Hi all. I am looking to get an Android device that supports MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) so that I can connect it to my car's display via the HDMI port. This site: https://www.mhltech.org/devices.aspx?tid=1 mentions phones that support MHL. However, the majority of devices I see are old and not recent devices e.g. Galaxy S3. So I wanted to know, are there any recent Android phones such as Samsung or Huawei that support MHL?
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The GSII supports the USB Audio standard, allowing USB DACs (soundcards) to be used with a OTG USB cable.
Does anyone know if it would be possible to backport the USB Audio support from the GSIII kernel to a GSII kernel? Or does this require userland modifications?
Linux/ALSA has supported USB Audio for a long time.
Jellybean supports a new kind of USB Audio but it is designed for use with car docks, and is not the standard driver-less USB Audio standard used by Linux, Mac & Windows. Many people have confirmed that the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7 running Jellybean do not support standard USB Audio DAC.
The Samsung GSIII support for USB Audio is unique.
Hi all,
Imagine: you come home from work, place your Galaxy S2 in your docking pad or station(or w/e its called), turn on the 23"+ monitor and start surfing the internet, listening to music, watching videos/movies - with your docked Galaxy S2 - as a 'PC'
Does such a device exist yet? The dock I'm asking for handles(or should) the following:
- the galaxy s2, charging while docked
- the hdmi monitor
- the usb2.0 keyboard + usb2.0 mouse
- 5.1 or 7.1 audio speakers system
- ethernet port (preffered)
or something similar to this - with the above list - for galaxy s2: http://us.aoc.com/monitor_displays/e2343fi - note the: "with built-in iPhone®/iPod® dock."
Sorry if this was asked before, I've searched but no match. Similar thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1441993&highlight=docking+stand
ra3or said:
Hi all,
Imagine: you come home from work, place your Galaxy S2 in your docking pad or station(or w/e its called), turn on the 23"+ monitor and start surfing the internet, listening to music, watching videos/movies - with your docked Galaxy S2 - as a 'PC'
Does such a device exist yet? The dock I'm asking for handles(or should) the following:
- the galaxy s2, charging while docked
- the hdmi monitor
- the usb2.0 keyboard + usb2.0 mouse
- 5.1 or 7.1 audio speakers system
- ethernet port (preffered)
or something similar to this - with the above list - for galaxy s2: http://us.aoc.com/monitor_displays/e2343fi - note the: "with built-in iPhone®/iPod® dock."
Sorry if this was asked before, I've searched but no match. Similar thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1441993&highlight=docking+stand
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You will never find a dock which allows HDMI and USB simultaneously. MHL simply doesn't work that way. Only one (either HDMI out, or USB) can be used at a time.
You'll need a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse to achieve this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hy3wETf5o0
something similar for galaxy s2? (or s3)
that one works for s3, but it seems the usb slots will not work, hardware limitation on phone?
whats the difference that note2 has and s3 doesnt have, that lets the usb work on note2 but not on s3?
edit: ah, I see, link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_High-Definition_Link#11-pin_MHL-USB_Connector
ra3or said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hy3wETf5o0
something similar for galaxy s2? (or s3)
that one works for s3, but it seems the usb slots will not work, hardware limitation on phone?
whats the difference that note2 has and s3 doesnt have, that lets the usb work on note2 but not on s3?
edit: ah, I see, link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_High-Definition_Link#11-pin_MHL-USB_Connector
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Yes, I should have been more clear. 5 pin MHL on the i9100 does not support simultaneous USB & HDMI. This is a hardware limitation.
Note 2 and Galaxy S3 have 11 pin MHL.
ctomgee said:
Yes, I should have been more clear. 5 pin MHL on the i9100 does not support simultaneous USB & HDMI. This is a hardware limitation.
Note 2 and Galaxy S3 have 11 pin MHL.
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going offtopic a bit, it seems the s3 11pin is not backwards compatible, so not really MHL, but proprietary(to sell s3 specific accesories), link: http://www.galaxymhl.com/ ... original thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836822
back ontopic, could the samsung multimedia dock be used with s2?
PS: I hate that I'd have to purchase bluetooth kb+mouse just for that
ra3or said:
going offtopic a bit, it seems the s3 11pin is not backwards compatible, so not really MHL, but proprietary(to sell s3 specific accesories), link: http://www.galaxymhl.com/ ... original thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836822
back ontopic, could the samsung multimedia dock be used with s2?
PS: I hate that I'd have to purchase bluetooth kb+mouse just for that
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There are many versions of "the samsung multimedia dock", for many models of Samsung phones. You'll need to be more specific.
And no external dock is going to change the fact that the i9100 has a 5-pin MHL connection, which still will not support simultaneous HDMI out and USB.
As for the off-topic, there are adapters you can get in order to plug an S3 into an existing 5-pin MHL adapter.
EDIT: here's one direct from Samsung.
I`m REALLY need to use my old i9100 as miracast receiver, connected to TV via hdmi.
The trouble is - genuine samsung kernels (that support mhl) ends in 4.1.2
Miracast starting at 4.2
So i have to chose - miracast or mhl
What should i do? I have heard about some CM roms that 4.2+ and support MHL, but can`t find one.
PLEASE help. I just can`t buy new mediaplayer right now(((
Hi!
I recently bought a USB-Ethernet Adaptater (this one actually). I also just rooted my phone, trying to follow this tutorial.
But I just read that Android 6.0.x phones don't have the "netcfg" binary, and are supposed to support natively USB-Ethernet.
But I don't see the <...> icon I'm supposed to get when connected. Looks like Samsung don't want us to use the driver. So how can I do?
Thanks
I use the ASIX 88772B which can be found all over ebay. It uses an app to connect. Yours maybe have the same chipset and thus likely it will work with this app.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrm.trueonline.ethernet
However, since not all Android apps recognize that you are on ethernet you need the Fake Wifi module from Xposed to get it to work.
This is on Android 4.x
On Android 6 it maybe different sine they maybe support native ethernet. I don't have USB OTG working yet because of USB-C issues but I hope to get it working.
Better to buy this, I think : HooToo
S10 lite specs say, it's equipped with "2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector". I'm confused. So which generation of USB is that? Does this "reversible" have anything to do with OTG(hosting) ability or is that just an indication that it can be plugged both sides?
I'm diggin into this topic because I'm looking for a docking station, for my S10 Lite, with some USB 3 ports and HDMI. I was wandering if some docks aimed for computers will do. Like this one for eg.:
http://https://greencell.global/en/startseite/1954-docking-station-adapter-hub-usb-c-hdmi-green-cell-7-ports-for-macbook-pro-dell-xps-lenovo-x1-carbon-and-others.html
Wouldnt bother
Hi i really wouldn't bother with a dock for this phone while you might be able to get basic OTG support for a USB stick as storage that's about it, this phone has no USB 3 support, No DEX, and no HDMI output capability. just realised this myself and i'm gutted thinking about returning it for the A90.
Ok. Is hdmi/dex support hardware dependant then? No chance for hdmi with some ported rom? My previous handset had no otg support with stock firmware and then I foud out OTG was there when flashed some lineage or stock rom ported from a newer phone.
Marecki_ said:
Ok. Is hdmi/dex support hardware dependant then? No chance for hdmi with some ported rom? My previous handset had no otg support with stock firmware and then I foud out OTG was there when flashed some lineage or stock rom ported from a newer phone.
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OTG maybe, HDMI afraid not the Galaxy s10 lite has a USB 2.0 port not the 3.1 port required to output a HDMI signal. The A90 is cheaper has and exactly the same specs apart from is 6gb ram instead of 8gb and has a 3.1 USB port with full dex support plus it has 5g, not entirely sure why the s10 lite even exists and really wished i had researched more before ordering
There is a multiport adaptor listed on the Samsung store, @deanstead2k18, have you tried an HDMI adaptor and it doesn't work?
https://shop.samsung.ch/en/samsung-galaxy-s10-lite-usb-c-multiport/id/172401/fg2/840#store
unsrm said:
There is a multiport adaptor listed on the Samsung store, @deanstead2k18, have you tried an HDMI adaptor and it doesn't work?
https://shop.samsung.ch/en/samsung-galaxy-s10-lite-usb-c-multiport/id/172401/fg2/840#store
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I dont have the phone anymore or I would order one and give it a try, as far as I know it's not possible I tried several different multi port adapters with hdmi and none of them worked I even got an on screen message saying it's not supported. Traded in for an s10 plus and all the multi port adapters work perfect
Hmm - I suspect that the thing on a Samsung website is a misprint then honestly. Thanks for the info.
Chris