I was wondering if it is possible to use the tab s7 plus as a monitor/tv to connect my pc or nintendo switch to using a hdmi usb-c hub.
My son cracked my 55 inch oled tv and dont feel like using my pc monitor.
I have looked and have seen ways to use a capture card but there were some comments that there is possible lag, also other ways like using SuperDisplay which works fantastic for pc but cant use nintendo switch or anything else with it. Is there a way to use it with ugreen usb hub?
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Thank-you.
Well, in theory, USB capture cards can work if they have ANDROID App support in general, but yes, the input lag might be high, it could suck for gaming and even the quality is questionable. Instead of buying some "expensive" capture cards, you could grab some second-hand TV or a smaller PC monitor.
Regarding that Ugreen USB hub, that won't work. That HDMI port is OUTPUT, and it's mentioned in the specs. That means it will only output your TAB's screen to an external display.
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While looking to find a HDMI cable solution for my Moto Z, I came across a solution for the Galaxy S7.
- purchase this cable: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272686294141?clk_rvr_id=1297701036148&rmvSB=true
- enable USB debugging
- go to display in settings and set it to the highest resolution
- connect your phone to this cable using your original USB power cable
- Job done.... now you have a solution for connecting your Samsung Galaxy S7 to any TV via HDMI (works for the Moto Z as well using a usb C power cable)
Listing at ebay was already removed...
Try this:
https://www.amazon.com/Lightning-Di...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2M2695KH4352C43XXN94
Any displaylink hardware could send the image to the HDMI o VGA port. I have the Targus Multi Display Adapter and I'm able to connect my S7 to a VGA port or HDMI Port without any problem. You can connect a USB keyboard and mouse too! You only need to install the diplaylink app for android
There are many hardware with this technology
Does the ethernet port work with the Targus and S7?
I looking for cable for Samsung S7 it's even possible?
MHL (the primary hdmi to usb micro protocol) does NOT work with S7 or S7 Edge as of at least Nougat. They lost MHL on the 7 line actually, S6 DID support it. Unless MHL support was added in Oreo, I am highly suspect of the claim that this cable "works". I have a rif6 cube projector and this is one of my few phones/tablets that I still can't use on the included MHL microusb-hdmi cable (which works with numerous other Android devices). DisplayLink may work but is an entirely different premise. DisplayLink uses proprietary protocol to send encoded video over usb or wifi. With the display link app installed, yes you may be able to wired/wirelessly output your display but this is similar to screen casting and encodes the video, not a raw hdmi out video cable. DisplayLink also assumes you actually have a DisplayLink capable display or device to cast to (which I sure don't haha)
Can anyone confirm this is still working on latest oreo firmware?
Also, allebay.amazon links are dead, what should we search for?
I am interested in getting one of these until Christmas!
I second that. Can anybody confirm any of these work?
Seems plausible
I cant be sure, but I'm pretty sure you need the microusb to OTG connector that came with the s7....it allows you to plug in standard USB devices such as flash drives, game controllers, etc. You then purchase a VGA displayLINK (not displayport) external USB graphics card....plug vga from USB graphics card to tv/monitor.
USB device handles graphics control..
App acts as linux/android driver so no need for MHL anything....android is an OS...
Sounds workable.....
worth a 30 - 40$ RETURNABLE purchase.....
Looking for VGA displayLINK external USB Graphics card
Would love to try the below suggested solution. I have the Micro-USB to USB OTG adapter that came with the Samsung S7. I've got VGA cables and a tv that will accept VGA. What I don't have is the USB to VGA adapter that is described below. Can you point me to where I can buy the correct item?
I see some USB to VGA adapters on Amazon, but not sure if they'll work with this set up. I'm new to this forum so I can't post links to outside sites, but just search Amazon for "USB to VGA Converter, USB 3.0/2.0 to VGA External Video Card Multi Screen Display Converter Support Resolution 1080p for Win 7/8/8.1/10 Desktop Laptop PC Monitor Projector HDTV [No Need CD Driver] " and you'll find what I'm talking about.
I thought displayLINK was way to wirless mirror my screen. That's not what I'm looking for. I can already do that with Chromecast, ClickShare, etc. I want to have a cabled connection to have in places where I don't have an internet connection at all. This is for business presentations, so I'm not concerned about lag for gaming, nor am I concerned with perfect resolution or even audio. I just want to display screen of my Samsung S7 on a larger display with a cabled connection that doesn't require internet.
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I cant be sure, but I'm pretty sure you need the microusb to OTG connector that came with the s7....it allows you to plug in standard USB devices such as flash drives, game controllers, etc. You then purchase a VGA displayLINK (not displayport) external USB graphics card....plug vga from USB graphics card to tv/monitor.
USB device handles graphics control..
App acts as linux/android driver so no need for MHL anything....android is an OS...
Sounds workable.....
worth a 30 - 40$ RETURNABLE purchase.....
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Anyone who knows the capabilities of the USB-C port?? Is it possible to use USBpens, external harddrives, card-reader etc? And how about USB-C to HDMI, a seller in a store told me he did it with his m5... But I have my doubts to whether that was "salesmens talk"...
Don't have an M5 yet (tomorrow), but the Mate SE (micro usb) port can be used for many things people are not aware of. For many things all you need is an OTG cable (usb-c or micro to usb). I've plugged in usb thumb drives and even a wireless keyboard and mouse using a logitech unifying receiver (first set usb connection to midi).
A quick search turned this usb-c to hdmi adapter on amazon, looks like there are many different ones available. Have never tried this with any of my android devices, but if they make these adapters, well it certainly gives one hope that it *might* work, it certainly must in some circumstances.
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Supporting-Thunderbolt-Compatible/dp/B00X4S5C7G
I have a HDMI adapter I use for the Nintendo Switch (which also should work with Samsung devices) and that one doesn't work with my M5 8.4.
I also have a USB-C OTG adapter and a USB memory stick works, but I haven't yried anything else.
It doesn't appear that the M5 is capable of hdmi output. Mhl and slimport seem to be absent.
I used a USB c combo dongle , it had USB A female and sd card slot.
On holiday I used it to copy my gopro videos to ssd. It wasn't pushing usb 3 speeds and the system acts a little weird when it is plugged in - movies that are downloading on amazon or Google play would go to the ssd or sdcard plugged in from otg, even though I have an sdcard in the external asd slot
Doesn't seem to work as USB DAC with Hugo using UAPP
uzi2 said:
Doesn't seem to work as USB DAC with Hugo using UAPP
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Weird, I've tried it with Hugo 2 / UAPP playing hi-res flac and it seems to work fine. I set it in bit perfect mode and the bit rate indicator LED showed the correct bitrate. I did have to try a couple of unplug/replug to get the tablet to do some permission requests. It also worked with Youtube and the default Android audio system - though I did have to stop UAPP kicking in.
USB C can power external hard drive, and ive got one of those USB to 2.5in adapters that powers a 1tb toshiba laptop drive and that's ok too, the tablet also give me the option to reverse charge, so i presume it is capable of high amp output on the port, maybe up to 1A or more
I've tried an USB type-c to hdmi cable and it doesn't work , the same cable works on a P20 Pro.
Yeah the USB port isn't working correctly. It's supposed to be USB 3.0, but i am copying at 18MB/s (onto an SD card capable of 100MB/s)
Confirmed with Huawei it's USB 2.0
Seriously dissapointed, and I know it sounds silly but this device isn't useful without USB 3.0, I have an action camera and hence I copy video to internal SD card. What use is a device if you can't input/output to it fast enough.
email:
"Thank you for contacting Huawei Support.
The USB specification on the M5 tablet are:
HDM-Out does not work. I tried adding the necessary lines to the build.prop file as well with no success. Seems the hardware physically does not support MHL. We're stuck with MirrorShare which works pretty well.
Huawei M5 HDMI CABLE not supported
vibecatalin said:
I've tried an USB type-c to hdmi cable and it doesn't work , the same cable works on a P20 Pro.
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Have same experience. Really regret buying high end Huawei M5 and then realised I could not use it with HDMI cable. Wireless projection is really lag!
For folks with slow USB data issues, it mat be that you need a powered hub for it to work optimally. I've had this issue with a few Android devices over the years.
There is no where stating the Type-C port is USB2.0 or 3.0/3.1
My enquiry in Taobao, said it is 3.0.
So wondering if it is real 3.0 and do support HDMI out via those adapter.
I've tried few different cables (not made by Xiaomi) but it didn't work. If you really need the ability to cast screen to an external display I can recommend displaylink device. I use the model from 2013 and it works well (cost me about $40), although I prefer to combine Mipad with an HD projector. Noticed a slight stuttering when connecting to FHD TV - you'll probably need a newer model.
More details here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-6/accessories/usb-type-c-hdmi-adapter-t3640171/page2
greetings,
A quandary of cables and connectors has me stumped...
i would like to know if it's possible to connect the samsung galaxy tab s6 to my dell monitor? my Connectivity options are:
Dell monitor u2212
1 Digital Visual Interface connectors (DVI-D) with HDCP
1 DisplayPort (DP)
1 Video Graphics Array (VGA)
1 USB 2.0 upstream port
4 USB 2.0 downstream ports
upstream and downstream are a mystery to me...
furthermore i wouldn't mind connecting the tablet to my LG smart tv which has 3 HDMI slots and 3 USB slots. all the hdmi slots are in use... can i get the full tablet experience using the USB ports? or better to use HDMI..
Thanks for any clarity on these -for me - technical blockades.
worriedshrimp said:
greetings,
A quandary of cables and connectors has me stumped...
i would like to know if it's possible to connect the samsung galaxy tab s6 to my dell monitor? my Connectivity options are:
Dell monitor u2212
1 Digital Visual Interface connectors (DVI-D) with HDCP
1 DisplayPort (DP)
1 Video Graphics Array (VGA)
1 USB 2.0 upstream port
4 USB 2.0 downstream ports
upstream and downstream are a mystery to me...
furthermore i wouldn't mind connecting the tablet to my LG smart tv which has 3 HDMI slots and 3 USB slots. all the hdmi slots are in use... can i get the full tablet experience using the USB ports? or better to use HDMI..
Thanks for any clarity on these -for me - technical blockades.
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If you are planning to use your tablet as the primary 'desktop' or use it for an extended period of time, I think the best option is to look into a USB C hub/dock, ideally one with 2 USB C ports or a USB C + VGA port combination. This allows you to charge your tablet while maintaining display via the other usb c port (with USB C to VGC/DP cable) or via VGA to VGA to the monitor.
If your television is a Smart TV, you might want to check if screen mirror is available. If so, you can screen cast your tablet to the TV via the tablet's SmartView and work cableless. There is small latency and this method is suitable for light activities. If you plan to stream media, the better approach is to do through usb c to HDMI for more seamless experience and not have shutters. On your TV you can look at getting a HDMI switch/splitter if all ports are filled.
Hope this helps!
Rayzie said:
If you are planning to use your tablet as the primary 'desktop' or use it for an extended period of time, I think the best option is to look into a USB C hub/dock, ideally one with 2 USB C ports or a USB C + VGA port combination. This allows you to charge your tablet while maintaining display via the other usb c port (with USB C to VGC/DP cable) or via VGA to VGA to the monitor.
If your television is a Smart TV, you might want to check if screen mirror is available. If so, you can screen cast your tablet to the TV via the tablet's SmartView and work cableless. There is small latency and this method is suitable for light activities. If you plan to stream media, the better approach is to do through usb c to HDMI for more seamless experience and not have shutters. On your TV you can look at getting a HDMI switch/splitter if all ports are filled.
Hope this helps!
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Thank you Rayzie,
I'll start looking at USB C hubs. i hope i can transition to a tablet as my primary desktop. my old system - a dell windows 7 - doesn't even have the newer usb C port. i'll check my LG TV to see if it will mirror. tho i can free up an HDMI port by removing a netbook.
thanks again!
Hello everyone.
my phone died at the same time as my PC last month (a coalition).
I bought the s23 ultra for its power hoping to be able to use it as a phone as much as as a PC (android pc).
Could you tell me what hardware is needed for this conversion (I already have a Bluetooth keyboard + mouse) ?
Best regards
Here is my setup (plug in a monitor for Dex to get a more desktop experience)
Dock 1 - (pictured) https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B095F4FZZY/
Dock 2 - (Raised) https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PFC2ZW9
Both of these have HDMI out and also plenty of extra ports for connecting things.
Yannn said:
Hello everyone.
my phone died at the same time as my PC last month (a coalition).
I bought the s23 ultra for its power hoping to be able to use it as a phone as much as as a PC (android pc).
Could you tell me what hardware is needed for this conversion (I already have a Bluetooth keyboard + mouse) ?
Best regards
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Just get yourself one of these:
USB-C Dock (HDMI, Card Reader, USB3.0, PD87W)
Product information: USB Type-C expand to 2 * 3.0 USB-A,1 * USB-C PD87W,1 * HDMI, 1 * MicroSD, 1 * SD Reader Keep your laptop charging while still providing power to each external device attached. Extensive compatibility meets every need of almost all USB-C devices. The USB C adapter gets more...
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connect it to usb-c in your phone, plug in hdmi from your monitor and enjoy samsung dex
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Just get yourself one of these:
USB-C Dock (HDMI, Card Reader, USB3.0, PD87W)
Product information: USB Type-C expand to 2 * 3.0 USB-A,1 * USB-C PD87W,1 * HDMI, 1 * MicroSD, 1 * SD Reader Keep your laptop charging while still providing power to each external device attached. Extensive compatibility meets every need of almost all USB-C devices. The USB C adapter gets more...
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connect it to usb-c in your phone, plug in hdmi from your monitor and enjoy samsung dex
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I had something like this and it works great if you are just wanting to hook it up to Dex. I have something similar and is great to have.
I switched to the Dock style like I linked because it allows me to use the phone without the need of an external display (but has the option to use one).
Either solution would work great and the best thing is you can plug in full size Mouse and KB to either option if you do not want to stick with the BT KB if it is not full size.
Thank for answers !
I've got something like that !
so Waiting for my S23 and let's go !!!
question more,
does s23U usb-c support display port 1.4 or 1.2 ?
Should buy probably this one :
https://www.amazon.com/Docking-Station-Display-DisplayPort-Ethernet/dp/B0BK8Q5R3R/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2KXM4MZZZJE0K&keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B8k&qid=1676710813&sprefix=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B8k%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-15&th=1
or this one (same than the first one ?)
https://www.amazon.com/Docking-Station-Monitor-Multiport-Ethernet/dp/B0BBTKBKRK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B4k%2B120hz&qid=1676710459&sprefix=USB%2BC%2BDocking%2BStation%2BDual%2BMonitor%2B4k%2Caps%2C281&sr=8-3&th=1
or tis one:
https://www.amazon.com/Docking-Station-MCY-Display-Compatible/dp/B09GFVQM6Z/ref=sxin_16_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.a3b99146-384e-4676-a01d-8096a43cb965%3Aamzn1.sym.a3b99146-384e-4676-a01d-8096a43cb965&crid=3J8SBD7CFFNDT&cv_ct_cx=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B4k%2B120hz&keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B4k%2B120hz&pd_rd_i=B09GFVQM6Z&pd_rd_r=fb8b7d1b-1ced-4d84-a7a9-c500fa3f1c20&pd_rd_w=8jHJ9&pd_rd_wg=B6sOY&pf_rd_p=a3b99146-384e-4676-a01d-8096a43cb965&pf_rd_r=1ZY137JV69AFE2NPH43Z&qid=1676710770&sprefix=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B4k%2B120hz%2B%2Caps%2C210&sr=1-1-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNjFDRTFBVkxVNDVHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDEwMzgzM040WlFXTjZTOE1ETSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTE4NzkzMU5MS0tZME9RTVQzVCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3NlYXJjaF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
Which one do you advice ???
(I need two HDMI display, USB 3 x2, USB C, microsd, jack sound, if it had VGA it could be a plus !)
I think that one will be the best one for the build quality, inputs and price
Mega USB-C Hub - 13 in 1
Product information:Material: aluminumPorts: 13 in 1Function: 2 * HDMI 4K1 * VGA3 * USB3.01 * USB-C PD100W+1 * SD/TF card reader+1 * 1GB/s RJ45 network card+1 * 3.5mm audio portCable length: 15CMFeatures:USB-C to USB 3.1 with speed up to 10GbpsPD 100W protocol makes data processing more...
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Well_Done said:
I think that one will be the best one for the build quality, inputs and price
Mega USB-C Hub - 13 in 1
Product information:Material: aluminumPorts: 13 in 1Function: 2 * HDMI 4K1 * VGA3 * USB3.01 * USB-C PD100W+1 * SD/TF card reader+1 * 1GB/s RJ45 network card+1 * 3.5mm audio portCable length: 15CMFeatures:USB-C to USB 3.1 with speed up to 10GbpsPD 100W protocol makes data processing more...
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Looking for refresh rate but i can't found information ?
Yannn said:
Looking for refresh rate but i can't found information ?
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I don't know really what refresh rate is supported by our S23 Ultra
There are a lot of options to use S23U as an Android PC.
You can use a USB C dock. There are some docks that are more designed for desktop setup to be PC. I would suggest getting something that has passthrough power charging since there is only one USB port. Technically you can use Qi charging pad, but wireless charging tend to make batteries run hotter, which can shorten the life the battery in the long term.
Since Samsung has Dex on many of its phones, you essentially only need to hook the phone up to some kind of display. After that, it's about making it a better experience. This is connecting a keyboard, mouse, and so forth. I personally like Logitech ERGO K860 keyboard. Ergonomic, but has Bluetooth and a wireless receiver, and can be synced up to 3 devices. The Logitech MX Anywhere 3 Compact mouse it nice. Small, thus very portable. Also can synch up to 3 devices.
There are also lapdocks such as NexDock and Uperfect. These are basically like laptops but with no central processing or storage. They're a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. They're still pretty early in the product cycle and haven't gotten to a general population use. I have the Nexdock Touch and NexDock 360 wireless. They work very well, but there can be some quirks. The phone is all the CPU, GPU and storage. Most modern phones released in the last few years have the power any decent laptop; maybe more powerful in some cases. These can run $250-$600US, which some argue you can get a cheap Chromebook or laptop. The nice thing, when you upgrade your smartphone, you're "upgrading" the power of the "laptop". With NexDock, you can access the internals, which means, in theory, you can replace the battery. If true, it means you can keep/use the lapdock for years. I think YouTuber, JuanBagnell, does a good job explaining the pros and cons of lapdocks. He focuses on most people's everyday and most likely uses. He does not use the usual benchmarks; it's how certain programs actually perform. He has reviews of several Nexdock and Uperfect. YouTuber, ETA Prime, has some interesting reviews on some of them too; he is more gaming focused
You are going to want to read/watch information on Dex. It's one of the more "refined" desktop environments with smartphones. It's not like ChromeOS. Google hasn't only recently started to add a desktop environment to Android. It has a more Windows feel to it. Not apps play nice with it. Also realize, this is Android based. Thus, you're not going to be able to use Windows or MacOS applications. It has to be Andriod applications. Some apps have incorporated the desktop environment. Others not so much so they can look weird. Some applications are designed not to work in the desktop environment. On a side note, you don't have to use to Dex. There is an option to mirror your phone.
If it wasn't for a few specific Windows-based applications, I could literally ditch the home PC. This is why my home PC is very small and not a powerhouse. I recently upgraded to a Minisforum with Ryzen 9 integrated H6800 GPU from the NUC11. The GPU was an issue with a couple of applications I run and was starting to get annoying.
Yannn said:
question more,
does s23U usb-c support display port 1.4 or 1.2 ?
Should buy probably this one :
https://www.amazon.com/Docking-Station-Display-DisplayPort-Ethernet/dp/B0BK8Q5R3R/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2KXM4MZZZJE0K&keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B8k&qid=1676710813&sprefix=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B8k%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-15&th=1
or this one (same than the first one ?)
https://www.amazon.com/Docking-Station-Monitor-Multiport-Ethernet/dp/B0BBTKBKRK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B4k%2B120hz&qid=1676710459&sprefix=USB%2BC%2BDocking%2BStation%2BDual%2BMonitor%2B4k%2Caps%2C281&sr=8-3&th=1
or tis one:
https://www.amazon.com/Docking-Station-MCY-Display-Compatible/dp/B09GFVQM6Z/ref=sxin_16_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.a3b99146-384e-4676-a01d-8096a43cb965%3Aamzn1.sym.a3b99146-384e-4676-a01d-8096a43cb965&crid=3J8SBD7CFFNDT&cv_ct_cx=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B4k%2B120hz&keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B4k%2B120hz&pd_rd_i=B09GFVQM6Z&pd_rd_r=fb8b7d1b-1ced-4d84-a7a9-c500fa3f1c20&pd_rd_w=8jHJ9&pd_rd_wg=B6sOY&pf_rd_p=a3b99146-384e-4676-a01d-8096a43cb965&pf_rd_r=1ZY137JV69AFE2NPH43Z&qid=1676710770&sprefix=usb%2Bc%2Bdocking%2Bstation%2Bdual%2Bmonitor%2B4k%2B120hz%2B%2Caps%2C210&sr=1-1-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNjFDRTFBVkxVNDVHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDEwMzgzM040WlFXTjZTOE1ETSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTE4NzkzMU5MS0tZME9RTVQzVCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3NlYXJjaF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
Which one do you advice ???
(I need two HDMI display, USB 3 x2, USB C, microsd, jack sound, if it had VGA it could be a plus !)
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Looking for this answer too, did you find which DP version S23 Ultra usb-c port supports? 1.4?
I don't think the S23 is purely dependant on the USB C adapter being HDMI or not. There are USB C to DP adapters. I think it's more, does the hub support the output of the S23 into a DP signal that the display will accept.
The VGA thing, that will probably require another adapter since you're going to need to change a digital signal to analog. I haven't checked in quite some time, but you may have some luck finding an adapter with HDFury. I used them a long time ago for HDMI to Component video (RGB). It may be kind of pricey.