Using Nexus 6 with a wired external display - Nexus 6 Accessories

I often connect my Nexus 6 to an external bluetooth keyboard and mouse. It works wonderfully and the keyboard shortcuts make it especially efficient for writing longer answers to emails, browsing, or, for example, writing this thread post. I could get my laptop out, but that's often less convenient. An external display would make the experience even better.
I know the Nexus 6 does not support MHL or SlimPort, however I was wondering if anyone has found any other potential solutions? I'd be interested to know if anyone has managed to get a DisplayLink USB adapter via USB OTG to work with the Nexus 6.
Chromecast is not an option because of the 0.5 - 1 second delay, even when the Nexus 6 and Chromecast are within 2 meters of the wireless access point. I'd be interested to know if anyone has ever managed to decrease that delay to usable levels however.
Another issue associated with connecting an external display, even if it's through Chromecast, is the native DPI. Mirroring the display means controls, text etc. are huge, which is a waste of all that extra screen real estate.
Back when I had my Nexus 4 I actually got the above-mentioned setup to work quite well - external bluetooth keyboard and mouse, external monitor via SlimPort, and then I used an app called Second Screen to automatically adjust the DPI down to 160 (IIRC), which is equivalent of a standard desktop OS. The only issues were that 1) Second Screen required root, which I would like to avoid, and 2) the Nexus 4's performance couldn't really do justice to the setup. I'm confident that the Nexus 6 can, however. In fact, I'm generally puzzled as to why Android developers have spent the time necessary to make keyboard and mouse support work so well, but not improve the external display capabilities, e.g. native HDMI out support and automatic DPI adjustment once an external display is connected. With that - BAM - you would have a fully usable desktop replacement for light, everyday tasks. Android would be one step closer to conquering the world.

My solution this was to buy a wired adapter for the chromecast in addition to a micro usb to ethernet that worked with my phone. Both ethernet cables hook into my router and I can effectively mirror my device wired. Obviously there is probably still some lag, but is now below the threshold that I can perceive.
I would love to find a more elegant solution to this issue, for some people this is not something they would really use, but I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that would really like to see this happen.

would be cool to have a large touchscreen monitor with permanently powered phone for a silent computer. I have it all minus a busted screen.

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(Q) wireless keyboard for nst

Hi, is anybody using wireless keyboard on nst? Wired one works fine for me. But when I'm connecting wi-fi mouse, it doesn't seem to work correctly, there is no control over the pointer. I am asking because that could give me bigger choice of keyboards, and maybe also would help to reduce the battery drain. Thanks
Mouses are not currently supported correctly.
Movement gets translated into KEYCODE_DPAD KeyEvents.
thank you... So does that mean that wi-fi keyboard should work normally?... Sorry, I just don't have any to check myself. I don't wanna buy before someone will tell that it is possible. thanks
Well, there's wireless, Bluetooth and WiFi, all very different.
You could use a regular wireless keyboard with a USB dongle on the Nook side.
That will work fine as to the Nook it looks exactly like a wired keyboard.
USB mode as it is now uses a lot of current.
You time between charging will drop to once a day.
Bluetooth would have been a good one, if only B&N had spent the extra $0.50 for the WiFi module with Bluetooth.
Bluetooth on a USB dongle would have all the drawbacks of the above wireless keyboard but would also require a driver.
Keyboard over WiFi using a PC or another Android device would work.
You'd just need software on both ends.
Many keyboards that say "WiFi" are simply wireless keyboards that use the ISM spectrum the same as WiFi does.
The easy way to check is if the package includes a USB dongle.
Thanks for very detailed answer. Yes, I was thinking only about keyboard with wi-fi dongle. I've already noticed that unfortunately bluetooth will not work. There is a rather small range of portable USB keyboards that are specially dedicated to android devices. I was looking for one with a stand for comfortable typing anywhere I will be... a train, park bench etc.... Or well, you can find many usb keyboards with stands on ebay for example , but they all looks almost the same just with different logos, cheap, poor quality ones. Market is concentrated on bluetooth keyboards, then a lot of them are quite decent. So I'm just going to find a good usb compact keyboard, and then mount some kind of stand to it myself. Anyway, that is not very important for others, this post might be already to long.
ok, my question is: will it help to reduce battery usage in usb host mode, if I'll use keyboard powered by batteries?
Excuse my English. Thanks
09mysh said:
ok, my question is: will it help to reduce battery usage in usb host mode, if I'll use keyboard powered by batteries?
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A good question. And I have a related one - won't using a USB dongle and wireless keyboard take a good bit less current than a plain USB keyboard, because the port isn't supplying power to the keyboard itself? I know to expect things like "It takes more battery life from the WiFi than the current" but I'd just like to know exactly.
Renate NST said:
Mouses…
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*Mice
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Sorry to bump this old thread (and hope someone might still read this).
I was wondering about Renate's bluetooth suggestion above. I realise it would still not be ideal, but I've got a pretty good bluetooth keyboard for my other android devices and it would be great if I could try it with my nook as well (in particular I'd also be curious to test NOOK!E's question about power demand).
I'm running pinguy1982's tweaked ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2651053) and have been able to connect a micro-USB keyboard (the cheap ones built-in in some cases) using Renate's USBmode app. Now I was wondering if/how I would be able to use a USB bluetooth dongle to connect my bluetooth keyboard. Using the USB app, it seems to be recognised - it says something about a wireless device under View USB when I connect the bluetooth dongle. Exact output is:
1d6b:0002:01 MUSB HDRC host driver
0a12:0001:01 CSR8510 A10
#1 - e0:01:01 Wireless
#2 - e0:01:01 Wireless​
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I don't know how to proceed from here though, as there's obviously no menu point for pairing a bluetooth device. I've had a look around for standalone apps for this, but not successful so far (devices that have bluetooth usually have a regular menu for that of course).
Any help about how to proceed would be much appreciated!
PS:
Just found BlueInput, but it just tells me that Bluetooth is not available. I guess that means something else is missing (if this is at all feasible to work).
Oops, sorry, I didn't see this.
The Nook has remnants in the build for Bluetooth support.
That's mostly in permissions and groups.
The WiFi adapter module on the circuit board does not support Bluetooth.
For an extra $0.25 they could have speced the version of the module that supported it.
I guess that it's not a priority for B&N, even the new Nook Glow Plus has the same problem.
Your Bluetooth dongle gets enumerated on the USB host, but there are no drivers to handle it.
This is indicated by the lack of black dots to the right.
A wired keyboard would show you dots.
Renate NST said:
Oops, sorry, I didn't see this.
The Nook has remnants in the build for Bluetooth support.
That's mostly in permissions and groups.
The WiFi adapter module on the circuit board does not support Bluetooth.
For an extra $0.25 they could have speced the version of the module that supported it.
I guess that it's not a priority for B&N, even the new Nook Glow Plus has the same problem.
Your Bluetooth dongle gets enumerated on the USB host, but there are no drivers to handle it.
This is indicated by the lack of black dots to the right.
A wired keyboard would show you dots.
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Thanks for your reply! So I guess there's no hope to get this to work (except for possibly somehow adding drivers, which I'm afraid is probably beyond my capabilities)...

[Q] Phone docking and the argument of convergence. Who has a dock, huh?

The Ubuntu Touch OS is a pretty big topic as of late, and I'm really hyped to see it come along... but I have to say, I'm shocked by the lack of docks for a lot of devices lately.
Why do I say this? Well, I suppose it's less relevant to UbTouch, but it's pretty important and worth mentioning. More and more, these modern devices are coming out, offering crazy specs like Quad-HD displays and quad-core processors, but it's given a hardcore hardware limitation, usually defined by the USB port with the MHL/OTG nature. I don't know enough docks where a phone does it, but I know Samsung has that on lock. You look at their products, their USB port is designed well, able to plug into a dock that has an HDMI port, a micro-USB cable for syncing/charging/powering the dock, and a USB host port, for keyboards, mice, etc.
Samsung's devices, from a functional standpoint, seem perfect for UbTouch's offering of the convergence with the desktop functionality, but their specs don't fit it. The specs are catered to a simpler crowd, as Samsung's done for a while. The company's that DO offer the specs for it have skimped on things, or at least, they've not bothered to mention that they can do simultaneous display output with USB host functionality, because we haven't seen docks that have such things.
A few years ago, backing to the HTC Evo 3D and 4G LTE, that device offered a dock, or KiDiGi at least, with an HDMI output and a microUSB for powering the dock and charging. Custom ROMs make it possible to use USB host, amazingly, but I need to wonder where we are that we aren't seeing docks more.
I believe I can guess the answer: Miracast. That's right. The screen casting feature. They don't look to HDMI and docks with it because of the fact that, with a small plug-and-forget dongle or the like, you can just wirelessly cast your screen. You don't need a keyboard and mouse, no bluetooth and junk. You sync it, you send it, you use it, and that's that.
Because of this, and the fact that only Canonical, and the companies behind them, believe in this convergence right now, I can't say it's a surprise that no one's trying to bring on this expanded environment through their phones, with a dock that, having it set up, allows that convergence.
Maybe I'm missing something. Who's got a device and dock, and who's experimented with Ubuntu Touch, assuming it was ever part of the choice for your device? And is it a Samsung?
I've been using Ubuntu on my Nexus 4 since February. While you are right that there currently aren't too many devices which have pins for a dock, it would not bring any benefits to the Ubuntu Touch experience if there were, as Ubuntu hasn't reached convergence yet. Moreover, the work on Unity 8 for the desktop hasn't even started yet (besides their initial creation of a version of Ubuntu which runs Unity 8 and Mir but looks like the phone/tablet version). The work to create a desktop UI for Unity 8 will start after the release of 14.10. Let's see when we will get full convergence.
(What is, however, already converged are apps. You can already install the Ubuntu core apps on your Ubuntu desktop.)
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I have no dock, but I still use an S3 i9300, will be upgrading to an Xperia Z3 sometime this year, but I don't' think the Sony dock is anymore than a charging stand, which seems to be an utter waste to me.
Docks are mostly useless for current phones. With Ubuntu we hope to change that.
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A 'dock' is as simple as a usb cable while charging or even a link though bluetooth/wifi.
Personally I am looking forward to linux based ability on a phone.

Problems mirroring Z2 Tablet to projector/TV

Having a few problems with mirroring my Z2 tablet to a TV/projector. Just wondered if anyone could shed any light on some of the issues I am having as I seem to have reached a dead end.
I connect my xperia Z2 tablet to a none MHL projector using the Sony IM750 MHL adapter to present course slides at work and use it to connect to a none MHL TV at home. The picture is good but the adapter uses the power source and this drains the battery slowly from the tablet. I think the reason for this is that the IM750 is MHL 1.1. The tablet supports upto MHL 3.0 but as yet there does not seem to be any compatible adapters that are will work with the z2 tablet above MHL 1. If there was I am assuming that this would allow more current to get to the tablet and less or none at all would be drained from the tablet battery? Samsung currently sell an MHL 2.0 adapter but this will not work with the z2 tablet as it is has a 11 pin fitting rather than a 5 pin. I wish that someone out there would make a 5pin MHL 2.0 or even better MHL3.0 adapter that would work with the tablet, I have spent many hours on the internet but cannot find one.
I have also tried miracast to connect my tablet to my LG TV but there is noticeable lag and the screen can be glitchy at times. Does anyone know whether this would be the case if I used the netgear PTV3000? would it be better than the TV and is it worth a punt from amazon I suppose I could always return it if it does not work as well as I like.
Any ideas anyone it just doesn't seem at the moment that there is a reliable solution to connect the Z2 tablet to a projector or TV or has anyone found anything better?
If you don't need screen mirroring (do you need it? Really???), then other possibilities to bring video or photo to a screen are MUCH better / more problem-free and widely recommended than MHL or Miracast.
- Chromecast
- Android TV sticks / boxes which can receive content via DLNA
- Raspberry Pi with XBMC
- Other mini computer (like Intel NUC) with XBMC, Plex or something like that.
Stop bothering with MHL or Miracast, it will save your nerves.
Yes tell me about it it's a real pain. I have quite specific needs so I think I probably do need to mirror. I work as a trainer giving presentations all over the place so I need something that is not dependant on having a wifi signal as it tends to be poor at best at places that I work, so mhl and miracast do seem like my only options as they don't require connection to a router. As far as I am aware there doesn't seem to be a perfect option for none Samsung android tablets which is disappointing as I am big fan of my z2. I might have to go back to my win 8 laptop which I don't really want to do. I can't understand why there is not a 5 pin mhl 2.0 adapter.
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If you don't need screen mirroring (do you need it? Really???), then other possibilities to bring video or photo to a screen are MUCH better / more problem-free and widely recommended than MHL or Miracast.
- Chromecast
- Android TV sticks / boxes which can receive content via DLNA
- Raspberry Pi with XBMC
- Other mini computer (like Intel NUC) with XBMC, Plex or something like that.
Stop bothering with MHL or Miracast, it will save your nerves.
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I think the issue, is Chromecast requires the user to be part of a Wifi Network to connect?If you're in a location where there is no Wifi available, well........

Anyone try connecting Mate 10 to monitor

Hi. Has anyone tried using a USB C-to-HDMI cable to connect Mate 10 to a monitor. How do you like it? Do apps scale well on monitor? Assuming you hooked up a bluetooth keyboard and mouse, have you tried editing a document? Thanks!
still waiting for my Mate 10! But one of the reasons for getting one is USB-C to HDMI. One thing I noted when sourcing a cable - if you use a "standard" cable you won't be able to stream Netflix/Amazon streaming due to lack of "HDCP" compliance. I got a cable that was compliant for a few euro more on Amazon. Just keep this in mind if you want to stream Netflix etc.
Does anyone know if this would work with a Surface Pro 4? The SP4 has a mini display port, so maybe with a mini display port adapter, we can connect Mate 10 to the SP4 and view desktop mode on the tablet. Would that work?
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still waiting for my Mate 10! But one of the reasons for getting one is USB-C to HDMI. One thing I noted when sourcing a cable - if you use a "standard" cable you won't be able to stream Netflix/Amazon streaming due to lack of "HDCP" compliance. I got a cable that was compliant for a few euro more on Amazon. Just keep this in mind if you want to stream Netflix etc.
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So how and where to buy a cable to bypass this restriction, I am trying to play xfinity app and it tells me there is a restriction OMG wth it becoming Apple this android
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So how and where to buy a cable to bypass this restriction, I am trying to play xfinity app and it tells me there is a restriction OMG wth it becoming Apple this android
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Well the cable I have purchased is the one linked below - which the manufacturer says (elsewhere) is the HDCP compliant one. I can't guarantee you that it will work though!
I am expecting my phone and this cable this week so will try out!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XS7T4GP
NOTE - this manufacturer also sells usb-c to hdmi cables that it says are NOT compliant. Only one above is one they say is compliant.
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Well the cable I have purchased is the one linked below - which the manufacturer says (elsewhere) is the HDCP compliant one. I can't guarantee you that it will work though!
I am expecting my phone and this cable this week so will try out!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XS7T4GP
NOTE - this manufacturer also sells usb-c to hdmi cables that it says are NOT compliant. Only one above is one they say is compliant.
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Thanks I'll look for it here in Amazon US, no problem returning so might as well try.
I tried it out briefly when I got the phone.
I used a type c to HDMI adapter, with a normal HDMI cable.
Some things I noticed:
I think this drained the battery more than anything else I've done with the phone (including gaming).
The phone was noticeable warm after the session.
My phone rebooted shortly after the desktop session. Like it crashed.
The phone states it's in reverse charge mode, like juice is also bring drained from the phone to the TV.
I couldn't get YouTube to work full screen without borders. Unless I was mirroring the phone screen (which means phone screen also remains on).
I've mixed feelings, it's early days I guess.
Ok, I am still waiting for the cable from Amazon but ended up purchasing an adaptor from Maplin.
Worked fine - as in outputted screen of phone (in phone or 'desktop' mode).
But I did notice that the screen resolution as outputted was far less than the resolution of the screen - I would have expected the 1080p display to mirror across to the TV.
It wasn't that it was bad, just blurry text and not crisp when looking at video. Whereas in the past, with a phone with an actual hdmi connection as opposed to usb-c, or indeed when outputting a media player with hdmi or casting using chromecast, the quality is perfect.
Perhaps I'm doing something wrong or perhaps the Maplin cable is not up to speed. Open to ideas.
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Ok, I am still waiting for the cable from Amazon but ended up purchasing an adaptor from Maplin.
Worked fine - as in outputted screen of phone (in phone or 'desktop' mode).
But I did notice that the screen resolution as outputted was far less than the resolution of the screen - I would have expected the 1080p display to mirror across to the TV.
It wasn't that it was bad, just blurry text and not crisp when looking at video. Whereas in the past, with a phone with an actual hdmi connection as opposed to usb-c, or indeed when outputting a media player with hdmi or casting using chromecast, the quality is perfect.
Perhaps I'm doing something wrong or perhaps the Maplin cable is not up to speed. Open to ideas.
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Interesting. Sounds like you are using Mate 10 Pro. Wonder if resolution is improved using Mate 10.
Jamdonut said:
I tried it out briefly when I got the phone.
I used a type c to HDMI adapter, with a normal HDMI cable.
Some things I noticed:
I think this drained the battery more than anything else I've done with the phone (including gaming).
The phone was noticeable warm after the session.
My phone rebooted shortly after the desktop session. Like it crashed.
The phone states it's in reverse charge mode, like juice is also bring drained from the phone to the TV.
I couldn't get YouTube to work full screen without borders. Unless I was mirroring the phone screen (which means phone screen also remains on).
I've mixed feelings, it's early days I guess.
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I was wondering about the battery drainage. Some cables I've seen have an additional input for charger. Maybe that might help
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Interesting. Sounds like you are using Mate 10 Pro. Wonder if resolution is improved using Mate 10.
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No, normal Mate 10.
Other cable arrived and same situation. To clarify, it's fine, and perfectly watchable, just not crystal clear. It strikes me that this method seems like the usb-c to hdmi cable is simply mirroring the display of the phone rather than actually outputting the video file itself independently - as would happen with a HDMI connection as you used to get on some phones. Perhaps this is something to do with the issue.
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No, normal Mate 10.
Other cable arrived and same situation. To clarify, it's fine, and perfectly watchable, just not crystal clear. It strikes me that this method seems like the usb-c to hdmi cable is simply mirroring the display of the phone rather than actually outputting the video file itself independently - as would happen with a HDMI connection as you used to get on some phones. Perhaps this is something to do with the issue.
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......hope you post result of amazon cable! have a nice day!
It was amazon cable I referred to above. So same with maplin adaptor and amazon cable. Tried outputting a HD YouTube video but not much different. As I say, fine, but not as clear as would expect if you copied that file to a media player attached to a tv via hdmi
Hooked mine up with the Huawei supercharger and cable and it slowly drains the battery in desktop mode. Without charger it will suck down the battery fast. Benched with Antutu and got 175k on phone. In desktop on 30" monitor got 157k. Still faster than my Mate 9. My S8+ in Dex was just about worthless. Also with the M10 in desktop with wired mouse has zero lag. Bluetooth mouse a different story. So gaming is pretty good on a monitor.
Ok, I "solved" my problem by fluke. I would love if someone more techy than me could explain but this is what I did to fix the fact that the HDMI output looked more like 640x480 than a hi def picture.
Went to TV settings, and selected advanced, HDMI settings, and Changed HDMI "Auto" mode to HDMI Graphic mode (choice of Graphic/Video - video was default and was crap). As soon as I did this I had perfect outputted photos and videos.
According to one tv manual I found on a search:
"Graphic: HDMI input timing set to Graphic mode (PC) - The image is full scan.
Video: HDMI input timing set to Video mode. The image is over scan."
According to someone on a completely unrelated PS4 forum:
"Basically by changing the HDMI mode to graphic, the HDMI output (be it gaming console, pc, or cable) bypasses "extra" processing features of the TV that
make the game and TV broadcasts look crappy and also causes lag. By bypassing those features you will get a much clearer picture."
Either way, it's fixed. On my tv. And on a shop tv the same issue. So given that I've connected previous phones with hdmi connections a few years ago without issues, this suggests that it is something to do with how the Mate 10 outputs signals in a way that TV recognises?
Love to hear an explanation from the experts. Thanks.
Edit: someone else with a similar issue on another device - so it seems the issue is that the Mate 10 is not recognised by most Televisions as a "PC" which would correct hdmi mode to "graphics" ?
"When I switch between the Blu-Ray and the PC on two separate HDMI inputs, the TV doesn't detect that's it's connected to a PC, so it doesn't switch from video to graphics mode - which is required for it to look good as a computer monitor.
Since the TV deosn't recognize the PC and auto switch to graphics mode, when I switch from Blu-Ray to PC, I have to dig down into the menu and switch the HDMI mode to graphics manually - and then back when I go to the Blu-Ray. -- Major pain if I'm switching back and forth."
Any ideas? Is this something Huawei could fix in firmware?
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Any ideas? Is this something Huawei could fix in firmware?
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It looks like its related to the TV resolution : I have the same issue (640*480 resolution) when I connect the mate 10 pro to a 4K native TV but it works perfect when connected to a full HD TV !! It's a shame as 4K tend to be the standard display, so I guess Huawei should fix it whith a firmware update. Any other solution (HDMI 2.0 cable maybe??) ?

Question How to use our s23 Ultra as an android PC ?

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.

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