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Does the Xperia Z5 Premium support USB monitors?

Hello, I am considering buying this monitor: https://www.asus.com/Monitors/MB168BPlus/
Does anybody know whether it would work?
Thanks in advance

I'd say your best bet would be to look at getting an MHL adaptor and using HDMI.

I contacted Displaylink, and this is the reply I got:
"Hi
The monitor will need to be connected through an externally powered hub, as the Sony phone will not deliver enough power for the display.
Best regards,
Wim
DisplayLink Technical Support"
Just incase anyone is interested in using their Z5 Premium with a USB monitor...

ASUS MB168B+ compatibility with Z5P
jplempka said:
Hello, I am considering buying this monitor: https://www.asus.com/Monitors/MB168BPlus/
Does anybody know whether it would work?
Thanks in advance
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Hello,
I can confirm that the MB168B+ does work (very well) with the Z5P.
It is correct that the monitor will draw too much power to run direct from the Z5P; you can use a mains powered Hub as mentioned in the thread but you can also use a 'Power Bank' type rechargeable battery in conjunction with an OTG Host Adapter if you need freedom from a mains socket.
The inherent limitation is then simply the capacity of your batteries (you can't concurrently charge the phone while using the micro-USB OTG connection to the display).
Use the native Settings | Device Connection | USB Connectivity to find the ASUS MB168B+
You just need to install DisplayLink Desktop from the Play store (free App), follow the on-screen instructions and away you go.
The app is currently limited to 1 DisplayLink display, operating at a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p).
One limitation is that the ASUS screen only seems to work in landscape orientation with Android. Brilliant for any App, Video, etc., displaying in landscape 16:9, but doesn't realise the full potential of also being able to give you a full Portrait image using the entire screen with it rotated through 90 degrees.
With the phone connected and home screen displayed, the mirrored image will be upright and centred on the screen.
If you go to an app which supports landscape mode, the ASUS display will follow the physical orientation of the phone to full HD landscape presentation.
The MB168B+ has a built-in Auto Rotate feature which can automatically senses its orientation and switches the display between landscape and portrait based on its position - it works when driven from Windows, but apparently not with the current Android flavoured DisplayLink Driver.. Undoubtedly possible, but one for some permutation of DisplayLink and ASUS to figure and add the functionality into the driver.
That would be particularly handy if you wanted to demonstrate the phone's Home Screen, Settings, etc. to an audience. But doesn't diminish the opportunity to display, for example, 1080p Video straight from the phone onto a decent size screen.
I will take some photos to illustrate the display in operation, running on battery power, and upload later this evening.... now added below:
PS. If you are thinking of buying the ASUS screen, there is a newer model - ASUS MB169B+ recently released with an IPS panel (rather than WLED/ TN) which should be visually a meaningful improvement
[TN has a high response rate and good for gaming, but suffers from colour distortion, especially at wider viewing angles; IPS gives much more accurate colour rendition and across wide viewing angles and is better for photography, video viewing and design].​PPS. The stand the ASUS screen is on in the photos is a Belkin FlipBlade - personally I much prefer to the arrangement using the supplied carry sleeve for relatively static desktop use, although that works absolutely fine and is particularly handy if you only want to have the screen in its' case with you and no extra gubbins.
Best regards,
Kevin

kevinpwhite said:
Hello,
I can confirm that the MB168B+ does work (very well) with the Z5P.
It is correct that the monitor will draw too much power to run direct from the Z5P; you can use a mains powered Hub as mentioned in the thread but you can also use a 'Power Bank' type rechargeable battery in conjunction with an OTG Host Adapter if you need freedom from a mains socket.
The inherent limitation is then simply the capacity of your batteries (you can't concurrently charge the phone while using the micro-USB OTG connection to the display).
Use the native Settings | Device Connection | USB Connectivity to find the ASUS MB168B+
You just need to install DisplayLink Desktop from the Play store (free App), follow the on-screen instructions and away you go.
The app is currently limited to 1 DisplayLink display, operating at a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p).
One limitation is that the ASUS screen only seems to work in landscape orientation with Android. Brilliant for any App, Video, etc., displaying in landscape 16:9, but doesn't realise the full potential of also being able to give you a full Portrait image using the entire screen with it rotated through 90 degrees.
With the phone connected and home screen displayed, the mirrored image will be upright and centred on the screen.
If you go to an app which supports landscape mode, the ASUS display will follow the physical orientation of the phone to full HD landscape presentation.
The MB168B+ has a built-in Auto Rotate feature which can automatically senses its orientation and switches the display between landscape and portrait based on its position - it works when driven from Windows, but apparently not with the current Android flavoured DisplayLink Driver.. Undoubtedly possible, but one for some permutation of DisplayLink and ASUS to figure and add the functionality into the driver.
That would be particularly handy if you wanted to demonstrate the phone's Home Screen, Settings, etc. to an audience. But doesn't diminish the opportunity to display, for example, 1080p Video straight from the phone onto a decent size screen.
I will take some photos to illustrate the display in operation, running on battery power, and upload later this evening.... now added below:
PS. If you are thinking of buying the ASUS screen, there is a newer model - ASUS MB169B+ recently released with an IPS panel (rather than WLED/ TN) which should be visually a meaningful improvement
[TN has a high response rate and good for gaming, but suffers from colour distortion, especially at wider viewing angles; IPS gives much more accurate colour rendition and across wide viewing angles and is better for photography, video viewing and design].​PPS. The stand the ASUS screen is on in the photos is a Belkin FlipBlade - personally I much prefer to the arrangement using the supplied carry sleeve for relatively static desktop use, although that works absolutely fine and is particularly handy if you only want to have the screen in its' case with you and no extra gubbins.
Best regards,
Kevin
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Hi Kevin,
Just curious but what rom are you using for your phone to look like that? Sorry, I'm pretty new to this set up but your phone setup and music player looks awesome! I like those toggles as well. Can you show me how to make mine look something like that? :fingers-crossed:

daihanviet said:
Hi Kevin,
Just curious but what rom are you using for your phone to look like that? Sorry, I'm pretty new to this set up but your phone setup and music player looks awesome! I like those toggles as well. Can you show me how to make mine look something like that? :fingers-crossed:
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Hello - thank you for the comments - I'm happy to try and illuminate a bit......
It's the stock ROM as supplied, seasoned with an assortment of apps and widgets.
As this is a bit off topic, I've added a new post with proper screenshots and details of the components in the 'Home Screen' thread instead.
Have a look there and by all means let me know if you've any further questions.
Best regards,
Kevin

kevinpwhite said:
Hello,
I can confirm that the MB168B+ does work (very well) with the Z5P.
It is correct that the monitor will draw too much power to run direct from the Z5P; you can use a mains powered Hub as mentioned in the thread but you can also use a 'Power Bank' type rechargeable battery in conjunction with an OTG Host Adapter if you need freedom from a mains socket.
The inherent limitation is then simply the capacity of your batteries (you can't concurrently charge the phone while using the micro-USB OTG connection to the display).
Use the native Settings | Device Connection | USB Connectivity to find the ASUS MB168B+
You just need to install DisplayLink Desktop from the Play store (free App), follow the on-screen instructions and away you go.
The app is currently limited to 1 DisplayLink display, operating at a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 (1080p).
One limitation is that the ASUS screen only seems to work in landscape orientation with Android. Brilliant for any App, Video, etc., displaying in landscape 16:9, but doesn't realise the full potential of also being able to give you a full Portrait image using the entire screen with it rotated through 90 degrees.
With the phone connected and home screen displayed, the mirrored image will be upright and centred on the screen.
If you go to an app which supports landscape mode, the ASUS display will follow the physical orientation of the phone to full HD landscape presentation.
The MB168B+ has a built-in Auto Rotate feature which can automatically senses its orientation and switches the display between landscape and portrait based on its position - it works when driven from Windows, but apparently not with the current Android flavoured DisplayLink Driver.. Undoubtedly possible, but one for some permutation of DisplayLink and ASUS to figure and add the functionality into the driver.
That would be particularly handy if you wanted to demonstrate the phone's Home Screen, Settings, etc. to an audience. But doesn't diminish the opportunity to display, for example, 1080p Video straight from the phone onto a decent size screen.
I will take some photos to illustrate the display in operation, running on battery power, and upload later this evening.... now added below:
PS. If you are thinking of buying the ASUS screen, there is a newer model - ASUS MB169B+ recently released with an IPS panel (rather than WLED/ TN) which should be visually a meaningful improvement
[TN has a high response rate and good for gaming, but suffers from colour distortion, especially at wider viewing angles; IPS gives much more accurate colour rendition and across wide viewing angles and is better for photography, video viewing and design].​PPS. The stand the ASUS screen is on in the photos is a Belkin FlipBlade - personally I much prefer to the arrangement using the supplied carry sleeve for relatively static desktop use, although that works absolutely fine and is particularly handy if you only want to have the screen in its' case with you and no extra gubbins.
Best regards,
Kevin
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Thanks very much for your helpful post, excellent.
I notice in the image you have a power bank (I'm assuming) - could you please share your experiences with powering the monitor from a power bank particularly how much screen time you manage to have, what the monitor brightness is set to and what capacity your power bank is.
Thanks!

diji1 said:
Thanks very much for your helpful post, excellent.
I notice in the image you have a power bank (I'm assuming) - could you please share your experiences with powering the monitor from a power bank particularly how much screen time you manage to have, what the monitor brightness is set to and what capacity your power bank is.
Thanks!
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Hello and thanks for the enquiry. I'm glad you found the original post helpful
Yes, it is a small power bank shown in the pictures. That one is Vinsic 5000 Ah model. It's almost identical in size to a slim 2.5" hard drive such as the Seagate Slim 2TB models and fits very neatly into a neoprene protective sleeve from Clas Ohlsson. I also have a much bigger Vinsic 20000 Ah power bank which gives 4x the capacity. That's also the maximum capacity allowed by IATA (in checked or carry-on baggage).
Since the previous post I've gone over to the newer Asus MB 169 B+ with the IPS display, but for the purposes of power it behaves the same as the MB 168 B+.
I will add some more images in the next few days, including the big Vinsic and more details about run time, etc.
Best regards,
Kevin

Im trying to get my Asus MB169B+ to work with my Samsung S7 Edge.
But after a while it once asked to open the connection with DisplayLink Presenter, and it did work (Also with powerbank as mentioned above).
But it never asks me again, and opening the DisplayLink Presenter doesnt help as well.
How can i connect my S7 Edge to my Asus MB169B+ ?
Thanks

Tab S3 as upgrade to Note 10.1 2014 - Your opinions?

The upcoming Tab S3 is the first tablet that I've seen that seems like it would be a good replacement / upgrade for the Note 10.1 2014.
Here are some PROs and CONs as I see it:
PRO:
- battery life
- processor
- "HDR"
- USB-C
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Low weight
- look / feel
- magnetic keyboard option
- 4096 levels pressure sensitivity
- larger rubberized s-pen
CON:
- portrait button orientation
- price
- pen does not fit inside tablet
- pen doesn't have eraser (not important for most, but leaves me using old pens that don't take advantage of the heightened pressure sensitivity)
- Big one: early reviews suggest s-pen input lag
The main con for me is really that custom ROMs have made my Note snappy enough that I don't feel like I really need to upgrade (aside from my aging battery life). With 7.1.1 ROMS (currently on LiquidDeath, but Lineage is great, too) I finally don't get s-pen lag when drawing or writing and would be frustrated to have to deal with that again.
I don't think I can justify the expense right now, but if I had the cash this would seem like a solid choice. Opinions?

I agree with everything you've listed.
I was a bit worried about losing screen size so I calculated some stuff.
Note: 8.6 x 5.4in - 46.44 sq in
Tab: 7.8 x 5.8in - 45.24 sq in
The tab loses a bit of length but gains it back in width. Not going to be as big for widescreen movies and such but hopefully not too bad.
I'm also not a fan of the reduced PPI but I'm going to Best Buy sometime to compare.
The pen not fitting inside is a big issue since it's easy for me to lose them (and the replacement is $60). I would probably put something on its belt clip to keep it attached to me.
However, the pen's gained size may feel nicer in the hand and make it more difficult to lose.
We'll get ROMs eventually. Except if the bootloader is tied down like on the S7 (is it?)

IMO it has 3 big cons not listed here.
Aspect ratio. It's bad for for android. Most iOS apps are optimized for 4:3, so it's a good fit for iPad. Most android apps actually look bad on 4:3 (used Mi tab, apps didn't look good). 4:3 is bad for media consumption. Websites are optimized for widescreen.
Lack of MHL is a big con for me too. I frequently use my tablet as my portable computer (booting linux) or portable media center. I don't find wireless a good alternative (things like chromecast), too much input lag and requires live Internet connection most of the times.
The smaller battery. Sure Note 10.1 has a more power hungry screen and SoC but the difference in battery capacity is so great that with a power efficient rom you always get better autonomy with Note 10.1

Stevethegreat said:
Lack of MHL is a big con for me too. I frequently use my tablet as my portable computer (booting linux) or portable media center. I don't find wireless a good alternative (things like chromecast), too much input lag and requires live Internet connection most of the times
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Does it not support DisplayPort over USB-C? If not, on Reddit there is a guy with a solution that works for the pixel, which also doesn't support DP over USB-C and that may work. Can't post the link since I'm still new but you can google "google pixel is wired output possible" to find the post.
Went to Best Buy recently and tried it. Couldn't do much since it was locked in demo mode (so I couldn't see how badly apps handle the 4:3 screen) but it seemed like a nice device.
Have you guys seen the Chromebook Plus/Pro? It's a Samsung Chromebook with an Spen, Android app support, and it folds into a tablet. It supports DP over USB-C. Downside is no button on pen. Might be a better fit if you are using the tablet as a portable computer and it will run Linux even better than the tab.

pmdevita said:
Does it not support DisplayPort over USB-C? If not, on Reddit there is a guy with a solution that works for the pixel, which also doesn't support DP over USB-C and that may work. Can't post the link since I'm still new but you can google "google pixel is wired output possible" to find the post.
Went to Best Buy recently and tried it. Couldn't do much since it was locked in demo mode (so I couldn't see how badly apps handle the 4:3 screen) but it seemed like a nice device.
Have you guys seen the Chromebook Plus/Pro? It's a Samsung Chromebook with an Spen, Android app support, and it folds into a tablet. It supports DP over USB-C. Downside is no button on pen. Might be a better fit if you are using the tablet as a portable computer and it will run Linux even better than the tab.
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I think only S8 supports video output over usb C at this point. Display output over usb 3 (as per the reddit page) is buggy at best. Tried it to one of my laptops, it's good for quick work, I wouldn't trust it for real work.
Chrome book plus is better for work. But an ultrabook is even better.
It's very bad as a tablet though. I've found out that the further away we are from 500 grams / 1 lbr mark the less people use the said device as a tablet. There is a reason , most books do not weigh more than 1lbr for easier reading. A tablet plays a similar role, the heavier it is the more unusable. Note 10.1 2014 is on the heavy side (would prefer if it had 100 less grams) but still very usable. 1KG tablet/laptops are not though. You may make the occasional tablet use, but no way you get it in the couch for media viewing or reading, or on a trip as a handheld, pretty much why the 2in1 idea never flew (people find that they don't use them as tablets so prefer to go the ultrabook route all the way).

[Note 10+][Tab S6][DeX] Will it work?

I'll cut right to the chase. I don't have a Tab to test this out with, so figure it's to the Interwebz.
So you can link a Note to a Windows 10 laptop with the usb-c cable, you can link a Note to a tv with an hdmi cable, you can link a Tab S6 to a Windows 10 laptop with the usb-c cable and you can link a Tab S6 to a tv with an hdmi cable.
But, can you link a Note 10+ directly to a Tab S6 and treat the tab as the connected display?
I have looked and looked and found no details that say it is supported, but also have not found anyone attempting this. If a Tab could be treated as a portable Smart display, I would be so so so happy.
... will it work?

AlaricBaltha said:
I'll cut right to the chase. I don't have a Tab to test this out with, so figure it's to the Interwebz.
So you can link a Note to a Windows 10 laptop with the usb-c cable, you can link a Note to a tv with an hdmi cable, you can link a Tab S6 to a Windows 10 laptop with the usb-c cable and you can link a Tab S6 to a tv with an hdmi cable.
But, can you link a Note 10+ directly to a Tab S6 and treat the tab as the connected display?
I have looked and looked and found no details that say it is supported, but also have not found anyone attempting this. If a Tab could be treated as a portable Smart display, I would be so so so happy.
... will it work?
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DeX will not work due to lack of an app on the Tablet.

meowone said:
DeX will not work due to lack of an app on the Tablet.
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But there are TVs with HDMI functionality that were manufactured far before DeX was even a thought and it works...

elogikal said:
But there are TVs with HDMI functionality that were manufactured far before DeX was even a thought and it works...
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If you are talking about HDMI-in on the tablet, then it doesn't have that capability either because the USB-C port does not take display input. The only possible way to broadcast a screen on the tablet is to use Samsung's SmartView functionality which allows you to share screen between Samsung device. However, that app is finicky and I have not have success with my Tab S4.

meowone said:
If you are talking about HDMI-in on the tablet, then it doesn't have that capability either because the USB-C port does not take display input. The only possible way to broadcast a screen on the tablet is to use Samsung's SmartView functionality which allows you to share screen between Samsung device. However, that app is finicky and I have not have success with my Tab S4.
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Firstly,
I don't have a Tab S6 but older Tab A (2016)
I do have a Note 10 +
I have installed Samsung Flow which incorporates Smart View.
I can connect wifi direct method or Bluetooth from
my Tab A to Note 10 +
No issues, overall.
Connects every time.
Yes, it's a little bit "laggy" but quite acceptable for my use.!
I can control my Note 10 + from my Tab A (mirror)
See screenshots taken from Smart view @ Samsung Flow Tab A mirroring Note 10+
Note ...
If i can control my Note10+ from older Tab A ,it surely should work from a newer Tab S6....??
Hope this is what OP had in mind ?
Good luck
Post note.
Further examples.
i can receive notifications from outside, intended for Note 10 +
View them on my tab.
My notifications on Note 10 +,
is set to a notification bubble.
I can tap on the bubble on my Tab and view notifications.
I can answer calls etc for Note 10 +
via tab.
Further you can automatically dim your Note10 via Smart View.
To use tab you slide brightness up via tab etc
To save battery on "dormant" device.
I can pick my Note 10 up and carry on where i left off. etc
Whilst, I'm typing this post note it's mirrors every word on Tab.
I have put my Note 10 down and carry on typing this "note from my Tab.
There is a very slight lag but quite acceptable.
I Use the Wifi direct input rather than Bluetooth.
Good luck.

AlaricBaltha said:
I'll cut right to the chase. I don't have a Tab to test this out with, so figure it's to the Interwebz.
So you can link a Note to a Windows 10 laptop with the usb-c cable, you can link a Note to a tv with an hdmi cable, you can link a Tab S6 to a Windows 10 laptop with the usb-c cable and you can link a Tab S6 to a tv with an hdmi cable.
But, can you link a Note 10+ directly to a Tab S6 and treat the tab as the connected display?
I have looked and looked and found no details that say it is supported, but also have not found anyone attempting this. If a Tab could be treated as a portable Smart display, I would be so so so happy.
... will it work?
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see my post #5 above
good luck

Thanks for your replies.
So it is probably apparent that I have a few use cases in mind for my question.
For the example, I'm specifically referencing 4 devices: Note 10+, 17.3" Windows 10 Laptop, Xbox One S, and a "theoretical Future version of the Tab S".
1) I am a professional software developer and I hate working from a single monitor. My workstation drives 5 displays (counting my open laptop) and being without a mobile monitor means that I am always tethered to my workstation to do work. The portability of Galaxy devices doesn't really help me get work done atthe moment. It just makes it easier to "carry my stuff" endpoint to endpoint. I need a portable second monitor to be able to do work wherever I am and realistically, if the flagship devices were to become upgraded to support DP-Alt as a default feature, I could use DisplayPort's native daisy chaining feature to hypothetically drive multiple external displays. At the point I can cable my Note to two Tabs via DP-Alt and have 2 external displays, my Note (whatever future iteration would add support for this) would become my primary personal computer rather than my ultrabook. But the starting poijt towards that goal would be to upgrade the Tab for receiving DisplayPort-Alt input
2) I am building a vehicle and want to build in a couple of XBox Ones into the backseat for my children, but I don't want to install permanent, single purpose displays into the vehicle. The displays need to be portable. Miracast is far too slow for gaming (old, deprecated fallback casting protocol)
3) The screen on my Note 10+ is amazing, but when I'm wanting to watch a video in bed, I always find myself wanting a larger, higher quality screen. I will never permanently install a television in my bedroom, so I need this screen to be portable. (Miracast is ok for this because video is non-interactive)
4) I run multiple gaming systems directly on my phone and when I want to play a multiplayer SNES game, I really want to be able to display it on a screen large enough that we can both view comfortably. I don't want to run these games from a tablet. I just want to take advantage of its larger, higher quality display.
5) I carry my Note 10+ everywhere and sometimes I want to work with it on a larger screen but I don't want to carry my laptop with me. (Miracast is suboptimal. The delay is not terrible, but I want no delay)
Essentially, if the Tab can receive DisplayPort over USB-C (known by VESA as Display Port Alt-Mode) then it is immediately upgraded to be the only portable monitor on the market with a sAMOLED display, it could be natively treated by a DeX enabled smartphone as an external display (and therefore a Note would be able to natively DeX with a Tab), and a Windows laptop or Surface Pro would be able to treat it as an extended display so mobile productivity would more closely resemble a multi-monitor workstation setup.
Samsung does not currently have a product offering in the "portable usb-c monitor" market segment and -on some fairly extensive research- there are zero portable usb-c monitors available with an AMOLED display. The highest quality ones available are IPS and they are in the $300-400 range for non-touch and $400-500 range for touch enabled displays. But none of them have any ability to be used for anything other than as a dumb display.
If the Tab were extended with this capability, it immediately becomes the exact device that Samsung has been missing in the middle of its "Galaxy for Business" strategy and it becomes a perfect portable companion to Windows portable devices.
So, I'm very intrigued by any possibility for this to come in the near future.
I mean....*why not*? It seems to make so much sense to me as the killer feature that solidifies the Samsung+Microsoft partnership.

meowone said:
If you are talking about HDMI-in on the tablet, then it doesn't have that capability either because the USB-C port does not take display input. The only possible way to broadcast a screen on the tablet is to use Samsung's SmartView functionality which allows you to share screen between Samsung device. However, that app is finicky and I have not have success with my Tab S4.
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This is consistent with my expectations. I spoke with Samsung Technical Support on an unrelated issue (Data Usage is 3x the app data math on my Note since the One UI 2.0 Update) and took the time to ask a couple of targetted questions about this support being currently available or available in the near future.
The tech communicated to me that they are working with pre-release devices in the Samsung building and that there are multiple combinations of devices that "just work" with a USB-C cable (probably TB or USB 3.2 Gen2x2) without the reliance on Miracast, but he had zero insight into the specifics of any future Tab model.
Either HDMI-Alt or DisplayPort-Alt would be fine for my purposes. I'd personally prefer it to work with DP-Alt but HDMI is more ubiquitous so there would be more mileage for this hypothetical feature.

How To Guide HP Elite X3 Lap Dock working with Z Fold 4 DeX!

Just thought I'd post a little PSA/review for everyone who still has this useful little lap dock:
Short version: IT WORKS!
Longer version: The experience of using DeX with the HP Elite X3 Lap Dock is considerably better on the Z Fold 4 than it was even on the Note 9, which was the device that was popular when many of us discovered this useful little gadget. Many features now work which were previously buggy, or even outright broken.
Most impressive is that trackpad clicks actually WORK now (both left and right click). Previously, only taps registered. Additionally, all pointer speed issues from the Note 9 days appear to be resolved; cursor moves smoothly and evenly. Two-finger scrolling and pinch-to-zoom are also much more reliable.
Also working are USB, media function keys, and the headphone jack. Phone screen no longer randomly turns on when typing either (at least when using stock Samsung keyboard).
Audio is still buggy, as it ever was in the Note 9 days, but it can be made to work with some fiddling. Most reliable seems to be the following sequence: Connect-->Hold Lap Dock power button for 10 sec until dock reboots-->Switch audio to "Display Device" in Media Output menu (right click on volume icon in taskbar). Do not enable the DeX setting to play audio automatically through attached device, that seems to break it.
Overall, though, this device has gone from "Useful with compromises" to "Solid enough to daily-drive" in my book, and I'm excited about the possibilities it opens up. Until Samsung makes their own DeX lap dock, the HP Elite X3 Lap Dock would now seem to be the best DeX laptop out there. I know these devices are no longer as plentiful or as cheap as they once were, but if you still have one left over from a few years ago, it's definitely worth digging out again.
P.S.: A word of caution. My unit is a North American model, product code V8H07UT. These models were historically more compatible with DeX, and I have no way of knowing if this report applies at all to the other dominant type, product code Y1M48EA. Those models were sold primarily in Europe, and other threads have widely reported issues with DeX compatibility on those model #s. If you have a Y1M48EA, I would be very interested to hear if it works now with DeX...who knows how much they've improved the software since the Note 9?

I will try with f3 and f4. Thx.

And now im looking all over to find a cheap one. It would be so cool to use the phone like this

hi all. tell me please - how can I unlock 120 hz mode in Samsung dex? I know that it used to be, then after the update it became 60, but perhaps some information remained in the old kernels. maybe you need a custom kernel...

Question S pen pro?

Has anyone got the S Pen Pro to use with the Fold 4? I came from the S22 Ultra and found myself using the feature to take a picture or start a recording with the pen quite a bit. I see that you would need the pro version of the pen to do that with this phone. But wondering how you would keep it charged since it does not have a place within the phone to charge it so that the Bluetooth works.
Also, if that's not a viable solution, does anyone know of any alternatives to remotely control the camera?

I have one. It has USB-C charging.

i have an older galaxy s3 frontier watch and it remotely controls the camera no problem. i use a suunto as my daily watch but when my wife's family came over i figured i'd give the s3 a try. it worked but as expected i needed the phone to be propped on a higher level to take photos. so i went to the local kmart and bought a tripod/selfie stick wtih a bt remote. i don't do selfie sticks but the tripod was more than adequate to hold and give the phone a very decent height. out of curiosity i paired the remote with the fold 4. the remote does not open the camera app in the phone but it does take photos when the camera app is already opened. meaning, once the phone was mounted on the tripod, i opened the camera app, went to the group and then used the remote to take the photo.
bit of a hit and miss by the way. a while back i ordered a cheap bt remote from ebay (around 4 bucks). it paired with the fold but pressing the bt remote weirdly brings up the volume slide on the screen. pressing the remote again just removes it. opening the camera app, pressing the remote increases the zoom only.