Samsung DeX for S7

[diegoweb]

Hey guys!

I know it's kind early to ask this kind of question but...
As soon as S8 has only 10% more CPU power and this DeX feature is a software thing, if someone port the S8 ROM for our S7, will we be able to use this DeX function?

Do we need to have that stand or could be any stand to have that feature?

Thanks =D

 

[peachpuff]

If you can port an s8 rom onto the s7 then i don't see why not, this looks like mostly software, you'd need a micro usb to usb c adaptor though.

 

[diegoweb]

If you can port an s8 rom onto the s7 then i don't see why not, this looks like mostly software, you'd need a micro usb to usb c adaptor though.

Only if that stand is required. Maybe only a stand with fan with charging capability will be enough, huh?
Also for those who bought S7 and received for free Gear VR (v2) have an usb type c adaptor that came in gear vr box =P.

 

[nachog2003]

AFAIK the S7 doesn't have MHL, so it can't carry video over MicroUSB.

 

[diegoweb]

AFAIK the S7 doesn't have MHL, so it can't carry video over MicroUSB.

Neither S8 has it.... As it seems, no website has reported MHL function on S8 (maybe it's too early for this info?).
GSMArena doesn't mention MHL or something like that.

 

[Hollam]

I think it will use the official USB Type-C alternate mode for DVI (with an integrated hdmi converter in the dex dock)

 

[Hollam]

I think it will use the official USB Type-C alternate mode for DVI (with an integrated hdmi converter in the dex dock)

USB C Alternate Mode with DVI confirmed:
Supports DisplayPort over USB type-C. Supports video out when connecting via HDMI Adapter. (DisplayPort 4K 60 fps)
Source: http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-s8/specs/

 

[Meleor]

That's why it seams to be compatible with the Mirabook then https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/...-a-laptop-mobile-android/x/16210921#/comments
They say Slimport but it's same as Displayport I guess

 

[akshay85]

Hey guys!

I know it's kind early to ask this kind of question but...
As soon as S8 has only 10% more CPU power and this DeX feature is a software thing, if someone port the S8 ROM for our S7, will we be able to use this DeX function?

Do we need to have that stand or could be any stand to have that feature?

Thanks =D

I don't think its only about software otherwise samsung might have provided update for s7 or s6.
This is some hardware dependency like projecting the screen to other display or type-c introduction cable has something to do with it.
I think in future there might be type-c to hdmi cable would be available for using DeX.

 

[dan_bremen]

Time to refloat this post while the Note 8 is being introduced

 

[jl12rodriguez]

Con este cable funciona el dex en un s8

con este cable chino funciona el dex en un S8, si es solo software como dicen debe de funcionar en el S7 con romdel S8
cargador-adaptador-USB-C-Converter-Macbook/dp/B073VLFBPC/ref=redir_mobile_desktop/132-0952286-8683505?_encoding=UTF8&keywords=usb%20c%20hub&pi=AC_SX118_SY170_QL70&qid=1509140289&ref_=mp_s_a_1_10&sr=8-10[/url]

 

[Mohitur]

There is type c input in 2017 a series. Dex is able to connect with type c.

 

[dj.shauny.g]

Is this not possible then? Or is there any programs that could be run the same maybe?

 

[Zaiakursed]

Um, Hi.

Since "early" is already over, I've seen s8 and s9 ports for S7. But haven't any clue.

So is Samsung Dex able to work in s7 now? And if yes, Can anyone direct us how to do it?