Hi I bought any MHL Micro USB to HDMI Video for my nexus s,but when I plug in nothing coming up on tv the only thing I see is my phone screem turn to landscape.
.Does anyone know how can I connect it to tv? do I need a different Rom?
I have look on setting but noting.
Please any help
I believed most popular opinion is that ns lacks the necessary hardware to perform TV out.
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By now anyone who has tried to use Netflix on Ice Cream Sandwich with an MHL/HDMI adapter has probably noticed that regardless of the aspect ratio of the content shown on the phone, it always gets output at 4:3 to the TV.
This issue seems to be isolated to Netflix as Youtube, local content and streamed content from sources such as a Plex media servers deliver the correct aspect ratio perfectly over MHL adapters, so we know it's not ICS or the adapters.
We need a Netflix fix as it seems to be isolated to just this app, but of course it's a huge source of content for many people. Netlix don't seem to be too concerned with bothering to fix it, maybe we can???
Any suggestions/solutions/options gladly received here.
hey this is not pertaining to your issue i gotta question i bought a usb mini to hdmi cable but when i hook it up nothing happens i hook it up to a power source also hook in the hdmi cable correctly to the tv from the phone the tv is in hmdi mode but nothing happens i have a tmo gs2 im thinking it could be my rom which i love its called ics_perfection can u help me?
It does seem to be very sensitive to the order you do things. Personally I first put power to the mhl adapter, then plug in the HDMI cable and only then plug into the phone. Also you may have to remove and replug into the phone a few times to get it to work.
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Back on topic I brought the issue to flapjaxx of Netflix aspect ratios and he is taking a look at it for his Netflix black rotation mod
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Thanks for looking into this issue, I thought I was the only one with this problem since it is really difficult to find info about it on the internet.
If you need to run some tests, let me know.
BTW, Im using a Samsung Galaxy S2 with Stock ICS LP8.
What was the determination on this problem?
I have a Samsung Infuse, screen broke, don't want to thorw a way, is there a way that I can turn into something like this. I would like to use the benifits of its wifi as well. Is it possible or a ROM available that would allow me to connect via my USB port on my TV?
You can give it to me, I'll really appreciate it.
It really depends on the software and what's available. If it has HDMI/MHL video out and OTG USB support... then yea.
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I have a Samsung Infuse, screen broke, don't want to thorw a way, is there a way that I can turn into something like this. I would like to use the benifits of its wifi as well. Is it possible or a ROM available that would allow me to connect via my USB port on my TV?
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The Infuse 4g supports MHL so yeah you can turn it into a Android mini-pc.
Check out youtube for some Infuse/MHL videos.
Buy a MHL adapter that also has an input for external power cause most TVs don't have power over HDMI/MHL
Old phone as android stick
I have several old android phones (2 unrooted, HTC EVO 4Gs and a Samsung Replenish) lying around and want to use them as android mini sticks for my TVs. I'd be using them moslty for streaming video/audio (Netflix, Pandora, YouTube, etc) and checking email, social media, etc.
This brings up a few questions:
1. How do I power it since it only has a mini HDMI port? My TV's HDMI does not provide power. Is there splitter available that will let me plug into the wall and to my TV from the mini HDMI?
2. Do I need special software on the old phone?
3. Can I use another android device as a remote control (via wifi) or do I need to get a fly-mouse or something? I'd prefer using my current android phone or tablet.
I realize that the sticks out there are cheap and more powerful than my old phone, but...why not give this a try?
vtc123 said:
I have several old android phones (2 unrooted, HTC EVO 4Gs and a Samsung Replenish) lying around and want to use them as android mini sticks for my TVs. I'd be using them moslty for streaming video/audio (Netflix, Pandora, YouTube, etc) and checking email, social media, etc.
This brings up a few questions:
1. How do I power it since it only has a mini HDMI port? My TV's HDMI does not provide power. Is there splitter available that will let me plug into the wall and to my TV from the mini HDMI?
2. Do I need special software on the old phone?
3. Can I use another android device as a remote control (via wifi) or do I need to get a fly-mouse or something? I'd prefer using my current android phone or tablet.
I realize that the sticks out there are cheap and more powerful than my old phone, but...why not give this a try?
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Something with a HDMI port is ideal so the Evo 4G would make a great TV stick device. You should be able to use a USB charger and have the HDMI plugged in all at the same time. Thats what I do with my old Droid 3 which has the same ports.
There are apps out there that can let you control one device from another, you may need to be rooted though IIRC.
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Something with a HDMI port is ideal so the Evo 4G would make a great TV stick device. You should be able to use a USB charger and have the HDMI plugged in all at the same time. Thats what I do with my old Droid 3 which has the same ports.
There are apps out there that can let you control one device from another, you may need to be rooted though IIRC.
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Thank you! I will give it a try.
I have a Samsung Infuse, screen broke, don't want to thorw a way, is there a way that I can turn into something a TV Dongle. I would like to use the benifits of its wifi as well. Is it possible or a ROM available that would allow me to connect via my USB port on my TV?
if the phone has usb otg get a hdmi adapter for it then you could plug it in the tv.
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what I want is to give it the capabilties of a TV Dongle. The touch pad is broke non responsive. It just seems like a waste of hardware. The TV dongles are basically a Smart Phone (omit the phone). Is there anyway to make this work. A custome ROM maybe that kills the phone but makes use of all else?
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I have recently bought this phone from China and everything about it is very good but I can't seem to gt the HDMI output to work, have tried different cables, boot the phone at different times, nothing ! Am I missing something ? Are you just supposed to plug in your cable to the phone and TV and it should work or is their a setting somewhere needs turning on, TV input modes say no HDMI device is connected, and phone has no notification of HDMI being on. The settings under Display/HDMI are greyed out, presumably because the phone doesn't see it's self attached to anything.
Any advice on this would be appreciated before I have to return it. Don't want to return it only to find it's my fault.
Thanks.
Is anyone with this phone having problems with HDMI output ?
Is there no one with this phone that has any experience of using the HDMI output that can reply to my question please! All I want to know is how to use it.
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Is there no one with this phone that has any experience of using the HDMI output that can reply to my question please! All I want to know is how to use it.
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Hello I used to have this phone and one of the major let downs for me was that when I got the HDMI to work it was stuck in portrait mode so pretty much useless.
Apart from that try a different tv and cable...
Let me know how you get on I am interested in buying this phone again the screen on it is amazing!
I wanted to make this a discussion thread for MHL cables. Currently, I have a Rocketfish MHL Cable and I love it. It doesn't have to be plugged into the wall via micro usb for it to work, unlike my ONN brand cable.
Other things I would like everyone to discuss, is quality and content. I love the quality of picture that mine displays, pretty sure it's 1080p, but how about other brands?
Now for content. Has anyone been successful in getting a MHL Cable to work with protected material? For example, when I hook mine up and try to watch NFL Mobile, it says "HDMI Is Not Supported". Is there a Rom that will work? Maybe an App to download? Xposed Framework module?
Also, speaking of nfl games, has anyone been successful in getting a Super Nintendo emulator working with hdmi and two controllers for playing multiplayer games?
Basically, let's discuss anything and everything MHL for HTC One M8!!!
I never put much thought into MHL, but came to this topic hoping to learn something. I found your cable on Amazon, and a lot of people are saying it doesn't work. Others are saying it does, but with an adapter. Together, the two add up to the cost of a Chromecast (which I have no experience with), so, what does an MHL cable do that Chromecast doesn't, aside from charging your phone, of course.
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I never put much thought into MHL, but came to this topic hoping to learn something.
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I'm hoping to learn something too. I'm going to buy a chrome cast tonight. I did some searching on the web and found out that I can use my HTC One M8 to screen mirror or mirrorcast to my TV. Someone out their has created an App that enables mirroring with any rooted device. Link is here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23578570567717826
The guys over at Wal-Mart were nice enough to let my play and connect a chrome cast up to my phone. After downloading the file, I was able to watch NFL Mobile Network and Stream Twitch to a TV without any problems. There was a slight lag from what the phone showed, but nothing terrible as the sound and video synced up perfectly on the tv I was testing it out on.
I'm glad I got those two apps to stream to a TV. Not sure if an MHL Cable is going to offer anything more than a chrome cast. I'll see if I can tell a difference in quality or lag input. Thanks for bringing up the chrome cast. I know the HTC One M8 mirror option isn't supported yet, but with the phone being rooted and the extra app enabled, I can now stream anything and everything from my phone to my TV.
I haven't had any experience at all with MHL but do have a few thoughts about it vs Chromecast. I come from a long list of Motorola phones which all came with a dedicated HDMI port. If MHL is the same thing as HDMI, Chromecast is the way to go. At least for me. Since getting the ability to mirror on Chromecast, I really can't think of any advantage of using HDMI. There's a couple of really good advantages for using Chromecast though. Assuming MHL works the same way HDMI does, using it doesn't allow you to do anything with your device while mirroring on the TV. If you do something on the phone, the TV displays it. Also, the screen on your device has to remain on all the time. If you happen to use/stream Netflix or Youtube or some such thing, the screen never shuts off. However, if you use Chromecast for those types of things (or other apps that support it) you can still use the phone to play a game, browse the web or whatever it is you want to do. It has no effect on the movie you're playing. A big plus is you can also turn the screen off while streaming a movie or whatever. If you turn the screen off while streaming a 2 hour movie while using Chromecast, the battery drain is next to nothing compared to HDMI (again, assuming MHL is the same). If you mirror with Chromecast, then things are pretty much the same. The ability to turn the screen off or browse the web, etc.while streaming media is a huge advantage for Chromecast. At least, the way I use my phone, it is for me.
I apologize if my post is somewhat off topic but I figured since Chromecast came into the conversation and I do have experience with HDMI, I'd put my two cents worth in. Just my thoughts on the subject.
FWIW, this cable works on my phone.
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Best MHL for HTCOne M8
Hello , I just purchased an MHL cable for my phone and it only works intermittently. You mentioned the rocketfish. Is it reliable and doesn't cut out?
QUOTE=BygSii;55211766]I wanted to make this a discussion thread for MHL cables. Currently, I have a Rocketfish MHL Cable and I love it. It doesn't have to be plugged into the wall via micro usb for it to work, unlike my ONN brand cable.
Other things I would like everyone to discuss, is quality and content. I love the quality of picture that mine displays, pretty sure it's 1080p, but how about other brands?
Now for content. Has anyone been successful in getting a MHL Cable to work with protected material? For example, when I hook mine up and try to watch NFL Mobile, it says "HDMI Is Not Supported". Is there a Rom that will work? Maybe an App to download? Xposed Framework module?
Also, speaking of nfl games, has anyone been successful in getting a Super Nintendo emulator working with hdmi and two controllers for playing multiplayer games?
Basically, let's discuss anything and everything MHL for HTC One M8!!![/QUOTE]
I use one with my video head unit in my vehicle. I can mirror anything on my phone to it. I also have a MirrorLink device. All just different ways to skin a cat.