DeX with USB-C HDMI Adapter

[Hollam]

Hi, can somebody try to launch Samsung DeX when connected with an USB-C HDMI Adapter?
I read that the default mode is only screen mirroring.
For example with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sika524.android.quickshortcut
Probably you have to connect a Bluetooth keyboard and mice first.

 

[techenthusiast]

When plugging in a USB-C HDMI adapter, the screen is just mirrored, no dex.

I will try with a keyboard.

 

[Deezy88]

i wonder with a usb c port adapter on the s7 edge to the dex will it respond and work..lord knows

 

[NicksOnTheWing]

@techenthusiast did you just plug it in or did you also try to launch the Dex home app?

 

[techenthusiast]

So I plugged in a USB-C adapter, with allowed me to connect a HDMI and a keyboard/mouse. This mirrored the phone's screen, but no DEX.

I then created a shortcut to Dex and after connecting clicked it, but nothing happened.

I think the Dex hub must have something else on it.

 

[pRo_lama]

You have 2 options in your Settings. If you have a default DeX, DeX will automatically start.

 

[techenthusiast]

How do I get to that part of the settings?

 

[pRo_lama]

How do I get to that part of the settings?

Settings / Connections / More connection settings / HDMI mode

 

[techenthusiast]

I'm not seeing that option at all. Im on the SM-G950F

 

[pRo_lama]

I'm not seeing that option at all. Im on the SM-G950F

I have also SM-G950F.

 

[techenthusiast]

Please see screenshot, there isn't a HDMI option.

 

[Hawke84]

Please see screenshot, there isn't a HDMI option.

same for me, screen looks the same as yours

 

[NicksOnTheWing]

I also don't have that option. @pRo_lama , had you connected it to the Dex before? That could have "opened" up the setting

 

[pRo_lama]

I tested DeX at first day. I didn't notice if this option was there or not.

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[NicksOnTheWing]

I tested DeX at first day. I didn't notice if this option was there or not.

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Interesting. Do you have access to just a USBC-HDMI adapter to try it out having "unlocked" the Dex "functionality"?

 

[pRo_lama]

Unfortunatelly, I don't have access to this cable.

Maybe you should try to contact this guy - @DLovo313 - https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/accessories/s8-s8-plus-choetech-hdmi-usb-c-t3585847

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[nosympathy]

argh, I would really like to see this happen. There must be something triggering it to run. I tried to run it from a short cut also and nothing happened.

edit, for what it's worth, tried keyboard and mouse, power and hdmi and still acts like dex is non existant.

 

[Hawke84]

argh, I would really like to see this happen. There must be something triggering it to run. I tried to run it from a short cut also and nothing happened.

edit, for what it's worth, tried keyboard and mouse, power and hdmi and still acts like dex is non existant.

I've done the same and can confirm. Again tried dex shortcut and nothing.

 

[Hollam]

You have 2 options in your Settings. If you have a default DeX, DeX will automatically start.

That sounds great. And did it work for you?

 

[pRo_lama]

Yeah, it is working with DeX. But I didn't test it with USB-C to HDMI cable.

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