Can I Install the Newer Samsung DeX Version on a Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950F?
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I own a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) and am interested in utilizing Samsung DeX to connect my phone to a Windows PC via USB-C, leveraging the newer DeX features that allow for a more integrated experience compared to the original DeX Docking Station . I understand that the newer generation of DeX offers additional functionalities, and I'm keen on exploring how I can benefit from these on my device.
After conducting some research , I found that the following packages are essential for DeX functionality, and most of them are already installed on my phone:
- com.sec.android.desktopmode.uiservice
- com.samsung.desktopsystemui
- com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher
- com.sec.android.app.dexonpc
The last package (com.sec.android.app.dexonpc) appears to be what I need to enable the newer DeX features. I attempted to install it using an APK from APKMirror through
adb install .apk
, but encountered the error:
Performing Streamed Install
adb: failed to install .apk: Failure [-3001]
As mentioned in a Stack Overflow comment , I've also tried several commands to address installation issues, but none have succeeded.
My questions are:
1. Is installing the newer version of Samsung DeX on a Galaxy Note 8 feasible, or is this endeavor a dead end due to hardware/software limitations?
2. How safe is it to download and install APKs from third-party websites like APKMirror or APKCombo for this purpose?
I appreciate any insights or experiences you can share regarding upgrading DeX on older Samsung devices.
Asked by Foad
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Feb 22, 2024, 11:40 AM
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