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[Q] Any one tried TV-Out Capability on Captivate

Hi,
I am a new user to the forums. Recently I have purchased TV out original samsung 3.5 to RCA cable for TV out capability but I see distorted image on TV. Thought it was a cable problem and went to at&t device support center but they couldn't help me out because they can't test my device at there center. I wonder any one tried it and if so is there any limitation on hardware/software for captivate.
Please help.

shashib said:
Hi,
I am a new user to the forums. Recently I have purchased TV out original samsung 3.5 to RCA cable for TV out capability but I see distorted image on TV. Thought it was a cable problem and went to at&t device support center but they couldn't help me out because they can't test my device at there center. I wonder any one tried it and if so is there any limitation on hardware/software for captivate.
Please help.
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Mine works just fine, quality is comparable to an old VHS vcr.
Some cables you have to switch the red audio out with the video to get them to work right.(use right audio for video, and video for right audio)

nickm50 said:
Mine works just fine, quality is comparable to an old VHS vcr.
Some cables you have to switch the red audio out with the video to get them to work right.(use right audio for video, and video for right audio)
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Thank you Nick for the quick input. I appreciate your concern.

Might want to also try jacking with the cable on the phone end.
The 3.5mm Jack isn't exactly a "Great" output mthod for Video. Try just pulling it up and pushing it down a little. You can fell where the grooves are. Just try to move them around in there to get a better connection.
Thats what worked for me @ least.

I'm slightly miffed as to why Samsung decided no HDMI out, and instead stuck with a crappy 3.5mm headphone out for video.

Works fine for me....can't seem to get the volume any louder though
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I also get the same distorted video and a buzzing-hum that drowns out the audio with my 3.5 to RCA/AV cable. I have tried both tv out settings on the phone and swapping the red and yellow ends of the cable. I can, however, use my Play Station 3 to watch, copy and save videos and pictures with the usb cable. It works great and gives awesome audio and video.

Rooster* said:
I also get the same distorted video and a buzzing-hum that drowns out the audio with my 3.5 to RCA/AV cable. I have tried both tv out settings on the phone and swapping the red and yellow ends of the cable.
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Same here.

I just ordered an RCA out cable and am really excited to get it. Even thought it isn't HD it will still be really nice to do.

I was surprised with how good the quality is. I use a cable that came with my Zune dock. It matches correctly to the inputs. My phone looked much better than the Zune did using the same cables.
The audio was great, and the video was as others said VHS quality. Definately watchable. I will say the landscape quality was much better than the portrait quality. On my HDTV I want to say it wasn't full screen, but using the zoom in the TV menu it became full screen, correct proportion.
I agree that Samsung leaving out HDMI support is bad, and disappointing after they told everyone a micro-usb to HDMI cable would fix that, then changed their minds.
This is a problem I won't trouble myself with much longer, I plan on getting an Atrix when they come out.
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SM Galaxy S Captivate I896 running CM7: 3.5 mm to AV out?
Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone knows whether or not I can use the 3.5 MM to AV out option with a Captivate I896 that has been modded with Cyanogen Mod 7.
I don't seem to have the TV out option in my display settings.

Canadacorps said:
Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone knows whether or not I can use the 3.5 MM to AV out option with a Captivate I896 that has been modded with Cyanogen Mod 7.
I don't seem to have the TV out option in my display settings.
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As far as I know it's not (yet) supported by cm7. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
Sent from my Captivate

Rooster* said:
I also get the same distorted video and a buzzing-hum that drowns out the audio with my 3.5 to RCA/AV cable. I have tried both tv out settings on the phone and swapping the red and yellow ends of the cable. I can, however, use my Play Station 3 to watch, copy and save videos and pictures with the usb cable. It works great and gives awesome audio and video.
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Interested in the whole PS3 thing. How do hook up phone to PS3? Headphone jack to USB or a way to go micro-usb to USB?

Canadacorps said:
Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone knows whether or not I can use the 3.5 MM to AV out option with a Captivate I896 that has been modded with Cyanogen Mod 7.
I don't seem to have the TV out option in my display settings.
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Curti.nogg is correct, unfortunately :-( TV-out is not yet supported with CM7. Maybe if enough people talk about the devs will look into it...

RTBee said:
Interested in the whole PS3 thing. How do hook up phone to PS3? Headphone jack to USB or a way to go micro-usb to USB?
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I just use the usb cable that came with the phone or any other micro usb to usb 2.0 cable. Just write folders on your phone's sd card named PHOTO, MUSIC and VIDEO. Put your photos, music and/or video into the corresponding folders. Plug the phone to the PS3 via usb cable. Turn on usb debugging on the phone. Now look on the PS3 in PHOTO, MUSIC or VIDEO for USB MEDIA STORAGE. There will be all your stuff. You can copy back and forth or just play it on the tv or sound system.
Sorry it took so long to answer, I totally forgot all about this thread.

LG Thrill HDMI Out cord

I just picked up a Thrill and tried hooking it to my TV and it keeps saying no signal. Is it I have a bad cord or is there a setting I need to put the Thrill on to mirror it to my TV? I don't actually need to mirror it, I just wanna watch movies from it on my TV.
Please HELP!!!!
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just hook it up

I did that and I got nothing and I don't have another cable to test if that is the problem.
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That happens to me sometimes. Try changing the input while connected and go back to the hdmi input your connected to. Or turn the tv on then back on. It can also just be that you have to play with the cable connection
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I tried changing thru the HDMI channels and no luck. I also tried playing with the cord but nothing. I didn't try the TV off and back on yet but I will. You think it might be just a bad cord or a bad phone? Cause the phone functions fine besides the HDMI out.
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i have to go through the hdmi option on the phone for some reason when mine is set to automatic it wont work yet if i choose 1080p or 720p it works fine hope this helps

press the power button to sleep the phone and then power it back on and see if it shows anything. If i plug it in while the phone is displaying then it doesn't show anything until i do this.

dopeypopey123 said:
i have to go through the hdmi option on the phone for some reason when mine is set to automatic it wont work yet if i choose 1080p or 720p it works fine hope this helps
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This did help. Now its perfect. Thanks a ton. I was gonna return the phone but now I won't.
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We have a couple more months till we upgrade TVs to get a HDMI capable TV. Would there by any issues with getting a converter to RCA jacks from the HDMI cable out from the phone?

If you find somewhere that sells Micro HDMI to RCA let me know. I mean I could always go to DVI but I would lack the sound.

From what I recall the actual device required to convert from hdmi to rca is quite expensive....it requires some sort of signal processor box...
but I could be wrong.
http://hdmitorca.net/

It does require a processor box, because you need to transfer Digital signal (HDMI) to Analog signal (RCA). That's why You won't find just a simple hdmi-rca cord.

the converter boxes can range from cheap to expensive depending on quality, and if you are looking to scale up or down. IMO with down scaling quality is not as important as with up scaling.

I cant seem to get my hdmi to work either I guess i'll try some of the suggestions here

Any other suggestions, I cannot get it to work and I tried all the suggestions here, Do I need to be in a specific program for it to work?

try Post #7 on fist page of this thread. also some tv's don't pick up automatically what is being broadcast as far as the signal. you may have to play around with your hdmi output settings to match your tv.

Some hdmi tvs have to have a firmware upgrade i cant connect my fios tv box to mine without doing an upgrade according to the fios guy i gotta use the old rca style hd cables
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lg thrill
can you watch hbo go on the phone to the tv because my phone tels me to unplug the hdmi cord

[Q] Wifi-Direct, USB-OTG

hey guys! does anyone tried this functions on razr i?

theres no wifi direct option...
havent tried otg

No USB-OTG @stock. If I plug and USB stock, nothing appends
Maybe with something like Stickmount
About Wi-Di, as it's an Intel Device, maybe can we hope some support on day. I don't know if the Medfield SoC is WiDi compliant.
The Lenovo K800 is WiDi, no reason that the Razr i will no be..

I am so longing for USB OTG.... can't wait to use DSLR Controller with this cell phone.
:/
Maybe Motorola will release a ROM that includes USB Host functionality?

chrxss said:
I am so longing for USB OTG.... can't wait to use DSLR Controller with this cell phone.
:/
Maybe Motorola will release a ROM that includes USB Host functionality?
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Mmmh, still no USB OTG with JB.... dammit

I've heard OTG doesn't work because the razr I as it doesn't output any power and usb devices need power, I have ordered a lead which has a separate lead to supply power to the usb device and I'll update when I receive it and have tested.
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So the lead came and to my sadness doesn't work for my razr I :'(
I was looking forward to that too
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I'm currently using an powered OTG cable to connect my mouse and keyboard on my xt890.
the pen drive is not working im gonna test some mods on that,

OTG is working but only devices like mouse, keyboard, pad etc. USB drives doesn't work cause kernel has no option for that. To use OTG You need to connect devices through powered USB hub.
Wysłane z Motorola RAZR i.

For WifFi Direct you can use this app : SuperBeam
Cheers

I tried it but failed to connect with Galaxy Mini II.

Did you switch on your WiFi ? Even for me it works only on certain devices but most of the time I forget to turn on the WiFi.

Yes I did. :/ It fails starting to transfer file.

Hmm. That's weird. Maybe you could try their IP Address method. I'll have to get back to you later because I don't a spare android smartphone. If it works I'll give you a description of what to do. Maybe its the new upate that's causing it. You could also try an older version of the app.

Samsung Smart Dock

Hey everyone. I just bought the Samsung Smart dock. Everything seems fine, but there is one Problem. If i watch a Video in Fullscreen, the control buttons disappear and don't show, if i move the Mouse...the Cursor doesn't show either on my TV, only on my Phone. Anyone can tell me how to fix this Problem? Thanks in advance.

I'm pretty sure if you click on the bottom where the controls are supposed to be they will show up.
That's how I got mine to show up.
Can't hover..you have to actually click on the bottom as if it was already showing.
Edit...I'm pretty sure the pointer shows on mine though...
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Nope :S

Hmmmmm..
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I don't understand why im the only one with this issue. I own the same Samsung Galaxy Note 2 as everyone here and use the same Dock. wdf lol

Once you connect external keyboard, you won't need to touch your phone. Phone screen is blank with keyboard attached.
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darekz said:
Once you connect external keyboard, you won't need to touch your phone. Phone screen is blank with keyboard attached.
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Now i can guess why this isn't working so well. Im using a Wireless Keyboard+Mouse combination through a stick ( not bluetooth). The Phone doesn't show the Keyboard in the drop down menü at all, but the Keyboard works though. This must be the Reason.
Does anyone know a trick, where i could make my phone think, that a usb keyboard is plugged?
EDIT: Found a trick. I just plugged in an another USB Mouse and the display of the Phone turned off. Now everything works great. Its a waste of a USB slot, but im ok with that...better than buying new Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.
EDIT: Its laggy somehow, if 2 Mouses are connected. I need a way, to modify the USB reciver of the Mouse/Keyboard. Anyone can tell me, how to get access to a USB devices, to modify it?

Jake Rock said:
Now i can guess why this isn't working so well. Im using a Wireless Keyboard+Mouse combination through a stick ( not bluetooth). The Phone doesn't show the Keyboard in the drop down menü at all, but the Keyboard works though. This must be the Reason.
Does anyone know a trick, where i could make my phone think, that a usb keyboard is plugged?
EDIT: Found a trick. I just plugged in an another USB Mouse and the display of the Phone turned off. Now everything works great. Its a waste of a USB slot, but im ok with that...better than buying new Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.
EDIT: Its laggy somehow, if 2 Mouses are connected. I need a way, to modify the USB reciver of the Mouse/Keyboard. Anyone can tell me, how to get access to a USB devices, to modify it?
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Try pluging a USB flash drive instead of the usb mouse and see if the wireless one will work OK

Jake Rock said:
Now i can guess why this isn't working so well. Im using a Wireless Keyboard+Mouse combination through a stick ( not bluetooth). The Phone doesn't show the Keyboard in the drop down menü at all, but the Keyboard works though. This must be the Reason.
Does anyone know a trick, where i could make my phone think, that a usb keyboard is plugged?
EDIT: Found a trick. I just plugged in an another USB Mouse and the display of the Phone turned off. Now everything works great. Its a waste of a USB slot, but im ok with that...better than buying new Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.
EDIT: Its laggy somehow, if 2 Mouses are connected. I need a way, to modify the USB reciver of the Mouse/Keyboard. Anyone can tell me, how to get access to a USB devices, to modify it?
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The lag might be because of the screen turning off. I currently have that issue. When I plug in a wired mouse, the screen on the phone turns off but the output over HDMI gets really laggy. It happens even when you only have the wired mouse connected without any other USB peripherals. I haven't found a workaround for it yet.

The case is... hardware video overlay.
To be more specific:
1) whenever a hw-decoded video is played, it is handled by GPU only (-> only video surface is rendered, no software overlay controls, etc. available via HDMI)
2) you can force software rendering ("composition") by attaching an external USB HID device (mouse/keyboard, but keep in mind that a USB RF receiver for mouse/keyboard does not trigger renderer switch) - both video and overlay controls will be available via HDMI but with a degraded performance ("software rendering")
I do the following: use external mouse, etc. to select a desired video, click 'play' and then disconnect the USB accessory.

Tell me about the smart dock, it looks like it should be charging a spare battery in the back but I didn't read that anywhere in the description... Also you can only use it in portrait mode?? What's up with that? I find it hard to get over these 2 hurdles for $99.
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_TB_TB_ said:
The case is... hardware video overlay.
To be more specific:
1) whenever a hw-decoded video is played, it is handled by GPU only (-> only video surface is rendered, no software overlay controls, etc. available via HDMI)
2) you can force software rendering ("composition") by attaching an external USB HID device (mouse/keyboard, but keep in mind that a USB RF receiver for mouse/keyboard does not trigger renderer switch) - both video and overlay controls will be available via HDMI but with a degraded performance ("software rendering")
I do the following: use external mouse, etc. to select a desired video, click 'play' and then disconnect the USB accessory.
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Doesn't work for me.

LittleRedDot said:
Tell me about the smart dock, it looks like it should be charging a spare battery in the back but I didn't read that anywhere in the description... Also you can only use it in portrait mode?? What's up with that? I find it hard to get over these 2 hurdles for $99.
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The back of the device has hdmi out, micro usb port for power and 3.5mm jack for audio out to externally powered speakers. Initially it will only work in portrait but you can either use a launcher or you can use the app Ultimate Rotation Control to force the phone into landscape, even on the homescreens. Either option works well. The phone also come with a 2A charger as well. For $99, a keyboard and mouse (logitech k400 is awesome!) a few play store apps and a little time to get everything setup just the way you want, you will have a fully functional mobile computer.
When I disconnect my phone I use the rotation app to go back to auto and my phone functions just the way it normally does. Stupid simple.
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jdub1981 said:
The back of the device has hdmi out, micro usb port for power and 3.5mm jack for audio out to externally powered speakers. Initially it will only work in portrait but you can either use a launcher or you can use the app Ultimate Rotation Control to force the phone into landscape, even on the homescreens. Either option works well. .....
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When wired mouse is plugged in, phone screen blanks out and picture on screen rotates to landscape mode without additional software
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there must be a way for wireless mouse/keyboard to turn off the phone screen

Working well with HDMI and USB. I can connect USB Sticks, Samsung Printers, Keyboard and Mouse. Buy it!

holfman.s said:
Working well with HDMI and USB. I can connect USB Sticks, Samsung Printers, Keyboard and Mouse. Buy it!
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I have 2 T external hd full of movies connected to it and it's great
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ap27 said:
I have this issue. The moment I plug in a USB mouse the screen turns off and the video output on my monitor gets really really laggy.
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_TB_TB_ said:
The case is... hardware video overlay.
To be more specific:
1) whenever a hw-decoded video is played, it is handled by GPU only (-> only video surface is rendered, no software overlay controls, etc. available via HDMI)
2) you can force software rendering ("composition") by attaching an external USB HID device (mouse/keyboard, but keep in mind that a USB RF receiver for mouse/keyboard does not trigger renderer switch) - both video and overlay controls will be available via HDMI but with a degraded performance ("software rendering")
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video decoding method isn't the only cause of lag.
in desktop mode there is quite a performance drop even when not playing any video files.
you can test this with 3dmark, your score will be average when using screen mirroring, but it will drop by 10% when in desktop mode (single screen)

Has anyone possibly figured out a way to disable or remove the Galaxy Note 2's "desktop mode" switch? I have a USB mouse which I would love to use with it (don't want to spend extra $ on a bluetooth mouse), so I was thinking that the problem could be solved if the automatic detection of the mouse and subsequent switch to "desktop mode" could be disabled somehow. Thoughts?

Tab 8.0 Working MHL/USB OTG adapter

Just a quick post to let people know that the following adapter works with the 8" Galaxy Tab 3. As it's only about £10 I thoroughly recommend it.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E60A0XC/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The Tab 3 I used for testing purposes is a Christmas present for my girlfriend so I only had a brief play with it to make sure that both Tab and adapter were working properly before hiding the former away back in its box As a result I won't be able to test the adapter again until after the 25th! Please note that the Tab is completely stock...
Anyway, here's what works.
MHL to TV using the HDMI output on the adapter:
This works very well. The screen of the tablet remains on so you can manipulate content directly on the tablet's screen while mirroring it to the TV.
MHL to TV with simultaneous USB OTG:
This is very cool and in effect turns the tablet into a mini PC. In this configuration I plugged a mains powered USB hub into the USB port of the adapter, then I plugged an 80GB bus powered hard drive and a dongle for a wireless keyboard/mouse combo into the USB hub. When I plugged the dongle for the wireless keyboard/mouse into the hub, the screen on the tablet turned off. This is actually a great feature and I wish my Note 2 did the same thing to help keep it cool. The Tab automatically senses the keyboard and mouse as well as the hard drive. Attaching the hard drive triggers the file manager to open so you can browse its contents. I tested a couple of SD movies and they played smoothly with no slow down. The keyboard worked almost as expected, the exception being that the 'Home' key on the keyboard didn't work at all for me (it does on my Note 2) which was problematic until I realised that the 'Internet' shortcut key on the keyboard acted as a home key. The other Media shortcut keys worked for me. For those who haven't used a full sized keyboard with their device before, the 'Right Click' button to the right of the space bar acts as the Menu key (essential) and if you hover the mouse over a scrollable list, you can then use the mouse wheel to, um, scroll.
For those who haven't used MHL before, bear in mind that a device has to work harder to mirror the display to the TV. As a result things can get a bit jerky. To this end I quickly ran Epic Citadel benchmark to see what impact this had on the Tab. In the higher quality setting mode the Tab scored 54 fps on its own, and 45 fps when connected to a TV. This is much higher than expected. Web browsing remained fairly fluid when connected to the TV too which is good.
As a final Note, the TV I tested the adapter with only has a 720p panel and not full HD, so your mileage may vary from a performance point of view. If you find the edges of the Tab's screen a cut off on the TV, go into TV's settings and select 'scan only' for the picture format.
Hope this helps.

Ouzo said:
Just a quick post to let people know that the following adapter works with the 8" Galaxy Tab 3. As it's only about £10 I thoroughly recommend it.
Hope this helps.
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Good grief, it's huge! (that's what she said )
I'd be worried about damaging the connector on the tablet with all that mass hanging off it, even worse with cables.
Peter

sportq said:
Good grief, it's huge! (that's what she said )
I'd be worried about damaging the connector on the tablet with all that mass hanging off it, even worse with cables.
Peter
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LOL
I think the picture shows it with an S4 from memory. It's just under 3 inches long and half an inch thick (!). It is a bit awkward with cables attached to it, but when i use it with my Note 2 it's just awesome.

Does this enable charging the Tab while everything is plugged in?

I have T310 model. See many compatible adapters on ebay, sellers confirm compatibility. Just came across this site meetmhl.com. Clicked on "do i have mhl" bottom of page. My devices were recognized. Says "sorry your galaxy tab 3 8.0 does not currently have MHL technology". WTF???!!!
I've ordered a generic or samsung? tab compatible. When connected with the oem charger cable my tab gets power but not charging. "HDMI connected" pops up for a second but no signal to tv. HDMI input is recognized as active and selected in tv.

Confirmed the adapter in the opening topic works as advertised
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thanks for your info!!!
i read in the description of the amazon link u possed, that the tab doesnt have the root...
if i root my tab it doesnt work??
and, what keyboard do u have??
pd:sorry for my english, im spanish!

I have this one for my tab 3 10.1,also works with the 8inch and just £4.85 and free postage...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1080P-MHL-to-HDMI-HD-TV-Cable-Adapter-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-10-1-8-0-Inch-Tablets-/191418506443?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhoneAccesories_MobilePhoneDataCables_JN&hash=item2c916e9ccb
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javifever said:
thanks for your info!!!
i read in the description of the amazon link u possed, that the tab doesnt have the root...
if i root my tab it doesnt work??
and, what keyboard do u have??
pd:sorry for my english, im spanish!
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It shouldn't make any difference...

hello to everyone! please help me because i want to order this http://www.ebay.com/itm/OTG-MHL-to-...Domain_0&var=570511981115&hash=item3f4122a784.
I have the tab SM-T310 rooted with the custom rom BINDROID ONE (stock based) mhl and otg work perfect. i want to ask please, if i connect at the same time mhl via hdmi to tv and two usb bluetooth adaptors for mouse and keyboard, will all these work at the same time?? ?Because in another buying seller says MHL AND USB DOESN'T WORK AT THE SAME TIME!!!!Please help me!! !

kos25k said:
hello to everyone! please help me because i want to order this http://www.ebay.com/itm/OTG-MHL-to-...Domain_0&var=570511981115&hash=item3f4122a784.
I have the tab SM-T310 rooted with the custom rom BINDROID ONE (stock based) mhl and otg work perfect. i want to ask please, if i connect at the same time mhl via hdmi to tv and two usb bluetooth adaptors for mouse and keyboard, will all these work at the same time?? ?Because in another buying seller says MHL AND USB DOESN'T WORK AT THE SAME TIME!!!!Please help me!! !
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Video out and OTG cannot be used at the same time because they are on the same connector , they are mutually exclusive. Why would you want to use USB for a bluetooth mouse when you can just use Bluetooth?

i emailed the company and they said me that it is possible!! !i am rooted and i lost ez mirror option, so i was looking to that option because ONLY bluetooth keyboard and mouse are very expensive!! !!!