I want a wireless connection from my Nexus 9 to a projector.
I tried to attach a Chromecast to the HDMI port of the projector but Chromecast requires WiFi.
This solution works at home but not at place I have not access to a free WiFi connection.
The idea is to wirelessly present slides in meetings using my tablet.
Any wireless solution that you know would work??
Need my Nexus 9 and projector ..... (buy a receiver but what)
Will Miracast do the job?
1) Buy a dongle
2) Attach it to the HDMI port of the projector
3) Run and app
4) Present slides with no wires
miracast wont work.
you would need a hotspot maybe by using your phone..i forget if that can be done or not. you will need to use the tablet to set up the chromecast
Chromecast did not work using my phone as a hotspot..... dropped in 5 minutes.
Support forums say mobile hotspot is not supported.
May look into hard wiring the Nexus 6 to the projector..... not something I want to do, makes for ugly presentations.
Yeah if you could connect to it in a offline mode, a router would be your fix. Wish there was another way.
Have you looked into EZCast dongle? There are so many variants I can't decide which to try. Results are mediocre overall, but some are reporting success. I just want to cast videos from tab storage to TV without wifi. This device does that. It also does miracast. I've done the build.prop edit that may allow miracast. If I try one (or two), I'll let you know.
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Yeah, I dont think that miracast would work for that .
When do you don't want failure, I would recommend trustworthy wires.
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When do you don't want failure, I would recommend trustworthy wires.
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I'm curious as I would love to connect my N9 to a TV with wires. How? Perhaps I misunderstood your post.
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I'm curious as I would love to connect my N9 to a TV with wires. How? Perhaps I misunderstood your post.
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OT, @ritchea I'd love to know what you're background is. You seem to know your stuff.
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ritchea said:
I'm curious as I would love to connect my N9 to a TV with wires. How? Perhaps I misunderstood your post.
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You can get a USB Dongle that accepts other usb cables, hdmi, etc etc. It's pretty easy.
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You can get a USB Dongle that accepts other usb cables, hdmi, etc etc. It's pretty easy.
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Which dongle? Neither MHL nor Slimport work.
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Which dongle? Neither MHL nor Slimport work.
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You can do something like this
http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-HDMI-M...=1425920651&sr=8-2&keywords=micro+usb+to+hdmi
and just plug the hdmi end into your projector.
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You can do something like this
http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-HDMI-M...=1425920651&sr=8-2&keywords=micro+usb+to+hdmi
and just plug the hdmi end into your projector.
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You use this cable on your Nexus 9 to connect it successfully to a TV?
You get full mirroring?
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ritchea said:
You use this cable on your Nexus 9 to connect it successfully to a TV?
You get full mirroring?
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Well, I don't have this cable, but I used to use a similar cable on my old nexus 7 and it would mostly work on my tv. I just use Chromecast now (I don't need to present anything like you're talking about, though. Just to watch youtube etc.
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Well, I don't have this cable, but I used to use a similar cable on my old nexus 7 and it would mostly work on my tv. I just use Chromecast now (I don't need to present anything like you're talking about, though. Just to watch youtube etc.
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Interesting as I don't think I was (nor were most others) ever able to mirror my Nexus 7 2012 to the TV via a cable. Micro usb to HDMI--I've never seen one, only dongles such as MHL and Slimport. MHL isn't supported as it is on my old Galaxy Nexus. Slimport isn't supported as it is on the N7 FHD and Nexus 5. A micro usb-to-hdmi would not work without some sort of hardware and software adjustments because of the limitations of the usb port on the Nexus 7.
As the thread is about a wireless connection to a projector when there is no accessible wifi, we came around to wired connections. So far, you're the only one to suggest a cable will work, but the cable you hyperlinked is a micro hdmi-to-hdmi which would not natively work on any Nexus tablet or phone (at least since Galaxy Nexus). I have that cable.
I have read that the EZCast dongle may work--if you actually get a good one and are close enough to the output device. I'm not ready to try it as I'm still debating keeping my N9.
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Hi, does anyone know what cable is needed to connect to TV.
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Hi, does anyone know what cable is needed to connect to TV.
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It is a MHL cable and AFAIK, no one sells them yet..expect them to be out soon..other option is if you have a dlna compatible tv or box, u can use that wirelessly to stream videos/pictures but dlna AFAIK doesnt mirror the screen like mhl would.
MiniUSB to HDMI
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MiniUSB to HDMI
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No, its the MHL cable/adapter the earlier poster mentioned.
Both MHL and Micro-USB-to-HDMI will work but the MHL cable has the added benefit of it being able to charge the phone at the same time.
How will mini USB work when the SGSII has a micro USB port, and no mini USB port? The only possible port to connect HDMI to is the micro USB port, and the only possible technology to output HDMI from that port is MHL.
when should we see these cables?
Clove are saying in June, Expansys are saying end of May (but Expansys and release date reliability hardly go hand in hand). I'd go with the Clove date for now.
There is a chance they'll be available for purchase before then from the US, since the Infuse 4G comes with adapter in its retail box (Phonedog have an unboxing up one youTube).
Does this phone do HDMI mirroring like the Optimus G2X?
Nobody knows, since there are no MHL accessories available.
steve228uk said:
Both MHL and Mini-USB-to-HDMI will work but the MHL cable has the added benefit of it being able to charge the phone at the same time.
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don't you mean micro?
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don't you mean micro?
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From the context of the earlier posts it seems like he really does mean mini USB. Uninformed people really shouldn't be answering questions in here.
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don't you mean micro?
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Yep, that's the one *slaps forehead*
Hi all,
Just received my Nexus 9, it got updated to stock Android 5.0.1.
Unfortunately, Ethernet isn't working via USB OTG cable. Does anyone know how to enable it or do I have to install CyanogenMod for Ethernet support?
Thanks!
temuri said:
Hi all,
Just received my Nexus 9, it got updated to stock Android 5.0.1.
Unfortunately, Ethernet isn't working via USB OTG cable. Does anyone know how to enable it or do I have to install CyanogenMod for Ethernet support?
Thanks!
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has this ever been possible? i have never heard of any android device being able to accept internet though an OTG and usb\ethernet adapter...
Not sure about stock Android, but CyanogenMod 4.4.4 works on Ethernet via OTG on my Nexus 7.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xda.usbhost.test
That should work. My Ethernet adapter is being used on my nexus player or I would test for you.
Does it have linux driver?
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has this ever been possible? i have never heard of any android device being able to accept internet though an OTG and usb\ethernet adapter...
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I've not tried the script, but it's been reported to work elsewhere, also. It doesn't "just work" on my rooted stock N5 with KK. It does, however, work on my rooted stock N7 FHD (L 5.0.1)--"just works." I have the BobjGear Ethernet Adapter for Android that I purchased years ago for my former Toshiba Thrive. The OTG is run-of-the mill Amazon Asian import variety. It worked on my Nexus 7 2012.
I just tried it on my old Galaxy Nexus, and it also "just works." It may have worked on the N4, but I gave it to my son so can't test it.
I would think that it'd be possible... I have a 1Gb/s connection at my house so whenn I have a large file such as an HD movie I need to download right before I go somewhere I plug my Micro USB-to-USB into my Cisco USB 3.0-to-Gig Ethernet and then into my Nexus 7 (2013), running stock 5.0 FYI. I then turn WiFi off, then wait about 20 seconds. Although it does not show that you are connected via Ethernet you are. I ran a simple speed test using Ookla.
With WiFi I was getting up to about 80Mb/s, with my Ethernet setup I was getting around +900Mb/s.
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I would think that it'd be possible... I have a 1Gb/s connection at my house so whenn I have a large file such as an HD movie I need to download right before I go somewhere I plug my Micro USB-to-USB into my Cisco USB 3.0-to-Gig Ethernet and then into my Nexus 7 (2013), running stock 5.0 FYI. I then turn WiFi off, then wait about 20 seconds. Although it does not show that you are connected via Ethernet you are. I ran a simple speed test using Ookla.
With WiFi I was getting up to about 80Mb/s, with my Ethernet setup I was getting around +900Mb/s.
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How is 900 meg even possible? Nexus 7 only supports USB 2.0. Even with a gigabit connection, you should not get faster than 480 Mbps.
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Nop it uses the Ethernet driver in the kernel
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Boblank said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xda.usbhost.test
That should work. My Ethernet adapter is being used on my nexus player or I would test for you.
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This app won't work on our nexus 9
Because of 64bit
And
Tasker did not fix the root bug on 64bit
Go here for the script to enable it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703977
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has this ever been possible? i have never heard of any android device being able to accept internet though an OTG and usb\ethernet adapter...
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Now you know its possible
Hehe
Hi there! Just wanted to chime in to note that USB Ethernet works fine on Android 5.0 running on an unmodified Nexus 9. I'm actually sending this through the Ethernet connection I yet have to update to 5.0.1 though and see if it works there as well :fingers-crossed:
Hi together,
I am using a Nexus 9 with Simple AOSP (Android 5.1.1).
For using my ethernet connection I bought this adapter: DONZO® micro USB 2.0 A Stecker auf RJ45 Ethernet Adapter 10/100 Mbit.
When I plug it into the tablet it begins to light up. So I think the tablet recognizes the adapter. (When plugging it into my Nexus 4 it does not light up.)
Now my problem: Nothing happens... If I disable Wifi I get no connection with Chrome.
When looking into netcfg i don't see an eth0 interface.
Also the app "Ethernet" from xda (USBhost) does not work, unfortunatelly... (Nor it works with any of the scripts provided here at xda.)
Anyone knows what could be the problem?
I'd really like to use the tablet with ethernet instead of Wifi at the moment.
Thanks!
Works for me on 5.1.1, unrooted Nexus 9
Possible of interest, I have an UNROOTED Nexus 9, using the factory 5.1.1 image, and I just plugged in an OTA cable, plugged a USB to Ethernet adapter into it, turned off my Wi-Fi, and still have connectivity.
Thus, my tiny little corner of the world is currently a VERY happy place. Thought I'd share my joyousness around the forum.
Which adapter ?
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Possible of interest, I have an UNROOTED Nexus 9, using the factory 5.1.1 image, and I just plugged in an OTA cable, plugged a USB to Ethernet adapter into it, turned off my Wi-Fi, and still have connectivity.
Thus, my tiny little corner of the world is currently a VERY happy place. Thought I'd share my joyousness around the forum.
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Hello Mikecole,
I have a nexus 9 with android 5.1.1 as well
I am looking for the right ethernet adapter to buy, and I am thinking of the bobjgear usb 2.0
Could you please tell me which adapter you are using ?
Thank you
Cheers
Hello
Just got my new Nexus Player and after long search I can't find the right answer.
I want to connect the player to my Ethernet in my house for better connection and if possible to add an external HDD.
Here is my list of questions and I hope that I've got the the right place:
1. I want to have the maximum network speed and I have Giga cables in my walls . Is there a standards in the adapter that I need to buy to have the maximum speed? Or all the adapters have the same speed limit?
2. Is there a way to connect both Ethernet and USB HDD long side? Is there a magic box that have USB and also an Ethernet connection? If there is I would like to get an advise what is the best one to buy.
If someone have an experience what the items I need and have an advice what is the best to buy - I will love to get some links.
Many thanks in advance
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I found this , will this work with the NP : http://www.satechi.net/index.php/sa...lan-network-adapter-for-windows-mac-and-linux
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This was about the 5th thread in this forum...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-player/accessories/gigabit-ethernet-usb-adapter-t2938172
You'll need an OTG cable, a USB 2.0 hub (a powered one if you're going to hook up non-powered hdd), and then just about anything you want will work through the hub. For expanded storage you'll need to root and install stickmount. If you want to install large games then you may need foldermount as well.
Sorry for posting the same issue for the 5th and many thanks for helping me - now it's time for shopping
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I'm still haven't found the right accessory - I really would love to buy only 1 item that have powered USB hub with fast Ethernet . Is there any one that have this ?
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james341 said:
I'm still haven't found the right accessory - I really would love to buy only 1 item that have powered USB hub with fast Ethernet . Is there any one that have this ?
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In Amazon type in "ethernet USB hub", many results will come up. Here is a link to the first one. I don't know for sure if it is compatible or not though.
Anker® 3-Port USB 3.0 HUB with 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Converter (3 USB 3.0 Ports, A RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port, Support Windows XP, Vista, Win7/8 (32/64 bit), Mac OS 10.6 and above, Linux) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KGV7I9Y/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_-ifUub140WKQG
The problem is that even if the adapter supports full Ethernet speed the USB port on the nexus player will not.
So, you should get the benefit of a stable connection... But it will never be beyond USB 2.0 speeds.
I am connected to 2.5ghz wireless N and I haven't had a problem with 1080p Netflix, no stutters on YouTube and modern combat 4 and 5 both play with no lag.
midnightzak said:
This was about the 5th thread in this forum...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-player/accessories/gigabit-ethernet-usb-adapter-t2938172
You'll need an OTG cable, a USB 2.0 hub (a powered one if you're going to hook up non-powered hdd), and then just about anything you want will work through the hub. For expanded storage you'll need to root and install stickmount. If you want to install large games then you may need foldermount as well.
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Can anyone tell me why my USB flash drive doesn't always mount with my Nexus player? I've got a powered Plugable USB hub, with my pny 32gb fat32 format USB drive.
It keeps switching names and sometimes doesn't show up at all until after I rerun stickmount.
This happens after waking from sleep as well. I'm obviously rooted and unlocked what am I missing?
Also how do I activate pro on stickmount after I've purchased it. I just get a weird screenshots about the pro version when clicking upgrade....
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Can anyone tell me why my USB flash drive doesn't always mount with my Nexus player? I've got a powered Plugable USB hub, with my pny 32gb fat32 format USB drive.
It keeps switching names and sometimes doesn't show up at all until after I rerun stickmount.
This happens after waking from sleep as well. I'm obviously rooted and unlocked what am I missing?
Also how do I activate pro on stickmount after I've purchased it. I just get a weird screenshots about the pro version when clicking upgrade....
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It might have something to due with a recent bug they fixed.
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/cts/+/7ed3699
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It might have something to due with a recent bug they fixed.
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/cts/+/7ed3699
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Wow got a response almost a year later.... Lol
Good thing I don't have that crappy Nexus Player anymore Shield TV is where it's at!
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I have read that the phone does support mhl 3.0, but then I have read that it doesn't and the only way you are getting video out is through Miracast. Anybody here have direct knowledge if there is mhl support?
Thanks
Microsoft Miracast dongle won't work with it either. Does not connect. So much for using this phone with my Appradio.
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Microsoft Miracast dongle won't work with it either. Does not connect. So much for using this phone with my Appradio.
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yeah I just bought the new Avh-4100nex and it was delivered today, I plan on using the Android Auto, I thing there is special Hdmi adpater you have to use for the samsungs I think
2003vstrom said:
yeah I just bought the new Avh-4100nex and it was delivered today, I plan on using the Android Auto, I thing there is special Hdmi adpater you have to use for the samsungs I think
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Just wish I knew which adapter worked. I would get the nex4100, but having an Appradio 2 already and was planning on using ARLiberator or unchained, it would keep me from spending $600. At this point I guess I have to return my phone. Drastic I know, but my radio is useless without a phone.
Samsung phones will generally only work with Samsung brand MHL adapters.
I've read multiple sources on the web that it is true that he S6 doesn't support MHL. I'll verify this later today. While this isn't a big deal at home because you can use chromecast ...etc, , it is in my car. I've always displayed my Phone's (androids and IOS) on my car stereo, for gps or waze purposes (just some examples). Anyone else use MHL? kinda bummed about sammy taking away that functionality.
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I've read multiple sources on the web that it is true that he S6 doesn't support MHL. I'll verify this later today. While this isn't a big deal at home because you can use chromecast ...etc, , it is in my car. I've always displayed my Phone's (androids and IOS) on my car stereo, for gps or waze purposes (just some examples). Anyone else use MHL? kinda bummed about sammy taking away that functionality.
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I got it to work with my AppRadio using Chromecast. Not sure if that is an option for you, but it did work for me. I just would rather use a hardwire connection. If Chromecast had not worked I would have returned the phone. Lack of MHL was a deal breaker for me, but Chromecast works really good for this device.
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I got it to work with my AppRadio using Chromecast. Not sure if that is an option for you, but it did work for me. I just would rather use a hardwire connection. If Chromecast had not worked I would have returned the phone. Lack of MHL was a deal breaker for me, but Chromecast works really good for this device.
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I have a Kenwood, Guess I could put a chromecast dongle on. I prefer the hardwire connection. How stable is your video connection to your head unit?
shockandawe said:
I have a Kenwood, Guess I could put a chromecast dongle on. I prefer the hardwire connection. How stable is your video connection to your head unit?
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With Chromecast it is flawless, with any other Miracast adapter it is horrible. The only hard part (not hard, time consuming) is setting up the Chromecast to work with tethering off of your phone. The rest works just the same as an mhl adapter.
Well, these comments are bothersome! I ordered a Samsung MHL connector from Amazon and it is coming from China on a very slow boat. I ordered it two weeks ago and Amazon says it could be another month. This will tick me off if it finally gets here and doesn't work!! If anyone gets it to work, please post here!!
I got an official Samsung adapter and my s3 works like a charm but my s6 edge just shows a black screen
....m/-#*#*#**#@ !!! But Chromecast works well...dammit Samsung !
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I got it to work with my AppRadio using Chromecast. Not sure if that is an option for you, but it did work for me. I just would rather use a hardwire connection. If Chromecast had not worked I would have returned the phone. Lack of MHL was a deal breaker for me, but Chromecast works really good for this device.
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I just bought a 4100nex and now I'm running into this same issue. Could you please send me a link or thread that explains how to do this with a Chromecast. I'm so bummed about this whole situation. I have the s6 edge
Mhl cable from china works fine on my s6 edge....
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Mhl cable from china works fine on my s6 edge....
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So you actually got app radio to work or did you use chromecast as well?
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No chromecast....was virtually jus plug n play for me
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No chromecast....was virtually jus plug n play for me
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Yeah i got chromecast to work as well but really wanted to use that app radio unchained to have full control with the screen on the radio
Folks
Can you recommend a cable that charges the phone and connects to HDMI at the same time. Sort of a two in one cable. My relative plays the phone video all day long connected to the TV
Thx
Anybody?
sam008 said:
Folks
Can you recommend a cable that charges the phone and connects to HDMI at the same time. Sort of a two in one cable. My relative plays the phone video all day long connected to the TV
Thx
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It's my understanding you can't get and HDMI cable to work on a Nexus 6.
That technology is called MHL and N6 does not support it.
Keep in mind too, if you have a tablet (like I have galaxy tab pro), it supports MHL. But if you use custom ROM, you will likely lose the MHL function.
Does it support SlimPorts?
Nope
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Google-Nexus-6_id8626
MHL and SLIMPORT is supported according to this ^
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http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Google-Nexus-6_id8626
MHL and SLIMPORT is supported according to this ^
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It is incorrect. Google wanted people to buy the Chromecast, so they did not put in support for either MHL or SlimPort.
RegnierD said:
It is incorrect. Google wanted people to buy the Chromecast, so they did not put in support for either MHL or SlimPort.
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Correct. I own all types of mhl cable(powered/un-powered) and none work or not detected by TV when used with Nexus 6.
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http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Google-Nexus-6_id8626
MHL and SLIMPORT is supported according to this ^
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sam008 said:
Folks
Neither actually function, and I've seen Motorola/Google Engineers respond to a question about this on the AOSP bug-tracker saying that they disabled it on the SoC of the Nexus 6.
Can you recommend a cable that charges the phone and connects to HDMI at the same time. Sort of a two in one cable. My relative plays the phone video all day long connected to the TV
Thx
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Sorry, no, they disabled it on the SoC they shipped in the Nexus 6.
Per slimport employees at CES 2015, Google removed support at the last minute before release to manufacturing. They said it was a very big surprise because support had been included during development.
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