DeX Set up for Samsung Note 10 or 10+

Melb69 on 27/04/2020 - 18:52
Last edited 27/04/2020 - 20:05 by 1 other user

Anyone set themselves up with a Samsung Galaxy Note 10 / + and using it as a desk top set up.

What have you purchased to do that? Was thinking of getting this HUB,
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B075FQY5BN/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2…

which allows SD card and additional USB inputs.

Or could simply get a USB-C to Hdmi cable to connect to a monitor. What kind of monitor are you using. Is it a standard lcd with HDMi input or is it a small touch screen panel. The touch screen option seems to be what the YouTubers are setting up.

ALso what wireless bluetooth keyboard and mouse should I get.

If you don't know what can be done or what I am talking about refer to this vid as a sample.

https://youtu.be/lhc-u1XPu8Y

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  SlowCarSlow on 27/04/2020 - 19:15

  For a short period I used this: https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/j-burrows-…
  I used an old wireless keyboard and mouse and a generic monitor.
  I had no problems with that adapter, but I never used the USB port. I could charge my device by connecting the USB C plug to the hub, which was very handy.

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    Melb69 on 27/04/2020 - 19:37

    With the mouse and keyboard was it being connected by bluetooth or with one of those dongles and 2.4Ghz. With the 2.4Ghz I think I will have issues as too many devices in room are already intering with signal. Found this https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/logitech-mk850-performanc…

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      trongy on 27/04/2020 - 23:49

      I hate to burst your bubble, but bluetooth also runs at 2.4GHz.

      I have a logitech mouse and keyboard and they work fine with the USB receiver and with bluetooth. At home I would have around half a dozen wifi devices. At work, there would be hundreds of wifi devices on my floor alone. I've never had an issue.

      The USB receiver is handy to avoid the bluetooth pairing procedure when you use then briefly with a different device. Bluetooth is hand to use with the phone. Using the USB receiver is supposed to lower battery consumption. Choice is good.

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  AdosHouse on 27/04/2020 - 19:17

  This is what I'd get, at least it would be guaranteed to work, https://www.mobilezap.com.au/official-samsung-dex-station-ga…

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    Melb69 on 27/04/2020 - 19:33

    Yeah saw that dock on one of the other YouTube reviews. The Note 10 doesn't have to have that dock as you can plug straight into a screen. I am concerned about how the keyboard and mouse is hooked up. Is it by bluetooth as that seems to be what the reviewes are saying.

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      AdosHouse on 28/04/2020 - 00:52

      +1

      That dock has a USB-c port for fast charging, ethernet port for internet if you want, HDMI port for video, and two USB-a ports for keyboard/mouse/peripherals. Also has a fan for cooling the phone.

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  mbck on 27/04/2020 - 19:26

  Got the dex pad.

  Tried plugging an extension for extra usb and micro sd cards, but didn't work.

  So used cabled keyboard and mouse.

  Used for office, Web browsing, emails.

  There are some little quirks, but you'll get used to it quickly. (Eg, in excel, you have to press enter first before inputting any numbers).

  Saved me from buying a desktop though, so it fits for my purpose.

  Can even play baldurs gate 2 hahah

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    Melb69 on 27/04/2020 - 19:38

    When you say dex pad is that the docking station? So you can plug a wired mounse and keyboard into to dock as there are enough USB ports?

    I do like the idea of a more portable options. Although you are lugging around seperate items instead of just 1 laptop say.

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      mbck on 28/04/2020 - 08:35

      +1

      That's correct.

      You can now just plug a usb c to hdmi, which allows you to access dex, but then you won't have access to keyboard and mouse (apart from using your own phone).

      But the above option will give you that ultra portability; you just need that extra dongle and that's it.

      For a home desktop, the pad is the best option (the pad is slightly different to the station).

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  bazingaa on 27/04/2020 - 23:22

  what is the Dex actually?, it annoys me every time when I plug my phone to PC via USB

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  Kangal on 27/04/2020 - 23:59

  To be honest, DeX no longer seems impressive.
  It started out as a lightweight Linux system, with the prospects of becoming a full-blown Desktop OS (eg Deepin). But its kind of gone a different direction, where it's more like a ChromeOS and isn't particularly useful.

  Funny enough what was impressive was running the full Windows10 OS, using a Dock, on the HP Elite X3.
  Sure, you didn't get to run Win32 Executables (unless emulated), but it could launch UWP Programs.
  Too bad the "Ecosystem Wars" ended back in 2011, and Microsoft only managed to launch this only in 2016. The previous versions were based on WinCE or a hybrid, all of which were awful management choices, from Windows Phone 7, 7.5, 8.0, 8.1 (not to mention their many issues).

  I feel like it was Motorola which kicked off things for Samsung's Dex, back in 2011 when they launched the Atrix 4G and the rear-lap-stand. It was clunky, and not worth using (let alone buying) because it was way ahead of its time technology-wise. I think the thing that has taken the concept of "Dock" best was Razer, with the Razer Phone 2 and the (Project Linda) LapDock.

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    mbck on 28/04/2020 - 08:38

    Had the Lumia 950 xl with the dock. That over heated the phone quite a lot. Didn't get the HP, cos it was just way too expensive for a Windows phone. And the target market for that was more corporate.

    The razer concept sounds very close to what asus did with its tablet. Very interesting.

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    wozz on 28/04/2020 - 18:50

    That in no way was the "full" windows 10 os. You could stream apps but that is fast from the real thing.. I've used both and I found Samsung dex is much more useful, though in saying that i definitenely Agree with you that it still isn't particularly good! Cool as a feature to try but still not ideal.

    I used the Elite x3 dock for dex which was pretty cool when it worked, but was too temperamental.. sometimes would only connect at like 640x480 or something then you'd have to reconnect a few times for 1080p

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      Kangal on 28/04/2020 - 23:54

      I didn't know the HP Dock worked for DeX. I wonder if the opposite is true as well, where the official Samsung DeX (the one with the fan) would work on the HP Elite X3.

      Windows Phone 7 (plus v7.5, and v7.8) was based on Windows CE.
      It was basically Windows Mobile 6.5++ in a sense. It was a huge letdown from the experience found on iOS 4 and Android v2.0-v2.3 devices. Just compare the flagship HTC HD7, to the likes of the iPhone 4, the Motorola Milestone and Samsung Galaxy S. It was a lousy attempt by Microsoft, all because of their ego against Apple and Google.

      Windows Phone 8 (and 8.1) was a new ecosystem/software, based on a "hybrid" kernel from Windows NT. It was not that great in my experience. And the competitors had instead recently become great, with the likes of the iOS 7 and Android 4.0.3. Again compare the Nokia Lumia 1020 to the likes of the iPhone 5S and the LG Nexus 4. Again, another halfa-ssed effort from Redmond.

      Windows 10 Mobile, was actually based on the "full" Windows 10 OS. They share the same kernel and much of the OS. And now UWP programs that you coded on desktop can actually run on your phone. I don't know what you're referring to when you mention "streaming". The fact is that the phone's processors were powerful at that point, and the new reset to the software helped clear many things up. This is when MS was serious about the phone/tablet market. In short, that was the version they needed to release before 2011. Compare the HP Elite X3, to the likes of the iPhone 6S Plus and the ZTE Axon 7. Suddenly, they're all pretty "equal" in hardware and software, but separated mainly on the basis of third-party support (Apps, Accessories, etc etc).

      Continuum was a beta feature on Windows 8, but it became a mainstream on Windows 10 Mobile. It worked properly to convert your phone into a large tablet, or even better a proper desktop. Most Apps required an update to make the feature work, and it was at this time, Microsoft cancelled the ecosystem so there was literally no support. And there was little support for UWP programs too. However, if you jailbreak the device it was possible to use this feature with all apps that weren't even supported. Nifty. I don't have much experience with it, but even coming from a competing ecosystem I can admit that is the one stand-out feature that I've admired.

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  Mechz on 28/04/2020 - 01:51

  I have a Huawei Mate 10 that doesn't need the dex addons to work so just plug in via USB C to my 38" ultrawide LG which has keyboard and mouse connections. Good thing Samsung has ditched the dock requirements for the S20 because they really are just a con for more $$$.

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    Melb69 on 28/04/2020 - 06:31

    So the monitor has usb connections and the Mate picks them up. How much is the LG monitor. The Note 10 can plug into a monitor as well, but not sure how I can get the keyboard and mouse to work.

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      Mechz on 28/04/2020 - 10:32

      +1

      Yeah the monitor is a hub with 1 USB-C and 2x USB-A plus my keyboard has another USB-A so plenty of connections. Plus you can use the phone as a trackpad if you like that sort of thing. XDA forums should give you info about what the Note can do with peripherals. The monitor was expensive but anything that does USB-C and has USB-A ports should work for you.