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*A Pixel 7 running GrapheneOS will not allow you to directly screencast to a monitor using a USB-C to HDMI cable without any software or additional hardware. Pixel 7, and even the Pixel 7 Pro, lack the hardware and software support for video output via USB-C to HDMI. Pixel 8 and later models do have this capability, but not the Pixel 7.  
*A Pixel 7 running GrapheneOS will not allow you to directly screencast to a monitor using a USB-C to HDMI cable without any software or additional hardware. Pixel 7, and even the Pixel 7 Pro, lack the hardware and software support for video output via USB-C to HDMI. Pixel 8 and later models do have this capability, but not the Pixel 7.  
*DisplayLink or Chromecast is required on pixel 7 to screencast. [https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk026QG9BbsZl0rNsBS9KmerMgczY_w%3A1602863734253&source=hp&ei=dsKJX6q8DJDYsAXHkpG4Cw&q=can+graphene+os+on+pixel+7+use+displaylink&btnK=Google+Search&oq=how+to+configure+nvidia+geforce+gtx+1650+super+on+linux+mint&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzIFCCEQoAEyBQghEKsCMgUIIRCrAjoOCAAQ6gIQtAIQmgEQ5QI6DgguELEDEMcBEKMCEJMCOggILhDHARCvAToLCC4QsQMQxwEQowI6CAgAELEDEIMBOggILhCxAxCDAToFCAAQsQM6AggAOgQIABAKOgYIABAWEB46CAghEBYQHRAeOgcIIRAKEKABUMsQWOmzAWD8tAFoBnAAeACAAeQGiAGhS5IBDTExLjQ3LjMuMi42LTGYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6sAEG&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwiqz4DcvLnsAhUQLKwKHUdJBLcQ4dUDCAk&uact=5]
*DisplayLink or Chromecast is required on pixel 7 to screencast. [https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk026QG9BbsZl0rNsBS9KmerMgczY_w%3A1602863734253&source=hp&ei=dsKJX6q8DJDYsAXHkpG4Cw&q=can+graphene+os+on+pixel+7+use+displaylink&btnK=Google+Search&oq=how+to+configure+nvidia+geforce+gtx+1650+super+on+linux+mint&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQAzIFCCEQoAEyBQghEKsCMgUIIRCrAjoOCAAQ6gIQtAIQmgEQ5QI6DgguELEDEMcBEKMCEJMCOggILhDHARCvAToLCC4QsQMQxwEQowI6CAgAELEDEIMBOggILhCxAxCDAToFCAAQsQM6AggAOgQIABAKOgYIABAWEB46CAghEBYQHRAeOgcIIRAKEKABUMsQWOmzAWD8tAFoBnAAeACAAeQGiAGhS5IBDTExLjQ3LjMuMi42LTGYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6sAEG&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwiqz4DcvLnsAhUQLKwKHUdJBLcQ4dUDCAk&uact=5]
*DisplayLink adapters use software to produce video signal, as Pixel 7 doesn't have hardware to produce video signal out of USB c [https://gemini.google.com/app/31d991028702563d]
*DisplayLink adapters use software to produce video signal, as Pixel 7 doesn't have hardware to produce video signal out of USB c  
*Chromecast plugs into the HDMI port on monitor. It requires a network to work, and that network probably cannot be a hotspot from the device you are using to screencast [https://gemini.google.com/app/31d991028702563d].
*Chromecast plugs into the HDMI port on monitor. It requires a network to work, and that network probably cannot be a hotspot from the device you are using to screencast [https://gemini.google.com/app/31d991028702563d].
*For apple, this works - [https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Lightning-Digital-AV-Adapter/dp/B009WHV3BM/ref=asc_df_B009WHV3BM?mcid=df72d57adbe43f949e9611a0d79bf737&hvocijid=17398230767246094630-B009WHV3BM-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17398230767246094630&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9023315&hvtargid=pla-2281435177338&th=1]
*For apple, this works - [https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Lightning-Digital-AV-Adapter/dp/B009WHV3BM/ref=asc_df_B009WHV3BM?mcid=df72d57adbe43f949e9611a0d79bf737&hvocijid=17398230767246094630-B009WHV3BM-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17398230767246094630&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9023315&hvtargid=pla-2281435177338&th=1]
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*USB C to hdmi cable -
*USB C to hdmi cable -

Revision as of 08:17, 14 April 2025

Terms, Concepts

  • USB-C is female. The USB-C port on a Google Pixel phone is female. Specifically, it's a female USB Type-C connector, which is the receptacle that accepts a male USB-C plug from a cable or adapter.
  • HDMI socket on a monitor is female.
  • A Pixel 7 running GrapheneOS will not allow you to directly screencast to a monitor using a USB-C to HDMI cable without any software or additional hardware. Pixel 7, and even the Pixel 7 Pro, lack the hardware and software support for video output via USB-C to HDMI. Pixel 8 and later models do have this capability, but not the Pixel 7.
  • DisplayLink or Chromecast is required on pixel 7 to screencast. [1]
  • DisplayLink adapters use software to produce video signal, as Pixel 7 doesn't have hardware to produce video signal out of USB c
  • Chromecast plugs into the HDMI port on monitor. It requires a network to work, and that network probably cannot be a hotspot from the device you are using to screencast [2].
  • For apple, this works - [3]

Wired

  • USB C to hdmi cable -