I recently updated my ROM from EchoeRom 4.4.2 to EchoeRom 5.0 on my Galaxy Note 3, and everything works flawlessly, except the connection to my Gear S.
When I try to connect, I get a message that I have to reset my Gear S to factory settings before I can connect. (See attached image)
Is it supposed to do this, or is there a way that I don't have to reset my Gear S to connect?
Any help would be much appreciated.
SteffenAas said:
I recently updated my ROM from EchoeRom 4.4.2 to EchoeRom 5.0 on my Galaxy Note 3, and everything works flawlessly, except the connection to my Gear S.
When I try to connect, I get a message that I have to reset my Gear S to factory settings before I can connect. (See attached image)
Is it supposed to do this, or is there a way that I don't have to reset my Gear S to connect?
Any help would be much appreciated.
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Yes, you have to factory reset it. If you backed up your gear data (S health and such) it will restore your data on gear after a reset.
Hello, my GFM updated in early April to the latest version (1.117.0306), but will not connect to the GF now. I had to remove everything and reload the 1.98 version on my phone which works fine. I have the latest software on the Gear Fit, R350XXU0BNG2.
It keeps trying to update automatically and I have to keep deleting the GF Installer under Appliacations to stop it.
Anyone have any ideas on how to best proceed? I would like to have the latest version (1.117.0306), but I've tried several times and reset the GF, but nothing works. BT fails to connect. It sees the unit, but will not connect.
Thanks,
Sammy
I found version 116 that works pretty well. You can go into the galaxy app site and set the app not to auto update but you get lots of nag message asking to upgrade.
Honestly at this point, the nag messages are close to making me stop using the watch. When the upgrade notification pops up, it steals focus. So while it's annoying because it's an extra step to use the phone when unlocking, it also presents other issues. I use my phone for work. I have a Bluetooth headset. I usually leave my phone on my desk. If I'm away from my phone and a call comes in, I can usually just answer it from the headset. However, if the upgrade message is currently in the home screen, because it steals focus, the Bluetooth cannot answer the call. I've already missed 1 call because of it. I hope Samsung gets off their asses and fixes this. I mean, what does the regular consumer do who isn't on this site and doesn't know how to roll back to a previous version.
Yeah it's getting really annoying.
Do you guys have the latest firmware installed on the gear fit?
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I think I so. Mine is R350XXU0BNG2
Sammy
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I'm on OA2
The nags are killing me on this issue. So much so, that I am seriously contemplating jumping to the Garmin VivoActive. I know it has its own issues, but at least it won't keep me from using the device.
I backed my firmware on my GF back to a previous version via Odin and started over. Everything loaded, updated and connected fine. Even my GF updated it's firmware during the process. Here is how it ended up:
GF firmware: R350XXU0BNE5
GFM: 1.117.030622
Hope this helps.
Sammy
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OMG
sgroover60 said:
I backed my firmware on my GF back to a previous version via Odin and started over. Everything loaded, updated and connected fine. Even my GF updated it's firmware during the process. Here is how it ended up:
GF firmware: R350XXU0BNE5
GFM: 1.117.030622
Hope this helps.
Sammy
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HOLY ******************! This actually WORKED! I tried everything! I have a SCH-I545 (Verizon Galaxy S4) and wasted so much time talking to Samsung support about my issue. They had me do a whole bunch of nonsense including factory resetting my Gear Fit and phone, with no success. I installed different firmwares from all over with no success. I even rooted my phone and installed non-Samsung managers (and you guessed it!) with no success. Then I read this and figured I'd give it a shot.
Downloaded this firmware: r350xxu0bnd8.rar (full, not just update)
Using Odin I flashed the BL, AP, and CSC. Then installed a fresh copy of Gear Manager v.1.117.030622 and tried to connect. Told me to upgrade the firmware on my Gear Fit, which I allowed. After the firmware was upgraded, the Gear Fit connected without a problem!!!! THANK YOU SAMMY!!! :good: :good: :good:
@echo top. Thanks for the heads up on what firmware you flashed. When I tried flashing ne5 I would just get boot loops. After flashing bnd8, it connected and updated to ne5 on it's own. FYI - I did not do a fresh install of 1.117. Just my existing 116 that I let update. All good.
Interesting. I will have to try that.
Connection problem confirmed solved
@DeathBySnuggles Yeah I was having the same problems with some firmwares, regardless of which version or where I downloaded them from. Might be an issue of flashing just an update on top of a different firmware version (without flashing the entire firmware set all at once). Not sure.
I had the bluetooth connection loop with BOA2/BNE5/BNG2 and Manager v.1.117.xxxx. Then at one point I almost bricked my device with a firmware from a questionable source. It was unresponsive, but using Kies I manually (it did not automatically detect it) searched for either the model or serial number of the Gear Fit and forced a fresh firmware install. That didn't solve my bluetooth connection errors though, still had the bluetooth connection loop.
I learned through my frustrating chats with Samsung that there are two different versions of Gear Fit. One is a U.S. version, and the other is the international version. Both apparently have the same model number, but are different based on the serial numbers. I really don't know the difference other than that's what they told me. I DO know that there are different firmwares for different countries. When I flashed my Gear Fit with firmware downloaded from the internet, they were usually based on versions from around the world (not U.S.). My guess is that by flashing a previous version of the firmware from any country, installing or updating Gear Fit Manager to the newest version, then upgrading the firmware through Gear Fit Manager installed the CORRECT firmware for the country you are in. If I'm wrong, someone speak up!
Kies didn't even install the correct firmware apparently, but this method worked for me. I spent hours everyday for MONTHS trying to correct this problem, and @sgroover60 posted the simple solution! It has been working without failure or problems ever since! Thanks again Sammy! :good:
gokartracer5 said:
Interesting. I will have to try that.
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Stuck in a boot loop after flashing ND8. Maybe I have the wrong version of it.
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DeathBySnuggles said:
@echo top. Thanks for the heads up on what firmware you flashed. When I tried flashing ne5 I would just get boot loops. After flashing bnd8, it connected and updated to ne5 on it's own. FYI - I did not do a fresh install of 1.117. Just my existing 116 that I let update. All good.
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Can you point me to where you downloaded the proper firmware to get back to BND8? I keep getting stuck in boot loops too.
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Stuck in a boot loop after flashing ND8. Maybe I have the wrong version of it.
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Can you point me to where you downloaded the proper firmware to get back to BND8? I keep getting stuck in boot loops too.
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Never mind. Found it. Got it working.
Was just coming to link you. I googled it and found it in someone's dropbox!
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Was just coming to link you. I googled it and found it in someone's dropbox!
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That's where I found it too! I've been using XDA forever but never signed up to post on the forums until now, so I was not allowed to post a link to the dropbox (since I am a newbie under 10 posts).
@DeathBySnuggles could you put a link to the dropbox download? I still cant... I think it would help others find it quickly.
Has anyone seen the ridiculous responses from Samsung support in the Galaxy Apps Reviews for Gear Fit Manager? Generic responses that don't work. They always like to blame your problems on the devices being rooted as well! Downgrading the firmware on the Watch via ODIN and then running the Gear Fit Manager 1.17 worked for me as well. I just updated my Galaxy S4 to Stock Rooted Lollipop 5.01 and when the watch didn't work with it either I knew it must be a firmware/software issue isolated to the watch. Glad I checked this forum again and found this solution. No more upgrade nag messages! That in itself is ridiculous. Nobody should be forced into updating software unless it's for some sort of API or PCI compliance etc.
Well, Hello.
I'm stuck in the "Failed to connect to Manager" part, I already made a full flash of FW r350xxu0bnd8, install all kinds of Gear Fit Manager, and still can't even access menu information on the Fit.
I'm using S4 mini and s5 mini.
lucky116474 said:
Well, Hello.
I'm stuck in the "Failed to connect to Manager" part, I already made a full flash of FW r350xxu0bnd8, install all kinds of Gear Fit Manager, and still can't even access menu information on the Fit.
I'm using S4 mini and s5 mini.
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First delete any and all gear fit managers from your phone. Second, flash the xxxBND8 firmware to the gear fit using Odin on your computer (the entire firmware, including the AP, BL, and CSC at the same time). You can find the xxxBND8 firmware by googling r350xxu0bnd8 (we found it on someone's dropbox, I wish I could post the link for you). When that is complete, then install a fresh copy of gear fit manager 1.117.xxxx on your phone (I recommend just using the galaxy apps application). Once you have a fresh copy of gear fit manager 1.117.xxxx, then try to connect to the gear fit using the gear fit manager. The first time it tries to connect it will ask to upgrade the firmware on the gear fit through the manager (not through Odin). Click 'allow' to start the upgrade process. It might seem at some points like the update process has frozen, but it's just slow and will finish in approximately 5 minutes. Once the gear fit has been upgraded to the proper xxxxBNE5 firmware, I think the gear fit restarts. After it restarts or whatever, it should ask you to connect on the gear fit. Then try to connect to it using gear fit manager 1.117.xxx and it should connect without a problem. If you have more questions, read this entire thread first (not that long at this point, probably only 2 pages). If it's STILL not working, let me know I'll try to help you through this. I know how frustrating this can be...
Hello,
I have a Gear Fit (SM-R350) connected to a Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F). I have downloaded and installed the latest Gear Fit Manager from this forum (1.125.0526). The problem is that a popup keeps telling me to install an update for the Gear Fit Manager and after the update the version of the Gear Fit Manager is 1.117.0306. After a while the popup comes up again and says that I have to install an update... (The same happened with the GFM downloaded from Galaxy Apps) The firmware is R350XXU0BOA2. Does anyone have a solution to this?
Thanks in advance,
B.R.
i've no solution but yesterday i updated my s5 to G900FXXU1BOH4 (stagefright bug update) and got no more nagging update request, just one to reinstall 1.117.0306
after a day got nagged again, sorry
There's still no solution? It is really buggy....
i just installed v 1.127.0827, let's hope for the best
bertalan.radostyan said:
Hello,
I have a Gear Fit (SM-R350) connected to a Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F). I have downloaded and installed the latest Gear Fit Manager from this forum (1.125.0526). The problem is that a popup keeps telling me to install an update for the Gear Fit Manager and after the update the version of the Gear Fit Manager is 1.117.0306. After a while the popup comes up again and says that I have to install an update... (The same happened with the GFM downloaded from Galaxy Apps) The firmware is R350XXU0BOA2. Does anyone have a solution to this?
Thanks in advance,
8
B.R.
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I have this exact same problem, samsung told me I should be on lollipop on my Note 4,but I want to stay on kitkat.
daiash said:
I have this exact same problem, samsung told me I should be on lollipop on my Note 4,but I want to stay on kitkat.
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Have note4 with android V 5.1.1 and have some problem.
I've cured it, (hopefully permanently)
I've uninstalled gear fit manager after force closing clearing data and cache.
Factory reset the Gear Fit Watch.
Reinstall gear fit manager.
Pair watch etc...
Have not received any update notifications relating to gear fit and manager for almost 2 weeks.....
daiash said:
I've cured it, (hopefully permanently)
I've uninstalled gear fit manager after force closing clearing data and cache.
Factory reset the Gear Fit Watch.
Reinstall gear fit manager.
Pair watch etc...
Have not received any update notifications relating to gear fit and manager (from samsung galaxy apps V1.127.0827) for almost 2 weeks.....
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for me (note 4 official unrooted android 5.1.1) it doesn’t work, gear fit manager trying to download other version ...
I'm rooted on 4.4.4 official.
But did not do anything special.
From my Note 4
after I manually (using odin) upgrade firmware on gear fit to UPDATEMODE_R350OXA0BOA2_R350XXU0BOA2.tar, it begin to work with gear fit manager V 1.123.0526
I have Samsung Galaxy S3 lte (i9305) with VRToxin v4.0 (Android 6.0.1) and I bought the Gear Fit 2. The problem is when I try to start the Samsung Gear app (from Play-store) it just says my phone is illegally modified and it's uncompatible with Samsung Gear. I have tried to change my phone to the Android 5.1.1 (SlimLP) and Samsungs orginal 4.4.4 and 4.3 Nordic countries NEE (from Sammobile which all didn't even work, they start but then androidui crashes and no way to even get the phone working to the point where I can try to update the OS from Kies). I have tried to manually install (using the guides for Gear 2 and with Gear Fit 2 plugin) the app, but then I even get the error to update the Samsung Gear or my phone is modified and uncompatible with Samsung Gear.
Closest to get the Fit 2 work with my phone has been with Open fit (it recognizes the Gear Fit 2, but it cannot connect to it). So I belive everything else is working correctly but I don't have a working phone app to use with the Gear Fit 2. I cannot be the only one with this problem, but I cannot find anyone talking about it. So, is there any way to get the Samsung Gear to work with my phone as it is now, or is there any rom with which the app would work (I will probably try to install Android 4.1.2 from sammobile later, but I don't keep my hopes up with that) or do I need to start looking for a new phone?
I installed the apps "Samsung Accessory Service", "Gear Fit2 Plugin" and "Samsung Gear" and finally it connected with the phone!!
Good luck!!
I just installed One UI Beta for note 8...the one for the unlocked version on my T-Mobile Note 8. I cannot get the WEAR software to connect. I get an error where a white window pops up and tells me it will not install on this. Has anyone gotten this to work?
Ditto that for me as well
I think I got a fix
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Ditto that for me as well
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I odin'd the U1 firmware again
installed the wear software
connected the watch; testing to make sure I can call, txt etc.
did the software update in settings,
it downloaded the beta pie.
restored my apps/data
working great!
Where is the software update? How did you connect.... That's the first thing I tried to do and couldn't
reset
i think you need to reset the gear and connect it as new device it works with me fine now
Resetting the watch did not work for me. I had to re-flash the sm-n950u1 software. After that booted. I connected the watch to the phone. I then went to settings/software update and did the OTA beta UI download. I set up my phone and watch is now work great since.
So theoretically if you have another phone with the galaxy wearable app, you can connect download the new update and then reconnect to the note 8 running the pie beta yes ???
I had the same issue with my Gear S3 and i installed the Gear S plug-in and it worked fine after that, not sure if it's the same for other watches....
100% corrected it.... Galaxy watch plugin solved it.. Thanks mate