topic Re: MHL-cable doesn't work in Z Series

MHL-cable doesn't work

alhofman_gmail_ — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:37:31 GMT

On my Xperia-ARC I could the screen of my mobile, show on my television, using an micro-HDMI-cable.

Now, on the Xperia-Z this is NOT possible, anymore. That is a big disappointment for me.

In the specifications of the Xperia-Z you can read, that there is HDMI-support via MHL (on the micro-USB input).

(Mobile HighDefinition Link).

But it doesn't work. I bought already two different MHL-cables, but none works.

Has anybody a positive experience with an MHL-cable? Let me know where I can buy a good cable !

Or are there any prerequisites for my television, other than it has an HDMI-input ?

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

Uliwooly — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:51:47 GMT

the Xperia arc doesn't support MHL, you have to use the HDMI cable.

The Xperia Z does support MHL

download the user guide check page 104

http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/c6602/userguide_AE_C6602_C6603_1_Android4.1.pdf

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

Uliwooly — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:53:38 GMT

if you want help you HAVE TO CHANGE/IMPROVE YOUR ATTITUDE

didn't you read the forum rules/guidelines?

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Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

Uliwooly — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:57:51 GMT

most likely the issue is the cable(s), it might be a compatibility issue

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

alhofman_gmail_ — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:27:20 GMT

Excuse me, if I showed to few respect for your reaction. (I have read the link, you sented to me).

(My vocabular is small, I am not native English, so I miss the nuanced words, sometimes).

I wrote: "I liked your quick respons", to help me.

But I was disappointed that you wrote a repetition from my own words, and I feeled, you had apparantly not really read my questions. (Compare my first question, with your first answer).

I am really interested in your experience with the use of an MHL-cable.

If I can, I will delete my second contribution on this forum. I had not the intension to hurt you, but indeed I was a little disappointed.

I like the Xperia-Z very, and I have respect that so many people whish te help eachother.

Excuse me for my attitude. I hope to better it.

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

Uliwooly — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:34:02 GMT

which brand(s) are the MHL cable that you've tested so far?

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

alhofman_gmail_ — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:34:51 GMT

That is possible (compatability issue). I already spended € 45 to 2 different MHL-cables, resp. MHL-adapters.

But both they didn't work.

So I asked: Who know an brand MHL-cable, that does really work.

Another possibility is: a problem in the software of this litte MHL-app (112 kb), on the Xperia-Z.

My question to the forum was: Has any of you the same problem with MHL, or has anybody good experience with MHL.

The third possibility is: there are prerequisites for my television. (Is an HDMI-input in my television not enough).

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

alhofman_gmail_ — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:39:14 GMT

I tested a MHL-cable of: "Delock" (www.delock.com, art.nr: 83244).

I tested a MHL-adapter from website: Replace-Direct.nl. This would be the Samsung-adapter. But after I got it, there was not the name "Samsung" on it.

I saw on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHa56Dm2j_8

but, as I said: by my, it doesn't work.

Message was edited by: alhofman@gmail.com

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

GeoffH — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:59:11 GMT

I'm interested in this keep us posted

Sony should have supplied the correct cable in the box or at least offer one for sale that works with their devices - this is an issue they don't need and shouldn't have

Something else for the XZ bashers to have a go at

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

Rickard — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 06:26:55 GMT

I haven't tested any 3:rd party cables but the phone uses a 5-pin MHL-connector. Make sure that you don't buy the 11-pin cables that are available. I believe any 5-pin cable should work as it's a standard.

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

gregorg1 — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:29:15 GMT

Hello,

I bought a MHL cable with power extra cord for USB power and it worked. But it works only if I plug external power to the power cord. Without external power it doesn´t seem to work.

Kind Regards

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

Lemon — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:11:18 GMT

I am quite interested in how this thread evolves, the OP clearly knows what he's doing, and it's disappointing but not surprising that there have been MHL issues.

I also intended on buying an MHL cable, and would appreciate, as the OP requested, a recommendation by Sony as to which cable to buy.

I was also disappointed and confused by the fact that a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable was supplied with the 2011 flagship Xperia Arc, and that an MHL cable (mini-USB to HDMI) was not supplied with the 2013 flagship Xperia Z.

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

grantd — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:38:09 GMT

Yeah, I think this (MHL cable) should've shipped with Xperia Z. I went to show off today's photos on the big screen, grabbed my old Arc HDMI cable and then thought to myself...that's not going to work.

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

drlmiles1 — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:48:59 GMT

I have used a cable I bought cheaply from Amazon and it works fine. Something the OP said was important - he mentioned a Samsung cable. Samsung use a non - standard cabling arrangement for their MHL connection. If you use one of their cables, it won't work with the Z. Most of the cables out there are for the S3 and so will not work with the Z. My advice is to buy a cable that has reviews from Sony phone users confirming that it works. I did this and have a working MHL connection.

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

GeoffH — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:49:49 GMT

haven't tried MHL but throw through wifi and lan to my TV worked first time - quite impressive - music - photo's - streaming video all worked great

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

grantd — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:57:11 GMT

It took me ages to connect my vaio/bravia/wi-fi/phone together. My problem was that I had to connect the vaio and Bravia via Lan. I was stoked that it even worked. I didn't consider it a long term solution though. I'm waiting for the Netgear PTV3000 to arrive in Australia; hopefully that will solve all my connection issues.

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

javorenator — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:16:04 GMT

I can confirm .. MHL is not working ok. I tried with Sony original cable in a Sony Center on a MHL enabled TV.

Result is :

-MHL not wotking on Galaxy Note 2

-MHL not working on Xperia S

-MHL working on an HTC phone (unknown older model)

I really love my Sony TV, if only Sony could improve their software ..

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

XFREAK — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 19:37:43 GMT

Check this :

http://docs.esupport.sony.com/imanual/NA/2013/W802A/uc_uen/mhl_smartphone.html

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

24nikita — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 08:10:22 GMT

The Samsung connection is an 11 pin and the Sony is a 5 pin connector.

Re: MHL-cable doesn't work

24nikita — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 09:29:52 GMT

amazon have the cable here,

Saxonia MHL to HDMI Adapter Cable for Sony Xperia Smartphone, Tablet (Micro USB 5 / 11 pin) Full HD Image + Sound transmission Black

£8.49

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Saxonia-Adapter-Xperia-Smartphone-transmission/dp/B00Q6U8TJC