Just what the title says.
Since mhl 3 is connector agnostic, it should theoretically work right?
i am using a samsung mhl adaptor like this one on my z2 with no problems:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-MHL-HDMI-Adapter-Packaging/dp/B005LGUDKK
it's an older version mhl but i guess the new one should work fine too.
If it's micro USB then it should do. The z2 supports mhl 3.0 so if the cable is correct it should work, beware of fakes which only support 2.0, found out the I hard way!
I believe 3.0 supports 4k but I may be wrong. On a side note my Z2 didn't come with the nice headphones or the cheap ones but some decent in ear sony ones (not DNC).
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On the t-moibile site, under features for the phone, it lists:
MHL adaptor for HDMI capability
Does it come with such an adapter out of the box? I'm interested in using it to connect a usb card-reader to it so I can easily copy photos from my camera.
badbob001 said:
On the t-moibile site, under features for the phone, it lists:
MHL adaptor for HDMI capability
Does it come with such an adapter out of the box? I'm interested in using it to connect a usb card-reader to it so I can easily copy photos from my camera.
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No, I it doesn't come with one in the box. In fact, I it was publicized that no other adapters aside from the official Samsung one would be compatible with the phone because Samsung changed the pin layout for the GSiii.
No, but I found one on Ebay that works great and a lot cheaper to boot!
Edit : Wait...I bought one for my SGSII...I assumed it would work with the SGSIII, but perhaps I'm wrong! I'll have to test it and report back!
I wish. I checked then out online and they are like $40. It seems like way to much to just hook it up to my tv, and then the samsung car mount/charger is another $50. it seems like samsung is going the way of apple. at least apple gives you a dock when you buy a phone.
Don't worry. Third party accessories will catch up soon enough. That is lousy of them to charge so much for such a piddly little adapter.
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just buy a USB OTG (on the go, or host usb) adapter if your just looking to transfer files from a card reader, the MHL adapter is primarily for video output, not input
I just got 2 USB host adapters from the link below for less than $3 shipped....also below is a video from android.NZ that shows all the crap we can plug into this beast of a phone
As for MHL Adapter compatibility, it will ONLY work with 11-pin MHL adapters, Most are 5-pin
USB OTG adapter
Hi,
I understand that the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is one of the first to have MHL 3.0 (Along with the Z2 Phone) however is there any adapter out at the moment to put this onto to your TV yet?
Is this something that a universal adapter will sort? Is it something I need to wait for Sony to release?
Cheers.
James
Lynchie1987 said:
Hi,
I understand that the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet is one of the first to have MHL 3.0 (Along with the Z2 Phone) however is there any adapter out at the moment to put this onto to your TV yet?
Is this something that a universal adapter will sort? Is it something I need to wait for Sony to release?
Cheers.
James
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For me, the Samsung MHL does Not Work physically. A third party Adapter From HAMA does Not Work on the Sony, but on the SGS4
I'm Waiting for the Sony MHL to become available now...
I bought this one and it works with my z2 tablet: http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...o-mhl-adapter-rf-g1171-rf-g1171/10214468.aspx
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So, seeing I get my Z2 tomorrow, also ask if anybody has tried the MHL to HDMI adapters. Seems a limited choice here where I live, so asking for some additional input.
Seems I can get the official Sony IM750 MHL Adapter, however it doesn't mention the Tablet compatibility, only phones.
I bought a cheap mhl v1 cable that works fine. It just crops the bottom of the screen off on the TV http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281294982152
It has to have a micro usb to power it, but most tvs or dvd players have a spare usb port to power the adapter.
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I bought a cheap mhl v1 cable that works fine. It just crops the bottom of the screen off on the TV http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281294982152
It has to have a micro usb to power it, but most tvs or dvd players have a spare usb port to power the adapter.
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Thanks for the link. I suppose it would come down to whether the TV USB would transmit power via USB, but in the worst case, one could carry a USB charger (seeings I have several of those laying around )
All usb ports supply 5v at 0.3amps min as long as the TV etc is on. Even if it's a diagnostic only usb port it's still enough current.
I like to watch movies off my phone on my TV, and I know the sony xperia z2 has a 5 pin port on it.
im looking for a MHL 2.0 cable, so no charging required.
Most MHL 2.0 adapters are for the Samsung 11 pin, so finding a 2.0 cable that doesnt need to be charged to work has been a chore.
anybody have an idea?
TheNamelessMan said:
I like to watch movies off my phone on my TV, and I know the sony xperia z2 has a 5 pin port on it.
im looking for a MHL 2.0 cable, so no charging required.
Most MHL 2.0 adapters are for the Samsung 11 pin, so finding a 2.0 cable that doesnt need to be charged to work has been a chore.
anybody have an idea?
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I might be wrong but I think your TV needs to natively support MHL to be able use the cables. I found out the hard way!
Sony does sell the DLC-MC10 & DKC-MC20 MHL cables which I bought from my local Sony shop but as my TV doesn't support MHL, I had to buy one of the powered adapters.
I bought one of the Samsung 5 pin ones that were made for the GS2 and it worked fine (on my Z1) when I plug everything in.
If your TV does support MHL, then try finding one of DLC-MC10 cables.
I tried posting a link but as I don't have enough posts, XDA won't let me. I was able to find it on their website though.
Just got it, but would like to watch movies on my TV. I have chromecast but i wanted a wired solution to eliminate any lag.
I know the phone has MHL 3.0, but I have a 5 year old Samsung non-smart TV.
which MHL cables can I use? My only requirement is that the MHL adapter should NOT need power. Basically looking for something like the iPhone HDMI/Lighting adapter, or the Samsung MHL 2.0 cables that didn't require power.
Thanks in advance.
Something like this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/LINDY-MHL-H...e=UTF8&qid=1445628106&sr=8-1&keywords=MHL+3.0
"Additional USB Micro-B female for charging & power"
In my experience, MHL requires power, I don't think the phone pumps out enough to power the HDMI without it. That might not be conceptually correct, but every lead I've ever tried will only work with power connected anyway.
somebloke said:
"Additional USB Micro-B female for charging & power"
In my experience, MHL requires power, I don't think the phone pumps out enough to power the HDMI without it. That might not be conceptually correct, but every lead I've ever tried will only work with power connected anyway.
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MHL 3.0 do not require external power, the port is there for compatibility with MHL 2.0 & 1.0 phones or if you want to charge the phone while using the adaptor.
This adaptor works fine without external power on my Z5C
Somebody gave me this .
MHL Micro USB to HDMI HD TV Adapter Cable Samsung Galaxy S3 S4 S5 Note 2 Tab 3 (from ebay)
needless to say, it doesn't work with my Z5c, it even says so in the description. Is this because the cable is not MHL 3?
Samsung uses a different number of pins I think.
Also, doesn't the receiving device have to support MHL?
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MHL 3.0 do not require external power, the port is there for compatibility with MHL 2.0 & 1.0 phones or if you want to charge the phone while using the adaptor.
This adaptor works fine without external power on my Z5C
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Good to hear MHL 3.0 doesn't require external power but it might be the power output on Z5c usb port is higher. Are you sure it doesn't has any problem because when I'm reading the customer reviews I found that.
"I'm usually a fan of Lindy products and have bought a lot in the past, but this adapter has a critical flaw and I'm appalled that they have decided to sell it anyway. When connected to either my Xperia Z1 or Z5 it creates so much interference with the mobile network signal that it the signal completely cuts out. Meaning I can still share the screen, but not stream any content. A quick look on Google confirmed that the adapter is the cause, and cheap knock-off active MHL adapters often do this."
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Good to hear MHL 3.0 doesn't require external power but it might be the power output on Z5c usb port is higher. Are you sure it doesn't has any problem because when I'm reading the customer reviews I found that.
"I'm usually a fan of Lindy products and have bought a lot in the past, but this adapter has a critical flaw and I'm appalled that they have decided to sell it anyway. When connected to either my Xperia Z1 or Z5 it creates so much interference with the mobile network signal that it the signal completely cuts out. Meaning I can still share the screen, but not stream any content. A quick look on Google confirmed that the adapter is the cause, and cheap knock-off active MHL adapters often do this."
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I haven't used it that much yet, only to display content from the phone's SD card. I'll give it a test tonight, to see if there are any problems with network signal while using the adaptor.
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Good to hear MHL 3.0 doesn't require external power but it might be the power output on Z5c usb port is higher. Are you sure it doesn't has any problem because when I'm reading the customer reviews I found that.
"I'm usually a fan of Lindy products and have bought a lot in the past, but this adapter has a critical flaw and I'm appalled that they have decided to sell it anyway. When connected to either my Xperia Z1 or Z5 it creates so much interference with the mobile network signal that it the signal completely cuts out. Meaning I can still share the screen, but not stream any content. A quick look on Google confirmed that the adapter is the cause, and cheap knock-off active MHL adapters often do this."
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3G and WiFi works fine with Lindy MHL adaptor, just tested it
Hallo every one
I was at the market want to have cable to connect my z2 to my TV with HMDI
So there was to way to do this
1 from HMDI to micro USB
2 frome HMDI to normal USB and then cable to micro USB
And I like the choice nbr 2 because I can connect my laptop too
But Iam not sure if my phone will work
Did any one know about this before I buy it because it's costs 40€ and I must be sure.
many thanks.
Xperia Z2 has MHL so if you buy micro USB > HDMI it will work. (I don't know if it works on custom roms but on stock it should work properly).
USB in laptops/PCs cannot sync video due that video output is from graphics card and USB has nothing to do with graphics card.
Something else is if you have USB type C and if manufacturer guarantee that it can sync video.
Next case, that is price. 40€ for that? You will overpay! You can buy that for about 3€ on Aliexpress
Ah, but his Z2 is HMDI so it will never work
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Ah, but his Z2 is HMDI so it will never work
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Haha xD
Bumping: When buying an MHL adapter, make sure it's not made specifically for samsung devices, because there's no cross-compatibility. Talk about "standards".
PD: I tried buying one from gearbest. The package never arrived. Such is life in Bolivia.
Bumping again: someone knows how to connect MHL and OTG simultaneously on Z2?
Thanks in advance
No. It's not possible. At least not with the Z2.
The USB port, and the chipset only supports either USB mode, or MHL (hdmi) mode. Not both at the same time.
It can however charge the device while in MHL mode.
Even though there are multi port adapters out, the same thing goes. Either or. Not both.
Some other manufacturers devices DO support both modes simultaneously, but only through the special port and a special adapter for that particular device. I.e. Samsung 11 pin port for some galaxy variants.
If you're interested in keyboard and mice, there are Bluetooth capable keyboards and mice out there. That'll work.
For storage I'd suggest using a larger SD card in the SD card slot.