Desktop Hub for Samsung DeX on Windows Pc

This does not give you DeX mode!
You need a DeX enabled device with a USB-C to Display output adapter.

Resolution override function requires USB debugging to be enabled in the devices developer settings before running the configuration. Once complete you can disable USB debugging

• Notice: This application has no internet permissions to provide assurance that no data will be sent back to the developer.
This app uses Accessibility services.

• Enhanced input providing us with support for more of our keyboards hotkeys and key combinations to increase our overall productivity everywhere!

• Multi-Instancing enabling you to launch multiple instances of supported apps such as the calculator.

• True windowed mode enables all apps to work including apps that normally say they require a touch screen or are locked to a phone sized window and providing, true windowed and fullscreen support with no hacks required.

• Auto launch start multiple apps of your choice to the startup list when DeX launches!

• Alternative start menu bringing more of a Desktop-PC like experience to Android desktop! Adding features such as quick search launch (i.e. enter calc and the calculator will quickly launch if it is the only app installed starting with the text 'calc'). Quick access to the devices power button, settings app, Play store app, pictures app, documents folder and file explorer app from the start menus side bar. Supports launch via the 'Meta/Windows' key, or 'Meta+Alt' if you don't want to replace the default start menu!
Also adding multi-instance launching support to the desktop experience!
• Install Linux on your device enabling an increased level of productivity with access to software typically not available on Android devices.

• Resolution override providing additional resolution and DPI configuration options for your device.

• Disable 'Shift+Space' language switch.
• Replace 'Meta+E' (Windows key/cmd key + E) to launch file explorer instead of email!

• Customisable auto desktop startup/exit device config changes:
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & HDMI Audio out.

• Independant volume profiles for both phone & desktop modes, automatically adjusted whenever you change the volume in each mode.

• Custom desktop Startup, Exit, USB connect and disconnect sounds are supported!

• Brighness reduction and red tint support with quick keyboard shortcuts support to reduce eye-strain quickly and easily without the need to launch any apps!

• Desktop version info enables you to see when DeX has been updated from within Desktop Hub.

Originally designed for the 'Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+/S9/S9+/Note 8' and the 'DeX Station' dock accessory.

Added beta support for alternative Android desktop devices too.

Permissions:
• Apps that can appear on top: Brightness overlay.
• Apps that can change system settings: Bluetooth & WiFi controls.
• Usage data access: Device resource monitor (CPU, RAM, Storage & running background services).
• Accessibility service: Keyboard input detection (for Desktop enhanced input functions, i.e. enabling extra system-wide keyboard shortcuts), system events (i.e. show power menu & minimize all windows), pinch to zoom simulation and handling brightness overlay.

v2.50:
• Added Linux Desktop install.
• Fixed bugs with 2020 upgrade pack.

v2.49:
• Samsung file explorer launch fix.

v2.48:
• Taskbar toggle bug fix.

v2.47:
• Added 'Taskbar toggle' to the 2020 upgrade pack.
• Improved resolution override feature (Now you can set any size you want).

v2.46:
• Added 'Resolution override' feature to the 2020 upgrade pack.

v2.45:
• Optimisations for recent DeX versions.

v2.41:
• Ctrl+Volume Up/Down: HDMI/Phone audio output.

Allows an application to call killBackgroundProcesses(String].
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Marker permission for applications that wish to access notification policy.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows an application to read or write the secure system settings.
Allows modification of the telephony state - power on, mmi, etc.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an application to update device statistics.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.