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Samsung Says a HDMI Out Cable Exists

According to Samsung there is a MicroUSB to HDMI cable for HDMI output!
ars.samsung.com/customer/usa/jsp/faqs/faqs_view_us.jsp?SITE_ID=22&PG_ID=0&AT_ID=307505&PROD_SUB_ID=0&PROD_ID=558&EMAIL_ID
The only problem is that the part number referenced isn't on their site....yet.
Here's hoping that this is real.....

can you give us the part number even if it isn't referenced?

Wow, that's huge... our phones can do both AV and HDMI. Thanks OP!!! Now we need to locate a store that sell MicroUSB to HDMI cable.
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Found it.. OOS on SS website.
http://www.myreplicaphone.com/samsung-ecc1hu0bbebstd-tv-out-cable-micro-usb-to-hdmi.html

This would be perfect if the vibrant would support it. Found the cable via google for $20. Just search for "samsung micro usb to hdmi". Has any one found a tv out option in the settings? I've heard of the analog out but didn't really pay attention to the software side.
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sfsilicon said:
This would be perfect if the vibrant would support it. Found the cable via google for $20. Just search for "samsung micro usb to hdmi". Has any one found a tv out option in the settings? I've heard of the analog out but didn't really pay attention to the software side.
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That one has a different PN#. The one in the FAQ is ECC1TX1BBEBSTD.
http://www.cellularaccessory.com/ecc1hsabbebstd.html

tengtengvn said:
That one has a different PN#. The one in the FAQ is ECC1TX1BBEBSTD.
http://www.cellularaccessory.com/ecc1hsabbebstd.html
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How likely is it that this would work with a Vibrant? If it is I'll definitely be picking one up!

tv out
The RCA video out from the headset jack definitely works.
I have done it on my vibrant. Sims will not work and Avatar will not work. A screen saying that it is not compatible or something come sup... but the entire screen of the phone and everything else will work... no idea about the hdmi though...

Does anyone wonder/know if Dolby Digital 5.1 can be output with 720p video on this thing? Something tells me that might be too much to ask, but if that's possible on this phone that would totally kick ass.

tengtengvn said:
That one has a different PN#. The one in the FAQ is ECC1TX1BBEBSTD.
http://www.cellularaccessory.com/ecc1hsabbebstd.html
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The HDMI cable in the FAQ is ECC1HU0BBEBSTD, PN in quote listed above is for the Composite cable. Linked page is for a possibly non compatible cable.

tengtengvn said:
That one has a different PN#. The one in the FAQ is ECC1TX1BBEBSTD.
http://www.cellularaccessory.com/ecc1hsabbebstd.html
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that cable wont work on the Vibrant cuz it's for the proprietary Samsung Data/Charge port to HDMI. the phone it references is the Instinct, which doesnt have a microUSB port... it uses the original Samsung charge/data port.
we need MicroUSB to HDMI.

ya someones gotta buy an off brand before the "official" cable comes out and see if it works.. not only that but see if it displays everything just like the rca cables but in hi=def.

I'm wondering how this would work? Micro-B USB port has 5 pins + the shield. HDMI is 19 pins and 6 (3 pairs) are for the audio and video data, but due to the TMDS signaling you also need a pair of pins for clock (so 8 total).
I'm also guessing that some special mode would need to be implemented so that the Galaxy devices will know to output the video signal to the USB port vs using it as a charge or data port.
I'm also wondering if this is really a micro USB cable to HDMI or one of the Type D to HDMI cables? That would make sense otherwise Samsung would be getting in the business of creating custom cables. On the flip side the Type D connector still has 19 pins.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.37396

someone could just go into a radio shack and check a micro hdmi to hdmi and see if it works. I am sure they will let you try it. I am at work now but if someone would try that would be awesome.

tengtengvn said:
Found it.. OOS on SS website.
http://www.myreplicaphone.com/samsung-ecc1hu0bbebstd-tv-out-cable-micro-usb-to-hdmi.html
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I just cant see putting video over a serial bus, I would need some sort of conversion. Either way, 5 pins is no where enough to do the video and even just mono stereo. IF the cell phone can convert the video and audio into just pure data and the send it down a USB cable then there would HAVE to be a box somewhere between the phone and the TV to convert it back to video and audio. A TV is not going to know what to do with the data from a USB port. This seems to be a miss print on Samsung's web page. Plus, if you click on compatible devices it shows 2 spinpoint hard drives, no phones.

Gr8gorilla said:
someone could just go into a radio shack and check a micro hdmi to hdmi and see if it works. I am sure they will let you try it. I am at work now but if someone would try that would be awesome.
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They are NOT the same size.

setzer715 said:
I just cant see putting video over a serial bus, I would need some sort of conversion. Either way, 5 pins is no where enough to do the video and even just mono stereo. IF the cell phone can convert the video and audio into just pure data and the send it down a USB cable then there would HAVE to be a box somewhere between the phone and the TV to convert it back to video and audio. A TV is not going to know what to do with the data from a USB port. This seems to be a miss print on Samsung's web page. Plus, if you click on compatible devices it shows 2 spinpoint hard drives, no phones.
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The Samsung cable has an overly-large HDMI plug-end. My guess puts a small blob of conversion circuitry inside there, drawing power either via the USB or by vampiring off of the HDMI. (The HDMI spec has a +5V line, but that's only for Sources, whereas this is a Destination. It may or may not have power, I haven't looked that deep into the tech docs).
Bandwidth isn't an issue - 800x480 can be pumped over USB2.0, which is what we're looking at here.
Plus, the thing apparently exists. So it likely works.

EugeneKay said:
The Samsung cable has an overly-large HDMI plug-end. My guess puts a small blob of conversion circuitry inside there, drawing power either via the USB or by vampiring off of the HDMI. (The HDMI spec has a +5V line, but that's only for Sources, whereas this is a Destination. It may or may not have power, I haven't looked that deep into the tech docs).
Bandwidth isn't an issue - 800x480 can be pumped over USB2.0, which is what we're looking at here.
Plus, the thing apparently exists. So it likely works.
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Assuming this HDMI cable is the real deal, it should be able to output 1080p which would be HUGE news. Although I'm skeptical like everyone else whether or not the microUSB connection can really handle this kind of data.
The cable itself has a larger end because it has a microUSB plug in it to allow the phone to charge while it's connected to the TV. It's pure speculation if there's any advanced circuitry in there to assist with outputting video data.

EugeneKay said:
The Samsung cable has an overly-large HDMI plug-end. My guess puts a small blob of conversion circuitry inside there, drawing power either via the USB or by vampiring off of the HDMI. (The HDMI spec has a +5V line, but that's only for Sources, whereas this is a Destination. It may or may not have power, I haven't looked that deep into the tech docs).
Bandwidth isn't an issue - 800x480 can be pumped over USB2.0, which is what we're looking at here.
Plus, the thing apparently exists. So it likely works.
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I agree about the size of the connector housing and I was thinking the same thing but then retracted that thought because I wasn't sure if it was quite big enough to do that type of conversion.
I see no point in having an HDMI cable if we're limited to 800x480. Why not just stick with the Composite cable in the headphone jack? HDMI would insinuate that you can play your 720P videos over it on a High Def TV.

800x480p digital would look a decent amount better than 480i over composite, so it wouldn't be the worst thing.
I'm wondering about that port on the side of the HDMI end, though - Micro USB power maybe?

What accesssories are you ordering with your Nexus?

I'm planning on ordering from Expansys and getting at least the MHL adapter (would the Expansys one work as well as the official Samsung one?), a car kit, and maybe this sleek looking case once it's in stock.

I would get the HTC MHL adapter. It looks much better and the ports are arranged more logically.
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-mhl-adapter.html
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I'll be getting (when in stock) an extra battery
http://shop.htcpedia.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-battery.html
and another charger for it
http://shop.htcpedia.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-battery-charger.html

I have a soft pouch for when im out. I bought a usb connector so I can plug in a usb adapter for a mouse and keyboard or plug in a flash drive. I also bought a 7000mAh battery pack to charge it on the go. I did ponder on whether to buy a spare battery but that means turning the phone off, taking the battery out and changing it so a battery pack which can recharge a nearly empty battery at least 3 times makes more sense. It also has 2 outputs so you can charge 2 phones at once or power any usb device from it .
Im waiting until the samsung car dock and portrait multimedia dock are released. I was going to get an mhl adapter but I need a desk dock anyway and the docks for the nexus will have hdmi ports in them so you can output direct to a tv or monitor without the need for ugly connectors.
Mark.

mskip said:
I have a soft pouch for when im out. I bought a usb connector so I can plug in a usb adapter for a mouse and keyboard or plug in a flash drive. I also bought a 7000mAh battery pack to charge it on the go. I did ponder on whether to buy a spare battery but that means turning the phone off, taking the battery out and changing it so a battery pack which can recharge a nearly empty battery at least 3 times makes more sense. It also has 2 outputs so you can charge 2 phones at once or power any usb device from it .
Im waiting until the samsung car dock and portrait multimedia dock are released. I was going to get an mhl adapter but I need a desk dock anyway and the docks for the nexus will have hdmi ports in them so you can output direct to a tv or monitor without the need for ugly connectors.
Mark.
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Wow, didn't know they Nexus could act as a USB host. Does that mean you can read any file off a flash drive? What about portable hard drives (I'm assuming they would need external power)?
That battery pack looks nice, too bad they don't have it on expansys. It will cost me too much to ship each item from individual websites along with my Nexus
Edit: Just found the Usb host on the go thread and it seems that it is not supported out of the box (yet), you might need to flash a custom kernel for it to work until Google fixes it. That said I still ordered the cable

gabster21 said:
Wow, didn't know they Nexus could act as a USB host. Does that mean you can read any file off a flash drive? What about portable hard drives (I'm assuming they would need external power)?
That battery pack looks nice, too bad they don't have it on expansys. It will cost me too much to ship each item from individual websites along with my Nexus
Edit: Just found the Usb host on the go thread and it seems that it is not supported out of the box (yet), you might need to flash a custom kernel for it to work until Google fixes it. That said I still ordered the cable
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Paul at Modaco has made a custom kernel to support usb drives *HERE*. I havent tested that function yet though so I cant confirm it works.
Mark.

I just picked up a MilitaryShield screen protector and carbon fiber skin from amazon. I thought for $15 I couldn't go wrong.
telepathically sent with my Galaxy Nexus which is being imprisoned by FedEx

i still think what will be the best dock, this one:
http://shop.htcpedia.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-multimedia-dock.html
or this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Desktop-Dock-Galaxy-Nexus/dp/B006GJ5S3S
the 1st one has both HDMI & mini-USB.
the 2nd one is the official and uses the pogo pins but only mini-USB and audio jack.
my goal is connecting the nexus to my lcd tv with a controller such a usb gamepad.
any benefits for the pogo pins? should i connect MHL to the back of the dock?

i already bought the screen protector and mhl. will be buying a soft holster pouch if my droid x one doesnt fit in and probably some sort of case. maybe the one with the kickstand. and a battery

just bought a black leather fitbag case for it, also looking at buying a battery pack for it to charge on the go

Iv ordered a cheap ebay case, the leather flip one for when im out, £5 cant go wrong....

I want to be able to connect my Nexus to my Tv and watch videos and also play emulated games using controllers, so I'm getting the MHL Adapter and HDMI Cable. Free shipping on amazon? don't mind if I do.

idan_mo said:
i still think what will be the best dock, this one:
http://shop.htcpedia.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-multimedia-dock.html
or this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Desktop-Dock-Galaxy-Nexus/dp/B006GJ5S3S
the 1st one has both HDMI & mini-USB.
the 2nd one is the official and uses the pogo pins but only mini-USB and audio jack.
my goal is connecting the nexus to my lcd tv with a controller such a usb gamepad.
any benefits for the pogo pins? should i connect MHL to the back of the dock?
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For what you're using it for, the 2nd one won't work, unless you plug the mhl cable directly into the phone (the port should be open since it's in landscape). Everyone needs to keep in mind that the 2nd one only charges it. It WILL NOT connect to a computer for file transfer, nor will it support mhl/HDMI out.
In terms of ease of use and function, I prefer the 2nd one though, because (going off how the nexus one worked) you can just drop the phone in/take it out one handed easily; no need to line the port up. This actually works better than the n1, since it would always fall over if you weren't careful (since it was oriented in portrait mode). In addition, the phone should automatically connect to the dock through bluetooth, which I loved on the N1.
Hope this helps your decision. Oh, and I'm definitely getting the official Samsung landscape dock

so, in the back of the official dock i can connect, for example, a gamepad/controller and since the dock is landscape, i can connect to the phone the mhl cable, is that right?

idan_mo said:
so, in the back of the official dock i can connect, for example, a gamepad/controller and since the dock is landscape, i can connect to the phone the mhl cable, is that right?
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For the official portrait dock, you may or may not be able to connect everything to the back of the dock. It depends on if Samsung is foolish or not.
For the official landscape dock (with the pins) the back can ONLY be used for charging the phone. The controller and HDMI out would have to be placed in the port of the phone itself, assuming that it actually shows while sitting in the dock (I don't know if it even does). The whole point of this dock is to be a stylish desk clock/charger, and nothing else. (Again, going off of the nexus one dock. There's an extremely slight possibility that they've improved the pin connector tech, but as far as I know, it wouldn't be enough to port full video through)
So for your uses, get the portrait dock. It connects to the phone via usb, and while it may not be as fancy as the landscape one, it'll almost definitely be more useful to you.

thank you!
oh, lets say i use usb splitter on my nexus, the question is if the usb splitter still support so i can connect for example gamepad, keyboard and mouse ?

idan_mo said:
thank you!
oh, lets say i use usb splitter on my nexus, the question is if the usb splitter still support so i can connect for example gamepad, keyboard and mouse ?
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Well I know that a usb splitter will cover the gamepad, keyboard and mouse since they're all usb, but if you're considering a keyboard and mouse I'd say go for a bluetooth set. They connect extremely easily and work out of the box; I've tested it with my own mouse. Come to think of it, I'd say get a ps3 controller too. Then you could connect to the phone using bluetooth with the controller as well. Then you'd have no wires between you and the phone, which is slick in my opinion.
Of course if you don't have any of those and don't want to spend the money/already have a set you want to use then here's what you do: get something like one of these:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/29367-HT...HDMI-TV-Out-Cable-AC-M490-Reviews.htm#reviews
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/bizlink-mhl-to-hdmi-tv-out-adapter-black-p29839.htm
and connect it to the phone. Then if you still decide to do the usb route rather than bluetooth then connect your usb splitter to the adapter. That way the MHL adapter still can send out HDMI and send in the usb inputs from the splitter.
And you'll have a full game/workstation from your phone. Not sure how effective it will be (since the homescreen/some apps don't work in landscape) but it'll definitely be cool for games.

tsunami1609 said:
Well I know that a usb splitter will cover the gamepad, keyboard and mouse since they're all usb, but if you're considering a keyboard and mouse I'd say go for a bluetooth set. They connect extremely easily and work out of the box; I've tested it with my own mouse. Come to think of it, I'd say get a ps3 controller too. Then you could connect to the phone using bluetooth with the controller as well. Then you'd have no wires between you and the phone, which is slick in my opinion.
Of course if you don't have any of those and don't want to spend the money/already have a set you want to use then here's what you do: get something like one of these:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/29367-HT...HDMI-TV-Out-Cable-AC-M490-Reviews.htm#reviews
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/bizlink-mhl-to-hdmi-tv-out-adapter-black-p29839.htm
and connect it to the phone. Then if you still decide to do the usb route rather than bluetooth then connect your usb splitter to the adapter. That way the MHL adapter still can send out HDMI and send in the usb inputs from the splitter.
And you'll have a full game/workstation from your phone. Not sure how effective it will be (since the homescreen/some apps don't work in landscape) but it'll definitely be cool for games.
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Actually, it's either MHL or USB. They use the same pins, so you can never get USB and MHL to work at the same time.
If you want HDMI output and controller input at the same time, Bluetooth is the only way to go.

mskip said:
I bought a usb connector so I can plug in a usb adapter for a mouse and keyboard or plug in a flash drive.
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Make sure it's a USB-OTG cable and not a simple adapter. That one doesn't say that it's OTG. May still be though.

tsunami1609 said:
Come to think of it, I'd say get a ps3 controller too. Then you could connect to the phone using bluetooth with the controller as well. Then you'd have no wires between you and the phone, which is slick in my opinion.
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Has anyone tried the Sixaxis tool from the market on the SGS and confirm it works?
Also, I bought this USB micro to female adapter from Expansys: http://www.expansys.ae/expansys-micro-usb-male-to-usb-female-adapter-223101/
How do I find out if it's OTG or not?

Mhl hdmi + ics lp7?

So I fancied getting MHL HDMI working and bought the cables I needed which have arrived today however i'm just getting a blank screen.
From my setup I can see that there could be a few issues but I don't know what to do to try and rule them out.
My SGSII is freshly updated with official ICS LP7
I'm using the genuine MHL HDMI adapter powered from a HTC 1A MicroUSB
I don't have a TV or monitor with HDMI so i'm using a HDMI to DVI cable.
This is connected to a 17" DELL Monitor through the DVI.
The monitor is detecting a signal and it is seeing it to be 720x480 @ 60hz however is is completely blank.
The phone says "HDMI Connected" if I connect it during video playback (there are no other notifications)
I've tested the new HDMI > DVI cable from a laptop and that works fine.
Is this software version proven to work?
Is there an issue sending it through a DVI adapter?
Pretty disappointing so far

Possibly an issue with the HDCP protection, as it is going hdmi to DVI, does your screen support HDCP?

It appears the screen is not HDCP compatible. Would that really be the issue? I thought HDCP was only used on consoles/bluray players etc to protect against copying commercial videos.
Should easily be able to answer this myself once I get home as my own monitor is compatible

Yup that was the issue thanks!
Not impressed with it though
The battery gets HAMMERED with it on and I don't know if it's an issue with my monitor since it can't do 1080i but it's stuck at 720x480 which gets the edges cropped and doesn't scale up for videos
It happily puts audio out over the 3.5mm socket though which I had heard wouldn't be possible

You're able to use yours without the mains connected? In order to make mine work I have to plug in my travel charger into the MHL adaptor and then into my phone, it both powers the HDMI connection and charges my phone

Nope that's with the power connected (they all need it)
Although unlike some other's on here I didn't have any problems running wifi at the same time so with that all running it was just too much and was draining the battery at a fast rate!
I noticed some people have to put it in airplane mode to get it actually charging..

Flickering with HDMI > DVI from MHL

For some reason, when I connect my phone to my monitor, the screen shuts off and flickers back on when the phone is doing an activity; it never stays completely on unless I'm watching a movie or have a game open. I wanted to know if there was any way to fix this. I know it is not the MHL adapter nor is it the HDMI cable because I've tested both in a TV with picture and audio. I have also tried the HDMI cable going from my video card of my computer to the HDMI to DVI adapter, and that works without a problem as well. The only thing left that I can think of is the way the phone is outputting to HDMI and the DVI side isn't "shaking hands" so well. So please, someone help me out here.

Anyone's looking for USB C to HDMI output?

I wonder how you folks connect your cells to TVs and monitors? There's a bunch of USB C to HDMI adaptors but they all seem to be designed for the newest Macbooks with USB C port(s) only. Is it even a possibility to transfer media thru USB C of LG V20? Kinda annoying to use Chromecast and watch YouTube ads and other crap instead of connecting cell directly to TV and watch whatever I need. Please advise!

USB c to slimport. Or I connect to my Samsung 65JS9500 wirelessly. No ports needed.

@rbiter said:
USB c to slimport. Or I connect to my Samsung 65JS9500 wirelessly. No ports needed.
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Something like that http://www.ebay.com/itm/351594598444 apparently will work? I just wanted to hear if someone uses one of those mhl adaptors and knows they are compatible. Wireless streaming isn't working for me as I don't have any WiFi at home.

No mhl. USB c to slimport.

Hey, the LGV20 can achieve HDMI connection via Slimport, they just released it today but is already unavailable, I contacted Slimport and they sent me the link to purchase it via Amazon, but I have to wait until it is back in stock. Here is the link - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M733OQA
So to be clear, the LG V20 does not support MHL, the hdmi connection is achieved via Slimport which is different technology
alexsoin said:
I wonder how you folks connect your cells to TVs and monitors? There's a bunch of USB C to HDMI adaptors but they all seem to be designed for the newest Macbooks with USB C port(s) only. Is it even a possibility to transfer media thru USB C of LG V20? Kinda annoying to use Chromecast and watch YouTube ads and other crap instead of connecting cell directly to TV and watch whatever I need. Please advise!
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MrTonyToca said:
Hey, the LGV20 can achieve HDMI connection via Slimport, they just released it today but is already unavailable, I contacted Slimport and they sent me the link to purchase it via Amazon, but I have to wait until it is back in stock. Here is the link - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M733OQA...I340M8K4L0HATV
So to be clear, the LG V20 does not support MHL, the hdmi connection is achieved via Slimport which is different technology
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your link isn't working - I was able to find it though - correct link
https://www.amazon.com/Analogix-Sli...TF8&qid=1478173257&sr=8-1&keywords=B01M733OQA

I have this and it works for my V20.
https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Mult...478188054&sr=8-1&keywords=choetech+usb+c+hdmi

Great, guys! Thanks for commenting! I didn't even know about slimport after using several Sammy cells with microUSB and using same MHL cable (which costs like 3$) Now I gotta pay 30$ but at least I know it'll work fine!

Check out this thread on reddit for more info: https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv20/comments/59m22k/i_purchased_a_usb_c_to_hdmi_out_adapter_heres_a/

jayrodclg said:
I have this and it works for my V20.
https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Mult...478188054&sr=8-1&keywords=choetech+usb+c+hdmi
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That is a pretty good price for those, other sites I've looked at didn't come close to that price.
In other news, I'm curious about ones like this (TrippLite). They make a big deal out of the USB-C port being usable for 60W Power Delivery, and don't actually state whether that is the only capability of that port. I'm wondering whether one can plug a cable from one's computer into that port, both charge the phone and do data transfer at the same time. Strongly implied it doesn't have that capability, but it could have it. Grr, more detail needed.

alexsoin said:
I wonder how you folks connect your cells to TVs and monitors? There's a bunch of USB C to HDMI adaptors but they all seem to be designed for the newest Macbooks with USB C port(s) only. Is it even a possibility to transfer media thru USB C of LG V20? Kinda annoying to use Chromecast and watch YouTube ads and other crap instead of connecting cell directly to TV and watch whatever I need. Please advise!
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I use the Microsoft Display Dock to connect my V20 to TV. The package comes with a dock, a type-c to type-c cable and a type-c charger which can charge the phone while playing video on TV. And the dock has display port and three USB ports which mean you can connect keyboard, mouse and usb storage at the same time!
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Microsoft-Display-Docking-Station/dp/B018E5L53S

I am using this $30 SlimPort adapter and I get 4K output (but only at 30Hz, not 60Hz).
The other issue is there is no charging port on the adapter. So you cannot charge and watch videos at the same time.
But overall, it is working as advertised and a nice touch is that the phone screen automatically dims when connected to an external display.
https://www.amazon.com/Analogix-SlimPort-Adapter-SlimPort-enabled-tablets/dp/B01M733OQA/

ahlok_hk said:
I use the Microsoft Display Dock to connect my V20 to TV. The package comes with a dock, a type-c to type-c cable and a type-c charger which can charge the phone while playing video on TV. And the dock has display port and three USB ports which mean you can connect keyboard, mouse and usb storage at the same time!
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Microsoft-Display-Docking-Station/dp/B018E5L53S
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Thanks for mentioning this. I was using this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IUXA9YK because it could charge the phone whereas the slimport could not. And while it worked it was emitting a sound similar to a "cheap power supply coil noise" that made me uncomfortable using it.
For $20 more the Microsoft Dock is much better made...(metal even!). And it comes with all the extras you mentioned...
The downside is that it needs a power adapter to work...whereas the other one didn't...but it's worth the tradeoff imho.

I have an LG monitor with USB-C so all I do is connect a USB-C cable to my phone and the monitor and it charges and displays the V20 screen.
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alexsoin said:
I wonder how you folks connect your cells to TVs and monitors? There's a bunch of USB C to HDMI adaptors but they all seem to be designed for the newest Macbooks with USB C port(s) only. Is it even a possibility to transfer media thru USB C of LG V20? Kinda annoying to use Chromecast and watch YouTube ads and other crap instead of connecting cell directly to TV and watch whatever I need. Please advise!
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Radio shack sells one that works ive tried it myself. I believe its $39.99

https://www.amazon.com/CableCreation-USB-C-Adapter-Macbook-Chromebook/dp/B0123PJ9BK?th=1
these have been working fine for me, and I also have the displayport version which also works on the V20

Can't you do simcast? Or something else over WiFi or Bluetooth? Do you have to physically connect the device to a tv?

Im way late to this party
Tried the insignia adapter
I have been tinkering with this issue since purchasing a V20 a couple of weeks ago.
Since I travel for work and my Shield tablet LTE is getting long in the tooth, I thought this could be my magic bullet solution...
My findings:
Chromecast/Miracast works great so long the chromecast is connected to the internet.
The gen1 Microsoft wireless display adapter has horrible lag.
Then I found the J5 Create usb-c dongle. Its a pricey 80.00 USD.
I have not tried the ethernet port but everything else works with the exception of the pass thru charging.
Oddly enough, the LG G5 (my work phone) does charge quickly using this device. Yes, all ports do work besides untested ethernet.
Im not sure if this limitation is harware or software related since both phones share very similar innards.
Too bad the official Slimport adapter does not have pass thru charging since that would be the best way to go...
If you find a solution that allows for pass thru charging, please let me know.
Update: I have now tried the insignia branded adapter. This one as well as the J5 Create version do not charge the V20. The battery icon indicates that it is charging but it dischages at 2% per 10 minutes.
The G5 indicates charging and actually does charge.
So, the search continues for an adapter that will actually charge the V20.

The ones made for MacBooks and computers with USB-C work with the V20, I have bought and tried many as I work at an electronics retailer. Even the hub ones that add USB ports, check out the Satechi USB C HDMI hub, it gives you passthrough charging as well as 2 3.0 USB ports and an HDMI.
Edit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J4BO0X8/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_3sQGybFCQG0WA
I use this to connect to HDMI display, wireless USB keyboard and mouse, and USB to Ethernet adapter all while maintaining a steady charge.
The reason behind this compatibility is that the V20 is actually one of the first few phones with a real USB 3.0 (that's right not 2.0!) type C port so basically any USB 3.0 C peripherals will work as they are in spec with the connector.

Actually, Slimport follows all DisplayPort standards. I decided to take a chance and picked up an Insignia multi adapter from BB today. I'm very pleased to announce to you all that it works beautifully. Video stream has very little lag, if any at all, it charges the phone while mirroring. Even Netflix didn't complain at all. It also throws in a USB 3 port that works fine as well. I tested all of these before posting, after watching about an hour of Netflix and Amazon videos, barely warm to the touch.
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