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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] davkpl:
Dex doesn't require a PC . You have to connect it directly to display and input devices such a mouse or keyboard. So you are using it instead of PC.

In my opinion this is just a HDMI adapter with separate USB hub, network socket, and cooler. I maybe wrong, but if im right it should be very easy to connect it in PC mode without Dex or with cheap replacement.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Meanee:
This was exactly the point I was trying to make. SideSync required an app on your PC. DeX' idea of replacing your PC will probably require a similar "app" to run on the dock, in order to force a full desktop.

If S8 does support video out through USB-C port, it may be just a simple screen mirroring. Or, who knows, you may get full DeX experience!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] robto:
Could this app be an option/solution?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andromium.os

Should work with Chromecast (30 €)

Enviado desde mi SM-G930F mediante Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Mysticales:
Im sure once we have custom firmwares and so, someone will make it mock dock able and then all we have to do is cast the screen or usb type c to hdmi?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] YellowGTO:
I'm also wondering this. Samsung Sells a USB-C to HDMI adapter for this phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] mweinbach:
I want to get one and try with something called a Pi Top to build the dex into that. So we could have a dex laptop.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] CptCrackers:
I hope so. the phone puts out displayport over usbc, but the dock dumbs it down to hdmi which IMO was a dumb thing to do. They should have passed through the displayport over usb signal instead. Far more flexible.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] easyguy:
Well I just bought a USB-C to HDMI with charging port and USB port, I will try it out once TMO ships my phone.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IUXA9YK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Skander1998:
It's probably going to be a simple part/resistor/chip that lets the phone recognise the dock, will probably see clones and alternative solutions on eBay soon enough.

Can't see the dock serving any actual function that stops you from launching Dex without it.

I could be wrong.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] skrubol:
Certainly could be some encrypted key or something that makes it more difficult to emulate. Part of the cost of the Dex unit might be for the development of the software for it, even if it is included in every S8.. you need the Dex to unlock it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] khurram87:
So the Galaxy S8 does support USB C HDMI TV out via any HDMI adapter as I have tried.

However, it just mirrors the screen and the DeX experience is no where to be found without actually using the DeX dock!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] techenthusiast:
I can confirm [MENTION=2501012]khurram87[/MENTION] I get the same, screen mirror and no Dex.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] maxfridbe:
Yep tried it with my Samsung hdmi + usb to usbc adapter. Just Hub and Video Out.... LAME.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Taylored:
I plugged my phone into one of these. No desktop.

I am assuming the Dex dock has some firmware which installs on the phone when docked. Someone with a rooted Exynos S8 may be able to pull those files and create an application which would launch into Dex-mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Digicrat:
Manufacturers just can't seem to resist the urge to take a standard interface and stick some proprietary something on there to restrict your options.

A few years ago it was chargers (standard mini/micro USB charger, but device refused to charge in anything but that manufacturers approved chargers) - both for phones and even PS3 controllers.

Now it seems to be HDMI adapters/docks. The S8 apparently requires the DeX dock to enter desktop mode, despite that dock being nothing more than a standard USB-C dock beneath the surface., though at least HDMI output without the DeX software still works with it. The Nintendo Switch in comparison only allows HDMI output with the official dock.

I hope somebody comes out with a third-party adapter that works with both . . .one travel adapter to let me play the Switch on the big screen, or use my phone as a pseudo-laptop would be a must-have travel accessory compared to the over-priced single-purpose official docks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] galaxys:
^this!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] checksummaster:
I try with an tunewear almighty-dock-c1 (google it) and

1) screen is mirrored

2) Can connect usb mouse and keyboard

3) Ethernet port work (put my s8 in plane mode and go on internet)

4) Charge the phone

In fact i am always connected like this on my macbookpro at office, I just unconnect my macbook and connect my s8 ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ilengyel:
I managed to get close to my ideal situation of running the S8 desktop inside a window on my PC using a combination of:

1. SideSync: for screen sharing and/or keyboard-mouse sharing.

2. Sentio Desktop: (formerly known as Andromium OS) for providing a desktop experience... It does appear to be very limited with very little window management on non sentio apps. I only see minimize and maximize windows.

The ideal situation would be as mentioned before, to allow enter dex mode without the dock so that the extra app is not required for desktop mode, and possibly a better desktop experience.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] EShy:
I was talking to some Samsung Dex product managers today and told them this is lame. They're forcing you to use their dock so they can sell a $130 accessory that isn't really required for this feature. Microsoft/Nokia had their Lumia 950 Continuum which worked with a cheap USB-C to HDMI adapter and bluetooth keyboard/mouse
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Mysticales:
I got lucky and Amazon had the Dex dock for cheap. When you dock it, it asks you which mode to use. Mirrored or Desktop. Works pretty well too. Really may be more in this dock that helps it switch fully. Kinda like old PCs with a dock station.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] pypk:
Can Dex function just like a USBC to htmi adapter and mirror the S8 screen on TV. I like the option of not bringing a keyboard and a mouse when I travel and still use dex to watch netflix or Amazon video on the big screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] eboIa:
In settings there is an option to switch the the HDMI output mode between Dex and 'screen mirror'. Doesn't​ it affect on the HDMI output without Dex Station? Does this option just confusing as this is just for the type of the Dex output and not the genuine HDMI?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bchliu:
Has anyone tried this yet and confirm it works/doesnt work?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bchliu:
Answer my own question - that HDMI Output option is NOT available on the normal docks - only DEX Docks as it allows you to change the DEX dock's behaviour to use DEX or screen mirror. It does not show up in the normal docks. damn,..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] eboIa:
As since I post that question I made a lot of resources on the subject currently I know that the setting change just Dex mode instead of HDMI mode. But for your love sentence I need to answer that is not true as the setting is simple available without any 'dock' and you can change that also. I asked that because I could try the whole thing just with original Dex device but the option in the settings is ALWAYS available! (I made the screenshot without any connected device.)

So thanks for your patience!

UPDATE1: Sorry I misunderstood your aspect and this why I answer such way. So the option is always available but simply not handle just the Dex mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] javitzso:
Are you saying that all I need to do is plug my Samsung S8 into a Dex Dock once and then the option will be available no matter what I plug it into? Can anyone confirm?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] KristianFJ:
I will find out. My DeX is arriving tomorrow. And I'll be buying an HDMI dongle soon. I'll let you know
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] damiloveu:
You can get one less than $100 from Amazon now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] PabloMoises:
DEX Dock VS USB-C Hub

I have two opposing questions to you:

I have a USB-C adapter (Mac) with HDMI and USB. It currently it enables me to connect my S8 to monitor and keyboard/mouse, in mirror mode. How could we hack S8 to use DEX environment instead on standard Android?

In case it really needs some software on dock (or just because no one could hack S8 to enable DEX mode), and I choose to buy one... would it work as USB-C Hub to connect to Mac (or other USB-C notebook) and add uses cases to this investment?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] javitzso:
I have one of those wallet cases for my S8. I don't think the dock is going to work without having to take my phone out the case every time.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] erclalle:
I do not have an official DeX from Samsung, therefore I cannot say with 100% confidence, but from the information I gathered it is not possible at all, the option is only hidden before you plug the first DeX, but it will only apply to docks recognized as official DeXes :)

Good news though, is that some awesome people in the Dev section namely karatekid430 and kbarni managed to create a patch for the system to recognize any dock as DeX compatible. Their patch is included into the latest Notorious custom kernel, which you can flash easily on any exynos S8 with a custom recovery and a recent stock or stock-based ROM. Many other folks and I are now enjoying DeX with 10$ docks thanks to that!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] nikexv2:
or you can buy that 30$ dex dock from aliexpress that works perfectly fine.

i was tempted to root and get the custom kernel but i wanted to keep my knox at 0x0 si tried this one.

http://bit.ly/2xurPch
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] zanderawcl:
Waiting for mine to be delivered.

Thats exactly what i have done - I am hoping to get delivery this week. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] nikexv2:
mine took almost three weeks to come !

it has only one usb port port, but i'm using a bluetooth mouse/keyboard so i dont need a hub ! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] se1000:
This one on Amazon works too! - http://a.co/fiVdxiK
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jim13x:
I just received mine and it works great. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Pandaclaw:
Does it work with a stock Note 8 (AT&T)? No custom roms or kernels needed?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] mmddzzoo:
Please tell me you have already noticed the SMOS dex in Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/SMOS-Compati...1?ie=UTF8&qid=1507125122&sr=8-1&keywords=smos

can anyone confirm it works?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] nikexv2:
If you're talking about my post with the 30$ dock then yes i dont see why it should not work
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] mmddzzoo:
Does it overheat?

Does the S8 overheat when using that adapter? I mean is it really necessary to buy one with a built-in fan if I plan to use it regularly on Dex Mode?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] nikexv2:
It becomes warm when i do heavy stuff like games but otherwise it stays cool (with 19°c ambient temperature)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jirkapas:
I bought a different DEX dock adaptor from Aliexpress. Its a Coov SH350 (goo.gl/rp7L8j). But it does not work, more specifically when i connect the dock to power, HDMI monitor and a mouse my phone says that the mouse is connected, but there is no image on the HDMI display. Also there is no Samsung DEX notification. In what exact order did you connect everything to your dock? Also i dont have HDMI options in the settings.

PS: Sorry for my bad English.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] mmddzzoo:
In the link you provide it never says that your adapter enables DEX mode in the S8, whereas the nikexv2's adapter does say it explicitly.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jirkapas:
They had to change the title, because when i bought it it said that it supported DEX. Also the manufacturer website says that it is compatible with the S8.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] htcmaster:
I just ordered this one . Under $20 and the cheapest I could find
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] htcmaster:
*double
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Honka:
[MENTION=733604]htcmaster[/MENTION], let us know how it goes
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] nikexv2:
Ordered this one too as second dex station.

The one i ordered first is pratical if you move aroud often as it is a dongle, but i wanted a real dock for my home.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ctrujillo619:
How is it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] p33l05:
C-FORCE-CF003-Type-C-to-Type-C-USB-3_1-4K-HDMI-Hub-USB-Docking-for-Nintendo-Switch-for-Samsung-S8 this one has 2 x USB3.1 ports, according to other posts it works well..

Unable to post links currently but you can find it on banggood dot com
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] sirtweak0:
Just to confirm, this activates the dex option on an unrooted phone or not??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Solitaryrex:
Any one can confirm a Dex station unofficial cheaper? Pricr anf where you buy it thanks i buy my s8 i week ago but oficial its to expensive
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] p33l05:
According to photos / questions and answers it does.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bmszabo:
It works all right; switches to Dex mode, works just fine. Have one, use it a lot.

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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Chief Brody:
Got one and it works. However, once every one or two hours the screen goes dark on the monitor (phone doesn't come back on) for a minute or two and then comes back. Anyone experience this? Trying to understand if it is the phone or the adaptor.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] se1000:
Yup, plugs into an unmodified, unrooted S8 and enables DEX
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] alexgarciac:
hi man you just need to root the phone then install notorious kernel, connect cable type c/ hdmi and it will work :good: without dex station
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] htcmaster:
Tested, this one does not work. Not even HDMI mirroring.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] perissatto:
Try to give a feedback on site and inform about this. It will help other users.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] nikexv2:
I ordered this one too, will get it this week and report back if it works or not, maybe you got a defect one
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] chamcham737877:
Hello, does anyone try Microsoft Display Dock with S8 ? I see from youtube it can HDMI mirroring with S8 but it's not work for my S8
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] khoz_123:
check this out

kpali.blogspot.in/2017/10/making-samsung-dex-mode-work-without.html

---------- Post added at 09:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:28 PM ----------

yes these cheap ones dont work

check this out

http://kpali.blogspot.in/2017/10/making-samsung-dex-mode-work-without.html
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] tjsooley:
I made the mistake of ordering this as well.

While it does work

Dex does not
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] kantpredict:
Ricorich 6-in-1 DeX stock

I found that this dock worked on a stock S8 (Exynos):

"RicoRich 6 in 1 USB 3.0, USB C HUB with HDMI Output, SD&Micro SD Card..." (new member so no url)

It was a bit hit-and-miss with detection while the phone was already open; it kept opening the preferred app for the USB then nothing. I found plugging it in and restarting the phone to work most effectively.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] nikexv2:
I can confirm that this dock is uber garbage, while it does not work with dex, i works sometimes with my nintendo switch (working 5 minutes then it dies and the switch goes to portavle mode)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] DJ_Jedi:
Hi, has anybody tried this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NS-HDMI-Dock-for-Nintendo-Switch-Type-C-to-HDMI-and-USB-Adapter/32827055033.html?

It says S8 PC mode and it looks absolutely identical to the 35$ one suggested some pages ago.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Jeffsandvik:
Does it work with out a keyboard? I bought one similar to this and it isn't working so I was wondering if I need to get a keyboard for it to work
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] lbarouf:
Mine is branded LESHP, and works fine with Continuum on a 950XL. But the Galaxy S8 only mirrors it. That is on stock Nougat. It looks identical as well to this one and the other one on aliexpress stated to be working on the other post below (or above, depending on your sorting order).

How does one upgrade from nougat to oreo beta today? Beta program is closed no?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] GJones734:
I think it can be done.

I think it can be done. First, they are claiming that there is no SideSync, that the S8 is the actual brains of the outfit. Second, there is a modder that has used an old macbook (which I'm not allowed to post) on The Verge.

And third, this is also a thread over at pi-top (which I'm not allowed to post). And finally there is a DeX dock by SMOS for half the cost ($55.99) of the Samsung one on Amazon.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] xanderhan:
it works

with cheap usb type c hub to hdmi, type c power, and usb only $20...

related on youtube video

try search this keyword: dex without dock
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bmszabo:
This one works. I have bought it, great dock, much smaller than the official dex, with all functionality of the original. Very happy with it.

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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] langas:
Hello ALL,

I don-t understand why the hack of display DEX window like sidesync in computer is still not done. The mobile is rendering the image through Output HDMI in DEX.

All the people that has a samsung uses sidesync in work. Is the best way to have a window to your pesonal mobile!

The best thing has still not be done:

It is needed to activate DEX while not conected to DEX

Then conect to computer like in SIDESYNC sending the screen to computer in a window.

All the people I know that uses SideSync and DEX matches with me that this will be the best phone ever if this could be done.

Also could be used in virtual reality with Gear...

Come on hackers! Come on Samsung! Unify SideSync DEX and Gear VR!!! Transform informatics!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] pyraxiate:
I went with this dock. It let's you actually use the phone in a case. I haven't tested the SD card reader portion yet but the rest works great. 1 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, USB C and HDMI along with a card reader. Couldn't pass it up for the price.

USB C Hub,7 in 1 USB C Adapter Dex Station 3×USB Ports HDMI SD Card Reader Galaxy Note 8/S8/S8+ Huawei Mate 10 MacBook Pro 2016/2017 - Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079HTJSW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_WgtLBb4MKHYHZ
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] vagalarm:
Hi everybody, I bought a Microsoft Display dock HD-500 Continuum (we can find it for cheap now) and plugged my Galaxy S9 (android Pie) to it, the mouse and keyboard are working fine but the screen remains desperately black ... Only the phone display works. The external monitor doesn't work either in HDMI nor in Display Port.

Do you have any idea on what I can do to make it works ?

Thanks !
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] akostadinov:
After a full workday experiments, This worked for me:

Root phone with TWRP according to this guide

Install latest NOX kernel with TWRP - https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3721469

wrt the guide, I'm a little concerned about the downloads. I downloaded TWRP from official web site and samsung drivers from samsung website. TWRP because it was not the latest version. And Samsung because the binaried downloaded from howto link didn't have signature. So I'm a litlle concerned about HOWTO downloads legitimacy. In any case you can download the binaries from a different source for the peace of mind.

This on S8+ Exynos. One issue is that I still can't show onscreen keyboard on the dex display. Only on the phone display. I wonder if that might be affected by kernel. Somehow doubt it. PS I tried notorious kernel too but phone didn't boot with it.

PPS with S9 no special docking station is needed and all dongles work for me.

PPPS after yesterday I hate Samsung for imposing such stupid limitations about doc. And I am using original expensive Samsung USB-C hub. Still I had to go through all this to get it working.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] wampiros6:
How easy is it to protect the camera lens from scratches?
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] orangepowerpokes:
I ordered several of these tempered glass protectors from ali express. The one I installed seems fine, and don't have to worry about scratching if you have a couple extra:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For...mera-Lens-Protector-Tempered/32775541135.html
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] wampiros6:
Thanks for answer ;) It was very helpful. I just ordered it. Nothing but wait. Thanks again ;)
[LG G6 Questions and Answers] @joemcua:
Hi,

I'm still on the fence on buying the LG G6, I already know a few details about some of its features but I still have a couple of questions that I can't seem to find the answer on the internet (YouTube, XDA etc.)

The first one is a bit nitpicky, the one I hated the most about the LG is its UI. While I can see that the G6 has considerably improved in this area, I still find that nav buttons to be pretty big. Is there anyway to resize it? To atleast be on the same size as the Google Pixel's? I've seen a couple of YT videos and I still find the nav buttons to be big.

The second is the icons. Is there a way to change the style without changing the launcher?

It was already confirmed that we are getting the 64GB and Quad-DAC in my area so I am pretty much happy about that. Although I am still not solved on its cameras? I will be coming from the Xperia Z3c so my expectation isn't that high (No OIS, bad low light images). Will the G6 deliver?

Thanks to anyone who can answer.

I know some of these questions can be answered when I demo the unit, but I am not living close to the city and I will only go then when I buy the actual thing. Knowing this beforehand would be a great help.