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Hey Guys,
I need your help. I currently have a carputer running Windows XP in my car now with an 8" touchscreen interface. It works and does what I want it to but I'm thinking I want a cleaner solution. At first, I was thinking about loading Android onto it but then I was thinking I could probably go one step further. My EVO does everything I currently have in the car (nav, music, video, etc) and it'd be awesome to use my EVO as the CPU if I could get it working with a bigger screen. Is there some kind of device on the market that acts as a remote display/screen that allows seamless touchscreen functionality? I'm talking about mirroring the display of the EVO. Like via bluetooth or HDMI out with USB interface for the touchscreen function?? That would work so much better because all I would have to do is mount the screen and run power to it. I could completely remove all of the computer hardware saving space and points of failure. It'd be best via bluetooth that way I wouldn't even have to take it out of my pocket. If there was a way to get it to work with the HDMI port for the video/audio feed and the micro-USB port for the touchscreen interface, I could just run a dock in the car and work it that way. If anybody knows of a device or a solution that would accomplish this, PLEASE let me know! If you think you have an easier/better idea, please feel free to share that as well! Thanks!
-Greg
I know there are several developers on the brink of completely unlocking the HMDI port functionality so I know it can be accomplished...but getting the touchscreen to be seamless I think would be the most challenging part...
Ok, so after changing some search terms, I was able to find something similar: Mimo USB Monitor. The entire monitor (power, video feed, and touchscreen interface) is though one USB connection. I came across this XDA thread that pretty much explains how it could possibly work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=898418 Has anybody done any research on this or know anybody that has or is currently working on something like this??
Any ideas??
That wont work. The usb port does NOT do video out. Your only option for video out is the hdmi port, which as of right now, will only output video and pictures. As said above, there are dev's working on full hdmi output, but who knows when it will be available.
sitlet said:
That wont work. The usb port does NOT do video out. Your only option for video out is the hdmi port, which as of right now, will only output video and pictures. As said above, there are dev's working on full hdmi output, but who knows when it will be available.
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That monitor is a standard USB DisplayLink device. No special video out needs to be on the port, you just need a device capable of operating as a USB host with the correct drivers loaded (which are open source on normal Linux and thus should be portable to Android if someone was so inclined). Thus, any phone which could be used with a USB keyboard, mouse, thumbdrive, etc. can support that monitor.
That said, I've looked a few times and do not believe the Evo has USB-OTG support and it certainly does not have a standard host port, so we may be SOL there. N1 users can do it for sure, I'm pretty sure I've seen it used with an Ubuntu install, creating a kind of hacker's version of the Altrix around a year earlier.
Alternatively, it's not the fasted method, but there are a couple of software solutions that basically let you VNC to your EVO from the PC. androidscreencast is one (google that phrase, can't post links yet) but it seems as though it's stalled out. I think that Droid Commander (or something like that) also has a screen casting option. This way you don't have to worry about touch screen drivers etc.
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Ok, so after changing some search terms, I was able to find something similar: Mimo USB Monitor. The entire monitor (power, video feed, and touchscreen interface) is though one USB connection. I came across this XDA thread that pretty much explains how it could possibly work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=898418 Has anybody done any research on this or know anybody that has or is currently working on something like this??
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I wonder how a cheap chinese tablet with a usb host would work.
I've considered just installed a cheapo tablet in my car then go out to rca's or a bluetooth transmitter. My line of thought on is most headunits/music is only stereo(2 channel), so you wouldn't lose anything there. The two big problems I forsee would be a reduction in the the output quality using 3.5 to rca and finding one with a fm radio thats worth a damn.
Well if you really wanted to go a tablet route. there is the smartq v5 you can pickup for around 250. it has full hdmi out usb host bluetooth and hardware video decoding (1080i hdmi video looks soo nice on a tv form it). You can download the android 2.2 firmware and run rocketplayer for allmost any video.
USE ANY USB KEYBOARD WITH YOUR USB OTG SUPPORTED ANDROID DEVICE!!!!
I've been experimenting with Wifi cards and the samsung galaxy sII
and realized people where having the same problem as i was having with plugging in usb keyboards.
turns out it all has to do with a vendors permission issue. if your device is not in the list, it will seen as "unknown".
As it turns out you can simply add your device and it'll work. mind you it was to be a simple input device and will have the power constraints of 100mW. But if u can compile a driver and splice in dc power.... skies the limit!
steps:
1. Android must be rooted (not going over that) and must support USB OTG (on-the-go)
2. You can either buy a USB OTG micro to female adapter on ebay for like 4 bucks. i decided to make one myself since i have lots of spare parts.
Heads up: a simple micro usb to female usb connector IS NOT THE SAME AS A USB OTG CABLE, they may look the same but the OTG cable has Pin 4 grounded to pin 5 on the micro usb side. This is how the device distinguishes aach type of cable. WARNING: IF MAKING THIS YOURSELF DO NOT CROSS BLACK AND RED, this WILL fry your PHONE.if you don't know you rway around a soldering iron, just buy one
3. Check what manufacturer your device is on this chart, if it's not there, check on the internet or plug the usb device into a linux box and run "lsusb" in the command promt and look for your device, the number will look like this:
Bus ### Device ###:ID <THIS ONE!>:<more numbers> " Company"
here's the chart: (taken from here :http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/device.html)
Code:
Company USB Vendor ID
Acer 0502
ASUS 0b05
Dell 413c
Foxconn 0489
Garmin-Asus 091E
Google 18d1
HTC 0bb4
Huawei 12d1
K-Touch 24e3
KT Tech 2116
Kyocera 0482
Lenevo 17EF
LG 1004
Motorola 22b8
NEC 0409
Nook 2080
Nvidia 0955
OTGV 2257
Pantech 10A9
Philips 0471
PMC-Sierra 04da
Qualcomm 05c6
SK Telesys 1f53
Samsung 04e8
Sharp 04dd
Sony Ericsson 0fce
Toshiba 0930
ZTE 19D2
eg my keyboard is lenovo , so code is 17EF, you get it
4. log in as root, mount system as read-writeable, Create this file: /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules
if its already there, then just append the command you want after.
if you dont have root explorer or otherwise installed here is how to in bash:
Code:
su
su
mount -o remount,rw system /system
mkdir -p /etc/udev/rules.d/
cd /etc/udev/rules.d/
now in the "51-android.rules" file add this line (or more for more device support):
SUBSYSTEM=="usb_device", SYSFS{idVendor}=="<VENDOR CODE>", MODE "0666", NAME=="<VENDOR>"
my example with my lenovo keyboard:
SUBSYSTEM=="usb_device", SYSFS{idVendor}=="17EF", MODE "0666", NAME=="lenovo"
save.
5. plug in the USB OTG cable and plug in your keyboard or other device. it sould say "usb host cable" then "usb device".
on some keyboards the numlock light wont work, due to the fact of power contraints on the phone, you can add support by plicing in 5v DC in to the line (soldering needed) or you can probably jsut attach a powered usb hub
And thats IT, now you can actually type documents at a reasonable pace, without paying an arm and a leg for a supported bluetooth keyboard!!!
-td8f4
* to moderators i know i have less than 50 posts hopefully i dont get banned, i thought this was considered dev*
Wow, really nice work - I wonder if some kindly ROM devs could just bake in support for all in their ROMs?
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Wow, really nice work - I wonder if some kindly ROM devs could just bake in support for all in their ROMs?
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wow really good work.
just another info on the price of an BT keyboard:
http://www.amazon.de/s?ie=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=ce-de&field-keywords=CHIN FAI
40 euro are not an arm and a leg
and this i ok to type on
Indeed, you can get some BT keyboards quite cheaply. I already have one, but I'd still like full USB keyboard support (I don't always have my keyboard on me, but lots of people have USB keyboards).
I tested this on an unrooted SGS (Logitech K340 unifying keyboard) and it worked fine without having to change any settings. Just plugged it into the USB OTG adapter and then plugged the adapter into the phone. It said the device was unknown but the keyboard worked when I went to type in the apps. Mice also worked. The logitech MX Performance worked fine. A bit weird seeing a mouse pointer on the phone though.
How about keyboard remapping?
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At first I thought:
"1) plug in OTG cable, 2) plug in USB keyb., 3) use"
*lol*
No, seriously, this information is VERY usefull and might open up the way not only for keyboard (as the OP stated, "get a driver compiled and the sky is the limit".
Will definitaly bookmark this thread and when I'm done with some other tinkerings try to "get the drivers compiled"
*clicksthanks*
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my ultimate goal is to have a external usb wifi adapter plugged into my phone so i can use it to pentest with a Backtrack 5 chroot session.
i'm working on cross compiling the RTL8187 driver for the ARM architecture.
look here for updates
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16333147
and @ karl999999
40 euro are not an arm and a leg
and this i ok to type on
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i know it's not expensive, but i'd really rather use something i already have, i've got a small flexible usb keyboard which works great.
As I'm trying to add joystick support on SGSII, I tried to add an xbox 360 controller and my device was not recognized. I tried this method and added "045E" as vendor but no luck, still not recognized... Any idea ?
Thanks
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As I'm trying to add joystick support on SGSII, I tried to add an xbox 360 controller and my device was not recognized. I tried this method and added "045E" as vendor but no luck, still not recognized... Any idea ?
Thanks
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Also interested in this... Sadly I dont have the skills to compile a driver myself...
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Thanks. This is so cool and I gotta try it at home later (Tried 2 different keyboards at home before but didn't work). Hopefully you could find a way to use PS3 joystick as well.
Maybe we collect a list of device code and update it a single file. Then rom developer can incorporate it into their roms.
Don't worry about post counts. The is definitively a very good finding and development progress for S2.
alx5962 said:
As I'm trying to add joystick support on SGSII, I tried to add an xbox 360 controller and my device was not recognized. I tried this method and added "045E" as vendor but no luck, still not recognized... Any idea ?
Thanks
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We might have more luck with generic USB gamepads. I think all we need is someone who has the required knowledge to compile joydev.ko for our kernel.
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Also interested in this... Sadly I dont have the skills to compile a driver myself...
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My skill is quite limited too but with some reading it's not that hard (and I can give some help too).
I am looking for support for my Plantronics USB Headset. I am able to control volume through the headset when connected to OTG, but can't route audio through them.
I believe we do need generic drivers for USB Headsets. Hope one of the elite developers can help us. I will be happy to donate 5 euros for the same
Also, my Microsoft Wireless combo (Desktop 6000 v3) do not work while my wireless mouse 1000 do work absolutely fine on the Phone.
I am also looking for NTFS Mass Storage support which seems to be currently limited to FAT32 (and possibly FAT16) only.
Prankey said:
I am looking for support for my Plantronics USB Headset. I am able to control volume through the headset when connected to OTG, but can't route audio through them.
I believe we do need generic drivers for USB Headsets. Hope one of the elite developers can help us. I will be happy to donate 5 euros for the same
Also, my Microsoft Wireless combo (Desktop 6000 v3) do not work while my wireless mouse 1000 do work absolutely fine on the Phone.
I am also looking for NTFS Mass Storage support which seems to be currently limited to FAT32 (and possibly FAT16) only.
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There is a solution for that already. Search ntfs-3g or posts started by me.
Just tried my logitech wireless keyboard but doesn't work. May need to dig out some old wired keyboard to try later.
somebody can get the USB ID of EuroCase? i can't get it from the internet
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somebody can get the USB ID of EuroCase? i can't get it from the internet
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Actually, you may found the id by S2 itself. Just install a terminal emulator and do the same lsusb command.
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Actually, you may found the id by S2 itself. Just install a terminal emulator and do the same lsusb command.
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Okay i could get the usb id from eurocase (i've a keyboard+mouse 2.4ghz pack) It's 1D57. Now when i connect the recivier, says "connected a usb device". But when i try to use mouse or keyboard it get stuck on one letter. I've try with a genius keyboard also (ID 0566) and it does the same... the only device that it works is a Razer mouse (without doing a thing)
My Microsoft Wireless Mouse 1000 works perfectly fine. However my other Microsoft Wireless Desktop combo (6000 v3) doesn't.
Also, I am looking for a way to use my USB headsets. I am able to control volume through it, but can't route audio through it.
Hope one of the devs here would be generous enough to help us get our devices working
Writing a driver and firmware from scrarch is quite a bit more arguous than finding one that works with linux. Look for one.
Once I get this porting business figured out ill post a tut on porting. Maybe even a small vm of the ubuntu box, to avoid rebuilding the setup
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Hey,
I have bougt a hdmi miracast dongle at eBay.
It is mediatek CPU based and only accept a micro USB connection.
Attached to this message are two pictures that show the inside and the outside.
This dongle is a zk technologies w18 dongle and beside miracast it should also support Intel widi.
Unfortunately it doesn't support... and I cannot connect my laptop to the dongle.
I can connect two different phones with 4.2.1 android, but no success with Intel widi
Any one has a device like this? Any idea where can i get a new firmware?
Thanks!
Ihave the same device and same question? Are there any solutions to hacking this device?
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Ihave the same device and same question? Are there any solutions to hacking this device?
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Hey!
I can connect using an android phone, but i'm unable to connect to it using intel WIDI...
I've have contacted ZK Technologies and they did reply with this:
Hello，
So Sorry, W18 currently does not support INTEL WIDI.
Thanks,
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After another quote:
Will it ever support it?
I bought it from ebay and they had in the description:
• WiDi technology V3.5 laptop
Thanks a lot,
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They reply:
Dear Sir,
Yes, it'll support widi after two months via hardware update, now is not supported.
Any other question pls do not hesitate to contact us,tks!
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But after a few tries i've managed to connect my laptop to the device, but it just worked one time... and i have no idea how did i manage to do that... and i could never ever again got it connected...
So i will have to wait for a while and see what is their "hardware" upgrade...
Really fast answer))
So, it is interesting that they provide update functionality. Could you please ask them about it? Is it possible to update existing device on home PC?
Fric said:
Hey!
I can connect using an android phone, but i'm unable to connect to it using intel WIDI...
I've have contacted ZK Technologies and they did reply with this:
After another quote:
They reply:
But after a few tries i've managed to connect my laptop to the device, but it just worked one time... and i have no idea how did i manage to do that... and i could never ever again got it connected...
So i will have to wait for a while and see what is their "hardware" upgrade...
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Really fast answer))
So, it is interesting that they provide update functionality. Could you please ask them about it? Is it possible to update existing device on home PC?
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Send them an email:
[email protected]
And post here you inquire and their answer.
Thanks for contact. I will also ask them about wifi access point functionality.
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Send them an email:
[email protected]
And post here you inquire and their answer.
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asvil said:
Thanks for contact. I will also ask them about wifi access point functionality.
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Access Point Functionality? What is that?
Fric said:
Access Point Functionality? What is that?
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Sorry I was wrong. I want to connect my macbook to device, so I have to establish computer-to-computer connection. The right words should be, "supporting computer-to-computer wifi connection".
My questions:
I just bought device hdmi dongle (w18) and try to find way for connecting my macbook.
Could you please tell is it possible? Should I update firmware for that, and can I do it at home PC for existing device?
Does device support wifi access point mode, because I found that mac os x have no wifi direct?
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Theirs answers:
hello，
Sorry about that W18 does not currently support macbook.Our R & D team will try to do it.
If our products support this feature, we will notice it.
Thank you for purchasing our products.
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I have a device that internally looks the same, although I do not know who produced it, but where your's say MT-WFD18, mine says RLM218_1.1, and just below W-SL + 2813.
I haven't tried anything else than just miracast, which worked not so well, was fairly slow screen update, with sound out of sync while using Dice Player on my LG G2.
When i read det description from the seller it mentions something about 'intuitive interface', from what I can see, it is just a bootlogo static screen, is there a standard way of communicating with these devices, like common SW that do something, or is it likely the intuitive interface is just that, static screen?
Did anyone find any hacks/fw updates for these?
[EDIT] Added pictures, sorry about the quality, lazy and just used mobile phone, and it seem i amanged to get part of my beard in with it! :/
I have what seems to be a re-branded ZK W18(Allview Smart2View). Worked reasonably well with my phone for a while(some stuttering was present, the occasional disconnect) but I was quite happy with it as my phone has no tv-out. Used it maybe about 5 times. Today I was trying to show somebody some videos I took from one of my kids training and discovered it has no sound. Got sound after a reboot, but it disconnected after half a minute and sound didn't come back since. I am also interested in an update to make it more stable...
Miracast smart2view dongle
Hi,
I purchassed one of thode too.
The original is made in china:
ZK-W18 Miracast dongle.
Playback is a little choppy.
Any ideas to improve playback?
N
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I have what seems to be a re-branded ZK W18(Allview Smart2View). Worked reasonably well with my phone for a while(some stuttering was present, the occasional disconnect) but I was quite happy with it as my phone has no tv-out. Used it maybe about 5 times. Today I was trying to show somebody some videos I took from one of my kids training and discovered it has no sound. Got sound after a reboot, but it disconnected after half a minute and sound didn't come back since. I am also interested in an update to make it more stable...
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1. better hardware(impossible...)
2. better firmware(almost as impossible, it seems)
Yups... i still haven't found a new firmware
I have this device too (allview branded). Worked for a while, then sound dissappeared, then it kept restarting, then just gives black screen. I suspect it's overheating, and maybe it is damaged because of that. Not recomended...
found this in a chinese file sharing website.
I searched with the terms mt8636 and rlm218 and found this:
https://ufile.io/gah08
I don't know if something can be done with that but maybe someone can see what it is.
Hi!
Does anyone know how to connect a controller to the OP3? I tried Bluetooth/sixaxis and OTG.
Bluetooth: Can connect to it but wont work in emulators or games.
Sixasis: Wont find the controller
OTG: Light DS4 controller is orange (So it is connected) but won't work in supported games or emulators.
OS: OxygenOS 3.1.2
I tried support but they just say it is not supported. USB controller support is native in Android OS, right? See OnePlus forum where we discuss the problem at hand. Maybe someone here knows a solution. Support OP says it is not supported on OP3. As far as I know it worked on OP1 and OP2.
I really want to play Pokemon en OoT!
annetimdegraaf said:
Hi!
Does anyone know how to connect a controller to the OP3? I tried Bluetooth/sixaxis and OTG.
Bluetooth: Can connect to it but wont work in emulators or games.
Sixasis: Wont find the controller
OTG: Light DS4 controller is orange (So it is connected) but won't work in supported games or emulators.
OS: OxygenOS 3.1.2
I tried support but they just say it is not supported. USB controller support is native in Android OS, right? See OnePlus forum where we discuss the problem at hand. Maybe someone here knows a solution. Support OP says it is not supported on OP3. As far as I know it worked on OP1 and OP2.
I really want to play Pokemon en OoT!
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Which bluetooth controller do you have? I have the Moga Pocket and it does work, though it took some fiddling around with different apps and then adjusting settings in the emulators.
Prozart said:
Which bluetooth controller do you have? I have the Moga Pocket and it does work, though it took some fiddling around with different apps and then adjusting settings in the emulators.
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I connected my Playstation 4 Controller through USB.
annetimdegraaf said:
Hi!
Does anyone know how to connect a controller to the OP3? I tried Bluetooth/sixaxis and OTG.
Bluetooth: Can connect to it but wont work in emulators or games.
Sixasis: Wont find the controller
OTG: Light DS4 controller is orange (So it is connected) but won't work in supported games or emulators.
OS: OxygenOS 3.1.2
I tried support but they just say it is not supported. USB controller support is native in Android OS, right? See OnePlus forum where we discuss the problem at hand. Maybe someone here knows a solution. Support OP says it is not supported on OP3. As far as I know it worked on OP1 and OP2.
I really want to play Pokemon en OoT!
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Have u enabled otg in the settings?
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Have u enabled otg in the settings?
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Yes, I enabled it. Hoped that would do the trick. No luck there
I'm having the same issue connecting my DS4 controller. It connects to the sixaxis app properly, but the nothing responds to my inputs. I am using oxygen 3.1.3. I'm guessing a different rom will probably fix the issue, but then I'd lose dash charging. Is there any work around? I was considering buying an otg cable later today, but wont since OP has had no luck with it.
nigerson said:
I'm having the same issue connecting my DS4 controller. It connects to the sixaxis app properly, but the nothing responds to my inputs. I am using oxygen 3.1.3. I'm guessing a different rom will probably fix the issue, but then I'd lose dash charging. Is there any work around? I was considering buying an otg cable later today, but wont since OP has had no luck with it.
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Hi, Thank got i'm not alone! Next step in the process. Installed BlissPop ROM and that made it only worse. There is no way to enable OTG on CM13. So I thought, lets restore my back-up. Now my security pattern is not recognized . Let's hope the already second running restore will work.
Anyone got another plan?
annetimdegraaf said:
Hi, Thank got i'm not alone! Next step in the process. Installed BlissPop ROM and that made it only worse. There is no way to enable OTG on CM13. So I thought, lets restore my back-up. Now my security pattern is not recognized . Let's hope the already second running restore will work.
Anyone got another plan?
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I tried contacting OnePlus support. Their response was that the OP3 is a very sensitive device and is very sensitive to input and is not designed to work with a PS4. I don't even know where they got PS4 since I didn't even mention that I was using a DS4 with my OP3.
I need to connect a sony z5 to a sony projector but unfortunately that is one of the features that lineage has removed from my phone. Is it possible to restore that ability? This is a real dealbreaker and I'll probably need to go back to the stock rom or another rom that has it.
Xperia dual shock support would be really nice too but it's not as critical.
Thanks.
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I need to connect a sony z5 to a sony projector but unfortunately that is one of the features that lineage has removed from my phone. Is it possible to restore that ability? This is a real dealbreaker and I'll probably need to go back to the stock rom or another rom that has it. Xperia dual shock support would be really nice too but it's not as critical. Thanks.
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I don't have this device but, the following, device specific, thread discusses Miracast already.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3585588
Though this is a LineageOS question that should be posted on the following Official LineageOS thread for your device.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3536846
If necessary, you can try posting your question within the following Q&A thread that's specific to your device.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3527628
Good Luck!
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I don't have this device but, the following, device specific, thread discusses Miracast already.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3585588
Though this is a LineageOS question that should be posted on the following Official LineageOS thread for your device.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3536846
If necessary, you can try posting your question within the following Q&A thread that's specific to your device.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3527628
Good Luck!
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Thanks for your reply. I already posted in the first linked thread before posting here, but the z5 specific forum is dead apparently. The way I see it is this is not a z5 specific problem it's a general lineage OS problem that affects every phone capable of screen mirroring via the miracast standard.
valhallachrome said:
Thanks for your reply. I already posted in the first linked thread before posting here, but the z5 specific forum is dead apparently. The way I see it is this is not a z5 specific problem it's a general lineage OS problem that affects every phone capable of screen mirroring via the miracast standard.
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I miracast all the time. No additional cost/WiFi needed, beyond the adapter.
- Plugin the Miracast adapter for Flat screen TV by inserting into HDMI port of TV, plugin the USB power cord
- Turn on Wi-Fi on phone but do not allow it to connect to anything.
- Go to Settings/display/Cast (or just the Cast icon in QS) and look for a number.
- Select the Miracast ID and touch/confirm the button.
The TVscreen will reflect everything on your phone screen
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I miracast all the time. No additional cost/WiFi needed, beyond the adapter.
- Plugin the Miracast adapter for Flat screen TV by inserting into HDMI port of TV, plugin the USB power cord
- Turn on Wi-Fi on phone but do not allow it to connect to anything.
- Go to Settings/display/Cast (or just the Cast icon in QS) and look for a number.
- Select the Miracast ID and touch/confirm the button.
The TVscreen will reflect everything on your phone screen
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Thanks that's interesting. Did you install any relevant apk's after flashing lineageOS? Just to be sure I tried the steps you describe again but it doesn't work. When selecting the cast option in display settings it does not search for devices, it immediately shows a blank screen with "no nearby devices were found" and there is no option to search.
I also installed an apk from sony mobile communications sonymobile.tvout.wifidisplay that allowed me to put a "screen mirroring" shortcut on the home screen. This one does have an option to search but the app crashes immediately when the search button is pressed.
Perhaps there is another apk I need that performs the actual searching?
valhallachrome said:
Thanks that's interesting. Did you install any relevant apk's after flashing lineageOS? Just to be sure I tried the steps you describe again but it doesn't work. When selecting the cast option in display settings it does not search for devices, it immediately shows a blank screen with "no nearby devices were found" and there is no option to search.
I also installed an apk from sony mobile communications sonymobile.tvout.wifidisplay that allowed me to put a "screen mirroring" shortcut on the home screen. This one does have an option to search but the app crashes immediately when the search button is pressed.
Perhaps there is another apk I need that performs the actual searching?
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No extra apps needed, miracasting is built into the system. A cpl things to consider tho,
1. The miracast adapter needs power and come with a separate USB wire you can plug in (virtually) any USB port in the TV to the adapter.
* The only exclusion for the adapter is by using a Smart TV since Miracasting circuitry is built into the actual TV. *
2. Turn TV channel to the HDMI port you have the adapter plugged into and wait a few seconds for the devices to read each other, then select the adapter and when it fully connects, the TV screen will look exactly like whatever your phone is displaying...
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bcrichster said:
No extra apps needed, miracasting is built into the system. A cpl things to consider tho,
1. The miracast adapter needs power and come with a separate USB wire you can plug in (virtually) any USB port in the TV to the adapter.
* The only exclusion for the adapter is by using a Smart TV since Miracasting circuitry is built into the actual TV. *
2. Turn TV channel to the HDMI port you have the adapter plugged into and wait a few seconds for the devices to read each other, then select the adapter and when it fully connects, the TV screen will look exactly like whatever your phone is displaying...
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Thanks, considering the abnormal behavior from the display cast screen and the crashing mirroring shortcut I'm pretty sure the problem is on my phones end. The miracast definitely works on the receiving end (projector) I tested it with a samsung s5.
I ditched lineage and went to a rom by some sceryavuz guy. Miracast doesn't work. So I ditched that and tried a stock (7.0, phone came with 6.1) rom. Miracast doesn't work. Moral of the story is don't play around with roms kids. The people who make them don't care about dropped features. Every time I get a phone, I try a rom from here like an idiot, every time it breaks some essential feature and every time xda either has no idea how to fix it or just doesn't care.
"that was a couple of years ago! surely the roms are better now!" NOPE. I never learn my lesson.
Hello,
I have the problem with my Galaxy S9 and the last version of LineageOS. I don't see the miracast device (Microsoft Wireless Display) in the Cast menu. Do you have an idea ?
Thanks