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hdmi connection problem

Do i need to turn the hdmi on after i plugged in the cable? I have a hdmi cable that i use for my playbook. it is working great, i have no issue connecting my playbook to my tv through it, I just got my g2x last night, and i tried to use hdmi, and i couldn't connect it to my tv whatsoever. Does anyone know why this may happen? Thanks in advance.

jdaclutch said:
Do i need to turn the hdmi on after i plugged in the cable? I have a hdmi cable that i use for my playbook. it is working great, i have no issue connecting my playbook to my tv through it, I just got my g2x last night, and i tried to use hdmi, and i couldn't connect it to my tv whatsoever. Does anyone know why this may happen? Thanks in advance.
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i bought a "ebay" 15 ft mini hdmi to hdmi and it works fine
there is no need to "turn it on" through the phone! its automatic
TRY going to the HDMI in settings and swtich "auto" to 1080p or 720p
ALSO make sure your on the right hdmi channel via input button on remote/tv

nate420 said:
i bought a "ebay" 15 ft mini hdmi to hdmi and it works fine
there is no need to "turn it on" through the phone! its automatic
TRY going to the HDMI in settings and swtich "auto" to 1080p or 720p
ALSO make sure your on the right hdmi channel via input button on remote/tv
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I think I might have a defected hdmi port on my g2x...pretty sure my hdmi cable works... I bought the phone on CL for 300(sold my g2 for 320), so i can't return it....

You have to push down on the phone end of the cable pretty damn hard.

jdaclutch said:
I think I might have a defected hdmi port on my g2x...pretty sure my hdmi cable works... I bought the phone on CL for 300(sold my g2 for 320), so i can't return it....
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well i would make sure its not the cable first....
do you have anything else that uses a mini hdmi?
camcorder
camera
cuz i know my old Hdmi cable from my camcorder WILL not work for my G2x hence the reason i bought a new one

nate420 said:
well i would make sure its not the cable first....
do you have anything else that uses a mini hdmi?
camcorder
camera
cuz i know my old Hdmi cable from my camcorder WILL not work for my G2x hence the reason i bought a new one
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I bought this new hdmi last week when the playbook launched on tuesday. I don't have anything that use micro hdmi.
this is the one i bought:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UH0Z9Q

jrwingate6 said:
You have to push down on the phone end of the cable pretty damn hard.
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+1 --> it's as if the hdmi cables don't fit right -- just push down really hard on it into the phone. The connection is automatic though, no need to change settings or activate output or anything.

Erislover said:
+1 --> it's as if the hdmi cables don't fit right -- just push down really hard on it into the phone. The connection is automatic though, no need to change settings or activate output or anything.
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Im going to try again later today.

Note that it's micro HDMI (not mini)

jrwingate6 said:
You have to push down on the phone end of the cable pretty damn hard.
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I have a 5' micro hdmi I bought from amazon and the casing around the micro plug is a bit bulky and snags a little on the case of my g2x. I had to press firmly to get it to work, but it does work. I am going to take a razor blade to the plastic casing around my micro plug and see if that helps.

My 25 radio shack cable works flawlessly.
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My TV is a 1080P... For some reason my G2x won't let me select over 420 - tells me my TV isn't 1080. Any suggestions?

Hooking up to DVI monitor?

One of the displays I need to connect with the Transformer only have dsub and dvi connections. Has anybody hooked up their tablet through an hdmi/dvi converter?
I have no hdmi cables to test out, and didn't want to spend the couple of bucks for a cable that I have no use for.

Good question. Bumping to get attention.
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I haven't received mine yet, but I think a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable -> HDMI to DVI adapter -> DVI cable should work.
It works for me, at least, I'll just be leaving the DVI cable on my desk and taking the HDMI cable with me when I leave work.
I'll post my results when it arrives on monday.
Edit: May just be able to put the adapter on the monitor and skip the cable altogether.
Like I said, I'll post

JCopernicus said:
One of the displays I need to connect with the Transformer only have dsub and dvi connections. Has anybody hooked up their tablet through an hdmi/dvi converter?
I have no hdmi cables to test out, and didn't want to spend the couple of bucks for a cable that I have no use for.
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I have bought a dvi to HDMI converter to try this out, but have not been near a monitor with dvi input all week. I'll update you on Monday, when I return to work.

I appreciate it guys.
=)

It will work fine, since all the signals are digital. Yes it really is that simple.

Except that I haven't seen a single mention as to whether the TF is using HDCP for it's HDMI output. If that's the case then a DVI converter will not work.

seshmaru said:
It will work fine, since all the signals are digital. Yes it really is that simple.
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^This
JCopernicus said:
Except that I haven't seen a single mention as to whether the TF is using HDCP for it's HDMI output. If that's the case then a DVI converter will not work.
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I'm pretty sure HDCP has to do with the monitor/tab not the i/o. My Dell 2407WFP is HDCP, has no HDMI (DVI/VGA only) and my TF works with it.
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Jocelyn said:
^This
I'm pretty sure HDCP has to do with the monitor/tab not the i/o. My Dell 2407WFP is HDCP, has no HDMI (DVI/VGA only) and my TF works with it.
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Well good to know someone has it working. Do you have it setup through a single cable, or through a converter?

mini hdmi to dvi cable
Found this:
http://www.shopfsi.com/6_Mini_HDMI_to_DVI_Cable_p/minihdmi-dvi-6ft.htm
Curious if anybody is using one. Might try dealextreme to get one on the cheap.

altarity said:
Found this:
http://www.shopfsi.com/6_Mini_HDMI_to_DVI_Cable_p/minihdmi-dvi-6ft.htm
Curious if anybody is using one. Might try dealextreme to get one on the cheap.
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Just get these from monoprice. Same thing for way less and probably better quality. I buy all of my cables from them.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10419&cs_id=1041902&p_id=2029&seq=1&format=2
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10242&cs_id=1024201&p_id=3645&seq=1&format=2

altarity said:
Found this:
http://www.shopfsi.com/6_Mini_HDMI_to_DVI_Cable_p/minihdmi-dvi-6ft.htm
Curious if anybody is using one. Might try dealextreme to get one on the cheap.
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35$ is too much though. Cheaper options on ebay i bet.

.im facing that problem now with my computer monitor. I hooked up the pad by two seperated ways-first with a dvi2hdmi adapter connected to a simple dvi cable, didnt work.second try was with a special 5 meters dvi2hdmi cable.again.didn't work. I don't know what to do? I tried it with another dvi lcd and it just saying that the monitor went to sleep mode.
Important to say that mirroring to a TV LCD or plasma works great whitout any problem.
What's the dvi problem?

i tried this with a samsung monitor. using dvi-to-hdmi-to-minihdmi adapter. i don't know if it's just 1 adapter too many, but it doesn't seem to work.
I don't need a signature.

num1gever said:
.im facing that problem now with my computer monitor. I hooked up the pad by two seperated ways-first with a dvi2hdmi adapter connected to a simple dvi cable, didnt work.second try was with a special 5 meters dvi2hdmi cable.again.didn't work. I don't know what to do? I tried it with another dvi lcd and it just saying that the monitor went to sleep mode.
Important to say that mirroring to a TV LCD or plasma works great whitout any problem.
What's the dvi problem?
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Does the monitor support hdcp?
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Jocelyn said:
Does the monitor support hdcp?
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Dont know. My monitor is lg l227wtp.
The second one i have is also lg, but e2350t

num1gever said:
Dont know. My monitor is lg l227wtp.
The second one i have is also lg, but e2350t
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Please help!

cjwilber said:
I have bought a dvi to HDMI converter to try this out, but have not been near a monitor with dvi input all week. I'll update you on Monday, when I return to work.
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Didn't work for me. The monitor just doesn't see the Transformer. Might be a dodgy adapter because the HDMI cable works fine.

Didn't work for me either with 3 different types of Dells at work. Just registered after lurking for weeks just to comment on this issue!
I can't post the URLs as a noob but the cable and converter are from Amazon.
I have newer Dells at home I can test with but that was not the point...
Drats!!!
Any kind of hacks to get around whatever is preventing this from happening...??

same problem here. got a dvi > hdmi adapter, connected with a 1.8 meter mini hdmi > hdmi cable to a samsung monitor..
no screen image...
connecting direct to my tv (hdmi) works fine!
edit: read some stuff on the xoom forums about a 5 volt line that's missing in the mini hdmi out... and the need for a hdmi>vga convertor in some cases.. (expensive)
Strange thing is, i connected my popcorn 110 to the monitor and it works flawlessly .. both got hdmi 1.3a ..

HDMI cable

I noticed the S5 does not use standard HDMI cable...Is any available that will work with the phone?

This cable worked well for me - http://http://amzn.com/B00GE51T9Q
For some reason it received a bunch of negative ratings but I am satisfied with it. Its also super cheap but I'll warn you ahead of time, it takes weeks to receive since its coming from China.

Link doesnt work...?

Sorry about that. Try this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GE51T9Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
or just search Amazon for "niceeshop White 1080P Micro USB MHL To HDMI HDTV Adapter AV TV Video Cable For Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300/ S4 i9500/HTC"

Do you need any sort of app to get the s5 to mirror to a tv? I bought this cable but I cant get it to work...http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DUCB65I/ref=ox_ya_os_product_refresh_T1#customerReviews

Nvm got it working! Is there any way to change the resolution?

Resolution is automatically handled, no custom options. Your best control will be to choose the TV's display options and see which scales better.

Hdmi
I just bought a chromecast to get a workaround the hdmi cheap as chips these days

I didn't know that s5 needs a special hdmi cable.. I bought one that doesnt work.. Is there anyone i can do? What is the difference from the standard? Perhaps solder a cable or something?
Thanks,

sosimple said:
I didn't know that s5 needs a special hdmi cable.. I bought one that doesnt work.. Is there anyone i can do? What is the difference from the standard? Perhaps solder a cable or something?
Thanks,
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You got a regular HDMI to HDMI? You need to purchase a micro USB to HDMI MHL adaptor. You will plug the adaptor into the phone and HDMI cable into the adaptor and television.

gdrocks said:
You got a regular HDMI to HDMI? You need to purchase a micro USB to HDMI MHL adaptor. You will plug the adaptor into the phone and HDMI cable into the adaptor and television.
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No. I got a microusb to hdmi adaptor but doesn't work.. When i connect s5 with tv, nothing happens.
I read above that s5 needs a special cable and not the regular (which i 99.9% have..)
So is there any way to make it work?
What special and different the cable that Samsung do?
Thanks,

sosimple said:
No. I got a microusb to hdmi adaptor but doesn't work.. When i connect s5 with tv, nothing happens.
I read above that s5 needs a special cable and not the regular (which i 99.9% have..)
So is there any way to make it work?
What special and different the cable that Samsung do?
Thanks,
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Does it say it an MHL adaptor? I am looking at other forums and seeing people say that they are unable to get HDMI output to work with 4.4.4, what ROM are you using?

gdrocks said:
Does it say it an MHL adaptor? I am looking at other forums and seeing people say that they are unable to get HDMI output to work with 4.4.4, what ROM are you using?
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Yes it write mhl. Rom is 4.4 2 alliance rom.
Here is the cable:
http://www.e-shop.gr/startech-passive-micro-usb-to-hdmi-mhl-cable-3m-black-p-PER.813877
This is a photo of the cable:

Because it is a passive MHL cable, your display must be MHL enabled. The S5 is, so you need to look for your television model on this website
http://www.mhlconsortium.org/productlist/
If it isn't on the list, you need a different cable (or different TV which is much more expensive. )

Anyone tested this kind of cable?

Hello guys! I'm willing to buy micro hdmi to hdmi cable, something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-High-Speed-Micro-HDMI-HDMI-Cable/dp/B003UH0Z9Q
Has anyone tested this kind of cable yet on Blupure XL or Allview X2 Xtreme ? Would it work ? I want to use this cable on non smart lcd tv's. If anyone tested this and works, let me know please.
Thanks! :good:

I've never tried but this could be interesting if it works

elektroluv said:
Hello guys! I'm willing to buy micro hdmi to hdmi cable, something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-High-Speed-Micro-HDMI-HDMI-Cable/dp/B003UH0Z9Q
Has anyone tested this kind of cable yet on Blupure XL or Allview X2 Xtreme ? Would it work ? I want to use this cable on non smart lcd tv's. If anyone tested this and works, let me know please.
Thanks! :good:
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No it will not work.. Pure XL does not have a micro HDMI port, so no where to hook it into-
"High-speed Micro HDMI to HDMI cable, A to D type; please note, this is not an MHL cable"
this cable does NOT have usb > HDMI functionality...
you need a MHL cable for that
try something like this:
http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=8675
(theres numerous ones on amazon, but they all have specific phones listed, mainly samsungs, but MHL is a standard that a lot of phones use...)
I have a similar one that I couldn't get it to work or even recognized on the PURE, but my HTC One m7 sees it but doesnt consistently work (it recognizes then doesn't.. bouncing between the two)
let me know how it works out

Well that seems obvious finally... I didn't saw that it was a micro HDMI and not a micro USB...

tbirdguy said:
No it will not work.. Pure XL does not have a micro HDMI port, so no where to hook it into-
"High-speed Micro HDMI to HDMI cable, A to D type; please note, this is not an MHL cable"
this cable does NOT have usb > HDMI functionality...
you need a MHL cable for that
try something like this:
http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=8675
(theres numerous ones on amazon, but they all have specific phones listed, mainly samsungs, but MHL is a standard that a lot of phones use...)
I have a similar one that I couldn't get it to work or even recognized on the PURE, but my HTC One m7 sees it but doesnt consistently work (it recognizes then doesn't.. bouncing between the two)
let me know how it works out
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Awesome, thanks for advice. I'll try this very soon. MHL should work because i've searched a few tutorials on YT and every cable is MHL, didn't notice that before. Thanks a lot.

just to reiteriate; mine doenst work on my pure, and isnt recognized by it

I don't believe the phone is MhL capable either.
As far as I'm aware its only options are wireless casting.

TheLastCanadian said:
I don't believe the phone is MhL capable either.
As far as I'm aware its only options are wireless casting.
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Wireless Casting has a lot of delay, it's no good for gaming.
Is there another way to do this without delay?
"sorry for bad english"

Matheusbpvh said:
Wireless Casting has a lot of delay, it's no good for gaming.
Is there another way to do this without delay?
"sorry for bad english"
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No, if it's the only option it works that way. The phone doesn't have any other outputs that I'm aware of.

Question Galaxy a32 5g mhl issue

My dad just got a samsung a32 5g. He is trying to get mhl to hdmi to work so he doesn't have to use his data to watch netflix/hulu. I've tried 2 different usb-c to hdmi cables and neither worked. While a quick Google search says the phone is mhl compatible, I'm starting to think it isn't. Does anyone here know if it is? And if so what might need to be done to get it to work? Thanks.

I'll give it a try once I get home.

waylo said:
I'll give it a try once I get home.
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Thanks

I've tried it, and it doesn't appear to work at all. Sorry...

Thanks

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Only certain phones have this feature. Unfortunately a32 5g doesn't seem to be one of them.

Same with A21. Samsung enable video output via USB-C on their more expensive phones.
You can explore WiFi direct or Quick Connect to see if you can display the video on another monitor. The use of ABD to disable apps could cause problem, and you may need to reset the phone to factory configuration to check for proper video support.

you need this cable for your Galaxy A32 5g to work with tv without using your hotspot data or anything other than just a cable and a app the app is EZCast for androids and the cable is cheapest at ebay thats where i got mine and it works perfect (( Renkchip 2-in-1 USB C/Micro USB to HDMI Cable ))

swampy742 said:
you need this cable for your Galaxy A32 5g to work with tv without using your hotspot data or anything other than just a cable and a app the app is EZCast for androids and the cable is cheapest at ebay thats where i got mine and it works perfect (( Renkchip 2-in-1 USB C/Micro USB to HDMI Cable ))
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+1. There are two self contained MHL cables available. Work great. Make sure you use 60hz and if you want the tv to be fullscreen, change your phone resolution to a 16x9 one.

Hello did you find a solution? My a32 is not connecting to my projector via the hdmi cable

Adrianaponce said:
Hello did you find a solution? My a32 is not connecting to my projector via the hdmi cable
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Please post what type of cable adapter you are trying to use.that would help

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Please post what type of cable adapter you are trying to use.that would help
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This is the adapter I tried using, we bought it at Walmart so maybe it's just not a good one?

lol wtf happened to reading posts?
This phone does not have hardware inside for MHL, so you must get a self-contained MHL cable.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SFWWMRG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
this is the one I use. The other one I had broke, but I think that was on my receiver not the cable. (Dont plug into receiver lol)

Lol sorry, but I got confused which is why I asked, thanks though..