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slayer418 said:
Since I just can't find any definitive answer by searching on google, is it possible to mirror S8 screen to a monitor while also being able to use USB devices (such as Logitech Unifying mouse & keyboard) and maybe also while charging the damn phone?
If yes, where can I buy such an incredible dongle ?
Edit: This video make it seems like it'd exists but doesn't give a link to buy the dongle...
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Alibaba is your friend..
Type C to HDMI Adapter,USB C to VGA HD TV Converter For Apple Macbook S8 S7 Note 8 USB Hub OTG TV Adapter Charging Silver mini
http://s.aliexpress.com/mayiMJJj?fromSns=Copy to clipboard
(from AliExpress Android)
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B071NJWWXL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
tonime said:
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B071NJWWXL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
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Yeah I have gotten a similar one already which is working fine, thanks for the replies guys tho.
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Hi guys,
Anyone know if the n4 has mhl support like its predecessor?
Cheers
It does.
Actually, it doesn't. It uses a different technology called SlimPort HDMI which is very similar but doesn't require having your phone connected to a power source like MHL does.
It also supports Miracast which is a wireless solution.
Great, thanks. Was always disappointed that my nexus 7 didn't have any way to connect to HDMI. Well my desire s is on its way out the door on the 13th.
drumist said:
Actually, it doesn't. It uses a different technology called SlimPort HDMI which is very similar but doesn't require having your phone connected to a power source like MHL does.
It also supports Miracast which is a wireless solution.
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So does this mean that it will use the same adapter, or will there be a different one that is required to get HDMI out?
Miracast does look cool, but isn't that useful until more devices include it in or I buy a receiver for it (which I will).
I'm interested in this as well, SlimPort looks nice, except the price ($30) is way higher than MHL adapters. Are we sure that it won't work with MHL?
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Just read this on endadget: http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/30/nexus-4-boasts-slimport-support/
Questions:
(1) What's the difference between MHL and SlimPort?
(2) Does either one of these two option allow us to charge N4 while connecting to an external display?
If yes to (2) I'm 95% for getting an N4, and if yes to (2) with SlimPort then I'm up to 99.9% (engadget claims that there will be SlimPort-to-VGA adaptor -- yes some of still needs to give presentation using VGA...)
so does that mean that mhl will not work? -=X
http://www.analogix.com/products/slimport.html
I guess it's not compatible with MHL, but apparently it allows mirroring without external power, and it apparently also supports OTG, so i guess it's basically a "better" version of MHL.
*coughs* http://xkcd.com/927/
It also has a pass-through USB port to allow it to be charged whilst being used. I wonder if it would allow it be a USB host and SlimPort at the same time.
Here's how I think it works after trying to research it. I could be wrong about some of this so don't take it as fact.
If your TV specifically has built-in SlimPort support, it means that when you connect your N4 to the TV using a SlimPort cable or adapter, the phone will actually be charged by the TV through the HDMI cable. If the TV doesn't support SlimPort directly, then the cable/adapter will still work, but it won't charge the phone, and as a result your N4 will lose battery over time. In that situation, you can connect a separate power cable (in the same way that MHL works) if you want to charge simultaneously.
more recent version of mhl should do usb OTG at the same time as Video
According to all knowledgeable Wikipedia... MHL can power devices too, so I don't see what's different between it and SlimPort.
The HDTV provides power to the connected device (5 V DC/500 mA with MHL 1.0, 5 V DC/900 mA with MHL 2.0).
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Slimport can also handle N4 --> DVI, VGA or Displayport
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/analogix-slim-port-technology-lets-you-connect-your-phone-to-you/
So can I use my MHL adapter?
slimport to hdmi converter
dsmdc5 said:
So can I use my MHL adapter?
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can not use MHL adapter，they are different things。
we have producted slimport to hdmi converter，and work well。
MHL no worky with Nexus 4
dsmdc5 said:
So can I use my MHL adapter?
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I just tried the MHL adapter that worked with my Galaxy Nexus, and it definitely doesn't work with my Nexus 4.
barrand said:
I just tried the MHL adapter that worked with my Galaxy Nexus, and it definitely doesn't work with my Nexus 4.
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I just tried the slimport, which definitely doesn't work with my galaxy nexus.
rodion.zissou said:
I just tried the slimport, which definitely doesn't work with my galaxy nexus.
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So the newer slimport adaptor is not "backwards compatible" to MHL?
Too bad... I just ordered a 2013 Nexus 7 and a slimport adaptor and I thought, perhaps this adaptor would work with my Xperia Z, too...
juste some new devices
look here http://www.slimportconnect.com/supported-devices/
Hy guys!
I just found a jack to compozit cable in my cabinet. It has a Jack father and an RCA (red-white-yellow) father. I have got a pic, but Im new in here, so I cant link...
So, I just wondering, can we use this cable to connect the N7 to a TV?
I know, at the moment we can't, but why? Because the hardware limitation, or the android doesn't support this feature?
bloosebr said:
Hy guys!
I just found a jack to compozit cable in my cabinet. It has a Jack father and an RCA (red-white-yellow) father. I have got a pic, but Im new in here, so I cant link...
So, I just wondering, can we use this cable to connect the N7 to a TV?
I know, at the moment we can't, but why? Because the hardware limitation, or the android doesn't support this feature?
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As far as I know, you'd just be transporting the audio if you were to plug it into any device. You'd have to have an extra adapter to port the video through the yellow composite video cable.
Though people have been known to make some wicked little mods, so you never know these days.
Nexus 7 does not have the hardware capability.
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You could always use an MHL adapter to output to a TV, that is if the Nexus 7 supports that method. I've never tried it.
MegaMac said:
You could always use an MHL adapter to output to a TV, that is if the Nexus 7 supports that method. I've never tried it.
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Nexus 7 doesn't have MHL.
Eagle1337 said:
Nexus 7 doesn't have MHL.
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Ah, well that's disappointing. I never looked into it before, but now I know. =P
Thats awkward. So If we want to connent the tablet to a television, we must use some wifi app, and the TV must be a smart one...
Or can We take advantage of pogo-jack? I never seen before this kind of plug, so I dont know, what it can do.
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Thats awkward. So If we want to connent the tablet to a television, we must use some wifi app, and the TV must be a smart one...
Or can We take advantage of pogo-jack? I never seen before this kind of plug, so I dont know, what it can do.
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The pogo pins only do charging and audio.
im going to buy that phone but do it supposrt that? i already got hdmi and usb one from my N7000 note
wish it does(((
this phone got low storage and i really like this phone
sorry yes it doesnt have OTG support its horrible it would be awesome specially for this guy
im thinking if i get out of space
Yes it does have OTG but you need an external power.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181820
thanks but i dont think i can find this in iran and i already got a cable for my note
anyway i dont really care about this
woops sorry! i tought its a cable is it safe:?
For HDMI out I don't think your cable will work. Majority of older phones use mhl for HDMI out but the n4 uses slimport and mhl cables will not work
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1. Nexus 4 uses Slimport, not MHL. You'd need to buy a new cable anyway.
2. OTG only works with external power, and cannot work simultaneously with Slimport (No HDMI+OTG).
3. There is Miracast, but it sucks.
damn i bough cable wanted to experience playing games on hd tv but my phone bricked after that no chance let me see if that works whit htc one s (of my father)
anyway mine got a hdmi input and a power input and a micro-usb output
and slim port is it better? never heard about it
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1. Nexus 4 uses Slimport, not MHL. You'd need to buy a new cable anyway.
2. OTG only works with external power, and cannot work simultaneously with Slimport (No HDMI+OTG).
3. There is Miracast, but it sucks.
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is using OTG safe whit that kernel:?
kamranhaghighi said:
is using OTG safe whit that kernel:?
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NO
o...ok...!
ziddey said:
NO
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anyway is it better than others? i mean the slimport! why did they use it:?
nvm its less power and... im trying to see if i can connect another way or..
ziddey said:
1. Nexus 4 uses Slimport, not MHL. You'd need to buy a new cable anyway.
2. OTG only works with external power, and cannot work simultaneously with Slimport (No HDMI+OTG).
3. There is Miracast, but it sucks.
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I just got the Rocket fish Miracast dongle from best buy. Works flawlessly. Streaming Netflix, HBO, CNN, etc. For gaming not useful, but for a media center experience, is perfect.
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thanks a lot anyway this is just a single drop nexus 4 is really amazing i would buy a slimport maybe i found oh ok i will play games in its 4.7 inch display
and i will do something for storage maybe use LAN in es explorer whit my PC is there anyway suck at this to acsses or files or something using network(i mean home network)
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...
ultramag69 said:
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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