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10th January 2012, 04:41 AM
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Default [Q] Output the screen to a TV via this cable?
I know the droid incredible can do it, but it's definitely software based from what I've read. If I purchase this cable, would there be anyway to get it to work? I would love to tinker with it if it's possible and I can get a good start on how to figure it out.

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The Player definitely does not support MHL (HDMI output), but there is some stuff in /system about TV output though, not sure how tvout worked on the Captivate?

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OK, you should really search the forums first.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406174
 
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The Player definitely does not support MHL (HDMI output), but there is some stuff in /system about TV output though, not sure how tvout worked on the Captivate?

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Yeah, I don't even think a micro to HDMI exists lol But hmm that's interesting; I'm going to look around a bit and see how its done with the HTC it's showcased on, The Incredible.
 
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The Player definitely does not support MHL (HDMI output), but there is some stuff in /system about TV output though, not sure how tvout worked on the Captivate?
Apparently composite output via the 3.5mm jack.
 
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http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/a...-phone-to-you/

Hmm, this is interesting. Just announced at CES2012 today.
 
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Hmm, this is interesting. Just announced at CES2012 today.
Offers nothing MHL doesn't...
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Hmm, this is interesting. Just announced at CES2012 today.
Hmm, I am guessing (and hoping) that you wouldn't need mhl support for that, since the chip is built into the cable?
Also; @entropy512, where in /system are you seing things related to tv-out?
Edit; I see a file in /system/lib called "lib_tvoutengine.so" is that what you are talking about?
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There's also something like /system/bin/tvoutsvr or something like that - it gave me lots of headaches when I was working on CWM... (stuff in use in /system = can't unmount = all sorts of bad **** happening.)
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Hmm, I am guessing (and hoping) that you wouldn't need mhl support for that, since the chip is built into the cable?
Also; @entropy512, where in /system are you seing things related to tv-out?
Edit; I see a file in /system/lib called "lib_tvoutengine.so" is that what you are talking about?
That's what I was hoping for as well haha, if it does worth, it'll be well worth the 15-30 for the cable
 
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