[Q] How to use mhl / otg? - Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have the official samsung mhl cable an it works it mirrors my screen to the tv but is there a way i can connect a mouse an or keyboard with my OTG cable an use a mouse to control the mirrored image of the phone on the tv?

there is a smart dock for the note 2, which has HDMI and USB ports:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/31/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-smart-dock-turns-a-big-phone-into-a-desktop/
And if a dock is not good for you, you can always buy a bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo

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All in one kit?

Hello!
I am currently dreaming for 1 accessory which is capable of doing many things without using that much cables etc.
Do you know if there is an all in one accessory or any way to do USB host of mouse AND keyboard, microusb to recharge the phone and a MHL exit?
I just tried with a multi-usb hub and the usb host of the galaxy s3 was capable to give power to:
- my razer blackwidow ultimate (with leds shut down)
- my mouse
- an external audio board
- a lil electric oven.
And everything was smooth.
Now my idea would be to use the MHL to connect the phone to the TV, the keyboard and the mouse to the phone, whilst recharging.
I'm asking because I don't have a bluetooth mouse/keyboard since I've always been an hardcore gamer
I thought of this one:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/mobile-fun-connection-kit-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-p35462.htm
But I'm not sure that the mhl would work with that microusb port, and even if it works I loose the opportunity of using the host function :/
Any idea?
To my knowledge MHL and usb OTG can not be used simultaneously, however you can buy the wireless AllShare Cast Dongle to transmit video wirelessly and output over hdmi and use the usb OTG cable to connect to the usb hub (preferably externaly powered, as in the hub has its own power supply) and connect to it what you need. But , correct me if i'm wrong, you still won't be able to charge your phone while using usb OTG.
total.destroyer said:
To my knowledge MHL and usb OTG can not be used simultaneously, however you can buy the wireless AllShare Cast Dongle to transmit video wirelessly and output over hdmi and use the usb OTG cable to connect to the usb hub (preferably externaly powered, as in the hub has its own power supply) and connect to it what you need. But , correct me if i'm wrong, you still won't be able to charge your phone while using usb OTG.
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Well that destroys my hopes
Actually the easiest way seems to use bluetooth mouse/keyboard and a mhl adapter which also recharges the phone.. Meh
Anyone else with some ideas?
MHL and USB Hosting CAN be used simultaneously on the Galaxy S III. That is why Samsung changed the pin layout from 5 to 11. That is why the Galaxy S II MHL Cables won't work with the S III.
Samsung Galaxy S® III uses an 11-pin micro USB input, which allows it to support MHL output and USB on-the-go input simultaneously – an improvement over 5-pin capability
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I've been looking for a all in one cable for my american Galaxy S III for a while and the one you linked is the best match I've found so far.
Here is a link to a post I wrote about it on the U.S. Galaxy S III forums. I'm thinking they added this functionality for a future desktop mode.
AndroidFan4 said:
MHL and USB Hosting CAN be used simultaneously on the Galaxy S III. That is why Samsung changed the pin layout from 5 to 11. That is why the Galaxy S II MHL Cables won't work with the S III.
I've been looking for a all in one cable for my american Galaxy S III for a while and the one you linked is the best match I've found so far.
Here is a link to a post I wrote about it on the U.S. Galaxy S III forums. I'm thinking they added this functionality for a future desktop mode.
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Did you make any progress?
I'm looking forward into this.
I'm receiving my official mhl adapter in 3-4 days

[Q] MHL and USB OTG

Now that my HOX has JB, I'm looking to get a USB OTG cable. However I want to know if there is a way to get say a USB hub to plug into the OTG cable and then connect a MHL cable into the hub to watch films and use a mouse to control it?
Good question. I don't think that will work. It would need to be directly connected to the USB port for MHL output. I don't have a phone with OTG, but as far as I know USB hubs can be used for keyboards, mice, gaming controllers and pen drives (someone correct me if I'm wrong), but not for MHL. You can use a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse though, if you want.
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[q] how to connect note2 to tv

Is there any way to connect note2 to TV?? Can I use HDMI? I want to stream video on TV
rikku1983 said:
Is there any way to connect note2 to TV?? Can I use HDMI? I want to stream video on TV
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yeah, u can use micro usb to hdmi adapters or use samsung allshare cast dongle which does this job wireless.
3 options:
Samsung MHL adapter.
you plug your charger and an HDMI cable into the adapter, adapter goes into your micro usb port.
pros: small, cheap.
cons: can't use external storage, doesn't fit with many cases/covers, only works with adapters made specifically for the S3/4 and note 2(generic MHL adapters have less pins).
smart dock.
works the same as the MHL adapter but has some extra functions.
pros: comes with its own charger, adds 3 USB ports for mouse, keyboard, and USB storage.
cons: desktop mode(plug in a mouse, phone screen turns off) is slow, without a mouse your phone is stuck in portrait for rotating apps, expensive.
allshare cast dongle.
little box that connects to your TV through HDMI and comes with its own power cable+wall plug.
you can keep the box plugged in, connects like a Bluetooth headset but using the allshare cast menu(Wi-Fi) instead of Bluetooth.
pros: wireless, otg cable, charger, and data cable can still be connected.
cons: compression artifacts show while playing heavy games or when playing unsupported video files(software decoding), tricky to get to work when you have cwm installed, even with Wi-Fi disabled your phone may randomly connect to your network causing the allshare connection to be reset, expensive.
best choice would probably be an MHL adapter.
allshare cast can be interesting if you have other recent Samsung galaxy devices(camera, s3/4, note 10.1/8)
smart dock can be interesting if you want to use your phone as a desktop computer.

[Q] USB OTH on a hub and MHL HDMI together?

Hi,
i use USB OTG with a USB Hub for Mouse, Keyboard and USB-HDD at the same time. It works. I got now a MHL HDMI adapter. It works. But is it possible to use USB OTG and MHL HDMI together?
BTW: There is a Multimedia Dock from Samsung: EDD-S20JWEGSTA
so it means it is possible both togeter, but i've already my USB OTG and MHL HDMI and wont buy now a extra docking station. Is it possible to use both together ie with an additionally adapter, or so?
TIA
Toby
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USB Mouse?

I know people have talked about using a Bluetooth mouse with the Tab S4 in DEX mode, but what about a USB mouse? Would it work with a USB-C wireless mouse or with a standard USB mouse with a USB-C adapter?
It should work just fine with a standard USB mouse as well. I used a USB Type C otg cable to use my usb nouse until my bluetooth one arrived and it worked well, I just had a dongle hanging off the side of the tablet.
I've been using a wireless logitech keyboard and mouse (with the usb unifying thing), connected with an OTG usb cable.
They work very well. They also work with the android phones I've had. It's kind of ideal. I don't often need a keyboard and mouse, voice recognition works perfectly. But on those rare occasions it's super easy to hook up.
One thing, sometimes the developer options for 'usb connection type' need to be changed to 'midi' to get it working. Sure beats the heck out of overpaying for a specialized keyboard for the device, which I almost would never use
samsung galaxy s4 and logitec K400+
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I know people have talked about using a Bluetooth mouse with the Tab S4 in DEX mode, but what about a USB mouse? Would it work with a USB-C wireless mouse or with a standard USB mouse with a USB-C adapter?
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I have been trying to use a Logitech K400+ keyboard with my Galaxy Tab S4 using the usb dongle with a USB C to USB adapter, and it does not connect. A wireless mouse with dongle works perfectly though. Any suggestions ?
You need to pair the mouse/keyboard with the USB receiver first on a PC, then from then on it will work in any android device.
KazimierzW said:
I know people have talked about using a Bluetooth mouse with the Tab S4 in DEX mode, but what about a USB mouse? Would it work with a USB-C wireless mouse or with a standard USB mouse with a USB-C adapter?
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I tested my CORSAIR - M65 PRO Wired RGB Optical Gaming Mouse using the USB-C adapter that came with my S9+ and it worked. RGB lit up and everything there was no setup required. Simply plug and use.
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I know people have talked about using a Bluetooth mouse with the Tab S4 in DEX mode, but what about a USB mouse? Would it work with a USB-C wireless mouse or with a standard USB mouse with a USB-C adapter?
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I'm using G602 Logitech.
It's a wireless mouse but not a bluetooth one.
I connect it with UGreen USB type C Hub to do presentations
Does anyone know if a usb mmo mouse like the Cosair scimitar will work? And will it detect all 12 side buttons as num1, num2, etc?
I bought this one yesterday : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HNS3W78/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A9MR32R3DGYL8&psc=1
Type-C connector dongle !

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