Note 5 Features

[WeAreAllUnique]

Cool. How do you do it?

Oh it appears that only works with samsung pc. Video implied it worked with any computer monitor.

I thought it did.

Note in my house!

 

[erasat]

Cool. How do you do it?

Oh it appears that only works with samsung pc. Video implied it worked with any computer monitor.

It doesn't work with your monitor per se, it's an application that you must install in any PC or Mac and once in the same network it replicates your phone on the computer. This has been working in all PCs since last year, when it was released with the S4 it was only for the Samsung PCs but even then there was a workaround.

It works great since then and now with latest updates it works even better and smoothly.

 

[recDNA]

It doesn't work with your monitor per se, it's an application that you must install in any PC or Mac and once in the same network it replicates your phone on the computer. This has been working in all PCs since last year, when it was released with the S4 it was for the Samsung PCs only but even then there was a workaround.

It works great since then and now with latest updates it works even better and smoothly.

OK, so where do I get it to install on my pc? Oh, just read reviews. Often freezes PC - bad. Also only picture on sound?

 

[erasat]

OK, so where do I get it to install on my pc?

Do a search here on the forms as I think I posted a link months ago. I just did a search on Google and for my surprise it seems that the links that were in the Samsung website disappeared. I just read that it comes in all Samsung PCs and now it costs $29.99 for the rest of PCs, that's a bummer.

Anyways, te the search here in the forums or follow this link and download the version on it, it may be the same version. Samsung’s SideSync utility now works on all Windows computers - SamMobile

 

[recDNA]

Do a search here on the forms as I think I posted a link months ago. I just did a search on Google and for my surprise it seems that the links that were in the Samsung website disappeared. I just read that it comes in all Samsung PCs and now it costs $29.99 for the rest of PCs, that's a bummer.

Anyways, te the search here in the forums or follow this link and download the version on it, it may be the same version. Samsung’s SideSync utility now works on all Windows computers - SamMobile

I learned the hard way not to install software from other than official sources but thanks very much for the help.

After reading the bad reviews in playstore I will pass. I also see it is only picture not sound so not useful to me for what I had in mind.

I have a pc connected to my smart tv. I had hoped to remotely run app with bt mouse and watch netflix videos from phone to pc to tv but there would be no sound. I prefer not to use chromecast because all my tv hdmi inputs are already used up.

 

[sassypants2]

Just had to add - I downloaded SideSync on my Mac, and was very disappointed. It did back up my Galaxy Note 5 files, and I can play with photos or set a restore (I think) ... but I can't actually see my phone/interact with it on the monitor or even fully connect to use it like the videos I've seen.

Sent with love from my Galaxy Note 5 ...

 

[erasat]

Just had to add - I downloaded SideSync on my Mac, and was very disappointed. It did back up my Galaxy Note 5 files, and I can play with photos or set a restore (I think) ... but I can't actually see my phone/interact with it on the monitor or even fully connect to use it like the videos I've seen.

Sent with love from my Galaxy Note 5 ... ������

I think you're confusing Sidesync with SmartSwitch that is the one that does the backup, restore and file transfers. SideSync will just replicate your phone on your computer.

 

[erasat]

I learned the hard way not to install software from other than official sources but thanks very much for the help.

After reading the bad reviews in playstore I will pass. I also see it is only picture not sound so not useful to me for what I had in mind.

I have a pc connected to my smart tv. I had hoped to remotely run app with bt mouse and watch netflix videos from phone to pc to tv but there would be no sound. I prefer not to use chromecast because all my tv hdmi inputs are already used up.

I hear you and I can understand your point, but let me assure you that the version you can get and install from that link is the Official one, Sammobile (a site dedicated to pure Samsung stuff) just pulled it and made it available so people can download it directly from them.

I downloaded the version on the link, and after I installed it on my PC I can tell you that is the exact latest version my laptop updated to not long ago.

 

[kceciliaa]

Yup just drag from either corner of the screen diagonally across the screen. It'll take a few tries to find that 'sweet spot', cause I know that when I try to do it most of the time, I end up just opening my notification bar.

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[erasat]

I learned the hard way not to install software from other than official sources but thanks very much for the help.

After reading the bad reviews in playstore I will pass. I also see it is only picture not sound so not useful to me for what I had in mind.

I have a pc connected to my smart tv. I had hoped to remotely run app with bt mouse and watch netflix videos from phone to pc to tv but there would be no sound. I prefer not to use chromecast because all my tv hdmi inputs are already used up.

I just found this link that is another Samsung Web page that seems to still allows to download the latest version.

SideSync | Samsung

 

[sassypants2]

I think you're confusing Sidesync with SmartSwitch that is the one that does the backup, restore and file transfers. SideSync will just replicate your phone on your computer.

Oops ... you are right! I started out looking for one and someone ended up with the other!

Sent with love from my Galaxy Note 5 ...

 

[recDNA]

I just found this link that is another Samsung Web page that seems to still allows to download the latest version.

SideSync | Samsung

Thanks. That was very thoughtful.
Up for 2 days and nights with toothache while waiting for unrelated biopsy results....it's nice when someone does something nice when having a bad day.

Sorry for whining. I'll try that tonight to keep myself busy. Busy is very good.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Use the s-pen to hover over links to get a preview.

Note in my house!

 

[sassypants2]

Use the s-pen to copy text that couldn't be copied by hand before ... love the s-pen. I think I have been using it more this past 2 weeks than I had over the last 3 years with my Note 3.

Sent with love from my Galaxy Note 5 ...

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Use the s-pen to copy text that couldn't be copied by hand before ... love the s-pen. I think I have been using it more this past 2 weeks than I had over the last 3 years with my Note 3.

Sent with love from my Galaxy Note 5 ...

This is really a nice feature.

Note in my house!

 

[Dnoravian]

It works with any PC, you just have to download Side Sync from Samsungs website. Its pretty cool, used it yesterday for the first time.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Ha. I just found out how to activate multi window by long pressing the recent button. I was hitting it once and then when the recent apps came up, I then put the app in multi-window mode.

 

[sassypants2]

I have to state an obvious 'new function' ... I love that my phone shows me how many steps I have taken with it (in hand or purse or pocket - even though I use a Fitbit for overall step count) ... AND I can measure my SpO2 as well as Heart Rate with the built in sensors.

There are also great alternatives to sleep, walk, and dietary functions that would be great to use for weight loss or maintenance goals - I wish they would sink with MFP and Fitbit, but I understand that you can use Samsung items to better sync information with.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

I like the pop-up window in the video player. I use this often.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

I do have a question. In the phone dialer app, I see an option for a video call. What app is that using for the video call?