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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I have put together this free(and ad free) app for DeX users (Dex Hub).

It simply lets you choose whether your device automatically turns on/off Wi-Fi & Bluetooth when going in and out of DeX mode.

It plays start & exit sounds to confirm when it has ran the script.

It also has a device resources and background services monitor for those of you with performance concerns when in DeX mode:

Dex Hub - Play store link

Normally I would charge for apps (ads just didn't generate enough revenue), but this is free as I want to encourage the adoption of Unified Computing, yeah it is nothing special, but it is just designed to remove the need to change settings continuously and reduce anxieties of those who think that the S8 doesn't have the horsepower to do what they want.

I may add more features in the future if it can help to encourage more people to use the DeX mode.

There is a donate button in the overflow menu if you want to support development, but there isn't any need to as everything is available to all users.

[IMG="Dex Hub - desktop mode"]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PDUq6iXSz-XzkfZeGsmgcGXkes6ohQxQfTjmA0wslchFbx-WqsRQShREQBFWcKY2qsbP=h900-rw[/IMG]
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] dunatis:
I set up my DeX at the weekend with a new 23" screen and wanted to make sure that one of the Turbo Trainer Cycling software apps works. After thinking that none of them would work, I got Bkool to work, but it said it was only for touch screens - so would not open in DeX. Until, I saw the mirror screen option.

It works perfectly with that (well I have not tried hooking up the ANT+ or Bluetooth) but the screen was great and even though it said it was only for touch screens I could use my mouse as well.

Anyway the point being that the app worked full screen which is what I wanted by using screen mirroring, which I suppose might be a solution for Plex etc.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] aartvv:
Just found this app in the playstore!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.masmas.dexmax
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Thank you for this.

It is great, I think that this will be perfect to enable a full desktop experience with all apps on Android! :)

*Reccomended install for all DeX users*

*EDIT*

Doesn't work for all apps, but great solution for many! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] raivyn:
Does kodi work properly and in full screen on dex?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Not yet... Though I did post instructions to add support on their forums, wether they will take note or not remains to be seen...

The topic has had no responses so I can't imagine that they'll pay much attention to it...

http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=312980

But it does work in fixed windowed mode if you want to watch content in a window
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
*'Non-DeX-Dock' 'Dex-Mode' discussion update*

When looking at the runing services in the Dex Hub app, I see that there is a different launcher running, and when I was previously researching how to detect the launch of DeX mode, I noticed that there was a 'Package_Changed' system broadcast... I wonder if the system is litterally removing the phone launcher from a folder and inserting the desktop launcher whilst the screen is black when docking/undocking...

The desktop launcher package is:

'com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher'

The mobile launcher package is:

'com.sec.android.app.launcher'

Maybe there is something that can be done with these to switch to DeX manually via an app?

Though I suspect that this uses a secure system app to change the packages making it difficult to trigger this from a third party app.

But I'm just guessing at this point, I could be entirely wrong...

Just thought I'd add some info that may be of use to the guys trying to hack the S8 to enable DeX without the dock!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] nosympathy:
That is the Samsung Dex Home apk, or KnoxDesktopLauncher.apk. I and others have tried tricking it to run, plugged in HDMI adapter with hardwire keyboard and mouse, tried bluetooth keyboard and mouse, power hooked up as well.

Even with all of that, it simply won't run. It doesn't even try to and error out, it just won't budge. Haven't had time but want to run a logcat and see if I can catch what it's looking for and missing when it tries to run.

What I don't think we have had happen, is someone whose already run Dex try and see if they can run Dex with an HDMI adapter manually. It could be it downloads some file after you own a Dex to run, that isn't there before hand. Or it might authorize every single time. Haven't a clue yet.

Other thought is to rip out that APK and tear it down and see if I can find what it uses to launch.

Hopefully I get time later to reinstall some stuff on my desktop and do some logging. I've not done any of this stuff in a few years now so i am a little rusty :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
As I mentioned earlier, today I tried my SlimPort Type-C to HDMI adapter, and it just mirrors the screen, so it can't be that it installs something when the dock is first connected.

Good luck though! :)

*NOTE*

Just to add, I tried the following code in a custom app when in phone mode but no luck :( it just crashes the app I made... I'll look at the logcat later to see if I can discover why, but I'm busy over the next few hours :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] nosympathy:
Can you download Shortcut Master (lite is fine) in the play store and open it, hit the elipses, chose app explorer and make sure it's on system apps then scroll down to Samsung Dex Home and try and run the launcher? Hooked up to your adapter of course. That will manually try and force dex to run.

Other thing to look at, is under your Settings -> connections -> more connection settings, do you have HDMI settings? Seems for most once you use a Dex, it opens HDMI settings that we don't get else wise. You have an option to chose dex here. May or may not need to be connected to the HDMI adapter first to see these settings. I am not sure.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] NicksOnTheWing:
My DeX arrives Thursday, I'm ready to be a guinea pig when it gets here
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] ShrekOpher:
Now that a few people have had the Dex dock for about a week what do you think of it?

Specifically:

1.) Is there enough power? Does it stutter at all?

2.) is 4 GB of RAM enough? How many tabs can you have open? Have you tried running a big Excel Spread sheet

3.) How hot does the device get? Could it be impacting the devices health?

4.) Citrix Receiver, has anyone used an MVD on it? How's the performance?

4.) What do you use it for most often? I have a laptop and a desktop already why would having a Dex as well be useful?

Just curious to see what user think of it. I love the idea, but am just not sure there is a need right now. thanks for any feedback.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Diaconescu_Tiberiu:
Hey guys, sorry for asking a dumb question but i have a motorola bluetooth keyboard (since Motorola Xoom tablet era), and i cant find the Meta key. Is there a way i can discover it? The keyboard was ment to German market and its difficult enough to find most of the keys i need
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] marcosdordio1990:
I've got the exact same problem as described by [MENTION=1118757]xcaninox[/MENTION]

Enviado do meu SM-G955F através do Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Do you have a Windows key or CMD key or even any key between ctrl + alt (other than fn of course).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] StardustGeass:
Yep, I have the problem as well... Don't understand why though, as it doesn't apply for every website.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Diaconescu_Tiberiu:
I have one on the right of space with 4 dots (3 empty one filled...) but it's definitely not the Meta as i already tried many listed combos and they dont work.

Also...how do i make Chrome search? After i type i press enter (as i use to at a PC)... i see a blue line loading underneath the text i wrote...but it doesn't actually load anything...i still have the search bar with my text pushed forward while the rest of the page is in background "blurred"
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] bmszabo:
Right command key (next to the space key) on my keyboard.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G955F met Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] jubei79:
can I play video files with dts sound on dex station?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] heynando:
I've tried forcing the TV to GAMING mode or PC mode but it didn't change anything. I wasn't able to find a solution so far.

this looks like a display scanning issue, anyone have a guess on how to fix this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] batmar333:
Dpi

I guess it has something to do with DPI ....but i could be wrong...anyway i have same issue and no solution...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Just in case someone from Samsung is reading this, ensure that you share your display details.

I.e.

Brand, model, resolution, refresh rate, HDMI version.

Also note if your device is connected through an HDMI adapter for an audio system which then redirects the video out to the display. Or if you use extension cables or long HDMI cables (which could cause problems).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] limyc:
I m having some problem with my dex. Try to connect it with DELL S2715H monitor. It doesnt seem to work on this model, I tried to pair it with other monitor and it works. so weird anyone having problem like me?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] jubei79:
Ok get it to work with MX Player Custom Codec [DTS Support] the dex station is amazing !!!

Ntfs works great with https://play.google.com/store/apps/....driver&hl=de&rdid=com.paragon.saf.usb.driver for free
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Diaconescu_Tiberiu:
Changed the keyboard to a Microsoft Arc.

I have lag writting this message. I cant fast type. I have to wait for the letter appear before typing next, sometimes need to press 2-3 times to stick.

No scroll function.. no keybord combo. I have to use mouse to send messages...enter key doesnt do anything
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] jubei79:
I use this and it works great with gestures and scroll function

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Wi...&keywords=MICROSOFT+All-in-One+Media+Keyboard
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] maxnik1:
It's CES time and some interesting projects pop up.

1) Mirabook (a laptop dock for phones), which we already know, have their latest prototype displayed at CES.

In the following video, a Samsung S8 in Dex mode is shown working on the laptop dock - https://youtu.be/4NJceRMFzpw

Also, on their funding page, they've tested the mirabook with the latest version of Oreo beta and confirm that DeX will work with S8/S8+ and Note 8 among other phones.

2) Razer Project Linda (another laptop dock, but for Razer phone). It is still a prototype and the software is just not there at all, but the hardware is so sexy and perfect. This is what I really want, but will not get.

Project page - https://www.razerzone.com/projectlinda

Hands-on and Interview - https://youtu.be/u6Z3iEsF108

Shorter and more to the point video - https://youtu.be/4SKT1kRbb2c

Personally really hope that Samsung step up their game, in terms of software and especially hardware. Maybe some more competition will make things better for us consumers.

P.S. Since I cannot use Oreo beta, last month I got the November update :rolleyes: which finally fixed the shortcuts window (META+/), it no longer crashes my system ui. It was broken for like 6 months.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] jubei79:
I read in a other forum that the bluetooth Version should work perfect
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Diaconescu_Tiberiu:
I figured out why zoom in/out wasnt working..... my enhanced desktop from the pro hub was deactivated ...i dont know how.

Ctrl+Enter still not working to send messages.

Meanwhile a new "error" appeared. From time to time the screen goes black or....see attached picture and please share any opinion.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Have you installed the latest update for the Galaxy Note 8?

Also, can you tell me which version of DeX the device is running (Desktop Hub will display the desktop version).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Diaconescu_Tiberiu:
Android 7.1.1 December update (so i think i am on the last one).

Desktop Hub says 2.3.62
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I have never experienced this black screen/display error (not even in the Oreo beta), so I can only assume that the Note 8 december firmware is the problem source...

Sorry that I couldn'r do more to help :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Diaconescu_Tiberiu:
It might be also my "hub". I'm not using Samsung's. I bought one from ebay, similar to the CF one. Maybe some issues on the hdmi port. It was fine for 2 months...just started to act **** this now. Thanks anyway...maybe with future updates it solves itself.

On a different matter, is there any way i can use 2 word files (or 2 excel) opened at the same time, as i can on PC?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I did experience a pink flash before startup on a low cost third party adapter but nothing that ruined the experience.

Have you tried 'Hancom office'? I haven't properly tried it, but some users suggest that it is not bad.

But I do know that after a quick test, it supports multi-instancing when I used Desktop Hubs 'Meta+Alt+D' function on it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] florescu:
USB Printing and Windows 10

I love Dex. I use it on my work as my private communication center instead of a NUC i5 Windows 10 PC. But sometimes I need a "real" browser for e.g. for flash. So I start my NUC at home by switching on a Wifi socket an use teamviewer 13 to connect. It works like a dream. Only the back button on the mouse do not work.

At work I have an old Epson Stylus S22. I connected it to the DEX USB port and by using the app PrinterShare I am able to print everthing directly. Perfect!

I hope that Linux on Galaxy will arrive soon. Perhaps I can work with the Linux Firefox browser on it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] VladChi:
I installed a wireless charger in Dex recently (bat losed fan).

if interested I can attach photos ))
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Hopefully, now that Razor have announced their DeX-like alternative 'project linda' (no confirmed release, its just a project for now) we can now convince more developers that it is worth supporting Android desktop.

Project linda also got quite a substantial amount of press coverage during CES 2018, so that may make more developers aware of Android desktop.

Now we have the following to add to our argument to support Android desktop:

Samsung DeX

Chrome OS

Huawei EMUI desktop

Razor Project Linda

Remix OS/Phoenix OS (several others based on Android-x86 too).

This only adds more reason to have confidence that Android will become an effective desktop OS.

I turned on my Windows computer the other day, and couldn't help but think that I have no apps available (for home use), as all of the apps I use now are Android apps.

Windows still has a productivity advantage, but that may begin to wash away as we see more developers become aware/more confident in Android desktop.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Marrusia:
I set up oreo.

Screen resolution not bad but my monitor 1400x1050 4:3 size,to use 1600x900 but screen crop left right.

Dex labs good make all program full screen.

sorry my english bad
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] forcedv:
For those on Oreo, do third party dex adaptors still work (like the melopow m002)?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SC07 TP2:
Would it be possible for Desktop Hub to identify and remember the position/size of app windows and re-instate when an app is launched (remember state)?

I imagine you might not be able to easily detect the closure of app windows to capture the position/size at the point of closure (left-clicking the top-right X button may be a privileged function) so what about a manual process to capture state (e.g. capture on Meta-X) and perhaps re-instate the saved position/size of the active app through another Meta hotkey?

Since we already have an auto-start option, can app window position/dimensions be manipulated by Desktop Hub for these start-up apps? It'll be so cool to place the phone into the DeX dock and have all my regular apps in the position I like them spread across the screen! :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I'm going to be busy for a little while, but when I get the time, I will see if there is an effective way to force the window size changes. Though, I suspect that this may require the app to be launched from the (Desktop Hub) alternative start menu/auto-launch to allow it to notify the app of the state that it wants to launch in.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] akyovbashiev:
Hey everybody, I got my Dex dock about a month ago and have been enjoying it very much, using it every day pretty much. I have one issue though: I have a set of really nice USB headphones that I got for my Windows machine and now use on my Dex. They work and sound great, as they should, but they don't seem to work for apps I use to call people, talking about Skype and Discord, it outputs no sound to me and the mic attached to the headphones doesn't seem to work either.

I find this very irritating as I love my headphones and am not willing to get a set of Bluetooth headphones just for the sake of Dex, as much as I enjoy using it. I've tried multiple things to get them to work without success, so I was hoping I could get some help on here in this group of more experienced users. I'd appreciate any advice you guys could give me on how I could get these headphones to work for my calling apps, as I communicate with friends through said apps on a daily basis and cannot do without using them, sadly. Thanks a lot!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] StardustGeass:
What is the media output states are?

Does yours show any device besides phone and display (HDMI)?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] akyovbashiev:
Yes, it also displays the headphones, and they're selected.

The headphones work normally in every other scenario except for in calls, when I'm talking to someone on Skype, for example.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SC07 TP2:
I've noticed this behaviour with Skype as well where media and system sounds are played through HDMI but Skype audio is played through the Note8 speaker. Switching on the Bluetooth headset automatically transfers both audio output and microphone input to the headset. There is no configuration in Skype to manually change sound device to HDMI either - only Bluetooth or internal speaker (piece of garbage that the current app GUI is).

I think the Skype app has been written to target sound output to specific devices only headphone jack, internal speaker or Bluetooth device) and not the overall system sound output device/API that video/music/game apps support. It could be the same situation with your USB audio device - Skype doesn't know it exists much like HDMI sound output.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] akyovbashiev:
I assume that is what's happening - the Skype app just doesn't know it's there, since they don't expect anyone to actually be using a USB headset on a mobile app. Though it's weird that this problem only happens with Skype and Discord - every single other app routes the audio just fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] florescu:
Loocking for a summery page of best DeX apps
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] izzet3838:
or you could jjust let the app create an app like widget with the apps icon
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] maxnik1:
Wine 3.0 has been released.

Wine 3.0 has initial support for Android and at the moment it doesn't do much. It supposedly should run WinRT apps. Wine Qemu integration for Android is not yet fully complete, meaning x86 applications don't work at the moment.

I've been super bored lately, because there is nothing going on in terms of Dex, so I installed it.

I managed to start a few programs like Vim, Filezilla and a variant of Doom. They are not working properly, but it was cool seeing them run in Dex mode.

I've attached a few screenshots, so you can see what's it like.

I got everything from this blog post:

https://joshumax.github.io/general/2018/01/19/building-wine-3-0-on-android.html

Download Wine APK from here (choose the arm option):

https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/android/

List of WinRT apps you can try (most of them don't work at all or at least they don't properly properly):

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2092348

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On a different note, I am also considering buying Mirabook, it is expensive at $250, but I don't think a cheaper option will come any time soon.

Also the Mirabook is universal, so it should work with any future phone of mine. What worries me is that Samsung can at any point decide to release their version.

What's your opinion of it?

https://miraxess.com/samsung-note-8-laptop/

https://miraxess.com/miraxess-products/mirabook/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] maxnik1:
I may try to buy it through the secret link.

It is interesting to hear that Dex is very small on a 14" screen. I have the oposite problem - on my 1080p 27" screen everything is too big.

Obviously, Dex needs to support UI scalling, more resolutions and different aspect ratios, so it can work on more displays properly.

In the Oreo update they have added more resolution options, but more work is defenitely needed in that area.

I remember following NexDock development, the project had it problems from the start, but Mirabook looks a lot better, at least from what is shown so far.

It is still not perfect, but for Gen1 product it does a lot of things right and I am more inclined to risk buying one.

I think Linux on Galaxy is a game changer if it works as described. But ultimately, it should be just a temporary solution until Android gets the software sorted. Unfortunately, this will be a long wait in my opinion.

Anyway, thank you for sharing your experience. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] StardustGeass:
The sad thing is, there is still no updates regarding the Linux on Galaxy project. I hoped they didn't ditch the project.

And also, I really hoped my "bricked" phone will become more useful during samsung dex session... I really envy the ability like huawei mate 10 have on their emui desktop (having universal output, and also the phone still usable during the session for inputs or even opening app on the screen).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SC07 TP2:
Here is a picture of the NexDock 14" connected to DeX beside my Macbook Air 11" running Mint Linux (apologies for grainy picture as my old digital camera is poor with low light).

I think you can just make out that while the GUI furniture is equivalent in size and usable (mind this is a 14" panel beside an 11" panel), the My Files folder listing and Notepad text is smaller than the Linux equivalent and more difficult to read (both are 1366 x 768 panels). Mint Linux automatically adjusts when connected to a higher resolution display.

I hope Samsung will allow manual adjustment of the display DPI (slider perhaps) within Samsung DeX settings in future which I think would improve usability on small displays like Mirabook a lot!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] ls3mach:
I'd like to see this, I am not sure I follow. Is your Dex not charging/

You have a 4:3 monitor with HDMI? How old is that thing? Was it for a POS? So many questions...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Can any of you get this to run on DeX?

https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/android/

It's an app to run Windows apps on Android.

At the moment, the ARM version only runs Windows on ARM compatible apps, but x86 emulation will be coming eventually the developer says.

I just get a loading dialog and then a black screen.

This is something that could reduce/remove the need to wait for 'Linux on Galaxy'.

I suspect that it may have issues on my device because I'm using the Exynos (International) S8 SoC and not the Qualcomm Snapdragon S8 SoC.

It doesn't work for me in phone mode either by the way.