Micro USB to HDMI Cable Question

[desertcomputer]

So, I have new card and it features HDMI which allow minor phone screen and acts a GPS but i was wondering which type of cables should i get? Similar to this in the video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJySrwmp518). This should work with any android(4.4.4) phone right? 

 

 

[ChrisCross]

Just now, MrUnknownEMC said:

So, I have new card and it features HDMI which allow minor phone screen and acts a GPS but i was wondering which type of cables should i get? Similar to this in the video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJySrwmp518). This should work with any android(4.4.4) phone right? 

its called MHL and your phone needs to support it (most samsung ones do). but you cant use your phone as a screen, its the other way around like in the video.

[desertcomputer]

3 minutes ago, ChrisCross said:

its called MHL and your phone needs to support it (most samsung ones do). but you cant use your phone as a screen, its the other way around like in the video.

Would a Slimport Micro USB to HDMI be more supported by phones such as Nexus5/x and M812C

[ChrisCross]

Just now, MrUnknownEMC said:

Would a Slimport Micro USB to HDMI be more supported by phones such as Nexus5/x and M812C

no its the MHL protocoll that needs to be supported. just google the phones on gsmarea there you can see if they support it or not.

[Naeaes]

5 minutes ago, MrUnknownEMC said:

Would a Slimport Micro USB to HDMI be more supported by phones such as Nexus5/x and M812C

Take a step back, man. You're only thinking about the mechanics of it all. The micro-USB to HDMI thing isn't just a dumb adapter. It's called Mobile High-Definition Link or "MHL" and requires software support. Not all devices have it even though all devices have the micro-USB. You need to find out if your device supports MHL. The HDMI end of the rig is standard HDMI so if the receiving device has standard HDMI, it'll support it.

[desertcomputer]

4 minutes ago, Naeaes said:

Take a step back, man. You're only thinking about the mechanics of it all. The micro-USB to HDMI thing isn't just a dumb adapter. It's called Mobile High-Definition Link or "MHL" and requires software support. Not all devices have it even though all devices have the micro-USB. You need to find out if your device supports MHL. The HDMI end of the rig is standard HDMI so if the receiving device has standard HDMI, it'll support it.

 

6 minutes ago, ChrisCross said:

no its the MHL protocoll that needs to be supported. just google the phones on gsmarea there you can see if they support it or not.

Well would this work? (Ebay Link) It said it supports nexus 5 for a example. 

[ChrisCross]

Just now, MrUnknownEMC said:

 

Well would this work? (Ebay Link) It said it supports nexus 5 for a example. 

yeah that should work. looks like slimport is a different standard.

[desertcomputer]

8 minutes ago, ChrisCross said:

yeah that should work. looks like slimport is a different standard.

And I think it more widely supported. 

[ChrisCross]

Just now, MrUnknownEMC said:

And I think it more widely supported. 

i dont know actually. but mhl was there first.