Samsung to End for DeX for PC With One UI 7 2b6l3 Asks s to Switch to Link to Windows App

s can switch to the Link to Windows app to connect their Galaxy smartphone and Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. 4ls3e

Written by Manas Mitul | Updated: 3 December 2024 14:34 IST

Samsung to End for DeX for PC With One UI 7, Asks s to Switch to Link to Windows App

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Link to Windows is available as an app for Galaxy devices on the Play Store

Highlights

Link to Windows is available for Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs
It is confirmed to replace DeX for PC on Galaxy devices with One UI 7
s can still connect Galaxy phones to external displays with DeX

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One UI 7, the company has confirmed. DeX — short for “Desktop eXperience” — was launched in 2017, enabling s to connect their Android devices such as smartphones or tablets to an external display device wired or wirelessly and take advantage of a desktop-like interface (UI) for a more productive experience. Further, it also allows connection with the PC for accessing the phone's features on the desktop.

In its place, the South Korean technology conglomerate will prioritise the more recent Link to Windows app for accessing the phone's features on a PC.

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In the Link to Windows app to connect their smartphone and Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC and get the same connected multitasking experience.

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The Link to Windows app allows s to mirror their smartphones on PCs for easy navigation. s can access their apps and messages from multiple devices simultaneously on one screen Further, it can also be used to transfer media, respond to incoming calls and messages, access recent apps, manage notifications, and share links — all possible without having to pick up the phone.

This feature already comes preloaded on newer Google Play Store.

However, the entire feature isn't going away. Samsung adds that Galaxy s will still be able to connect their smartphones with external displays and other peripherals by using DeX.

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