Samsung Disabled TV-Out?

[Eazail70x7]

Can anyone confirm that the Epic has tv-out through the 3.5mm jack?

Can it do Tv out?

 

[caliskimmer]

Of course it can. That's a hardware thing, not a software thing. So even if it's running TW 2.5, it will still have TV out.

 

[Eazail70x7]

Thanks for the response. I guess I'll only have 9 days to see for my self

 

[vtective]

This site says that it does not:
Sprint Epic 4G Has No TV Out | BriefMobile

Kind of disappointing, but the USB to HDMI cord available through Samsung will be a better option for high quality video.

 

[frankos72]

I think it was BGR that reported on the USB to HDMI. Whoever it was stated in the preview/review that it could also output through the HS jack, that it was just lower quality than the HDMI output.

 

[caliskimmer]

You have got to be kidding me! How could you possibly call this a Galaxy S phone then? Why don't they just rebrand it if they are going to mod so much hardware. It looks completely different, the camera supposedly is worse than the other cameras when it comes to video, and now no TV out? What are they trying to do, especially with the 249.99 price? I was waiting the whole time for this phone because (along with MANY other reasons) of the TV out. I don't complain about software, but when it comes to hardware, oh boy, I really get upset because you simply cannot fix hardware like you can with software on these phones! I don't understand what Sprint is gambling on. Nerfed hardware (even with the addition of a keyboard, flash, and a front facing camera, they should still have the original Galaxy S features with it), expensive price, 10 dollar "premium data" plan, and software problems (ok, not so bad. Root and I'm done). On the bright side, it still is better than the Evo IMO, but it's not in my hands, so I'm only comparing it with what I saw on reviews.

EDIT: I found Wirefly stating the contrary: "Although the Samsung Epic 4G does offer video out via a 3.5mm headphone out cable (also sold separately), it does not provide HD-out capabilities." I don't know how reliable they are though.

 

[caliskimmer]

I think it was BGR that reported on the USB to HDMI. Whoever it was stated in the preview/review that it could also output through the HS jack, that it was just lower quality than the HDMI output.

Well, let's just hope that BriefMobile is wrong. The quality would be 480p and that really doesn't matter to me. I just wanted that feature because it would be useful to put it on a TV for certain situations.

Also, here is a link saying that the Epic will have micro usb to HDMI, but once again, I do not know their reliability.

OEM Samsung HDMI TV Out Cable, micro-USB to HDMI ECC1HU0BBE - Samsung Epic 4G Accessories, Samsung SPH-D700

 

[Eazail70x7]

If its true that the Epic lacks tv out... this just sucks. The reason I started this thread was because I feared it may not have it. So did I now waste my money getting a tv-out cord?

 

[caliskimmer]

If its true that the Epic lacks tv out... this just sucks. The reason I started this thread was because I feared it may not have it. So did I now waste my money getting a tv-out cord?

No, no. I personally do not think you did. At the moment, only one site is reporting a missing TV out, and there evidence is settings! Not actual video proof or anything.

 

[deanhatescoffee]

$50 for a micro-USB to HDMI cable? That seems unreasonable. I was going to get one for my Captivate, but jeez... that's a lotta meatballs.

 

[Eazail70x7]

He posted a comparison pic that shows the epic4g not having it while the captivate does. Its gone.. for now.

But someone over at sdx reported that tv out was on his Epic 4g until an update and then it disappeared.

forum.sdx-developers.com/epic-general-discussion/just-wanted-to-clarify-a-couple-things/

 

[caliskimmer]

He posted a comparison pic that shows the epic4g not having it while the captivate does. Its gone.. for now.

But someone over at sdx reported that tv out was on his Epic 4g until an update and then it disappeared.

forum.sdx-developers.com/epic-general-discussion/just-wanted-to-clarify-a-couple-things/

*facepalm* Should have known better. He meant SDX, not XDA. Thanks for the link.

 

[caliskimmer]

I heard there may be another update before launch day. Maybe it'll re-enable the settings? If it was there in the first place, then the hardware MUST support it as I don't see how you can put non-functioning settings in a build, even if it's beta or GM

 

[showmrock]

This was a feature I was really looking forward to. In fact, I even got my cable today in the mail

Source:
http://briefmobile.com/sprint-epic-4g-has-no-tv-out

 

[caliskimmer]

This was a feature I was really looking forward to. In fact, I even got my cable today in the mail

Source:
Sprint Epic 4G Has No TV Out &raquo BriefMobile

Actually, we believe it does. Someone over at SDX said that before one of the updates that Samsung rolled out, that option was available. At this point, I say don't get your hopes down because the hardware more than likely supports TV-Out. Worst case scenario, you will be waiting for an update from Samsung to bring it. Some of us think that this is not the final OS release and that there will be another update before launch day. Hope this helps!

 

[debello]

It better be enabled on launch, I had visions of watching ESPN on Sprint TV or playing Sonic in my car during lunch. The TV-Out is what really sold me on the Epic, if it doesn't have it it pretty much is a deal breaker for me, I will just wait for the next round of Sprint phones.

 

[caliskimmer]

It better be enabled on launch, I had visions of watching ESPN on Sprint TV or playing Sonic in my car during lunch. The TV-Out is what really sold me on the Epic, if it doesn't have it it pretty much is a deal breaker for me, I will just wait for the next round of Sprint phones.

Yeah, one of the main points of getting this phone for me was the TV-out. I'm almost positive that we won't be disappointed.

 

[mws7373]

No TV out

I got to try out the Epic at the Sprint store yesterday and test if the 3.5 Video Out works?it doesn?t! Unless I was doing something wrong. I?m a Nokia ?N? convert so I am familiar with video out this way. I used my Nokia video cables, but it wasn?t plug-and-play like my N95. I also followed the YouTube instructions to change the settings but the TV out option does not appear to exist on the Epic. Maybe they removed this option on the Epic or I?m just losing my gadget skills! If someone figures it out, please post it.

 

[caliskimmer]

I got to try out the Epic at the Sprint store yesterday and test if the 3.5 Video Out works?it doesn?t! Unless I was doing something wrong. I?m a Nokia ?N? convert so I am familiar with video out this way. I used my Nokia video cables, but it wasn?t plug-and-play like my N95. I also followed the YouTube instructions to change the settings but the TV out option does not appear to exist on the Epic. Maybe they removed this option on the Epic or I?m just losing my gadget skills! If someone figures it out, please post it.

Ah, but that is just the problem! There are no settings for it! The point is, until we get official confirmation, we could just be looking at dormant hardware.

 

[Mr. Obama]

Sprint specifically asked for it to be removed due to the Sprint TV and movie store for copyright infringement hoohikcy crap. I doubt it will come back unless it gets cooked into a rom.
I was soo looking forward to playing SNES anywhere i went like i did with my N900.