DeX on Fold's inner display

[nickthaskater]

Here's DeX running directly on a Galaxy Note 9 phone display - no external monitor needed: https://www.reddit.com/r/SamsungDex/comments/18v38fx/hell_yes/ 

Samsung can easily make this work on the Fold (or any other device for that matter), they just choose not to.

Please allow DeX to be used directly on the Fold's inner display when unfolded, just as you can on the Tab S devices. This has been demonstrated to be possible with a rooted device - see: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/add-more-features-to-oneui-5-beta-rayos-rom-or-stock-rooted-oneui...

Add "standalone" to the line in /system/etc/floating_features.xml <SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_COMMON_CONFIG_DEX_MODE>dual,wireless,dexforpc</SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_COMMON_CONFIG_DEX_MODE> so it becomes <SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_COMMON_CONFIG_DEX_MODE>dual,wireless,dexforpc,standalone</SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_COMMON_CONFIG_DEX_MODE> 

After applying, the DeX UI will be available on the phone's local display - no external display needed.​

This would be a perfect showcase of DeX being the next generation in mobile computing - being a PC that can be folded up and fit in your pocket, then unfolded and used as a desktop without the need to connect to an external display.

Xioami already showed this concept in action with their recent folding device - it ought to be a no-brainer for Samsung too DeX to be used this way directly on the Fold's display, too.

I was really hoping the Fold 3 would implement this feature, but it didn't, and that literally stopped Mr from buying it. Should this feature be added in an update, or committed to for the Fold 4, consider me sold.

Anyone else share this sentiment? Thanks 😊 

[Mulev_Nosar]

Just stumbled across this thread, and the lack of using DeX when the Z Fold is in tablet mode was the last deciding factor to going with the S23 Ultra vs the Z Fold 5.

If I need to connect an external display for the use of DeX, why incur the extra cost and bulk of the Z Fold over the S23? I am sure there are -some- detractions of the implementation, be it cost for R&D, or perhaps "too many features" (a non-issue for a flagship device designed for power users, looking for the absolute latest and greatest)? However, I cannot find any in my own research or reflections.

But the option to use DeX? Sold. Many, many times over.

[Wurztha]

Fold 5 here, still not an option 😲???

[Members_JhYSLEL]

This would definitely enhance the productivity purpose of my Fold Z5 Samsung should consider turning this on in the foldables but it looks like they don't care about it

[CONCEITEDGENIUS]

I so badly wish this were a thing.  It's like having a little laptop 

[henning70]

This would be an absolute stellar addition to the Z Fold line-up. I have been looking for this feature since my first fold, the Z Fold 3. I also had the Z Fold 4 and now have the Z Fold 5. 

This feature makes perfect sense and it should definitely be an option.

[miraykubus]

Samsung we all want Samsung dex launch direct on our folds, it is an nice feature for the fold 6 !! :)

[Mxlik]

Still nothing😪😪😪😢😭😭😭

Heart breaking man.  After so many years.. something so simple..

[nickthaskater]

Yep. They lost me. I ended up just buying a laptop again since it's clear Samsung couldn't care less.

[Manuginobili]

yes!!

[nonubitta]

It will make it so much usefull, please implement this.