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I know people have had success with plugging HID devices, keyboards etc into the USB port of some android phones (just by hacking a cable)
anyone know if the hardware might support USB Hosting with a kernal Mod?
Would be nice to carry my entire movie collection on a USB drive and watch movies through the HDMI port of the phone in Hotels etc...
o.k.. I'm a dreamer.. but... I have been amazed at what the Devs on XDA are capable of. You guys all rock! (I have learnt so much from you all!)
Kiwi
o.k.. I found this, I wonder if its possible to get it working on the Neo..
micro USB to Host adaptor (Samsung)
That would be awesome. I would love that idea but if the USB drive would be using the battery u could not charge. Unless u had like a hub connected or something and even then hmm good idea though
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ithink this should work as i know that it will work with the SE live dock
awesome stuff
It works with the new Samsung Galaxy S2, you just buy a cheap micro USB OTG Host cable (about $2 from Hong Kong) and you can plug in Mice, Keyboards and thumb drives!! I still don't know if this is just drivers or a hardware requirement on the Board to support USB Host.. (I don't have a Galaxy S2 but I ordered the cable to play with anway) who knows.. perhaps I will have a phone that supports that one day
Kiwi
Continuation of closed thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301895
Funny, that thread was the first suggestion in the "Here are similar threads we found:" dialog when I created this thread.
Anyways, my question is pertaining to the last couple posts in that thread. They were talking about the official HTC AC M500 12-pin MHL adapter. I know it's the official MHL adapter for the Amaze, but what I'm wondering is why I'd spring for that adapter, when for just a bit less, I can get the official HTC AC M490, which is the 5-pin version? Not only is it cheaper, but it'll work with any phone that has a standard 5-pin USB/MHL port.
If you've tried the 5pin then you know that it disconnects almost all the time. Plus the charging while plugged in doesn't work too well. I have the 12pin and I don't have to sit there with a steady hand while connected to the tv and don't have to worry about the battery discharging while watching a movie from my sdcard. I prefer quality over quantity.
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Double0EK said:
If you've tried the 5pin then you know that it disconnects almost all the time. Plus the charging while plugged in doesn't work too well. I have the 12pin and I don't have to sit there with a steady hand while connected to the tv and don't have to worry about the battery discharging while watching a movie from my sdcard. I prefer quality over quantity.
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Yeah, I haven't tried any of them. I guess I've not had any problems with standard 5-pin usb charges staying in place, but perhaps the MHL adapter causes more strain on the connector. If I get the 5-pin it'd also work for my girlfriend's evo3d.... choices
It will work if the EVO 3D uses mhl. Don't get me wrong the 5pin will work but you will start to get really frustrated if the plug or phone or table is slightly moved and you lose connection. Lol
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Double0EK said:
It will work if the EVO 3D uses mhl. Don't get me wrong the 5pin will work but you will start to get really frustrated if the plug or phone or table is slightly moved and you lose connection. Lol
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Yeah, the evo3d has MHL, but only the standard 5pin plug.
I use a 5 pin your right about the charging watched a movie plugged in the whole time batt was at %20 at the end. Wrong about the connection though you must of had a bad one. I can pick up the phone wiggle it around and never loose the picture.
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oryan_dunn said:
Continuation of closed thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301895
Funny, that thread was the first suggestion in the "Here are similar threads we found:" dialog when I created this thread.
Anyways, my question is pertaining to the last couple posts in that thread. They were talking about the official HTC AC M500 12-pin MHL adapter. I know it's the official MHL adapter for the Amaze, but what I'm wondering is why I'd spring for that adapter, when for just a bit less, I can get the official HTC AC M490, which is the 5-pin version? Not only is it cheaper, but it'll work with any phone that has a standard 5-pin USB/MHL port.
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What I have found out regarding which is the proper adapter, and you are correct it's the HTC AC500 12-pin Ext-USB to HDMI MHL adapter (its the same MHL adapter that the HTC Flyer tablet uses).The micro "Ext-USB" connection and the fact that its twelve pins instead of a 5 pin connector do indeed make a difference in terms of functionality, quality, and performance. Although, that not to say that other MHL adapters with 5-pin connectors like the HTC AC490 adapter won't work on the Amaze, cause they do in terms of displaying video on your TV. However, the 5-pin adapter wont charge the unit while its plugged in, even if you have an MHL adapter that has its own AC power source. According to HTC that is the case at least, and from reading other comments, I assume that HTC isnt bullshitting.
I was also told by the HTC rep via email, that when you use the HTC AC500 12-pin Ext-usb MHL adapter, it actually allows the Amaze 4G to open up or enable a feature where the phone acts more like a playback remote for viewing videos and photos, and so basically it doesnt only just mirror image the display you see on the devices screen on the TV (in other words, it enables an app where you can select the file you wanna view from the app on the Amaze, and then you can use your phone to control the playback of the videos/files etc). I also found out, not only does using the correct MHL adapter enable some pretty cool functionality & features, it also will greatly improve the HD image and sound quality being sent to your TV. All the while, the 12-pin adapter will charge your phone in the process ...
For some people, I guess, those additional features and the improved image & sound quality won't be a deciding factor for them, and will go for the cheapest adapter they can find on eBay. For me however, I'd personally rather spend the additional $20-30 for the official HTC AC500 12-pin adapter.
... Only problem now though is, I can't for the life of me seem to find them anywhere, but you can get them direct from HTCs webstore. Only problem is HTC doesn't operate their official online Accessories Store in Canada ... and neither the US or nor the UK stores will ship items here. Poo
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Double0EK said:
If you've tried the 5pin then you know that it disconnects almost all the time. Plus the charging while plugged in doesn't work too well. I have the 12pin and I don't have to sit there with a steady hand while connected to the tv and don't have to worry about the battery discharging while watching a movie from my sdcard. I prefer quality over quantity.
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Hey, since you use the 12-pin adapter ... correct me if I'm wrong about what I wrote above. I don't have any 'hands on' experience using one, so I'm only going off what I have heard.
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eBay has the DC T500 for $9.99 or two for $17.99.
MHL on Sony Erisccon Live With Walkman?
I have a Sony Ericsson Live with Wlkman. Can I able to use MHL on my phone to view movies on TV?
kjisaac said:
Hey, since you use the 12-pin adapter ... correct me if I'm wrong about what I wrote above. I don't have any 'hands on' experience using one, so I'm only going off what I have heard.
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Sorry, I don't browse the accessories to often. But to answer your question. It does have a different feature...only on stock. It seems some roms remove the feature. But its no biggie. It still plays really good HD.
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couldnt ever get the 5-pin to work with my Sensation before & now on either my Amaze or Flyer (but i know it works cuz it does on my bros One V) so im selling it....picked-up a 12-pin from fleabay for $15
my ? is, which ROMs will support this feature (or which ones do not)? im using EnergyROM with the Amaze & OneXXL with the Flyer
update: 12-pin working great without the need for power to be plugged-in. sold the 5-pin OEM Adapter [73H00394-00M] for the same $20 i bought it for so ended up making $5 out of the whole thing
Double0EK said:
It does have a different feature...only on stock. It seems some roms remove the feature. But its no biggie. It still plays really good HD.
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kjisaac said:
What I have found out regarding which is the proper adapter, and you are correct it's the HTC AC500 12-pin Ext-USB to HDMI MHL adapter (its the same MHL adapter that the HTC Flyer tablet uses).The micro "Ext-USB" connection and the fact that its twelve pins instead of a 5 pin connector do indeed make a difference in terms of functionality, quality, and performance. Although, that not to say that other MHL adapters with 5-pin connectors like the HTC AC490 adapter won't work on the Amaze, cause they do in terms of displaying video on your TV. However, the 5-pin adapter wont charge the unit while its plugged in, even if you have an MHL adapter that has its own AC power source. According to HTC that is the case at least, and from reading other comments, I assume that HTC isnt bull****ting.
I was also told by the HTC rep via email, that when you use the HTC AC500 12-pin Ext-usb MHL adapter, it actually allows the Amaze 4G to open up or enable a feature where the phone acts more like a playback remote for viewing videos and photos, and so basically it doesnt only just mirror image the display you see on the devices screen on the TV (in other words, it enables an app where you can select the file you wanna view from the app on the Amaze, and then you can use your phone to control the playback of the videos/files etc). I also found out, not only does using the correct MHL adapter enable some pretty cool functionality & features, it also will greatly improve the HD image and sound quality being sent to your TV. All the while, the 12-pin adapter will charge your phone in the process ...
For some people, I guess, those additional features and the improved image & sound quality won't be a deciding factor for them, and will go for the cheapest adapter they can find on eBay. For me however, I'd personally rather spend the additional $20-30 for the official HTC AC500 12-pin adapter.
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Would love to find one of these in Canada somewhere.
Menotek MHL adapter
I'm late to the thread but I thought I'd add my experience with a similar MHL adapter. I got one by Menotek from Amazon [sorry, can't post links yet]. Short story is that it works, but far for perfectly:
- it does not charge the Amaze while it is connected to my TV via HDMI
- if you unplug it and plug it back, it will not detect the phone and TV connection anymore. I need to restart the phone in order to re-establish the link
- it works great for low res graphics such as youtube, fpse (PSX emulator)
- it sucks for hi res such as netflix movies
While my main use for this MHL adapter is to play PSX games on my phone on by big screen TV, I am disappointed that it doesn't give high quality video from my netflix app.
I wonder if I should buy the aforementioned 12-pin MHL adapter which is also available from Amazon. Does anyone have personal experience with this adapter on their Amaze?
I got mine off ebay for about 8 dollars and its never disconnected on me, I can even play games on it... works great!
blindskater39 said:
I got mine off ebay for about 8 dollars and its never disconnected on me, I can even play games on it... works great!
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Can you give more info on the MHL adapter you got off ebay? Brand/model or even link?
Thanks!
doczeuhl said:
Can you give more info on the MHL adapter you got off ebay? Brand/model or even link?
Thanks!
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I'm late to the thread but I thought I'd add my experience with a similar MHL adapter. I got one by Menotek from Amazon [sorry, can't post links yet]. Short story is that it works, but far for perfectly:
- it does not charge the Amaze while it is connected to my TV via HDMI
- if you unplug it and plug it back, it will not detect the phone and TV connection anymore. I need to restart the phone in order to re-establish the link
- it works great for low res graphics such as youtube, fpse (PSX emulator)
- it sucks for hi res such as netflix movies
While my main use for this MHL adapter is to play PSX games on my phone on by big screen TV, I am disappointed that it doesn't give high quality video from my netflix app.
I wonder if I should buy the aforementioned 12-pin MHL adapter which is also available from Amazon. Does anyone have personal experience with this adapter on their Amaze?
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Dont remember which seller they were one of the top rated sellers though and the mhl adapter supports 25-75hz. It was just one of the many 8 dollar ones on ebay... Idk how many pins it is, its just a regular micro usb port that plugs into the phone and it charges. Never acted up on me on stock on and still works fine on Speed Rom 7.8. These new postings for mhl adapters on ebay for 8 dollars claim to be capable of outputting 3D but in reality that is a requirement of 120hz. I don't know if I can believe that (well maybe it can output 3D but not good 3D video)
I havent tried netflix on my phone to the tv yet, last I remembered the quality wasn't that great even streaming to a phone and watching family guy... Is there anyway to adjust or even trick net flix into streaming higher quality for tv use?
I just got a Sanoxy MHL cable and it works great I have a USB to micro USB from my computer plugged into it and the phone charges faster than it drains. I tested disconnecting the phone from it and then reconnecting to see if the TV would pick it back up and it did. I had Bluetooth GPS and WiFi going while running a linux rom over the TV browsing the internet for about a half an hour and my battery percentage was even higher when I was done.
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Forgot to mention I got it off of amazon for $4.66 after shipping and I said rom when I meant operating system haha. Also was using bluetooth mouse and keyboard not just had Bluetooth turned on
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sbcdave said:
I just got a Sanoxy MHL cable and it works great I have a USB to micro USB from my computer plugged into it and the phone charges faster than it drains. I tested disconnecting the phone from it and then reconnecting to see if the TV would pick it back up and it did. I had Bluetooth GPS and WiFi going while running a linux rom over the TV browsing the internet for about a half an hour and my battery percentage was even higher when I was done.
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Forgot to mention I got it off of amazon for $4.66 after shipping and I said rom when I meant operating system haha. Also was using bluetooth mouse and keyboard not just had Bluetooth turned on
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How well does the battery hold up with local video, streaming, gaming?
I haven't been doing much gaming lately and I don't have netflix anymore and the only videos I have on the phone are short clips for showing friends, so I'm not sure but if I get Netflix back or decide to game out on this thing I'll let you know.
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Okay I have asked around everywhere I can, and I can not get a straight answer from anyone. I would really like to get to the bottom of this if possible. It is my final deciding factor on if I buy this device or the Galaxy Note 2.
I want to know how many pins the HTC Droid DNA has in the MicroUSB Port. I am asking because I want the phone to be able to handle both HDMI out + OTG at the same time. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has an 11-pin port which when used with the Samsung Smart Dock allows simultaneous HDMI + OTG. If it does ill buy the DNA + the Smart Dock and get the best of both!
Please let me know!
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As there is no mention of HDMI support of any kind (and the USB port comes covered, as they want you to use wireless charging) my inclination is no. That it'll only support pure USB (5-pin)
yes it does...
According to this line on phonearena.com... phonearena.com/phones/HTC-DROID-DNA_id7498_ (sorry not sure if we're allowed to post specific links or not), yes, the Droid DNA micro USB is capable of sending an HDMI out signal.
Under Specs...
Pros
Quad core processor
Very fast processor (1500 MHz)
Lots of RAM (2048 MB RAM)
Very big display (5 inches)
Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (441 ppi)
High-resolution display (1080 x 1920 pixels)
High-resolution camera (8 megapixels)
Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
NFC
HDMI connector for TV-out (via microUSB)
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clydefrog187 said:
According to this line on phonearena.com... phonearena.com/phones/HTC-DROID-DNA_id7498_ (sorry not sure if we're allowed to post specific links or not), yes, the Droid DNA micro USB is capable of sending an HDMI out signal.
Under Specs...
Pros
Quad core processor
Very fast processor (1500 MHz)
Lots of RAM (2048 MB RAM)
Very big display (5 inches)
Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (441 ppi)
High-resolution display (1080 x 1920 pixels)
High-resolution camera (8 megapixels)
Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
NFC
HDMI connector for TV-out (via microUSB)
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Wow why can no one answer my question. Of course it handles HDMI out I knew that like a week ago. How does no on care about the phone being able to do both HDMI + OTG at the SAME TIME. What the hell do I have to do to get a straight answer? I want to know, how many pins the MicroUSB port has in it, 5 ? or 11? 11 Means that you can use the phone essentially as a portable computer and not only hook it up to your flatscreen but also run an external flash/hard drive, charge, use a usb hub, use mouse & keyboard, ETC. Out of this many people with Android smartphones how is it that only like 10 care if a device has this capability.
HDMI + OTG SIMULTANEOUS YES OR NO ? ANYONE? PLEASE!
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Wow why can no one answer my question. Of course it handles HDMI out I knew that like a week ago. How does no on care about the phone being able to do both HDMI + OTG at the SAME TIME. What the hell do I have to do to get a straight answer? I want to know, how many pins the MicroUSB port has in it, 5 ? or 11? 11 Means that you can use the phone essentially as a portable computer and not only hook it up to your flatscreen but also run an external flash/hard drive, charge, use a usb hub, use mouse & keyboard, ETC. Out of this many people with Android smartphones how is it that only like 10 care if a device has this capability.
HDMI + OTG SIMULTANEOUS YES OR NO ? ANYONE? PLEASE!
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I guess because the rest of us have media servers, xbox's, bluray players and roku boxes for watching stuff on our televisions...
Been using smartphones for a long time, never tried to do all that. The only reason I would hdmi out my phone is home videos and YouTube.
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ohiwastedmylife said:
Wow why can no one answer my question. Of course it handles HDMI out I knew that like a week ago. How does no on care about the phone being able to do both HDMI + OTG at the SAME TIME. What the hell do I have to do to get a straight answer? I want to know, how many pins the MicroUSB port has in it, 5 ? or 11? 11 Means that you can use the phone essentially as a portable computer and not only hook it up to your flatscreen but also run an external flash/hard drive, charge, use a usb hub, use mouse & keyboard, ETC. Out of this many people with Android smartphones how is it that only like 10 care if a device has this capability.
HDMI + OTG SIMULTANEOUS YES OR NO ? ANYONE? PLEASE!
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While we're on the subject of wireless, we should note that the Droid DNA also features dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n, NFC and compatibility with HTC's Media Link HD for wireless HDMI mirroring.
If you don't mind going the wired route, a MHL adapter will easily work here in its place. Sadly, USB OTG isn't officially supported.
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source: engadget
Not sure that answers your question specifically, but maybe indirectly?
I believe the HTC Droid DNA has a 5 pin layout. I just bought it today, and I can see that it has 5 pins on the center piece, just like my Samsung Galaxy S2, which I know is a 5 pin layout for MHL.
nrfitchett4 said:
I guess because the rest of us have media servers, xbox's, bluray players and roku boxes for watching stuff on our televisions...
Been using smartphones for a long time, never tried to do all that. The only reason I would hdmi out my phone is home videos and YouTube.
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Did you even read the OPs post before responding?? How 'bout his follow up questions??
He wants to know if the phone has USB OTG technology. As in 'can it read a flash drive?'
He's addressing the exact same question that you tried to offer to my comment in another thread, but it appears your reply to that thread was misinformed.
Do you actually put any thought into your replies, or are you simply trying to get the high score on post count??
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Okay I have asked around everywhere I can, and I can not get a straight answer from anyone. I would really like to get to the bottom of this if possible. It is my final deciding factor on if I buy this device or the Galaxy Note 2.
I want to know how many pins the HTC Droid DNA has in the MicroUSB Port. I am asking because I want the phone to be able to handle both HDMI out + OTG at the same time. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has an 11-pin port which when used with the Samsung Smart Dock allows simultaneous HDMI + OTG. If it does ill buy the DNA + the Smart Dock and get the best of both!
Please let me know!
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http://forums.androidcentral.com/verizon-droid-dna/226091-usb-otg-not-officially-supported.html
I am also waiting to receive my DNA in the mail, then I will order some OTG and MHLs to test with my hub. Unless you find the answer b4 then.
ohiwastedmylife said:
Okay I have asked around everywhere I can, and I can not get a straight answer from anyone. I would really like to get to the bottom of this if possible. It is my final deciding factor on if I buy this device or the Galaxy Note 2.
I want to know how many pins the HTC Droid DNA has in the MicroUSB Port. I am asking because I want the phone to be able to handle both HDMI out + OTG at the same time. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has an 11-pin port which when used with the Samsung Smart Dock allows simultaneous HDMI + OTG. If it does ill buy the DNA + the Smart Dock and get the best of both!
Please let me know!
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Not the best pics, but does this help?
I am using a 4 port hub but built cable to otg and plug into HTC bb g600 for power so it doesn't drain power from the DNA. My first attempt is successful in powering usb device and transfering data rather quick compared to using the DNA for power. I have a cable on order that will allow me to otg and plug charger in to charge phone since the built one didn't come from HTC it won't charge it. Don't know if this is useful to anyone else but me, but it does resolve needing external power plugged to wall or laptop etc. Still not sure how many pins. It does power a thumb drive just with otg cable and 32 gig sd plugged to usb adapter but I don't like the draw it has on battery performance without battery pack.
Ps...hdmi adapter on way as well so will let know if otg plus hdmi work together.
Pss... I know the hdmi adapter works on DNA still haven't tested both at same time will post this evening.
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Hi all,
Trying to output to TV - I have HDMI plugged into the TV and into the tablet using the HDMI port on the tablet but not seeing anything on the screen.
Is there anything I need to do to make the image output to the TV?
I am using a custom ROM - Woogy
Thanks
I am using the stock Rom. All I do is connect it as you have done and what ever is showing on the tablet is mirrored on the TV including sound.
I've not heard of Woogy. That may be your problem right there... All bets are off when you start using a non-factory OS.
I'm sure you had your reasons for the change to this ROM. You may want to investigate with the Woogy development community... Support of the HDMI is rather integrated to the OS.
AndroWook sorry
You might want to check what version of HDMI cable you have. I bought one from Amazon and it didn't work. Assuming the tablet or port was faulty, I RMA'ed it. Unsurprisingly, it was returned by Asus with a note saying "No fault found". It turns out that you need the correct type of HDMI cable, specifically 1.4. Look for "with Ethernet" in the description.
I bought a "with Ethernet" and it works great! http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0060AU5MW
I have connected to the TV via HDMI using Androwook 2.2 and Stock / Surdu_Petru / Hund's Kernel, all have worked in 720p mode no problem.
Some cables are stiffer to plug all the way in.
I will check mine again when I get home. Didn't work though when I tried.
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Oh, and it was a 1.4 cable
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I would try a different cable first. It should be pretty straight forward after you plug it in. If another cable does not work, I would look into that custom ROM that you're using.
Asus_USA said:
I would try a different cable first. It should be pretty straight forward after you plug it in. If another cable does not work, I would look into that custom ROM that you're using.
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Any idea on how to get the crop mode for HDMI back on 4.2? I see that ASUS has removed the feature...
My device no longer can go full screen when watching movies, and using it in general through HDMI...
sahilcc7 said:
Any idea on how to get the crop mode for HDMI back on 4.2? I see that ASUS has removed the feature...
My device no longer can go full screen when watching movies, and using it in general through HDMI...
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I think there is no way to use crop mode in 4.2, btw in Mx player, you can still use "cut" and "zoom" mode, to watch the movie in real fullscreen. It work for me fine.
Be careful with the micro-HDMI port. Don't put too much strain on it. I have to position my cable just right to make it work now (My Prime is a year and a half old). I only use it to play controller enabled games on my TV though.
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Be careful with the micro-HDMI port. Don't put too much strain on it. I have to position my cable just right to make it work now (My Prime is a year and a half old). I only use it to play controller enabled games on my TV though.
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I have a similar issue with mine now. If it's not positioned properly the picture goes all fuzzy. I really need HDMI to work because we watch movies though the prime on the home theatre a few times a week!
You cant pick up the prime with hdmi plugged in or it will probably break. Has to be flat on a surface...
So flimsy...
Hello everyone, Im not sure if this topic has been discuss in detail or not, but I have managed to connect a spare 500gb hard drive to my note 3. Here is everything I used.
I upgraded my laptop to a Samsung 250gb SSD, which provided me with a spare HDD:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-MZ-7T...=1387366438&sr=8-2&keywords=samsung+250gb+ssd
It comes with a cable already in it (USB 2.0) so this next item is optional, A Apricorn USB 3.0 Transger cable:
http://www.amazon.com/Apricorn-Note...qid=1387366498&sr=8-1&keywords=apricorn+clone
And lastly, it needs to connect to the phone, so I picked up this USB 3.0 OTG cable:
http://www.amazon.com/White-Color-M...7366411&sr=8-3&keywords=galaxy+note+3+usb+otg
Now here is the steps I took.
Since my HDD still had stuff on it, and it was partitioned, I had to wipe it clean. I formatted the HDD on my computer first. I formatted it to exfat. Maybe another way will work but I'm not testing it. I then hooked up all the wires accordingly and plugged it into my phone. The N3 did not recognize the file format of the HDD so I re-formatted it to the N3 standard. After that, it is as simple as plug and play. I was even able to use the stock My Files app.
Note*** obviously the SSD is not a requirement, unfortunately, I am unable to test it as it has been in my computer for several months and I dont want to risk corrupting anything. It may work with the SSD as well, although I doubt it will reach the speeds it can on a computer.
I am not rooted and did not have to download anything extra for it.
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Cool. But curious as to why you would need a 500G HDD attached to the N3
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Cool. But curious as to why you would need a 500G HDD attached to the N3
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You can use this powerful phone for other things like use it as a media center and connect the phone to your TV
tyvar1 said:
You can use this powerful phone for other things like use it as a media center and connect the phone to your TV
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Hmm..Never thought of that :good:
Transfer movies and stuff back and forth. Also pictures, downloaded documents. Mostly my school work is backed up to it now so if Google drive fails. I'll still be safe :beer:
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Can never have too much space
tyvar1 said:
You can use this powerful phone for other things like use it as a media center and connect the phone to your TV
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This. We were using a variant setup, pushing the content via DLNA to our Xbox 360 (connected to a good ole 'dumb' tube TV). Quite enjoyable.
Damn I didnt even know you could do this
Has anyone found a way to pass through power with a splitter or something so while connecting the USB OTG cable you could still run the phone off of power without depleting the battery? I asked this same question in the Note 8 forum but no one found a way.
trillog said:
Damn I didnt even know you could do this
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I'm sure it can be done. That would be ideal. I have the 10,000mah zero Lemmon battery set to notify me when it's available again. I'll look around for a spilter
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what format was the hdd in exFAT or NTFS ?
I use the OTG dongle to hook up my 1TB drive and play movies and TV shows directly from the drive.
(Also works with the tablet)
I formatted it to exfat. I have a 1tb external also. But it's already formatted to ntfs. And it's full so I'm not going to risk losing a thing on it.
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justin94 said:
Hello everyone, Im not sure if this topic has been discuss in detail or not, but I have managed to connect a spare 500gb hard drive to my note 3. Here is everything I used.
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This is awesome! I have an otg on order from Amazon. I was hoping to use a Logitech wireless receiver for my mouse, and a large 3.0 usb when needed.
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Do not remember where, maybe mono price, but have seen micro USB 2.0 to USB 'A' female splitters.
rEVOLVE said:
Has anyone found a way to pass through power with a splitter or something so while connecting the USB OTG cable you could still run the phone off of power without depleting the battery? I asked this same question in the Note 8 forum but no one found a way.
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Because it's not supposed to work that way... The OTG cable puts your device in "host" mode... so it will use the phones power to run your HDD and kill the ability to charge... there are ways to get power to the HDD so you don't drain your device battery as much but the charging thing is a native function of OTG switching.
This is what i've been using... it has HDMI out ... microUSB 5v input to run the HDD... USB port for HDD or any other USB device... (using a wireless keyboard on it right now)... and card reader ports...
You can fake this thing into trying to charge the phone by plugging in the micro USB connection first and THEN plugging the hub into the phone with the microUSB power already on... then you see the charge notification in the status bar but it still doesn't charge the device... even with the samsung 2amp charger as a power supply... the battery still drains
What about wireless charging? I Don't have a wireless charger or battery cover to test this. But this may work
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What about wireless charging? I Don't have a wireless charger or battery cover to test this. But this may work
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That actually is a good idea to try. I'm less optimistic about that as my previous experience with wireless charging has shown that it is less efficient t getting current to the phone as a wired connection and there are some things done on your phone that even when plugged to a 2A wired connection will still drain the battery.
What about the Smart dock? With 2 USB ports an HDMI and power in?
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there are some things done on your phone that even when plugged to a 2A wired connection will still drain the battery.
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That's the problem I'm running into... I'm running the HDMI/MHL/OTG hub... I got the HDMI out to my flat screen... OTG to a wireless keyboard... bluetooth mouse... When it all hooks up properly (you have to plug everything in the right order) the Note 3 screen shuts off and it runs as a proper CPU with output to the flat screen...but even with the samsung 2 amp charger plugged in I still lose about 1% battery every 5 minutes... better than running without the charger but that s$#t can't be good for the battery running that hard and charging at the same time AND losing the battle.