Run Windows applications on a Samsung Galaxy Android device with virtualization and remote desktop connection.
Samsung DeX is a free desktop extension tool which allows you to use your Samsung Galaxy device as a primary operating system and personal computer, allowing you to extend your phone or tablet's display to a monitor or television screen.
The application comes with full support for a number of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel, etc), a few other Microsoft tools like Microsoft Remote Desktop and more.
You can use Samsung DeX to interact with video conference applications like Skype and Zoom, use Parallels, Acrobat, Photoshop and a long list of other supported applications. All on your Samsung Android device.
As Samsung Dex was developed for flagship devices, you may require something newer than the Samsung S9 or S10 to be able to use this software.
All in all, DeX is an interesting way to use your Android phone or tablet as a alternative desktop but it may be a little bit sluggish as it's essentially mirroring a display onto your other screen.
Features of Samsung DeX
- Integrates with YouTube and OneDrive.
- Cloud support: Share files from cloud services.
- Desktop UI: Windows-like desktop environment.
- Direct media streaming: Stream media to a TV or monitor.
- Display continuity: Seamless transition between devices.
- Drag and drop: Transfer files with ease.
- Dual monitor support: Connect two screens at once.
- Enhanced productivity: Access and work with keyboard, mouse and monitor.
- File management: Manage files on PC and mobile device.
- Keyboard shortcuts: Use hotkeys for faster navigation.
- Multi-window: View multiple apps simultaneously.
- Notification mirroring: Mirror phone notifications to PC.
- Remote access: Connect from anywhere.
- Remote printing: Print documents from remote locations.
- Security: Protects data with secure authentication.
- Taskbar: Quickly access frequently used apps.
Compatibility and License
Samsung DeX is provided under a freeware license on Windows from mobile phone tools with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 2.4.1.23 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can Samsung DeX run on?
Samsung DeX can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
Other operating systems: The latest Samsung DeX version from 2024 is also available for Mac.
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