[Q] Importing US Rooted Fire - Power Supply - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Deos anyone know what power supply I'll need to buy to power a US Fire TV ?
I'm considering importing one as it looks like the UK ones can't be rooted anytime soon
Thanks in advance.

grimbly said:
Deos anyone know what power supply I'll need to buy to power a US Fire TV ?
I'm considering importing one as it looks like the UK ones can't be rooted anytime soon
Thanks in advance.
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What's the problem ? The power adapter is 110-240V AC. Only thing you need is something to go from the 2-pin US style plug to an UK power plug.

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USB OTG cable working in my SGSII [Video proof!]

Hi everyone, quick word to all that these are working with the SGSII. No need to wait until Samsung release them in 1-2 months, and at 6x the price!
Clove Blog will have my video proof up in a couple of hours.
Only enough power to supply pendrives, but drives with their own power supplies, or drives connected to the phone via an externally powered HUB, will work.
Read speeds are fast enough to watch 1080p content.
Unfortunately USB keyboard/mouse, and two different USB gamepads were a fail.
If only I knew a place I could post this where there might be devs around who could read it and make USB gamepad support happen...
NZtechfreak said:
Hi everyone, quick word to all that these are working with the SGSII. No need to wait until Samsung release them in 1-2 months, and at 6x the price!
Clove Blog will have my video proof up in a couple of hours.
Only enough power to supply pendrives, but drives with their own power supplies, or drives connected to the phone via an externally powered HUB, will work.
Read speeds are fast enough to watch 1080p content.
Unfortunately USB keyboard/mouse, and two different USB gamepads were a fail.
If only I knew a place I could post this where there might be devs around who could read it and make USB gamepad support happen...
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Thanks mate, just bought it...
No worries!
Did you see the official ones are priced to sell at like 12pounds!
can it work with a memory card reader?
If the card reader doesn't draw too much power. I tried with one and it didn't work, but if I plug it into my externally powered USB hub then it works fine.
Updated first post with the requisite video proof.
Do you have a link for that dell keyboard & mouse you used in the video?.. it looks great
The Dell Mouse is freely available, I got mine for a song on Ebay.
The keyboard is awesome, but sadly no longer made. Its a Dell-branded 'iGo Stowaway Ultraslim" keyboard, has a truly great hinge mechanism and folds down to next to nothing. You may be able to find it somewhere, but last time I checked I couldn't find any. There are lots of cheap HID profile BT keyboards out there, check my thread in the Galaxy S forums - lots of people confirmed various ones working.
Amazing! excellent video and info
it was nice to also demo the BT keyboard & mouse
thanks
OP, thank you!
Are you rooted? Anything special needed to do the bluetooth? Anything special other than the adapter cable needed for the USB memory stick?
@OP = great post and very informative video
K5TRX said:
OP, thank you!
Are you rooted? Anything special needed to do the bluetooth? Anything special other than the adapter cable needed for the USB memory stick?
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Yep, its Rooted, but that was only for app restoration. There are no mods or hacks applied, everything you're seeing is stock functionality.
would this work on a galaxy s 1? if anyone knows
0utkast said:
would this work on a galaxy s 1? if anyone knows
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or desire ;p
I don't think either the Desire or the Galaxy S will do USB OTG (although the Desire may have it baked into a custom ROM, because I know it was enabled in the Nexus 1 with a mod, I don't know enough about Desire custom ROMs to know).
The original Galaxy S does support bluetooth keyboard and mouse though (I have a demo of that in my youtube channel also).
Quick ?
Can you use the BT keyboard without the virtual one popping up?
Hope they release the USB on the go cable ASAP!!!. Thank you very much for the video, it made me get more ansious to get one of this cables and be able to connect my external hard drive full of MKV files.
kior22 said:
Hope they release the USB on the go cable ASAP!!!. Thank you very much for the video, it made me get more ansious to get one of this cables and be able to connect my external hard drive full of MKV files.
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The first post links to ebay which has cables that work already. They are not OEM but do the trick
NZ, grats check this out
http://www.talkandroid.com/40821-sa...ndard-usb-otg-cable-for-usb-on-the-go-access/
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Great news....

USG OTG from Ebay INDIA

Has anyone bought this from ebay india.
http://cgi.ebay.in/SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S...Accessories&hash=item3f0cb168ed#ht_1964wt_962
If yes pls give some feedback.
Whether it can be connected to a portable 1TB external Hard Disk without any external power supply?
Thanks In Advance
I bought USB OTG from ebay india yesterday. awaiting its delivery. if you can wait, I will let you know. Although, it was not this particular one. I ordered the Nokia ca-157 one which are going for ~200 bucks. But they should work, I hope.
Will let you know.
About external HDD, I think for large devices, you need a power supply. Phone can only power small devices AFAIK. Again, can test ad let you know once I get mine.
Thank you. I appreciate it if you let me know once you get yours.
Can you post the link of the one you bought?
The person who is selling the item which i have mentioned is from Delhi only. He is selling that for only Rs.399.
I called him up to clarify some doubts.He said he tried with 4Gb pendrive and 500GB HardDisk(with power supply not the portable one).
i bought this one yesterday: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...00862&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_5158wt_1080
its alot cheaper. ill return when i get it (probably ~2 weeks)
I think this one is much better
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/usb-fe...a-cable-for-samsung-i9100-galaxy-s2-5cm-67186
anonymous572 said:
I think this one is much better
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/usb-fe...a-cable-for-samsung-i9100-galaxy-s2-5cm-67186
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And if this is the same as the OTG?
OTG in Mumbai
djmarco83 said:
And if this is the same as the OTG?
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Does anybody know if any shop sells OTG in Mumbai?

TV DVB-T Tuner for Motorola Moto G - Working!

Hi guys,
I've tested a TV DVB-T tuner on the Motorola Moto G and works flawlessly. You can check it on this review - sorry, it´s in Spanish but you can understand easily just watching it
cheers
DaRkToU said:
Hi guys,
I've tested a TV DVB-T tuner on the Motorola Moto G and works flawlessly. You can check it on this review - sorry, it´s in Spanish but you can understand easily just watching it
cheers
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Cool!
can you record on this, i seen something that looked like a record icon ?
tillaz said:
can you record on this, i seen something that looked like a record icon ?
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Yes you can. According to the guy explaining the functions, it is possible.
works in India?
I heard Delhi has the facility of airing DD channels...Anyone can confirm that?
Cheapest i could find here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310802737212?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
the link in the video description on YouTube is cheaper http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...=B00DZR3OKS&linkCode=as2&tag=androidphoria-21
Any US links... the exchange rate from pounds is murder :/
wonder if any old pc tv usb dongle would work if connected via otg cable ?
shootomanUK said:
wonder if any old pc tv usb dongle would work if connected via otg cable ?
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I was thinking the same thing...
I haven't really had time to check, but any dvb-t stick that's been around for some time where the Linux kernel supports it "natively" should do, right?
gosa said:
I was thinking the same thing...
I haven't really had time to check, but any dvb-t stick that's been around for some time where the Linux kernel supports it "natively" should do, right?
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That depends. I have a few and they do vary in how much power they suck out of the usb port. I have a Hauppauge Hybrid 900 (950 in the US) that gets very hot and drinks power like an alchie. I also have an Asus mini 3000 I got for my eeePC 700 that sips very genteelly. Both have native Linux support but since I bought the above dongle, I won't be trying those.
The other problem is that you would need some android TV software that could interact with those sticks. The programs on Google Play seem to be very hardware specific.

MHL question of HTC One (M8)

I just wondering if the MHL adapters of Samsung can be applied to HTC one M8. Dose HTC M8 Support MHL functionality like Samsung Smart Phone? Anyone know about that? Any answer will be appreciated.
mp119519 said:
I just wondering if the MHL adapters of Samsung can be applied to HTC one M8. Dose HTC M8 Support MHL functionality like Samsung Smart Phone? Anyone know about that? Any answer will be appreciated.
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The M8 does support MHL, but Samsung uses their own proprietary nonstandard 11-pin version of MHL that is not compatible with standard 5-pin MHL devices from other manufacturers such as HTC and LG. There are, however, many MHL adapters that work on the M7 and would presumably work on the M8. This is the one I use: http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=108&cp_id=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=8675&format=2
I ´m with an unlocked M8 which is with the 2.23.118.3 firmware version, which is from T-Mobile Poland. I tried 2 generic MHL adapters and with the HTC Official AC M490 MHL Adapter but it just dosent work. When I connect everything up (no matter the line-up) the phone says it´s in MHL mode and that I can now see a video on the TV but the TV dosent receive any signal. I tried with different HDMI cables and on 2 different TV´s and 1 Projector but still nothing.
Can it be from the firmware version or something? On my old galaxy S3 and S4 it worked flawlessly, including simple mirroring. Can someone using this firmware please confirm that MHL is working?
Thanks in advance
Cheers
Badelhas said:
I ´m with an unlocked M8 which is with the 2.23.118.3 firmware version, which is from T-Mobile Poland. I tried 2 generic MHL adapters and with the HTC Official AC M490 MHL Adapter but it just dosent work. When I connect everything up (no matter the line-up) the phone says it´s in MHL mode and that I can now see a video on the TV but the TV dosent receive any signal. I tried with different HDMI cables and on 2 different TV´s and 1 Projector but still nothing.
Can it be from the firmware version or something? On my old galaxy S3 and S4 it worked flawlessly, including simple mirroring. Can someone using this firmware please confirm that MHL is working?
Thanks in advance
Cheers
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Same question for my Nexus 5
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I am using the 2.23.661.2 from canada and I tried 3 different MHL adapters, only 1 work flawlessly and it s the rocketfish rf-g1171, the other 2 would charge the phone or tell me MHL is connected but no video, the rocketfish worked on the first try
benzino22 said:
I am using the 2.23.661.2 from canada and I tried 3 different MHL adapters, only 1 work flawlessly and it s the rocketfish rf-g1171, the other 2 would charge the phone or tell me MHL is connected but no video, the rocketfish worked on the first try
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Thanks. But I think I can't get it to Europe. And shouldn't the HTC original one work flawlessly also? I don't understand... Do you think a hard reset would help?
Badelhas said:
Thanks. But I think I can't get it to Europe. And shouldn't the HTC original one work flawlessly also? I don't understand... Do you think a hard reset would help?
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Well I do know that there are some sellers on Ebay willing to ship it to portugal if you want, shipping is 12 euros + 5 euro for the device...i they dont want to msg me and I ll fix u something...
I dont think a hard reset will help tho just my uneducated 02...
Thanks you mean the rocketfish? Can you please send me the link of the deal?
Hi, I´m using this one
http://www.1stincity.com/en/pc-components/3213-original-samsung-i997-infuse-4g-micro-usb-hdmi-adapter-cpc867n.html
Work perfect with my TMOB Stock Rom, and with ViperOneM8 2.5 ( firmware 2.22.531.6 )
Badelhas said:
Thanks you mean the rocketfish? Can you please send me the link of the deal?
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Here s a few
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rocketfish-...Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item58b6bb469a
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROCKETFISH-...Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item5b00b9ded8
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MHL-HDTV-Ad...Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item3ce561edaf
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sac=1&_nkw=rocketfish+rf-g1171+hdtv+adapter&_sop=15
Some are even cheaper for the shipping !
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Here s a few
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rocketfish-...Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item58b6bb469a
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROCKETFISH-...Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item5b00b9ded8
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MHL-HDTV-Ad...Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item3ce561edaf
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sac=1&_nkw=rocketfish+rf-g1171+hdtv+adapter&_sop=15
Some are even cheaper for the shipping !
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Thanks a lot! A just ordered one. I really hope it works, it's the last money a spend on this subject (already spent 25 euros on 3 different adapters).
Cheers
Badelhas said:
Thanks a lot! A just ordered one. I really hope it works, it's the last money a spend on this subject (already spent 25 euros on 3 different adapters).
Cheers
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Hey let us know if that worked for you :good:
It arrived today, I will try it when I get home. But I have low hopes, to be honest
@benzino22
It doesn't work also
Can you please explain me, step by step, what happens when you connect your rocketfish adapter?
Thank you
Rocket fish didn't work with my lg g3. Lost 10 bucks.
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Badelhas said:
Thanks a lot! A just ordered one. I really hope it works, it's the last money a spend on this subject (already spent 25 euros on 3 different adapters).
Cheers
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Hi,
Badelhas did you solve the problem of connecting HTC ONE M8 via MHL cable?
I have the same problem. I bought mhl Delock cable supporting 4K: delock.de/produkte/G_83650/merkmale.html but it does not work
Thanks in advance
NetKubus said:
Hi,
Badelhas did you solve the problem of connecting HTC ONE M8 via MHL cable?
I have the same problem. I bought mhl Delock cable supporting 4K: delock.de/produkte/G_83650/merkmale.html but it does not work
Thanks in advance
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Unfortunately, no. Tried different cables and different Tvs / projectors to no avail.
I don't understand.

MHL cable not working

I have a T-Mobile HTC one m8 and just bought a cheap Westinghouse TV. I'm trying to hook my phone up so I can watch videos and live tv on my tv from my phone. I just bought a MHL cable from radio shack for like 40$ and when I hook it up nothing happens. It doesn't even seem to recognize my phone. I switched the tv source to hdmi where it's plugged in and it says no source. I don't have WiFi where I'm at so this is the only way I can connect. I don't understand why it's not working. Is there a certain setting on my phone I should change or did I not buy the right cable? Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. Thanks
shadyraver said:
I have a T-Mobile HTC one m8 and just bought a cheap Westinghouse TV. I'm trying to hook my phone up so I can watch videos and live tv on my tv from my phone. I just bought a MHL cable from radio shack for like 40$ and when I hook it up nothing happens. It doesn't even seem to recognize my phone. I switched the tv source to hdmi where it's plugged in and it says no source. I don't have WiFi where I'm at so this is the only way I can connect. I don't understand why it's not working. Is there a certain setting on my phone I should change or did I not buy the right cable? Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. Thanks
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Not all cables work with all devices. The best for the M8 are those made by HTC or LG. The adapter needs to be the standard 5 pin configuration. If you got one made for, let's say Samsung, it would have a non-standard 11 pin setup.
I've never used them myself, so I don't know about any settings for them, but you may have to mount it in setting > storage
The one I got was from Radio shack and it wasn't cheap it cost me 40$. I just looked in storage and I didn't see anything for mounting as far as connections go. But I should be able to do what I asked right? Just mirror the screen on my tv via micro usb to hdmi
shadyraver said:
The one I got was from Radio shack and it wasn't cheap it cost me 40$. I just looked in storage and I didn't see anything for mounting as far as connections go. But I should be able to do what I asked right? Just mirror the screen on my tv via micro usb to hdmi
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It doesn't matter how much it costs if it isn't meant for your phone. What brand and model? Does it have a standard 5 pin configuration? Also, what version of MHL does it use? I believe the M8 is v1.0.
I have a tmobile HTC m8. Damm I didn't know there were different types. I just thought there was a standard. I'm not sure how many pins it has. It doesn't say it anywhere in the instructions. I'm not sure which cable to buy that would work
shadyraver said:
I have a tmobile HTC m8. Damm I didn't know there were different types. I just thought there was a standard. I'm not sure how many pins it has. It doesn't say it anywhere in the instructions. I'm not sure which cable to buy that would work
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I googled it, and it's a crappy cable. One star reviews saying it doesn't work. http://www.radioshack.com/radioshac...tion-link-mhl-cable/1500464.html#.VSrCO_nF-ao
I'd take it back and search online for one that is confirmed to work with the M8. You can almost certainly find one that costs less as well.
This one on eBay works perfectly. 221664152668
Personally I'd much rather use a chromecast.
ashyx said:
This one on eBay works perfectly. 221664152668
Personally I'd much rather use a chromecast.
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Chromecast won't work for him. He has no wifi.
xunholyx said:
Chromecast won't work for him. He has no wifi.
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Whoops didn't see that, off to Specsavers...If I can find it.
I guess that's what I will try and find a compatiable one on google. Thanks for all your help

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