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Riejufixing
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PostPosted: 23:32 - 02 Aug 2019    Post subject: Connecting Android 8.1/micro USB to TV, how? Reply with quote
I'd like to show pics from my phone, video, etc. on a TV. Can I just connect a micro USB to HDMI cable, or do I need some sort of extra converter?
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PostPosted: 23:53 - 02 Aug 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
no that should do it

or get a chromecast dongle and do it wirelessly
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PostPosted: 01:16 - 03 Aug 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
More accurately you need an MHL to HDMI cable. And it does help if the phone supports MHL!

What phone is it?
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Riejufixing
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PostPosted: 20:45 - 06 Aug 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hmm, "Mobile High-Definition Link". I doubt it, it's a Umidigi A3 Pro.

Edit: This is bloody silly. Two "Does my 'phone support MHL" apps tried. One says yes, one says no.

Edit: I have e-mailed Oohmedigi and asked.

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PostPosted: 21:03 - 06 Aug 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
duhawkz wrote:
get a chromecast dongle and do it wirelessly


Solution number 1
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Riejufixing
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PostPosted: 21:44 - 06 Aug 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
Paddy. wrote:
duhawkz wrote:
get a chromecast dongle and do it wirelessly

Solution number 1

I know nothing of Chromecast. I wondered whether the app I want to use was Cc enabled.

However, a brief look says that I can cast the whole screen, which will do the job.

Any recommendations for a reasonable device? It would be nice if it were up-to-date, but needs to work with a non-smart TV with an HDMI port, which I assume is all that's needed.
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PostPosted: 08:37 - 07 Aug 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.scan.co.uk/products/google-chromecast-v1-media-streamer-hdmi-usb-power-wifi-n-windows-android-ios-mac-eu?awc=15473_1565163345_c3670adc920dc13d6aa6765b9b73829a&utm_source=Shopping+FM&utm_medium=awin&utm_campaign=Comparison+Engine


This should do it, its less than a tenner.
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PostPosted: 13:01 - 13 Oct 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
When on holiday the TV had USB, so just use USB lead from phone & find photos using remote.
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PostPosted: 14:00 - 19 Nov 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote
Paddy. wrote:
duhawkz wrote:
get a chromecast dongle and do it wirelessly


Solution number 1


I'm not wildly techy , but can get most things sorted , eventually , by stubborness, rather than ability.

My mate recommended a Chromecast to share just about anything on an android phone . It's so easy - youtube -picture- movies and various i players. Really good resolution too. It works by linking to your home wifi so phone or other device>>>> wifi router>>>> chromecast.
The chrome cast plugs into the TV USB.
I've tried using the card from the phone into a little USB adapter into the telly, it worked for pictures , but not anything else.
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