How to Run Android on a Samsung TV

You can use an RCA cable to watch Android videos on your TV.

To run an Android phone on a Samsung TV, your phone must support "TV-Out" functionality. Check the phone's documentation to determine whether you have this option. You will also need a compatible audio/video cable. The type of cable depends on the capabilities of your phone and TV. Component and HDMI cables provide a higher quality image, but composite cables are compatible with most TVs.

Things You'll Need

• Composite cable

Instructions

1. Tap "Menu" on your Samsung phone.

2. Tap "Settings," "Display" and then "TV Out Settings." Place a check mark next to "TV Out."

3. Insert the composite cable into the headphone jack on the phone and plug the other end into the "Video In" jacks on the TV. These jacks may be on the front or back of the TV, depending on the model.

4. Turn on the TV and press the "Source" button on the remote control.

5. Select "Video." The Android screen should display on the TV.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't see the video output on your TV, try switching the cables around. Some phones use a different standard and may utilize a different color for video output.

References

• Samsung; What Do I Use to Connect to My SGH-t959 Phone to a TV?; January 2011
• Samsung: How to Connect the Video and Audio

Resources

• Samsung: Galaxy S 3.5mm to RCA TV Out Cable
• TechnoBuffalo; Set-top Box Slaps Android On TV; Adriana Lee; September 2011
• Android and Me; Samsung Captivate (Galaxy S) Video Out Demonstration; Taylor Wimberly; July 2011