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Now for all you Nitro HD users who didn't know that it is possible to stream video through the Micro USB port, well yes you can That port is actually a MHL port (Mobile High-def Link), which combines both Micro USB and HDMI features together, and all you need is a MHL adapter to connect your phone to your HDTV and stream movies while having your phone charged.
Now my question goes to those who know about these things. Any idea which MHL adapter is compatible with this phone, or can we use any adapter from any maker? And also, has anybody tried using the MHL capability on this phone?
Well, one would think it wouldn't be proprietary based on the fact that all MHL enabled phones use this as a standard now. I have used a MHL cable from an HTC Raider on a Galaxy S II and it worked just fine.
Does anyone else hear a slight grinding/grainy noise when you plug in the Micro USB? It always makes me feel like I'm breaking it.
any mhl adapter should work.
i use the mhl adapter from samsung infuse and it works! but remember to plug in power for it to works.
netnerd said:
any mhl adapter should work.
i use the mhl adapter from samsung infuse and it works! but remember to plug in power for it to works.
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plug in power? what do you mean? I thought the whole idea behind mhl is that your phone will get charged via hdmi while streaming through it.
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plug in power? what do you mean? I thought the whole idea behind mhl is that your phone will get charged via hdmi while streaming through it.
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I think if the tv supports mhl mode then you don't need to plug in power.
If tv just has hdmi port then you need to plug in power.
The mhl adapter has microusb port for power input.
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I think if the tv supports mhl mode then you don't need to plug in power.
If tv just has hdmi port then you need to plug in power.
The mhl adapter has microusb port for power input.
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hmmm...interesting. thnx for the heads up
Picked one up myself... streamed a 720p video beautifully.
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i just tested the mhl adapter (from samsung infuse) and stream porno on 42" hdtv, i cant believe i can see so much details clearly! haha
netnerd said:
i just tested the mhl adapter (from samsung infuse) and stream porno on 42" hdtv, i cant believe i can see so much details clearly! haha
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Wow really. LOL. That great.
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akfritz said:
Picked one up myself... streamed a 720p video beautifully.
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Which one and where?
Mine should be arriving on Thursday - just grabbed one of the many off amazon...
So my bro got me an Accell MHL adapter for Christmas and I'm finding it doesn't work with my phone. It doesn't even provide a charge. I'm thinking its physical dimensions are such that the connector into the phone doesn't go in far enough (kinda LG's fault for making the port recessed, kinda their fault for making the connector so damn fat). So, if you guys find one that works for cheap, do you think you could hit us with a link?
TL/DR, Accell's doesn't work, please post ones that do
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Malnilion said:
So my bro got me an Accell MHL adapter for Christmas and I'm finding it doesn't work with my phone. It doesn't even provide a charge. I'm thinking its physical dimensions are such that the connector into the phone doesn't go in far enough (kinda LG's fault for making the port recessed, kinda their fault for making the connector so damn fat). So, if you guys find one that works for cheap, do you think you could hit us with a link?
TL/DR, Accell's doesn't work, please post ones that do
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it needs power for mhl to works. did you try to reboot the phone after you plug in mhl and power input for mhl? i tried on samsung infuse mhl adapter and it works!
Yeah, I provided power and performed every possible sequence of hooking it all up that I could think of and also rebooted several times. I really think it's the form factor of the Accell connector combined with our slightly recessed port that causes it to not go in far enough. I just need someone to give me a suggestion of a brand to buy that they know firsthand works well with our P930.
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See item B0068UML3A at Amazon.com. I received mine today and it works like a charm--and it costs only $8.99.
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See item B0068UML3A at Amazon.com. I received mine today and it works like a charm--and it costs only $8.99.
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It looks like that item is no longer available. I'm ordering B005NTHXYY, it's $9.19 and Prime eligible.
I can confirm that the MHL adapter that came packaged with the Samsung Infuse works great with the Nitro.
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I wonder if my mhl for gs2 can work with nitro hd
What if tv doesnt support mhl but has hdmi...i can still use it right? But my phone will be discharging the whole time...
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Has anyone tried using a Micro USB OTG adapter and MHL HDMI adapter at the same time? Is it even possible?
Thinking of watching movies off of an external drive on my HDTV with the GN. I may just have to stream them from my computer over WiFi.
Cheers
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Has anyone tried using a Micro USB OTG adapter and MHL HDMI adapter at the same time? Is it even possible?
Thinking of watching movies off of an external drive on my HDTV with the GN. I may just have to stream them from my computer over WiFi.
Cheers
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Unfortunately I don't believe its possible. I wish though...
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cmac86 said:
Has anyone tried using a Micro USB OTG adapter and MHL HDMI adapter at the same time? Is it even possible?
Thinking of watching movies off of an external drive on my HDTV with the GN. I may just have to stream them from my computer over WiFi.
Cheers
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Yeah! Is it possible?
I ordered all components yesterday to test this exact thing. I will report back with my findings. I ordered the mhl adapter, HDMI cable, and the otg cable. I already have a micro SD reader that's extremely small. Total cost was $30 on amazon.... I also ordered a wii sensor bar that was around 6 bis. I'm also going to attempt to integrate the otg cable in a case. Pics will follow
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I think that isn't possible. Both MHL and USB OTG uses the same microusb port, but behind that there are different circuits. Depending on wich connector you plug in the hardware will know if you are connecting an usb or a HDMI.
More, the microusb on MHL connector is only for ac supply.
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Has anyone tried using a Micro USB OTG adapter and MHL HDMI adapter at the same time? Is it even possible?
Thinking of watching movies off of an external drive on my HDTV with the GN. I may just have to stream them from my computer over WiFi.
Cheers
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From what ive read, it is not possible. Youre disabling usb to get hdmi function through 4 wires. And that function needs power.
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Since I'll be using them either way. It doesn't hurt to try.
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MHL and OTG
@justin94, please report back if you get it working. Actually, if you can get OTG to work at all with or without MHL let us know. I've gotten the MHL to work. But I need to connect some USB devices up, and from what I've read, the current Nexus stock firmware doesn't support OTG/Host.
Also, what OTG cable did you order? I've heard there are ones that don't work?
waiting for an answer.
Just got confirmation of shipment the mhl adapter and HDMI cable. No estimated deliver date as of yet. Have patience people.
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justin94 said:
Just got confirmation of shipment the mhl adapter and HDMI cable. No estimated deliver date as of yet. Have patience people.
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NO NAO~! lol. j/k
MHL will only charge the phone via USB. You can't use USB data. Bluetooth is your only option for external hardware input (controllers, etc... but not thumb drives)
I don't want to rain on your parade, but I said it would charge your phone at the same time, but it's limited to 500ma. Nexus reports as USB charging, not AC charging. So if you intend to watch a long movie and game real hard via emulation and bluetooth, your phone will run out of battery.
Another poor design decision. They should have just put a HDMI port separately. MHL fail.
The only saving grace will be using the pogo pins to charge the phone via AC so you can get 1A charging while using MHL.
MHL fail.
Update!!!
Just received the mhl adapter and HDMI cable. Its plug and play, however, it does require power..... so my hopes of getting this to work are almost over..... except that I fairly good with electronics. So I'm going to do some splicing and dicing and see what works.
Don't worry, if it works I will post a full tutorial
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Update bump.
Just got the otg cable. Tested and works with stick mount. Later on tonight I will try to get them working simultaneously
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anxious to know how it works out. I've got the MHL and HDMI. It works but when I pulled the usb power the MHL went lights out so it may only be for power source. but you never know.
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anxious to know how it works out. I've got the MHL and HDMI. It works but when I pulled the usb power the MHL went lights out so it may only be for power source. but you never know.
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Unfortunately from what I understand that's all its for.
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Any news yet?
Sorry everyone. Due to some family issues I have really had time to sit down with array of electronics to try and make this work. Hopefully I can get to it before this weekend
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Justin94,
How do you plan to plug the MHL/HDMI adapter and USB OTG into the the GNex since it has one usb port. This has baffled my mind.
Some type of splitter configuration.
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I know you can buy the mhl adaptor but i recently purchased a generic adaptor and it has been losing signal several times, i heard it's a common issue for generics. So i want to see if a micro hdmi cable will work, and if doesnt work, can anyone recommend me some good mhl adaptor that's pretty cheap
Different port.size for micro HDMI
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funziebear said:
Different port.size for micro HDMI
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There's different ports of micro hdmi?
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Micro HDMI is just a tiny HDMI snapped the same pretty much needs an actual port. Mhl is the only way it works for yhe sgs2
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I know there's two hdmi cables for phones, there's a micro hdmi and a mini hdmi but since the s2 uses a micro usb port, then the micro hdmi should work right?
Well, I just received my micro hdmi for my SGSII and it is not working. I connected it to my TV and laptop and it is a fail. Tried to go the cheaper route but am gonna end up spending more in the long run because now I have a micro hdmi that is useless to me
Thats the one I was thinking of the mini I have one and it doesn't fit haha it Wade for my g2x
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i purchased (at least it seems to be) a legit samsung branded mhl adapter on ebay for about $11 and it has been working perfectly well for more than a few months now.. it looks like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/h187-MHL-HD...874955?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f111a490b
King_Paladin said:
i purchased (at least it seems to be) a legit samsung branded mhl adapter on ebay for about $11 and it has been working perfectly well for more than a few months now.. it looks like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/h187-MHL-HD...874955?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f111a490b
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You can only use the MHL adapter for HDMI output, Micro HDMI is a totally different port and everything.
completely unrelated but i was wondering why when using MHL on our phones, surround sound does not work. im guessing its hdmi 1 format?
I read a few comments regarding some mhl adaptors. Some say plug the power source first then the tv then the phone. And others say you may need to change the HDMI cable. Just try different combinations and try a different tv.
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thanks i will try that. it cant be the hdmi cable, because its the same one i use for xbox and i get surround sound from there.
King_Paladin said:
i purchased (at least it seems to be) a legit samsung branded mhl adapter on ebay for about $11 and it has been working perfectly well for more than a few months now.. it looks like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/h187-MHL-HD...874955?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f111a490b
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If that auction expires you can also get the cable at monoprice.com. They have then cheap there too.
i have bought 3 different cables from uk but none work the tv just tells me there is no signal is there something in settings on the tablet as i have now spent about 20 pound on cables that dont work...
if hnae the cable of newmp3technology with fmw 4.0.6 and it is ok
didnt know there was a 4.06 though we were on 4.05?
4.0.5 bug on HDMI, 4.0.6 (test firmware) solve this problem
more info : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549611
done the upgrade and still not working, is there a special kind of hdmi cablet that archos requires as my old herotab c8 works perfectly with the cables i have?
Try the cable on another TV or monitor to confirm its not an issue with the TV you are using
the cables work with my herotab and tv so either my hdmi on my archos is broken or needs a specific type of hdmi cable
i just used a cheap hdmi cable and its working great...
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i just used a cheap hdmi cable and its working great...
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Where did you get it cus mine are relatively cheap ones but don't work with the archos I'm beginning to fear that my HDMI port is broken
soulclaimed said:
Where did you get it cus mine are relatively cheap ones but don't work with the archos I'm beginning to fear that my HDMI port is broken
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local shop here in the Philippines.. only problem that i had with hdmi is the first version of ICS in our g9... but after updating to 4.05, its working again
I bought a HDMI cable the other day for €2..
Turns out that the Archos needs a MINI HDMI cable...WTF?
Anybody know where I could get a MINI HDMI / HDMI splitter?
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Just bought a £20 cable from maplin electronics and still no luck think my HDMI port may be faulty
IrishStuff09 said:
I bought a HDMI cable the other day for €2..
Turns out that the Archos needs a MINI HDMI cable...WTF?
Anybody know where I could get a MINI HDMI / HDMI splitter?
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any electronics store should have a hdmi to mini hdmi adapter
soulclaimed said:
Just bought a £20 cable from maplin electronics and still no luck think my HDMI port may be faulty
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You paid how much for a HDMI?? You got ripped off as there is no difference between a £2 cable and a £20 one xD
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I got a lead for less than £2 off Amazon.Co.UK and it works perfectly.
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it was more to test if the cheap cables I was buying were faulty also i am due to return the cable wish i could find my receipt i would take the tablet back to currys also
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it was more to test if the cheap cables I was buying were faulty also i am due to return the cable wish i could find my receipt i would take the tablet back to currys also
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Try this http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0064UIGUG/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
And just buy a cheap cable to use with it.
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Sorry if this was already posted but I just got the Samsung EPL-FU10BEBSTD (whoever comes up with these names should be shot) MHL 5 to 11 pin adapter.
I tested it on three different generic MHL adapters and it works perfectly. In other words, if you have an existing adapter and don't need USB OTG along with it, save your money and get this thing instead. I bought mine from CCM accessories on Amazon and received it in 2 days for $9.99.
Link here: http://www.amazon.com/Original-Sams...303435&sr=8-2&keywords=samsung+galaxy+s3+hdtv
Does everything you'd expect from an MHL adapter, mirror display, Netflix etc...
I'm assuming this is the same thing despite the model number difference?
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EPL-FU10BEGSTA
Got a question, does this adapter has a hook up for charging cable? If yes does it work with the charger plugged either into this or the genetic mhl cable that you hook to the adapter?
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rakeshchn said:
Got a question, does this adapter has a hook up for charging cable? If yes does it work with the charger plugged either into this or the genetic mhl cable that you hook to the adapter?
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No it is just MicroUSB in and MicroUSB out - the power will come from your MHL adapter.
screwyluie said:
I'm assuming this is the same thing despite the model number difference?
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EPL-FU10BEGSTA
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Looks exactly the same, but I'm reading the model number off my Samsung package
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No it is just MicroUSB in and MicroUSB out - the power will come from your MHL adapter.
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Thanks, so does this setup charge the phone while playing video on tv?
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rakeshchn said:
Thanks, so does this setup charge the phone while playing video on tv?
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Yes - and MHL adapters don't even work when not powered. In my case, my S3 setup is:
HDMI Cable > MHL Adapter + MicroUSB charger > Samsung 5 to 11 pin adpater > S3.
Thanks for checking. My MHL cable and adapter shipped out today. Can't wait to get them
Here's the official samsung video showing it in action uploaded since the 12th...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR7xIO_zAIU
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR7xIO_zAIU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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