Will N4 connect with PTV3000

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SS2006

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i know N4 is miracast certified, and pTV3000 is a miracast receiver

does anyone know if someone has actually made this connection happen (demo units etc..)

Thanks!
 

poisike

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Android central wrote in N4 review that they didn't get it to work with Netgear Push2TV. I have no idea if it was PTV3000 or some earlier model.
 

FISKER_Q

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It does not work with the Netgear PTV3000 (Probably because it is only pre-standards compliant).

Netgear is claiming they have an update coming out though to fix it though.
 

Ravynmagi

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Anyone know of any Miracast receivers that do work with the Nexus 4?

Don't feel like getting buying the $30 Slimport HDMI cable, would rather just put that money towards a Miracast box of some kind.
 

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It does not work with the Netgear PTV3000 (Probably because it is only pre-standards compliant).

Netgear is claiming they have an update coming out though to fix it though.


Thanks for your update. I just get Netgear PTV3000's V2.1.1 firmware update from Netgear Forum. I am not sure whether it can make your Nexus 4 get supported.

forum1.netgear.com/showthread.php?t=80000
 

leobg

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Thanks for your update. I just get Netgear PTV3000's V2.1.1 firmware update from Netgear Forum. I am not sure whether it can make your Nexus 4 get supported.

forum1.netgear.com/showthread.php?t=80000

I just tried this update, my shipped firmware was 1.0.2 Went fine, but N4 still cannot connect. Phone sees the adapter, but when you tap on it to connect, says "Connecting" and never connects.
 

leobg

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Try these firmwares.

MD5 (PTV3K_V2.1.4.sbin) = b7a3c5e729ee96dd887b211d2724ef1e
MD5 (PTV3K_V2.1.5.sbin) = 7c1e89b983ad6ea058622e055d75045e

Progress! 2.1.4 almost connected - ended up with HDCP authentication error. 2.1.5 works. But there is a lot to be desired! There is noticeable lag between what happens on screen and on the TV - maybe around 0.5 seconds and it gets worse if you are more than couple of meters away from the receiver. There are often artifacts showing up, video works but is choppy, audio goes out of sync (audio also plays on the TV).

But good to show pictures and slideshows on TV wireless. But not really HDMI cable replacement. Battery consumption (on phone) is considerable too. Battery shattered down by 20% down in under 10 minutes.
 
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Progress! 2.1.4 almost connected - ended up with HDCP authentication error. 2.1.5 works. But there is a lot to be desired! There is noticeable lag between what happens on screen and on the TV - maybe around 0.5 seconds and it gets worse if you are more than couple of meters away from the receiver. There are often artifacts showing up, video works but is choppy, audio goes out of sync (audio also plays on the TV).

But good to show pictures and slideshows on TV wireless. But not really HDMI cable replacement. Battery consumption (on phone) is considerable too. Battery shattered down by 20% down in under 10 minutes.

Thanks for posting these. I tried 2.1.5 first, but it had the HDCP authentication error.

2.1.4 works though! However video is constantly choppy and occasionally blocky.
 
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rupes0610

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2.1.5 Killed WiDi

2.1.1
Finds the Push2TV adapter, but cannot connect. Nexus 4 can find the Push2TV adapter but cannot connect either.

2.1.4
WiDi fails to connect and HDCP authentication fails for Miracast.

2.1.5
WiDi doesn't connect but Miracast works pretty well. Video and audio is a little choppy though.

For now using stock is best for WiDi and 2.1.5 is the best for Miracast. Anyone else have any news or new firmwares?
 
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androph

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Has there been any progress with this?

Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
 

cj64

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Anyone else have any news or new firmwares?

My Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 was able to revert my PTV3K's firmware back to version 1.0.13 from version 2.1.5. If you need to revert back to stock, that is an option.

(edit) After it received the Jelly Bean update, it shows this screen upon connecting:



Hitting "OK" will flash the 1.0.13 firmware to the PTV3K.
 
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nobrakes

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This is how I get it to work consistently without the HDCP error..

Make sure the monitor is off before plugging in the usb cable to the PTV. So each time you turn off your monitor, you also need to unplug your PTV.
 

freesoul27

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How do I flash the firmware to the ptv3000?

From PTV3000 guide:

9. How can I update my Push2TV?
a. Use your computer and navigate to http://www.netgear.com/stream to check
for and download the latest firmware.
b. Press the Wireless Display Mode / WPS button on the side of the
Push2TV unit for more than 5 seconds.
c. Using the wireless network manager utility on your computer, search for the
Push2TV wireless network name (SSID) and connect.
d. Open a browser on your computer, and you are automatically redirected to
the Push2TV update page. If you are not automatically redirected, type
http://192.168.3.1/ into the browser address bar.
e. Follow the steps on the web page to upload the firmware image you
downloaded in step a and complete the installation.
 
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2.1.1
Finds the Push2TV adapter, but cannot connect. Nexus 4 can find the Push2TV adapter but cannot connect either.

2.1.4
WiDi fails to connect and HDCP authentication fails for Miracast.

2.1.5
WiDi doesn't connect but Miracast works pretty well. Video and audio is a little choppy though.

For now using stock is best for WiDi and 2.1.5 is the best for Miracast. Anyone else have any news or new firmwares?

There is a 2.2.2 firmware floating around for the PTV3000. I can't comment on the Nexus 4 specifically, but it does work with the Galaxy S3 and the AllShare Cast app on it. I have had great performance with it, especially compared to the 2.1.5 that was just absolutely horrible. I would be interested to know what someone with a Nexus 4 and the 2.2.2 experienced as well.

Also, in the 2.2.2 update, it looks as tho the button on the side for switching between WiDi and Miracast isn't used for switching modes anymore and the device is always "listening" for both types of connections. The screen doesn't reference WiDi or Miracast now, just basically says"connect your device".

Thanks
 

leobg

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There is a 2.2.2 firmware floating around for the PTV3000. I can't comment on the Nexus 4 specifically, but it does work with the Galaxy S3 and the AllShare Cast app on it. I have had great performance with it, especially compared to the 2.1.5 that was just absolutely horrible. I would be interested to know what someone with a Nexus 4 and the 2.2.2 experienced as well.

Also, in the 2.2.2 update, it looks as tho the button on the side for switching between WiDi and Miracast isn't used for switching modes anymore and the device is always "listening" for both types of connections. The screen doesn't reference WiDi or Miracast now, just basically says"connect your device".

Thanks

Do you have the link for 2.2.2 handy?

Google is our friend :)

Link: http://www.droid-life.com/2012/12/28/video-hands-on-with-nexus-4-miracast-and-the-netgear-ptv3000/
 
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    I just tried this update, my shipped firmware was 1.0.2 Went fine, but N4 still cannot connect. Phone sees the adapter, but when you tap on it to connect, says "Connecting" and never connects.

    Try these firmwares.

    MD5 (PTV3K_V2.1.4.sbin) = b7a3c5e729ee96dd887b211d2724ef1e
    MD5 (PTV3K_V2.1.5.sbin) = 7c1e89b983ad6ea058622e055d75045e
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    Try these firmwares.

    MD5 (PTV3K_V2.1.4.sbin) = b7a3c5e729ee96dd887b211d2724ef1e
    MD5 (PTV3K_V2.1.5.sbin) = 7c1e89b983ad6ea058622e055d75045e

    Progress! 2.1.4 almost connected - ended up with HDCP authentication error. 2.1.5 works. But there is a lot to be desired! There is noticeable lag between what happens on screen and on the TV - maybe around 0.5 seconds and it gets worse if you are more than couple of meters away from the receiver. There are often artifacts showing up, video works but is choppy, audio goes out of sync (audio also plays on the TV).

    But good to show pictures and slideshows on TV wireless. But not really HDMI cable replacement. Battery consumption (on phone) is considerable too. Battery shattered down by 20% down in under 10 minutes.