For anybody that isn't familiar with it, the UG008 is an RK3066 device very similar to the UG007 but in a larger case and with the addition of an external wifi antenna, ethernet port, and an analog A/V port. I went with it primarily because the analog A/V port allows you to connect a set of speakers when using it with an HDMI to DVI adapter (for viewing on a computer monitor) without the need for a separate USB sound card. Anyhow, to get to the point of this post...
Is there any way to add custom resolutions? It has the option for 1080p and 720p but the monitor I'm using has a native resolution of 1680x1050 (16x10). and stretches any non-native resolution to fill the screen. It's not bad in video, but text isn't as crisp as it should be.
Also, I was wondering if there is any way to connect another Android device with a usb cable to transfer files? I tried connecting my Note 2 which automatically launched the gallery app on the UG008 and gave me the option to transfer pictures but no way that I could find to transfer anything else. I assume if I could put the phone into mass storage mode it would work fine but unfortunately they seem to have done away with it in favor of MTP and PTP.
Thanks,
Tony
tonyz2897 said:
For anybody that isn't familiar with it, the UG008 is an RK3066 device very similar to the UG007 but in a larger case and with the addition of an external wifi antenna, ethernet port, and an analog A/V port. I went with it primarily because the analog A/V port allows you to connect a set of speakers when using it with an HDMI to DVI adapter (for viewing on a computer monitor) without the need for a separate USB sound card. Anyhow, to get to the point of this post...
Is there any way to add custom resolutions? It has the option for 1080p and 720p but the monitor I'm using has a native resolution of 1680x1050 (16x10). and stretches any non-native resolution to fill the screen. It's not bad in video, but text isn't as crisp as it should be.
Also, I was wondering if there is any way to connect another Android device with a usb cable to transfer files? I tried connecting my Note 2 which automatically launched the gallery app on the UG008 and gave me the option to transfer pictures but no way that I could find to transfer anything else. I assume if I could put the phone into mass storage mode it would work fine but unfortunately they seem to have done away with it in favor of MTP and PTP.
Thanks,
Tony
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Other than a custom rom I wouldn't know of any other way to handle the resolution issue. No idea on the other device either. My question is on the recovery. Did u get one installed on it?
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Hey guys,
This isn't exactly an android question, but more so a computer question/idea/possibility. I was looking at my cable box while browsing the web and and wanting a small portion of the screen cutout so i could watch Tv. So then I thought: "I wounder if my monitor has PiP?" Doesn't. Great. So then i thought "Well cant do picture in picture on the monitor" So searched up for some external device do do a pip like function. Nope. So does anyone know about some pci card or usb thing or whatever else to bring in the HDMI signal from the cable box to my computer? This type of layout would be optimal: HDMI coming from cable box to computer,through some software for pip and then out my graphics card to the monitor? although if you have any other ideas or have some magical device to do this, just leave a response.
Thanks, Mike
What's up all.
So here's my thought... Is there a device out there to plug into a TV's HDMI port that will let me send video files wirelessly to it from my phone/computer so that I can watch the videos on the big screen instead of my phone/computer screen?
A few ideas:
- Is there a HDMI-to-bluetooth adapter/dongle that I could plug into the TV and send the videos bluetooth-ly to?
- Is there a HDMI-"SmartTV-creating" adapter (I've seen things like "Android mini pc"s on the 'net) that I could use to transform my TV into a SmartTV or an android "tablet/computer-like-device" and then send the video files from one device to the other? i.e. - devices like this one... http://www.amazon.com/UG007B-Quad-C...d=1389321213&sr=8-13&keywords=android+mini+pc with a wireless keyboard as well of course, and using either bluetooth or a wifi signal to send from my phone/computer to either stream, or transfer the file then watch.
- From what I know the Chromecast device at this time cannot do this, and only works for specific apps like HBO GO, Netflix, Hulu, etc., not for sending straight video files stored on a phone/tablet, but are there other such devices out there that do what I am looking to do?
Thanks all in advance for the help!
Apart from all the other proprietary sets on the market, the wi-fi (802.11/...) USB dongle appear to be an easy way to connect your mobile/laptop/TV to the TV set. The disadvantage is the short range of about 10 feet, unless you use a wi-fi access point to extend the distance range.
On the TV side, attach a HDMI dongle
On a PC, attach wi-fi USB dongle. I think you will need a streaming software.
On a tablet, attach a OTG (On-The-Go) mini-USB-to-USB adapter and then the wi-fi USB dongle. Again, I would think you need a streaming software.
On a mobile phone, it will be more of a challenge. You could do wired-wireless combo:
Phone-to-computer using screen capture application (wi-fi, USB or Bluetooth), then Computer-to-TV via the wi-fi USB option above.
Interesting read:
http://techchannel.radioshack.com/wirelessly-connect-pc-tv-2561.html
Thanks for the ideas, and I agree that link was an interesting read.
After thinking, I think the way I'll go about this is using Google Drive and an Android mini pc TV adapter. I can drop the video files (or whatever) into the drive on my computer or phone, then sync my TV Android to get the files to play.
I came into the SP3 world after many hours researching to make sure that dual external monitors was a possibility, specifically without using USB-powered "external video cards". However, after following directions that people have posted before I have the below setup, and only one external monitor is being displayed.
System: Surface Pro 3 i7 / 8GB / 512GB SSD
Microsoft Surface Docking Station
2x HP LA2206x Monitors
StarTech Triple Head DisplayPort 1.2 Multi Monitor MST Hub
StarTech Mini-DP to DP Adapter cable
Plugged in like so:
Docking Station -> Mini-DP to DP Cable -> MST Hub -> Output 1=Monitor #1, Output 2=Monitor #2
The Surface continues displaying on its screen, and Monitor #1 gets output. Monitor #2 seems like it tries to initialize (I hear the "da-dump" sound from the Surface when it gets plugged in/unplugged) but no video output.
I have tested the MST Hub on another laptop (HP Elitebook Folio 9470m) and both external monitors display without issue. The only difference between the two setups is the Mini-DP to DP adapter cable is not required/cant be used for the setup on the 9470m, as it has a full DP port on it.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
Have you looked in the "Screen Resolution" control panel (right-click on the Desktop) to see if the second external monitor is shown?
Have you tried using Win+P to disable the internal display?
Have you checked Device Manager to see if both external monitors are detected correctly and have working drivers?
Have you verified that MiniDP can drive multiple displays at all?
Have you verified that MiniDP can drive the total display resolution that you're trying to run off of it?
Have you verified that the SP3's video chip can drive the total display res that you're trying to get (remember that the internal display is very high resolution)?
Those are the things I'd check first, in probably not quite that order.
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Have you looked in the "Screen Resolution" control panel (right-click on the Desktop) to see if the second external monitor is shown?
Have you tried using Win+P to disable the internal display?
Have you checked Device Manager to see if both external monitors are detected correctly and have working drivers?
Have you verified that MiniDP can drive multiple displays at all?
Have you verified that MiniDP can drive the total display resolution that you're trying to run off of it?
Have you verified that the SP3's video chip can drive the total display res that you're trying to get (remember that the internal display is very high resolution)?
Those are the things I'd check first, in probably not quite that order.
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1) Second external does not appear in Screen Resolution
2) Yes, however SP3 devices support 2 external plus internal as per spec sheet
3) I will check this.
4) As per SP3 and DisplayPort 1.2 spec sheet, yes
5) As per SP3 and DisplayPort 1.2 spec sheet, yes
6) It is listed on official documents as an advertised feature for 2 external as well as the internal
For #6 I was specifically asking whether it could drive that much resolution, rather than whether two externals was possible at all (you might try reducing the res on the external panel and seeing if the second wakes up). You should also make sure that your hardware all works; try things like disconnecting the first monitor and making sure the second works when plugged in (leave it in the same spot on the hub?)
Beyond that... do you have a Microsoft store nearby? Even if not, you can try calling their support people. If nothing else indicates the source of the problem, it's probably the sort of thing you should take to the people who are paid to deal with such issues.
Working an issue similar to this now. Trying to use a two Dell U2414H monitors with DisplayPort 1.2 chaining, and a DP Hub. Both end in the same result as you.
Sometimes I'm able to "trick it" and get it working but after a reboot or shutdown the 2nd monitor goes back to disabled and I have to repeat the process. Right now I have it working using one monitor on the mini-DP, and the other on a USB-3 to DP adapter.
Working Microsoft on this issue. They claim there is a KB out for a problem with the dock (2992365) but I haven't been able to pull anything up using that number online.
I didn't have any luck with a MST hub either. I ended up just getting a USB video card adapter and I'm now using my SP3 as my primary work machine with two monitors.
Try it without the dock plugging directly into the dp port on the surface
Can you give me detailed explanation?
I recently purchased a micro-hdmi to VGA adapter in the hopes I could connect my tf700 to my external monitor. The forum won't allow me to link to the adapter I ordered but it was through Amazon. The brand is Cable Maters.
I connected it, but nothing is displaying on the monitor. No F8 on the keyboard. Is there something I need to set on the tablet? Sorry, not very technical.
Well, you need to set your TV to the correct input port. Check your TV user guide. With my Panasonic there's a "Source" button on the remote which allows you to select the source of your signal, don't know what that would be for your TV
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Well, you need to set your TV to the correct input port.
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I am talking about connecting to a larger computer monitor that uses vga...
leigh80 said:
I am talking about connecting to a larger computer monitor that uses vga...
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can you say the model of your monitor?
(the monitor must support FullHD resolution of 1920×1080 or be able to scale it.
some adapters issue a fullHD image, regardless of the input resolution)
try to connect to another monitor or from another tablet
The first adapter that I bought on the Internet did not work.
Apparently, this device use an app to capture anything on the android phone screen.
Here it is the app, is from the vendor, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mct.luke.t6dongle
Then, this is streamed to the usb adapter that later convert it to vga and can be connected to any monitor or TV with VGA port.
It acts as an external video card.
this is the web from the vendor
https://en.j5create.com/products/jua161c?variant=43350631428
and the Chinese web page is more clear (look at the pictures)
http://www.j5create.com/tw/our-products/android/jua161c.html
Has anyone ever tried it?
Are there any similar devices? And, any similar device with HDMI out instead will be even better...
ps:it will be nice to have a video out capability on my Samsung S7 edge, without the lag of the wifi screen mirror.
For example for gaming.
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After ai posted I found another device from DisplayLink that do the same and with hdmi
https://displaylink.org/forum/showthread.php?p=86904#post86904