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[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beautyspin:
Hi - Can anybody let me know if this is the correct MHL adapter that will work with Galaxy S2. The description says it is compatible with Galaxy S2 but does not say it is an MHL adapter.

http://www.letsbuy.com/samsung-hdtv-adapter-for-galaxy-s2-p-19373

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S II Accessories] rwc3b:
This just arrived today http://www.expansys-usa.com/expansys-mhl-to-hdmi-adapter-black-218572/

But I can't get it to work??!?

Does anyone have a solution?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
You MUST have a charging input plugged in for it to work (thats the most common stumbling block, if you were using it with a charger input it could be faulty - try after a fresh boot and with a different HDMI cable to check).
[Galaxy S II Accessories] nraudigy2:
That's the one I have. Official MHL adapter.

It says on the page "This official MHL adaptor for the Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 enables HDMI output via the phone's microUSB connection."
[Galaxy S II Accessories] DJGibbon:
Also, it specifically has to be a mains charger, *not* just a usb port. Caught me out, that did.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Ah yes, good point. Sleep deprivation has made my trouble shooting advice terribly lacklustre the last few days...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] davidoff08:
This is the best price iv'e seen on genuine Samsung Accessories £17.99 on this adapter amongst other things.

http://www.nicecans.co.uk/genuine-s...to-hdmi-tv-adaptor-eia1uhunbecstd-p-2446.html
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jameslfc5:
subscribed
[Galaxy S II Accessories] hondaguy:
try doing a google search of that company and tell me if you still want to order from them. i almost did as the price is much cheaper (including shipping) then most places i have seen but after reading some reviews of the company it appears they are scam artists
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Sleepycat3:
Just get it from Export prive the next time you are getting a new case or SGP screen protector. :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Xelium:
MHL cable -> HDMI changed to VGA

I'm still awaiting for my MHL cable to arrive and after seeing what some folks wrote about it, I can't say that I don't have my worries. Anyhow, I need it for work since I'm gonna link my I9100 to a projector. However, the latter doesn't have HDMI port but VGA only. I'm planning on buying an HDMI to VGA converter, any input on that matter?:confused:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beautyspin:
Thanks. Ordered. Just wanted some confirmation from somebody. The seller can quote anything!!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] 0355:
It is funny that in Italy (from which I am) the MHL adapter isn't even on the Samsung official web site - Accessory list for the SGS2!!!

In fact there's no official accessory available for this phone there... their site simply answers "no accessory found for this device"!!!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] :
http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-mhl-micro-usb-micro-hdmi-adapter-for-galaxy-s-ii-217883/

Still need to order one myself but 30 bucks seems steep along with the wait.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] rwc3b:
I got this one http://www.expansys-usa.com/expansys-mhl-to-hdmi-adapter-black-218572/ back when it was $16.99. It works so can't complain.

It took about 3 weeks to get it though
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Rawat:
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-mhl-hdmi-tv-out-adapter-17-99-play/982736

£17.99 on play.com
[Galaxy S II Accessories] :
After shipping it comes out to roughly the same as the Expansys for those of us in the US. Here's another one:

http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wir...nic&utm_term=EIA2UHUNBEC&utm_campaign=froogle

Any one have an Expansys code to make it a bit more bearable?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] bartybet:
Anywhwre to walk into a store in canada to buy one of these?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] DaveJeep:
I've tried everywhere in my town and no one has even heard of them...

Online is the only way I guess. Bell said they can't get them too, that I'd have to order online.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] samsungwarrior:
Got mine last night from play, 17.99 shipping included,it was ordered on the 23/07/11.Play a 720p video from jetvd app of brooks and dunn at the last rodeo gig and words fail at the quality on a 47inch flat screen.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] raymie87:
Where is the best deal to buy in sg?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] :
Damn! Everyone seems to be out in the US. What is the problem with this accessory? Anyone have an OEM they would like to sell?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lnkn:
Just saw it on monoprice $15
[Galaxy S II Accessories] hondaguy:
when i use the official samsung mhl adapter my phone drops connection to the network. it does this every single time. does anyone else have this issue? video looks great, streaming over wifi works fine, but when i tap the screen and can see the status bar i can see that the cellular network is not connected. at first i thought it was because i have undervolted the device, but lately i stop undervolting and reboot the device before plugging it in.

thanks
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jackleung:
This one on Amazon works perfect for me and only cost US$ 15
[Galaxy S II Accessories] neoand12:
Just buy the Samsung infuse MHL at your AT&T store man they are cheap and paid $15 for mine.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Insiderui:
so, where can we buy one??
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jackleung:
where is yr store? I checked and stores in silicon valley doesn't carry this.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] neoand12:
I live in Chicago so they sell it here or I may have just been lucky. In any case I got mine for $15
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Nivekius:
Just came across this one from BossCon, looks nice:

http://cgi.ebay.nl/MHL-to-HDMI-For-...ultDomain_0&hash=item45fcba86e4#ht_632wt_1139

Think I will get me that one.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] komarto:
If you do buy it let us know how it worked :D
[Galaxy S II Accessories] stefanvdd:
i bought the official one from an webshop called expansys. costed me €30 including shipping :).

works perfectly!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] surfdev:
got it based on your recommendation and it simply works :)

tried gaming, video, browsing..etc.

it had a bit of lag at some instances (if you scroll fast in any list it appears slower on the HDTV). other wise, it's worth the 15 bucks!

Just thought I'd let others know :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] fmtopgun:
I want to warn in advance everybody who is willing to use the MHL to HDMI adapter with a screen projector or a monitor without any audio output.

It seems that if you try to connect the phone to a projector/monitor and use the 3.5mm jack to output the audio (for ex. to a home theatre system) the audio won't play at all!

So be aware of that because it's not written anyplace, and don't get fooled like I was, buying a bunch of useless stuff.

The only solution I found at the moment is to buy an AV Receiver with HDMI and you then connect the hometheatre to the AV Receiver.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] HyperShad0w:
thanks for the warning! I wanted to use it for just that in fact... can u elaborate on what u mean by av receiver?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] fmtopgun:
I'm not sure I can post links here on the forum so just google Denon US AVR-5308CI(A) to have an example...of course there are less expensive ones but not less then 300$.

It seems that with VillianRom 2.42/Ninphetamine Kernel you can have audio both from the 3.5mm Jack and HDMI but I still have to verify that personally. I read it in this thread here at XDA: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1151275

Can't be messing with the phone for at least 2 weeks but then I'll definetely try that out.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jackleung:
It bet even the official one would perform the same. I don't think there is any spec different among the adapters.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] fmtopgun:
While using it (without audio output) it was flawless for me. I was using the original Samsung adapter + HDMI cable (24k gold plated supporting up to WQXGA 2560 x 1600).

Still have to try the audio with Villain Rom though.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] FuNKySoULyBrO:
Was searching for MHL adaptor in ebay and found this

ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-Samsung-S2-i9100-MHL-HDMI-Micro-USB-HDMI-5ft-/120770817345?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c1e806d41#ht_4274wt_1163

It's slightly different from the usual adaptor in that the other end is the HDMI male connector which connect directly to the TV etc, thus saving the need to get another HDMI cable.

Another advantage I guess will be that it'll be easier to "handle" with the phone as the "heavy" portion of the cable with the usb powering port is at the other end rather than the mobile end.

Anyone tried this cable before?

PS, due to lack of post, link is missing the www
[Galaxy S II Accessories] fmtopgun:
Tried Villain Rom 2.4.2 and it works! Audio can be routed through 3.5mm Jack!!!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] kingjack:
I ordered the same and got it delivered within 4 days. I am in Mumbai....

Its works perfectly, with just 1 issue, which is that screen on TV often goes on and off for a 1-2 sec. Guess, its an issue with HDMI port in TV....still trying to figure it out......

---------- Post added at 04:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:44 PM ----------

I am also facing the same issue of screen on TV turning on n off randomly. I tried switching HDMI ports as well trying different HDMI cables, but still no luck....besides this happens even for home screen without any anything being played, so definitely, its not related to media player or data on Memory card etc....

Can ne one help in identifying the problem n possible solution....

FYI, i am on Criskelo ROM v 20, build XWKI4, ninphetamine 2.1.3 kernel
[Galaxy S II Accessories] hondaguy:
I don't have any freezing or flashing or anything like that with mine. I am using the cognition ROM (old version too).

If you are convinced it is not the cable or tv it might be your custom Roms or maybe your kernel. I have mine undervolted but running at stock speeds. I would flash a different kernel or make sure the an app like setCPU isn't using a governor that is causing an issue
[Galaxy S II Accessories] slekerz:
I buy this mhl adapter for USD 16, cool can play games on my lcd, here the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&item=150656396099&view=all&tid=635118465005
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Beowulf_pt:
Almost 2 months have passed. Anyone found cheaper cables online?

EDIT: Just found a few on ebay, prices went down quite a lot. Couldn't wait for a delivery from China so I picked a UK seller and it cost about 10£ (11.5€). Still too much for a cable, but cheaper than getting a dedicated 720p player to use with the TV...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lord69:
Hey guys

I just get my mhl adapter(the official one)

It works fine but there seems to be a problem when I disconnect the adapter from phone...it's like the phone is just powered on and it tries to load everything like widgets all over again and even the speed takes a drop...

Is it supposed to do this or my phone is acting strange?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] mistabeo:
just bought a cheap $8 MHL adapter on ebay. it's landeded in san francisco. been about 7 days since ordered, so not too bad.

i was hoping these MHL cables would be like HDMI cables.. ie they're all the same quality, since they are digital. i could be wrong though. i guess i'll have to find out.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] maskerwsk:
hi guys,

i bought an unofficial MHL cable from ebay,

turned up the next day,

after about an hour of use the signal to TV dropped and i cannot get it to work again,

are there any settings/options i can change?

im on XXKK5 stock ROM btw

thanks
[Galaxy S II Accessories] robbiekhan:
Can you open it up? Could have overheated?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] theloy83:
It works on twlauncher 4.5?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] maskerwsk:
yeah i opened up the case as i was hoping for a loose connection but no luck,

think a component may have burned out,

ive ordered a replacement one now anyway :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Cptnodegard:
Got an S2 and the MHL adapter today. It seems to display the wrong aspect ratio on stuff as well as being lower resolution than the source file. Any ideas? It is running in external display mode (not mirroring) as it doesn't show controls etc.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] equlizer:
Mines working fine. Aspect is a bit out (overstretched) but otherwise i cant complain. Using official samsung one from Ebay.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] xPredictable:
Got mine this week works fine just 1 problem, sometimes my tv go's on standby and i cant turn it on again. Only after taking out the power of tv and plug it in again the tv works. Does anyone else have this?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] delboy98:
Does anyone know if I can use an ordinary micro HDMI extension cable between the phone and the adapter? Just so that the adapter isn't flapping around when I'm playing games.

Having said that, I'm struggling to find a male micro HDMI - female micro HDMI extension cable.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] 3waygeek:
The connector on the phone is a standard 5-pin micro USB, so you could use a male micro USB to female micro USB cable, assuming you can find such a beast.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
We know it works because GSMarena were supplied a cable and demonstrated it working.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] guest member:
Even if I had a MHL compatible TV I'd still go for the MHL adaptor option since it would give me more flexibility to play it on any HDMI device and charge my phone at the same time. I'm hoping that a USB to micro USB cable from my PS3 or 360 to the adaptor would have enough power to keep the phone juiced as it's outputting HD video - that solution would be quite elegant.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] rojdag:
so where did they get their cable? ;)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Komatoes:
I would have thought they got it from Samsung to test? HTC also make them though...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Theirs is a Samsung one, supplied for review.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] irelmo:
As someone else mentioned. The new Tv's will have MHL links which will charge your device while allowing you to control its content with your tv remote.

But what about getting a DLNA link for your tv and dispense with the cables altogether? You will also be able to stream content from any wireless device without the need for a whole selection of cables and adapters??
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Thats fine, except you can't mirror your display using DLNA, which means no big screen browsing/gaming etc etc.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] irelmo:
Fair point.... Gaming would very a little awkward with the cable sticking out though.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Thats what bluetooth controllers are for!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] dreadnought001:
Exactly. The Datel Wireless Retro Controller for the Wii is great for this. If you use any of the various Nintendo/Sony emulators available for Android, you can wirelessly connect the controller to your phone, hook up your phone to the TV and then play all those great old school titles on the big screen. My 5 year-old son absolutely loves playing old N64 games like Kirby and Super Mario 64 and I indulge in a bit of nostalgia playing Goldeneye and F-Zero.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] KLoNe1:
Excellent viewing of MHL in action here!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n2Kp4ekWNs
[Galaxy S II Accessories] artesea:
Is this (or even any Wii bluetooth) working with the S2. I know there were stack issues with the first Galaxy S and similar for the HTCs.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] boondoc:
it's funny how AT&T is including MHL adapters with each Infuse but samsung isn't for SGS2's
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Huck33:
nice video thanks

i discovered some functionnalties

for MHL, teh tests is near 10 min of video
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Wii remotes are not working, Samsung are not using the stock Android BT stack.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] buddn07:
Given that Micro USB is supposed to be the new standard for phones, it makes sense to use MHL as the new HDMI standard, since most of the new phones will be compatible.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Merjin:
for dutch/belgium peeps...

pdashop.nl/be sells the htc Mhl-hdmi kabels for 9 euro's :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] snark_be:
Not in stock yet.

And they say "ExtMicro USB" , isn't this the ExtUSB proprietary port of HTC, compatible with microUSB but that cannot be used with other brands?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] atomikpt:
I think the HTC cable should be compatible, as well as future ones of other brands or even companies that build only these kind of cables.

MHL should be the same standard interface and their cables for Nokia, Samsung, HTC, Toshiba, etc.

I'm gonna receive a MHL cable in beginning of June.

I'm going to do some testing and they are going to sell them mid June also.

They are still underdevelopment at the moment (kinda unbelievable since our product is in our hands without us taking advantage of it).

Even the production didn't started.

Regards.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] irelmo:
I like :-)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Ciddy:
Well in gerenal it can't be so hard now, can it? USB = 4 wires, two of which for power. IIRC the other two are used for audio and video, probably one each. So it is 2 x 19 (pinout of HDMI) = 38 total possibilities.

If the connection of the 2 USB signal lines onto the HDMI jack of the cable became known, an adapter would be a rather simple solder job. Trick is to find an MHL adapter cable NOW and get the owner to do a teardown...

Oh yeah, and methinks BT and the other wireless stuff will probably have problems with 20+ MBit HD streaming...

And MHL takes the space of only one microUSB jack, whereas another microHDMI would take up loads more space...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] llcooljazz:
The following is cheaper and seems to be arriving before the Clove one.

BizLink MHL to HDMI Adapter
[Galaxy S II Accessories] havbob:
Swedish online store cdon.se has the official MHL/HDMI adapter for sale and in stock for 179 SEK, ~€20. I don't know if they ship out of the country but at least we know the official one exists in stores! The description says it also has a micro USB connection in the dongle so you can charge the phone while using the adapter if your TV isn't MHL-specific.

Linky.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Got a tracking number for my MHL cable from the MHL consortium, should arrive here in NZ Monday. Any questions before then please fire away...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Jabbypants:
This for me was the only plus side when I had the Optimus X2 as it came with a hdmi-hdmi mini cable and worked great.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Wajdos:
Are you able to play mkv 1080p or 720p videos on tv by mhl?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] :
Link and do they ship international?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Sorry, they are not a seller, they are the consortium putting this technology together. I'm being sent mine as a reviewer, but they are not available otherwise from the consortium. Trust me, whenever I get a buy link I will share it with everyone.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] karlesg:
Check if the adapter works without having external power. AFAIK the original samsung mhl adapter doesn't.

If it doesn't ask them if this is a hardware limitation of the mhl standard, and if there is a way that we can have a working mhl adapter without an external charger plugged in.

Maybe it can draw the required power from the phone? And only if we plug in an external charger then it can switch to draw the required power from the charger and of course charge the phone simultaneously.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
I'm pretty sure the requirement for external power is baked into the adapter (a Samsung decision, the HDMI dock for the Galaxy Tab is the same). It is not a requirement for MHL at all, I'm quite sure about this. Check the youtube video with the guy from the consortium explaining it all for details. If it doesn't work that means Samsung has placed an external requirement for power, which is wrong, as the whole point of MHL is that it is meant to be a new standard.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NoOneCanHelpMe:
how about this one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-USB-Micro..._MobilePhoneDataCables_JN&hash=item43a6fc7afb

would it work?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] karlesg:
I have watched the youtube video and I think this issue isn't clarified. He is not using the adapter in the video. He's using the mhl cable with a compatible tv because he can control the device from the tv remote. If it's a Samsung decision, well it's certainly a stupid decision!

Anyway, let's hope that your adapter works without external power. Waiting for confirmation... :)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] cityfox:
MHL cable found this on the net

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/genuine-...er=GS_PR_Man&gclid=CP79yNWIi6kCFYFB4QodFGL9iQ

says it a samsung cable
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Thanks cityfox, but most of us know about that link, and also Clove, but the problem is that it isn't actually available yet.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Ciddy:
No, it would not. It's a micro-HDMI cable. An MHL cable has a micro-USB plug on one end and a full HDMI jack on the other. A micro-USB jack might be there too for optional power supply.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jojo2peter:
MHL adaptor in a german store.

Only ~18€ that's very cheap.

This adaptor isn't made by Samsung, hence HDMI is digital and the cable ain't long, this adaptor shouldn't be worse than the original of Samsung.

I don't know the manufactor "BizLink", maybe someone can tell us, if their things work.

I guess you can build your own adaptor if you have the circuit layout... maybe anyone has the circuit, but it's gotta be proofed, cos i don't wanna have a "self-destruction adaptor" :-S
[Galaxy S II Accessories] robstunner:
Used the one from my infuse and it works like a charm.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Moandal:
That one is reported as working perfectly in the O2 forums. Too bad it's gone out of stock.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] karlesg:
Is this working without external power? I mean does someone have to plug in the charger in order to work, or not?

Can you please give a link to these forums?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] artesea:
a mhl compatible tv (as per the clips) provides power down the hdmi, however as there are no retail mhl tvs, an additional power supply is required to the black box.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] onbacardi:
im wondering the same thing?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] robstunner:
I'm thinking no. The MHL Adapter using the power input as well. This wouldn't get power.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
It is not a requirement of MHL to need power, I think Samsung have added that requirement to the adapter. Will know later today I guess, since my MHL cable from the consortium arrived in the country this morning (tough day at work ahead knowing what I have waiting for me!).
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Got my prototype adapter from the MHL consortium - working perfectly with my SGSII. Like the Samsung adapter only works with a power supply connected. Video proof to follow later!

EDIT: Wow, the MHL cable is awesome! HD content looks beautiful, and gaming with an external controller is heavenly. Currently converting video, Clove Blog will have uploaded to youtube later. For those interested in better controls for gaming I also demo a Phonejoy controller in my video...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] karlesg:
So this is a MHL limitation...

External power supply is required for the adapter. Unless they expect the whole world to buy a MHL compatible tv and throw away their old ones...

no data and tv output simultaneously... only bluetooth connectivity...

I think these guys of the MHL consortium SHOULD reconsider some things...

IMHO microusb + hdmi out is better.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
MHL demo video up - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bmtulP9Vlg&feature=player_embedded
[Galaxy S II Accessories] theinstagator:
Great vid, got me anticipating that MHL cable even more, bring on Goldeneye! Just out of curiosity have you managed to get DIVX videos to stream through any of the internet browsers?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Haven't tried to be honest!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ashok:
where can i get MHL adapter in India
[Galaxy S II Accessories] kersh:
well, it looks like even with mhl the full 1080p video is only played at 800x480.

Dissapoint