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So where are these features?

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Advertised with these features and accessories, and yet now all evidence of them has been scrubbed from Samsung's web-sites. Even the Flash animation on the main Galaxy page has had a photograph of a woman placed over the point where the home dock used to be.
Pros & Cons... These are the cons.

Indeed, I wanted the dock, I wanted the remote, etc.
If they really don't want my money then they shouldn't have made the phone.

Alarm clock works for me.

kevo said:
Alarm clock works for me.
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Really? because mine has no fade in, or clock home screen. It only comes on as the alarm goes off.

saw that on another forum - that is a little "unusual" - suppose this might be an interesting news tip for engadget to run a blurb on

wow they really changed the flash animation and got rid of the dock!
had to see it myself to believe this..

they also removed the scene where the guy was sitting on the couch using his galaxy like a TV remote
makes you question a lot about what in the world is going on

it is just a Software feature.
my old Treo phones were able to remote control the TV via infrared
but the Windows Mobile couldn't do it, due the missing infra on the device.
SGS i9000 doesn't have an infrared AFAIK, so that ADvertizement might have been created before the final spec of the phone were engraved in stone, probably at one point they might have had infrared as part of the device spec.
HOWEVER!!! if that is a Windows based TV, then they can easily use bluetooth to control Windows Media Center, like many of my logitech remote controls at home

The alarm clock/smart alarm works splendid for me.
And yeah, they've removed the docking from the flash animation, but the remote is there still...
I really wanted that desk dock
@AllGamer: The phone is supposed to use DLNA (over wifi) to communicate with the television.

then the TV will need to be one of the newer types of TV that has that feature build in, else it's not gonna work / be compatible with older TVs

samsung has added some galaxy / vibrant accessories page
and interestingly, that media dock missing from the video is not there, but this one is - appears to be similiar, without speaker, but they're calling it a multi-media dock
not sure how, as it doesn't appear to connect to your computer - they describe you "use your travel / wall charger to charge your phone"
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/...ype=acc_detail&subsubtype=chargers&returnurl=

Looks like the original dock but without the speakers. And even this is a bit mean since they dont provide and additional power connector, you have to use the one that came with the phone.
Not sure how it can be a multi-media dock though.

AllGamer said:
it is just a Software feature.
my old Treo phones were able to remote control the TV via infrared
but the Windows Mobile couldn't do it, due the missing infra on the device.
SGS i9000 doesn't have an infrared AFAIK, so that ADvertizement might have been created before the final spec of the phone were engraved in stone, probably at one point they might have had infrared as part of the device spec.
HOWEVER!!! if that is a Windows based TV, then they can easily use bluetooth to control Windows Media Center, like many of my logitech remote controls at home
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It' just software. The remote doesn't use infrared. It uses a proprietary technology that only works on Samsung TVs sold from 2010 on.
The Alarm clock works.
The dock isn't out, but then again, neither was the Nexus One's when the N1 came out. That one took how long? Couple months?

[APP] Car Dock Mode - Since it's missing

Car Dock *Root* - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.warner.carmode
I just made this app recently to initiate the Car Dock functionality for my Nexus 5.
Advantages of car dock mode: Landscape mode on home screen, auto speaker phone when getting calls, other little features that people may have used in the past
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SUPER simple app that doubles as a 1x1 widget. Unfortunately though, it requires root to put the device into the appropriate Car Dock mode due to having to execute a simple one line shell command. The standard SDK broadcast intents don't have the appropriate permissions to execute the Car Dock mode correctly.
Note: Don't disable Car Dock mode using the system notification. This is a notification provided by the Android OS and incorrectly disables Car Dock mode the same way you could do so without escalated privileges. Essentially it just shuts of car dock mode but doesn't disable rotation on the home screen which is the big thing.
Let me know what you think, was gonna share it around.
Tested on
Nexus 5 w/ 4.4.2 Stock Rom rooted
Galaxy Nexus w/ 4.3 Cyanogenmod
Droid Incredible w/ 4.0.3 Cyanogenmod

hi
what exactly it does?

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hi
what exactly it does?
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It allows you to put the phone in landscape during the home screen and makes things a lot more automated for car situations. Like it will automatically put your calls in speaker phone mode and other little things.
I had used Car Dock mode a lot with my Galaxy Nexus when I would put it in the car dock because the pogo pins would set it to that mode, but now it's not as accessible with the Nexus 5 since there isn't a dedicated dock for it.

Thanks for sharing. Initial impression - looks nice, installed it via Play Store and running, screen rotate with most apps (Youtube, Maps & Google Now, etc.) - simplistic & functional, will test it tomorrow on a snow day as we need to head out. Having incoming calls to ring & answer in speakerphone mode is perfect when BT isn't connected ... not that I advocate distracted driving behind the wheels.
What will it take to rotate the stock telephone dialer and/or the Talkatone dialer? Google/LG should've included the Car Dock on its installed App list for the Nexus 5. I like it. :highfive:

Hm... How is it different from my app (which works as I described here)?
Also, my app doesn't require you to "not disable the car dock mode from the system notification", as it will still correctly disable car mode just fine on a second launch, without any reboot.

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Hm... How is it different from my app (which works as I described here)?
Also, my app doesn't require you to "not disable the car dock mode from the system notification", as it will still correctly disable car mode just fine on a second launch, without any reboot.
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So because you created a similar app, he isn't allowed to make one?
Sent from Nexus 5 on Slimkat

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So because you created a similar app, he isn't allowed to make one?
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OMG, no, I was just asking what's the difference.
E.g., he could have used a different method of achieving the dock state, like firing up a broadcast message via am command (which I've failed to do properly), or something else. I just wanted to know how this one works, that's all.

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OMG, no, I was just asking what's the difference.
E.g., he could have used a different method of achieving the dock state, like firing up a broadcast message via am command (which I've failed to do properly), or something else. I just wanted to know how this one works, that's all.
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My apologies, I misunderstood.
Sent from Nexus 5 on Slimkat

Can I do a request? I think this would be more useful with a Tasker plugin or a separated switcher for on/off. The reason is sometimes using NFC lockscreenoff enabler xposed module for tag lost detection, when a tag is lost very early, then the car mode goes inverted cause you can't set a task for swith car mode on or off, just toggle.
Sorry for my poor English.
Thanks

using the tablet for whiteboard presentations

Was I mistaken in thinking this "Galaxy Note" would be a better digital whiteboarding tool than an iPad?
Is there any way to project a drawing/notetaking app to a computer? Why are there NO simple ways to mirror your screen to a PC or mac? Tried allcast, looked at Samsung mirroring, Mirrorop, but none of it seems to be as easy as it was on my iPad (airplay to an airplay receiver app on my computer).
The S-Pen/active digitizer works SO much better than the Adonit Jot Touch, but I'm extremely disappointed in the difficulty of getting the picture to a projector.
Hopefully one of you can enlighten me with sagely wisdom, or I'm going to have to <gasp> buy another iPad

Chromecast?

Note10.1Dude said:
Chromecast?
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No, my name is Dominic
Yes, the chromecast allows you to project video, pictures, and music to an HDMI input that's on the same network as your tablet, but
a) as far as i know, it doesnt work with projecting any app (like i said, i already tried allcast)
b) this won't help when I need to present to a room that only has a VGA connection

This person seems to have had success using a Samsung All-Share Cast Hub and an HDMI to VGA connector:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2AN3QFGK9Q2F2/ref=cm_srch_res_rtr_alt_1

gbuch said:
This person seems to have had success using a Samsung All-Share Cast Hub and an HDMI to VGA connector:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2AN3QFGK9Q2F2/ref=cm_srch_res_rtr_alt_1
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Much appreciated, gbuch!! I'll definitely consider it. I'm not opposed to spending money, I just don't want to add more to my travel kit, so i was hoping for a software solution (even one thats costly).
Honestly, I'm absolutely stunned that this is this difficult. For hardware that is so loudly proclaimed as being for business applications, the fact that there isn't a way to get the picture from the tablet's screen to a PC/mac is disappointing. There's mirroring built into the OS(!!), it just is somehow more proprietary (or less widely used) than Apple's AirPlay. That's the most frustrating part: I can see the feature in the settings, I just don't know what I need on the other end to "catch" the signal...again, this should be doable with software on a mac or PC, not just with a Samsung Allcast :crying:

Re: Whiteboard presentation
I know you mentioned MirrorOp, so I apologize if this is not helpful. I teach math at a small college, I have been using the note for over 9 months as a digital whiteboard using MirrorOp Sender for Galaxy and MirrorOp windows receiver. (and SNote as the whiteboard tool). While the delay can be noticeable (up to a second sometimes) on the highest resolution settings, I find as a whiteboard tool, this delay is acceptable. In 9 months, I have had, as hard as it is to believe, no software crashes, dropped connection, etc. In my use of it, once my tablet and laptop are on the same wifi connection, I run MirrorOp Receiver (and maximize it), then run MirrorOp Sender on my note, it finds the receiver very quickly, I click play, and am good to go for the next 50 - 75 minutes lecture. (assuming I remembered to turn off screen saver, etc on my computer) It mirrors everything, have made my iPad wielding colleagues quite jealous, as pretty much the iPad is only good for power point presentations, since it does not have the precise pen input of the Note. Hopefully this was helpful, as I know you said you had tried MirrorOp before.

Chromecast 35$
VGA adapter 15$
Papyrus presentation mode Free.
a) as far as i know, it doesnt work with projecting any app (like i said, i already tried allcast)
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About that, chromecast in its latest software permits you to cast your screen completely with a little lag caused by the high resolution but completely bearable. Try downloading the chromecast app and select the option to cast screen on the left panel. It cuts the notification bar, i guess because of the aspect ratio between my tv and the tablet screen; again, bearable. On top of that, when papyrus detects screen casting, the app permits you to cast only the paper and not the interface like the bottons to select the pen and so.
Some photos of the chromecast:
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b) this won't help when I need to present to a room that only has a VGA connection
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Vga adapters are cheap but you will sometimes need an extra 5v microusb powersource and an extra 3.5 jack cable for sound but i think it is still better than carrying laptop and everything. I would have tried with mine but i need a male hdmi(My adapter) to male adapter(Chromecast) to make it work.
I know you said you didnt want to add hardware you your items but it is not that much, i am just here informing. .
If anything, you could also buy an mhl adapter. With this you would theoretically not have any resolution loss whatsoever (Not very relevant in a normal classroom proyector) and lag would be unnoticable. Downsides, you would still need the vga adapter and you would also have less freedom of movement with the cable directly connected to the proyector. "Upsides", I am not sure, but maybe you would also spend less battery.
Cheers.
Sorry, I didn't find a way to scale the images on the post to a better fitting size.

S5 on Lollipop + Honda

Hey everyone -
I'm posting this here since it's related to our S5's now that Lollipop is out. I'm hoping that some of you may have recent Honda cars from the past few years with the HondaLink system, since this should pertain to quite a few models. I originally posted this on 9thgencivic.com about my 2015 Civic EX.
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OK, this might be a long post. I'll start with tl;dr. Despite promises and initial attempts to incorporate MirrorLink 1.1 and enable mirroring between Android phones and our head units, it looks like Honda has failed. It's not just that they aren't implementing, but I believe they tried and just didn't have the engineering prowess to figure it out.
Here are some videos of me showing how I have come to this assumption:
Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfO_cQFRwgg
Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LcRlHkg0ik
And an image showing that my phone supports MirrorLink 1.1
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So here's the full story. As I stated in an earlier post, I was in touch with someone from Honda corporate who told me that despite all of the previous promises, Honda will NOT be adding support to enable Android integration into our cars. It's also been widely known (assumed?) that our cars have MirrorLink 1.1 support; this is visible inside the diagnostic menus and multiple people have been told this by Honda.
Earlier this week, Verizon pushed out an update to Samsung S5 phones, upgrading the operating system to Lollipop/Android 5.0. I was going through the phone's menus, and noticed that there is a new MirrorLink option in Settings. I also saw elsewhere on the phone (photo above) that it's MirrorLink 1.1. Needless to say, I was VERY excited about what this may mean for us!
I went home, pulled out a USB cable, and tried my hardest to get my phone and car to see each other. Through regular options, I couldn't do anything new. However, when I went into Honda's diagnostic menus (hold Power + Menu + Eject on the car stereo) and then into the Unit Function menu and then down to the MirrorLink menu, I started to see some information.
The MirrorLink menu was reporting that it was seeing my phone! It had basic information about the time/date that it was plugged in and my phone's model. Clicking on the bottom buttons inside that menu, I could see MORE info. Specifically, I could see that the car and phone were trying to connect, but the car was reporting "Parameter Information Error" and some other errors statuses. You can see this in the first video above.
While in that submenu, I unplugged and replugged the USB cord in the bottom of my phone a few times. This is where things get even more exciting! My phone actually entered MirrorLink mode!! Unfortunately, the car was still spitting back error messages. Instead of just showing a "Disconnected" state, though, I started seeing various states such as "Connecting" "Speech Recognition Impossible" and "No Music Application". Additionally, on the car's main menu, the big "Link" icon now reads a new error: "Unable to start the app. When safe, please check your mobile device." You can see this in the second video above. Unfortunately, that's as far as I can get. I couldn't get anything to mirror.
So here's my assumption. Honda's engineers tried to implement MirrorLink and simply failed. We have what are essentially the remnants of their attempt throughout the menus. They won't be upgrading our system because they just simply don't have the software engineers capable. And now I'm just hoping that this is the only engineering fail that they have in our cars...
Hopefully someone else can find out some more info based on this. I still think we are very close to getting this working.

On My Auris TS HSD I have the same information on my phone... and my Touch&Go 2 just seems to ignore it at all
I'm not sure which version of mirrorlink is the touch &go2 has if it is 1.0 or 1.1

lowgitek said:
On My Auris TS HSD I have the same information on my phone... and my Touch&Go 2 just seems to ignore it at all
I'm not sure which version of mirrorlink is the touch &go2 has if it is 1.0 or 1.1
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Based on the comments on this blog post, it looks like you are probably on MirrorLink 1.0.

which means I'm probably screwed.... S5 doesn't seems to support it

Hello btonetbone,
In Lollipop, how can you display the screen entitled "Use details" that you have uploaded in your first post ?

vr34 said:
Hello btonetbone,
In Lollipop, how can you display the screen entitled "Use details" that you have uploaded in your first post ?
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I went to Settings -> Battery and clicked on Android System. If you scroll down in there, you'll see all of the packages within the Android System using battery.

btonetbone said:
I went to Settings -> Battery and clicked on Android System. If you scroll down in there, you'll see all of the packages within the Android System using battery.
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Great. Thx.

Is Samsung Galaxy Tab A support Screen Mirroring?

Can anybody confirm here if Samsung Galaxy Tab A support Screen Mirroring?

Did you mean the Google Chromecast?
http://www.google.com/chrome/devices/chromecast/
This will allow you to stream from your Samsung Galaxy Tab A to your other devices (such as a TV).
Am I on the right path?

I haven't tested this but there is an option on quick toggle (notifications bar) that says "screen mirroring". I imagine it works via miracast as the chromecast version usually doesn't have its own dedicated toggle.

It works on my samsung smart tv.

It's possible to use screen mirroring on your tab, some smartTVs will automatically be detected. Take a look at the picture (I have an LG smart tv)
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It's possible to use screen mirroring on your tab, some smartTVs will automatically be detected. Take a look at the picture (I have an LG smart tv)
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What's the tablet I am looking at?

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What's the tablet I am looking at?
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Galaxy tab A sm-t555 9.7" LTE

I cant screen mirror it to CHROMECAST 2. I can cast youtube and apps that got sign for casting, but QUICK CONNECT, SMART-VIEW wont work.
When I try it inside Google HOME apk it says that its not compatible device....just to mention it again YOUTUBE is casting excellent.
Any suggestions?

What TV model do you have ? Mine is LG with Web WebOs 2 and it's working great with this samsung Tablet !

My galaxy tab A support screen mirroring and work perfectly on my lg smart TV the model it's 585 and function smart view work well
Inviato dal mio SM-T585 utilizzando Tapatalk

I have philips non-smart tv. I will have to check again with other routers, just to be shure that maybe the problem lies in there.
It wont be soon I am not near it for the time being.

Got non Smart TV, but screen mirroring works also fine with an Fire TV Stick.

The router was the problem.

I got it work with a Roku 3. Slide down from the top of the screen and then slide the row of settings icons all the way to the left. Touch the Smart View icon. Connection will take place. Have screen mirroring turned on in Settings/System/Screen mirroring on the Roku. I have my Roku cable connected to my wireless router and my Tab A wifi connected to my router.

No I don't believe it is the as android version is to old

No I don't believe it is as far as doing so without to help of 3rd party apps,,, android version is to old but from your device to web video caster to a smart TV just install web video caster on ur device and ur s mart tv

There are 5 ways with which you can cast, or let's say screen mirror to your Samsung TV with your phone or tab:
SmartView app
AirPlay 2
SmartThings
HDMI adapter
lastly, Quick Connect.
You can always learn in detail how to use all or any of this method listed here. I'm pretty sure any of these methods might work for you.