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[Q] [Qs] Video Out and USB tethering?

So I'm thinking about makign the switch to sprint and getting the epic 4g but I'm wondering a few things... I always said I needed video out if I were to replace my Nexus and I'm kinda confused how it works on the Epic 4G.
What I want to do is have video/out out as regular RCA that I can plug into my car stereo for navigation on the dash... would the epic 4g have an output that would allow this? The only thing I've found is this DLNA stuff which really makes no mention for any hard-wire solutions
My 2nd thing is the tethering. I tethering at work to get my own private connection and have been doing this with my Nexus over USB (charges while it serves internet) the most effectively. The wifi thing is nice but not required because wifi usually drains the battery and usually doesn't yield the best broadband performance in my experiences. In any event, sprint charges for the extra ability to tether... but I'm wondering if custom ROMs will allow for at LEAST the USB tethering (built in to android) and hopefully the Wifi tethering as well.
Without reading tons of threads trying to identify the featuers of google vs this phone vs rom, I was hoping someone who has hands-on experience could comment on it.
Thanks!

BTthomas is currently working on a tvout for the epic on 2.2 but no luck has been made also he is waiting for the source so when ever the offical froyo source is here we will all find out to see if the drivers are in there. As of know there is no tv out working for 2.1 or any of the leaked 2.2 rom and we are all waiting for the source.
as for usb tethering there are many roms/kernals that support this as well as wireless tethering.

davidrules7778 said:
BTthomas is currently working on a tvout for the epic on 2.2 but no luck has been made also he is waiting for the source so when ever the offical froyo source is here we will all find out to see if the drivers are in there. As of know there is no tv out working for 2.1 or any of the leaked 2.2 rom and we are all waiting for the source.
as for usb tethering there are many roms/kernals that support this as well as wireless tethering.
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Sounds promising thanks for the reply... Is it true you can get videoout from the headphone jack? I read that somewhere but it was inconclusive. I figured there would just be an adapter or something but I'm not sure why they would mention the hardware support without the software functionality...

Zenoran said:
Sounds promising thanks for the reply... Is it true you can get videoout from the headphone jack? I read that somewhere but it was inconclusive. I figured there would just be an adapter or something but I'm not sure why they would mention the hardware support without the software functionality...
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That is what is being worked on.

Zenoran said:
Sounds promising thanks for the reply... Is it true you can get videoout from the headphone jack? I read that somewhere but it was inconclusive. I figured there would just be an adapter or something but I'm not sure why they would mention the hardware support without the software functionality...
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Like is said there is no working tv out period atm, im thinking we might only see one to micro usb to rca or micro to hdmi adapters working, as of now there is no working tv outs, hopefully we will have micro to rca and hdmi ability, or even the headphone jack however it is not know til froyo source is released.

Check this thread out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803335
i use USB tethering all the time just like your talking about with this in fact i would be using it right now but my POS Vaio cant power my external HDD and charge/tether my phone at the same time. thats the only down side i have with USB tethering & it has nothing to do with the phone thats a PC issue

Cheap Wifi Video streaming from Nexus 7

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So it seems the consensus is that this will probably not have HDMI out (through a cable)
But obviously it can stream it's video over wifi (or bluetooth?)
So I want to know if anyone knows of a cheap solution. Like using Apple TV or Nexus Q (But MUCH cheaper)
Also, would wifi streaming, say Netflix, AND wifi streaming to the TV destroy the streaming quality of Netflix?
Let's figure this out!
So I don't think this has an HDMI port (Maybe micro to Hdmi?)
But does anyone know cheap wifi HDMI out solutions? Like Apple TV, but CHEAP.
This is one thing worrying me about this tablet. ($300 for the Q is horrible)
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Censura_Umbra said:
So I don't think this has an HDMI port (Maybe micro to Hdmi?)
But does anyone know cheap wifi HDMI out solutions? Like Apple TV, but CHEAP.
This is one thing worrying me about this tablet. ($400 for the Q is horrible)
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It supports MHL, so all you need is a $15 adapter to connect to hdmi

aaronpoweruser said:
It supports MHL, so all you need is a $15 adapter to connect to hdmi
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Can you provide a link as to where it says it supports MHL? I haven't been able to find anything about this.

badbeat33 said:
Can you provide a link as to where it says it supports MHL? I haven't been able to find anything about this.
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Sadly no, but if you watch the keynote you can see them using it on stage to display the screen

picked up a Samsung one for my phone from a local pc retail store last week... $45 Canadian. Had other models around $15.
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aaronpoweruser said:
Sadly no, but if you watch the keynote you can see them using it on stage to display the screen
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The one used on stage may have been one of those with that mysterious 3rd port that we won't have.
It's a great tablet, still planning to get one, but they probably left it out the spec for a reason.

aaronpoweruser said:
Sadly no, but if you watch the keynote you can see them using it on stage to display the screen
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That's may not the same model that's shipping though. We may not get this feature on the consumer version.

Check out around the 9:00 mark of the keynote. Whether it makes it to production is to be seen but obviously they are putting video out.. also on the Google Play Store under tech specs they don't mention the Galaxy Nexus has MHL.. but it does

Once MHL is confirmed I'll probably have to order up another Nexus 7 to use as a media server. I'd just mount it to my stereo cabinet and run it through my receiver. Too bad the HP Touchpad never had MHL support, it'd give new life to my soon to be retired device.
The Q would upset and confuse anyone who didn't already know what it was if they saw it in my living room. I'm not very impressed with the amplifier on it either.

Yeah If they confirm MHL I'm in. It does look like they had special versons with hdmi though. I'd be saddened to learn that I can't hook it to a tv. It was a deffinate buy for me before but without hdmi I'm out.

NinJustin said:
Yeah If they confirm MHL I'm in. It does look like they had special versons with hdmi though. I'd be saddened to learn that I can't hook it to a tv. It was a deffinate buy for me before but without hdmi I'm out.
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Updated OP
So it seems the consensus is that this will probably not have HDMI out (through a cable)
But obviously it can stream it's video over wifi (or bluetooth?)
So I want to know if anyone knows of a cheap solution. Like using Apple TV or Nexus Q (But MUCH cheaper)
Also, would wifi streaming, say Netflix, AND wifi streaming to the TV destroy the streaming quality of Netflix?
Let's figure this out!

I don't think there's been a consensus either way as to whether or not this will have HDMI out via MHL. THAT is what we need to figure out.

badbeat33 said:
I don't think there's been a consensus either way as to whether or not this will have HDMI out via MHL. THAT is what we need to figure out.
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See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1736916
So prbly no HDMI, and if it has MHL we won't know until it comes out. So we may as well prepare for it not having MHL.
If it has it, well then this thread could be useful for a different device.
If it doesn't, then this thread is important
Either way. This will help people feel better about their purchase if they know there is an HDMI alternative.

I agree. I hope there is MHL but if there is another HDMI alternative I'm all ears.

NinJustin said:
Yeah If they confirm MHL I'm in. It does look like they had special versons with hdmi though. I'd be saddened to learn that I can't hook it to a tv. It was a deffinate buy for me before but without hdmi I'm out.
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Actually I re-watched the videos, and the only cord they are using is plugged into the Micro USB SO:
A) There is MHL (at least on the display, but why not all of them?)
B) They were just keeping it charged while they streamed the video through the Nexus Q (more likely)
If only we could ask someone that just got one free at the event!
Edit: Just tweeted to Aaron Baker of PhoneDog.com who received a free Nexus 7 at the I/O to let us know in his full review if it has MHL/HDMI and Tablet support. We will see what happens.

Engadget has posted their review and says that you can use an MHL adapter. Can we take this as gospel? Hmmm...
h t t p ://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/nexus-7-review/

Omg awesome, just hope it isn't exclusive to developer previews
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badbeat33 said:
Engadget has posted their review and says that you can use an MHL adapter. Can we take this as gospel? Hmmm...
h t t p ://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/nexus-7-review/
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Read the bottom
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/nexus-7-review/
Update: We received some bogus information on the MHL. We've now confirmed that the Nexus 7 does not support MHL, meaning there's no way to connect this over HDMI to get video output.

[Q] N7 to TV?

Hi
I'm guessing the answer is no, but is there a way of connecting the N7 to HDMI? Maybe using an OTG cable. I've searched, but couldn't find anything, so as I said, I suspect the answer is no.
Am aware of the HTC MediaLinkHD method, but was just wondering if there was a more direct route.
Thanks!

Otg is not possible. The device you use from micro usb is called an mhl adapter but I'm afraid the n7 will not work with an mhl cable
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bagofcrap24 said:
Otg is not possible. The device you use from micro usb is called an mhl adapter but I'm afraid the n7 will not work with an mhl cable
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I know it doesn't, but BLOODY WHY?
Google have done this on purpose !

The only hope is Miracast.
The N7 has not been officially certified yet but Nvidia are signed up to it so its only a matter of time before it is.
You will have to buy a dongle for your TV or if you have a new TV it might get Miracast certification itself
Then the next step is a software update to enable the functionality

Deanicus said:
The only hope is Miracast.
The N7 has not been officially certified yet but Nvidia are signed up to it so its only a matter of time before it is.
You will have to buy a dongle for your TV or if you have a new TV it might get Miracast certification itself
Then the next step is a software update to enable the functionality
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Lets hope they pull it out their arse real quick, but looking at the dock and case they will take bloody ages !

[Q] Galaxy S4 (ML3 Stock OS) HDMI out - anyone?

Anyone get the HDMI out to work on the Galaxy S4? I have my Samsung branded MHL to HDMI cable, and I am unable to get HDMI output working... any ideas?

I just tired it a second ago, im having the same issue, at least you know your not alone <3

I was only able to get it to work on my Infuse4G... but have traded it in for my S4, they said it would work... may that is my out to get another one? Maybe one with MDL? can someone confirm if it works or not on MDL?
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Yes it works perfectly on both MDL & again on custom version of MF3. I'm using the new Samsung MHL 2.0 cable, which works without needing to be plugged into a power source. There are quite a few comments about people getting fakes out there. The most common way to test for the 2.0 version is if it works without having to use a power source and your TV running at 1080p 60hz.

MHL to MHL 2.0 adapter
I bought this on ebay [HDMI MHL Adapter Tip for Samsung Galaxy Notes 2 S4 S3 (Micro USB 5 to 11 Pin)]. Using it, I can use the MHL adapter that I used with my S2 with no problems. It needs USB power, but it works fine.

For those that are having problems and are on aosp roms, these adaptors only work on stock and Stock-based roms

Yeah, mine is a stock adapter (reqs power, originally came with my Samsung Infuse4G) and I am on a stock rom but no joy. I will order a new v2 model and see if it works then...
Thanks guys.
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I also have the Infuse4G adapter. If anyone know of a way to make that work, it would be great.
I read that the S4 should be backwards compatible with standard adapters that use the addtl power source. I'm not sure if the Infuse4G one would qualify as "standard".
Thanks!

vdagnoluzzo said:
I also have the Infuse4G adapter. If anyone know of a way to make that work, it would be great.
I read that the S4 should be backwards compatible with standard adapters that use the addtl power source. I'm not sure if the Infuse4G one would qualify as "standard".
Thanks!
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Dang it... is there no standards of survivability on hardware anymore?
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[Q] If the G2 capable of mirroring to an HDTV?

Hey guys,
I'm a golf instructor and would like to use my G2 and V1 app until I get the proper equipment. Is there a way to mirror out to an HDTV? MHL, Slimport ect? Thanks a lot for any answers.

If tv has miracast and network should be issue,
read mixed reports about hdmi out, maybe someone can check that

You can always use Google Chromecast...

Yes. The box says it supports miracast. I'm sure it's also mhl compatible. I'll know more when my phone gets here this afternoon

tiguy99 said:
Yes. The box says it supports miracast. I'm sure it's also mhl compatible. I'll know more when my phone gets here this afternoon
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Slimport, not MHL.
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