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External Gamepad

Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone knew of any aftermarket gamepads/keyboards that can attach to the Galaxy via bluetooth/micro usb.
This is due to my friend showing off his Xperia Play, which obviously isn't quite the phone that the SGS2 is. But bragging rights are always nice.
Thanks in advance!
EDIT: I've had a look at Zeemote JS1, MSI Chainpus BGP100, Phonejoy and iControlPad. None are what I'm after, I was picturing something that transforms the phone into something similar to the Xperia Play, but it doesn't seem to exist

Phonejoy. There's a thread about it here and it can be bought here.

Thanks
I was thinking more along the lines of something smaller, that attaches to the device? I understand that there probably isn't anything out there. But it could be something to look forward to as the phone becomes more popular

Towards the end of the thread the icontrolpad is mentioned. I don't think there's much else that works yet though.
I'd like a phonejoy personally, but that's to hook up to my 50" plasma and MHL adaptor, not really a great portable system!

k1000716 said:
Towards the end of the thread the icontrolpad is mentioned. I don't think there's much else that works yet though.
I'd like a phonejoy personally, but that's to hook up to my 50" plasma and MHL adaptor, not really a great portable system!
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That would be quite nice! It could also work well with my ASUS TF101. I guess we'll have to give it time, or give up
Thanks for your help, I appreciate it

I've always thought about getting a Gamepad then the HDMI cable. Basically playing Emulators on the big screen. That basically be making your phone a game system.

I'm running CyanogenMod, because I love it. But they haven't sorted the HDMI drivers, so I haven't got a cable yet. What would the display look like on a 32" LCD or 50" LCD? That's quite a resolution stretch!

DallasJones said:
I'm running CyanogenMod, because I love it. But they haven't sorted the HDMI drivers, so I haven't got a cable yet. What would the display look like on a 32" LCD or 50" LCD? That's quite a resolution stretch!
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Pretty damned good actually. Have a look at NZtechfreak's mhl gaming review on the clove blog.
I've only used mine a couple of times so far and the hd videos I've had looked sensational.

That's brilliant! I'd best get on that

FirstNoobToBrickHisPhone said:
I've always thought about getting a Gamepad then the HDMI cable. Basically playing Emulators on the big screen. That basically be making your phone a game system.
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Exactly my thinking too. And with phones due out next year having such powerful processors they become the perfect multi-use device.
Nice username by the way.
DallasJones said:
That's brilliant! I'd best get on that
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Have a read through some of NZtechfreak's other threads to see discussion about MHL, USB OTG, extended batteries, gamepads etc. He does user based tech reviews for Clove so is pretty knowledgeable and has access to some pretty good gear.
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Check out Phonejoy's website - they've now got MHL cables (adaptor with a 1.5m hdmi cable).

k1000716 said:
Have a read through some of NZtechfreak's other threads to see discussion about MHL, USB OTG, extended batteries, gamepads etc. He does user based tech reviews for Clove so is pretty knowledgeable and has access to some pretty good gear.
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Will do, I was thinking about getting an extended battery. (Samsung just released a 2000 MaH)
But I'd need a new skin for the back cover. I'm using this one right now with the Matte finish and I love it! http://www.istyles.com/milky-way-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-skin-p-70295.html

if we're talking about gamepads,
is it possible to connect the wiimote as a mouse/keyboard?
I found Wii Controller IME but it doesnt works for me.

eranyanay said:
if we're talking about gamepads,
is it possible to connect the wiimote as a mouse/keyboard?
I found Wii Controller IME but it doesnt works for me.
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From memory it has been discussed before and the answer was no. At the moment the search function is down so I can't even find the thread for you...
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It apparently works with CyanogenMOD and MIUI. It won't run on anything based on the stock firmware.

k1000716 said:
From memory it has been discussed before and the answer was no. At the moment the search function is down so I can't even find the thread for you...
Sorry, search is temporarily unavailable. Please note, search is down nightly from 12:30AM Eastern / 4:30AM UTC for approximately 20-30 minutes.
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It apparently works with CyanogenMOD and MIUI. It won't run on anything based on the stock firmware.
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Right now, the CyanogenMod and MUIU roms don't have fully functional bluetooth drivers, due to the sheer complexity in writing them. Team Hacksung is working on this though, as far as I'm aware the only part of bluetooth that is working is file transfer.

DallasJones said:
Right now, the CyanogenMod and MUIU roms don't have fully functional bluetooth drivers, due to the sheer complexity in writing them. Team Hacksung is working on this though, as far as I'm aware the only part of bluetooth that is working is file transfer.
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Are you sure (I guess you are though!)? After reading through some of the threads yesterday it seemed as if people already had them working. I guess I misread/misunderstood.
I need to get some cash together to get a phonejoy, have been wanting one for a while now (just hard to justify!!).

I'm not 100% sure. That was my interpretation. I've decided to get an MHL adapter, and a Phonejoy. They'll fix the drivers eventually if they're not working already

Wiimotes etc do work with MIUI and CM already, lots of user reports confirming this.
MHL doesn't work though, and considering TV Out in the original SGS was a problem for CM developers (still not working as far as I'm aware), it may be some time before they sort out that aspect for us with our SGSIIs.

Well I just bought both, I might go back to a Samsung rom. CyanogenMod has been less than impressive with updates lately
EDIT: Is this as impressive as it sounds?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171523

NZtechfreak said:
Wiimotes etc do work with MIUI and CM already, lots of user reports confirming this.
MHL doesn't work though, and considering TV Out in the original SGS was a problem for CM developers (still not working as far as I'm aware), it may be some time before they sort out that aspect for us with our SGSIIs.
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Sweet, a visit from the much quoted man himself. Now you can answer questions without me having to locate your old threads.
Having no MHL is a major for me. Why bother with a wiimote if you're playing on a 4.3" screen... Just my opinion of course. I'd much rather the Phonejoy/MHL combo.

His reviews sold me
It was a pleasure, gentlemen.

cheapest way to get hdmi out?

i know samsung sells the hdmi MHL out 11 pin. Any way to get this cheaper from a third party?

I bought mine from ebay, works a treat £6.00

Taysider said:
I bought mine from ebay, works a treat £6.00
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Can you post a link to the seller's store? Do they ship to the US?

Taysider said:
I bought mine from ebay, works a treat £6.00
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yes please post a link

+1 on the please post a link.

I would also appreciate the link.

eduardmc said:
i know samsung sells the hdmi MHL out 11 pin. Any way to get this cheaper from a third party?
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http://www.amazon.com/Skiva-Adapter...qid=1342465732&sr=1-2&keywords=galaxy+s3+hdmi
EDIT: Apparently this one will NOT work for the s3 since it requires an 11 pin adapter.
This seems to be the most affordable and quality product that I could find, and has really good reviews on Amazon as well. At $11.99, you really can't go wrong here.

id_twin said:
http://www.amazon.com/Skiva-Adapter...qid=1342465732&sr=1-2&keywords=galaxy+s3+hdmi
This seems to be the most affordable and quality product that I could find, and has really good reviews on Amazon as well. At $11.99, you really can't go wrong here.
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That adapter is not for the S3 as it is still has a 5 pin connection. The S3 requires an 11 pin adapter.

id_twin said:
http://www.amazon.com/Skiva-Adapter...qid=1342465732&sr=1-2&keywords=galaxy+s3+hdmi
This seems to be the most affordable and quality product that I could find, and has really good reviews on Amazon as well. At $11.99, you really can't go wrong here.
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Is this confirmed for the sgs3? I thought it used a new, unique mhl adapter. Samsung has made an adapter for old adapters but that's like another $15 and then you need two dongle things

badbeat33 said:
That adapter is not for the S3 as it is still has a 5 pin connection. The S3 requires an 11 pin adapter.
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Thanks for letting me know -- I have this sitting in my shopping cart right now! :good: For some reason this pops-up when you search accessories for the S3 though.

Found this for $8.95 at Android Central Store.
http://www.shopandroid.com/samsung-hdtv-adapter-tip-5-to-11-pin-converter/5AA11845.htm
I am going to order one myself later.

jselden said:
Found this for $8.95 at Android Central Store.
http://www.shopandroid.com/samsung-hdtv-adapter-tip-5-to-11-pin-converter/5AA11845.htm
I am going to order one myself later.
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I refuse to buy an adapter FOR an adapter on principle.
I'll just keep waiting for the $10 knockoff MHL adapter that's s3-compatible to pop up on Ebay

zmore said:
I refuse to buy and adapter FOR an adapter on principle.
I'll just keep waiting for the $10 knockoff MHL adapter that's s3-compatible to pop up on Ebay
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I think someone said something about monoprice working on one.

[Q] Best HDMI Adapter for JellyBean ROMs?

Could I get this adapter and us it with the custom JellyBean ROMs? (specifically Viscious Liquid 4.1.1-V1).
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-USB-HDMI-MHL-Adapter/dp/B005NG71K8
It looks like that one goes to a regular HDMI (instead of micro HDMI) which is nice, and also has the USB port extended for charging as well.
Thanks!

I can't say if it's the exact same or not, but mine looks identical to that one, right down to the writing on it. I got it from monoprice (actually cablesonsale.ca, which sells monoprice stuff in Canada). It works great.
The micro USB port isn't just for charging though... you have to plug it in for the adapter to work. At least with mine, anyway.

phazerorg said:
I can't say if it's the exact same or not, but mine looks identical to that one, right down to the writing on it. I got it from monoprice (actually cablesonsale.ca, which sells monoprice stuff in Canada). It works great.
The micro USB port isn't just for charging though... you have to plug it in for the adapter to work. At least with mine, anyway.
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Great thanks! I am going to get it from here:
www.ebay.com/itm/251116732265
...as I don't want my money going to Amazon

crobs808 said:
...as I don't want my money going to Amazon
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Oh yeah, I can already picture their faces when they close the books for the year and they are 5 bucks short of their goal
Anyway, please come back and let us know how it's working out, I want to get one too.

netbuzz said:
Oh yeah, I can already picture their faces when they close the books for the year and they are 5 bucks short of their goal
Anyway, please come back and let us know how it's working out, I want to get one too.
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Not sure if you were laughing 'at' or 'with' me, but whatever - I 'll still update this post when I get it.

Oneplus 5t (and other smartphone without SlimPort) mirroring with HDMI

Hi Guys, time ago we saw that on youtube someone used DisplayLink Tecnology to mirror his oneplus to Tv, unfortunately these devices are the expensive on Amazon and on antoher shops, but then a lot of time i finally finded one that have a good quality and is very cheap https://it.aliexpress.com/item/Ugre...id=add088c9-1b2d-4fd5-9e82-18158a41681a&tpp=1, if someone can buy and test it, contact me and let me know

Avati1992 said:
Hi Guys, time ago we saw that on youtube someone used DisplayLink Tecnology to mirror his oneplus to Tv, unfortunately these devices are the expensive on Amazon and on antoher shops, but then a lot of time i finally finded one that have a good quality and is very cheap https://it.aliexpress.com/item/Ugre...d=add088c9-1b2d-4fd5-9e82-18158a41681a&tpp=1, if someone can buy and test it, contact me and let me know
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WTF - ask your mom for the 29,99$ and you buy it!
PS.: Don't forget to post an report!

Avati1992 said:
Hi Guys, time ago we saw that on youtube someone used DisplayLink Tecnology to mirror his oneplus to Tv, unfortunately these devices are the expensive on Amazon and on antoher shops, but then a lot of time i finally finded one that have a good quality and is very cheap https://it.aliexpress.com/item/Ugre...id=add088c9-1b2d-4fd5-9e82-18158a41681a&tpp=1, if someone can buy and test it, contact me and let me know
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lol! Can't you just buy a chromecast for that??

Ah, this is just oversea Chinese TaoBao site.
The UGreen Adapter is well sold in China here, with . And indeed,, I didn't buy it.
But I have read enough reviews so let's me show you the conclusion.
This adapter is worth buying. Of more than 2000+ Good reviews only one or two complain with bad display. I think this is normal quality. Most just said it did show a very low delay and very convenient for watching TV , playing Games or making a PPT show.
Anyway, if I really needed this adapter maybe for business or some other reason, I would buy it.
Here is the Chinese site, wish there is no redirect when you visit. https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.19.59906aa0WNaBhI&id=541131418539&ns=1&abbucket=2

AFAIK the OnePlus 5T doesn't support HDMI out on the USB-C port.

olipbo100 said:
lol! Can't you just buy a chromecast for that??
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chromecast have lag with games and videos

Thread cleaned and I don't want to be returning for more of the same, thanks.

Please don't be' stupid, use the brain and READ, all smartphones with Android Lollipop or new versions can be' connected via HDMI with this device because It have his soc (Displaylink), u Need only to instal his app on the PlayStore, if someone don't understand how It work please go on Displaylink website

Macusercom said:
AFAIK the OnePlus 5T doesn't support HDMI out on the USB-C port.
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If you have some problem to understand how DisplayLink tecnology works u can visit già website

Finally found a USB hub that allowed me to unlock the bootloader on my Pixel XL2

After trying dozens of USB cables, ports, computers and hubs, I was finally able to unlock my bootloader and root my used Pixel XL 2!
I feel like being a **** and not giving any details about the hub, though.
Maybe I'll disappear from the forums after saying what every other jerk told me, "Try another port/cable/hub. That's what worked for me!" I might even go back to my old posts about the problem and edit them to say "Solved!" but leave no details of what the solution might be.
I will say this; I found it in a thrift store for $1.95. It's also a card reader, but it's not the only card reader/hub that I've tried.
Good luck, suckers!

Seriously, it took you a lot longer than most, but that advice you were repeatedly given worked, didn't it? But, you don't have to tell anyone what hub you got because not everyone needed a hub to unlock* and no one really cares anyway.
So, want a cookie?
*I needed to use a different cable to unlock.

Just cracking wise because of all the posts I had to read where people never bothered to say exactly which hub or cable worked for them, or even bother to reply when asked.
I'm guessing this one is known to work since many of the sellers on ebay are asking $19 plus for a crappy old USB 2 hub.
And yes, I do want a cookie. I'll trade USB cables and hubs for one.

Not telling people what the solution to the problem is extraordinarily common on these forums, so I hear you there. While I wasn't sure if you were being a smartass in your post, I know I'm an asshole and tell people that, so to me it was only natural to be a smartass in replying to you.
Your response was perfect and I got a chuckle out of it.
On a side note, your comments about the ebay prices of older tech resonate here. Up until recently I was using a Belkin USB to PS/2 dual adapter for my 25-year old keyboard and touchpoint pad until it failed (broken wire in one of the PS/2 connectors). Roommate bought me a two-pack of cheap Chinese knock-offs that were badly soldered, with only one of them working even after fixing the bad solder jobs. I want my Belkin back so I have one ordered on Amazon, for twice as much as I paid for the original when new.

phineous said:
After trying dozens of USB cables, ports, computers and hubs, I was finally able to unlock my bootloader and root my used Pixel XL 2!
I feel like being a **** and not giving any details about the hub, though.
Maybe I'll disappear from the forums after saying what every other jerk told me, "Try another port/cable/hub. That's what worked for me!" I might even go back to my old posts about the problem and edit them to say "Solved!" but leave no details of what the solution might be.
I will say this; I found it in a thrift store for $1.95. It's also a card reader, but it's not the only card reader/hub that I've tried.
Good luck, suckers!
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GO F YOURSELF......

raalmeida2004 said:
GO F YOURSELF......
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Sounds like someone is a bit butthurt.