Develop Bugs

Cheapest HDMI cable

I have been trying to find the cheapest hdmi cable for the droid x right now. The lowest I can go is $14.29. Also if an admin could allow me post links I would add the link.

ritkit said:
I have been trying to find the cheapest hdmi cable for the droid x right now. The lowest I can go is $14.29. Also if an admin could allow me post links I would add the link.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is is not just the typical mini hdmi or type a or something? I bought one for like 5 bucks when I bought my Flip a while back... maybe I can use it for this!

cbaty08 said:
Is is not just the typical mini hdmi or type a or something? I bought one for like 5 bucks when I bought my Flip a while back... maybe I can use it for this!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is Micro HDMI to HDMI.

I found the cheapest to be a 1 footer for 11$ with free shipping from Brooklyn on ebay. Also, if you use Bing cash back, you can get 8% off (88 cents ). I would post links, but i cant.

I just searched for Micro HDMI on ebay and came up with plenty of options for $10 or less.

monoprice.com - they have high quality cables for the cheapest prices

just bought one off ebay
6.90 along with free shipping here to hawaii.. why can china ship here for free, but u.s. charges 12 bucks?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Micro-HDMI-HDMI...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e5d18be66

i just picked up a 10 footer for 16 free shipping

Cheapest HDMI cable!
Cheapest HDMI cable $12.94 on Amazon:
http://droidxaccessories.com/droid-x-accessories/droid-x-hdmi-cable/

newegg has a 3ft for $10 shipped, but it's out of stock until 8/10

veeeee said:
monoprice.com - they have high quality cables for the cheapest prices
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1 for monoprice

i second monoprice.com!
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App

3 Rules for cables
ksavila said:
i second monoprice.com!
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Rule # 1 - Monoprice should always be the first place you look
Rule # 2 - Refer to rule #1
Rule # 3 - Next try BlueJeansCable

I couldn't believe this but, I was at a verizon store yesterday asking about the hdmi cables and another customer overheard me. He pulled me aside and told me that you can get at lowes in the satellite dish dept. He said you could get a 12 foot cord for half of what verizon charges. I'm going to head over there shortly to find out if it's true.
Update... If lowes has them I didnt see them. they had regular hdmi cables but nothing for micro usb. I think the guy misunderstood what I was looking for.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App

3.97 right now on monoprice lol
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10253&cs_id=1025301&p_id=6973&seq=1&format=2

i just got one for 5 bucks on amazon 6ft

6' for $4.69
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10253&cs_id=1025301&p_id=6974&seq=1&format=2

generic.imitation said:
just bought one off ebay
6.90 along with free shipping here to hawaii.. why can china ship here for free, but u.s. charges 12 bucks?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Micro-HDMI-HDMI...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e5d18be66
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Buying non-oem from china means it'll work for a month then it breaks. Long run you're gonna spend a lot more. Avoid eBay spend a few bucks more and get something reliable.

I got my hdmi cable (15 ft) and a new usb cause the box one is too short (6 ft) for only 15 bucks from monoprice.com with next day shipping.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App

The seller "Eforcity" on eBay has a LOAD of cheap HDMI cables, I saw one for $5.50 shipped earlier.
I'd post a link, except this is my first post.

HDMI to MINI HDMI $6.72 but who cares we need micro .... sheesh im an idiot

Ok just in case anybody cares, got one of these on order from Overstock. Decent deal I'd say, 6.72 including shipping.
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Eforcity-Black-6-foot-Gold-Standard-HDMI-a-to-Mini-HDMI-c-Cable/4571622/product.html?rcmndsrc=5

i think our phones are micro hdmi.... correct me if im wrong...

gbopanonymous said:
i think our phones are micro hdmi.... correct me if im wrong...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's nothing to correct. The evo uses a micro (type d) connector. The cable on overstock is a mini (type c).
Regards,

John Kotches said:
There's nothing to correct. The evo uses a micro (type d) connector. The cable on overstock is a mini (type c).
Regards,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I blew it last night, thats what i get for shopping at 3 am with no sleep!!! Well at least I'll have a mini cable ... sheesh .... now im going to have to buy some hardware that i can use it with! Sorry for the post guys

Ifly:
No worries I have made more than my fair share of middle of the night brain farts!

Why are people still trying too find this cable, its so easy to find, and for decent price too,i got mine even before I got my phone
Sent from my HTC Evo 4G using XDA app

thajacka said:
Why are people still trying too find this cable, its so easy to find, and for decent price too,i got mine even before I got my phone
Sent from my HTC Evo 4G using XDA app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
care to share?

DealExtreme! It takes two weeks to get here, but it's cheap and has free shipping. $8.30

http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-Micro-H..._1_1?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1282774627&sr=8-1
Amazon $10.64 free 2day shipping if you're a prime member too.

monoprice will have more in stock in the first couple days of september, cheapest around. I'll probably pick up a micro usb cable while I'm at it.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10253&cs_id=1025301

Monoprice rocks. Looks like they aim to have the micro HDMI -> HDMI cables in stock in just under a week. Excitement, I has it.

ifly4vamerica said:
Yeah I blew it last night, thats what i get for shopping at 3 am with no sleep!!! Well at least I'll have a mini cable ... sheesh .... now im going to have to buy some hardware that i can use it with! Sorry for the post guys
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you already bought a mini cable, why not get a mini-to-micro adapter?
Nevermind...that was a usb adapter. Why can't I delete my own posts? wtf.

Add the w w w .monoprice.com/products/search.asp?keyword=6973[/url] $4 and change. In stock now

[Q] Did your Epic Touch come with a HDMI/USB adapter?

Watched a few video reviews of unboxing. Some are getting the usb to hdmi adapter and some aren't. I'm wondering if this is how wirefly and letstalk are selling theirs so much cheaper. Bad business, but maybe they are taking the adapter out before shipping, and then planning on reselling it as new?? If you have the phone please list where you got it and whether you got the adapter or not.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

I believe the "reviewer's devices" are the ones that come with the MHL adapter. I've read that consumer's version of the phone wont come with it. Luckily I bought mine ages ago when I had the Evo 3D.

I doubt any retailer is removing the MHL adapter. (unless you ordered your phone from Gamestop, that is).
The more likely explanation is that reviewers were also sent MHL adapters so that they could give more complete reviews. It's just a sign of the times that retail devices lack connectivity components. At least phones still come with AC adapters and USB cords (knock on wood).

I just find it strange that the box even has a compartment for it, but its empty with some of the reviews.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

Looks like its not included. None of the ones in my best buy have an adapter

you can get an MHL adapter at Monoprice for like 14 dollars (i think 16 shipped). Mine is on it's way.

wingzfan said:
Looks like its not included. None of the ones in my best buy have an adapter
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the info, but, that sucks! Sure had my hopes up...
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

chrisnosleep said:
I just find it strange that the box even has a compartment for it, but its empty with some of the reviews.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The empty space in the box is for the battery.

So best place to buy the MHL adapter?

I'm willing to bite for the full price of the Samsung MHL adapter just because I know the S3 has some problems without the official one. Anyone know of the best place to buy it? Amazon shows one but it ships from the UK and the one on Samsung's site is not compatible. Is it not out yet?
Anyone else picking it up?

I don't think it is out yet but yes, I might be getting one. It will be a whole lot easier surfing the web on my tv via the phone than using the clunky tv remote control.

I remember reading some post of a user buying one from ebay for about 9 bucks and it worked brilliantly.

i may take a chance on monoprice
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=8805&seq=1&format=2
I have gotten lots of good things from them including a 75ft HDMI CL2 cable for $30 shipped and a universal GPS mount that works great for any phone for like $5 shipped....and it's never been junk really, always decent quality, very happy with them over the years for any type of audio/video/cable/adapter
only thing is no way to know if it is compatible yet until someone bites, so I may do it one day soon

Well my only thing about some of the non Samsung ones is I read they don't output 1080p if that matters to you.
I emailed monoprice support about the one you linked. Will let you guys know what they say.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

I personally prefer OEM items. They usually sell for around $11.
eBay, Amazon.

I already checked with Monoprice and they said that their adapter is not compatable with the S3. The Monoprice adapter is a 5 pin adapter and Samsung changed the S3 to an 11 pin adapter. There is a 5 pin - 11 pin adapter available. Most of the mhl adapters out are 5 pin and will not work with the S3. That is what I have been told. The Samsung mhl adapter is $40. You could get the Monoprice 5 pin mhl for $11 and a 5 pin - 11 pin adapter for another $10. That would work but I would personally wait for a cheaper 11 pin mhl adapter to come out than hook up multiple adapters.

constant power needed?
I was really interested in getting one of these but it looks like you will need to have an HDMI cable AND a micro USB connected to a wall socket for the MHL adapter to work... is this true, and if so, is it worth all the cable hassle?

kswa1987 said:
I was really interested in getting one of these but it looks like you will need to have an HDMI cable AND a micro USB connected to a wall socket for the MHL adapter to work... is this true, and if so, is it worth all the cable hassle?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
USB is only for charging. So it will work without.
EDIT: It appears I'm wrong about that. With the Samsung MHL adapter anyway.

cesjr02 said:
USB is only for charging. So it will work without.
EDIT: It appears I'm wrong about that. With the Samsung MHL adapter anyway.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
charger cable is a requirement for all mhl adapters I've used.

I saw one in best buy here in toronto area so should have them at Best Buy in the US as well. They're called samsung hdtv adapter for galaxy s 3.
Sent from my SGH-I747M using xda app-developers app

MichaelVash7886 said:
Well my only thing about some of the non Samsung ones is I read they don't output 1080p if that matters to you.
I emailed monoprice support about the one you linked. Will let you guys know what they say.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes please let us know what they tell you. I thought they flipped the pins so only the official Samsung adapter would work. If 720P works, I'd be totally fine with that...
I <3 Monoprice forever. They sell things at the price they're supposed to be sold at. Still slightly pricey, but the best one stop shop I've seen.

eatkabab said:
Yes please let us know what they tell you. I thought they flipped the pins so only the official Samsung adapter would work. If 720P works, I'd be totally fine with that...
I <3 Monoprice forever. They sell things at the price they're supposed to be sold at. Still slightly pricey, but the best one stop shop I've seen.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its a no go with those:
" Regarding our MHL adapter and the upcoming release of the Galaxy S3 in the U.S. We have tested and confirmed that the S3 uses a different pinout in regards to MHL, so our current MHL device will not work for it. We have already put in a suggestion for a device that will fully support the new S3, and we are actively working on cases and other accessories for the S3 as well. "
We will just have to wait.
Sent from my Kindle Fire using xda premium

http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung...-hdmi-adapter-microusb-to-11-pin-hdmi-231991/
Took mine 2 days to get to me despite the 4day advertisement.
I got it when it was on sale for $29.99 though. Works perfectly.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app

SemiGamer said:
http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung...-hdmi-adapter-microusb-to-11-pin-hdmi-231991/
Took mine 2 days to get to me despite the 4day advertisement.
I got it when it was on sale for $29.99 though. Works perfectly.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Picked up one and a USB OTG cable. Thanks for the link.

MichaelVash7886 said:
Picked up one and a USB OTG cable. Thanks for the link.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any chance the MHL adapter also charges the phone? With 1%/min or game play, I can't imagine it will last very long during a game and outputting to TV...

Yes it charges the phone, but it also uses up about 200ma itself so make sure you've got a good charger.
Sent from my SGH-I747M using Tapatalk 2

Charger cable is a must...
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

Ebay is your friend
There are so many on ebay, for 10$ you can have a 6ft cable, just make sure to pick one for S3/Note2 ...

Recommend a decent/reliable usb cable

I bought a bought 3M/10ft usb cable from eBay but the connection that goes into the phone is quite loose.
Can any recommend a quality/branded cable of that length from a UK stockist ?

the_chang said:
I bought a bought 3M/10ft usb cable from eBay but the connection that goes into the phone is quite loose.
Can any recommend a quality/branded cable of that length from a UK stockist ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try Amazon.
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app

ilal2ielli said:
Try Amazon.
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's hardly any help, do you not think he did that already?
To the OP, I can't recommend any specific cable to you, but I do have some experience with some of those "OEM chargers" that are often advertised on Amazon. I ordered 2 of them off amazon, and both of them were not actually OEM chargers and they both barely worked. One didn't even charge my phone (emailed the seller and got a refund, but it's the principle), and the other one had a faulty tip that didn't sit tight in my phone. The only thing I can suggest is being careful, sorry I can't link you a cable. Hope you find one.

ilal2ielli said:
Try Amazon.
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What Brand ?
Am after suggestions of quality cables

saucyross said:
That's hardly any help, do you not think he did that already?
To the OP, I can't recommend any specific cable to you, but I do have some experience with some of those "OEM chargers" that are often advertised on Amazon. I ordered 2 of them off amazon, and both of them were not actually OEM chargers and they both barely worked. One didn't even charge my phone (emailed the seller and got a refund, but it's the principle), and the other one had a faulty tip that didn't sit tight in my phone. The only thing I can suggest is being careful, sorry I can't link you a cable. Hope you find one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Amazon has reviews. OP can search and read reviews to see quality.
the_chang said:
What Brand ?
Am after suggestions of quality cables
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't know if Amazon UK stocks same brand cables as Amazon US. As I replied to poster above, might want to try and do a little research to see what's best.
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app

the_chang said:
I bought a bought 3M/10ft usb cable from eBay but the connection that goes into the phone is quite loose.
Can any recommend a quality/branded cable of that length from a UK stockist ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a 6ft amazon basics usb cable. Charges the phone and transfers data just like the orignal cable. I've had this for around 2 months and no problems

the_chang said:
I bought a bought 3M/10ft usb cable from eBay but the connection that goes into the phone is quite loose.
Can any recommend a quality/branded cable of that length from a UK stockist ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can check out at Fommy and they have variety of brands over their and you cam also avail the USB for free shipping too that could be worth of its cost....

Galactus said:
I have a 6ft amazon basics usb cable. Charges the phone and transfers data just like the orignal cable. I've had this for around 2 months and no problems
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'll second this. Best cables I have used for the price.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 4

I have bought many cables from digitalkynectonline on Ebay. The cables have held up very good. I have bought 6ft and 10ft cables and they are reasonably priced. The ends are molded unlike some of the cheap cables you get on ebay.The cord is heavier than than alot to and seems to take alot of abuse. The ends seem to fit in the phone nice and tight.

I have putchased the cheap ones off of amazon. Only use prime. Most work for several months. Expensive ones seem to work as well as the cheap ones. If I get one that does not work I ship it back at no cost. For $2 or $3 dollars a cable it is worth it.
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app

I don't like buying cables chargers or batteries on amazon eBay or other similar sites. I've been burned a few times. Rather then taking my chances, I order from reputable company's only. I would recommend PowerByGen they are very good products. Check them out. http://www.powerbygen.com/Cables_c_12.html
Sent from my GT-I9505G using Tapatalk 4

Hello
Cables are best purchased here: http://www.monoprice.com/mobile/
I buy all of my HDMI, USB, TOSLINK, adapters, etc. and have never been disappointed.
Have Fun.
C.
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app

I know this might seem out of left field, but Motorola's MicroUSB cables have always been incredibly reliable for me. They're made tough and any deep operations I may do (S-OFF, adb sideloading, etc) work flawlessly with them. They're not the perfect price like at monoprice.com but if you don't care about price and just want quality, Moto ain't too shabby.
http://www.motorola.com/us/accessories-batteries-chargers/USB-Data-Cable/usb-data-cable.html

coldsteal said:
I have putchased the cheap ones off of amazon. Only use prime. Most work for several months. Expensive ones seem to work as well as the cheap ones. If I get one that does not work I ship it back at no cost. For $2 or $3 dollars a cable it is worth it.
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Enough for the cable.

the_chang said:
I bought a bought 3M/10ft usb cable from eBay but the connection that goes into the phone is quite loose.
Can any recommend a quality/branded cable of that length from a UK stockist ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've had good luck with an OEM Samsung 1.5m cable. #ECC1DU2BBE.
https://www.google.com/search?q=ECC1DU2BBE