i have a LG G8 ThinkQ phone. it has a completely broken screen. i would like to connect it to a usb-c hub so i can connect a monitor/TV, a mouse , a keyboard and a charger, so i can supply power to the phone while using it essentially as a computer on a TV. i could buy just any usb-c hub, but im guessing some are more likely to work than others. im hoping someone has already tried this and found a usb-c hub that works to accomplish this task, and will see this post and let me know which usb-c hub to buy. if so, please let me know. thanks in advance
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I'm new to USB-C so no idea if there is a working OTG cable. Any explanation and/or suggestion please. Thanks.
I got this one today. Works great!
I suggest this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018G6IK7E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gjdfybD9ZQT4X
As a minimum.
Will let you use you existing micro usb cables
Will fast charge
Supports connecting your ecisting micro otg gizmos
Tronsmart is cheaper and also supports qc but not otg.
Watch out for junk c cable. Bad fit and trickle charge only.
I'm looking into purchasing a usb type-c to HDMI cable. Is anyone aware of a program that would let me output my phone's display to my pc?
motojdm said:
I'm looking into purchasing a usb type-c to HDMI cable. Is anyone aware of a program that would let me output my phone's display to my pc?
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I'm pretty sure if you have the cable you don't need an extra program. It should just work.
Yep. And if your tv supports it wireless display too. Thought it would only work with LG tvs as that is what LG implied but I can sync to my samsung JS9500 just fine. Lag isn't too bad. And when doing screen changes or apps it looks like graphics glitch out but they don't. Haven't tested YouTube or my recorded videos yet. Have more important stuff to do first.
Hi, I'm looking to connect a few controllers/usb devices to my phone to use with games. I am wondering if a hub like the USB C Hub Aluminum Adapter by ikling on Amazon (sorry can't link on new account) would allow me to charge my phone at the same time. Thanks!
I think to enable charging via usb cable you need to change the kernel. I've tried this back with OP5
Hello, can someone try a usb-c to HDMI adapter with the LG G8 please ?
LG G7 was not compatible at first with Android 8 but then LG activated HDMI over USB-C with Android 9 update
Source : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78969498&postcount=24
LG G8 has Android 9 out of the box so it should work but still no proof
It doesn't look like they've disabled that functionality with the G8 (not all variants are released so keep that in mind).
I don't remember if SomeGadgetGuy showed UsbC-to-HDMI on other videos but it's definitely present in "LG G8 vs G7: Worthy of a One Year Upgrade?" around 3:05 in the video with the G8. Link to the video here: https://youtu.be/9APieviEyYI?t=185
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It doesn't look like they've disabled that functionality with the G8 (not all variants are released so keep that in mind).
I don't remember if SomeGadgetGuy showed UsbC-to-HDMI on other videos but it's definitely present in "LG G8 vs G7: Worthy of a One Year Upgrade?" around 3:05 in the video with the G8. Link to the video here: https://youtu.be/9APieviEyYI?t=185
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Thank you Pak0St ! It's a good news that LG keeps video out over USB-C !
I remember having seen a video of him reviewing LG V40 and complaining that LG removed HDMI over USB-C on LG V40 and G7 because there is too much delay between the phone and the TV screen with wireless display connection (here at 2:45 https://youtu.be/hFdHQ7f14nQ?t=165 ) and previous LG phones like V30 had this feature but now with Android 9 update it has been activated.
I wonder if they will add a custom desktop mode like on Samsung and Huawei smartphones or if they will use Google's desktop mode with Android 10 update
Usb c video out works, mirroring the screen with hdmi adapters is possible. My powered hub that worked with my S8 doesn't work with the G8, but my regular usb c to hdmi adapter does. I'm about to buy a powered hub that works with a Pixel in hopes the LG will as well.
The only thing I really miss about the S8 is Dex. Google or LG needs to get on this, especially considering the silly aspect ratio scaling the mirror mode has. Google play is the only video app that properly projects the image in 16:9. I wish the others would.
DrivenKeys said:
Usb c video out works, mirroring the screen with hdmi adapters is possible. My powered hub that worked with my S8 doesn't work with the G8, but my regular usb c to hdmi adapter does. I'm about to buy a powered hub that works with a Pixel in hopes the LG will as well.
The only thing I really miss about the S8 is Dex. Google or LG needs to get on this, especially considering the silly aspect ratio scaling the mirror mode has. Google play is the only video app that properly projects the image in 16:9. I wish the others would.
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I've heard that a desktop feature similar to Samsung Dex will be added from Android Q.
lentm said:
I've heard that a desktop feature similar to Samsung Dex will be added from Android Q.
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That's great news! Now to figure out how long it will take Q to reach the G8. The G8 is part of the Project Treble beta, so I really hope LG has planned the update soon.
Update: With a little more testing, I found my 25 dollar adapter that worked with my S8 mostly works woth the G8. The trick is to plug in only the hdmi, wait fot the mirrored screen, then plug in the power, which must be more powerful than the included wall charger. I'm using a monitor, whose usb c delivers pd power.
Looking over most adapters, it seems they're made for pd charging, but I'm curious if any will work with a wall charger. The descriptions are very vague for this purpose.
Here's the one that I have:
USB C to HDMI 4K Adapter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMK94BQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
It cost only 25 bux, and offers two usb 3.0 ports as well as usb c charging.
In case you're interested, here's the $54 Cheotech one that Juan Bagnell featured in his videos. It comes with ethernet and positive phone reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/CHOETECH-Multiple-Ethernet-Charging-Compatible/dp/B07673ZSD1
My G7 ThinQ (LM-G710EAW) still doesn't work with the USB-C to HDMI adapters that worked with the G5. It tries to connect but always reverts to USB Power Supply mode even if I tell it to always choose the media or photo sharing modes. I've been upgraded to Android 9 for a year now and was hoping it would kick in at some point. Any thoughts on what else might be missing?
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Update: With a little more testing, I found my 25 dollar adapter that worked with my S8 mostly works woth the G8. The trick is to plug in only the hdmi, wait fot the mirrored screen, then plug in the power, which must be more powerful than the included wall charger. I'm using a monitor, whose usb c delivers pd power.
Looking over most adapters, it seems they're made for pd charging, but I'm curious if any will work with a wall charger. The descriptions are very vague for this purpose.
Here's the one that I have:
USB C to HDMI 4K Adapter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMK94BQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
It cost only 25 bux, and offers two usb 3.0 ports as well as usb c charging.
In case you're interested, here's the $54 Cheotech one that Juan Bagnell featured in his videos. It comes with ethernet and positive phone reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/CHOETECH-Multiple-Ethernet-Charging-Compatible/dp/B07673ZSD1
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Hi, thank you for sharing your test of this adapter, I was searching for any solid information about connecting G8 to device like this, with no success. Now only one question left: did you try to connect any USB device to adapter, simultaneously to HDMI streaming and charging?
Wondering if we have support for:
RJ-45 Ethernet jack
microsd/SD card readers
HDMI-Out
Extra USB-A ports
An example of the device is here: https://www.amazon.ca/VAVA-Adapter-...b&qid=1563056649&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1
They are advertised for macbook but USB-C is obviously universal so it works with computers and stuff, wondering what kind of support we have on G8 if anyone has one to test.
I thought of this use case, use the HDMI to send to a monitor, and 2 of the usb slots for keyboard and mouse.... turn the G8 into a little laptop. I might order one to try it, in theory it could work but I have my doubts.
I didn't try the video out, but mouse and keyboard work fine through mine.
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I didn't try the video out, but mouse and keyboard work fine through mine.
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cool thanks, the video isn't even as important because wifi screen sharing is a thing too
Everything is working on my LG G8s ThinQ like before on my LG V40 ThinQ, LG G7 ThinQ.
The only problem is power drop when you connect multiple devices.
I tried an HDMI screen (it shares your Android screen and hopefully, no lags like with WiFi Screen Sharing), Ethernet connection, Microsoft multimedia keyboard (integrated touchpad on the keyboard), Western Digital My Passport and SanDisk DualDrive.
PS: The only thing I still didn't tried is Netflix via HDMI to USB-C. On my Galaxy S8 I couldn't have the images but well the sound but on my V40 it worked so, I'm wondering if LG isn't implementing Something to make it work. I must ask my manager
I found an adapter...
I was searching for an HDMI to USB-C adapter and tried a UGreen 6-in-1 adapter. It works perfectly. You can hook up your phone charger to the adapter to charge your phone while outputting to the TV/Monitor. It also has 2 USB 3.0 ports and SD/MicroSD slots. I got it to use my AKG Lyra microphone on my phone while making video calls for better audio. I've hooked my TV AND microphone to my phone so I can mount my phone on a stand and use the back (much better) camera for my calls. I use the TV to monitor the video. It works great! Search Amazon for " UGREEN USB C Hub 6 in 1 Type C to HDMI 4K " to find (I paid $25US). (New to xda and haven't posted enough to post links)
Hope this helps!
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Useful informations! I was thinking about one of those things, just to try out some kind of desktop mode when/IF it will be available on LG G8s, and a simple usb-c to hdmi seems to me too limiting as melvinmajor pointed out before (power drop).
Buying what appeared to be what I needed from Amazon, only to find it doesn't power my 3rd gen 4K Fire Stick, let alone any additional USB device, I can only turn to the community to help me. I've already bought the hub that provides ethernet & USB ports, so I'm just needing the cable. Thanks.
Can you link me to the hub you purchased? also after you find the cable you're looking for please let us know if the hub works correctly.
JUSTINMARMER said:
Can you link me to the hub you purchased? also after you find the cable you're looking for please let us know if the hub works correctly.
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Just a generic hub (I can't link as I do not have enough posts. - search "UGREEN RJ45 Ethernet Adapter with USB 2.0 Hub" on Amazon). It's working fine. I found out my issue was that my power cable supplied from Amazon with my Fire Stick was the culprit. Its micro USB male was fitting correctly in the firestick but not the female end of the OTG cables - unlike the other Amazon supplied power cables I borrowed to test. Replacing that fixed the issue.
I use an OTG cable from a Google/ASUS Nexus Player that has microUSB power in as well as a USB-A port and it works fine.