Just a heads up - I just got a dock care of one of the XDA members here (their donation to me - and thank you, btw). This is the zPad dock. My tests were all done on TnT Lite 3.1.2.
HDMI "just works" - plug it in and the output will show up on your HDMI output (in my case, it was a TV). Sound is also passed through, but seems to have a slight lag.
Ethernet "just works" - plug it in and the device is on the network. I'm not sure if there's a way to disable it, other than pulling the Ethernet port out.
Finally, the USB port also seems to work - I tested it with my USB keyboard. So, it seems like the TnT devs already built the kernel / UI with the dock in mind. I haven't tested the VEGAn build, yet.
EDIT: Just tested VEGAn 1.0.0 beta 4. USB / Ethernet / HDMI all seem to work. In the case of VEGAn, I actually tested HDMI off my PC monitor (which happens to have some cheapo speakers on them) and there's no audio lag. Perhaps it's something device specific, or cable specific.
EDIT2: Ethernet is now failing on VEGAn. I guess I spoke too soon.
Thanks for the tests. As for Ethernet, I wonder if u need to disable the wifi on the gtab when using the Ethernet on the dock?
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More Ethernet testing - it seems that it's a DNS issue of some sort. IP ICMP tests definitely work.
Does HDMI out work without the dock being powered?
roebeet said:
More Ethernet testing - it seems that it's a DNS issue of some sort. IP ICMP tests definitely work.
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Yes, LAN is working. It appears you must boot Tablet with LAN connected and tablet in doc for it to recognize it.... I say recognize it, but when you launch browser you get a notice box that says page can not be displayed due to no connection.. but you just check ok, the box goes away and you are online.
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Does HDMI out work without the dock being powered?
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HDMI and LAN require the doc to be powered.
Can we get a link to the dock you bought?
Thanks for the confirmation! Looks like I'm going to return this and get the elocity just for that HDMI port...
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Yes, LAN is working. It appears you must boot Tablet with LAN connected and tablet in doc for it to recognize it.... I say recognize it, but when you launch browser you get a notice box that says page can not be displayed due to no connection.. but you just check ok, the box goes away and you are online.
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Interesting that I can use the internet, I can retrieve my comcast email, but I could not run my exchange email. When I would refresh it, it just sat idle. when I resumed my wifi connection, it immediately downloaded my messages.
The LAN does need some work here by the Devs for sure. It also stopped for some reason and I had to reboot to reconnect it.
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Hi there, I've seen some issues reported with wifi and HDMI, however, none that seem to match the symptoms I've got. Famous last words...
I have two Asus eeePad Transformers. One is at 3.2 and the other recently updated to 3.2.1
I have a mini-HDMi to HDmi cable plugged into my HP monitor via an HDMi hub as follows:
- initially a direct attach to the monitor gets a cable fault on the monitor
- via the hub and nothing else activated, HDMI "bounces" between connected and not
- Powering on my DVD player into the hub, gets HDMI working a treat.
From looking at other posts, maybe I need a different cable, anyway that;s not the issue here, just history.
One of my TF101's was updated to 3.2.1 Now that device has issues with HDMI connected. It took me ages to debug this too:
- If HDMI cable in use, WiFi "stalls/stops". e.g. web pages don't load, WiFianalyser shows no signals etc.
- When screen saver kicks in and HDMI turns off web page loads complete
Other TF101 on 3.2 is still fine.
TF101 at level 3.2.1 was connected to the charger with no difference.
Any help greatly appreciated as I have to fiddle quite a lot to use HDMI now
No problem on my TF with WiFi when HDMI connected. I watch Netflix all the time while connected to TV via HDMI cable. I have a B60 model on 3.2.1 .
Thanks nonpaq, seems like I need to know more about the level of support with the cable etc. Good to know it's not a solid problem.
Problem with hdmi and wifi
hello,
i have same isuue when hdmi connected.... wifi go away, not all the time, but its happen specially when whatch youtube movies .....
I have the same problem. I Use the revolver-rom (3.7).
I had the same problem , and i had change the canal of the wifi , and all ok
I'm on the stock ROM and have the same issue on 3.2.1. Seems to be intermittent - Works some of the time. I have noticed that the Wi-Fi signal always looks strong but web pages won't load either. Other posts seem to suggest that you need a 1.3 HDMI cable. I have a 1.3a (whatever that means)
Hdmi disables wifi
Same here. Have a Tf101. Updated to ICS two weeks ago. A week ago i bought new headphones noticed the left earphone not working. Tested with other headseats same issue. Did a factory reset, same issue. This week whenever i plug in the HDMI the internet connection slows to unusable.
I think its all hardware related. Time to send it back to the manufacturer and pick up that IPAD 2 I was offered today.
ok so i just got mk808 android stick.
came home plugged it into my tv via hdmi - mini hdmi adaptor
plugged in the usb power to a 5v - 2amp charger from my nexus 7
the screen on my tv switched over to hdmi 1 blue screen,.......and thats all
i dont have a clue what ido to start it up or anything?
i got a mele air mouse 10 thrown in the deal too which is working on my tab but yeah how do i start up this thing? the blue light comes on and the tv switched to hdmi but thats all.
The MK808 has a blue light that has to be on when powered and blinking when streaming from the net. It shoud boot up by itself after you plug it in.
Check to see that your TV is set to the right HDMI input.
I have mine on HDMI 1. Make sure that yours matches your MK808 HDMI input.
Other than that, try another TV.....
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The MK808 has a blue light that has to be on when powered and blinking when streaming from the net. It shoud boot up by itself after you plug it in.
Check to see that your TV is set to the right HDMI input.
I have mine on HDMI 1. Make sure that yours matches your MK808 HDMI input.
Other than that, try another TV.....
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thanks for your reply i managed to get it working today with a new usb cable now happily using but trying to find a way to switch it of from remote,. "air mouse f10"
If yours is rooted, install "Rom Toolbox" that it have a widget called "Reboot".
Clicking that will give you all the settings ....
To reboot: instead of the full ROM Toolbox, which BTW is a great app, try Reboot Menu (https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wxLDIxMiwib3JnLnJpY2VrbmlnaHQuZ3MycmVib290Il0). That's all it does, it gives you reboot options (you must be rooted).
got the power menu app cheers
anyone had any experience getting another tablet to work as touchpad?
Try MK 802 lll remote app. Works on a lot of these.
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Try MK 802 lll remote app. Works on a lot of these.
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ive tried droidmote and now this app but i can never find-connect to my mk808? both on same network
edit: got it to connect to the device but i have a bluescreen on phone and tab touching does nothing and the few option i do have seem to do nothing also
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To reboot: instead of the full ROM Toolbox, which BTW is a great app, try Reboot Menu (https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wxLDIxMiwib3JnLnJpY2VrbmlnaHQuZ3MycmVib290Il0). That's all it does, it gives you reboot options (you must be rooted).
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I have mine hooked to a wall outlet in my living room that has a light switch to control it... MUCH easier! :laugh:
Robbzilla said:
I have mine hooked to a wall outlet in my living room that has a light switch to control it... MUCH easier! :laugh:
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You don't want to just just "pull the plug" (or flip the switch) on the unit, it could cause filesystem corruption....
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I have been using quickboot for years.
so theres probably no way to switch on via remote eh?
on a good note i did plug my VERY OLD phillips toucam pro from like 1999 lol and the microphone works!!!
video doesnt camera apps force close but skype works with microphone:good:
also any sixaxis help? seems without droidmote which i cannot get working its a dead end
Hi,
I have a rooted TF700 and a rooted Nexus S both running CM10.1. Is it possible to connect a USB cable from the dock of the Infinity to the Nexus S and use its network connection? If I plug a cable in then the USB tethering option in Settings is greyed out.
I imagine this would involve the use of a different kernel - I'm willing to try and make my own if I need to and someone can point out what config option needs to be compiled in.
steev
daviessm said:
Hi,
I have a rooted TF700 and a rooted Nexus S both running CM10.1. Is it possible to connect a USB cable from the dock of the Infinity to the Nexus S and use its network connection? If I plug a cable in then the USB tethering option in Settings is greyed out.
I imagine this would involve the use of a different kernel - I'm willing to try and make my own if I need to and someone can point out what config option needs to be compiled in.
steev
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If you do it, add the ability for two android devices to be connected together, one as host and the other as attached media device or attached storage so they can exchange files.
Regarding internet sharing, I do this now with my tab and my phone but over wifi. I just toggle my phones wifi hotspot (or you can tether for free with PDANet and FoxFi; depends on carrier - on Verizon fails to be able to download market apps so was dysfunctional for me) and connect the tabs wifi to the phones wifi shared internet (definition of a wifi hotspot). Waaaay better, no wires. And works on stock or unlocked/rooted/ROMd.
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If you do it, add the ability for two android devices to be connected together, one as host and the other as attached media device or attached storage so they can exchange files.
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This is already possible using the Prime/Infinity dock's USB port I believe. Using the micro USB port on the tablet itself would not be possible as it registers as a client not a host.
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Regarding internet sharing, I do this now with my tab and my phone but over wifi. I just toggle my phones wifi hotspot (or you can tether for free with PDANet and FoxFi; depends on carrier - on Verizon fails to be able to download market apps so was dysfunctional for me) and connect the tabs wifi to the phones wifi shared internet (definition of a wifi hotspot). Waaaay better, no wires. And works on stock or unlocked/rooted/ROMd.
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Yep, this already works fine using the built-in Android hotspot. My issue is that my phone's battery dies in a couple of hours doing this. I want to use USB because it would use much less power on both the phone and the tablet (and the phone would actually charge while plugged into the dock!).
Actually it seems to work already! I was being less than smart and had forgotten to turn on 'USB tether' on the phone. It's a pity there's no notification on the tablet to show it has an internet connection via USB though.
I recently purchased the Lenovo S6000L tablet for the purpose of traveling. I wanted a large screen (10.1) tablet that could do the basic functions of a laptop, without having to lug around my 17.3 inch HP laptop to and from work/etc. My issue is, I work for a company that will not allow us to access their WiFi (security reasons), but we can use any LAN. I purchased an OTG cable and a USB to Ethernet converter. To my surprise, my Lenovo tablet wouldn't recognize the converter, thus, not allowing me to access the internet via the OTG cable. After that failure, I decided to root my tablet, which I did. Even with the root I can't seem to tweak the tablet to allow the internet connection bridge to work. Being P/O, I decided to go a step further by flashing a custom ROM to the tablet in hope that a different ROM would read and react to the OTG setup, but I'm unable to find a ROM that would work. Well their you have it, this is my big issue. Even though those are the steps I've taken or are willing to take, doesn't mean It's the only thing I'm looking to do, I'm open to anything that will work. So I desperately ask, does anyone have or know of a solution for me to use a RJ45 ethernet cable on this S6000L Lenovo tablet?
P.S. I've hooked up the USB to Ethernet to my PC and it worked, so it's not faulty. I've hooked up a flash drive to my tablet via the OTG cable and that worked also, so the OTG cable works as well.
USB to ethernet adapter I'm using: Gigaware® USB Ethernet Adapter
Wayne_1da said:
I recently purchased the Lenovo S6000L tablet for the purpose of traveling. I wanted a large screen (10.1) tablet that could do the basic functions of a laptop, without having to lug around my 17.3 inch HP laptop to and from work/etc. My issue is, I work for a company that will not allow us to access their WiFi (security reasons), but we can use any LAN. I purchased an OTG cable and a USB to Ethernet converter. To my surprise, my Lenovo tablet wouldn't recognize the converter, thus, not allowing me to access the internet via the OTG cable. After that failure, I decided to root my tablet, which I did. Even with the root I can't seem to tweak the tablet to allow the internet connection bridge to work. Being P/O, I decided to go a step further by flashing a custom ROM to the tablet in hope that a different ROM read and react to the OTG setup, but I'm unable to find a ROM that would work. Well their you have it, this is my big issue. Even though those are the steps I've taken or are willing to take, doesn't mean It's the only thing I'm looking to do, I'm open to anything that will work. So I desperately ask, does anyone have or know of a solution for me to use a RJ45 ethernet cable on this S6000L Lenovo tablet?
P.S. I've hooked up the USB to Ethernet to my PC and it worked, so it's not faulty. I've hooked up a flash drive to my tablet via the OTG cable and that worked also, so the OTG cable works as well.
USB to ethernet adapter I'm using: Gigaware® USB Ethernet Adapter
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you cannot use like that because to use internet from other device to android you must use reverse tethering method and it can be done only from connecting it to a laptop or pc
so yyou cant use internet directly from lan cable to your tab
I don't want to use it from another device.
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you cannot use like that because to use internet from other device to android you must use reverse tethering method and it can be done only from connecting it to a laptop or pc
so yyou cant use internet directly from lan cable to your tab
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I'm not using it from another device, I'm only using it and want to use it from a router and/or directly from a modem. I only hooked the adapter to my laptop once just to verify the adapter was working.
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I'm not using it from another device, I'm only using it and want to use it from a router and/or directly from a modem. I only hooked the adapter to my laptop once just to verify the adapter was working.
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yes i understood your question
i said there is no way to use internet in tab from lan cable
The Nexus 7 tablet does it.
pradeepxtremehacker said:
yes i understood your question
i said there is no way to use internet in tab from lan cable
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Corrections for the above reply: I misread your reply. In theory, reverse tethering is the same method. A source that contains internet(PC) that you bridge to your tablet and gives it internet. The Nexus 7 is one tablet that allows you to bridge a RJ45 to the tablet for LAN access, and their are others. My best guess is it's an software issue that Lenovo has blocked, but I'm looking for a way around it. I don't know if they added anything specific to the stock that is killing that use or is it just that the adapter I purchased isn't compatible with what I believe is Linux based software. As I said, I will travel any path to victory, even if I have to flash software that's used on the Nexus 7, if possible.
Sorry for the delay, I'm at work and people keep coming to me.
Houston, I believe I have a solution to my problem!!
I have no clue why I didn't think about it earlier but all it may take to remedy my issue can be spelled with one word, Portable Wireless Router. Ok, that's 3 words, but who cares! I don't. Whenever I'm in a situation where LAN is available but WLAN isn't, I figure all I would have to do is to plug the LAN into my soon to be purchased TP-LINK TL-WR702N 150Mbps Wireless N Nano Router. And BOOM! my own private WiFi hotspot.
Hello all,
I'm looking for a USB-C to Ethernet adapter for the Mate 9. I've been searching online to no avail. Can't find one guaranteed to work on Android 7.0. Any suggestion?
Thanks
I've got a Belkin one permanently plugged in on my desk, I'll plug it into my Mate 9 tomorrow and let you know.
Can't see any way to configure it anywhere, and the only indication it's working is a tiny indicator in the status bar, but it does indeed work. Can browse the web and access network shares while in airplane mode.
Thanks, I will give it a try.
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Can't see any way to configure it anywhere, and the only indication it's working is a tiny indicator in the status bar, but it does indeed work. Can browse the web and access network shares while in airplane mode.
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Would something like this work on the Mate 9? I suspect the Ethernet will but not sure about the USB ports..
Type C 3 Ports Hub with Ethernet Network LAN Adapter USB3.1 With USB 3.0 Ports Fine Workmanship White Cable Free Shipping
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I ordered this one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZZ6NW5E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thought I would give it a try. It works perfectly. You do have to put the phone in airplane mode just like you said.
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Would something like this work on the Mate 9? I suspect the Ethernet will but not sure about the USB ports..
Type C 3 Ports Hub with Ethernet Network LAN Adapter USB3.1 With USB 3.0 Ports Fine Workmanship White Cable Free Shipping
http://s.aliexpress.com/aYvQJrYV
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anything special you did for it to work? mine is not working. HELP!
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Can't see any way to configure it anywhere, and the only indication it's working is a tiny indicator in the status bar, but it does indeed work. Can browse the web and access network shares while in airplane mode.
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Literally just plugged it in, and within moments it received an IP address and was connected.
Just tried it with my P10 Plus, same thing.
USB-C to RJ45 using phone as uplink via cellular to wired client
Just wondering about operation in the reverse direction. Would anyone be so kind as to try it with their USB-C to Ethernet dongle for me?
My use case is to have the phone connected to cellular data, and share the internet connection to a wired computer connected to the RJ45 port.
thanks
Neil
Is there a solutions ?
I connect my Mate 9 over ethernet but i have no connection.
Airplane Mode is enabled.
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Just wondering about operation in the reverse direction. Would anyone be so kind as to try it with their USB-C to Ethernet dongle for me?
My use case is to have the phone connected to cellular data, and share the internet connection to a wired computer connected to the RJ45 port.
thanks
Neil
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Hey, did you find out anything about this, I want to do the same thing
Not sure if you can, but wouldn’t it just be easier to do it over WiFi with hotspot? A USB WiFi adaptor for the computer is really cheap if it doesn’t have one.