Samsung DeX transforms compatible Galaxy smartphones and tablets into a desktop-like computing experience when connected to an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It provides a desktop interface with multitasking capabilities, making it easier for users to perform tasks like office work and web browsing using their mobile devices. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Samsung DeX from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Samsung DeX Silently
Samsung DeX Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://www.samsung.com/global/download/SamsungDeXWin
- Download & Copy the SamsungDeXSetupWin.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: SamsungDeXSetupWin.exe /install /quiet /norestart
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find Samsung DeX entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Samsung DeX |
| Vendor: | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. |
| Architecture: | x86_x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | SamsungDeXSetupWin.exe /install /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | SamsungDeXSetupWin.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
| Download Link: | Samsung DeX Download |
| PowerShell Script: | Samsung DeX | PowerShell Script |
| Detection Script: | Samsung DeX | Custom Detection Script |
The information above provides a quick overview of the software title, vendor, silent install, and silent uninstall switches. The download links provided take you directly to the vendors website. Continue reading if you are interested in additional details and configurations.
Additional Configurations
Create a Samsung DeX Installation Log File
The Samsung DeX installer offers the option to generate a log file during installation to assist with troubleshooting should any problems arise. You can use the following command to create a verbose log file with details about the installation.
Samsung DeX Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
SamsungDeXSetupWin.exe /install /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\ |
Suppress the Samsung DeX License Agreement (EULA) Prompt
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
32-bit System
REG ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Samsung\Samsung DeX" /v LicenseAgreementChecked /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f |
64-bit System
REG ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Samsung\Samsung DeX" /v LicenseAgreementChecked /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f |
Include the Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones
- Navigate to: https://www.samsung.com/global/download/SamsungDeXWin
- Download the SamsungDeXSetupWin.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Navigate to: https://github.com/wixtoolset/wix3/releases/latest
- Download the wixXXX-binaries.zip to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Extract the wixXXX-binaries.zip file to “C:\Downloads\WiX-binaries”
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Change the Directory to the “C:\Downloads\WiX-binaries” folder
- Enter the following command to extract the Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones installer:
dark.exe C:\Downloads\SamsungDeXSetupWin.exe -x C:\Downloads\SamsungDeX
- Navigate to the “C:\Downloads\SamsungDeX\AttachedContainer” folder
- Copy the SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.exe to C:\Downloads
- Change the Directory to the “C:\Downloads\” folder
- Enter the following command:
Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones Silent Install (EXE)
SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.exe -quiet -sidesync |
How to Uninstall Samsung DeX Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter the following commands:
Samsung DeX Silent Uninstall (EXE)
SamsungDeXSetupWin.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones Silent Uninstall (EXE)
"%ProgramFiles%\Samsung\USB Drivers\Uninstall.exe" -quiet |
Always make sure to test everything in a development environment prior to implementing anything into production. The information in this article is provided “As Is” without warranty of any kind.