has anyone tried using an mhl adapter for hdmi out from the jetstream? what about usb on-the-go?
a124 said:
has anyone tried using an mhl adapter for hdmi out from the jetstream? what about usb on-the-go?
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I have a MHL for my samsung infuse, maybe i will give it a shot later... I am assuming there is some sort of support as the jetstream has a modified microusb connector. It can support a regular microusb cable but it also takes a cable with an extra 5th pin for something... must be some sort of other dock or cables coming out for it.
MHL does work. I used the "universal" MHL adapter that T-Mobile US stores sell and it worked once I plugged in a 1 amp phone charger. MHL adapters require micro USB power in, and I found that less than an amp didn't work. But the HTC Sensation and LG Thrill chargers did the trick. I have a video of it in action in our Jetstream review:
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/tablets/HTC-Jetstream.htm
The device lists USB external storage under the storage applet. But I had no luck using a USB OTG cable (the Motorola Xoom optional cable). It didn't see flash drives, mice or keyboards. I've asked HTC PR about USB host, but it's taking a long time for them to get me an answer.
btw... the MHL adapter that came with my Samsung Infuse also worked with the Jetstream as long as i had the charger plugged into the MHL adapter, couldn't power itself on its own.
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I just found a MHL cable for the SGS2 on Amazon with Micro-USB to HDMI.
I have a Samsung HDTV bought about a year ago. Now i know that MHL means you can charge as well as view the phone stuff on the screen but MHL TVs have not released yet (i think, and even if they have i wont be getting one anytime soon).
So my question is can i still see the TV out if i use the MHL cable on my older TV? I know it definitely wont charge.
Anyone?? :S
yes you can.
all you need is the adapter from MHL (micro-USB) to HDMI, connect the HDMI to the TV and you are good to go.
the advantage of the original samsung adapter is the ability to connect a power cable to the adaptor and charge the phone while it transmits the picture to the TV.
hope i helped
Thanks mate
For anyone confused, an MHL cable is a Micro USB to HDMI cable - no ifs, no buts, this will transmit HDMI from a compatible MHL port. Nothing else needed (except I believe it must also be connected to power)
Your micro USB port on the bottom of your SGS2 is an MHL/USB port, and will therefore work.
Important to note is that not all micro USB ports are also MHL ports, therefore will not necessarily work on some other micro USB port on a different phone.
Here's the correct hdmi adapter for the flyer.
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Adaptor-Jetstream-Tablets-Package/dp/B005LSOPN4
Big_O said:
Here's the correct hdmi adapter for the flyer.
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Adaptor-Jetstream-Tablets-Package/dp/B005LSOPN4
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Isn't this the same thing but less than $13.00 -
Micro USB to HDMI MHL Adapter Cable for HTC Evo 3D, HTC Evo 4G Tablet, HTC Sensation 4G, HTC Flyer, Samsung I997 Infuse 4G, Galaxy S2
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NTHXYY/ref=oh_o04_s00_i00_details
Mine was $ 7 and works fine
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Isn't this the same thing but less than $13.00 -
Micro USB to HDMI MHL Adapter Cable for HTC Evo 3D, HTC Evo 4G Tablet, HTC Sensation 4G, HTC Flyer, Samsung I997 Infuse 4G, Galaxy S2
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NTHXYY/ref=oh_o04_s00_i00_details
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Yeah, it should work the same. The one the OP linked to is the OEM version. OEM accessories are usually a little better made (not always), and are almost always more expensive than generic ones like in your link.
If its MHL to HDMI , it will work with the Flyer and View, its nothing special same as most tablets.
I bought a cheap mhl cable but the micro usb didn't fit. The flyer usb plug is not industry standard. It's sort of bent and won't accept a standard micro usb plug. Look closely.
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I bought a cheap mhl cable but the micro usb didn't fit. The flyer usb plug is not industry standard. It's soft of bent and won't accept a standard micro usb plug. Look closely.
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Actually, it will accept a standard micro USB plug, and it will function just fine. It doesn't charge as quickly with one, but it still works, and a standard MHL cable will definitely work. Maybe yours had a bad plug or something.
Link to your $7.00 one please
I bought this : http://is.gd/QQnYHz
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170736216397?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Correct me if I am wrong but these cables require that the Flyer/View also be connected to/powered by a USB port - so that's a problem if your TV or monitor does not have a USB port
matthew2582 said:
Correct me if I am wrong but these cables require that the Flyer/View also be connected to/powered by a USB port - so that's a problem if your TV or monitor does not have a USB port
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I am completely new to this topic. But, I think we can connect the USB plug to USB based chargers. I have a samsung focus phone as well and one very low end phone and both phones have USB based chargers.
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Geez what a good idea - wish I had thought of that
matthew2582 said:
Correct me if I am wrong but these cables require that the Flyer/View also be connected to/powered by a USB port - so that's a problem if your TV or monitor does not have a USB port
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you are right,it needs power supply
This cable will NOT work without a power source. Power charger is not included in packaging. The MHL cable features an USB Micro-B (female) power input. Connect the charger supplied with your mobile device to the Micro USB input MHL cable Micro USB input to power your mobile device while it is in use.
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I purchased the HTC MHL to HDMI adapter. Probably a little over priced at $29 but it works perfectly. Yes it requires a charge adapter to be plugged in for it to work. It does not have the specialized plug but fits fin in the port
Guys, how do these work MHL adapters work for DVI adapters. I'm sure video will work but can of you guys check to see if it is possible to get audio out of the headphone jack while video is going to the TV. DVI does not handle audio.
Anyone ever find and MHL adapter with an audio out port?
Thanks.
matthew2582 said:
Isn't this the same thing but less than $13.00 -
Micro USB to HDMI MHL Adapter Cable for HTC Evo 3D, HTC Evo 4G Tablet, HTC Sensation 4G, HTC Flyer, Samsung I997 Infuse 4G, Galaxy S2
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NTHXYY/ref=oh_o04_s00_i00_details
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I ended up getting this along with a HDMI cable. can't wait to get it and try it out on the Flyer. Thanks for the link.
I'm still running unrooted, stock GB, but am planning on doing globatron's upgrade. has anyone identified any issues with moving to HC and using the adapter?
I can not speak to that particular adapter but I am on HC and can hook up to my tv using an adapter without issue
When you use the appropriate MHL to HDMI cable and plug into monitor - does your HTC desktop screen fill the whole monitor?
Because when I tried - I only saw an HTC desktop screen fill about 1/4 of the monitor display
I recently purchased a "ikross USB to HDMI" adapter on amazon, supposedly supported by the HTC Amaze. However, when i plug the adapter in connected to my TV(s), nothing happens on the phone or tv.
Im guessing I need some kind of 'drivers' on the phone to enable this feature.
Also, my problem might be stemming from the fact that i am running Beastmod v2.2.
Can anyone point me in the right direction for these adapters?
Thanks
I don't believe you purchased the rite thing, I was reading and interested in running hdmi from my amaze, I have read most places you need to purchase an MHL converter, that's why the plug on the phone is the funny square shape
raiden9250 said:
I don't believe you purchased the rite thing, I was reading and interested in running hdmi from my amaze, I have read most places you need to purchase an MHL converter, that's why the plug on the phone is the funny square shape
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Mhl uses micro USB, so you don't need a special port on the adapter.
My guess for op is that it might be the ROM. I use bullet proof, and my Mhl to hdmi adapter works fine.
Final, try making a backup of your current ROM, flash a ROM with sense, and try again.
Edit: Also, this should be in accessories
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Huh I figured cause if you look in the port beyond the USB there are other pins I figured it requires a special plug to reach those pins
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Huh I figured cause if you look in the port beyond the USB there are other pins I figured it requires a special plug to reach those pins
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The port on the Amaze is a proprietary HTC design, called EXTUSB. It allows the device to get more power while charging, but it is also backwards compatible with microusb cables.
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I don't believe you purchased the rite thing, I was reading and interested in running hdmi from my amaze, I have read most places you need to purchase an MHL converter, that's why the plug on the phone is the funny square shape
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I got one of those, and it works IF you also plug a USB charging cable separately into the adapter - thanks for the stupid design HTC.
In order to do the hdmi out can you use a miniusb or does the adapter have to have the extusb?
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Also if I am reading this right you need a TV with the MHL chip in it for this to work:
Sorry I'm not allowed to post links yet...
gigaom.com/video/htc-mhl-usb-hdmi/
Wouldnt a standard micro HDMI to HDMI cable work? I typically use a standard micro usb cable to plug into my work computer without issue
tppickles said:
Wouldnt a standard micro HDMI to HDMI cable work? I typically use a standard micro usb cable to plug into my work computer without issue
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I'm confused, where are you plugging it into on the phone? Does microhdmi fit in the extusb port?
hurrpancakes said:
The port on the Amaze is a proprietary HTC design, called EXTUSB. It allows the device to get more power while charging, but it is also backwards compatible with microusb cables.
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tppickles said:
Wouldnt a standard micro HDMI to HDMI cable work? I typically use a standard micro usb cable to plug into my work computer without issue
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chrisb2e9 said:
I'm confused, where are you plugging it into on the phone? Does microhdmi fit in the extusb port?
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All wrong. A simple Google will show you that EXTUSB was the port HTC used in the days of the T-Mo Wing, G1, and myTouch 3G.
The miniHDMI connector does NOT fit the Amaze. I wish I knew what our port was called... I'll report in if I can find it. But I know it's not EXTUSB
I recently bought Cable Matters Micro USB to HDMI MHL Adapter from Amazon. I have had success using it on stock phone, quicksense v3.0.0 and currently beastmod 2.3.0.
Just to set the record clear. The port on the Amaze 4G is called an MHL connector. It's not a proprietary HTC port, but a seemingly new industry standard. Just search wikipedia for MHL and you can read all about it.
Punchline is that you get a single port that can output HDMI and connect via USB in one go. Supposedly with the proper adapter your phone will charge while connected to an HDMI source. You can definitely use a standard micro USB cable on the MHL port if you just need to charge or connect to a computer via USB.
The one I bought, the power cable must be attached.
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mikecristancho said:
The one I bought, the power cable must be attached.
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That's what Mr. Moo is getting at. MHL ports allows simultaneous output and charging; though I'm not sure they both need to be connected for either to work.
In my experience, the MHL with power connected doesn't really charge the phone. My battery still drains slowly while connected. Is that just me?
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jcparks said:
In my experience, the MHL with power connected doesn't really charge the phone. My battery still drains slowly while connected. Is that just me?
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Happens to me too
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HTC calls the port ExtMicro USB. It's backwards compatible with Micro-USB plugs (the five leads on the flange you see on the front), but the proprietary plug has 12 pins total.
I was getting intermittent performance with a Micro-USB MHL-HDMI adapter, and had to have a Micro-USB charger attached.
The HTC adapter for the Amaze (and Flyer, and Rezound) is AC-M500, a 12-pin adapter with HDMI-out, Audio-out (3.5mm) and an ExtMicro USB port. I have pics of these on WikiMedia, and in a thread in the Rezound section.
I wish I could tell you what the 7 additional leads do that a conventional MHL-HDMI adapter doesn't ... and HTC isn't talking. (US Tech Support couldn't even confirm the that the port is different, only the recommended adapter.) aLogCat recorded some HDCP messages when I connected the phone with this adapter to a Dell ST2410 24" monitor that's been reported for not supporting HDCP-controlled HDMI video. When I connected my Amaze to a Samsung T27A300 1080P HDTV, it worked fine.
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finaldark said:
I recently purchased a "ikross USB to HDMI" adapter on amazon, supposedly supported by the HTC Amaze. However, when i plug the adapter in connected to my TV(s), nothing happens on the phone or tv.
Im guessing I need some kind of 'drivers' on the phone to enable this feature.
Also, my problem might be stemming from the fact that i am running Beastmod v2.2.
Can anyone point me in the right direction for these adapters?
Thanks
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I have same trouble last week. I bought a "usb to hdmi adapter" from Amazon as a cheap price last month. But it can't work. So last week , i got a new hdmi adapter from Hdgenius .Finally it is OK and can work normally. So maybe you can learn from me and get another new hdmi adapter to have a test.
I cannot get my HTC Flyer to display on a TV screen using an MHL adapter. Are there any software settings that need to be adjusted or should it just work?
I have used two different MHL adapters and a number of different micro usb chargers plus a couple of HDMI cables on two different TVs but nothing works. The battery charges while the MHL adapter is plugged in to the Flyer but the TVs just display a "no signal" message.
Do I have to buy the dedicated HTC MHL adapter that I assume has ExtMicroUSB rather than a generic micro usb plug?
The Flyer is using the latest HTC stock ROM.
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This has been asked a few times on here and generally the fix is to hook up the MHL adapter and HDMI all up, then turn the flyer/view OFF.
Boot the flyer/view ON with all the cables hooked up.
IF you get the HTC cable, it will work without all that junk. Also will work without needing the extra cable to power it.
kudosmog said:
This has been asked a few times on here and generally the fix is to hook up the MHL adapter and HDMI all up, then turn the flyer/view OFF.
Boot the flyer/view ON with all the cables hooked up.
IF you get the HTC cable, it will work without all that junk. Also will work without needing the extra cable to power it.
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Thanks for the reply but unfortunately still no video. I did get some crackling from the TV speakers but that was all. I wonder if I should try the official HTC MHL adapter.
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If you've tried different HDMI cables and did the shut down / power back on while all cables connected attempt, then yeah I'd say it's a crap adapter.
I have a generic and the official HTC adapter. The HTC is much better
Make sure you are providing power to the MHL adapter through the external USB cable that plugs into the adapter
Hi guys,
I've just got Motorola webtop travel adaptor for my Razr, it is working well, webtop mode can be launched.
However, my OTG cable cannot work over this travel adaptor even with Y-usb cables with power supply (not worked with mouse,keyboard, usb drives).
I've tried without the travel adaptor, the OTG cable is working well with Y-usb cables with power supply.
Can anyone help?
I Believe the port on the adapter is for charging only.
In the HD Station I think it internal OTA goes to a 4 port hub with the webtop enabler hooked to one of the ports and the other 3 out the back.
So you'd need to plug your OTA into the phone, have they power y cable and hub. Then'd you'd need to make a cable to plug the adapter into the hub. which would take to much work.
On my setup I bought an attrix dock on amazon for $30 and a microusb extension from usbfirewire.com for around $8-$11 and just plugged the HDMI from the phone directly into the tv.
1st.BrainStormer said:
I Believe the port on the adapter is for charging only.
In the HD Station I think it internal OTA goes to a 4 port hub with the webtop enabler hooked to one of the ports and the other 3 out the back.
So you'd need to plug your OTA into the phone, have they power y cable and hub. Then'd you'd need to make a cable to plug the adapter into the hub. which would take to much work.
On my setup I bought an attrix dock on amazon for $30 and a microusb extension from usbfirewire.com for around $8-$11 and just plugged the HDMI from the phone directly into the tv.
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I would love to see picture of your setup.
Here's a picture of my setup.
In photo:
Atrix Dock
MicroUSB Extension
MicroUSB HDMI Cable
Multi Card Reader
Logictech C910 Webcam. (Takes place of display side camera)
heh, stupid work IPhone took the picture upside down
1st.BrainStormer said:
Here's a picture of my setup.
In photo:
Atrix Dock
MicroUSB Extension
MicroUSB HDMI Cable
Multi Card Reader
Logictech C910 Webcam. (Takes place of display side camera)
heh, stupid work IPhone took the picture upside down
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I like the idea. I am looking to do it for my self.