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Do they sell an Hdmi cable that is compatible with this tab so I can connect it to my tv?
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Last I read, the Nexus 7 didn't have MHL capabilities.
I believe this function was going to be added through the use of Nexus Q & Google TV systems. However that's officially on the back burner.
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Have a look at the video in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874757
I am not sure if u can stream via hdmi fom nexus to TV, but if it is possible this is the cable u would need.
HDMI to Micro Type D
Not mhl compatible, but maybe a future dock will have that.
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the future dock would still require the tablet to be mhl capable, therefore no, there is no and will be no way to directly plug the tablet into a television, what there is hope for is streaming via a nexus q device.
Hey folks, I'm new here. Have been lurking a bit.
I've been bugging Nexus support staff about features/upcoming features.. as I'd expected, they're pretty hush-hush
One guy even fibbed to me, saying that a USB OTG cable and peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, usb drives.. will not work with the Nexus, even if I unlock it. Maybe he just didn't know any better.
Anyhow, I love this little device, but the lack of tv-out in the form of display mirroring is flat-out pissing me off.
I'm not experienced with coding for android devices by any means, but I did have an idea. (If Nvidia doesn't certify Nexus 7 for Miracast sometime in the near future.. it IS a tegra 3 device, so I'm hoping they do. It may be the solution to our problem.)
...This idea could be too fantastic to be a realistic possibility, but I thought it was worth a share..
What if an apk could "trick" the protocol for displaying video via wifi on droid devices?
What if the receiver could detect the incoming signal as a video file, and the app on the device could trick the nexus (or other non-MHL droid device) into treating the screen display as a video file?
Since the latency between displaying video on the Nexus and displaying it on a television via wifi isn't bad (from what I know), it COULD be practical enough for gaming, if it were done correctly.
TL;DR, the app would screen-capture the display, and send it to a receiver as if it were a compatible video file.
Am I just speaking fantasy-talk? Is this feasible? Thoughts?
The tegra3 has wifi streaming similar to apples airplay. The receivers just aren't out yet. Reading up that tmobiles SGIII will have a premium pack with some kind of aircard device that streams video over wifi for $99.
I think we are also waiting on Dlink. You can already do this with a rasberryPi for a good DYI solution.
I'm waiting for someone to make a box and a roku channel that captures streams on the network.
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nemrel said:
I believe this function was going to be added through the use of Nexus Q & Google TV systems. However that's officially on the back burner.
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Right...with the N7 as a controller/interface to drive the Q.
nexus 7 =199
nexus q 299
Guys, have a look at this : http://esrlabs.com/android-transporter-for-the-nexus-7-and-the-raspberry-pi/
Seems great but the only problem I see is that it requires to install a custom rom to use it.
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Guys, have a look at this : http://esrlabs.com/android-transporter-for-the-nexus-7-and-the-raspberry-pi/
Seems great but the only problem I see is that it requires to install a custom rom to use it.
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You can be onto something here....any Dev wanna check this out?
Quick question, where do you even buy a Rasberry Pi?
Cl8rs said:
Quick question, where do you even buy a Rasberry Pi?
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RS Components or Farnell/Element14
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costipl said:
RS Components or Farnell/Element14
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If stay away from RS as they have had huge problems shipping product, any of the Farnell companies have been ok.
I've got two of them, one originally for the Android Transporter..
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krelvinaz said:
If stay away from RS as they have had huge problems shipping product, any of the Farnell companies have been ok.
I've got two of them, one originally for the Android Transporter..
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yep and Raspberry Pi are now shipped with RAM upgraded to 512MB (from 256MB), same price ($35).
http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/15/ra...d-to-512mb-from-256mb-same-tiny-35-price-tag/
what about this ? it's a fake ??
http://docteur-gsm.com/es/asus-goog...l-microusb-hdmi-para-asus-google-nexus-7.html
Januka said:
what about this ? it's a fake ??
http://docteur-gsm.com/es/asus-goog...l-microusb-hdmi-para-asus-google-nexus-7.html
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Very interesting,
would be nice if anyone could report whether it's working or not.
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what about this ? it's a fake ??
http://docteur-gsm.com/es/asus-goog...l-microusb-hdmi-para-asus-google-nexus-7.html
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Someone really needs to test this !
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Someone really needs to test this !
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The german translation is honest: you need an MHL-Device to use this adapter. As we know the nexus 7 isn't configured with one. It won't work.
He is using a Galaxy Note in the video but it seems easy right?
- HDMI to a monitor
- Bluetooth mouse
- Bluetooth keyboard
Seems like an awesome idea to me. Use the Nexus 4 as your mobile device when your outside of the house and when you come back home and need a desktop to work on just plug in your Nexus 4 and start. Finally PC free. One device to rule them all :victory:
Anyone else going to try this with the Nexus 4 when it comes out? I know I sure want to but I'm not sure if the Nexus 4 works with bluetooth mice the same way the Galaxy Note does Galaxy Nexus users would probably know.
I can confirm that the Galaxy Nexus works with a bluetooth mouse and keyboard. I have used my phone as a "desktop computer" when I was on a vacation.
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I can confirm that the Galaxy Nexus works with a bluetooth mouse and keyboard. I have used my phone as a "desktop computer" when I was on a vacation.
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Thank you for letting me know! :good:
Makes me really happy to hear that. I don't really need PC programs so I love the idea of using a smartphone as my one and only computer :highfive:
The Nexus 4 uses Slimport HDMI, according to the specifications it allows HDMI output and USB-otg at the same time!! This means there will be docks with HDMI out and several USB-ports (at least I hope there will be).
So you can connect a monitor USB keyboards, mice and harddrives all at the same time!
Edit: I might have gotten a little too exited and misinterpreted the data sheet.
Simultanious HDMI output and USB-otg might not be possible after all.
http://www.analogix.com/products/slimport.html
cheers to hoping for the first device that has ubuntu for android and a dock
Embrace the future my friends, Google is far sited as well as near
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I do the same atm with my one x, only problem I can see is the lack of mhl will make it more expensive
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I'm expecting/hoping canonical will release ubuntu for android for the nexus 4
With miracast, charching orb and BT keyboard/mouse combo, you can do this totally wireless and cooler and pricy.
I would have thought a tablet would be better because of tablet-optimised apps. If you wanted to do office-type work, the tablet versions of office suites makes much better use of the screen real-estate.
You can achieve the same result with most 'modern' smartphones that support HDMI out. It's a neat little trick, I use it a lot with my tablet. I think someone above mentioned the tablet apps are better - and this is definitely true at my end. Far more suited to a telly.
So as this can be prescribed to pretty much any phone, I'll go ahead and close it here. Give it a shot though - definitely worth doing.
Just for curiosity's sake, Samsung have released a dock for the Note 2 to make the most out of this. Provides not only HDMI out, but also full-sized USB ports for peripherals and 3.5mm audio-out. I'm waiting for it to hit :good:
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Has anyone actually managed to make the Nexus 4 Wireless Display option work? Not much info around the web on it. Mainly people failing miserably.
I have an LG TV (47LM6610) which (apparently) supports "Screen Share" and it detects the Nexus 4, sends it an invite, I accept on the Nexus, the TV shows the Nexus as a connected device but the Nexus still shows nothing in its Wireless Display devices list.
Tried everything! Have emailed LG support and they were pretty dismissive and simply confirmed that it "should work". Sent an enquiry to Google support but not holding my breath.
Anyone had any luck with this or is it yet another half baked feature?
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Depends whether it's half baked on the TV or the phone
What happens often with these new standards is nobody talks to each other so they all implement it slightly differently.
Hilarious (or sad?) that one of the Nexus 4's major features gets released without a single compatible device?! Even when using two devices from the same manufacturer.
I'd love to hear a success story but I highly doubt there is one out there.
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Hilarious (or sad?) that one of the Nexus 4's major features gets released without a single compatible device?! Even when using two devices from the same manufacturer.
I'd love to hear a success story but I highly doubt there is one out there.
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Neither sad nor hilarious, just a classical case of the technological forerunner. Happened to pretty much every nontrivial technology. Some (like bluetooth profiles) did not overcome their problems till this day.
Regarding LG, their TV branch does not necessary even talk to the smartphone branch, much less to google.
Hopefully we'll see some proper miracast sinks sooner rather than later - at least there's demonstration videos showing up lately, that should be a good sign?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL14GaqzIUw
Latency seems quite good from what I can tell. I also like form factor!
Now the dropped frames on the other hand.. I guess the source is to blame? Let's see if the Nexus 4 does a better job at that
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Hilarious (or sad?) that one of the Nexus 4's major features gets released without a single compatible device?! Even when using two devices from the same manufacturer.
I'd love to hear a success story but I highly doubt there is one out there.
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Obviously one product needs to be released before the other, especially one sided puts pressure to get implemented on the other side. Also its a software technology so that it's made by lg has no relevance whatsoever.
As far as I remember, Bluetooth existed on handsets long before anything used it. also TV software is a new thing, can't expect it to launch with that much implementation with phones when synergy between phones and TVs really has only been around for around two years or so.
Besides, when miracast was announced it was clear it was not backward compatible.
I've ordered the Netgear PTV3000 even that still have some bugs but I think they will update the firmware to connect with Nexus 4. There is a YouTube demonstrate it can work with Sony Phone that is Miracast support.
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Netgear PTV3000 does not yet support Nexus 4 yet.
And that's my point, not a single device supports the Nexus 4 it seems.
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Netgear PTV3000 does not yet support Nexus 4 yet.
And that's my point, not a single device supports the Nexus 4 it seems.
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It is actually the other way round: Netgear PTV3000 is not known to properly support Miracast yet.
Here is a list of certified Miracast receivers:
http://certifications.wi-fi.org/search_products.php?search=1&advanced=1&lang=en&filter_company_id=&filter_category_id=&filter_subcategory=&filter_cid=&date_from=&date_to=&selected_certifications[]=69&x=56&y=12
and Netgear PTV3000 is nowhere to be seen. The same for LG TV sets.
Netgear themselves says:
*PTV3000 supports pre-standard compliant Miracast™ wireless enabled display devices.
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I also have an lg TV and yea it doesn't work . sees it but no . lol I guess its not miracast ? I haven't seen that word in the instructions anywhere
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But LG TVs do mention WiFi Screen Share and WiDi. Its unlikely that they would mention Miracast as its not a very marketing friendly.
I suppose its for LG to clarify...
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WiDi is Intel's standard, it supports Miracast as of version 3.5.
If it doesn't say Miracast, then assume it's not compatible.
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WiDi is Intel's standard, it supports Miracast as of version 3.5.
If it doesn't say Miracast, then assume it's not compatible.
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Yes, WiDi v3.5 was announced just recently in last september.
Which means current LG TVs are likely to sport older WiDi versions which are not miracast compatible and won't connect to Nexus4 (or any other Miracast device for that matter).
Dying to find out
This is probably my most desired feature on this handset having tried for years to create software and services that would do it on all my other phones.
My flatmate has an HTC MediaLink HD, and from what I understand from the protocols and how that works, using wifi direct etc and seeing the screen mirroring work on his One X, I don't see any reason why it shouldn't work with the N4, but I guess only time will tell - yep, still waiting for my "order confirmation" to be turned into a "tracking email"
As soon as I get it and tried it out I'll post back.
Use iMediaShare!
I have the Samsung Allshare Wireless Hub. It does not work with the Nexus 4. It pairs, but will not display audio/video at all.
Isn't it funny how the 3 new "standards" the N4 is pushing aren't really that universal?
Devices claiming Miracast devices don't work with the N4, yet
The Nokia Qi Chargers don't work with the Nexus 4
Slimport isn't as ubiquitous as MHL
That does DLNA not Miracast.
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DLNA is merely a "file fetcher". A network drive interface.
Don't get me wrong that is extremely useful. I download torrents on my phone and play them on my TV all day. But you know what? I'd actually buy most movies and shows I watch if I could mirror Google TV to my TV. No, I am not gonna buy a box for that, it defeats the purpose to me. I'd buy blu-rays if I wanted to use extra hookups.
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I have the Samsung Allshare Wireless Hub. It does not work with the Nexus 4. It pairs, but will not display audio/video at all.
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damn, I was hoping it would work. I have the allshare hub for my Note 10.1.
I want to buy lg 4x hd but I'm not sure whether it supports usb otg or not ? (or usb host)
If the os would be updated , does it have any affect ?
thanks a lot
jasin91 said:
I want to buy lg 4x hd but I'm not sure whether it supports usb otg or not ? (or usb host)
If the os would be updated , does it have any affect ?
thanks a lot
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Unfortunately it doesn't, at least right now. We're still not sure if it's a hardware limitation or a software one, but maybe in the next few months we will, with the coming of Custom ROMs on top of the unlocked bootloaders.
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Unfortunately it doesn't, at least right now. We're still not sure if it's a hardware limitation or a software one, but maybe in the next few months we will, with the coming of Custom ROMs on top of the unlocked bootloaders.
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thanks, anyway do you suggest me buying it ?
any other smartphones equal in price ?
jasin91 said:
thanks, anyway do you suggest me buying it ?
any other smartphones equal in price ?
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I'm still inline for buying it, but I guess it depends on your needs and wants
I want a replacement for my Samsung Corby that will (1) last me 3 years or more without feeling like something from the last century, (2) allow me to play some games, from basic ones to the more advanced ones and (3) something I can take everywhere without thinking about it (unlike my tablet). All of it without (completely) breaking the bank
That list got me to the 4X. It's the most affordable quad-core, and that gives me a guarantee for (1). It's a Tegra 3, which gives me a fair try at (2) at least for a year or two. And, with a 4.7" screen, it's smaller than many 4.5" devices I've seen (and unfortunately quad-core devices seem to be allergic to anything smaller than that).
Btw, it doesn't hurt that it allows for connection to a HDMI TV through a MHL adapter.
The USB-OTG feature is, unfortunately, also missing from some other competitors on its price range (like the Nexus 4), which also lack other stuff I value, like expandable memory. And, while the gaming compatibility might be better in the Nexus 4 and the S3, I don't mind missing a few games to have better graphics in the ones made for the Tegra 3
As a way to go around the USB-OTG, I intend to buy a large-enough micro SD (16 or 32GB) and take advantage of the ICS/JB USB transfer, which is much better than it was on my Froyo tablet.
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I'm still inline for buying it, but I guess it depends on your needs and wants
I want a replacement for my Samsung Corby that will (1) last me 3 years or more without feeling like something from the last century, (2) allow me to play some games, from basic ones to the more advanced ones and (3) something I can take everywhere without thinking about it (unlike my tablet). All of it without (completely) breaking the bank
That list got me to the 4X. It's the most affordable quad-core, and that gives me a guarantee for (1). It's a Tegra 3, which gives me a fair try at (2) at least for a year or two. And, with a 4.7" screen, it's smaller than many 4.5" devices I've seen (and unfortunately quad-core devices seem to be allergic to anything smaller than that).
Btw, it doesn't hurt that it allows for connection to a HDMI TV through a MHL adapter.
The USB-OTG feature is, unfortunately, also missing from some other competitors on its price range (like the Nexus 4), which also lack other stuff I value, like expandable memory. And, while the gaming compatibility might be better in the Nexus 4 and the S3, I don't mind missing a few games to have better graphics in the ones made for the Tegra 3
As a way to go around the USB-OTG, I intend to buy a large-enough micro SD (16 or 32GB) and take advantage of the ICS/JB USB transfer, which is much better than it was on my Froyo tablet.
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infact I want a "quad core processing unit" with "powerful dedicated graphic processor" and "big high quality display" and among
htc one x
samsung galaxy sIII
samsung n7100
lg nexus 4 e960
lg p880
the 4x hd is the least expensive !!!!
so I selected that.
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Unfortunately it doesn't, at least right now. We're still not sure if it's a hardware limitation or a software one, but maybe in the next few months we will, with the coming of Custom ROMs on top of the unlocked bootloaders.
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I had tried to plug into my 4x a card reader with red power indicating led. The led will light up on connection regardless of presence of card.
However it did not light when i connected it to my 4x, indicating no power was sent out of the usb port. My guess its a hardware limitation.
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I had tried to plug into my 4x a card reader with red power indicating led. The led will light up on connection regardless of presence of card.
However it did not light when i connected it to my 4x, indicating no power was sent out of the usb port. My guess its a hardware limitation.
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That would mean it can't power the USB device. So, an interesting test (which I remember reading about here somewhere, but don't recall the result) would be trying to connect either a 3.5" portable HDD (that comes with an external power source) or an externally-powered USB-HUB.
Can anyone try or, in case they already did, share the result?
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That would mean it can't power the USB device. So, an interesting test (which I remember reading about here somewhere, but don't recall the result) would be trying to connect either a 3.5" portable HDD (that comes with an external power source) or an externally-powered USB-HUB.
Can anyone try or, in case they already did, share the result?
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i tried that too, nope. Nothing shows up on USB Host Diagnostic app.
Tested using external HDD with two USB males (one for power one for data). Plugged the power end into my PC's usb, powering up my HDD. then plugged the data end into my OTG cable. Nothing.
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I had tried to plug into my 4x a card reader with red power indicating led. The led will light up on connection regardless of presence of card.
However it did not light when i connected it to my 4x, indicating no power was sent out of the usb port. My guess its a hardware limitation.
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If it is a Hardware limitation then we wouldn't have OTG ever on our phones, even with custom ROMs.
Tho we would need official confirmation from LG, if anyone has it.
it isnt a hardware limitation. tegra3 supports usb otg. you can see that on kernel logs and the kernel actually has usb otg support enabled. my guess is that android doesnt handle it properly.
when you enable it on o4x, usb switches to host mode successfully, but android doesnt recognize it
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it isnt a hardware limitation. tegra3 supports usb otg. you can see that on kernel logs and the kernel actually has usb otg support enabled. my guess is that android doesnt handle it properly.
when you enable it on o4x, usb switches to host mode successfully, but android doesnt recognize it
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So it's all an LG software mess-up.
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it isnt a hardware limitation. tegra3 supports usb otg. you can see that on kernel logs and the kernel actually has usb otg support enabled. my guess is that android doesnt handle it properly.
when you enable it on o4x, usb switches to host mode successfully, but android doesnt recognize it
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When we were talking about hardware limitation, we were mentioning more along the lines of the micro-usb port. For example, they might have used a port which doesn't allow for that type of communication.
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When we were talking about hardware limitation, we were mentioning more along the lines of the micro-usb port. For example, they might have used a port which doesn't allow for that type of communication.
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A Port? Or you mean the way the port is wired to the device? Because all USB ports have data transfer.
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A Port? Or you mean the way the port is wired to the device? Because all USB ports have data transfer.
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Inside a port there's a bus or interface, a separate chip. Its this part of the story that could be the part causing external thumbdrives or card readers not receiving power from our phone, even if tegra 3 or kernel or OS supports.
If the thumbdrive doesn't even receive power then it have no abilities to even cry of its existence.
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Inside a port there's a bus or interface, a separate chip. Its this part of the story that could be the part causing external thumbdrives or card readers not receiving power from our phone, even if tegra 3 or kernel or OS supports.
If the thumbdrive doesn't even receive power then it have no abilities to even cry of its existence.
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What if it's just the kernel/software limiting it to give power..?
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What if it's just the kernel/software limiting it to give power..?
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could be a cause but logically speaking its not likely caused by it. According to USB Diagostic tool our kernel supports OTG.
meanwhile psy is having a live youtube premier of his new track http://www.youtube.com/user/officialpsy?feature=inp-lt-psy-SG
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could be a cause but logically speaking its not likely caused by it. According to USB Diagostic tool our kernel supports OTG.
meanwhile psy is having a live youtube premier of his new track http://www.youtube.com/user/officialpsy?feature=inp-lt-psy-SG
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I guess we'll find out when the kernel source is released. Maybe it'll give the ability to enable OTG ourselves if something in the software/kernel is stopping it ftom functioning.
any news?
After the Kernel Source was being released, is it possible to install the otg funktion?
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After the Kernel Source was being released, is it possible to install the otg funktion?
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Me want to know that, too. This is the last option which is missing! btw i am using CM (nightly).
Thanks =)
I think kholk is working on it.
I have not seen any specific threads addressing this, and thus far I am guessing I know the answer to my own question.. but is it possible to use my device for audio instead of my television? My specific issue is the fact that I am using an old computer monitor for my chromecast in my bedroom. It does not have HDMI, so I am using an HDMI to DVI converter (no audio). I'm fairly certain that there's no way (doubt my Nexus 7 being rooted would help) to stream the audio through my device but I thought I'd ask anyway. Thanks people.
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I have not seen any specific threads addressing this, and thus far I am guessing I know the answer to my own question.. but is it possible to use my device for audio instead of my television? My specific issue is the fact that I am using an old computer monitor for my chromecast in my bedroom. It does not have HDMI, so I am using an HDMI to DVI converter (no audio). I'm fairly certain that there's no way (doubt my Nexus 7 being rooted would help) to stream the audio through my device but I thought I'd ask anyway. Thanks people.
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Not really since the CCast for all intents and purposes is pulling the file from the source and while you could probably get the mbile device to pull the same file it would be next to impossible to sync the two in any meaningful way.
Your best bet is to get a HDMI to VGA Breakout cable/box that will pull the Audio out of the HDMI so you can plug into an amp or Powered Speakers.
http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-VGA-converter-Audio-Converter/dp/B003O55U8K
But if you use one of those your likely to lose the ability to play some content that requires HDCP to play (I'm thinking Netflix might require this)
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Not really since the CCast for all intents and purposes is pulling the file from the source and while you could probably get the mbile device to pull the same file it would be next to impossible to sync the two in any meaningful way.
Your best bet is to get a HDMI to VGA Breakout cable/box that will pull the Audio out of the HDMI so you can plug into an amp or Powered Speakers.
http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-VGA-converter-Audio-Converter/dp/B003O55U8K
But if you use one of those your likely to lose the ability to play some content that requires HDCP to play (I'm thinking Netflix might require this)
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That was an idea I had. But that looks like a VGA when the computer monitor has DVI. To get what I'd need to get sound running with the converter price wise, it'd almost make more sense just to get something that has an HDMI input. This was only a temporary method until I get married. After that we'll have plenty of devices collectively to get anything we need working on any of our televisions. I'd use my television with my Chromecast but around 4 years ago the HDMI ports were fried by the cable guy somehow. So all I have connected now is a 360 connected through component cables. If it wasn't for my Android phone and tablet I'd be in the technological stone age.
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That was an idea I had. But that looks like a VGA when the computer monitor has DVI.
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You can get an HDMI audio extractor box but make sure it has the type of audio you need (analog, digital coax, or digital optical)
Some computer monitors allow audio over DVI, but it's still hit and miss.
bhiga said:
You can get an HDMI audio extractor box but make sure it has the type of audio you need (analog, digital coax, or digital optical)
Some computer monitors allow audio over DVI, but it's still hit and miss.
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That'd be where I went on amazon and bought the wrong thing. I'll look them up though thanks!
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Jersey846 said:
That'd be where I went on amazon and bought the wrong thing. I'll look them up though thanks!
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You want something like this
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premiu...d_sim_e_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=03D4CC082H41SMFNMZYT
bhiga said:
You want something like this
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premiu...d_sim_e_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=03D4CC082H41SMFNMZYT
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Yeah I considered that. But with all things considered, a $40 price tag is a pretty steep alternative for what I was hoping. Maybe when Chromecast mirroring is released it will accomplish what I was hoping for.
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Jersey846 said:
Yeah I considered that. But with all things considered, a $40 price tag is a pretty steep alternative for what I was hoping. Maybe when Chromecast mirroring is released it will accomplish what I was hoping for.
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True. That's why I didn't post the $99 one.
If your TV is under warranty I'd get it fixed.
Even if you got audio out of your device it would be very difficult to sync it with what's playing on Chromecast, as they'd essentially be pulling two entirely separate streams.
The same would hold for Android screen mirroring when it arrives, but that would be a delay due to having to get the screen data to Chromecast.
bhiga said:
True. That's why I didn't post the $99 one.
If your TV is under warranty I'd get it fixed.
Even if you got audio out of your device it would be very difficult to sync it with what's playing on Chromecast, as they'd essentially be pulling two entirely separate streams.
The same would hold for Android screen mirroring when it arrives, but that would be a delay due to having to get the screen data to Chromecast.
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TV is fairly old and hasn't been under warranty for a while. It's a 47". Once we get married we'll be purchasing a 60" or so one. The 360 works fine with component cable on it for now. I'll be using the Chromecast with the newer TV. If I didn't have that engagement ring expense I'd already have that 60" along with my '69 Charger. She offered to help pay for it, but what's the fun in that?!
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Jersey846 said:
If I didn't have that engagement ring expense I'd already have that 60" along with my '69 Charger. She offered to help pay for it, but what's the fun in that?!
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If we're lucky maybe Google will enable the Bluetooth so we can have some Bluetooth audio, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
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If we're lucky maybe Google will enable the Bluetooth so we can have some Bluetooth audio, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
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Now that'd be an interesting feature! Didn't think of that actually. Wouldn't they need new hardware for that like on a Chromecast 2?
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Jersey846 said:
Now that'd be an interesting feature! Didn't think of that actually. Wouldn't they need new hardware for that like on a Chromecast 2?
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Not necessarily. iFixit's teardown showed the radio is an AzureWave AW-NH387 802.11 b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth and FM Combo Module, so it's Bluetooth 3.0 capable and compatible with North American and European FM radio bands.
In theory Google could give us Chromecast FM, hehe.
The Lytro camera had similar radio capabilities which were disabled at launch. They eventually enabled the WiFi, though in an AdHoc mode, and they've pretty much written off Android support, so it was a bit of a wash to me.
Jersey846 said:
That was an idea I had. But that looks like a VGA when the computer monitor has DVI. To get what I'd need to get sound running with the converter price wise, it'd almost make more sense just to get something that has an HDMI input. This was only a temporary method until I get married. After that we'll have plenty of devices collectively to get anything we need working on any of our televisions. I'd use my television with my Chromecast but around 4 years ago the HDMI ports were fried by the cable guy somehow. So all I have connected now is a 360 connected through component cables. If it wasn't for my Android phone and tablet I'd be in the technological stone age.
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They sell the same type of box with DVI output...So just buy the appropriate box for your connections.
You can find them for under $100 (prob around $60) but then again if your going to spend that much your probably better off just saving for a good TV which would accommodate all your devices properly.
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In theory Google could give us Chromecast FM, hehe.
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I'd use it!
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