yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] avivv:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/201...-187d-40c3-9135-f7ab4f9f400f&rmStoreLevelAB=2

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/TOF...-b6b7-4ba7-88b1-2e2daba6d4d1&rmStoreLevelAB=2
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] forcedv:
These don't mention DEX so I'm guessing it's just mirror output.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] duchian:
Hi [MENTION=4060819]SmilerOnline[/MENTION] ,

I've bought dex just to found that it doesn't support 21:9 screen. Do you know if it will be possible in Oreo to use full width of the screen without that nasty black stripes on right and left side? It is really killing usability
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
At the moment Oreo only supports three 16:9 resolutions (HD+, FHD, 2k).

I have tried to contact Samsung to encourage support for a greater number of resolution options.

All that we can do for now is wait...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
*DESKTOP HUB - NEWS UPDATE*

Google have come to their sences and recognised that alot of innovative software requires the accessibility services to function.

They are requesting that developers say why their apps are useful/innovative according to the latest news.

I haven't as of yet received this email, but once I do, I will be sure to make it clear that DeX users benefit from many of the features within this app.

Then once it is confirmed that Desktop Hub can continue to stay on the Play Store (and not just the Galaxy apps store), I will get back to adding more features/refinements in Dessktop Hub to improve the DeX user experience.

p.s. I uploaded Desktop Hub to the Galaxy apps store and tried to update it last month, yet the update still hasn't been pushed out... So the Galaxy apps store version will be removed if Google confirm that the Play store version can still use the access service, because the Galaxy app store version will be significantly older than the Play store version.

News source:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/1...sible-innovative-uses-accessibility-services/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] maxnik1:
Remote desktop news!

The chrome team released a web version of Chrome remote desktop. It currently works only in Chrome (including the android version with request desktop site) and has a working mouse support (left & right click) and full screen option.

I've tried it myself and it works really well. I think it is a good option for Dex users, because it is easy to setup and use.

The site adress is: https://remotedesktop.google.com/

Just don't forget to check the "desktop site" checkbox in chrome.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] corb06:
And compared to Team Viewer, which do you prefer?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] maxnik1:
My experience with TeamViewer is limited to a few times, when the ISP needed to access a computer on my network, so I can't say much.

The best performance I've had is with RDP from Microsoft, but it requires somewhat more complicated setup. For longer sessions I think it is the better option, but for shorter sessions, these days Chrome Remote Desktop has a very decent performance and it is easier to setup and use. And, of course, now it works really nicely with Dex.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] subjectdenied:
when it comes to remote desktop the best experience i had was with anydesk (crossplattform for windows, mac, linux) and parsec (serverside windows), last one can be used for game streaming in dex too, as long as you do not have to use "mouse capture" which will come with oreo i hope

btw here are some things that should be "fixed" with dex:

- let apps capture keyboard input (so super-key) doesnt override super-key in remote-desktop, same for mouse (with oreo i hope)

- allow real fullscreen (without top-bar and dock showing up when mouse touches top/bottom edge of screen)

- in dex apps overview let me search without having to focus the search input field

- make windows-overview work more like in other desktops (gnome, osx, windows)

- let me use usb-headsets for microfon input when using the phone in dex-mode
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] IMMORTALKING69:
Anyone having issues after latest update? Just tried to use Dex and it restarts my phone back to back. Stock qk2
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] pieces of cake:
Any update on Linux on Galaxy?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] pimikiel:
I have a question to everyone who bought this one DeX clone:

[IMG="Dex clone"]https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1sSacXzgy_uJjSZJnq6zuOXXa2/HDMI-Station-Desktop-Extension-Charging-Dock-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Synchronous-transmission-function-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S8.jpg_220x220.jpghttp://[/IMG]

I have dissassembled it and it uses COOV HBoard i3 which claims to be replacement for Nintendo Switch's dock PCB, being same size, fitting into Switch's dock etc.

We all know this one does not work, only charges our S8s and extends USB if so.

But have anyone tried to plug in Nintendo's AC adapter which is slightly more powerful than Adaptive Fast Charger by Samsung, and then S8 with HDMI in it?

Nintendo Switch AC power output is DC 5-15V@2.6A

Samsung Adaptive Fast Charger output is DC 5@2A or 9V 1,67A

Board producer claims it can even handle up to 30V 3A wow

I have no Switch nor Switch's AC adapter to test it out, but this could be solution to no HDMI output
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] poorasian:
Is there any VNC Android app I can use on DeX that lets you use the mouse the way a mouse would work?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] pimikiel:
Like it will track it?

bVNC was good back in a day i was using it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Oreo Beta 4 now supports screenshots, so here is a picture of the DeX menu and resolution options as promised:

(DeX v2.5.40)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] poorasian:
Anyone find a good PDF viewer that can zoom out?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] KenHua:
You may try the WPS Office app. You can view page thumbnails, full-page or zoomed in to width. You can control the zoom level by changing the size of window.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] maxnik1:
Someone on Reddit complained that their third party dock (the hp lapdock) stopped working with Oreo beta 4.

If that's the case this is very disappointing. :/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I have just checked my adapters, the ones that worked with Nougat still work fine, but the additional adapters that didn't work in Nougat don't work in Oreo beta 4 now, which is strange as all of my adapters with a power input and HDMI output worked fine with Oreo beta 3 (such as the Nintendo Switch compatible adapters).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] kbarni:
Do you mean they put back the checking for the "Official dock" in the kernel? Grrrr :mad:

[We can begin the stoopid kernel patching again at the release of Oreo.]

I'm not part of the official beta program, but please file a bug report on this question. :p
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] forcedv:
Is this going to be a forced update or can we prevent this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Chillac99:
Like any update from Samsung, you can just ignore it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] yougivemerash!!!:
Is it possible to cut or drill a hole into the surface of the dex dock where the Note 8 headphone jack is located? Asking because I'd be able to slot the male end of the headphone plug into the cut out so that the phone will still stay plugged into the dex USB connector.

I realize this might not be the cleanest method but if there is just empty space in the dex's plastic shell in that area, shouldn't pose a problem.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] kxdaorbit:
Or you could just order a type -C extender from Amazon for a tenner.

Allows you to dock with a case on and adds enough height to be able to plug in headphones. Better than faffing around drilling holes, you may want to sell the dock someday, as unlikely as that may seem now.

[2-PACK] Type-C Extender Dock For Lifeproof Otterbox Case ,TUSITA Extension Adapter (10Gbps) USB-C Female to Male for Macbook,Nintendo Switch,Samsung Galaxy S8 ,Note 8, DeX
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Just check Amazon for a USB to 3.5mm headphone jack to plug into the back of the DeX station.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] paulopais:
i use this . cheap and work :)

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.ca/ulk/itm/222430921850

Enviado do meu SM-G955F através de Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] bchliu:
Sigh.. Damn Facebook and Messenger apps updated - but not working very well with DEX now as cannot see the text entry part anymore nor the emojis. Doesnt add attachments properly either so for now, have to stick with the web client version when in DEX
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Honestly, the FB app is so bad on your battery life, I have always disabled/uninstalled it from every Android phone I have had.

Just stick with the forced desktop FB ui on the web:

https://www.facebook.com/home.php?m2w

(Link previously shaed by [MENTION=4278401]KenHua[/MENTION]).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] HiGreen:
All of a sudden DeX wont launch. The phone is charging and connected peripherals such as wireless keyboard work just fine, but it never goes into DeX mode. I'm using the same cables and monitors as before. The only things that have changed since my last use is a higher DPI under developer settings and one or two updates from Samsung (using SM-N950F).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Is this via the DeX station or a 3rd party adapter?

The DPI is not a problem (on the phone at least) as I have always applied a different 'smallest width' value.

Have you forced any software to be disabled?

I previously discovered that disabling the Samsung keyboard app caused DeX not to start.

Also, the power cable you use can cause DeX not to start (I upgraded everything to USB-PD to avoid any possible problems with this).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] HiGreen:
It's via the DeX station. And I'm not rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] paulopais:
You have case ? Remove it

Enviado do meu SM-G955F através do Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] HiGreen:
Nope, no case.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] PE_XDA:
Posted this subjekt earlier in wrong thread, so I try agin, sorry:

I want to take the Dex with me when I travel around. Do you have some suggestion on a small (~15") and light (not so pricey) Display to take with you?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] alh84001:
One member posted his setup earlier -> https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74362255&postcount=1133

---------- Post added at 03:03 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:01 AM ----------

I heard mentions that it's use causes DeX to heat up. Any issues with that?

Unrelated to that, someone should nudge samsung to enable gear vr controller to be used as a touchpad for dex.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I've already spoken to them about doing that, as I think that it would be great when giving presentations or sitting on the sofa.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
*DESKTOP HUB UPDATE*

Extended the 'True Window guide' to add steps required for older design apps.

Also added glow effect animations to the 'Desktop Enhanced' and 'Hub sounds' buttons to make it more clear how to open the config pages for these features. These animations will be disabled after clicking the buttons once.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] alhart345:
Try this sort of thing;

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-ZenScre...desktop?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=dp_ob_neva_mobile
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] alh84001:
It's only natural. Let's hope that someone there is listening.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
*OREO BETA 5 - DeX UPDATE*

Mostly bug fixes, but now, I also see a labs icon next to the virtual keyboard icon in the tray to confirm that DeX labs is enabled.

I'm not sure why this is needed as I'm sure that most of us have enough sense to know that we enabled this setting...

They still haven't introduced 4k support or better UI scaling with the 2k resolution setting, causing some text to be stightly cut-off in 2k.

*RELATED NEWS UPDATE*

There is a new notice in the Samsung Members beta app, listing new features which are "still in the works".

It lists multiple DeX features, but all of them appear to be ones already implemented, such as the three available resolutions that I reported to you a while back.

The only noteworthy change listed is that now, Game Launcher is supposedly going to enable you to assign keyboard and mouse events to usable functions within apps (i.e. right mouse click could trigger a touch event at the top right corner of the screen).

I can't seem to find this feature in Beta 5, so I assume that it will be introduced later. Though I may have just missed it somewhere.

*EDIT*

I notice that in the screenshot there are minor differences in the Game Launcher UI to the version provided in Beta 5 by the way.

But that looks like a photoshopped image, as I also notice that the back arrow is missing from the titlebar...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] StardustGeass:
Dex mode still locked for non-optimized connectors?

Really waiting for a good news about this one..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Unfortunately yeah, my CForce cf-001 (With 2 USB-C input & 2 USB A input ports) doesn't work in Beta 5 either (although it was fine in Beta 3).

Though another one of my cheap third party adapters works fine on Beta 4 & 5 aswell as 1, 2 & 3.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] StardustGeass:
Sigh, I'm losing hope on using dex on my hp elite x3 without root...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
*DESKTOP HUB*

Desktop Hub now offers the addition of a black bar to hide the title bar in apps such as Netflix, to reduce distraction when watching movies, or whatever else you like to watch... ;p

Enable it by running your app in fullscreen and pressing 'Meta+0' or 'Meta+Numpad 0'.

Disable it by simply navigating outside of the app or pressing that key combo again.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] wojnar:
Hello, I'm thinking to buy dex soon, however before that I have a question.

Is there any chance to use standard chrome browser extensions there?

I'm doing Amazon product research and using chrome extensions is crucial for me.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] alh84001:
Anyone else experiencing issues with Kodi (modded one from here)?

When I run it on my Note 8, UI opens on the home page, but I can't seem to navigate anywhere within the app (e.g. clicking settings icon does nothing). Dex on that device has a full screen app menu.

On my S8 on the other hand, app works just fine. Dex there, however, opens the old, non-fullscreen, app menu.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] StardustGeass:
So far, not... Perhaps it'll change when the linux desktop - thingy comes on.

For now though, it'll only opens android-based chrome (which not suitable with extensions)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Once you've launched Kodi, don't touch the mouse, that seems to break it. Just navigate with the keyboard.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] wojnar:
Thanks, that's bad... But anyway.

Where I can track the progress of getting Linux?

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] StardustGeass:
Nope, there are none yet...

Perhaps needs to wait for CES on early January..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
At the Samsung Dev conference, they told me they predict that the software would be finished sometime around now, so it may be ready for release around the same time as the stable Oreo release.

I suspect that it is currently going through Quality Control.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Sorry I forgot to share a screenshot of the Picture in Picture mode in Oreo beta.

Here is a screenshot showing a video in VLC player.

For some reason it still shows the titlebar.

It can also be dragged around your screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] alh84001:
That actually works. Thanks! I can even touch the mouse, it won't work and then switch back to keyboard.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Here is a screenshot of the Oreo beta support for custom app context menus in DeX
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I have removed DeX Pad from the Play store, as it is not an amazing app and I don't want any legal conflict with Samsung over this new trademark stuff slowing down real innovation and forcing them to delay the release of this new product.

I'd rather see innovation and not litigation to be honest.

My goal with DeX Pad was always just to help the community to have access to the required tools to enable DeX to be more usable, it was effectively nothing more than a free temporary sticky notes like widget when in desperate need to log multiple messages within multiple instances.

Desktop Hub is where my main focus is, as there is more improvements required for DeX that Desktop Hub can deliver, and as for general apps, there are many out there for Android, and Desktop Hub provides the info on how to enable fullscreen/windowed mode in all apps (with the latest - 2018 - True Window guide update) to enable the previous limitations (which inpsired DeX Pad) to go away.

If you need access to multiple instances in another alternative app, just use the Desktop Hub shortcut 'Meta+Alt+D' or launch it from within the Desktop Hub alternative start menu (this may not work with all apps though).

If you haven't checked the true window guide since the Christmas 2017 update, then I would advise that you run through that guide again.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] BazmanFoo:
has anyone figured out a way to stop the taskbar and top bar auto appearing when you move your mouse to the top & bottom of the screen in fullscreen mode yet?

it makes windows remote desktop almost unusable
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
This is a feature that Android Oreo enables.

Developers should be able to utilise 'Mouse capture', to stop any interaction outside of their app, enabling a good remote desktop or first person shooter experience!

Oreo should be available by late Jan/early Feb.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] BazmanFoo:
That's great news thanks. So once Oreo is released for Note 8, I'll just have to wait for Microsoft to implement the change to their app (that actually may not be such great news..!)

Since you seem to be somewhat of an expert, I have one other thing that's stopping me from going full time with DeX. I used a lot of Adobe design products (Photoshop, illustrator etc) and can use the remote desktop for these almost perfectly. However, the mouse pointer in DeX always stays as the android cursor, and doesnt switch to what Adobe shows (e.g. brush tips). Is this some that can be changed?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I assume that MS haven't updated the app to hide the Android mouse pointer and show the remote one instead.

I guess that for now the DeX/Chrome OS community will have to keep bugging them to create Android desktop improvements for now.

I imagine that there is alternative RDP apps that may be more effective though.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] BazmanFoo:
The official RD client is actually very good other than those 2 small gripes I have. I'll start bugging Microsoft about it now though thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I haven't used it for a while, does it now work without the need to use the true window guide?

Previously when I tried it, it was so poorly optimised that it had a fixed window size so it looked like a small phone app.

p.s.

Keep an eye on this 'Linux on Galaxy' news, since its developed by Samsung it may be optimised for your needs, and wont require a network connection to run many desktop optimised apps!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] BazmanFoo:
I use full screen without a problem, to an untrained eye it would look as though I'm using a Windows desktop (can't remember if this was a native feature or a result of Dex Max though).

I will be googling Linux on Galaxy right away
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] BazmanFoo:
see the attached screenshot. MS seem to think it's an android issue witht he pointer.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
That is a load of rubbish as I can do that in my apps, I can even apply custom cursor icons if I really wanted to, but obviously, Microsoft's Android team would rather make assumpttions than do any research.

Here is an article about it when it was added in Androud 7.0 Nougat:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...tom-mouse-pointers-via-new-api-dev-preview-4/

These assumptions from Microsoft make it clear that their developers are way behind on their reseach, and this is perhaps why they have no Android 7.0+ optimisations in their RDP app.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] BazmanFoo:
thanks for clarifying
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] heynando:
I'm having the same fuzzy and blurry text icon and very low overall image definition. But I'm plugging it in a fullhd traditional Samsung TV. Anyone have guess on what might be going wrong?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] r8dooo:
Looks like it's an issue with the Samsung keyboard as the gboard works fine tried a reboot
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Admittedly, I haven't tested the Samsung keyboard, one of the first things I did when I got the S8 was switch to the Gboard, just because it contains all of the info it collected from my previous devices (including the custom dictionary).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] r8dooo:
Thanks for the reply another question what's the impact with battery changing the DP setting if any, also using dex quite regular with office 365 would this in any way have a longer term impact in battery as constantly charging
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] NicksOnTheWing:
[MENTION=4060819]SmilerOnline[/MENTION], I'm glad to find someone else that is as excited about the DeX dock as I am. This is absolutely the future and I've got a feeling that with Android being the first to "get it right" we're going to be having Android vs Windows vs Mac debates in the near future.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] pRo_lama:
Hi, guys.

I'm read your posts and I hope I can help you little more. I own DeX and USB-C to HDMI cable. I made debugg log when mobile phone is connecting to SmartTV and I was trying to change Mirroring mode to DeX.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I cant really answer that as I haven't really ever noticed any changes on any device I have ever changed the DPI on, I just generally haven't been worrying about the impact on battery life.

As long as the device can last me 18 hours on a single charge I have never really let myself get distracted by the battery life issue...

Battery life anxiety is becoming a real mental health issue that I think people should visit the doctor for... :rolleyes: lol.

But seriously, it can't be very significant.

[MENTION=8230584]NicksOnTheWing[/MENTION]:

Great to see someone showing their positivity for the industry moving forward in this way! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] htcmaster:
Anybody tried a USB C DP adapter? I connected it both to a active DP-DVI adapter and a passive DP-HDMI adapter. No success so far.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I don't know what standards that adapter you have linked to uses (MHL/SlimPort/DisplayLink etc), but I have a SlimPort adapter which I have tried (Type-C - HDMI) and it just screen mirrors, no DeX support though...

*USAGE UPDATE*

I am currently typing this up on my Windows 10 laptop and damn it makes me appreciate DeX even more, as this laptop stutters on scrolling XDA forums, but it is always smooth on the S8+ & DeX.