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Comment Mishaal Rahman Make Android 10s Hidden Desktop Mode more useful on the OnePlus 7/7T and Essential PhoneSorry Pixel 4 owners, this won't work on your phoneOne of the most talked-about features prior to the release of Android 10 was desktop mode. When we first heard that Googles next major Android OS would natively support desktop mode, we were hoping it would be something akin to Samsung DeX or Huawei Easy Projection. Sadly, it was anything but. Google built a barebones launcher for external displays so developers can test what their apps might look like on large displays, but they didnt even bother adding display out support on the Pixel 4. Sadly, this means that Android 10s hidden desktop mode is unusable on the latest Pixel smartphone, but if you have the Essential Phone, OnePlus 7/7 Pro, OnePlus 7T/7T Pro, or any other phone with video output over USB-C, then theres a way to make it more useful. Show First, here are some requirements that you have to meet: Requirements:
Next, heres how to set it up:
I would wager that everything looks way too big on your monitor/TV right now. Thats because the default DPI for desktop mode in Android 10 is 320, which makes everything look huge. Also, the navigation bar/Android 10 gestural navigation pill probably looks unsightly on your display. Theres a way to fix this, but it requires the installation of another app by farmerbb.
Thats it! Enjoy desktop mode on your Android 10 smartphone. Were not sure why Google disabled DisplayPort Alt Mode functionality on the Pixel 4, so we reached out for comment and will update you if we hear back. If youre a custom launcher developer interested in integrating TaskBar into your launcher, you can find the instructions here. Update 1 (11/1/19 @ 2:17 PM ET): This article was updated to simplify the instructions on how to tweak the UI of the external display. Tags Android 10desktop interfaceessentialOnePlusoneplus 7OnePlus 7 ProOnePlus 7TOnePlus 7T Pro XDA » Full XDA » Make Android 10s Hidden Desktop Mode more useful on the OnePlus 7/7T and Essential Phone About authorI am the former Editor-in-chief of XDA. In addition to breaking news on the Android OS and mobile devices, I used to manage all editorial and reviews content on the Portal. |