Samsung Dex (generic)

[DroidisLINUX]

Yesterday I received a Rocketek Dex station from amazon, I purchased it for 26.99 thought I would post on here because I think its pretty good.
small and cheap it can fit in your pocket dont need to buy that huge Samsung dex station for over $100 either.

https://www.amazon.com/Rocketek-Ada...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XE8630Y98D2ZT1V96VZY

I also use this Bluetooth keyboard/mouse pad to use with the dex, It is one of best I found, because it has metal back very thin, and light. The metal back I never thought would be able to find on a keyboard/mouse like this.

1byone Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard with Built-in Multi-touch Touchpad, Touch Keyboard for Windows / Android Tablet / Galaxy Tabs / Smartphones, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VRC6D3S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nYXCAbGJ49S96

 

[OnnoJ]

Agree. I am using it for some time now and have had no issues at all.... Works as Sammy's Dex.

 

[player911]

Does it work for Dex? Because lots of the reviews online say no.

I have a KSWNG unit, which looks similar. It works great on my Nintendo Switch, but I am having some issues with it running Dex. It requires power to load Dex. Without power, it only does screen mirroring. When I use external power, my full USB port stops functioning. I can only use either/or.

 

[DroidisLINUX]

Yes works with dex, turns on dex on note 8

 

[player911]

Are you running stock Samsung firmware?
Is external power required for Dex on your unit?
Can you charge AND use USB while using Dex?

My Note 8 is using CRA9 Oreo, requires external power to turn on Dex (screen mirroring without), and adding power will disable the Full USB port.

So I can do screen mirroring with my keyboard/mouse, OR Dex using the phone as a touchpad.

 

[DroidisLINUX]

I am on 7.1.1 I am not sure if it runs without external power.
It has 3 ports 1 usb c to charge 1 HDMI 1 usb
Then a male usb c to connect to the phone

 

[player911]

I am asking if you can charge AND use the USB port for external mouse/keyboard.

All of the reviews I've seen/read say that the Rocketek only uses Dex without power, however I think Samsung is trying to kill off these 3rd party adapters by requiring Power during use, which my adapter disables the USB port.

Can you confirm you can run Dex while charging and using a USB mouse?

 

[DroidisLINUX]

I just told you it has 3 ports one usb, one usb c, one HDMI, what else would you do with a usb c then to charge it, then a usb c male to plug into phone did you look at the pictures look at Amazon at all or the reviews you can answer your own question

 

[opasha]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0...C_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=dex+note+8

I use this one. It's ridiculously tiny and well made; the USB C that plugs into the note 8 folds into the back of the hub. Works flawlessly with Samsung dex with and without power. I'm on Dr. KETAN'S N5 ROM. I use DEX MAX free app to allow all my apps to display full screen. Everything is perfect.

 

[ls3mach]

I have one too. It doesn't show the charging light, but it does in fact charge. I'm using a lightning charger. I also have a K400 hooked up and it works well. I have all 3 8 series phones and it works fine. For sure not as robust as the dock, but I keep mine I a case.

EDIT
Using it now. It is a fast charge. I have never used it with a "slow" USB wall wart.

 

[krumbs]

Do any of these support ultrawide monitors (2560x1080)? I have the DeX Station connected to a LG Ultrawide display, and I end up with vertical black bands on both sides.
Or perhaps this is a software limitation, rather than hardware.

 

[DroidisLINUX]

I believe it supports same as normal dex, so what ever the normal one can do, 4k I think is possible but could be wrong

 

[sebvalmont]

It seems interesting. Is it possible to charge the phone while the dock is being used as Dex?

 

[treezy26]

Does this still work? I heard Samsung updated it to no longer work with 3rd party stations.

 

[dogg94]

Does this still work? I heard Samsung updated it to no longer work with 3rd party stations.

I'm on January security patch and just used my generic Dex yesterday, also another question above, it (fast) charges at same time when the unit is plugged into a fast charger.

 

[j_hansen]

Do any of these support ultrawide monitors (2560x1080)? I have the DeX Station connected to a LG Ultrawide display, and I end up with vertical black bands on both sides.
Or perhaps this is a software limitation, rather than hardware.

I have an LG ultrawide and have full screen in dex mode, Note running in high performance mode with whatever screen settings that is, I do get a pop up message about screen settings but it goes away and I have full screen

 

[treezy26]

I'm on January security patch and just used my generic Dex yesterday, also another question above, it (fast) charges at same time when the unit is plugged into a fast charger.

So how is it for you? Do you like it? Is it worth it to you? The whole experience I mean lol.

 

[kaykasus]

I have an LG ultrawide and have full screen in dex mode, Note running in high performance mode with whatever screen settings that is, I do get a pop up message about screen settings but it goes away and I have full screen

Can you post a picture of your Ultrawide using Dex in 21:9? Is it streched?

 

[trislr]

Hi guys, i'm going to order port dex support on amazon. but I heard Samsung updated (last patch oreo) in last month to no longer work with 3rd party stations. is it still working with your Note8 ? Looking forward your answer. Thanks.

 

[MaesterB]

Hi guys, i'm going to order port dex support on amazon. but I heard Samsung updated (last patch oreo) in last month to no longer work with 3rd party stations. is it still working with your Note8 ? Looking forward your answer. Thanks.

Running a Note 8 with Oreo and have a generic USB-C to USB dock that I got off of amazon and Dex is working great. Even bought a usb-c extension cable for it (just came today) and it all works brilliantly.