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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] oF2pks:
The DeX concept looks great: http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-dex/ (but...)

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s8-review-1603p10.php

I already read multiple reviews on DeX and could not find answers to basic interrogations :

-will DeX-use shorten the total number of discharge/charge cycles of the battery, by simultaneous charging/OS powerhouse ?

-is there any wireless connections between s8 and DeX ?

-are they any broken s8' functionalities when plugged ?

-...

(There is no teardown yet.) https://xdaforums.com/album.php?albumid=14179 shows DeX using a Parade

PS176 DisplayPort-> hdmi 2.0b

On software side, I also noticed reviewers warning that Microsoft is a kind of fake on desktop/1080, without additional licenses (Office 365 subscription) : what else ?

The DeX' Virtual Desktop Infrastructure presentation is real appetizing ( even more with the s8 & s8+ 4.4.x kernel/"linux"), hope some owners will discuss and reveal the future-proof "truth" of that puck.

"

Hazy specs

" :

If you look into s8+ attached defconfig, apparently "regular" vdi config are not set in this (very) NEW 4.4 kernel:

# CONFIG_USERFAULTFD is not set
# CONFIG_VIRTIO_PCI is not set
# CONFIG_VIRTIO_MMIO is not set
# CONFIG_XEN is not set
# CONFIG_VIRTUALIZATION is not set

Maybe the advertised VDI for "Enterprise Mobility Management" (EMM) will use a different kernel (or the future Note 8 only)?

DeX is a sophisticated cradle/hub only, fully compatible with Knox (fingerprint & iris scan) that relies on Samsung original charger.

For now, DeX is still working after Knox tripped or even twrp/su-"ified".

Following Note7 fiasco and with a non-removable battery , it would be reassuring to know if DeX-use is powered/charged by the puck :

-via the embedded s8' battery while already in (slow) charging (electric "zugzwang"?=> destructive degradation & overheat)

-via an embedded independent s8' circuitry different from the one which is already (cool) charging the battery

I remember you, that (conversely to laptops), with almost all android devices, we are not supposed to use a device when on charge, and to charge before capacity under 50%.

Edit : related critics

http://www.vdcresearch.com/News-events/emob-blog/Samsung-DeX-The-Future-of-Enterprise-Computing.html

https://www.xda-developers.com/sams...m-revolution-but-aimed-at-the-wrong-audience/

[Samsung Galaxy

S8+ Accessories >

Samsung Dex

by [MENTION=4060819]SmilerOnline[/MENTION] ]
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] NicksOnTheWing:
One thing I think I discovered is that not just any Android app will work, only Dex-compatible ones (which seems like a really good way fro Samsung to screw themselves on the Dex concept right out of the door). I don't want to use Msoft Office - I want to get on Facebook, use a Reddit client and play Hearthstone.

I hope I'm wrong. I bought the phone almost entirely for Dex. I originally intended to get a Remix device when it launched for the desktop-docking experience but figured it'd be smarter to give my money to a bigger company that can really support the concept well. In a worst case scenario maybe I'll have to flash a Remix rom to the device to get the experience that Samsung promised (or hinted at, I guess).
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] foresterh:
All Android apps will work just not in "dex mode"

My understanding is that all of the apps (on the phone) will work, but ones that don't support "dex" mode will only run in full screen "phone" mode, so you can't tile/resize/etc the windows or anything special.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] YellowGTO:
Source? From what I understand normal android Apps work they just aren't optimize for resizing like Dex apps.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thelestat:
From Google's and Samsung's documentation, apps do need to be compiled to support resizable windows in dex (an additional property in the manifest).

However if the app is designed to support Android windowed mode the app should work just with a fixed window size. I've already updated one of the apps I support to be resizable, just waiting for my dex dock to actually see if it works correctly.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] NicksOnTheWing:
Sorry for spreading misinformation - I'm happy to say I was wrong in what I thought earlier! I reached out to a fella on Twitter that had one and he happily showed me:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] oF2pks:
From what I read, SamsungBrowser, Office365 (check attached/'PhoneArena') and Adobe are compatible; Chrome is next app to provide superposable graphics on DeX UI/1080.

Following the end of UbuntuTouch development, and with Microsoft VDI support, via certified corporate collaborators (Citrix Receiver, VMware Horizon Client and Amazon WorkSpaces), it looks like the first winning android move against iPhone' success (since soc64 appearance)...

On geek side, it's unclear if DeX is Knox (

un-tripped

) dependant: apparently it's just a hollow charging hub that takes advantage of s8[usb3.1DisplayPort +soc64 +4.4kernel] ?

The Knox bonus, in DeX, is largely targeted as the un-hackable final solution for hybrid outdoor/office agents, without the need of shared & unsecured PCs in buildings.

Definitively, there is just zero assertion on gaming (dynamics) or education (durability >2years).

(I will update 1st post when teardown clarify the inside of the cradle.)

[Samsung Galaxy

S8+ Accessories >

Samsung Dex

by [MENTION=4060819]SmilerOnline[/MENTION] ]
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dusanzk:
Could somebody tell me how multiple languages work with Dex?

I have a physical keyboard with English and Russian letters on the keys. Is there a keyboard switching shortcut just like in Windows or is there some other solution?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Varekai:
This is my biggest concern. I play Bleach: Brave souls a lot on my S6, and thus had to charge it quite often, 3-4 times a day leaving it plugged in. After one year I'm lucky to get 1.5 hour SoT and 7 hours standby. I know they said the S8 is supposed to be really good in that department, not losing a lot of it's initial capacity after the first year.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StardustGeass:
Hi! I'm currently planning to buy S8 mainly because of dex.

If there are anyone who is already used dex, I want to ask whether it is possible to use an usb c extension on dex station to our S8?

I need it because I want to have a good protection on my S8 (planning on buying otterbox defender or love mei), but I also plan to use dex quite intensively.

Also, when using it with a game open, can we still multitask?

I mean like auto-ing a game, when we write on MS word in the same time.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] joexda75:
Another question is : Can Dex desktop mode can be ported on the Note 4 and work with the older samsung dock...It has also hdmi output and usb ports so it is similar to Dex stand?

Or Enable Dex mod wirelessly using miracast technology that works generally fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] skivnit:
I have the dex still unopened as my gear I think I buy way too much stuff I don't use...still haven't found a situation where id say this is where the dex can be useful
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Heavenly_Abyss2016:
Isn't this sort of thing already possible with DriveDroid and Linux already? Plus, I don't see this anywhere useful as that, and I don't see a use for this. Android is never meant to be the equivalent of a desktop OS in the first place.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrPhilo:
Anyone know what I'm not allowed to disable for Dex? Mine is coming this week. I've disabled Touchwiz Launcher as I use nova, that's the only app I can think off if they're in the same app
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrPhilo:
Anyone else getting can't start Dex error? I've renabled everything and still the same problem
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] oF2pks:
DeX teardown / twrp-su / s8:defconfig

I have updated 1st post with more info : teardown / twrp-su_OK / s8:defconfig attached

Thx to [MENTION=4614413]Sv3nDV[/MENTION] (imgur) you can look at teardown :

DeX is using a Parade PS176

DisplayPort

-> hdmi 2.0b

+ https://www.paradetech.com/parades-ps176-displayport-hdmi-2-0-converter-adopted-samsung-dex/

Thx to [MENTION=1469500]zulu99[/MENTION] , for now, DeX ok with twrp/su .

You can follow THE "realtime" DeX guide with app compatibility: [MENTION=4060819]SmilerOnline[/MENTION] thread https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8+/accessories/samsung-dex-t3593828/page999

Don't forget to vote !
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jca1982:
DeX owner question

Has anyone tried attaching a mass storage device to a DeX to see if it will work as a substitute media player?

I have a WD Live and if I can connect my 4tb it might make file transfer easier...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Conito11:
I had tested a mouse and keyboard Bluetooth in just 1 port, I mean: mouse and keyboard have 1 Bluetooth receiver so in 1 Dec usb port can use keyboard and mouse :silly:

And what about battery? Dex is a battery destructor?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lestander01:
Why use Bluetooth in usb, just start it on phone and connect you bt unit's.. and then you 2 free usb ports..

Skickat från min SM-G950F via Tapatalk
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] Coolyou:
Hello guys, I want to change one specific variable but I don't want to root a phone, so wanted to ask if it's possible to be done with ADB SHELL?

The correct path is /system/emui/lite/prop/local.prop and you have to set ro.build.hw_emui_lite.enable=false

I tried with adb shell settings put system hw_emui_lite false via cmd but it doesn't work :/ If someone has experience with ADB write here

EDIT 1: adb shell settings put system hw_emui_lite.enable false - doesn't work as well
[Huawei P9 Questions & Answers] VenuGopalu:
no other way without rooting
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] greyhulk:
I picked up my unit yesterday. The hardware is as great as expected, but the same old software annoyances are there, which leaves me torn on whether or not I'm going to keep it. Disclaimer: I realize that all of this is super personal to me and my usage case, so please don't hate or troll. I am not a Samsung hater. I've owned every flagship they've produced since the original Galaxy S. I have just become super particular about how my phone works.

The Good:

Screen (duh)

Battery life seems solid so far

Phone feels fast and fluid

Cameras are good

Samsung lets us use the Iris Scanner and Fingerprint scanner WITHOUT having a secure lockscreen. I respect the hell out of them for this. Unlike Google and Android Pay, you don't have to have one to use the other. I can set up biometrics and then just use the iris scanner or fingerprint when I want to do Samsung Pay or use the password vault in the Samsung browser. This is how it should be, in my opinion.

The Bad (mostly software annoyances):

No always on "okay google" - I see no reason for this and it's a pretty standard Android feature that vastly inferior phones have.

Persistent Notifications - Only Samsung does this. Why do I have to have a persistent notification telling me I'm connected to Wifi? I also use a VPN to block ads and that leaves a notification taking up space in the shade as well as on the lock screen. It was one of the things that annoyed me about the S7 Edge and here it is again. LG, HTC, Google, etc. do not do this. In fact, for VPN, they just give you a key icon and a small line of text at the bottom of the shade. And there's no Good Lock replacement for the S8 yet (if ever).

Turning on the phone - This is very personal, but I don't like using lockscreen security at all, including fingerprint scanners. My ideal method of turning on my phone is using lift-to-wake or double-tap-to-wake. With the S8, I have two options: Double tap a notification, which then forces me to swipe the screen before going into the app (on the Pixel it just goes straight in), or push the home button, which bypasses the screen and on-screen notifications completely. I turned on the "hand wave to turn on screen" option in accessibility settings, but that's not super reliable.

The cameras are not really much of an improvement over last year. I have watched pretty much every review. I was hoping for more, honestly. But I still would have purchased the phone for the screen.

Edit: How did I not know about Adhell? Not only is that awesome, it solved my persistent VPN notification issue. Leaving the home button on the screen also satisfies my double-tap-to-wake dilemma, but I'm a little concerned about burn-in, as I can't verify that it's actually moving with the rest of the AOD.

Definitely much happier with the phone after another day. Hard to argue with dat screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] guysalami:
The 5Ghz WIFI strength sucks on mine, and apparently on many others.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LimitsX:
I can confirm this. S8 for SD 835, 5GHZ is weak in the same room where Pixel XL had strong Wifi at 5GHZ. Also, my desktop wifi usb adaptor has strong signal.

To elaborate, pixel xl had full wifi bars at 5ghz, while S8 had 3-2 to 1 wifi bars (average was 2 bars consistently) for 5Ghz at same room and location and time.

I was using my brothers S6 and compared it, both have same signal strength for Wifi...

i have issues with samsung phones and their connectivity. The worse cellular reception ever since S4 to now S8.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dazed1:
Do not judge the,

Camera

Software/performance

Reception

Until the phone gets at least 2 updates. You are comparing it, to greatly polished devices.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dhorgas:
S8+ here...

Pro: screen, form-factor, size, design, software (in general).

Con: battery life, camera (only because I also have an iPhone 7 Plus, and can do DoF shots on it, but no such ability on the S8+)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GuestK00377:
well said
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] greyhulk:
Assuming we even get 2 updates. We're talking about Samsung here. Also, most of my annoyances have been part of Samsung's software philosophy for a very long time, so I doubt an update will fix those.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dazed1:
Samsung does great job on updates during first 3-4 months.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] linnilu:
Dropped calls, Verizon G

Has anyone else experienced dropped calls with theirGS8? I live where Verizon is almost the only carrier I can use. I have had two other Galaxies and neither dropped calls. I received my new GS8 two days ago and cannot hold a conversation with anyone due to it constantly dropping calls. I love every other thing about it, but it is supposed to be a phone. Yet I cannot talk to people on it. I am not sure I am going to keep this phone. I still have a week and a half to decide. As of now, the answer is no.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] seawolf823:
Verizon is the problem. I ditched them quick because of dropped calls all the time yet they call themselves the best carrier.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] linnilu:
This is the first phone I've had this trouble with and I've had Verizon for years.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Samzebian:
turn off advanced calling, it's the number one reason verizon calls drop on LTE. It won't be as clear as HD voice, but your calls should almost never drop
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LoliSmith:
Did any of your other phones have VoLTE?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] linnilu:
Thank you. I will give that a try.

---------- Post added at 06:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:34 PM ----------

I don't believe so, but am not sure. I upgraded from a Galaxy s4.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LoliSmith:
S4 didn't have VoLTE. With the newer phones, they can do VoLTE and HD Calling is automatically enabled on your line. VoLTE will place the call over the 4G LTE network if there is an LTE signal present. However, if the LTE signal weakens too much while on the call, for instance say you walk to the interior of your house when you are on a call, the call will drop because there is no ability to handoff to the CDMA network.

VoLTE also allows you to do simultaneous voice/data. Unlike the S4, the S8 does not have the RF circuitry to do simultaneous voice/data while on a CDMA call. So rather than turn off VoLTE, if you have WiFi at home, I would turn on WiFi calling.

---------- Post added at 04:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:04 PM ----------

I wouldn't do that because then you can't do simultaneous voice/data. I would instead turn on WiFi calling and connect to WiFi when you are home.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] linnilu:
Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] geekoo89:
I definitely don't like the fingerprint sensor position. It's too far for my natural way to catch the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pete4k:
I dislike sealed battery and very difficult access to inside to make even simplest repair.

Love the screen (no, I don't have red tint, if I did I would adjust it), love the camera (whoever hates S8 cam has broken phone, or doesn't know how to take pictures), love water proof and will be taking underwater photos comes summer. As far as everything else, all is fine: I have no problem with fingerprint sensor, I have no stuttering phone is as fast as I expected, no calls dropping and Samsung cameback to their senses and brought back SD card support for good now, it seems. I thought I'm going to be missing home button, but the way it is implemented on S8, I'm surprised to say, no problem. All in all very good phone and I like it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dansan382:
coming from my nexus 6, this still drives me nuts. no idea why I need to swipe the screen. Also the amount of persistent notifications has forced me to turn off anything and everything that has one lol.

what i really miss is the active display like feature the moto x/nexus 6 had. i dont want to use AOD as i dont like it being on 24/7 but i'd like to get an idea of what my notifications are without firing up the screen. maybe a double tap to wake would be nice for those not using AOD
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] greyhulk:
Yeah, I'm not sure why Samsung has resisted double tap to wake for so long. We kind of have it now, though. If you leave the home button showing on the AOD, you can double tap that to wake the screen. Better than nothing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dansan382:
if i do that is the only showing the home button? I really dont want anything showing but i might be able to deal with the home button. i assume i'd have to turn on AOD and just turn other things off?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] greyhulk:
I think it's all or nothing. You can have the clock/notifications without the home button showing or with, but you can't just have the home button and nothing else.

Personally, I'm a big fan of the AOD. But I know it's not for everyone. Once I found out that you could double tap the home button, it was icing on the cake.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dansan382:
good to know, thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Techvir:
Even with a blank screen the area that corresponds to home button will work. Ie the home button does not have to be visible for it to work
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] greyhulk:
That's for a HARD press. We're talking about double tap to wake, which only works with the button visible.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Techvir:
Ok.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] NicholaiWolf:
I was wondering if anyone else has noticed that when using the 18.5:9 aspect ratio option in the camera, the navigation bar blocks the bottom part of the photo. This is only apparent​ once you take a photo and have more in the frame than initially shown.

Has anyone worked out how to either hide the navigation bar or at least make it see through when using the camera?
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbarry55:
End result I would like is TWRP and custom ROMs. Not new to flashing but I just received the phone today and am used to the open world of the Nexus 6. Seems there are a few guides on here for both older and newer firmwares, the phone I got has COD6 on it right now. What's my best course of action? I'm thinking the newer roms need the newer baseband but I want to make sure I can get TWRP on there. Thank you in advance.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] murayoshi:
Odin to latest firmware and start from there. You decide to root or not. Here https://xdaforums.com/note-4-tmobile/general/firmware-galaxy-note-4-n910tuvs2eqb1-t3569911
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trinilu27:
Keep in mind once you upgrade past 5.0.1 there's no going back....5.1.1 will be the lowest you can go..I prefer 5.1.1 but that's just me
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] wasifr:
Ive installed the latest update of LineageOs and none of the proximity sensors are working. Can i get help regarding these. Thanks in advance.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] CongestedHangman:
when is it not working?

what do u expect it to be worked?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] wasifr:
During calls, and also auto brightness doesn't work and also the maps gyroscope doesn't work.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] CongestedHangman:
make a clean flash of official linage.

you can also try Resurrection Remix or Nitrogen OS.

for clean flash, wipe system+data+cache+dalvik

then flash firmware+rom+gapps

if also not working, fastboot flash miui rom, unlock bootloader officially, then flash custom rom
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] wasifr:
I already did a clean flash, but I've had a rom and gapps.. What's the firmware? My bootloader is unlocked officially
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] CongestedHangman:
https://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-3/development/firmware-hmnote3proglobal-t3574361

download the exact firmware

next time, use the reply button under my post so i can get notification
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Questions & Answers] wasifr:
Solved!! Reflashed the same rom again.

thank you
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lazlos:
Hello i have the samsung s4 i9505 demo and i have root it and install custom firmware. All ok so far .....

But i need an app for my work and that app needs android 6 or 7 to work... so i download custom 6 and 7 .... i try to install it but always stucks in logo!! nothing happens!!!

I try all stuf i find in XDA but nothing works.... i try to stock firmware but ODIN says FAILED...

Can anyone help me!!!

The "phone" its a tool for my work.... i used like mini tablet.!!!!:(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lazlos:
anyone???:(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] laishi:
Try to flash TWRP and then flash the room you want
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lazlos:
I have flash it TWRP and nothing again
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MigoMujahid:
Live demo units are so limited and so far from being a real phones, your phone model is i9505X, so it's not i9505 and so, you won't be able to flash custom ROM on it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lazlos:
If you read my message i say i have "Hello i have the samsung s4 i9505 demo and i have root it and install custom firmware. All ok so far ....."

I use it like mini tablet with android 5 .....I wanted to pass 6 or 7 and since then I have a problem at the establishment.

The device can flash it all roms....but....something goes wrong.... and i need someone to help me.

I have read many many threats but with no solution.