The world isn’t interested - Samsung knows this from past experience. Right now it’s a niche feature - the inclusion of a Linux container tells you exactly what market sector they’re aiming at. If adoption among techies leads to more development of open source Linux software with desktop support built in, maybe Samsung will push the feature more then. But for now, the software support isn’t there for this to be a mass market device.
@@nialltracey2599 also I think the reason they're waiting is that the most of the apps aren't optimized enough. There's nothing more annoying than apps that aren't optimized and it would be a buzz kill for the general audience.
It's not underrated it's just nobody really need it... I have laptop I care with me everywhere I go. I use it at home for work and fun. I dont need all this info on my phone.
Microsoft and Samsung just announced a close partnership. Samsung made a new Windows on ARM laptop. DeX can run Linux. I wouldn't be surprised if we'll see DeX run Windows 10 ARM in the near future.
@@apfelschorle1988 "we'll see DeX run Windows 10 ARM in the near future." This would be an amazing addition, if it runs properly and with little limitations it would totally replace laptops for me.
Yeah I want to see professionals/creators utilize this. Maybe a producer using FL studio, a videographer using Adobe premiere, a business owner running their business with just a Galaxy. It would be awesome to see. 💯
Good job, You are the first person to actually point out what DEX is capable of! and you are probably the only one who is aware of Linux on Dex which is imho absolutely great thing to have on a smartphone.
If they actually allowed iPadOS to run when connected to a larger screen, then it would make the iPhone very attractive to a lot of people. But they never will. They still don't have touch options for MacOS.
@@markp9985 Samsung does it wirelessly too, heck even Windows, Chrome, Steam and iPhone does it too. The question is, how well does it run and how close is it to a desktop experience. Ubuntu runs on dex too.
As someone who generally veers away from Samsung products, I have to admit; this is quite impressive. I particularly like the idea of only having to charge one device. Having the Xbox One controller work is icing on the cake.
Joey Numbers honestly if this gets Windows running well then I will gladly sell my 2 pcs. I only browse Web and office. Never have I ever played a game on pc. I only play on mobile like pubg. So if this gets more packed even on even only Android with full support of office then I'm sold. There is nothing better than having a one device for everything. And with base models starting at 256gb then no need for sd cards. The only bad side I guess is having to changé the battery every year since I'll be using the device a lot but that's still cheaper than buying a pc every 5 years and à smartphone every 2 years.
P3C0L4 Oh my dad just ditched his note 4. It was acting up to. He did it through verizon though and they replaced his phone with an s7. I would love a Note 9.
WOW, Finally an official Android desktop OS powered by a Snapdragon 855. You find and post some of the most interesting stuff. Thank you! I can't wait to find a SBC or Chromebook with a Snapdragon 855 as it's main CPU.
This isn't a Chromebook but, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy book S will run on a snapdragon 8cx (still a arm chip but it can outperform the Intel i5 apparently) and windows 10 on ARM can emulate x86 programs although it's running on a ARM processor
@dood ayev yeah you right , but the guy was complaining about the poor performers of Nintendo switch and I want to remind him of the price deference so it will start make sense , switch have an old hardware therefore its so cheap compare to galaxy s10
@dood ayev first of all, the mobile version looks worse than the Switch version. Look up the comparisons. Second of all, literally all consoles limits your controller type, and I bet you haven't used the Switch Pro controller. Third and last one, the switch is way cheaper, and I bet that a mobile phone wouldn't support games like Skyrim, The Witcher, Doom, Wolfenstein, etc. The fortnite thing can also be due to poor optimization by epic games. That's it. Simple as that.
@dood ayev Again, it's a console. Every console is like that. You don't have your priorities straight if you compare a console to a mobile phone. And again, fortnite in mobile looks different than fortnite in switch. On switch it looks better, there are a lot of comparisons outside. I can buy a used PS4 for 150 but that doesn't change the fact that the console itself cost 300, I can buy a S10 plus for 800 but doesn't change the fact that it's a thousand dollars phone. If you want that kind of freedom, a console isn't for you. Just buy a PC. But don't compare a console to a mobile phone because that's just ridiculous lmao
Switched from iOS to Galaxy Note 9 for this! Hated having several computers etc and we need large screen mostly for video editing and audio recording on a DAW. Power Director and Adobe Premier Rush work awesome full screen in DEX for video editing with zero lag. Plus I can connect an external hard drive thru my dongle which has 3 usb slots, SD slot, HDMI and power through. For audio I use Audio Evolution studio (trust me it's a FULL featured DAW on android! And works fullscreen in DEX) along with usb audio interface for mic and guitar etc. Most photo editing apps work in DeX as well. Galaxy note 9 with 512 GB is basically more powerful than the last laptop I had... a macbook pro. With extra SD slot I have 1 Tb of storage in my phone! I always hated Windows and now my whole computer is literally in my pocket thanks to DeX!! My only beef is that I got a FHD monitor instead of 4k. It was on sale LOL and I wasn't sure how DEX would pan out. I'll upgrade to a 4k later.
Windows Phone did this in exactly the same way through USBC quite some years ago. Except the interface you got was Windows, so even easier for anyone to use. Full Microsoft Office and whatnot.
When I got my Note9, I instantly was blown away by dex. If you wanted to, you could use your phone as your home pc, complete with built in internet connection, giving you the ability to stop paying for a monthly internet provider. Because you already have the connection onboard.
Yep, this just sealed the deal on me getting the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 (long-time iOS guy) - long/far away (China) business trips just became much better! Gaming on the plane, then game at the hotel on the TV. Thank you so much for testing this ETA Prime! I’m assuming Retroarch runs awesome?
DID YOU READ MY MIND?! i was think of creative ways to make a portable dex work station for work and play; I search youtube and BAM! youve just posted a video...crazy.
Right? Last week I was looking for some old videos on Intel skulltrail and THE NEXT DAY "Linus Tech Tips" UPLOADED A VIDEO ON Intel skulltrail this same thing has happened about 7 times to me this year it's insane it's like we're living in a simulation
There are a lot of videos out there about Samsung Dex but this, this video is the only video (so far) that I've watched that really sold Dex to me. Good job on showcasing this!
On the official Dex Station and Dex Pad devices, you can pass through power to charge the device while using it in dex mode, and the same can be done with many of the hdmi adapters that work for dex mode. Most people I've talked to said the phone stays cool on the official devices thanks to the cooling fans, but without fans using regular adapters the phones only get mildly warm. Expect around the same kind of temperatures you normally get when using the phone for gaming.
Samsung sells a dock that includes active cooling, ethernet, hdmi, charging and 2 usb 2.0. Compatible with all the phones, not with the tablets as well.
The only cure is having a removable battery or a true cut where the battery is no longer involved in the phone operation and doesn't accept or use any power. The tech is there.
If you use your phone like a PC, which you CAN do with DEX, power users MUST keep their phones cool. Overheating can be a problem. I just place it on a small fan.
@@JJ-nl8vc do u know if the rog 2 will b available in the states. As I have not heard a word. I even called Verizon to verify but they had no info at the time of my call. Thanks for your help.
Left tech behind for a long time, was gifted a tab s6 for Christmas as a method to read digital comics and watch movies, a friend pointed me to this video and a couple of others, I've been carrying around my childhood dream without knowing it!! I am now emulating every console I loved as a kid, a simple and inexpensive adaptor and I can use any modern TV, bought a keyboard case and a small portable mouse, an 8bitdo games controller for retro credits and I have literally everything I could want in a truly portable format yet am not tied to a laptop with its weight and whatever, I am sure it's not for everyone and laptops are still truly useful but this for me is perfect and dex, with the help of videos such as this has been a revelation!
Received my Note10 yesterday, installed 4 apps. 1: Remote Desktop for work pc. 2: VNC for MacBook Pro (2018) 3: Moonlight for my home gaming pc. 4: Linux. We live in the future.
This is how a showcase of Dex and its potential emulation/productivity should be done. I have an S10+ myself, and the possibilities for entertainment and portable productivity are really indulging. I came from an S7 Active, and while I felt it was great for PS1 and GBA emulation, the possibility of playing Soul Calibur II and using it like a portable in-bed console (with something like a Dualshock 4) is truly exciting. Great video.
Personally I use Samsung Dex. I also have Laptop too. I will tell you a use of Samsung Dex. I go to college. If my teachers write anything on the board or do any projection . I take pictures of those or I write it on my Samsung note. Next time , If my teachers tell me to do any homework or do any PowerPoint based on those . I don't need to transfer those pictures or Notes to my PC . I can just directly connect to my large 42 inch monitor and opening pictures/Notes and Microsoft word/PowerPoint Side by side and do it quick. No hassle. I can open the browser on the side like a Desktop. Of course iPhone users can't do that.
Worth to note that also Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Mate 20 Pro support desktop mode with usb-c to hdmi cable. It is amazing when traveling or visiting some friends to play retro games with bluetooth controllers.
Actually those Huawei Phones support desktop mode even without the USB-C to HDMI adapter, and its kind of cool since you can only screen mirror through wifi and use it like a regular computer too. The only drawback for this is that FPS are kind of low when streaming and you cannot enjoy a 1080p movie for example (Tried with Mate 20 Pro and Note 9)
Probably not... games would have to be compiled for ARM processor architecture. Few games are made for Linux, and even fewer than that (if any) are made for ARM (on Steam platform).
@@zkristic Few games are made for Linux, but a lot of games run on Linux, don't forget Proton, but in this case, the problem is exactly the ARM processor
Your best option would be to use something like Moonlight which supports 120FPS to stream your PC to the phone running Dex on the display itself. It really shouldn't have any struggles with streaming from another device, but you won't really gain much except mobility and option to use it on another display in another room.
Wow is all i can say, about this setup, amazing Benchmark scores, never seen them so high. That S10 really is a powerful phone, awesome to get one of those in a few years, when they have dropped in price.
Ok I was needing a new laptop to work (PowerPoint word and shit) and at the same time I want the note 10+... But money you know.... Now you show me that all I need is the note 10!!! God bless you
I really hope that this is the future of smartphones. It'd be so great, especially for students. Imagine coming home from school and just plugging your phone into a dock and now you have your PC to do all your homework ! That's the dream !
I personally play MUPEN64 with my friends with Bluetooth controllers whenever and wherever we can find an HDMI compatible TV.. Amazing experience, end of story.
I've been trying to get a portable Linux setup for a while now and you're the only person I've seen on RUclips that mentioned the coding side of having a android pc! I was using my old One Plus 7 Pro as a server drive and I can connect my Dex to that to run anything I need leveraging a tv/monitor and two phones! I love the possibilities that this opens up and I'm excited to play around with it
Been using dex for 2 years now. It really is awesome and very useful. I use the official dock since I got it soo cheap. Also have a set of USB to hdmi but that dock is really handy when you need it stationary if you need to use the phone as a mouse
@@_Manfat editing from within Android will be perfectly fine. Definitely from an S10! Recently heard the name of a video editing program that someone said was full featured. I'm using VivaVideo and I find that very easy to use, and for my purposes more than enough features!
Which adapter did you buy for $15? Your link only takes me to an Amazon search not a specific product, and the one that looks most like yours costs $20 more and its price history says it's been at that price for a long time.
You did such a good job showcasing this feature! I've been educating people on Dex since the Note 8. I have the note 9 and have the dex docking thing and I use dex for work, my business, budgeting, and a lot of gaming. I have a gaming desktop and a Alienware laptop and a new HP ultra thin laptop, and I without noticing prefer my phone/dex. The ease of use and having it doubling as my phone and pc while I work.
This is the best!! A smartphone and a computer all in one. I didn't even know. Tfs. This just blew my mind!! I need a computer and a new phone but if I get a Samsung with dex I can get both!!! 🤯
It ran well with the Note 8. I'm rocking the S10+ now & picking up the Note 10+ today. The S10+ is a magnificent machine for Dex. I cannot wait for the the Note 10+. Dex is a great & overlooked feature as you stated. These new Samsung flagships are so much better than Apple phones. You get so much more with Samsung. Also the charging is phenomenal. All around the S10+ is an absolute animal. Thanks for uploading a Dex video. All of the phone reviews & I barely see many talk about it or how well it runs. My Note 8 ran Dex really well. They just keep making it even better. I run my external hard drives & play movies I downloaded years ago on a 100 inch projector. If people would see Dex more Apple & Microsoft would have to seriously up there game!!!!
this will become the future with the big/little core design tbh!! im really amazed at the scores for a mobile phone processor!! it's not far behind an actual pc!!
Man, this looks so cool! Hoping that other brands will start to use features like these too. I am absolutely not every going to buy anything Samsung again, but I must admit I like this DEX thing a lot!
I have a job which gets super boring so I was looking for a basic way to entertain myself at work without taking up a ton of space. DEX allowed me to use a portable monitor to watch Netflix and RUclips at work with ease and it feels just like a real computer. It's not perfect not yet. But folks we are close I've been using dex for about 5 to 6 months now. It's incredible. The future is alot closer than anyone thinks. Dex has shown me this. The future where my Home desktop gaming PC is Unpluggable and able to be carried in my pocket is the future I wanna live in and very soon We will all be able to do this.
I'm rocking an s10e and it actually gets charged up rather than depleted which is quite amazing. If you are playing casual games it barely even gets warm. I just recently connected it to the tv in our room while on vacation and it works as a full fledged console. I wish there was more support for it though, I'd gladly pay a triple A price for an AAA game, when you think about it the software itself gains on value because of the fact that it's so portable
Heads up! Galaxy Note 10 and Tab S6removes Headphone Jack!!! Maybe stick to S10 or S10+? ETA Prime: **Finally talks about Samsung Dex** Also ETA Prime: **Emulation and Linux on Dex** Again ETA Prime: Samsung monitor is fairly a coincidence.
@@ibrahimhussain3248 I'm not sure but probably mate 20 and p30 series. I can't remember which Huawei was first one to bring desktop. It may work with 20 series as well but not sure if P20 have pc mode.
Connect your Samsung charger to a compatible USB C hub with HDMI out by plugging it into one of the ports. No powered hub to buy and you can connect (for example) USB flash drives, any display by using a compatible HDMI to whatever adapter (I use the DVI and VGA inputs on my desktop displays), and any combo of external keyboard and mice you prefer as the hub permits wireless adapters. You could connect a supported wired network adapter if that suits your system. If your phone supports wireless charging and you have no hub you can still use the USB C connector for one item at a time while continuing to charge since charging is outside the USB connection. You can also use DeX while using your phone as a mobile hotspot for other computers. When my local grid goes down I charge my phone and run one display via an inverter for a lower current draw than my notebooks. DeX could be ideal for off-grid use as most people use the internet for content consumption and don't need what desktops and servers do or need them all the time. You can of course repurpose old phones as servers on your LAN, covered in a few videos and deserving of a fresh one. Phone batteries provide a built-in UPS making them superior to a pieced-together solution.
@@theroyalaustralian If I am not wrong, no, Dex is still a modified version of Android but Linux on Dex is different thing. It is not built in the phone like Dex but you can try it by installing it as it is still in it's beta.
I hope that in the future phones will become so strong that it could play desktop games at high framrates, we are definitely still far away from that, but seeing how your samsung phone can basically turn into a pc is very impressive.
We're not very far in terms of potential power, we just need better ways to keep the SoC cool enough. 🤔 (I wish Apple would do something like this. My iPad pro has more raw power than my 2015 MacBook pro) 🤷🏽♂️
This is honestly amazing, i wish Samsung advertized it more
They did with the s8 they even had a dock you could buy with that phone if I'm not wrong
@@criptoejesus except Samsung does it better,
@@meowritz Huawei does it too, unlike Samsung you can do it wirelessly. No Linux though.
The world isn’t interested - Samsung knows this from past experience. Right now it’s a niche feature - the inclusion of a Linux container tells you exactly what market sector they’re aiming at.
If adoption among techies leads to more development of open source Linux software with desktop support built in, maybe Samsung will push the feature more then.
But for now, the software support isn’t there for this to be a mass market device.
@@nialltracey2599 also I think the reason they're waiting is that the most of the apps aren't optimized enough. There's nothing more annoying than apps that aren't optimized and it would be a buzz kill for the general audience.
Dex is one of most underrated features of Samsung smartphones
It's not underrated it's just nobody really need it... I have laptop I care with me everywhere I go. I use it at home for work and fun. I dont need all this info on my phone.
Samsung payment method as well
I need this. So i can presentation only with one device... Samsung Galaxy Note 10+.
Been using it every day for 2 years now, and you are totally right
@@EyaculatorPR What is your device?
This is the future we want from smartphones. As expensive and powerful as they have gotten we the consumers would like an all-in-one device.
Microsoft and Samsung just announced a close partnership. Samsung made a new Windows on ARM laptop. DeX can run Linux. I wouldn't be surprised if we'll see DeX run Windows 10 ARM in the near future.
This has been around for a few years already. Hardly the future
@@apfelschorle1988 "we'll see DeX run Windows 10 ARM in the near future."
This would be an amazing addition, if it runs properly and with little limitations it would totally replace laptops for me.
Yeah I want to see professionals/creators utilize this. Maybe a producer using FL studio, a videographer using Adobe premiere, a business owner running their business with just a Galaxy. It would be awesome to see. 💯
Windows phone had this on their high end phones, was very useful.
Good job,
You are the first person to actually point out what DEX is capable of!
and you are probably the only one who is aware of Linux on Dex which is imho absolutely great thing to have on a smartphone.
true, I have been saved so many times by my s9+ for my work. Dex is really useful. I was just hoping someone can make a laptop dock for it though.
@moderatingmoderation
Ideally The ports on the adapter
@@red_ashcroft for s9/s9+ wait till February to get dex for laptop. It's already on note10/s10
True....watched 15 videos prior to this one
@@red_ashcroft Google NextDock 2 if you haven't yet 😉
It would take Apple 10yrs to include this on the iPhone.
If they actually allowed iPadOS to run when connected to a larger screen, then it would make the iPhone very attractive to a lot of people. But they never will. They still don't have touch options for MacOS.
Make it 20
If Apple 🍎 do this.
Then they will ask for extra Cash
To include those features in their
CRAPPY MAC OS...... AND iPHones
@@worthlessguy7477 duh
Why would they "include" it?
When they can sell it separately!
Excellent job on showcasing Dex. People have no clue how powerful it is. Nothing like it out there.
Huawei does it wirelessly ruclips.net/video/WgxGwiqSCjk/видео.html
@@markp9985 Samsung does it wirelessly too, heck even Windows, Chrome, Steam and iPhone does it too. The question is, how well does it run and how close is it to a desktop experience. Ubuntu runs on dex too.
@@red_ashcroft this did not age well :(
@@thetiagomatoshow?
USB C is truly turning out to be the end all connector
Need to display images? Audio? Charging? Data? Frickin GPU connectivity? USB C baby
As someone who generally veers away from Samsung products, I have to admit; this is quite impressive. I particularly like the idea of only having to charge one device. Having the Xbox One controller work is icing on the cake.
Joey Numbers honestly if this gets Windows running well then I will gladly sell my 2 pcs. I only browse Web and office. Never have I ever played a game on pc. I only play on mobile like pubg. So if this gets more packed even on even only Android with full support of office then I'm sold. There is nothing better than having a one device for everything.
And with base models starting at 256gb then no need for sd cards.
The only bad side I guess is having to changé the battery every year since I'll be using the device a lot but that's still cheaper than buying a pc every 5 years and à smartphone every 2 years.
@@MlayehSaber btw, all samsung phones comes with pre-installed office apps. So you can do away offices works on them if you don't already know.
Ishlop I'm aware but I need a full fledged office suite for work not just à mobile version
How do you get your xbox one s controller to connect to your phone?
Have you tried xbox game streaming @joey. Turns my Samsung into a portable xbox one
You can get a refurbished s8 fairly cheap now. It's still a great phone. I use dex on my projector.
i am waitimg for note 9 to drop price after 10 is on the market... my note 4 keeps in bootloop sometimes :-(
P3C0L4 Oh my dad just ditched his note 4. It was acting up to. He did it through verizon though and they replaced his phone with an s7. I would love a Note 9.
@@P3C0L4 paid $565 after taxes for my note 9 on Ebay last week
It was new in the box
@@P3C0L4 bootloop is a easy fix
You can get a note 8 for 300 bucks mint condition with some light inscreen burn resolution.
WOW, Finally an official Android desktop OS powered by a Snapdragon 855.
You find and post some of the most interesting stuff. Thank you!
I can't wait to find a SBC or Chromebook with a Snapdragon 855 as it's main CPU.
This isn't a Chromebook but, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy book S will run on a snapdragon 8cx (still a arm chip but it can outperform the Intel i5 apparently) and windows 10 on ARM can emulate x86 programs although it's running on a ARM processor
@@reunh8451 Give us the ability to run ARM linux on that thing and i'll fall in love with it
Snapdragon 855 not 845
Actually this is 855
Chromebooks are supposed to be cheap, the snapdragon is not.
But there already chromebooks with exynos, rk3399 and other ARM chips.
Nintendo switch, gaming console
Fortnite: 30fps
Some Samsung boi
Fortnite: 60fps
Will galaxy s10 price are 4x Nintendo switch or 3x ps4 price so keep that in mined
@dood ayev yeah you right , but the guy was complaining about the poor performers of Nintendo switch and I want to remind him of the price deference so it will start make sense , switch have an old hardware therefore its so cheap compare to galaxy s10
@dood ayev first of all, the mobile version looks worse than the Switch version. Look up the comparisons.
Second of all, literally all consoles limits your controller type, and I bet you haven't used the Switch Pro controller.
Third and last one, the switch is way cheaper, and I bet that a mobile phone wouldn't support games like Skyrim, The Witcher, Doom, Wolfenstein, etc. The fortnite thing can also be due to poor optimization by epic games.
That's it. Simple as that.
@dood ayev Again, it's a console. Every console is like that.
You don't have your priorities straight if you compare a console to a mobile phone.
And again, fortnite in mobile looks different than fortnite in switch. On switch it looks better, there are a lot of comparisons outside.
I can buy a used PS4 for 150 but that doesn't change the fact that the console itself cost 300, I can buy a S10 plus for 800 but doesn't change the fact that it's a thousand dollars phone.
If you want that kind of freedom, a console isn't for you. Just buy a PC. But don't compare a console to a mobile phone because that's just ridiculous lmao
@@jaztin7197 well, if i look at my switch and at my s10+, i'm sure my s10+ looks way better
Switched from iOS to Galaxy Note 9 for this! Hated having several computers etc and we need large screen mostly for video editing and audio recording on a DAW. Power Director and Adobe Premier Rush work awesome full screen in DEX for video editing with zero lag. Plus I can connect an external hard drive thru my dongle which has 3 usb slots, SD slot, HDMI and power through. For audio I use Audio Evolution studio (trust me it's a FULL featured DAW on android! And works fullscreen in DEX) along with usb audio interface for mic and guitar etc. Most photo editing apps work in DeX as well. Galaxy note 9 with 512 GB is basically more powerful than the last laptop I had... a macbook pro. With extra SD slot I have 1 Tb of storage in my phone! I always hated Windows and now my whole computer is literally in my pocket thanks to DeX!! My only beef is that I got a FHD monitor instead of 4k. It was on sale LOL and I wasn't sure how DEX would pan out. I'll upgrade to a 4k later.
Embrace the convergence folks. This trend will continue.
I've been using DeX since the s8 it's amazing!
Indeed
Than the s8 connect via USB type C to hdmi adapter or do you still need the dex station for it to work?
@@Francoisdp82 yes for the s8 you need the dock but for the s10 you just need the USB c to hdmi cable. Not sure on the s9.
@@Francoisdp82 after update, you can use type c to HDMI cable 5o trigger Dex, no hub needed.
@@zckom for the s8? You don't need the DeX to do all the stuff in the video? Which hdmi adapter do u recommend?
Glad i didn't skip this video. Best dex review I've seen so far. Thanks for the full screen info
When your phone is more powerful than your pc. Lol
Well, is getting close but is still no more powerfull that my computer xD
Depends on your PC..but you can easily build a waaaaay better PC with that money instead of getting a $1000 phone..
@@shreyasaaron5438 fax
@@apj501st love me or hate me, I'm spitting straight fax
@@shreyasaaron5438 yep but u can't carry the PC in your pocket ;)
Amazing! I wish I knew more about this before purchasing iPhone X. Samsung devices truly are the pinnacle of productivity.
Windows Phone did this in exactly the same way through USBC quite some years ago. Except the interface you got was Windows, so even easier for anyone to use. Full Microsoft Office and whatnot.
@mrcolonofficial And we have Google to thank for that.
When I got my Note9, I instantly was blown away by dex. If you wanted to, you could use your phone as your home pc, complete with built in internet connection, giving you the ability to stop paying for a monthly internet provider.
Because you already have the connection onboard.
0:20 Samsung DeX is by the way also compatible with the Galaxy Note 8. That doesn´t stand in the Video.
And with the Galaxy S8 and S8+ too!
Watching on my note 8 and wondering the same thing.
Yep, this just sealed the deal on me getting the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 (long-time iOS guy) - long/far away (China) business trips just became much better! Gaming on the plane, then game at the hotel on the TV.
Thank you so much for testing this ETA Prime! I’m assuming Retroarch runs awesome?
DID YOU READ MY MIND?!
i was think of creative ways to make a portable dex work station for work and play; I search youtube and BAM! youve just posted a video...crazy.
Right? Last week I was looking for some old videos on Intel skulltrail and THE NEXT DAY "Linus Tech Tips" UPLOADED A VIDEO ON Intel skulltrail this same thing has happened about 7 times to me this year it's insane it's like we're living in a simulation
There are a lot of videos out there about Samsung Dex but this, this video is the only video (so far) that I've watched that really sold Dex to me. Good job on showcasing this!
Geez! That's what I call minimalism!!
My concern is the battery and how much it would heat up when playing.
If you get a dock that also charges the phone, it seems to prevent it from overheating.
On the official Dex Station and Dex Pad devices, you can pass through power to charge the device while using it in dex mode, and the same can be done with many of the hdmi adapters that work for dex mode. Most people I've talked to said the phone stays cool on the official devices thanks to the cooling fans, but without fans using regular adapters the phones only get mildly warm. Expect around the same kind of temperatures you normally get when using the phone for gaming.
Samsung sells a dock that includes active cooling, ethernet, hdmi, charging and 2 usb 2.0. Compatible with all the phones, not with the tablets as well.
The only cure is having a removable battery or a true cut where the battery is no longer involved in the phone operation and doesn't accept or use any power. The tech is there.
If you use your phone like a PC, which you CAN do with DEX, power users MUST keep their phones cool. Overheating can be a problem. I just place it on a small fan.
Great video. I'm using DeX with my S20 Ultra and it's awesome.
The best Dex review I've seen so far. I think the full chrome browser inside Linux is really exciting. Good job on the video.
I'm buying a Note 10 Plus as destop replacement for everyday work with DEX and Linux on Dex :)
Reminds me of the Motorola Atrix 4G. That phone was ahead of its time.
Linux running in DeX running on Android inside of Windows.
(S10 and Note 10 can run DeX if plugged to a Windows machine.)
Android is based on Linux not Windows.
@@justjeepinSTFU AND READ THE COMMENT
Got a NOTE 10+ on the way :)
I'm waiting to see if Asus roc 2 gets sold here in the states hopefully in September.
@@Sammy10100 me too. I'm wondering if the rog 2 can hook up to a monitor like this in some way
@@JJ-nl8vc do u know if the rog 2 will b available in the states. As I have not heard a word. I even called Verizon to verify but they had no info at the time of my call. Thanks for your help.
@@Sammy10100 havent heard on a state release yet, this tension with China is making me nervous lol
Have you tried pure uncut Android? It is amazing...I bought a Note 4 on day one and a Pixel 2 XL on day one. I don't think I can ever go back now.
It looks more beautiful and stable than windows that it's around for ages
Drujbanu agreed looks better than windows 10
Wow, amazing video. Very in depth and detailed. A+ content here!
Left tech behind for a long time, was gifted a tab s6 for Christmas as a method to read digital comics and watch movies, a friend pointed me to this video and a couple of others, I've been carrying around my childhood dream without knowing it!! I am now emulating every console I loved as a kid, a simple and inexpensive adaptor and I can use any modern TV, bought a keyboard case and a small portable mouse, an 8bitdo games controller for retro credits and I have literally everything I could want in a truly portable format yet am not tied to a laptop with its weight and whatever, I am sure it's not for everyone and laptops are still truly useful but this for me is perfect and dex, with the help of videos such as this has been a revelation!
Some are complaining about samsung being lazy for software update but they don't realize they have all the features we need....
Received my Note10 yesterday, installed 4 apps. 1: Remote Desktop for work pc. 2: VNC for MacBook Pro (2018) 3: Moonlight for my home gaming pc. 4: Linux. We live in the future.
All these years looking for the best pc to play minecraft lagless and all it takes is a samsung. Mind blowing
I will get the Galaxy Note 10+, nice to know i dont even meed my PC any more. ✌
facts.. who needs a desktop after this..
SUPREME PENNY STOCKS Fr! Unless you game or do any heavy graphic design or video editing, this thing is perfect.
Can't wait to see this feature 5 years from now. This might actually be the future of computing.
Thank you for doing this video, I've been using Dex for a while and I'm glad to see that you are making a video on it.
Having Linux running directly and natively on the Dex mode would be soooo sweet
This is how a showcase of Dex and its potential emulation/productivity should be done. I have an S10+ myself, and the possibilities for entertainment and portable productivity are really indulging. I came from an S7 Active, and while I felt it was great for PS1 and GBA emulation, the possibility of playing Soul Calibur II and using it like a portable in-bed console (with something like a Dualshock 4) is truly exciting. Great video.
I use it a lot, it is so good.
iOS users would be like... I don't need that. I have a pc. Lol
honestly ios users are so full of themselves
actually, they would be like: "I don't need that, I have a Mac!"
Do you not have a desktop or a laptop computer? If so, what do you need Dex for?
@@danteyoutu I hope this is a reference to "do you guys not have phones?" Haha
Personally I use Samsung Dex. I also have Laptop too.
I will tell you a use of Samsung Dex.
I go to college. If my teachers write anything on the board or do any projection . I take pictures of those or I write it on my Samsung note.
Next time , If my teachers tell me to do any homework or do any PowerPoint based on those . I don't need to transfer those pictures or Notes to my PC . I can just directly connect to my large 42 inch monitor and opening pictures/Notes and Microsoft word/PowerPoint Side by side and do it quick. No hassle. I can open the browser on the side like a Desktop.
Of course iPhone users can't do that.
Just got a Note10+ been playing around with Dex today, so good! Def underrated feature!
Fortnite definitely is up-scaled to 1080p, the shimmer and aliasing is obvious.
I was about to say that
Thank you, after such a long time I finally get what dex is all about
This is one thing Samsung is doing which is fantastic, running Linux like that is awesome!
Running Linux?
@@SVW1976
You know, android is based on Linux.
A modified Linux kernel but Android is clearly an OS of its own.
Youve done the best job with Dex that I've ran across so far. Most everyone else seem too have some issues or lack of knowledge about it.
Great video. You left out the Note 8, which also works with Dex
Worth to note that also Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Mate 20 Pro support desktop mode with usb-c to hdmi cable. It is amazing when traveling or visiting some friends to play retro games with bluetooth controllers.
Actually those Huawei Phones support desktop mode even without the USB-C to HDMI adapter, and its kind of cool since you can only screen mirror through wifi and use it like a regular computer too. The only drawback for this is that FPS are kind of low when streaming and you cannot enjoy a 1080p movie for example (Tried with Mate 20 Pro and Note 9)
Could you try and play games on Steam, using Linux on DeX? I'm curious as to performance on older games.
Probably not... games would have to be compiled for ARM processor architecture. Few games are made for Linux, and even fewer than that (if any) are made for ARM (on Steam platform).
Probably doesn't matter Alex asked for confirmation
@@zkristic Few games are made for Linux, but a lot of games run on Linux, don't forget Proton, but in this case, the problem is exactly the ARM processor
Your best option would be to use something like Moonlight which supports 120FPS to stream your PC to the phone running Dex on the display itself. It really shouldn't have any struggles with streaming from another device, but you won't really gain much except mobility and option to use it on another display in another room.
S9+ here, and I absolutely love samsung dex just for this reason! I play games on it all the time.
Hi ETA PRIME. I would love to see a video with Steam games performance running on Linux. Would that be possible??
what a time to be alive :)
imagine what 5 or 10 years in the future will give us
Your link only goes to different USB c to hdmi, not the one you bought
Wow is all i can say, about this setup, amazing Benchmark scores, never seen them so high.
That S10 really is a powerful phone, awesome to get one of those in a few years, when they have dropped in price.
Ok I was needing a new laptop to work (PowerPoint word and shit) and at the same time I want the note 10+... But money you know.... Now you show me that all I need is the note 10!!! God bless you
I really hope that this is the future of smartphones. It'd be so great, especially for students. Imagine coming home from school and just plugging your phone into a dock and now you have your PC to do all your homework ! That's the dream !
When emulating games could you connect 2 controllers and play multiplayer games with a friend ?
You can, through the USB ports on the dongle.
Droidsky And even more players via Bluetooth. DeX is pretty fantastic right now.
You'd only be limited with the USB adapter you have.
As long as the emulator supports it you can.
I personally play MUPEN64 with my friends with Bluetooth controllers whenever and wherever we can find an HDMI compatible TV.. Amazing experience, end of story.
I've been trying to get a portable Linux setup for a while now and you're the only person I've seen on RUclips that mentioned the coding side of having a android pc! I was using my old One Plus 7 Pro as a server drive and I can connect my Dex to that to run anything I need leveraging a tv/monitor and two phones! I love the possibilities that this opens up and I'm excited to play around with it
Strange you couldn't run Retroarch in full screen. It definitely works in full screen on my note 9 in dex.
It could be the app version. Retroarch now has two Android apps. The old and the new x64 version for newer devices.
Been using dex for 2 years now. It really is awesome and very useful. I use the official dock since I got it soo cheap. Also have a set of USB to hdmi but that dock is really handy when you need it stationary if you need to use the phone as a mouse
This may be already known, but open arena is on Android as well.
No i didn't know that, interesting thank you.
@@KingPepper41 yeah and it's pretty much a 1:1 port 💯
Thats What i call pro. I really enjoy the note coming from the iphone
Hey ETA Prime I've been doing this for a while with my set up. You can get the full screen if you choose screen mirror.
The Linux desktop feature really does it for me. can't wait to try
Some more improvement and people well not but laptops for light work
Yes but you will still need a monitor screen
I was very pleased to see Sega Saturn emulation at full speed. Thank you for including Sega Saturn.
Video editing within Ubuntu? Could be a totally portable shoot, edit, uploaded?
Yes can
I doubt it, probably not enough memory, also expert from editor can't access hardware encoding, so will be very slow.
Gunna get an S10 and give it a go. Will let ya know if it is possible :)
@@_Manfat editing from within Android will be perfectly fine. Definitely from an S10! Recently heard the name of a video editing program that someone said was full featured. I'm using VivaVideo and I find that very easy to use, and for my purposes more than enough features!
@@BerenddeBoer kinemaster is a great one you can do anything with this app
Impressive never used it on my Note 9 since I've upgraded to the Note 10+ 5G I will give it a try on my TV. Thanks for showing the power of DeX.
Which adapter did you buy for $15? Your link only takes me to an Amazon search not a specific product, and the one that looks most like yours costs $20 more and its price history says it's been at that price for a long time.
I mentioned that a while ago. The adapter that he's using is at least $35. I would like to know which one he's using as well.
You did such a good job showcasing this feature! I've been educating people on Dex since the Note 8. I have the note 9 and have the dex docking thing and I use dex for work, my business, budgeting, and a lot of gaming. I have a gaming desktop and a Alienware laptop and a new HP ultra thin laptop, and I without noticing prefer my phone/dex. The ease of use and having it doubling as my phone and pc while I work.
i have two monitors. once i get my Note 10, i will always have Dex up on my second monitor
wish i had the money
This is the best!! A smartphone and a computer all in one. I didn't even know. Tfs. This just blew my mind!! I need a computer and a new phone but if I get a Samsung with dex I can get both!!! 🤯
Microsoft Continuum was His father
It ran well with the Note 8. I'm rocking the S10+ now & picking up the Note 10+ today. The S10+ is a magnificent machine for Dex. I cannot wait for the the Note 10+. Dex is a great & overlooked feature as you stated. These new Samsung flagships are so much better than Apple phones. You get so much more with Samsung. Also the charging is phenomenal. All around the S10+ is an absolute animal. Thanks for uploading a Dex video. All of the phone reviews & I barely see many talk about it or how well it runs. My Note 8 ran Dex really well. They just keep making it even better. I run my external hard drives & play movies I downloaded years ago on a 100 inch projector. If people would see Dex more Apple & Microsoft would have to seriously up there game!!!!
Have you tried Huawei Desktop? compare this and Dex! great vid btw
Dex started a long time ago before Huawei's desktop mode. It is more mature and better than Huawei's knockoff version.
@@vervetech9395 lol Huawei dosent even need a fg cable to do this welcome to the future son !
@@a-w429 neither does the note 10
I have ruclips.net/video/WgxGwiqSCjk/видео.html
Where is he even going to get a Huawei at this point in the US?
this will become the future with the big/little core design tbh!! im really amazed at the scores for a mobile phone processor!! it's not far behind an actual pc!!
Is it possible to connect 2 controllers and play a 2 player game?
afrah 01 it should work up to 4 controller or over if a game is supported with it.
Can't wait for your tab s6 review
reminds me of remix os
Right
I miss my remix os
No coincidence since Remix OS is a customised verison of Android.
Holy crap, man. You made me realize how powerful my Galaxy S9+ is.
Got me feeling like I'm literally walking around with a computer in my pocket.
Can you please run normal Minecraft over Linux for desk, just to test performance
Man, this looks so cool! Hoping that other brands will start to use features like these too. I am absolutely not every going to buy anything Samsung again, but I must admit I like this DEX thing a lot!
there's several options for that adapter in the link which one did you get exactly?
Looks like the one he was using doubled in price on Amazon.
@@markfll figures.
I have a job which gets super boring so I was looking for a basic way to entertain myself at work without taking up a ton of space. DEX allowed me to use a portable monitor to watch Netflix and RUclips at work with ease and it feels just like a real computer. It's not perfect not yet. But folks we are close I've been using dex for about 5 to 6 months now. It's incredible. The future is alot closer than anyone thinks. Dex has shown me this. The future where my Home desktop gaming PC is Unpluggable and able to be carried in my pocket is the future I wanna live in and very soon We will all be able to do this.
Hi sir, how do you record the dex screen? The animation look so smooth.
Mohd Ikmal Redza Zolkopli using a capture card
dude, this is fookin amazing.....You don't only get amazing emulation, you get a full linux desktop on ARM :O
In a near future we will be wondering if the next phones can run Crysis.
Damn that's so cool, I'm getting a hand me down Pixel phone soon but this looks way cooler.
Hows the batt consumption of the s10 while plugged in? Will the charger keep it juiced while plugged?
yeah it will im on the note 8 and it works great
If it couldn't then I honestly don't think Samsung would have released DEX yet.
I'm rocking an s10e and it actually gets charged up rather than depleted which is quite amazing. If you are playing casual games it barely even gets warm. I just recently connected it to the tv in our room while on vacation and it works as a full fledged console. I wish there was more support for it though, I'd gladly pay a triple A price for an AAA game, when you think about it the software itself gains on value because of the fact that it's so portable
Thanks for showing what dex is actually capable of. Good video. This is exactly what I wanted to see.
Heads up! Galaxy Note 10 and Tab S6removes Headphone Jack!!! Maybe stick to S10 or S10+?
ETA Prime: **Finally talks about Samsung Dex**
Also ETA Prime: **Emulation and Linux on Dex**
Again ETA Prime: Samsung monitor is fairly a coincidence.
just recieved my device today and so far I love it.
this is NOT only available on samsung devices, in fact you can even plug a Huawei phone on samsung dex and will work due to Huawei PC mode xD
Which models?
And it sucks,,,, badly.... I tried both....
Samsung Dex is the one✌
@@ibrahimhussain3248 I'm not sure but probably mate 20 and p30 series.
I can't remember which Huawei was first one to bring desktop. It may work with 20 series as well but not sure if P20 have pc mode.
@@hashirkp AFAIK both works exactly the same except for the Linux thing.
Oh, I'm so glad this was recommended
Imagine dex on s12 with AMD Radeon graphics
😮🤤
FUUUTURE
Connect your Samsung charger to a compatible USB C hub with HDMI out by plugging it into one of the ports. No powered hub to buy and you can connect (for example) USB flash drives, any display by using a compatible HDMI to whatever adapter (I use the DVI and VGA inputs on my desktop displays), and any combo of external keyboard and mice you prefer as the hub permits wireless adapters. You could connect a supported wired network adapter if that suits your system.
If your phone supports wireless charging and you have no hub you can still use the USB C connector for one item at a time while continuing to charge since charging is outside the USB connection.
You can also use DeX while using your phone as a mobile hotspot for other computers.
When my local grid goes down I charge my phone and run one display via an inverter for a lower current draw than my notebooks. DeX could be ideal for off-grid use as most people use the internet for content consumption and don't need what desktops and servers do or need them all the time. You can of course repurpose old phones as servers on your LAN, covered in a few videos and deserving of a fresh one. Phone batteries provide a built-in UPS making them superior to a pieced-together solution.
it kind of sucks that Dex is not available on Samsung Galaxy Tab A's 😅
Tab A Series are considered mid to low end tablet, the processor won't hold up to the heavy computing in Dex.
@@zckom isn't Dex a type of linux distro?
@@theroyalaustralian If I am not wrong, no, Dex is still a modified version of Android but Linux on Dex is different thing. It is not built in the phone like Dex but you can try it by installing it as it is still in it's beta.
@@zckom REALLY!? Cool! Awesome, how do I do that?
I hope that in the future phones will become so strong that it could play desktop games at high framrates, we are definitely still far away from that, but seeing how your samsung phone can basically turn into a pc is very impressive.
We're not very far in terms of potential power, we just need better ways to keep the SoC cool enough. 🤔
(I wish Apple would do something like this. My iPad pro has more raw power than my 2015 MacBook pro) 🤷🏽♂️
you missed galaxy note 8
I'm Dex user for more that one year and not use my notebook since then. Dex+Termux(Ubuntu)+VNC = perfect info system!