Just curious if anyone has bothered to install OneDrive, log-in, go to settings in the app, and click the "Apply 100 GB Samsung offer" button on their S9/S9+ phone.
Four family members with S9+ phones here. All did it. Not one of us got the 100 GB - even though no error was displayed.
Bummer. Would have been kind of nice as a (temporary) photo storage option, even if it was only for two years.
Kind makes one wonder what the point of that button is, anyway, if not to allocate 100 GB of OneDrive space.
Oh, well.
I just did it and I got the extra storage. I had to install Outlook & set it up but that's ok because I have an Outlook email account. Did it ask you to install Outlook? Thanks for the tip!
I had to install another app as well. Showed I got the 100gb. However when I check the settings it still shows 5gb. Hopefully it updates
Yup just took a little bit. Shows 105gb available now.
Doesn't work if you have previously done this offer on a previous galaxy. I believe I did it on the Galaxy s6 or s7 so doesnt work on my account.
Got it, i mean 100GB of storage for 2 years. But it wasnt easy. No idea how i did it, but im pretty sure i didnt got at first try. In case you cant or you dont see the bonus, try to delete app data and try again.
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Doesn't work if you have previously done this offer on a previous galaxy. I believe I did it on the Galaxy s6 or s7 so doesnt work on my account.
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I did take advantage of this on my S7, but that storage is expired now.
How does one come to know this? Is this information published somewhere?
I can find no mention of it being a one-time-only promotion. In fact, it seems to state that it should be on a per-device basis - although that wording is not clear.
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I did take advantage of this on my S7, but that storage is expired now.
How does one come to know this? Is this information published somewhere?
I can find no mention of it being a one-time-only promotion. In fact, it seems to state that it should be on a per-device basis - although that wording is not clear.
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I believe it says it when it says 1 offer per account.
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I created a new microsoft email account, and registered with that. It gave me 105GB
I got additional 100 gb. Now I have 1.1 TB. I have office 365 subscription View attachment 4461934
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Samsung Galaxy Note 2014 Edition works too!!
Guys, I can add to the above that you do not really need the latest & greatest in Samsung Android hardware to get the 100 GBs for free!
I am using an older Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1" 2014 Edition tablet with Android OS 5.1.1 on it here, and got the same offer these days.
It seems "some Samsung models" qualify, unsure if there is a list as to which Samsung phones/tablets qualify, and which not.
Anyway, I do not use MS Word or MS Excel on my tablet as I prefer doing that on my Windows PC. So, the 100 GB offer asked me to download one of the MS Office Android apps - I chose MS Word.
It downloaded via Play Store, and OneDrive also asked me to enable photo upload from my Samsung tablet into MS OneDrive, which was in fact already enabled on my tablet anyway.
Then after a few seconds, the 100 extra GBs showed in my MS OneDrive Android app account status at once! On my Windows PC, I had to quit OneDrive, then run again for them to show.
I hope this can help others too.
I have some questions that interest me, please - and likely others too:
1) Does anyone know long the promotion will be going on? The Samsung website has some useful info on this 100 GB for free offer, but not its duration. I mean the 100 GBs last for 2 years, but likely the offer is not forever.
2) Is there a list of qualifying/non-qualifying Samsung devices, please? I imagine maybe older phones/tablets that cannot run MS Office apps at all might be some of those that do not qualify.
(such as Android OS 2.x or 3.x devices/etc)
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Guys, I can add to the above that you do not really need the latest & greatest in Samsung Android hardware to get the 100 GBs for free!
I am using an older Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1" 2014 Edition tablet with Android OS 5.1.1 on it here, and got the same offer these days.
It seems "some Samsung models" qualify, unsure if there is a list as to which Samsung phones/tablets qualify, and which not.
Anyway, I do not use MS Word or MS Excel on my tablet as I prefer doing that on my Windows PC. So, the 100 GB offer asked me to download one of the MS Office Android apps - I chose MS Word.
It downloaded via Play Store, and OneDrive also asked me to enable photo upload from my Samsung tablet into MS OneDrive, which was in fact already enabled on my tablet anyway.
Then after a few seconds, the 100 extra GBs showed in my MS OneDrive Android app account status at once! On my Windows PC, I had to quit OneDrive, then run again for them to show.
I hope this can help others too.
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Thanks. I got the 100gb using my S7E (I'm lurking this thread while I consider upgrading to a 9+)
iam using s7 and i already used the offer. Could anyone tell me if i go for S9, could it be use the offer again on new device?
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iam using s7 and i already used the offer. Could anyone tell me if i go for S9, could it be use the offer again on new device?
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New device - yes.
Same OneDrive account - no.
MS online storage plans
I got additional 100 gb. Now I have 1.1 TB. I have office 365 subscription
I, like you, have found some nice deals for those who purchase Samsung products. I was among those who woke up one morning, back in 2013, to find a lifetime 1TB storage waiting to be discovered when logging into their new onedrive.com account.
I have several live.com accounts, too & use for those I choose to share my extra online storage with. I have dedicated myself to storing rare music & vintage family movies.
Since storage isn't an issue for me, I will remain with MS as long as plenty of online storage will remain, without question
I claimed this offer I think on my s6 and it expired sometime this winter (can't remember the month) I've been logged into my OneDrive work account since i got the phone and after seeing this i just added my personal account as well and it immediately gave me 105gb, no dialog box or anything.
Just got this notification on my s9+, too bad i cannot use it twice since i already claimed the offer on my s7 edge
crossdeath said:
Just got this notification on my s9+, too bad i cannot use it twice since i already claimed the offer on my s7 edge
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Actually, you can. I just signed up for a new microsoft account with a new email and I had a new 100 GB free storage.
Will I get offered the 100gb of storage if I order a pre owned phone off boost mobile.com?
I never bother with these cons, if you use that space up and don't pay them after the 2yrs you're (censored)
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Does anyone know if Pocket Informant 2007 available free today and tomorrow from http://www.modaco.com/content/Pocke...ocket-Informant-Pocket-PC-Professional-Free-/ wotrks with WM6? I've downloaded, just not installed yet.
cool downloadin it free now!
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Does anyone know if Pocket Informant 2007 available free today and tomorrow from http://www.modaco.com/content/Pocke...ocket-Informant-Pocket-PC-Professional-Free-/ wotrks with WM6? I've downloaded, just not installed yet.
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If you Googled it would have answered your question. the answer is Yes it works with WM6
http://www.handango.com/PlatformPro...formant 2007&gclid=CIjs-cuw3ZACFQp7PAodBxe-YA
Your 5m is up sorry could not resist
Nice, i have "buyed" it now.
But have a problem. It starts after evry Softreset, when i set it as my defould PIM. Any ideas, where i can take it off - but still as my defould PIM?
crazy cat said:
Nice, i have "buyed" it now.
But have a problem. It starts after evry Softreset, when i set it as my defould PIM. Any ideas, where i can take it off - but still as my defould PIM?
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take a lock in \windows\autostart with a file-explorer on the pocket-pc.
search for poutlock and delete this file.
Arrr.....
I have forgot to look there a begginer mistake (an i´m not realy a beginner)
Man! Thanks!
Confucious said:
Does anyone know if Pocket Informant 2007 available free today and tomorrow from http://www.modaco.com/content/Pocke...ocket-Informant-Pocket-PC-Professional-Free-/ wotrks with WM6? I've downloaded, just not installed yet.
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Sweet find bro!!!! I have it but am getting my free version
Ok, any way to get a larger font size in contacts? I looked all through the settings and you can increase the font size for the settings screen, but nothing else. I always keep my unit on 96 dpi and contacts comes up almost too small to hit it with the stylus, or to read.
In settings, look under "meny" (I think) soft key down in the right. Here you can choose fonts
Hans
Hi Guys
I also downloaded the free version for 1 day on palminfocenter
But now I have received a $16.95 "upgrade" 1 day later to version 8 ????
This sucks
Surely if I only own the program for 1 day then the "upgrade" shopuld be free or is this another marketing ploy for us suckers
I have written to pocket informant but am still awaitibng their reply ???
Reason teed off is that this "upgrade is $16.95" my upgrades in agendus ar normally $10.00 and they never pull a stunt like this !!!
Look here:
http://www.pocketinformant.com/products_info.php?p_id=pocketinformant&tab_id=upgrade
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Hi Guys
I also downloaded the free version for 1 day on palminfocenter
But now I have received a $16.95 "upgrade" 1 day later to version 8 ????
This sucks
Surely if I only own the program for 1 day then the "upgrade" shopuld be free or is this another marketing ploy for us suckers
I have written to pocket informant but am still awaitibng their reply ???
Reason teed off is that this "upgrade is $16.95" my upgrades in agendus ar normally $10.00 and they never pull a stunt like this !!!
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Sucks? You have now a 30 $ piece of software for free (and is the 2007 release) OR you COULD have the 2008 release with a 10$ discount, ABSOLUTELY FOR FREE!
This sucks? Welcome to the earth baby!
I will be happy to find every day someone giving for FREE 10$!!!!!
I don't see the downside of this, either. Yes, when I got the email announcing the new version just 2 days after downloading the older version my first reaction was "bait-and-switch" and I was a little angry. But that quickly went away when I started seeing things like sergiopi describes above. We got a pefectly usable piece of software for free. I'm saying "thanks" and moving on. I just wish I could make the contact font larger... (and no, its not under settings!)
Hi
I have just reinstalled Pocket informant on my X7500 because I when I used it I changed the fonts in contacts, But I can´t remember exaktly what I did.
Well here is how to do it.
1. Menu
2. Tools and settings
3. Settings
down in the right corner it says Full list, push this and you will see Basic list, fonts/colours and full list. Choose fonts/colours
Here can you changes fonts in just everything.
Regards
Hans
sergiopi said:
Sucks? You have now a 30 $ piece of software for free (and is the 2007 release) OR you COULD have the 2008 release with a 10$ discount, ABSOLUTELY FOR FREE!
This sucks? Welcome to the earth baby!
I will be happy to find every day someone giving for FREE 10$!!!!!
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Sorry but the email did not state any of the above.
Thanks for the info.
PS Tried to download the "free" upgrade to ver 8 but keeps saying that it cannot find the registration in their database.
Will write to them and see what they say.
Reason why I am not very happy paying for it as I already use agendus for palm and ppc and find it fantastic $60 layout and hence was only interestedin running this one for a while to see the comparison.
Thanks for the info
Hi
Got their sites upgrade policy to work !!!
It states that if your pocket informant is purchased after 1 September 2007 then ver 8 is free.
When you go to the site checkout it charges you $16.95 ???
I am not *****ing about this in light of previous post but I do find falsness a bit hard to bear
If they want to give free versions away - your good fortune,
but then apply the policy - on the site
ver 8 free if obtained after 1 September 2007. ???!!!!????
Being a bit pedantic i know but they did offer the prgram with a 100% discount coupon - it does not invalidate all the other criteria !!!!
Hans, thank you, I finally found it with your instructions. That is so non-intuitive, especially when there is the one font adjustment in the settings section. So I expected all of them to be there. Silly me. Now I can finally use PI, yay.
mw, that page clearly says that if you got it free from one of the two freebie offers you must pay to get the next version.
If you read the owner's comments on the free give away. He did say that he was doing the free version 2007, so more people would get version 8 when it came out in a few days for half price. He was very open about the freebie and that it was a marketing thing to get more people to try pi prior to version 8 release. His comments were somewhere on his site, webis.net on the first day of the free app friday and the other site freebie.
So yea, seems like a marketing ploy and yes it was. If you don't get pi version 8 for 16.95, well you still got a good PIM for free. And as they say, not much is really free without someone having an ulterior motive.
mw22 said:
Hi
Got their sites upgrade policy to work !!!
It states that if your pocket informant is purchased after 1 September 2007 then ver 8 is free.
When you go to the site checkout it charges you $16.95 ???
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Because they checked your registration and they discovered you haven't purchased!! Purchased means IMHO ... PAID!
If you get for free a dog food can in a market, the day after could you give it back asking for a CAT food can? or the new taste DOG food can ?
They will ask to give them the RECEIPT, and you haven't!
hi
dont mean to nit pick but
1 yes i got an invoice for the item
2 they supplied a coupon discount code
3 yes i follow your logic about a refund when granted a discount coupon
Never mind i use agendus anyway
Much better
Tossed it
Hello,
Just got my Tab on Friday. Are the subject apps available? I cannot find them in the market.
Thanks!
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no on Netflix and the future of it on this tablet is quite grim too.
there's no native Facebook app optimized for tablets just yet (how silly is that), only the phone version which is not available for this device. people tend to like this as a substitute for now:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.locomolabs.facebook
or just use the browser.
i think Words With Friends is not tablet optimized either and thus not available.
mannequin said:
there's no native Facebook app optimized for tablets just yet (how silly is that), only the phone version which is not available for this device.
i think Words With Friends is not tablet optimized either and thus not available.
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There isn't even an iPad app for Facebook yet.
I use WWF on my Tab without issue
I use the Facebook app from my phone. Actually, it automatically downloaded and installed when I first logged into the tablet. It synced all my apps, even the ones that don't show up in a market search.
I read somewhwre, I believe it was the words for friends change log, that they were working on a tablet optimized version. Could be wrong though.
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ikon8 said:
I use the Facebook app from my phone. Actually, it automatically downloaded and installed when I first logged into the tablet. It synced all my apps, even the ones that don't show up in a market search.
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yeah it does that. not gonna work if you never installed it on the phone though.
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yeah it does that. not gonna work if you never installed it on the phone though.
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Friendcaster isn't free but it works great. FriendMe should have a new version out next week that's more usable. And Facebook iPad is coming out soon... so maybe HC next?
Friendcaster sucks IMO. Only thing it has is the feed. You're better off using the actual website. FriendMe is a little better but its still missing some of the core features.
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Would be nice to play Words with friends on this new tablet i just bought
you guys dont have words with friends???? i have it on my tablet... and i had it on my xoom too i got it from the market
did they remove it or something??
i can post the apk
xtkxhom3r said:
you guys dont have words with friends???? i have it on my tablet... and i had it on my xoom too i got it from the market
did they remove it or something??
i can post the apk
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Yes they did during the last update. They said they are working on a Honeycomb version. The phone version does work, but it cuts off the bottoms of the letters in your tray. You can't tell F's from E's for example. Also when you use a blank tile the letter chooser is not displayed properly.
That said, it does work.
I would assume the new UI will be more like the Ipad's.
Andy
I have WWF on my phone, and it auto downloaded to my tab when I opened the market for the first time.
Suppose I have to wait since this is my first Android anything
You can sideload it: Download it here
Completely legit, use the quick download button. Install Astro before you download it, and use the app installer.
http://www.getjar.com/mobile/48090/...6j608cinkp1p03r4&c=l2guqa0e2bj1jx0713&lang=en
I've got WWF on my tab. Auto downloaded first time. It blows on the tab atm. The bottom bar covers like 20% of the letters. for some you have to drag them up to see what they are. They need a tab version badly.
Here is a great facebook app https://market.android.com/details?id=com.locomolabs.facebook&feature=search_result
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When did the phone version of facebook get changed? I was able to download it from the market when i got my tab last week.
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Just got my to.1 yesterday, I was in love with it until I found out these three apps were not available, looks like I will be returning it in the next few days, =( pretty bummed, I guess I should have researched this prior to purchasing, but they seemed like such basic app's that it never crossed my mind that they wouldn't be available
I have been an android guy for a long time ( had a g1, and now have a g2 ) and this may be what pushes me over to the Ios darkside
just spoke to a Netflix rep. to summarize, he said that they are very aware that tons of people are looking for a Honeycomb app, and that they have offered the major manufacturers (Samsung, HTC, Motorola..) the necessary things to integrate Netflix, and that it's up to the manufacturers to decide if they would like to implement the DRM needed to run Netflix. but since some of these manufacturers, Samsung for example, are planning on a media hub.. the Netflix rep said that Samsung might see it as competition to their own offerings. so we should all contact both Samsung and Netflix to let them know how badly we want Netlifx.
Netflix customer service: 1-866-716-0414
Samsung live chat: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/contact
Samsung customer service for apps: 1-888-899-7609
Netflix app
radiohead14 said:
just spoke to a Netflix rep. to summarize, he said that they are very aware that tons of people are looking for a Honeycomb app, and that they have offered the major manufacturers (Samsung, HTC, Motorola..) the necessary things to integrate Netflix, and that it's up to the manufacturers to decide if they would like to implement the DRM needed to run Netflix. but since some of these manufacturers, Samsung for example, are planning on a media hub.. the Netflix rep said that Samsung might see it as competition to their own offerings. so we should all contact both Samsung and Netflix to let them know how badly we want Netlifx.
Netflix customer service: 1-866-716-0414
Samsung live chat:
Samsung customer service for apps: 1-888-899-7609
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So I just finished chatting with Samsung and this is what they had to say....
Dave: Hi, thanks for reaching out to Samsung tech support. How can I help you today?
Andre: I recently purchased your new galaxy 10.1 and found out that there is no Netflix app compatible with it. why is that?
Dave: Please allow me to go through the inquiry.
Andre: k
Dave: Let me explain.
Dave: Netflix works on Silver lite to stream movies. The Samsung Tab doesn't support this Silver lite. However, Samsung and Microsoft are working to release a upgrade so that Tab will support Silver lite and then you can stream from Netflix.
Andre: how soon can we expect this?
Dave: I'm sorry; this information will be released only after releasing the appropriate upgrade for the Tab and I do not want to provide you with any false information.
Andre: are we talking weeks, months, years?
Andre: this is a big reason i purchased the tablet
Dave: I can understand your concern. I recommend you contact our phone support at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864); they are available 24/7. I'm sure they'll assist you further in this regard.
Andre: k... thanks
Hi All
Picked up the very impressive Galaxy Tab 10.1 2 days ago with the intention of replacing what now seems like a clunky laptop.
Is the browser or any browser available for the Galaxy Tab secure enough for me to purchase items online and for use with online banking?
Im hoping the answer to this little question is a resounding yes!
Looking forward to reading your responses
S
I would say from a security stand point it all depends on how you use your tablet, which it the same as a laptop or pc. If you download a lot of questionable applications from unknown sources then you do run more of security risk. So the following is just some helpful advice when ever making purchases or managing your accounts online.
I highly recommend using a credit card when making secure online purchases when possible. If it gets compromised, a simple call to the issuing company and they turn the card off and switch you over to a new account free of any fraudulant charges. This actually happened to me a few weeks ago.
When managing you financial accounts online https is encrypted on any device, but again you should understand the risks of installing untrusted apps. At this point there seems to be more exploits on iPhone Windows Mac and Adobe products then Android, but maybe because there are so many premade tools out there for those devices.
Also you will notice that you have the option to lock your tab with a pin and even encrypt you storage. I highly recommend both if you tend to store plenty of personal information. Finaly don't use the same password for all of your online accounts, this especially includes your email which can be used to recover all your other accounts.
Might want put a security app like Lookout on the tab also.
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Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
To the moderators : apologies for not popping this in the correct section *consider me told off !
To the chaps or chapettes who have offered me their advice..many thanks..im not one for installing any old app so feel quite safe that all is quite secure. However after reading your replies i purchased AVG Security Pro..which hopefullywill give me some extra confidence when banking and buying
Thank again
Does anyone know where I can find a standalone email .wgt (I don't want to connect to my phone... it's apple... don't kill me)?
Also, an android launcher .wgt like nova launcher would be really cool! (I don't care about battery life if I'm running this)
The main reason my wife bought me this watch was so I could be sneaky and check my emails while I'm in meetings... that way I'd have more time to spend with her at home rather than answering emails until 8pm... I'm pretty much screwed either way, but my inner geek wants to make this work, and I don't like Samsung limiting what my property can do.
This watch can be a completely stand alone device, but Samsung has crippled it's capabilities in an attempt to force us to buy one of their smartphones. I'm not a big fan of these marketing tactics, and have made it my mission to make this watch do what I want it to do, and know it can do. I will not buy a Samsung phone just so I can play with my watch.
I'm a complete noob at this, but thanks to this forum, I've been able to learn quickly. I've been able to root the watch and sideload all of the apps i can find (and think are useful).
I still don't have access to download registered apps, since I didn't cave in and buy a samsung phone. I'm sure there are a lot of good apps that help increase the functionality of the watch.
I'm hoping there are some geniuses out there who could help me out with the email and android launcher questions.
Email/apps
I'm in the same boat as you are. Not spending the extra cash on an additional phone has left much to be desired with the watch. Being a standalone device I thought I would have at least been able to get emails, so a new app is much needed.
Btw I did several searches but could find how to Sideload apps onto the gear s...do you happen to have a link? What apps were you able to find, and can you post them? Thanks, like you I'm very new but willing to help in any way I can.
Now if we can figure out the pit file/ full android I'd be set!
Thanks again!
weedenrw said:
Does anyone know where I can find a standalone email .wgt (I don't want to connect to my phone... it's apple... don't kill me)?
Also, an android launcher .wgt like nova launcher would be really cool! (I don't care about battery life if I'm running this)
The main reason my wife bought me this watch was so I could be sneaky and check my emails while I'm in meetings... that way I'd have more time to spend with her at home rather than answering emails until 8pm... I'm pretty much screwed either way, but my inner geek wants to make this work, and I don't like Samsung limiting what my property can do.
This watch can be a completely stand alone device, but Samsung has crippled it's capabilities in an attempt to force us to buy one of their smartphones. I'm not a big fan of these marketing tactics, and have made it my mission to make this watch do what I want it to do, and know it can do. I will not buy a Samsung phone just so I can play with my watch.
I'm a complete noob at this, but thanks to this forum, I've been able to learn quickly. I've been able to root the watch and sideload all of the apps i can find (and think are useful).
I still don't have access to download registered apps, since I didn't cave in and buy a samsung phone. I'm sure there are a lot of good apps that help increase the functionality of the watch.
I'm hoping there are some geniuses out there who could help me out with the email and android launcher questions.
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I just bought a cheapo compatible sammy.
Buy a used galaxy running 4.3 (s3 mini on ebay, used ~$50-70) and use it as a relay. Just copy all the apps and mail accounts from your daily driver onto the S3, connect to Wi-Fi, set the notifications, disconnect from Bluetooth, and use the remote as the tether.
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I'm in the same boat as you are. Not spending the extra cash on an additional phone has left much to be desired with the watch. Being a standalone device I thought I would have at least been able to get emails, so a new app is much needed.
Btw I did several searches but could find how to Sideload apps onto the gear s...do you happen to have a link? What apps were you able to find, and can you post them? Thanks, like you I'm very new but willing to help in any way I can.
Now if we can figure out the pit file/ full android I'd be set!
Thanks again!
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Hopefully someone will come up with a standalone_email.wgt soon.
Right now I'm looking into the feasibility of flashing an Android ROM onto my Gear S.... if that's even possible. Given the limited apps available for Tizen, and all of the built in mess that samsung has provided with this phone, I'm thinking that is the way to go. But, I'm a noob, so haven't had a chance to work with ODIN too much on the ROM flashing side of things.
this is by far the best guide on sideloading apps for Gear S (for your average noob like me):
denvycom.com/blog/how-to-install-wgt-files-gear2
A few wrinkles they don't go over:
Make sure your Java is up to date. If it isn't, Tizen won't install. However, more problematic for me, was getting the developer.samsung.com website to work correctly with my default browser. I uninstalled it and re installed it (and all versions between 6 and 8) quite a few times. If you have the same problems and the website isn't loading java correctly, it's going to be virtually impossible to get your author cert or device profile licenses. I hope you don't run into this problem.
Once you get all of that working, you can scour the Gear S and Gear 2 forums for .wgt files (these .wgt are the "application" files that Tizen uses). There are a lot here on this forum. just download them, copy them to the SDB folder, open up your CMD prompt, find sdb foler, type sdb install xxx.wgt, the press enter.
I'm still not happy with what I've been able to find, pretty much the only .wgt files I've found that are nice are opera mini and a few calculators. Opera mini can't even load flash, so kiss listening to Pandora over your Bluetooth headphones while running.
which brings up another good app request... if anybody is listening... a pandora.wgt would be really really cool!!
Hope this helps
mghtymse007 said:
I just bought a cheapo compatible sammy.
Buy a used galaxy running 4.3 (s3 mini on ebay, used ~$50-70) and use it as a relay. Just copy all the apps and mail accounts from your daily driver onto the S3, connect to Wi-Fi, set the notifications, disconnect from Bluetooth, and use the remote as the tether.
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That's called "getting tricked by the biz"! It's like buying a $50 t-shirt! At least you can wear the t-shirt
Sorry man, not trying to be negative, I know it would be easier to do it this way. The fact that they're making me buy one of their phones to make my watch work makes me want to buy a Samsung even less!
weedenrw said:
That's called "getting tricked by the biz"! It's like buying a $50 t-shirt! At least you can wear the t-shirt
Sorry man, not trying to be negative, I know it would be easier to do it this way. The fact that they're making me buy one of their phones to make my watch work makes me want to buy a Samsung even less!
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Not saying I don't disagree with you. It's a real BS game these guys play! These two devices are the first and only Sam tech I have, and never found their forced ecosystem tactics tasteful. In the end, i REALLY did try to find a possible alternative...From LG to Umeox to ZGPAX. I struggled with an Omate TS for almost a year...to get what the S does out of box (w/compatible Sam, or course) and more.
For me...i needed a reliable device...function beat out emotion and personal feelings in this case.
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Hopefully someone will come up with a standalone_email.wgt soon.
Right now I'm looking into the feasibility of flashing an Android ROM onto my Gear S.... if that's even possible. Given the limited apps available for Tizen, and all of the built in mess that samsung has provided with this phone, I'm thinking that is the way to go. But, I'm a noob, so haven't had a chance to work with ODIN too much on the ROM flashing side of things.
this is by far the best guide on sideloading apps for Gear S (for your average noob like me):
denvycom.com/blog/how-to-install-wgt-files-gear2
A few wrinkles they don't go over:
Make sure your Java is up to date. If it isn't, Tizen won't install. However, more problematic for me, was getting the developer.samsung.com website to work correctly with my default browser. I uninstalled it and re installed it (and all versions between 6 and 8) quite a few times. If you have the same problems and the website isn't loading java correctly, it's going to be virtually impossible to get your author cert or device profile licenses. I hope you don't run into this problem.
Once you get all of that working, you can scour the Gear S and Gear 2 forums for .wgt files (these .wgt are the "application" files that Tizen uses). There are a lot here on this forum. just download them, copy them to the SDB folder, open up your CMD prompt, find sdb foler, type sdb install xxx.wgt, the press enter.
I'm still not happy with what I've been able to find, pretty much the only .wgt files I've found that are nice are opera mini and a few calculators. Opera mini can't even load flash, so kiss listening to Pandora over your Bluetooth headphones while running.
which brings up another good app request... if anybody is listening... a pandora.wgt would be really really cool!!
Hope this helps
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Thanks for the advice...hopefully I can get to installing some later today. After purchasing the gear and soon learning all its limitations I went to Walmart and purchased a prepaid Samsung phone for the first time pairing before returning the phone. While I managed to get a few apps I quickly found out that most are useless without a paired device.
I do have opera install but found after rooting the gear the app opens to a black screen and that's all.
Long story short, until a new rom is created I'm pretty much stuck with a phone and messaging device (which is nice and all...but not for the price we paid)
Thanks again for all the info!
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I just bought a cheapo compatible sammy.
Buy a used galaxy running 4.3 (s3 mini on ebay, used ~$50-70) and use it as a relay. Just copy all the apps and mail accounts from your daily driver onto the S3, connect to Wi-Fi, set the notifications, disconnect from Bluetooth, and use the remote as the tether.
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thanks for the info
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I just bought a cheapo compatible sammy.
Buy a used galaxy running 4.3 (s3 mini on ebay, used ~$50-70) and use it as a relay. Just copy all the apps and mail accounts from your daily driver onto the S3, connect to Wi-Fi, set the notifications, disconnect from Bluetooth, and use the remote as the tether.
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Hi there!
I am in the same boat as you. iPhone 6 is my primary phone but i also have a twin SIM card that i want to use with the Gear S (standalone). However i still need a (cheap as it can get) Samsung phone for setting up the watch, installing apps and the remote connection.
Can you please confirm that the S3 mini is indeed compatible with the Gear S; What version of Android does it have? Can you post the exact FW name? I was not sure it supported BT 4.0 hardwarewise.
Thank you so much!
gidi said:
Hi there!
I am in the same boat as you. iPhone 6 is my primary phone but i also have a twin SIM card that i want to use with the Gear S (standalone). However i still need a (cheap as it can get) Samsung phone for setting up the watch, installing apps and the remote connection.
Can you please confirm that the S3 mini is indeed compatible with the Gear S; What version of Android does it have? Can you post the exact FW name? I was not sure it supported BT 4.0 hardwarewise.
Thank you so much!
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Ah, this is a great one. Did this for a friend a few weeks ago...an iPhone 6 playing nice with a Samsung! (Think I heard something about Hell and freezing on this subject But all kidding aside, she does get a lot of comments about the phone/watch combo.
To be honest, I think there's a lot more phones that are compatible with the S that Sammy is letting on. At our Main OFFICIAL AT&T store...their little tablets show maybe 7 or so Samsung models that are "officially" compatible. However, I've heard, and read of some folks trying cheap, simple pre-paid models...and all is working.
After doing some quick research, it seems that it's more important to have Android 4.3 or higher to ensure full functionality. It's the additional Gear Mgr software that will handle the S's functions... And their 4.3+/TouchWiz combo seems to be the key.
Hope this helps... Good luck!
Oh, and BTW, I don't have an iPhone... I do have an android based phone, the HTC One M8. I just have never cared for TouchWiz, nor Samsung's designs.
(Please no OEM wars, just stating my personal opinion)
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Hi! I do not have a Samsung smartphone. I want to send and receive mail at the clock. Need advice.
Hey guys
I used billminder for years and years on IOS and I was happy to see that it was also available on android. I installed but unable to login to pull all my info into application. Seems it hasn't been updated since 2013 and no longer supported. I am looking for an application to keep track of bills and provide charts overtime. Anyone know of an application that runs on both android and ios for bill reminding?
Thanks in advance.
AnThOnY- S7 Edge
I haven't tested that feature but I just started using Andromoney and it seems pretty good. I don't know if they have an version for Apple but it wouldn't be hard to check.
Awesome thank you. I will check it out. ALSO has IOS version.
I have been giving Prism a run too
AnThOnY- S7 Edge
I'm liking this more and more. It does have one incredibly stupid UI bug in that it doesn't display money amounts as fixed decimals for example 21.30 shows up as 21.3. Reported this via email yesterday and got an answer saying they will look into it. I am using the backup/restore to device and then I can sftp the backups to my other devices. No cloud, no google, nobody's dirty paws on my data.
If they fix the decimal display issue and if I go another week with this and it doesn't crash I'll definitely buy it. It is not perfect but it's a darn nice app. I am using it right now for accounts in multiple currencies and it even handles that nicely and uses exchange rates from online to give you totals in whatever currency.
I use Mint: Budget, Bills, Finance on my Android as bill reminder. The same app is available for iPhone. It is a simple tool that helps you track your earnings and expenses.