It tools some doing, but I finally got this working perfectly and figured it might help someone out.
I have a 7" DVD/NAV screen built into the dash of my truck. I have always been able to display my Slingbox, Netflix, ripped DVD movies etc from my phone to that screen using HDMI out from the phone to an HDMI SCALER as my truck stereo doesn't have HDMI in and this gives composite connections.
This worked great with my DroidX and Droid Charge, but my new Rezound does not have dedicated HDMI OUT (boo) so I needed an MHL>HDMI ADAPTOR.
the first adaptor I got from htcpedia (htc M490) was defective. When I plugged it into the phone (and the USB power cord) it showed the HD out in the task bar, but nothing showed on the screen and in 30 seconds the adaptor quit completely.
At that point, I ordered the HTC AC M500 12 pin adaptor and that works super. It has both HDMI out and analog audio. I plug the HDMI cord into the scaler for video and a headphone cord hooked into the aux in on my killer truck stereo for sound. The sound is better that way than coming through HDMI.
This setup works AMAZING. I can run anything except the NFL APP to the 7" screen with killer sound.
Don't knock the new port too much, the functionality is awesome.
Here is a link to what all it can do.
I'm not knocking it at all, at first I was because it seemed no matter what I tried I couldn't get it to work.
I had a brand new AC M490 MHL adaptor (the one other posters where recommending), with a brand new very high quality HDMI cable and could not get it to work at all which was extremely frustrating. This was annoying especially in light of the fact that my previous three phones worked perfectly in this setup (although the DroidX did not do HDMI mirroring which was really annoying at times)
Now, with the AC M500 MHL adaptor (which seems more compatible in every way) it works better than any previous setup I had and does it all with just one-plug at the phone end.
The 500 uses the exact same plugs for both the phone and the USB power cable as the original Rezound AC charging cable instead of the looser fitting mini USB like the DroidX. Either will work I guess, but one is a loose sloppy fit and the other is a nice snug fit like the OM charging cable.
The 500 also has both an HDMI out and an analog audio out as opposed to the 490 which only gives you the HDMI. I have found this to be an advantage soundwise. I noticed this with both my DroidX and later with my Droid Charge.
I noticed that running both the video and sound through the HDMI cable from the phone produces a noticeably weaker sound than running just the video through HDMI and then the audio out from the headphone jack (or the analog audio out on the adaptor in this case) This gives a much fuller sound with more bass etc. For some reason (I'm not sure why really)
This worked in all my previous setups and continues to hold true with the Rezound.
~John
This worked for me with all my
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Adaptor-Jetstream-Tablets-Package/dp/B005LSOPN4
This is the adaptor I am using
jmorton10 said:
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Adaptor-Jetstream-Tablets-Package/dp/B005LSOPN4
This is the adaptor I am using
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Interesting, actually cheaper on Amazon than on ebay!
HTC MHL AC M500 12 pin adapter
I recently got interested in this and bought one from Rakuten, but the audio doesn't work. I tried headset, earbuds, powered speakers. Is the audio port just a 3.5" plug? Maybe I got a bad one. Video works OK though.
I'm also curious that mine says, "9VDC 1.6A" on the back, but our phone chargers are 5V. Sure wouldn't want to burn up my phone. Anybody else's say 9V on the back of it? It doesn't say input or output or max input or anything, just that voltage designation.
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Well.. I just received my Kidigi MHL cradle with excitement
Two things... it pees me off I cannot use the cradle WITH a case on, like the other Kidigi cradles (ARG!!!! - The pic showed a phone with a case on in the cradle!), and then I discover that the AC Adaptor is defective (loud buzzing when there is no current draw.)
I'll try the HDMI in a bit if I can.
OK, what am I doing wrong here... plugged in, HDMI cable plugged in.. but screen not showing up.
Do I need to activate any special application or something?
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OK, what am I doing wrong here... plugged in, HDMI cable plugged in.. but screen not showing up.
Do I need to activate any special application or something?
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My Samsung tv didn't like the evo 3D's HDMI (worked fine with my 4G). I ended up routing the phone to my yamaha amp's hdmi then to my tv. Maybe try another tv or device.
It's got a built-in MHL adapter? So you can plug an HDMI cable right into it?
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It's got a built-in MHL adapter? So you can plug an HDMI cable right into it?
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Yes, apparently so. http://www.kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1316
Typically doesn't say 'mhl' in kidigi's page though.. but did on ebay.
I have ordered another HDMI cable (v1.4a) just to be sure... but as the ac adaptor is making an audible buzzing, I'm seriously likely to send it back anyway.
I was previously using an HDMI to DVI cable with this, and it didn't work at all. So I ordered a V1.4a HDMI cable instead.
It is most odd, because it seems to work intermittantly. The monitor keeps blacking out for a few seconds, and then working fine for about 20 to 30 seconds.. then blacks out for a few.. then works for 20 to 30 secs....
Not sure what to make of that really. Maybe the auto-rotation is messing it up a bit.. will have a fiddle with the settings.
And now it seems to be working just fine. I had made sure cables were pushed in... maybe the rear wasn't in enough.
Apart from that, I had changed from 'charge only' to 'HTC Sync' (whatever that is), and the phone is now fully charged in the cradle.
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And now it seems to be working just fine. I had made sure cables were pushed in... maybe the rear wasn't in enough.
Apart from that, I had changed from 'charge only' to 'HTC Sync' (whatever that is), and the phone is now fully charged in the cradle.
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How does it look on your TV? What size is your TV? I bought two MHL adapters and NEITHER work on my 61 inch Samsung DLP, but they work on my mom's 19 inch HDTV. However in some areas the picture seems to have a faint checkerboard pattern, especially when scrolling through the gallery. You notice this effect at all?
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How does it look on your TV? What size is your TV? I bought two MHL adapters and NEITHER work on my 61 inch Samsung DLP, but they work on my mom's 19 inch HDTV. However in some areas the picture seems to have a faint checkerboard pattern, especially when scrolling through the gallery. You notice this effect at all?
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I will have another look tonight. I'm viewing it on my 26" monitor. Image looks a little grainy I remember, but that's due to it being on about 720p rather than 1080p I believe.
The auto-rotation is a bit screwed up when it comes to 'dock mode' though. You enter docked mode, it displays in portrait, but then when the weather gets displayed it only shows the weather animation and goes into portrait mode (even though the phone is still in landscape), so pushes things off screen. I have no idea why it does this.
My O2X HDMI output is flawless. TBH considering the amount of *****ing the O2X got (even by owners), it's a phone that works very very well.
If I can get the 'issues' sorted out I'll look to get an android bluetooth keyboard and mouse
I have the same dock and the problem is it only charges with 500mA. I made a Tasker profile for a Desk Clock and when the screen is on, the net current is like +2~20 mA (practically zero) So I did the charger mod (soldering together the data pins) on the AC adapter and now the AC adapter itself can charge the phone with 1000mA but the dock itself presents itself as USB and falls back to 500mA. I will either try hacking the data pins on the dock or patch the kernel to allow for fast charging. I have to look into it more though, MHL portion might stop working with data pins crossed.
ozkaya said:
I have the same dock and the problem is it only charges with 500mA. I made a Tasker profile for a Desk Clock and when the screen is on, the net current is like +2~20 mA (practically zero) So I did the charger mod (soldering together the data pins) on the AC adapter and now the AC adapter itself can charge the phone with 1000mA but the dock itself presents itself as USB and falls back to 500mA. I will either try hacking the data pins on the dock or patch the kernel to allow for fast charging. I have to look into it more though, MHL portion might stop working with data pins crossed.
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For a dock that I might have the phone in for a while, i would prefer it slow charging anyway. Means device should be cooler.
I do not have a cradle but my MHL adapter does suck battery and a dirty hack to maintain battery would be great.
Hi all,
I'm constructing a heads up display using a pair of MyVu Crystals I have laying around. My problem is that I've only got an iPod connector cable and a standard RCA red, white, and yellow connector. There are HDMI to RCA cables on ebay but in order to use them without a converter, the signal over the HDMI port has to be analog.
Before I buy one, can anyone tell me if the HDMI port on the Photon is capable of outputting such a signal?
Many thanks!
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Hi all,
I'm constructing a heads up display using a pair of MyVu Crystals I have laying around. My problem is that I've only got an iPod connector cable and a standard RCA red, white, and yellow connector. There are HDMI to RCA cables on ebay but in order to use them without a converter, the signal over the HDMI port has to be analog.
Before I buy one, can anyone tell me if the HDMI port on the Photon is capable of outputting such a signal?
Many thanks!
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HDMI to RCA cable will not work. I have tried it. I have also tried 3.5mm to RCA. My phone didnt like that and kept pulling up voice command. No display or sound at all on the tv I was trying to use.
Motorola sells an adapter (Motorla VGA Adapter $49.99) for the photon that plugs into the usb port and hdmi port simultaneously and it is says it converts HDMI to VGA to allow connection to projectors and older tv's. VGA is analog and the adapter requires no other power source. Should work if you went: MyVu>Ipod Cable>RCA TO VGA>MOTOROLA VGA ADAPTER>PHOTON.
Brilliant, I'll check that out and post the results later!
Many thanks.
I've also found this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...sPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_3029wt_1180
Think that might work? It's a fair bit cheaper than Moto's option. I just wonder about power as presumably that's what the usb port on the moto adaptor is for. On second thought, the Moto adaptor launches webtop which is likely what the USB is for. I'm thinking this HDMI one could work then? All I'm after is mirroring (largely for GPS nav).
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I've also found this:
Think that might work? It's a fair bit cheaper than Moto's option. I just wonder about power as presumably that's what the usb port on the moto adaptor is for. On second thought, the Moto adaptor launches webtop which is likely what the USB is for. I'm thinking this HDMI one could work then? All I'm after is mirroring (largely for GPS nav).
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Wow, awesome find! Only problem I can see is that you will need an micro hdmi to hdmi for it to fit the photon. You cant plug in the adapter and the access the usb port without muscling it. Might loosen up the sockets and thats no good. This one is better:
cant post link just search micro hdmi male to vga and youll find one same price range
Already has a micro hdmi end , no power supply required either. I am going to purchase this and try it out, I want to mirror my display on my 7 inch car stereo. Torque, netflix & Google navigation is going to look sick. There is no sound from this but you can run 3.5mm jack out.
Good one, didn't think to look for a micro ended one as I've already got an adaptor. I may go that way as well.
I'll make sure to pop a post up with my badass GPS driving microdisplay.
Ok, I ordered mine last night... sucks its coming from Hong Kong but Ill post up a video once I get it installed!
got the adapter.. hooked it up to a vga to rca out cable and plugged into an analog tv and got a flicker every now and then but no picture. Connected it to the Analog input on my LG 55inch LED and I get a scrolling picture in black and white only. Will try a couple different cables, the rca cable on the adapter looks like it might also take a 3.5mm jack also has a svideo out, havent tried to hook up to car yet but will and will report back.
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got the adapter.. hooked it up to a vga to rca out cable and plugged into an analog tv and got a flicker every now and then but no picture. Connected it to the Analog input on my LG 55inch LED and I get a scrolling picture in black and white only. Will try a couple different cables, the rca cable on the adapter looks like it might also take a 3.5mm jack also has a svideo out, havent tried to hook up to car yet but will and will report back.
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That's a plus, sounds like u got signal but not all the pins are feeding through.
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Got my micro HDMI to VGA adaptor from Hong Kong today. Works perfectly!
I'm still waiting on the VGA to S-Video/RCA so will report back.
Maybe you've got a problem with an unsupported resolution? RCA can only go up to 640x480 right? Is there any way we can force the mirroring resolution to go lower?
Yes, Mirror resolution.apk and some modding. Look in Hybrid rom thread, there is link for that.
Thanks mate.
I'll give it a go and report back. I got my VGA to RCA converter and like the other poster have no picture. Will report back after using the resolution fix.
Cheers.
Does anyone have any experience with a MHL adapter that will charge your phone and also provide analog audio? I would like to make my own car dock with one.
The "iKross MHL micro-USB to VGA Display and Stereo Audio Adapter" on amazon is pretty much what I need, but am unsure if it will work with the EVO LTE.
It's really unfortunate Sprint/HTC opted to get rid of the charging/audio pins on the back of the ONE X when designing the EVO.
you can still use the 3.5mm headphone jack as an audio out even with the MHL streaming out via HDMI. It tried it with my headset and my monitor. Works great
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The "iKross MHL micro-USB to VGA Display and Stereo Audio Adapter" on amazon is pretty much what I need, but am unsure if it will work with the EVO LTE.
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I've been looking for a similar solution. I'd wager that the adapter you mentioned is compatible. MHL is a standard and I'd very be surprised if the GNexus (as listed on the product page) worked, but the EvoLTE didn't.
I have an aux jack and charging port in my glove box, and for years I've just been using both USB and audio cables which dangle out of the box. I don't think I need a car dock (my car already has GPS), but just having one less cable (like those old iPod car adapters which split out analog audio) will be quite nice.
If you're nervous about buying it, I expect I'll pull the trigger on this in the next week or so, and I can report back.
I'd like to find a black or gray version, though. White cables are garish.
Exactly. I never bother with my phone because of all the wires being a hassle. Just looking for a more elegant/convenient solution I can just set my phone in. Might try to hack the MHL adapter and HTC car dock together, though I wish the car dock wasn't so unnecessarily bulky.
Just picked up the belkin Bluetooth today and hooked it to RCA inputs. Got an app that connects Bluetooth when the power cable is connected and turns it of when its not.works great So far. So now I'm down to just power cable .
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Would this work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321491
Or a generic micro-usb to 3.5mm adapter with a micro-usb Y?
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-ET-AUF3SBEBXAR-Female-Headset-Adapter/dp/tech-data/B003XT1UA4
http://www.amazon.com/Naztech-Micro-Charging-Splitter-Cable/dp/B004DI7EIQ
What do you mean by this:
It's really unfortunate Sprint/HTC opted to get rid of the charging/audio pins on the back of the ONE X when designing the EVO.
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has anyone tried this yet? I'd be interested in its compatibility with the car dock as well as how the quality is. With the car dock and the headphone jack I'm getting lots of feedback and static.
I've order the iKross MHL adapter and the parts necessary to assemble the custom cable. I will report back if the iKross adapter works. If it does work, I may not assemble the custom cable. If the iKross adapter does not work, I will assemble the custom cable and post results.
The iKross MHL adapter came in today, and it does work on the Evo 4G LTE. However, the sound is so terrible that I cannot recommend it to anyone for this application, and I will be sending the adapter back. It seems to only pass low frequencies to the 3.5mm jack, so much of the audio signal is lost. The audio is very low quality compared to the built-in 3.5mm jack. I will be trying the custom cable now, once I get all of the parts I need.
this is my work ... whit TAB 8.4 !!!
installed in my Audi A6 and connected to the car radio SONY REMOTE APP.
Slot car with homebuilt electric motor to eject the tablet !!
Fit in dual din
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaRtDMauLQM
Very nice, just please don't watch movies while driving.
Nice! I want to do this in my 06 gti with some sort of custom fabricated float mount. Does your car use can bus?
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I removed the car stereo and just installed a radio sony bluetooth in the glove box.
I used the original system already complete amplifier.
I connected the outputs radio connector at busquadra connector AUDI!
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I removed the car stereo and just installed a radio sony bluetooth in the glove box.
I used the original system already complete amplifier.
I connected the outputs radio connector at busquadra connector AUDI!
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Its cool. I'm testing same setup have u had any problems with auto connect bluetooth?
Not problem. . But I need push a sony radio for connection bluetooth App remote. .
I have call a Sony for this .. but need manual input..
Any one interested in this check out proclips (Google them). A non invasive easy way to install a tablet in the car. Works great with the Ford Sync system but anything with Bluetooth would be good. I've had iPad's, Note tabs, and now the 8.4 in my Fusion.
8.4 in my Jeep
Here's my setup in my Jeep. I got a custom mount that sits over the stock stereo. It slides in an out and locks. When I want it more secure, I slide it out and I have a lock box below my seat.
I ordered a ground loop adaptor to fix the hum when it's being charged and plugged into AUX. I'm currently shopping for a DAC that I can connect to a charge enabled OTG cable. The best I've seen is LAVA SimulCharge USB 1 but I wish it had more ports. Anyone find anything better?
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Here's my setup in my Jeep. I got a custom mount that sits over the stock stereo. It slides in an out and locks. When I want it more secure, I slide it out and I have a lock box below my seat.
I ordered a ground loop adaptor to fix the hum when it's being charged and plugged into AUX. I'm currently shopping for a DAC that I can connect to a charge enabled OTG cable. The best I've seen is LAVA SimulCharge USB 1 but I wish it had more ports. Anyone find anything better?
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I have the lava adapter works pretty good. U can buy a 1 male to 3 female USB adapter for more ports. Make sure u have a good 2.1 amp charger and cable for the lava or it won't charge to good. I use a official Samsung car charger and the USB cable that came with the tab pro gets about 1000ma with my DAC hooked up. I use the Behringer uac 202 USB dac best for the money. Has optical also.. No ground loops or noise with optical.
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I have the lava adapter works pretty good. U can buy a 1 male to 3 female USB adapter for more ports. Make sure u have a good 2.1 amp charger and cable for the lava or it won't charge to good. I use a official Samsung car charger and the USB cable that came with the tab pro gets about 1000ma with my DAC hooked up. I use the Behringer uac 202 USB dac best for the money. Has optical also.. No ground loops or noise with optical.
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Thanks. I was hoping I could get a 1/3 USB adaptor for more ports, but I didnt know if it would work. I have a two different 2.1 amp chargers now, and it barely gives any juice to it. It says max 1200 or so but it bare;y gets 3-400. It keeps the screen on and it drops a % every 5-10 min. I looked at the Behringer uac 202 but I'm connecting to a stock deck that goes have RGA inputs so I'm going in through an AUX jack. I could try an optical to headphone cable I suppose.
The ground loop cable I got killed the hissing noise. Is the UAC 202 a noticeable difference worth the extra cost and time setting it up? I'm concerned it will slow down charging even more. Does it suck up a lot of juice?
The sound difference is huge with the 202 dac even if u use the headphone out jack. Alot more clarity and output. doesn't suck much juice at all. U should invest in a Samsung Branded car charger most chargers say 2.1 amps but put out half.
Thanks, I just purchased the 202 and the lava so I'll be able to test this out this weekend.
I couldnt find the general samsung car charger that didn't have a cord already attached though.
Now I just need to find a USB backup camera solution and my car setup will finally be complete.
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Thanks, I just purchased the 202 and the lava so I'll be able to test this out this weekend.
I couldnt find the general samsung car charger that didn't have a cord already attached though.
Now I just need to find a USB backup camera solution and my car setup will finally be complete.
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Lava just came out with the 3 port looks very nice.. ordered one will let u know how it works.
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Lava just came out with the 3 port looks very nice.. ordered one will let u know how it works.
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Goodluck. The 3 port one looks pretty large. Does that function differently than if we were to buy a 1 to 3 USB adaptor?
I have my 1 port working correctly. Strangely whenever I use the Lava adaptor it lists it as 100% charges right away, but if I unplug the charger it drops back down to whatever it really is. Not a huge deal, but annoying to not see the accurate battery level when plugged in.
The 3 port adapter is supposed to be better with charging and has a button for charge only wich is cool. And according to lava there is no power feedback from the tablet to the the adapter. The tablet port keeps my usb dac on even when I unplug power With the one port. And I'm sure that the 3 port will have no problem with a dac hard drive and mouse (hopefully will let everyone know when I get it in a week or so).the one port would have a power supply issue with all 3 devices.
So how are the lapdocks working with the Pie update nowadays?
I have been loving mine. I purchased it a little over a month ago, and the only real big issue I had was the audio output to the lapdock was sometimes non-existent, requiring me to restart the phone or lapdock or both just to get the sound to come from the lapdock. In the past couple weeks I no longer have that problem. As soon as I connect the phone audio works without issue. Maybe they pushed an update? It's definitely worth the money. I love this damn thing.
I currently own one of these monitors for my laptops
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C5LPZMW/
and was thinking i could use it with my S8 with something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Updated-Version-Adapter-MacBook-ChromeBook/dp/B07R9LJV82/
Wondering if that could be used to power the Monitor off the USB 3 port while I have a keyboard plugged into the USB 2 port and the HDMI out to the monitor
As for a mouse I already own a Razer Atheris that works perfectly fine with the S8 in dex mode. I have a USB-c to hdmi adapter already but it doesn't allow for charging of the S8 unlike the one I linked to. Only real thing that the linked adapter is missing would be sd/ms slot/slots but I can work around that using the Ravpower RP-WD03 I already own and am thinking of replacing with a newer RP-WD009 which supports 5ghz unlike my current 03.
As for audio I have multiple options. I could use the speakers built into the monitor a pair of earbuds/headphones plugged into the phone or my Anker Soundcore 2 bluetooth speaker.