The only thing here that's new is the Pixel supporting video over USB-C out of the box. None of the desktop mode stuff is new - this is still the same Android 14 developer mode desktop UI that has been around the whole time (including on older Pixels). This is essentially the same video ETA put out 4 months ago with the Pixel 8 Pro (after it had video out functionality enabled). Actual changes to this mode are meant to come with Android 15.
When I got my hands on some USB-C docks with an HDMI port and a monitor with Thunderbolt, I immediately had to try this with my Pixel 8. I hope Android 15 will actually bring some video settings for the secondary display option. I can imagine playing movies and live TV straight from the phone to the larger screen.
Wish they would just unify android into chrome OS and make the phone into a more official desktop. Then add an occulink port for eGPU gaming ;) but since this is a google product I expect it will become an eternal beta feature.
This really is what I longed to see! In fact, this is what I expected Windows phone to be. I really want Google to put more resources and accelerate the development.
Oh man, I so wanted this to work. Got a monitor, a docking device, keyboard and mouse. First issue is that "force desktop mode" is no longer in the display options. I searched and found what I thought was a workaround. But my Pixel 9 Pro XL won't even mirror for more than a couple of minutes on my monitor, much less go into anything resembling desktop mode. The kicker was when my phone started just shutting down when I plugged it in (did it 3 times). That scared me enough that I think I'm going to wait a month or so do see what happens with whatever Google is supposedly doing to make desktop mode more seamless and easy to use (maybe with developer settings?).
For me, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is the phone of the year. As someone with a disability, I love the voice command feature-it's just impeccable, even better than on the iPhone. The streamlined and minimalist Android interface, especially in the settings, is another strong point. However, I'm not ready to switch from my iPhone just yet for the simple reason that the iPhone is still superior in terms of photo and video quality. The day Google understands that instead of focusing on unnecessary artificial intelligence, they should focus on surpassing the iPhone in photo and video capabilities, it will be a game-changer. You’re capable of it, Google-you have the money and the talent to surpass Apple. What are you waiting for?
@@TopherHaxYes, for photo as well, as it's up to every user what he or she prefers. I want to buy a Pixel but Google photo-styling is overly aggressive and to artificial for my liking and many other likings. This is not to say that iPhones are not aggressive either, but once again, it's up to personal preference. Anyway, besides photos, I cannot look away from the clearly weaker video capabilities and most importantly, their almost midrange CPUs (Tensor chips) in comparison to ALL other flagship phones.
@@TopherHax Agreed, Photography is so much better on the Pixel 9 pro than the iphone 15 pro I have both :) Video though i still think the Iphone wins that but not by a long shot.
@@shaunkonchit agreed I can't speak for video quality either but definitely better photo quality from the pixel but I haven't extensively compared with the newest iPhone
There are many comparisons between the pixel 9 pro and iphone, the pictures are of very similar quality. Both very good, but still far away from as good as a DSLR.
I'm glad they have it working at least this well, but I'm quite disappointed that they haven't done more work on it to get it closer to Dex. I have a huge preference for Pixel devices, but the option to use Dex had me struggling to decide between the S24 and the 9ProXL
Better late than never; both for Pixel getting Alt-Mode support and me watching this video. Not having wired Alt-Mode while being as expensive as they are was/is one of the reasons I've never picked up a Pixel. Thanks for showing off what it can do, ETA.
A T L A S T ! ! ! Google join the 'Desktop Mode' club... After all, what IS a modern smartphone? A powerful, handy, pocket size computer! So things like, plugging it into a big screen with keyboard & Mouse, linked to a great stereo system (such as I have), USB hub for storage/printer/other peripherals and you have a workplace/productivity environment, a home entertainment environment all in one! 👍👌😏 😎🇬🇧
I hope Google build this into their phones as someone who's been a Samsung user for quite a few years and love using DeX, I've switched to a Pixel 8 Pro and glad it has a desktop feature can't wait to start using it when I get a screen
Thanks ETA for an excellent "How To" for Pixel's desktop mode. FYI -- this also works as described on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, for those interested. Cheers
bought a pixel 6 for 135 usd recently its quite the deal when from apple all you get is a iphone x, no really, its actually all you can get for such price
testing moonlight or parsec in this combination would be awesome. Also some recommendation for very compact usb docking station for the phone with usb c power supply would be nice! With this you can connect to any monitor / TV and stream from your gaming rig at home
You read my mind. If moonlight runs well with the P9 and desktop mode that will be my dream machine. I might even sell my steam deck. Streaming high quality games from my PC anywhere, anytime.
@@SuperMagma83 i just tested it. It works without any issues. One thing i don't like is, that the phone screen is always on. Just wondering why google is not investing time to optimize this.
What I like about Android is that it allows phones the ability to flex their CPU/GPU power in desktop mode/dex. Every year apple releases a powerful iPhone no doubt about it but it's limited in its form factor. This will hopefully be the future were u hook up your phone and run it as a mini desktop.
Oh, good, proper DP alt-mode over USB-C on Pixels. Finally! Now we can hook those up to all those AR headsets that support DP alt-mode and gain a better UI on top of the basic video-out feature.
Decent, it looks like they're still experimenting with it, i'll keep in eye on this feature, my Galaxy S10e is "old" now and Dex is definitely not as fast as it used to be :(
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I just wish that it actually worked like a desktop OS. I have the Pixel 9 Pro XL with Android v15 and it still doesn't work really well. Trying to maximize RUclips doesn't work and there are some overlay issues with different apps. I would love to be able to just dock my phone and then use it as a "computer" so that I don't have to carry a laptop around... like what was promised by the continuum from Ubuntu I believe it was. Or the Windows Phones that also had a real Desktop mode. So please Google step up the game and make a real "Desktop mode" available it's not like you don't have the experience 😉
If i could use Chrome remote desktop on this, that would be great. Though i guess that would still require a keyboard and mouse to really be effective. And if i'm doing that, i guess carrying the laptop still makes sense... haha - just talked myself out of wanting this.
I remember many many years ago, I did run remote desktop on my Samsung Note 2, and had mouse and keyboard connected, and an external SSD.. that was like ...11 years ago. I got a Pixel 8a now, and I must say, Google Pixel phones feels like they are behind Samsungs in software (and quality). Too bad I am, stuck for 2 years on contract with this phone :/
@@AndrewTSq yeah that's why I mix it up I have the pixel fold for stock android and photos and light productivity, but I have a Samsung tab s8 ultra for heavy task and productivity.
I have the Pixel 9 non pro, and the settings are all there. So I assume It can also do all this, the only real difference between the pro and non pro is the charging speed, ram, and camera from what I can tell.
Motorola's desktop can scale to all sorts of resolutions, even 5K or super-ultrawide... DeX can only do 4K, 1440p, 1080p, 3440x1440, 2560x1080, and a few 16:10 aspects. No desktop mode can do 120hz. Don't know why...
@@akeembenjamin216 any of the ones that support Motorola ready for which is now sometimes called Smart connect by Lenovo since Motorola owns both brands
Hi @ETA Prime I'm a huge fan of your channel I always love watching your videos checking out the latest phones mini pcs etc I was wondering if you'd ever consider doing a hands on video review of the super console x5 pro
On GrapheneOS at least you get a FAB button as a start menu in the bottom right, which I think is far better then this awkward almost-at-the-bottom windows style taskbar. Kinda disappointed stock OS is not any better than it was years ago on my OnePlus 8 Pro. That said, while Samsung is awful, their DeX really is the best possible version we have for desktop modes.
Is there anyway to make the phone's screen turn off when running desktop mode? Also, can I utilise the phone's camera for video calls while in the desktop mode? Lastly, I can't see the links to the products you're using to connect up the phone in your description? There's quite a variety available but I'd like to know what you like using best? Thanks
Does the Pixel have something like the Samsung routine? To automatically mute at locations or to start Spotify and open maps when connected to the car? That's just what's so great about Samsung.
Up and running on Pixel 9 Fold. I dunno why the Chromebook UI is not at least the desktop mode option. Then again it's Dev mode options and only for tinkering... Which is exactly what all of us are doing right!?!
What would be dope is if using a telescopic controller the usb c output would mirror or extend. It’d be like a Wii U touchpad. I think they’re only power in, sadly.
The cow problem is that it's taken Google so long to add this feature to a Pixel. Hopefully they improve it quickly, because i otherwise prefer these phones to Samsung & Moto options.
@@passivevii4052 dont think so. Many tech people care about. It is a portable office pc if you have a small usb dock with you. Just connect it to a display wireless mouse and keyboard = done. You can also stream through parsec and moonlight. So i have access with the phone to EVERYTHING.
Now I'm thinking that Google could pack a second chrome os system next to Android, which would run when connected to a monitor or just to some dock. This would be the best solution especially since chrome os is a system that does not require top specs.
Such a useful video! I used to have a Samsung s24 ultra but have sense upgraded to the pixel 9 pro XL I'm much prefer the pixel but I really did miss dex. Thanks to you I've now understand how to use this(hopefully work in progress) alternative. One question - I have a touchscreen monitor but Pixel doesn't work on the touchscreen - is this going to be available?
@@azwihangwisimulaudzi1097 that would be pain, chromeos would have to run in vm and then there'd be issues with keeping data synced between vm and phone
Just tried with my Pixel 7 Pro. All the options are there in the developer options but after rebooting and hooking up to my anker USB C dock I get no pop up for desktop mode :(
This feature has been on android since A10, it’s really nothing new. What’s surprising is that google hasn’t made this a stock android thing for all androids. That was really my hope at the time. Everyone using their pocket computers for day to day computing and connecting to cloud computing or local servers for more demanding tasks (back then Xbox cloud gaming had just released). A bit utopic I guess. But hopefully someday we will see desktop mode be a real option.
so im in Developers mode on Pixel 9 Pro XL i see Force activities to be resizable and I see an evil freeform windows but there is no where it says Force desktop mode anywhere.
I really hope that ChromeOS features will be added in Android. If i could use my smartphone as Desktop and run Linux Applications (Remmina, VS Code, SSH, Terminal) i would not need an Notebook at all. I would go for high end desktop system and smartphone only. Or maybe Tablet. idk
After using Samsung Dex as a power user I honestly don't see why people "want" to try and make their phones their only device. Sure it'd be amazing if you could plug in an android phone and get a full fledge gaming and workhorse windows 11 machine but that's such a far stretch we just aren't there yet. Nothing replaces a good desktop computer
Hi ETA! First at all, your video was very helpful for me. I followed all your steps but I can't get to show the taskbar as it's on your video, for me I can see just the bubble to open all the apps, and when I expand it, and open an app, it doesn't let me to interact with anything else. Like the app it's taking control of the whole screen. And if I open multiple apps, always the last one if the only one that I can interact with. Is there another setting or option that I need to configure? Thank you!
where are the "massive upgrades" from 5 to 6 to 7 to 8 to 9 ? The Hardware is always behind on release date. But the software is okay, clean android, no bloatware. They rarely upgrade the cameras too, its all software like any other brand. 40% camera 60% software processing
There you go. Idk why not many mention this. That's when I would even consider going back to pixel. Otherwise it's samsung basically or an iphone at most.
@Mantenner tensor has only been Mali chipped it going to tsmc and fully custom will make a big difference. Now how much difference depends on how much google takes advantage of it.
I'd definitely recommend connecting it to a power supply. Its very demanding on the battery 🔋 when playing games. I damaged my phones screen because it overheated and now it has 4 green vertical lines on the display 😭
The only thing here that's new is the Pixel supporting video over USB-C out of the box. None of the desktop mode stuff is new - this is still the same Android 14 developer mode desktop UI that has been around the whole time (including on older Pixels). This is essentially the same video ETA put out 4 months ago with the Pixel 8 Pro (after it had video out functionality enabled).
Actual changes to this mode are meant to come with Android 15.
When I got my hands on some USB-C docks with an HDMI port and a monitor with Thunderbolt, I immediately had to try this with my Pixel 8. I hope Android 15 will actually bring some video settings for the secondary display option. I can imagine playing movies and live TV straight from the phone to the larger screen.
@@jonny11bonk trust me bro. it's not a good idea
@@NoobNotFoundDev what about it is "not a good idea"?
@@nickthaskater unless they use a cooling fan (or they are in some cold place), the phone may heat up as hell.
@@NoobNotFoundDev it doesn't. I've been using my Samsung devices like this as a desktop PC for years.
Wish they would just unify android into chrome OS and make the phone into a more official desktop. Then add an occulink port for eGPU gaming ;) but since this is a google product I expect it will become an eternal beta feature.
@@jonathanhaney9235 since ChromeOS is rebasing to Android, I expect that to happen too
This really is what I longed to see! In fact, this is what I expected Windows phone to be.
I really want Google to put more resources and accelerate the development.
Such a great idea for people going to school and don't want to carry around too many devices.
It’s unfortunate the taskbar app doesn’t hug the bottom of the screen when on desktop mode
This works on the standard Pixel 9 as well (just checked on mine). It is pretty janky compared to desktop modes from other phone manufacturers though.
Probably why it is experimental still
Oh man, I so wanted this to work. Got a monitor, a docking device, keyboard and mouse.
First issue is that "force desktop mode" is no longer in the display options. I searched and found what I thought was a workaround. But my Pixel 9 Pro XL won't even mirror for more than a couple of minutes on my monitor, much less go into anything resembling desktop mode.
The kicker was when my phone started just shutting down when I plugged it in (did it 3 times).
That scared me enough that I think I'm going to wait a month or so do see what happens with whatever Google is supposedly doing to make desktop mode more seamless and easy to use (maybe with developer settings?).
Just tried this on P8Pro and all options are there and it appears to be working just fine
@@Gti_Jason pls tell me how you did it. I have a 8.
For me, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is the phone of the year. As someone with a disability, I love the voice command feature-it's just impeccable, even better than on the iPhone. The streamlined and minimalist Android interface, especially in the settings, is another strong point.
However, I'm not ready to switch from my iPhone just yet for the simple reason that the iPhone is still superior in terms of photo and video quality. The day Google understands that instead of focusing on unnecessary artificial intelligence, they should focus on surpassing the iPhone in photo and video capabilities, it will be a game-changer.
You’re capable of it, Google-you have the money and the talent to surpass Apple. What are you waiting for?
@@alexdenton6586 Not for photo, yes for video.
@@TopherHaxYes, for photo as well, as it's up to every user what he or she prefers. I want to buy a Pixel but Google photo-styling is overly aggressive and to artificial for my liking and many other likings. This is not to say that iPhones are not aggressive either, but once again, it's up to personal preference.
Anyway, besides photos, I cannot look away from the clearly weaker video capabilities and most importantly, their almost midrange CPUs (Tensor chips) in comparison to ALL other flagship phones.
@@TopherHax Agreed, Photography is so much better on the Pixel 9 pro than the iphone 15 pro I have both :) Video though i still think the Iphone wins that but not by a long shot.
@@shaunkonchit agreed I can't speak for video quality either but definitely better photo quality from the pixel but I haven't extensively compared with the newest iPhone
There are many comparisons between the pixel 9 pro and iphone, the pictures are of very similar quality. Both very good, but still far away from as good as a DSLR.
Android 15 should see a rumoured desktop mode being done which will elevate the whole experience
This is so cool to see! Can't wait for this to be officially released and the experience refined. Thanks for sharing where it's at right now.
I'm glad they have it working at least this well, but I'm quite disappointed that they haven't done more work on it to get it closer to Dex. I have a huge preference for Pixel devices, but the option to use Dex had me struggling to decide between the S24 and the 9ProXL
I don't need this but I am so excited for all of this. Because by the time I would need this if it would be so sharp and polished 😌☺️
This was still on Android 14, right? I wonder if Android 15 will bring any improvements to Desktop Mode, such as maybe a proper task bar.
Better late than never; both for Pixel getting Alt-Mode support and me watching this video. Not having wired Alt-Mode while being as expensive as they are was/is one of the reasons I've never picked up a Pixel. Thanks for showing off what it can do, ETA.
Thanks for the video! It was really helpful. Is there any option that allows you to turn off the pixel screen once the desktop mode is active?
I really had hoped they would have launched a full featured desktop mode officially with the pixel 9 release instead of all the ai gimmicks
A T L A S T ! ! ! Google join the 'Desktop Mode' club... After all, what IS a modern smartphone? A powerful, handy, pocket size computer! So things like, plugging it into a big screen with keyboard & Mouse, linked to a great stereo system (such as I have), USB hub for storage/printer/other peripherals and you have a workplace/productivity environment, a home entertainment environment all in one! 👍👌😏 😎🇬🇧
I hope Google build this into their phones as someone who's been a Samsung user for quite a few years and love using DeX, I've switched to a Pixel 8 Pro and glad it has a desktop feature can't wait to start using it when I get a screen
Can you use desktop mode with the screen off or does the phone have to stay on?
Thanks ETA for an excellent "How To" for Pixel's desktop mode. FYI -- this also works as described on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, for those interested. Cheers
I just got the pixel 9... I wanna try this
bought a pixel 6 for 135 usd recently its quite the deal when from apple all you get is a iphone x, no really, its actually all you can get for such price
The 6 doesn't have alt mode, the Pixel 8 is the oldest that supports it.
You don't
It's totally unrelated to the content of the video.
testing moonlight or parsec in this combination would be awesome. Also some recommendation for very compact usb docking station for the phone with usb c power supply would be nice!
With this you can connect to any monitor / TV and stream from your gaming rig at home
You read my mind. If moonlight runs well with the P9 and desktop mode that will be my dream machine. I might even sell my steam deck. Streaming high quality games from my PC anywhere, anytime.
@@SuperMagma83 i just tested it. It works without any issues. One thing i don't like is, that the phone screen is always on. Just wondering why google is not investing time to optimize this.
Is the screen on the Phone always on during desktop mode?
Does it work exactly the same on P8 Pro too? I remember when Lumia 950 had this with Microsoft Continuum back in 2015.
Cool video and thanks for the walk through. Finally a desktop mode feature. I could also play my games when my pixel 9 comes in 😁✌️
What I like about Android is that it allows phones the ability to flex their CPU/GPU power in desktop mode/dex.
Every year apple releases a powerful iPhone no doubt about it but it's limited in its form factor. This will hopefully be the future were u hook up your phone and run it as a mini desktop.
Oh, good, proper DP alt-mode over USB-C on Pixels. Finally! Now we can hook those up to all those AR headsets that support DP alt-mode and gain a better UI on top of the basic video-out feature.
When a cell phone can have larger storage options (4tb+) and smart glasses improve a little bit more this will be very interesting.
You don't need large storage it's all in cloud based get yourself a Nas drive
Decent, it looks like they're still experimenting with it, i'll keep in eye on this feature, my Galaxy S10e is "old" now and Dex is definitely not as fast as it used to be :(
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
I just wish that it actually worked like a desktop OS. I have the Pixel 9 Pro XL with Android v15 and it still doesn't work really well. Trying to maximize RUclips doesn't work and there are some overlay issues with different apps. I would love to be able to just dock my phone and then use it as a "computer" so that I don't have to carry a laptop around... like what was promised by the continuum from Ubuntu I believe it was. Or the Windows Phones that also had a real Desktop mode.
So please Google step up the game and make a real "Desktop mode" available it's not like you don't have the experience 😉
If i could use Chrome remote desktop on this, that would be great. Though i guess that would still require a keyboard and mouse to really be effective. And if i'm doing that, i guess carrying the laptop still makes sense... haha - just talked myself out of wanting this.
That's why the folds come in handy just open the fold load up remote desktop and bring a foldable Bluetooth keyboard and mouse combo.
@@justavian me too bro thanks.
I remember many many years ago, I did run remote desktop on my Samsung Note 2, and had mouse and keyboard connected, and an external SSD.. that was like ...11 years ago. I got a Pixel 8a now, and I must say, Google Pixel phones feels like they are behind Samsungs in software (and quality). Too bad I am, stuck for 2 years on contract with this phone :/
@@AndrewTSq yeah that's why I mix it up I have the pixel fold for stock android and photos and light productivity, but I have a Samsung tab s8 ultra for heavy task and productivity.
I dream about a phones with the desktop Linux out of the box...
I was holding off for Elons X phone but that fizzled so I got this one
When enabling Taskbar's desktop mode, you need to select the launcher to use for the phone, and set Taskbar as the home app.
I have the Pixel 9 non pro, and the settings are all there. So I assume It can also do all this, the only real difference between the pro and non pro is the charging speed, ram, and camera from what I can tell.
@@RedMageGaming I have them on my Pixel 8 too
The non-pro is missing the vapor chamber and the LTPO display as well. Minor differences, but they might matter to some people.
They are still working on it! They haven't even annonced yet!
Motorola's desktop can scale to all sorts of resolutions, even 5K or super-ultrawide... DeX can only do 4K, 1440p, 1080p, 3440x1440, 2560x1080, and a few 16:10 aspects. No desktop mode can do 120hz. Don't know why...
motorola…? which phone?
@@akeembenjamin216 any of the ones that support Motorola ready for which is now sometimes called Smart connect by Lenovo since Motorola owns both brands
Likely hardware limitations about the refresh rate.
@@akeembenjamin216Usually all top end Snapdragon models.
@@DarkGT but Motorola supports DP 1.4, and 120hz seems to work fine with screen mirroring - just not desktop?
So odd!
Hi @ETA Prime I'm a huge fan of your channel I always love watching your videos checking out the latest phones mini pcs etc I was wondering if you'd ever consider doing a hands on video review of the super console x5 pro
Does google pixel 9 pro -fold -has desktop mode?
On GrapheneOS at least you get a FAB button as a start menu in the bottom right, which I think is far better then this awkward almost-at-the-bottom windows style taskbar. Kinda disappointed stock OS is not any better than it was years ago on my OnePlus 8 Pro.
That said, while Samsung is awful, their DeX really is the best possible version we have for desktop modes.
finally someone who got this out !!
You have to go to USB preferences and select the File transfer/Android Auto option to work.
Is there anyway to make the phone's screen turn off when running desktop mode?
Also, can I utilise the phone's camera for video calls while in the desktop mode?
Lastly, I can't see the links to the products you're using to connect up the phone in your description? There's quite a variety available but I'd like to know what you like using best?
Thanks
This just works on most android custom roms i believe, i am now using it on pixel 6 pro stock as well
I hope that every smartphone will support connecting to a monitor one day.
Is it possible to use this mode with phone screen off?
I would love to see typing experience, like if you need to enter URL, or type in Docs
Does the Pixel have something like the Samsung routine? To automatically mute at locations or to start Spotify and open maps when connected to the car? That's just what's so great about Samsung.
Adding to the hive mind. Just checked on my 8 Pro; settings are there. Will test with a dock tomorrow.
lol, and now i'm at the end where you say it works. 😭😭
Up and running on Pixel 9 Fold. I dunno why the Chromebook UI is not at least the desktop mode option. Then again it's Dev mode options and only for tinkering... Which is exactly what all of us are doing right!?!
What would be dope is if using a telescopic controller the usb c output would mirror or extend. It’d be like a Wii U touchpad. I think they’re only power in, sadly.
Surface Duo did this out of the box 🎉
Can the screen on the phone be turned off and the desktop mode still be active? Otherwise the screen is on using battery for no reason.
got a P9 Pro XL on Android 15 from Mint. There is no Force Desktop Mode in my Developer settings :-(
The cow problem is that it's taken Google so long to add this feature to a Pixel. Hopefully they improve it quickly, because i otherwise prefer these phones to Samsung & Moto options.
Cry? It’s not a needed feature so why would they add it in the past nobody important cares about it
@@passivevii4052not needed for you. It's still a nice feature to have for usb out
@@passivevii4052 dont think so. Many tech people care about. It is a portable office pc if you have a small usb dock with you. Just connect it to a display wireless mouse and keyboard = done. You can also stream through parsec and moonlight. So i have access with the phone to EVERYTHING.
Finally!!!
Maybe sometimes they unlock Miracast!
Now I'm thinking that Google could pack a second chrome os system next to Android, which would run when connected to a monitor or just to some dock. This would be the best solution especially since chrome os is a system that does not require top specs.
Shame on Google..they have chrome OS, they could have easily integrated a similar UI for desktop mode.
Looks samsung serious on this topic
Such a useful video! I used to have a Samsung s24 ultra but have sense upgraded to the pixel 9 pro XL I'm much prefer the pixel but I really did miss dex. Thanks to you I've now understand how to use this(hopefully work in progress) alternative. One question - I have a touchscreen monitor but Pixel doesn't work on the touchscreen - is this going to be available?
Pixel must use chrome OS as Desktop mode
@@azwihangwisimulaudzi1097 that would be pain, chromeos would have to run in vm and then there'd be issues with keeping data synced between vm and phone
@@novafurry but bro google own Motorola so they should add ready for on pixel
@horridplays7081 they don't, Lenovo does
@@novafurry oh sorry I thought motorola owned by google thanks for correction
Regular Pixel 8 have developer desktop mode also.
I appreciate an actual useful video on this phone lol
they should allow you to put the black bars on the phone instead
This is great, except now my mouse is stuck on the phone's screen and I have no background on the external display.
I confirm this also applies to Pixel 8 Pro.
Just tried with my Pixel 7 Pro. All the options are there in the developer options but after rebooting and hooking up to my anker USB C dock I get no pop up for desktop mode :(
How did you get the mouse to be in the external screen? Its not moving from the phone to the external monitor
This feature has been on android since A10, it’s really nothing new. What’s surprising is that google hasn’t made this a stock android thing for all androids. That was really my hope at the time. Everyone using their pocket computers for day to day computing and connecting to cloud computing or local servers for more demanding tasks (back then Xbox cloud gaming had just released). A bit utopic I guess. But hopefully someday we will see desktop mode be a real option.
so im in Developers mode on Pixel 9 Pro XL i see Force activities to be resizable and I see an evil freeform windows but there is no where it says Force desktop mode anywhere.
Does it remember the desktop setup if you unplug the phone to take a call and then re-connect?
Finally? Wait until android 15
Does have pixel 6 this desktop mode?
Bro revealed his face!! ❤❤
Tried mine today, and it only connects to the display for about 2 seconds, goes to static. It stays connected sorta, but it remains blank.
Only took them 9 revisions to do something. I hope that the taskbar can be moved to the bottom of the screen.
Hope they give option to turn mobile screen off when using this desktop mode
Hey where is this year's video on the ONN tablet
I really hope that ChromeOS features will be added in Android. If i could use my smartphone as Desktop and run Linux Applications (Remmina, VS Code, SSH, Terminal) i would not need an Notebook at all. I would go for high end desktop system and smartphone only. Or maybe Tablet. idk
This totally works on my Tecno Spark 20 Pro.
After using Samsung Dex as a power user I honestly don't see why people "want" to try and make their phones their only device. Sure it'd be amazing if you could plug in an android phone and get a full fledge gaming and workhorse windows 11 machine but that's such a far stretch we just aren't there yet. Nothing replaces a good desktop computer
Legit the Pixel 9 series needed the blue color
Hi ETA! First at all, your video was very helpful for me. I followed all your steps but I can't get to show the taskbar as it's on your video, for me I can see just the bubble to open all the apps, and when I expand it, and open an app, it doesn't let me to interact with anything else. Like the app it's taking control of the whole screen. And if I open multiple apps, always the last one if the only one that I can interact with. Is there another setting or option that I need to configure?
Thank you!
this desktop mode looks better than even iPadOS, tho not as good as other android desktop modes from other manufacturers
What about the audio output? How do I set it up on the monitor or TV?
They could have just given chromeos for the desktop. Maybe have the os installed on a separate partition block.
I tried on pixel 7 and its working
i'm here wanting to know if you can just plug in the pixel to your PC laptop and transfer photos videos and make new file folders. 👍🏽
I always turn off snap feature in windows. Esp the snap layouts in windows 11 is so annoying.
How do you use it without a keyboard or mouse like Dex?
Cool so you can use the glasses now
How does Chrome react to an online app like Figma in desktop mode?
Pixel 8 owner... skipping the Pixel 9 family. Pixel 10 processor with be bulit TSMC 3nm. I expect massive upgrades.
Literally no tensor has been good so far relative to it's price competitors, the next one will be no different.
where are the "massive upgrades" from 5 to 6 to 7 to 8 to 9 ?
The Hardware is always behind on release date. But the software is okay, clean android, no bloatware.
They rarely upgrade the cameras too, its all software like any other brand. 40% camera 60% software processing
Buy things when you need them, not because they are new.
There you go. Idk why not many mention this. That's when I would even consider going back to pixel. Otherwise it's samsung basically or an iphone at most.
@Mantenner tensor has only been Mali chipped it going to tsmc and fully custom will make a big difference. Now how much difference depends on how much google takes advantage of it.
It didn't offer to mirror screen for me.
nice mobile computer, this is how phones should always be like
I'd definitely recommend connecting it to a power supply. Its very demanding on the battery 🔋 when playing games.
I damaged my phones screen because it overheated and now it has 4 green vertical lines on the display 😭
Hdmi output it's mandatory for me in every smartphone I buy
Can it drive multiple external monitors simultaneously?
I do have the same options in developer mode in my pixel 6a
does it work if i turn off phone screen?
No it cannot work if turn off phone screen.