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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] maxnik1:
Yes, I have the same problem since the last update.

Sometimes my youtube app glitches and starts with the old tablet user interface and the videos start normally, but otherwise it is broken.

Google doesn't care about tablet or Dex users at all. Their apps are frequently broken and nonfunctional. Hopefully, they can fix this latest problem quickly.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] foreverandroid:
I use this $30 dongle and it doesn't drain battery. I can even use it with an old battery bank. It show "cable charging" but it still top up the battery. There is a trick. First I start in mirror mode and when everything is ok I switch to dex mode. Then when I'm done I have to switch back to mirror mode before I unplug the phone. So next time I plug in it start in mirror mode. I think it require fast charge to trigger a dex mode.

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Sams..._rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=Y380QVSNVX0XJMWP8A70
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] pimikiel:
Well, the point is we use diffrent adapters and they work a diffrent way, but result is same. Project screen, enable dex. And mine drain battery while "charging" (maybe slower, i didn't check accually ;D
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] StardustGeass:
Perhaps it's about the charger you use?

In one of the charger I use, the dex keeps consumingg battery while the adapter is plugged in. Then I changed the charger to Power Delivery capable one, and it starts charging my device, even on extensive use.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] pimikiel:
I'm using a Samsung one. So it's not about charger I think.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Motawa88:
having a VERY annoying bug... everytime I type something there is this weird "auto correct". when I write "hello how are you" for example it types "wello ow are you" Its super annoying.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Is this in a paticular app?

Such as the email client or sms app?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] dusanzk:
Ok, have you had any progress with the developer? He might take it more seriously if it's coming from a fellow developer.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Not yet...

The software is open source I believe, so it could be possible to develop a custom build of this optimised for DeX, I just don't have the time and money to work on that at the moment...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] dusanzk:
He/they might have the same reasons for not developing further. You might have seen this already but the screenshot i attached is what the developer replied to a user on the Play Store.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Ahhh, that's a shame... :(

On the topic of app support though, I have noticed that if an app was developed for Android-N (targetSDK 24+) it is resizable from the DeX MAX app, but if it also has the value 'android:resizableWindow="true"' in the apps manifest file, then it is resizable without the need for DeX MAX.

So most apps that aren't compatible with windowed mode at the moment (even through DeXMAX) may require additional testing to make sure they work with Nougat, without breaking compatibility with older versions of Android, so they may take longer to get official support.

But if they work in a resizable window through DexMAX then all the developer will need to do is add the one line of text noted above, and it should just work without any additional testing required.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] bonerp:
I'm wondering whether the dex can be plugged into my Dell dock at work and flick between the phone and work using my keyboard? I've got dual screens at work so using one of these would be even more useful.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
If you are talking about connecting the DeX dock via its HDMI output to the Dell dock, then that should be fine, though I'd assume that you'd require some kind of KVM switch like functionality to use the same mouse and keyboard across the two devices. Unless the Dell dock has some kind of KVM switch built into it! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] dusanzk:
I finally got my Dex and S8+

A couple of things that might be of interest to some of you:

The Microsoft Continuum Dock doesn't enable Dex when you connect the S8 but it does enable mirroring.

The Clear View Standing Cover can't be used with the Dex, the phone in the case fits perfectly on the Dex dock but when you insert it a pop up message shows up stating that it can't be used with Dex, maybe because it blocks the Iris scanner or it might generate more heat in such an enclosed case ?

If anyone is interested, you can import your Chrome bookmarks into the Samsung Browser via a Chrome PC extenstion called Samsung Internet - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/samsung-sync/epejdmjgfibjaffbmojllapapjejipkh?hl=en-US - Keep in mind that you need to enable bookmark syncing in Samsung Cloud or browser settings then Samsung Cloud.

Blue Mail - My favourite email client doesn't properly support Dex :(

The fan in the dock might get somewhat noisy if you're in a quiet environment, nothing compared to a desktop PC but something similar to an average powered laptop when it's under stress, for me this has happened three times in about 3 hours and only when i was doing some serious multitasking but it hasn't lasted longer than 20-30 seconds before returning to blissful silence - this is really a nitpick but I figured i'd mention it cause you never know who it might be important to.

From what i could tell the Dex dock doesn't Fast charge the S8, only normal "Cable charging", can someone confirm this ?

I can't figure out if only Dex supported apps are active while not in view (not the selected window/app) or is something else in play here ?

Some apps seem to freeze/pause when they're not currently active/selected.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that the Dex is exactly what i was looking for and i highly recommend it :)

EDIT 2: Just wanna mention some apps that i've tried which do/don't support Dex:

With Dex support: Telegram, WhatsApp, Textra, Deezer, Chrome Remote Desktop (Perfomance is a bit weak though).

Without Dex support: TeamViewer (Won't even start - WTF?), Blue Mail, Google Duo, Viber.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] russ18uk:
Anyone willing to open theirs up and post pictures of the internals? I have a type-c hub with HDMI already and rather not pay Samsung's tax.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] nosympathy:
I don't think that's the problem anymore as I am convinced the dex dock doesn't have anything special. I think it's figuring out how to trick the DEX launcher to run. I played around with trying to rip that APK apart the other day, kept getting issues from the APKTool. Still goofing with it. I might need to get a full tar file of the firmware and use that. Also grabbed what I needed to pull adb logcats and see what it does when I try to launch it. Just haven't had time yet.

Surprised we don't have more people working on this honestly. Seems the interest is low...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] russ18uk:
Without knowing what's inside, who knows what's inside there to interface between the USB and hub. Could have a CPLD or ARM processor, which may make the price understandable, but perhaps acting as more of a DRM.

With high res images of the PCB we can rule a lot out.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
[MENTION=2317094]dusanzk[/MENTION]:

In Android apps there is a system that is used to detect the app state. Typically the life of an app is as follows:

onCreate - First launch (or launch after it has been cleared from the recent apps).

onStart - When the application becomes visible (i.e. either un-minimised or there is no other app in fullscreen blocking it).

onPause - When you click outside of the app.

onResume - When you interact with the app again.

onStop - When the app is minimised or view space is blocked by another app in fullscreen.

onDestroy - When the app is closed.

The reason I mention this is because some older apps stop running certain tasks when the 'onPause' is called and continue when 'onResume' is called.

But in DeX some apps need to be optimised to use 'onStart' and 'onStop'.

In the DeX Hub app, I used 'onStop' to disable the resource monitor (as that runs when the app is out of the view space), and re-enable the resource monitor when 'onStart' is called as I know that the app will be visible again.

As multi-window only came along in the more recent versions of Android, developers previously only ever thought that they should develop their apps as though it was going to be the only app on screen at any one time (so 'onPause'/'onResume' were all they needed). Fortunately though, many developers of media apps for example quickly recognised that they needed their apps to run in the background alongside other apps, so this quickly started to be implemented by many developers, although, in most apps it shouldn't really matter too much if there is no visual updates, as it can be a good thing for it to use the 'onPause'/'onResume' state to reduce system resource usage (CPU/RAM) when there is no interaction with the app.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] dusanzk:
[MENTION=4060819]SmilerOnline[/MENTION] I appreciate the detailed explanation.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I hope that it will help most of the community to see why a few apps appear to have this 'frozen' bug currently...

It'll be gone quite soon in most apps though, as multi-window is now common across all modern Android devices, and I'm sure that many users will complain if an app supports (Android-Nougat) multi-window, but freezes when you interact with the other app on screen...

*EDIT*

Oh and by the way, thanks for the browser bookmarks sync extension. I didn't know that was available. Great tool thanks! :)

Added to OP! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] zige:
Just ordered my Dex, its only 99€ here in Finland (well officials Samsung Experience Stores are selling it 149€ but retailers sell for 99€).

Before ordering i read many reviews and watches videos and it really seems to suit for my use. I just sold my tablet as i didnt use it much. Im basically only using phone, laptop sitting on shelfs just in case. I would use Dex for browsing from bigger screen, maybe connect it to my 60" Samsung smart-tv.

Are you all using with monitor or some using with TV also? Ny TV supports only fullhd so should not have issues with that at least.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
I have tried a TV, a projector though I typically use a PC monitor. All of them work fine at 1080p.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
*VIRTUAL MACHINE UPDATE*

I have managed to boot up Windows XP on my S8+/DeX as you can see in the pic posted below.

The performance isn't that good, but that could be a problem on my end as I have not tinkered enough with the app settings.

The slow performance is certainly nothing to do with the S8, as you can see in the screenshot, DeX Hub shows that the hardware usage is rather low, so I definately think that the app is not taking full advantage of the hardware in the device.

I went through the open source code on GitHub earlier, and I saw that it is built with Android Lollipop as the target Android version, so there is certainly a lot of optimisations that can be integrated into the app.

https://github.com/limboemu/limbo
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] nuscape:
Guys, i still cannot get the sound out from HDMI. Yes I did change the setting (bottom right corner) to audio output > select audio device> "display device" but still no sound came out from my TV. Any idea?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Have you tried a different HDMI cable?

Also just a quick note on the subject of sound to anyone else interested. The PC monitor I am currently using has no speakers and is connected via DVI, the S8+/DeX is aware of the lack of speakers, so it shows no audio output option for the display.

But I am connected to my PC speakers via bluetooth, and it gives me the option to forward sound to them, or just use my phones speaker.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] nuscape:
I have tried with 2 sets of different HDMI cable, not sure if it is an HDMI 4K cable type though, still no sound came out. These same cables works ok, can transmit audio + video if used with other media player hardware, consoles, etc.

Do you think DeX only accept new type of HDMI cable (4K)? Perhaps I will try to get a new 4K HDMI cable and see.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
Noooo... it denfinately works with older HDMI cables as most of mine that I have used are about 5+ years old.

Have you tried connecting your DeX to a different HDMI enabled TV just to see if the audio works on another display?

Also, I used to have a HDMI splitter for my TV, and some devices didn't send audio through that, I would need to connect those devices directly to the TV to enable audio output.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Motawa88:
I guess so
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] maxnik1:
Some news/rumours!

1. Mirabook (the laptop dock) has been delayed until October, but it will work with future DeX devices.

According to the company the additional time will make the Mirabook compatible with incoming DeX devices (such as Note 9 and maybe Galaxy Tab S4). This is very interesting, because the latest rumour is that the new devices won't require proprietary dock, a simple usb-c adapter will be enough. They also mention possible partnership and sending their product for testing and evaluation. Could this partner be Samsung and they are looking into bringing an official laptop dock? I am interested and looking forward to my Mirabook.

Source: https://miraxess.com/june-2018-update/

2. There is a rumour mentioning that Note 9 will not need proprietary dock and a simple USB-C adapters will work.

https://www.sammobile.com/2018/07/26/galaxy-note-desktop-no-samsung-dex

3. Another rumour says that Note 9 will have dual screen support (possibly similar to the implementation of Huawei, where the external display and the display of the phone work independently).

https://www.sammobile.com/2018/06/29/samsung-dex-new-features

4. Fortnite will be exclusive to the Note 9 for a month and will be playable in DeX mode

https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-note-9-launch-fortnite-mobile-ninja/

I am a little sceptical that they will make Fortnite playable in DeX mode, but I guess we will see.

5. AndroidPolice also mention things like using the Spen as mouse and LinuxOnDeX making an appearance.

https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...ly-offer-dex-functionality-without-need-dock/

The announcement of Note 9 is set for 9th of August. So there are a couple of weeks before we know for sure. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] StardustGeass:
This news EXCITES me so MUUCCCCHHHHH

Hopefully, the system can be implemented on S8 as well...

Next month is going to be my wedding month, so I am unable to spend much money on August... Hahahahah
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] foreverandroid:
I don't know what I did or Netflix finally support Dex. For some reason I can watch Netflix in full screen today . My app is 6.7.2 updated July 19. It launch in phone mode but with maximize icon.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Kapnik:
Shift+Space should help you.

I use English and Russian on my Dex without a problem.

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Press Shift+Space. It changes languages on my Logitech keyboard in Dex.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Motawa88:
Mirabook gets delayed every time...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Zenia:
Ok I will try tonight, thank you

Which Logitech keyboard you use? Mine is k480.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SmilerOnline:
If you're using Desktop Hub enhanced, just be sure to disable the 'space+shift' block first.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Zenia:
Thank you.I will check that tonight
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Zenia:
So, I did everything like you guys said and no luck. Samsung keyboard pop up and I can change language on that one but not on physical keyboard .

Any other Idea's? Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Maverick Jester:
Hi guys,

I'm looking at getting DeX to replace my home PC. I only use my PC to update a few Office documents and store my media.

Would I be able to copy media to and from an NTFS-formatted drive, or do you recommend formatting my drive to exFAT? All my important documents and files will reside on Google Drive, but I'd like to keep my 3TB of media on a separate external drive, as I often share this with my family and girlfriend.

I've done a search on this thread for the info, and what I've found is a bit vague. I'd really like a straightforward answer, if possible.

Would really appreciate the feedback.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] kxdaorbit:
It's quite simple to do, no need to format to exFAT.

There's an app available on 'Playstore' called 'Microsoft exFAT/NTFS for USB by Paragon Software'. This allows you to mount volumes formatted under exFAT, NTFS, HFS, HFS+, FAT and FAT32.

I use it with DeX, without any issues, though you need to pay to allow all the formats.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Maverick Jester:
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback. One last question: does this app work as a plug-in with Solid Explorer, or would I need to use a different file manager? Not a major thing, just curious.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] kxdaorbit:
Sorry, I've not used 'Solid Explorer' before, so can't comment either way.

The developers of the app indicate that it can be used with the 'in-built' file manager of a given device above 'Android 5'. However, I use their recommended one 'Total Commander', and if I remember correctly, there's a download link for it from within the app.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Kapnik:
Logitech K400 Plus
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Zenia:
I try everuthing what I can and so far no luck

On screen keyboard working great in both languages but physical only in english
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SC07 TP2:
New Samsung Galaxy Tab S4

DeX is still alive and well! The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 defaults to DeX mode when docked with the optional Book Cover keyboard but users can manually switch to DeX mode at any time. See the review at https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s4_105_hands_on-review-1797p2.php. Plug in a USB-C adaptor/dock and you can use USB-A peripherals with it.

However, I'm not sure if DeX on a 10.5" tablet is as big a deal as DeX on a pocket-sized device/DeX Pad (a convertable touchscreen Chromebook running Play Store is much cheaper) and you can convert a ChromeBook to run Linux as required i.e. the mythical Linux on DeX would not be as big a deal on a Tab S4 as if it would be on a Galaxy phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] StardustGeass:
Personally, it works the other way for me :D

I really like the option to turn on the dex system on tablet mode, and also be able to extend it to another display.

Personally, I plan to use android ecosystem everywhere, and the only missing link for me is the portable desktop mode, and it really fits on the Tab S4.

Yes, I even bought an hp elite x3 lap dock and root my S8 just to got this option for me.

And even, it doesn't work the way I want it to be. Somehow my S8 can't detect the touchpad and speaker, so it is still a bad option for me.

So, it finally goes to everyone's need. Having a desktop-system out of the box wihthout the need of another hardware to dangling about is a very nice option for me, but for other who already have a laptop system and not a desktop one, having one on the phone is better,
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SC07 TP2:
Actually I'm with you on taking your personal Android computing wherever you are and on a screen bigger than a phone. I mainly compute on Android/DeX myself and Linux on DeX would complete my migration off the desktop.

I'm looking forward to taking DeX wherever I go when I eventually take delivery of a Mirabook in October(???). If it does what it says on the tin and doesn't fall apart within the first week, the Mirabook is at least half the price of a Galaxy Tab S4 and has a built-in HDMI port for mirroring to a larger display as well.

The Mirabook is basically a battery powered DeX docking station, screen, keyboard and trackpad. If Samsung had any sense, they should do a deal with MiraXess.

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Still not clear from Galaxy Tab S4 reviews so far that connecting to a larger display (via HDMI dongle) mirrors the tablet display or is actually a proper secondary (extended display) with the tablet screen. Mirroring makes sense for presentations, etc but it is a waste of power in any other use case so hopefully this is a proper extended screen functionality. Now that would be a major new software development for DeX.

Support for 2K/4K displays too? :fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] StardustGeass:
Actually, I found several links on YouTube that shows the dex on S4 does not mirror the screen, but rather extend it... I'm sorry to forgot the link (editing this on my phone as well right now).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] LavosCracker:
Hi guys, Is it possible to save the configuration of the windows?

I like to use 2 windows side by side, but every time I open a window or I turn off Dex, I need to resize the size of the windows again

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] maxnik1:
I don't think you can save a configuration of apps, but you can use shortcuts to resize them quickly.

*Meta key - On windows keyboards it is the key with the windows logo, located between Alt and Ctr. On Mac keyboards it is named "Cmd", but not completely sure.

"Meta key + Left Arrow key" : Resize to fit the application on the left side of the screen.

"Meta key + Right Arrow key" : Resize to fit the application on the right side of the screen.

"Meta key + Up Arrow key" : Maximize the application so it fills the entire screen..

"Meta key + Down Arrow key" : Minimize the application, so it is not on the screen..

Hope that helps.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] LavosCracker:
Thank You. Thats all I need :good::good::good::good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SC07 TP2:
DeX has evolved!

The Galaxy Tab S4 reviews last week gave bit hints on an improved DeX experience but the Galaxy Note9 unveiling yesterday has potentially lots for us existing Galaxy phone users to get excited about.

Dockless DeX activation through USB-C to HDMI cable.

Phone screen becomes an on-screen trackpad and keyboard (like Huawei P10).

Phone screen remains active while in DeX mode and can switch between trackpad and the normal Samsung Experience 9.5/Android touch screen operation.

Like the Galaxy Tab S4, this means that DeX is shown on the HDMI display while the phone/tablet screen is your usual Android touch screen and can launch full-screen apps on it.

Not true extended desktop display - phone/tablet screen is not a secondary DeX screen (can't drag a DeX window across to smaller screen).

Note9 users have ability to mirror and zoom in on parts of the DeX desktop on the phone screen and use the S-Pen like a graphics tablet stylus.

Reviewers have hinted that the next major Samsung software update may bring these DeX enhancements to existing Galaxy S8, S8+, Note8, S9 and S9+ users.

Check out the Note9 promo video demonstrating DeX at https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=63&v=LFZ-zHOC1wg

Really glad that Samsung haven't given up on DeX and these developments are very welcome and significantly reduce the barrier to entry for the vast majority of Galaxy phone owners to give it a try with the cost of an USB-C to HDMI cable.

Unfortunately the experience will still be let down by Android app developers whose applications suspend when they lose focus and don't support keyboard shortcuts or the mouse scroll wheel (picture apps). Not even Samsung can do anything about that.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] bchliu:
Anyone tried to Android Fortnite with DEX yet? I've tried it just then and it's not registering Mouse clicks! Downloaded from the Samsung Store and using a wired USB Keyboard/Mouse. Game works pretty well though on my Note 8 in mobile mode though.