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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
The 'Meta+E' File explorer launch is a feature added to DeX via DeX Hub, which is not natively enabled in DeX.

*EDIT*

Sorry you were asking about redirecting those keys to the RDP client...

Unfortunately, it seems that MS haven't done a very good job at overriding input key configs for devices with physical keyboards.

The 'Meta+Up' key config should always affect the app which has most recently been clicked (the app in focus).

Unfortunately some apps don't properly support immersive mode, so they don't hide the title bar and taskbar correctly...

The RDP client should either override the Meta key, or, have an alternative meta key input button via a menu within the app.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] TK31:
Great stuff

Really great stuff.

Just got a DeX today and its great. Don't know if anyone else has this problem, but YouTube always mutes itself when the browser is not in focus because the phone isn't truly multitasking and YouTube likes to spruik its YouTube Red business so it detects the window is not in focus, which is one of the only few things I miss about having a desktop, and also spotify not working and the fact I have to take off the SmartCover every time even though it fits onto the dock with the smart cover installed (gives you a warning message to remove smartcover before using DeX). Apart from that its very aweome and replaces most of what I usually use the PC for.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] foxmeister:
YouTube multitasks fine for me when the via the YouTube app as long as it isn't minimised. As soon as you minimise, it stops.

The same is true if I access YouTube via both the installed internet browsers, though only if YouTube is the active tab. Switch tab, and YouTube stops.

I don't know when it happened, but as of yesterday at least, Spotify started working through DeX.

Regards,

Dave

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I just realised that it was the act of switching DeX into developer mode (see first post in this thread) that caused Spotify to start working.

If I turn off developer mode, Spotify refuses to launch.

Regards,

Dave
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
To use Spotify just enable (DeX) developer mode, there is a step by step walk through in DeX Hub (just click 'true windows').

I have the clear view case and I have that problem too, it can get a little annoying to be honest, but the overall experience of DeX makes me willing to put up with it...

When a window is playing a video, but you fullscreen another app over that app, it will pause the video stream.

Some older apps use an 'onPause', 'onResume' system which means that when you interact with another app, it will pause the functions within the app.

More modern apps (or modern apps which are well coded) will use 'onStart', 'onStop' so that they will only stop any functions when minimized.

Though any media playback app (i.e. music player), should rely on 'onCreate', 'onDestroy' so that in runs as long as it is within the recent apps list to avoid stopping your music when you close the apps window.

*EDIT*

For extra control over app audio, check out the official Samsung 'Sound Assistant' app.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] vhsantos1:
Im having a problem that take me nuts and hours trying to solve.

On Renovate 98 DEX start but sistem ui stop and screen goes black. Clean install.

In batstockrom clean install it say impossible to open dex.

Can someone help me with this?

Tks in advanced
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
If you're using a custom ROM, you may want to speak to the developer of that ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] vhsantos1:
The strange its 3 diferents Roms having error.

I will do that and if fixed will share solution. Tks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] DexIsFuture:
Seeing the talk of the headphone jack being covered ... got me to thinking, What about using a typeC extension? (male/female cable).

Any down side to using a cable with the S8+ and Dex?

Just ordered one... I'll let you know.

<aside>thanks for all the effort here SimilerOnline. </aside>
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Ramer:
There was a link earlier in this thread which I ordered. Works great.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] -vpa:
I had no problems with S8+ connected to Dex throw cable. Maybe it could be better. Phone was colder.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] XandroidX:
I just received my Dex accessory , and I installed your amazing app definitely gave you a 5 star in Google Play. I still need time to get used to this desktop experience but so far very good indeed. I have noticed occasionally while using a Bluetooth mouse, left clicks do not register in certain apps or fields. I have to use Tab then Enter to get the click to register. I will keep using Dex and Dex hub and report back.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] pieces of cake:
Just use a USB-C extension cable and stop removing your case.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
The problem is not that it wont fit, but, Samsung detects that it has a clear view case and just shows a notification that DeX is not available with the clear view case attached...

I have previously tried DeX with the case on and whilst using a USB, but it still shows the same message...

I suspect that it has something to do with the clear view cases auto-lock feature when you close the door as it could continuously trigger the lock screen in DeX mode too... but that is just a guess... if that is the problem, then that is just poorly optimised software that needs to disable that function when it detects that DeX mode is enabled...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Yeah, I think that one or two apps have the problem that they register mouse clicks, but they don't do anything with them...

If the developer registers mouse clicks withn their apps then this may disable any touch input simulation...

It would need to directly perform a task for that particular input event rather than simulate touch input, it generally only makes sense to do this when it detects the right/middle click.

I have only experienced this in one app (Feedly).

It litterally seems that they use code similar to that below(Simplified somewhat for non-programmers)

Once it reaches a 'return' it stops the code so it wont continue processing the stuff below (in basic terms).

Basically, the app devs can fix this by not enabling it to listen for mouse events, or by only listening for right/middle clicks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] KenHua:
[MENTION=4060819]SmilerOnline[/MENTION],

Was looking at your poll results and thought it would be interesting if you do a poll again to see how many in this forum has changed status. May be also include something like if this forum has influenced/helped in their purchase decision.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] XandroidX:
Does Dex desktop or Dex Hub offer the option to auto hide the task bar similar to Windows?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
[MENTION=4278401]KenHua[/MENTION]: I don't appear to be able to modify the poll, if I could I would add the option to change your vote...

[MENTION=4182289]XandroidX[/MENTION]: The taskbar is litterally no different than the nav bar in the phone, so you can hide the taskbar using the apps already available to hide system bars...

I have found it to be a little annoying though as it disables keyboard input while hidden... Although I imagine that if you are rooted that may not be an issue... But I would never recommend rooting your device, that is up to you...

If DeX Hub recieves any donations I may look to add a way to detect if a text input box is active and automatically restore the keyboard functionality temporarily or add a quick keyboard shortcut to switch states. But as DeX Hub has received no support for nearly a month, I have decided to focus on other projects for the time being...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] XandroidX:
I am planning on donating soon got to give credit where credit is due... I just jumped on board last week and I still testing, but so far very impressive app! I think you and this app need more exposure. If an Android enthusiast site like XDA or Android Central post a review of your app I can guarantee more people will jump aboard.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] pieces of cake:
Ahhh. That sucks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] ShrekOpher:
So I'd the Dex doc custom fit for the S8+.

I'm wondering if it is the same size as the one that will come out for the Note8 or of each phone will have its own Dex doc made for it?

Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] msrr:
USB-C Hub with headphone jack adapter

I am planning to use headphone to take calls and listen to music from DEX. Since it is missing headphone jack, I am planning to buy and connect Aukey CB-C48 USB C HUB with Type C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter for Moto Z.

Does anybody think, It is going to work?

Not looking for Bluetooth headphone solutions.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I have the S8+ and I can see that there appears to still be some space horizontally for a Note 8 to fit in there.

I have to say, I'm starting to see the cost of DeX come down significantly now, here in the UK, at release it was £129, now some retailers are selling in for less that £80, that is a saving of about £50 (or $66 - USD). So I would assume that US retailers would now be selling this for less than $100, and many have previously said that if the price was <$100 they would be happy to buy DeX, so now I'm sure that DeX is likely to become a more widely used product.

I'm guessing that the initial release price was expensive as demand was high, but now the demand isn't quite as high, it may be a good time for some to consider the DeX dock who may have not considered it before due to the release price.

I would like to think that this may increase the DeX user base and increase the number of developers that optimise their apps for DeX. Maybe the developers of apps like Kodi may feel more pressured to optimise their apps for DeX!

Though I think that the user base will grow rapidly when Samsung begin marketing DeX for the Note 8, as so far I have yet to see any advertisements for DeX on TV (here in the UK) to enable less techy people to become aware of the technology.

And I assume that Samsung are waiting for the release of the Note 8 as they need something to distract users from the Note 7 disaster from last year, I would like to think that for now, Samsung have just targeted DeX at the tech enthusiasts to get user feedback and encourage developers to optimise their apps before DeX begins to become more widely known amongst the less tech enthusiastic people out there.

If my previous assumptions were correct, I suspect that DeX will receieve a big update within the next 2 weeks, this will enable Samsung to iron out any remaining bugs in the updated (user feedback influenced) DeX experience before the Note 8's announcement/release in late August/September.

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[MENTION=4278401]KenHua[/MENTION]:

Poll reset!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Zenia:
Is Anybody know were to get female to male usb-c adapter to use with Dex and phone with case. Not the one which sombody already posted in this post, I have that one and it work great, but I want to put my phone on the Dex itself. I bought one from Amazon but it's charging , not transfering a data.

Thank you

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072NZZ2SS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] KenHua:
Just a suggestion (sharing what I did): If your case is less than 1.5mm tight at the bottom, and if you are willing to modify your case a little you can fit it all in the Dex nicely without an adaptor. The base of the Dex USB connector is raised by about 1.5mm but it is a little bigger than the usual size. Next to it on both side are two supporting "pins" of the same height (~1.5mm) to keep the phone in upright position. If you are willing to cut the USB hole on the case to accommodate the the larger USB base, as well as the two "Pins", you can dock the phone with the case on perfecly.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] DexIsFuture:
Is there a checklist anywhere of the things that have to be true for Dex to launch?

I have Dex working great on my work machine. I bought a new dock for home and for the life of me, I can not get Dex to launch on it. I have tried everything hardware - 3 keyboards (wired & bluetooth), 3 mice (one bluetooth), 2 different chargers (they both work), different video cables (I know they work), ... same monitor.

I must have tweaked something in setting somewhere?

(*man* we need a subforum for Dex)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] wrexed03:
I trimmed the bottom of my case the flat part. Corners are still intact for protection. Seems to have worked for me without trimming the pins on the DEX. Using the Spigen clear case..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] KenHua:
Sorry, what I meant to say was cut the case to accomodate the larager USB base, as well as (cut the case to accomodate) the two pins (or little wedges). I didn't mean to cut away the "pins". Haha, cheers...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Do you know if the display is 'HDCP' compatable?

That is the only requirement which stopped me from using my'n with a VGA adapter on very old displays...

I don't know if there is a way to fool the DeX dock to think that the display is HDCP enabled (maybe an adapter?), it works with some VGA monitors, but not older models...

Also, be sure to use the official Samsung charger... I tried others, but it did not start DeX.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] wrexed03:
Can anyone recommend a usb sound card so i can run some speakers through my dex. I bought a Steel Sound 5Hv2 which is detected and i can see it in the sound options but i have to fiddle with the connector to get sound out of it also the sound only comes out of one channel not both but very low which is a pain.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I'm not sure what you need it for, but I have the one linked below for my older display (without HDMI audio support).

If you are just looking to get audio from DeX over a 3.5mm audio jack, that should be fine.

I'm not sure that it matters, but the one linked is in pink, but mine is black, so if you want to purchase a black one you can. But the model is the same.

It is just a simple low cost stereo 3.5mm USB audio adapter.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01H2XF8V8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] DexIsFuture:
Whoa! Not all Samsung adaptive fast chargers are equal?

Charger it flippin was. I baffled.

I have looked at the specs and the adaptive fast chargers that come with Note 4/5 looks to be the exact same as the one for S8/Dex. And when plugged straight into the phone, they charge fine - but not when plugged into Dex. eeesh.

What's up with that!? How do you tell them apart? (I have like 8 of the things now).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] maxmotos:
Just picked one up today on Sale on Amazon for $110 can't wait to try it out with same day shipping so heck yes! :P :highfive: Samsung DeX Station, Desktop Experience for Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, W/ AFC USB-C Wall Charger (US Version with Warranty)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I previously purchased chargers on Amazon, which were said to be official S8 chargers, but they didn't work with DeX, so I reported it to Samsung, and they said that the chargers were fake...

Fortunately they replaced all of the chargers I purchased (4 in total) with 4 DeX compatable chargers.

I hope that it is true that it should just work fine with USB-PD (power delivery) capable chargers, if so, all of my future charging solutions will be USB-PD 100W+.

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[MENTION=7378910]maxmotos[/MENTION]:

Have fun!

Most people here are happy to provide any support if there is anything that is bothering you! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] nosympathy:
so I guess no one has an answer to my question?

It really 100% seems like to me we just need to figure out how to trigger dex. That this unit is a 100% rip off. You're paying $100 extra for something to tell Dex it's ok to run.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
It is pricey yes, but I wouldn't call it a rip-off, I have found that the overall experience justifies the price, and I haven't used my desktop or laptop since I have received this!.

For now as this is still very new/innovative technology it will be expensive, but if you're on a limited budget, just check sites like eBay for second-hand ones.

Eventually costs will come down as the popularity goes up and cost of production comes down! :)

And to respond to your previous question, I don't think any of us are sure at the moment...

Sorry to hear that you are not happy about this, but I wouldn't suggest that it is bad because it is a little pricey at the moment...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] nosympathy:
I think you are confused though, you paid $150 for a $50 dock. The experience and software is already there on your phone you own. You are not buying the software for the $150.

Unless the dock has some sort of hardware to assist the phone, it most definitely is a ripoff. I'm interested in it, but like I said not if in a couple weeks to a month we figure out how to trigger dex and can run it with a $50 dock or a $25 USB C to HDMI adapter.

what this is, is samsung forcing you to use their hardware so they can force a large price tag on you.

But to resay, if the dock has some sort of hardware to assist the phone in running the enviroment, then I'll gladly take back my words and agree it might be worth the $150. So far I've seen zero proof of this and no one seems to know.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] oF2pks:
The easiest way to answer would be to teardown the puck to check inside: most says that there is no processor/ram/storage in, and thus you get super secure knoxed UI.

But they are many ways to implement a lonely proprietary credential, in the puck, to countercheck DeX UI activation via s8 usb/DisplayPort...

Also an embedded power/stand-by add-on hardware could explain a 100$ price (not 150 !).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I would like to have used cheaper solutions to bring Dex mode too, but you only have to look at the cost of docking stations from other companies like Dell and you can see that generally, docking stations are quite expensive currently...

https://www.europc.co.uk/dell-wd15-...G36ribpDMd3CoLrHEbR6ey4oaIRtD1VdSYxoCeQbw_wcB

Maybe others might find out a little more about the hardware inside the dock and then can give you a better idea about how this all works and work out if there is a reason for the price.

But for now, its your choice, you can choose to buy one if you want the experience now, or wait and see if someone can give a better idea of what is going on inside the dock to work out if you would want to buy the dock or look else where to alternative solutions.

If it is easy to recreate, then I'm sure plenty of Chinese companies will bring out cheaper alternative docking stations.

But based on your logic, the S8/S8+is also a rip-off as Xiaomi create good Android phones for less than $200

*EDIT*

Also a quick note, the Dex mode only fires up when I am connected to power, a mouse and an external display.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] icemanaccord:
I also have a Dell dock but a DA200. My experience was funky. When I first plugged it in as a test I was not prepared, I just plugged it in to see what would happen, and the "welcome to dex screen" came up. I then rushed to get cable to plug things into it and I have since not gotten that screen anymore. The USB ports work, I am not in a place to try the Ethernet jack and I have had mixed experiences with video. The HDMI would flicker on and off and never stabilize. The VGA came up at one point but now I can't get it to come up at all. It keeps showing it as a charging device and will not change to anything else. The phone had a reboot suddenly during my tests and after this is when I can't get VGA working anymore. I had so much hope when I saw the DEX screen and now it seems to have gone backwards.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I mentioned in my previous posts edit:

"Also a quick note, the Dex mode only fires up when I am connected to power, a mouse and an external display."

Just be sure to check these.

Also note worthy, I've tried it with old VGA monitors and it didn't work, but with a DVI > HDMI adapter it works with my old monitor, so maybe that'll help you.

If you can get it to work on your Dell dock, do let us know.

Now you have mentioned that I might have to give it a try on my dads Dell dock when I get chance to ask him.

Good luck! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] icemanaccord:
Yeah the Dell dock doesn't have it's own power source so I am not sure how I could do that unless I got a USB C hub. I wasn't able to get a display to HDMI or a DVI to hdmi to work. I am going to try and use Ethernet when I get home as well as my POE not that I think it will do anything but just another thing to try.

Anyone able to try a usb connected laptop dock in to the provided usb c to usb a female plug provided with the phone? Curious how that will work out.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I've not really used Ethernet when docked, so it isn't required.

But I'm 100% certain that Dex only launches when the dock is connected to a power source for me. If I remove the power, video out or mouse it will switch back to non-Dex.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] aartvv:
Spotify is not working on Dex and that's a shame cause i use it alot. Also the web player doesn't work. Anybody else with this problem?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] aartvv:
Dex homescreen!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] i7icegy:
Could you try running Plex? Can you run it in full screen?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] aartvv:
No not fullscreen...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] turt:
I posted this on the previous page ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
[MENTION=292953]turt[/MENTION]

Do you know which display output standards that dock uses? i.e. slimport
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I assume that the app is not working because some developers make the silly mistake of adding a value to their apps config which tells Android that it will only work with touch screens.

But they obviously didn't take into account that a mouse can point and click a position on screen much like a finger input event.

As for the web app, well I don't use spotify so I cant say, but if you are using the Chrome browser then try the Samsung browser, but also try switching to both mobile and desktop versions of the website - I know that one or two poorly designed web pages detect the operating systems as Linux(Desktop/Dex) or Android(Mobile) and disable certain functions due to expected incompatabilities...

So every now and again if you spot any website issues just change the mode it is loaded in, and if there is a problem like that with the app, just ask the developers to add Samsung Dex support.

Although I don't use the Spotify app, I have requested that they add support for Dex, if you request support too then maybe they will see enough interest to optimise it for Dex.