Do Samsung Galaxy A series phones support USB-C to HDMI?
No, with one exception. Galaxy A phones use a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode, so a USB-C to HDMI cable charges them but sends no picture. The only Galaxy A with wired output is the Galaxy A90 5G from 2019.
Samsung reserves DeX and wired video output for the Galaxy S, Note, Z Fold and Tab S lines. Every Galaxy A from the A0x to the A7x, across all years, lacks the DisplayPort wiring in the USB-C port. This is not something a firmware update, a different cable or an app can change. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV, a Chromecast, or the Browser Cast mode in the app.
Every Galaxy A series model
| Model | Year | USB port | Wired output | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy A17 | 2025 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A26 | 2025 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A36 | 2025 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A56 | 2025 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A06 | 2024 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A16 | 2024 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A35 | 2024 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A55 | 2024 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A05s | 2023 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A14 | 2023 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A15 | 2023 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A24 | 2023 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A25 | 2023 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A34 | 2023 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A54 | 2023 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A13 | 2022 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A23 | 2022 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A33 | 2022 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A53 | 2022 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A73 | 2022 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A32 | 2021 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A52 | 2021 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A52s | 2021 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A72 | 2021 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A12 | 2020 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A71 | 2020 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A90 5G | 2019 | USB 3.1 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A51 | 2019 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy A70 | 2019 | USB 2.0 | Not supported | confirmed |
- Galaxy A17: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A26: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A36: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A56: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A06: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A16: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A35: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A55: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A05s: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A14: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A15: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A24: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A25: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A34: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A54: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A13: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A23: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A33: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A53: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A73: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A32: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A52: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A52s: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A72: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A12: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A71: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A90 5G: The only Galaxy A phone with DeX and wired HDMI output.
- Galaxy A51: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
- Galaxy A70: Samsung's Galaxy A series uses a USB 2.0 port without DisplayPort Alt Mode. Wired HDMI output is not possible on this model. Use Smart View to a Samsung TV or the app's Browser Cast mode instead.
What to do with a Galaxy A series phone
- If your model is marked Supported above, get a USB-C to HDMI cable rated 4K 60Hz. See the cable guide.
- Plug the TV in first, then the phone, and select the HDMI input. Open the app to cast photos, videos and music in a TV layout.
- If your model is marked Not supported, skip the cable and use the Browser Cast mode in the app over Wi-Fi.
The full explanation is in how DisplayPort Alt Mode works.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Samsung Galaxy A series models support USB-C to HDMI?
- Galaxy A90 5G. The rest of the series does not.
- Why does my Galaxy A series phone charge but not show on the TV?
- Charging uses the power pins of the USB-C port. Video needs DisplayPort Alt Mode on the high-speed pins, which these models do not have. The cable is working; the phone cannot send video.
- Can an app enable HDMI output on a Galaxy A series phone?
- No. Wired video output is decided by the phone's chipset and port wiring. The alternative is wireless: the Browser Cast mode in the USB-C to HDMI app, a Chromecast, or the TV's built-in casting.
- What cable works with the Galaxy A series models that do support it?
- Any USB-C to HDMI cable or adapter rated for 4K 60Hz. No brand-specific cable is needed.