thoughts on HDMI/MHL - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Engadged says the galaxy nexus has the same chip for MHL/HDMI as the galaxy s 2 and infuse 4g. Strange most people don't report it. Also being a google device I thought that everything on the phone would have its API for developers but I found nothing on android 4.0 reference about video output or multiple screen.
Older nexus were well documented in functionality or not?
I'm thinking if it could become a portable media center

https://twitter.com/#!/romainguy/status/127449572845957120

What is the XDA recommended MHL adapter? I'm assuming they are not going to add this into the box with the Nexus.

Probably samsung mhl is best bet. I think it can be had for $29 on amazon. Monoprice sells one and most reports have been good. A lot of people dont like the t action going on with the usb cinnection on it though.
I voided my warranty and your nexus.

Does MHL support analog audio output? Or is it digital audio via HDMI only?
EDIT: should've done some reading, looks like MHL supports digital audio only. But the Galaxy S apparently does have an analog audio line out sent using the same wires as the USB connector when it detects it's connected to the Samsung dock. I wonder if the Galaxy Nexus can do the same...

shaggy-h said:
https://twitter.com/#!/romainguy/status/127449572845957120
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Impossible, mhl support hdmi OR usb, not together.
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hjuo said:
Impossible, mhl support hdmi OR usb, not together.
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ye my thoughts exactly, I was quite confused by that tweet.

pukemon said:
Probably samsung mhl is best bet. I think it can be had for $29 on amazon. Monoprice sells one and most reports have been good. A lot of people dont like the t action going on with the usb cinnection on it though.
I voided my warranty and your nexus.
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Yes, the one sold for the Galaxy S2 should work. If one wants a cheaper alternative they can check out this one from DealExtreme. The manufacturer claim they are using Samsung chips according to DX staff. One could throw in a USB OTG cable as well since I assume that won't be included in the box either.

I am thinking of getting the Micro USB to HDMI MHL Adapter from monoprice. According to the description you can charge the phone at the same time.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=8675&seq=1&format=2

ruthlesset said:
I am thinking of getting the Micro USB to HDMI MHL Adapter from monoprice. According to the description you can charge the phone at the same time.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=8675&seq=1&format=2
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Because you have to connect to the power adapter. On my sgs2 however it seems to consume more energy than supplied. I have the original samsung not that.

hjuo said:
Because you have to connect to the power adapter. On my sgs2 however it seems to consume more energy than supplied. I have the original samsung not that.
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Even if uses more energy than supplied, the loss will still be slower. As for the nexus, i am at least hoping it will break even since omap has a dedicated iva3 chip.
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Hdmi and charging
I have received it in the post this morning , thought it would be as simple as just plugging it in like it was on my sony arc. Nothing seems to be happening . Has anyone else got a mhl adaptor to work ?

I have got it to work. Had to plug the charger in too. Donut. Lol.
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cja1972 said:
I have got it to work. Had to plug the charger in too. Donut. Lol.
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nice!
which cable was it? any chance of pictures.
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cja1972 said:
I have got it to work. Had to plug the charger in too. Donut. Lol.
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So how does this work exactly? Sorry I've never seen the setup before. There is just one cable right? Is it split at the end to provide to outputs? One for the TV and one for power?

bourne-nolonger said:
So how does this work exactly? Sorry I've never seen the setup before. There is just one cable right? Is it split at the end to provide to outputs? One for the TV and one for power?
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The ones i've seen is a micro usb cable that goes to a small box where there is another micro usb plug(for non-mhl compatible displays, mhl compatible displays should apparently be able to work without the extra power) and a HDMI plug.
Here's an example of one: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/micro-...2-i9100-i997-htc-g14-z710e-p510e-black-104139

I got the SGS 2 MHL adapter and it didn't work at first. I rebooted the phone and then it worked.

I was going to order an adapter from amazon last night but rethinking it im going to wait until the end of the month and get the desk dock which will have mhl support built in and has an hdmi port on the side for connecting to a tv or monitor.
Still ended up getting an HDMI lead from amazon for 49p though lol .
Mark.

mskip said:
I was going to order an adapter from amazon last night but rethinking it im going to wait until the end of the month and get the desk dock which will have mhl support built in and has an hdmi port on the side for connecting to a tv or monitor.
Still ended up getting an HDMI lead from amazon for 49p though lol .
Mark.
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Is there a release date for the landscape dock, and is anywhere listed as selling it yet?

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Is there a release date for the landscape dock, and is anywhere listed as selling it yet?
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As far as I know places should start getting them in stock around the 30th but the only place I have seen the docks advertised is an online shop *HERE*.
Hopefully they will start hitting ebay soon as hate seeing my phone laying on the desk rather than standing proudly like my HD2 did
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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.
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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?
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USB is only for charging. So it will work without.
EDIT: It appears I'm wrong about that. With the Samsung MHL adapter anyway.
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USB is only for charging. So it will work without.
EDIT: It appears I'm wrong about that. With the Samsung MHL adapter anyway.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 $29.99 though. Works perfectly.
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Picked up one and a USB OTG cable. Thanks for the link.
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Picked up one and a USB OTG cable. Thanks for the link.
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Any chance the MHL adapter also charges the phone? With 1%/min or game play, I can't imagine it will last very long during a game and outputting to TV...
Yes it charges the phone, but it also uses up about 200ma itself so make sure you've got a good charger.
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Charger cable is a must...
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Ebay is your friend
There are so many on ebay, for 10$ you can have a 6ft cable, just make sure to pick one for S3/Note2 ...

$22 MHL Cable (11 pin) Good seller feedback

Feel free to report and delete this if it has been posted already
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-MHL-Mirc...070580?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item25750548f4
Lots of high feedback on the seller
100% brand new and high quality.
Supports all video resolutions and audio formats including HDTV video and digital audio
Connect a Smartphone, Tablet or Other MHL Enabled Device to an HDMI TV
Designed For Use With Mobile Devices Featuring MHL Technology. Make sure your phone is compatible before purchase.
Allows for a Micro USB Cable (5 Pin) to be connected to the adapter to allow the phone to charge
MHL Adapter allows you to connect a Micro USB (11 Pin) port to a HDMI equipped device
This is Micro USB 11pin connector for new Samsung s3 i9300, cannot use for standard miro USB MHL mobile phone like i9100 i9220.
Compatible with: Samsung Galaxy S3 S III i9300(TV and phone is not included)
Size: as the photo show
Color: Black
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Megusta. Im jumping the bridge on this one. Ill let yall know.
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No problem. Let us know how it works!
Same item is available on US Ebay site for about $US 24. I think I'm going to spring for one, too. Anybody who gets one, please report back on how it works!
Damn my sceptical nature.
I'm looking at this and thinking the price is just too perfect, Not too hot, Not too cold just right in the Goldilocks zone and can't help but thinking someone's still trying to scam me.
But I'm gonna beat my head against the wall a few times and force myself to give this one a shot.
(TV and phone is not included)
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Damn, that's a deal breaker right there.
Seriously though, does it charge the phone too? Never used one before..
[email protected] said:
Damn, that's a deal breaker right there.
Seriously though, does it charge the phone too? Never used one before..
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Good question. I do see the power cable has to be plugged into this but I've wondered that myself.
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Yes it charges the phone, but that is neccesary otherwise your phone will be dead very soon.
Screen on all the time kills your battery very quick
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Jeurum_92 said:
Yes it charges the phone, but that is neccesary otherwise your phone will be dead very soon.
Screen on all the time kills your battery very quick
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wondering if one could turn the phone display off while using this... but playback and other functions would still work the battery down to a nub very quickly of course
Not possible, the MHL adapter projects what's on your s3's screen, so your tv shows some nice black when you turn off the screen
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Thanks for sharing! Been waiting such a long time for a cheap alternative. This still isn't as cheap as the generic 5pin MHL though...
Looking forward to an update before I jump on the wagon.
But a 5 pin won't work with GS3 unless you purchase another adapter.
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But a 5 pin won't work with GS3 unless you purchase another adapter.
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Yeah, I knew that, I comparing the price to the generic 5pin MHL adaptor which we could use if samsung didn't decide to change to 11pin.
I guess it will never be as cheap since its a niche product for the S3.
This might sound silly but my TV doesn't have a HDMI port (it's pretty old but still slim)
Is there any other type of converters like scart to micro usb (sounds unlikely)
I
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Megusta. Im jumping the bridge on this one. Ill let yall know.
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Same here. After doing some research it looks like an unbranded Samsung MHL adapter for the S3. The picture isn't clear enough to get the model number for comparison, but I'm pretty sure after looking at the FCC markings and other things that don't line up with the new S2 MHL adapter. :good:
Ordered it a few mins ago
This one's $20 shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-MHL-T...063258?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f1c05845a
Looking forward to hearing feedback from someone who gets one of these generic adapters.
I spoke with Monoprice's customer service last week and they said they plan on having their own compatible S3 MHL cable before October. I'll probably wait until then as I know theirs will work and should be fairly cheap.
Down to $22 eh? Last I checked the knock-offs were $30, and the samsung official was $40 (now $35).
I'm going to get one of these 11pin mhl-hdmi cables when they finally drop down to $10 like the S2's is, mainly because the 5-to-11 adapter I'm using on my 5pin S2 cable is TOO WIDE for my incipio silicrylic case (and most others) so I have to bend the silicone down. So, fair warning about the adapter for the adapter
Has anybody received one of these from eBay yet? If so, how well does it work?
I've seen a few too many discussions regarding plugging in subpar adapters into these phones that have caused problems. So I may be a bit paranoid but I think I'll stick with official Samsung adapters. Good price though if it works.
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Best MHL HDMI Adapter on the Market

Hey guys,
I have a Verizon Galaxy Nexus. I am looking for an MHL HDMI adapter for my HDTV. I don't mind spending cash if it means I get the best quality, best picture and best sound from this piece of hardware. Otherwise, should I find out that MHL HDMI adapters don't make a difference then I will defiantly go for the best bargain. Which would you guys recommend, given these circumstances?
Thanks!!
HDMI is digital, which means that poor equipment would affect your signal only after meters of distance.
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Thanksss
I got SKIVA from amazon some time ago and it works flawlessly.
The only problem is that many apps don't work in landscape more only portrait which becomes annoying.
You can even pair a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard to it.
Also you need your phone to be attached to a high power outlet because the battery gets drained fairly quickly.
geronemo said:
The only problem is that many apps don't work in landscape more only portrait which becomes annoying.
You can even pair a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard to it.
Also you need your phone to be attached to a high power outlet because the battery gets drained fairly quickly.
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For you I would try Ultimate Rotation found on the Google Play Store.
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I had a Samsung MHL to HDMI Adapter and it went out on me. Probably because it wasn't a real Samsung or for older phones. But I just tested Menotek last night and it worked flawlessly as well. Never tried SKIVA but I would also like to know which one is the best....
this cable makes the picture / video is displayed on the TV with the resolution 1080p?
One thing I would like to add is video isn't as smooth as it should be. I think that's because I was trying to play 1080p from phone to monitor over the cable.
I don't think my GNex is powerful enough to handle that over HDMI although it plays 1080p fine which are stored in the phone.
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I use an original Samsung MHL Adapter. Works beautifully. Microusb goes into your phone and a standard full sized hdmi cable goes into the other. However, there is a microUSB IN port where you need to supply power to the adapter too. I use my external battery pack to power it.
Cost me like $15 from Deal extreme. Quite happy with it.
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I have/use the official Samsung OEM MHL adapter too, $7 on eBay from China! Woo!
The problem, and I guess this is MHL adapters in general, the way the GalNex/Android is set up, but the screen has to stay on to display to the TV, obviously it's a necessity for navigating, but like with Netflix one should be able to shut off the screen.
Anyway, watching Netflix at least, battery drains slowly when plugged in, major flaw IMO... anyone else have this issue?
What about a MHL ADAPTER that'll work with Galaxy Nexus and Nexus7?
I got a generic mhl from amazon that was advertised as Samsung branded but wasn't. It works okay with gnex but not nex7. It requires a micro USB power source while plugged into the phone, so I'm able to use it indefinitely.
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How's the quality over HDMI for 1080p using this cable?
With ski a that I have 1080p shutters a bit.
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513fabe said:
What about a MHL ADAPTER that'll work with Galaxy Nexus and Nexus7?
I got a generic mhl from amazon that was advertised as Samsung branded but wasn't. It works okay with gnex but not nex7. It requires a micro USB power source while plugged into the phone, so I'm able to use it indefinitely.
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AFAIK Nexus 7 doesn't support mhl. Sorry
I just use a cheap no-brand mhl I bought on gmarket (Korean shopping site), it has a plug for power in to the adapter near the HDMI plug. Works perfectly with my gnex and my wife's Optimus LTE 2.
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513fabe said:
What about a MHL ADAPTER that'll work with Galaxy Nexus and Nexus7?
I got a generic mhl from amazon that was advertised as Samsung branded but wasn't. It works okay with gnex but not nex7. It requires a micro USB power source while plugged into the phone, so I'm able to use it indefinitely.
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Correct me if I am wrong but pretty sure nexus 7 doesn't have any kind of mhl support or drivers. This kept me away for it and Google wants us to "stream" content therefore no support. I hope nexus 10 will have mhl support.
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I have/use the official Samsung OEM MHL adapter too, $7 on eBay from China! Woo!
The problem, and I guess this is MHL adapters in general, the way the GalNex/Android is set up, but the screen has to stay on to display to the TV, obviously it's a necessity for navigating, but like with Netflix one should be able to shut off the screen.
Anyway, watching Netflix at least, battery drains slowly when plugged in, major flaw IMO... anyone else have this issue?
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Are you complaining about the battery drain using MHL adapter during playback??
If yes than that is not a flaw, check which wall charger you are using, i am guessing it's 0.5A or 1A.
I use a 2A charger while using MHL support which instead of draining the battery, charges it so i suggest you look into that, infact i use 2A charger all the time for charging. Some say that it decreases the life of the battery but it charges the phone fairly quickly.
2A wall chargers cost around $4 on ebay.
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Samsung HDTV Adapter + CyanogenMod 12 Android Lollipop
Good afternoon
I have recently bought the original Samsung HDTV adapter for my Galaxy Nexus and there is a thing which interests me so much that I need to ask if anyone of you has ever found the answer for such a question, i.e. 'is this adapter compatible with the custom ROM or is it just the stock ROM that would work with this ROM?
Any feedback highly appreciated :good:
SKIVA is best yest in the market
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I use an original Samsung MHL Adapter. Works beautifully. Microusb goes into your phone and a standard full sized hdmi cable goes into the other. However, there is a microUSB IN port where you need to supply power to the adapter too. I use my external battery pack to power it.
Cost me like $15 from Deal extreme. Quite happy with it.
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ok, I was thinking about it: thanks, now i know what to buy!

[Q] Best way to watch movies from Note 3 on HDTV

Hey guys, has anyone figured out the best connection/cable from the USB 3.0 port on our GN3 to HDMI for viewing on HDTV yet?
tdgillihan said:
Hey guys, has anyone figured out the best connection/cable from the USB 3.0 port on our GN3 to HDMI for viewing on HDTV yet?
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The S4 MHL adapter I bought works fine in the USB 2.0 side of the USB 3 port. Watched Netflix a few times already.
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muqali said:
The S4 MHL adapter I bought works fine in the USB 2.0 side of the USB 3 port. Watched Netflix a few times already.
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Is this the one of which you speak?
MHL 2.0 HDTV Smart Adapter
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ET-H10FAUWESTA
tdgillihan said:
Is this the one of which you speak?
MHL 2.0 HDTV Smart Adapter
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ET-H10FAUWESTA
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This is the one I ordered.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BTCPQ5C/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It has worked on the S4 and N3 with my Samsung LED TV
muqali said:
This is the one I ordered.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BTCPQ5C/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It has worked on the S4 and N3 with my Samsung LED TV
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Needs a charger also right?
The Allshare cast hub is pretty convenient for this.
Limeybastard said:
Needs a charger also right?
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It wosks without power on my tv, but of course you will run the battery down. There is a place for a USB 2.0 mini connection to charge and it works too.
muqali said:
It wosks without power on my tv, but of course you will run the battery down. There is a place for a USB 2.0 mini connection to charge and it works too.
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Thanks man, was thinking of a way of using my 50% off voucher Samsung send me via email, this may be it.
Limeybastard said:
Thanks man, was thinking of a way of using my 50% off voucher Samsung send me via email, this may be it.
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I'd go to samsung and use the voucher and have the guarantee of a real product.
muqali said:
It wosks without power on my tv, but of course you will run the battery down. There is a place for a USB 2.0 mini connection to charge and it works too.
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That is a 50 50 shot of it not being a real unit which means it won't work or won't charge.
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XxLostSoulxX said:
I'd go to samsung and use the voucher and have the guarantee of a real product.
That is a 50 50 shot of it not being a real unit which means it won't work or won't charge.
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Why would Samsung Ltd sell counterfeit products?
muqali said:
The S4 MHL adapter I bought works fine in the USB 2.0 side of the USB 3 port. Watched Netflix a few times already.
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If netflix is your movie fix then use chromecast. Much more convenient.
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Why would Samsung Ltd sell counterfeit products?
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Because read reviews and it's not really samsung this happens all the time when it comes to products like this just like the apple mac book chargers there are numerous reviews saying they're fake.
One person has a image showing the real and fake box.
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XxLostSoulxX said:
Because read reviews and it's not really samsung this happens all the time when it comes to products like this just like the apple mac book chargers there are numerous reviews saying they're fake.
One person has a image showing the real and fake box.
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Just got mine today. I saw that picture and comment you're talking about. First thing I did was look at the box... looks like I got the real one. Works well too, and charges, albeit a little slow when I'm watching on the TV. But it keeps up. I'll try turning on the fast charge option in Trickster app with Saber kernal and see if it makes a difference. Oh, and I ordered the one that was next higher in price from the one muqali ordered on Amazon. Like $24 I think.
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The Allshare cast hub is pretty convenient for this.
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+1
tdgillihan said:
Just got mine today. I saw that picture and comment you're talking about. First thing I did was look at the box... looks like I got the real one. Works well too, and charges, albeit a little slow when I'm watching on the TV. But it keeps up. I'll try turning on the fast charge option in Trickster app with Saber kernal and see if it makes a difference. Oh, and I ordered the one that was next higher in price from the one muqali ordered on Amazon. Like $24 I think.
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All fast charge is, is when you actually connect your phone to a USB port via PC it will allow it to charge like its in the AC wall so you won't have any USB capabilities of transferring files doesn't this so if you're connecting your phone to the adapter and charging it simultaneously through the wall its not going to affect the charge speed its going to be the same fast charge will have no effect
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Samsung Smart Dock Multimedia Hub
If any body is still paying attention, the MHL adaptor I ordered stopped working, so I returned it and got this instead. And boy is it SWEET. Got a logitech K400 wireless keyboard with touch pad, plugged the dongle into the usb port and plugged in an HDMI cable to my audio video reciever, and now I have a 55" HD monitor. Check out this review, I will CHROOT a Linux image and use my new Galaxy Note 3 as my new computer!!
http://landoftechnology.com/2013/samsung-galaxy-s4-s3-note-2-smart-dock-review/
Got this one on Amazon, works perfectly:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009KZ3XE6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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[Q] MHL to HDMI adapter

Does anybody know of an MHL to HDMI adapter that works with the Galaxy Tab S? I have one for my wife's Galaxy SIII that outputs video but does not charge the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 that I have - it recognizes power but has the little no charging symbol over the battery. Just curious if anyone knows of an adapter that does both, displays video and charges the Tab S?
Thanks.
thefunkie1 said:
Does anybody know of an MHL to HDMI adapter that works with the Galaxy Tab S? I have one for my wife's Galaxy SIII that outputs video but does not charge the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 that I have - it recognizes power but has the little no charging symbol over the battery. Just curious if anyone knows of an adapter that does both, displays video and charges the Tab S?
Thanks.
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Hi,
I have the "official" Samsung MHL to HDMI adapter that I bought for my Galaxy S3. This adapter works also with my Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Tab S.
IIRC, you have to plug things in that order for it to work :
- Power to the MHL adapter
- HDMI to the TV
- HDMI to the MHL adapter
- MHL to the Android device
At least, that's how I'm doing it and it works... HDMI is displayed AND the tab is charged. I tried with the charging adapter that came with the Tab S.
Hope this helps.
BTW, my adapter looks like this one :
http://www.amazon.ca/Samsung-EPL-3F...70718&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+s3+hdmi+adapter
I have a Fosmon adapter that does not work. Tried it your suggested way and nothing appears on the screen. You don't need to activate anything on the tab, do you?
I need this for next week. I wonder how fast amazon can get that one you use out to me.
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groaner said:
I have a Fosmon adapter that does not work. Tried it your suggested way and nothing appears on the screen. You don't need to activate anything on the tab, do you?
I need this for next week. I wonder how fast amazon can get that one you use out to me.
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You need to use one specific for Samsung. Their pinout is different and a normal MHL adapter will not work on Samsung hardware.
HughesNet said:
You need to use one specific for Samsung. Their pinout is different and a normal MHL adapter will not work on Samsung hardware.
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OK, I picked up a Futureshop one
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...spx?path=23867a5729eeb996a686a7ae91419bcben02
and on the packaging it states that it's for Samsung. I'll test it tonight and report back.
groaner said:
OK, I picked up a Futureshop one
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...spx?path=23867a5729eeb996a686a7ae91419bcben02
and on the packaging it states that it's for Samsung. I'll test it tonight and report back.
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Looks like it will. I use the one below. The adaptors mean it will work with anything and I don't need a separate HDMI cord. It is also $10 cheaper.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GM8DJCU/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
HughesNet said:
Looks like it will. I use the one below. The adaptors mean it will work with anything and I don't need a separate HDMI cord. It is also $10 cheaper.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GM8DJCU/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Good deal. I needed it fast so I didnt have the luxury of waiting for a week+ for shipping. Fingers crossed mine works.
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You don't need to activate anything on the tab, do you?
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No, it worked the first time I tried without having to change any setting or launch any app.
Well I guess I'll have to try the adapter that dcoulombe referenced on Amazon. The adapter I have is the Cirago version but I guess the adapter I have just doesn't pass along enough power to the tablet to actually charge it. It works fine otherwise, as in it outputs to the TV fine, just doesn't charge the tablet. I'm guessing the Samsung version must pass along more power through the adapter to the tablet.
Thanks for the feedback everyone.
thefunkie1 said:
Well I guess I'll have to try the adapter that dcoulombe referenced on Amazon. The adapter I have is the Cirago version but I guess the adapter I have just doesn't pass along enough power to the tablet to actually charge it. It works fine otherwise, as in it outputs to the TV fine, just doesn't charge the tablet. I'm guessing the Samsung version must pass along more power through the adapter to the tablet.
Thanks for the feedback everyone.
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Have you ever found fully working adapter/cable? I've tried these two:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LL1LD1C/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ESM3UVC/
and none of them works. First one does mirroring but only at 24Hz refresh rate but does not charge. 2nd one is not working at all, it does not charge Tab S (it does for S3) and no video output but maybe I got defective one.
if Sammy is changing the standard setup for a reason then i would like to know what that is. if its to sell their own stuff for profit then lets see the stuff???
since the Tab Pro release there has been NO updated adapters by Sammy and their website clearly does not show compatibility for most of this stuff past the S3
weird and i like most of you have bought many things to find half work as good enough for now at best
thefunkie1 said:
Does anybody know of an MHL to HDMI adapter that works with the Galaxy Tab S? I have one for my wife's Galaxy SIII that outputs video but does not charge the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 that I have - it recognizes power but has the little no charging symbol over the battery. Just curious if anyone knows of an adapter that does both, displays video and charges the Tab S?
Thanks.
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groaner said:
OK, I picked up a Futureshop one
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...spx?path=23867a5729eeb996a686a7ae91419bcben02
and on the packaging it states that it's for Samsung. I'll test it tonight and report back.
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Sorry for digging up an old thread but im wondering if either of you 2 have had any luck? Did the futureshop one work? I got a MHL adapter on ebay recently that works fine but does not charge my tablet.
Yes it dis. As expected. I havnt had to use it in ages so I don't remember if it charged or not. Sorry I forgot to reply back!
groaner said:
Yes it dis. As expected. I havnt had to use it in ages so I don't remember if it charged or not. Sorry I forgot to reply back!
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No problem. Any chance you could test to see if it streams and charges simultaneously? That seems to be the problem with a lot of these MHL adapters they will play video no problem but often not charge at the same time which makes the battery drain insanely fast.
xmilar said:
No problem. Any chance you could test to see if it streams and charges simultaneously? That seems to be the problem with a lot of these MHL adapters they will play video no problem but often not charge at the same time which makes the battery drain insanely fast.
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i am 99.99% sure that we are not going to see what we have all searched the ebay and internet world for unless Sammy makes it and since our device has aged now i doubt.
i spent over $100 extra trying items with no luck
fletch33 said:
i am 99.99% sure that we are not going to see what we have all searched the ebay and internet world for unless Sammy makes it and since our device has aged now i doubt.
i spent over $100 extra trying items with no luck
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Sorry do you mean no cheap ebay amazon etc adapter will output video and charge at the same time. Only the adapter made by samsung will do this? I seen you with the same problem I had in another thread and am curious to what you have figured out.
xmilar said:
Sorry do you mean no cheap ebay amazon etc adapter will output video and charge at the same time. Only the adapter made by samsung will do this? I seen you with the same problem I had in another thread and am curious to what you have figured out.
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i dont think you will find something to fully charge and video out. you will find charge at 1amp but that will just prolong your use but eventually run the battery out and you need to find video out with 2amp charge combined with Tab ability to recognize it which i do not believe you will find.
fletch33 said:
i dont think you will find something to fully charge and video out. you will find charge at 1amp but that will just prolong your use but eventually run the battery out and you need to find video out with 2amp charge combined with Tab ability to recognize it which i do not believe you will find.
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So right now my adapter shows no sign of it actually doing any charging. Is it possible that it is charging at the 1amp but just not displaying it?
Is the samung adapter the only one that can accept the 1amp charge?
I'll have to search for it. Not sure where it is.
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I'll have to search for it. Not sure where it is.
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Thanks for the help.

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