Has anyone experienced problems connecting the phone and running Dex on a PC.
I installed DeX app on my PC from Samsung website, installed drivers, but cannot make it work. When I connect the phone via USB cable nothing happens with DeX. The PC sees the phone, I can transfer files etc even run Your Phone app on Windows.
Could it be because of USB cable? The included cable is USB-c at both ends, so I am using my old cable from Note 9.
Could you make it work?
qrist12 said:
Has anyone experienced problems connecting the phone and running Dex on a PC.
I installed DeX app on my PC from Samsung website, installed drivers, but cannot make it work. When I connect the phone via USB cable nothing happens with DeX. The PC sees the phone, I can transfer files etc even run Your Phone app on Windows.
Could it be because of USB cable? The included cable is USB-c at both ends, so I am using my old cable from Note 9.
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Hello, I am having the same issue with Windows 10. Did you have any luck on making Dex work on the PC. I can see that it starts but then the dex windows doesn't open. I can see it in the taskbar but when I click on it (the dex window in the taskbar) nothing happens. Samsung Dex website is no help.
Thank you!
I know this happened a while ago. I had to reinstall windows and all the apps for another unrelated problem. After I did that, once I installed DeX it started working. I do not know what prevented it from working before.
FWIW, I was having this same problem and, unrelatedly, decided I needed to do a full wipe and reinstall of all my apps (a full day's work). As soon as I did that, Dex popped up as soon as I plugged in. So my guess is that some customization, over the course of owning your Note, killed Dex.
Greetings!
and sorry if I'm doing anything wrong here I'm just wondering, I was amazed with the samsung dex app you download from their site
connect your phone to pc via a usb-c cable and that's it you get a desktop
the desktop/window mode thing I guess is already existing to be used when you connect your phone to a monitor via type-c to HDMI
but is there anyway I could copy that mechanism to my windows pc ?
I've been searching for a while and really didn't get any results
Thanks so much in advance to anyone who would try to help !
Get a usb c to hub adaptor from the interwebs. Download taskbar and second screen from playstore. feels like crap, throw everything to trash.
Dex app
I use the OnePlus 7pro and the sentio app for my nexdock 2
https://www.xda-developers.com/make-android-10-desktop-mode-useful/
I used this
Has anyone gotten Dex to work? I have tried on two Macs, and a Windows machine. It doesn't launch when I plug in my phone, and if I manually start the app, it doesn't show anything. If I unplug the phone it closes.. I do not have Dex disabled, so, I don't know what's going on? Any suggestions?
gettinwicked said:
Has anyone gotten Dex to work? I have tried on two Macs, and a Windows machine. It doesn't launch when I plug in my phone, and if I manually start the app, it doesn't show anything. If I unplug the phone it closes.. I do not have Dex disabled, so, I don't know what's going on? Any suggestions?
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i have it working on windows 10 , im assuming you have the latest samsung drivers installed ?
Is samsung dex version ?2.4.0.27
enable this
settings/advanced features
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"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
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start the dex program on pc/tv
choose where you want it displayed
plug in the usb or choose wireless
authorise the connection on your phone
that should be it
Windows 11, working fine.
I've gotten to work on Windows 11 and a Samsung smart TV (both wired and wireless).
You have to make sure Link to Windows is turned off to make it work with Windows.
gav83collins said:
Is samsung dex version ?2.4.0.27
enable this
settings/advanced features
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start the dex program on pc/tv
choose where you want it displayed
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plug in the usb or choose wireless
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authorise the connection on your phone
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that should be it
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I do all of that, but nothing..
gernerttl said:
I've gotten to work on Windows 11 and a Samsung smart TV (both wired and wireless).
You have to make sure Link to Windows is turned off to make it work with Windows.
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i have windows link turned on , in windows 10, and dex still works
gettinwicked said:
I do all of that, but nothing..
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what firmware are you running ? is your device showing in windows as filetransfer (this pc)
gav83collins said:
i have windows link turned on , in windows 10, and dex still works
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I got it to work once. Then I made me turn it off for DeX to work.
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what firmware are you running ? is your device showing in windows as filetransfer (this pc)
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S2AVDC - Verizon. No it doesn't.
if your device isnt registering in windows for file transfer, it appears that you have a driver/usb issue, try updating samsung drivers, and using a different usb port, if that doesnt work try checking your device manager, plugging and unplugging to see if it updates when you plug it in, we can go from there fo further tests if device manager doesnt update
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gernerttl i noticed that u quoted my message to gettinwicked, so this message was in response to that
Make sure you are using a good USB cable. Cheap charging cables do not always have all the pins wired so data transfer will not work.
I have the correct drivers installed on both my Windows VMs. Transfer and ADB work fine. I also have good USB cables. I tried a couple just to be sure. I'm not sure I have the driver for Mac though? I'm having trouble finding it online too. If someone can point me to a place to grab that, that would be great.
gettinwicked said:
I have the correct drivers installed on both my Windows VMs. Transfer and ADB work fine. I also have good USB cables. I tried a couple just to be sure. I'm not sure I have the driver for Mac though? I'm having trouble finding it online too. If someone can point me to a place to grab that, that would be great.
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oh your running windows via a virtual machine, try this
gav83collins said:
if your device isnt registering in windows for file transfer, it appears that you have a driver/usb issue, try updating samsung drivers, and using a different usb port, if that doesnt work try checking your device manager, plugging and unplugging to see if it updates when you plug it in, we can go from there fo further tests if device manager doesnt update
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gernerttl i noticed that u quoted my message to gettinwicked, so this message was in response to that
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I can see the phone on my PC when connected via USB. I thought you meant connecting wirelessly.
In both cases it tells me to turn off Link to Windows.
gernerttl said:
I can see the phone on my PC when connected via USB. I thought you meant connecting wirelessly.
In both cases it tells me to turn off Link to Windows.
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yeah strange, as you can see in my screenshot above windows link is on and i can connect just fine
For me wirelles Dex for Windows works very well. I just downloaded Dex for Windows and installed it on my computer. Windows 10
I connected my phone and computer to the same Wi-Fi network and that's all I did. I have not installed anything more, except that the option in Advanced features/ Samsung DeX s active.
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yeah strange, as you can see in my screenshot above windows link is on and i can connect just fine
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I had this same issue with my Note 10+. It would only turn on DeX if Link to Windows is turned off.
Which variant are you using? For both my Note 10+ and my S22 Ultra, I am on the Verizon variant.
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To be fair. I don't use DeX all that much when using my Dell desktop or Surface Pro 6. When I'm either of them, I prefer Windows Phone Link to DeX. I like the ability to receive and respond to text messages. It takes up less screen real estate, where as DeX takes more space and, for me, doesn't provide anything I can't do on Windows.
I prefer to use DeX on my Tab S7. I have the keyboard cover and I can connect to a monitor using USB-C to HDMI, or wirelessly if it is a smart monitor or TV with Miracast built in. That combination works fine when I am someplace that I don't have my Surface Pro, but need more than just a tablet environment.
my device is in my signature, i dont use dex or phone link either really, i prefer to use teamviewer accross all my devices apart from my 8k tv which i just send and receive via bluetooth using the tizen inbuilt ui
gernerttl said:
I had this same issue with my Note 10+. It would only turn on DeX if Link to Windows is turned off.
Which variant are you using? For both my Note 10+ and my S22 Ultra, I am on the Verizon variant.
SP1A.210812.016.S908USQU2AVDC
To be fair. I don't use DeX all that much when using my Dell desktop or Surface Pro 6. When I'm either of them, I prefer Windows Phone Link to DeX. I like the ability to receive and respond to text messages. It takes up less screen real estate, where as DeX takes more space and, for me, doesn't provide anything I can't do on Windows.
I prefer to use DeX on my Tab S7. I have the keyboard cover and I can connect to a monitor using USB-C to HDMI, or wirelessly if it is a smart monitor or TV with Miracast built in. That combination works fine when I am someplace that I don't have my Surface Pro, but need more than just a tablet environment.
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gav83collins said:
my device is in my signature, i dont use dex or phone link either really, i prefer to use teamviewer accross all my devices apart from my 8k tv which i just send and receive via bluetooth using the tizen inbuilt ui
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What version of Link to Windows are you on. I'm on: 1.22041.186.0-beta.
I signed up for the beta program. I'm wondering if that is why I can't run DeX with Link to Windows turned on.
Update: I noticed that Link to Windows was just updated and now I am able to start DeX without turning off Link to Windows.
Update to the update: I tried to start DeX on my phone this morning and it said I had to stop Link to Windows. I restarted my PC and before I connected via Phone Link, I started DeX and it started up.
Evidently, you can run both Phone Link and DeX at the same time, but you have to start DeX first then Phone Link. If you shut down DeX then you have to disconnect from Phone Link to restart DeX.
gernerttl said:
What version of Link to Windows are you on. I'm on: 1.22041.186.0-beta.
I signed up for the beta program. I'm wondering if that is why I can't run DeX with Link to Windows turned on.
Update: I noticed that Link to Windows was just updated and now I am able to start DeX without turning off Link to Windows.
Update to the update: I tried to start DeX on my phone this morning and it said I had to stop Link to Windows. I restarted my PC and before I connected via Phone Link, I started DeX and it started up.
Evidently, you can run both Phone Link and DeX at the same time, but you have to start DeX first then Phone Link. If you shut down DeX then you have to disconnect from Phone Link to restart DeX.
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Can you pls describe why you would want to run Phone Link and DEX at the same time. They both are doing almost the same thing but in different ways. I'm a long time DEX user and just tried out Phone Link again after a few years and noticed it is much improved over the old Link to Windows version. I think MS and Samsung got it right with Phone Link and I'm considering just not using DEX anymore. Phone Link connects without any effort (no connecting cables) and I don't need to be concerned about DEX stations or multi-port adapters. Plus, I always hated to have my phone constantly charging while using DEX. It still appears to not work when using a VPN on my phone though.
Rubby1025 said:
Can you pls describe why you would want to run Phone Link and DEX at the same time. They both are doing almost the same thing but in different ways. I'm a long time DEX user and just tried out Phone Link again after a few years and noticed it is much improved over the old Link to Windows version. I think MS and Samsung got it right with Phone Link and I'm considering just not using DEX anymore. Phone Link connects without any effort (no connecting cables) and I don't need to be concerned about DEX stations or multi-port adapters. Plus, I always hated to have my phone constantly charging while using DEX. It still appears to not work when using a VPN on my phone though.
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I don't normally use DeX and Phone Link at the same time. I usually just use Phone Link. If I need to transfer files to or from my phone, I just plug it in and copy then via Windows Explorer.
Normally, when I use DeX, it is on my Tab S7 with the keyboard cover.
My testing was originally to help the OP troubleshoot his problem.
Hello all,
I am using the S22 Ultra for the last 4 months.
And mostly I use it with my dell monitor and everything works fine.
When I am outside and try to connect with My MacBook Pro M1.
It fails to connect.
I tried with the latest Samsung Dex For Mac 2.4. This one does not get detected onthe S22 ultra dex menu to dec to pc.
Another version of dex is Samsung Dex For Mac 2.0.0.20. This once gets detected onthe S22 ultra dex menu but does not connect to MacBook pro after trying several times. and dex logo for connection keeps rotating. check attached screenshot.
Please suggest. I use S22 ultra for writing and taking notes while doing an online course.
Are you rooted?
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Are you rooted?
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Not rooted man.
I tried turning usb debugging on-off but not helped.
Rooting will cause issue with banking and trading apps.
Do you have any suggestions?
I have zero experience with Mac, but I had a similar issue with on my windows 10 machine and I needed to install the Samsung driver's. Maybe try that?
vishvaraja said:
Not rooted man.
I tried turning usb debugging on-off but not helped.
Rooting will cause issue with banking and trading apps.
Do you have any suggestions?
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Turn off Link to Windows. I'm not very familiar with MacOS. Does MacOS allow you to connect wirelessly? If so, try that method.
Based on your description, it isn't a problem with the phone or your Mac, it is a problem with the Samsung DeX App for MacOS.
let me check both options and get back
@vishvaraja I am Facing the same issue, did you get to fix it?