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I turned my old Galaxy phone into a gaming PC with Samsung DeX and one hidden feature

The phone really outdid itself.

I turned my old Galaxy phone into a gaming PC with Samsung DeX and one hidden feature

Consumer hardware is becoming increasingly expensive due to rising demand for AI and computing power. This has led to a scarcity of resources such as RAM for consumers.

According to XDA Developers, consumers are being forced to make the most of the hardware they already have.

Samsung has expanded its One UI 9 beta program to include the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, and Galaxy A57, as reported by Android Authority. The update is rolling out in regions like South Korea and India with the August 5, 2026, security patch. Eligible users can register for the pre-release software via the Samsung Members app once they ensure their data is backed up.

Brief written by urgent.news from XDA Developers, Digital Trends, Android Authority — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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