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does the xperia 1 finally support hdmi output

zzcool — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 17:59:59 GMT

hdmi output was disabled on xperia devices for "design" reasons, hdmi output comes by default os it was disabled by sony for some weird reason most likely due to getting people to use miracast, has this been fixed with the xperia 1 as i have decided to buy the 1 but if it has hdmi output disabled like all the other ones then i am doubtful.

Re: does the xperia 1 finally support hdmi output

Lukalumen — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:28:51 GMT

That would be very unfortunate since most of the attention is on the CineAlta capabilities...

Also, it has been leaked Android 10 will support desktop mode natively (something like the Samsung thing), so this would be essential.

Imagine editing your video with Premiere Elements on your phone with the monitor and mouse connected

Re: does the xperia 1 finally support hdmi output

booldega — Tue, 14 May 2019 22:10:43 GMT

According to this japanese website, the Xperia 1 has DisplayPort over USB-C but I don't know if we can trust this website and where they got this information so not sure at 100% but probably yes, I guess we will have to wait until the smartphone releases and someone testing it with a USB-C to HDMI adapter.
https://www.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/1902/26/news116_2.html
https://image.itmedia.co.jp/l/im/mobile/articles/1902/26/l_st52693_x1ph-17.jpg

Re: does the xperia 1 finally support hdmi output

Jonas — Mon, 27 May 2019 13:57:20 GMT

Hello everyone and sorry for the late reply to your questions!

You can connect your Xperia 1 to an external display or TV which has a DisplayPort or an HDMI port.

To connect the phone to an external display or TV that has a DisplayPort, you can use a USB-C to DisplayPort cable which supports DisplayPort 4K 60 fps*.

To connect the phone to an external display or TV that has an HDMI port, you can use a USB-C to HDMI adapter cable which supports DisplayPort 4K 60 fps*.

* For more details about compatibility, please check with the cable adapter retailer or supplier.

@booldega, I hope this information confirms that the website you found was telling the truth!

USB-C HDMI Video Out

ArcadeFire — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 13:49:05 GMT

Has anyone been able to test the HDMI output function on the Xperia 1? I remember seeing it mentioned in the documentation but when I look now it seems to be removed. Any confirmation that this feature is available would be a big help!

Re: USB-C HDMI Video Out

Curtyboy — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 15:00:15 GMT

It works, tried it with a USB dock

Re: USB-C HDMI Video Out

drlmiles1 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:18:43 GMT

Ditto - I've just tried it with an expensive HP Spectre USB Dock, and HDMI output worked straight away

Re: USB-C HDMI Video Out

muutuu — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:44:06 GMT

What shows up on the external screen, a duplicate of your phone at full screen?

Re: USB-C HDMI Video Out

drlmiles1 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:47:18 GMT

@muutuu wrote:
What shows up on the external screen, a duplicate of your phone at full screen?

An exact duplicate - so it looks very narrow in portrait mode, but much better in landscape mode

Re: USB-C HDMI Video Out

muutuu — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:58:56 GMT

@drlmiles wrote:
@muutuu wrote:
What shows up on the external screen, a duplicate of your phone at full screen?
An exact duplicate - so it looks very narrow in portrait mode, but much better in landscape mode

So I guess in landscape mode it would still have some black bars on a 16x9 tv? Does video from streaming apps or youtube work good?

Re: USB-C HDMI Video Out

drlmiles1 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:37:34 GMT

@muutuu wrote:
So I guess in landscape mode it would still have some black bars on a 16x9 tv? Does video from streaming apps or youtube work good?

Yes, you get black bars at top & bottom on 16x9 tv in landscape mode.

The resolution on the TV in my hotel room, which can go up to full HD, is only 1366x768.

I've tried showing Amazon Prime and Netflix on the TV - neither appear, just a black screen, although the sound is still playing on the TV

Re: USB-C HDMI Video Out

drlmiles1 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:48:10 GMT

Just tried a youtube video running at 1080p - it showed at the same resolution on the TV - 1366x768, but in a smaller window on the screen with black borders all around. It would be interesting to see what happens on a proper 4K TV.

Re: USB-C HDMI Video Out

Jonas — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:02:18 GMT

Hello everyone!

@ArcadeFire, I merged your post to this thread instead, just so we can keep all the discussion in one place!

The feature has been confirmed by several users and is working as well. Feels good to finally be able to offer this again as it has been some time since we had a device that supported this (Z5-series).

@Curtyboy and @drlmiles, thanks for confirming that it works!

Have an awesome weekend and hopefully the sun will be shining on all of you!

Re: USB-C HDMI Video Out

drlmiles1 — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:50:46 GMT

The resolution I've been able to get out is less than I expected - the USB-C adapter I was using is capable of 4K at 30hz (not 60hz as in the spec for the X1) but I hope to try it out on my 4K TV at home tomorrow

Re: USB-C HDMI Video Out

booldega — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 22:11:43 GMT

Finally ! Thank you Sony for putting hdmi out support again on your device !
Now keep it on next devices and don't remove it again please !

Re: USB-C HDMI Video Out

drlmiles1 — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 05:48:48 GMT

I've now tried it on my 4K TV, but am not clear that it is outputting in 4K (LG removed the "info" button from this TVs remote). Netflix will not output when plugged into the TV, but the Spiderman trailer that came on the phone outputs OK. Can someone else test what resolution it outputs in?

Re: USB-C HDMI Video Out

booldega — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:53:43 GMT

@Jonas Will HDMI over USB-C be re-activated on Sony Xperia XZ, XZ1, XZ2 and XZ3 with Android 10 update to work with Android 10 Desktop Mode ?

Re: USB-C HDMI Video Out

Jonas — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:32:45 GMT

Hi @booldega, I don't know which devices will be updated to Android 10, but the Xperia XZ was not updated to Android 9 at least, so that one will most likely not receive Android 10, but for rest, I don't know at this time.

I will of course forward the feedback, but I'm not sure if it's possible in the device you listed as there can be restrictions/limitations.

Keep in mind that Xperia 1 runs Android 9 as well, so it's not something in Android 9 that "blocks" the feature!

Re: USB-C HDMI Video Out

dcultrapro — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:06:30 GMT

Hi guys,

I have a few questions about the HDMI out support from Xperia 1.

Can anyone who has tested this confirm if this is essentially a like for like screen duplication? As someone mentioned that certain things do not display such as Netflix etc.

Also someone mentioned a USB dock, if using a dock (I presume it is static and the phone has to stand up right) how would you then send landscape picture to the tv? Would a dock essentially mean you have to remain in portrait mode?

Also if I have an Xperia XZ2 is it possible this feature will be unlocked again when upgrading to android 10?

Thanks

Re: USB-C HDMI Video Out

drlmiles1 — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:37:28 GMT

@dcultrapro wrote:
Hi guys,
I have a few questions about the HDMI out support from Xperia 1.
Can anyone who has tested this confirm if this is essentially a like for like screen duplication? As someone mentioned that certain things do not display such as Netflix etc.
Also someone mentioned a USB dock, if using a dock (I presume it is static and the phone has to stand up right) how would you then send landscape picture to the tv? Would a dock essentially mean you have to remain in portrait mode?
Also if I have an Xperia XZ2 is it possible this feature will be unlocked again when upgrading to android 10?
Thanks

The dock I use is a box that allows a PC to dock to devices, such as an HDMI requiring TV.

It produces an exact duplicate of what is on the phone screen, changing if you change phone orientation. If you try to show Netflix, you get the sound playing, but blank screens on both the phone and TV.

I would not want to raise hopes about older Sony hardware getting such an update...