Cheap Miracast dongle + AllShare works! (pics) - Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories

Got it from Aliexpress for $30+. :victory:

Fyi, my Note n8010 status is custom with root.
I'm running stock Germany mh2, with Boeffla kernel.

Do you have a link to the exact product? Thanks.
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fizan said:
Do you have a link to the exact product? Thanks.
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Ordered this:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mult...isplay-dongle-Miracast-dongle/1230147002.html
But he sent this:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mult...FI-display-dongle-S-Miracast/1284987622.html?
Not sure what the difference are.

Thanks I'll check them out. Did u face any significant lag while browsing or streaming videos?
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fizan said:
Thanks I'll check them out. Did u face any significant lag while browsing or streaming videos?
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Not really. As shown in the pics in first post,I have one showing both the note and tv with a stop watch app, the lag is around 100ms.
Using MX player hardware mode, video only shows on tv but and subs only showing on note.
Using software mode, video and subs showing on both.
Using stock video player, it automatically becomes DLNA mode instead of mirroring. Good thing is DLNA mode is fullscreen while mirror mode is not.

This is encouraging- I've been able to get the ASCD to work with a rooted kernel but would like an alternate dongle that doesn't cost $80 that I can use on the road with.
So looking around on Amazon I've ordered one of these. (I don't know when I'll get to review it, though- as it must literally be coming via "Slow boat from China" as Amazon estimates I'll get it between 3-6 weeks from now!)

kcrudup said:
This is encouraging- I've been able to get the ASCD to work with a rooted kernel but would like an alternate dongle that doesn't cost $80 that I can use on the road with.
So looking around on Amazon I've ordered one of these. (I don't know when I'll get to review it, though- as it must literally be coming via "Slow boat from China" as Amazon estimates I'll get it between 3-6 weeks from now!)
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I think they are the same products with different packaging.
What's ASCD?

Nikorasu said:
What's ASCD?
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The All-Share Cast Dongle (the Samsung one).

audio/video lag
I have the ASCD and use it with my rooted S4 just fine except for one thing. When I sgare netflix or any video there is a noticeable lag in the audio and when the actors/actresses actually speak so its like a bad old karate movie where the mouths just never match up. Any suggestions as no one else here has reported a lag like this. Thanks

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Any suggestions ...?
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Yeah, two things to try:
- you're going to have to get the ASCD closer to your Note; what you're describing sounds like a low-bitrate connection
- Try a different video player; I haven't tried using NF with the ASCD, but I do know while the Archos Video Player will have that same audio/video sync issue, the Dice Player (for example) doesn't (I think it depends on the output method the App uses).

Can also try to change your home wireless wifi channel to another band. It could simply be interference.
The miracast dongle that I've posted comes in 2 modes: Mirror and AP. AP being DLNA mode which is more stable, you can try mainly for streaming videos.
To switch to DLNA mode, press the button on the dongle. Use Bubbleupnp as a server to stream videos over to the dongle. I have yet to find a solution to external subtitles though.
A check in other DLNA providers in other forums simply say use MKV with embedded subtitles for DLNA solutions. Bugger.

Btw using Note's built in video player will use auto 'DLNA mode' without switching the dongle. Its much smoother than Mxplayer.

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... I've ordered one of these. (... Amazon estimates I'll get it between 3-6 weeks from now!)
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Well, it finally showed up * - and while it's tempermental (can take a couple of tries to finally "click"), it does work out-of-the-box with AllShare Cast. I do like the status screen while connecting, too. I haven't tried the DLNA option yet, will review that later. I see the price has gone up, though- I only paid $25 all-in for mine.
* - it arrived at the PO on the 9th, but sat there for 10 more days until I'd looked on the Amazon site wondering where it was and figured out the Post Office for my office (where I'd had it delivered) hadn't tried to resend it (nor left a note) after trying a Saturday delivery.

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Well, it finally showed up ...
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... and you get what you pay for; the micro-USB connector that powers it up has already shifted loose, so the charger has to be jiggled a bit to make it stay powered up. Ah well, $25
It's easy to disassemble (the case just snaps apart), so I might try re-soldering the connector myself.

So, I kept trying other adaptors. This $30 (on sale) Rocketfish Miracast Receiver from BestBuy didn't work (would connect, but immediately disconnect) but if you can find a Netgear PTV 3000 on sale (I paid $40 for a refurb off an Amazon Store; they're usually ~$80) I'd get one of these- it works even better than the Sammy AllShare Cast Dongle, with better connection reliability (it's got a 5GHz radio, not sure if the ASCD does, but it's gotta help) and due to that seems to have less lag, and less "mushiness" on video.

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So, I kept trying other adaptors. This $30 (on sale) Rocketfish Miracast Receiver from BestBuy didn't work (would connect, but immediately disconnect) but if you can find a Netgear PTV 3000 on sale (I paid $40 for a refurb off an Amazon Store; they're usually ~$80) I'd get one of these- it works even better than the Sammy AllShare Cast Dongle, with better connection reliability (it's got a 5GHz radio, not sure if the ASCD does, but it's gotta help) and due to that seems to have less lag, and less "mushiness" on video.
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Do let us know how the Netgear works out. I have changed my home wifi to 5ghz to reduce interference with my 2.4ghz devices but I doubt that is helping much since I am staying in an apartment. On my laptop, I am seeing around 13 of my neighbours wifi.
The miracast that I have works fine in DLNA, but I would really prefer the mirror to be smooth.
I'm probably going to wait to see how the mirroring in Chromecast works out:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/12/08/...ium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget&?ncid=rss_full

kcrudup said:
So, I kept trying other adaptors. This $30 (on sale) Rocketfish Miracast Receiver from BestBuy didn't work (would connect, but immediately disconnect) but if you can find a Netgear PTV 3000 on sale (I paid $40 for a refurb off an Amazon Store; they're usually ~$80) I'd get one of these- it works even better than the Sammy AllShare Cast Dongle, with better connection reliability (it's got a 5GHz radio, not sure if the ASCD does, but it's gotta help) and due to that seems to have less lag, and less "mushiness" on video.
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Any idea if the PTV3000 is affected by the HDCP issues the ASCD was hit by after the firmware update to ME29? If the PTV3000 can output to legacy non HDCP compliant kit like digital to anlaogue converters feeding a VGA signal to data projectors I reckon I would get one to replace the ASCD with a Cable Matters HDCP stripper.

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Linking SGS3 too Your TV to watch streaming videos?

So last night i connected my SGS3 to my TV via USB it shows up on my Samsung TV But only too look at my pictures and my videos is there. Is there any way i can go to like a website like justin.tv on my phone then connect to the TV and watch it stream to my TV? I tried Allshare play but seem to only let me look at my photos and my videos that i have stored on my phone.
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So last night i connected my SGS3 to my TV via USB it shows up on my Samsung TV But only too look at my pictures and my videos is there. Is there any way i can go to like a website like justin.tv on my phone then connect to the TV and watch it stream to my TV? I tried Allshare play but seem to only let me look at my photos and my videos that i have stored on my phone.
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Don't know how to explain set-up but look into an app called Twonky. I searched Youtube on how to set it up. I turn my bluray player on and can play any file from my phone through a home network. My TV is older and doesn't have the capability but my bluray player does. Hope it helps
I think i figured it out i was looking at the pic and just found out you have to have a MHL to HDMI Adapter from samsung and you can view everything your doing on your phone to your tv just like that! I also found a video of someone using the HDMI adapter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej94ZiyQaVk&feature=related..... So cool i can stream anything i find online to my tv!
I can't wait for the wireless adapter to come out. I saw a Sprint rep show off the HTC Evo LTE's ability to cast phone content to a tv via HTC 's wireless adapter, it's a pretty cool feature.
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I think i figured it out i was looking at the pic and just found out you have to have a MHL to HDMI Adapter from samsung and you can view everything your doing on your phone to your tv just like that! I also found a video of someone using the HDMI adapter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej94ZiyQaVk&feature=related..... So cool i can stream anything i find online to my tv!
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Can you please link to the adapter in your video?
I tried googleing it and all kinds of random/different things came up.
Thank you,
Whiteice
Look for allshare cast adapter. Won't be out till September but it'll mirror your phone like an HDMI cable but via all share cast app. I think all the latest ota update have this app included
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j76ms said:
Don't know how to explain set-up but look into an app called Twonky. I searched Youtube on how to set it up. I turn my bluray player on and can play any file from my phone through a home network. My TV is older and doesn't have the capability but my bluray player does. Hope it helps
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I've connected to a Sony bdpbx59 and Samsung bd5700 blu ray players.
Both displayed pictures fine but streamed the videos very choppy on both usb and Wi-Fi connection.
I messed with it for a few days and couldn't figure out if it was the players or something i massed in configuration.
What kind of not ray player are you using?
Do you stream via Wi-Fi or are you connecting your phone to your blu Ray via usb?
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Try this
This cable: amazon.com/Adapter-HDMI-EPL-3FHU-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0080CXSOU/ref=sr_1_16?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1345493155&sr=1-16
It mirrors everything and is available now so if you really want to be able to do that, this should work. If you can deal with it not being wireless it should work fine.
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This cable: amazon.com/Adapter-HDMI-EPL-3FHU-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0080CXSOU/ref=sr_1_16?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1345493155&sr=1-16
It mirrors everything and is available now so if you really want to be able to do that, this should work. If you can deal with it not being wireless it should work fine.
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why does this have to be rediculously expensive? sure it would be nice to connect the cord and easily watch youtube video's and etc., but what other purpose would you need to stream video from ur phone to ur tv? i'm not a huge android gamer so that is kind of out of the question too.. $40 is a bit much to justify it's purpose :/ then there is business uses where people might use this at work for presentations, which i won't need to do.. this is a very expensive adapter
Jonathanh88 said:
why does this have to be rediculously expensive? sure it would be nice to connect the cord and easily watch youtube video's and etc., but what other purpose would you need to stream video from ur phone to ur tv? i'm not a huge android gamer so that is kind of out of the question too.. $40 is a bit much to justify it's purpose :/ then there is business uses where people might use this at work for presentations, which i won't need to do.. this is a very expensive adapter
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Nobody actually buys official samsung adapters, they are way too overpriced.
There's this MHL cable for $11 and an adapter tip for the SGS3 for $10 so it comes out to $21.
Hell, I'd pay up to $80 for it since other things you can buy for the same purpose are $200 or more - PS3, Bluray player, etc. These other devices can't even do nearly the same (no MKV, AVI, etc.).
With the MHL cable, I can just download a movie on my phone and watch it on the TV.
I guess it doesn't matter much if you aren't a huge TV/Movie watcher, but I ditched Comcast TV and now I watch usually 1 movie a day and a bunch of TV shows every time I discover a new (good) series. The way I watch these is with the MHL cable through the TV.
Another option
There is another option, if you are just looking to play videos on your phone on your television. If you have a ps3 or some other device capable of finding media servers you could just connect to your phone (there are some apps on the market that will let you do that). Only problem is that on ps3, cinavia protection might stop you.
FiendFyre said:
There is another option, if you are just looking to play videos on your phone on your television. If you have a ps3 or some other device capable of finding media servers you could just connect to your phone (there are some apps on the market that will let you do that). Only problem is that on ps3, cinavia protection might stop you.
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Can you provide names of the apps?
Thank,
Whiteice
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yousefak said:
Nobody actually buys official samsung adapters, they are way too overpriced.
There's this MHL cable for $11 and an adapter tip for the SGS3 for $10 so it comes out to $21.
Hell, I'd pay up to $80 for it since other things you can buy for the same purpose are $200 or more - PS3, Bluray player, etc. These other devices can't even do nearly the same (no MKV, AVI, etc.).
With the MHL cable, I can just download a movie on my phone and watch it on the TV.
I guess it doesn't matter much if you aren't a huge TV/Movie watcher, but I ditched Comcast TV and now I watch usually 1 movie a day and a bunch of TV shows every time I discover a new (good) series. The way I watch these is with the MHL cable through the TV.
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Can you mirror games with these?
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Whiteice
WhiteiceDMSTech said:
Can you provide names of the apps?
Thank,
Whiteice
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Can you mirror games with these?
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Whiteice
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Yessir
Everything on the screen is mirrorable.
Alright, I've found 1,000 walkthrough's for streaming video's through an HDTV, but what about for those of us that still haven't upgraded to one? I don't watch mainstream television, and I don't really play console video games so I've seen no need to make the upgrade. It would be nice if I could figure out a way to connect it via RCA because although I don't personally watch TV/WHATEVER I do occasionally have guests that do!!! My idea would be starting with the original cable, running it through HDMI, and then something like this: http://dx.com/p/greenconnection-hdm...campaign=124&gclid=COaks-_s5rgCFQE6Qgod7DkATg
It sounds good in theory, but that'd be a good $70 all together and an unnecessary amount of cabling... Any alternative/cheaper suggestions/anybody that's actually tried this???
Afraid you'd have to use the rca adaptor when going with an older tv. Had to pick on up for our tablet and my daughter's tv. Keep in mind (didn't look at the specs in your link) that you also want to make sure that your phone can get power *and* be connected through hdmi. Our tablet has separate power and hdmi connections. Not so much on the s3
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Do the mhl adapters support surround sound?
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Do the mhl adapters support surround sound?
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It's supposed to (7.1 I believe).
Coincidentally, just came across this article regarding the Chromecast and the Android TV Stick on Drippler. Looks like fun!
http://android.appstorm.net/reviews/hardware-reviews/why-i-love-android-tablets/
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I just got an MHL adapater off amazon for $10 that works great http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009Y3EA14/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Only problem is that when I try to stream from Xfinity App it says I must disconnect my secondary output device Can anyone please help disable this?
Thanks a lot!!
Try using the Netgear PTV3000 Miracast adapter. It is compatible with Allshare cast. I've been using for several months and works great for mirroring whatever is on your screen and is wireless. I think it also supports 5.1 sound and 1080p.

Samsung EPL-3PHP HDTV Adapter

Just received EPL-3PHP HDMI adapter from Amazon UK (£23.00) and happy to confirm working with my GT-N8010 with latest UK JB 4.1.2
Is it possible to attach a BT trackball/keyboard without a dongle, or somehow use an other adapter I can attach (possible by a double adapter)
Once connected to my TV the only way to change any input is via the Note.
Thanks
Could you please link me to that product at that price?
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Could you please link me to that product at that price?
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Hi Purchased from Amazon UK (seller was Amazon)http://http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0051D3KKI/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 actual price £23.55 but now looks like Amazon have suspended that item until they review a complaint, suggest you keep an eye on that link.
Surprised No has been able to answer my question regarding BT trackball!!!
If its a BT track ball I would think it will hook up just fine, same way a BT mouse would.
Just to let you know if you are in the UK with a HMV store nearby you can get these for £10. Picked up a couple last week.
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Hey there.
I do use my ps3 controller via Bluetooth while my note is connected through the docking station.
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Hey there.
I do use my ps3 controller via Bluetooth while my note is connected through the docking station.
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Hi which one do you have, how do you connect it to the tablet, I assume its just Bluetooth no dongle, thanks.:good:
Simple the original one:
http://www.amazon.de/PlayStation-Du...HY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1362585611&sr=8-10
bought it when it was on amazon for 35€ incl. shipping!!! nice deal i thought. I do connect it with the app "sixaxxis" (bluetooth). Requires root though, but pretty nice app. Now i can play all the games of my childhood: zelda (oot, n64), tekken (psx) without the need to install the damn ugly consoles in my living room .. thats just awesome!!
After installing the app I noticed that you can emulate a mouse. That is very useful to me for streaming movies from my server, look something up on imdb and so on with the hdmi adapter...
any more questions? ?
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Simple the original one:
http://www.amazon.de/PlayStation-Du...HY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1362585611&sr=8-10
bought it when it was on amazon for 35€ incl. shipping!!! nice deal i thought. I do connect it with the app "sixaxxis" (bluetooth). Requires root though, but pretty nice app. Now i can play all the games of my childhood: zelda (oot, n64), tekken (psx) without the need to install the damn ugly consoles in my living room .. thats just awesome!!
After installing the app I noticed that you can emulate a mouse. That is very useful to me for streaming movies from my server, look something up on imdb and so on with the hdmi adapter...
any more questions? ?
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Thanks, not rooted, do not want to go in that direction, so am I correct in assuming you can only connect bt directly to tablet when you root it, otherwise I need a dongle??
So no way of having it connect to bt when using the hdmi adapter, bummer.
Question: Is the HDMI output lag-free, do the homescreens run smooth and is the image quality okay?
I just sent back the wireless allshare adapter because the streamed image has 15FPS when not buffered, the quality is worse than i expected and it ends every multitasking capability of the Note.
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Question: Is the HDMI output lag-free, do the homescreens run smooth and is the image quality okay?
I just sent back the wireless allshare adapter because the streamed image has 15FPS when not buffered, the quality is worse than i expected and it ends every multitasking capability of the Note.
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No issues with lag, quality, home screen as normal.
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I just sent back the wireless allshare adapter because ... the quality is worse than i expected ...
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No issues with ... quality [on the wired HDMI adaptor]
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Well, keep in mind the ASCD won't mess with the resolution or color depth of the image displayed on the LCD, so if you see video quality issues (bad scaling or graininess or such) it's likely due to what your TV does with the not-quite 720P resolution of the signal from the Note 10.1 (1280x720 isn't a native resolution of most monitors and likely scales it to 1366x768), so I'm betting that the picture via the HDMI hard-wired cable will look the same (on static images) as did the picture from the ASCD.
Got mine here:
http://www.shop.bt.com/products/sam...pin-dock-connector-m--19pinhdmi--f--89W1.html
Deliver y delayed apparently but still a good price
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New 2013 model of HDTV Adapter?
I'm shopping around for an HDTV Adapter for my GT-N8010 at the moment, and I've noticed that several online shops are advertising a new 2013 model - EPL-NPHPBKG.
e.g. - www dot amazon dot com /Original-Samsung-Genuine-EPL-NPHPBKG-EPL-3PHPBEG/dp/B00B8NJ6E4
They claim that it is the next verson of EPL-3PHPBEG (the model that this thread is about). Does anyone know what the difference is? The only thing I can see that might be an improvement is "Simultaneously charge your Galaxy Note 10.1 while streaming". I've seen reports on other threads about their tablet not charging while plugged in to the HDTV adapter. Can you confirm if this functionality exists on your EPL-3PHP?
-Matt
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I'm shopping around for an HDTV Adapter for my GT-N8010 at the moment, and I've noticed that several online shops are advertising a new 2013 model - EPL-NPHPBKG.
e.g. - www dot amazon dot com /Original-Samsung-Genuine-EPL-NPHPBKG-EPL-3PHPBEG/dp/B00B8NJ6E4
They claim that it is the next verson of EPL-3PHPBEG (the model that this thread is about). Does anyone know what the difference is? The only thing I can see that might be an improvement is "Simultaneously charge your Galaxy Note 10.1 while streaming". I've seen reports on other threads about their tablet not charging while plugged in to the HDTV adapter. Can you confirm if this functionality exists on your EPL-3PHP?
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Ah. See this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2166540
Hi,
I dont know the id of my hdtv adapter but as far as i own it since the early days of my previous tab 10.1 (p7500) I am pretty sure it's the "old" one.
I can confirm the adapter is definetly charging my n8000 while connected to my tv behind the docking station (universal samsung), streaming .mkv from my ubuntu desktop / server machine and being controlley by emulated mouse with my ps3 gamepad (via sixaxxis).
Sure you won't win a speed challange with that configuration but the main point is it is charging. I guess about ~ 2..3 % / 0,5..1,0 h (never did a measurement ) but still charging. Thats pretty nice because sometimes when I come home from university and the battery is nearly empty (sometimes 2 days of usage with a single charge) I plug my note into the docking station, let it charge to 3 or 4 %, turn it on and start streaming. When I end the day and shut down the tv the note is at about ~10% and ready to get charged the whole night.
xe0r said:
Simple the original one:
http://www.amazon.de/PlayStation-Du...HY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1362585611&sr=8-10
bought it when it was on amazon for 35€ incl. shipping!!! nice deal i thought. I do connect it with the app "sixaxxis" (bluetooth). Requires root though, but pretty nice app. Now i can play all the games of my childhood: zelda (oot, n64), tekken (psx) without the need to install the damn ugly consoles in my living room .. thats just awesome!!
After installing the app I noticed that you can emulate a mouse. That is very useful to me for streaming movies from my server, look something up on imdb and so on with the hdmi adapter...
any more questions? ?
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Looks good!
Update, just purchased apple Magic Trackpad looks like it works on my Tablet, No Dongle just Pin number input for connecting, so in theory I will be able to use it to control Note 10.1 whilst connected via HDMI adapter to TV, will confirm when it arrives this week.
Just received my EPL-3PHPBEG from Expansys. It was not the most expensive, but dirt cheap either. It works. It says it is for the Tab 10. The price on this seems to vary wildly with the cheaper ones (19-25$) all seeming to be out of stock, except today went back to Amazon and the Zeeestmm version now seems to be in stock and going for 29.00$
It works for my purpose - Powerpoint and other document projection. It does need to be powered, and the tab needs to be rebooted at least for the projector to recognize it. So it's working fine on my Tab Note 10.1.
What chaps me about Samsung, it the myriad of numbers and letters, all a bit different, but all seeming to be the same item. I thought it was bad with the phones and tabs, but it is beyond annoying with accessories.
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Well, keep in mind the ASCD won't mess with the resolution or color depth of the image displayed on the LCD, so if you see video quality issues (bad scaling or graininess or such) it's likely due to what your TV does with the not-quite 720P resolution of the signal from the Note 10.1 (1280x720 isn't a native resolution of most monitors and likely scales it to 1366x768), so I'm betting that the picture via the HDMI hard-wired cable will look the same (on static images) as did the picture from the ASCD.
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Thanks for the reminder. Probably the image will look not better than before. However, it was not a difficult decision why i sent the Allshare Cast Hub back to amazon. For 60€ it's just to much for what it would have been for me. Ending all MultiWindow possibilities is probably the worst part. Well, with the HDMI cable i won't be able to connect USB anymore .. so everything has pros and cons. For what it offers, the wireless adapter was just too expensive and i was really annoyed that it was never remarked on ANY website i read that it ends multitasking features of the Note 10.1.

connecting to tv

I was at best buy yesterday trying to get my lg optimus g pro connected to a tv. Then i found out my phone isnt mhl capatible? What? So i called lg. They said it connects wirelessly but you need a smart tv. No way. They have to be kidding me. There has to be someway to watch videos from my phone on my tv.
I believe it has a SlimPort instead of a MHL connector. SlimPort is also found on the LG Nexus 4 and Optimus G. The only place I know to get a SlimPort HDMI adapter is on amazon.com for $30.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009UZBLSG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1371408486&sr=8-1&pi=SL75
This is correct
http://www.slashgear.com/slimport-hdmi-adapter-review-06272852/
Well ive read that u can buy a miracast dongle (ive foundem no cheaper than 50 but I havent looked in a few weeks) and plug it into the hdmi port and use miracast that way to wirelessly transmit picture and sound to a "dumb" tv. Dunno if it works for sure tho. Anyone tried?
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I don't have this phone, but have a nexus 4. Miracast introduces delay and occasional artifacts (due to video compression to send the signal). It works alright for time insensitive things, like watchng videos. But for lag-free, uncompressed (less compressed?) video suitable for gaming with a wireless controller, you really need a wired HDMI dongle.
I have been using the Samsung BD-FM59C bluray player which includes Miracast compatible screen mirroring (along with bluray, Netflix, Amazon instant video, YouTube with remote feature, and other apps). It's on sale for the next few weeks at Costco for $95. Worth it over any miracast dongle.
Thanks
Calling LG now. Thanks for your help. I guess there are options. I told them I wanted to know the best way to do it. Sounds like the slimport is the way to go.
The dongle is a bluetooth thing. But they are both cheaper than buying a blue ray player or smart tv. lol.
I'll let you know.
Yep!!
Thanks guys. That was it.
analogix makes a slim port sp1002.
I called lg and they confirmed it. How stupid. Did they really think I was going to buy a new LG smart tv? I knew it had to be something. I'll remember to buy a blue ray play next time that has the correct stuff as well.
I just ordered it on Amazon for $29 free shipping. All of them on ebay were $50-$60.
Thanks again.
drrandall1 said:
Thanks guys. That was it.
analogix makes a slim port sp1002.
I called lg and they confirmed it. How stupid. Did they really think I was going to buy a new LG smart tv? I knew it had to be something. I'll remember to buy a blue ray play next time that has the correct stuff as well.
I just ordered it on Amazon for $29 free shipping. All of them on ebay were $50-$60.
Thanks again.
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I have the slimport adapter and it works well besides the occasional stutter using the stock video player. Mx player plays perfectly though. The first time I tried to get it to connect I had to plug it into HDMI only until the tv recognized it then plugged the microusb power into the back.
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[Q] Has anybody tried miracast?

If someone has, what ROM and kernel do you have?
Also what miracast dongle do you use?
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commuterbox said:
If someone has, what ROM and kernel do you have?
Also what miracast dongle do you use?
Thank you
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I use miracast all the time. Perfect for whatching video and playing some game.
I use the Nexus 7 2013 with stock rom on my Sony KDL47W805 tv. No dongles or whatever needed, everything works straight out of the box.
I tried it out with the Rocketfish dongle from BB and running CM10.2. Was seeing some pixelation and freezes. In the end, I returned the dongle. It was cool to play with it for a bit but just don't think miracast is ready for prime time.
I have Netgear PTV3000. really cool for everything except gaming. The lag in the game is unacceptable. I tried Rocketfish as well but wasn't happy with the setup and performance and ofcourse the price. Returned it and bought the PTV3000. so far really happy. i wish i could game to but not just yet
Thanks for the reply guys. So it works huh, seems like connection not that good yet but could it be just the dongle? I'm not really looking into playing games on bigger screen although I was hoping so but more likely just watching movies and videos using miracast dongle to a projector or a TV.
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Hi. So someone could suggest me a dongle that it works ok?
Thanks
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Measy A2W Dongle
Anyone tried the Measy A2W Dongle? The prices seems to be very nice (~EUR 35).
They promise Miracast compatibilty but they also say something about HDCP support being a requirement. Does the N7 support HDCP with Miracast? I tried to Google for it but wasn't able to find any information.
That's the dongle I am talking about:
http://www.measy.com.cn/product/showproduct81_en.htm
http://www.ebay.pl/itm/New-Arrival-...less_Access_Points&hash=item338650a0ab&_uhb=1
bandit_knight said:
Anyone tried the Measy A2W Dongle? The prices seems to be very nice (~EUR 35).
They promise Miracast compatibilty but they also say something about HDCP support being a requirement. Does the N7 support HDCP with Miracast? I tried to Google for it but wasn't able to find any information.
That's the dongle I am talking about:
http://www.measy.com.cn/product/showproduct81_en.htm
http://www.ebay.pl/itm/New-Arrival-...less_Access_Points&hash=item338650a0ab&_uhb=1
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I Just buy one... When I receive it ill give a feedback
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psychedelicNerd said:
I have Netgear PTV3000. really cool for everything except gaming. The lag in the game is unacceptable. I tried Rocketfish as well but wasn't happy with the setup and performance and ofcourse the price. Returned it and bought the PTV3000. so far really happy. i wish i could game to but not just yet
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Did you try gaming with a controller or with the onscreen controls? How do you find watching videos? Do you have any stuttering issues like how I showed in this video?
unni_kmr said:
Did you try gaming with a controller or with the onscreen controls? How do you find watching videos? Do you have any stuttering issues like how I showed in this video?
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Gaming is a no-no. The latency kills the buzz big time. However, video playing is flawless. It stutters for the first 10 seconds, i guess it tries to stabilize the bandwidth or something, i don't know, but after that its smooth. What i noticed was that when i had kept the PTV3000 on a platform, it was stuttering. It slid off the shelf accidentally and is hung currently (suspended by the HDMI and USB power cable). This is going to sound stupid, but since then the video play back has been flawless. I play youtube, play MXPlayer, 720 p movies. browse the net, watch pictures and everything is great.
Gaming, like I said before, is a no go with rocketfist and PTV3000. These are the only two i have tried so far. Actiontec claims to have come up with an adapter that is supposedly meant for gaming (NVidia Shield kinda endorses), but last I checked it was high priced. I have no plans of trying it unless the prices slash drastically. Maybe someone can try it out and write a review?
psychedelicNerd said:
What i noticed was that when i had kept the PTV3000 on a platform, it was stuttering. It slid off the shelf accidentally and is hung currently (suspended by the HDMI and USB power cable). This is going to sound stupid, but since then the video play back has been flawless. I play youtube, play MXPlayer, 720 p movies. browse the net, watch pictures and everything is great.
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I didn't use Miracast for almost 1 month (since September mid). When I tried last week, strangely, the stuttering became way too worse. I was trying to show off Miracast to my Apple fanboy friend, and it would stutter very badly. I was too embarrassed. I tried even hanging the receiver, no change. I don't know what made this change all of a sudden!
unni_kmr said:
I didn't use Miracast for almost 1 month (since September mid). When I tried last week, strangely, the stuttering became way too worse. I was trying to show off Miracast to my Apple fanboy friend, and it would stutter very badly. I was too embarrassed. I tried even hanging the receiver, no change. I don't know what made this change all of a sudden!
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This is down to the channel and interference. Grab a computer (not a phone or tablet) and ping your router's IP address for a minimum of 20 pings. If the time is greater than 1ms over WiFi, change the channel and try again until you get it down to 1ms. If you can't get it down to 1ms, then either your drivers are old or you have interference from something else, such as other electrical equipment or reflective surfaces.
Start with other electricals and switch off anything you don't need to be on. Faulty ballasts in lighting fixtures can be common ones to cause interference that you can't easily detect, so try switching lights off. In all rooms, not just the one you are in. Once it works, work backwards to find the faulty device.
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This is down to the channel and interference. Grab a computer (not a phone or tablet) and ping your router's IP address for a minimum of 20 pings. If the time is greater than 1ms over WiFi, change the channel and try again until you get it down to 1ms. If you can't get it down to 1ms, then either your drivers are old or you have interference from something else, such as other electrical equipment or reflective surfaces.
Start with other electricals and switch off anything you don't need to be on. Faulty ballasts in lighting fixtures can be common ones to cause interference that you can't easily detect, so try switching lights off. In all rooms, not just the one you are in. Once it works, work backwards to find the faulty device.
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Thanks. Will check this out this weekend.
ArN0V said:
I Just buy one... When I receive it ill give a feedback
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Any feedback on your experience with the Measy A2W?
and EZcast?
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Any feedback on your experience with the Measy A2W?
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Still waiting for it. There was à problem during shipment
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@bootx1
I don't know exactly what fixed it, but its working beautifully now. I have been using it for the last 2 weeks. I faced stuttering only twice for less than 2 seconds each time, that too during the initial connection attempt.
The things that I suspect that could have fixed it include
1. I updated to the latest PTV3000 firmware.
2. I had to sent my Nexus 7 for repair due to speaker issues. They might have replaced the motherboard which in turn could have fixed something.
3. Weather changed from 25 degree celsius to less than 5 degrees.
4. My up stair neighbour moved out.
As long as it works the way it is now, I will happily dismiss this as one of another life's mysteries. It works properly even with a case.
So here we go,i juste received measy dongle 3 days ago...
I test miracast,dlna ans airplay :
-miracast : from my nexus 5 its working really good juste a small delay from smartphone to TV but with my nexus 7 its different. Its more laggy and unplaisant to use a lot of flikering during screen changing
- dlna : working really good with 720p mkv and control from bubble upnp
-airplay : working really good
In conclusion : 30€ fortthis , i think its a good deal
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psychedelicNerd said:
I have Netgear PTV3000. really cool for everything except gaming. The lag in the game is unacceptable. I tried Rocketfish as well but wasn't happy with the setup and performance and ofcourse the price. Returned it and bought the PTV3000. so far really happy. i wish i could game to but not just yet
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What aspects/resolution your using for the TV, just got a Netgear PTv3000 everything works fine, but I get those black bars on the side of the video, how can I adjust to get a wide screen or full screen, I tried different video converters and no luck, tv settings no luck, but with my nexus 5 I get the wide perfect screen thanks
Art77 said:
What aspects/resolution your using for the TV, just got a Netgear PTv3000 everything works fine, but I get those black bars on the side of the video, how can I adjust to get a wide screen or full screen, I tried different video converters and no luck, tv settings no luck, but with my nexus 5 I get the wide perfect screen thanks
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I haven't tried changing resolution with Miracast, but I do it while using Slimport. You can try this approach too, or I will try it out over the weekend and let you know.
Open Terminal Emulator
su
(grant super user)
wm size 1080x1920
(make sure the x is lower case in the above line)
The above script should change the resolution. To reset it back to stock, you can do
wm size reset
You can change the dip by using
wm density <size>
However, i don't change the density when I am doing slimport.
Hope this helps.

Wireless HDMI dongle

Hi does anyone know of a wireless HDMI dongle that works with the GPad for home use? I have a slightly odd setup so will need to do the sound via the headphone socket (and don't want audio delay). In theory HDMI 1.3 should work it out. Does anyone know of a dongle that is worth trying? There seems precious little information out there...
drb01 said:
Hi does anyone know of a wireless HDMI dongle that works with the GPad for home use? I have a slightly odd setup so will need to do the sound via the headphone socket (and don't want audio delay). In theory HDMI 1.3 should work it out. Does anyone know of a dongle that is worth trying? There seems precious little information out there...
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Not wireless, but I bought a cheapo slimport off of eBay and it works just fine... Lots of Miracast options there too, but I can't make a recommendation.
Mark
Impromark said:
Not wireless, but I bought a cheapo slimport off of eBay and it works just fine... Lots of Miracast options there too, but I can't make a recommendation.
Mark
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Thanks, which slimport did you get? That would certainly be the safer option for my purposes (and cheaper!). There seem to be some costing £7 and some costing £30. I have no idea if it is a passive device, in which case they should all be the same, or if there is actually some electronics in the slimport in which case perhaps best to get a more expensive one.
The miracast options on ebay all have very mixed reviews...
I got one of these:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/6FT-Slimport...DA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item338b30046e&_uhb=1
I specifically got that one because I'd rather have my charging plugin at the BACK of the TV instead of tangled up in the front. Most Slimport adapters have the USB end and the charging end within inches of each other.
I find it works just fine, and the G-Pad will also let you do other stuff while the video is mirrored on the screen (yet another thing the iPad! doesn't do!). The only thing that doesn't work well is charging while plugged into the TV - as it's designed for phone use, it's only a trickle / 500mA charge (if that), which will keep the G-Pad going but won't charge appreciably (or at all) while you're outputting to the TV. Better just to use it only for the TV and keep your regular charger for direct use.
Mark
Impromark said:
I got one of these:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/6FT-Slimport...DA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item338b30046e&_uhb=1
I specifically got that one because I'd rather have my charging plugin at the BACK of the TV instead of tangled up in the front. Most Slimport adapters have the USB end and the charging end within inches of each other.
I find it works just fine, and the G-Pad will also let you do other stuff while the video is mirrored on the screen (yet another thing the iPad! doesn't do!). The only thing that doesn't work well is charging while plugged into the TV - as it's designed for phone use, it's only a trickle / 500mA charge (if that), which will keep the G-Pad going but won't charge appreciably (or at all) while you're outputting to the TV. Better just to use it only for the TV and keep your regular charger for direct use.
Mark
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Thanks - may well go for that, but hope to get some wireless feedback too before I take the plunge
Have you considered a chromecast then headphones from the tv/stereo?
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-MX- said:
Have you considered a chromecast then headphones from the tv/stereo?
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Happy to go with either miracast or chromcast so long as it does what it is supposed to do, the video quality is good (eg for watching netflix on my 1080p projector) and i can use the headphone socket on the LG Gpad (not the amp as it doesnt have hdmi). But I suspect miracast is better for netflix?
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Happy to go with either miracast or chromcast so long as it does what it is supposed to do, the video quality is good (eg for watching netflix on my 1080p projector) and i can use the headphone socket on the LG Gpad (not the amp as it doesnt have hdmi). But I suspect miracast is better for netflix?
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Does anyone have any miracast experience? The reviews on Amazon are shocking and I can't believe it is that bad...
My g pad works well with the official samsung allshare cast hub. So the tablets screen gets monitored on the tv.
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5warafat1 said:
My g pad works well with the official samsung allshare cast hub. So the tablets screen gets monitored on the tv.
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Thanks. They seem to get much better reviews on amazon, but at £50 they also seem to cost double. I guess one has to pay up for this! Is there much of a lag? Not worried about gaming, but more about lipsync with the headphone output on the LG against the video...
I brought mine of ebay for £40. It does have some lag but not too much lag and so it good for internet and look at images. Games also work but u might notice some lag 1/10 Times.
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Impromark said:
I got one of these:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/6FT-Slimport...DA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item338b30046e&_uhb=1
I specifically got that one because I'd rather have my charging plugin at the BACK of the TV instead of tangled up in the front. Most Slimport adapters have the USB end and the charging end within inches of each other.
I find it works just fine, and the G-Pad will also let you do other stuff while the video is mirrored on the screen (yet another thing the iPad! doesn't do!). The only thing that doesn't work well is charging while plugged into the TV - as it's designed for phone use, it's only a trickle / 500mA charge (if that), which will keep the G-Pad going but won't charge appreciably (or at all) while you're outputting to the TV. Better just to use it only for the TV and keep your regular charger for direct use.
Mark
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Well in the end I "played safe" and got a CAMAC SlimPort (rathern than miracast). I plugged it into my 1080p projector but nothing comes out. Do I have to set anything on the LG? It is running LG's Kitkat. I note that if I try to set the Miracast toggle, then it wont allow it saying there is an external monitor connected.
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Well in the end I "played safe" and got a CAMAC SlimPort (rathern than miracast). I plugged it into my 1080p projector but nothing comes out. Do I have to set anything on the LG? It is running LG's Kitkat. I note that if I try to set the Miracast toggle, then it wont allow it saying there is an external monitor connected.
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For anyone that is interested, I finally got this going. Had to use a different HDMI cable. Video quality on netflix is pretty good, although it is a bit jerky. Guess I will have to watch a whole film to really see how it goes. The sound out of the headphone socket is definitely delayed and there is an easily noticeable lipsync problem with it, but I would say it is tolerable...
It's not cheap but from what I have read the Amazon Fire TV and Allcast could have screen monitoring with sound remaining with the device casting the screen. I haven't been able to locate where I read this though.
Netflix works very well using the ~$50 Belking HDMI 2.0 Miracast Dongle. Virtually flawless playback.

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