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TL;DR
- Samsung’s One UI 8 software has a frustrating bug when using a wireless controller in DeX Mode.
- The gamepad’s analog sticks stop working in this mode when the connected phone’s screen shuts off.
- Thankfully, the One UI 8.5 update fixes this issue.
Samsung debuted an overhauled DeX Mode in One UI 8 last year, built in partnership with Google. The rebuilt mode missed out on a few features, but we also discovered a significant gaming bug that’s now been fixed in One UI 8.5.
My Xbox One controller’s analog sticks stopped working whenever my connected phone’s screen shut off in DeX Mode. The face buttons, start button, and select key still worked, but this made for a frustrating big-screen gaming experience. It’s worth noting that my keyboard and mouse still worked fine, but a gamepad is ideal for gaming on the couch or if you simply prefer a controller.
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