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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Currently, the DeX experience is locked down to 1080p resolution, 160 DPI, 16:9 aspect ratio.

This would require a system level update to enable greater control over the display settings.

I'm sure that Samsung must be working on bringing more display settings to DeX, otherwise, it would be silly for them to promote the DeX station as 4k ready on the packaging...

I guess that all we can do for now is wait...

I would guess that for now, your monitor will suport the option to center the content and place black bars either side of the 1080p content within the display settings... Just search for aspect ratio/scaling settings and disable the stretching feature.

*EDIT*

I was sure that I read somewhere in the developer documents that it ONLY supported 1080p, but if that was the case, then they appear to have removed it... does that suggest that other resolutions will be supported soon... All that we can do for now is hope...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] maxnik1:
It looks great!

Android definitely needs better desktop optimised code editor.

I have one feature request - tabs. Switching between specific files is a must for me. Some projects can have hundreds of files in multiple directories and hunting them in the project tree is not a pleasant experience.

And one bug - files containing cyrilic letters will not open. It shows the message "The selected file is not a text or image file."
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] krumbs:
Thank you! I went through the monitor settings (LG Ultrawide) and there is indeed an option to use "Original" or "1:1" ratios. That centers the image but, as you mention, this results in black bars on either side.

If Samsung plans to eventually support 4K resolution, I assume in-betweeen ones like 2560x1080 will also work fine. Finger's crossed! Or maybe that will be available only on the Note 8 and DeX Station 2!

Wondering if a chip in the DeX Station controls the display resolution, or if it is the phone that decides what the max output will be.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
When I next find the time, I will see if I can implement something like that!

Most of the back end of the app is from open source code, so I will need to take some time to dig through the original code to find out what is causing this and then fix it for you!

As I say, when I next have some spare time I will look into it... for now though the apps don't help to put any food on the table, so I will need to prioritise other things for the time being...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Since the DeX station(1) packaging says 4k ready, I would assume that it just requires a software update on the S8/S8+ to enable alternative resolutions and nothing should be required from the DeX station to enable that.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] macgyverfever:
Anyone owning a CF003 - from a galaxy s8/+ device perspective: could anyone test the USB 3.1 speed with a SSD and/or ethernet Gbps adapter? Does it deliver in-regards to performance? I'm so curious as to whether or not it delivers in transfer rate? And sorry if this has been covered, but does CF003 play audio through HDMI successfully? 5.1 or greater perhaps? Cheers good people!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I was hoping that someone else with the CF dock & the other accessories you ask about could respond.

I can confirm that audio over HDMI is supported, but I can't test 5.1/7.1 audio as I don't have the setup to test that...

I don't think that I have any USB devices that would be limited by the speed of the USB connection to test...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] macgyverfever:
Thanks mate! Yea I believe I would rather purchase this over DEX - I'm just sort of curious about the hardware limitations and if whether or not it is a reliable device. In any case, I don't even have a Galaxy S8/+ :) but will be getting a Note 8 soon. In any case, I'll post results and contribute.

-Mac G
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] XandroidX:
Dex has been restarting a lot lately not sure if its the Dex software itself or the Dex Dock but it will stop sometimes revert quickly to mirroring and my phone then makes the Dex connection sound.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Are you using the official DeX station?

I previously had problems when using a cheap USB-A to USB-C cable from the Samsung charger to DeX.

Also, the official DeX stations connections seemed to loosen up quickly on my old DeX station.

At one point, any slightest movement of the surface that the station was on could cause DeX to disconnect

The official replacement DeX station seems to have more secure connections though.

But I generally rely on the C-Force for all portability now and just keep the official DeX station in the same place to avoid continuously connecting/disconnecting cables as I think that may have caused problems for the one that I had replaced.

It's quite ironic that the cheap alternative is much greater in quality than the expensive official dock...

If anyone doesn't have the C-Force and plans to use DeX in multiple locations, you may want to consider buying the C-Force.

And if you don't have DeX yet, just straight up, buy the C-Force alternative, as it is better in every way, and it is a third of the price (RRP) of the official DeX station.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] mathewgrace:
Great thread this is, very interesting. I have just received my S8+ and was about to buy a DeX but reading about the CForce it seems like a no-brainer. I see you got yours via the kickstarter but where can purchase a CForce now, do you have a link?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Cyclops1055:
I purchased mine through this link (Thanks to SmilerOnline) CForce CF003

I also found it on eBay at this link: CForce CF003
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] mathewgrace:
Perfect thanks Cyclops1055, just ordered it! Ill be keeping a close eye on the thread. Thanks for all your work SmilerOnline, ill be sure to download your app once my C-Force arrives.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I got DeX update 2.2.13 today, but only just logged into DeX now. The only change I have noticed after a quick check is that the (system) start menu is taller than before...

*UPDATE*

v2.2.13 system UI error when viewing system keyboard shortcuts (both via system settings button or the shortcut Meta+/).

For the time being, if you are on 2.2.13, DeX Hub lists all of the system shortcuts, you can just check them in the DeX enhanced screen (if DeX enhanced is enabled just press Meta+\ to open the list).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Cyclops1055:
You're welcome buddy

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After getting the navigation bar update yesterday, today I was able to install the Samsung Dex apk
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] alhart345:
After the Note 8 launches I will be wanting the Dex experience, only 3 more weeks to finalise my decision (Note 8, S8+, S8 Active). My plan is to use a car mount to the monitor to hold the S8 at eye level for using the camera in video calls near to the screen, and also to release headphone jack, and improve access to the fingerprint scanner . Originally a USB C cable to the Dex hub and hide it under my desk, but the C-Force would be better, stick that to the back of the monitor too. I love a minimal desk.

I know some of you have tried the USC C cable approach, are there any tricks to know about? Any concerns about heat or other? Care to share photos of your setup?

I also assume new Dex hardware will be announced with the Note 8, and new software features like high res output. At least if I were Samsung and trying to show fruit companies how great I am...

Thanks to all, great thread.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
That should all work fine! :)

*UPDATE*

Kickstarter C-Force dock backers are now beginning to recieve shipping notifications.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
*DeX 2.2.13 Report*

Download booster notification no longer continuously fights with download progress notification over which is displayed.

On the previous build, I deliberately disabled the download booster as its notification was interupting other notifications, fighting over which was displayed and making it difficult to manually select which notification is visible when selecting the notifications icon from the system tray area without the selected one being closed and download booster being shown again.

Now, it will show up once and then stay hidden, though you can manually request its visibility of course.

For those unaware of download booster, it effectively combines your WiFi & cellular connections to increase the speed of larger file downloads.

Option location:

'Settings/connections/more connection settings/download booster'.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] oxylos:
Hello,

sorry, i didn't understand how to enable fullscreen for all apps when using the dex hub app. I am now in developer mode (by clicking on the logo) but it doesn't change anything on apps like netflix.

What is the trick? Should i see a maximize button on those apps?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
You can either drag from the sides of the app to expand the window, or press 'Meta+Up' (Meta = Windows key/CMD key) to fullscreen.

Just note that, if an app doesn't properly support Androids immersive mode, it won't hide the 'title bar/status bar' and/or the 'taskbar/navigation bar'. Just like when in phone mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] oxylos:
Thanks but the netflix app doesn't go fullscreen when i press Meta+UP.

But tried to read all the pages on this thread and it seems that the netflix app has to be modified using Dex MAX app and reinstalled for fullscreen support.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I've just installed it and it does go into fullscreen mode when using Meta+Up...

Have you checked that the DeX version number says (Developer) after it? i.e. 'Version 2.2.08 (Developer)'.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] oxylos:
Yeah, i'm developer :D Nothing happens when i press Meta+Up. BUT when i press Meta+Left or Right that netflix window gets maximized to the side.

That's strange. The Meta key is just windows key and works in other combination well. (The Up Arrow too)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Have you tried that key combination within other apps, for example, the Samsung browser (when the browser is still in windowed mode of course).

Just to be sure, have you tried clearing all recent apps and restarting your device since enabling developer mode?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] maxnik1:
This thing puzzles me for some time. Some of us, even in developer mode, don't have fullscreen mode for apps that are not resizable. They appear in a small window. Meta+UP doesn't work obviously.

A while back in this thread someone was complaining of the same problem with the Microsoft remote desktop app.

I can personally confirm that I don't have fullscreen in a lot of games and apps even though I have developer mode enabled. I've also tried numerous options to force the fullscreen, but to no vail. Trivial things like restarting or clearing recent apps doesn't help.

Because only some DeX users suffer from this problem, there is no awareness of this problem. I am really trying to understand what is the cause of this.

Problematic apps appear like in the attached screenshot (netflix will not allow me to make screenshot)!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] oxylos:
So, here new test results:

Meta+Up works on other (supported, maximizable) apps, but still not with netflix. Reboot, clearing (trivial things) didn't changed it.

Using Dex MAX app the netflix app opens in fullscreen (wow) but clicking play on a film opens new window which isn't in fullscreen and also is not adjustable. Bad.

The expert mode of the Dex MAX app changes the manifest file of the apk. After installing it, netflix plays every film in fullscreen but with a window title bar at top. Not that bad.

And now comes the really bad thing: every film is rendered only in 720p resolution with 3000kbps. When using mirror mode on Dex netflix plays everything fine in 1080p, 5800kbps.

There is a short test video on netflix with inline script, showing those informations:

https://www.netflix.com/title/70136810

Source:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NetflixBes...ample_short_23976_2010_11m_test_your_netflix/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] XandroidX:
This is interesting. New Peripherals for the Dex Station

https://www.androidheadlines.com/20...board-display-peripheral-for-samsung-dex.html
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] russ18uk:
Looks OK. I'd love to engineer a solution using something like https://www.adafruit.com/product/1716 into a laptop with compatible display (or can fit an iPad screen. Slide the phone into a modified DVD drive and have the KB/TP working with it. Certainly doable just not by me :p
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] kreal:
I am working on this exactly, just waiting for the parts to arrive from China. :)

Will be using the C-FORCE CF003, crossing my fingers it will activate DeX.

If anyone wants pictures of it's creation in progress and when done, don't hesitate to say so.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] kreal:
Do anybody knows if DeX supports resolution of 1440x900, I think I read somewhere that it had to be 1080, but thinking about it, doesn't make sense.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Currently it is locked to 1080p, but I would assume that they will improve this at some point.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Cyclops1055:
Samsung Dex and Tasker

Does anybody use Tasker?

I have Tasker setup to turn AOD only when my phone is charging, works great.

Now I'd like to know if there's a way with Tasker that I can turn off notifications for certain apps while I'm connected to Samsung Dex.

I have a battery app that when I'm connected to Dex pops up in the bottom right corner every time my phone charges 1% (very annoying), so I'm trying to find a way to block those notifications until I disconnect from Dex.

***Update, it is possible to achieve what I want with Tasker, but phone needs to be rooted, I'm not planning on rooted my phone****
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] kreal:
Aaww, then my project might be futile, unless the lcd I'll be using can scale up.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] russ18uk:
I know for a fact it will work on my 1050p TV and my 1440p monitor. On the TV it's as if there's overscan; on the monitor it forces the monitor to 1080.

It's a good question to ask because it means you need a 16:9 LCD with at least 1080 pixels but I will double check that on Monday because the TV is at work. I can't 100% be sure but I thought I saw a notice the first time I ran DeX that said something about scaling.

It's not a setting in DeX but the TV. I set my T220HD to "Just Scan" in the menu and scaled DeX appropriately.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Do any of you have DeX Home v2.2.13 installed and a Clear View Case?

I have noticed that my S8 now launches DeX with the case installed! :)

Finally!!!

*EDIT*

My mistake, it seems that there was a bug which made the device unaware of the case until I removed it and placed it back on the device...

Sorry if I got your hopes up...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
*NEWS UPDATE*

Chrome canary for Android has recently seen right click support added.

And just now, a Google Chromium team member updated the thread type on the desktop UI request page linked below, which suggests to me that they are still paying attention to that request and doing some things to refine the Android desktop experience!

https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=739900#c5

p.s. if you haven't already starred it, could I request that you star the linked thread/request, to show Google's Chromium team that there are many people interested in the development of an Android desktop optimised Chrome browser experience, hopefully encouraging Google to make it a higher priority! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] galaxys:
Starred it *! Galaxys luv's stars ? :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] IMMORTALKING69:
All this great stuff for dex! Just missing a great video editor that lets you output 4k! Anyone know of one? Would be great loom dex. I'm stuck using the go pro one on my laptop.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] kreal:
I like Firefox, and with DeX developer mode for true window and the addon "Phony" for user agent for desktop website, it's perfect.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Even if you don't use Chrome, I think that as a DeX user it may be in your best interest to star the topic, just because, if Chrome supports Android as a desktop, that will give Mozilla and other competing browser developers confidence that they can justify investing their time into creating a desktop optimised experience, as it proves that Google will be supporting this technology in the future. Not just in Chrome, but other Google services too!

And it may also give developers the impression that Google may be looking into creating something similar to DeX eventually for Android, adding more reason to implement support for it now! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] thedesp:
It seems like the Switch-con adapter does not support S8 DeX mode as the project creator posted.

https://www.kickstarter.com/project...-s8/comments?cursor=17631618#comment-17631617

Anyone who received the adapter can confirm this?

This is quite misleading as their listing on taobao and banggood clearly suggest that the adapter support DeX mode with a picture of DeX desktop.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] russ18uk:
It's why on the CF-003 page you had to pick the SKU - either Switch or DeX. Clearly Nintendo and Samsung used the same method of locking out. The Switch Dock uses Megachips STDP2550 Mobility DisplayPort to HDMI not the Parade PS176 version.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] wm8s:
For those of you who have one and have used it, to be clear, the CF-003 available at mytaofocus.com and selected with the "Samsung S8 wise black" [whatever that means!] definitely works on an S8/S8+ in full DeX mode glory, correct?

Thanks!

...R
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] kreal:
I purchased it here, https://mytaofocus.com/shop/item.php?id=555204216083#3591001778146 and received it after 4 days with DHL Express. Now that was fu***** fast.

Note: it works perfect.

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Full qlory indeed, and ever without the charger connected. However strange things happens when you plug and unplug the charger while DeX is running.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] russ18uk:
Yes, I have one and it works. You have to choose the S8/DeX option on the page.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] wm8s:
This is a shame: "This item cannot be paid by Paypal.... If you are willing [sic need?] to pay your order with Paypal, please delete the sensitive branded item first ...."

Looks like I'll have to wait until it's available through other channels.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] DanielNTX:
It's available on BangGood.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] kreal:
How about a Virtual Credit Card funded by PayPal ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
New version of Samsung internet beta available:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser.beta

Also check out 'internet://flags:' for additional tweaks to the browser
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] maxnik1:
Anything new for us DeX users?

I stopped using the Samsung browser a while ago, because I found out that it is more sluggish than Chrome.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] DanielNTX:
Available for Pre-order with Free Shipping (PayPal accepted):

CF001: $69.99

C-FORCE CF001 Type-C to Type-C USB 4K HDMI DeX Docking Station for Nintendo Switch for Samsung S8

https://www.banggood.com/C-FORCE-CF...tion-for-Switch-for-Samsung-S8-p-1180004.html

CF002: $59.99

C-FORCE CF002 Type-C to Type-C PD Charging USB 3.1 4K HDMI Hub Docking for Nintendo Switch

https://www.banggood.com/C-FORCE-CF...ub-Docking-for-Nintendo-Switch-p-1181060.html

CF003: $64.99

C-FORCE CF003 Type-C to Type-C USB 3.1 4K HDMI Hub USB Docking for Nintendo Switch for Samsung S8

https://www.banggood.com/C-FORCE-CF...Nintendo-Switch-for-Samsung-S8-p-1181736.html

There's also a 9% coupon code: DONCU7 that will take 9% off the prices listed above.

I'm not affiliated in any way to C-Force or BangGood, just been tracking the prices and where to buy the adapters.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
There is a new rendering engine and a night mode feature.

This is a major release build (going up from 5.x to 6.x) so I'm sure that there is alot more features under the hood, but I have been too busy to try them all out yet...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] GaresTaylan:
Would it be possible to use something like one of these in line with the HP X3 Lapdock to get Dex on the screen? Where I work we have several lapdocks we use for testing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Atomic Fede:
My Dex has a problem, ethernet continues to connect and disconnect. I've tried everything in the setting, in the modem/router, firewall...everything! Do you have that issue? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] kelvingamer:
Does the CF-003 adapter work with Motorola Lapdock to get dex ?

Motorola Lapdock: http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/motorola-atrix-930919/review/10
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] kreal:
Yes, with an adapter for the HDMI. However might be issues with the resolution.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] kelvingamer:
Thank You. When I get my CF003 I will take the test and put the result.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] atoy74:
Has anyone tried the Dex as part of their home theater setup? How well does it work on a 4k tv??

I'm wondering if this is a sleeper application for adding web browsing/chat/email/etc to HT environment.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] GaresTaylan:
Anyone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] kreal:
Not likely, as it has no HDMI input, and the USB-C circuitry is probably only compatible with the HP Elite x3 and or Continuum, aka Windows phones.

However there is a slight possibility, tough slim that https://9to5mac.com/2016/09/01/hdmi-to-usb-c-alt-mode/ cable will be able to convert the HDMI signal from C-FORCE or Samsung Dock to the USB-C input on the Lap Dock.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Mth97:
Just got the cf003 from eBay for about 70€ took 14 days to Germany.

And I must say it's perfect that's how Samsung should have designed the dex station.

Although it's still expensive for such a simple adapter I think.

And so far I love dex, but I have one little problem with dex hub.

When activating the meta+e for file explorer it says i have none installed?

It's strange because the first time i used dex it worked and the next time it says I have no explorer when pressing meta + e.

Any advice ?

Tried clearing cache and data from dex app and hub as well as the stock explorer now difference :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
It tries to launch a file explorer app using the Android standards, I know that in some of Samsungs apps, they don't follow the system standards (i.e. the calculator app) making it difficult for developers to add support to launch their apps... but the shortcut should work fine with most others (I personally use solid explorer).