I recently bought one of these but can't seem to get it working on my tv or laptop. I watched the official htc how-to video and it says to make sure the tv and phone are connected to same wifi. My questions include:
what is the purpose of both being on same wifi if I already have an mhl adapter and hdmi cable connecting my phone and tv?
how do I set this up? And for my laptop?
Do I need a newer tv to do this? My tv is 37" 1080p but doesn't have built-in wifi or anything like that.
I've also heard the term "mhl-capable tv"...how do I know if mine is capable?
Thanks for any help!
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Have you tried restarting the phone?
xl DIGITAL lx said:
Have you tried restarting the phone?
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Not yet, but can you give me some reasoning as to why that might work? I'll try it out when I get home later
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Try plugging your micro-usb cable into the side of the MHL cable. Then plug the AC adapter end into an outlet. You need to be charging your Sensation in order to use the HDMI out.
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Try plugging your micro-usb cable into the side of the MHL cable. Then plug the AC adapter end into an outlet. You need to be charging your Sensation in order to use the HDMI out.
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Ya I did that, and I get the hdmi out icon in my status bar and as soon as I plug it in, my tv detects the new signal but my phone doesn't see the tv cuz its not on same wifi. So my question is why is wifi necessary if its already connected via mhl and hdmi? And also how can I set up the wifi for the tv or do I need an even newer tv to do this?
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Not yet, but can you give me some reasoning as to why that might work? I'll try it out when I get home later
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I dont know why but the restart helped my phone last time I had this issue. Maybe it has to restart that service. Is your phone temp-rooted?
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I dont know why but the restart helped my phone last time I had this issue. Maybe it has to restart that service. Is your phone temp-rooted?
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Mine's perm-rooted s-off, still stock rom though
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Mine's perm-rooted s-off, still stock rom though
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Oh alright, just try to reboot the phone and it should work. I was wondering if you were temp-rooted because that was when I had troubles with my mhl adapter.
bsktballstar3131 said:
I recently bought one of these but can't seem to get it working on my tv or laptop. I watched the official htc how-to video and it says to make sure the tv and phone are connected to same wifi. My questions include:
what is the purpose of both being on same wifi if I already have an mhl adapter and hdmi cable connecting my phone and tv?
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Yeah that first part about being on the same WiFi doesn't even make sense. When I got my MHL adapter, I took it over to a friends house plugged it into his TV and it worked like a charm.
I did not have to reset my phone though, I don't know why that would make a difference or not but it can't hurt to try.
I have the mhl + hdmi cable, you don't need a WiFi connection. It just needs to be charging, connected thru the adapter's side, and connected to the TV with the hdmi cable.
BTW there is no WiFi in a place I use it often.
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Oh alright, just try to reboot the phone and it should work. I was wondering if you were temp-rooted because that was when I had troubles with my mhl adapter.
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rebooting made it work, thanks!
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bsktballstar3131 said:
rebooting made it work, thanks!
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No prob
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Anyone tried watching an xvid movie on your tv via the MHL adaptor?
If you have, is it working ok?
For me, the quality of the picture is very much depending on which player
I use. The best one that I have tried is "Dice player". But no matter what I do I can´t get any "flow" in the picture. It is always "choppy".
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Anyone tried watching an xvid movie on your tv via the MHL adaptor?
If you have, is it working ok?
For me, the quality of the picture is very much depending on which player
I use. The best one that I have tried is "Dice player". But no matter what I do I can´t get any "flow" in the picture. It is always "choppy".
Any suggestions of how to solve it? If it can be solved...
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Anyone...?
Turns out im an idiot didnt realise it had a port to power it my bad
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Is there a way to watch movies/videos from your phone on your TV? My friend has the Droid x and he has a seperate mini HD slot beside his normal charge port.
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Is there a way to watch movies/videos from your phone on your TV? My friend has the Droid x and he has a seperate mini HD slot beside his normal charge port.
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Due to the Inspire not having an HDMI port, the answer is NO
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Is there a way to watch movies/videos from your phone on your TV? My friend has the Droid x and he has a seperate mini HD slot beside his normal charge port.
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It is actually possible. Twonky Server can stream audio, pics and movies over a WiFi network to a compatible device. I use my XBOX 360, I think there is a list of devices on Twonky's website. There is also the option of streaming via DLNA, if you have the hardware for it. I have not tried the latter.
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Just ordered a Samsung infuse..it came with an HDMI adapter that plugs into the mini USB just like the inspires..haven't tried it cuz I don't have anything to yesterday it with lol but there's an adapter out there if the phone can do it
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If my old incredible can why not this bought a the micro USB to HDMI on it but sold it with the phone need someone to test..
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Just tried this using the HDMI adapter from my ladies Samsung Infuse and when I plugged it in it made HT Locations pop up with no option to output video to my TV. Oh well.
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It is actually possible. Twonky Server can stream audio, pics and movies over a WiFi network to a compatible device. I use my XBOX 360, I think there is a list of devices on Twonky's website. There is also the option of streaming via DLNA, if you have the hardware for it. I have not tried the latter.
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The DNLA streaming works great, I have played around with it but don't have much need for it. If you have the hardware, it's a great option and easy to use.
weird kinda question...
i have a macbook with out a screen (dont ask) literally just a keyboard case and all the guts.
it turns on/receives charge/boots up just fine (from what i can tell).
ive got a lot of stuff on that lil guy.
i also have my inspire 4g (rooted/roms/blah blah).
is there anyway to browse my macbooks files/system files/access data via USB? remember...the mac works...but it only has the keyboard. no screen=i cant tell what im doing.
any help or even just guesses would be great.
cheers
Don't know of such capability using the Inspire but I use my HDTV as external monitor on my MacBook Pro...have you tried some sort of display port adapter?
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There is no capabilities to recognize external storage devices other than the sd card. You would need an external monitor as mentioned in previous post.
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Don't know of such capability using the Inspire but I use my HDTV as external monitor on my MacBook Pro...have you tried some sort of display port adapter?
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I do the same with my air. Get an av cable
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Thanks guys!
Hi,
A few days ago my dad gave me my MHL adapter for my b-day.
I've plugged it in the right way.
I saw my phone was charging, but i didn't gave me screen or sound.
No hdmi logo in notification to.
It was on ARHD 4.1.9
Now i've tried ICS rom Android revolution 6. and it didn't work either.
Please help me, wich rom supports MHL?
Would be kind of sad i've my b-day present wouldn't work.
So please, help me find a good ROM.
PS: i'm a noob
It should work with all HTC roms
You have to connect it to the power too.
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fr0zenblood75 said:
It should work with all HTC roms
You have to connect it to the power too.
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yes, i said i connected it the right way
I have power connected on the net.
The phone is charging, but it is not doing anything else.
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yes, i said i connected it the right way
I have power connected on the net.
The phone is charging, but it is not doing anything else.
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try 3.6.13 and it should perfectly fine
i'm using 3.6.13 and the mhl works fine.
also on your tv change the input method to hdmi and everything should work fine
doesn't work on any of the ICS roms ive tried
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doesn't work on any of the ICS roms ive tried
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Try going to settings, display n check tv out settings n make sure they match your location
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Try going to settings, display n check tv out settings n make sure they match your location
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HI.
ive checked in settings > display and there's no tv out settings
im on insertcoin 4.6.1
I'm using ARHD 6.30 and works just fine.
Are you using a official mhl cable?
You need connect your normal micro usb cable from the power connector in to the mhl connector, in the mhl you connect your normal HDMI cable, the only connector that is left, connect that one in to your phone.
It can happen that it won't start straightaway, disconnect and connect a few times, or even reboot your phone. sometimes its a bit hikky.
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I'm using ARHD 6.30 and works just fine.
Are you using a official mhl cable?
You need connect your normal micro usb cable from the power connector in to the mhl connector, in the mhl you connect your normal HDMI cable, the only connector that is left, connect that one in to your phone.
It can happen that it won't start straightaway, disconnect and connect a few times, or even reboot your phone. sometimes its a bit hikky.
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Hi,
My mhl cable is not branded, but it said it was compatible with the Sensation.
I had it connected just like you said, but it doesn't work.
Like i said it is charging.
I re-connected the cable maybe 7 times, I even did a reboot. Nothing works!
I think i should try another ROM, if that doesn't work i lost 25 euro's on a dead cable...
Shery4life said:
try 3.6.13 and it should perfectly fine
i'm using 3.6.13 and the mhl works fine.
also on your tv change the input method to hdmi and everything should work fine
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I will try that, i'll report results later.
Hello Guyz!
I cannot connect my HTC One X with TV using USB cable. I want to watch a film from my HTC on TV but when I connect my mobile i don't see anything on USB Mode in TV.
Plz Help
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Hello Guyz!
I cannot connect my HTC One X with TV using USB cable. I want to watch a film from my HTC on TV but when I connect my mobile i don't see anything on USB Mode in TV.
Plz Help
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Is it USB-to-AV cables? Or do you have a usb port on your TV? I believe that is only for photos. i tried the same method as well (even for music). also, it depends if the TV supports it? my samsung doesnt support my HOX as well. There is a usb-to-hdmi adapter for like $10 used on amazon, i would suggest using that for now..heard it works wonders, and it has native support on the HOX http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-MHL-HDMI-Adapter-Packaging/dp/B005LGUDKK
got the info from cnet: http://asia.cnet.com/ask/how-do-i-mirror-my-htc-one-xs-display-on-my-tv-62218643.htm
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Is it USB-to-AV cables? Or do you have a usb port on your TV? I believe that is only for photos. i tried the same method as well (even for music). also, it depends if the TV supports it? my samsung doesnt support my HOX as well. There is a usb-to-hdmi adapter for like $10 used on amazon, i would suggest using that for now..heard it works wonders, and it has native support on the HOX http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-MHL-HDMI-Adapter-Packaging/dp/B005LGUDKK
got the info from cnet: http://asia.cnet.com/ask/how-do-i-mirror-my-htc-one-xs-display-on-my-tv-62218643.htm
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But when i connect my other Phone it works with the same USB
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But when i connect my other Phone it works with the same USB
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OK but what phone and TV do you have? Need a bit more info
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What rom?
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Herc08 said:
OK but what phone and TV do you have? Need a bit more info
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Galaxy S3 and tv is Grundig
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What rom?
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Android-Version 4.1.1 and Software-Number ViperX 3.5.2 and o2___207
I have a feeling it has to do with how jb sense makes USB drive available. Its not just the standard USB mass storage. You'd prolly be able to read is with ICS sense or aosp where it reads as USB mass storage
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I have a feeling it has to do with how jb sense makes USB drive available. Its not just the standard USB mass storage. You'd prolly be able to read is with ICS sense or aosp where it reads as USB mass storage
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Tried to solve but still didn't worked but thanks anyway
Aosp does not work. Tried it myself. If I recall, doesn't Samsung use the allshare app?
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Aosp does not work. Tried it myself. If I recall, doesn't Samsung use the allshare app?
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it does but i think i have some kind of problem. Maybe I have to Factory reset then i will try. Hope its work
How to connect HTC ONE to TV
try this guide, it works for sure.
You can mirror the HTC ONE X display on your TV, while playing Games - watching movies.
Connect HTC ONE to TV
Is it possible to use the hdmi out and connect a usb peripheral? I have a bunch of lapdocks laying around and it would be cool to be able to use them with this phone with a couple adapters.
Lack of replies make me think this isnt possible.
Yes. With the right mhl adaptor it is entirely possible.
As far as controlling them with the lapdocks.... No. We dont have the software needed. You should still be able to display to them though.
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Yes. With the right mhl adaptor it is entirely possible.
As far as controlling them with the lapdocks.... No. We dont have the software needed. You should still be able to display to them though.
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I think the mouse and keyboard on the lapdock is just usb. So as long as i can get it all wired right I think it should work. Any idea what the right MHL adapter is?
I wouldn't risk it tbh. You would have to splice and dice. If i remember correctly, the laptops are made for a dual connection, ie. HDMI and USB at the same time. I'm not sure that this phone is capable of that, seeing as the USB and mhl have to go into the same place.
I think I remember seeing someone trying this before and it failed.
Just about and HDMI adapter on amazon should work. The one I got years ago cost me maybe $8 with shipping.
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Yes. With the right mhl adaptor it is entirely possible.
As far as controlling them with the lapdocks.... No. We dont have the software needed. You should still be able to display to them though.
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Expect the d802 doesn't use mhl it uses slimport.
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treebill said:
Expect the d802 doesn't use mhl it uses slimport.
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Why is that relevant? This thread is in a Verizon HTC One M8 forum . . . And the M8 uses MHL.
Dodge DeBoulet said:
Why is that relevant? This thread is in a Verizon HTC One M8 forum . . . And the M8 uses MHL.
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sorry thought this was on the g2 q&a my bad
Using a Samsung micro USB - HDMI worked fine for me using the GPE rom. I was able to have my screen display on my TV with no issues. I was hoping to use this to stream FIOS Mobile to a Hotel TV. Unfortunately, when FIOS Mobile sees an HDMI connection, it won't stream
You do need to power this connection. If not, you'll get nothing. This is the cable I used...
So maybe my original post wasnt clear? I know we can get hdmi out of the usb port. What i wanted to know is if there is an adapter that allows you do hdmi out AND connect a usb mouse or keyboard at the same time. On the samsung s4 or s5 or one of them, there was a media dock that allowed this. Not sure if the hardware is here on the m8 to do something similar.
EDIT: This thing: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EDD-S20JWEGSTA
I think samsung uses a proprietary 11pin mhl to do what im talking about. Pretty sure the m8 just has the normal mhl, 5 pin or whatever so this isnt possible. If anyone knows different let me know. I sure wish this phone had a dedicated micro hdmi port.