Samsung has made a significant announcement regarding its DeX app, which has been a staple for users looking to bridge the gap between their Galaxy devices and Windows PCs. On the Samsung DeX landing page, the company disclosed that the upcoming One UI 7 will not support the DeX app on Windows. This change marks a pivotal shift in how Samsung users will connect their mobile devices to their computers.
What you need to know
- On the Samsung DeX landing page, the company revealed that One UI 7 will not support the Samsung DeX app on Windows.
- This app made it possible to seamlessly transfer files and more between devices.
- However, there was a ton of feature overlap between DeX and Microsoft Phone Link, and Samsung now wants you to move to the latter.
The DeX app has long allowed users to mirror their Android phone’s screen and effortlessly drag-and-drop files between devices, creating a seamless experience for Samsung Galaxy users. However, with Microsoft’s ongoing development of similar functionalities through its Phone Link service, Samsung has decided to redirect its users to this alternative. The DeX app for Windows is set to be discontinued, as noted by Android Authority, in favor of the more versatile Microsoft Phone Link, which supports a broader range of Android devices.
In a footnote on the UK landing page for DeX, Samsung encourages users to utilize the Link to Windows feature instead. For those looking to transition, the process is straightforward: download the Link to Windows app on your Android device and set it up with the Phone Link app on your Windows 11 PC. This shift not only preserves the functionality users have come to rely on but also introduces additional features that enhance the integration experience.
As Samsung prepares to roll out One UI 7, which promises to be a substantial update, the decision to phase out the DeX app aligns with the company’s vision for a more unified ecosystem. While the discontinuation of the DeX app may come as a surprise to some, it seems to be a calculated move towards embracing Microsoft’s established solutions for device connectivity.
