Usuários from Samsung DeX who played on monitors or televisions faced a recurring obstacle: the control analog sticks stopped working when the cell phone screen went off during the game. One UI 8.5 officially closes this issue. The features now work normally, even with the cell phone screen turned off and without the need for additional settings.
Antes of the fix, the start and select buttons continued to respond, but the characters’ movement was completely blocked. Players resorted to improvised solutions, such as enabling the “Keep active” option in developer settings. Instalar third-party applications to prevent screen blanking was also common practice among frustrated users.
Riscos from the old gambiarra
Nenhuma from previous solutions was ideal. The risk of burn-in on AMOLED screens made permanently activating the display harmful to the device in the long term. Agora fix is available for several Samsung smartphone lines. Dispositivos of the Galaxy S, Z and A lines compatible with DeX receive the update. Quem is still on One UI 8 on supported devices, you should consider updating as a top priority.
Outros update settings
One UI 8.5 brought additional fixes in addition to the analogue problem. The function of automatically hiding the taskbar in desktop mode has been restored as expected by users. Este feature enhances the visual experience during extended work sessions or entertainment on the larger screen.
The adjustments reflect Samsung’s commitment to optimizing the DeX experience, a platform that allows users to transform their smartphones into workstations connected to monitors. The update represents significant progress for those who rely on this functionality.
Dispositivos and compatibility
The distribution covers recent models from the manufacturer:
- Galaxy S24, S23 and S22
- Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6
- Galaxy A26 and later models
- Demais DeX-enabled Galaxy devices
Usuários must check the availability of the update in the device settings. Samsung recommends connecting the device to the Wi-Fi network before starting to download and install the update to ensure stability during the process.