How can I tell if my device is MHL compliant? - StarTech.com IT Pro Community
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) allows a standard USB connector to carry digital video signals. 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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: <a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mhltech.org%2Fdevices.aspx" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">http://www.mhltech.org/devices.aspx</a>.</p><p>To make sure that you select the correct adapter, you need to determine if you are using a 5-pin or 11-pin micro-USB. This information can usually be found with the MHL specification on your mobile device. </p><p>Different types of Samsung devices that use an 11-pin micro-USB require external power to perform the conversion. First-generation Samsung MHL 2.0 requires external power, whereas the second generation does not. A passive 11-pin cable can be used with second-generation Samsung mobile devices.</p><p>StarTech.com 5-pin and 11-pin adapters have a micro-USB receptacle to provide additional power to the mobile device. You can use a standard micro-USB cable with a USB charger to power the converter.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><div class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote-content"><p class="blockquote-line">This FAQ applies to these products:</p><p class="blockquote-line"><a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startech.com%2Fen-us%2Fcables%2Fmhd11pmm3m" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">MHD11PMM3M</a> <a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startech.com%2Fen-us%2Faudio-video-products%2Fmhd2hdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">MHD2HDF</a> <a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startech.com%2Fen-us%2Faudio-video-products%2Fmhd2hdf11" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">MHD2HDF11</a> <a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startech.com%2Fen-us%2Fcables%2Fmhdpmm3m" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">MHDPMM3M</a> <a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startech.com%2Fen-us%2Fcables%2Fs3mhadap" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">S3MHADAP</a> <a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startech.com%2Fen-us%2Faudio-video-products%2Fvs221hd4k" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">VS221HD4K</a> <a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startech.com%2Fen-us%2Faudio-video-products%2Fvs421hd4k" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">VS421HD4K</a></p></div></div><p><br></p> </article> </main>
