Hi,
I recently bought my Galaxy S3 and I just love it, way much better than the iPhone 4S I had!
Anyway,
I thought to myself- will it be possible to use the S3 as a PC?
I mean by using a Windows 7/8 emulator and an HDMI cable to make my galaxy S3 actually a portable PC?
I can really see the potential in this for people who can't afford a gaming PC.
Thanks and all the best!
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In a limited sense you can.
You can connect a mouse, a keyboard, a monitor and a game pad.
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harise100 said:
In a limited sense you can.
You can connect a mouse, a keyboard, a monitor and a game pad.
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Thanks, I knew that and i bought an OTG cable a few days ago.
So it isn't possible to make the S3 run Windows 7/8?
ocarmely said:
Thanks, I knew that and i bought an OTG cable a few days ago.
So it isn't possible to make the S3 run Windows 7/8?
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No and you would need MS licence anyway .
jje
No, xp and 98/95 can but on an emulator it is really slow. Barely can play minesweeper.
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You can run Linux though if you like.
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There's a section for questions
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And there's a question for sections...
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no, not really
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I was looking at the Galaxy Nexus threads and saw this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_--zcmqIyRI and decided I would try it out on the Note. I did this on my Evo when I had one so this isn't a new idea but I kind like it. This isn't an in depth video, it just shows you how it works with what I have working with it. The commands that the Nexus user can use with his keyboard I couldn't get to work with the Note. Not sure if its an ICS thing or what. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laUNz7QJ9Wo&feature=youtu.be
I too have been playing around with this and it is a pretty novel idea. It isn't 100% there yet in terms of being a setup I could use full time, but it does let me travel without my laptop and plug in to a hotel TV.
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carricklongley said:
I too have been playing around with this and it is a pretty novel idea. It isn't 100% there yet in terms of being a setup I could use full time, but it does let me travel without my laptop and plug in to a hotel TV.
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Yea it is...What are you using for your keyboard and mouse?
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Yea it is...What are you using for your keyboard and mouse?
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I am using both an Apple keyboard and track pad in one setup and a Motorola keyboard/track pad combination in another. They both work well.
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Is there a way to make the Motorola Lapdock to work with the Note or something similar?
I was hoping to put Ubuntu on my phone and be able to mirror that to the screen.
Any suggestions?
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I am using both an Apple keyboard and track pad in one setup and a Motorola keyboard/track pad combination in another. They both work well.
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Can you get any of the commands to work from the keyboard like the Nexus? I'm not having much luck there. Might be a gingerbread thing.
rsalib said:
Is there a way to make the Motorola Lapdock to work with the Note or something similar?
I was hoping to put Ubuntu on my phone and be able to mirror that to the screen.
Any suggestions?
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Not sure about that one...
Its pretty neat,thx for sharing!
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I just found an old Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard (it's a small black box that you set on a table, and it projects a full-sized keyboard onto whatever flat surface it's sitting on using a laser) I used to use with my Windows Mobile 2003 PDA and tried to pair it with my Note today. It works flawlessly! This thing hasn't worked with any of my devices since WinMo 5, and even then it usually required a driver to be installed. Not with the Note! Just need to be sure I have the Samsung Keyboard selected (but it doesn't need to be open). I just keep getting more and more excited about this thing (except for the dark splotches on my display and low Quadrant scores).
Ok this is neat for traveling. Anyone know what cable we need to connect to the lcd monitor?
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StarLog said:
Ok this is neat for traveling. Anyone know what cable we need to connect to the lcd monitor?
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You have to have the MHL to HDMI adapter for it to work. I got mine on Amazon for $22 including shipping and got it within 5 days. Then of course a bluetooth keyboard and mouse..works good. Does your monitor have HDMI?
Edit: If your traveling I'm sure the tv might have an HDMI...unless you stay in a Days Inn as I do..
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Its pretty neat,thx for sharing!
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No problem. Like I said, Its not the first time its been done but I thought I would share and see if anyone had any different experiences than I did.
The Logitech Tablet Bluetooth keyboard/android 3.0+ works nice with the Note.
It even has 3 special keys to enable the menu, home and search buttons.
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The Logitech Tablet Bluetooth keyboard/android 3.0+ works nice with the Note.
It even has 3 special keys to enable the menu, home and search buttons.
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Sweet. Thats good to know.
Yes my TV has hdmi. Thanks
Just ordered the adaptor for $8.95 free shipping from ebay
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This is cool but I'll just use my laptop
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I do this with my Transformer Prime via.the.HDMI out. I have to get a MHL adapter for my Note. But this is very possible for people who browse, email and play games. NES and NES ganesh never looked better on my Samsung 60"
I dont touch my laptop anymore. Only to download ROMS lol
It isn't quite there like someone said. But this is the future. For me at least.
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Eddie Bombay said:
This is cool but I'll just use my laptop
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Yea its not a replacement but its fun to play around with.
Paring not connecting
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I am using both an Apple keyboard and track pad in one setup and a Motorola keyboard/track pad combination in another. They both work well.
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Are u on stock rom? I am pairing with bt devices but nothing connects, I did delete all bloatware with titanium... Any ideas
Note 717 as a computer
I have been using the Note 717 as my home computer. I downloaded Liquid smooth 4.1.2 and now the HDMI to Micro USB adapter doesn't recognize the monitor? Please help....I would also like other ideas for hooking the phone to a monitor. The cables constantly cause issues with connection. thanks you
Hi guys,
I have an OTG cable which is great as I'm using it with my External HDD but I want to use it to print photos off of my phone. I have seen the PrinterShare app, however the app costs too much at nearly £8!
So, can anyone recommend an app or way of doing this for free please? (My printer isn't a Samsung)
Also, is there anywhere I can go to read about what the OTG can actually be used for? (I know there are YouTube video, however I want to read at my leasure)
Any help is greatly appreciated :thumbup:
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Anyone?
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You can afford an OTG cable but not PrinterShare?
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That's what I'm saying yeah, considering the cable cost me 30p its a bit of a difference. I'm just wanting a free option as I had with my iPhone 4......
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Hi Team,
I am just wondering in case any one is using XPERIA S as tablet...
I mean to say just attach a 7" or 10" (only lcd touch screen which dose not comes with any processor and ram) to this gadget using HDMI port, and use it as Tablet to read books and play games in big screen.....?
I have searched for it an did not get any result in this forum hence i am raising this post.
Thanks,
Hareesh.L
hareeshl said:
Hi Team,
I am just wondering in case any one is using XPERIA S as tablet...
I mean to say just attach a 7" or 10" (only lcd touch screen which dose not comes with any processor and ram) to this gadget using HDMI port, and use it as Tablet to read books and play games in big screen.....?
I have searched for it an did not get any result in this forum hence i am raising this post.
Thanks,
Hareesh.L
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Because it's plain STUPIDITY! You can hook it up in a 32 inch TV and play with it!
It works on other size tv's too
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sense Papsnici
LokiDemi said:
Because it's plain STUPIDITY! You can hook it up in a 32 inch TV and play with it!
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But what do you say for reading books, I can not read this in 32" TV....
True but if you hook it up to a 3D TV you can read pop up books
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Ben36 said:
True but if you hook it up to a 3D TV you can read pop up books
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Lol....
Ben36 said:
True but if you hook it up to a 3D TV you can read pop up books
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Very good
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really really stupid idea dude...
just buy a f**in' cheap 70$ chinese tablet if you wanna read on a screen(i see no point as books are much nicer to read but whatever)
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Ainol Aurora I and II is cheap and good tablet. Same goes for iPad mini.
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I upgraded to Windows 7 on an older laptop. I plug my phone in and it doesn't recognize anything. I thought win 7 would pickup the driver automatically but I guess not. I tried rebooting the laptop and phone
do I need a driver? Android adb or sdk is it?
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otter34 said:
I upgraded to Windows 7 on an older laptop. I plug my phone in and it doesn't recognize anything. I thought win 7 would pickup the driver automatically but I guess not. I tried rebooting the laptop and phone
do I need a driver? Android adb or sdk is it?
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ya you need a driver go to samsung website your device, support, and download you drivers and install on pc then connect your phone
kenxda33 said:
ya you need a driver go to samsung website your device, support, and download you drivers and install on pc then connect your phone
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See also:
developers.android.com/tools/extras/oem-usb.html#Drivers
Thank you both
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Well that didn't help darn it. Does anything other than usb debugging need to be selected on my phone?
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otter34 said:
Well that didn't help darn it. Does anything other than usb debugging need to be selected on my phone?
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Just USB Debugging needs to be checked, make sure your plugging your phone into a USB 2.0 port as USB 3.0 can give you problems. Also if you have a different computer try that as well.
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Just USB Debugging needs to be checked, make sure your plugging your phone into a USB 2.0 port as USB 3.0 can give you problems. Also if you have a different computer try that as well.
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I installed the driver for schi515. When I rebooted my phone I heard the sound it makes when it's connecting and disconnecting. It started auto installing a driver for OMA0444 I think it was, then the download failed. I don't know where that came from or what it is? I recently added a new hard drive and Win7
Under device manager, "other device" toggles between showing OMAP, and not even showing "other devices"
Not working on my pc either. Usb port needs replacing. Previously I was able to transfer files to my pc, but it looks like that ability has been lost.
Will replacing my Usb port erase my phone?
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I installed the driver for schi515. When I rebooted my phone I heard the sound it makes when it's connecting and disconnecting. It started auto installing a driver for OMA0444 I think it was, then the download failed. I don't know where that came from or what it is? I recently added a new hard drive and Win7
Under device manager, "other device" toggles between showing OMAP, and not even showing "other devices"
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otter34 said:
Not working on my pc either. Usb port needs replacing. Previously I was able to transfer files to my pc, but it looks like that ability has been lost.
Will replacing my Usb port erase my phone?
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One more thing I would recommend taking a look at is this thread as the person manged to find a solution similar to the problem you are having. As far as replacing your USB port, replacing it will not (Should not whenever your modify any electronics risk of data loss is always a possibility) erase your phone.
shimp208 said:
One more thing I would recommend taking a look at is this thread as the person manged to find a solution similar to the problem you are having. As far as replacing your USB port, replacing it will not (Should not whenever your modify any electronics risk of data loss is always a possibility) erase your phone.
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Thanks. Turns out the screwdrivers I ordered that were made for any cell phone won't work on this. T3,4,5&6...Damnit
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otter34 said:
Thanks. Turns out the screwdrivers I ordered that were made for any cell phone won't work on this. T3,4,5&6...Damnit
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What size screwdriver are you looking for? As the Torx screws on phones can vary greatly sometime, which size torx screw driver do you need?
That's my question. What size do I need? I need to remove the back so I can replace the USB port.
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That's my question. What size do I need? I need to remove the back so I can replace the USB port.
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Is it possible for you to post a picture of the screws, I might be able to identify which screws they are from a picture.
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Is it possible for you to post a picture of the screws, I might be able to identify which screws they are from a picture.
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Unfortunately, no. I think it's a small Philips screwdriver?
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Unfortunately, no. I think it's a small Philips screwdriver?
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Just took at look at the Samsung Galaxy Nexus Teardown guide on iFixit and yes it is a small Philips head screwdriver that is listed for the screws. When doing the teardown I would recommend taking a look at there guide that I linked to.
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Just took at look at the Samsung Galaxy Nexus Teardown guide on iFixit and yes it is a small Philips head screwdriver that is listed for the screws. When doing the teardown I would recommend taking a look at there guide that I linked to.
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Thank you. I used a steak knife for 4 of the screws but the other two were in tighter and I wasn't going to mess with stripping it...off to home depot! Thanks again
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Replaced it and now it's recognized, but it still doesn't charge
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Hi
I would like to watch Kodi via my Nexus 9. What kind of cable should I use?
Thanks in advance
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Hi
I would like to watch Kodi via my Nexus 9. What kind of cable should I use?
Thanks in advance
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I don't think you can use a cable. Early on, there was talk about a build.prop edit that could enable Miracast. I never looked into it as Chromecast works for me. Kodi can be installed on unrooted Chromecast. My mistake. I have it installed on Fire Stick.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/help/cast-mirror-nexus-9-screen-wired-t3284818
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I was thinking to get a USB otg cable with hdmi output and then connect the via a normal hdmi cable to the TV. This tablet is very good for Kodi. Would it work?
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Something like Nvidia shield k1?
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albsat said:
I was thinking to get a USB otg cable with hdmi output and then connect the via a normal hdmi cable to the TV. This tablet is very good for Kodi. Would it work?
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I'm pretty sure that doesn't work. I have that set-up for my old Galaxy Nexus (the HDMI adapter isn't with me atm), but I would be using it with my N9 if it had worked. I can test it out next week. We use hubby's iPad mini 2 to connect directly to TV when traveling and can't use Chromecast.
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ritchea said:
I'm pretty sure that doesn't work. I have that set-up for my old Galaxy Nexus (the HDMI adapter isn't with me atm), but I would be using it with my N9 if it had worked. I can test it out next week. We use hubby's iPad mini 2 to connect directly to TV when traveling and can't use Chromecast.
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Oh, if you can test it next week with nexus 9, just to remove any doubt , it will be really great. Thanks man!
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ritchea said:
I'm pretty sure that doesn't work. I have that set-up for my old Galaxy Nexus (the HDMI adapter isn't with me atm), but I would be using it with my N9 if it had worked. I can test it out next week. We use hubby's iPad mini 2 to connect directly to TV when traveling and can't use Chromecast.
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Sorry to bother you man. Did you have time to test it? Thanks!
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albsat said:
Sorry to bother you man. Did you have time to test it? Thanks!
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I brought back the connector (https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Supported-Samsung-Sensation-Rezound/dp/B006FTKM12) last night but will try it on my old GNex (which is currently charging) to make sure connector is still functional. Then I'll test N9. I'll post back by 8pm edt.
I'm sure all of this is pointless. I finally located the info re HDMI and Nexus 9 (https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/tAmu4gd8S0U;context-place=topicsearchin/nexus/Nexus$209$20and$20hdmi). It's hardware--not a matter of no software connect (like N4 and usb otg) for an included component. On N9, the hardware isn't included.
MHL absolutely does not work. I'm certain slimport does not work, but I'd never purchased a slimport adapter to actually try it.
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ritchea said:
Kodi can be installed on unrooted Chromecast.
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Can you clarify this comment. I have the original Chromecast, and I see no way of installing apps on it. Was that added to the 2nd gen Chromecast?
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Can you clarify this comment. I have the original Chromecast, and I see no way of installing apps on it. Was that added to the 2nd gen Chromecast?
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After trying to locate the info I used, I realized that I had installed it on my Fire Stick, not on my Chromecast--which is also a 1st gen. I edited that post to show my misinformation. However, I did locate some YouTubes that might help you stream your Kodi to Chromecast. Maybe you already can do that.. This might work, but also read the responses from users. This is another.