The Galaxy Z Fold 4 Replaced My Laptop

I replaced my laptop with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 for a week.
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I connected to a monitor using Dex mode, worked on the go in Flex mode, and connected a keyboard and mouse in Tablet mode.

0:00 The Galaxy Z Fold 4
0:44 Exploring Dex mode
2:26 Using Apps in Dex mode
4:19 Notifications in Dex mode
4:28 Desktop organization in Dex mode
5:10 Hot Keys in Dex mode
6:38 Flex mode
8:01 Tablet mode
9:30 Verdict
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[Justin_tech]

**Dex mode can be used on a bunch of Samsung devices, not just the Fold 4 🤓** - What's your favorite way to use the Z Fold 4?

[fennielindquist]

You actually did the Z Fold 4 justice. I will now refer anyone who ask “what can my Z Fold 4 do” to this video . Once again thanks for such a in-depth view from a business perspective.

[nickthaskater]

To address a few of your comments/issues: 1) you can use more than 5 apps at a time if you're using an official Samsung dock (DeX Station, DeX Pad) or the Skull and Co. Jumpgate dock. Alternatively, you can use the Samsung Good Lock MultiStar module to remove this limitation with other docks and adapters. You can otherwise use 20 apps at a time.

2) Regarding interfaces for Zoom and Slack, the web interface is often more reminiscent of their Windows/Mac counterparts. I've found the best browser experience is found with Edge, making sure to set to always load desktop sites and to remain in Edge when clicking links rather than launching external apps. You get an experience that's very similar to a traditional desktop PC as a result.

3) The full-screen chat window you observed in Zoom is a product of lazy app developers. Full-screen keyboard has been a legacy issue in Android for years. Developers can fix that, if they want, so that the keyboard typing window does not occupy the full screen.

4) Be sure to dive into the system settings' Advanced Features section to enable multi-window for all apps. This will ensure you can multi-task and run pop-up windows for *all* apps. This is in addition to getting Samsung Good Lock and the MultiStar module for even more capability (such as removing the aforementioned app limit). It's unfortunate that Samsung does not have these features enabled by default, because they really do make a dramatic UX difference.

If anyone is looking for more insights like this, head over to the r/SamsungDeX subreddit. There's a wealth of knowledge there to maximize DeX.

[zckom]

For Dex mode, you can overcome the limit of 5 apps by installing GoodLock Multistar module. Samsung always have a backup for most of the settings.

[AlfonsoRiveraJr]

This setup of a device that can be used as a phone, a tablet and a laptop computer is fantastic and a technological marvel. Reminds me of the times when cell phone manufacturers were putting the concepts of a palm pilot and a phone together. Great setup as a jack of all trades but a master of none.

[markgalveston]

I have been an Apple user since 2007, bought the z-fold 4, and I just love it it's amazing, watching YouTube, reading and news clips, doing zooms, is an incredible experience in your pocket everyday 🤩🤩🤩

[chadlymath]

It's not just public transit or metro no-car portability that this can really work for, but the growing car replacement e-bike culture in motion. Great focus. Terrific performance review.

[semirla]

I got one and you forgot to mention the wireless Dex mode to your TV. I love that feature specially when you are tired and want to work from your bed or sofa from a bigger screen.

[zeerzizo]

The only cell phone I would consider spending more than 1000$ on and don't feel ripped off!

[bradriggs]

I couldn't agree more. I don't know how i have ever gone without having this phone. I was an iPhone user through-and-through but a couple of years ago I climbed over the wall and set myself free and so i decided i was going to try the Z fold 2, oh I have not looked back since. I purchased the Z Fold 3, and now I currently have the Z Fold 4. I absolutely love this device. And no, by no means do you have to buy a new one every year. I do it only because I like to have the latest and greatest, but by no means do you have to.
Great video. This shows the true power of this phone, and i can tell you it was able to do everything he showed without problems with it being able to keep up. This phone is extremely powerful.

Again Great video. Thanks

[cozyimmerse]

Refurbished ZF3 owner and I'll say I love this device there's no way I could go back to an ordinary phone after this phone. It's a productivity magnet. And also an amazing tablet experience all together.

[michaelggriffiths]

Great video.
I have the Fold 3 which I upgraded from the Fold 2. I might skip the 4 as I now work from home so I don't need the extra battery life.
I'm a big user of Dex, and have been for many years.
Dex reminds me of how greedy Apple is. They could easily provide a Desktop experience with their iPhone's, but if they did that, people wouldn't buy as many MacBooks..
So you have hundreds of millions of people walking around with chips in their phones that offer greater performance than 75% of desktops, but who will never _ever_ user the chip to even 50% of its potential!!
At least with Samsung and 1plus you can levy the power of your phone.

[AnthonyGale]

I use DEX mode on my Tab S7 all the time and it has replaced my personal laptop. People that say android tablets are junk haven't tried Samsung DEX and they don't know what they're talking about. And the functionality is WAY better than an iPad.

[nightshade]

You can use Samsung's own good lock app to unlock dex to allow unlimited apps open at once

[roberthughes]

You can open more than 5 apps if you install Goodlock and then the multistar plug in. You can then go into the we <heart> dex and it has an option to allow more than 5 apps.

[jsbx]

This is basically how I use my z fold 4 glad you made this video people sometimes dont understand that that fold phones are not just normal cell phones but can be used as a mini laptop.

[Patelivision]

If you want to use more than 5 apps at once, install good luck. There are many more settings you can unlock using good lock

[obrolanmalam]

Samsung Dex in One UI 5.0 is very good and Samsung has stepped up its capabilities, I like it. The Samsung Dex feature is what makes me love Samsung. This feature doesn't even exist in Apple, I don't think. Samsung holds the best ecosystem.

[zeeshaanlakdawala]

Probably the best actual real world review of a foldable. Makes me seriously consider getting one. Thank you! Please make this a regular review series as new models come out with new functionality.

[Joshua_Lawrence]

This is the first video I've seen where someone actually goes forward with EVERYTHING thr device has to offer to be productive and not complain through every point being made. I don't recall why I stopped watching this channel, but I like the new faces I'm seeing