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Dex does appear to be only for Samsung devices (Galaxy 8 and later releases I think).

They do have a wireless option if the monitor/computer/tv supports Miracast and you have a Galaxy Note 20 or newer

It’s really a full scale computer emulator (i.e., turn your mobile device into a computer). Seems like overkill if all you want to do is send texts and transfer files.

This recent summary article by the Android Authority does a pretty good job of explaining how it works.

Mar 4

Samsung DeX: Everything you need to know

Linking your phone and PC is nothing new, but you can give your setup a boost with Samsung Dex. Here's what you need to know.

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A new $15 Swago board started today.

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@dangeruss said in Android Phone and Windows PC? Sync your phone/send-receive Texts and/or calls from PC while working at home or on the road with free APP from Microsoft:

@fivetalents said in Android Phone and Windows PC? Sync your phone/send-receive Texts and/or calls from PC while working at home or on the road with free APP from Microsoft:

@dangeruss said in Android Phone and Windows PC? Sync your phone/send-receive Texts and/or calls from PC while working at home or on the road with free APP from Microsoft:

@fivetalents said in Android Phone and Windows PC? Sync your phone/send-receive Texts and/or calls from PC while working at home or on the road with free APP from Microsoft:

I ported my phone number to Google voice so that whenever I switch phone providers I don’t have to keep porting over and over (and risking my number). I just link whatever phone number the provider assigns me to my Google voice number. I never give anyone the provider assigned number, everyone just keeps calling me on the Google voice number.

This also allows me to send texts and make calls for free on my PC using my Google voice number. I do this by installing the Bluestacks app on my PC (it’s an android emulator that let’s you install and run any android app on your PC), and then use Bluestack to install the Google voice app.

No Bluetooth required.

Do you not port your number when switching providers?

Correct. I’ve only ever ported once, from Sprint to Google voice. Now whenever I get a new provider/new phone number, I link the new phone number to my Google voice number in the Google voice app. All phone calls and texts get sent to my Google voice number (whether they were sent to my provider assigned number or my Google voice number). I never use the pre-installed phone and text apps on my android device because they use the assigned phone number linked to the sim card/provider. I only use the Google voice app fir calls, texts, and voice-mail (all in one app).

I know how Google voice works, but is there a reason you don’t port your number?

There’s always a risk of losing your number when you Port. I’ve had this number for over 20 years and don’t trust a random low tier employee to not make careless mistakes.
It does take time and effort to port. It may not be a lot but it is an annoyanceand an inconvenience to me. I’d rather just change the provider/sim phone number on my Google voice account whenever I change services.
Since I work from home, sometimes I don’t even bother to pay for mobile service and just use my home wifi for texts/calls/mobile browsing for months at a time. That way I don’t waste money if I don’t like the mobile service or a promo expires and… I can take my time looking for a better offer or reliable service. I would lose my phone number permanently if I did this and my number wasn’t on Google voice.

Anithee unmentioned pro for porting to Google voice is that it allows me to have a phone in every room in my house by installing the app on any android or pc. In other words, Google voice has so many powerful and free features that it doesn’t make sense to port my number back to a mobile carrier.

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@frugalpete said in Android Phone and Windows PC? Sync your phone/send-receive Texts and/or calls from PC while working at home or on the road with free APP from Microsoft:

@fivetalents I also use my Windows PC to send/receive texts and calls with Google voice. I just use voice.google.com instead of installing any apps.

I’ll have to check that out if it does calls too for when I’m away from home but can borrow a PC. At home, however, I use the Blustacks app to run several android apps on my PC in one place and without having to open an internet browser, so it is very convenient… plus I get push notifications on my PC whenever I get a new call or text message in the Google voice app.

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@dangeruss said in Android Phone and Windows PC? Sync your phone/send-receive Texts and/or calls from PC while working at home or on the road with free APP from Microsoft:

@fivetalents said in Android Phone and Windows PC? Sync your phone/send-receive Texts and/or calls from PC while working at home or on the road with free APP from Microsoft:

I ported my phone number to Google voice so that whenever I switch phone providers I don’t have to keep porting over and over (and risking my number). I just link whatever phone number the provider assigns me to my Google voice number. I never give anyone the provider assigned number, everyone just keeps calling me on the Google voice number.

This also allows me to send texts and make calls for free on my PC using my Google voice number. I do this by installing the Bluestacks app on my PC (it’s an android emulator that let’s you install and run any android app on your PC), and then use Bluestack to install the Google voice app.

No Bluetooth required.

Do you not port your number when switching providers?

Correct. I’ve only ever ported once, from Sprint to Google voice. Now whenever I get a new provider/new phone number, I link the new phone number to my Google voice number in the Google voice app. All phone calls and texts get sent to my Google voice number (whether they were sent to my provider assigned number or my Google voice number). I never use the pre-installed phone and text apps on my android device because they use the assigned phone number linked to the sim card/provider. I only use the Google voice app fir calls, texts, and voice-mail (all in one app).

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I ported my phone number to Google voice so that whenever I switch phone providers I don’t have to keep porting over and over (and risking my number). I just link whatever phone number the provider assigns me to my Google voice number. I never give anyone the provider assigned number, everyone just keeps calling me on the Google voice number.

This also allows me to send texts and make calls for free on my PC using my Google voice number. I do this by installing the Bluestacks app on my PC (it’s an android emulator that let’s you install and run any android app on your PC), and then use Bluestack to install the Google voice app.

No Bluetooth required.