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[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Zibri:
What I'm wondering is if the mhl 2.0 cable is lagged too or not. Can you do the chrono test?

Also, I can connect my ps2 dualshock3 using the otg port but then I have no port to connect to hdmi.

Hmmm..

No gaming on big tv without a dedicated android stick or console.

*sigh*
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] dhiku:
same problem with me at the first time, adaptor won't work without power.

u can check to service center to check ur mhl is genuine or not

I checked at service center and they said it's a fake product, all s4 support mhl 2.0.

You can try with s3 adaptor and it work without adaptor as well with 30p only.

---------- Post added at 08:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:10 AM ----------

yeah its too bad otg won't work on mhl adaptor 2.0.

Use bluetooth controller instead, ps3 wireless or ipega bluetooth or moga pro.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Steven673:
Hi NZtechfreak if you could test the MHL 2.0 adapter and USB OTG at the same time that would be great
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Zibri:
did you make the chrono test?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] qwerp:
Has anyone tried this yet?

http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00DXJH53A/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1376223203&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY190

Smallart pvt-01

Didn't find many reviews about it...
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] NZtechfreak:
Won't work, only way to have simultaneous USB OTG and HDMI capability is to use the Smart Dock.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] jpmcnown:
I'm just looking to connect an external usb thumb drive, WHILE charging my S4. Any ideas? Much appreciated.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] firelakes:
MHL 2.0 adapter won't work on S4 GT-I9500

I just got this OEM HDTV to MHL 2.0 Adapter (ET-H10FAUWEGWW) that I bought from Amazon for my Samsung Galaxy S4 (International (Exynos Octa) GT-I9500 4.2.2 stock/non-rooted) and it just flat out doesn't work. I plug in the MHL adapter's micro-USB port to my phone then plug the HDMI cable into the adapter and into my Samsung TV, and I get a "No signal" message from the TV and a "No devices found" message from my phone on the Screen Mirroring setting. I tried plugging in a charger into the adapter (although it's supposed to work without it being plugged) and still no results... it won't even charge the phone.

I also tried connecting it to another Samsung TV and a rooted Galaxy Note 2 (with the charger plugged in) and same thing happened... still no results.

Does anyone know what might be causing this problem? What should I try to do to make this adapter work with my S4? Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] jmelan:
probably fake, see here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2412756
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] acelover:
noob ques

I have an otg cable and a cable which is hdmi from one side and usb from other

I wonder if I could attach both to get a great output on my HDTV

I want to play games like nfs asphalt mc4

Or any other better solution to connect.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Ouzo:
Hey guys, I bought one of these for my Note 2 for £10.99 including delivery and it works with the S4 too:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Patuoxun®-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-i9500-adapter/dp/B00E60NAGG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ce_3

Unfortunately mine has a fault with the micro USB power port on it so I have to send it back, but I have also been able to try it with an S4. Of course, the S4 can power the adapter by itself. So far I've tried simultaneous connection to a wireless keyboard/mouse combo and to a TV via HDMI. I also tried connecting a powered USB hub to the adapter, but this did not register at all with or without any devices plugged into it. No idea why, if someone could shed any light on that for me it would be great.

I can't test any other devices until the replacement arrives and I can borrow another S4.

Just in case any Note 2 readers see this and are interested, a powered USB hub plugged into the adapter is recognised so you can plug in hard drives, keyboards etc whilst connected to a TV via HDMI. In this configuration, you do not seem to need to plug a the micro USB charger in - the USB hub appears to power the adapter and charge the phone.

Much cheaper than the Smart Dock!

By the way, Murray, this thread really should be a sticky to help S4 owners discover what it can do!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] delucz:
That sounds really good. With the S4, did you ever get a chance to plug it in via HDMI and then plug a USB keyboard/hard drive etc in the USB port of the adapter at the same time? (without the powered hub) ?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] bronisb:
Note: not support the phone has root ROM. Not Support Contract Smartphones，Such as the AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Cellphones

(See more product details)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Ouzo:
Sorry, no, I only tested HDMI and a wireless keyboard with the S4. The S4 was not rooted. Unfortunately the S4 had a completely broken screen so there has no point trying a hard drive/flash drive as I wouldn't have been able to see if it was working. The instructions that accompany the adapter state that the USB port is only for keyboards/mice. I'll try and test more once the replacement arrives. I have an 80GB hard drive out of an old ipod that draws very little power so I'll try that when the time comes.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] delucz:
No worries Ouzo that sounds promising, let us know how you go :)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Ouzo:
Ok, so I did a little more testing using an S4. Please bear in mind that it has a broken screen so it's possible a fully working phone may behave differently, though I don't think so. Also, the phone is completely stock and is not rooted.

The adapter I linked to is a little bit flaky at times. On occasions only the HDMI will work and the USB port won't recognise anything. If that happens you need to disconnect everything and remove the adapter from the phone, then reconnect your USB device to the port in the adapter, then plug the adapter back into the S4, then plug the HDMI cable back in. This seems to make everything work again.

This is what works:

HDMI cable into TV with wireless keyboard dongle plugged into USB port on adapter - powered by phone or by charger, either is fine.

HDMI cable into TV with external USB hard drive plugged into USB port on adapter (an old ipod 80GB hard drive in small enclosure) - powered by phone or by charger.

HDMI plugged into TV with powered USB hub plugged into USB port on adapter (powered by the phone or the hub's adapter). Once the hub is plugged in you can plug in a keyboard and hard drive at the same time etc.

Multi screen/split screen apps worked.

The phone only sees the charging current as a USB device, so your battery may still drain if the phone is doing a lot.

I haven't tested any game pads yet...

All in all, for just over ten pounds I'm really impressed. I guess the main drawback is that it's not a dock so it doesn't stand the phone up, but for my intended usage with my Note 2 strapped to the back of my TV, that's a plus point.

In fact, I'm typing this with a full sized keyboard using the adapter, a USB hub with wireless keyboard and hard drive plugged in, in addition to also being plugged into a 22" TV on a desk. Perfect, finally I can use my Note 2 again in spite of it too having a broken screen! By the way, my Note 2 is rooted but with a stock ROM and it still works!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] delucz:
Hi Ouzo,

Thanks a lot for that mini review. That's great news and I'm definitely keen in purchasing one now. A couple questions...

I noticed a few times you said Note 2 instead of S4. Was this working for both of them in the same manner?

Do you know if the MHL output is 1080p 60Hz or is it 30Hz like the Samsung dock (laggy etc..)

Cheers !
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] BriEE:
Hey guys, I'm just trying to use the OTG cable to connect to flash drive but everytime I just plug in the OTG cable, it says "USB device disconnected"

Any reason why?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Ouzo:
Sorry to cause confusion. I own a Note 2 with a broken screen. This is what I will be using the adapter with on a daily basis. Where I refer to the Note, I really do mean Note ;)

For a short period of time, I also had access to an S4. That too had a broken screen (!). Where I refer to the S4, I really do mean S4.

The adapter worked the same for both the Note 2 and S4, apart from the fact that the latter could power the adapter itself without help from a charger. That was really a really cool feature to have.

With regard to screen res and refresh rate, I used both devices with two TVs. My small 22" TV has a full HD panel. On this TV the S4 output at 720p @ 60hz - unfortunately a little of the phone's screen was cropped, most noticeably at top and bottom. I've no idea why that happened and why it didn't output at 1080p. It's a very cheap TV so that may be the issue. My other TV is a 32" but only has a 720p panel. On this TV both the Note 2 and the S4 output 1080i @ 60hz and the whole phone screen is displayed, as long as I select 'just scan' under the TV's display settings.

Unfortunately, I don't have the opportunity to test the adapter with the S4 any more as it has gone back to its owner to have the screen fixed.

For background info, I also own two other MHL adapters. In general, my experience with them (both version 1 on an HTC Sensation and Galaxy Note and version 2 with the Note 2 and S4) has been mixed. For example, each tv seems to behave differently. On my TVs both the Sensation and Note behave the same using the older version 1 adapter. On holiday last year when I tried to use the hotel TV the Sensation worked perfectly but the Note output at 1080i @ 30hz and was next to unusable due to jerkiness.

Finally, because MHL taxes the heck out of a phone I tried a quick benchmark on the S4 using Epic Citadel. At the highest setting (ultra?) the poor thing only managed 22fps, and there were many micro stutters and pauses that made viewing pretty poor (it looked more like 14fps). In general operation however, the phone's GUI was smooth though. Ironically the Note 2 is perhaps slightly smoother using the same adapter. It may also be worth bearing in mind that the battery on both devices slowly drained using this adapter, even with a 2A Samsung charger plugged in. Under the settings screen both the Note 2 and S4 see the adapter as USB as opposed to a mains charger, so I guess will limit how much current they draw. In my experience this is normal with any type of MHL adapter I've used, though none have been genuine factory accessories.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nbaj2k:
Micro USB Host OTG Cable w/Micro USB Power - won't fit with car charger

Is there a specific Micro USB Host OTG Cable with Micro USB Power that someone can recommend that I can use with my S4? I've tried a couple of them, but my MicroUSB car charger won't connect all the way in, wasn't sure if that mattered or if there was a certain type of OTG I should be looking for.

I wasn't sure if there was definitely one that would power the phone when plugging in a car charger to it. I just bought the one below, and when i plug in the car charger, the phone doesn't receive any power at all. I wasn't sur eif it was because the one I have is defective, or if its because the phone (and stock rom) don't support that.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CXAC1ZW/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm hoping to purchase this in the next couple of days if possible, so any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance,

~J
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Ouzo:
My G.F has one of these for her Note. It works with my Note 2 so I guess it would work with the S4 too. Has a memory card reader built in too.

www.amazon.co.uk/Connection-Compati...0&keywords=samsung+usb+otg+memory+card+reader
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] howfunny22:
MHL 2.0

Hey guys. Does anybody know a good place to order a MHL 2.0 HDTV Smart Adapter? I live in Israel so the official Samsung website don't do deliveries to my country. I also looked in eBay and Amazon but i saw a lot of comments suggesting that the adapter they bought was fake or it doesn't have all the features the seller promises.

So, do you guys know a good place to order the MHL 2.0 adapter? How critically it should be a Samsung genuine adapter? i don't mind to buy an adapter of other manufacturer but i do mind that:

1. it will be able to run 1080p full hd at 60hz/fps

2. it will run videos, movies and tv shows smooth, without lags

3. it will also be able to run without connecting the phone to power source

Thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] anuj6111:
Controllers!

:confused:

Hey can aany1 advise me if a controller ps3 / xbox360 when connected to the device needs any app to configure and run or it just runs directly in games like gta, mc4, nfs, asphalt ??
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] elboaman:
What I use for my S4 :

- Moga Pro

- Logitech Android Keyboard

- CooKoo Watch

- Few NTAG203 NFC's

- UAG Skout case

- iCarpus Stand - Graphite

- Micro USB Retractable Cable - Lenmar

- 11,200mAh Power Bank - Pineng

- NFC Leather Keyring - Tagstand

- Samsung Media Micro USB to USB Adapter

- MHL Micro USB to HDMI HDTV Adapter

Waiting For :

- NFC Ring (Kickstarter)

- Pressy (Kickstarter)

- Gecko (Indiegogo)

Thinking off buying :

- YubiKey Neo

- Ilumi (Kickstarter)

- Nomad Cable (Kickstarter)

- Bluetooth Adaptors and Switches (Indiegogo)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] :
Didnt want to make a new thread and since USB OTG is in this title

Found this USB drive at office depot for 11.99 on sale and size wise for USB OTG is awesome. Its made by Kingston
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Bster13:
Note 2 Variant

Hi Ouzo,

Can you confirm what model Note 2 u have?

The wikipedia page for the Galaxy Note 2 lists all the different variants of the Note 2 (I cannot post a link as I am a new forum member)

The seller in your link states it does not support contract phones. Thx.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Ouzo:
My Note 2 is a network unlocked (factory SIM free) N7100. My Note is rooted, but it has a stock recovery and stock ROM. The S4 that I tested the adapter on was a Vodafone locked handset and the adapter worked just fine with that. Sorry I can't be of more help than that.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] cptANGRIST:
samsung m2 portable drive , succesful otg connection

i've tried my old samsung m2 portable drive ( its FAT32 ) it is working great.

i had problems with this protable drive due to long read/write times, and thought that mys4 wont be able to read data from this slow drive..

but i got success.. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ministerjee:
can anybody please recommend me a not too expensive MHL to HDMI adapter from ebay/amazon that definately works with t-mobile s4?

also is there a mhl to 'mini' HDMI adapter available????
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] haza12d:
I can't seem to get my XBOX 360 Wireless controller to work with my S4. I heard it was supposed to be plug and play. I tried using USB/BT JoystickCenter and still no luck. JoystickCenter recognizes the controller and a message on the screen pops up saying "Found: Xbox 360 Wireless Controller" It then disappears and the main console page says "No Devices Found". This is my list of the accessories I'm using.

- Xbox 360 Wireless Controller

- USB Cable to connect/charge the controller

- USB OTG Cable

I'm thinking it could be the cable's fault. The cable came as a bundle with the controller so you can connect it via USB and charge it using the console. It can connect to my XBOX and S4 via USB without the need for a battery pack and is powered by the console/phone.

Is there a special setting that I need to turn on? Do I need to buy a different USB Cable or should I just buy a wired controller?

Any help here will be appreciated! :)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] PanchoBarrancas:
*Bump* XBOX 360 controller...

I'm also suffering from a distinct lack of controller detection with my Exynos 5 S4.

I have the official Samsung OTG adapter which works like a charm for mice, keyboards and flash drives. So far I've tried a wired controller and two different wireless controllers through the official Microsoft dongle, but with all three the light ring simply flashes and there's no input detected in the phone. I've had a look at the keylayout folder and the xbox 360 controller file is there. I've also noticed that the controllers don't work with my sister's Note 2 either. Of course USB/BT Joystick Center picks them up right away, but I prefer not having to pay for a feature that is supposed to be standard to Android.

Oh, right, searching through this site and through the interwebs for a solution proved fruitless, so I figured out this was the right place to ask :D

By the way, I have one of those flashy MHL adapters that are basically a red HDMI cable wth a micro usb side for the phone and a normal sized usb plug for charging. It is designed for the S3, but it works with my phone at 60Hz and without having to plug it into a power source. I also have the official samsung MHL 2.0 one, and it works well, too.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] vesu:
Does anyone know if those cheap ebay mhl to hdmi adaptors will work? I just want to watch movies from my phone with tv. I have i9505 if that matters.

Something like this one:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-USB-M...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item4d121063e1

Or this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLK-Micro-U...Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item417476cbd1
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] PanchoBarrancas:
Yeah, most cheap adapters will work as long as they have

11 pins

in the plug that goes into your phone. The second ebay link looks better to me (you know, the description is written much better, etc.)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] James1776:
My E07K works with USB Audio Recorder pro but does not with Neutron. That said, I do have an issue with USB AR Pro. It will only play one song at a time. After each I have to select a new song for it to play again.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] cognus:
did this get a good answer? ditto what h'funny said...
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] cognus:
BUMP.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] edgardch:
I bought an "OEM" adapter on Ebay, 30.00. When I got it, it was so light and didn't even have the Samsung logo on it!! I plugged it anyways to try it just to find out it lags terribly on both screens too . I contacted the seller and got a refund, but I just gave up trying this POS phone and fake MF adapters since Samsung is out of stock of them (I don't understand why).

I exchanged my GS4 for a Nexus 5 now. The N5 is way faster and without any stupid bloatware.

All I had to buy was the Slimport adapter and Voila!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Oleander:
Have you tried Expansys?

I haven't tried to make an order with shipping to Israel, but they ship to a lot of places, so they just might..

The original adapter is here:

http://www.expansys.com/info.aspx?i=247277

Expansys has been my default store for hard to get stuff for many years.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Dolphran:
OTG with phone charging

Is there a cable that will give me OTG while charging my phone (not just power the USB devices). Fast charging (1.2 amps or better)? I want this for my car and have seen reports of OTG and charging working with the S3 but nothing definitive with the S4. Also I don't see reports of actual resulting charging current. I see Samsung's smart dock will do this, so it is at least theoretically possible. I assume that the Samsung's smart dock also causes the docked app to run, which I definitely also want in my car.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] zebell:
is there no way of getting the s4 to work with a xbox 360 pad then?

want it for minecraft pocket edition
[Asus Transformer TF700] ryanskeltis:
so i just unlocked my TF700 tablet, and just rooted it and installed TWRP. and im currently on build number 9.4.5.21 (ICS) and im wanting to install CROMI OR Clean rom with jelly bean but i cant figure out how to update to jelly bean and keep root, can someone please help me:confused:. im sure there is something on XDA about it but i cant find it, can someone help me out and help give me a detailed guide for it please?
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
Make sure you do the NVflash backup first ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1901479), then just flash the latest bootloader (make sure you're using TWRP 2.5.0.0) then cromiX here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2223492
[Asus Transformer TF700] ryanskeltis:
NVflash was the first thing i did, and thanks, i couldnt figure out how to go about updating it, thank you
[Asus Transformer TF700] ryanskeltis:
it says i need to be on 10.6.1.14.4 though how do i update to that?
[Asus Transformer TF700] buhohitr:
This link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2223492 you will find the package (zip file) "10.6.1.14.4 US Bootloader and TWRP 2.5 DOWNLOAD" This zip file included the 10.6.1.14.4 bootloader and the latest TWRP 2.5.0.0, just use your twrp (make sure you have the latest version 2.5.0.0) and flash this zip file.After this you should have the latest bootloader and the latest 2.5.0.0 TWRP. Now you ready to flash cromi-X
[Asus Transformer TF700] ryanskeltis:
so the build number is the bootloader than?
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] epfw:
Can any one help me or advice me with his or her golden thoughts how i can unlock my :? xda rom version 3.02.00 ENG and radio version 4.01 using usb cable {hotsync)

If some one can help me plz email me unlocking file @

epfw@yahoo.com

Thanks very much

Wicky
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] cruisin-thru:
You could try downloading xdaunlock. Once you have the file downloaded drag or copy it to your xda. Once it is in your xda, navigate to it using your file explorer on xda then double tap the xdaunlock.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sailio:
I am using ViperRom 1.0.2 and I was wondering how to send screenshots via MMS, possibly viewing them from the gallery as well?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] youkosnake:
Snap a screen shot by holding power button and clicking the volume button. It will save to gallery and you cand send pic via gallery
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sailio:
I use power and home but does not save to gallery.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] youkosnake:
Hold power and volume for a few secs. It gives you a quick link in notification panel to view it in gallery.

Also, it probably is in gallery. Click events at the top of gallery and change it to albums. It took me a second to figure that one out.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sailio:
Haha wow ty lol...
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] youkosnake:
No problem. Like I said, it took me a minute to figure it out. I, for one, think it should be default unless going to gallery from camera
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] sailio:
I also miss my weather lockscreen and animation. Appriciate the help
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jordan0314:
I got a tiny redish dot on My screen that won't go away. I know it's nothing huge but it is irritating the heck out of me. Anyone know how I could get rid of it?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bftb0:
That is probably a "stuck pixel" - a defect in your LCD panel.

The more you stare at it, the more it will bother you. So, try not to stare at it.

Depending on what country you purchased the tablet in, you may or may not have a remedy in the form of a warranty return; some country-level warranties have exclusions for a small number of non-working or stuck pixels. (Meaning, Asus doesn't consider them to be defects below a certain pixel count)

There is a free app on the market called PixelTest that you might find useful - it won't fix anything, but it will let you know if that is what is going on.

good luck
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demonking07:
I had the same thing. Sounds strange but I rubbed it with an eraser from the back of a pencil and it disappeared.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] reynoldsrobbie:
I got my pre ordered One on Sunday from my local best buy. I paid $260 after my upgrade and getting the geek squad insurance and sales tax. I got to reading the wire fly thread and saw that they had them for $119 with $20 visa card. That would drop it down to $100 plus I get the $100 from my OG EVO. WELL...I went into Best Buy tonight and told them I wanted a refund on my phone and I was going to buy from Wire Fly. They asked if they price matched, would I keep it? Said, SURE! Walked out paying $.01 for phone and $9.99 for protection plan. $10.00!!!! I also get $100 back from HTC! In the end I'll have made $90 on the new ONE!

Just had to share my story. Love this phone!