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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.
Please keep it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326553
Could you please post your experience with any Slimport adapters tested with the G Pad?
I know the Cable Matters brand (from Amazon) works, there is a Youtube review posted on it.
Would be interested in seeing what other brands work and which is the best.
Thanks
link amazon please ?
http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters...r=8-1&keywords=cable+matters+slimport+to+hdmi
This one is guaranteed to work.
Here is the Youtube review (would have been nice if he showed a movie)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5fnNpoUodA
RobilarOCN said:
http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters...r=8-1&keywords=cable+matters+slimport+to+hdmi
This one is guaranteed to work.
Here is the Youtube review (would have been nice if he showed a movie)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5fnNpoUodA
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amazon.com not ship to italy...:crying:
Got myself one of these from the eBays:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/6FT-Slimport...LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51b631e217&_uhb=1
Will test it when it arrives and report back.
Mark
The adapter listed above from Amazon is the one I got and it works great. The only issue is that it charges the tablet slower, but it does charge while I am using it.
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The one from amazon does not ship to Europe and the HDMI out is one of the many reasons I bought this tablet damn.
Any good alternatives that are tested and ship to Europe?
Well, I bought this one from Amazon France, originally for my Nexus 4, and it works flawlessly with my Gpad :
http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00DWGB6CU/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I don't know if it ships to Italy or anywhere else in Europe, but I think it does.
Mercvtio said:
Well, I bought this one from Amazon France, originally for my Nexus 4, and it works flawlessly with my Gpad :
I don't know if it ships to Italy or anywhere else in Europe, but I think it does.
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Thank you very much for your answer mate. They do ship it in Greece but yikes 30euros without shipping, that hurts bad.
The one I got from eBay above STILL hasn't arrived after five weeks (they said it should arrive today or tomorrow)... Once it does I'll review it for everyone. Here's hoping!
Mark
From amazon.fr search "SlimPort-femelle-Adaptateur-Optimus-Infinity+hdmi+nexus+4"
I chose the first! for Euro 16,95
This I have already caught myself and it works perfectly, the price was good and the quality of the materials too! :good:
Tested the adapter and ..... works perfectly on my Nexus 4 and on the loving G Pad 8.3.
The immediate mirroring ok , do not activate anything, except to verify that the entry of the external monitor on, and set to HDMI. Video and audio are perfect and there is no lag, maximum fluidity and faithful reproduction of what is happening on the screen of the G Pad , I tried a video and I sailed a bit ' in WIFI sitting on the couch.
I do not play , but I am convinced that for some passionate playing on a giant screen could be a "must have"
For remote control , there are several options , including:
- Bluetooth keyboard and mouse ;
- App for Android smartphones as " Tablet remote" , either via bluetooth (the one I 'm using ) and via WIFI ;
- Mousepade mini keyboard with integrated bluetooth as always RII or RII MINI MINI I8 ELEGANCE with Italian layout ;
- Joystick or gamepad bluetooth.
On the net you will find various models , at prices affordable even .
Unfortunately, this side of the adapter port microusb myDP only allows you to power your device while mirroring, and not to accept a USB OTG adapter ( tried but it does not work , at least in this model), but I think it is a very common problem (maybe because that port was enabled only for the voltage and not for data ), and we must be satisfied that performs its function very well.
I remember that during the G Pad mirrored by SLIMPORT not require any power supply (optional) for proper operation , while for devices that use the MHL format (like many Samsung ) was mandatory .
This mode , however, was to be preferred to that of type " miracast " , more expensive , less fluid and problematic.
I think that with an additional HDMI to VGA or HDMI to DVI interface you can also safely projectors in case you need to make presentations in a professional field .
See you soon friends.
ebay com/itm/1080P-Slimport-micro-USB-to-HDMI-TV-Adapter-cable-4-Google-Nexus-4-7-LG-Pad-Asus-/251405549341?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item3a88f03f1d
I just went and bought the one on the link above(just correct the ebay dot com to see it).
It actually states in the product description that it works with the LG G Pad. I ll post back when I receive but I guess its gonna take some time.
Working Slimport to HDMI Cable
I bought one in Hong Kong !
It's NOT an Adapter, it's a direct micro USB to HDMI male plug Cable !!! with optional micro usb plug for charging !!!
HKD - $200 = around USD $25 - 26
It works on my LG G Pad with the CM 11 nightly cm-11-20140119-NIGHTLY-v500.zip ROM
for french customers
if you look for this slimport (1.8M SlimPort / MYDP vers HDMI femelle Adaptateur pour Google Nexus 4 E960/ Google Nexus 7 2103/ LG Optimus G Pro / Fujitsu Arrows Tab / Asus Padfone Infinity) for an example have a look to different sellers, amazon : 17€95, priceminister : 10€56. free shipping for both sites. it has the advantage to have a male interface for hdmi.
I bought one from here
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Slimport-My...exus-5-4-7-II-2013-LG-E960-D820-/181285491912
Do not buy this adapter. There is a delay/lag from Gpad to HDMI and while the seller specifically states it works with the GPad it doesn't charge the tablet sufficiently. While using it (I have tested it while mirroring and also with HDMI male port unplugged) the Gpad will slowly discharge despite showing as charging on the tablet. When plugged into my HTC one (which is MHL naturally not Slimport) it reports as slow charging so its not just the Gpad causing the problem.
Pissed off now after waiting weeks for delivery. Will attempt to get a replacement that actually works from the ebayer and will shout back if its the same story as the 1st.
amazon.co.uk/SlimPort-Adapter-Converter-Google-optimus/dp/B00EZ2MN68/ref=sr_1_14?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1390559286&sr=1-14&keywords=Slimport
is that the same tha you got MetalmanIX
Just an update on the ebay Slimport seller I bought mine from. They declared it faulty and offered a refund straight away. In my suspicious mind that says either they are out of stock (which they are not as they are still selling) or they have no confidence in their product that a replacement would charge the LG Gpad. Won't be buying from them again.
And an update on mine - it never arrived. The vendor responded quickly to my communications but it hasn't shown up after the expected arrival time. Good on the vendor to quickly refund my purchase. If it suddenly DOES arrive I'll let y'all know.
Mark
cabron1980 said:
amazon.com not ship to italy...:crying:
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Amazon spedisce in Italia....
vai su amazon.it e cerca "slimport"
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MetalmanIX said:
ebay com/itm/1080P-Slimport-micro-USB-to-HDMI-TV-Adapter-cable-4-Google-Nexus-4-7-LG-Pad-Asus-/251405549341?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item3a88f03f1d
I just went and bought the one on the link above(just correct the ebay dot com to see it).
It actually states in the product description that it works with the LG G Pad. I ll post back when I receive but I guess its gonna take some time.
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For those interest mine arrived today and with a few minutes of testing it looks like its working perfectly!
Also, took only 17 days to arrive from Hong Kong to Europe(Greece).
On the downside, this guy just doubled the price of it!!!!! I bought it for 15.28USD and its now selling it for 35.28USD!!!!
Such a shame.
Hello! just got my lg g3, no complains except the Smart tv remote.
when i use it or i have to be really really really close to the tv or it just doesnt works, on my friend's galaxy s5 it works always!
he can turn on the tv from 15 \ 25 meters and i can do it only from 5 centimeters from the tv.
it means that my ir blaster isnt good or what? thanks. adi.
I'd try it on another tv as well, but yeah that's bust. Mine's got a decent range, although the angle of use isn't quite as good as for a proper remote.
Sent from my LG G3
adi90004 said:
Hello! just got my lg g3, no complains except the Smart tv remote.
when i use it or i have to be really really really close to the tv or it just doesnt works, on my friend's galaxy s5 it works always!
he can turn on the tv from 15 \ 25 meters and i can do it only from 5 centimeters from the tv.
it means that my ir blaster isnt good or what? thanks. adi.
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The IR-blaster is smaller, and with a smaller range than on the S5.
You should still be able to use it from aprox 8-15 meter away, but it all depends on the TV's receiver and the angle of the phone.
This is from using a tool to measure IR-strength, and personal experience
The IR blaster with the Quick Remote is dodgy as balls for me. I was actually pressing the thing up against the sensor and it didn't work.
I have an LG GPad 8.3 and the IR sofware worked straight away.
G3 didn't work at all on my tv. 1m distance. Tried all the variations. No dice.
My phone is also randomly shutting itself off.
I wonder what other bugs I will discover in the next few days?
Has anyone tried to connect their G4 with Slimport? I contacted LG customer service to see if they endorse a specific brand and they sent me a google search for "SlimPort" (which was very helpful /S). I purchased this one from amazon and I can not get a clear picture for more than a few seconds, even though it shows support for the G4. If you go to the official Slimport site it leads you to this amazon link for the SP1004 which is "Currently unavailable".
I am trying to connect my G4 to my AppRadio2 car stereo. I was able to connect my Note3 just fine using MHL but finding the right MHL adapter was a pain as well.
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Has anyone tried to connect their G4 with Slimport? I contacted LG customer service to see if they endorse a specific brand and they sent me a google search for "SlimPort" (which was very helpful /S). I purchased this one from amazon and I can not get a clear picture for more than a few seconds, even though it shows support for the G4. If you go to the official Slimport site it leads you to this amazon link for the SP1004 which is "Currently unavailable".
I am trying to connect my G4 to my AppRadio2 car stereo. I was able to connect my Note3 just fine using MHL but finding the right MHL adapter was a pain as well.
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You're not alone! I spent the weeks trying to get SlimPort to work on my G4. Bought three different dongles from amazon. These are all made in China but the first two were the cheap and nasty types. You will know the type. They are all basically the same inside and they usually rattle. One wouldn't charge the phone (Slimport works without a charger), and the picture flickered. The other charged OK but the sound was intermittent. Bite the bullet, as I had to, and buy the brand Slimport. It costs three times as much, also Chinese, but the quality is apparent. Two points to note:
Picture and sound are now perfect on different HD TV but flicker on HD monitor. The monitor is fine with Samsung S4 and HTC M8, different mhl dongles.
I therefore must assume that the standard G4, in standard setup, can only drive a TV.
If anyone knows different please drop me a line.
Ridiculous but I'm considering buying a 24 inch TV to use as monitor on my desk!
Farrys said:
You're not alone! I spent the weeks trying to get SlimPort to work on my G4. Bought three different dongles from amazon. These are all made in China but the first two were the cheap and nasty types. You will know the type. They are all basically the same inside and they usually rattle. One wouldn't charge the phone (Slimport works without a charger), and the picture flickered. The other charged OK but the sound was intermittent. Bite the bullet, as I had to, and buy the brand Slimport. It costs three times as much, also Chinese, but the quality is apparent. Two points to note:
Picture and sound are now perfect on different HD TV but flicker on HD monitor. The monitor is fine with Samsung S4 and HTC M8, different mhl dongles.
I therefore must assume that the standard G4, in standard setup, can only drive a TV.
If anyone knows different please drop me a line.
Ridiculous but I'm considering buying a 24 inch TV to use as monitor on my desk!
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Where did you get your SlimPort?
Funny timing with the start of this thread. I stayed in a Hotel last night and was using my CableMatters Slimport adapter on my Nexus 7 (2013), had some issues with the wifi so I hooked up my G4 to see if it would work. The G4 worked beautifully with Slimport for Video, accept that audio didn't get redirected to the HDMI cable, only video.
This is the cable I have CableMatters Slimport 6ft Adapter
keeper22 said:
Where did you get your SlimPort?
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Your answer is on the first line of my advice.
....and thank you by the way!
Farrys said:
Your answer is on the first line of my advice.
....and thank you by the way!
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I was afraid of that, it is no longer available. :crying:
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Funny timing with the start of this thread. I stayed in a Hotel last night and was using my CableMatters Slimport adapter on my Nexus 7 (2013), had some issues with the wifi so I hooked up my G4 to see if it would work. The G4 worked beautifully with Slimport for Video, accept that audio didn't get redirected to the HDMI cable, only video.
This is the cable I have CableMatters Slimport 6ft Adapter
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Or you can pay through the nose and pay the inflated price for the Official Slimport to HDMI adapter.
Then you'll get solid HD sound and video, although only on TV, as I found out.
Not on an HD monitor.
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I was afraid of that, it is no longer available. :crying:
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I got the Official Slimport to HDMI adapter from Amazon UK:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NG4LW3Q?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Also, since you didn't get the subtle hint, it's part of ettiquette here on xda to press the Thanks button!
You are welcome.
I ended up getting a ScreenBeam Mini 2, it connects great and it is wireless!
Slimport now faultless
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I ended up getting a ScreenBeam Mini 2, it connects great and it is wireless!
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Thank you Kevin for telling us about ScreenBeam Mini2.
Does that require a router and a telephone line? If so then Slimport which doesn't need a router (or external power) is the only option.
With good 4G coverage here I gave up the land line a few years ago. The LG G4 now acts as the router (ditto HTC M8 & Samsung S4 before it) providing web access to smart TVs and Android tablet.
Without a router, the phone can't be projected to a TV using ChromeCast dongle (connected to the same TV), rendering my ChromeCast useless.
Update for readers here, after some initial bedding-in the original branded Slimport dongle has been working flawlessly.
It can drive a 65" TV or a 24" HD desk monitor. Avoid cheap copies, buy the original and you won't regret it.
I have the Kanex Slimport adaptor and it works flawlessly. Sound and images are perfect and the response time is nice and quick too.
I bought it from Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kanex-Slimport-to-HDMI-Adapter-White/dp/B00E0EER2E
It isn't a cheap one, but it does work. Never had any problems with it. Used it with my Nexus 7 2013 and with the G4.
The only thing I do have a problem with is whether it works with 4K or not. I can't get it to work, but I guess that isn't a major issue for most atm.
Dan
Connect LG G4 to TV/display with new SlimPort NANO.CONSOLE
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Thank you!
I have an LG G3 D850 with a broken screen that I want to use on a TV for streaming & gaming but I can only get it to output 720p. This Fosmon adapter is what I am using http://a.co/1MU3NNP.
I also have an LG G2 with a broken screen (my dad breaks a lot phones:laugh, I use the same adapter with & it does 1080p just fine. I have tried several different roms & forcing the screen resolution to 1080p but it still only outputs 720p. I would really like to upgrade from the G2 to the G3 for the SD card Slot. I would be willing to buy another adapter but the fact that this one works on the G2 and other people seem be successfully using it on the G3 makes me think it's not the problem.
Any suggestions?