[Q] MHL output stopped working after upgrate to JB .140 - Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V

hello
previously, on my rooted Xperia T (ICS .223) with kernel SiyahAlpha2, output to my TV via MHL cable worked without any problems.
Today, I have tried it again (but on recently upgraded phone to Assaye 2.0.1 with DoomKernel v5), but the SmartConnect app keeps turning on and off (again and again) the TV out + associated tasks (the default ones, like wifi on, TV launcher, rotate screen).
Phone seems to detect something, but no sing of this on TV.
Any idea, if it is a bug in new ROM or I did something wrong?
thanks

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[Q] tv out issue

hi just bought a tv cable 3.5-RCA for samsung i9000 on ebay.
Plugged it in and nothing whatsoever?
Have turned on tv out in settings tried PAL and NTSC... Nada.
I am running Darkys rom 10.2 EE Could this be the issue... or is my jack plug F'ed?
Anyone had a similar problem?
tvout is not working in gingerbread,its aknown issue
manosv said:
tvout is not working in gingerbread,its aknown issue
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WTF? TV Out works on gingerbread.
burakgon said:
WTF? TV Out works on gingerbread.
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kSo now im confused can i get tv out?
As far as I remember (I use CM7, not stock) you have to enable TV Out in Settings->Display (or somewhere in Settings )
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As far as I remember (I use CM7, not stock) you have to enable TV Out in Settings->Display (or somewhere in Settings )
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CM7 doesnt support tv out. only stock rom or custome rom support tv out. just try randomly like this :
y-y
r-r
w-w
try:
y-r
r-y
w-w
or:
y-w
r-r
w-y
If i helped, dont forget to press "thanx"
TV-out has always worked for me on stock/custom ROMs. I use the Nokia 3.5mm to RCA cable from my N85.
Make sure TV-out isn't on, if it is turn it off and reboot. Turn it on after reboot and plug it in to the TV.
This method always works for me. It's also a good idea to turn screen brightness down to the lowest setting to preserve the battery.

[Q] Does anyone have working Miracast with XZ?

I have a D-Link DHD-131 Mainstage WiDi adapter, supporting Miracast because it runs WiDi 3.5 firmware (correct me if this is not correct). I can find the device, but when I try to connect the D-Link says that it has found a device that wants to connect and after a few seconds the message disappears. The Xperia on the other hand is just patiently counting down from 120 seconds to 0 and except that does nothing.
Are there any people that use Screen Mirroring? If so: did it work with your adapter? What brand adapter are you using?
DJFliX said:
I have a D-Link DHD-131 Mainstage WiDi adapter, supporting Miracast because it runs WiDi 3.5 firmware (correct me if this is not correct). I can find the device, but when I try to connect the D-Link says that it has found a device that wants to connect and after a few seconds the message disappears. The Xperia on the other hand is just patiently counting down from 120 seconds to 0 and except that does nothing.
Are there any people that use Screen Mirroring? If so: did it work with your adapter? What brand adapter are you using?
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I have tried connecting to a Samsung AllShare Cast Hub, which may not be 100% MiraCast compatible, but according to some video on YouTube it also works with the LG Optimus G Dual (also a 1080p phone)
I found the following issues:
Connection is 'successful' but screen remains black and no sound is transmitted
On one occasions I somehow managed to hear my phone's sound through my TV - haven't managed to do so since
WiFi is disabled (indicated by a pop-up message) as soon as screen mirroring is activated, and re-enabled after the screen mirroring connection is closed!!!
The first 2 items may be compatibility issues, but the third one surprised me and is probably a limitation in the Xperia Z. While the Galaxy S3 can have WiDi and WiFi active at the same time, the Xperia Z apparently cannot
Edit: note that in order to connect to the dongle, I had to press a button on it first. Before pressing the button, I would just keep seeing the same countdown timer you describe here. Maybe that helps somehow?
Sjaakbanaan said:
I have tried connecting to a Samsung AllShare Cast Hub, which may not be 100% MiraCast compatible, but according to some video on YouTube it also works with the LG Optimus G Dual (also a 1080p phone)
I found the following issues:
Connection is 'successful' but screen remains black and no sound is transmitted
On one occasions I somehow managed to hear my phone's sound through my TV - haven't managed to do so since
WiFi is disabled (indicated by a pop-up message) as soon as screen mirroring is activated, and re-enabled after the screen mirroring connection is closed!!!
The first 2 items may be compatibility issues, but the third one surprised me and is probably a limitation in the Xperia Z. While the Galaxy S3 can have WiDi and WiFi active at the same time, the Xperia Z apparently cannot
Edit: note that in order to connect to the dongle, I had to press a button on it first. Before pressing the button, I would just keep seeing the same countdown timer you describe here. Maybe that helps somehow?
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Hmm... My WiDi adapter had no buttons at all, only a reset-button. I tried resetting and pairing, but that didn't help. Thanks anyway for your reply, at least I'm not the only one having problems using the Xperia Z's Screen Mirroring function with 3rd party adapters... I wonder if there are any combinations of adapter/XZ that do work...

[Q] HDCP problem

Hello everyone. Week ago I've became a happy user of Xperia Z1, and one of first things, that I've tested is a screen mirroring, as i have a TV which supports miracast and has an option to Enable\Disable DRM support. It worked flawlessly. Yes, there was a lag up to 500ms, but for me that's OK. Then i've updated firmware to 4.4.2 and lost ability to stream phone's screen on TV. Changed many firmwares, including customs, but no luck. Connection dialog opens both on TV and Z1, but terminates automatically with message, that TV does not support HDCP. I can stream audio\video\photo via WiFi, but not phone's screen. As i understand, HDCP is a protection, wich allows to run DRM-encrypted media. And my TV should be able (and surely was able) to stream it. Just tested same feature on Xperia C with my TV, it works. Have anyone seen such problem, or knows a way to disable HDCP on Z1?
I imagine you have unlocked your bootloader?
I am not 100% sure but you said the connection depends on DRM keys; you lose these when you unlock the bootloader.
gregbradley said:
I imagine you have unlocked your bootloader?
I am not 100% sure but you said the connection depends on DRM keys; you lose these when you unlock the bootloader.
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Nice one, but miss. My bootloader never changed, as i used only firmwares, not kernels. And first mirroring didn't asked for keys or something, only permitting dialog on TV screen.
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I imagine you have unlocked your bootloader?
I am not 100% sure but you said the connection depends on DRM keys; you lose these when you unlock the bootloader.
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Your are not sure about that but this make me think, are we able to connect with UB anyway?
Well I am at a loss.
I just a MHL to HDMI cable to mirror the screen on the TV and it works fine.
Sorry I cant help more
gregbradley said:
Well I am at a loss.
I just a MHL to HDMI cable to mirror the screen on the TV and it works fine.
Sorry I cant help more
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MHL fork for me too, but it's really more comfortable when there's only phone in your hands and picture is on big screen.
Blue2s said:
MHL fork for me too, but it's really more comfortable when there's only phone in your hands and picture is on big screen.
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True. I will be glad if someone know how to fix it so I will know more about it and maybe I will test ti too to understand if that working on UB.
Blue2s said:
Hello everyone. Week ago I've became a happy user of Xperia Z1, and one of first things, that I've tested is a screen mirroring, as i have a TV which supports miracast and has an option to Enable\Disable DRM support. It worked flawlessly. Yes, there was a lag up to 500ms, but for me that's OK. Then i've updated firmware to 4.4.2 and lost ability to stream phone's screen on TV. Changed many firmwares, including customs, but no luck. Connection dialog opens both on TV and Z1, but terminates automatically with message, that TV does not support HDCP. I can stream audio\video\photo via WiFi, but not phone's screen. As i understand, HDCP is a protection, wich allows to run DRM-encrypted media. And my TV should be able (and surely was able) to stream it. Just tested same feature on Xperia C with my TV, it works. Have anyone seen such problem, or knows a way to disable HDCP on Z1?
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I had the same issue before, on my SAMSUNG SMART TV with my XPERIA Z1, the solution, I just updated the TV's firmware and there you go, screen mirroring worked!
I'm on STOCK KK .757 by the way.
Blue2s said:
Hello everyone. Week ago I've became a happy user of Xperia Z1, and one of first things, that I've tested is a screen mirroring, as i have a TV which supports miracast and has an option to Enable\Disable DRM support. It worked flawlessly. Yes, there was a lag up to 500ms, but for me that's OK. Then i've updated firmware to 4.4.2 and lost ability to stream phone's screen on TV. Changed many firmwares, including customs, but no luck. Connection dialog opens both on TV and Z1, but terminates automatically with message, that TV does not support HDCP. I can stream audio\video\photo via WiFi, but not phone's screen. As i understand, HDCP is a protection, wich allows to run DRM-encrypted media. And my TV should be able (and surely was able) to stream it. Just tested same feature on Xperia C with my TV, it works. Have anyone seen such problem, or knows a way to disable HDCP on Z1?
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http://userguide.sonymobile.com/referrer.php?region=gb&product=xperia-z1#Screen-mirroring.html
Prefer the DLNA and the Throw system or use a MHL to HDMI cable
The HDCP is just painfull and broken.
kram.flores said:
I had the same issue before, on my SAMSUNG SMART TV with my XPERIA Z1, the solution, I just updated the TV's firmware and there you go, screen mirroring worked!
I'm on STOCK KK .757 by the way.
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Yes, tried that too. My Phillips TV found and installed update, Samsung TV found nothing. But nothing changed, Phillips shows in connections menu, Samsung not (i think Samsung TV simply does not supports miracast)
Just found pack of patches for other android phones, which fixes screen mirroring. It's said, that screen mirroring stops working after rooting, and patch disables HDCP completely. There's a patch for Snapdragon 800, which i just applied, and got a confirmation, that it's working, but with opposite effect- screen mirroring service stops with error. So all we need now is to change patch (file /system/vendor/lib/libwfdsm.so) for xperia (and maybe some others) devices. Or it's pretty possible that screen mirroring will work if we just replace current libwfdsm.so with an older version, which surely works. I'm ready to run experiments on my Z1, just need that file from older firmware.
any update from this issue? I got the same probably after 4.4.4 update.
I have a Z1 and am having the same HDCP issue with a brand new Microsoft Miracast dongle.
According to the Sony support forum, Sony has updated to the "Latest" version of the HDCP standard and all these other devices are on an old version.
Sony is paranoid that we are all going to steel their content. Apparently they don't realize that this lack of compatibility only hurts hones customers,
the thieves already know how to get around these systems.
If anyone has older software I would love to try the option above.
I hate having to open the USB port every time I get into my car, I just want to cast the screen to my AppRadio. Sony should have made the magnetic charge port also support magnetic MHL out.
Apparently 5.0 will solve this but for now we are all stuck on 4.4.4 or older.
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I have a Z1 and am having the same HDCP issue with a brand new Microsoft Miracast dongle.
According to the Sony support forum, Sony has updated to the "Latest" version of the HDCP standard and all these other devices are on an old version.
Sony is paranoid that we are all going to steel their content. Apparently they don't realize that this lack of compatibility only hurts hones customers,
the thieves already know how to get around these systems.
If anyone has older software I would love to try the option above.
I hate having to open the USB port every time I get into my car, I just want to cast the screen to my AppRadio. Sony should have made the magnetic charge port also support magnetic MHL out.
Apparently 5.0 will solve this but for now we are all stuck on 4.4.4 or older.
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No updates to this? Im trying to get this working with xbox one, but that same error screen popping up...stock lollipop z1 compact
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[Q] Xperia Z1 PS3 Controller Issues

Hey all
When I first purchased my z1 it connected to my ps3 controller through OTG cable and then paired with bluetooth fine
I have now unlocked bootloader and is running a genuine Xperia global version of android (had previously a carrier based android)
Now however when I connect my controller to my phone it will go on, off, on, off quickly as if there isnt a strong enough connection (have used both genuine and non-genuine cables but still no avail)
What could of changed for it not to now work? Since its native and I haven't changed any core settings in the phone.
Thanks!
No go? =/ must I be the only one with the issue then?

[Q] How to get HDMI-out functioning? Atrix HD

I got an adapter for the HDMI outlet. When I use it to connect the phone to tv or monitor, the big screen says no signal.
When attached, the phone does rotate the home screen, which it does not do normally, so I think that the adapter is working.
I have Cyanogenmod android 4.4.4. There are no settings for hdmi, no Overscan like stock OS (there is only Expanded Desktop, whatever that is).
Is there some setting I have overlooked? Is there something else I should do to get the signal out to the monitor? Is my adapter not working?
Thanks
It works for me using CarbonROM 08/04 build using an HDMI to micro HDMI adapter. Also there aren't any settings because I think only atrix HD and maybe a couple others have an HDMI out port. Did you get a Motorola factory micro HDMI to HDMI cable? Or did you buy an adapter like mine?
I have the small adapter, no cord.
I bought an adapter from ebay, the cheapest i could find, and it works no problem with one of my hdmi cable, i have a longer one that stays with no signal, test a different cable. :good:
When you plug the cable and adapter into the phone, does the monitor just blink on and show the phone screen?
Also, does the phone's home screen only rotate after being plugged into the monitor? (like mine does)
My cables to the tv and monitor definitely work. The adapter might not, but its affecting the home screen rotation makes me think it does work; then maybe Cyanogenmod or Android 4.4.4 doesn't work.
interestor said:
I got an adapter for the HDMI outlet. When I use it to connect the phone to tv or monitor, the big screen says no signal.
When attached, the phone does rotate the home screen, which it does not do normally, so I think that the adapter is working.
I have Cyanogenmod android 4.4.4. There are no settings for hdmi, no Overscan like stock OS (there is only Expanded Desktop, whatever that is).
Is there some setting I have overlooked? Is there something else I should do to get the signal out to the monitor? Is my adapter not working?
Thanks
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The adapter should be working based off of what you described. I'm sitting on the 20140102 revision of 4.3.1 and I see the same thing on my device. Only difference is that I do get a signal. No HDMI option in any menu present. Expanded Desktop is full screen mode and should be used with a BT mouse or Pie. I don't believe there is anything you have overlooked, but then again I have yet to really start playing with KK on my daily device (currently running stable version on DX and alpha version on A4G)
Thanks for the inputs.
Whoop, I see I actually have Android 4.4.2 if that matters.
I have Cyanogenmod 11.0-20140109
I would like to hear if anyone uses either of these and hdmi.
I only have lap dock to connect to but I also get no signal blinking screen on all ROMs I've tried except for stock based I even tried Dr orange's suggested 8/4 carbon build
interestor said:
When you plug the cable and adapter into the phone, does the monitor just blink on and show the phone screen?
Also, does the phone's home screen only rotate after being plugged into the monitor? (like mine does)
My cables to the tv and monitor definitely work. The adapter might not, but its affecting the home screen rotation makes me think it does work; then maybe Cyanogenmod or Android 4.4.4 doesn't work.
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I'm a little late on this but since I just tested this today: This may be a CM or KK thing as you say. I had the same symptoms you reported when testing with AHD on CM11 1/1/15 msm8960 jbbl nightly but with the same TV setup and cables stock JB phone system worked great with HDMI. More detail From this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57975553&postcount=676 which I posted put up before discovering this thread.(text pasted below)
"I got a Micro HDMI male to HDMI female adapter and had a chance to test in the 1/1/15 MSM8960 JBBL nightly . It did not work although the phone and TV were clearly talking through the cable when connected:
- Phone media sound mutes.
- Phone goes into forced landscape mode for all screens including desktop regardless of native and theme based rotation settings.
- TV screen input type displays HDMI for a few seconds before fading (an indication that TV has seen an HDMI device).
- When cable is disconnected a flash of colored squares on the TV indicates a change of state at the TV, the phone goes back to portrait mode and resumes playing sound.
From what I've read this may still be a limitation of CM but there is also a lesser possibility that this is due to limitations of the TV. The only reports of successful HDMI connections I've seen for the Atrix HD are in stock but I did not have long enough access to the test rig to try stock and eliminate TV and cabling as potential issues. Will do that next chance I get.
[EDIT] Tested in stock on the same gear and HDMI worked great. Phone went into landscape as described above and the TV picked up the image of the desktop fine with minimal cropping of the side edges - possibly correctable at the TV. Media audio plays to TV through HDMI connection with no addition configuration required at TV or phone. Not sure what (if anything) is missing from CM in regards to to fully negotiating the connection and sending the video/audio."
Still chasing functional HDMI out in CM. From my recent post of testing results at the AHD CM thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58469229&postcount=683:
HDMI-Micro out fail
HDMI-mico out still Not Working in anything but stock JB. CM and other KK builds not working including the following:
- CM11 msm8960 jbbl 1/1/15 nighlty in ART.
- CM11 msm8960 jbbl 1/19/15 nighlty in Dalvik (converted to Dalvik from ART)
- CM11 msm8960 jbbl 1/25/15 nighlty in Dalvik having never been in ART
- Clean flash of Validus msm8960 jbbl Lollipop (no gapps)
- Clean flash of CM11 msm8960 jbbl 1/19/15 nighlty in Dalvik (no gapps)
- CM11 msm8960 jbbl 1/25/15 nighlty in Dalvik having never been in ART (restored)
In all of the cases listed above when HDMI cable was connected between phone and TV; Phone screen goes to landscape, media stream muted at phone speaker, and TV flashes as if about to receive signal but no video or audio on TV.
I cant think of a reason why the TV would be able to receive properly from stock JB but not any of the other builds on the same device. In the interest of thoroughness I have to test on a different TV. Beyond that I don’t know.

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