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Do you guys think if I hook a microusb to hdmi adaptar it would connect to the tv. Think it would show a picture?also along those lines....whatabout a microusb to usb adapter for wireless 360 controller? think it would work?
Wired 360 controller works. Wireless does not.
thanks! i wondered about that. i know sony tablet doesnt have hdmi support. i just want my tablet to show up on my tv. anyone know a way to do it. and i dont mean dnla. i want to run my emulators on the tablet through the tv
I'm pretty certain that this is not possible. The HDMI-out used in microUSB adapters requires hardware in the device. As far as I am aware, the Sony doesn't include this capability. The USb port would need to be wired to the display output which the Sony doesn't have. Sony doesn't include a hardware display output since Sony's plan for their mobile devices (the same thing that lead to quite a few of the Sony's unique features) includes more support for future technologies like DLNA.
Have you seen the vscreens app? Am pretty sure that if you had an android powered tv device (a google tv box perhaps), you might be able to see the tablet on the tv by pairing the 2 screens. Though I dont have a google box, so cant test this theory!
For replacement of the HDMI port I am waiting for a stick called "Xbounds".
Just use Google and you will find some very interesting videos. The developer dreamchip is on a fair end of April, maybe there he will offer some news
To have output video from the micro usb the port must be a MHL port, and the Tablet S port isn't. So I think it's impossible to have video out with this tablet.
Hello all
I apologize that I might not have all of this right, but I was looking to go from my 8.4 Pro Tablet to a HDMI input on my Flat Screen so I could watch stuff on that.
From what I have seen, there is a adapter from Samsung that will go from what is called a MHL to HDMI, which then with a HDMI patch cable I'll then plug into the Flat Screen, an will see what ever is on the tablet.
Have seen that there was a 1.0, then 2.0, then 3.0 versions of this adapter from Samsung, but from what it looks like, there is only the 2.0 & 3.0 being furnished now.
So is the 8.4 compatible with either the 2.0 or 3.0 adapter?
If it is with the 2.0 one, would it also work the 3.0 too, an if so, should I go with that one, or is it just money wasted?
Basically have tried to find specs on the 8.4 that states it has MHL capabilities, but as well if it is, which version it is?
Basically want to know too, the main reason I want to do this is that they offer NFL Game Pass on the mobile stuff, an I was just hoping I could plug in the 8.4 to the TV, an what the games, even with the right cable, does anyone know if that will work?
Thanks for any help.
MHL 3.0 should support resolutions up to 4k and it should work with the 8.4, however MHL can be tricky since root and custom roms can break support (some protected content might not work ), and be really careful when purchasing MHL adapters since about 90% are fake Chinese knockoffs, it is very hard to tell if it is a genuine one, playback should be smooth and you should get 30~Fps in 4k Video and 60 Fps 1080p, Chinese versions are usually like 30fps @ 1080p and the quality is pretty bad or laggy, build quality might be less (like misaligned parts, lighter weight), they tend to overheat too making connection drop-but again very hard to tell - you can try going on to Samsung live help and checking the serial/model number usually they will tell if its real or not.
MHL 2.0 is for resolutions up to [email protected]
also MHL 2.0 can only feed back 500mA~1A back to the tablet, so the battery on the tablet might still drain faster then it can charge.
I have not tested MHL 3.0 on my device, but from my reading the Snapdragon 800 should be MHL 3.0 compatible, and MHL 3.0 can supposedly feed 10W(2A) back to the device for charging- as long as Samsung kept everything in spec it should work. - It's up to you if you want to risk it not being compatible, but the up-side is MHL3.0 is backwards compatible with MHL 2.0 so it will just fall back to 1080p if not fully supported.
Though you might want to consider using Screen Mirroring instead- I usually use that more then my MHL adapter since it's quick and easy to use, just enable wireless display / Screen Mirroring on the tablet (even works with custom roms), and connect to the TV (I have a Mid-range Samsung TV so wireless display is already built in, but for other tv's you might need a Chromecast/MiraCast or similar to connect) - then you can play a video / game ..etc - no wires needed -the only downside is if wifi is unstable it can disconnect that can be annoying. (also you can be connected to your router and connected to the TV at the same time-so you can use the internet still-usually doesn't require the tv to be on the same network either since it's using "wifi direct". although this can probably vary among different Chromecast devices / TVs.)-Check you tv as it might have support already.
Hi All,
I want to mirror my le max 2 screen to tv via hdmi. I tried using a USB-c to HDMI cable with built in charging but it did not work. USB-c connected to my phone , hdmi connected to TV and USB connected to normal charger. Now some questions as
Q1. Does le max 2 support MHL?
Q2. If i go for HDMi dongle will it work does it support miracast? What about chromecast will it work?
Thanks in advance for any help.
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chetan_korde said:
Hi All,
I want to mirror my le max 2 screen to tv via hdmi. I tried using a USB-c to HDMI cable with built in charging but it did not work. USB-c connected to my phone , hdmi connected to TV and USB connected to normal charger. Now some questions as
Q1. Does le max 2 support MHL?
Q2. If i go for HDMi dongle will it work does it support miracast? What about chromecast will it work?
Thanks in advance for any help.
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There is no MHL hardware on the phone and typically MHL support drivers aren't open source so they won't work with CM.
Miracast is supposed to be supported, I don't have a receiver so I can't tell.
Chromecast isn't exactly screen mirroring, but there is no reason why it shouldn't support the limited functionality it targets.
What might work (haven't tried it with this phone yet) is connecting a DisplayLink adapter via USB. You'd need to install and run their application on top and there is a good chance it won't support stuff like 3D games, because it basically needs to copy, encode, compress etc. frame buffer contents and ship them over the USB interface as data while they are being reconverted into video on the DL hardware.
I think it's a real shame straight-forward HDMI ports got dropped on phones years ago. I'm pretty sure it was because vendors wanted to sell distinct settop devices and Hollywood didn't want "phone" content on TV screens, not because users didn't want them.
abufrejoval said:
There is no MHL hardware on the phone and typically MHL support drivers aren't open source so they won't work with CM.
Miracast is supposed to be supported, I don't have a receiver so I can't tell.
Chromecast isn't exactly screen mirroring, but there is no reason why it shouldn't support the limited functionality it targets.
What might work (haven't tried it with this phone yet) is connecting a DisplayLink adapter via USB. You'd need to install and run their application on top and there is a good chance it won't support stuff like 3D games, because it basically needs to copy, encode, compress etc. frame buffer contents and ship them over the USB interface as data while they are being reconverted into video on the DL hardware.
I think it's a real shame straight-forward HDMI ports got dropped on phones years ago. I'm pretty sure it was because vendors wanted to sell distinct settop devices and Hollywood didn't want "phone" content on TV screens, not because users didn't want them.
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Chromecast does support screen mirroring.
I've tried a few USB-C docks/adapters in the office but can't seem to get an hdmi out from any of them
Any one else have success with getting wired hdmi out?
Not supported from what I've heard
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Not supported from what I've heard
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I've tried Samsung's Galaxy S8 usb-c to HDMI adapter and no dice
Read that Samsung ended MHL support on their devices since S6. However, the new S8 introduced support for DisplayPort Alternate Mode, which allows direct connectivity to projectors and TVs. Hopefully the same applies to Tab S3, anybody can ascertain?
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ShoonMcgregor said:
I've tried a few USB-C docks/adapters in the office but can't seem to get an hdmi out from any of them
Any one else have success with getting wired hdmi out?
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My Samsung Tab A 10.1 SM-T580 doesn't support MHL via HDMI adapter. However, I'm able to use Quick Connect to connect to a HDMI wireless adapter.
For Smart TV, you don't need adapter, just use Quick Connect to stream the display to your TV.
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What kind of a crazy Backwards step is this? A pretty expensive flagship device that cannot even output to HDMI by cable.
I'd be pretty sure the device could easily support it, it just needed to be implemented for crying out loud.
What is it with Samsung and removing features for no good reason? :silly:
Good job Google have more sense, thank God for Chromecast.
Beut said:
My Samsung Tab A 10.1 SM-T580 doesn't support MHL via HDMI adapter. However, I'm able to use Quick Connect to connect to a HDMI wireless adapter.
For Smart TV, you don't need adapter, just use Quick Connect to stream the display to your TV.
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Just got this device , tried connecting to my second gen chromecast and boy i was shocked that even after a factory reset quick connect was unable to find the device. So i got the google home app and connected tab s3 to my chromecast. I was dissapointed that my hp monitor cannot change the 4:3 cast video input . So anyone who is buying this tab please be aware of these limitations. Hopefully samsung can provide us software update to use usbc to hdmi.
Lack of HDMI support is my biggest issue with it. I would use it for work presentations if there was some way of connecting to hdmi or vga, really surprised it doesn't do the former somehow. Fine as a home device but not great for work. Shame as apart from that it's excellent.
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Lack of HDMI support is my biggest issue with it. I would use it for work presentations if there was some way of connecting to hdmi or vga, really surprised it doesn't do the former somehow. Fine as a home device but not great for work. Shame as apart from that it's excellent.
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Actually Samsung eliminate wire connection ( wired HDL ) in recent models, but you can use Quick Connect to Screen Mirror to a TV.
I have no problem to screen mirror two different Tab As, SM-T550 and SM-T580 to a TV via wireless HDMI adapter.
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00050649/
Smart TVs already have Screen Mirror, so there is no need adapter when using Quick Connect.
Beut said:
Actually Samsung eliminate wire connection ( wired HDL ) in recent models, but you can use Quick Connect to Screen Mirror to a TV.
I have no problem to screen mirror two different Tab As, SM-T550 and SM-T580 to a TV via wireless HDMI adapter.
Smart TVs already have Screen Mirror, so there is no need adapter when using Quick Connect.
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Quick connect will not be as fast as a direct cable , a HDMI support would have been wonderful​ in all sense. This is a loss in the end.
chilipichintu said:
Quick connect will not be as fast as a direct cable , a HDMI support would have been wonderful​ in all sense. This is a loss in the end.
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It's not about speed for me, it's the fact i go and see a lot of customers and they have projectors with VGA or HDMI - no chance of a wireless connection.
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It's not about speed for me, it's the fact i go and see a lot of customers and they have projectors with VGA or HDMI - no chance of a wireless connection.
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Well you could always take a Chromecast with you for HDMI. Works well for my Projector.
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Well you could always take a Chromecast with you for HDMI. Works well for my Projector.
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I've done that before at home and yes it works fine, but do you need to connect the Chromecast to a wireless network, or can you use it via a direct connection? I often don't have wifi access on client sites.
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I've done that before at home and yes it works fine, but do you need to connect the Chromecast to a wireless network, or can you use it via a direct connection? I often don't have wifi access on client sites.
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Pretty much every mobile device nowadays with mobile network capabilities has the ability to create a hotspot, which is all you would need.
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Pretty much every mobile device nowadays with mobile network capabilities has the ability to create a hotspot, which is all you would need.
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Thanks for the suggestions, but I don't have the luxury of time at the start of a presentation. It's so much quicker to just plug in a cable, so I'll continue to carry a laptop.
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Thanks for the suggestions, but I don't have the luxury of time at the start of a presentation. It's so much quicker to just plug in a cable, so I'll continue to carry a laptop.
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But surely if the chromecast is already setup, I. E. configured with Wifi name and password already for the hotspot, all that is required is plug the chromecast in and turn on hotspot? No other setup required.
It's only a one time setup. It's what I do.
I'd say it would be quicker than connecting a cable as it literally takes seconds for a chromecast to connect.
I want the same: output my tablet screen on a hdmi output.
My research results in 2 options: first the already mentioned chromecast (which must have an internet connection to use) and second a Miracast adapter.
Miracast doesn't need an Internet connection as it spans its own wifi direct connection between the miracast adapter and the tablet.
Does anyone have experiences with a miracast stick like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Miracast-Foxcesd-Wireless-Streaming/dp/B01N2KGHY6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8
If this would work it will be a good option for me.
Miracast, WiDi, and Microsoft's Wireless Display Adaptor
Hey! So I came across this post as I myself was considering buying a Tab S3 to replace my Tab S2, and I also have the exact same needs you describe. I have been using Miracast to avoid using long cables for presentations etc. and the best alternative to an HDMI/MHL cable adaptor (apparently not supported on the Tab S3) is the "Microsoft Wireless Display Adaptor", there are two versions of this, the "V1" and the "V2", I have used both and they are both great, the only major difference is that the newer "V2" version is half a second faster on input lag/delay but in both of these it is under a second so perfect for streaming up to 1080p videos with audio, presentations, etc. (maybe not for gaming but I don't game). The only issue is that when you cast a screen you cannot change the aspect ratio at all, but that is an Android issue and not Samsung's as it happens with all devices, given the Tab S2 and S3 are 4:3 screen ration they will always cast in that ratio which will look slightly odd on 16:9 TV's and projectors. However, for video casting there is a way around this, if once you are casting the screen (you'll see it as 4:3) and you decide to play a 16:9 video on the tab using either the built in Samsung Video Player or VLC it will suddenly turn your tablets screen black and cast the video in true 16:9 aspect ratio only on the Screen you are mirroring to (whether it is the Microsoft adaptor or an integrated Miracast one on the TV), it will still pop up the video controls on your tablet's black screen when you touch it but not the video, for me this is a near perfect solution, I'd rather the Android operating system would adapt the screen ratio with Miracast but I can understand why it is difficult to do as on one of the screens it would have to look distorted, when I do need the 16:9 aspect ratio I use my phone (Galaxy S7). The bonus of the Microsoft Display Adaptor is that it will also support WiDi which is Intel's Wireless Display technology very similar if not the same as Miracast but for Windows based laptops with Intel Hardware, both an Intel processor and an Intel WiFi Card. This works in Windows 7 if you download the software from Intel and is already integrated into Windows 10 on the tools on the right hand corner when you click on "connect" it will already show you the Microsoft Adaptor as a screen to connect to, the advantage on windows is that you can actually extend the wireless display to be a second monitor and drag what you need to the second screen whilst having other things happening on your laptop's screen. I know it is a long explanation, but I have been chasing this technology for the last 3 or 4 years as a way to get rid of cables and it works quite well by simply purchasing this little adaptor for my laptop, tablet, and phone, as long as all of these support either Intel's Wireless Display or Miracast.
Hope this helps
hurray said:
I want the same: output my tablet screen on a hdmi output.
My research results in 2 options: first the already mentioned chromecast (which must have an internet connection to use) and second a Miracast adapter.
Miracast doesn't need an Internet connection as it spans its own wifi direct connection between the miracast adapter and the tablet.
Does anyone have experiences with a miracast stick like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Miracast-Foxcesd-Wireless-Streaming/dp/B01N2KGHY6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8
If this would work it will be a good option for me.
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ewans said:
Thanks for the suggestions, but I don't have the luxury of time at the start of a presentation. It's so much quicker to just plug in a cable, so I'll continue to carry a laptop.
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Hey! So I came across this post as I myself was considering buying a Tab S3 to replace my Tab S2, and I also have the exact same needs you describe. I have been using Miracast to avoid using long cables for presentations etc. and the best alternative to an HDMI/MHL cable adaptor (apparently not supported on the Tab S3) is the "Microsoft Wireless Display Adaptor", there are two versions of this, the "V1" and the "V2", I have used both and they are both great, the only major difference is that the newer "V2" version is half a second faster on input lag/delay but in both of these it is under a second so perfect for streaming up to 1080p videos with audio, presentations, etc. (maybe not for gaming but I don't game). The only issue is that when you cast a screen you cannot change the aspect ratio at all, but that is an Android issue and not Samsung's as it happens with all devices, given the Tab S2 and S3 are 4:3 screen ration they will always cast in that ratio which will look slightly odd on 16:9 TV's and projectors. However, for video casting there is a way around this, if once you are casting the screen (you'll see it as 4:3) and you decide to play a 16:9 video on the tab using either the built in Samsung Video Player or VLC it will suddenly turn your tablets screen black and cast the video in true 16:9 aspect ratio only on the Screen you are mirroring to (whether it is the Microsoft adaptor or an integrated Miracast one on the TV), it will still pop up the video controls on your tablet's black screen when you touch it but not the video, for me this is a near perfect solution, I'd rather the Android operating system would adapt the screen ratio with Miracast but I can understand why it is difficult to do as on one of the screens it would have to look distorted, when I do need the 16:9 aspect ratio I use my phone (Galaxy S7). The bonus of the Microsoft Display Adaptor is that it will also support WiDi which is Intel's Wireless Display technology very similar if not the same as Miracast but for Windows based laptops with Intel Hardware, both an Intel processor and an Intel WiFi Card. This works in Windows 7 if you download the software from Intel and is already integrated into Windows 10 on the tools on the right hand corner when you click on "connect" it will already show you the Microsoft Adaptor as a screen to connect to, the advantage on windows is that you can actually extend the wireless display to be a second monitor and drag what you need to the second screen whilst having other things happening on your laptop's screen. I know it is a long explanation, but I have been chasing this technology for the last 3 or 4 years as a way to get rid of cables and it works quite well by simply purchasing this little adaptor for my laptop, tablet, and phone, as long as all of these support either Intel's Wireless Display or Miracast.
Hope this helps
pachi24igger said:
Hey! So I came across this post as I myself was considering buying a Tab S3 to replace my Tab S2, and I also have the exact same needs you describe. I have been using Miracast to avoid using long cables for presentations etc. and the best alternative to an HDMI/MHL cable adaptor (apparently not supported on the Tab S3) is the "Microsoft Wireless Display Adaptor", there are two versions of this, the "V1" and the "V2", I have used both and they are both great, the only major difference is that the newer "V2" version is half a second faster on input lag/delay but in both of these it is under a second so perfect for streaming up to 1080p videos with audio, presentations, etc. (maybe not for gaming but I don't game). The only issue is that when you cast a screen you cannot change the aspect ratio at all, but that is an Android issue and not Samsung's as it happens with all devices, given the Tab S2 and S3 are 4:3 screen ration they will always cast in that ratio which will look slightly odd on 16:9 TV's and projectors. However, for video casting there is a way around this, if once you are casting the screen (you'll see it as 4:3) and you decide to play a 16:9 video on the tab using either the built in Samsung Video Player or VLC it will suddenly turn your tablets screen black and cast the video in true 16:9 aspect ratio only on the Screen you are mirroring to (whether it is the Microsoft adaptor or an integrated Miracast one on the TV), it will still pop up the video controls on your tablet's black screen when you touch it but not the video, for me this is a near perfect solution, I'd rather the Android operating system would adapt the screen ratio with Miracast but I can understand why it is difficult to do as on one of the screens it would have to look distorted, when I do need the 16:9 aspect ratio I use my phone (Galaxy S7). The bonus of the Microsoft Display Adaptor is that it will also support WiDi which is Intel's Wireless Display technology very similar if not the same as Miracast but for Windows based laptops with Intel Hardware, both an Intel processor and an Intel WiFi Card. This works in Windows 7 if you download the software from Intel and is already integrated into Windows 10 on the tools on the right hand corner when you click on "connect" it will already show you the Microsoft Adaptor as a screen to connect to, the advantage on windows is that you can actually extend the wireless display to be a second monitor and drag what you need to the second screen whilst having other things happening on your laptop's screen. I know it is a long explanation, but I have been chasing this technology for the last 3 or 4 years as a way to get rid of cables and it works quite well by simply purchasing this little adaptor for my laptop, tablet, and phone, as long as all of these support either Intel's Wireless Display or Miracast.
Hope this helps
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Hey! So I came across this post as I myself was considering buying a Tab S3 to replace my Tab S2, and I also have the exact same needs you describe. I have been using Miracast to avoid using long cables for presentations etc. and the best alternative to an HDMI/MHL cable adaptor (apparently not supported on the Tab S3) is the "Microsoft Wireless Display Adaptor", there are two versions of this, the "V1" and the "V2", I have used both and they are both great, the only major difference is that the newer "V2" version is half a second faster on input lag/delay but in both of these it is under a second so perfect for streaming up to 1080p videos with audio, presentations, etc. (maybe not for gaming but I don't game). The only issue is that when you cast a screen you cannot change the aspect ratio at all, but that is an Android issue and not Samsung's as it happens with all devices, given the Tab S2 and S3 are 4:3 screen ration they will always cast in that ratio which will look slightly odd on 16:9 TV's and projectors. However, for video casting there is a way around this, if once you are casting the screen (you'll see it as 4:3) and you decide to play a 16:9 video on the tab using either the built in Samsung Video Player or VLC it will suddenly turn your tablets screen black and cast the video in true 16:9 aspect ratio only on the Screen you are mirroring to (whether it is the Microsoft adaptor or an integrated Miracast one on the TV), it will still pop up the video controls on your tablet's black screen when you touch it but not the video, for me this is a near perfect solution, I'd rather the Android operating system would adapt the screen ratio with Miracast but I can understand why it is difficult to do as on one of the screens it would have to look distorted, when I do need the 16:9 aspect ratio I use my phone (Galaxy S7). The bonus of the Microsoft Display Adaptor is that it will also support WiDi which is Intel's Wireless Display technology very similar if not the same as Miracast but for Windows based laptops with Intel Hardware, both an Intel processor and an Intel WiFi Card. This works in Windows 7 if you download the software from Intel and is already integrated into Windows 10 on the tools on the right hand corner when you click on "connect" it will already show you the Microsoft Adaptor as a screen to connect to, the advantage on windows is that you can actually extend the wireless display to be a second monitor and drag what you need to the second screen whilst having other things happening on your laptop's screen. I know it is a long explanation, but I have been chasing this technology for the last 3 or 4 years as a way to get rid of cables and it works quite well by simply purchasing this little adaptor for my laptop, tablet, and phone, as long as all of these support either Intel's Wireless Display or Miracast.
Hope this helps
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Holy eye attack.
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Holy eye attack.
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Haha, man this thread has gone way off-topic - yes there are many wireless display solutions but it appears the tab s3 is hobbled from providing video out over usb-c from our testing.
We've tried 4 different USB-C docks/adapters/etc in our lab to get wired hdmi (1080p monitors) and none of them have worked. Our Galaxy S8/+, however, outputs 1080p with these same adapters just fine
Hi. Has anyone tried using a USB C-to-HDMI cable to connect Mate 10 to a monitor. How do you like it? Do apps scale well on monitor? Assuming you hooked up a bluetooth keyboard and mouse, have you tried editing a document? Thanks!
still waiting for my Mate 10! But one of the reasons for getting one is USB-C to HDMI. One thing I noted when sourcing a cable - if you use a "standard" cable you won't be able to stream Netflix/Amazon streaming due to lack of "HDCP" compliance. I got a cable that was compliant for a few euro more on Amazon. Just keep this in mind if you want to stream Netflix etc.
Does anyone know if this would work with a Surface Pro 4? The SP4 has a mini display port, so maybe with a mini display port adapter, we can connect Mate 10 to the SP4 and view desktop mode on the tablet. Would that work?
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still waiting for my Mate 10! But one of the reasons for getting one is USB-C to HDMI. One thing I noted when sourcing a cable - if you use a "standard" cable you won't be able to stream Netflix/Amazon streaming due to lack of "HDCP" compliance. I got a cable that was compliant for a few euro more on Amazon. Just keep this in mind if you want to stream Netflix etc.
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So how and where to buy a cable to bypass this restriction, I am trying to play xfinity app and it tells me there is a restriction OMG wth it becoming Apple this android
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So how and where to buy a cable to bypass this restriction, I am trying to play xfinity app and it tells me there is a restriction OMG wth it becoming Apple this android
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Well the cable I have purchased is the one linked below - which the manufacturer says (elsewhere) is the HDCP compliant one. I can't guarantee you that it will work though!
I am expecting my phone and this cable this week so will try out!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XS7T4GP
NOTE - this manufacturer also sells usb-c to hdmi cables that it says are NOT compliant. Only one above is one they say is compliant.
podgeandrodge said:
Well the cable I have purchased is the one linked below - which the manufacturer says (elsewhere) is the HDCP compliant one. I can't guarantee you that it will work though!
I am expecting my phone and this cable this week so will try out!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XS7T4GP
NOTE - this manufacturer also sells usb-c to hdmi cables that it says are NOT compliant. Only one above is one they say is compliant.
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Thanks I'll look for it here in Amazon US, no problem returning so might as well try.
I tried it out briefly when I got the phone.
I used a type c to HDMI adapter, with a normal HDMI cable.
Some things I noticed:
I think this drained the battery more than anything else I've done with the phone (including gaming).
The phone was noticeable warm after the session.
My phone rebooted shortly after the desktop session. Like it crashed.
The phone states it's in reverse charge mode, like juice is also bring drained from the phone to the TV.
I couldn't get YouTube to work full screen without borders. Unless I was mirroring the phone screen (which means phone screen also remains on).
I've mixed feelings, it's early days I guess.
Ok, I am still waiting for the cable from Amazon but ended up purchasing an adaptor from Maplin.
Worked fine - as in outputted screen of phone (in phone or 'desktop' mode).
But I did notice that the screen resolution as outputted was far less than the resolution of the screen - I would have expected the 1080p display to mirror across to the TV.
It wasn't that it was bad, just blurry text and not crisp when looking at video. Whereas in the past, with a phone with an actual hdmi connection as opposed to usb-c, or indeed when outputting a media player with hdmi or casting using chromecast, the quality is perfect.
Perhaps I'm doing something wrong or perhaps the Maplin cable is not up to speed. Open to ideas.
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Ok, I am still waiting for the cable from Amazon but ended up purchasing an adaptor from Maplin.
Worked fine - as in outputted screen of phone (in phone or 'desktop' mode).
But I did notice that the screen resolution as outputted was far less than the resolution of the screen - I would have expected the 1080p display to mirror across to the TV.
It wasn't that it was bad, just blurry text and not crisp when looking at video. Whereas in the past, with a phone with an actual hdmi connection as opposed to usb-c, or indeed when outputting a media player with hdmi or casting using chromecast, the quality is perfect.
Perhaps I'm doing something wrong or perhaps the Maplin cable is not up to speed. Open to ideas.
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Interesting. Sounds like you are using Mate 10 Pro. Wonder if resolution is improved using Mate 10.
Jamdonut said:
I tried it out briefly when I got the phone.
I used a type c to HDMI adapter, with a normal HDMI cable.
Some things I noticed:
I think this drained the battery more than anything else I've done with the phone (including gaming).
The phone was noticeable warm after the session.
My phone rebooted shortly after the desktop session. Like it crashed.
The phone states it's in reverse charge mode, like juice is also bring drained from the phone to the TV.
I couldn't get YouTube to work full screen without borders. Unless I was mirroring the phone screen (which means phone screen also remains on).
I've mixed feelings, it's early days I guess.
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I was wondering about the battery drainage. Some cables I've seen have an additional input for charger. Maybe that might help
mscion said:
Interesting. Sounds like you are using Mate 10 Pro. Wonder if resolution is improved using Mate 10.
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No, normal Mate 10.
Other cable arrived and same situation. To clarify, it's fine, and perfectly watchable, just not crystal clear. It strikes me that this method seems like the usb-c to hdmi cable is simply mirroring the display of the phone rather than actually outputting the video file itself independently - as would happen with a HDMI connection as you used to get on some phones. Perhaps this is something to do with the issue.
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No, normal Mate 10.
Other cable arrived and same situation. To clarify, it's fine, and perfectly watchable, just not crystal clear. It strikes me that this method seems like the usb-c to hdmi cable is simply mirroring the display of the phone rather than actually outputting the video file itself independently - as would happen with a HDMI connection as you used to get on some phones. Perhaps this is something to do with the issue.
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......hope you post result of amazon cable! have a nice day!
It was amazon cable I referred to above. So same with maplin adaptor and amazon cable. Tried outputting a HD YouTube video but not much different. As I say, fine, but not as clear as would expect if you copied that file to a media player attached to a tv via hdmi
Hooked mine up with the Huawei supercharger and cable and it slowly drains the battery in desktop mode. Without charger it will suck down the battery fast. Benched with Antutu and got 175k on phone. In desktop on 30" monitor got 157k. Still faster than my Mate 9. My S8+ in Dex was just about worthless. Also with the M10 in desktop with wired mouse has zero lag. Bluetooth mouse a different story. So gaming is pretty good on a monitor.
Ok, I "solved" my problem by fluke. I would love if someone more techy than me could explain but this is what I did to fix the fact that the HDMI output looked more like 640x480 than a hi def picture.
Went to TV settings, and selected advanced, HDMI settings, and Changed HDMI "Auto" mode to HDMI Graphic mode (choice of Graphic/Video - video was default and was crap). As soon as I did this I had perfect outputted photos and videos.
According to one tv manual I found on a search:
"Graphic: HDMI input timing set to Graphic mode (PC) - The image is full scan.
Video: HDMI input timing set to Video mode. The image is over scan."
According to someone on a completely unrelated PS4 forum:
"Basically by changing the HDMI mode to graphic, the HDMI output (be it gaming console, pc, or cable) bypasses "extra" processing features of the TV that
make the game and TV broadcasts look crappy and also causes lag. By bypassing those features you will get a much clearer picture."
Either way, it's fixed. On my tv. And on a shop tv the same issue. So given that I've connected previous phones with hdmi connections a few years ago without issues, this suggests that it is something to do with how the Mate 10 outputs signals in a way that TV recognises?
Love to hear an explanation from the experts. Thanks.
Edit: someone else with a similar issue on another device - so it seems the issue is that the Mate 10 is not recognised by most Televisions as a "PC" which would correct hdmi mode to "graphics" ?
"When I switch between the Blu-Ray and the PC on two separate HDMI inputs, the TV doesn't detect that's it's connected to a PC, so it doesn't switch from video to graphics mode - which is required for it to look good as a computer monitor.
Since the TV deosn't recognize the PC and auto switch to graphics mode, when I switch from Blu-Ray to PC, I have to dig down into the menu and switch the HDMI mode to graphics manually - and then back when I go to the Blu-Ray. -- Major pain if I'm switching back and forth."
Any ideas? Is this something Huawei could fix in firmware?
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Any ideas? Is this something Huawei could fix in firmware?
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It looks like its related to the TV resolution : I have the same issue (640*480 resolution) when I connect the mate 10 pro to a 4K native TV but it works perfect when connected to a full HD TV !! It's a shame as 4K tend to be the standard display, so I guess Huawei should fix it whith a firmware update. Any other solution (HDMI 2.0 cable maybe??) ?