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Samsung Galaxy Tab S - power usage while using HDMI out

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  • 18-09-2015 10:06am
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    fret_wimp2
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    I got a HDMI out cable for the Galaxy tab S and it works great, however the battery has a little red x over it when pluged into the cable.

    I assume this means its not charging.

    Is the galaxy S reliant only on battery power when pushing video out through HDMI?

    The cable came with a USB lead for power which i plugged into the tv usb but still shows the red x on the battery.


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    Kenny Logins
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    I presume is expects MHL, a powered HDMi connection?


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    fret_wimp2
    Registered Users Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭fret_wimp2


    yep, exactly right. The cable has on one end the micro usb that goes into the tablet, and on the other a HDMI & a usb, to provide power, but i dont know if it provides power to the tablet.


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    Kenny Logins
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    I guess the USB port only puts out about 500mA, but the tablet would be happier with 2A. Can you plug the USB into the charge block instead of the TV port?


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    fret_wimp2
    Registered Users Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭fret_wimp2


    Il have to get a USB extender cable to try that out. The overall cable is a good length, but the usb portion is only a relatively short.


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