[Q] Wifi direct - Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Does anyone know if there's a fix, workaround or ROM that fixes the damn wifi direct functionality?
I have 3 weeks with my SP and it has worked 1 single time so far!
Ive been testing with a pair of SIII but despite pairing successfuly it can't send.nor receive anything. It simply says "transfer failed"
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mxvolta said:
Does anyone know if there's a fix, workaround or ROM that fixes the damn wifi direct functionality?
I have 3 weeks with my SP and it has worked 1 single time so far!
Ive been testing with a pair of SIII but despite pairing successfuly it can't send.nor receive anything. It simply says "transfer failed"
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wifi direct in XSP does not support direct file transfer
u need to install app to send or receive the files
as it does not have in built ftp protocol
use SUPERbeam for file sharing

You will need to install file commando on both devices

thx guys, but shouldnt it be like industry standard now?.. i mean, i can install the apps youre suggesting and push my friends to do it to, but, say, what if i want to share something with a relative or something, i cant just tell everybody to install some app in order to share stuff.
If thats the solution at this time, thats cool, but i hope Sony addresses this on the future.
Thanks a lot guys

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[BUG] WiFi Portable Hotspot with Ad-Hoc supported ROMs

Hello everyone,
I just received my Asus Transformer (WiFi Only) and wanted to connect it to my Nexus S portable hotspot.
The Transformer found the hotspot network and even connected to it but I wasn't able to open web pages or even sync my google account.
I tested this on 2 Transformer units, Galaxy S II phone and a Nexus One (with CM7 which also can't generate a working hotspot network).
After several tests I've discovered every ROM that has Ad-Hoc support behaves the same - generate hotspot network that you can connect to but can't actually use. Also tested all WiFi tether apps on Market - all beacon ad-hoc networks, which Stock Android 3.1 can't find&connect to.
I tested all Ad Hoc supported ROMs: CM7 latest nightly, CM7.0.3 stable, MIUI latest, Oxygen and SupeAosp8.6. Finally flashed a stock 2.3.4 ROM and the hotspot feature worked perfectly. Also tested it on both Nexus S radios (KB3 and KD1).
Would love if someone can locate and fix this bug...
Probably something in the wpa_supplicant file or with DNS resolving.
Thank you!
EDIT: A solution for my specific issue - Will allow Ad Hoc support on the Transformer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093778
Still won't solve the main issue when you have to root and add Ad Hoc support for both devices.
I also encountered this problem.
What I did was download an App called: Wireless Tether for Root Users
I would use it anyway because it tracks data usage and enables security options.
dario3040 said:
I also encountered this problem.
What I did was download an App called: Wireless Tether for Root Users
I would use it anyway because it tracks data usage and enables security options.
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Thanks for replying.
As I wrote in the OP, I've tried every WiFi tether app on the Android Market, including wifi tether for root users. All uses adhoc networks which stock Android devices can't see and connect to.
what solves it for me is adding dns host ip on the client computer
it works fine when you do that
I use PDAnet for tablets with my TF - it works really well. You can download it from the market.
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pnnorth said:
I use PDAnet for tablets with my TF - it works really well. You can download it from the market.
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I've used this with several roms without any problems.
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pnnorth said:
I use PDAnet for tablets with my TF - it works really well. You can download it from the market.
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You used it to connect your tablet to a hotspot network generated from your CM7/SupeAosp8.6, Oxygen or MIUI ROM?
connorm said:
what solves it for me is adding dns host ip on the client computer
it works fine when you do that
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Thanks, we did it as well on a Linux machine for testing but you can't set static IP on Honeycomb... at least not on stock version.
Regarding PDA for tablets, reading the app description on the Market I understand it uses Bluetooth sharing and not wifi tether. Also, it clearly says it only works for browser, email and YouTube apps. Hardly a solution.
I'll work with a Linux expert today to see if he can solve this. If so, I'll upload the files here.
liorry said:
Hardly a solution.
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Yes, I misread your op, hands up; I'm guilty as charged. However, you should perhaps be a little less dismissive of people trying to help you. Also it may have helped if you had posted your question to the correct thread in the first place (that's hardly difficult is it!).
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pnnorth said:
Yes, I misread your op, hands up; I'm guilty as charged. However, you should perhaps be a little less dismissive of people trying to help you. Also it may have helped if you had posted your question to the correct thread in the first place (that's hardly difficult is it!).
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LOL did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed today?
I REALLY wasn't trying to dismiss you... AT ALL!
Your solution will probably be great for many other people but as I mentioned in the OP, I'm looking for a specific solution for the WiFi tether, which is an option coming with stock Android and doesn't require users of any other apps or system knowledge.
As already mentioned, I'm working with a linux guy to check maybe he can make both things work - Ad-Hoc and stock Android WiFi Tether option.
If the XDA moderators think this should go into Q&A/General they can move it. I believe it should be here as it is relevant for all ROM developers here.
liorry said:
If the XDA moderators think this should go into Q&A/General they can move it. I believe it should be here as it is relevant for all ROM developers here.
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I agree with you buddy. I am looking for some pure soul that can develop a patch so I can connect my rooted Nexus S to an Ad-hoc wifi computer connection...
Who wants to be the king?

can we share files with wifi direct?

Hi
can we share files/songs with two galaxy phones via wifi direct, like same as bluetooth?
Hello
I am not sure but It could be possible with Kies air.
Give a try ...!
I could share pictures with "Allshare" using my Note and my wife's Galaxy S Advance. Very easy to use
ThaiDai said:
I could share pictures with "Allshare" using my Note and my wife's Galaxy S Advance. Very easy to use
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Agree.
Allshare is also an option to do the same ...
meethere said:
Hi
can we share files/songs with two galaxy phones via wifi direct, like same as bluetooth?
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Yes, we can. I tried yesterday and it worked. Much faster than BT.!
meethere said:
Hi
can we share files/songs with two galaxy phones via wifi direct, like same as bluetooth?
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U cant use wifi direct send any type of file. 697mb movie only take about 4minutes from note to s3.
Fyi, wifi direct do not need any data use or standby for both handset.
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lee yun khong said:
U cant use wifi direct send any type of file.
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can't or can ?
meethere said:
can't or can ?
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can, I did it today (note and s3)
is it taking long time to connect? when I was paring with a note, it was taking long and sometimes I was getting connected but then fail again within seconds.
whats the ideal way to connect?
I'm a bit confused with regard to wifi direct. I understand that it can be used to send files from one phone to another, but is it also possible to send files from a PC (windows vista) to the Gnote via wifi direct?
Noodled24 said:
I'm a bit confused with regard to wifi direct. I understand that it can be used to send files from one phone to another, but is it also possible to send files from a PC (windows vista) to the Gnote via wifi direct?
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Yes. If ur pc supports wifi direct
Galaxy Note @ mobile
Yes you can share any files through wifi direct first both device needed to have wifi direct
Now choose any file and press share it via wifi direct make sure that other device wifi direct is open
Click on the found wifi direct device First its gonna connect and then you can send files thriugh wifi direct
Its really fast to share with.....
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danteoo7 said:
Yes you can share any files through wifi direct first both device needed to have wifi direct
Now choose any file and press share it via wifi direct make sure that other device wifi direct is open
Click on the found wifi direct device First its gonna connect and then you can send files thriugh wifi direct
Its really fast to share with.....
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Ahh Thanks.
The reason for my confusion came from watching a video on youtube which suggested that only one of the two devices needed to support wifi direct in order to connect.
yes we can share file like BT, but opposite device shud hav wifi direct available. (not available on all android)
Is it possible if modded on CM10 for WiDi to werk?? :thumbup:
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[Q]Wifi direct working

Guys the wifi direct is working on my sgs i am using remics.
The thing is that it connects but there is no service for receiving or sending anything neither any app shows option for sending
The proof is attached
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It hasn't been implemented for i9000 yet, but if you look over in Dev you will find a thread where it is being worked on, but don't hold your breath!
As I said all we need is service for receiving and sending
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Well... i would say it worked for me cuz i took 3apps consernig wifi direct from SGSII port then install them but the search app crashes if you're not already paired and the file transfer doesn't always end. will tag the 3 apps sooner. have a good day..
EDIT: Sorry I can't find the apps in the rom archive will take a look at TB archives..
Xami said:
Guys the wifi direct is working on my sgs i am using remics.
The thing is that it connects but there is no service for receiving or sending anything neither any app shows option for sending
The proof is attached
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Is it JB or stock ICS?
There is an app called WiFi Direct which allows file sharing among two devices on the Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.wifidirect&hl=en
You should try this app. I cant because I switch between GB and JB , none of which have Wifi Direct . There is a WiFi Direct Menu in JB , but there is no way to connect or switch on WiFi Direct.

[Root] Xperia T

I published a Root Method for 2012 line. I want to have all in one place so i will redirect you here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
It works on locked AND unlocked bootloader aswell and is mainly 1-click only adb drivers and usb-debugging needed.
Regards
Thanks! Anyone try this yet? Xpecting my Xperia tomorrow or Thurs, and I like the easy methods
Yeah it works
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confirmed working for me too =D juat what i needed to enhance my phone, now i can drop widgets from the drawer and change my font too
For me also it works !!
My new T routed in 5 min !!
Great
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I rooted mine yesterday and actually unrooted it after a mod.
Today while listening to music through bluetooth and browsing using the Android browser, the walkman app kept crashing. It shows as playing but stops the music and when you reopen it, it's lost where it was, having to choose the music from the beginning.
Not sure if this is connected to rooting, just wanted to post to see if any others experienced such issues.
ruwsoft said:
I rooted mine yesterday and actually unrooted it after a mod.
Today while listening to music through bluetooth and browsing using the Android browser, the walkman app kept crashing. It shows as playing but stops the music and when you reopen it, it's lost where it was, having to choose the music from the beginning.
Not sure if this is connected to rooting, just wanted to post to see if any others experienced such issues.
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Haven't seen this issue myself.
charlatan01 said:
Haven't seen this issue myself.
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ok thanks. I cleaned up the cache/history etc on the browser and it seemed ok but then again happened. And when it happens the Walkman App is not even on the running list of the apps. I have smart connect setup with my bluetooth headset with time specifics.
Need to do some more testing if it happens on any websites or a particular site and without smart connect running as well.
Jozinek said:
I try to root my XPERIA T and all thing seem to be ok. But when i try to remount system to reed/write in Root Explorer, phone restart... Any idea?
PS: i try some other explorers and still same problem...
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Are you using the latest version? According to this thread in the General subforum it doesn't happen with v13.
ruwsoft said:
I rooted mine yesterday and actually unrooted it after a mod.
Today while listening to music through bluetooth and browsing using the Android browser, the walkman app kept crashing. It shows as playing but stops the music and when you reopen it, it's lost where it was, having to choose the music from the beginning.
Not sure if this is connected to rooting, just wanted to post to see if any others experienced such issues.
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My Arc does that, Walkman closes when I browse the internet at the same time. It's related to rooting or flashing in some fashion, I haven't figured out what the problem is.
dSayonarab said:
My Arc does that, Walkman closes when I browse the internet at the same time. It's related to rooting or flashing in some fashion, I haven't figured out what the problem is.
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thanks for the reply! I had a Arc S which used to be rooted and also flashed using Flashtool and wortanserver. It never had that problem so didnt know it could be a rooting issue. Havent yet got to test more on it yet and reluctant to do a repair since its just been a week since getting the phone
I used v15 and got vpndialogs has forced close, anyone got this problem?
Not me, it worked like a charm...
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Felys said:
I used v15 and got vpndialogs has forced close, anyone got this problem?
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Yeah, you cannot read it is mentioned in the thread a few times:
Special mode is not for Xperia T, for T use normal mode ...
VpnDialog is in Special mode an can only be used on Sony Tablet and similar devices.
I added a additional note now to the mainthread.
Regards
Bin4ry said:
Yeah, you cannot read it is mentioned in the thread a few times:
Special mode is not for Xperia T, for T use normal mode ...
VpnDialog is in Special mode an can only be used on Sony Tablet and similar devices.
I added a additional note now to the mainthread.
Regards
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I didn't read it clearly, sorry for your trouble :crying:. Thanks you for your help.
Reporting no success using v15, but instant success with v14_2 on my 1/2 day old Xperia T :good:
Thank you Bin4ry!
Thank you, for me worked Sim free Xperia T from Germany
When i press one it says to connect my phone in debugging mode and that is gonna check it. how long do i have to wait because nothing seems to happen ??
r-l said:
When i press one it says to connect my phone in debugging mode and that is gonna check it. how long do i have to wait because nothing seems to happen ??
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not long..are you definately got debugging enabled in development options in settings?
gregbradley said:
not long..are you definately got debugging enabled in development options in settings?
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Yes, nothing is happening
still got a locked bootloader, but it says that it doesn't matter in the thread
for some reason i can't get the bootloader unlucked the sony way, because i can't find the directory of SDK in windows 8

Cyanogen mod & S4

For those of you who have this problem, here is a potential band-aid:
When I installed the Galaxy Gear apk on my phone and tried to connect it to the Gear it would try to install 19 items / fail then try to connect to the watch, pair and then disconnect never actually finishing.
I finally got it working by going into the Gear Directory on my phone and running the APK's in that Directory using a file manager, the one which seems to have done the trick is "SAccessoryService_signed.apk", after running that it finally allowed gear to connect and stay connected.
Once you get gear connected you'll likely want some new apps, I installed several from here
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/m6ldp4k0d9xrq/GearApp
Hope it helps
Thanks!
You sir, are a lifesaver! I will test this in the morning, but I can confirm the Signed.APK installs. Thanks!
I installed the signed.apk, but how do I actually run it? Mine still doesn't connect :/
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got it to work. All I need now is notifications to work and I'll be golden
Great. Thank you. I starting doing this. Then gave up.
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Still having issues
SO, I got to my Gear this morning and tried this solution, but I am still having issues. I cant get through the setup and I keep getting "connection failed" even after I run the Signed APK. Anyone have any idea? I see others have it working so I must be doing something wrong.
I am on CM 10.2-20130920 which is Android 4.3.
senator32 said:
SO, I got to my Gear this morning and tried this solution, but I am still having issues. I cant get through the setup and I keep getting "connection failed" even after I run the Signed APK. Anyone have any idea? I see others have it working so I must be doing something wrong.
I am on CM 10.2-20130920 which is Android 4.3.
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Check in your phones settings. In all application for the SAccessorries_service.signed. and run it.
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No Luck
starscrean said:
Check in your phones settings. In all application for the SAccessorries_service.signed. and run it.
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Can't see that program even after I install the APK in the Gear folder. The only things I see that may be relevant are The Gear Manager APK and the Samsung Accessory Service in the All programs list in settings. I keep getting Bluetooth to connect on the watch (says connected for a second then goes to the spinning watch/device animation), but after a while of the animation on both the phone and watch a message on the phone comes up with "Can not connect". After that point the bluetooth connection seems lost and the Gear Manager asks to connect with the watch again.
SO, I figured it might be my CM 10.2 nightly build on my phone and installed the stable CM 10.1.3 build. Sadly, the same error is happening,:crying:
Any thoughts on what I am doing wrong?
gregkeys said:
For those of you who have this problem, here is a potential band-aid:
When I installed the Galaxy Gear apk on my phone and tried to connect it to the Gear it would try to install 19 items / fail then try to connect to the watch, pair and then disconnect never actually finishing.
I finally got it working by going into the Gear Directory on my phone and running the APK's in that Directory using a file manager, the one which seems to have done the trick is "SAccessoryService_signed.apk", after running that it finally allowed gear to connect and stay connected.
Once you get gear connected you'll likely want some new apps, I installed several from here
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/m6ldp4k0d9xrq/GearApp
Hope it helps
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Does everything work.. Even notifications?
Thanks
How do you run the signed apk, I've installed it from gear directory using astro file manager , do you need to do anything else.
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gregkeys said:
For those of you who have this problem, here is a potential band-aid:
When I installed the Galaxy Gear apk on my phone and tried to connect it to the Gear it would try to install 19 items / fail then try to connect to the watch, pair and then disconnect never actually finishing.
I finally got it working by going into the Gear Directory on my phone and running the APK's in that Directory using a file manager, the one which seems to have done the trick is "SAccessoryService_signed.apk", after running that it finally allowed gear to connect and stay connected.
Once you get gear connected you'll likely want some new apps, I installed several from here
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/m6ldp4k0d9xrq/GearApp
Hope it helps
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Could your post SAccessoryService_signed.apk Im unable to locate it in my directory. Want to try to upgrade to 4.3 Liquid Smooth and see if installing this APK would do the trick because previously I was getting device not supported, but working on 4.2.2 ROMs
Hey guys just wanted some clarification before I go out and purchase one of these beautiful gears !
I own a Galaxy S4 currently running cm10.2 built from source.
Can anyone verify that using the supplied .apk from the OP, you have had success pairing up your gear with your S4 running cm10.2 and have all the main functions working ?
Can anyone please reply with a detailed response on what type of function's are working and what is not.
The only thing that work was making phone call. Notification, Weather, and svoice does not work.
Now if you install a stock 4.3 rom, everything works.
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gregkeys said:
For those of you who have this problem, here is a potential band-aid:
When I installed the Galaxy Gear apk on my phone and tried to connect it to the Gear it would try to install 19 items / fail then try to connect to the watch, pair and then disconnect never actually finishing.
I finally got it working by going into the Gear Directory on my phone and running the APK's in that Directory using a file manager, the one which seems to have done the trick is "SAccessoryService_signed.apk", after running that it finally allowed gear to connect and stay connected.
Once you get gear connected you'll likely want some new apps, I installed several from here
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/m6ldp4k0d9xrq/GearApp
Hope it helps
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Can you post the apk, " SAccessoryService_signed.apk" please.
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Hi Guys,
First to find SAccessoryService_signed.apk it is in the /sdcard/Gear directory.. It is downloaded by the gear manager software
Anyway I have found something else out too... once you run that apk, if you re-open the gear manager, it will download the next app and put it into that gear directory (it also deletes the old one)... if you keep doing this, you get through mose of the providers necessary. As of writing I have got through to SAmusicprovider_signed.apk which fails install and has left me stuck here.
I have tried this on a HTC One X running CM10.1 and a Samsung Galaxy Nexus running stock AOSP 4.3.
If I have an s4 with stock 4.2.2 which installs all ofthe apps automatically which means it is something that sammy has added to their version of android to get the stuff to install.
Will post logs if anyone is interested...
Cheers!
thegatsbylofiexperience said:
Hi Guys,
First to find SAccessoryService_signed.apk it is in the /sdcard/Gear directory.. It is downloaded by the gear manager software
Anyway I have found something else out too... once you run that apk, if you re-open the gear manager, it will download the next app and put it into that gear directory (it also deletes the old one)... if you keep doing this, you get through mose of the providers necessary. As of writing I have got through to SAmusicprovider_signed.apk which fails install and has left me stuck here.
I have tried this on a HTC One X running CM10.1 and a Samsung Galaxy Nexus running stock AOSP 4.3.
If I have an s4 with stock 4.2.2 which installs all ofthe apps automatically which means it is something that sammy has added to their version of android to get the stuff to install.
Will post logs if anyone is interested...
Cheers!
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Same issue with a Note 2 running an unofficial CM11. :crying:
And also with the s4. No touchwiz no gear. Dont know what the first poster made there...
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hey guys! i just bought a gear and everything is working fine except for notifications and bluetooth... the bluetooth part, it connects to the gear.. tethering works.. i hear notifications.. but i cant seem to hear anything on speakers of the gear when i make a phone call.. is that like a bluetooth profile missing in cm or a bug? i dont know anything about BT but if anyone could shed some light that would be great.. btw connected gear w/ tw and confirmed that speakers work fine during calls... thanks! also i already asked this question in cm thread already but no one has replied to it.. hopefully someone can answer this here..
Gear
SnMSlrC said:
hey guys! i just bought a gear and everything is working fine except for notifications and bluetooth... the bluetooth part, it connects to the gear.. tethering works.. i hear notifications.. but i cant seem to hear anything on speakers of the gear when i make a phone call.. is that like a bluetooth profile missing in cm or a bug? i dont know anything about BT but if anyone could shed some light that would be great.. btw connected gear w/ tw and confirmed that speakers work fine during calls... thanks! also i already asked this question in cm thread already but no one has replied to it.. hopefully someone can answer this here..
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Gear Needs touchwiz elements in order to operate all functions such as shealth svoice and other elements. I have saw where others have got it to work somewhat but not fully. I can confirm with Gear 1 all hyperdrive roms work extremely well with gear.
hope this helps!!!

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