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

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

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

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Manas Mitul | Updated: 3 December 2024 14:34 IST

Samsung to End Support for DeX for PC With One UI 7, Asks Users 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

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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
Users can still connect Galaxy phones to external displays with DeX

Samsung will end support for DeX for PC with its upcoming operating system (OS), One UI 7, the company has confirmed. DeX — short for “Desktop eXperience” — was launched in 2017, enabling users 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 user 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.

Support Ending for DeX for PC

In the footnotes of its DeX for PC page, Samsung confirms that support for DeX for PC on the Windows platform will end with the upcoming One UI 7 OS. Notably, One UI 7 is scheduled to be released early next year with the next-generation Galaxy S series handsets. Once support ends, users can switch to 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 users to mirror their smartphones on PCs for easy navigation. Users 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 Galaxy devices but can also be downloaded as an app via the Google Play Store.

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

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More