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When the software is set up, open the Samsung DeX app on your computer.
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Then, connect your compatible device to the computer using a USB-C cable. If your computer doesn't have
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this connection, you can use a USB-C to USB-A cable.
Wait a few seconds for the phone to connect; when it does, a DeX window will appear on your monitor. Use
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your computer's mouse to control things on your connected phone, such as opening the phone's app.
Note: You can perform basic operations using the touchpad connected to your PC, but some gestures, such
as pinching with two fingers to zoom in, won't work.
To exit DeX, select the Apps icon in the bottom left corner of the DeX screen, and then select Exit DeX.
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Here is a list of the cool things you can do only with DeX for PC:
Click and drag a file from your PC to the Samsung DeX window to transfer a PC file to your mobile device.
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Copied images will appear in your phone's Gallery app. However, you'll need to make sure your device's
USB settings are set to Transferring files.
Text your contacts from your PC. You can copy and paste text from the phone to PC and vice versa.
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Simultaneously run up to 5 apps from your mobile device on the computer. Compatible apps on your PC
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will be resized for a desktop experience.
Use DeX on a tablet with no external display
The Tab S4, S6, S7, and S8 have DeX built right into them. In other words, you can mutitask with DeX without
connecting the tablet to a monitor!
Just swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick settings panel. Then, tap the Samsung DeX icon. If
it's your first time using this feature, follow the instructions.
The DeX interface will load on the tablet the same way it appears on desktops and monitors. You can navigate it
using the touch screen, S Pen, a USB or Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, or a Keyboard cover.
Using the S Pen
If you have a Tab S7 or S8, DeX mode will have an extra perk: you can use S Pen features! That's right, DeX mode
will come with the Air command menu. Just hover your S Pen over the Air command icon and tap it to open up
the menu. All of your usual shortcuts will be there.
You can also use the S Pen to write down ideas in Samsung Notes, color in the PENUP app, and do a myriad of
other things that are easier with a pen.
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