad3 let me know
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I had no problem with any Adobe applications playing Flash or YouTube in the browser.
Yes you can change the DPI but only if rooted.
No the galaxy tab comes with preparatory charging connection while Note has micro USB.
Fortunately I'm not a UKer, so can avoid falling into the iPad swapping trap! ! .
Edit: you have to buy a separate MHL adapter to connect to hdmi via micro USB.

1. It's HDMI via MHL
2. Adobe Photoshop works as long as you add some missing fonts.
3. No idea

Thanks for the information. Cheers.
The Adobe apps I was thinking of were Touch, but also Proto and Collage. Do you know if they can be made to work in the same way?
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[VIDEO] Galaxy Note II as a Computer/PC with MHL + Bluetooth Keyboard + Mouse!

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.

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..
↖(^▽^)↗ Sent From Rego Galaxy Note!! ↖(^▽^)↗

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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shadricksimms said:
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...

heckyhec5881 said:
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

HDMI mirroring issue

Hello everyone, I got an 11 pin mhl to HDMI converter and trying to mirror it to tv but it does not display anything on TV.
I got it from amazon cable masters brand
Just to be sure I also bought similar dongle but another brand. Same did not work with my phone. Not sure if anybody has issue with this.It does say hdmi connected but nothing displays on tv.
If anyone knows any product that worked for them can you please post or help me why it's not working. Thanks!

That's why I prefer to stick with oem products. The mhl 2.0 Samsung part does mirror. At least from the YouTube video I have seen. You could try rebooting the phone too. Custom roms might interfere with this too. Idk

oscarthegrouch said:
That's why I prefer to stick with oem products. The mhl 2.0 Samsung part does mirror. At least from the YouTube video I have seen. You could try rebooting the phone too. Custom roms might interfere with this too. Idk
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Thanks for reply. I just bought Samsung 11pin mhl adapter from bestbuy. Still no luck. I can display S3 on tv but not S4. I am guessing something might be wrong with usb port of my phone?

oscarthegrouch said:
That's why I prefer to stick with oem products. The mhl 2.0 Samsung part does mirror. At least from the YouTube video I have seen. You could try rebooting the phone too. Custom roms might interfere with this too. Idk
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I have the Samsung adapter mentioned above. It works flawlessly. A bit pricey, but worth it, IMO
Beamed from my Sammy GS4

honda78610 said:
Thanks for reply. I just bought Samsung 11pin mhl adapter from bestbuy. Still no luck. I can display S3 on tv but not S4. I am guessing something might be wrong with usb port of my phone?
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I use the OEM mhl/hdmi and the 11 pin for the s4- works fine.
Make sure that the cable connects complete if you keep the s4 case on, otherwise take the case off
My cases are different thicknesses from the s3 to s4 and I have to have the case off for it to work well on my S4.
Also, try plugging it in to the phone AFTER you connect the power to the mhl and hdmi to the TV.
You might also consider rebooting before your plug try plugging it in to see if it makes a difference. The reason I say that is when I use the all share hub to show video via wi-fi, MX player sometimes has the audio and video not synced right, after I reboot, it is synced fine. I know that isn't your exact issue here, I'm just saying sometimes the reboot helps if you're like me and leave your phone on constantly without rebooting.
One other thought that was mentioned earlier - if you're on a custom rom, make sure it supports it.
And of course, you can just pick up an OEM (since you have the 11pin adapter) for around $10-15 on amazon and return it easy if it doesn't work on your S4 and if you're not on a custom ROM, you can point your finger at the S4 port:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-EIA1UHUNBE-SGH-I777-T-Mobile-SGH-T989/dp/B006FYXL2O
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Adapter-Hdmi-3Fhu-Galaxy/dp/B0080CXSOU
Students get free prime (2day shipping) for a few months, and caregivers too..(aka amazon mom but includes a whole slew of folks also)
You could probably do this: http://itvirtualevent.com/juniperwlan/index.php and let it run in the background, get your amazon gift card and you're cable is mostly paid for (I just saw the link today, so I can't vouch for it, but it's an easy $10 giftcard if it is what is says)...

No MHL?

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)?

jalanjkcarp said:
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.

changing HDMI output resolution

Ok so I have this TV that supports FHD resolution up to [email protected] It runs smooth on 1080i it's probably at 60Hz and also runs smooth at lower resolutions like 720p. the problem is I can't set the resolution to run on. I just connect the cable and it automatically runs on 1080p.
at first I thought it might be something wrong with the 11pin cable I bought but then I tested it on another TV and it automatically entered 720p mode... which is interesting because as far as I know that TV is also a FHD TV. the thing is... it ran pretty smooth at that resolution and I would be happy if I could set the Note 3 to run on a custom resolution on my TV like 1080i or at least 720p.
any way I could do that?
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Its up to the TV if it has resolution setting. If not, Take a look at "Resolution Changer Pro"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexter.miniscaler

Jack Barrett said:
Its up to the TV if it has resolution setting. If not, Take a look at "Resolution Changer Pro"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexter.miniscaler
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Not only is that a paid app but also requires root.
any free workaround that doesn't require root?
I called Samsung service a couple of minutes ago and they said the phone automatically connects to a certain resolution (yeah tell me something new). the point is this: it actually connects to various resolutions depending on the TV. for example on my tv it connects to [email protected] but on another tv it conmects to [email protected] (which btw is way smoother). on my TV even the Note1 knows how to connect to [email protected] instead of [email protected] (which is laggy). I wonder what makes the Note3 connect to certain resolution: is it the TV's software or is it the Note3's software...?
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Its up to both phone and TV about resolutions.
About the app - not everything is free and non-root.

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Its up to both phone and TV about resolutions.
About the app - not everything is free and non-root.
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agreed, so I would like if I could choose among all the possible resolutions my TV supports.
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i connect my note 3 to tv and its automatic connect at 1080p/30hz but my tv can support 60hz can i change it somehow?

why didn't samsung allow us to choose among all the possible resolutions it can connect to successfully (obviously the phone can detect that)? what do they think, are we that stupid not to make the right choice for us when it comes to resolution?
actually what they're doing, they try to push their TVs on our through. when I called service they asked if my TV was a Samsung TV almost like if they weren't willing to offer support unless my TV was Samsung.
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Sounds familiar. I also contacted them to fix their crappy HDMI settings in firmware as Im not getting more than 720p on 1080p HDTV. They said they will let know their devs and hopefully soon be resolved. Seems like nobody speaks about HDMI but many people have issues

well.. at least it runs smooth on your TV. If only it ran at [email protected] on my TV it would be ok for me. The ideal solution for my TV would be 1080i and it's interesting that both my ex-Note 1 and 2 run at that resolution..
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ok my mistake. today got the genuine hdmi mhl adapter from samsung and all is great 1080p/60. check my thread. the guy explained well about my problem. you will need mhl1 (I posted link where I bought it). it works on 720/60 and 1080i only

c'mon man are you kidding me? I have 2 MHL1s!! none of which works with Note 3. how else do you think I tested Note 1? MHL1 only has 5 pin and is for Note 1. MHL2 has 11 pin and is for Note 2 and 3.
ok... ok... so what do you have to do in order that Note 3 works with MHL1?
edit: just tried again with both MHL1 cables. they do absolutely nothing on Note 3. they only work with Note 1. they don't work with Note 2 also. Note 2 also requires 11 pin cable not 5 pin. Note 2 and Note 3 work with THE SAME MHL 2 cable. the difference is that Note 2 automatically connects at [email protected] while Note 3 automatically connects at [email protected] and there one more weird thing. Note 2 doesn't work unless a charger is also plugged in MHL2 while Note 3 works without the charger. for some reason even if I connect the charger it still doesn't charge the Note 3 while if I connect the charger directly to the Note 3 it charges it. It's a little bit weird. how come Note 2 gets charged through MHL2 and Note 3 doesn't? how come Note 2 connects automatically at [email protected] while Note 3 connects at [email protected]
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not sure what you're talking about. Note 3 works with MHL2 not 1. it won't connect on MHL1 which is 5 pin
edit: see the edited post above
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Thats why I suggested If you want to read my thread. MHL2 is not necessary 11 pin. Also its very possible that they disabled 1080i on Note 3

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Thats why I suggested If you want to read my thread. MHL2 is not necessary 11 pin. Also its very possible that they disabled 1080i on Note 3
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please provide a link to your thread. I don't know what thread you're talking about. plus I tried both my mhl1's (I bought two by mistake) and... they don't work with my Note3. they don't even charge the Note3. plus I had a problem recently after I tried mhl1 and didn't work switched to mhl2 and the tv wouldn't connect to Note3 even by mhl2. it would flicker something from time to time but wouldn't start. restarted my note3 and the problem was still there. eventually I turned off the tv and turn it on again and it would be back to 'normal'... [email protected] so I taught maybe I should try again doing this with mhl1 and tried again mhl1 restarted my phone and tv a couple of times and with no effect. provide me a link to the thread you're talking about
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600013
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any1 found the solution yet?
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when you use MHL with the Note 3, I had to have the power plugged in and the HDMI out to the TV and the last thing to plug in is the phone
then it works; you will see the phone on your tv. If you don't do the right order it doesn't work
I am trying to find a way to hook up the phone via MHL HDMI without plugging in power but I have heard of any yet
I played a bunch of 1080 videos on a 720 Plasma and they looked excellent including sports with motion

not working... it might have to do with the fact that the charger I use isn't an original samsung one. I'll try tomorrow with the original charger and let you know if it works
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so I'm not testing this anymore. It was obvious it wouldn't work. I mean common, who are you kidding, not even Note 2 works with MHL1. Note 2 works, just like Note 3 only with the 11pin MHL2. the difference is Note 2 needs to be charged while Note 3 needs not. I followed your instructions and plugged them accordingly. even used 3 different chargers, the last one being an original samsung one. Nothing.
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Jack Barrett said:
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Hello Goodnight
I want your help
I want to use 720p resolution 60Hz
I do not want to use 1080p 24 Hz, it's very slow for my emulators
How can I configure?