Samsung Dex is one of Samsung’s most overlooked flagship hardware devices. It has long been a fantasy to be able to transform your mobile into a laptop alternative with a single cable. So, in this guide, you’ll learn how to install and use Samsung DeX on Mac with USB-C charging cable.

Recently, the company has announced that you will no longer need a separate monitor like TV, keyboard setup, and HDMI cable to enable the desktop environment with Samsung DeX. Instead, you can now use Samsung DeX on compatible Galaxy devices on Windows or Mac with a charging cable also.

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2. GOG GALAXY 2.0 is an application, thanks to which you’ll be able to combine multiple libraries into one and connect with your friends across all gaming platforms, consoles included. If your games and gaming buddies are scattered between different launchers and platforms, this is a solution for you!

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What is Samsung DeX?

Samsung DeX is a software interface that activated by plugging a compatible mobile device into a spare monitor, laptop, or computer. It runs on all of the flagship smartphones that Samsung has launched since 2017, including the Galaxy S8 or later (mostly S and Note Series).

However, Samsung launched DeX for PC in August 2019. It helps users to connect their mobile device to a Windows PC or Mac compatible so they can use DeX right from their laptop.

Why to Use DeX?

Samsung DeX has many different features that best suit your needs. Samsung DeX Mode allows your device to display a PC-like experience on a large screen with the same apps that you use on your phone every day. Finally, you can use DeX mode on your monitor while using different apps on your device at the same time, or turn your device into an input device to control the DeX environment.

Benefits of Using Samsung DeX on Windows/Mac on Samsung Galaxy:

• Easy file transfers between Windows and Dex.
• You can answer calls and send text messages on the phone with the DeX window while you are still working on your PC apps and files.
• A great alternative to apps like BlueStacks to play
• Android-only games on the big screen.
  Increase productivity with a mobile desktop.

DeX-compatible Samsung Galaxy Devices

• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20
• Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
• Samsung Galaxy 20 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S20+
• Samsung Galaxy S2
• Samsung Galaxy Fold
• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus
• Samsung Galaxy Note 10
• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G
• Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus
• Samsung Galaxy S10
• Samsung Galaxy S10e
• Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
• Samsung Galaxy Note 9
• Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
• Samsung Galaxy S9
• Samsung Galaxy Note 8
• Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
• Samsung Galaxy S8
• Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S4

DeX Requirements

To use Samsung DeX on Samsung Galaxy S8 or later compatible devices on Windows 7/10 or Mac with USB-C charging cable. You’ll need the following requirements:

• Any Laptop running on Windows 10/7 or MacOS versions above 10.13
• Samsung DeX Software on PC
• USB-C Charging Cable
• A Samsung Galaxy S8 or Later

How to Install & Samsung DeX on Mac or MacBook

So, if you have Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus and later Galaxy flagship devices then you can easily use Samsung DeX on Mac and Windows 10. So, to use Samsung DeX on Mac, you have to download the Samsung DeX app on your Mac. So, without further ado, here’s how it’s done:

Step 1. Open the Safari web browser and then search for Samsung DeX for Mac on Google. Open the first given link.

Step 2. Now, click FOR MAC OS to download Samsung DeX app on your Mac.

Step 3. You will receive a warning notification that says “Do you want to allow downloads on samsung.com”? Click Allow. Now the file will start to download. The file size is around 27.1 MB.

Step 4. Go to Finder > Downloads and click on the Samsung DeX file for installation.

Step 5. Click Install Samsung DeX.pkg.

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Step 6. Click Continue.

Step 7. Once again, click Continue. Click Continue on the next page as well.

Step 8. Click Agree.

Step 9. At last, click Install and click Continue Installation.

Step 10. If you’re prompted to enter your Mac password then enter the password and click Install Software.

Step 11. The Installation was completed successfully. All Set and Now you’re ready to use Samsung DeX. Click Restart to restart your Mac.

Step 12. After the restart, click Allow.

Note: You may also need to allow Samsung DeX to control your computer. To do that go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Accessibility > check the box next to Samsung DeX and then click the lock icon to save the changes.

Step 13. Now, plug one end of the cable into your Galaxy phone, while plugging the other end into the Mac, Samsung DeX automatically starts when your phone is connected to your Mac using a USB cable. Make sure your phone is unlocked.

Step 14. Once the phone is detected, Start now on your phone.

Step 15. Now, you have successfully connected your Samsung Galaxy device to a Mac using Samsung DeX via cable charging.

Getting to Know the DeX Interface

Using the Samsung DeX interface is easy and user-friendly for most users of Galaxy smartphones or tablets, but here are a few tips to help you familiarize yourself with the interface.

1. Quick Settings Menu

Here you can see your battery life, alarms, and Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity. Click the arrow icon to expand the menu and adjust your settings.

2. Recent, Home and Back

The recent, home, and back options are on the bottom left-hand corner next to the apps tray icon. You’ll be familiar with the other three icons in the bottom-right bar of your phone. They’re the same recent, home, and back icons you’ll see at the bottom of your phone screen, and they’ll give you a fast way to switch between apps and get back to your desktop.

3. Apps Tray

Next to the DeX logo and recent, home, and back keys you will see the apps tray icon. An apps tray icon gives you access to all of the apps on your phone. They’ll be arranged just as you see them on your phone.

4. Lock or Exit DeX

The DeX logo at the bottom left-hand corner, if you want to lock DeX while you leave your desk for a moment. You can also exit DeX mode here or switch to screen mirroring.

Wrapping Up

This article was all about how to install and use Samsung DeX on Mac. To use Samsung DeX on your Mac or MacBook, you’ll need to have a Samsung Galaxy S8 or later Galaxy flagship devices and If you want to play Android-only games on your Mac then use Samsung DeX.

GOG GALAXY 2.0

All your games and friends in one place.

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Join the Open Beta, enjoy the app and share your feedback with us! You'll need a GOG account to use GOG GALAXY 2.0.

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• What is GOG GALAXY 2.0 and why should I use it?

  GOG GALAXY 2.0 is an application, thanks to which you’ll be able to combine multiple libraries into one and connect with your friends across all gaming platforms, consoles included. If your games and gaming buddies are scattered between different launchers and platforms, this is a solution for you! Keeping track of all achievements earned by you and your friends, hours played, and games owned across platforms has never been this easy. And the application is entirely free, all you need is a GOG account to use it.

• How can I add my games to GOG GALAXY 2.0?

  In GOG GALAXY 2.0 you’re adding games through official and community created integrations. By connecting platforms, the data about the games you own is automatically imported to the application. On top of that you are also able to manually add single games even if they are not connected to any platform.

• Will GOG GALAXY 2.0 show all my games, or only those I have installed on my PC?

  Yes, GOG GALAXY 2.0 will show all your games from connected PC and console platforms… even if they are not currently installed.

• Do I still need to have other gaming clients installed on my PC?

  Yes, if you want to get access to any features specific to that platform, e.g. installing or auto-updating games, cloud saves, etc.

• Will I be able to customize my games library?

  Yes, our goal is to provide you with the most options possible to customize your games library. In GOG GALAXY 2.0, you’ll be able to create your own views based on different filters available in the app, tags that you’ll create on your own, and search queries you’ll come up with. Mix and match all of those options to create countless library views. Once you do, save them for quick access and automatic synchronization. On top of that, you can also manually edit the metadata of every game in your master games collection.

• How can I add my friends to GOG GALAXY 2.0?

  Like with games, in GOG GALAXY 2.0 adding friends begins with connecting platforms. By doing so, you can find other GOG GALAXY users who are your friends on the platforms or social networks you have connected.
  Additionally, you’ll be able to see non-GOG GALAXY users from friends lists of connected platforms – with an option to check their online status and chat with them cross-platform.

• What kind of stats and activities will GOG GALAXY 2.0 show me?

  You’ll see all your games from connected platforms together with your progress in each title – achievements you’ve earned and your game time. Also, for your GOG GALAXY friends, you’ll be able to see their online status and what games they are playing, with their achievements and time spent in each title.

• Will GOG GALAXY 2.0 spy on my computer?

  No. We’re not in the business of users’ data. GOG GALAXY 2.0 is only importing information from connected platforms – you always know what is imported through official integrations. Additionally we’ve made the community created integrations open-source, to ensure the transparency of imported data.

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• What data does GOG GALAXY 2.0 share with other platforms?

  We don’t share any data with third parties.

• How can I delete my data from GOG GALAXY 2.0?

  Once you have disconnected a platform from GOG GALAXY 2.0, we will remove all your imported data from our servers.

• What are the community created integrations and how I can create one?

  We want to offer integrations with all possible gaming platforms. This is a challenging and time-consuming process, not only because these are technically complex projects, but they also require negotiations and agreements with partners. We want all our official integrations to be supported by respective platform holders, so we make sure they’re in-line with partners’ policies and that they’re safe.
  While we’re hard at work on adding more official integrations, we’ve decided to give you – the community – an opportunity to work on your own open source platform integrations. The documentation about how to build your own GOG GALAXY 2.0 integrations for various gaming platforms can be found here.

• I’m a GOG.COM user, what’s new for me in GOG GALAXY 2.0?

  The whole client has been rebuilt from the ground up to be better and faster. All features for third party platforms work for GOG.COM. With the new games library, you’ll be able to filter, sort and add tags to customize your views and save them for easy access. Thanks to the new friends section, you’ll have a chance to track your friends progress in every GOG.COM game, as well as see what they are currently playing. On top of that, GOG GALAXY 2.0 will remain your optional client for GOG.COM games – features like auto-updates, cloud saves, cross-play, rollbacks and more stay the same as the GOG GALAXY you’re currently using. Once we include all features available in the current version of GOG GALAXY client to the 2.0 version, we will update everyone to the GOG GALAXY 2.0 application.

• How can I participate in the Open Beta?

  The Open Beta is already available and everybody is welcome to participate in it. To get access to GOG GALAXY 2.0 download the installer from www.gogalaxy.com. Once dowloaded, launch it and follow the instructions. GOG account and consent to GOG GALAXY 2.0 EULA are required to participate in the test. The GOG account is entirely free.

• I found a bug in GOG GALAXY 2.0, how can I report it?

  There is an 'Report an issue' option in the app under settings icon. We also encourage you to tell us what you think about GOG GALAXY 2.0 via the 'Share feedback' option, in the same settings menu.

• I’m a journalist/content creator and would like to get in touch with you, how I can contact you?

  Drop us an email at pr@gog.com and we’ll get back to you!