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I use my car dock and I'm glad to have it. However, I don't like several aspects of it. I'd like to be able to change what apps it gives shortcuts for (specifically want google play music and pandora) and want it to auto start bluetooth (but not auto turn-off when removed). Would anyone point me at instructions for modding the factory app or make any recommendations for 3rd part apps?
I like an app called Car Widget at the Play store?.
Google Car Home still works on this phone, you need to hunt down the apk, it won't show available in the market.
So you've got a Q, and you've learned how to adb install apps to it... maybe even put a launcher on. But if you've got an NFC capable phone/tablet, you need not mess around with a launcher: your device will be your launcher.
As most of you probably know, the Q ships with a fully capable NFC radio. But for whatever reason, google only ever gave it one official function... beaming out a link the the Q App in the Play Store. Even if you already have it installed. They could have just as easily used a tag to do that job. But I've discovered that if you're running a sideloaded app, the Q will beam that app to your phone. Clearly, we're dealing with a fully beam-compatible device.
However, the Q is programmed to automatically push it's beam out when it finds a device that can receive it. To overcome this, you must open settings (either via a launcher or via adb shell, this is well-documented) and go to the "more" menu. Turn Android Beam OFF while leaving NFC on. This allows the Q to still read your incoming beams (they act just like tags, for compatibility) but it stop apps from opening unexpectedly on your phone.
Once you've done that, you can open any app installed on your Q simply by opening it on your phone/tablet and beaming it over. You'll still need a mouse or keyboard to navigate, but you won't have to futz around with getting to the launcher. This is working on my unrooted Q.
(I don't think this has been discussed before. I hope someone finds it useful!)
Thanks for the info, I was actually wondering whether this was available on the stock firmware. When you say you still need to launch/control with OTG, do things like Youtube links not autoplay when Beamed?
dragon788 said:
Thanks for the info, I was actually wondering whether this was available on the stock firmware. When you say you still need to launch/control with OTG, do things like Youtube links not autoplay when Beamed?
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This basically opens the app like an android app on the Q. To click on things you need a mouse and an otg cable.
dragon788 said:
Thanks for the info, I was actually wondering whether this was available on the stock firmware. When you say you still need to launch/control with OTG, do things like Youtube links not autoplay when Beamed?
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Animal24 has it right. And yes, it's available stock and unrooted. If you send a video to the Q, it will still work. However, when the video stops, it will return to the open app, not the standard home screen. If I recall correctly, music will play in the background if an app is open, and the lights will not dance.
That all said, I haven't used the Q since the new music lauched. :/
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Animal24 has it right. And yes, it's available stock and unrooted. If you send a video to the Q, it will still work. However, when the video stops, it will return to the open app, not the standard home screen. If I recall correctly, music will play in the background if an app is open, and the lights will not dance.
That all said, I haven't used the Q since the new music lauched. :/
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With CM10.1 and XBMC, I'm planning on using the Q to replace my Revue. I'm all OTA so I don't have a cablebox for the Revue to interface with, and with Aptoide I'm going to see if I can get the new Primetime working on the Q for finding and watching shows from Netflix/etc. Hopefully some year Primetime will do generic Amazon links instead of the GoogleTV apps. I'm using the new Play Music on my Q and using my phone as a remote. I've discovered that I can't seem to beam from the new Play Music to another device, or at least when I do it won't autoplay.
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I'm using the new Play Music on my Q and using my phone as a remote. I've discovered that I can't seem to beam from the new Play Music to another device, or at least when I do it won't autoplay.
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How are you doing this? ATM, I'm using BubbleUpNp from both sides, Q and phone. This allows me to still use Google Music as well as All Access. If there is a way to get the stock aplication to work in any way, please share
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How are you doing this? ATM, I'm using BubbleUpNp from both sides, Q and phone. This allows me to still use Google Music as well as All Access. If there is a way to get the stock aplication to work in any way, please share
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Hi FadedLite,
I'm using DroidMote to use my phone as a remote to the Nexus Q. I also use ShareKM, another fantastic option that lets me mouse "over" to my Nexus Q from my laptop and control the cursor with my laptop's mouse. One thing I need to figure out is a way to trigger DroidMote Server and ShareKM to start listening on boot, otherwise I have to use my OTG plugged mouse to open the programs and start them up once.
To use Google Music with All Access on the Q, as I stated I'm running CM 10.1 and they have a Gapps package that gives you the Play Store and Play Framework, so you can install Google Play Music and Movies & TV, etc.
Was wondering if someone can help me with an issue I'm having with programming the watch on app with my availability receiver.
I have a Samsung TV, blue ray player, cable vision dvr, and Denon AV receiver. I can program everything but having an issue with my Denon receiver. The watch on app allows me to setup the receiver and I can actually turn it on and off no problem. But I can't adjust the volume at all? I sent in a service ticket but have not gotten a reply just yet. I've tried setting up the watch on app to control volume through the receiver, but again nothing happens when I press the volume button.
Can someone help me out on this? What am I doing wrong here?
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Probably a Q & A -
But honestly - if your serious about using Google your phone as a remote, I would highly suggest Smart Remote for the s4 app (colortiger) . Macros, zones, widgets, huge range of devices. Controls my Denon just fine, and the xbox very well. I used watch on once, and looked elsewhere immediately after having several issues and a lack of options (nfc etc). A bit pricey, but worth it IMO. I also own Touchsquids comparable app... Not as pretty, but functional and I like that it saves my profile between flashing new roms.
I am in no way affiliated with either, just my seasoned opinion on the subject - as I can offer no real help or suggestions on the particular problem. I have heard of many issues (as well as perks) with watchon, but as with most preloaded stock, it often falls short of a good developer equivalent. Check it out tho:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy
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Downloaded the smart remote for s4 app. Going to program the remote tonight but I saw an option to program your ac! Amazing. Going to give it a spin tonight.
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Ok so the smart remote app is definately miles ahead of the watch on app as far as programmability goes. Way more buttons and options than the watch on app. Thank you for introducing me to this app. We'll worth the $10
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RJV3 said:
Ok so the smart remote app is definately miles ahead of the watch on app as far as programmability goes. Way more buttons and options than the watch on app. Thank you for introducing me to this app. We'll worth the $10
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Totally. Well worth it on many levels.
There is a thanks button, btw
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RJV3 said:
Ok so the smart remote app is definately miles ahead of the watch on app as far as programmability goes. Way more buttons and options than the watch on app. Thank you for introducing me to this app. We'll worth the $10
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I can't find this app on the play store
Le0_Br4zUc4 - Sent from my BEAST SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 4
Weird. I checked the link and you're right.... It's removed from the play store
Rooted S4
I am using Touchsquid Remote for Samsung that you can get from Play. It is more expensive more highly customizable. I like having multiple configurations and setups (bedroom, family room, etc.)
It is more expensive but well worth the money. You can even have buttons that link you to other apps.
What I would like to have is a nice Spotify app for the Gear Fit.
The media manager doesnt show which song is playing etc. It works for the songs played from the media player on the phone ofc but not as well with Spotify.
What i would like to be able to do:
Chose Playlist
Add songs to favourites / other playlists
See an icon with the artist like on spotify (maybe as background for the app/clock while music is playing?)
(Being able to search for music maybe isnt needed , it would be to bothersome, better pick up the phone)
Also i have a qustion about the built in memory in the Gear Fit , would it be possible to create an app which would make it possible to use the watch as a standalone medie device? like if youre going to work and dont want to bring your phone with you.
Ex: Download a spotify playlist and play it from the watch directly to bluetooth speakers or something
The real question would be how much memory the Gear Fit has , and if we can access it.
Best Regards / Christoffer
P.S If you are experienced in programming these apps, please be so kind a send me a mail , would like to learn how to make my own apps for this watch and maybe could be of help if needed Do have earlier programming experience, third year computer science engineer.
Khenrix said:
What I would like to have is a nice Spotify app for the Gear Fit.
The media manager doesnt show which song is playing etc. It works for the songs played from the media player on the phone ofc but not as well with Spotify.
What i would like to be able to do:
Chose Playlist
Add songs to favourites / other playlists
See an icon with the artist like on spotify (maybe as background for the app/clock while music is playing?)
(Being able to search for music maybe isnt needed , it would be to bothersome, better pick up the phone)
Also i have a qustion about the built in memory in the Gear Fit , would it be possible to create an app which would make it possible to use the watch as a standalone medie device? like if youre going to work and dont want to bring your phone with you.
Ex: Download a spotify playlist and play it from the watch directly to bluetooth speakers or something
The real question would be how much memory the Gear Fit has , and if we can access it.
Best Regards / Christoffer
P.S If you are experienced in programming these apps, please be so kind a send me a mail , would like to learn how to make my own apps for this watch and maybe could be of help if needed Do have earlier programming experience, third year computer science engineer.
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Hi there,
I am currently working on a spotify app for gear fit
Great,
i would love to test it when you´re finished with developing.
Thanks
Gamma91 said:
Hi there,
I am currently working on a spotify app for gear fit
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i would love to test it for you!
I could also help with the testing!
another tester here.
I would spend you a beer if it works ?
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Spotify app
How Inzanley great it would be if someone made a stand-alone for Tizen. Anyone have any news on this?
Any progress on this?
Gamma91 said:
Hi there,
I am currently working on a spotify app for gear fit
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This is fairly much the only thing that i feel is missing from my gear fit. I would be willing to help out if you need or send you some cash to help finish it.
After gear,gear2, moto 360 and gear S I can tell you this: tiezen is way ahead of android wear and you could do so much more with gear S than with all other watches. It looks so nice. It's a very nice product. Works well.
One thing I miss from moto 360 - qi charging. So convenient, so simple ( I charged my watch even in my car). If samsung could implement in a future product qi charging, they will get -again- my money.
P.S. Put a screen protector as soon as you can, the curved glass is prone to hits and scratches even more than an normal watch
Can you list a few things that Tizen on Gear S is better than Android Wear?
I had no experience with Android Wear but heard the quite opposite opinion from owners moving from those watches. I know aside from SMS and Email, you pretty much can't respond to any other notifications on Gear S.
Notifications Gear S will allow you to be able to reply to some apps. One of them is hangouts. It's 1.50 in the play store. It's a little buggy but better then nothing. Qi charging would be nice. The battery dock is kind of a pain. Nice that it has a built in battery to it though.
Didn't have the first gear, but yeah!
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foxbat121 said:
Can you list a few things that Tizen on Gear S is better than Android Wear?
I had no experience with Android Wear but heard the quite opposite opinion from owners moving from those watches. I know aside from SMS and Email, you pretty much can't respond to any other notifications on Gear S.
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Android wear...no phone aps except answer/reject. Notification only from Google cards and a few apps. Very limited functionality. The plus..is simple and is working. P.S. My moto 360 did not always reconnect with my phone. Gear 2/gear s always within the range of bluetooth. But if you are really interested you can find a review with wear/tizen compared, or YouTube video.
P.S.2 media controller from gear S works with the default player...I can control poweramp or neutron from my watch. As far as I know on wear you must use Google music for that.
sweets55 said:
Notifications Gear S will allow you to be able to reply to some apps. One of them is hangouts. It's 1.50 in the play store. It's a little buggy but better then nothing. Qi charging would be nice. The battery dock is kind of a pain. Nice that it has a built in battery to it though.
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I had no idea the charging dock had a small battery in it. What is the purpose for that? Other than to transfer trickle charge from the small battery to the main battery in the watch. Hey, I guess I just answered my question...lol
dugryce said:
I had no idea the charging dock had a small battery in it. What is the purpose for that? Other than to transfer trickle charge from the small battery to the main battery in the watch. Hey, I guess I just answered my question...lol
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So you can take the dock with you. Power on go.
Yep. Basically a travel charger without cords.
calinormy said:
Android wear...no phone aps except answer/reject. Notification only from Google cards and a few apps. Very limited functionality. The plus..is simple and is working. P.S. My moto 360 did not always reconnect with my phone. Gear 2/gear s always within the range of bluetooth. But if you are really interested you can find a review with wear/tizen compared, or YouTube video.
P.S.2 media controller from gear S works with the default player...I can control poweramp or neutron from my watch. As far as I know on wear you must use Google music for that.
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this is my exact experience with Android Wear as well..
At this point, Android wear is pretty useless, compared to what the Gear S can do/ or does...no comparison
calinormy said:
Android wear...no phone aps except answer/reject. Notification only from Google cards and a few apps. Very limited functionality. The plus..is simple and is working. P.S. My moto 360 did not always reconnect with my phone. Gear 2/gear s always within the range of bluetooth. But if you are really interested you can find a review with wear/tizen compared, or YouTube video.
P.S.2 media controller from gear S works with the default player...I can control poweramp or neutron from my watch. As far as I know on wear you must use Google music for that.
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This is simply incorrect. I have a Moto 360 and a Gear S and the 360 interacts with most third party apps. As a matter of fact, it does so in a much more refined manner than the S. I can "like" posts, respond to them and choose to just dismiss or delete them......something the Gear S is not capable of, and on a lot more apps than the Gear since the Gear only truly supports Samsung apps well (even then not fully ie you cannot truly delete an email from your S even if you use the Samsung email app on your phone).
And yes, you can control Spotify and other music apps on the 360 as well.....something I can't do on my S.
As far as phone functionality, of course, it's better on my S......since it's actually a phone.
I found out that you can control Google Play Music using the music player thingy on the Gear S, but it just doesn't show the album art. The next, pause, previous, etc all work though.
Yes, you can select whether you control the music in the Gear itself or on the phone. It also controls volume. So far I've used it to control Milk, Beyond Pod and Google Pay Music on my phone.
I'm thinking about getting the Gear S to replace my second line. I'm currently using a Moto 360, can anyone give me their thoughts. I've looked at on the store, but I do like that it can stand alone. Thanks for your suggestions.
well, there is a complete forum for all the Samsung Gear Watches here on xda,, and one on Android central too, so you should probably read as much as you can, then go to the store and see how you like it.
personally, I prefer the samsung watches alot more than the Android Wear stuff, as they DO alot more with your phone than the Android wear stuff does at this point; no sound from any android wear watch, cant make or receive calls on them, and so on.
the simple answer is if you want a watch that is more of a watch than a smart watch, then Android wear is a better choice. if you like to tinker, and interact more with your phone/watch, then the samsung gear stuff is more for you.