I'm interested in using the Gear S for running. It has everything I use in a single device: GPS, mp3 player and heart rate monitor. In theory, I could you my Nike+ account and just be happy with it. But I don't have a Samsung phone...
I believe everything I need comes already installed in the Gear S, so I wanted to turn it on and go for a run!
Am I being to naive to think this would work without a Samsung phone?
Thanks in advance.
It works well partially. Check my thread
rodrigolink said:
I'm interested in using the Gear S for running. It has everything I use in a single device: GPS, mp3 player and heart rate monitor. In theory, I could you my Nike+ account and just be happy with it. But I don't have a Samsung phone...
I believe everything I need comes already installed in the Gear S, so I wanted to turn it on and go for a run!
Am I being to naive to think this would work without a Samsung phone?
Thanks in advance.
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According to this
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-gear-s-gets-nike-running-app-no-phone-required-29343408/
YMMV
Exactly! That is what I want to do. But I keep reading I need a phone to update it and get the apps...
Would Nike+ work right out of the box?
rodrigolink said:
Exactly! That is what I want to do. But I keep reading I need a phone to update it and get the apps...
Would Nike+ work right out of the box?
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I wouldn't bet on doing that. You're going to need a Samsung phone or some knowledge on how to install Gear Manager on your non-Samsung phone.
rodrigolink said:
Exactly! That is what I want to do. But I keep reading I need a phone to update it and get the apps...
Would Nike+ work right out of the box?
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Without gear manager nothing works. It has to be setup using gear manager. If you know someone with a Samsung phone that is compatible with gear s you could get it going but it's complicated. I have a note 3 but like my Nokia 1520 phone. I am struggling trying to get it to work the way I want it to with the Nokia. So needless to say I'm using my Note 3 at the moment because I like the gear s so much.
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Right it's like buying an Ipad(at least the old ones) where at least once you need to install itunes and connect to a PC.
You need Gear manager at least to start. Then you need it if you want to install anything new.
rodrigolink said:
Exactly! That is what I want to do. But I keep reading I need a phone to update it and get the apps...
Would Nike+ work right out of the box?
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A poster said he has an iphone when he bought the Gear S a sales employee paired it with a samsung demo phone in store and his stuff works for now until he needs an update then he's screwed
I bought 2, one for my wife and one for me.
I have a SGS5 and she had a Nexus 5. I figured I could set up both watches with my phone... the problem is when switching devices it FACTORY RESETS every time. So 1 watch per phone
I ended up buying her a Galaxy Avant as well as it was the cheapest way I could find for her to run her watch.
Kinda lame but she's happy so m'eh.
I love do the watch btw, it's perfect for my needs (ymmv).
start up without a Samsung
Follow this link and you don't need anything else.
Only two apps will not work
good luck.
I'm not allowed to place a link so please copy and take away all the spaces....
www . youtube.com / watch?v=FOq5S3lMx00
strikkie said:
Follow this link and you don't need anything else.
Only two apps will not work
good luck.
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www . youtube.com / watch?v=FOq5S3lMx00
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Thanks for the link!
Can you tell me which two apps don't work? Nike + already comes pre-installed, am I right?
rodrigolink said:
Thanks for the link!
Can you tell me which two apps don't work? Nike + already comes pre-installed, am I right?
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I don't know what that video is about but nike + is pre installed
Uniquebarbee said:
I don't know what that video is about but nike + is pre installed
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The video shows how to bypass the pairing to a Smasung phone when you start the Gear S for the first time.
rodrigolink said:
The video shows how to bypass the pairing to a Smasung phone when you start the Gear S for the first time.
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Oh ok did it work for you?
rodrigolink said:
Thanks for the link!
Can you tell me which two apps don't work? Nike + already comes pre-installed, am I right?
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It's pre-installed but the first time I tried to run it (the nike+ app) it told me I needed the phone app installed and running before it would do anything.
rodrigolink said:
Thanks for the link!
Can you tell me which two apps don't work? Nike + already comes pre-installed, am I right?
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no thanks, well the weather app wasn't working and the news briefing didn't work as well.
I have an old samsung S3 which I used to pair the phone with. I bought a one plus one but in the end it just doesn't work with the one plus one.
There is a way also to be found here on the dxa forum to pass by a samsung and download the gear on any other android phone but this doesn't work a 100% either.
It's a bitc**** but in the end to get the most out of the watch is to do it with a samsung mobile which runs 4.3 and up.
I'm planning to build a site only with info for the Gear -S it's called www . gear-s.info and I hope to gather info of all the different places to get one proper library with info over the gear.
The phone looks great and has a real big X factor but there are still some downsides as well to it. One big issue is that it runs on Tizen and in a smartwatch world with all but the Gear's running on androidware it makes the development of apps for the Gears not a big priority with people.
Another thing I can not understand is that Samsung undermining their own sales by having the Gears only work with Samsung. Sales could triple if you would be able to run the gear manager on any other android machine.
I find Samsung getting more and more like Apple, at one point you need to buy everything from Samsung to communicate between the different mobile devices.
The problem is that they do really make nice things but it would make live a lot easier if they op the market to other mobile IOS and brands.
I do love the people on the XDA forums, the way they discover things and help people, their patience yep, they are great.
I'm going to try to find a way to get whatsapp on the gear S.
Good luck
Hans
Related
Why is this game saying it is incompatible with my Galaxy 10.1 and Acer A500 when I can blatantly see reviews for both devices under the marketplace listing!!!
Other people have the game installed, what is going on here?
Hey, when did this happen?? I was just about to buy it when I saw your post! I swear it it was compatible too earlier this today!!! Thanks for the heads up though too!!
JFX
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This is weird, glad I bought it and downloaded it before this happened works great on tab
works on my tab too..
it works just fine here man.... i'd even go as far as saying that this game runs just as smooth, if not smoother then it did on my ps2!!!!! for real, this is one of the best games i have ever played on my tablet , in the sense of how fluid it plays with absolutly no lag what so ever..... also plays great on my google nexus and htc amaze
Maybe they changed it for some reason. If you still want to install it, you can clear your markets applicationdata, edit your /System/buid.prop and change your device to something like
ro.product.model = Nexus S
ro.product.manufacturer = samsung
or whatever phone is still compatible to download it
Tyrado said:
Maybe they changed it for some reason. If you still want to install it, you can clear your markets applicationdata, edit your /System/buid.prop and change your device to something like
ro.product.model = Nexus S
ro.product.manufacturer = samsung
or whatever phone is still compatible to download it
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that's the weird thing, I did a little investigating and there haven't been any updates according to the Market website, it's still version 1.0
I dont have test this! There is a version for galaxy tab?
So whats going on? How do i download he game?
Found out
Go to the Rockstar website and find the game. Apparently the company didn't test the game for rooted and jailbroken devices. It won't work properly if your device is rooted, which sucks because they waited to add that little bit until myself and a lot of others bought it already and found out the next day that it now comes up as incompatible. They are willing to refund the money. Just follow the instructions they have.
ishken said:
Go to the Rockstar website and find the game. Apparently the company didn't test the game for rooted and jailbroken devices. It won't work properly if your device is rooted, which sucks because they waited to add that little bit until myself and a lot of others bought it already and found out the next day that it now comes up as incompatible. They are willing to refund the money. Just follow the instructions they have.
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Ha! There's nothing about rooted devices that stops it from running except the fear that it will get pirated...
ishken said:
Go to the Rockstar website and find the game. Apparently the company didn't test the game for rooted and jailbroken devices. It won't work properly if your device is rooted, which sucks because they waited to add that little bit until myself and a lot of others bought it already and found out the next day that it now comes up as incompatible. They are willing to refund the money. Just follow the instructions they have.
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Really? Good thing then that I kept mine stock. Works great on it
i downloaded when I was stock, flashed my first ROM and was able to reinstall it through a titanium backup i did... sucks that I wont be able to recieve any updates. hope they fix this...
jaoropez said:
i downloaded when I was stock, flashed my first ROM and was able to reinstall it through a titanium backup i did... sucks that I wont be able to recieve any updates. hope they fix this...
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Say I were to flash from a custom rom back to stock. Think it would work the same way?
Edit: flashed to stock rom and can download again. TB works like a charm
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I'm on a stock ROM (freshly updated to 3.2) and Root Checker says there's not root access.
Still cant see/download/run GTA3.. (GT-P7500R)
WTF Rockstar?
ishken said:
Go to the Rockstar website and find the game. Apparently the company didn't test the game for rooted and jailbroken devices. It won't work properly if your device is rooted, which sucks because they waited to add that little bit until myself and a lot of others bought it already and found out the next day that it now comes up as incompatible. They are willing to refund the money. Just follow the instructions they have.
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Well I have a rooted tab and it runs just perfect on it.
No problems what so ever
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tandfeen said:
Well I have a rooted tab and it runs just perfect on it.
No problems what so ever
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My Tab's rooted too... the key to getting it to work if you have issues (won't start, no sound, etc) seems be to delete the resource files (Android/data/com.rockstar.gta3) and restart the app, forcing it to download it again. Works perfectly after that.
It's working on mine also, stock 3.2 HC rooted. Just installed & downloaded game data
It's back! It's returned to the My Apps list on my Tab and market.android.com also reports it's compatible again!
Rooted, P7510, Galaxy Task v10
chaosdefinesorder said:
It's back! It's returned to the My Apps list on my Tab and market.android.com also reports it's compatible again!
Rooted, P7510, Galaxy Task v10
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Can confirm this also.. Even had an update waiting for it..
Has anybody tried to activate Samsung Dive on their Note? I created the Samsung account but I don't see any options to activate the remote control settings on the note, even though it says in Samsung's site that the options will be enabled automatically when the Samsung account is created.
http://www.samsungdive.com/DiveMain.do
I got to the samsung site logged in, but then to add my phone, nothing happens.
It will not let me register my phone.
StarLog said:
I got to the samsung site logged in, but then to add my phone, nothing happens.
It will not let me register my phone.
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Same thing happens to me. The site will not let me register my phone and I cant find the remote settings anywhere on the phone...
NOTE STUFF
Supported Note info
Samsung Dive User Guide
Use Cerberus - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus&hl=en
Has some insanely cool features.
StarLog said:
NOTE STUFF
Supported Note info
Samsung Dive User Guide
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Already read all that before posting. My Phone just doesn't have the "Find my Phone" under "Location and Security"...
The feature has been removed from the AT&T version just like SGS2 did.
foxbat121 said:
The feature has been removed from the AT&T version just like SGS2 did.
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Nice, thanks!
ZaidSenall said:
Nice, thanks!
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Don't thank me. Thank AT&T for it
To be honest, the feature doesn't work very well even for non-AT&T versions. I have a Galaxy Tab 10.1 wi-fi and I was never able to let DIVE find my tab at all. Another crapy buggy feature from Samsung.
foxbat121 said:
Don't thank me. Thank AT&T for it
To be honest, the feature doesn't work very well even for non-AT&T versions. I have a Galaxy Tab 10.1 wi-fi and I was never able to let DIVE find my tab at all. Another crapy buggy feature from Samsung.
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That's what i meant, Thanks At&t...
I came from a windows phone, and microsoft has that feature enabled for all their phones just by going to windowsphone.com and signing in with your live id. and before that, on windows mobile, i had my phone setup with creeper and it got stolen and i wiped it remotely but before i wiped it, i sent it a couple texts telling the thief where he was and that if he didn't return it i was going to call the police. the next morning the phone was sitting on my desk...
I used that Windows phone feature to locate/spy on my kids iDevices have the similar functionality. Not sure why Google left this one out?
DIVE was left out of the i-717 because AT&T offers their own called Mobile Locate and surprise...they charge for it! It is an add-on to the phone insurance.
My Samsung Galaxy Note™ is smarter than your Honor Student.
Well Lookout could be an alternative.
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Really, no love Cerberus?
You can snap pictures from the website control panel with the phone's front camera and have them emailed to you, or record audio from the mic and send that.
You can make it so any SIM put in the phone that isn't the current SIM will only call a phone number you specify.
You can wipe whatever you want from remotely and track the exact location of your phone at all times.
It is AMAZING!
jpeg42 said:
Really, no love Cerberus?
You can snap pictures from the website control panel with the phone's front camera and have them emailed to you, or record audio from the mic and send that.
You can make it so any SIM put in the phone that isn't the current SIM will only call a phone number you specify.
You can wipe whatever you want from remotely and track the exact location of your phone at all times.
It is AMAZING!
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i looked at it but for a reason i can't recall, i went with the "Where's My Droid" app instead.
wish i read this thread earlier, woulda saved me from registering at Samsung's lame Dive site...
I saw Cerberus on Twit.tv and think it is a great option. I'd love to know if any of you Note folks tried it. I don't have a Note... yet.
Cerberus is one of the first things I install on a new phone. If you are rooted you can install it into the rom and it will survive factory reset. It blows away anything else out there right now. You can record audio, video, have it call a number, take a picture, snap a screenshot. Remote lock / wipe. It is just amazing.
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btothec said:
Cerberus is one of the first things I install on a new phone. If you are rooted you can install it into the rom and it will survive factory reset. It blows away anything else out there right now. You can record audio, video, have it call a number, take a picture, snap a screenshot. Remote lock / wipe. It is just amazing.
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It's not free, though, and Samsung Dive is free for the lucky ones that can run it. I wonder if there is a way to force it on the phone (mine is rooted)
ZaidSenall said:
It's not free, though, and Samsung Dive is free for the lucky ones that can run it. I wonder if there is a way to force it on the phone (mine is rooted)
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Lifetime license is less than 5 bucks
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im testing out the free trial on Cerberus now, where are the photos and video stored?
I've read somewhere that Gear S need the latest Samsung Phone to setup for it even to run. If that's true, it's a let down.
Was looking forward to use it as a stand alone backup phone. If you don't own the latest Samsung Phone, will it function as a standalone phone for call and sms?
Maybe only for initialize and to get a Tizen app?
ronaldheld said:
Maybe only for initialize and to get a Tizen app?
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I certainly hope so. I know there are a number of lucky one who got the watch prior to launch. If they could confirm, it would be greatly appreciated.
Don't want to end up buying a non functioning phone just because I did not own a Samsung phone.
HappeningDude said:
I've read somewhere that Gear S need the latest Samsung Phone to setup for it even to run. If that's true, it's a let down.
Was looking forward to use it as a stand alone backup phone. If you don't own the latest Samsung Phone, will it function as a standalone phone for call and sms?
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I think you need a Samsung phone with the Gear Manager App to get it started and for future updates. But after that i think you can use as a stand alone phone. you can check out some youtube vids for more info. I dont think anyone has purchased the device yet.
I'm one of those who got it on 15 October. Largely enjoying it.
According to the list of compatible phones published by Samsung, most of the phones from 2012 onwards are compatible.
I believe the reason is because Tizen is still largely a Samsung undertaking for now, and they own the largest number of developers for it.
At any rate, you REALLY don't want to be swiping on this with 1 arm crooked all the time, and squinting at the 2" screen. Serious.
Currently, the only phones compatible with the Gear S are the Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy S 4, Galaxy S 4 mini, Galaxy S 5, Galaxy S5 Sport, and the Galaxy Note II, 3, and 4.
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http://www.tomsguide.com/us/samsung-gear-s-pricing-availability,news-19852.html
i own HTC m8 and i cannot connect it with the phone i i have s4 with custom rom so i format it back to stock just for unlock the watch but wen i try to connect the watch with HTC m8 its ask me to format if i did it its will go to stock and ask for connect again and i did try to download gear manager in HTC m8 didn't work so still i will keep waiting for some one can root it " i hope soon "
for now i use it as normal watch and health stuff ..
at last its sexy watch love it
Ahmed Alshaali said:
i own HTC m8 and i cannot connect it with the phone i i have s4 with custom rom so i format it back to stock just for unlock the watch but wen i try to connect the watch with HTC m8 its ask me to format if i did it its will go to stock and ask for connect again and i did try to download gear manager in HTC m8 didn't work so still i will keep waiting for some one can root it " i hope soon "
for now i use it as normal watch and health stuff ..
at last its sexy watch love it
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Hi mate,
Where did you purchase it in UAE?
I did not buy the watch yet. I have LG G2 and i am worried about its connectivity to my phone. Did you try to install the Gear Manager apk on your M8?
I can initialize the connection, i also have S4 mini, but its 4.2.2, not sure if it will work
once u set it up, does it use the same phone# as the phone u activate it with
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Akram. said:
Hi mate,
Where did you purchase it in UAE?
I did not buy the watch yet. I have LG G2 and i am worried about its connectivity to my phone. Did you try to install the Gear Manager apk on your M8?
I can initialize the connection, i also have S4 mini, but its 4.2.2, not sure if it will work
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It will work with the S 4 mini anything from Samsung S3 and up
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Ahmed Alshaali said:
i own HTC m8 and i cannot connect it with the phone i i have s4 with custom rom so i format it back to stock just for unlock the watch but wen i try to connect the watch with HTC m8 its ask me to format if i did it its will go to stock and ask for connect again and i did try to download gear manager in HTC m8 didn't work so still i will keep waiting for some one can root it " i hope soon "
for now i use it as normal watch and health stuff ..
at last its sexy watch love it
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Have you tried this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-2/general/guide-oct-29easiest-to-pair-install-t2921994
**If it gets stuck:
I finally figured it out. I uninstalled the modded Gear manager, then reinstalled, but before I opened it, I turned off data and wifi, so it couldn't check for updates. Once I did that, then it was able to connect to the gear and I was able to follow the rest of the directions. Then I installed Tizonmod and eventually the Gear manager app got updated.
Akram. said:
Hi mate,
Where did you purchase it in UAE?
I did not buy the watch yet. I have LG G2 and i am worried about its connectivity to my phone. Did you try to install the Gear Manager apk on your M8?
I can initialize the connection, i also have S4 mini, but its 4.2.2, not sure if it will work
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i find it only in Samsung store i contact all shop u only can find it there for me i buy it from city center mirdif there is white color there and also u can find it online only at axiom website the black color only ..
i did try gear manager its connect but not download so its not working for now i will keep trying maybe its need Samsung store also ..
if u have the s4 mini just update it i think its will upgrade to 4.4 so at this point u can connect it with ur phone but not with LG G2 for me i use twin sim card so i can use it as call and sms
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Uniquebarbee said:
It will work with the S 4 mini anything from Samsung S3 and up
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Have you tried this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-2/general/guide-oct-29easiest-to-pair-install-t2921994
**If it gets stuck:
I finally figured it out. I uninstalled the modded Gear manager, then reinstalled, but before I opened it, I turned off data and wifi, so it couldn't check for updates. Once I did that, then it was able to connect to the gear and I was able to follow the rest of the directions. Then I installed Tizonmod and eventually the Gear manager app got updated.
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still same its not connect its keep on connecting to gear after i install the apps
btw its old modded i did try gear manager newer but same
u can find it here
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/e7h23e12rzesi/Gear_Manager
still same its not connect its keep on connecting to gear after i install the apps
btw its old modded i did try gear manager newer but same
u can find it here
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/e7h23e12rzesi/Gear_Manager[/QUOTE]
Ok I pulled that from the Gear 2 forum I can look around for more info I myself have Note4/Tab S and Gear 2 ATM but I can keep looking
Uniquebarbee said:
still same its not connect its keep on connecting to gear after i install the apps
btw its old modded i did try gear manager newer but same
u can find it here
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/e7h23e12rzesi/Gear_Manager
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Ok I pulled that from the Gear 2 forum I can look around for more info I myself have Note4/Tab S and Gear 2 ATM but I can keep looking[/QUOTE]
its ok am still waiting for the note edge so its will be fit with the gear s i can wait at last i can use the gear XD thnx for help
Ahmed Alshaali said:
i find it only in Samsung store i contact all shop u only can find it there for me i buy it from city center mirdif there is white color there and also u can find it online only at axiom website the black color only ..
i did try gear manager its connect but not download so its not working for now i will keep trying maybe its need Samsung store also ..
if u have the s4 mini just update it i think its will upgrade to 4.4 so at this point u can connect it with ur phone but not with LG G2 for me i use twin sim card so i can use it as call and sms
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still same its not connect its keep on connecting to gear after i install the apps
btw its old modded i did try gear manager newer but same
u can find it here
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/e7h23e12rzesi/Gear_Manager
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I got it from Mirdif City Centre, and i could connect via S4 mini 4.2.2, latest version all updated, but S4 mini is my wife's. I want to use on my LG G2.
Akram. said:
I got it from Mirdif City Centre, and i could connect via S4 mini 4.2.2, latest version all updated, but S4 mini is my wife's. I want to use on my LG G2.
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for now i didnt hear some one can connect it with another phone than samsung so we still need to wait more for DEV start modded it .
Ahmed Alshaali said:
for now i didnt hear some one can connect it with another phone than samsung so we still need to wait more for DEV start modded it .
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Not anymore I just put up a tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s/general/tutorial-install-gear-manager-connect-t2934307
Akram. said:
Not anymore I just put up a tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s/general/tutorial-install-gear-manager-connect-t2934307
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thnx m8 i was cheeking this link every 2 day waiting for his update finally he did XD
Gear S is a Major Disappointment
HappeningDude said:
I certainly hope so. I know there are a number of lucky one who got the watch prior to launch. If they could confirm, it would be greatly appreciated.
Don't want to end up buying a non functioning phone just because I did not own a Samsung phone.
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My Samsung Gear S just arrived today. I was excited, thinking that I was getting a standalone cellular device just like all the hype buzzing around claims. Not true. The Samsung Gear S is not a standalone cellular device despite all the false advertising to the contrary. I just got off the phone with Samsung tech support and they verified that the Samsung Gear S smartwatch needs to be connected via bluetooth to a compatible phone (Note 2, 3, or 4; Note Edge; Galaxy S 3, 4, or 5). If it's not connected and within 33 feet of the phone, you cannot make or receive phone calls, emails, or text messages. It's not just a matter of setting up the watch using a compatible phone and the Samsung Gear app and then going on your merry way without the phone making phone calls out into the way beyond. This overhyped dud doesn't work outside of bluetooth range even with it's cellular receiver. I tried asking Samsung tech support why in the world the Gear S even has a cell receiver at all if it can't work without being connected to a compatible smartphone. The only answer I could get was something about it being a convenience of some sort if you want, for example, to go for a run and leave your phone in the car. I imagine that's only good for those joggers who don't want to run more than 33 feet. Needless to say, I'm sending this overpriced "standalone" smartwatch back for a refund. I hope this adds some clarity to all the overblown rhetoric about this disappointing device.
eldoodorino said:
My Samsung Gear S just arrived today. I was excited, thinking that I was getting a standalone cellular device just like all the hype buzzing around claims. Not true. The Samsung Gear S is not a standalone cellular device despite all the false advertising to the contrary. I just got off the phone with Samsung tech support and they verified that the Samsung Gear S smartwatch needs to be connected via bluetooth to a compatible phone (Note 2, 3, or 4; Note Edge; Galaxy S 3, 4, or 5). If it's not connected and within 33 feet of the phone, you cannot make or receive phone calls, emails, or text messages. It's not just a matter of setting up the watch using a compatible phone and the Samsung Gear app and then going on your merry way without the phone making phone calls out into the way beyond. This overhyped dud doesn't work outside of bluetooth range even with it's cellular receiver. I tried asking Samsung tech support why in the world the Gear S even has a cell receiver at all if it can't work without being connected to a compatible smartphone. The only answer I could get was something about it being a convenience of some sort if you want, for example, to go for a run and leave your phone in the car. I imagine that's only good for those joggers who don't want to run more than 33 feet. Needless to say, I'm sending this overpriced "standalone" smartwatch back for a refund. I hope this adds some clarity to all the overblown rhetoric about this disappointing device.
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Where to begin.................
Lets start off with did you do a little research on this "overhyped" device before you purchased? I mean, easily seeing its a SAMSUNG device would be a safe assumption that the Gear S would work best with a SAMSUNG phone. And that one possibility that it MAY work with other devices, maybe research that first to get confirmation? But instead, just purchase Gear S based on hype? Well, thats not good is it?
It doesnt work outside of bluetooth range even with its cellular receiver? Funny, I DO NOT have this problem. I can make calls, send text and use multiple other things that this device offers. Now will I always leave my phone at home? Highly doubt it. But those times I may leave it at home, I'm set.
You talked to a Samsung rep? lol. Thats not good either. It amazes me that so many people still go by what some of these reps say. Samsung has some great products (as others do too. But I cant speak for them), but I'll put my trust in a XDA member before I even THINK to put it into a Samsung rep. Not saying they are all bad, but many have NO IDEA on what they are talking about.
So yeah. I agree with you. If your not willing to just take a little time out and research the "overhyped" device you purchased. You might want to send it back. Its obviously just not for you.
Tahde said:
Where to begin.................
Lets start off with did you do a little research on this "overhyped" device before you purchased? I mean, easily seeing its a SAMSUNG device would be a safe assumption that the Gear S would work best with a SAMSUNG phone. And that one possibility that it MAY work with other devices, maybe research that first to get confirmation? But instead, just purchase Gear S based on hype? Well, thats not good is it?
It doesnt work outside of bluetooth range even with its cellular receiver? Funny, I DO NOT have this problem. I can make calls, send text and use multiple other things that this device offers. Now will I always leave my phone at home? Highly doubt it. But those times I may leave it at home, I'm set.
You talked to a Samsung rep? lol. Thats not good either. It amazes me that so many people still go by what some of these reps say. Samsung has some great products (as others do too. But I cant speak for them), but I'll put my trust in a XDA member before I even THINK to put it into a Samsung rep. Not saying they are all bad, but many have NO IDEA on what they are talking about.
So yeah. I agree with you. If your not willing to just take a little time out and research the "overhyped" device you purchased. You might want to send it back. Its obviously just not for you.
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I have a Samsung galaxy s5 and a Samsung Gear 2 (with camera)
My Samsung is on a AOSP Custom ROM (Exodus)
My gear 2 is on tizen.
Obviously the two won't speak to each other because Samsung is too stubborn. My only 2 options are;
Opt 1: Move back to touch wiz so I can use the phone and watch in sync (which I really don't want to do)
Or;
Opt 2: flash android wear on my gear 2 but lose camera functionality (which I really don't want to lose)
There is a hidden option also, which is almost a last resort and that is to buy the new moto 360 as they're currently on offer near me.
What do you guys suggest I do?
Please clear my head ffs!
Thanks
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Arry87 I'm sorry for your inconvenience. Honestly what I would do if I were in this situation is buy the new moto 360 so that way you could at least have that device and the s5 speak to each other. If you don't want to go in that direction the next thing I would choose is to flash the android wear on your gear 2. I know you will loose the camera functionality but at least you can sync the photos and stuff that you take. You can sync your stuff either with a computer or another device with that capability. Hopefully I helped you out a little bit and cleared some things up for you.
The Salsa King said:
Arry87 I'm sorry for your inconvenience. Honestly what I would do if I were in this situation is buy the new moto 360 so that way you could at least have that device and the s5 speak to each other. If you don't want to go in that direction the next thing I would choose is to flash the android wear on your gear 2. I know you will loose the camera functionality but at least you can sync the photos and stuff that you take. You can sync your stuff either with a computer or another device with that capability. Hopefully I helped you out a little bit and cleared some things up for you.
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Thanks dude, I just looked that the shops website and I believe it is the old moto 360 (which still isn't a problem as I like the design)
The only issue I have with flashing wear to my gear 2 is that its still very buggy and some features still don't work.
I'm going to take your advice and flash it tonight, at least then, like you said, the two devices will talk to each other. I mean, the camera is a nice feature but in reality, functionality is more of a priority.
Thanks again Salsa King
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I'm glad I could help you with your problem. Hope everything works out for you!
First world problems ayy!
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How do I install gear manager s on lg g4
please help…
that's because you don't have a Samsung phone
ycats said:
that's because you don't have a Samsung phone
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OK. Is there a solution?
I do not own a Samsung
you can find the Gear Mananger app (.apk) file on the internet..............then install it on your device, but when you run the app, it will not find your watch.
I feel your pain. I bought the Gear S a year ago, paired nicely with my Galaxy Note Edge phone. However, in November, I purchased the Nexus 6P (wanted an android phone w/out bloatware)........and now the watch will not function when paired with the Nexus. I can connect the two via bluetooth, but that's it........watch is basically just a timepiece.
thank you, my friend. The best way Buy New Watch supports all devices not only Samsung
alanead07 said:
thank you, my friend. The best way Buy New Watch supports all devices not only Samsung
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alanead07 said:
OK. Is there a solution?
I do not own a Samsung
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you can refer to this article to make it work :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s/general/tutorial-install-gear-manager-connect-t2934307/