MHL doesn't working - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hallo,
I used to use an MHL connector, before I flashed up custom roms. But now I do not use S2 as primary mobile and I wanted to use it like a Chromecast. But suddenly the MHL connector now do not work, I have tried all stock Android versions (4.1, 4.0, 2.3) and none works. Is there any possibility that it is caused by the version of the rom (country)?

MHL isn't (and most likely will not be, due to certain sources not being available) supported on AOSP-based ROMs, only on official 4.1 and below.
You might try Chameleon if you want an AOSP-like ROM with Samsung base (where MHL works correctly).

Thanks, I will try. But now I flashed Stock XEZ 4.1.2 it writes "Connected to HDMI" when I'm charging the adaptor by external battery, but from wall still nothing. But still no image...

Make sure your adapter is compatible (I have an MHL adapter which works fine with S2 and some Xperias, but not S3...). External batteries might not be enough as well, try using a microUSB charger/connecting the USB cable to your TV if you can.

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USB OTG - supported usb wired ethernet

Hi Folks,
I have the OTG cable and USB Y cable working my touchpad with 7/30 CM9 nightly... I would like to purchase a USB wired ethernet adapter. Has anyone tried and know of one that would actually work on the touchpad with CM9?
Thanks a ton!!
Anything that Android 4.0 supports should work unless its limited by our kernel. I'd say there is a good chance this one would work as it mentions plug and play compatibility on Android 3.2+. But there could be kernel limitations so you may want to get another opinion.
http://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-Adapter-Android-Tablets-Windows/dp/B007RTACDM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552102

[Q:] CM9 Nightlies no go w/ S3 (I9300) HDTV Adapter (EPL-3FHU...)?

Hi guys, could need some help, please:
I just can't get a picture from my S3 (neither YouTube, Homescreen, nor movie from SD Card) to show on my LG HDTV's screen... Any idea, why?
Just in case you're wondering...
-- I do have the latest/correct Adapter for the S3 (Model code: EPL-3FHUBEGSTD/Original Samsung bought on Amazon)
-- I have connected the S3 charger to the Adapter
-- One side plugged into HDTV, the other into the Adapter, and the latter plugged into S3.
I think that the CM9 Nightlies (RC2) just might not be up to par... (??)
Can anyone confirm it's actually working with your International S3 (I9300) and XpLoDWiLD's version of CM9 ??
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
I can confirm this on the Cm10 nightlies.
The mhl adapter works fine on Samsung-derived Roms, just not the CM ones.
I wonder if a different kernel would help? I plan to try a few later...
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
i have this exact same adapter and can confirm it working perfectly fine on samsung roms. I have posted a similar thread on getting it to work with USB OTG here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836822
I believe there must be something in the kernel to enable HDMI output (seeing as i get a "HDMI cable connected" notification) as well as switching into USB Host mode (and thus providing the adapter with power). It has been suggested that among the 11 Pins in the new Galaxy S3 port there should be 2 separate USB Ports, one to be used for charging, syncing, data cable, MHL, etc, and one to use for USB OTG while the other is in MHL mode.
I am hoping for new insight into this matter, since this would empower the device greatly. Together with the superior hardware, this would definitely be a killer feature.
+1
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

USB OTG not working S2

Hi. Today I tried to connect a flash drive, a mouse and a keyboard but none of them worked. I saw videos on YouTube showing that you only have to connect the cable and that's it. No apps of configs. When I connect the OTG cable it detects it and a notification appears saying USB connector connected. The flash drive's LED flashes and even the mouse optical flashes red but nothing happens. No cursor and no drives in memory. What can this problem be?
I am using Siyah's Kernel V6b4 and have JB 4.1.2 official leak.
Thanks for your help!!
I'm on Xylon ROM (trinity kernel) on galaxy nexus. I bought an OTG cable to play Vice City on my GN. No notification here, I test a mouse successfully but my Xbox controller doesn't work.
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But I have Galaxy S2. And on some videos on youtube even with stock firmware 2.3.4 it worked.
I noticed that on the videos the notification is "USB host connected" while mine says "USB connector connected".
My OTG cable has a short between pin 4 and pin 5. 5 volts are coming out because I tested it with a multimeter.
It's mostly up to the kernel to provide OTG support. And unfortunately it seems it usually isn't something the kernel devs prioritize. I've had pretty good results with the CyanogenMod stock kernel though.
egendomligt said:
It's mostly up to the kernel to provide OTG support. And unfortunately it seems it usually isn't something the kernel devs prioritize. I've had pretty good results with the CyanogenMod stock kernel though.
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Can I install only the kernel on 4.1.2 leak? Because cyanogenmod does not support MHL and I don't wish to flash it.

[Q] OTG adapter not working anywhere, is it bad?

I'm having trouble with an OTG adapter (Deltaco USB-70-K) which simply doesn't want to work anywhere. I've tried it on a Samsung GS3 (with custom ROM), a Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro (rooted), and a Samsung GS4 (not rooted) with different USB flash drives and gamepads. None of them were detected and it doesn't even seem they get any power from the devices. I have also tried with multiple OTG detection apps.
Is it safe to assume the adapter is (for some reason) bad? Or am I missing something obvious?

2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector. What does it stand for exactly? USB dock.

S10 lite specs say, it's equipped with "2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector". I'm confused. So which generation of USB is that? Does this "reversible" have anything to do with OTG(hosting) ability or is that just an indication that it can be plugged both sides?
I'm diggin into this topic because I'm looking for a docking station, for my S10 Lite, with some USB 3 ports and HDMI. I was wandering if some docks aimed for computers will do. Like this one for eg.:
http://https://greencell.global/en/startseite/1954-docking-station-adapter-hub-usb-c-hdmi-green-cell-7-ports-for-macbook-pro-dell-xps-lenovo-x1-carbon-and-others.html
Wouldnt bother
Hi i really wouldn't bother with a dock for this phone while you might be able to get basic OTG support for a USB stick as storage that's about it, this phone has no USB 3 support, No DEX, and no HDMI output capability. just realised this myself and i'm gutted thinking about returning it for the A90.
Ok. Is hdmi/dex support hardware dependant then? No chance for hdmi with some ported rom? My previous handset had no otg support with stock firmware and then I foud out OTG was there when flashed some lineage or stock rom ported from a newer phone.
Marecki_ said:
Ok. Is hdmi/dex support hardware dependant then? No chance for hdmi with some ported rom? My previous handset had no otg support with stock firmware and then I foud out OTG was there when flashed some lineage or stock rom ported from a newer phone.
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OTG maybe, HDMI afraid not the Galaxy s10 lite has a USB 2.0 port not the 3.1 port required to output a HDMI signal. The A90 is cheaper has and exactly the same specs apart from is 6gb ram instead of 8gb and has a 3.1 USB port with full dex support plus it has 5g, not entirely sure why the s10 lite even exists and really wished i had researched more before ordering
There is a multiport adaptor listed on the Samsung store, @deanstead2k18, have you tried an HDMI adaptor and it doesn't work?
https://shop.samsung.ch/en/samsung-galaxy-s10-lite-usb-c-multiport/id/172401/fg2/840#store
unsrm said:
There is a multiport adaptor listed on the Samsung store, @deanstead2k18, have you tried an HDMI adaptor and it doesn't work?
https://shop.samsung.ch/en/samsung-galaxy-s10-lite-usb-c-multiport/id/172401/fg2/840#store
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I dont have the phone anymore or I would order one and give it a try, as far as I know it's not possible I tried several different multi port adapters with hdmi and none of them worked I even got an on screen message saying it's not supported. Traded in for an s10 plus and all the multi port adapters work perfect
Hmm - I suspect that the thing on a Samsung website is a misprint then honestly. Thanks for the info.
Chris

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