RealHDMI
by GmanApps
· Tools
· $3.9
No longer on Google Play
RealHDMI is made and published by GmanApps. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with GmanApps. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to GmanApps and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
Removed- Install estimate
- 22 thousand
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.10
- 1,475 ratings
- Last updated
- September 28, 2010
RealHDMI is no longer on Google Play. It was there for 5 years, until October 2015. It had 22 thousand installs. Users rated it well: 4.1 stars from 1,475 ratings.
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Play install range
- 10+ thousand
- Launched
- August 2010
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.9.9 (for 2.2.1 and 2.3)
- Launched
- August 2010
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
The year before it was removed from Google Play, up to October 2015
Comments on RealHDMI for Android
★★★★★
Christian...why would you buy an app that is for the droid x only, when you do not have one, and the give a poor rating because it doesn't work???
★★★★★
Works great, but I have run into the problem where the screen freezes. Restarting the phone fixed it. Great app! I use it at least once a week.
★★★★★
The screen freezes on my droid x when real hdmi is active. You can still choose items by looking at the tv you have it connected 2 but its not so easy
★★☆☆☆
Locks phone Everytime I run the program, it locks up my (Droid X) phone until I disconnect the HDMI cable. Is there another version that will work with my phone?
★★☆☆☆
Broken This does not work with latest update. Check out xternal display. Does the same thing except free. please refund me.
★★☆☆☆
Works great so far....stopped after a few months Just downloaded works just like it said...just watch a quick you tube video on the app for the x ....just gotta look at the tv not the Droid screen
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- $3.9
- Libraries
- 1
- App size
- 65.7 KB
- Needs Android
- 2.2+
- Content rating
- Unrated
Technologies used by RealHDMI
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About the app and developer
About RealHDMI
RealHDMI was a tools app developed by GmanApps. It was removed from Google Play Oct 24, 2015.
Install Statistics
RealHDMI had been installed 22 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
RealHDMI was rated 4.10 out of 5 stars, based on 1.5 thousand ratings.
App Information
RealHDMI cost $3.9. The app size was 65.70 kB. The last available version was 1.9.9 (for 2.2.1 and 2.3). The last update was on September 28, 2010.
Technical Requirements
RealHDMI required Android 2.2+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Unrated Maturity. The app had been available on Google Play since August 2010.
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Store listing
By GmanApps, from Google PlayThis app is currently not available on Google Play.
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Description by GmanApps Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
For Motorola Droid X ONLY
View 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
Recent changes:
1.9.9
-Minimize memory footprint
-Bug fixes prior to 2.0 release
1.9.4
-Better Error Trapping for Broken HDMI support in custom ROMs
-Fixed HDMI Detection Cycling
1.9.3
- Tweaks to keep gingerbread from killing our HDMI service.
- Should stop problems with HDMI turning off randomly
- Some refinements of API calls
- We are still working out some of hiccups due to major changes in 2.3
1.9
- First public release with basic support for Android 2.3
View 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
Recent changes:
1.9.9
-Minimize memory footprint
-Bug fixes prior to 2.0 release
1.9.4
-Better Error Trapping for Broken HDMI support in custom ROMs
-Fixed HDMI Detection Cycling
1.9.3
- Tweaks to keep gingerbread from killing our HDMI service.
- Should stop problems with HDMI turning off randomly
- Some refinements of API calls
- We are still working out some of hiccups due to major changes in 2.3
1.9
- First public release with basic support for Android 2.3