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Hdmi Dock

Is there a dock that charges and does hdmi out? Thinking this would be cool to play emulators or GTA on my big screen, paired with a wiimote or ps3 controller

To connect to the a TV you will need an MHL to HDMI adapter like this. I'm not sure if it charges at the same time, but it should, being that it connects via the USB port on the phone. If you search around the web, you'll definitely find much affordable deals. Cheers!

FineTalent said:
To connect to the a TV you will need an MHL to HDMI adapter like this. I'm not sure if it charges at the same time, but it should, being that it connects via the USB port on the phone. If you search around the web, you'll definitely find much affordable deals. Cheers!
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at least, if not charge, it maintains the charge level.
from your link:
The HDTV Smart Adapter supports HD signals up to 1080p. Connects directly to a standard HDMI cable for easy connectivity to home theater or monitor. Requires power from a wall charger. Can connect directly to your MHL-Enabled mobile phone to create an HDMI docking station. Requires wall charger (sold separately) to power the adapter while in use. (HDMI cable not included)”
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There are some other brands, more afordable. Have any one tested any of them?

another question, can I connect a usb controller and still charge the phone and have it output to tv or am I too wishful in my thinking

screamline458 said:
another question, can I connect a usb controller and still charge the phone and have it output to tv or am I too wishful in my thinking
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You cannot connect more than one USB cable to your phone, so unfortunately that is not possible. Which controller exactly do you need to connect to your phone?
If by any chance you are planning to use a PS3 controller, pairing it with your phone through Bluetooth and using the Six Axis Controller app is the best way to go.
Edit: In that way, you will still be able to connect the phone to your TV via the MHL cable

if you hsve a frys electronics in your town, they have this item for $24. WORKS WELL.

Can I use MHL to display video output on my computer?

I have an acer aspire 7560, it does have an hdmi port, but I don't want to have to buy an adapter for something that I don't know would even work for video input. I want to know: is there some way that I can use a normal, oem supplied, usb cable for this and simply connect it to the computer, figure out some stuff on the ubuntu end, and just use my laptop as an external display?

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I have an acer aspire 7560, it does have an hdmi port, but I don't want to have to buy an adapter for something that I don't know would even work for video input. I want to know: is there some way that I can use a normal, oem supplied, usb cable for this and simply connect it to the computer, figure out some stuff on the ubuntu end, and just use my laptop as an external display?
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Short answer: no
Explanation: your HDMI port is solely for outbound connections only, to a TV or monitor. There are very few laptops that have the ability to receive an HDMI input.
As for doing it with USB there are third party apps like BBQDroid and MirrorOp that will let you, but its nearly impractical for the Nexus. Trust me, I've been trying for over a year to get even the right ROM/kernel combo to maintain a reasonable lagfree experience using them and its hopeless. We don't have the power. Sure, you can do it. But don't expect to do anything without huge performance drops.

I have a new tv that supports hdmi, but it also has usb 2.0 in, and I do not have a hdmi mhl adapter. Would a normal oem cable work for that?

dreamwave said:
I have a new tv that supports hdmi, but it also has usb 2.0 in, and I do not have a hdmi mhl adapter. Would a normal oem cable work for that?
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Nope. USB port on your TV is for connecting media devices with music/videos/pictures and does not support the feature your looking for.
I have had success using the Mirror for CM11 application by koush with Airserver on my PC. Info to get it here. You must join the community and beta before it shows up in Play Store.
It works over WiFi network so long as your PC has AirServer, which is an Apple app supposed to be for idevices but the app picks it up anyway. The free version of Airserver is only 7 day trial. It will slow your phone down somewhat, but not anywhere near as bad as other apps. I've used it some, and it works well. But it has limited use with only a trial for Airserver. Such a bummer there, but give it a shot for the 7 days and support it and koush if you it
Good luck

[Q] Tab to Monitor - Solutions?

I have a tab s 805. I want to play videos on my monitor (stand alone monitor - no CPU). Can anyone suggest me ways to do this?
1) Buy a HDMI Cable and a HDMI-Micro USB adapter and use. But I have seen people complaining that a MHL adapter is required and they will support only specific devices. So need more clarity on this.
2) WiFi solutions possible without CPU?
3) Any other solutions please!

If monitor has HDMI (or DVI) then easiest most reliable somultion is a MHL adaptor. Plugs into the usb port and then plug an HDMI to HDMI (or DVI) cable that goes to the monitor.
This is haw I display TV OnDemand programs from my Tablet to my 40" TV.
You can also use Miracast devices, but this means you loose the Wifi connection as it is used for the transmission of the screen image - hence my suggestion of MHL.
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I have a tab s 805. I want to play videos on my monitor (stand alone monitor - no CPU). Can anyone suggest me ways to do this?
1) Buy a HDMI Cable and a HDMI-Micro USB adapter and use. But I have seen people complaining that a MHL adapter is required and they will support only specific devices. So need more clarity on this.
2) WiFi solutions possible without CPU?
3) Any other solutions please!
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JohnWhitmore said:
If monitor has HDMI (or DVI) then easiest most reliable somultion is a MHL adaptor. Plugs into the usb port and then plug an HDMI to HDMI (or DVI) cable that goes to the monitor.
This is haw I display TV OnDemand programs from my Tablet to my 40" TV.
You can also use Miracast devices, but this means you loose the Wifi connection as it is used for the transmission of the screen image - hence my suggestion of MHL.
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Thanks! Ordered a mhl cable.. It'll come in a couple if days! Will check on it and get back!
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My preference is chrome cast. No wires, no lag, works perfect. No need to have the tablet screen running at the same time.

But will chromecast work on a monitor alone? Without CPU?
And can it stream only over wireless and not use internet?

Chromecast is very nice, but there are times where an MHL connection works better. Streaming video on hotel WiFi comes to mind. You can get a Chromecast to work using the HooToo Tripmate Nano, but the setup is a pain in the rear.
The minus with using the MHL connection to the tablet is that controlling the tablet from the hotel bed is probably not going to happen. Maybe somebody wrote an app where I can control video playback on my SM-T800 through my cell phone over WiFi or LTE?
Cheers,
¿GJ?

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But will chromecast work on a monitor alone? Without CPU?
And can it stream only over wireless and not use internet?
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Chromecast can stream from anywhere, local, server, internet. However it does need an active internet connection to work though there are hacks about to get around that for just local streaming.
Chromecast can connect to anything with a hdmi socket.
I can take it anywhere and have movies, music, pics on the go, locally streamed or from the internet without actually having to have my phone or tablet screen running. All controllable from the phone or tablet.
Its quite good at screen mirroring too.
There are cheaper versions such a easicast, but can't give any info on that.

Sound through Usb Port

I am looking to use my Fire TV on my computer monitor which does not have built in speakers. I am wondering if using an AUX to USB Cable will work if I plug the aux side into a speaker and the USB into the fire TV. I will also be using a VGA to HDMI to connect the Fire TV to the monitor so if there are errors with that please let me know.
Thanks.

An external USB soundcard needs a driver on the aTV. I doubt there is one preinstalled and it still needs to be compatible, too.
A better solution would be a SP/DIF (TOSLINK) Converter which isn´t expensive and doesn´t need an USB connection and therefore also no driver.

Calibaan said:
An external USB soundcard needs a driver on the aTV. I doubt there is one preinstalled and it still needs to be compatible, too.
A better solution would be a SP/DIF (TOSLINK) Converter which isn´t expensive and doesn´t need an USB connection and therefore also no driver.
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I am using a computer monitor for my screen.

It´s not relevant. Connect your monitor via HDMI or HDMI/DVI adapter as before. These TOSLINK digital/analogue adapters are connected to the (optical or electrical) digital SP/DIF sound output and not to HDMI. On the ATV it´s a small square optical connection on the backside situated between LAN and HDMI.

Calibaan said:
It´s not relevant. Connect your monitor via HDMI or HDMI/DVI adapter as before. These TOSLINK digital/analogue adapters are connected to the (optical or electrical) digital SP/DIF sound output and not to HDMI. On the ATV it´s a small square optical connection on the backside situated between LAN and HDMI.
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Oh okay I understand now. Thank you so much you solved my problem.

2020 Shield TV streaming stick, root possible?

Hi all,
Is it possibel to root a 2020 Nvidia Shield TV streaming stick (whitout usb connection, no console)?
I can't find any info on this ,maybe with adb over wifi?

as far as I know it's not possible even with soldering usb connector.

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as far as I know it's not possible even with soldering usb connector.
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How does one solder a USB connector to the non Pro Shield?

I didn't try, but it seem instead memory-card-reader slot.

I'm wondering about the SD card slot, via ethernet or over a fastboot TCP/IP or UDP network connection...

KeepingItCuttingEdge said:
I'm wondering about the SD card slot, via ethernet or over a fastboot TCP/IP or UDP network connection...
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I wondered that myself when I bought this originally, ended up returning it when i realized it didn't have a usb port. Would Love to see what folks come up with, regarding these sticks