How do I connect my Android phone to my TV using a USB cord?

Locate the USB port on your TV or use an HDMI-to-USB adapter to add a USB port to the TV. Use a cable that plugs into both the phone and TV or adapter to connect the devices. Go to the Source button on the TV remote control or on-screen menu. Select USB.
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Can you connect Android phone to TV with USB cable only?

You can connect a supported Android smartphone and the TV with a Micro USB cable to enjoy content (Photos, Music, Videos) saved in the smartphone on the TV. You can also perform such operations with the TV's remote control.
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How do I connect my phone to my TV with a USB cord?

Prepare the Android smartphone and Micro USB cable. Connect the TV and smartphone with the Micro USB cable. Set the USB setting of the smartphone to File Transfers or MTP mode.
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Open the TV's Media Player app.
  1. Press the HOME button on the remote control.
  2. Select Media.
  3. Select Photo, Music or Video.
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How do I connect my Android phone to my TV using USB HDMI?

The simplest option is a USB-C to HDMI adapter(Opens in a new window). If your phone has a USB-C port, you can plug this adapter into your phone, and then plug an HDMI cable into the adapter to connect to the TV. Your phone will need to support HDMI Alt Mode, which allows mobile devices to output video.
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How do I connect my phone to my TV via USB without HDMI?

Android – Using a USB Cable

For Android devices, a USB cable can help you connect your phone or tablet to your TV, provided it has a USB port. If you're connecting to a smart TV, go to Source>USB to enable file transfers, instead of just charging the phone or tablet via the TV.
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How can I connect my Android phone to my non smart TV?

If you have a non-smart TV, especially one which is very old, but it has an HDMI slot, the easiest way to mirror your smartphone screen and cast content to the TV is via wireless dongles like Google Chromecast or an Amazon Fire TV Stick device.
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Can you screen mirror through USB?

AirDroid Cast is a powerful and easy-to-use tool that allows you to share Android and iOS devices screens to your computer.
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How can I connect my Android phone to normal TV without WIFI?

How to Connect Phone to Smart TV Without Wifi
  1. Stream from Phone to TV without Wifi. Use Google's Chromecast. Set Up Mobile Hotspot: View Local Content with Third-Party Apps. Use Ethernet.
  2. How to Mirror Phone to the TV without Wifi. Use Chromecast. Connect with USB Port. Use Laptop.
  3. Wrap Up.
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How do I change USB settings on Android?

To change USB preferences

Drag down the status bar, and then tap Android System next to (USB icon). Tap Tap for more options, and then select an option.
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Why is my TV not reading my USB?

The Internet TV device may not be able to detect or read the information stored on certain USB devices if the device is not formatted in the FAT32 file system. In many cases this issue can be resolved by reformatting the USB memory device to the FAT32 file system using a computer.
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Can I use the USB port on my TV to watch movies?

You can enjoy photos/music/movies stored on a USB device on the TV screen. If the USB device connected to the TV has a power switch, turn it on. Press the HOME button, and select (Apps icon) from the Home menu, then select [Media Player]. If the supplied remote control has an APPS button, you can press the APPS button.
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How can I connect my phone to normal TV?

Micro USB to HDMI Cable (MHL Cable)

That's what you need to connect an MHL-enabled Android phone to your TV. Connect the Micro USB to HDMI cable (MHL Cable) to your phone or tablet, and then connect the other end to the HDMI input port on your TV and you're good to go.
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How can I connect my Android phone to my non smart TV without Chromecast?

Simply plug an HDMI cable into an HDMI-to-phone adapter. Then, connect your adapter to your phone to begin screen mirroring. Samsung has an adapter called USB-C to HDMI adapter.
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How can I watch movies from my phone to my TV without HDMI?

After purchasing the Miracast dongle, use an Android device that can connect to this type of technology. Plug the dongle into the TV's HDMI port and use a USB charger to connect it to power. The dongle and phone need to be on the same network just as before.
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Can I mirror my phone to a non smart TV using a USB?

The most recent Android smartphones feature a USB Type-C port. Also known as USB-C, this is a cylinder-shaped input that replaces micro-USB and is used for charging and data transfer. Including support for the DisplayPort standard, it enables USB-C to HDMI screen mirroring of your phone or tablet's display to a TV.
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What format do movies need to be for USB on TV?

The FAT32 USB format is the most common format supported by TVs, although recent TVs support the ExFAT format. The ExFAT format also works when the videos you are going to show on the TV via the USB drive is larger than 4GB.
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What is the USB port on the back of my TV for?

Via your TV's USB port, you can hook up a flash drive, pen drive, or an external hard drive and watch movies, play songs, or even read books you have on those storage devices. You can also view photos from your gallery/album or any digital media device — as long as your TV supports the multimedia formats.
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How can I stream Netflix from my phone to my TV without Wi-Fi?

Connect using Chromecast Built-in (Formerly Google Cast)
  1. Launch the Netflix app on your mobile device.
  2. Once you're signed in, select the Cast icon. in the upper or lower right corner of the screen.
  3. Select the device you would like to watch your TV show or movie on.
  4. Select a TV show or movie to watch and press Play.
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How do I get my USB to show up on my TV?

How to Use USB on TV
  1. Plug the USB device into the USB slot on the TV. The USB slot is located in the back of the TV with the other connection options. ...
  2. Plug the USB device into an electrical socket. ...
  3. Turn the TV on and choose the USB input.
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What format does a USB need to be for Samsung TV?

Supported Samsung Smart TV USB Drive Format

In general, Samsung QLED and Samsung UHD TVs support FAT, exFAT, and NTFS file systems, while Full HD TV supports NTFS (read only), FAT32 and FAT16. These are the correct Samsung smart TV USB format.
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