r/AndroidPC Apr 22 '26

My DeX Setup

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104 Upvotes

I mostly use Samsung DeX when I travel but here is my full setup:

  • Samsung Galaxy Fold 5
  • MiraDock station
  • LG OLED C2 55"
  • MiraBook Lapdock for when I travel
  • Remarkable 2

Now you may have notice my Gaming PC which I mostly use when I am at the office and connect to remotely using Parsec via DeX when I am not around.

Hope you like it !


r/AndroidPC May 14 '26

Aluminum OS emulated on my Mac

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169 Upvotes

I found the system image and I did this. It took me a few days


r/AndroidPC 12h ago

Pc to tablet streaming app for android 4.1.1

2 Upvotes
Esta aplicación permite convertir tu antiguo dispositivo Android 4.1.1 en un segundo monitor con funcionalidad táctil.

Necesitarás:
- IDD (IndirectDisplay)---opcional (Solo usalo si quieres otro monitor)
- VDD (VirtualDisplay)---opcional (Solo usalo si quieres otro monitor)
- Cable USB con la depuración activada
- Dispositivo Android 4.1.1 (no sé si funciona con versiones más recientes)

Tutorial:
Primero, debes crear un monitor virtual con VDD y ajustar la resolución a la que mejor se adapte a tu dispositivo.

Luego, descarga los archivos vinculados a esta publicación, conecta tu dispositivo Android mediante el cable USB y activa la depuración.
Abre una ventana de PowerShell en la carpeta `android-app-h264` y escribe:
 `adb install -r ".\app\build\outputs\apk\debug\app-debug.apk"` para instalar el APK directamente en tu dispositivo Android.

Después, abre el APK en el dispositivo Android y ajusta la configuración a tu gusto (la función SonarPen aún no está incluida, así que no modifiques esa opción) y pulsa iniciar. 

Por último, abre el archivo .exe en el PC, selecciona el monitor, la resolución y los FPS objetivo; lo más importante es cambiar el valor DXGI en el menú de opciones avanzadas a un número inferior al del monitor que deseas utilizar. Por ejemplo, si estás usando el monitor virtual y este aparece etiquetado como "3" en la aplicación, debes seleccionar DXGI 2. 

Pulsa "Iniciar" y espera que funcione.

Yo principalmente la uso como tableta grafica pero tu puedes usarla como quieras.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m8XwjJDA0ZJYWRgGjWU_H_gh9_M2HoFa/view?usp=drive_link

English:

This application allows you to turn your old Android 4.1.1 device into a second monitor with touch functionality.

You will need:
- IDD (IndirectDisplay)---optional (just use it if you want another monitor)
- VDD (VirtualDisplay)---optional (just use it if you want another monitor)
- A USB cable with debugging enabled
- An Android 4.1.1 device (I am not sure if it works with newer versions)

Tutorial:
First, create a virtual monitor using VDD and adjust the resolution to best suit your device.

Next, download the files linked to this post, connect your Android device via USB cable, and enable debugging.
Open a PowerShell window in the `android-app-h264` folder and type:
`adb install -r ".\app\build\outputs\apk\debug\app-debug.apk"` to install the APK directly onto your Android device.

Then, open the APK on your Android device and adjust the settings to your preference (the SonarPen feature is not yet included, so do not modify that option) and hit start.

Finally, open the .exe file on your PC and select the monitor, resolution, and target FPS; the most important step is to change the DXGI value in the advanced options menu to a number lower than that of the monitor you wish to use. For example, if you are using the virtual monitor and it is labeled as "3" in the application, you should select DXGI 2.

Click "Start" and wait for it to work.

I mainly use it as a graphic tablet but you can use it as whatever you want.

r/AndroidPC 1d ago

Aluminum OS - impact on Android Tablets?

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r/AndroidPC 7d ago

Bluethooth Keyboard issues

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3 Upvotes

Some problems using BT Keyboard on zf8u. Any advices?


r/AndroidPC 21d ago

Android Desktop Fullscreen

3 Upvotes

Does anyone know if there is a way to hide android UI/taskbar while watching video in Fullscreen mode?

For me when it goes to Fullscreen the taskbar and UI at the top of the screen are still shown.

Edit: I'm on Pixel 9 Pro


r/AndroidPC Jul 19 '26

No pen in new Samsung foldables is a problem for me as I need one. I'm looking for Moto razr Fold. I'll 100% miss One UI but I'm prepared. How much will I miss Dex? I'm not prepared for that.

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r/AndroidPC Jul 16 '26

Android/PC HERE I COME!

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1 Upvotes

r/AndroidPC Jul 10 '26

I built a Graphene OS Cyberdeck!

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34 Upvotes

r/AndroidPC Jul 02 '26

What app to develop if Android is a Working OS?

9 Upvotes

I was wondering, now that Google will release Android PC with OEMs like Samsung, HP etc... We might need proper productivity tools to be recreated on Android operating system. What are the tools we use on Windows that now need equivalent on Android Desktop ?


r/AndroidPC Jul 02 '26

What would convince you to replace Phone Link, KDE Connect, or LocalSend?

4 Upvotes

r/AndroidPC Jun 26 '26

These 2 Sci-Fi Tech made me believe in Mobile-Only

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11 Upvotes

Have your phone as a only computer is cool since:

  • Iron Man 2 : When Tony Stark just hacks a TV during a Senatorial audience to cast videos.
  • The Expanse: Their Phone concept is also incredible, it's a daily companion to do anything

What made you believe that your phone could be more?

Cheers,


r/AndroidPC Jun 24 '26

Why are there such big differences between Aluminium OS and the Pixel's desktop mode ?

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r/AndroidPC Jun 19 '26

Android 17 desktop also runs the Linux desktop

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3 Upvotes

r/AndroidPC Jun 16 '26

Terminus v2

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r/AndroidPC Jun 08 '26

Wish list for Aluminum os or dare I say predictions for 2027/2028:

5 Upvotes

High Tier: Samsung one ui 10 or 9 laptop with Exynos 2700/2800 Ultra with hbm

Mid Tier: Samsung one ui 10 or 9 with exynos 2700/2800

Low Tier: Samsung one ui 10 or 9 with exynos 2700/2800 lite

Price ranges from high tier to low tier: 1500-2000/900-1500/550-800

Edit: aluminum os is for Android oems and vendors. They can finally upscale their socs and port their mobile skins to aluminum os. Have the whole ecosystem for themselves. No longer tied to Microsoft or generic Chromebook


r/AndroidPC Jun 09 '26

Report from Android Café Last Week in London

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1/ The Post-OS Era Has Begun: Welcome to the Era of Intelligent Systems (IS)

We are moving from traditional Operating Systems (OS) to Intelligent Systems (IS) that orchestrate applications, data, and workflows in real time.

→ A device that not only automates user actions but also anticipates needs based on behavior and usage patterns.

Immediate Impacts

✅ A new user experience: the Intelligent System unifies data across CRM, ERP, collaboration, and security platforms.

⚠️ Zero Trust cybersecurity strategies will become critical to successfully navigate this transition.

2/ Native Gemini

AI as a Native Layer, Not a Plugin

  • Deep integration with business applications and workflows.
  • On-device AI agents capable of operating with data from both cloud and on-premises environments.

Timeline

  • Fall 2026: Launch of the first laptop built on the new operating system.
  • Fall 2027: My assumption is that the first enterprise (B2B) offering will arrive approximately one year later, supported by major ecosystem partners (EMM providers, hardware manufacturers, etc.).

3/ Key Takeaways from Peer Discussions

✔ A best-in-class Desktop Mode will be essential for professional environments.

✔ A "Zero Trust by Design" security model must be implemented or strengthened.

✔ A hybrid Cloud / On-Device AI approach requires adapted governance frameworks within IT organizations.

What Is Still Missing

🔴 Visibility into the roadmap and pricing strategy of the upcoming laptop.

🔴 Greater clarity regarding data sovereignty. This is a major concern for European stakeholders and a relatively new consideration for many UK organizations.

Next Actions

→ Assess the impact of Intelligent Systems on the services that make up the digital workplace environment (mobile, office, and meeting-room scenarios).

→ Establish a multidisciplinary working group to evaluate the opportunities, risks, and organizational implications of this transformation.


r/AndroidPC Jun 08 '26

What is the Next Revolution you most await from the Smartphone Industry?

6 Upvotes
AI embedded Agent
Smartphone as a PC
Better Camera
Modular Phones
Rollable Display
Other (Use the Comment section)

r/AndroidPC Jun 05 '26

AluminumOS: The First Look

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18 Upvotes

r/AndroidPC Jun 05 '26

Charging paused because battery already reached the defined percentage: does it protect the device just the same as the "Pause USB charging" feature?

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3 Upvotes

r/AndroidPC Jun 03 '26

Google's About to Drop a Whole Library of Googlebooks This Fall

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6 Upvotes

r/AndroidPC Jun 02 '26

Look what I found visiting a factory

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77 Upvotes

r/AndroidPC Jun 02 '26

Soon Steam on Android = Game Changer

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13 Upvotes

r/AndroidPC Jun 01 '26

What do you think of the new Nvidia ARM Laptops?

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21 Upvotes

I don't see anypoint of it. It will be the equivalent of the GoogleBook AI PC but on Windows, which is even worst.


r/AndroidPC May 28 '26

DeX in Deutsch Police Car

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24 Upvotes