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[Q] Is MHL dongle a deal breaker for anyone wanting the Sensation over G2X?

Hello...
I'm on the fence about exchanging my G2X for the Sensation, but this one detail might be deal breaker.
I didn't see this exact topic come up in other discussions about the Sensation using the micro usb to output the HDMI stream to TV via a MHL adaptor. Forgive me if this has been explained before. I searched
What are your thoughts on the Sensation not using a dedicated micro HDMI port like the G2X has?
The main thing that concerns me is output quality with the MHL dongle. There is a vid in the Sensation forums showing a guy only able to output to 1080i (not 1080p), through that dongle. Makes sense to me as it has to be severely limited coming through the micro usb port (audio as well would not be HD, correct?).
I LOVE the fact that the G2X has a micro HDMI port. There's a reason for HDMI ports and I don't see how usb technology (MHL adaptor or not) could ever truly output full HD video and audio??
What are your thoughts? Thanks for your time

I'm guessing the Sensation's the same as the SGS2. The dongle does output 1080P and has a separate USB port for simultaneous charging.
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http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-mhl-adaptor
The good news is you can use any HDMI cable with it. The bad news is they're expensive ($35.00 USD) and not available yet. You should also do some research, I remember reading somewhere that there are restrictions on what content can be displayed off of the phone because of HTC Watch.

BarryH_GEG said:
I'm guessing the Sensation's the same as the SGS2. The dongle does output 1080P and has a separate USB port for simultaneous charging.
The good news is you can use any HDMI cable with it. The bad news is they're expensive ($35.00 USD) and not available yet. You should also do some research, I remember reading somewhere that there are restrictions on what content can be displayed off of the phone because of HTC Watch.
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Interesting....thanks for the quick reply! I will indeed do more research (especially on any content restrictions). Yes I've read quite a bit on the MHL adaptor but didn't see that it can output true HD...and I still have no clue as to how a micro usb port can have full HD running through it with no loss of quality?
Again...I would especially love to know exactly how it's technologically possible for a usb port to stream true full HD video and Audio (dongle or not)? If it could...why would there ever be a need for an HDMI port on any device? Manufactures would have simply used USB ports on HD TV's. PC's etc. Makes no sense to me

It's not a USB port it's a mhl port it has a switch that is activated depending on which cord is plugged in. The specs do say 1080p for a mhl port but that does not mean that HTC allowed that I don't know about limitations HTC put on due to copy protection. Mhl also allows charging when using the HDMI cable but I'm not aware of any devices that do this at this time. Someone said there is a seperate USB port for charging I don't believe this is true.
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doesnt make a difference, the port shouldnt be a deal breaker in any decision

I think MHL would be better. HDMI has 19 tiny little pins on there. much more fragile!!!!
MHL is just the USB plug so it's 5 pins!!!

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Alpha Class said:
doesnt make a difference, the port shouldnt be a deal breaker in any decision
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there is a difference. 1) special cord needed not supplied with the phone cheapest i have seen quoted is 30 bucks i cant even find one. - hdmi micro to full 2.59
cant recharge and use at same time(spec is there ) just no hardware that knows to do it yet. so another grand to buy a tv that knows to send a charge down the line when they come out.
3)we know that micro to hdmi works, im guessing mhl does but havent seen it yet so we will see.
For most this may not be a decision maker but it was for me and why i have hung on to the g2x hoping for the fixes because the galaxy s-2 has this same port. they cant even get an os that has been out for over a year im kinda concerned about drivers for a new type connection.

eagle1967 said:
the galaxy s-2 has this same port. they cant even get an os that has been out for over a year im kinda concerned about drivers for a new type connection.
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The dongle for the SGS2 has a USB port for simultaneous charging. I'm sure the Sensation's will as well. And yes, you can use a $2.99 converter cable, but with the dongle you can use a standard HDMI cable so you don't have to carry one around (EG: friends house, office presentations, etc.).

I suppose the biggest drawback to the MHL connection is that it A) Requires a special dongle, that in the pics and vids I've seen, is rather large and quite simply ugly. B) Costs an extra 30-35 bucks (total scam). C) As stated before...to fully work as it should, it requires an HD TV with MHL support for charging purposes (so I've read and heard here).
I would guess the biggest reason MHL will be more common than micro HDMI eventually, is that it makes the phone sexier with less ports. For me...give me an extra port...as long as it serves a VERY useful purpose such as HD media output.
For me it might be a deal breaker as one of the HUGE reasons I got the G2X, was because it was a full HD camcorder and I can recored and watch vids on my Plasma via HDMI. Keep it simple....one cheap cord and no silly expensive dongle. Or at the very least HTC...bundle it with the phone.
G2X wins the port war as far as I'm concerned!

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Hoggles said:
I suppose the biggest drawback to the MHL connection is that it A) Requires a special dongle, that in the pics and vids I've seen, is rather large and quite simply ugly. B) Costs an extra 30-35 bucks (total scam). C) As stated before...to fully work as it should, it requires an HD TV with MHL support for charging purposes (so I've read and heard here).
I would guess the biggest reason MHL will be more common than micro HDMI eventually, is that it makes the phone sexier with less ports. For me...give me an extra port...as long as it serves a VERY useful purpose such as HD media output.
For me it might be a deal breaker as one of the HUGE reasons I got the G2X, was because it was a full HD camcorder and I can recored and watch vids on my Plasma via HDMI. Keep it simple....one cheap cord and no silly expensive dongle. Or at the very least HTC...bundle it with the phone.
G2X wins the port war as far as I'm concerned!
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perfectly stated. in a year or more mhl will be the standard and the cables/doggle whatever will be cheaper. so im sure this is a good port and will be standard but by the time it is itll be time for a new phone anyway. its like the days of having to buy a special cable to listen through headphones. until they started putting regular head phone jacks on the phone. carrying the doggle isnt a big deal since im sure not everyone has a micro hdmi sitting around so youd have to bring yours anyways. but as stated. for 3 bucks i have hdmi working not 40 bucks. and the charging through the mhl my 2011 model tv doesnt support it and i am hoping it lasts longer than 1 to 1 1/2 years the phone will last without the you need to buy the newest thing feature. that's the feature that the phone starts subliminally sending you when newer devices arrive although the tv is an LG so who knows about the quality of it i have received 3 updates on it since i bought it 2 months ago so beating out the phone so far
but the galaxy s-2 has an mhl port also and i think it would be easier to overlook it for that phone(if it is all that's advertised when it actually makes it to the states)

Ques re: MHL adapter

Hi all...
So I have a 3 part question -
a) Will any MHL adapter work with the HTC One S or do I have to wait for them to release one specific to this device?
b) Does the phone need to be rooter for the device to throw image onto a TV screen?
c) Assuming any MHL will work, does anybody have any recommendations on which are the good ones? Is it like HDMI cables where the build and quality of product matters and potentially could be a bottleneck or they're all the same? Links are welcome.
Thank you!

MHL does not work on our devices.unfortunately. HTC is releasing a wireless solution soon but from what I've seen its a ridiculous battery hog and its going to.be around
Edit - Sorry for the false information! The HTC representative had told me that there was no MHL capabilities of this device. I assumed he was knowlefavle and didn't think to try it out myself. Seems to definitely work, I have the same MHL adapter someone pictured from expansys later in this thread.

suhailtheboss said:
MHL does not work on our devices.unfortunately. HTC is releasing a wireless solution soon but from what I've seen its a ridiculous battery hog and its going to.be around 80USD
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Thanks for letting me know... Saved me $15 coz I was almost sure MHL would work give it's still microUSB port and was gonna buy on Amazon.
That's a shame.. Hope they come up with a solution soon... I'd love to be able to play temple run on my flat screen

This supposedly works with the one S..............
http://www.expansys.com/expansys-mhl-to-hdmi-adapter-black-218572/
I should be getting mine tomorrow hopefully and will post a video and thoughts on it in a few days time.

Terminator19 said:
This supposedly works with the one S..............
http://www.expansys.com/expansys-mhl-to-hdmi-adapter-black-218572/
I should be getting mine tomorrow hopefully and will post a video and thoughts on it in a few days time.
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Thanks! Look forward to hearing your results...

Well it didn't arrive today either
If it doesn't arrive tomorrow, I should definitely get it on Monday then..........

Terminator19 said:
Well it didn't arrive today either
If it doesn't arrive tomorrow, I should definitely get it on Monday then..........
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KT said:
Hi all...
So I have a 3 part question -
a) Will any MHL adapter work with the HTC One S or do I have to wait for them to release one specific to this device?
b) Does the phone need to be rooter for the device to throw image onto a TV screen?
c) Assuming any MHL will work, does anybody have any recommendations on which are the good ones? Is it like HDMI cables where the build and quality of product matters and potentially could be a bottleneck or they're all the same? Links are welcome.
Thank you!
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I have an MHL adapter so I can answer your question.
a) Yes any MHL adapter will work on our phone. It's a spec like usb and they are pretty much interchanable.
b) No the phone doesn't need to be rooted. HDMI/mhl mirroring is a feature included by HTC with the stock rom. The phone auto detects when an MHL devices is connected and begins to mirror the phone.
c) Here is the one I bought. http://www.amazon.com/Menotek-Adapter-IMPROVED-Protocol-Sensation/dp/B005F9W6DU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336154297&sr=8-1
Also, while it's pretty cool to do the phone to TV thing. It drains the battery super quickly. It's something like 1% of power every 2 minutes maybe faster.

dc211 said:
It drains the battery super quickly. It's something like 1% of power every 2 minutes maybe faster.
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You are meant to plug the adapter into a power outlet.

GumboChief said:
You are meant to plug the adapter into a power outlet.
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That's why I was shocked, it did have the power plugged in. It actually doesn't even work if the power isn't plugged it

Mine arrived today, have only given it a quick try and so far it seems good! Does what you expect of it.
My S charges once the mains powers is connected and works perfectly fine when connected to the TV.
Will post a video, pic etc. later on tonight or sometime tomorrow

Here you go
http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1071937-htc-one-s/page__st__15__p__594848957#entry594848957
MHL adapter arrived yesterday, £7.28 including delivery (£4.58 just for the adapter), which isn't badly priced
Has gone up a tiny bit since I purchased it though:
http://www.expansys.com/expansys-mhl-microusb-to-hdmi-adapter-black-221378/
Couple of photos below, as you can see, we have a HDMI port (I just used my Xbox 360 HDMI cable and it worked fine) and the micro USB port (just use the USB cable that comes with the S) for charging the device at the same time as when you're streaming to the TV at 1080P it can drain the battery pretty quickly especially when watching a 1080P HD film or playing a few games. You can either plug the USB into a socket near by or into one of the TV's USB ports (if available) to charge the mobile. The adapter is very tiny and obviously very light weighted, you could easily carry it around with you in your pocket.
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When connected to the TV (Panasonic TX-P42G20B) the video mode of the TV switches to "1080P, 24Hz and 16.9 aspect ratio". I haven't looked at any of the settings on my TV to see if I can increase the refresh rate yet but everything seemed very smooth either way, 1080P films played flawlessly using BS player lite and looked perfect, the games also worked great but looked very jaggy as they are stretched to 1080P, this is down to the apps.
Here is the info. for the film trailers that were played:
And lastly a quick video demonstrating this. Sorry for the quality and jerkiness of this video, it was recorded using a desire on stock 2.2, the UI and actions etc. are smoother than what it looks in the video.
Yes I know my gaming skills are atrocious particularly for Goldeneye It isn't very easy using the on screen controls!
One thing, which should be noted is that the sound is very low! (hence why you can barely hear the audio of the films and games in the video) When watching standard TV, we have the volume bar at about 3/10, where as with the mobile connected and playing content, I had to turn the volume up to about 6/10 just to be able to hear it clearly. Not sure why this is and I don't know if a different, more expensive MHL adapter would be better for sound level......
To sum up; I can't complain about the adapter at all given the price, does what you expect of it and the only downside (which might not even be due to the adapter) is that the volume is very low and has to be turned up a fair bit to compensate for this.
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Terminator19 said:
Here you go
http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1071937-htc-one-s/page__st__15__p__594848957#entry594848957
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Thanks for all that input! Will get mine soon...

dc211 said:
That's why I was shocked, it did have the power plugged in. It actually doesn't even work if the power isn't plugged it
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So you're saying you did have the power cable plugged in the adapter and it still drained the battery on your device? Hunh! I was under the impression it would charge the device... I basically am considering this option so I can buy movies on google play and watch em on my big screen (if i must pay for content, I'd much rather that google get my $s than my stupid cable company)..
But if it's gonna drain my battery 1% per 2 mins despite plugging the adapter in the wall that kinda defeats the purpose of considering the MHL adapter.
Thanks anyways for all the input everybody!

HTC One S MHL Adapter
I purchased an OEM HTC MHL adapter on Amazon for my HTC Sensation. Initially it worked for one movie perfectly and there was very little drain on the battery. When I tried to do it with a second movie there was no image on the TV Screen. Does anyone have any ideas as to why it would not work?? My initial instinct is that the video format is not supported on my television. Would that give me a blank screen?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

schlockmaster said:
I purchased an OEM HTC MHL adapter on Amazon for my HTC Sensation. Initially it worked for one movie perfectly and there was very little drain on the battery. When I tried to do it with a second movie there was no image on the TV Screen. Does anyone have any ideas as to why it would not work?? My initial instinct is that the video format is not supported on my television. Would that give me a blank screen?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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The video format is processed by the phone and not the tv, so it should work with anything your phone can handle. As to why it works I have no idea, you can try to reconnect the device
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what do you think about a combination with an dock which is capable of Data Sync and got a micro USB input to plug in the MHL adapter?
Would be an amazing think. With a 5m HDMI cable i got everythink i want.
With the new version of N64oid, rooted device and 4 Sixaxis controllers its rock and roll time!

Did everyone else using the MHl adapter also get a lot of battery drain?

I used the MHL cable from monoprice and it worked...battery dropped from like 80% to 72% in like 30mins of usage without the power cable plugged in.

Hi, newbie to the forum here and newbie to my HTC One S too.
I have a Cablesson Micro USB to HDMI MHL adaptor that I purchased from amazon.co.uk
This worked great when I received it, even without the addition of power of the adapter, although the battery drain was huge that way of course. However, recently my phone received a software update from my mobile network provider and now it will recognize the adapter and switch to the HDMI connected mode but it quickly loses the connection and flips in and out of that mode. So the screen's flipping between portrait to landscape and the TV loses the picture all together.
Has anyone got any ideas why this is and if it can be sorted out? I'm guessing the software update changed something to do with the phone's power usage or settings because the adapter now has to be powered for anything to happen at all and the little red notification LED at the top of the phone flashes when it's connected and flipping around!
I love the phone and the MHL adapter but I have to say the One S is really starting to frustrate me as I also have signal dropping issues - but that's a story for another thread!

Usb Type C to micro usb with Seek Thermal Camera?

I just bought a Seek Thermal Camera for my Galaxy S6, and planning to get a Nexus 6P, can the usb type c to micro usb adapter works?

I had to look up what the hell this is supposed to do.
So, for the uninitiated, it's a thermal imaging usb plugin for your phone.
Here are some use cases:
At Work
Contractors to find water damage, air leaks, missing insulation and other inefficiencies
Plumbers to detect water leaks and clogs
Electricians to identify electrical shorts, loose wiring and other safety hazards
HVAC professionals to assess areas of poor performance and check equipment status
Home Inspectors to identify and document potential issues with a house before purchase
Insurance Adjustors to thoroughly investigate losses and damage
Outdoors
Hunters can track game, scout terrain, and locate downed animals
Hikers and campers can navigate in the darkness and scan around a campsite for predators
Campers will be sure the campfire is completely out
Boaters can detect objects on the water at night
Pet owners can find pets at night or scan the backyard to make sure it is safe for their pets
At Home / DIY
Trace water damage up a wall or across a ceiling to its source
Discover energy inefficiencies such as missing insulation and air leaks around windows and doors
Identify the location of clogs in pipes
Detect electrical shorts, loose wiring, and other safety hazards
Confirm even tire wear on vehicles
Measure the heat distribution across the BBQ grill and the level of propane left in the tank
Source:
http://www.thermal.com/common-uses

jhun80 said:
I just bought a Seek Thermal Camera for my Galaxy S6, and planning to get a Nexus 6P, can the usb type c to micro usb adapter works?
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I read on some of the adapter posts that they are working for charging but maybe not for data. I don't have my phone yet so I can't test the techmatte ones I received, but I will see if it works for data as well as charging when I get my phone.
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Cool. Thanks

I have just tryed seek thermal on One Plus Two. Type C adapter doesn't work for this camera. such a disappointment

Just tried my Seek Thermal with my Nexus 6P using the TechMatte Type-C to Micro-USB adapter (Beson-Leung-approved update) and it doesn't work. Camera doesn't power up, app can't see it. Too bad! (Even more too bad since USB-C lets me plug the camera into the phone the right way, unlike my Nexus 5.)

Hi,
I also have a seek thermal camera. And a Nexus 5x.
I have tried at least 2 adapters from eBay, got one in the mail today and it didn't work. Have 2 more on the way.
All of them claim they are OTG compatible.
EDIT:
I found a solution! On Seek Thermals homapage! Im not allowed to post links, but you will find it here:
-Go to Support
-Under "Promoted articles", choose "USB Adapters For Seek Compact"
-There are 3 links, choose USB-C adapters
They sell it on Amazon.
Im ordering right now! They also have a 180* adapter, that will fix the wrong way facing camera on my Nexus 5.

So, how its going? Is it work with that adapter?

Havent recieved it yet. Ordered it from amazone, to my sisters adress in New York, she is coming home to Norway 18. december.
So then i will be able to test it. But it should work when they say so on they're homepage.

Mine works fine.
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Yep, the adapter linked at their site works great on my Nexus 5x

I was just able to get the seek thermal camera t work with my OP2. Go to settings/storage and turn on OTG. Then use the OP2 USB c to micro adapter. I was pretty disappointed at first but with a bit of tinkering got it to work!

This Meenova MicroUSB to Type-C OTG adapter is an option for Thermal Camera. http://www.amazon.com/Type-C-MicroUSB-Female-Adapter-Gray/dp/B018G6IK7E/ref=sr_1_7?m=A3UZZ0M53CX865&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1453387622&sr=1-7
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worekarolis said:
I have just tryed seek thermal on One Plus Two. Type C adapter doesn't work for this camera. such a disappointment
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You need this original OnePlus two type-c adapter. Remember to go to settings/storage and turn on OTG. http://www.amazon.com/Original-Oneplus-Type-c-Adapter-Invoice/dp/B01537B8IM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1453387959&sr=8-6&keywords=oneplus+type-c

slightly off topic, but how would you guys rate these little cameras? Seems like a cool little toy/tool. Does it work well? What about longer ranges while outdoors?

davidjan1 said:
This Meenova MicroUSB to Type-C OTG adapter is an option for Thermal Camera. http://www.amazon.com/Type-C-MicroU...=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1453387622&sr=1-7
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You need this original OnePlus two type-c adapter. Remember to go to settings/storage and turn on OTG. http://www.amazon.com/Original-Onep...qid=1453387959&sr=8-6&keywords=oneplus+type-c
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Where did you see this setting?
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Nexus 5X does not work
jhun80 said:
Mine works fine.
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Hi,
I also have the nexus 5x and it is not possible to make it work, i have the same USB C OTG adaptor that is in the picture and i even bought the one from OnePlus, and does not work neither.
Did you change any configuration in the phone?
It looks to me that the android 6 does not recognice the camera at all
Thanks!

richbame said:
Hi,
I also have the nexus 5x and it is not possible to make it work, i have the same USB C OTG adaptor that is in the picture and i even bought the one from OnePlus, and does not work neither.
Did you change any configuration in the phone?
It looks to me that the android 6 does not recognice the camera at all
Thanks!
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I dont have the phone anymore, but to answer your question, i didn't changed any settings on the phone, its just plug and play with the seek thermal app.

After initially buying a generic adapter, and it not working, I found this page. Ordered the Fanisy adapters from Amazon, an 8 pack. 2 of the 8 did not work, so if you order and have a problem, try more than 1 if you bought a multi-pack. All of the other 6 connected right away when I plugged in the Seek camera, work great, no issues.
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Just for informations sake, I am connecting this Seek camera to a Samsung Galaxy S9+, no changes needed. Downloaded app, ran it, no changes, plug and play and everything connected and worked.

Mine too
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Mine works fine.
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Hello to all,
The SEEK camera (mine is XR version but that should not matter) works with any micro USB to USB C connector that you have previously tested to be working with an OTG cable (for ex USB memory).
Tested on One+ 5T and application version 1.9.5. that is the last one that does not require to listen to your microphone.... Download this from any other place than google play. And pass through virus/malware scanner.
Also works directly on an XIAOMI Redmi 4X

USB hub with Type C pass through charging

Came across this hub with 2x USB3 ports, sdcard and microsd slots, and type c pass through for charging.
https://www.hypershop.com/products/usb-c-5-in-1-hub-with-pass-though-usb-c-charging
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Looks useful with the limited storage available on the PixelC

I am curious if those ports will work as OTG hosts. That would be quite useful, but I'm not willing to pay $4o to test it myself lol

oRAirwolf said:
I am curious if those ports will work as OTG hosts. That would be quite useful, but I'm not willing to pay $4o to test it myself lol
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I preordered one for the card slots as the only flash media i buy is in microsd format.
It says it should ship in december, I'll post results here when I receive it.

I messaged Benson Leung on Google+, asking him if he recommended any USB OTG hosts. He said that OTG does not exist anymore with Type C. He recommended that I get this cable: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VTZ7GM0
Hopefully that hub meets the Type C spec, since it seems that 90% of cables and adapters don't.

That cable looks identical to the one I received from google in the UK, purchased from google with the tab.
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I would love to know if this guy works. That would be awesome.
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Just to let you guys know:
I contacted Benson Leung and asked him about USB-C hubs for the Pixel C and he said he has one on its way and will review it shortly.

Ok, I received it. I tried powering the PixelC and it works but not at the same speed as the same charger connected directly. I estimate about 1-1.2A
I connected microsd card and it seems to work fine. Not tried using the usb type A ports yet.
My main issue is that it the position and size make it feel quite delicate. It is in the exact place I hold my pixel C and the length makes it feel like a lever on the port. I tried adding a small tab to brace it against the tablet at the other end but that feels no better. I would prefer it connect with a short cable.
I might use it in extreme cases, when wireless is not an option such as on flights, but the aesthetics and the power compliance issue make it hard to recommend.

Does this Hub really work on the Pixel C ? I mean, can i use a USB Ethernet Adapter, or a USB Stick while charging the Pixel ?

skally said:
Ok, I received it. I tried powering the PixelC and it works but not at the same speed as the same charger connected directly. I estimate about 1-1.2A
I connected microsd card and it seems to work fine. Not tried using the usb type A ports yet.
My main issue is that it the position and size make it feel quite delicate. It is in the exact place I hold my pixel C and the length makes it feel like a lever on the port. I tried adding a small tab to brace it against the tablet at the other end but that feels no better. I would prefer it connect with a short cable.
I might use it in extreme cases, when wireless is not an option such as on flights, but the aesthetics and the power compliance issue make it hard to recommend.
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Thanks a lot. Do you possibly have a USB A to ethernet you could try it with? I'm curious to see if it'd work.
Could it be an idea to use it with a USB C extension cable, something like this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-C-USB3-...main_0&hash=item3cfbf467bb&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

sindrefyrn said:
Thanks a lot. Do you possibly have a USB A to ethernet you could try it with? I'm curious to see if it'd work.
Could it be an idea to use it with a USB C extension cable, something like this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-C-USB3-...main_0&hash=item3cfbf467bb&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true
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I have a USB3 3 port hub with ethernet (an Anker AH212). I get ethernet connectivity just fine, although I don't see any options for configuration, so you're stuck with DHCP.
Nice idea on the extension cable, I was hoping one would appear. I wonder if Benson Leung has tested any.

Skally could you please elaborate on that? Do you know the exact Name of the Hub you have? (mby even with Link) would love to get my hands on that!

Anyone have pictures of this thing on your Pi-C?

This:
http://www.amazon.com/HT-UC001-Shuttle-Delivery-MacBook-ChromeBook/dp/B019R9ILTG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1459363576&sr=8-2&keywords=hootoo+usb-c+hub
It might be the thing we are after with a short extension cable. Its just super pricey, and only the two most expensive versions have the charge pass through at $60 and $70 USD.
Has anyone used any accessories from HooToo and can remark on the quality?

Well I went ahead and ordered the cheapest mode. It has 3 USB3 and the SD card reader for $35. That gives me what I need on the road, and should give me some impression of the build quality and compatibility with the C. Should have it next Tuesday.

awlllwa said:
Well I went ahead and ordered the cheapest mode. It has 3 USB3 and the SD card reader for $35. That gives me what I need on the road, and should give me some impression of the build quality and compatibility with the C. Should have it next Tuesday.
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did ypou receive it already? how is it?

The usb-c is a bit loose... have to really press it in to get a confident fit. I did get it to read an SD card, this was my most needed feature. Have not yet tested the USB ports. I feel that for the price it could be better.
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awlllwa said:
The usb-c is a bit loose... have to really press it in to get a confident fit. I did get it to read an SD card, this was my most needed feature. Have not yet tested the USB ports. I feel that for the price it could be better.
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I have one of these. I've yet to use it extensively but can confirm that the USB ports work (4Gb stick used so far) but haven't tried them along with pass-through charging (though this works independently). Build quality seems pretty reasonable but a lot of money seems to have been spent on the presentation/packaging, a little Apple, with sculpted box and foam holding the hub.

Hi,
I've recently received a Pixel C as a replacement for an older tablet which insurance paid for (Thankfully).
Before I seen this thread I got one of the Satechi Passthrough hubs pictured at the start.
I havent had a huge play with it, But soo far I would say I'm fairly happy with it. it feels a little loose but thats not an issue when being used with the magnetic keyboard (So I dont touch the tablet)
Best bit about it tho, if you connect a mouse you basicly have a full laptop!!
I'm stoaked.

taddyj said:
Hi,
I've recently received a Pixel C as a replacement for an older tablet which insurance paid for (Thankfully).
Before I seen this thread I got one of the Satechi Passthrough hubs pictured at the start.
I havent had a huge play with it, But soo far I would say I'm fairly happy with it. it feels a little loose but thats not an issue when being used with the magnetic keyboard (So I dont touch the tablet)
Best bit about it tho, if you connect a mouse you basicly have a full laptop!!
I'm stoaked.
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Does that mean it charges the Pixel C as well?
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awlllwa said:
This:
http://www.amazon.com/HT-UC001-Shuttle-Delivery-MacBook-ChromeBook/dp/B019R9ILTG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1459363576&sr=8-2&keywords=hootoo+usb-c+hub
It might be the thing we are after with a short extension cable. Its just super pricey, and only the two most expensive versions have the charge pass through at $60 and $70 USD.
Has anyone used any accessories from HooToo and can remark on the quality?
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This works as advertised, though I couldn't check the HDMI. Only one problem: the external power doesn't seem to reach the Pixel C, which makes it kind of useless to me. Not sure where the problem is.

Note 9 DEX and DEX dongle

Hello
So I've just pre ordered the Note 9 and I'm wondering about the DEX dongle and the dockless DEX that was shown at the unpacked event.
Currently I'm using my Note 8 with the first gen Dex which I have plugged in my TV, in the Dex I have connected Logitech wireless mouse and keyboard with the Logitech stick in USB, I also often transfer files from phone to a USB stick.
So I need atleast 2 usb ports on my dex, and my question is will the new dongle be a simple USB type C to HDMI cable (in which case I think any cable like this would Work) and doesn't appeal to me or it will have additional ports on it?
Has anyone seen the dongle in sale because I don't see it anywhere ?

Just keep using the dongle you already have.

I think note 9 will work with the dock you already have.
I also read that you can run more apps with the dock than the dongle.
There is also another dongle which has additional usb ports.
https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/official-samsung-galaxy-note-9-4k-multiport-usb-c-to-hdmi-adapter-68895

If we're going to be able to initiate DeX with a simple USB-C to HDMI adapter now, what does anyone think our chances of enabling it over Miracast is? THAT would be awesome!

I'm trying to work out how the dongle above at £80 in the UK works out as a better solution than the DEX dock with more app support according to the user above.

90€? That's almost the same price as the dock, it makes no sense. But will it be able to work with 3rd party cable? That way it would be possible to get a cable for around 5€ and just use it on the go

alltaken123 said:
I'm trying to work out how the dongle above at £80 in the UK works out as a better solution than the DEX dock with more app support according to the user above.
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I don't think it works better at all, u even get cooling with the dex dock.
Maybe more portable but that's it.

gCloud said:
I don't think it works better at all, u even get cooling with the dex dock.
Maybe more portable but that's it.
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I meant in terms of app support rather than solution. How does the dock have better app support?

alltaken123 said:
I meant in terms of app support rather than solution. How does the dock have better app support?
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I don't know how or why. We will soon find out for sure when people have the phone and dongles in their hands.
The dongle in the link just lets u charge and connect USB device over the dongle shown in unpacked.

I've been using N9 with Asus USB-C dock which came with my laptop. Connected that to my TV via HDMI, and voila - works fine from scrap parts lying around from monitor/ laptop purchase. Extra cost - 0 €, which translates to 0 £, I think))

strikey17 said:
I've been using N9 with Asus USB-C dock which came with my laptop. Connected that to my TV via HDMI, and voila - works fine from scrap parts lying around from monitor/ laptop purchase. Extea cost - 0 €, which translates to 0 £, I think))
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That's quite the result, at only £5 post brexit too.

I'll be using the Hyperdrive SOLO for all my dex needs. If you guys do get this, make sure it's the SOLO version not the PRO as the PRO has two type c's coming out and will probably not fit the Notes slots. The SOLO has one type C that comes out. Also works as a type c pass through and has two usb 3.0 and sd/micro slots and 3.5mm headphone jack. The 3.5mm audio jack (made to fit the mac pro but not needed on the Note 9 obviously) you see in the picture folds into the device so it's not an issue.
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That's quite the result, at only £5 post brexit too.
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How does it switch to DEX once connected with the cable? Is it like automatic or you need to setup something?
I'm still waiting for my N9 in preorder

Dex USB-C
Mpuljko said:
How does it switch to DEX once connected with the cable? Is it like automatic or you need to setup something?
I'm still waiting for my N9 in preorder
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I used it with the HDMI dock, as in my post above and now directly plugged into USB-C monitor (USB-c cable on both ends). DEX starts automatically, recognizes USB-C as HDMI,

strikey17 said:
I've been using N9 with Asus USB-C dock which came with my laptop. Connected that to my TV via HDMI, and voila - works fine from scrap parts lying around from monitor/ laptop purchase. Extra cost - 0 €, which translates to 0 £, I think))
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Is that a 4K TV? If yes, what is the max resolution you are getting? I currently have a DeX Station and Note 8 connected to a 4K monitor, but the output is only 1080p. The 2K option is greyed out. I am wondering if the same will happen when my Note 9 arrives and I plug it in.

krumbs said:
Is that a 4K TV? If yes, what is the max resolution you are getting? I currently have a DeX Station and Note 8 connected to a 4K monitor, but the output is only 1080p. The 2K option is greyed out. I am wondering if the same will happen when my Note 9 arrives and I plug it in.
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Nope, 1080p TV.

Hi,
On Monday I will connect my N9 to dock with my DELL business laptop and AOC 27" 2K screen. I will let You know how it is going.
Regards!
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krumbs said:
Is that a 4K TV? If yes, what is the max resolution you are getting? I currently have a DeX Station and Note 8 connected to a 4K monitor, but the output is only 1080p. The 2K option is greyed out. I am wondering if the same will happen when my Note 9 arrives and I plug it in.
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It's still the same with Note 9 as well. 1080p is the max resolution that works with a couple of adapters I've tried, Dell and Apple.

I was watching Sakitech Dex video on YouTube. The display shown on his monitor appeared to have square lines similar to viewing through a screen mesh. Is this normal?
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I saw a bunch of adapters on Amazon and eBay that claim not just 4K output but also Dex support. I assume they have been reversed engineered and includes a hardware or software tweak that makes a compatible Samsung phone believe an official Dex dock is being used.
Question: Would one of these adapters trigger the 1440p resolution when I plug in a Note 9? So far, from what I understand, only the Dex Pad will deliver 1440p. But the Dex Station and all these third-party adapters will give you 1080p max in Dex mode.
Is that correct? Has anyone found a way to get higher resolution for Dex?