hi there,
i bought the s4 active i9295 about a week ago. want to use the IR blaster with my panasonic tv the samsung watchon app works partially, when the tv is on i can switch channels, volume, turn off, but 'turn on' does not work. on my tv remote i must keep the button pressed long for it tv to turn on, that can't be set in the watchon app. so looked for alternatives, tried pretty much all the free apps anyone else same problem? or any ideas?
this is pretty much same problem i have, so looking for an IR blaster app now that will send the IR signal for several seconds continuously to be able to turn on the tv
http forums.logitech.com/t5/Harmony-Remotes-Programming/Panasonic-TV-Long-Press-for-ON-Short-Press-for-OFF/td-p/38078/page/2
Report this to makers of Watch on. It's Peel I think. You can sort of do it also via in-app report.
Try turning TV on by channel-up/down button or by directly pressing channel number. It does work on few TVs with "press On for x seconds" behavior.
Also Smart Remote for S4 by Color Tiger Apps seemed good. It supported many other types of devices (AC, ...) but it's no longer available on Google Play. But it was rather pricey and didn't support all my odd devices so I went with a refund.
solved
have found the solution: https play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=remote.control.samsung
Samsung Galaxy with IR blaster see also http www power7.net you can specify the codes yourself with this app you just need the IR codes in some format for panasonic TVs this hex code list works ftp ftp.panasonic.com/pub/panasonic/Drivers/Monitors/Discrete-remote-control-codesProntoCCFformat.pdf
and using this tool http openremote.org/display/docs/OpenRemote+2.0+How+To+-+Integrating+GlobalCache you can calculate the corresponding IR codes and it works also with long button press
sorry to say that the app looks design wise very basic but function wise it is awesome
spicemint said:
have found the solution: https play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=remote.control.samsung
Samsung Galaxy with IR blaster see also http www power7.net you can specify the codes yourself with this app you just need the IR codes in some format for panasonic TVs this hex code list works ftp ftp.panasonic.com/pub/panasonic/Drivers/Monitors/Discrete-remote-control-codesProntoCCFformat.pdf
and using this tool http openremote.org/display/docs/OpenRemote+2.0+How+To+-+Integrating+GlobalCache you can calculate the corresponding IR codes and it works also with long button press
sorry to say that the app looks design wise very basic but function wise it is awesome
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Glad you found a way (clever and quite universal one!) and even more so that you shared it with us :good:
spicemint said:
have found the solution: https play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=remote.control.samsung
Samsung Galaxy with IR blaster see also http www power7.net you can specify the codes yourself with this app you just need the IR codes in some format for panasonic TVs this hex code list works ftp ftp.panasonic.com/pub/panasonic/Drivers/Monitors/Discrete-remote-control-codesProntoCCFformat.pdf
and using this tool http openremote.org/display/docs/OpenRemote+2.0+How+To+-+Integrating+GlobalCache you can calculate the corresponding IR codes and it works also with long button press
sorry to say that the app looks design wise very basic but function wise it is awesome
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Hi
I was just wondering if you could tell me the code you used to turn on the TV using the Samsung smart ir app
Thanks
Brown Droid said:
Hi
I was just wondering if you could tell me the code you used to turn on the TV using the Samsung smart ir app
Thanks
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Me too...
Had no luck with converted hex codes i got from iconvert, so....
Ready and working ON-code would be very much appreciated.
Me too!
Solution found
So, like spicemint said, this is detailed version by me:
Download PDF from here:
locosp.dyndns.org/download/Discrete-remote-control-codesProntoCCFformat.pdf
Download iConvert from here:
globalcache.com/downloads
Copy/Paste PowerON/OFF HEX code from PDF to notepad and remove "enters" on end of lines.
Put that in iConvert, and to use that code you need to edit it a little, removing text etc.
I dont feel like going in too much detail but I figured out you need to repeat code 4 times for that to work, so final code that works on my Panasonic TV plasma is like this:
37000,1,1,128,63,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,16,16,48,16,2712,128,63,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,16,16,48,16,2712,128,63,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,16,16,48,16,2712,128,63,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,16,16,16,16,16,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,48,16,16,16,48,16,2712
Usin that code in Android application "Samsng IR - Universal remote"
go to settings, choose "My Remote Control 1(TV)", scrool down a bit where it says "Insert IR code string for Power command" and paste that code I gave you".
Then scrool all the way down, press "Save the IR codes" and when you scrool up and hit "Power on/Off" your TV should power on.
Took me almost 2 hours to figure out how this codes work but at least it working now.
I had problems with my Motorola box, could not change channel (turning it off/on and volume worked fine).
My solution: I got the updated WatchOn from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2669584
It is from the S5 but works significantly better than the one we have. No hacking/code recalculating necessary, just download the .apk, load it to the phone and open/run the file. It may look a little uglier, but at the improved usability I'm not complaining.
Just an alternative solution in case someone is looking for one.
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the new Gear VR controller and a Note 4 ? I understand I may have to root my SM-N910C in order to temporarily modify the model version [to a Note 5] in order to pair/calibrate controller ?
If I have to choose this route [unless anyone knows a work around] I am having trouble finding recommended method on FW build MMB29K.N910CXXS2DQF2
Any help appreciated !
Solution !
I did find some info on this so here's how you fix this problem WITHOUT root.
Go find
com.samsung.android.app.vr.input.service_1.0.44-44_minAP121(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk
or just look for Samsung gear vr input apk
Side load apk, you are then able to pair and calibrate ! This loop problem is ether intentional or a genuine bug.
Tested for a number of hours and works fine !
I would have imagined that the Gear VR Controlller would have worked perfectly fine with the Note 4. As long as you have bluetooth enabled.
Hello friends,
I tried the apk : com.samsung.android.app.vr.input.service_1.0.44-44_minAPI21(nodpi)_apkmirror.com
however my samsung note 4 (not rooted) is able to the gear vr controller, it can't appair to it.
I tried several time after rebooting my phone, I'm in the same situation
Any idea ?
I think they have dropped the Gear VR Controller Support on the Note 4 completely. Now the "Controller" menu is completely missing from the Oculus VR settings "More" menu. I tried installing older versions of the input service "1.0.44" but that didn't bring the menu back.
Someone any idea how to fix this?
Theoretically the controller is compatible with the Note 4 so it is probably a commercial step why they removed it.
PS: I didn't try rooting my phone to change the ID to see if the "Controller" menu reappears.
I am rooted on a Sprint Note 4 (SM-N910P). A few months ago, I got it to work by doing the process https://www.reddit.com/r/GearVR/comments/67z5sd/will_the_controller_work_with_note_4/ It worked, but then one day the option for the controller was gone again and the controller would not work. Oculus app updates may have done it.
I just went in and changed back build.prop so that ro.product.model=SM-G935P so that it thinks it's a Sprint Galaxy S7 Edge. I rebooted, and now the Controller option in the menu is back. That is all I did. I'm not sure if I'll have any negative effects just leaving it as SM-G935P, but I'm going to try.
I tested VR and controller functionality after leaving it as SM-G935P, everything seems to work just fine.
preslin said:
I am rooted on a Sprint Note 4 (SM-N910P). A few months ago, I got it to work by doing the process https://www.reddit.com/r/GearVR/comments/67z5sd/will_the_controller_work_with_note_4/ It worked, but then one day the option for the controller was gone again and the controller would not work. Oculus app updates may have done it.
I just went in and changed by build.prop so that ro.product.model=SM-G935P so that it thinks it's a Sprint Galaxy S7 Edge. I rebooted, and now the Controller option in the menu is back. That is all I did. I'm not sure if I'll have any negative effects just leaving it as SM-G935P, but I'm going to try.
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preslin said:
I tested VR and controller functionality after leaving it as SM-G935P, everything seems to work just fine.
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Does charging work with this mod?
Thanks
nasinec said:
Does charging work with this mod?
Thanks
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I don't charge my phone while it's in VR, but I have no reason to think it won't work.
preslin said:
I don't charge my phone while it's in VR, but I have no reason to think it won't work.
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Note 4 did not charge in previous editions of Gear Vr.
Hi everyone! So glad I can contribute to XDA!
1st: size is key, sm325 note8 Gear VR is the only one I was able to use with space to fit the size of Note 4 & Note Edge (remember that one?).
Second, you want to use Nova launcher activities (google it) and something like Aptoide to download the following:
Oculus VR apks (Home, App framework, etc.) as many as possible
More important still : download apps of Samsung's "Gear VR" service, setup wizard, system, input service, etc.
No need to root.
Once downloaded, create activities in Nova launcher widget on touchwiz or direct on Nova or custom launcher. Create them esp for Input Service to pair that VR controller that's the best $30/30€ you'd ever spend...
Better news still, all this is DPI free so if like me you are using a low setting for extra space on your Note 4 screen esp with the docking station HDMI that gave us D'ex before Dex, it does not screw with your stock VR apps.
Hi roniboian
Could explain more precisely your trick?
it look excellent but don't understand how to get GEAR VR controller connected to note. 4
roniboian said:
Hi everyone! So glad I can contribute to XDA!
1st: size is key, sm325 note8 Gear VR is the only one I was able to use with space to fit the size of Note 4 & Note Edge (remember that one?).
Second, you want to use Nova launcher activities (google it) and something like Aptoide to download the following:
Oculus VR apks (Home, App framework, etc.) as many as possible
More important still : download apps of Samsung's "Gear VR" service, setup wizard, system, input service, etc.
No need to root.
Once downloaded, create activities in Nova launcher widget on touchwiz or direct on Nova or custom launcher. Create them esp for Input Service to pair that VR controller that's the best $30/30€ you'd ever spend...
Better news still, all this is DPI free so if like me you are using a low setting for extra space on your Note 4 screen esp with the docking station HDMI that gave us D'ex before Dex, it does not screw with your stock VR apps.
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Hello, i joined just to ask you how to do what you describe above! You said you would be happy to contribute, that would be really great,.. What you have written is very vague, at XDA the best people tend to share complete info, Could you give actual steps by steps?
I can find any of the APKs at 'APKMirror' site, they have the gear vr service, oculus home, everything, for Many many back dates.
(but; any advice on which dates or which actual files? Ideally the most recent update where the motion controller still worked..)
Please explain this 'create activities in NOVA launcher widget' method. (I am hoping it means, the apk's will install without the 'automatic wifi method' which invariably gives the newest files...)
What do you mean by DPI free? Please explain the process.
Thanks for the hope!
Yes, please explain in more detail. I am somewhat familiar with these sort of things and moderately comfortable messing around with stuff. I currently don't have a PC or easy access to one so I'm sure rooting my Note 4 is out of the question. That's why I've restarted my seach for a workaround to get the gear vr controller working with my Note 4 and corresponding headset. When I bought the controller a few months ago, I couldn't find anything reliable without root. This was the first place I came to so my hope is that this thread was abandoned b/c some of your brilliant minds have come up simple and successful patch. I have my fingers crossed, I'm getting kinda tired of using my steel series controller. Thanks everyone
Hi I can help. I started this thread, but XDA Password recovery can takes hours, even days or infinity now, since the link they send for password recovery, opens a random page, that has nothing to do with password recovery... I have never once gotten any help here with anything, ever, so I don't care enough to bother logging in anymore... BUT:
I have the Motion Controller working on my Note 4 in a limited fashion. You need to go to APKMirror (just Google 'download Gear VR Apk'... As you should have to begin with.) Download all the early APKs, one in each category, uninstall your gear software, and such, reinstall each apk (about 8 I believe) until it works. I remember centering around the earliest 'APRIL' Updates. You can run a LOT of apps with the controller, but not any new or newer apps. Im at: NextWorldVR (@) gmail.com if you need more help. The guy above will never answer you, this place is a bit of an elitist joke, I just figure out everything on my own now rather than bolster their tiny weaning toddler egos...