colossus3874
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I have the adapter and HDMI cables ordered and on their way for my Evo and was just curious if I have to be on the stock ROM for it to work or just a Sense based ROM? Any input is appreciated
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ramjet73
Android Expert
Most ICS Sense 3.6 based ROM's will work if the dev has included he TVOut.apk, but if it's not listed on the OP ask in the ROM thread to make sure. I've used it on MeanROM ICS 2.6 without any problems.
ramjet73
Leslie Ann
Android Expert
Stock based roms should all work, however there is no TVOut.apk.
If it was a simple APK, it would be ported out for AOKP and CM.
If it was a simple APK, it would be ported out for AOKP and CM.
ramjet73
Android Expert
I'm running MeanROM ICS 2.6 on one of my Evo 3D's and it has a TVOut.apk. This is one of many posts I have seen saying that it is required for MHL support but I suppose they could be wrong. It's also mentioned in the OP for this Evo 3D ROM by freeza. Perhaps it adds some functionality beyond what is included in the stock ROM?
I've only used my MHL adapter with MeanROM ICS thus far. Have you used the MHL/HDMI feature on other ICS Sense based ROM's?
Whatever TVOut.apk does requires the Sense framework so it wouldn't work on AOSP based ROM's. There is limited functionality for MHL/HDMI on AOSP based ROM's but there are also issues with that support.
Edit: I just checked d3rp's and negalite's ICS Sense 3.6 ROM's and they both have TVOut.apk as well, so although I'm not 100% sure what it does, it seems more than one Evo 3D dev includes it in their ROM.
ramjet73
Leslie Ann
Android Expert
I've used the MHL adapter on Harmonia. It and stock both lack the apk.
ramjet73
Android Expert
I think this post explains what TVOut.apk does.
On Meanrom ICS 2.6 there are settings for TV out under the display options as shown in the attached screenshot.
My guess is that those options don't appear when the stock ROM or Harmonia are installed but maybe someone with one of those ROM's could check that.
ramjet73
On Meanrom ICS 2.6 there are settings for TV out under the display options as shown in the attached screenshot.
My guess is that those options don't appear when the stock ROM or Harmonia are installed but maybe someone with one of those ROM's could check that.
ramjet73
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Palmetto Fellow
Android Expert
Mobster HD doesn't have that option in Display settings.
Check again, I see "TV out" with those options under "Display" in the system settings in Mobster HD Lite.
ramjet73
Android Expert
Well, I downloaded both Mobster HD and HD Lite to satisfy my curiosity.
Mobster HD Lite has the TVOut.apk and Mobster HD doesn't, which is consistent with what you guys reported.
I think it's safe to conclude at this point that MHL/HDMI will work with just the drivers that are included with the stock ROM, but TVOut.apk adds settings to manage it.
ramjet73
Palmetto Fellow
Android Expert
Well, I downloaded both Mobster HD and HD Lite to satisfy my curiosity.
Mobster HD Lite has the TVOut.apk and Mobster HD doesn't, which is consistent with what you guys reported.
I think it's safe to conclude at this point that MHL/HDMI will work with just the drivers that are included with the stock ROM, but TVOut.apk adds settings to manage it.
ramjet73
Glad to see that you tried out my favorite ROM (if only for 5 minutes). I suppose the Sense version missing that app is consistent with what you speculated earlier in this thread that the "stock" ROMs don't have it.
What about Negalite? I haven't run it in 2-3 days. It's pretty well stockified, so does it lack that option as well?
ramjet73
Android Expert
I already checked negalite's BluROM and mentioned in my edit to post #4 above that both it and the d3rp ROM's have the TVOut.apk. I suspect it may be an oversight that it's not included in Mobster HD.
Most of the ROM's that have it are based on the stock Sense 3.6 ROM's even though it doesn't come as part of the base.
ramjet73
colossus3874
Well-Known Member
ok so I'm trying to figure out what I could possibly be doing wrong. Seems simple enough. Plug your hdmi cord into your TV, plug the other end into your adapter and lastly, plug the other end of the adapter into your phone and BINGO, video from the Evo on the flatscreen! But no, not for me. I have tried Mobsterz and Harmonia, both of which I was told would work just fine, but I get no video and no indication on my phone for hdmi out. Am I missing something? The whole reason I made the switch to the Evo from the Triumph (where HDMI worked flawlessly) was because I was assured the Evo was capable as well. Did I make a mistake?
ramjet73
Android Expert
Which Mobster ROM are you using?
When I first setup my MHL/HDMI adapter for my Evo 3D I had to reboot with it connected the first time for it to be recognized. Also, make sure you are supplying power with the AC charger and USB cable because it won't work without that and it would drain the battery too fast as well.
ramjet73
colossus3874
Well-Known Member
Ok so you are saying that without a power source connected, the adapter won't work? Damn that sucks
OverByter
Resident Slide Rule Guru
That's the whole reason for mhl, so your battery doesn't die in an hour while trying to watch a two hour movie.
OB
colossus3874
Well-Known Member
Well when attempting to plug in the chargers, it appears that the charge port is damaged. It is pushed back into the adapter far enough that the phone can't connect. I'm assuming this would be my problem
ramjet73
Android Expert
ramjet73
Android Expert
That would be a problem.
Where did you get the adapter?
Here's the cable version I've been using and here's the HTC AC M490 MHL to HDMI Adapter.
ramjet73
colossus3874
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Got it from eBay with a return policy...... if unopened!
colossus3874
Well-Known Member
I'm not too worried about the hassle. If they won't exchange it, I will spring for a new one. HDMI working was one of the biggest reasons I switched from my Triumph