I bought the HDMI MHL Adapter from Monoprice, great price and stuff, but it doesn't seem to work right. For one the power cord doesn't fit good in the HDMI MHL Adapter, it seems like it can't go in far enough to snap and hold so it falls out a lot. Also it took many tries of unplugging and plugging in the phone to get it to work with it. It also has frozen my phone quite a few times, especially if I have the HDMI MHL Adapter hooked up and someone tries to call me. I bought this phone because I wanted to be able to play my movies on friends TVs when I go over their house, but this just doesn't seem to work.
Does anyone else have experience with the Monoprice HDMI MHL Adapter?
I think I'm just gonna buy the one from Samsung.
Thanks for the heads up. Just started shopping around for one.
Mine is on the way, I will let you know if I can make it work
LGSilva said:
Mine is on the way, I will let you know if I can make it work
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I got mine to work after a long time of playing with it, also you can't move the phone at all because the power cord will keep falling out of the MHL adapter
Make sure you report it to monoprice. They listen. It may take awhile though.
I voided my warranty and your mum.
I can confirm this works 100%:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005F9W6DU
poofyhairguy said:
I can confirm this works 100%:
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Silly question: I bought a similar one from newegg, but I don't know how to get it to work. For example I'm watching a youtube video on the phone, how do I make it output to the TV? (Of course I had it connected to it through an HDMI cable).
I got mine in the mail last night and it works just fine.
The regular samsung usb cable connected without problems.
Make sure to connect the power on the adaptor before connecting it to the phone.
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LGSilva said:
I got mine in the mail last night and it works just fine.
The regular samsung usb cable connected without problems.
Make sure to connect the power on the adaptor before connecting it to the phone.
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As in yours, you mean the Monoprice one? It does work? mine has all sorts of problems. Your power cord fits in without it easily just falling out?
dfxda said:
As in yours, you mean the Monoprice one? It does work? mine has all sorts of problems. Your power cord fits in without it easily just falling out?
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Yes, the Monoprice one. The power cord fits easily and stays there. No problems at all.
Just contact Monoprice, maybe you got a bad one.
LGSilva said:
Yes, the Monoprice one. The power cord fits easily and stays there. No problems at all.
Just contact Monoprice, maybe you got a bad one.
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Yeah I think your right
LGSilva said:
Yes, the Monoprice one. The power cord fits easily and stays there. No problems at all.
Just contact Monoprice, maybe you got a bad one.
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Mine is also working with no issues...
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Mine is also working with no issues...
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Hello everybody,
im searching for a "normal" hdmi-cable for the 30-pin connector. i dont wanna have a dock or something.
does anybody know were i can find such cable?!
I have send the DOCK sample to the manufacturer, to make a 30pin--HDMI cable out.
But need sometimes. About 15days later.
XJARL,
Are you sure a cable is possible? Others have suggested that the port needs power and other circuitry (as in the dock) to make the HDMI functional.
Also, I thought that you mentioned you were having it made a month or so ago? What is the delay?
That would be great if there was just an HDMI cable that plugs into the bottom port. too bad they didnt make a HDMI port on the side before. I wont use it enough to get a dock, but if I had just a cheaper cable that would work I would be more inclined to use it. the screen is big enough to where im happy with the media and any movies that I really want to download and watch I will already have on my laptop which has HDMI out for a big screen.
Yes, i'm sure
insight3fl said:
XJARL,
Are you sure a cable is possible? Others have suggested that the port needs power and other circuitry (as in the dock) to make the HDMI functional.
Also, I thought that you mentioned you were having it made a month or so ago? What is the delay?
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I had given the DOCK to a factory. They spend a lot of time. Since they are not sure whether there is sufficient market, so delayed. But now, they decided to put it produced.
ketjr81 said:
That would be great if there was just an HDMI cable that plugs into the bottom port. too bad they didnt make a HDMI port on the side before. I wont use it enough to get a dock, but if I had just a cheaper cable that would work I would be more inclined to use it. the screen is big enough to where im happy with the media and any movies that I really want to download and watch I will already have on my laptop which has HDMI out for a big screen.
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I went to 4 Shacks and everyone said there was nothing made for this port. Commercially that is.
I think I would find a cable more useful than a dock. As mentioned above, though, they will have to find a way to deal with the power issue. I'll keep an eye on this thread to see how it goes.
A cable would be nice for sure
Xjarl - any word on this cable? I am sure we could build up some support here if needed
They just sold Over 10,000 of the Gtablets on Woot the other day. There were several posts directing people to this site as well as discussing the preference of a simple cable VS a dock.
I would hope the market would bear enough to get a run in at this point.
Didn't early reviews of the gtab often say Viewsonic was bunding an hdmi cable in the box?
blasturd said:
Didn't early reviews of the gtab often say Viewsonic was bunding an hdmi cable in the box?
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nope, at least not as far as I can remember.
Would be great if you can post a link if you ever stumbled on it.
Has anyone attempted anything on this?
cobrast6 said:
Has anyone attempted anything on this?
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Yeah, bnovak in this thread is talking about de-constructing one and analyzing the circuitry to figure out the pin schematic so a cable could possibly be created:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865038&page=21
technically, I've found the right cable.
but I need to order 1000 of them.
Ordered a sample to make sure it is what it needs to be.
HDMI DOES NOT NEED TO BE POWERED!!! It's LVDS
How much to order 1000?
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Now you tell me...
I just ordered the dock yesterday so I could use the HDMI.
Oh well...guess I need two cables.
My wife is going to wonder when my $285 Tab I talked her into letting me get for my birthday is going to stop costing money.
LowSky said:
How much to order 1000?
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More than I have open on my Amex at the moment?
Dunno actually. Waiting for sample and a quote.
bnovak said:
technically, I've found the right cable.
but I need to order 1000 of them.
Ordered a sample to make sure it is what it needs to be.
HDMI DOES NOT NEED TO BE POWERED!!! It's LVDS
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More info please.
bnovak said:
technically, I've found the right cable.
but I need to order 1000 of them.
Ordered a sample to make sure it is what it needs to be.
HDMI DOES NOT NEED TO BE POWERED!!! It's LVDS
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Refer this to it2steve, I'm sure he'll bite!
picked up a laptop dock without charger. What are the charger specs/ replacement? Is there a compatible generic charger available.
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You can use one similar to the IPhone USB/AC adapter. Been using it at work and no problems. Basically any Micro USB/AC charger will work. But stay away from the AT&T adapter. I bought it and when my phone is plugged into that adapter, the touch screen is sketchy, ie acts flaky and buzzes around my head and stuff.
dratsablive said:
You can use one similar to the IPhone USB/AC adapter. Been using it at work and no problems. Basically any Micro USB/AC charger will work. But stay away from the AT&T adapter. I bought it and when my phone is plugged into that adapter, the touch screen is sketchy, ie acts flaky and buzzes around my head and stuff.
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for the laptop dock? I think its more of a power brick adapter design, right?
You are right, didn't correctly read the original post. Ignore my suggestion.
Here you are.
I know radio shack has versatile AC transformers with interchangeable heads. Ask and they can probably assist you. Good luck,
-omni
(In case that turned out unreadable)
thanks. Motorola said they are sending me a replacement.
Can you share some info...
A.VOID said:
thanks. Motorola said they are sending me a replacement.
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Hey can you tell me what number you called and how much they are charging for one? I have the same thing bought the dock but missing the power cord and Im having trouble finding one. Thanks..:good:
Nevermind
Nevermind . i went to the Motorola web site used their chat and they are sending me a free adapter as a one time courtesy. Thanks for the info.:good:
I bought the official HTC adaptor for this and I can't get it to work.
I plugged power into it, used a brand new HDMI cable and nothing works at all.
The first time I plugged it in, an icon came on up top saying HDMI out but nothing showed on the TV screen.
Now, when i plug it in the phone starts charging but nothing else happens at all.
~John
There are a couple members with the MHL adapter. You might just have a faulty accessory because to my knowledge none of them have issues.
MHL adapters do not work on their own, you have to plug a micro USB cable into the side to power it.
tynan said:
MHL adapters do not work on their own, you have to plug a micro USB cable into the side to power it.
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Yep, I'm using the HTC mhl adapter and it works, but a USB cable has to be plugged from the wall to the adapter.
tynman11 said:
Yep, I'm using the HTC mhl adapter and it works, but a USB cable has to be plugged from the wall to the adapter.
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Which brand and where can I order it at
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Which brand and where can I order it at
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Here's the one I'm using.
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-mhl-adapter.html
Probably find a cheaper one out there, but this one worked for me.
Just out of curiosity, what would be the purpose/need to hook HDMI up to your phone? (And no, I am not being snarky or a d*ck, just curious as to what it's used for...)
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Here's the one I'm using.
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-mhl-adapter.html
Probably find a cheaper one out there, but this one worked for me.
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That's the same one I have (and that's where I got it)
I have an AC power cord plugged into it and it charges the phone just fine but it only recognized the HDMI cable once and now it does nothing but charge the phone.
~John
You can plug the phone into an HDTV and show pictures or play movies at their full resolution on the screen. This phone can probably play HD video better than my (aging) laptop can.
jmorton10 said:
That's the same one I have (and that's where I got it)
I have an AC power cord plugged into it and it charges the phone just fine but it only recognized the HDMI cable once and now it does nothing but charge the phone.
~John
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Not sure if you tried disconnecting all of the cables and reconnecting them, but I'd give that a shot if you haven't already. A battery pull may not hurt either. Could also be a bad adapter or phone. Saw a few similar issues in the accessories section.
jmorton10 said:
That's the same one I have (and that's where I got it)
I have an AC power cord plugged into it and it charges the phone just fine but it only recognized the HDMI cable once and now it does nothing but charge the phone.
~John
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Did you choose the output in whatever application you are playing the source from? In the standard sense player, for example, there is a button that says output right next to the beats logo. I have heard that the option "TV" appears there when you are connected via HDMI or wifi to a televison.
For me, as soon as I plug in the adapter to the phone an hdmi icon appears in the notification section and the display shows up on the tv.
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For me, as soon as I plug in the adapter to the phone an hdmi icon appears in the notification section and the display shows up on the tv.
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Yea, mine did that the very first time I plugged it in but it hasn't done it since.
The adaptor has to be defective, I have read a good percentage of them do not work correctly.
~John
I'm using the cheapest one Amazon sells and it works great. I remember seeing someone else had a defective phone. You may be in the same boat. I'd try another adapter and if that doesn't work I would return the phone(exchange)
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This is somewhat counter-intuitive, but the Samsung MHL adapter works extremely well. Oddly enough it works better on the Rezound than it does on the Infuse or Epic Touch 4G.
All that to say, yeah, you probably have a bad adapter.
Here's an MHL adapter people posted about using successfully in the accessories forum:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=8675&seq=1&format=2
I don't know how much yours was but I know monoprice has great prices on their stuff.
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Did you choose the output in whatever application you are playing the source from? In the standard sense player, for example, there is a button that says output right next to the beats logo. I have heard that the option "TV" appears there when you are connected via HDMI or wifi to a televison.
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this is NOT true. it displays everything shown on the screen on the tv if you do this it will make no difference.
feralicious said:
Here's an MHL adapter people posted about using successfully in the accessories forum:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=8675&seq=1&format=2
I don't know how much yours was but I know monoprice has great prices on their stuff.
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I am also using the one from monoprice. It works like a champ no problems and is only $15. Highly recommend it!
Mine was getting the HDMI logo at the top but no output I was useing the USB OWM rezound wall plug that came with he phone. Well I used a better one i had here and now HDMI out works great... It just will not work with the HTC rezound wall plug power.. even works off of my PC's usb power just not the OEM one.
Hi. I just bought an adapter from to connect from the "bottom" 30-pin output (in this case) to a HDMI cable. Thing is, my TV (also a Samsung, btw) will not recognize the HDMI connection, which works perfectly with my laptop. So, I suppose I have missed something here, most likely something quite elementary. Any hints, please?
okvaal said:
Hi. I just bought an adapter from to connect from the "bottom" 30-pin output (in this case) to a HDMI cable. Thing is, my TV (also a Samsung, btw) will not recognize the HDMI connection, which works perfectly with my laptop. So, I suppose I have missed something here, most likely something quite elementary. Any hints, please?
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Did you also attach the power adapter ?
I had the same thing when Trying to connect via the 8.9 dock. You need external power for hdmi to work
External power? As in plugging into the 30-pin thing, which is already taken by the HDMI adapter? (Now I'm SURE I have missed something . . )
Ah - the power adapter! Well, I knew it had to be something elemental! That being said, I can't say this seems like an easy (nor elegant) way of doing things, but it works. At least.
Thanks to the both of you!
Yeah I had same experience with you,
Everything is ok after taking my charger
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kangsandi said:
Yeah I had same experience with you,
Everything is ok after taking my charger
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With my p7500 the same experience I'm now using it in every presentation I made.
Would like some light shed on the matter, how am I supposed to connect the Power adapter while the 30 pin port is taken by the HDMI adapter?
Execuse my ignorance ;(
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Found out how through eBay listing description.
Yes how do it
Willy318is said:
Would like some light shed on the matter, how am I supposed to connect the Power adapter while the 30 pin port is taken by the HDMI adapter?
Execuse my ignorance ;(
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Found out how through eBay listing description.
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zerong said:
Yes how do it
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The HDMI Adapter has another 30 pin port on it.
With the news of XBMC coming to Android I feel I gotta invest in one of these cables hahaha. Anyone test any out yet? I see a bunch on amazon but I'd like to hear from someone who has the same phone.
Picked up a PNY for $10 haven't had any problems....
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works like a champ.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=8805&seq=1&format=2
Is it cutting out at all? all of the ones I found on amazon have at least a couple people saying that they cut out every once in a while.
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Is it cutting out at all? all of the ones I found on amazon have at least a couple people saying that they cut out every once in a while.
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Mine has never cut out. And is pretty much lag free. Just wish I could say the same for the medialink HD.
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works like a champ.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=8805&seq=1&format=2
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Just wanted to reiterate here. Bought three of these, used em with 4 HTC phones, work great, no problems.
The ones they sale at the TMobile store work good also.
Another +1 for the Monoprice link..
Ya just ordered it. Thanks!
get the media link from HTC. It's around $50-70 but it is wireless and has an hdmi port on it. Supports 1080p and it reflects the phone entirely on the tv.
Afteraffekt said:
get the media link from HTC. It's around $50-70 but it is wireless and has an hdmi port on it. Supports 1080p and it reflects the phone entirely on the tv.
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Input lag?
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i got one made by ikross and when i plug it in on the monitor it flashes on and off over and over but if I restart my phone with it already plugged in at works fine. any body else have this issue?
can y'all charge over mhl?
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can y'all charge over mhl?
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YES.
According to the description on the monoprice site, the adapter has a micro-USB charging port on the side of the adapter.
I bought this one from Amazon since I have prime:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006V7F380/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
I have to have the regular usb power cable plugged into it for it to work with my TV and that charges my phone.
So it can also function as a 6ft power extender for charging if you don't use the HDMI part.
Happy with it for the price.
I have the HTC MHL adapter and I'm getting CRAZY lag when I play video games. I'm thinking it's sense, but I'm hoping it's the adapter.
Can any of the guys who bought an MHL cable try playing an nes/snes/genesis emulator while plugged in to the TV?
ya I'm getting a bunch of lag while playing HD video and audio cutting out with the Monoprice
update: seems that was a player issue? Was using MX player. Now I'm using Dice and and no lag.
monoprice....got that and a bright yellow hdmi cord for dirt cheap.
Anyone knows if those cables work on AOSP roms (cm10)?
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