MHL cable questions

[1812dave]

1. I want to replicate my screen to my big screen TV. I presume that the best way is with an MHL cable if I don't mind using cables, correct? Better than a wireless method, if any? Or is there a way to do it wirelessly without costing more than $20.

2. Reviewers at monoprice and Amazon complain a LOT about MHL cables being intermittent. Does that depend on the quality or is it an inherent issue with MHL. At monoprice the number of complaints of intermittent connections is staggering.

3. IF you have a reliable cable or other method, please let me know what it is (brand, source). thanks!

 

[1812dave]

127 views and no answers yet. What other website could I post my question where people are more knowledgeable on the subject?

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[Adamsberg]

Your Note has a 11pin microUSB connector, so you can't use a standard MHL adapter ... you'd buy a Samsung.

 

[1812dave]

OK. that's the kind of info I didn't know at all! thanks!

think i found the correct one (11 pin) at amazon for $16 + shipping. delivery just 3 days from now..

 

[mmednick1]

Can you post if it works and if so provide a link...... Thanks

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[1812dave]

Can you post if it works and if so provide a link...... Thanks

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I sure will. should know by the weekend. if it works i will give link to the exact item i ordered.

 

[1812dave]

I got the cable and it works fine. This is the cable that I received: Amazon.com: Cable Matters MHL to HDMI Cable with Built-in USB Cable for Samsung Galaxy S3/S4 and Note 2 in Black: Electronics

 

[sdmf]

im about to order this....anyone tried this one? Im hoping it works too

Amazon.com: Skiva MHL Micro USB to male HDMI cable (6.5 feet) for Samsung Galaxy S3 (SIII LTE i9300 L710 i747 i535 T999), Samsung Note 2, Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note, HTC One X, LG Optimus HD and other MHL Devices (HD-X3): Electronics

 

[1812dave]

That one requires the adapter which is a mite kludgey imo. More connection points.

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[sdmf]

I see. Well I ordered it the other day anyways. I'll have to see how it works out. The price dropped by two bucks so for 12.99, will see.

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[1812dave]

2 issues: 1. Battery is not being recharged even though I have a charger hooked up to the USB cable per instructions. Despite the lightning bolt showing up in the battery icon the battery loses power while hooked up to the TV through the mhl cable. 2. Netflix playback is not as smooth as I had expected.

 

[sdmf]

Eww bummer. Must work ok for playing videos and pictures which are on your phone though right?

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[1812dave]

I tried Netflix only for grins because I have a ps3 player that plays netflix for us. Primarily I wanted to play Fox News through the Xfinity app on my phone and that works well enough to watch the news

 

[sdmf]

Got the one I ordered tonight. Seems to work good with everything so far. Just haven't monitored the charging while playing combination.... I'll report back in a few days etc.

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[MikeYuse0406]

Got the one I ordered tonight. Seems to work good with everything so far. Just haven't monitored the charging while playing combination.... I'll report back in a few days etc.

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Please do report back. I've being watching for that cable for a couple of weeks but I wonder how good it works specially when streaming Netflix. YouTube, and downloaded videos.

Thanks

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[brian brown6]

You will need a the 11-pin Micro USB to use with the MHL adapter. I had the same issue. But when I bought the Orealo C1 MHL Slim Projector it came with both cables and it worked fine without any problems.