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MHL cable for a normal tv (not a HD one)

I have a normal tv with video in/out ports. Is it possible to connect SGS2 to a normal tv (not a HD one) using the MHL cable? I have seen a video on YouTube where someone has connected the Galaxy S with a cable in 3.5 mm audio port of the mobile to a tv set for a video output. Will this be possible with SG2?
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AS far as i know this is not Possibile in Galaxy S2.
U can connect ur HD TV with HDMI Cable, but not standard TV with 3.5mm Jack.
i Dont know why SAMSUNG hasnt given this feature on GS2, it would be great if that feature was there.

Thanks for your reply. Can I connect to a non HD tv (normal tv) using HDMI/MHL cable?
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i suppose yes.
U can connect to any TV that has a support for HDMI. {not sure though}

I don't think non HD tv's have support for HDMI. Only HD tv's have I suppose.
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jasraja said:
I don't think non HD tv's have support for HDMI. Only HD tv's have I suppose.
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But u could always use a VGA to HDMI adapter & then connect GS2 to the TV

dharmil007 said:
But u could always use a VGA to HDMI adapter & then connect GS2 to the TV
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Thanks I will try this.
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dharmil007 said:
But u could always use a VGA to HDMI adapter & then connect GS2 to the TV
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Really exist?...O_O thanks 4 info....i'm gonna search this...

MHL outputs a digital signal.
Standard TVs that do not have HDMI, with RCA jacks, take in an analog signal.
Something needs to convert the signal, so you need a Digital to Analog Converter, or DAC.
dharmil007 said:
AS far as i know this is not Possibile in Galaxy S2.
U can connect ur HD TV with HDMI Cable, but not standard TV with 3.5mm Jack.
i Dont know why SAMSUNG hasnt given this feature on GS2, it would be great if that feature was there.
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Probably because it would take more hardware to do so. Which increases production costs, and would have made the phone larger. There is a ton of stuff crammed into the phone as it is. It is basically a pocket sized computer.
If you can afford this phone, how can you not afford a TV that has an HDMI input?

I connected the MHL cable to a VISIO 720p television and it didn't work, I suppose that MHL sends 1080i/p signals only and your television must, at least, be able to handle this resolution and rescale it.

Omega Frost said:
I connected the MHL cable to a VISIO 720p television and it didn't work, I suppose that MHL sends 1080i/p signals only and your television must, at least, be able to handle this resolution and rescale it.
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Not true. Any tv with an HDMI input will work. Doesn't have to be 1080i/p. Did you plug in a power source?
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ctomgee said:
Not true. Any tv with an HDMI input will work. Doesn't have to be 1080i/p. Did you plug in a power source?
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Yes, I just got a complete greenish screen. On the other hand all FullHD capable televisions I tested worked perfectly.

Omega Frost said:
Yes, I just got a complete greenish screen. On the other hand all FullHD capable televisions I tested worked perfectly.
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Huh. That's very weird. There shouldn't be an issue with plugging it into a 720p. In fact, I don't think the video output will even be 720p, let alone 1080i/p, unless the output is a video that is that resolution.

ctomgee said:
Huh. That's very weird. There shouldn't be an issue with plugging it into a 720p. In fact, I don't think the video output will even be 720p, let alone 1080i/p, unless the output is a video that is that resolution.
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I think either the GS2 or the MHL adapter will upscale the image to 1080 regardless the resolution supported by the TV. But it's in fact weird because HD ready should support at least 1080i.

I have seen mini-USB to composite output cable (audio -left and right seperated- and S-Video output cables) for SGS2 on a shopping site but couldn't remember which one now. So it must be possible.

Omega Frost said:
I think either the GS2 or the MHL adapter will upscale the image to 1080 regardless the resolution supported by the TV. But it's in fact weird because HD ready should support at least 1080i.
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That could be. I can't test, as it works on I everything own... I don't own a TV or monitor that is less than 1080p.
barisahmet said:
I have seen mini-USB to composite output cable (audio -left and right seperated- and S-Video output cables) for SGS2 on a shopping site but couldn't remember which one now. So it must be possible.
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I have my doubts about this - at least, the part that it was for an SGS2. MHL is a digital signal. S-Video is analog. So either the cable was REALLY expensive, or maybe they were trying to pass off a micro-USB to S-Video cable that it (falsely) works for the SGS2? Or it was actually for an SGS1?

The green screen on MHL/HDMI output happens, because of non HDCP compliant TV. All content that we get out of the USB to HDMI adapter is copy protected (HDCP).
I noticed this while I wanted to connect it to as HDMI to SDI converter. Also no capture card will accept this signal. Only HDCP TV and monitor will work.
I'm trying to figure out now how I can get 1080p desktop and gallery output.

MHL on normal TV
I read HDMI on "normal" TV (not HD) works if you use VGA adaptator.
A person on the forum i saw, gives a links to buy one and it was 40$ (For MHL adaptator + VGA adaptor that you need to input in the MHL)

darki00 said:
I read HDMI on "normal" TV (not HD) works if you use VGA adaptator.
A person on the forum i saw, gives a links to buy one and it was 40$ (For MHL adaptator + VGA adaptor that you need to input in the MHL)
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Link? (I'm just curious)
My point above, is that the standard MHL adapter is only like $15. So it would be an additional cost to get ANOTHER adapter to plug that into a TV without an HDMI input. So $40 for that whole get-up would be more expensive. Less expensive than I thought it would be, but still more.
And based on what erzyk says in post 17, there is no guarantee this would work due to standard TVs not being HDCP compliant. But I'm just speculating.
Someone could buy this $40 mystery cable and test it out, I guess. It's just not gonna be me.

MHL VGA
ctomgee said:
Link? (I'm just curious)
My point above, is that the standard MHL adapter is only like $15. So it would be an additional cost to get ANOTHER adapter to plug that into a TV without an HDMI input. So $40 for that whole get-up would be more expensive. Less expensive than I thought it would be, but still more.
And based on what erzyk says in post 17, there is no guarantee this would work due to standard TVs not being HDCP compliant. But I'm just speculating.
Someone could buy this $40 mystery cable and test it out, I guess. It's just not gonna be me.
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I'm agree with you it's very expensive (and i'm not going to buy this thing for 48$)
Here the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...B-VGA-adapter-MHL-hdmi-HDMI-VGA-/320804899833
May be you can found it less expensive (i didn't search, i just saw a person that give the link with this expensive price).

Connecting to a projector

Is it possible to connect the S2 to a stanadrd VGA projector for doing presentations?

You can connect it via the MHL HDMI adapter. From that adapter you must then connect it to a VGA converter... that unfortunately will cost you a fortune ... Also you must bare in mind that you will loose some quality due to the multiple conversions
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saw someone using a single cable with their iPhone. This is of course annoying me

lochindaal said:
saw someone using a single cable with their iPhone. This is of course annoying me
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if the projector includes DVI is simpler, hdmi->dvi-d is cheaper

lochindaal said:
saw someone using a single cable with their iPhone. This is of course annoying me
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That's probably using the composite video output.
You can only use
MHL > HDMI
MHL > HDMI to DVI adaptor (Like this one)
MHL > HDMI to VGA converter box (Like this one)

[Q] TMO Galaxy Note 2 tv out?

I have Galaxy note 2 tmo usa version.
I tried to use tv out with following item
1) sony bravia xbr9 tv
2) Micro USB to HDMI® MHL Adapter (http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=8675&seq=1&format=2)
3) Note 2
4) standard hdmi cabel
I tried to connect but there is no signal on tv. all connection was proper and power was on to tv and the adapter.
I tired to diff hdmi cable - connection between TV and Adapter. but no luck .Also changed hdmi port on tv.
is there specific adapter i need to buy fr note 2 or hdmi cabel?

uhs74 said:
I have Galaxy note 2 tmo usa version.
I tried to use tv out with following item
1) sony bravia xbr9 tv
2) Micro USB to HDMI® MHL Adapter (http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=8675&seq=1&format=2)
3) Note 2
4) standard hdmi cabel
I tried to connect but there is no signal on tv. all connection was proper and power was on to tv and the adapter.
I tired to diff hdmi cable - connection between TV and Adapter. but no luck .Also changed hdmi port on tv.
is there specific adapter i need to buy fr note 2 or hdmi cabel?
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Had the same problem..there was nothing wrong with my connection as I switched to my old GS2 and HTC One S and both worked..

ellac49 said:
Had the same problem..there was nothing wrong with my connection as I switched to my old GS2 and HTC One S and both worked..
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thanks fr reply. but i didnt get you how to make it work?

The note 2 and the s3 have different hml adapters. You will also need a converter.
On the monoprice link you posted, youll notice ab asterisk next to the s3. Same applies to the note 2.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=9716&seq=1&format=2
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cholepuree1 said:
The note 2 and the s3 have different hml adapters. You will also need a converter.
On the monoprice link you posted, youll notice ab asterisk next to the s3. Same applies to the note 2.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083314&p_id=9716&seq=1&format=2
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I just got a Samsung HDTV Adapter Tip (5 to 11 Pin) Model EPL-FU10BEBSTD, which has micro-USB female to male; it enabled my TMobile "HDMI connection kit" that had worked with Galaxy S2 Hercules to work now with my Galaxy Note II. The connection kit was expensive, but has a 10' cable from the MHL adapter body to the male micro-usb plug, as well as a 5' cable to the TV HDMI, and a wall charger to power the adapter body. So the arrangement is quite flexible once installed.

I was hoping someone could help me with this problem also. I have a hdmi capable monitor that I would like to hook my note2 up to but for whatever reason the monitor will not detect the signal. i have tried rebooting and connecting it various ways but no dice.
the only thing i can think of is that its the rom im using which is myrom's latest version

Do you have 5pin or 11pin mhl cable? Note2 requires 11pin one.
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SolaceKane said:
the only thing i can think of is that its the rom im using which is myrom's latest version
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I was told you need an S3 cable. Here's the one I use.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310491287097?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648

Yea you guys are right you need 11 pin for the note 2. the sgs2 used 5 pin so if you have one for your older phone you need a new one or I think they make a converter too. I would suggest getting right from samsung. it may cost more but you get what you pay for usually and samsung makes the best stuff when it comes to that. Also another thing to consider while you are on samsungs website they have a multimedia dock that is on backorder right now but for a 100 dollars it turns your note2 into a pc basically. It has 3 full size usb ports so you can hook up a mouse keyboard and external hard drive and it has the hdmi port and an auido port so you can hook it up to a hdmi tv/ monitor and multimedia speaker system. I was going to get a new computer but I found this thing. So basically I can have an android desktop. It dont get better than that. Now wit dropbox and mobile odin and this exynos exploit we really dont need to hook up to a pc to root so there is no real reason for it. Just something to think about.

This is really helpful. My question is will this charge your phone while you are connected to the tv? Also, I see some of the description on ebay says it might not work if you are rooted.

safeplayer22 said:
This is really helpful. My question is will this charge your phone while you are connected to the tv? Also, I see some of the description on ebay says it might not work if you are rooted.
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I am rooted; The MHL/HDMI system works well, if that is your concern. The charger that I use for the MHL adapter is much lower amperage than the one that came with the Galaxy Note 2, so I would guess that charging might be slow if you are watching a movie that way, or maybe not even keep up, but I don't have the patience to do the test (or watch movies that way).

Hmmmm!!!!
I just got the Samsung dock and can't connect with HDMI on rooted stock.
The phone detects the dock and charges up, but no signal to the screen. Also tried hooking it up with the TV and projector using two different custom rom and separate HDMI cables and no dice.
Guess the dock is defective.

Is it possible to connect galaxy s3 to old tvs?

Hello, any knows if you can connect an S3 to one of those old tvs? The tv i have has no HDMI port, only SCART.
Thank you

FabioJesus88 said:
Hello, any knows if you can connect an S3 to one of those old tvs? The tv i have has no HDMI port, only SCART.
Thank you
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I don't know about the S3, but I had a Vibrant back in the day, and I bought a cable from radio shack that is typically used to connect older camcorders to TV's, and it would mirror my screen to that input.
It's a 3.5mm jack on one end, to 3 red, white, and yellow RCA cables on the other end. Make sure the 3.5mm jack has 3 black bands on it. One for each audio channel and one for video. I don't know if the functionality is gone, but it was there in the vibrant.

Yes, it's possible.
What you need is a regular MHL adapter (with the 11-to-5 adapter for the S3) and an HDMI-to-SCART converter, such as this one.
Then just link them phone->MHL->converter->TV.
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compro01 said:
Yes, it's possible.
What you need is a regular MHL adapter (with the 11-to-5 adapter for the S3) and an HDMI-to-SCART converter, such as this one.
Then just link them phone->MHL->converter->TV.
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could you please tell that Is it must to buy these three products ???

mrjoy said:
could you please tell that Is it must to buy these three products ???
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Yes, you need all three items or equivalent ones to be able to look your phone to a SCART port.

compro01 said:
Yes, you need all three items or equivalent ones to be able to look your phone to a SCART port.
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i found 2 cable here except one that is HDMI to SCART Converter Adapter. I'm unable to find & buy it in my country. I'm from India, could you plz tell me the other way? I heard here that i should connect my device to old tv directly only with one single cable ( One end has charging slot & the other end have the 3 AV pin red, white, yellow) Plz help

This is quite interesting as I have an old tv, crazy idea about using android on it aswell as whatsapp hhaha

http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity®-Com...F8&qid=1387933212&sr=8-1&keywords=hdmi+to+rca
something like that should work

mrjoy said:
i found 2 cable here except one that is HDMI to SCART Converter Adapter. I'm unable to find & buy it in my country. I'm from India, could you plz tell me the other way?
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There is no other way.
mrjoy said:
I heard here that i should connect my device to old tv directly only with one single cable ( One end has charging slot & the other end have the 3 AV pin red, white, yellow) Plz help
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This is misinformed. The only signal that comes from the s3 is Hdmi. You have to buy either a MHL adapter or a smart dock and connect it to an hdmi to SCART adapter like the ones linked in this thread.
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mrjoy said:
could you please tell that Is it must to buy these three products ???
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You can purchase a MHL to SCART adapter which will save on one product (the HDMI to scart).
Try: amazon-com/HDV-M62S-Micro-USB-Converter-Adapter-MHL-enabled/dp/B00EXMSG98 for an example

haytona said:
You can purchase a MHL to SCART adapter which will save on one product (the HDMI to scart).
Try: amazon-com/HDV-M62S-Micro-USB-Converter-Adapter-MHL-enabled/dp/B00EXMSG98 for an example
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I mentioned that I'm from India & i'm unable to buy this type of product here....

mrjoy said:
I mentioned that I'm from India & i'm unable to buy this type of product here....
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That was an example but a quick look on ebay-co-in shows that while the first two items mentioned above are readily available, the third item and the adapter I mentioned are not.
Another convuluted way would be to use MHL -> HDMI -> VGA -> AV -> SCART. HDMI to VGA adapters appear available and there are a few VGA to AV adapters like this one: ebay-in/itm/PC-Laptop-VGA-to-AV-VIDEO-S-VIDEO-TV-Converter-Box-/280546899386.
Unfortuately this may be too difficult or costly once you've got all the parts. Depending on what you want to achieve you could potentially use DLNA to stream the content to a media device connected to your TV with AV/scart inputs. The WDTV boxes appear available on ebay-in.

Connecting galaxy tab s2 to my TV which adapter?

Hi can anyone help? I'm trying to find a HDMI adapter for my tab s2. Samsung recommends the et-h10fauweguj adapter but I've read I need the et-h10fauwegww adapter.has anybody tried any of these and did they work? I've heard aswell that the aspect ratio doesn't quite fit the TV so it has black Bars around the picture. Is that true. Thanks in advance. Mark

markale said:
Hi can anyone help? I'm trying to find a HDMI adapter for my tab s2. Samsung recommends the et-h10fauweguj adapter but I've read I need the et-h10fauwegww adapter.has anybody tried any of these and did they work? I've heard aswell that the aspect ratio doesn't quite fit the TV so it has black Bars around the picture. Is that true. Thanks in advance. Mark
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I got a fake one that works with Note 4. If it works with Note 4, it will work with the Tab S2. It's also true that you'll see black bars, but if you root and change the device resolution it will work perfectly, but you need to root.

lcmazza said:
I got a fake one that works with Note 4. If it works with Note 4, it will work with the Tab S2. It's also true that you'll see black bars, but if you root and change the device resolution it will work perfectly, but you need to root.
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My unofficial adapter outputs low resolution 4:3 picture to my 1080p displays, I'm rooted and would love to figure out how to get the appropriate AR/resolution working!

Ubelsteiner said:
My unofficial adapter outputs low resolution 4:3 picture to my 1080p displays, I'm rooted and would love to figure out how to get the appropriate AR/resolution working!
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Use SecondScreen from the play store.
Worked for me. Good Luck!

MicroUSB to HDMI
I have a Galaxy Tab S2 (SM-T815NZWENEE ) which I am trying to connect it to a TV with an HDMI cable.
I have the ET-H10FAUWESTA (original Samsung) MicroUSB - HDMI adapter and when I plug in a HDMI-VGA adapter, I can display screen through a projector.
As soon as I plug in a HDMI cable instead of the VGA adaptor and connected it to a TV there was no picture.
I looked at Chromecast or other wifi dependent methods is not an option
Any ideas?

pmenzies said:
I have a Galaxy Tab S2 (SM-T815NZWENEE ) which I am trying to connect it to a TV with an HDMI cable. I looked at Chromecast or other wifi dependent methods is not an option
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@pmenzies ... I connect my Chromecast directly to the TV with HDMI connector. Works perfectly with my S2 T810.

pmenzies said:
I have a Galaxy Tab S2 (SM-T815NZWENEE ) which I am trying to connect it to a TV with an HDMI cable.
I have the ET-H10FAUWESTA (original Samsung) MicroUSB - HDMI adapter and when I plug in a HDMI-VGA adapter, I can display screen through a projector.
As soon as I plug in a HDMI cable instead of the VGA adaptor and connected it to a TV there was no picture.
I looked at Chromecast or other wifi dependent methods is not an option
Any ideas?
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I think the Tab S2 don't have the MHL connection as the Note 4 (look in the Specs at the Connectivity topic) .
My Note 4 works but my new TaB A 10.1 doesn't. With MHL feature you can connect your MicroUSB - HDMI adapter and plug in the TV. To connect the Tab S2 mostly use the Chromecast device or Ezcast device (Miracast).
WiFi Direct could work with some smart TVs.
Edit: Surprise me that http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s2_9_7-7438.php shows : USB microUSB v2.0 (MHL TV-out)
But Samsung web site doesn't show MHL in specs like it shows for Note 4 smartphone.

lcmazza said:
I got a fake one that works with Note 4. If it works with Note 4, it will work with the Tab S2. It's also true that you'll see black bars, but if you root and change the device resolution it will work perfectly, but you need to root.
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How do you do this ?
Plase let us know, this would add so much more functionality to the tab.