Will this mod mess up dual screen? - LG G8X ThinQ Questions & Answers

https://www.xda-developers.com/make-android-10-desktop-mode-useful/
I found this page on how to modify the G8X to add Taskbar to Desktop mode, i have not done phone mods for quite awhile and worry that if i try this mod that it will mess with the dual screen funtion, i know i can just download Taskbar and run it in Desktop mode but i would also like to try to modify the DPI of Desktop mode to make the window bars smaller. Can anyone verify this works on the G8X?

Works just fine no issue

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[APP][WM6.5+] DeviceLockXT - A fix for the Windows Classic Lock Screen [UPDATED v1.1]

On WM6.5 and WM6.5.x you have the option of using the new sliding lock screen. I for one prefer to use the old 'Windows Classic' lock screen (i.e. the one where you have to tap the soft key then an unlock button like in WM6.1, see images), as it uses less memory and allows me to see the today screen. However, on many ROMs for HTC phones, even stock ROMs, it doesn't seem to work properly with regards to incoming calls.
When you receive an incoming call, the lock screen pops up asking you to tap unlock, but it is unresponsive and obscures the caller ID screen, meaning you can't see who's calling you or the accept / reject slider. On phones / ROMs were it does work properly, you sometimes still have to press the unlock button manually before you can do anything.
This had annoyed me for ages and I couldn't find a solution, so since I am learning C++ at uni, I decided to try and teach myself Win32 programming and create a a program to fix it. The result was this little utility, my first windows mobile app
The program basically just sits and waits for an incoming call, and when the system notifies it of one, if the device is locked it waits for the unlock screen to pop up and then very quickly presses the '*' key. The result is that the device unlocks before the screen messes up, allowing you to see the dialler! The app is very lightweight (executable is only ~6KB), fast (native code), and does not use the CPU whilst idle since it makes use of the windows messaging notification system. Should theoretically work on any resolution on any device, but I've only tested it on my Touch Pro2 (WVGA).
I originally made this just for myself, but XDA Developers has been so useful to me over the years I thought it would be nice to share it with you guys For this reason it is provided as is, I may or may not add to it. I'll try and fix any bugs and stuff if they arise, but I'd like to keep it a simple, lightweight app.
[size=+1]VERSION HISTORY:[/size]
1.0 - Initial Release
1.1 - Multilingual support. If v1.0 works for you, you don't have to upgrade but you can if you like.
Fixed the bug that causes program to crash if not using an English ROM.
Removed message box that tells you you're using the sliding lock. Program now just exits silently.
CAB file now changes the registry key to disable the sliding lock screen for you.
[size=+1]INSTALLATION:[/size]
I've attached the EXE in a zip file, simply unzip, place it on your device somewhere and run it to activate the program. Run it again to exit the program. You might like to place a shortcut in \Windows\Startup. The program will not run if you have the WM6.5 sliding lock enabled, you need to have set:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\LockScreen] "Enable"= dword:00000000 (obviously).
I've also made a cab file which just simply places the EXE in \Program Files\DeviceLockXT, and creates a startup shortcut and the reg key for you, if you prefer
If you already have DeviceLockXT installed and are installing a newer version, you probably need to stop the old one from running first, and you should probably uninstall the old CAB before installing the new one. I don't know what difference it will make if any.
Enjoy!
DISCLAIMER: In the unlikely event that this program damages your device / causes you to lose data / kills your cat / whatever, I am not responsible. Use at your own risk.
Feel free to include it in a custom ROM if you like!
This looks interesting. Like you, I also do not like the latest lock screen (I've been searching forever for a better one). Does yours support PIN lock? And if you wouldn't mind, I think it'd be cool to see a screenshot (or just a google image), I'm not sure if I remember the classic lock screen you are referring to...
Certainly! Images added & first post updated
The reason I like it is that it isn't a lock screen as such, more of a lock softkey. This allows you to see through to the lovely HTC flip clock when the phone is locked / you turn it on to see the time. You only see the rather ugly looking grey screen when you want to unlock the device.
The program will run if you have PIN lock enabled, but there is no need to use the program in this case, it will literally sit there doing nothing. If you are using the PIN lock then the dialler screen works fine, at least on my phone anyway
To use the Windows Classic Lock Screen with a PIN just set:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\LockScreen]
"Enable"=dword:00000000
Then enable a PIN in Settings > Lock and you're good to go! No need to install my program You can also set:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\LockScreen]
"ShowLockScreenPicker"=dword:00000001
To get an extra tab in Settings > Lock which lets you change lock screen without editing the registry.
EDIT: There is not supposed to be a space between the c and r in LockScreen in the reg keys, don't know why the forum does that.
I'm also a fan of the "Windows Classic Lock Screen", and have encountered the same problem that you describe!
So thanks a lot for this great tool, I'm trying it ASAP.
i see your point of locking and seeing at the same time your home screen right there and then and i think i'm liking it. i'll give it a try. any chance to change the "ugly" gray unlock screen to something else? a simple black one would be good for me, or better still to a customized background.
edit: btw, does this work on stock wm 6.5? it says 6.5+ in your post.
Yup, I meant 6.5+ as in 6.5 and above (including both 6.5 and 6.5.x)
Not that I know of, the grey screen is part of the windows mobile locking program itself so I don't think it can be easily changed. On some ROMs I have tried the grey screen is skipped entirely, unlocking straight away when you press the softkey, but this is tied to something at the ROM level I think. So it's possible, but I don't have the time or ability to figure it out
Another way to do it would be to write your own locking program from the ground up that mimics the standard windows classic one, then you could do what you like, which interestingly is what I tried initially. But it was much harder than I thought! Defeats the point of utilising what is already on your phone though, which is what I like to to (minimal 3rd party software).
I repeat my program is NOT a stand alone lockscreen, but a utility to hopefully make the built in one work properly. In my opinion the windows classic lock is fine as it is, apart from the issue my program aims to fix
Great job!
This little app works very well and it does what it promises.
The grey screen is something that I've seached how to change for quite some time, but haven't found nothing. It would be very cool if we could edit it!
This is just awesome...thanks so much for sharing...
What about cooking this program into ROM? Is it fine to do so?
Yeah sure, it says so at the very end of the first post (under 'Disclaimer')
Uch, sorry, I never read disclaimers or other important notes.
Keep up great work. I'll include this software into my ROMs if I don't find anything annoying
thank you very much.this problem is annoying me for a long time,i'll have a try.is this work well,i'll get a reply.wish it work well and jack use it in his roms~
It's work very well in my phone,thank you very much~good job~
Been using this for a day or so now...no complains...works as intended. Thank you!
i find a problem with the app.when i use the app,the screenlight is turn on and turn off,it's change all the time.when i use the swith button to turn off the screen light,the screen light will turn on soon.and if i close the app ,the screen light became well.what's the wrong?can you help me ?
I'm not sure what would be causing that behaviour, what device are you using? What version of windows mobile / ROM are you using? Do you have any other screen lock type apps installed?
It is nice
but unfortunately it works only for WM6.1
i hope i can find one for WM6.5
jamiemckee said:
I'm not sure what would be causing that behaviour, what device are you using? What version of windows mobile / ROM are you using? Do you have any other screen lock type apps installed?
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I use HTC TOUCH PRO 2 ,HTC Version.and the rom is Jackos EVO FULL v1.1.0.i don't installed another screen lock.do you know what cause the problem?thanks~
Delete Hd2ProximityScreenOff.lnk from /Windows/StartUp
Jackos said:
Delete Hd2ProximityScreenOff.lnk from /Windows/StartUp
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Thank you very much ,i 'll have a try~

On installation: Is there an alternative way to click Next?

Hi
My Nook has only one small area that no longer accepts input, but that area covers exactly the area where the Next button is during installation of a ROM.
Installation screens don't rotate, they start in landscape mode with the N button to the right.
Is there an alternate way to click Next, maybe a way to activate a voice command? Or maybe a way to force the screen to rotate?
Are my only options to either alter the source code to make the Next buttons show up a bit higher on the screen, or to get my screen replaced?
Thanks for all feedback.
WS
whitespiral said:
Hi
My Nook has only one small area that no longer accepts input, but that area covers exactly the area where the Next button is during installation of a ROM.
Installation screens don't rotate, they start in landscape mode with the N button to the right.
Is there an alternate way to click Next, maybe a way to activate a voice command? Or maybe a way to force the screen to rotate?
Are my only options to either alter the source code to make the Next buttons show up a bit higher on the screen, or to get my screen replaced?
Thanks for all feedback.
WS
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If you feel like messing around, you could try to use ADB on TWRP to pull your /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db, edit it with SQL, find the value that means rotation and set it to whatever value seems correct (I can't use touch events. ****ty Touchscreen Firmware Flasher app crashed on me and left me with no driver). Sorry if this is very sketchy, but it's all I know off the top of my head. You could also try out other ROMs (I know some do rotate the setup screen) or use MIUI. Cool, but not very useful. I wish someone with the correct knowledge could make a port and us, the ones who only know the hands-on stuff, could beta-test these things... Very nifty.

Enable Freeform Mode

Hi folks,
I have a Huawei Mediapad M5 Pro with current FW (CMR-AL 19 8.0.0.111(C432) ) and I activated the freeform mode, as I was bothered by not being able to use apps in freeform mode...
To do so, I used adb.
in adb-folder open cmd:
Code:
adb devices
verify on your Mediapad M5 Pro.
then
Code:
adb shell settings put global enable_freeform_support 1
Now I can theoretically choose freeform mode when I am on the "running apps" window. However the X for closing the App and the icon for freeform are at the same place ...
Is there any easy way to (re)move the X or the freeform-icon ?
To the mods: As this clearly is not a device specific question, feel free to remove the thread ...
I hope someone can answer this issue
best wishes,
Kevin
Thanks for posting this, i didn't even know this was possible.
I gave it a shot, but my adb doesn't seem to be able to detect my M5. I enabled USB debugging on the tablet, but when i plug the usb cable, i'm only getting the usual prompt to charge/transfer files etc. Running the "abd devices" command on my pc turns up nothing. Any idea what i might be doing wrong?
Edit: managed to set it up somehow, ran into the same issue you described.
Sorry I only answer you now.
You need to connect the Tablet after enabling USB-debugging.
I am not an Expert, maybe s.o. can look into this further. I am willing to help wherever I can.
You need to:
1. turn on the tablet
2. enter the pattern/pin/password/fingerprint
3. connect it to the PC via USB
4. change the USB mode from charging to file transfer.
Alternatively, there is an option in the developer settings to allow debugging while in charging mode.
chris_g said:
You need to:
1. turn on the tablet
2. enter the pattern/pin/password/fingerprint
3. connect it to the PC via USB
4. change the USB mode from charging to file transfer.
Alternatively, there is an option in the developer settings to allow debugging while in charging mode.
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Thanks, exactly what I did just failed to mention it....
has anyone tried freeform mode, yet?
Yes I did. I have the same problem on my 8.4 inch model: The freeform and close buttons overlap, and the close button takes precedence.
However, I found an app which can launch programs in free form mode:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farmerbb.taskbar
This works, even resizing (by dragging an edge of an app), moving and multiple apps on the screen. But once I maximize an app, I need to re-launch it via the taskbar app to get it back in windowed mode.
Unfortunately, the touch screen sometimes stops responding when I tap on the background in free form mode. I can still launch apps via Android Studio, but cannot use them. So it's OK to test apps in free form mode, but not really usable for work.
I also found Taskbar, however due to its battery drain it cannot be the solution, I think. The drain is about 5% more / hour, which I find inacceptable
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Yes I did. I have the same problem on my 8.4 inch model: The freeform and close buttons overlap, and the close button takes precedence.
However, I found an app which can launch programs in free form mode:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farmerbb.taskbar
This works, even resizing (by dragging an edge of an app), moving and multiple apps on the screen. But once I maximize an app, I need to re-launch it via the taskbar app to get it back in windowed mode.
Unfortunately, the touch screen sometimes stops responding when I tap on the background in free form mode. I can still launch apps via Android Studio, but cannot use them. So it's OK to test apps in free form mode, but not really usable for work.
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what I think works better:
https://github.com/farmerbb/Launcher3-Freeform
I miss, however, the flexibility of Nova (normal launcher3 has at least some features ...) Can freeform functionality be introduced into Launcher3 (which is Open Source) by merging the projects? :-/
kev1807 said:
I also found Taskbar, however due to its battery drain it cannot be the solution, I think. The drain is about 5% more / hour, which I find inacceptable
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Don't know if it exists on the standard variants, but can you look if you are able to activate Desktop Mode via QuickSettings. It's a Desktop like laucher mode allowing to open apps in free-form mode out of the box.
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I have the pro.
Desktop mode is more or less useless, imho.
I'd love to have both. And Microsoft Office does not support the free form mode in a good way in Desktop Mode (which it does with Taskbar for example). Launcher3 forked into one supporting free form mode, however I don't know how to reintegrate it into source code, so that everything works fine... ( https://github.com/farmerbb/Launcher3-Freeform). I think the idea of desktop mode is good, but not thought through, yet. I hope that improvements are on their way....
kev1807 said:
I have the pro.
Desktop mode is more or less useless, imho.
I'd love to have both. And Microsoft Office does not support the free form mode in a good way in Desktop Mode (which it does with Taskbar for example). Launcher3 forked into one supporting free form mode, however I don't know how to reintegrate it into source code, so that everything works fine... ( https://github.com/farmerbb/Launcher3-Freeform). I think the idea of desktop mode is good, but not thought through, yet. I hope that improvements are on their way....
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agree, I used to have an asus transformer book T100 with Windows 10 on it and found the screen to be OK size, but this on desktop mode is useless, not all are resizable, and besides no cut and paste stuff like what you would use desktop mode for (side by side copy and paste images from Web browser). WPS office supports it, and I will use that since I can't be asked to pay for Ms office.
I have the same issue. The freeform icon is overlapped with the close icon so I can not hit it.
nex86 said:
I have the same issue. The freeform icon is overlapped with the close icon so I can not hit it.
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Sur huawei mediapad M5, après modification commande par "adb", l'application "floating apps" fonctionne correctement.

A Way To Remove Navigation Bar in Android 8.0 for Note 8 (NO ROOT REQUIRED)

The way we used to set navigation bar's height to 0 DOES NOT work anymore!!!
Here I want to share a way that I use to remove the annoying nav bar WITHOUT ROOT.
If you are interested, you can try it. I currently have a SAMSUNG NOTE 8 UNLOCKED running Android 8.0
I discovered this method based on luisshnyder's method (https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/remove-oreo-navbar-completely-t3772217), but I did more to resolve some problems he didn't mention.
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Please read everything carefully, read sentences in full before going to the next, otherwise, you may miss some super important messages!
Please read everything carefully, read sentences in full before going to the next, otherwise, you may miss some super important messages!
Please read everything carefully, read sentences in full before going to the next, otherwise, you may miss some super important messages!
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After using my method, what's working:
1. A full screen with no navigation bar in any circumstance even in landscape mode or input method pops up.
2. Hard press working all the time, including when the phone is locked, screen off or unlocked status.
3. Screen capture working and also scrolling screen capture working (many users want this!)
4. You can swipe or other gestures to perform go back, home, recent app or many other functions.
What's not working:
The lock screen shortcuts cannot be displayed correctly under WQHD resolution.
Overall, you need the following software
1) Android 8.0 Oreo installed
2) All in one gesture (Free, in PlayStore)
3) FloatingMenu 6.1.9 (Free, but Pro Version works much better, don't use PlayStore version, use the apk attached)
4) All necessary software needed to run adb commands. You may need to learn how to install and use adb command line.
Now let's start:
0. Go back to your phone's default settings if you tried any other methods before (ignore this if you didn't).
1. Go to Seetings -> Display -> Navigation bar, UNcheck "Show and hide button".
2. Install All in one gesture.
2.1. Configure this app's settings in the way you like. I use 12 Hotspots Straight Swipe and make Bottom, Left, Center to be Recent, Home and Back.
2.2. Go to Personalization -> Edge Preference, Leave Opacity as it is, we'll deal with it later. set other scrollbars the way you like, I use the following value: Edge Sensitivity 50px, Edge Width 100%.
3.3. Go back to Personalization, make sure Auto Rotation is checked, while Behind Keyboard is UNchecked. For me, to make it better, I also Unchecked Toast Message and checked Animation.
3. Install FloatingMenu 6.1.9, DO NOT use PlayStore version, use the apk attached.
3.1. Configure your bottom bar the way you like, but make sure the Height is more than 200. You may need to buy the Pro version to use all three bottom bars.
3.2. Go to Settings, make sure you UNcheck "Reposition when IME appears", and set "Auto hide when landscape" to "Hide all".
3.3. Go to Advanced settings, make sure you UNcheck "Max window level", and check "Cover softKeyboard".
4. Plug-in your phone to a computer with adb environment, make sure USB debugging is ON. (Learn more about adb if you don't know this before operating)
5. In the command line, run: adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=apps,-com.samsung.android.app.smartcapture
6. In the command line, run: adb shell wm overscan 0,0,0,-168
7. Fully test your phone, then make the bottom bar transparent to make it more beautiful.
8. For users who use WQHD resolution only: Go to Settings -> Lock screen and Security -> App shortcuts, then turn off both shortcuts.
9. Sometimes you need to reboot your devices.
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If you want to undo the effect you made by the above two adb commands, here are the two "Recover Commands":
adb shell settings put global policy_control null
adb shell wm overscan 0,0,0,0
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Please reply below if you have any questions. I will come and answer regularly.
Thank you!
Download FloatingMenu: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EG_m4ZL7hWhxMdqlbbAMUliHp_iEcPtZ?usp=sharing
but just disable the navi bar? how can i do it?
galaxtnote2 said:
but just disable the navi bar? how can i do it?
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follow all the steps then u won't see nav bar any more, but use gestures instead.
frankhuang2013 said:
follow all the steps then u won't see nav bar any more, but use gestures instead.
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im new to this. do you have any video tutorial please?
Floating Menu
no secure way to upgrade Floating Menu through the version you provided.
Hi Frank,
Did you find any fix or workaround for edge lighting at the bottom?
ok, it works (finally we have a solution also on oreo), the only problem i have is when i use the keyboard. the method i use (iphone x-style bar) cannot g on the keyboard and so ican't go back from the keyboard easily... any suggests?
giamanto said:
ok, it works (finally we have a solution also on oreo), the only problem i have is when i use the keyboard. the method i use (iphone x-style bar) cannot g on the keyboard and so ican't go back from the keyboard easily... any suggests?
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you can use this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.skillist.gesturebar&rdid=com.app.skillist.gesturebar
Thanks so much for this. This works perfectly
skewing/cropping problem
I followed all the steps on my Note8 but the homescreen and app drawer appear skewed to the right a little bit like there's an empty space on the left of the icons while the far right column icons are cropped in half, any solution for that ??
Update: I found that this problem is caused by changing the Screen Zoom (in Display settings) to the Small setting. If I set it to normal or Large, then nothing is wrong,,, except that I've grown so used to having small screen items that even the normal setting looks huge now to me. If there is any fix to this, that would be much appreciated.
First of All, thank you so much. Your guide works like a charm.
At one point I'm facing a problem with floatingmenu. It's all in Chinese and exept some basic knowlege about the Charakters. I'm unable to find die right settings.
An way major thanks!
Some app,something is below the navibar,cant display correctly
It ist possible to switch the language. Just go to the last bar in the first page and change the 5th setting. After pressing on the settings a windows appears with the option "English" .
Just use substratum and the system mods theme. I have nav bar hidden and just use gestures
note3userr said:
Just use substratum and the system mods theme. I have nav bar hidden and just use gestures
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and you have no issue with substratum mod?
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install Navigation gesture from the playstore and it will remove the navigation bar perfectly after than u just use any app you need for gesture control , and remove the gesture bar if you dont need it
j0l6 said:
install Navigation gesture from the playstore and it will remove the navigation bar perfectly after than u just use any app you need for gesture control , and remove the gesture bar if you dont need it
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Going to try that! Thanks! Paired with good lock is going to be awesome.
I use navigation gestures and one hand operation +. It works flawlessly.

Desktop mode for Asus ROG Phone 3

I came across this useful guide for anyone wanting to use Android 10's Desktop Mode on their ROG 3:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/jj61uf/desktop_mode_for_asus_rog_phone_3/
I've pasted the content here in any event, along with some comments I have made - if anyone is able to continue further with the experimentation, that would be great!
This is a guide for connecting the ROG phone 3 to external display and using desktop mode without any 3rd party apps or root access.
For this process you'll need type c to HDMI adapter, PC with adb installed on it and wireless mouse/Android remote.
Enable developer options and under APPS section, enable freeform windows.
connect your device to a computer with the Android ADB installed, and run the following command (one-line):
adb shell settings put global force_desktop_mode_on_external_displays 1
3) Restart the phone
4) simply connect your phone (The side port on the ROG 3) to your external display using a USB Type-C to HDMI adapter.
5) Connect a wireless mouse/remote to the phone.
6) Enjoy.
The interface is slightly different than the usual android 10 desktop mode on other phones (which resembles the Windows style GUI). Instead we simply get a home-screen style interface with a list of all the apps installed, can others confirm they have had the same experience?
As an aside, I have found it works best if you disable freeform windows (as some apps, eg WhatsApp tend to open on the phone rather than on the external monitor).
Also, is there a way of toggling between the standard hdmi output and the desktop mode? I know it works on other phones but can't seem to do it on the ROG 3 phone.
Lastly, what is the command to disable desktop mode, and return the settings to normal?
thabk you man! as this will allow to play emulators games etc on full screen
Hello,
The command to disable it is:
adb shell settings put global force_desktop_mode_on_external_displays 0
It´s basically the same command, you just change the 1 at the end for a 0
By the way, it also works on ROGII.
Thanks for that - I can also confirm that if you use the dock there is a few other modes as well, the "tablet" mode is really handy ; )
how to make this twinviewmode to be tablet mode. like we use desktop dock?
Hi thanks for your help
Will this let me put bt sports mobile on a big screen? or do you know away to do it in the developer options
It allows you to play games in full screen with a hidden navigation bar... I've been trying to figure out how I can get the desktop home button to take me to my launcher instead of putting me back onto the app drawer. Is there a way to re map the home button to my launcher or mirror the screen at full resolution?
thank you very much for this tip, I won't hide from you that I had to invest in the official dock just to have this mode. i look stupid now
Can you give screenshots of what your desktop looks like while using the Dock against what it looks like from following the guide?
I followed the guide, but i would rather mirror my screen than just have a full screen app-drawer...sure, it will let you play games in full screen, but my only issue with regular mirroring is the giant black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. I'd love to be able to use something like Sentio or Microsoft launcher- not being able to go full screen is murder though!
Cosmic_Rob said:
Can you give screenshots of what your desktop looks like while using the Dock against what it looks like from following the guide?
I followed the guide, but i would rather mirror my screen than just have a full screen app-drawer...sure, it will let you play games in full screen, but my only issue with regular mirroring is the giant black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. I'd love to be able to use something like Sentio or Microsoft launcher- not being able to go full screen is murder though!
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the original interface with the official dock is exactly the same as using this manipulation. no homepage only an application drawer
lordearl said:
I came across this useful guide for anyone wanting to use Android 10's Desktop Mode on their ROG 3:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/jj61uf
I've pasted the content here in any event, along with some comments I have made - if anyone is able to continue further with the experimentation, that would be great!
This is a guide for connecting the ROG phone 3 to external display and using desktop mode without any 3rd party apps or root access.
For this process you'll need type c to HDMI adapter, PC with adb installed on it and wireless mouse/Android remote.
Enable developer options and under APPS section, enable freeform windows.
connect your device to a computer with the Android ADB installed, and run the following command (one-line):
adb shell settings put global force_desktop_mode_on_external_displays 1
3) Restart the phone
4) simply connect your phone (The side port on the ROG 3) to your external display using a USB Type-C to HDMI adapter.
5) Connect a wireless mouse/remote to the phone.
6) Enjoy.
The interface is slightly different than the usual android 10 desktop mode on other phones (which resembles the Windows style GUI). Instead we simply get a home-screen style interface with a list of all the apps installed, can others confirm they have had the same experience?
As an aside, I have found it works best if you disable freeform windows (as some apps, eg WhatsApp tend to open on the phone rather than on the external monitor).
Also, is there a way of toggling between the standard hdmi output and the desktop mode? I know it works on other phones but can't seem to do it on the ROG 3 phone.
Lastly, what is the command to disable desktop mode, and return the settings to normal?
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Did this work for you ? Mine does connect to the monitor at all. Am I missing something ?
I am able connect side port usb c and after connecting how navigate screen an apps
If i have opened any app it is not showing monitor

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