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[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] culiacanazo:
Perhaps this is what you're looking for. It may look slightly different, as I'm on a Mate 10 Pro.

And yes, Easy Projection is as cool as it gets!
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] wilbur-force:
desktop mode is great but .... i cant seem to find google play movies (this would be a big bonus for me when travelling) ir the play store itself (assume you need to install apps when in phone mode).

Anyone had any luck with google play movies ?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] tusenkonstnar:
I can not find how to send SMS from desktop mode?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] nomadtor416:
:)

The Android Messages app seems to be unavailable while in desktop mode. The only way I've found to SMS in desktop modem is to go to messages.android.com in Chrome and use it from there.

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I had no problem downloading the Google Play Movies app while in phone mode, but I can't find the app once I'm in desktop mode. Guess it only works in phone mode.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] xxaarraa:
Yes, you cannot seem to launch the messages app in desktop mode. However, wait till you get a text, then go into notifications (bottom right) and click on android messages notification and it opens the app and it works fine from there.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Wiggums:
Yes, wait until you get a text.. THEN grab the Messaging app icon from the bottom left of the screen and drag it in the desktop so now you can access it any time. That's what I did and now I have text messaging in my Desktop Mode!
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] mamrai1:
Woh! I just plugged my Lenovo type c hub and everything works. It also fast charges the phone with the laptops charger.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Wiggums:
Ethernet works?!?! That's the only thing that is stopping me from going for it... did you turn off Wi-Fi and Data to see if ethernet really works?

I have the Tuwejia.. USB, HDMI, and USB-C - all works including fast charging. Wasn't so sure about Lenovo's since it has ethernet...
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] mamrai1:
Don't know. The hub I have has no ethernet. The model is c107 (7in1)

https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Adapter-Charging-MicroSD-Chromebook/dp/B074112BNY
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] nomadtor416:
Ethernet is unnecessary for my daily use, but out of curiosity, I just plugged in my old Belkin usb-ethernet adapter into my HooToo usb-c hub, plugged my Belkin into my home router, made sure my wifi and mobile data was turned off on my Pro, and then plugged my Pro into the HooToo. And voila, my Pro was on the net through a hardwired Ethernet connection.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Wiggums:
This is what I use.. cheap from Amazon, $19.

The mouse is attached to the keyboard and the keyboard is attached to the adapter. It has HDMI and USB-C. I want to switch over to Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi, the walls are thick.

Battery charges quickly so I'm good.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] nomadtor416:
Get a cheap hub with an ethernet port (and other desired ports) off BestBuy or Amazon; check if it's Prime eligible, so you know it can be easily returned directly to Amazon without shipping charge. If the ethernet doesn't work, just return it for full refund.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Wiggums:
A lot are cheaply built. I've bought at least ten, almost all didn't do quick charging and a few didn't get the monitor resolution right. Only one got it all. The Lenovo hub is looking real good to me. I'm ordering it today.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] nomadtor416:
Good point. I should've mentioned well-rated on Amazon as well. i went with hootoo because I was familiar with the name, priced ok, and rated at least 4 stars. The other brands I was familiar with and rated well were Anker and satechi, but they cost more.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] mclisme:
This is my adapter:

I guess the best way (from a current/voltage point of view) to charge while using is to plug the original phone charger in the adapter's Type C port? ( I don't use that port).
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] nomadtor416:
You'd likely have to get a USB Power Delivery charger, since all hubs seem to only support PD charging passthrough. I tried my Pro's charger with my hub and it wouldn't charge my Pro, since the Pro's charger only does Supercharge, not PD.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] mclisme:
Ok, thanks!
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] mclisme:
Also, is it possible to change the resolution or it depends and where you connect it to? When I connected it to my 1080p tv I could only see 3 rows max which does not make it very useable, most windows and apps looked like zoomed in too much.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] nomadtor416:
There doesn't seem to be a way to change resolution. I know right-clicking on the desktop gives options for "fullscreen, small, smaller", but that's just for zooming in/out to fit the physical screen. The Pro seems to just set it to a max of 1080p if it detects your monitor/TV can do it. When I connect my Pro to my Sony 1080p TV, the desktop is stretched a little bit past the TV's borders, so I change it from fullscreen to small, and it then looks fine. When I connect it back to my Acer 1080p monitor, I set it back to fullscreen. But not sure why your 1080p TV is showing a lower resolution desktop. You have access to a 1080p monitor you can connect your Pro to? Just to see if it happens on the monitor as well.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] mclisme:
Ok, I connected it to an actual PC monitor (it was a 2560x1440 one) and it's much better. First of, the screen showed a "Desktop Mode" logo before the video came on (in the tv it just started showing video right away), and when it did it was actually a usable resolution like the one most people seem to get with several rows of icons, pretty much like using a computer then.

So the question now is, why it does not work quite the same when connected to a "dumb" 1080p tv? No desktop mode logo showing and resolution is bad, as if my tv was a giant small res tablet :confused: I guess it recognizes the monitor somehow but not the tv probably. Not many settings to play with though...
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Wiggums:
It really depends on the monitor! I had a cheap monitor that did 2K, my P20 Pro would come off at probably 480p, but now that I have a name-brand Samsung 4K monitor, it shows as 1080p.

With my previous adapter that was also cheap, if my cheap monitor displayed 480p, I would move it to the big 1080p TV and "reset" it back to 1080p then bring it back to the 2K monitor and it would display 1080p.

For me, I upgraded the monitor and got a name-brand, it works very well now. A little frustrating, I know, but the new montior made it much, much better! There was no way around it.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] nakTT:
Now is almost September. Hope they already fixed the compatibility issue in many apps (like Ms Word, Excell etc).

I'm now waiting for my adapter to enjoy the Desktop Mode. I bought my P20 on the launch day but i guess I'm a bit late to the "Desktop Mode" party.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] nomadtor416:
After getting the latest update (Canada: CLT-L04 8.1.0.116(C792)), I now notice 2 problems in desktop mode:

- Apps that are pinned to taskbar don't stay pinned to the taskbar once the Pro is unplugged from HDMI and then plugged back in.

- Google Messages notification won't appear in desktop mode anymore after someone sends me a text message. Now I have to go back to using android.messages.com in the Chrome browser.

I've tried restarting my Pro, but the problems still continue.

Anyone experiencing the same problems?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Wiggums:
I have the 114 (C792) and I am not having problems sticking my apps to the taskbar. I have over 10 right now and they're always there.

As for Google Messages, are you talking about the red dot on the bottom right of screen? I am not having that problem either.

What did you update from? If it's 114 which I have right now, then I guess I wouldn't update.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] nomadtor416:
I updated from CLT-L04 8.1.0.114 (C792) .

Yes, there are no text message notifications showing in desktop mode for the Messages app (version 3.5.053 by Google).

I used to have no issues with apps pinned to the taskbar. Unplug it from one monitor, plug it into another monitor, apps are still pinned there. But then this update happened, and now pinned apps no longer stay pinned.

It's all very bizarre. I contacted Huawei Canada and they say they're looking into it.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Wiggums:
I guess I'm lucky I was unable to update from 114.. I think I'll have to keep it the way it is right now.

I never got text message notification.. except for the red circle. Is that what you're referring to?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] nomadtor416:
Yep, that's what I'm referring to. Unless if you're using a different app to receive SMS.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Wiggums:
I still have that but based on your experience, I won't be upgrading. I'll keep the 111.

Edited: No, not the 111, I meant the 114.. I'm keeping that, that's what I have.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] RiTCHiE007:
Man, i got my p20 pro yesterday and didn't even know Huawei had a desk mode also but now that i know this i will order a hdmi hub to get my steez on :)
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] machina77:
I used the Microsoft Display dock works great and charges the phone
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] RiTCHiE007:
Great tip and i bought the MS dock 2nd hand in almost mint condition for 25 euro's so its well worth price to get this awesome deskmode working so thumbs up:good:
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] telsims:
Did you buy the HD-500 MS dock? Thanks
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] RiTCHiE007:
Yes, and its works perfectly! It charges the phone and the dock feels so well made and the cables are great quality.

You can find them new in box on ebay for 36-38 euro and 2nd hand for around 25 to 30 and up so i thibk its worth it and im glad that i didnt buy those unknown chinese usb c hubs with hdmi because those are also around the same price
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Ammar Saood:
i tried promate PrimeHub-C

promate All-in-One USB Type-C™ Hub with Power Delivery

https://www.promate.net/collections...hub-with-power-delivery?variant=9177130827841

works a charm, has aux port and does charge through too @ 100 Watts..
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] telsims:
Perfect thank you. Order being placed now
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] shoobirdy:
I had completely unaware of this feature (well I remember watching a video on it for the Mate 10 Pro when it was released)....thanks op.

Ordering a MS hd500 now!
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] machina77:
I bought mine from my local CEX store in the UK, it was £16 brand new and sealed even though it was advertised as B grade, they have loads in stock last time I checked online!
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] disciplinedhtc:
Thanks for your feedbacks. So, excuse me for asking again, but would like to clarifiy for me and for other interested P20 users:

1. I read one other user (see post no.4 in "USB-C hub with HDMI port and can charge Huawei P20 Pro?" in P20 Pro Accessories) saying MS HD-500 can only charge his P20. While your experience with HD-500 is that desktop mode on your P20 works in full, ie. android switching to desktop mode automatically, usb ports detecting keyboard/mouse, all in a stable environment (ie. phone connected to HDMI for hours)?

2. Is HD-500 equipped with its own power supply and USB-C cable? Does that supercharge or only charge P20?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] telsims:
Yes complete with wall charger to USB-C (UK for me) and a USB- C to USB-C cable which was unexpected especially as I purchased a separate cable.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] disciplinedhtc:
Thanks for your answer mate. Now wondering whether that's a PD charger, how many Amps etc. Basically if it's the MS hub or the provided charger making the difference vs the cheap china hubs, which require a PD charger or phone won't be charged using original P20 charger

Or, to put it differently, would P20 charger also charge phone when plugged into MS hub?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Whumpscut:
Start manually?

Hey Guys,

I also really like the Desktop Mode and would like to use it with the Sentio Superbook.

Has anyone an idea, if this mode can be started manually, wihout plugging in an hdmi-output?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] shoobirdy:
I've just got my ms dock (£21 new from eBay). No issues with the display or switching, charging works fine. The usb ports don't seem to register though - tried my Logitech mouse (wireless), k400 plus keyboard and also a WD external usb drive. Nothing worked. Haven't tried a wired keyboard yet but I'm a bit gutted the other don't work.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] disciplinedhtc:
That's too bad, chances you got a defective unit? Other MS HD-500 users confirm USB ports work fine?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] shoobirdy:
Mind me asking what mouse/keyboard you're using with it? I can't get any devices working that use a usb dongle...don't know if it's a limitation or if my docks broken!

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Every chance it could be defective I suppose but still unlikely. I've only seen people saying they used by devices so still not sure dog!
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] RiTCHiE007:
I use my cheap motospeed 108 rgb keyboard and a cheap mouse so it seems your unit isnt working correctly
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] shoobirdy:
Are they both wired? I haven't tried a wired connection yet...just wondering if it's something to do with the wireless dongles I have.

If not....:crying:
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] RiTCHiE007:
Yea all wired but shouldnt you connect the wireless straight to the phones bluetooth?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] disciplinedhtc:
To HD-500 users, does phone charging only work when HD-500 power adapter is plugged or is also Huawei Supercharge capable of charging P20 when plugged into HD-500?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] shoobirdy:
It's a logitech bluetooth wireless receiver thing - I can't connect it straight to the phone so the receiver dongle goes into a USB port.

Anyhow, I hooked up and cheapo optical mouse to each of the USB ports and it didn't light up so I'm sending it back as defective.

Now just need to find an alternative - I might just try another HD-500 and see if that one works but once bitten, twice shy lol.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] telsims:
Just tested this and the Huawei charger plugged into the HD-500 does not charge the phone at all. In fact a red light appears on the front of the HD-500 and it does not function.

I also tested a Kensington dual charger and the charging status of the phone went on and off every second but desktop mode worked.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] RiTCHiE007:
Did you get it new or 2nd hand?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] shoobirdy:
It was an open box 'new' unit from eBay. The unit itself was still in the plastic wrapping and cables too so it looked like it was unused but who knows.

I've ordered another one of Amazon for £25 (I'm in the UK) which is brand new so will see how that fares.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] disciplinedhtc:
Thanks for testing and reporting :good: so hub own charger required. And I assume it only charges (no supercharge) a connected p20, right? What specs (Amps/Watts) does hd500 charger have?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] telsims:
The phone didn't say super charge but was quite surprised at how rapidly the phone started charging. No scientific tests were carried out but will do some better testing next time I have a play
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] henrysinn:
Hi all,

Do you know any physical keyboard shortcuts to zoom (browser/s) while connected to a monitor and using the EMUI desktop?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Wiggums:
Using Chrome, CTRL and + does that
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] henrysinn:
Yes.. It does. Thanks.

Was using Firefox as it is giving me better / real desktop for Gmail.

Any thoughts for Firefox?

AND/OR

Any thoughts to get a real desktop in Chrome for Gmail?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Wiggums:
Try turning on desktop mode in Chrome?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] henrysinn:
It is (Desktop mode).

Not true Desktop result.

Mobile result albeit full-screen
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] henrysinn:
Anybody know how to do / get a screen capture in Desktop mode?

EDIT: Found - icon at bottom of notifications centre
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Wiggums:
I just hit Print Screen on my keyboard.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Wiggums:
Also, in regards to "Desktop Mode" on the Chrome browser - a lot of times I would see it on my big monitor and it looks like desktop mode but I still had to manuall check Desktop Mode to get it really in Desktop Mode. It made a difference for several websites.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] delirii:
I've got two of them (I'm an ex-Windows Phone user :) ). I've tried a few months ago, but it didn't work at all (nothing on the HDMI output). Did I miss something?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Bogdzi:
When i play a video on YouTube i can t select more than 480p, but my monitor rez is 1920x1080.Do you know any way to fix this?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] JirkaToksa:
Remote display (live picture from phone in Win10 window)

It is possible to use a Win10 notebook as a wireless remote display for Huawei Desktop mode.

It works. Cool!

But I'd like to have phone's HuaweiDesktop on my 27'' desktop monitor, together with Windows10 UI so I could use both Windows and my phone's Android Desktop - on the same display, with the same keyboard and mouse.

Something like realtime mirroring of phone's screen in a window in Win10 - but with the DesktopMode.

Is something like that possible? Perhaps with PC-Phone connected via USB (or when they're on the same network).
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] trinec:
Does anyone use this mode for real (production)? I gave it a try but even on WQHD (2K) every window is that oversized that the real content is really less... I decreased the font size which'll make it more usable but the usual "minimize, maximaze, close" bar takes up to 10% percent of the whole screen, just under this one is the option bar with the usual "three dots" that even probably takes up to 10% of screen size. That's really annoying - am I the only one?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] culiacanazo:
I use it daily, not for the expected office/multitasking work, but more as a personal, leisure type of thing, (I'm currently vacationing) while using my 6t as the daily driver (dual SIM, you see?)

For example i can run a movie in a little corner, while my cctv in another, a misc. folder/window here, and browsing on the space left. Works awesome!

My usage, you'll notice, doesn't show much since it's freshly flashed, but all those you see listed is to consume content. Also, i believe that at the point the device screen cedes prominence to the projected display, the keeper here ceases tracking it... I could be wrong!
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] trinec:
Yeah, probably only a matter of habit. ATM is just works very well, only one device... Still a bit scary of the large fonts, icons, window manager but ok... Time will tell if I can stay with this solution.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Wiggums:
I feel the same way. The recent update has everything a little bigger on my 4K monitor and I don't like it.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] trinec:
We can just hope they'll push their Desktop mode more. It's already very cool but there're still so many little details missing.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] GlueHead:
I use it while playing games that supports mouse/keyboard and/or controller.

I rather play on a big TV instead of a 6.1 inch screen. :)
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] culiacanazo:
Such as?

I've figured some of those out (well depending on what they actually are)
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] trinec:
- No possibility to set scaling to WQHD or 4K

- No possibility to define overall system size (menubar, icons, fonts - everything is scaled too big)

- No possibility to get any notification from Apps (optional with a preview like Samsung Dex)

- Missing possibility to remap external keyboard layout (qwerty, qwertz, kyrillic)

- Missing OnScreen Keyboard

- Multi-Monitor output (they're mirrored)

- ...
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] culiacanazo:
Ok ok you win lol
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] trinec:
Ah, that're just requirements for a real replacement of a desktop system. For a short stay on a hotel/vacation it won't bother anyone that much but as a real replacement there're just missing so many details. Now, with P30 Pro I can't see any changes... Seems that there isn't that much prio on Desktop mode...
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] solefero69:
Has anyone having trouble with Netflix? On the TV, it displays only the subtitles and it plays the audio, with black screen. If I choose the Project Screen Mode, the phone reboots itself... Any ideas?
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] culiacanazo:
Protected content
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] trinec:
Yep, related to the app, not to the desktop mode.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] culiacanazo:
I don't know, maybe I've got to stop smoking that stuff, but every time I've seen your Avatar and at first glance (you know, the first few seconds) it looks like Speedy Gonzalez lol
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] trinec:
lol - stop smoking, keep drinking - cheers :good:

btw, first time... signup is almost 10 years ago ;)
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] j137:
Does your P20 Pro crash and reboot while mirroring amazon prime video in the phone modus?

Happens in my case using several hubs.

Doesn't happen using a Samsung HDMI Converter without pd.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] j137:
Do you have success with your second unit?

I've the same issue. No USB device will be registered.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Saison2018:
My Microsoft HD-500 Display Dock (got on Ebay) was sealed and looked like new but allowed me only to display.

No USB devices were detected (keyboard, mouse,....)

I was able to test a HP USB-C dock for a week-end (which was amazing) and all my devices were detected and it was AWESOME to use my P20 Pro with a big screen.

I advise every one to be careful with Microsoft dock, USB devices seem to not work very well.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] trinec:
Yeah, Same here, cheaper ones mostly work better. My one is a cheap 15$ dock from Omar (via Amazon).
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] shoobirdy:
No the second one I got was exactly the same.

I ended up getting the attached. I'm sure it was cheaper when I bought it and I don't know where you are but I'm sure they do something similar all over the world. It worked fine first time so no complaints from me.

Lenovo seem to do quite a few different usb-c docks which I was going to try out until I got my one...just didn't want to spend so much as they were about £30 at the time.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] Wiggums:
Those with SMS / Messaging Issues

Before, I was able to drag it into the task bar and it worked.

After the update, now I can't get it to work there, but I found a way around it.

Just go to Google app in Desktop Mode and type in "Text (NAME OF PERSON)"

Hope that helps, I wish I thought of that a long time ago... it seems to work that way.

Then if the person texts you back, the Messaging app appears.
[Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers] trinec:
Yep I had the same issue after upgrade.