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My Samsung TV has a USB port. I connect the cable from the iPad to the TV to view a video on the TV. The video shows on the iPad but on the TV I can only get the pictures and music available on the iPad. Why is this and can I show videos from the IPad on

My Samsung TV has a USB port. When I connect the cable from the iPad to the TV I can only show Pictures and Music. Why does the videos not appear and how can I show videos on the TV.

iPad, iOS 5

Posted on Dec 18, 2012 2:19 AM

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My Samsung TV has a USB port. I connect the cable from the iPad to the TV to view a video on the TV. The video shows on the iPad but on the TV I can only get the pictures and music available on the iPad. Why is this and can I show videos from the IPad on

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