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Do all Android phones support MHL?
MHL was one the first major wired standard for connecting Android smartphones and tablets to TVs, and is supported by many Android phones and tablets (list here). You can still use MHL even if your TV doesn’t support the standard with an MHL cable or adapter which has separate HDMI and microUSB ports.
Does my mobile support MHL?
To determine if your mobile device supports MHL, research the manufacturer specifications for your mobile device. You can also search for your device on the following website: http://www.mhltech.org/devices.aspx.
How do I make my phone MHL compatible?
To use the MHL output from a mobile device using a micro-USB connector, the MHL output must be converted by using an MHL adapter. MHL can only be adapted to HDMI. Although many mobile devices use the micro-USB connector and the MHL adapters can plug into your mobile device, the mobile device still requires MHL support.
Is my phone MHL enabled?
Can I output MHL to HDMI from my phone?
You can’t. To support MHL output to HDMI, your phone also has to support MHL. MHL is a technology which converts video in a way it can be sent over a microUSB connector. For that to work, there has to be a converter chip on both sides of the connection, in the cable (or TV) and in the phone itself.
Can I use an MHL adapter with my mobile device?
MHL can only be adapted to HDMI. Although many mobile devices use the micro-USB connector and the MHL adapters can plug into your mobile device, the mobile device still requires MHL support. MHL support is a hardware specification on your mobile device, and it cannot be resolved by applying updates of any type.
How do I connect my phone to HDMI?
To support MHL output to HDMI, your phone also has to support MHL. MHL is a technology which converts video in a way it can be sent over a microUSB connector. For that to work, there has to be a converter chip on both sides of the connection, in the cable (or TV) and in the phone itself.
Can I use an MHL cable with my Samsung TV?
You can still use MHL even if your TV doesn’t support the standard with an MHL cable or adapter which has separate HDMI and microUSB ports. The HDMI end goes into the TV as normal, and a microUSB cable is attached to a USB port or AC adapter. Samsung devices have their own proprietary MHL adapters (“MHL 2.0”) which you’ll need to use instead.