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Received HDTV Adapter from Verizon for Wifi Tab

Received HDTV Adapter from Verizon for Wifi Tab. Ordered from Verizon retail store last week and received today. Working as expected, mirroring everything. Takes standard HDMI cable. Need to connect traveler charger which came with gtab on one side of HDTV adapter to start display on TV or Monitor. Videos seems better than Gtab 7 with hdmi dock but picture is little bit cutting on the TV display. Tried all settings on TV but cant't fix it. I have US retail Rom on it. Adding some pics of the Adapter.

hey bro. Can you post a link to where you found that adapter. I can't find it anywhere e

tabing said:
Received HDTV Adapter from Verizon for Wifi Tab. Ordered from Verizon retail store last week and received today. Working as expected, mirroring everything. Takes standard HDMI cable. Need to connect traveler charger which came with gtab on one side of HDTV adapter to start display on TV or Monitor. Videos seems better than Gtab 7 with hdmi dock but picture is little bit cutting on the TV display. Tried all settings on TV but cant't fix it. I have US retail Rom on it. Adding some pics of the Adapter.
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I was hoping you wouldn't need to plug in the charger to be able to use the adapter as it makes the use of it a lot more inconvenient. I'm seriously dissappointed. Bad Samsung! Bad!

hey task650 i was unable to shop it via websites that's why i went to Verizon store in NY and the salesman ordered for me in the store and gave me receipt and told me it will ship via FedEx and the shipping is free. It's a 2 day delivery time because i ordered it on Thursday last week and received it on Monday. You can check maybe they have it in Verizon store now. CazeW yes the charger should be plugged into HDTV adapter in order to display on TV. First it seems inconvenient but then i thought for GTab 7 i need to plug the whole dock to display on TV. But i also want adapter to be used without charger.

CazeW said:
I was hoping you wouldn't need to plug in the charger to be able to use the adapter as it makes the use of it a lot more inconvenient. I'm seriously dissappointed. Bad Samsung! Bad!
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This seems to be standard practice for MHL output. Every MHL device I've seen had the same requirement.

Entropy512 said:
This seems to be standard practice for MHL output. Every MHL device I've seen had the same requirement.
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But it still feels kinda silly that the chip can't draw its power from the tab as I doubt it really needs that much juice.

That's why the 7" Galaxy Tab dock is a better buy as it has hdmi and a stand.

hi
is the gtab charging while the wallplug is attached to the hdmi out?

The need to plug in a charger to get HDMI out is just, for the lack of a better word, stupid.
At home I may have my setup with a dock and HDMI connector. But I want to be able to quickly connect the tablet to a TV, beamer or stereo when im on the go and not search for a wall outlet or even carry my charger with me just to show a few pictures or a movie.
Are you still on stock 3.1 have you flashed one of the TW ROMs? I hope this can be changed via an update because this requirement would make the HDMI adapter almost useless for me.
Edit: I just saw the picture of the manual. It seens I have to wait for an aftermarket solution or don't buy an HDMI adapter at all.

Yes the gtab charges while wallplug is attached to hdmi out. Now i am on original TW from samsung and still needs charger to display on TV.

I'm thinking of buying a small external battery to plug in when I want to use the HDMI adapter. Anyone tried if that works?

so I just went to a verizon store and they couldn't order it for me. But I am passing one more so I am bringing my tab in and showing them your picture as proof to have them try harder .
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Ok and that just worked lol they ordered it for me after looking at your picture like oh damn now I can't say no

That's good you did that. Most of their staff did not knew when i was asking about the adapter and they were showing me all sorts of hdtv stuff and finally one store able to help me out. So they charge you $39.99 plus tax right? Shipping is free.

Cazew good idea but i never thought of that so never used that configuration. But you will need strong battery right? Because i bought external battery for the iPad and the iPad never charges from the external battery maybe because power was not strong enough on the battery. Battery power capacity is 1900 mAH, Input : 5V 800mA, Output : 5V 500mA.

tabing said:
That's good you did that. Most of their staff did not knew when i was asking about the adapter and they were showing me all sorts of hdtv stuff and finally one store able to help me out. So they charge you $39.99 plus tax right? Shipping is free.
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yea 39.99 plus tax with free 2 day shipping. I wonder if I ordered it with the other accessories I got recently if I would have gotten a discount on it like I did on them (thunderbolt case and dock charger)

tabing said:
Cazew good idea but i never thought of that so never used that configuration. But you will need strong battery right? Because i bought external battery for the iPad and the iPad never charges from the external battery maybe because power was not strong enough on the battery. Battery power capacity is 1900 mAH, Input : 5V 800mA, Output : 5V 500mA.
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To charge the Tab (and iPad) the external battery has to have an output of 2A at 5V (or get one of those charging cables from Ebay). I'm suspecting though that to use the HDMI adapter with an external battery you don't need that kind of output. If you still have that battery, would be great if you could test if it works with the adapter.

Thanks foe the information. Will stop by Verizon and order.

Anybody with the adapter notice any slowdown once mirroring? I'm getting some lag (in all apps) and white speckles (noise) on the tv screen (but not on the tab). Running latest rooted tw.
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Entropy512 said:
This seems to be standard practice for MHL output. Every MHL device I've seen had the same requirement.
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Not sure what MHL is but the Motorola Xoom's built-in HDMI miniconnector connects directly to a TV without the need of an external power source. Why couldn't they have made the Tab do this also?

http://www.google.com/search?source...w.r_cp.&fp=2a98c02eacbaaea7&biw=1838&bih=1006
Here's a list to get the adapter for a better price than Samsung.
I just placed an order at:
http://www.cellularaccessory.com/epl-3phpbegsta.html
I'll let you guys know how it went when I receive my adapter.

MHL Streaming problems

Has anyone extensively used their phones to stream via MHL cables? I've been using my phone to stream NFL games-
I'm not sure if its a problem with my MHL cable, but my battery still drains even though the power chord is used. Also the phone gets crazy hot- I can't imagine this being too good for my phone or battery- I turn it off to cool it off sometimes, but when i try to charge it when its off, i get a temp warning...

I don't know the answer but I am following the thread. I just ordered a MHL cable from Amazon for this very purpose...
Please keep us updated
Chad H

aagiants said:
Has anyone extensively used their phones to stream via MHL cables? I've been using my phone to stream NFL games-
I'm not sure if its a problem with my MHL cable, but my battery still drains even though the power chord is used. Also the phone gets crazy hot- I can't imagine this being too good for my phone or battery- I turn it off to cool it off sometimes, but when i try to charge it when its off, i get a temp warning...
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Where did you get your mhl adapter from? I've streamed games just fine without any overheating and it charged fine too. I got mine from monoprice for 14 bucks

How are u streaming NFL games?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S2

I got the MHL adapter from monoprice as well... What exactly do you stream?

I just got my phone; was told you do not need a mhl adapter, just a micro USB to HDMI..
Can anyone confirm this?
thanks

Wase- AFAIK you need a MHL adapter ... it cost $14

thanks man, which one did you get, the Monoprice one?
does it for sure work with this beast? I know some folks had issues with it on an E3d..

MHL to HDMI problem resolved

Since I couldn't find any solution to my problem anywhere, I thought I'd post my solution here in case someone encounters the same or similar problems.
First, the problem: When my Galaxy Nexus is connected to my TV, using the samsung mhl-to-hdmi adapter, it loses connection at times. These problems get worse when the battery is low. It seems like the charger cannot support both the HDMI and the phone at the same time.
Resolution: My TV happens to be located in an area of my appartment with particularly bad reception. It appeared to me as if the disconnects happened whenever the phone was searching for a network. When the phone is in airplane mode the disconnects no longer occur, even if wifi is active. I haven't yet checked if it is enough to just switch off 3G, but it works and I'm very happy with it.
Activate airplane mode in Settings > Wireless & Networks
If you wan't to have wifi, just turn it back on.

I will have to test this theory

I have read that with the MHL adapter it works much much better to have your phone charging at the same time.

lowandbehold said:
I have read that with the MHL adapter it works much much better to have your phone charging at the same time.
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The MHL adapter is supposed to charge your phone through HDMI. Not sure what you're trying to say here.

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internot said:
Since I couldn't find any solution to my problem anywhere, I thought I'd post my solution here in case someone encounters the same or similar problems.
First, the problem: When my Galaxy Nexus is connected to my TV, using the samsung mhl-to-hdmi adapter, it loses connection at times. These problems get worse when the battery is low. It seems like the charger cannot support both the HDMI and the phone at the same time.
Resolution: My TV happens to be located in an area of my appartment with particularly bad reception. It appeared to me as if the disconnects happened whenever the phone was searching for a network. When the phone is in airplane mode the disconnects no longer occur, even if wifi is active. I haven't yet checked if it is enough to just switch off 3G, but it works and I'm very happy with it.
Activate airplane mode in Settings > Wireless & Networks
If you wan't to have wifi, just turn it back on.
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A Million thanks to you dude. You made my day. I would have definitely given you one strong hug if you were anywhere near me.
I bought a brand new Samsung MHL and a High Speed HDMI two days back, only to find frequent disconnection and white noise. Happened every few minutes. Tried everything and was so freakin sad that I can't tell. Searched thoughout to find a solution. No go. Neither XDA nor google had the answer.
And then finally stumbled upon this thread.
And its exactly what was happening to my galaxy SII. I was in a place of low reception where 3G strength was bad. Never thought of this to be a problem.
But finally I read, I followed, I implemented and there I am.
Extremely satisfied with my purchase and my SII. It was back up and roaring on the big screen clutter-less now.
Thanks again dude!!!
Just one thing. What do you think is the relation between the HDMI output and network strength?? Is it supposed to happen or is it a fault(H/W or S/W) ?

purebishop said:
The MHL adapter is supposed to charge your phone through HDMI. Not sure what you're trying to say here.
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MHL adapters include a side port for charging your phone. When your phone is displaying itself through HDMI it drains battery faster than this 'HDMI charging'. If your MHL adapter doesn't include this, I suggest buying a new one. $7 on eBay.

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I have read that with the MHL adapter it works much much better to have your phone charging at the same time.
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I believe that for most (all?) MHL->HDMI adapters, you HAVE to plug it in.
In MHL mode, the phone is set up so that it is able to receive power (charge). The MHL->HDMI adapter needs power to run. Since it can't get power from the nexus (because the nexus is set up to receive power, not provide it), it needs to be plugged in via the side micro-usb port. So far, all the adapters I've seen/heard of are this way.
Hypothetically, I suppose that the MHL->HDMI adapter could be battery-powered or have a different plug to provide power - or it might only power itself and not the phone. I've never seen one like that, though.

purebishop said:
The MHL adapter is supposed to charge your phone through HDMI. Not sure what you're trying to say here.
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I believe you are mistaken. First off, the maximum power capable of being supplied over HDMI is 50mA - well below the charging requirements for the Nexus. Secondly, the device you're connecting the Nexus to (TV/Monitor) is a sink device which does NOT provide power (unless MHL compliant?) to the source (Nexus). Thus, most (all?) MHL adapters provide the option of connecting an external power supply to charge the device.

To the OP, thanks for this info! My friend had issues with his and this could very much be the issue, the low signal is causing too much power draw for him.
Since I live in an area with very strong signal, that would explain why I never saw it.
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I believe you are mistaken. First off, the maximum power capable of being supplied over HDMI is 50mA - well below the charging requirements for the Nexus. Secondly, the device you're connecting the Nexus to (TV/Monitor) is a sink device which does NOT provide power (unless MHL compliant?) to the source (Nexus). Thus, most (all?) MHL adapters provide the option of connecting an external power supply to charge the device.
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I wouldn't call the micro-USB portion of a MHL adapter an option, more a requirement.

mutelight said:
I wouldn't call the micro-USB portion of a MHL adapter an option, more a requirement.
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Ah, yes - good point.

I just got a brand new MHL adapter and cant get it to work at all. Beginning to think I got a DOA one.
I am going to try your solution to see if it helps, but I have good reception in my house.
When I connect mine, with power attached to the adapter, I get nothing at all on my TV, and the phone does nothing either. What could be wrong?

WACOMalt said:
I just got a brand new MHL adapter and cant get it to work at all. Beginning to think I got a DOA one.
I am going to try your solution to see if it helps, but I have good reception in my house.
When I connect mine, with power attached to the adapter, I get nothing at all on my TV, and the phone does nothing either. What could be wrong?
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Does your TV support 1280x720 over HDMI?

Awesome! I've tested this last night and didn't get any flickering of image when using my MHL to HDMI. The flickering would happen every 30 min or so sporatically...
FYI- your phone does not get charged through HDMI cable. You need to plug in power to the MHL connector to even use it which charges it but having the screen on at all times causes the battery to slowly drain. I usually just dim my screen down as much as possible to savage what I can. The drain is very minimal ~ 2% per hour with the type of MHL cable I purchased. (Menotek Micro USB to HDMI MHL Adapter IMPROVED WITH RCP- purchased on Amazon)

I know it's an old thread, but has anyone else tried bumping the CPU minimum up to 700mhz? I am going to do this tonight, airplane mode did work for me but I am currently looking for away to get HULU and Netflix working and I need the data connection.

Thank you so much, it works. Anyway, is there a way to have data connection and mhl at the same time?

I'm having problems connecting mouse through usb on the go.. when I try to connect my phone turns off and then it takes so much time to start?? any suggestions?

Would it matter if you just turned off mobile data or do you need to go airplane mode

epic4grooted said:
Would it matter if you just turned off mobile data or do you need to go airplane mode
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Try it for your self, but if you are using any of the newer ROMs with the new DDK1.9, it doesn't support MHL.

[Q] MHL Cuts out

Hey! so i got mhl hdmi connector to plug my phone into my tv, yes its the 15 pin one for the gs3, and it works but will randomly cut out for a second at a time, like the sound and video will stop on my tv, but will continue on the phone. anyone else having this issue?

Does anyone know whether this is because its not a oem samsung adapter?

Sounds like the connector is not sustaining good contact. Or maybe the device is faulty?
I have the official MHL one and have no issues other than needing to power cycle some older TVs to achieve the proper hand shaking.

hmmm yeah i got my money back from the seller on ebay, maybe i should just spend the extra cash and get the official one

HDMI not working anymore

My phone is rooted & I am on the original firmware that came with the phone.
I originally was using a cheap mhl/hdmi cable that I got off ebay. It worked great until the other day. I assumed that it was just a cheap/broken cable so I picked up the Samsung Smart Dock. Unfortunately, that doesn't work either so I'm assuming something is wrong with my phone.
I took the battery out & did a restore/reset to factory conditions. Still no luck.
Any ideas on how to get this working or do you think the problem is the phone's hardware?
Thanks!

Is the USB port working at all on your phone? It's possible some of your pins went bad in the port.
In my experience, sometimes the port can be nick picky about with the MHL. But I was using a generic HML adapter and a 5-11pin usb adapter. If you know someone else with a GN2, you may want to check your stuff with their phone just to make sure it's the cable or dock and not the phone. You can also use a GS3 too.

Not familiar with the Smart Dock. Is it 11 pin and not the older version 5 pin, I would think to confirm this?
I purchased the Samsung Dongle for hdmi and it worked great, just remember to also plug in power as well.
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Thanks for the responses, but still no luck!
@lovekeiiy - Unfortunately, I don't know anyone with a Note 2 or S3, but since two cables don't work (including one that used to work), like you, I'm guessing that it is the port. I guess that I'll have to take it back to Sprint.
@q711179 - Yeah, the Smart Dock is made specifically for the Note 2. The phone charges and connects to the computer perfectly so something having to do with the MHL connect is probably on the fritz. And, yes, it was plugged in.
Anyone have any other ideas before I head to Sprint?
Thanks again!

maybe one of the Sprint employees will have a GN2 or GS3 you can test your cables or dock with.
I'm not saying it's not the port. I would just hate to go through the hassle of exchanging the phone and it's still happens to be the cables or dock. It's possible you could have gotten a bad second cable and dock; that's some bad luck if true.
Thus, that why I ask if you're able to connect the phone to a PC or charger. I assume an HML cable connected to either should trigger the USB memory storage and charging on the PC and charging with the wallwort or car cigarette usb adapter.
In my experience, I find with pin adapter and HML converter box, it tends to be nick picky at times.
On a side note, I don't like how using these adapters don't really charger the phone. It's just a slower drain. I would rather have to use regular AC adapter. I guess once could try to use a more power USB wallwort with HML adapter. But I digress.....

@lovekeiiy - Great idea to have someone at the Sprint store check out the cable. I really hope that it is the cable and not the phone. Thanks for your trying to troubleshoot this with me. And, yes, I really wish that MHL cable didn't drain the phone!

I had a lot of glitchy issues when using standard a/c charging units the one that output .5 or .7 amps even the 1 amps with the mhl adapter. I use my Nexus 7 charger which puts out 2 amps and all the glitchy issues i had went away now the output to the tv is solid.

Unknown Zone said:
I had a lot of glitchy issues when using standard a/c charging units the one that output .5 or .7 amps even the 1 amps with the mhl adapter. I use my Nexus 7 charger which puts out 2 amps and all the glitchy issues i had went away now the output to the tv is solid.
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Thanks for the idea. I tried a bunch of chargers, ranging from .8 amps to 2 amps, and no luck. The frustrating thing is that the Note 2, says that the HDMI cable is connected, but there is no output. I've tried several different monitors to.
Since the Sprint Store is a small hike for me to get to, I won't be going until this weekend so if anyone has any other ideas, please let me know.

the phone says it's connected? It's possible there's a HDCP issue. Have you tried a different TV? Don't test with Hulu or Sprint TV, they both disable HMDI out. You should be able to see something if on your homescreens.
Unfortunately, there are only so many TVs that have HML, mainly Samsung. Other TVs, you need that HML adapter. You may want to try the phone at a friend's TV or local electronics store. You may need to bring a external USB battery to power the HML adapter if you have an HML adapter or your phone's charger.

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the phone says it's connected? It's possible there's a HDCP issue. Have you tried a different TV? Don't test with Hulu or Sprint TV, they both disable HMDI out. You should be able to see something if on your homescreens.
Unfortunately, there are only so many TVs that have HML, mainly Samsung. Other TVs, you need that HML adapter. You may want to try the phone at a friend's TV or local electronics store. You may need to bring a external USB battery to power the HML adapter if you have an HML adapter or your phone's charger.
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I've tried it on a computer monitor (where it worked previously w/ my Note 2 and it just stopped working for some reason when I was using a cheap MHL/HDMI connector that I got off amazon). I also tried it on another computer monitor and on a Motorola Lapdock. On all monitors, the phone shows that the HDMI cable is connected when using either the Smart Dock or the cheap connector, but there is no picture when I am on the homescreen (or when on any other screen).
I know that my HDMI cable that I connect to the Smart Dock works since I tested it w/ all of the above monitors with a Raspberry Pi.
I can power the phone & connector with the Lapdock so I'll give that a shot at an electronics store.
Do you think that it could be a software issue? Should I try a new ROM that supports the MHL/HDMI out?
Thanks again for all of your help. I really appreciate it

I would try a different rom if you can. I thought you were running a stock rom. I've been using stock the whole time. I'm rooted. I'm currently running a stock deoxedized. I haven't used the HML in a while, but I will try it later to make sure it's working.
If you're able to charge the phone while using a HML cord or adapter, then it's either the firmware or the USB port is borked, but not completely.
Going to electronics store was suggested because those TV should all have the HDCP that the phone could be looking for. I don't know how your old TV or monitors are, so it's possible they may lack it. Sometimes, it's just the handshake, and just turning off the phone (just hit the power botton on the phone, don't actually shut it off) or TV, and then turn them back on can resolve the resolve the handshake. I've heard of this for home theater PCs or other devices in that area.

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I would try a different rom if you can. I thought you were running a stock rom. I've been using stock the whole time. I'm rooted. I'm currently running a stock deoxedized. I haven't used the HML in a while, but I will try it later to make sure it's working.
If you're able to charge the phone while using a HML cord or adapter, then it's either the firmware or the USB port is borked, but not completely.
Going to electronics store was suggested because those TV should all have the HDCP that the phone could be looking for. I don't know how your old TV or monitors are, so it's possible they may lack it. Sometimes, it's just the handshake, and just turning off the phone (just hit the power botton on the phone, don't actually shut it off) or TV, and then turn them back on can resolve the resolve the handshake. I've heard of this for home theater PCs or other devices in that area.
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I'm on the stock rom, but was wondering if switching it might help if it is a software issue, but since I already did a factory reset, I sort of doubt it.
I'll try the electronics store next week. I have to work this weekend, and I don't go near an electronic store during my commute. I really hope it works.
Thanks again for all your suggestions. I really appreciate it. I'll report back next week.

I hooked up my GN2 to the HDTV, and was working fine.
Not the best video, but you can see phone with the 5 to 11 pin adapter, generic monoprice HML adapter. The comparison thing about it, keeps me from getting propped with copyright infringements.
I had the same thought your factory reset. I also was thinking maybe you downloaded it to reflash it and maybe your download was corrupted. Obviously, I have no idea if you flashed a different rom after rooting. If you didn't, then flashing a different is not likely going to help. But at this point, I'm not sure what you have to lose; it should be noted, I don't know how many flashes you get before the Sprint or Samsung get pissy. You may want to run flash away if you have to replace your phone. I never used it myself.

lovekeiiy said:
I hooked up my GN2 to the HDTV, and was working fine.
Not the best video, but you can see phone with the 5 to 11 pin adapter, generic monoprice HML adapter. The comparison thing about it, keeps me from getting propped with copyright infringements.
I had the same thought your factory reset. I also was thinking maybe you downloaded it to reflash it and maybe your download was corrupted. Obviously, I have no idea if you flashed a different rom after rooting. If you didn't, then flashing a different is not likely going to help. But at this point, I'm not sure what you have to lose; it should be noted, I don't know how many flashes you get before the Sprint or Samsung get pissy. You may want to run flash away if you have to replace your phone. I never used it myself.
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Thanks so much for the video. I wish that my phone could do that. I just got back from BestBuy and tried the phone on a number of TVs using a 5 volt 2 amp power source, and no luck. So, I'm sure it is the phone.
I only rooted, and did not flash a new ROM so I'm going to use Triangle Away and bring it back to Sprint.
Thanks again for all your help!

My hmdi out is not working either it used to work and would play games off my phone on the big screen but now nothing, just the "HDMI cable connected" prompt on my phone. Tried rebooting, ,etc etc...
I am running custom rom/kernel so I fear that might have something to do with it...I will try triangle away before i try more drastic solutions I suppose...
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netzer119 said:
...I am running custom rom/kernel so I fear that might have something to do with it...I will try triangle away before i try more drastic solutions I suppose...
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You may want to try a stock rom and kernel. I don't suspect the kernel, but it's possible the ROM doesn't have all the drivers or something to have a working HDMI.
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and Triagle Away isn't going the HDMI situation. It's a tool to reset the flash counter so one can avoid a warranty from being voided for flashing too many times.

I didn't think triangle away would help (and it didn't) but thought I'd give it a shot anyway...
I'm happy to say I got it working by disabling the exynos exploit patcher and rebooting...it's back to working perfectly now. I actually uninstalled that app bc my kernel includes its own exploit patch
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netzer119 said:
I didn't think triangle away would help (and it didn't) but thought I'd give it a shot anyway...
I'm happy to say I got it working by disabling the exynos exploit patcher and rebooting...it's back to working perfectly now. I actually uninstalled that app bc my kernel includes its own exploit patch
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You solved it! It was the exynos exploit patcher! I enabled it and didn't use HDMI for a few weeks so the thought never crossed my mind. I just disabled it and HDMI out is working again. Thank you!!!
What kernal & ROM are you using?

Yay! Lol glad I could help I was ripping my hair out trying to watch a movie last night.
Im using macks rom 4.0 with latest Perseus kernel 32.1 Andreilux mentions in the changelog for version 31 that it now includes samsungs official fix:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927852
"Removed my own security fixes and replaced them with the official Samsung one. I guess it can now be disclosed: exynos-mem was only one of multiple entry-points for the memory exploit. We discovered the s5p-smem exploit ourselves back in December but kept it quiet, I fixed that one back in version 29.2 without mentioning. Nobody was secure from a smart exploiter up until then, SuperCurios or Chainfire's software fixes are also just patching a single hole in what is a Swiss cheese. Kernels >v31 and beyond stock LLA are now the only truly protected ones"
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Thanks for the response. I'll read up on the kernel & ROM and probably load those up tonight.