[Q] Connecting Photon dock and laptop - Motorola Photon 4G

Edit - Fixed the problem, sorry for the question
So I just made the switch from the Epic to the Photon. And please feel free to call me a dumb-a$$, but I am trying to connect the HD dock to my monitor. So here's the thing, I only have 1 HDMI port on the monitor, and I have this dock and my laptop to connect. I thought I could connect the laptop via VGA and the dock via HDMI, but the only way the dock shows up on the monitor is if I shut down the PC. Is there any way, to get this into a "split" screen type of thing (my guess is no), could I do it if I had a HDMI splitter (would that work?)
Sorry for being a noob...please don't hate on me...

libracolo said:
Edit - Fixed the problem, sorry for the question
So I just made the switch from the Epic to the Photon. And please feel free to call me a dumb-a$$, but I am trying to connect the HD dock to my monitor. So here's the thing, I only have 1 HDMI port on the monitor, and I have this dock and my laptop to connect. I thought I could connect the laptop via VGA and the dock via HDMI, but the only way the dock shows up on the monitor is if I shut down the PC. Is there any way, to get this into a "split" screen type of thing (my guess is no), could I do it if I had a HDMI splitter (would that work?)
Sorry for being a noob...please don't hate on me...
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It helps a LOT if you tell us how you fixed it. You'd be surprised how many people might want to know this same thing.

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It helps a LOT if you tell us how you fixed it. You'd be surprised how many people might want to know this same thing.
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I think I was bit "overwhelmed" when I first got the phone home (there were so many fun things to play with) that my sense of logic must have gone out the window (I figured everyone was laughing at me for even posting the question). But to answer your question, the problem is that my monitor doesn't have "PIP" (pic in pic) so no real way to get both the Photon and laptop to display at the same time. But, I can use the laptop display for email, web, (laptop stuff) and the monitor for the Photon doc. What I did was I bought a HDMI splitter (it allows for 3 HD devices), then I set the monitor (in Windows) to display on both monitors separately (my stupid calibration tool was not real easy to allow this, but I finally got it to show the monitors as separate items instead of dupes). Then I just switch to the dock (on the HDMI switch), open up the laptop screen, and voila, photon on the monitor, laptop on the laptop monitor (sort of like a dual monitor). It only works when I switch to the photon dock setting (on the switch). FYI, the switch was like $15, and I spent an extra $5 and got a small, portable keyboard (and mouse) and hooked it into the dock.

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TV Out Cable...

Hi all, I was wondering if there was anyone here who has or atleast heard of anyone that has the TV Out Cable. I was interested and needed to know if the FM radio function worked with the cable plugged in?
Also, if I was using a touchscreen computer monitor, could my touches control my TP2?
I just tried using the tv out cable and it doesn't work with the FM radio. Still asks to plug in headset. Also tried the adapter and you need to plug in the headset as well. Plugged in 3.5mm headset and working now.
as for the touch screen. i dont think you'll be able to because the touch screen computer monitors need to send a signal back to the device to let it know where your touching.
BUT what you could do is install a software on your pc like Soti Pocket Controller, i think theres similar software thats free, then control your device via your pc from that software.
the tv out cable does not work with raido and i am glad i was given 30 days to return it is worthless for this phone but it is suposed to be`able to use on future htc phones
no the touchscreen will not work simply because you need a conection between the touchscreen itself not the display, touchscreens use two conections, one for the display and one for the touch input, so if you was to plug the display adapter to the phone, where are you going to plug the touch input? now... im working on a carpc and i was thinking it would be cool to use my phone as a frontend, since everything is mobile and so convinient, but i need my touchscreen to control my phone, so i need somewhat what i used to have for my omnia, which is a program that displays the phones screen on your pc monitor and you can use your mouse and keyboard to control your phone, since my touchscreen replaces the mouse, voila! it could happen, but i cant remember the name of the program and cant seem to find the htc equivalent, now somobody help!? lol
marmotabassriderx said:
no the touchscreen will not work simply because you need a conection between the touchscreen itself not the display, touchscreens use two conections, one for the display and one for the touch input, so if you was to plug the display adapter to the phone, where are you going to plug the touch input? now... im working on a carpc and i was thinking it would be cool to use my phone as a frontend, since everything is mobile and so convinient, but i need my touchscreen to control my phone, so i need somewhat what i used to have for my omnia, which is a program that displays the phones screen on your pc monitor and you can use your mouse and keyboard to control your phone, since my touchscreen replaces the mouse, voila! it could happen, but i cant remember the name of the program and cant seem to find the htc equivalent, now somobody help!? lol
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Sounds like you want MyMobiler. Free, gives direct control of your phone through mouse/keyboard (or whatever you have that replaces them), in a scalable window.
mymobiler.com
sirphunkee said:
Sounds like you want MyMobiler. Free, gives direct control of your phone through mouse/keyboard (or whatever you have that replaces them), in a scalable window.
mymobiler.com
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That's what I was going to suggest. I use MyMobiler all the time, and it's awesome.
BUT: While it's fine for normal phone use and presentations, it's no good for video or games, because the refresh rate is low. That's where the TV out cable would be more appropriate.
my mobilizer is win...
a tad bit laggy but if you connect your phone to your computer with it, you can then use the touch screen on you computer to control the cell
got mine today
I ordered an aftermarket TV Out cable from a dealer on eBay... $12.50 including shipping. It arrived today, and it was a good purchase.
I will be able to use it for PowerPoint presentations (and to show YouTube videos) at work. Video resolution isn't bad on a 40" HDTV and doesn't lag. I use MyMobiler all the time on my desktop and laptop PCs, but this adds yet another ability to my awesome Tilt 2.

[Q] Is it possible to use a projector without the dock?

Anyone figured a way to use the gtab with a projector without the dock? trying to have as few gizmos as possible to take on the road with me.
If you want HDMI output without the dock you would need a custom cable from the g-tablet's docking port to HDMI and as far as I know, no such cable exists at this time. You can search these forums for "HDMI cable" and find a couple of threads on the subject.
I understand the desire to travel light but the dock really isn't that big or heavy.
999ping said:
If you want HDMI output without the dock you would need a custom cable from the g-tablet's docking port to HDMI and as far as I know, no such cable exists at this time. You can search these forums for "HDMI cable" and find a couple of threads on the subject.
I understand the desire to travel light but the dock really isn't that big or heavy.
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Well my dock isn't exactly light but it is required to provide power to the HDMi output. I did purchase a HDMI to DVI converter for my projector and it works like a champ projecting from the gtab to the projector. Now if my mouse would work I could (almost) ditch the laptop. I have also found that most of the PowerPoint viewers don't 100% convert my PowerPoint slide decks to view on the gtab. It is typically some pictures on the slides that don't convert. I have roughly 16 slides out of 125 slides that don't project properly (can't remember off hand which program does the best job, but that is my best effort). I haven't had time to convert all of those slides although I had to teach one of my training classes today so had to lug the laptop along. Ideally a mouse or wireless remote to advance the slides would create a smaller travel kit. Good luck with the presentation. The dock while heavy, weighs as much as my Dell power brick so that at least is a trade off.
Hey guys...
this is a big question for me also...but I'm wondering if anyone has figured out a way to do video OUT of the USB port for powerpoint? Since most PPT is just static there shouldn't be a huge issue with BW (Even so, I've got a USB to VGA adapter for my laptop, so USB definently has the BW to pull it off. )
wonder if there's a simple USB to VGA adapter out there somewhere. I'll do some digging....
it's not that the docking station is heavy or anything, it's just bulky in a briefcase. I travel international all the time and want to leave as much crap at home.
Oh, and if anyone comes up with a good ppt editor / viewer lemme know.
BN
bnovak said:
Hey guys...
this is a big question for me also...but I'm wondering if anyone has figured out a way to do video OUT of the USB port for powerpoint? Since most PPT is just static there shouldn't be a huge issue with BW (Even so, I've got a USB to VGA adapter for my laptop, so USB definently has the BW to pull it off. )
wonder if there's a simple USB to VGA adapter out there somewhere. I'll do some digging....
it's not that the docking station is heavy or anything, it's just bulky in a briefcase. I travel international all the time and want to leave as much crap at home.
Oh, and if anyone comes up with a good ppt editor / viewer lemme know.
BN
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Funny you asked about a USB to VGA adapter. I'm not sure if its video out or in??? The description says you can use it for dual monitor expandability which leads me to believe its a video in cable. Anyways, someone posted a couple days ago at another forum that he found that adapter. Its expensive though. Here's the link he posted...
http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page...nic+gTablet&tabletcategory=Cables&skuno=90129
That one is pricey
There are lots of those USB to VGA adapter gizmos.. but I have hesitated to buy one because I wasn't sure there was the right software available.. presumably you need at least a generic USB screen driver..
Anyone tried one of these with the gtab?
http://www.google.com/search?q=usb+...06&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=a40f3cd63ecc4954
Your best bet would be to use a DisplayLink based adapter. These allow dvi or vga based displays to be connected via usb. They have also released linux drivers. It even seems as though they were able ouput video to such displays through an app called "Send to Framebuffer". I actually have a displaylink dock, so maybe I'll play around with it after class today. Check out the following link and scroll down to "External Displays".
http://sven.killig.de/android/N1/2.2/usb_host/
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Funny you asked about a USB to VGA adapter. I'm not sure if its video out or in??? The description says you can use it for dual monitor expandability which leads me to believe its a video in cable. Anyways, someone posted a couple days ago at another forum that he found that adapter. Its expensive though. Here's the link he posted...
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I actually have some emails into Fommy and the mfg. of the device. Although on the Fommy site it list the G-Tablet and NI Adam, I have yet to find any information from the mfg that this device will work with Android.
It is a video out device.

[Q] Media Dock mHDMI Connected to HDMI>DVI Cable = No Output on Monitor?

Really two questions:
1. Is there a way to adjust resolution or over/underscan on the HDMI output of the tablet? When I have the tablet connected to my TV, there is about 1-2" of black border around the mirrored image.
2. I am trying to output to a LCD Monitor, mHDMI>HDMI adapter to HDMI>DVI cable connected to my Monitor, but the Monitor does display any image - not even a "out of display range" error. The monitor will briefly turn on, then dispaly "no signal." Both adapter and cable work independently of each other when attached to my TV. Is this a problem with the tablet, cable configuration, or my monitor?
Is there anything I can do to check/adjust the signal out from the Tablet? I am using the OG Samsung Dock w/HDMI out. Please let me know if I can provide any additional information.
[Edit] Currently running Tasks 14 Full Rom with Pershoot's latest kernel. And I have the WiFi only version.
same issue
I have a samsung galaxy 10.1 tab in the office and I am trying to do HDMI mirroring. I do not have a dock but I have HDTV Adapter. I do not have a HDMI monitor at office. So, I used a HDMI to DVI converter. When connected, nothing happens. no errors on the monitor just like you said.
So, does it require a TV/Monitor which has a HDMI input?
Or does it simply require a media dock?
[Edit] Does HDMI mirroring requires rooting?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
I would assume HDMI mirroring is built-in, as they sell addons for HDMI output. Semi glad to see someone else has the problem... but now its two of us with the same problem lol. Later this week I'm going to try an ICS build, see if there is any difference.
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Well, I was glad I was not the only one with this problem
I did some Googling, search Android HDMI to VGA. Should turn up some links exposing the issue. Basically, android cannot natively do VGA. Need a HDMI to VGA converter, possibly powered, but there isn't much information. Dealextreme sells one for $38... and it may not work.
Sucks, seems like a decades old standard would be something engineers would think to maintain compatibility with.
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give up
At this point of time, I am giving up and tell my boss to buy a new tablet. This is my office one.
I have Coby Kyros - bought it for cheapness. Will try rooting that.
mHDMI Connected to HDMI>DVI Cable = No Output on Monitor?
I have exactly the same problem with my XOOM and my Samsung T220 DVI-D monitor
I note that noboby has actually answered the questions posed by the previous posters.
Is that because no one knows??
The HDMI and the DVI-D signals are both fully digital and according to info I read on the web are pretty compatible.
I have aslo seen implied that a 5V signal which the DVI-D requires is maybe not available on the HDMI output.
How about some of you clever tech guys on the forums letting us less well gifted folks know if this is really a no-no and maybe why this is the case.
Thanks in advance for your help
Sorry folks have posted this in the wrong place ooops

[Q] Viewsonic g tablet help SmoOth Bean 4.1.2 ver 1.5(Standard PlayStore) 160 DPI ROM

I bought a Viewsonic g tablet on sale a year and a half ago and until this day it meets the light. (It was only touched when purchased then back to the box)
I followed the instructions to the letter (new on this) and everything seems to be working, I have a Malata zpad dock DS-A002 supposed to be fully compatible with the g tablet and I placed the tablet on the dock, connected HDMI in the TV but nothing happens.
Don't see an option in settings to select output to TV.
Many thanks in advance.
Forgot to mention, tried this on the TV which is an LG and monitor which is a Hanns-G
I have to say that this is a first so far. When I read this I went ahead a connected up my dock which is the same make and model as yours to my TV and it works. HDMI is sometimes a pain especially with the newer TV's that are out. You also got to have the dock powered up if you haven't done that. If the power cord is connected and the tablet displays the dock clock then connect the HDMI to the dock with the TV turned off. After connection is made turn on the set and make sure you are on the proper input. It should work, but if not try a different TV.
Sent from my Super BadA$$ Bionic.
Thanks for the reply
The LCD TV is a couple of years old, the LCD monitor is 3ish years old
My mother has a 5yr old LCD TV, that's another TV I could test on
The dock is powered up using the charger that came with the gTab
The tablet displays the dock clock when placed on the dock
I've tried different combinations:
Dock powered up, TV off and plugin cable, gtab on then place on dock, turn TV on
Dock powered up, TV off and plugin cable, gtab off then place on dock and power on, turn TV on when gtab is on the dock clock
Dock powered up, TV on and plugin cable, gtab on then place on dock
Dock powered up, TV on and plugin cable, gtab off then place on dock and power on
TV detects HDMI when the gtab is placed on the dock, but after 3-5 secs says no signal meaning it does detect HDMI (shows up as an option, I've tried on all 3 HDMI inputs btw) but it doesn't show up an image.
I've tried these methods in the TV and the monitor, nothing
Doesn't make sense to me since everyone in the thread hasn't had this issue, should be plug-and-play right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900562
Should I backup the current install and go back to the stock crappy ROM just to test it out? (Wipe everything as instructed before doing so?)
Thanks
No since in going all the way back to stock to test it out. Have you by chance tried a different HDMI cable. You might have a faulty connection or even a dirty connection will make it loose its connection. You may also want to check to see if the TV has a default native setting set. The gtablet will display a image like a PC I believe. Will have to connect it up again to see what res. the device puts out at default.
Alright find the link up solution. I tried different ways of connection all with failure to display on my TV with the exception of this. Try it and you will be satisfied.
1st. Place you dock near your TV with power cord and HDMI cable both connected. Don't connect other end of HDMI cable to TV just yet.
2nd. Have tablet turned on and fully booted up. Then place tablet on dock and leave the dock clock displayed.
3rd. Turn on TV and set the input to the HDMI connection you are about to connect to. Then connect HDMI to that input that is in TV and the display should reflect the device.
Let me know if this works. Thanks.
Sent from my SmoOth A$$ Gtablet
Hi, yes I tried 2 different cables, different ports, cleaned up (blow air) into the TV and and dock ports (dock is brand new never used from a year+ ago)
I couldn't find a default native setting on the TV.
Really sucks that there is an awesome ROM for the gtablet and I can't use it on the bigger screen, intention was to watch Netflix and movies, besides reading
The tablet is one of those projects that never happened and when I finally manage to get it going this happens...:crying:
Read the addon that I posted. It will connect if you connect it in that order.
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Hi Nobe, it still doesn't work. I just don't get it.
TV recognizes the connection (shows as plugged-in) but says no signal.
Unfortunately monitor is not as advanced as a TV, simply says no signal.
Faulty dock? It charges fine
Thanks
Went to stock, and image shows up fine on TV
Is there something I could change, DPI,res? on the current SmoOth install (have backups) that could potentially fix the issue?
Thanks
exmagus said:
Went to stock, and image shows up fine on TV
Is there something I could change, DPI,res? on the current SmoOth install (have backups) that could potentially fix the issue?
Thanks
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I keep mine at 160dpi. The issue is that you have to connect everything to the dock before connecting it up to the TV. For some strange reason the dock settings doesn't recognize the connections being made. The dock works fine it is the drivers I believe that are kernel related. If you power up the dock with the HDMI connected to it, then place tablet on the dock, then connect the HDMI to the TV's input with the TV on and turned to that input. Then it should display onto the TV without issues. Done this multiple times when this came up and this was the only way for me to get the dock to display the output of the tablet.
Sent from my SmoOth A$$ Gtablet
The thing is I did exactly as you said multiple times to be sure.
Using SmoOth image does not come up
Restored to stock ROM and image shows up fine
I'm going to try a fresh SmoOth install and see how it goes or is there any way to check the drivers or make adjustments to it?
Thanks
Any advice on checking the drivers?
Thanks
Actually the drivers are there and working the way they are suppose to be. I do believe that it might in the way it is communicating with the TV still. I am currently working on something that might help out, but I want to test it fully before suggesting it since most everyone doesn't use this feature.
Sent from my SmoOth A$$ Gtablet
It is really odd that doing the same process on the stock rom works.
Thanks a lot for the follow-up Nobe
Curious if anyone found a solution to this problem? I too have the exact same issue with my Gtab even after trying the solution posted with different cables and such. Stock rom works fine though.
I'm wondering if Nobe found something

Android Tablet as a second monitor?

Hi guys,
I have limited space at my place and I really cannot have another monitor hooked to my laptop 24/7. I need a solution that I can hook up when I need to edit on premiere and that I can remove when I´m not editing. I know there is a way to do this wireslessly with android tablets but it´s super slow and useless for editing. I need to know if there is any way to use an android tablet as a second monitor via USB or HDMI.
I know there is an app for Android called DSLR controller (or something like this) that allows you to mirror Canon EOS camera on your tablet or cell phone using a usb host cable (I´ve tested this on my cell phone and it actually works). For sure there must be a way to do something similar and use a tablet as a second monitor using a usb cable. I´m going to post this on android forum and see what comes up.
cheers
Rafa
Cheap Chinese Android Tablets as Monitors?
rawfa said:
Hi guys,
I have limited space at my place and I really cannot have another monitor hooked to my laptop 24/7. I need a solution that I can hook up when I need to edit on premiere and that I can remove when I´m not editing. I know there is a way to do this wireslessly with android tablets but it´s super slow and useless for editing. I need to know if there is any way to use an android tablet as a second monitor via USB or HDMI.
I know there is an app for Android called DSLR controller (or something like this) that allows you to mirror Canon EOS camera on your tablet or cell phone using a usb host cable (I´ve tested this on my cell phone and it actually works). For sure there must be a way to do something similar and use a tablet as a second monitor using a usb cable. I´m going to post this on android forum and see what comes up.
cheers
Rafa
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I have been looking at the Habey BIS-6332B as a possible low power field computer using Android, and I am trying to find a good solution as to what to use as Monitor's (Has 2 HDMI OUT) that can be recharged easy by Solar and other means in the Boonies.
There is a Chinese outfit called Chinavasion that sells a slew of pretty cheap Android devices, and their Tablets have HDMI ports!
All the Apps I found so far are for Windows and Mac ONLY. None yet for Android-To-Android.
Curious if you found anything?
If not, any idea what area would need to be Hacked? I am not as interested in a wireless connected Monitor as I am just a better low cost TFT Screen; self powered like the Tablets. For a $65-$120 (US) Device, there has got to be a way
In my mind I picture just some Diodes that need to be reversed in the Tablet(s). Air Display in Google Play is the only one so far that looks close Win/Mac only? Any leads are welcome.
Thanks.
I'm actually searching for something like that.
I would love to output my cellphone to an old 10inch tablet.
I've been searching for tablet with video input with no luck.

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