Anyone know if it's possible to use MHL in conjunction with a microUSB to USB host adaptor to output to HDMI and access an external USB drive at the same time? That'd make the SGS2 an amazing portable media unit.
No, it is not posible. Its an either/or connection to the micro USB port.
Shame, because as you say that would really be a great thing. MHL consortium are considering a number of improvements to the 2.0 MHL spec, so in future devices this may be a possibility.
So MHL can't be used when I'll plug a USB-Hub?
No, sadly not.
It's a shame - for now I'd prefer micro USB & separate HDMI port so USB can be utilised as well as an external display.
As would I, and a lot of others I suspect.
But you've got 16 GB memory and can copy your stuff to the memory and watch it later via MHL on your Flat? So this is not a big problem, I think
s60mike said:
But you've got 16 GB memory and can copy your stuff to the memory and watch it later via MHL on your Flat? So this is not a big problem, I think
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Yes, but 16Gb of FAT32 and you can't copy a file > 4Gb
I would use allshare to stream the movie or whatever to your phone from a laptop and connect the phone to TV via the MHL HDMI adapter...that way you have access to ur laptop's data without being hardwired to it
chizzwhizz said:
I would use allshare to stream the movie or whatever to your phone from a laptop and connect the phone to TV via the MHL HDMI adapter...that way you have access to ur laptop's data without being hardwired to it
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Yes, it helps only if your laptop can't play smoothly a HD video
Has anyone got a generic MHL cable to work with the galaxy s 2 yet?
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lufcmattylad said:
Has anyone got a generic MHL cable to work with the galaxy s 2 yet?
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Not that I'm aware of...
I bought one from Ebay and can't really do anything good with it. Display shows briefly for 3-4 seconds on TV then disappears again. Don't know why.....I hope it's not the device itself because I tested 2 phones, they were bought at the same time, but none of them would work correctly....
If by generic you mean a not samsung one or one not dedicated to the SGS2 then i actually use a one, from ebay or someting like that, everything works perfect you just cant forget to plug power to it, and about the not working one, it seems mine gets jammed by gsm signal (i.e. when receiving a call), so from time to time the image disappears in a blink of noise, maybe that is your problem too, try it in airplane mode.
Oh, I think I misread that question - I have actually used a generic one with my SGSII (a prototype from the MHL consortium) and it worked fine!
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I would use allshare to stream the movie or whatever to your phone from a laptop and connect the phone to TV via the MHL HDMI adapter...that way you have access to ur laptop's data without being hardwired to it
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No, you can't, when the MHL is connected, the WiFi stops working, I regret not having bought the Optimus 2x
erebocln said:
No, you can't, when the MHL is connected, the WiFi stops working, I regret not having bought the Optimus 2x
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Uhm no. I've been streaming with WIFI through MHL no problem for MONTHS. Using the Original Samsung MHL connector of course.
I have to put mine in offline mode to be able to use the MHL adapter.....
As for USB-OTG no luck yet.....
On Amazon, Ebay, DealExtrem ... you will find adapters that can do 3 things at a time:
- output HDMI
- let phone work as usb host, so that you can plug kbd, mouse, and external HDD (second wifi card, wired ethernet ...); once you have the usb A plug, just pub a hub
- recharge the phone (what is not possible with the legacy short OTG cable).
+ read memory cards
Such devices are sold as MHL devices. Some MHL devices don't to all that.
Take care. MHLv2 is more complex than MHLv1.
doublehp said:
On Amazon, Ebay, DealExtrem ... you will find adapters that can do 3 things at a time:
- output HDMI
- let phone work as usb host, so that you can plug kbd, mouse, and external HDD (second wifi card, wired ethernet ...); once you have the usb A plug, just pub a hub
- recharge the phone (what is not possible with the legacy short OTG cable).
+ read memory cards
Such devices are sold as MHL devices. Some MHL devices don't to all that.
Take care. MHLv2 is more complex than MHLv1.
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Could you post a link as an example for such a device, that works properly (if you've tested, or you know it works) ?
Thank you
I can post links, but ... I have not tested any of those. And don't know any one personally who tested it.
Cable:
http://www.amazon.com/Juiced-Systems-MHL-Adapter-MicroSDHC/dp/B008CQKM2U
http://www.dx.com/p/5-in-1-micro-us...n-micro-usb-adapter-black-257780#.U8HYDNePul0
Monobloc:
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Micro-USB-Ho..._MobilePhoneDataCables_JN&hash=item258600844e
I don't like the monobloc version; I fear it's too heavy, and may help breaking the phone plug.
There are all sorts of OTG and MHL cables. I have seen OTG dongles as short as 4cm (monobloc), with small cable (8cm: 4-8€), with long cable (1.5m .... should be 7 feet), pure HDMI (passive cable, no card reader, 8-12€), VGA (including very cheap HDMI to VGA converter, 20-30€ ... including sound output). In some case, you need to buy accessories (extra power supply, extra uUSB cable, extra HDMI cable). Also seen a very cute hybrid card reader: http://dx.com/p/285865 (I love this product design, and I love this URL syntax )
Don't forget that there can be mistakes in item description.
Here I have described how to build an external battery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54036759&postcount=17
On previous phone, I just soldered additional battery to internal one; on my new phone, I will do something more complex, and more flexible.
Loosing power via OTG/MHL is not a fatality. Most phone have an other hidden power input:
généric, that uses the USB plug:
http://www.dx.com/p/reverse-qi-wire...arger-receiver-for-micro-usb-cellphone-312805
TRIPLE CHECK POLARITY; I took the wrong one; have to fold the cable.
So ... even if your OTG/MHL module takes power from your USB, and can not recharge your phone, the specific shell can charge your phone the other way So, you need to build an internal specific module:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK7PRJ4SiK0
S2 specific back shell, so called receiver:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2013-newest-wireless-charger-for-samsung-galaxy-s2/1266101036.html
http://www.exportprive.com/en/batte...reless-charger-set-for-samsung-galaxy-s2.html
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/QI-Wireless-Charger-for-Samsung-Galaxy_821969998.html?s=p
The SGS2 is not designed to accept wireless chargers, so, you have two options:
- solder and take the pins out (cf youtube) (do not solder coild to battery, or you could overcharge the batt, and burn your phone ... I mean, physically set fire)
- find an item that includes back shell + specific battery (exportprive)
Many recent phones have the internal connectors, so you just need to change the back-cover. In this case, the software will be able to know the charger is wireless (as opposed to AC, and USB; advanced battery tools will show those 3 possibilities). I believe the motherboard for my HTC One M8 is designed to have those pins, but I can't find the specific cover yet (maybe in a few months); only found it for M7.
Can I connect this a USB to VGA adaptor like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-USB-Dual-Display-Adapter/dp/B000HCXA62/ref=tag_stp_s2_edpp_url on the Galaxy Tab P7510 with the USB adaptor?
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Can I connect this a USB to VGA adaptor like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-USB-Dual-Display-Adapter/dp/B000HCXA62/ref=tag_stp_s2_edpp_url on the Galaxy Tab P7510 with the USB adaptor?
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My guess would be no because in order for that to work there would need to be drivers for android devices and those would have to already be incorporated into your ROM. Can you not just get the HDMI adapter, or do the HDMI dock trick?
no, you can not.
You can not use 99.999% of existing USB devices with Android OS. Personally I find the USB port completely useless. There is no support for anything other than a mouse and memory card reader.
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My guess would be no because in order for that to work there would need to be drivers for android devices and those would have to already be incorporated into your ROM. Can you not just get the HDMI adapter, or do the HDMI dock trick?
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I am afraid HDMI adapter is not for me. I want to use my tab to present stuff using an overhead projector. Usually even if the projector has a composite port the cables that are in the presentors area are a VGA and a 3.5mm cable for sound.
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no, you can not.
You can not use 99.999% of existing USB devices with Android OS. Personally I find the USB port completely useless. There is no support for anything other than a mouse and memory card reader.
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5thelement, is that you?
Anyone know where I might find an OTG cable for the Fire TV (Not stick)? It uses a USB A connector only - I can only find micro otg adapters.
I used a regular USB A<-->A cable that I got for like 2eur in order to access the FireTV's fastboot.
Just looking for an otg cable for it. Not trying to access fastboot
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Just looking for an otg cable for it. Not trying to access fastboot
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What are you wanting to achieve with an OTG cable?
Hooking up a Dual Shock 4 controller to it.
It works out of the box using a standard cable for regular apps like limelight or just games in general
However for the remote play app for PS4, the button mapping is off. A few of the buttons do not work. Thankfully twisted89 has modded the app to work but it requires an otg connection. Confirmed working on my phones using an otg cable (micro usb). Only problem is I cannot find an otg cable for the fire TV.
Try a USB A male to microusb female adapter between the otg adapter and the fire tv
Thanks I'll give it a go
Are you familiar with what an OTG cable is compared to a regular micro USB cable? OTG simply shorts the "sense" pin to ground, which when plugged into an appropriate device will enable that device to use its USB port as a Host Mode port (instead of normal operation as a slave/peripheral device).
Full size USB A has no "sense" pin, and the Fire Tv automatically operates as a Host device unless its in bootloader(?) mode and connected to another host computer (for fastboot).
Does anyone know if the Pixel will support OTG without root?
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Does anyone know if the Pixel will support OTG without root?
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I think I saw an unpacking video and the OTG adapter was included in the box.
just whacked a mouse into the adapter in the box. works fine.
Also tried with a mem stick, and works fine
What is the use of the USB to USB-C adapter that comes with the cable ?
AstroDigital said:
What is the use of the USB to USB-C adapter that comes with the cable ?
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I think it was intended to facilitate moving files from an older phone. Mine is due to arrive any moment. I think we will all have some real answers soon.
Except most old phones do not have USB-C
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Except most old phones do not have USB-C
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You plug the USB C end into the Pixel and then use another cable to connect an older phone (presumably one you're already using with the older phone). Micro USB/Lightning into the older phone, USB into the adapter. The adapter can also be utilized for OTG - USB C into the Pixel, flash drive/other USB device into the USB port.
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What is the use of the USB to USB-C adapter that comes with the cable ?
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Also to use OTG. Plug that in, and you can hook up a keyboard, mouse, removable drive, someone elses phone, whatever.
Could someone clarify. I plugged the adapter in how I was directed by a thread at the "pixel community". The thread referenced a way to use the adapter to transfer files however I plugged it in set the settings to xfer files and nothing. Does the adapter go into the pixel or the (in my case) Note 7? The thread listed a way to make these transfers upon start up but I'm way past start up. I need to transfer a couple apps and a big phone log and a truck load of texts. Any help out there?
I've used a firestick (I believe it's a FS2) for a long time and love it. But my home wlan bandwidth has become congested making it difficult to watch streaming movies without some annoying stuttering.
Is there a way to connect an Ethernet cable directly to the firestick to speed data to it? I looked at my firestick and there seems to be no Ethernet port I could connect a cable to. Is there a trick I could use so it doesn't have to depend on a wireless connection?
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I've used a firestick (I believe it's a FS2) for a long time and love it. But my home wlan bandwidth has become congested making it difficult to watch streaming movies without some annoying stuttering.
Is there a way to connect an Ethernet cable directly to the firestick to speed data to it? I looked at my firestick and there seems to be no Ethernet port I could connect a cable to. Is there a trick I could use so it doesn't have to depend on a wireless connection?
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The official Amazon Ethernet Adapter work fine with a 2nd generation stick.
I use a wii usb adapter I got at gamestop for 1.99, works with everything but you will need a charging OTG adapter (unless the amazon one has it integrated)
Thank you both. I'll explore the suggested options.
Take advantage of the speed and reliability of wired internet. Easy to set up – simply connect the Amazon Ethernet Adapter into the USB port on your Fire TV and plug in an Ethernet cable directly from your router.
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Take advantage of the speed and reliability of wired internet. Easy to set up – simply connect the Amazon Ethernet Adapter into the USB port on your Fire TV and plug in an Ethernet cable directly from your router.
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Please don't revive a dead thread just to increase your post count. Also, you just repeated the obvious answer.