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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I don't want the start menu in phone mode to give people the impression that this app is not built primarily with the desktop in mind.

I just decided to enable access to the start menu outside of DeX as it seems that there may be a few small useful tools that could be used from this in phone mode.

I would never want someone to think of this as a new phone launcher, but rather a launcher assistant, providing the ability to launch apps in a windowed state for example.

Since it can provide quick access to floating window mode for apps, I figured that there is no point in me disabling this feature in phone mode, as users have paid for the app, it's only right that I provide access to functions that can be used outside of DeX.

Whilst I'm just a solo developer, I just try to enable any possible features that I would like access to within the app.

Basically Desktop Hub is like an additional layer for DeX with some flexibility which can enable a few of those features elsewhere.

Of course if I was part of a large organisation, then maybe I would need to follow traditional rules to make its functions more specific and clearer, but I figure that this app should just add all features that I would also like.

I believe that the best app experience comes from the users themselves and just like you guys, I too am a user. If certain features can be used elsewhere, then simply enable them there too. ?

I hope that users don't see this as an issue. ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] reaper86111:
HI,

I've a samsung s9+ with original Dex station (not dex pad).

In resolution chooser i've only automatic, FHD and HD+ selectable. WQHD (2560x1440) is in gray and non selectable. I've tried both my monitor 2k and tv 4k. Max is 1080p.

It's normal?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Jytor:
Hi, new here with a S9+ and Dex station (V1)

I found it on the store and the amount of authorizations asked is really too much, even if you can disable some.

I had the same issue and I found a youtube video that I can't link because of new account, title is "The Secret Trick To Running Netflix In Full Screen On" TL;DW: instal Netflix V 5.11.2 and do the expert thing with DexMax, just be careful for updates!

I have the exact same issue with the same setup and a 4K TV
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] sirobelec:
Hi all.

There's this pain in my... human USB port... that's annoying as all hell.

I believe you're aware of it and thought I'd bring it up.

Through trial and error I found that Dex mode uses the Samsung keyboard application as default when a physical keyboard is plugged in and there is no way to change that.

Which means, we're limited to the languages and layouts which the Samsung keyboard app offer in DeX mode.

I emphasize, in DeX mode.

And a lot of layouts don't seem to be present, including of course, the one I need (Bulgarian phonetic, if anyone is interested). :D

My confirmation that Samsung were actually stupid enough to implement this limitation is when I deleted the Samsung keyboard with Titanium backup, now Dex doesn't start at all. That's fixable, of course.

My question is: is there any way to force DeX to use another Keyboard app as default? Or force the Samsung keyboard app to show all its layouts?

Or a workaround that I'm not aware of? :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Marrusia:
hi

Does the following product work ?

Mukavele USB 3.5mm Ses Kartı Mikrofon Hoparlör Için 3D Harici sesler Kartları Adaptörü Için WinXP/7/8/10 Vista Krom os için Kulaklık Aux

http://s.aliexpress.com/BRJrYz2q?fromSns=Copy to Clipboard
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] paulopais:
I use something like that and works
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Jytor:
Hi, I have a S9+ with the Dex station and the fan is always running, as soon as I plug it it run and never stop until I remove the phone... I did some research and nobody is talking about the fan with the S9 and no complain either with the fan while on Oreo on S8.

So does anyone had this issue before or does a S9 user can tell me how the fan is acting?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] oneraddood:
I just got the update to oreo and immediately booted into dex on my 4k monitor and 1440p is greyed out as well..that was one of the features I was really looking forward to. Wonder if we can only do it with the new dock?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Its fine for me on the 2017 DeX station, I've had it running at 2k resolution since the Oreo beta on the S8+ back in november, and now the S9+ also works at 2k for me too.

Do you know which HDMI version your display (and cable) support?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] oneraddood:
It's a 4k hdmi cable and I tried the cable that came with my xbox one x and still greyed out. I have the 2017 dex station as well. Tried messing around with monitor setting but still nothing. Maybe I need to do a factory reset.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] HiGreen:
Sorry if this have been discussed before, but I didn't find anything searching.

Is it possible to use the DeX on an ultrawide screen in a satisfying way? Will it be stretched out? Black bars on sides? Any way to have two homescreens side by side if that makes any sense?

This is the screen I'm getting:

http://www.samsung.com/za/monitors/curved-se790c/

Phone is Note 8 Exynos with Nougat.

Original DeX
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] StardustGeass:
Haven't tried it, but AFAIK, dex supports only several ratio... And I am not sure whether they hold on with the ultra wide screen, fingers crossed though...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] anmeldung:
Good morning,

I've received finaly Android Oreo.

Again no support in DeX mode for Physical keyboard - Bulgarian phonetic layout.

To bad I think.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Holydiscord:
I am having the same problem with the 2k on my Note 8, and my LG ultra wide screen. Anyone find a fix for it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] StardustGeass:
Hmm... seems that the root cause is still unknown..

Hope that someone gonna found the cause and fix it...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Motawa88:
anyone else having problems with plex app? It just closes the video after a few seconds
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I managed to set a custom resolution using ADB over wifi (part of the Android developer tools) with the following command:

I did try to set it to 4k, but 2880 seems to be the maximum width I can set, so I just set the height as 1620 to optimise it for my 16:9 aspect ratio monitor.

Technically, you could try to calculate the highest resolution with a value equal to or less than 2880 which would match your displays aspect ratio, whch may be useful if you have a 4:3, 16:10 or 21:9 aspect ratio display.

Once changed, you can check the new resolution by entering the following command and reading the 'Override' value, the 'Physical' size is just the phones screen resolution so ignore that.

There may be some visual bugs when changing the resolutions as they obviously haven't been officially tested.

You can change the DPI by modifying the density value, by default it is 160.

Lower values will shrink the UI to display more stuff on screen, the higher density makes items look bigger on screen.

Changing the density multiple times may cause display issues such as icons not displaying correctly etc...

I fixed this just by selecting a different resolution in the DeX settings to quickly restore the devices default setttings.

*IMPORTANT NOTE*

This will almost certainly create problems when going back into phone mode unless you apply the phones resolution and DPI settings before exiting DeX and the ADB tool.

Please note that I can't integrate this into Desktop Hub as this adjusts a secure system setting which requires you to use the ADB commands, which are not available to third party apps i.e. Desktop Hub.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] oneraddood:
is adb over wifi an app?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] BladeMaverick:
I recall something previously that the HP Elite X3 Lap Dock worked in the previous betas of Oreo. Does it still work with SM-G955U with G955USQU2CRB9?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
It's a tool that runs in Windows command prompt or Linux terminal.

Not quite like a normal app with a fancy UI.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] batmar333:
Hi guys, does anyone know why after Oreo upgrade I'm unable to set HDMI audio out by default? I did an hard reset but I have to switch manually to send audio from phone to HDMI....TIA..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] gpmg762:
Works alright for me, S8+ on oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
If you're having problems with the system option not working, then try the HDMI audio on startup option in Desktop Hub.

*This is part of the free version of Desktop Hub by the way
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SC07 TP2:
All of us viewing/contributing to this thread are converts who want to improve and get the most out of DeX but it is always useful (and illuminating) to see and try to understand other people's views. This is true for all walks of life.

With this in mind, enjoy the comments section of https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/04/the-galaxy-s9s-dex-pad-launches-may-13-for-99-99/ which has a less luddite audience than other platforms.

I have a Dex station at home, at my parent's house (attached to their display) and hopefully a Mirabook at the end of May (fingers crossed). Ars Technica is right in that increasing number of Chromebooks running Android apps can ony improve mouse/keyboard/multi-threaded experience for DeX as well. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] KenHua:
Have you tried Right-Click on the Speaker icon on the task-bar. You can select which output device you wish to use.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] batmar333:
Thank you guys...I don't know why but now it seems to work!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Holydiscord:
Anyone find a fix on this? Sucks that we are still not able to find a fix for this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] sandman997:
Hey guys I'm getting an s9+ tomorrow for free but I was wondering do I need the new dex or can I use the old one
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] oneraddood:
The first gen Dex will work just fine
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] wtfcr0w:
Is anyone experiencing lag with the mouse cursor when switching between apps? I have about 1.5-2 second lag when doing this. I've tried both a wired mouse and wireless and I am on an original Dex dock, not third party.

Is it possible something running is interfering? I love using Dex so far but I'm not too sure about how much I can handle if the mouse is always locking up. Thanks for any assistance in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] :
Hey guys. I have one question. Did someone try to connect dex via amplituner to tv? Im thinking about i wish to play movie from kodi with dts / dolby digital audio via dex. Unfortunately i don't have any amplituner, but only yamaha soundbar which i bought today.

I'm connecting dex / s8 in 2 ways

1. S8+ -> Dex -> TV (pretty old) -> optical -> soundbar

2. S8+ -> Dex -> soundbar (hdmi in) -> soundbar (hdmi out) -> TV (of course 2x 2.0a hdmi cables)

In first way soundbar detect only Dolby Pro Logic (Dolby Surround), in second way only stereo.

I tried to connect PS3 to soundbar, it detects Dolby Digital as well as DTS - it seems soundbar its okey.

I don't know it's will be Android Nougat issue* (or maybe root / mods / Viper4Android)?

*I talked with Samsung Chat guy and he said they used s8 / s8+ samples then connects to dex and audio on output was dolby digital (and video was in 2k resolution - on nougat :confused: )

Then back to question - did someone connect amplituner or have possibility and could check which audio is on output from dex / s8+? I would be grateful.

Of course you need any sample with dts / dolby digital audio (tons of them in www)

Output in 5.1 (same as 7.1) in 99,9% make possible MX Player and i think VLC. Of course Kodi too (100%)

I'm using 7.0 Nougat with Viper4Android, Lucky Patcher and Magisk if its make difference.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I've just received the new DeX Pad! ... I didn't think it was going to be delivered until May...

There is a few small differences to the 2017 station.

When connecting to the DeX Pad, if there is no power connected, it shows a dialog notifying you to connect a Samsung fast charger (though it works fine with USB-PD), though, if your screen is off, you will likely be unaware of this message... kinda making it a little useless as you need to unlock your device whilst connected to see the message.

The touch screen feature works fine with the 'Samsung Clear View' case door closed so I can protect the screen whilst using the touchpad mode. All other adapters and the 2017 station didn't allow this on my S8 or S9 with the clear view case.

And here is something interesting...

The press have been saying that there is no ethernet socket on this DeX Pad...

Well in fact it seems there is one!

The HDMI cable provided states that it supports ethernet over HDMI on the side of the cable.

So ethernet can be enabled, though it will need a modern ethernet over HDMI capable TV/monitor.

or an adapter to split the HDMI and ethernet into two traditional sockets.

More info on ethernet over HDMI here:

https://www.cmple.com/learn/learning-center-hdmi-cables-with-ethernet
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Motawa88:
does anyone own a logitech g602 or another mouse with programmable buttons? because I am thinking about getting one: programm keyboard shortcuts with the software on a windows computer and usw it on dex for things like volume controller and app launching.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SC07 TP2:
For use with DeX, you need a device with onboard memory to allow the configured settings to be retained when switching between computers without the need for software drivers. These peripherals are few and far between.

A suitable mouse is the Logitech G300s https://www.logitechg.com/en-gb/gaming-mice/g300s-gaming-mouse which has onboard memory which the G602 does not.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Motawa88:
"Store a custom profile on-board for use with any PC."

https://www.logitechg.com/en-gb/gaming-mice/g602-wireless-gaming-mouse

Seems like the 602 has onboard memory

http://support.logitech.com/en_in/article/44497?product=a0qi00000069uqpAAA
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] :
I'm still waiting for answer about dex and dolby digital output. Any?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Wilsonb:
What happened to Samsung's Linux on Dex pipe dream?

Would be nice to run Linux natively in a separate partition and trigger with Dex docking.

Installing Parrot distro on Note 8 now.. will try and setup Dex v.2017 to work with it.

https://youtu.be/GcKHAB2vec4
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] oneraddood:
Seems like I've been waiting forever for linux on galaxy but nothing. Would kill to do some web development on my phone using linux.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] wilsonb@pobox:
Did you try the link I posted? Im running linux on my phone now. The Parrot distro../Kali type distro..

Its done in two parts. Running Linux in Parallel w/ Android and you launch VNC viewer to see/control it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] oneraddood:
Haven't had a chance to get it running yet but will definitely try it out. How well does it run on Dex ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Wilsonb:
Runs great. I am running a Debian Distro called Parrot. It's a off chain of Kali.

(See youtube keyword [Linux Deploy Parrot]

I will probably start a whole new forum section on using phone as portable desktop.

I'll paste the link here when done starting forum.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] vapy27:
I just got the Dex Pad delivered after doubting for few days about which would be a better choice - pad or station. I liked the almost vertical position on the Dex station but on Samsung NL was more expensive than the pad and also was lacking the HDMI cable and charger which I have received with the Dex Pad.

After few hours of use I noticed that the S8 stays at a quite high temperature. Battery temp while watching a movie in Dex mode was 38°C with ambient temperature in the room of 24°C. And while it was standing by without open apps it went down to just 35°C.

Can anyone tell me at what temperature is your S8 working while in Dex mode with dex station or dex pad?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] reggiexp:
yes pleasseeee
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] krumbs:
Is the 2K resolution available only for the DeX Pad/ S9 combo? Or does the Oreo update enable it for the S8, S8+ and Note 8 plugged into the DeX Station? And if Dex Station is still locked to 1080p, will buying the DeX Pad change that? Or will I also have to change the phone to S9/ S9+?!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Holydiscord:
When you find out, please let me know. Right now, I am stuck on the old Dex with 1080P. It sucks to see the gray out 2k.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
2k is available to all on Oreo, whether using a DeX station or DeX Pad.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] choch69:
So if I buy the old dex station 2017 and use it with my s8+ on oreo, I will have 2k resolution?

Have you only tried with your s9 on the old dex station?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I previously had an S8+ with Oreo and that was fine at 2k on my Samsung 4k monitor through the DeX station.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Holydiscord:
With my LG 39 ultra wide, it will not allow me to change to 2k.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] choch69:
just went out and bought a 40 inch samsung 4k and it will not allow me to change to 2k.

returning the tv and the dex station tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] StardustGeass:
Seeing many people fails to output 2k screen using dex, perhaps the screen ratio is the problem? AFAIK, dex still not able to change the screen ratio on the output..

Note: for myself, using a rooted S8 and universal dex kernel hack, I can see a 2k output even on my FHD display..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
As I've mentioned before, if resolution is so important to any of you, you can force the resolution with 'adb'.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Holydiscord:
Can you link me or help me understand what I need to do to make this happen?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] choch69:
you seem to be very knowledgeable with the dex station so I am hoping you can help me out with getting my sportsnet app to run fullscreen?

I went through your older posts and i was able to find a fix for my resolution issues and I am now on 2k!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Did you follow the 'True Window' guide in Desktop Hub?

If so, clear your recent apps list and reboot your phone to ensure that all apps will load with the new window settings.

Also in Desktop Hub the alternative start menu now offers an option to launch your app in fullscreen mode if you right click your app and highlight the open menu item.

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[MENTION=9070916]Holydiscord[/MENTION]:

This post is where I spoke about the custom resolution settings

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76148377&postcount=1636
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Uzrname:
Is there anyway to add buttons to the Quick Settings in DeX mode and also have the ability to reorder Buttons in Quick Settings when in DeX mode? Thanks in advance to any replies.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] krumbs:
I would love to find out more about how I can enable 2k resolution via adb. Though I suspect this will need root -- which will be a showstopper since I extensively use Samsung Pay and rooting the phone will disable that.

I picked up a 4K display and as others have pointed out, the 2k option is greyed out when I use a Dex Station and a Note 8 updated to Oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
As I mentioned in the post linked above, this is done via adb.

Adb is an official part of the Android developer tools provided by Google, so it doesn't require you to root your device to use it.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76148377&postcount=1636
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmokedToast:
I've noticed a really weird error that happens when I try to use audio through the HDMI cable. The Video will flicker out when I first run sound in an app or if sound is triggered in another app even if I don't hear that sound. It's really weird, I've even tried buying a new HDMI cable but it doesn't help. Does anyone have any suggestions on this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Do you have Snapdragon/Exynos, S8/N8/S9, Android Nougat/Oreo?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Diaconescu_Tiberiu:
Not sure if anyone reported a similar problem... but with few apps i cant drag them above a certain point (lords mobile game, chrome). Any idea whats going on, or what can i do to correct this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Can you press windows key/cmd + Up to fill the screen?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Diaconescu_Tiberiu:
Yes. So, some windows go up to about 70% of the screen, but others are free. If i try to move those problematic windows they tend to go down and right on their own. I play 2 games now and both do that
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] wtfcr0w:
So I've been trying to figure out a way to get keyboard and mouse sharing between windows and dex. Some solutions require root, others just ADB but as soon as I drop the phone into the dex station I can no longer connect to with ADB via ip. Then I remembers that SideSync has a keyboard and mouse sharing feature. Of course this app doesn't run in dex mode. Could there be a way to modify SideSync to run in dex?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] xxaa:
Thank you so much SmillerOL.

My ideal use will be FHD 3/4 ratio screen to spare unused eyes area when working (2K seem already to require a fan let stand 4K !). I even want to lower FPS, 10 if possible only to write, read and compute with DEX.

Are DEX setting truly there in ADB or you change only general setting like I understand ? Icon not resizing is bad for little screen project like mine.

And no linux distro on the horizon... Is there a major problem related ? Huawei use phoenix OS. It is a linux flavor from a Chinese company. But why not other free distro ? Maybe there

is the need of protection against Android licence other than "external display" way around.

I will end up with GNUroot Debian (no root) or Linux deploy (root) but they don't have access to GPU power for 3D software. That's the big difference and they are power savy too ! Not something I read when using Mate 10 Pro easy projection or Samsung DEX. But people use 2 or 4 K with how many FPS, it's all GPU setting fault !
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
*DEX PAD - QUICK TIP*

The DeX Pad works with your phone facing up or down, so you can face it down if you want access to the fingerprint sensor.

Useful if you have a clearview case disabling the front facing camera like me.

Though to be honest, even if you do have access to the front facing camera, surely it would be difficult to use with the DeX Pad facing the phone towards the ceiling...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Chief Brody:
Anyone having trouble accessing the desktop version of Gmail via Samsung Internet on Dex lately? It just shows a mobile view despite having requested the desktop version in settings. I get the desktop version of drive and Youtube no problem.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Press the menu button at the top left and at the bottom of the slide out navigation menu you will see the option to switch to desktop mode :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Chief Brody:
Thanks. However, I tried this and confirmed it is in desktop mode. It is rendering most other web pages in their desktop version, just not gmail and some other google products. Oddly Drive, Search, News, Youtube bring back the desktop version, while gmail, hangouts, photos ask to install the app or bring back the mobile version.

I guess there's no user agent setting to force things?

I hope there is a day we can get full desktop chrome!

Keep up all the good work guys.