is there a way to... - Motorola Photon 4G

making a hack to allow a lapdock/webtop software to work on a PC. i have a 17 inch PC and dont want to give up that for a 12 inch lapdock, or buy a tv to use webtop.

Jonathanlc2005 said:
making a hack to allow a lapdock/webtop software to work on a PC. i have a 17 inch PC and dont want to give up that for a 12 inch lapdock, or buy a tv to use webtop.
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if the monitor has a hdmi port, then you can buy the microhdmi to hdmi cable and use the webtop hack to use webtop...same thing if your monitor has a dvi port, you just need the right adapters...

2JZ GZE said:
if the monitor has a hdmi port, then you can buy the microhdmi to hdmi cable and use the webtop hack to use webtop...same thing if your monitor has a dvi port, you just need the right adapters...
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i have a laptop... im looking to use lapdock software

Why?
But if you're really wanting this grab the full webtop Linux distro then run vnc.
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Does ur laptop have a video in port??? Cause most do not.....
Good luck
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i doubt u can do it.

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[Q] TV Out

Hi, does anyone know what cable is needed to connect to TV.
sleeco said:
Hi, does anyone know what cable is needed to connect to TV.
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It is a MHL cable and AFAIK, no one sells them yet..expect them to be out soon..other option is if you have a dlna compatible tv or box, u can use that wirelessly to stream videos/pictures but dlna AFAIK doesnt mirror the screen like mhl would.
MiniUSB to HDMI
zxz0O0 said:
MiniUSB to HDMI
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No, its the MHL cable/adapter the earlier poster mentioned.
Both MHL and Micro-USB-to-HDMI will work but the MHL cable has the added benefit of it being able to charge the phone at the same time.
How will mini USB work when the SGSII has a micro USB port, and no mini USB port? The only possible port to connect HDMI to is the micro USB port, and the only possible technology to output HDMI from that port is MHL.
when should we see these cables?
Clove are saying in June, Expansys are saying end of May (but Expansys and release date reliability hardly go hand in hand). I'd go with the Clove date for now.
There is a chance they'll be available for purchase before then from the US, since the Infuse 4G comes with adapter in its retail box (Phonedog have an unboxing up one youTube).
Does this phone do HDMI mirroring like the Optimus G2X?
Nobody knows, since there are no MHL accessories available.
steve228uk said:
Both MHL and Mini-USB-to-HDMI will work but the MHL cable has the added benefit of it being able to charge the phone at the same time.
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don't you mean micro?
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soraxd said:
don't you mean micro?
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From the context of the earlier posts it seems like he really does mean mini USB. Uninformed people really shouldn't be answering questions in here.
soraxd said:
don't you mean micro?
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Yep, that's the one *slaps forehead*

wired game controllers (xbox, Ps3) - Possible?

Hi,
Coming from an Xperia play i didn't need this!
However having had a Asus transformer, i used to use an xbox controller to play games.
1. Is this possible at all on a S3?
2. Is this possible with this adapter? http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/mobile-fun-connection-kit-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-p35462.htm
3. With the adapter can we still use hdmi output?
What im hope to achieve is gaming using a controller on my tv all through my S3.
Would be awesome for portable Emulation.
Cheers
blonqe said:
Hi,
Coming from an Xperia play i didn't need this!
However having had a Asus transformer, i used to use an xbox controller to play games.
1. Is this possible at all on a S3?
2. Is this possible with this adapter? http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/mobile-fun-connection-kit-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-p35462.htm
3. With the adapter can we still use hdmi output?
What im hope to achieve is gaming using a controller on my tv all through my S3.
Would be awesome for portable Emulation.
Cheers
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I know that PS3 controller can be used via Bluetooth with an application from the market but im not sure about that adapter you could ask mobile fun there really helpful.
I didnt know this was possible at all!
Whats the apk from the market called?
strongylad28 said:
I didnt know this was possible at all!
Whats the apk from the market called?
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Here you go: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sixaxiscontroller&feature=more_from_developer
*note*
you need root and you need to see if the GS3 is compatible with this :https://play.google.com/store/apps/...patibilitychecker&feature=more_from_developer
Damn i have only xb360 controllers. Anyway we can work those for SIII ?
sak500 said:
Damn i have only xb360 controllers. Anyway we can work those for SIII ?
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if your xbox controller is like with a usb at the end look for a female usb to male
like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/female-Micro-male-Cable-Adapter/dp/B005GI2VMG
then connect and play dont forget to hit thanks
Funny you should ask: http://www.androidnz.net/2012/06/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-connectivity-demo.html
paintball23456 said:
if your xbox controller is like with a usb at the end look for a female usb to male
like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/female-Micro-male-Cable-Adapter/dp/B005GI2VMG
then connect and play dont forget to hit thanks
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Microsoft are very annoying with locking down the controllers for example a 360 pad wont work on pc with out the wireless adapter. Is there any solid proof that android is going to pick it up and its going to work off the bat?
You need this to use 360 wireless controller http://www.amazon.co.uk/Xbox-Wirele...VAAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339420868&sr=8-1
SkillfulMmd said:
Microsoft are very annoying with locking down the controllers for example a 360 pad wont work on pc with out the wireless adapter. Is there any solid proof that android is going to pick it up and its going to work off the bat?
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as i said you can pick up and game controller like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-Gamepad...FJFS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339421022&sr=8-1
plug and play
paintball23456 said:
as i said you can pick up and game controller like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-Gamepad...FJFS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339421022&sr=8-1
plug and play
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Yeah but the op mentioned the 360 controller but like you said its cheaper and easier to use a third party one.
NZtechfreak said:
Funny you should ask: http://www.androidnz.net/2012/06/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-connectivity-demo.html
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nice
---------- Post added at 02:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:28 PM ----------
SkillfulMmd said:
Yeah but the op mentioned the 360 controller but like you said its cheaper and easier to use a third party one.
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please look at the vid that someone posted shows you what i mean that you can plug a usb xbox controller to your phone
Thats pretty cool I must of missed that, the poster dropped in between I may have to use this for my ps emulator.
SkillfulMmd said:
Thats pretty cool I must of missed that, the poster dropped in between I may have to use this for my ps emulator.
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told you all you need is the app and a adapter
Apologies if its on the vid. Im at work!
Can you plug the xbox controller in and still have hdmi out?
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blonqe said:
Apologies if its on the vid. Im at work!
Can you plug the xbox controller in and still have hdmi out?
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No, but still may be possible to mirror the display while using USB OTG with the Allshare Cast dongle when it comes out.
blonqe said:
Apologies if its on the vid. Im at work!
Can you plug the xbox controller in and still have hdmi out?
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possible...... though you will need to find a micro usb to female 2.0 usb and a splitter for hdmi
paintball23456 said:
possible...... though you will need to find a micro usb to female 2.0 usb and a splitter for hdmi
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Not possible, MHL and USB OTG are mutually exclusive connections at the hardware level.
NZtechfreak said:
No, but still may be possible to mirror the display while using USB OTG with the Allshare Cast dongle when it comes out.
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That sounds plausable, and logical, only problem with that is forking out another 80quid or so!
Bit gutted as 9 thought there would be a dock where you could connect usb and hdmi!
None in the pipeline? Official unofficial?
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NZtechfreak said:
Funny you should ask: http://www.androidnz.net/2012/06/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-connectivity-demo.html
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paintball23456 said:
if your xbox controller is like with a usb at the end look for a female usb to male
like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/female-Micro-male-Cable-Adapter/dp/B005GI2VMG
then connect and play dont forget to hit thanks
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Cheers m8. LOL i have this OTG cable but not with the mini usb at front as i found out now. It came with elcheapo android tablet and it's port is weird type not exactly mini port, this i had bought online for $100. Useless now my wife does'nt even use it.
BTW I have both xb360 usb controller (1) as well as wireless (about 5 of them).
SkillfulMmd said:
Microsoft are very annoying with locking down the controllers for example a 360 pad wont work on pc with out the wireless adapter. Is there any solid proof that android is going to pick it up and its going to work off the bat?
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No it works, I have a 360 cable controller and it works with PC. U just need to install drivers. I had been playing Batman AA on pc using 360 controller.

xperia s desktop like experience

sorry i posted this under an irratating name and didnt find the button to edit the topic title
m trying to set up a desktop like experience with the xperia s, im just in the beginning and have upgraded the phone to the newest hardware.
what im trying to do is in no particular order
1) connect the x S to a preferably vga monitor
2) connect the x S to a powered USB HUB (with at least mouse and keyboard)
is it possible to have a USB HUB running with the devices and at the same time charge the phone?
3) install Ubuntu on the phone
obviously it should work 1 & 2 & 3 at the same time
maybe someone knows which problems i may encounter?
thanks in advance for answering
1) No, HDMI only
2) No, you can't charge a hub master from the hub
3) Installing Ubuntu is possible with chroot, but it will be slow.
K900 said:
1) No, HDMI only
2) No, you can't charge a hub master from the hub
3) Installing Ubuntu is possible with chroot, but it will be slow.
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i think your only right with your second point
konsch said:
i think your only right with your second point
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No. The Xperia S doesn't have VGA outputs (obviously) and chrooted Ubuntu will not have hardware acceleration for the UI (well, for anything) because there are no Adreno X drivers, therefore it will fall back to vesa (software) which, combined with Unity, will be SLOW.
K900 said:
No. The Xperia S doesn't have VGA outputs (obviously) and chrooted Ubuntu will not have hardware acceleration for the UI (well, for anything) because there are no Adreno X drivers, therefore it will fall back to vesa (software) which, combined with Unity, will be SLOW.
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dont you think one can use a micro hdmi vga adapter??
konsch said:
dont you think one can use a micro hdmi vga adapter??
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Basically, VGA is analog, HDMI is digital. You'll need a converter to do that, not a simple cable.
K900 said:
Basically, VGA is analog, HDMI is digital. You'll need a converter to do that, not a simple cable.
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ok thanks for your insight so it is easier with a dvi monitor i guess?
is there a linux system which works without chroot??
konsch said:
ok thanks for your insight so it is easier with a dvi monitor i guess?
is there a linux system which works without chroot??
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It is not easier because HDMI and DVI formats are not compatible. And no, there's no native Linux on Qcom devices. Even if we were to build a native system, it wouldn't have any graphics acceleration.
1. use a hdmi screen
2. best bet is to use the Sony Livedock and connect a wireless keyboard/mouse combo that works from one usb dongle. (i use this http://www.staples.co.uk/technology...yboards-and-mice/wireless-touch-keyboard-k400), works like a charm.
3. not sure, sorry. i know there is a way of running some sort of windows 95 emulator or something, but don't know about any linux dist.
my setup is hdmi out to my hdmi projector with logitech k400 conntected via livedock, so the phone can charge while i'm using it for things like internet browsing/long emails etc. also if you need to connect more devices, like a separate dongle for mouse.keyboard and maybe usb flash drive and usb controller at the same time, you can use a usb hub connected to the live dock. i use a non powered one and can connect my logitech k400, an xbox controller (wired) and a usb microsd reader at the same time).
hope that helps.
K900 said:
It is not easier because HDMI and DVI formats are not compatible.
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As far as I am aware they are for video - no audio on DVI.
I have a DVI to HDMI cable connecting my media center pc to my tv and another one connecting the HDMI on my sky+ box with the DVI on a monitor?
Si
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simonf7 said:
As far as I am aware they are for video - no audio on DVI.
I have a DVI to HDMI cable connecting my media center pc to my tv and another one connecting the HDMI on my sky+ box with the DVI on a monitor?
Si
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I don't think the format the Xperia S uses is DVI compatible.
I thought we can install ubuntu as a virtual machine in android. It slow but bearable.
The crooth thinggy if not mistaken is an emulator, so it is slower.
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darth5zaft said:
I thought we can install ubuntu as a virtual machine in android. It slow but bearable.
The crooth thinggy if not mistaken is an emulator, so it is slower.
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No. Chroot (CHange ROOT) is a way to run Linux on an Android kernel, which is as fast computationally as a native boot.
K900 said:
I don't think the format the Xperia S uses is DVI compatible.
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It is compatible. I have a cheapo HDMI to DVI adaptor that I use to connect the cable that came with the phone to my DVI only monitor and it works as it should.

[Q] Ditch your PC and use your Ubuntu Phone instead.

I intend to install Ubuntu on my phone and then use a docking station at work to run as a PC.
There are two issues I need some advice on from the good people at xda...
1) I've tried two different USB3 universal docks with an Ubuntu laptop but could not get the attached monitor (via displaylink) to work with Ubuntu 13.04. Ethernet, and USB devices (keyboard, mouse and flash key) work fine.
Anyone found a usb dock that works with Ubuntu 13.04 pre-release?
I tried these
Toshiba dynadock
http://us.toshiba.com/accessory/PA3927U-1PRP
Targus
http://www.targus.com/us/productdet...evel1=products&cp=&bannertxt=Docking Stations
2) If I can find a laptop dock that works with Ubuntu 13.04, I then want to push my luck a little further. What I am searching for is a suitable universal dock that WILL CHARGE a docked Ubuntu phone (connected via a USB OTG cable). The dock would need to be of the USB 3 variety so it can be used by laptop owners also. All of the universal USB laptop docks do not seem to charge the docked device (since they expect a laptop not a smartphone/tablet).
Some rough motivators for a business
Rough costs in Australia for us would be
Current User
Desktop User : Desktop plus smartphone (nexus) = $700 + $400 = $1100
Laptop user : Ultrabook plus smartphone = $1500 + $400 = $1900
Future User
Ubuntu phone plus docking station = $400 + $200 (say) = $600
Some of this saving, I would expect to go into Canonical support agreement & unlimited phone plans
Cheers,
Tony
I don't really understand what you're trying to say here. Assuming you're talking about Ubuntu for Android, the only way to get this to work as soon as the Ubuntu for mobile image is out, is by porting it to a Motorola smartphone that supports Motorola's dock like the one's Canonical uses in their. Or you could get a smartphone that has HDMI.
Thanks for the response
Actually, it's not the Ubuntu for Android I am referring to but the Ubuntu OS which is dockable as a full PC.
I have had no luck locating a USB universal dock with which the latest Ubuntu supports the inbuilt displaylink video adapter. Also, none of the docks seem to provide charging over USB to the host device, only the peripherals.
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tmugan said:
Thanks for the response
Actually, it's not the Ubuntu for Android I am referring to but the Ubuntu OS which is dockable as a full PC.
I have had no luck locating a USB universal dock with which the latest Ubuntu supports the inbuilt displaylink video adapter. Also, none of the docks seem to provide charging over USB to the host device, only the peripherals.
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It's not even out yet so it's not a good idea to get a head start.
You're probably correct.
I'm assuming that the OS that boots on the phone is a full Ubuntu 13.04 kernel.
On that basis, I've been testing universal docks with my laptop running Raring Ringtail prereleases.
I expected they'd just work but so far not.
Thanks for your replies.
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And the Nexus 7 has been a useful test also of the Canonical image for 13.04.
Using a USB OTG cable, I could see that the behaviour was consistent with that of a laptop on the universal dock. Ethernet and USB ports were passed through to the nexus 7 and operated as expected. The displaylink video support seems to be lacking at present.
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I can completely see the merrit of your research, and I think you're going down the right path. I too will be looking at implimenting something similar at work, as it just makes sense! I think you are correct - working to find a dock that works with 13.04 on desktop/tablet will be of benefit for docking Ubuntu for Phones, especially the Nex7 as it's running ARM processor. I'll do some research time permitting myself, see if I can get anything working. I only have a targus USB 2.0 dock to play with currently though.
Some more information on this.
Apparently any USB3 docking stations consisting of the Displaylink DL-3000 series adapters DO NOT SUPPORT linux.
http://displaylink.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1748
It seems like the best bet is to plug a DL-195 series adapter into the USB hub of a DL-3000 based docking station and then your Ubuntu superphone should detect that.
http://displaylink.com/shop/adapters
This still needs to be confirmed by someone with access to a DL-195 Displaylink adapter.
Very disappointing.
get the minihdmi to hdmi adapter that has the extra hole for the power. I use that connected to my dock with bluetooth keyboard/mouse plugged into the TV running the ubunut via chroot.
Have you got a link to the one you purchased?
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I think an MHL to HDMI adapter should do the trick. I picked one up off from Amazon for about $3. We'll see how it does when the Ubuntu Phone OS image is released for the Galaxy Nexus.
My BT keyboard, BT mouse and Samsung HDTV are just begging for some Ubuntu from my phone .
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Mhl to hdmi. My fault.
I picked it up from monoprice. I think they only had two different ones.
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MikeyCriggz said:
I think an MHL to HDMI adapter should do the trick. I picked one up off from Amazon for about $3. We'll see how it does when the Ubuntu Phone OS image is released for the Galaxy Nexus.
My BT keyboard, BT mouse and Samsung HDTV are just begging for some Ubuntu from my phone .
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That makes me wonder - will they integrate Ubuntu TV, too?
Kookas said:
That makes me wonder - will they integrate Ubuntu TV, too?
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I highly doubt it. At least not at first.
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Kookas said:
That makes me wonder - will they integrate Ubuntu TV, too?
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That's what there aiming for one OS for PC,TV,phones and tablets also media devices if u count that
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Wireless Connection to projector

I want a wireless connection from my Nexus 9 to a projector.
I tried to attach a Chromecast to the HDMI port of the projector but Chromecast requires WiFi.
This solution works at home but not at place I have not access to a free WiFi connection.
The idea is to wirelessly present slides in meetings using my tablet.
Any wireless solution that you know would work??
Need my Nexus 9 and projector ..... (buy a receiver but what)
Will Miracast do the job?
1) Buy a dongle
2) Attach it to the HDMI port of the projector
3) Run and app
4) Present slides with no wires
miracast wont work.
you would need a hotspot maybe by using your phone..i forget if that can be done or not. you will need to use the tablet to set up the chromecast
Chromecast did not work using my phone as a hotspot..... dropped in 5 minutes.
Support forums say mobile hotspot is not supported.
May look into hard wiring the Nexus 6 to the projector..... not something I want to do, makes for ugly presentations.
Yeah if you could connect to it in a offline mode, a router would be your fix. Wish there was another way.
Have you looked into EZCast dongle? There are so many variants I can't decide which to try. Results are mediocre overall, but some are reporting success. I just want to cast videos from tab storage to TV without wifi. This device does that. It also does miracast. I've done the build.prop edit that may allow miracast. If I try one (or two), I'll let you know.
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Yeah, I dont think that miracast would work for that .
When do you don't want failure, I would recommend trustworthy wires.
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When do you don't want failure, I would recommend trustworthy wires.
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I'm curious as I would love to connect my N9 to a TV with wires. How? Perhaps I misunderstood your post.
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ritchea said:
I'm curious as I would love to connect my N9 to a TV with wires. How? Perhaps I misunderstood your post.
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OT, @ritchea I'd love to know what you're background is. You seem to know your stuff.
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ritchea said:
I'm curious as I would love to connect my N9 to a TV with wires. How? Perhaps I misunderstood your post.
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You can get a USB Dongle that accepts other usb cables, hdmi, etc etc. It's pretty easy.
natsinicky said:
You can get a USB Dongle that accepts other usb cables, hdmi, etc etc. It's pretty easy.
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Which dongle? Neither MHL nor Slimport work.
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ritchea said:
Which dongle? Neither MHL nor Slimport work.
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You can do something like this
http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-HDMI-M...=1425920651&sr=8-2&keywords=micro+usb+to+hdmi
and just plug the hdmi end into your projector.
natsinicky said:
You can do something like this
http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-HDMI-M...=1425920651&sr=8-2&keywords=micro+usb+to+hdmi
and just plug the hdmi end into your projector.
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You use this cable on your Nexus 9 to connect it successfully to a TV?
You get full mirroring?
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ritchea said:
You use this cable on your Nexus 9 to connect it successfully to a TV?
You get full mirroring?
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Well, I don't have this cable, but I used to use a similar cable on my old nexus 7 and it would mostly work on my tv. I just use Chromecast now (I don't need to present anything like you're talking about, though. Just to watch youtube etc.
natsinicky said:
Well, I don't have this cable, but I used to use a similar cable on my old nexus 7 and it would mostly work on my tv. I just use Chromecast now (I don't need to present anything like you're talking about, though. Just to watch youtube etc.
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Interesting as I don't think I was (nor were most others) ever able to mirror my Nexus 7 2012 to the TV via a cable. Micro usb to HDMI--I've never seen one, only dongles such as MHL and Slimport. MHL isn't supported as it is on my old Galaxy Nexus. Slimport isn't supported as it is on the N7 FHD and Nexus 5. A micro usb-to-hdmi would not work without some sort of hardware and software adjustments because of the limitations of the usb port on the Nexus 7.
As the thread is about a wireless connection to a projector when there is no accessible wifi, we came around to wired connections. So far, you're the only one to suggest a cable will work, but the cable you hyperlinked is a micro hdmi-to-hdmi which would not natively work on any Nexus tablet or phone (at least since Galaxy Nexus). I have that cable.
I have read that the EZCast dongle may work--if you actually get a good one and are close enough to the output device. I'm not ready to try it as I'm still debating keeping my N9.

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