Description
For Motorola Droid X ONLYView screen contents and sound from your applications and emulators on your TV.
Make sure to test your Droid X with your HDMI cable and your TV/monitor using the built in Gallery application on the phone prior to purchase. Not all HDTV's support 720p video input.
If you run a custom ROM proceed at your own risk. There is no way for us to test against all variants of non-stock code. If RealHDMI doesn't work with a specific custom ROM, is usually because the ROM Chef has stripped out the HDMI support while they where trying to remove bloat from the ROM.
Motorola/Verizon have released the 2.2.1 update for the phone that fixes the HDMI bug detailed in http://supportforums.motorola.com/message/245559
We recommend updating your phone from to at least 2.2.1
Note: HBOGO App has been modified by HBO so it will no longer play video if it detects HDMI is enabled. Older version of their application worked fine, recent change is blocking HDMI use.
=========FAQ==========
Q:Why can't I see things on Phone Screen and HDTV at same time?
A: The hardware limitation of the OMAP3 processor makes it physically impossible for GPU to update LCD screen and HDMI/TV at the same time. This means that the phone will never be able to do "dual view" and display active content on LCD and TV at same time. When HDMI is turned on, last frame rendered on LCD appears frozen until HDMI is turned off. This is the nature of the hardware. Checkout users guide on our website to learn more and how to work around this.
Q: Why is graphics on my TV only taking up part of the display?
A:Its a limitation of the GPU and Android OS. Video from Flash and other applications will display full screen but pixel based graphics will not unless your TV supports auto scaling. See item #5 on the faq on our website for complete explanation.
http://goo.gl/Kpzj
Q: Why does my home screen appear sideways on the TV?
A: Simple answer is the home screen app on the Droid X doesn't have a landscape orientation. You can see yourself when HDMI is not on, tilt your phone on the side. You notice home screen doesn't change to a landscape mode like other applications do. Only way to get a landscape orientation in your home screen is to use a home screen replacement app like ADW or Launcher Pro.
Q: Does this work with the blockbuster app?
A: No. Back in September their released an update to their application that keeps their app from playing video if HDMI is enabled.
Q: Do I need this App to watch my videos and pictures on my HDTV?
A: If all you wish to do is play videos through the gallery application or see your pictures on your TV then you don't need this app. The gallery application on the phone does that for you already. This application just enables HDMI so non-HDMI aware applications can be fooled into displaying on your TV. Do not try to use the gallery app while using RealHDMI as both apps can end up fighting for control of HDMI port.
Questions? apps@gmanapps.com
Chad.Daniels
Apr 10, 2012 9:55:47 PM
Broken This does not work with latest update. Check out xternal display. Does the same thing except free. please refund me.
Josh
Mar 25, 2012 8:20:03 AM
Works I am sure its just me. Maybe need to tinker with it more. But when I plug it in all my buttons and touch are disabled making it so I cannot start anything. However I can start up whatever app I wanted.... ie Pandora plug in or start RealHDMI and it outputs correctly. So it does what I want. I will look into getting the rest of the functionality later. IMO: App idea is excellent could use a little more ease of use. Edit. Looked around found makers website where there is quite a bit of documentation of the app. Found out that this is a limit of the phone. The touch works but it is displaying on the TV.... you know the one my stereo is not connected to. :P (anyone looking for documentation go to authors website) Anyways App author is looking into I believe either another app or option to output only audio which would be awesome for sound apps and allow you to have control of the phone itself.
Brian
Mar 10, 2012 6:14:05 PM
Audio problems You Tube worked fine, already knew about hbo go restrictions, Netflix (what this is basically for) video:yes audio:no-same with Crackel.
seedybee
Mar 8, 2012 8:20:13 PM
Works as Described I love this app ... I use it with my Game Emulators and Netflix. I give Major Props to the developer for taking the time to nail this one down. Warning ... Hulu Plus has disabled the HDMI out as well as HBOgo ... other than that it works as described. 5 stars because it works exactly as described even though there are hardware limitations.
Ronnie
Feb 26, 2012 2:39:43 PM
only average speed bumps, doesn't support hulu etc.
Steve
Feb 20, 2012 8:35:12 PM
Exactly. This does exactly what it says for my DROIDX. Thanks now I can watch Crackle on my HDTV.
sneakerx
Feb 14, 2012 2:51:44 PM
Works Exactly As Advertised The only limitations here are imposed by the DroidX hardware. The interface is a little ugly, but that's entirely secondary to how it functions. Luckily, CM7 for the DroidX now has HDMI support and this app actually works! I hear it's also coming to MIUI on the DroidX very soon, too. Where did you go, gman?
Matg
Feb 13, 2012 6:21:44 PM
DROID x Works great but getting an x2 cause my x keeps bugging. Thanks Verizon for the free upgrade
Lorne
Jan 28, 2012 1:20:07 AM
Doesn't work on miui gingerbread Wish there. Were instructions on how to get this working.
Jonathan
Jan 25, 2012 11:35:07 PM
Great It's funny that ppl still complain about the phone screen not working when it's not the Apps fault its the phone.. Works as good as it can for me agreed with last comment wiimote and this app work wonders