Screen Mirroring - Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers

Is there something special I need to do to Screen Cast with my Samsung TV? My Note 4 and Droid Turbo would connect no problem. My Pixel XL can't even find my TV...
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I've been having issues too trying to connect with my laptop. I think you might need Miracast, which Pixel/XL does not have. You need to root and add a line of code from what I read to Enable Wireless Display.

Great. At least I have until 04 November to return it, if it hasn't been rooted by then.
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Bluetooth MAP client

Is there an app that can connect to mobile devices running Bluetooth with support of message access protocol? My goal is to text from tablet without having another piece of software running on my phone. Or use an non smart phone as a source.
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It's been mentioned in other threads, although I have never tried it. Tablet Talk, however it does require you install on both tablet and phone. It can connect with bluetooth. https://play.google.com/store/apps/...abtalk&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd
Unfortunately that app won't work, well not for what I'm wanting, that app requires it to be installed on both ends. I'm looking for one that connects to the Bluetooth Message access protocol on the host device
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[Q] Uverse App

Does anyone use the ATT Uverse app? I am on straight AOSP 4.3 on my VZW GNEX and the streaming of shows through the app doesn't work. I just get a black screen and then an error. Works fine on my wife's stock Moto RAZR M. Just wondering if anyone actually has it working. Must be some kind of codec or player aosp lacks compared to the moto software. Did some searching and Google didn't reveal much. Thanks.
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[Q] Chromecast

Is it possible to use Chromecast on our GPro? I plan to use it to play video from MX PLayer and view it on TV.
Also, if it is possible, what are the things needed to set up the connection?
1. My GPro installed with MX player and Chromecast app
2. Chromecast, plugged to TV?
3. Wifi modem
4. TV with HDmi input
Am I missing anything else? Like a cable or something?
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AzureV said:
Is it possible to use Chromecast on our GPro? I plan to use it to play video from MX PLayer and view it on TV.
Also, if it is possible, what are the things needed to set up the connection?
1. My GPro installed with MX player and Chromecast app
2. Chromecast, plugged to TV?
3. Wifi modem
4. TV with HDmi input
Am I missing anything else? Like a cable or something?
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Chromecast works for pretty much any Android or iOS device and PCs. MX Player will not work unless there's something new I'm not aware of. Right now it only works for YouTube, Google Play content, Netflix, Hulu (I think) and Chrome browser on PC will cast anything you can play in the web browser. Pr0n and all that lol.
Just plug the Chromecast into your HDMI port connect the power and setup here. The chromecast app just enables chromecast specific functions in the apps mentioned above. Not sure when we'll be able to play our own content. They say eventually. We'll see. I love mine I have 2 one in my bedroom and one in the living room. It also comes with everything you need.
It works
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Mine will not connect to it, never finds any thing. Works on one of my Nexus 7's
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That's good to hear. Sounds pretty cool though. Unfortunately viewing own content is my main concern using the device. Finding a cable here is quite difficult. They are all MHL to HDMi.
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dpalmer76 said:
Mine will not connect to it, never finds any thing. Works on one of my Nexus 7's
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I use mine daily between 7 Android devices, works perfect.
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ballshanglow said:
I use mine daily between 7 Android devices, works perfect.
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May have router problem then. I have connected one time by phone and that's it
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Help plugging my phone into my tv

I have a 55 in vizio E-series. Why wont the tv recognize my note 3? It reads my usb stick. Is there a way to make my phone read like a usb?
Im running jedi elite.
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harley1rocker said:
I have a 55 in vizio E-series. Why wont the tv recognize my note 3? It reads my usb stick. Is there a way to make my phone read like a usb?
Im running jedi elite.
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Try changing your device type to USB Mass Storage.
Eric214 said:
Try changing your device type to USB Mass Storage.
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You mean go to settings and chang or when u plug it in? Wen u plug it in it gives the option for mtp and such. Thanx
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harley1rocker said:
You mean go to settings and chang or when u plug it in? Wen u plug it in it gives the option for mtp and such. Thanx
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Yep, that's it. Once plugged in pull down your notifications and tap the usb and change your settings.
Ok. Done. Tv still doesn't recognize, but does recognize usb stick, btw, I bought a sd reader/writer usb adapter it doesn't recognize. Im trying to watch movies I have downloaded to my phone, on my tv. TV is brand new.
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harley1rocker said:
Ok. Done. Tv still doesn't recognize, but does recognize usb stick, btw, I bought a sd reader/writer usb adapter it doesn't recognize. Im trying to watch movies I have downloaded to my phone, on my tv. TV is brand new.
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Have you tried using wifi-direct?That may be your only option short of screen mirroring via wifi or dongle.
How do I wifi direct? My tv is a smart tv. Run the wifi on my tv and let phone recognize it?
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I dont think its as easy as plugging a usb stick in the tv. My tv reads the usb stick easily. It wont do the same for my phone. Always a complication when u think or should be easy
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You might look at AllCast.
The issue is probably the drivers then. The TV likely has a basic USB driver in it so the USB stick will work, but probably won't allow the phones drivers to install on the TV. So like what was mentioned, if you can't wifi direct or screen mirror (must have Samsung TV for that to be on the TV) you will likely need a Samsung Allcast/Allshare hub. Which in my mind isn't worth it when you can just move them over to a USB stick and watch them from there.
Theres not a rom or driver or sumthn to fix it?
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harley1rocker said:
Theres not a rom or driver or sumthn to fix it?
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Where did you get your movies from that you can't access on your smart tv? You should be able to stream them from wherever/whatever app you got them from...unless you got them illegally
But nevertheless, AllCast mentioned above is an option, but I think the better option is to get a TV video adapter for your phone? Why not get an HDMI/MHL cable? Duh! They're cheap, like 10 bucks off ebay. Make sure you have the 10/11-pin adapter, not the 5-pin, in regards of the Note 3.
If screen mirroring isn't your savvy and you want the full HD experience of accessing your videos directly thru usb, there is a way to mount your phone as a usb mass storage rather than MTP, but Samsung (and others) don't allow that capability in their OS's (probably to try to get you to use their stupid Kies software). To work around this you'll need root and a terminal emulator. In terminal enter su and type "setprop persist.sys.usb.config mass_storage". THIS MIGHT REALLY MESS UP YOUR USB & ADB CONFIGURATION. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! Really it's not a big deal tho, to revert back use "setprop persist.sys.usb.config mtp,adb" and reboot like 3 times until it finally fixes itself.
Hope this helps!
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What's the best format of a video to be played on a TV? I haven't tried this yet. My videos are currently on MP4 format. Thanks!
The videos are playable on anything. So what next? I did the terminal emulator....verbatim. .. nothing happened. My phone didnt slap me in the face or gouge my eyes. However, I didnt plug it into the tv yet. Yes I have allshare.
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Thats a big ol negatory big rap. Terminal thingy is a no go. Thanx tho. And duh! I could just push the stuff to my usb and play it. But! I paid for top of the line (note3). It should wipe my a$$. And I have no doubt it will.....one day
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aarongillion63 said:
They're cheap, like 10 bucks off ebay. Make sure you have the 10/11-pin adapter, not the 5-pin, in regards of the Note 3.
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Nothing like getting a 15ft cable so that i can watch videos from my phone on my 60" TV 10 to 12 ft away from my lazyboy.
No sh!t. I paid for a note 3! Like I say my phone better pleasure me! I to have a large 55in led razor. That I paid tremendously for. It to should wipe my butt.
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harley1rocker said:
No sh!t. I paid for a note 3! Like I say my phone better pleasure me! I to have a large 55in led razor. That I paid tremendously for. It to should wipe my butt.
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krelvinaz said:
Nothing like getting a 15ft cable so that i can watch videos from my phone on my 60" TV 10 to 12 ft away from my lazyboy.
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You guys can go complain to Samsung then. Your best bet is Allcast.
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Just messin around. Anyway, yes this will prolly be the best. Allcrust
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Dude I bought a hdmi mhl adapter for note 3 and I watch bootlegs all day from my phone to tv
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Pixel XL screen cast to firetv sticj

Is it possible? I found one app cast receiver that works but you can't purchase it in fire tv and it only works for 5 minutes as trial. Can't seem to find any other apps. Anyone had any luck with this? TIA
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