Samsung finally adds DeX support to Galaxy Fold with November security patch

The Galaxy Fold is a breakthrough device that previews the future of mobile devices with its cutting edge foldable Super AMOLED Infinity Flex display taking center stage. On the plus side, it gives the device a unique ability to transform from a compact smartphone into a small tablet. On the downside, that necessitated some custom software tweaks to take full advantage of its hybrid capabilities, pushing back its eventual update to Android 10 into late Q1 2020 at the earliest.

Samsung, however, isn’t completely neglecting Galaxy Fold owners. It has just started rolling out the second significant update to the device bringing Samsung’s DeX desktop computer functionality to the device that is typically standard on all of its flagship devices. For the unfamiliar, Samsung DeX allows users to plug the device into an external monitor, keyboard and mouse for a desktop-like user experience. The latest version is also compatible with most Windows laptops.

The latest Android Pie build that includes DeX goes by the build number F900FXXU2ASKB for the 4G models and F900FXXU2ASKD/F900FXXU2ASKB for the 5G variants. If there is a Samsung smartphone tailor made for being a quasi-desktop powerhouse, it is the Galaxy Fold. It is a great way to take advantage of its massive 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

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