MHL to HDMI cable not working with Galaxy S5

[AC Question]

I have a MHL to HDMI cable and am trying to use it on my computer monitor. I connect the GS5 to my monitor via the cable. No adapter or anything. Shouldn't need one I believe since it isn't usb, already has HDMI. But I do not get any signal from my phone on the monitor. Any ideas?

 

[anon8380037]

Hello. You still need an AC adapter before it outputs to HDMI afaik.

 

[Austin Sonderman]

The MHL-HDMI cable charges my phone when I connect it to my monitor though so it shouldn't need an AC adapter.

 

[anon8380037]

If you check on any mhl cable description on Amazon for example, it needs a separate power source. It cannot output and take power through the same cable.
Not convenient, but that's how they roll.

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[Austin Sonderman]

Thats dumb. Whats the point of a MHL to HDMI cord then? Weird.

 

[Padawan79]

Also having the same problem. If this is the case then the mhl to hdmi cord should have a port for power on it! Bought the cord for 50 bucks, now I have to buy an adapter to make it work!?? That's b.s..

 

[Allan Aari]

Galaxy s5 needs gen 3 mhl

 

[SimianAntics]

Also having the same problem. If this is the case then the mhl to hdmi cord should have a port for power on it! Bought the cord for 50 bucks, now I have to buy an adapter to make it work!?? That's b.s..

I have a Galaxy S5, which I connect to an Oppo BluRay player via a Sony mhl cable. There is no power adaptor required. The Oppo player provides power via the HDMI connection - the phone indicates it is charging, though the available amps are not enough to prevent a net drain on the S5's battery.

So, just saying, that there is in fact, a different way to roll ...

 

[sneo5]

I have a S5 neo and bought
i9600 HDTV Adapter MHL 11Pin HDMI Cable EPL and i am getting No signal on screen .
Any advice

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! The S5 Neo doesn't support MHL, according to this review: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S5-Neo-Smartphone-Review.155663.0.html