Turn A Blacklisted Phone Into An Awesome Desktop PC!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2024
- I Turned this Blacklisted Android phone into a desktop PC for Gaming, Emulation and Work!
This is a blacklisted Galaxy S10 I picked up on eBay for a total of $130 +$22 Shipping and it supports Samsung DEX so it’s the perfect option for creating an Awesome Android-powered desktop pc capo let of playing Android games like PUBG, Call of duty mobile, and even Genshin Impact plus it can emulate systems like PSP using PPSSPP, Dreamcast using Redream or RetroArch and it even handles GameCube and Wii using the Dolphins emulator.
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00:00-Intro
00:30-Overview
01:50-Specs
02:12-COnnecting to External display
02:34-DEX Setting
03:34-Using DEX
04:33-Android Gaming On DEX
06:08-Cooling
07:09-Emulation On DEX Dreamcast,PSP,Gamecube
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This setup will also work with the Galaxy S8 and S9
funny you should mention. i'm planning to use a damaged s8 for my setup but i want it to still be portable. does dex support touch?
Compatible to nubia red magic 6?
Aah does Fortnite Mobile Works.
@@irietech4944 If you use a touch-screen monitor, DeX will support that input. If you mean using a phone for touch input, you'd only be able to use the phone as a trackpad/keyboard.
Can you check out some of the Aliexpress's USB to HDMI cable for android through apps like the one you already did. Because some of us cannot buy from amazon or ebay
the dock and cooler are badass bro. I would have never thought to turn an old samsung phone into a pc. the stuff you do on this channel is insane.
I'm not a gamer, so the game stuff here isn't of much interest to me. However, the sneaky tech items are insane.
the dock really makes the phone into a desktop computer
😂
not all samsung phone have dex mode
My wife smashed the display on her s8, so I attached it to my laptops usb c dock and use it in Samsung dex mode. Managed to get all the data from it and use the banking apps to setup the banking apps on her new iPhone.
And here, that i was thinking what should i do with my s10+, great idea! 😀
Haha yesss i have s10+ to, n my dream have some pc to play games, bcause i dont like playing with phone, n this give me idea,..🤣
It was pretty interesting to see multiple apps running at the same time. It sounds like a great idea to go with, even with Phones that aren't blacklisted. I wonder if that same Dock could think of a Wired controller working the same. I'd probably end up with another setup near my main system just because, running a couple apps at once.
I always enjoy your Dex videos. Great job!
Been using my old s9 plus as pc since 5 months and aaai laaaaik it aaa laat 🌱😍
Would be awesome if you had a comparison every 6 months or every year, looking back at all your tests and crowning winners in different categories. Probably too much to ask, but just a suggestion.
Been using my note 9 for emulation from day one and love using it this way.
Awesome, thanks for the demo and info
You know what, I love your channel because you think outside of the box, you really made my day with this video, I hope you and your loved ones are safe
I own an S10 and Dex has become extremely handy for me. And I haven't gone into emulation yet but will give it a try.
Great project for an old phone. Project I’m looking at is turn an old phone into a car GPS with CarPlay.
Awesome video, exceptionally informative!
I had this idea for a few years now.
I even remember suggesting the uploader to make something like this on his video. I'm glad he did.
I got the USB to HDMI for my old CRT TV to play some dynasty warriors, but it turn out its better just to play zombie base building game like the walking dead survivor on my light weight discounted LG phone lol.
Less hassle.
P. S don't use those cheap fan cooler. They won't last.
I got some heavy duty mini fan with some sweeper sheet as dust filter.
You'll thank me later.
I have been doing this for 2 years now with each of my old Samsung phones... as I upgrade, I turn the old one into a portable computer using USB-C portable monitor, a folding Bluetooth keyboard and mouse pad... I like to run Kali Nethunter tools and other testing apps.
I also run DeX for Windows on my laptop with USB-C to access Kali Nethunter and those same testing tools, but using my laptop's monitor and keyboard mouse pad to control.
You really have such great videos. Very informative and we'll presented.
Nice review, man, thank you!
Very good value with that display and hardware!
Awesome video and great idea! Two questions: one, is there enough room for a second cooler? Two, have you had any luck finding a way to turn off the phone screen while docked? It bothers me to just have it dim 😆
I think that one cooler is more than enough, I have a Black Shark Funcooler Pro and I always use it to play games on my phone (Mi8), it always make the phone cooler, even when playing heavy games
Its so shame that DP alternate mode is so exotic on devices.
Imagine porting real linux on such thing and having normal desktop after docking.
Theres a project that runs windows arm on sd 845 phones on github.
Pine phone
Linux on Dex exists.
@@halcyonmemoirs Used to exist. It was discontinued years ago :(
16 seconds in and i got very excited as im watching this with my old s10 sitting next to my monitor as i has done since ive had a new phone. Guess what im doing next.
You can also use it as a vr set. I like watching movies in it. It makes it look like a giant screen
I have a note 10+ and I might consider using your setup.. thank you for the idea
I do have a question for you sir. I have been subscribed to you for over a year and videos are beyond helpful. You're the reason why I'm getting into IT. But my question is, will super smash melee run at full speed on this device? I'm asking because I have the device lol I'm huge into retro gaming
Don't forget, Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now or Stadia to play AAA games on this device as well! Works great in full screen
... just forget Stadia
Don't forget that it will also be a great emulation device.
@@put4558350 Isn't Stadia also on life support?
I have been using the blackshark coolers and they make a massive difference, they have just released a magnetic version too.
for digital artists on dex:
if you run your phone in desktop mode [or dex mode for samsung users] and you own or buy an old wacom tablet.. intuos or bamboo you can start drawing painting designing.
those old tablets work in desktop mode (because then the aspect ratio of the pentablet and the desktop are the same).
penpressure works and using apps like medibang, infinite painter or even krita (full pc version) for android you can start being an artist without forking out big money for a computer/laptop.
with a lapdock you can even do it on the go ...
love the channel I've always been inspired by the idea of dex and today is the day i give in i have been an iPhone user since the start only ever using cheap android phone to begin with then switched but i have found an s8 and Samsung dex device for just under $200 cad and i hope to try it out i also have gear vr and the s8 is the only one compatible for both still i have big hopes and i plan to use it for light vr and games mostly since i already have a quest and gaming pc but i might just end up using it for a tv and making it smart or even for a portable monitor i would be getting the dex pad version then but you could use it for home security, kitchen cook videos, games, basically making it into a smart home controller for everything
the idea would be of a 10" wall mounted monitor and a wall mounted Samsung dex pad, you could use whatever wanted for controller and the phone would be plug and play for taking around the house, calls, etc as well i think it would be a good project and if it were small enough to disguise as a picture frame would be even better
This is just amazing
Just wait a few more years when mid range phones specs start to match or even outperform sd855. Everything up to Will will be able to be emulated completely.
Definitely...
Since an 855 can even run re6 for switch ...
I am sure we would be able to play AAA pc games soon and emulate ps3 and x360 finally if the development of smartphones continues...
Sd778G done that already
We need more $299-399 phones with that soc tho
Currently only mi 11 lite and honor 50 uses it
@@HuntaKiller91 the 778g is faster than the 855 ?
I can feel my wallet dying
Snapdragon 780G is your answer now. It's pretty much inbetween 855 and 865 lol
Love your videos. Could you make a tutorial on how to run roms from an smb in batocera and reclabox? The guides in the wikis are actually a bit confusing
OMG , thats a real sick controller at 5:32 .. simply wow ... and how amazing it looks .. Oh man , wish I could have that :(
I'd be very interested in seeing this running Xcloud
I love Dex, I loved it more when they had a glitch one update that upped the refresh rate to 120hz. If I had known it was going to be patched out I'd have never updated. Now I'm looking for something else. The experimental desktop of android does 144hz but it doesn't work for me beyond showing up on the screen
I still use my S10 for games as a secondary with my main being an S21 Ultra.
I was also confused with the Blacklisted labeling, wasnt what i initially thought it meant.
Man just wait till the Steam Deck comes out. I’m beyond excited for it.
What's the steam deck have to do with turning a phone into a desktop?
@@jeffg7044 the steam deck isn't just a gaming device, it's going to change personal computing. Massive graphics power in a Linux handheld touchscreen... It's like a Linux phone but a thousand times better. Maybe this doesn't sound important to some people, but for me personally the steam deck is going to replace my cell phone AND my laptop
@@kaojaicam How is the steam deck going to replace your cellphone? Does it have a sim slot?
@@arkworthy8594 it doesn't, but I am looking into mobile lte options. Lte modem, nighthawk m1, usb dongles... We'll see how to goes. If it can at least replace a laptop+tablet I'll be extremely happy because I was considering going the Apple route which would be way more costly
@@arkworthy8594 😆
Holy shit you must be telepathic I literally just bought a TCL phone that was blacklisted lol
Algorithms
google spying on u more like haa
Nice! Great idea. Thanks ETA!
i do dex in daily bases i can not live without it
THe S10 is pretty sharp. I am a military/college student on a budget and I returned a 1500 laptop cause I only ever used Word and Soulcalibur 6 on Parsec, and I just bought an adaptor for hmdi, ethernet, and USB and happy with the results
Thanks ETA! This is a great way to get hold of a higher end snapdragon.
I've watched a ton of Samsung DeX videos and didn't know it supports touch screen.. That's awesome to know..
Also, I only have the USB-C to hdmi cable instead of the dock to unfortunately the little cooler fan will not work bc to enable DeX mode it needs to be charging so I have to wireless charge.. Only way to use to fan to cool it is to buy a dock that way it'll charge using the usbC input. Might as well buy an actual Samsung DeX pad with a fan already built in...? I guess
Great video i have samsung s20 fe and the same monitor but 32 inch version is better to direct into monitor or use this adaptor you have added
Great setup in a Tiny House or RV,... When you get home you plug in your phone & you have TV & PC :)
That's cool its like another computer tiny but powerful.
Maybe even take the phone apart and put a bigger cooler directly on the SOC… can also remove the small screen and place it in a small milled or 3D printed enclosure. I was planning something like that, you can just use a blacklisted phone with a bad screen and a cheap dex adapter.
You cannot have a lower temperature reading with a simple fan on a heat sink than ambient air, it would violate the rules of thermodynamics. Infrared temp measurements are notorious for being wrong, use it on a cast iron skillet compared to a stainless steel. The stainless steel will give a low reading. What was the room temp?
Great idea!!!
That's very interesting. This hub is my solution instead if having a tablette.
ETA: This "Blacklist" Thing is amazing!
J Edgar Hoover: *Sweating Profusely*
devices are blacklisted when they are stolen and the owner calls in to their provider to have the IMEI blocked so that the thief can't sell it as a working phone. so no, it's not awesome. buying them is participating in an underground criminal economy.
@@linuxgeex the joke went over your head here. Google the history of the word blacklist, it dates back pre-computers.
@@linuxgeex Not always, blacklisted also when people do not pay their contract for a few months and the contract is auto closed.👍
@@bradleyfelix3541 Well if you don't pay for something, and don't return it, then that is sort of stealing it as well. Certainly breaking the contract, and then appropriating the device, and not returning it oer terms of the contract, without paying full value as agreed. Most laymen would term that stealing. So essentially lost or stolen devices on the blacklist. Mostly the stolen kind though. Often the lost device is reported lost, and then resold, so fraud really, but we could also call that theft. If they are on the list, then you shouldn't buy them, or encourage others to buy them either.
@@bradleyfelix3541 Same thing, just stolen from the carrier.
Many connect dex via USB-A to USB-C / USB-C to USB-C/ wireless(works well on latest phone but not on older phones)thats why they are seeing performance drop + they do it without power connection to the phone.
It's highly recommended to use USB-C to HDMI/Display Port or Type-C Thunderbolt Cables if it works with smartphone.
These three cables have high data transfer speed so you won't notice performance drops/ frame drops.
Finally don't forget to add powersupply either via most possible way or via Dock. Also if you add a table fan/smartphone cooler it would be nice if you are playing games
very informative
for $130 that is a good steal even as a phone since there are devices out there as mobile hotspot or older phone as hotspot
That phone cooler thing is interesting.
Just upgraded so I think I'll try this with the S9 I was using
There use to be (not sure now) a USB C adapter actually sold at Kmart Australia with DEX compatibility for $20. I think it was taken off the shelves because not many people knew what it was for. Might still be able to get it online. I have a similar adapter myself.
Is there a way to use the keyboard for similar touch screen functions? We used to have the Android HP Slate 21 which had a built in app with this option and I know Bluestacks also had this.
I can't wait for the day the raspberry comes with a similar SoC
It won't, thats too expensive and no one will buy it.
@@th1nhhdk Just a few more years.
Samsung has DeX since the S8 and SD 855 is still a great performer in 2021. So if you do value headphone jack a lot and don't care much about the camera, go for the S10 series. Furthermore, the S10 series is eligible for Samsung's three year OS update policy. What it means is that the S10 series will get Android 12 as its final major OS update.
Everything about this setup makes so much sense.
Dex mood was a brilliant features from Samsung
It might be nice if you'd evaluate the very low end of phones for gaming, just for kicks. I use a Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018 version) as my daily driver. It cost $19.99 from TracFone, for which I pay $4 monthly for texts and calls. If I retire this phone, would it play any games with a degree of oomph?
I bought a S10 with a broken screen for $65 so I could use emulation via DEX, and I'm very impressed with it.
Just out of curiosity, did u have to put an lcd to access the phone or was it still usuable, or u don't need a screen at all?
@@asunavk69 If you use a dock off the bat, combined with a USB mouse and keyboard, you can usse the phone's screen mirroring to work the phone. Screen mirroring is usually an automatic process, same for alternate inputs.
@@rookiepaw7305 I see ty very much ^^
I bought S10 plus broken screen for 30$ 😂
what do you do with all of your pc builds? I am still interested in the ryzen 7 4750 build you did
Probably keeps them for future testing.
Man Americans are so lucky.
Tech is so cheap there :(
You get so many cool things.
Ikr in my country ( India) the components are already scaled before normal scalping
True
I don't consider Americans lucky with all the Chinese brand restrictions.
Don't worry... we make it up with our atrocious Healthcare
@@SouperMaruchan Don't forgot to mention the possibility that people like Trump can become president.
Awesome vid, although realistically I can only afford Galaxy S9 (SD845) right now..
This is exactly what I plan to do once I replace my p20 pro for a newer phone 😊
This is a good idea
Which hdmi cords are you using? Also do you have a tutorial on how to setup the controller for COD mobile. I tried but no-go. I used the Xbox 1S controller and the latest xbox controller. thanks
Waiting on the day ETA will do a build with an optiplex 9010 i7 🙏🙏
Mind blowing
Hey ETA, I have the same Logitech wireless keyboard but my Logitech logo at the top right has the LG logo and the text to the right of that is different? I've checked and can't seem to find anything on revisions for it. I bought mine here in Canada so just wondering if you might know if there are fakes floating about? Thanks for the video! Going to use the S9 for this project, I'm intrigued.
I have a Note 10, and used Dex while my pc was out of commission. It can handle multiple programs running at the same time, BUT it is not a desk top system, if you try to run multiple heavy programs at the same time, it will hit the system a lot faster than even a cheap pc. Phones just aren't as good at multi tasking.
When I say heavy programs, I mean Watching a 4k movie while playing 3d games and using a torrent downloader in the back ground, or something like that. I have burdened my phone before. You just can't push it as hard as a pc. Normal use is fine, and a phone like this would make a great home theater pc for movies.
That is why I still don't believe that smartphones with Desktop Mode is a true PC replacement. Even in the case of Office work, you can't open multiple files of the same format unlike in Windows 10 or macOS.
@@farishanafiah8461 Google Docs works just fine for office work. But of you're into computer aided drafting, android is not a good platform for it. All of the cad programs I've tried are extraordinarily clunky.
You mentioned that blacklisted devices usually go overseas and I was wondering if that might be because a device blacklisted in the us will work in non us carriers, like Vodafone or Wind or Tim? I'm genuinely curious about this
Now I want a 2022 android phone with this Desktop support
Good idea, but better use will be as 4k Android TV Box.
Any video for it?
Please show us some Browser Games for The PC and Laptop or Tablet and Smartphone ☺️👍
Best mobile gaming setup according to me
4:03 does with a usb DAC while in this mode? I know on my Chromebook I'm able to extend the display which is really cool and Nifty when you want to install like a projector or something but again I'm going to need more power and it looks like something like this would be perfect.
I did exactly that and just bought a S10 at 100cad with a broken screen but touch input are 100% functional.
Looking for a way to turn it into a tablet using a USBC monitor or a tablet with Samsung Flow.
Perhaps I will also pair it with a very cheap 7 inch tablet as a smart dashboard in my car.
I have a note 8 that's tore to pieces, not black listed. But I might use it like this, of course if I can use it without needing the screen at all.
If you use a dock with a USB A port and a display output, you clould proably use a mouse to control the phone on an external monitor.
ETA PRIME out here doing the Lord's work!
Even Smartphone Games should be great Option or Browser Games from
Very cool. I think this is what Apple is trying to move toward to with its push to make iOS and macOS the same system. In the next decade you’ll see them move away from laptops and move towards phones and tablets that can dock into screens like this.
If apple wanted to do this, they could do it tomorrow. There is nothing stopping them from allowing an ipad-OS like mode from an iphone except huge amounts of money.
I would love it if I could use "Dex" with an iphone, but it's never gonna happen. Likewise, I would love a touchscreen Mac with apple pencil support, also not happening because money
@@kaojaicam Three years from now, Apple should have no issues bringing Stage manager to the iPhone
I'd love to be able to run Linux apps on something like this. That way I'd not need to take my laptop everywhere!
Look up Termux, I think it'll help you.
watching this from my S9 Plus on dex
I think it's funny how the phone is just 2 years old and people already call it old, like what? That's basically brand new
I was watching this video half asleep, only to wake up to the end of the video oof
Nice. A small Amp peltier cooler.
You should try game streaming in this setup as well, I think it can work pretty well
I remember when I stole that phone. The original owner got shanked. Enjoy! ☺
Exactly why these are blacklisted in the first place. Creating a new market for them is a real low blow.
@@martinlebl631 not necessarily. Most blacklisted phones are just people who couldn’t afford to continue making the payments
@@Hipno702 That is still theft. Selling something that you do not actually own is actually stealing. No one gets shanked, but still it is a criminal act.
@@martinlebl631 it’s a far cry from robbery and attempted murder is all I’m saying. Sometimes it’s just folk struggling to get by
@@Hipno702 True, not violent robbery, just simple larceny, which is still felony depending on the dollar amount. That can still make you accessory after the fact, or dealing in stolen goods, which are misdemeanors and/or felonies depending on the state. Odds of being arrested for it are very low, but with a hard ass prosecutor you could end up with serious time, and ruin your life. Just because it seems easy doesn't make it not a crime, and it could have serious consequences. Just a thing that should be discouraged, and not promoted.
Please Run DamonPs2 pro.
Make sure Street Fighter EX3 and Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution are amongst the games
The USB Peltier cooler is so....cool! Do you have a link for it?
U can actually make one
New to this, so i am looking to see what my options are to run multiple controllers
Sounds great except for the buying a blacklisted phone thing.
Blacklisted phones are stolen phones or phones people got on a plan and then cancelled the plan without paying the rest of the phone off.
They shouldn't be allowed to be sold.
or just reported lost.
Phones that aren't paid off are usually locked out and unable to even connect to wifi.
I gave up my PC for a setup like this about 6 months ago. It's awesome for everyday use :)
Go Barbara, go!
hi hope you well and thank for the info. videos. just wanted to know if you can get dex to work on a samsung note 10 lite
Hope this comes to all samsung phones one day
Love the videos is it possible to emulate Xbox 360 games at all? Would love to see this.
Not yet, wait for a decade atleast
The S10 is more powerful then an Xbox360 by far.
@@meinfuhrer5041 Doesn’t mean it can emulate it.
I want to know more about the program oden? That you used? I'm curious.