Configure Samsung DeX

With Samsung DeX, users can dock their Samsung device and connect it via USB to an external screen or monitor, creating a desktop workstation. When it connects to the monitor, the Samsung DeX app will respect the MDA lock screen.

Workflow

  • When the device is docked and connected to Samsung DeX, and MDA is locked, the Imprivata MDA lock screen is displayed on the monitor.

  • When the device is docked and connected to Samsung DeX, and MDA becomes locked due to inactivity, the monitor will also be locked until MDA is unlocked.

  • Samsung DeX is available for guest users.

Prerequisites

Take note of the following prerequisites:

  • Imprivata MDA 8.1 and later

  • Samsung devices running Android 13 or later.

Configure the MDM AppConfig for Samsung DeX

NOTE:

This feature is configured via the AppConfig using an MDM.

See the Imprivata MDA AppConfig Reference for supported MDM AppConfig key/value pairs.

To configure support for Samsung DeX, add the following key to AppConfig in your MDM:

  • The AppConfig Configuration Key field for this feature is "ConfigFlags".

  • The AppConfig Value Type for this feature is "String".

  • The AppConfig Value is dexControlOn - Allows Imprivata MDA to use Samsung DeX functionality.