Great USB downloads from Nikon 3000 and Garmin Forerunner - Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II

Just returned from vacation with only my GN2 & thanks to its excellent USB connectivity did not miss my laptop. Using a Micro USB to USB 2.0 adapter (T & S Electronics Micro OTG Cable from Amazon) I was able to view and download photos taken with my Nikon D3000 and download workouts on my Garmin Forerunner 305. It also allowed me to charge the Forerunner so I won’t need an AC adapter for my next trip.
The Garmin required an app – Uploader for Garmin – which is free to try to upload activities, but you can only explore the most recent one. It costs $6.50 for full functionality.
This trip reinforced just what an amazing device this phone is!

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[Q] Does it come with a MHL adapter to connect to HDMI?

On the t-moibile site, under features for the phone, it lists:
MHL adaptor for HDMI capability
Does it come with such an adapter out of the box? I'm interested in using it to connect a usb card-reader to it so I can easily copy photos from my camera.
badbob001 said:
On the t-moibile site, under features for the phone, it lists:
MHL adaptor for HDMI capability
Does it come with such an adapter out of the box? I'm interested in using it to connect a usb card-reader to it so I can easily copy photos from my camera.
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No, I it doesn't come with one in the box. In fact, I it was publicized that no other adapters aside from the official Samsung one would be compatible with the phone because Samsung changed the pin layout for the GSiii.
No, but I found one on Ebay that works great and a lot cheaper to boot!
Edit : Wait...I bought one for my SGSII...I assumed it would work with the SGSIII, but perhaps I'm wrong! I'll have to test it and report back!
I wish. I checked then out online and they are like $40. It seems like way to much to just hook it up to my tv, and then the samsung car mount/charger is another $50. it seems like samsung is going the way of apple. at least apple gives you a dock when you buy a phone.
Don't worry. Third party accessories will catch up soon enough. That is lousy of them to charge so much for such a piddly little adapter.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
just buy a USB OTG (on the go, or host usb) adapter if your just looking to transfer files from a card reader, the MHL adapter is primarily for video output, not input
I just got 2 USB host adapters from the link below for less than $3 shipped....also below is a video from android.NZ that shows all the crap we can plug into this beast of a phone
As for MHL Adapter compatibility, it will ONLY work with 11-pin MHL adapters, Most are 5-pin
USB OTG adapter

My first three "el' cheapo" accessories

Hello everyone,
I am new to the Nexus Player realm and I just want to add a little info for the other owners :good: in order to contribute something that I hope will be of value to someone.
Scooped up some inexpensive add-on's for my Asus Nexus Player:
Microcenter
902080 Inland 4 port mini usb 2.0 hub $4.99
900365 Inland Microusb to usb cable $2.49
445759 IPSG Hiro Usb to LAN adapter $16.99
LAN connection working great. Believe I was having a intermittent wireless issue due to the close proximity of the Nexus Player to my Wireless Modem all directly in back of an LCD TV, must be an EMF nightmare for signals when they are point-blank.
I even plugged in my ancient el' cheapo mini BT keyboard RT-MWK+ and the keyboard and mini touchpad work fantastic, I believe the box stated it was a Rii product and I paid less than $20 shipped, however that was a few years back

Choetech USB Type-C to HDMI Cable Review (Model XCH-1201BK)

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this product for free in a giveaway. I was not required to write a review, but I chose to do so. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's requirements.
I recently received a Choetech USB Type-C to HDMI Cable Review (model XCH-1201BK) in an online giveaway. The company Choetech has many different adapters, so make sure you look at the various options to determine which works for your intended use.
The cable itself came in a nifty little round case that has enough space to hold another small cable or maybe a memory card making it a useful carrying case. The cable itself has a USB-C plug on one side, and a HDMI connector on the other side. You can read all the details on the company or Amazon page ( links at the end of this post ) but here are some key points:
- Supports 4K @ 60Hz resolution
- Support DP Alt Mode ( NOT MHL or Slimport, make sure your device is compatible )
- Does not charge your device while playing video, but Choetech does have other adapters with that option
To test the cable, I connected it to my HDMI TV and my Samsung S9 Plus. The video immediately came up on the TV, then I proceeded to test multiple video applications:
- Google Play Movies
- Netflix
- YouTube
- Crackle
- Movies Anywhere
- Hulu
- Tubi TV
- PUGB Mobile
All the applications displayed on the TV with no problem. I didn't get any error messages or warnings from the movie apps. I don't remember the exact adapter, but I know that in the past I would run into issues using HDMI adapters ( MHL or Slimport I can't remember which ) because certain applications would not output video. I think this was some sort of security related feature, so I was happy to see that this Choetech adapter worked just fine.
I plan to continue testing the adapter, including watching a full movie or multiple TV episodes to see if I run into any issues and will update my review as necessary.
Here are the main points I noticed about the adapter:
Built-in HDMI connector: You don't have to carry around a bunch of extra cables, just this one adapter that can plug into the HDMI input that most TVs / projectors have. I do have a HDMI to VGA adapter (for a computer monitor) that had a male HDMI connector so I couldn't plug it into this cable, so depending on your scenario you may want to consider other Choetech options.
Angled connector: If you are going to use this with a smartphone, the connector will help keep the cable out of the way if you are holding the phone. It should also help keep the plug tidy coming out of a laptop since you can run it along the side of the laptop instead of just sticking out.
Easy to use: On the Samsung S9 Plus there was no special software or configuration required, it worked as soon as I plugged it in.
Bottom line: Great USB-C to HDMI option to consider, and if this isn't exactly the right one for you Choetech has other options.
Choetech Product Page: https://www.choetech.com/product/usb-c-to-hdmi-nylon-braided-cable-4k-60hz.html
Amazon Product Page: http://a.co/4yy2Nbg
NOTE: I do not get anything from the two links above or by posting this review, just wanted to share the info. I did my tests on the S9 Plus, but the S9 should (in theory) have the same results.

Using the Tab S7 Plus as a single display!

I was wondering if it is possible to use the tab s7 plus as a monitor/tv to connect my pc or nintendo switch to using a hdmi usb-c hub.
My son cracked my 55 inch oled tv and dont feel like using my pc monitor.
I have looked and have seen ways to use a capture card but there were some comments that there is possible lag, also other ways like using SuperDisplay which works fantastic for pc but cant use nintendo switch or anything else with it. Is there a way to use it with ugreen usb hub?
UGREEN USB C Hub 4K 60Hz, USB C Adapter 100W Power Delivery, 2 USB 3.0 Ports, SD/Micro SD Card Reader, Compatible with Macbook Pro/Air 2020 2019, Surface, iPad Pro, HP XPS and More: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
Buy
www.amazon.co.uk
Thank-you.
Well, in theory, USB capture cards can work if they have ANDROID App support in general, but yes, the input lag might be high, it could suck for gaming and even the quality is questionable. Instead of buying some "expensive" capture cards, you could grab some second-hand TV or a smaller PC monitor.
Regarding that Ugreen USB hub, that won't work. That HDMI port is OUTPUT, and it's mentioned in the specs. That means it will only output your TAB's screen to an external display.

Question How to use our s23 Ultra as an android PC ?

Hello everyone.
my phone died at the same time as my PC last month (a coalition).
I bought the s23 ultra for its power hoping to be able to use it as a phone as much as as a PC (android pc).
Could you tell me what hardware is needed for this conversion (I already have a Bluetooth keyboard + mouse) ?
Best regards
Here is my setup (plug in a monitor for Dex to get a more desktop experience)
Dock 1 - (pictured) https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B095F4FZZY/
Dock 2 - (Raised) https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PFC2ZW9
Both of these have HDMI out and also plenty of extra ports for connecting things.
Yannn said:
Hello everyone.
my phone died at the same time as my PC last month (a coalition).
I bought the s23 ultra for its power hoping to be able to use it as a phone as much as as a PC (android pc).
Could you tell me what hardware is needed for this conversion (I already have a Bluetooth keyboard + mouse) ?
Best regards
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Just get yourself one of these:
USB-C Dock (HDMI, Card Reader, USB3.0, PD87W)
Product information: USB Type-C expand to 2 * 3.0 USB-A,1 * USB-C PD87W,1 * HDMI, 1 * MicroSD, 1 * SD Reader Keep your laptop charging while still providing power to each external device attached. Extensive compatibility meets every need of almost all USB-C devices. The USB C adapter gets more...
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connect it to usb-c in your phone, plug in hdmi from your monitor and enjoy samsung dex
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Just get yourself one of these:
USB-C Dock (HDMI, Card Reader, USB3.0, PD87W)
Product information: USB Type-C expand to 2 * 3.0 USB-A,1 * USB-C PD87W,1 * HDMI, 1 * MicroSD, 1 * SD Reader Keep your laptop charging while still providing power to each external device attached. Extensive compatibility meets every need of almost all USB-C devices. The USB C adapter gets more...
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connect it to usb-c in your phone, plug in hdmi from your monitor and enjoy samsung dex
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I had something like this and it works great if you are just wanting to hook it up to Dex. I have something similar and is great to have.
I switched to the Dock style like I linked because it allows me to use the phone without the need of an external display (but has the option to use one).
Either solution would work great and the best thing is you can plug in full size Mouse and KB to either option if you do not want to stick with the BT KB if it is not full size.
Thank for answers !
I've got something like that !
so Waiting for my S23 and let's go !!!
question more,
does s23U usb-c support display port 1.4 or 1.2 ?
Should buy probably this one :
https://www.amazon.com/Docking-Station-Display-DisplayPort-Ethernet/dp/B0BK8Q5R3R/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2KXM4MZZZJE0K&keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B8k&qid=1676710813&sprefix=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B8k%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-15&th=1
or this one (same than the first one ?)
https://www.amazon.com/Docking-Station-Monitor-Multiport-Ethernet/dp/B0BBTKBKRK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B4k%2B120hz&qid=1676710459&sprefix=USB%2BC%2BDocking%2BStation%2BDual%2BMonitor%2B4k%2Caps%2C281&sr=8-3&th=1
or tis one:
https://www.amazon.com/Docking-Station-MCY-Display-Compatible/dp/B09GFVQM6Z/ref=sxin_16_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.a3b99146-384e-4676-a01d-8096a43cb965%3Aamzn1.sym.a3b99146-384e-4676-a01d-8096a43cb965&crid=3J8SBD7CFFNDT&cv_ct_cx=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B4k%2B120hz&keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B4k%2B120hz&pd_rd_i=B09GFVQM6Z&pd_rd_r=fb8b7d1b-1ced-4d84-a7a9-c500fa3f1c20&pd_rd_w=8jHJ9&pd_rd_wg=B6sOY&pf_rd_p=a3b99146-384e-4676-a01d-8096a43cb965&pf_rd_r=1ZY137JV69AFE2NPH43Z&qid=1676710770&sprefix=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B4k%2B120hz%2B%2Caps%2C210&sr=1-1-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNjFDRTFBVkxVNDVHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDEwMzgzM040WlFXTjZTOE1ETSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTE4NzkzMU5MS0tZME9RTVQzVCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3NlYXJjaF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
Which one do you advice ???
(I need two HDMI display, USB 3 x2, USB C, microsd, jack sound, if it had VGA it could be a plus !)
I think that one will be the best one for the build quality, inputs and price
Mega USB-C Hub - 13 in 1
Product information:Material: aluminumPorts: 13 in 1Function: 2 * HDMI 4K1 * VGA3 * USB3.01 * USB-C PD100W+1 * SD/TF card reader+1 * 1GB/s RJ45 network card+1 * 3.5mm audio portCable length: 15CMFeatures:USB-C to USB 3.1 with speed up to 10GbpsPD 100W protocol makes data processing more...
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Well_Done said:
I think that one will be the best one for the build quality, inputs and price
Mega USB-C Hub - 13 in 1
Product information:Material: aluminumPorts: 13 in 1Function: 2 * HDMI 4K1 * VGA3 * USB3.01 * USB-C PD100W+1 * SD/TF card reader+1 * 1GB/s RJ45 network card+1 * 3.5mm audio portCable length: 15CMFeatures:USB-C to USB 3.1 with speed up to 10GbpsPD 100W protocol makes data processing more...
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Looking for refresh rate but i can't found information ?
Yannn said:
Looking for refresh rate but i can't found information ?
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I don't know really what refresh rate is supported by our S23 Ultra
There are a lot of options to use S23U as an Android PC.
You can use a USB C dock. There are some docks that are more designed for desktop setup to be PC. I would suggest getting something that has passthrough power charging since there is only one USB port. Technically you can use Qi charging pad, but wireless charging tend to make batteries run hotter, which can shorten the life the battery in the long term.
Since Samsung has Dex on many of its phones, you essentially only need to hook the phone up to some kind of display. After that, it's about making it a better experience. This is connecting a keyboard, mouse, and so forth. I personally like Logitech ERGO K860 keyboard. Ergonomic, but has Bluetooth and a wireless receiver, and can be synced up to 3 devices. The Logitech MX Anywhere 3 Compact mouse it nice. Small, thus very portable. Also can synch up to 3 devices.
There are also lapdocks such as NexDock and Uperfect. These are basically like laptops but with no central processing or storage. They're a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. They're still pretty early in the product cycle and haven't gotten to a general population use. I have the Nexdock Touch and NexDock 360 wireless. They work very well, but there can be some quirks. The phone is all the CPU, GPU and storage. Most modern phones released in the last few years have the power any decent laptop; maybe more powerful in some cases. These can run $250-$600US, which some argue you can get a cheap Chromebook or laptop. The nice thing, when you upgrade your smartphone, you're "upgrading" the power of the "laptop". With NexDock, you can access the internals, which means, in theory, you can replace the battery. If true, it means you can keep/use the lapdock for years. I think YouTuber, JuanBagnell, does a good job explaining the pros and cons of lapdocks. He focuses on most people's everyday and most likely uses. He does not use the usual benchmarks; it's how certain programs actually perform. He has reviews of several Nexdock and Uperfect. YouTuber, ETA Prime, has some interesting reviews on some of them too; he is more gaming focused
You are going to want to read/watch information on Dex. It's one of the more "refined" desktop environments with smartphones. It's not like ChromeOS. Google hasn't only recently started to add a desktop environment to Android. It has a more Windows feel to it. Not apps play nice with it. Also realize, this is Android based. Thus, you're not going to be able to use Windows or MacOS applications. It has to be Andriod applications. Some apps have incorporated the desktop environment. Others not so much so they can look weird. Some applications are designed not to work in the desktop environment. On a side note, you don't have to use to Dex. There is an option to mirror your phone.
If it wasn't for a few specific Windows-based applications, I could literally ditch the home PC. This is why my home PC is very small and not a powerhouse. I recently upgraded to a Minisforum with Ryzen 9 integrated H6800 GPU from the NUC11. The GPU was an issue with a couple of applications I run and was starting to get annoying.
Yannn said:
question more,
does s23U usb-c support display port 1.4 or 1.2 ?
Should buy probably this one :
https://www.amazon.com/Docking-Station-Display-DisplayPort-Ethernet/dp/B0BK8Q5R3R/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2KXM4MZZZJE0K&keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B8k&qid=1676710813&sprefix=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B8k%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-15&th=1
or this one (same than the first one ?)
https://www.amazon.com/Docking-Station-Monitor-Multiport-Ethernet/dp/B0BBTKBKRK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B4k%2B120hz&qid=1676710459&sprefix=USB%2BC%2BDocking%2BStation%2BDual%2BMonitor%2B4k%2Caps%2C281&sr=8-3&th=1
or tis one:
https://www.amazon.com/Docking-Station-MCY-Display-Compatible/dp/B09GFVQM6Z/ref=sxin_16_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.a3b99146-384e-4676-a01d-8096a43cb965%3Aamzn1.sym.a3b99146-384e-4676-a01d-8096a43cb965&crid=3J8SBD7CFFNDT&cv_ct_cx=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B4k%2B120hz&keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B4k%2B120hz&pd_rd_i=B09GFVQM6Z&pd_rd_r=fb8b7d1b-1ced-4d84-a7a9-c500fa3f1c20&pd_rd_w=8jHJ9&pd_rd_wg=B6sOY&pf_rd_p=a3b99146-384e-4676-a01d-8096a43cb965&pf_rd_r=1ZY137JV69AFE2NPH43Z&qid=1676710770&sprefix=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B4k%2B120hz%2B%2Caps%2C210&sr=1-1-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNjFDRTFBVkxVNDVHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDEwMzgzM040WlFXTjZTOE1ETSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTE4NzkzMU5MS0tZME9RTVQzVCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3NlYXJjaF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
Which one do you advice ???
(I need two HDMI display, USB 3 x2, USB C, microsd, jack sound, if it had VGA it could be a plus !)
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Looking for this answer too, did you find which DP version S23 Ultra usb-c port supports? 1.4?
I don't think the S23 is purely dependant on the USB C adapter being HDMI or not. There are USB C to DP adapters. I think it's more, does the hub support the output of the S23 into a DP signal that the display will accept.
The VGA thing, that will probably require another adapter since you're going to need to change a digital signal to analog. I haven't checked in quite some time, but you may have some luck finding an adapter with HDFury. I used them a long time ago for HDMI to Component video (RGB). It may be kind of pricey.

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