Hi recently I've installed CM11 and updated my Galaxy gear to Tizen due to reading about several users being able to use the device on the LG G3 without needing touchwiz.
I've tried installing the Gear Manager apk and it installs fine, but never connects just hangs on connecting to gear. I have tried taking apart the apk and installing the modules separately and have gotten as far as getting a Unsupported Device error message.
My question is has anyone had any success getting the Galaxy Gear with Tizen OS to properly work with CM? Thank you. I'm open to any suggestions.
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An update, I have been able to get the gear to connect to the Phone and access its settings through Gear Manager. I've encountered issues with it getting alerts, like messages and missed calls on it. So that means alerts do not work.
Besides the alerts the way I got it connected was using different versions of Gear Manager and picking out specific apks out of the packages. If anyone in the future would like to try and get it working here is a Link to what Guide I followed to make it work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-gear/general/galaxy-gear-motorola-moto-g-t2844391
I will keep this thread updated if I get any progress when I have more time to tinker with the watch. Good luck!
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[Q] "None Samsung phones" Connect Gear S to GearManager & Samsung Apps Store
This thread is to understand ones for all, is it possible at the present time to connect the Gear S to GearManager and to Samsung Apps store simultaneously with a none Samsung phones? For the ones who were successful, please explain how you did it. Thank you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s/general/tutorial-install-gear-manager-connect-t2934307
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Faccion said:
This thread is to understand ones for all, is it possible at the present time to connect the Gear S to GearManager and to Samsung Apps store simultaneously with a none Samsung phones? For the ones who were successful, please explain how you did it. Thank you!
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Hi Faccion.
There is a yes and no to your question.
Yes, there is a way to install the Samsung gear to your non Samsung phone (for that follow the thread in the other reply)
But some apps will not work on your watch anymore and you will not get any push messages, you also will not get any updates for your watch.
I have tried it with my mobile and since then I receive a error messages that something is not working in my mobile, I needed to reset the phone.
There is also a way to start your mobile without a phone but than as well there are some apps which will not work with the watch.
The people of Samsung were not completely honest in there advertising, you do need a Samsung to work properly with the watch.
good luck
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s/general/tutorial-install-gear-manager-connect-t2934307
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Yes, I did this and it works. But the next step is to install the Samsung apps store. I was successful in installing it but it dose not work because its a lg phone. So I changed the manufacture, brand, model to Samsung in built.pro and the stores works fine, but now when I open gearmanager it crashes everytime and I have to restart the phone! So I can only use the manager or the store but not them 2 together. I've searched everywhere but couldn't fined the answer on how to make them work together. Maybe someone knows?))
Faccion said:
Yes, I did this and it works. But the next step is to install the Samsung apps store. I was successful in installing it but it dose not work because its a lg phone. So I changed the manufacture, brand, model to Samsung in built.pro and the stores works fine, but now when I open gearmanager it crashes everytime and I have to restart the phone! So I can only use the manager or the store but not them 2 together. I've searched everywhere but couldn't fined the answer on how to make them work together. Maybe someone knows?))
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I've got them both working together. I don't know if this will solve your problem, but I only changed the model in the build.prop. I'm on a Nexus 5.
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oleyb said:
I've got them both working together. I don't know if this will solve your problem, but I only changed the model in the build.prop. I'm on a Nexus 5.
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Yes, Its working now. But I still don't see the store in gearmanager. And the apps that I install only are shown on my phone.
I've been trying to get Ultimate Music Control to work on a non-Samsung custom ROM. I have the app on the watch, but I lost my backup when reflashing my phone(oops), and it's only available on the Galaxy store so I can't download it.
Can someone get the .apk with Titanium backup, or with anything really?
If it works, I'll write a tutorial.
Thanks a lot!
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So I installed it, but it shows no sign of connection between the phone and the watch. It still seems to rely on the Gear Manager bullcrap.
vasko002 said:
So I installed it, but it shows no sign of connection between the phone and the watch. It still seems to rely on the Gear Manager bullcrap.
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And you tried changing through the different methods on the phone app side of the player? I had to switch between them for different music players. For the majority of the music apps I use it for, most of them won't show any track information on the watch. I am also using a custom ROM. It is still a Touchwiz based ROM. They stripped as much Touchwiz out of it that they could to get it as close to AOSP as possible. I initially had issues when accessing the Galaxy app store saying something like " Error This device does not support Samsung GALAXY Apps." I re-flashed a couple times and finally got it working by not allowing it to update itself as much as I could get away with. I have a feeling with a little mucking around you can get it to at least connect/control music.
I did try the different methods. I just use stock CyanogenMod, which has none of the Touchwiz/Galaxy apps software.
EDIT: What ROM are you using?
I'm using Eclipse S5 TW for my S5 Verizon since it is the closest I can get to AOSP with locked bootloader.
I have a Gear S SM-R750A and when I try to install apps from the Gear Manager App Store they stick on Installing. I can use the Galaxy App Store to download normal apps to my Note 4 without issues just not to the Gear S. I am currently running Software Version R750AUCU1AOB1 and running 5.1.1 on the Note 4. Please let me know if anyone has found a fix to this issue. I have tried resetting my Gear S and reinstalling the Gear Manager as well.
I'm running stock rom on note 4 and I have this happen from time to time as well. Haven't found a fix other than canceling the installation and waiting a while to try again.
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I have the same issue with my stock Note 3 and Gear s. Sammy has been no help. I have reset my phone and watch but that didn't help. I stay stuck on installing. Canceling doesn't help. Frustrated as hell. I won't buy another Gear x until they fix this. Don't get me started talking about Tizen. Not a fan.
Hi this happened to me. I did a restart of the phone and gear s and that fixed the problem.
I've tried restarting and reinstalling my watch to my phone several times. No luck. I am running stock everything with the most current firmware updates. No luck. Not rooted. My watch worked before I reset my phone using Kies and that's when everything stopped working. I can't even run opera mini. My watch gets stuck on installing. The phone says it downloads then goes to installing. ..forever. When Igo to my app manager, the apps I installed are not there. Btw, I have a note 3 along with my gear s.
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I finally fixed this problem. I did a total reset of my phone TMO Note 3 and my Gear S. I backed up my files on my computer, not using Kies. Reboot and reinstall all my apps, check for problems after every 3 apps. Works. I'd like to send a shot out to Samsung for their assistance. However, anything I shouted would need to be edited for expletives. Uncle Sammy was no help. Tizen still sucks. The app store is crap.... unless you want a watch face.
Reposting this in a separate new thread after also posting in the sticky tutorial for others searching on google how to get the Pixel to work with the Gear S.
"I have a Pixel XL and tried to use the above steps to connect my Gear S to the phone.
When I try to install "Samsung Gear_com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager_2.2.14100299_2114100299" the phone says it is corrupt and cannot be installed.
When the gear manager is launched, it cannot find the watch at all. But using the regular bluetooth connection method from androids bluetooth settings does allow me to connect it to the phone. But manager still does not detect/activate the watch...
Please help! I have gotten way too used to the watch to get along without it..."
I was able to download and install gear manager from play store without any issues. Still doesn't connect to my gear s though. Says it can't find, even when I reset the watch. I need help to. Don't want to return my pixel, but love my gear s
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I was able to download and install gear manager from play store without any issues. Still doesn't connect to my gear s though. Says it can't find, even when I reset the watch. I need help to. Don't want to return my pixel, but love my gear s
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The Gear Manager which you downloaded from Play Store does not connect to Gear S. It only works with Gear S2. This has been confirmed by Samsung that Gear S can only connect to a Samsung phone. Currently I'm using a spare Galaxy Note 3 to synchronise with Gear S for S Health tracking.
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The Gear Manager which you downloaded from Play Store does not connect to Gear S. It only works with Gear S2. This has been confirmed by Samsung that Gear S can only connect to a Samsung phone.
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Now, there are a "Gear S plug-in" in the store to use with any phone
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Now, there are a "Gear S plug-in" in the store to use with any phone
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I tried that on my Sharp phone. It still couldn't find my Gear S.
siamchen said:
I tried that on my Sharp phone. It still couldn't find my Gear S.
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Tested on my xperia Z5C and not see also works with my Fit2. So we must wait for an update ....
I am going through the same issue, and after spending eternity with high level techs on the phone and in person at a Samsung store, I found that the answer lies in the Gear S. The last firmware update for the watch was early this year, and the watch itself cannot communicate with Nougat. Even though Gear Manager will communicate with Nougat. Right now we are at the mercy of Samsung to update the Firmware for a 3 year old device, that has been replaced by 2 generations...
I've had my P905V almost since they came out, and right from the beginning I've wanted to get a smart watch that I could use with it. Especially since I use GrooveIP for my phone.
I had done some research and thought that the Galaxy Gear s3 was compatible (not sure where I saw that now) but here I am with a $300 watch, and it won't sync with my tablet.
Does anyone know how to successfully run the Gear Manager app from the NotePro, or have any other suggestions?
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I've had my P905V almost since they came out, and right from the beginning I've wanted to get a smart watch that I could use with it. Especially since I use GrooveIP for my phone.
I had done some research and thought that the Galaxy Gear s3 was compatible (not sure where I saw that now) but here I am with a $300 watch, and it won't sync with my tablet.
Does anyone know how to successfully run the Gear Manager app from the NotePro, or have any other suggestions?
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I use the Asus zenwatch 2 successfully with my P905V so I think android wear watches are compatible. (The Gear S3 is Tiezen though rather than android wear so I cant confirm there)
the Samsung website says the Gear S3 is not compatible with tablets but its possible they just blocked access to download the app.
you might try side loading it to see if it still runs.
I use gear s/S2 With it. Just see the info howto install gearmanager on none sumsung.