How did you get the tv out/video out to work on the touch pro 2? - Page 4

davidorz · #31 (**permalink**) 10-28-2009, 11:24 PM

I got my TP2 (Tilt 2) to work without having to remove the 4th pin with a 3.5mm video out cable. Check my reply here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...40#post4837240 for more info and pics.

dishe · #32 (**permalink**) 11-16-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Major_Nate

I have a new CAB for the touch pro 2, but its on my spare card at home. just made it last nite. i will upload it as soon as i can. imusing the usb dongle from the touch pro along with the ipod video cable, btw.

I figured it was another reg change like it was on the original Touch Pro... I wonder why the old video out toggle doesn't seem to work, though. Did the registry key move?

Can you share that cab with us?

**chronster** · #33 (**permalink**) 11-17-2009, 03:58 PM

I used the multimedia adapter I made for my TP1. Snip the green cord or something? I dunno, it works tho

new2tech · #34 (**permalink**) 11-17-2009, 04:49 PM

Any HDMI adapters?

dishe · #35 (**permalink**) 11-17-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by new2tech

Any HDMI adapters?

No. The video output that these things handle is analog and standard def. You'd need a box sitting there digitizing and upconverting to pump out an HDMI signal.

Chronster, I also snipped a wire at first for my TP1, then realized all it took was a reg edit (which could be toggled by an app someone made).
The reg/toogle method proved a better solution because I could choose whether or not I wanted the plug to be video out or straight up audio.
I actually lost my modified box and picked up another one at a sprint store, glad I didn't have to modify it this time.

Sure, nowadays we have a dedicated audio jack so it doesn't seem as important to be able to toggle... however, remember not all TP2's have that jack. The T-mobile version, for example, is stuck with the old extended-USB port for audio.
Plus, not having to modify another box and wrap with electrical tape would be nice.

Seems silly to do a messy hardware mod when it COULD be controlled via software.

How about this- someone who has a modified box: compare your registry values before you plug in the cable and when it is plugged in to see what changes. I'll bet we can find a value that controls it somewhere...

**chronster** · #36 (**permalink**) 11-18-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dishe

No. The video output that these things handle is analog and standard def. You'd need a box sitting there digitizing and upconverting to pump out an HDMI signal.

Chronster, I also snipped a wire at first for my TP1, then realized all it took was a reg edit (which could be toggled by an app someone made).
The reg/toogle method proved a better solution because I could choose whether or not I wanted the plug to be video out or straight up audio.
I actually lost my modified box and picked up another one at a sprint store, glad I didn't have to modify it this time.

Sure, nowadays we have a dedicated audio jack so it doesn't seem as important to be able to toggle... however, remember not all TP2's have that jack. The T-mobile version, for example, is stuck with the old extended-USB port for audio.
Plus, not having to modify another box and wrap with electrical tape would be nice.

Seems silly to do a messy hardware mod when it COULD be controlled via software.

How about this- someone who has a modified box: compare your registry values before you plug in the cable and when it is plugged in to see what changes. I'll bet we can find a value that controls it somewhere...

lol i remember that. Someone found the reg hack right after I did my little mod. Ah well, it all works the same. I basically had two multimedia adapters because I told the guys at the Sprint store that my phone didn'tcome with one. Sold the TP, kept the modded adapter, tried it out, and it worked fine.

Mossesman · #37 (**permalink**) 01-13-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by chronster

lol i remember that. Someone found the reg hack right after I did my little mod. Ah well, it all works the same. I basically had two multimedia adapters because I told the guys at the Sprint store that my phone didn'tcome with one. Sold the TP, kept the modded adapter, tried it out, and it worked fine.

Does anyone know where I can get the TV out register hack for the TP2? I've searched in this forum and XDA and was unable to find it. If someone have it, would you please provide a link?

If there is no registry hack for the TP2, does anyone know if the blue wire cutting method also work for the TP2 multimedia adapter? Perhaps if someone can post a pic of what exactly they cut on the original TP adapter, I can cut the same one and achieve the same results. Wire colors may be different for the TP2 adapter. Thanks in advance.

Major_Nate · #38 (**permalink**) 01-13-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mossesman

Does anyone know where I can get the TV out register hack for the TP2? I've searched in this forum and XDA and was unable to find it. If someone have it, would you please provide a link?

If there is no registry hack for the TP2, does anyone know if the blue wire cutting method also work for the TP2 multimedia adapter? Perhaps if someone can post a pic of what exactly they cut on the original TP adapter, I can cut the same one and achieve the same results. Wire colors may be different for the TP2 adapter. Thanks in advance.

I just cut the blue wire on my Touch Pro 1 adapter. And it does work. There was only one blue wire in the Touch Pro 1 adapter. I'll try to post pics up soon.

Mossesman · #39 (**permalink**) 01-13-2010, 11:31 PM

The thing is, I don't have a TP1 adapter. But I have 2 TP2 adapters. If the internals are the same, I think I can cut the same wire to get it to work, right? Anyone tried it on a TP2 adapter, yet? Thanks again.

Attached is a picture of the internals of the TP2 adapter. If it is exactly like the TP1 adapter, then I should be able to cut the same wire to make it work, right?

Mossesman · #40 (**permalink**) 01-14-2010, 07:14 AM

I decided to give it a try and just unsolder the blue wire on my TP2 adapter. Just in case it was the wrong one or there is a reason to use the blue wire later, I can always solder it back on. Plugged yellow to red and red to yellow. All good. No other software required. I was able to play movies with coreplayer without problems. Charging functions seems to be working normally, too. Tomorrow I shall try to hook up the video in my car while attaching the adapter to the car charger. I will post back if something is not working properly. Otherwise, happy modding.