New VR requires an update but my device has no IMEI - Samsung Gear VR

I have a Note 4 N910X that i purchased for use only with the Gear VR. It does not have an IMEI number as it was designed as a demo unit but it does have the correct snapdragon chip inside. Unfortunately as it does not have an IMEI number it will not update the rom from the device itself and it requires connecting to Kies for this to happen. Essentially it is a tablet version of the note 4. When i connect it to the Gear VR for the first time it asks me to download the software and then crashes due to no imei. Is there any way i can get this working? What rom do i require?
I am currently on N910FXXU1ANJ4/N910FBTU1ANJ1//N910FXXU1ANJ4(XXX)
All help is gratefully received. As my phone has no phone function onboard i don't care about this functionality it works on wifi.

This will be of no help to you but I'm feeling your pain, I received my gear vr a few hours ago and it's epic. Hope you find a fix buddy.
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Bying Gear, a few questions

Hi guys, I am buying the gear, and although I do not have the note 3, just the S4, I don't care, the update is coming soon and loving gadgets, I just couldn't resist.
- Having the s4, will gear manager be available to install ? (although probably not working correctly ) I read people use it with s4 with limited functionality and was wondering how.
- I read about side loading. Will I need a proper phone for that, or will it still be possible using APK leecher directly ?
- Lastly, I guess I should root it if I expect to use any of these options...?
Thanks,
Can't wait
Elgreco333 said:
Hi guys, I am buying the gear, and although I do not have the note 3, just the S4, I don't care, the update is coming soon and loving gadgets, I just couldn't resist.
- Having the s4, will gear manager be available to install ? (although probably not working correctly ) I read people use it with s4 with limited functionality and was wondering how.
- I read about side loading. Will I need a proper phone for that, or will it still be possible using APK leecher directly ?
- Lastly, I guess I should root it if I expect to use any of these options...?
Thanks,
Can't wait
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Hi,
- Gear manager has been updated few times "once a week" recently... so give it a try - I am on NOTE3 so I am not sure but read the threads here..
- for side-loading etc - is is all written here - get wondershare mobile go for android (free version works for 15 days...) and read the thread "Tutorial - Rooting/Nova/ATN..."
- for the third point - to side load etc - read point two tutorial..
I rooted my S4 and put an Android 4.3 ROM in. Download Gear Manager and it was working.
Note: Gear Manager won't work without Android 4.3
Elgreco333 said:
Hi guys, I am buying the gear, and although I do not have the note 3, just the S4, I don't care, the update is coming soon and loving gadgets, I just couldn't resist.
- Having the s4, will gear manager be available to install ? (although probably not working correctly ) I read people use it with s4 with limited functionality and was wondering how.
- I read about side loading. Will I need a proper phone for that, or will it still be possible using APK leecher directly ?
- Lastly, I guess I should root it if I expect to use any of these options...?
Thanks,
Can't wait
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Gear works approximatively with a S4 under 4.2
Gear Works perfectly with a S4 with 4.3 firmware (no root needed, just update via Kies if proposed, or via Odin)
To install APK, use wondershare. It s easy to do
Root is very easy to do and the gear continue to work correctly. It will help you to proceed at some modifications where a rooted watch is needed.
I have the Gear up and running also on my Note 2. It is running smoothly. I haven't rooted yet. Not to good with adb yet but I have been thinking about it
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received gear, issue I am having for now...
I received my gear. Issue is that since I am in Canada (fido), I downloaded gear manager but it says that it is unable to use this software since the phone (S4 ) is not yet supported.(expected that)
So I am stuck at the NFC connecting screen and don't seem to find a way to get around it ?(didn't expect that though ..lol)
So is there another way to go about it for now ?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Elgreco333 said:
I received my gear. Issue is that since I am in Canada (fido), I downloaded gear manager but it says that it is unable to use this software since the phone (S4 ) is not yet supported.(expected that)
So I am stuck at the NFC connecting screen and don't seem to find a way to get around it ?(didn't expect that though ..lol)
So is there another way to go about it for now ?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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Try an older version of gear manager (check link in my sig)
Yeah you need a older version. I had the same problem as you with my s4. But I had a 1 hour drive back from best buy when I got my watch and found the older one during my trip.
I have the apk but I don't know how to upload it on here.
Xda says I don't have sufficient access to upload files for some reason. Maybe I can email it to whoever needs it. Pm me with your email and I'll send it to you.
I also have a working watch styler apk I can send you as well. The one in the Samsung app store wouldn't work for me either.
success connecting
ok guys, used an older version and i am connected. On to exploring and I'll post back with any progress on what I am able to do...
Thanks for the suggestions
UPDATE : Rooted the phone, all is good. Tried to install ATN but after I do, there is no option under security settings to enable ATN notifications. Notification access section does not exist at all in my security section ? What gives ?
UPDATE 2: Realized that probably gear is not rooted. I followed all steps fine but when I reboot and open explorer, it never asks me to grant access to everything. When going to data, it says it is restricted...
Elgreco333 said:
ok guys, used an older version and i am connected. On to exploring and I'll post back with any progress on what I am able to do...
Thanks for the suggestions
UPDATE : Rooted the phone, all is good. Tried to install ATN but after I do, there is no option under security settings to enable ATN notifications. Notification access section does not exist at all in my security section ? What gives ?
UPDATE 2: Realized that probably gear is not rooted. I followed all steps fine but when I reboot and open explorer, it never asks me to grant access to everything. When going to data, it says it is restricted...
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You need android 4.3 for the notification access.
How To Charge Galaxy Gear with Cradle ?
Hi,
Probably not the right forum but i have a question though -
I bought Samsung Galaxy Gear watch from Best Buy ( Online) and all i got in the box is just the watch - no cradle, no usb cable - how am i suppose to charge the watch ? is cradle and usb cable is anywhere available which i can buy ??
Regards
A
anamaya said:
Hi,
Probably not the right forum but i have a question though -
I bought Samsung Galaxy Gear watch from Best Buy ( Online) and all i got in the box is just the watch - no cradle, no usb cable - how am i suppose to charge the watch ? is cradle and usb cable is anywhere available which i can buy ??
Regards
A
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Cradle and power adapter should have been in the box. Suggest you return it
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anamaya said:
Hi,
Probably not the right forum but i have a question though -
I bought Samsung Galaxy Gear watch from Best Buy ( Online) and all i got in the box is just the watch - no cradle, no usb cable - how am i suppose to charge the watch ? is cradle and usb cable is anywhere available which i can buy ??
Regards
A
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Call them quickly, report the problem, and quickly return it..If this is not done, they might try to say the cradle and the power are missing and might not give you a full refund. Report it quickly..
Let us know how you make out too..
CehowardNote3 said:
Call them quickly, report the problem, and quickly return it..If this is not done, they might try to say the cradle and the power are missing and might not give you a full refund. Report it quickly..
Let us know how you make out too..
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Thanks Guys, after fighting with bestbuy for over an hour, they have agreed to replace the box and shipover a new one with all accessories in place. it was a fault on their end.
Thanks for responses.

[Q] Gear1 w/ TIzen no longer connects to Gear Manager (Note 3)

Well, in the middle of using my Gear 1 w/ Tizen a few nights ago, it froze up. I rebooted the watch and attempted to reconnect to my ATT Note 3. The bluetooth settings on the phone show it's connected, but Gear Manager refused to connect. I tried several things: uninstalling and reinstalling Gear Manager, uninstalling and reinstalling a 1.2 version of Gear Manager, factory resetting the watch, and lastly flashing a stock Tizen ROM (same one I initially flashed on day 1 of Tizen launch for Gear 1), and nothing worked.
Next steps- I took the watch to my local ATT store and attempted them to do 'tech support' (yeah right). They said they don't do device support on accessories, but would connect me directly with Samsung. I could've done this from home. The Samsung tech support rep was basically worthless, and wasted an hour of my time after he logged remotely into my phone to check out some things.
Last steps- He emailed me a UPS label and I am sending in my watch to Samsung for repairs. 3 days to receive it, 7 days for repairs, and 3 more days to get it back.
Anyone else having this issue now with not being able to connect their Gear 1 w/ Tizen to their phones? Specifically a Note 3 running latest GM version (2.1###) This literally stopped working for me in the middle of using it.
I was having this same issue. I used titanium to remove all the supporting apps. Then deleted the gear manager app. Then went into recovery and wiped cache and dalvik. Then redid the whole process of installing the preinstalled apps and then gear manager. Nothing works. It will not connect.
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Anyone? Can't believe OP and I are the only ones with this issue...
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I've been having similar issues, after resetting and reinstalling gear manager a bunch of times it works better. It will connect now but when it fails it can take hours to get it working again. I think it's to do with recent gear manager updates. Samsung just don't seem to be very good at software.
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I have the same issue with mine, but I have a note 2. It's definitely the tizen update.
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I had the same. Reflashed mine with latest tizen an it worked
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I don't know if it's a good or bad thing that so many people are affected. My watch is currently at Samsung getting 'serviced'. I wonder if they even know that GM v2.1 is broken w/ Note 3s. Awesome job once again, Samsung.

[Q] Gear VR Update Issue (SM-N910H)

i! I have a issue with the samsung gear vr and my note 4. I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me over here. No matter how many times I update(or attempt to update) my phone software, the gear vr will simply not work. I always get a message that my phone needs a software update. I’m aware that this is a common problem for some users but I wonder if there's any alternative way to make it work. I’ve read that some carriers simply don’t support the software needed yet and that I should simply wait for the update to get here. I’ve also read that I will absolutely need the Lollipop 5.0 update before I can use my Samsung vr. Lastly, I’ve read that the model of Galaxy note 4 I have(SM-N910H) is not compatible with the gear vr because of the region I live in and that I should get an unblocked phone (SM-N910C, specifically) in order to successfully update my phone and plug it into my Gear Vr.
Is there anything at all I can do to either manually install the software? I hope you can help me with this, I’m extremely frustrated with this problem. Thanks in advanced!

Note 5 N9200 and samsung Gear s SM-R750

Hi,
New here, and looking for some help from you all please.
I am in Ireland and bought the Note 5 N9200 it is Dual sim. I noticed that the Gear manager App is now pre installed as a system App and can not be removed.
My Gear s connects up no problem - on first connect it updated with no issue. Everything works fine, calls and notifications come through all normal. the only issue I now face is when I move out of Bluetooth range and wait for the remote connection to kick in , I get an error message " Failed to enable remote connection" and it tells me to connect via Bluetooth.
I did a factory reset on the phone and gear s , made no difference. I then tested the gear S with a friends galaxy S5 and it remote connected first time. My gear s also remote connected with my S6 with no issues.
I would really like to get this working with the Note 5 , soooo anyone out there have any ideas or fixes for this ??
Thanks for your help
B
ballycallan said:
Hi,
New here, and looking for some help from you all please.
I am in Ireland and bought the Note 5 N9200 it is Dual sim. I noticed that the Gear manager App is now pre installed as a system App and can not be removed.
My Gear s connects up no problem - on first connect it updated with no issue. Everything works fine, calls and notifications come through all normal. the only issue I now face is when I move out of Bluetooth range and wait for the remote connection to kick in , I get an error message " Failed to enable remote connection" and it tells me to connect via Bluetooth.
I did a factory reset on the phone and gear s , made no difference. I then tested the gear S with a friends galaxy S5 and it remote connected first time. My gear s also remote connected with my S6 with no issues.
I would really like to get this working with the Note 5 , soooo anyone out there have any ideas or fixes for this ??
Thanks for your help
B
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I'm considering get the same model but before I committed I was wondering if you had any issues and where would you recommend buying this from?
riz157 said:
I'm considering get the same model but before I committed I was wondering if you had any issues and where would you recommend buying this from?
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I have had no Other issues So far everything Is working great.
As per first post the only IssueI have found is with the remote Connection for my gear S.
ballycallan said:
I have had no Other issues So far everything Is working great.
As per first post the only IssueI have found is with the remote Connection for my gear S.
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thanks where did you purchase from?
riz157 said:
thanks where did you purchase from?
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Ebay.
Perhaps , some others with other versions of the Note 5 , could check and confirm if the Samsung gear app is now a system app ( or is this just the case for SM-N9200 )
Or even if anyone else has other versions of the note 5 that have connected with the gear s with no issue ?
Would be good to get some feedback.

Gear S2 will connect but app store won't work

Has anyone tried connecting a Gear S2/S3 to their Mi Mix? I got it to connect to my 3g Gear S2 just fine and gave all the apps all the permissions they needed (and then some) but the Samsung Pay app won't show up in the gear app for install and nothing, and I mean nothing, will show up in the galaxy app store. I've tried 2 factory reboots and rebooting my phone and still nothing. To me, the Gear S2 is worthless without a working galaxy app store. Anyone else have this problem or have a possible solution? My Huawei watch works perfectly as does my Pebble Time Steel so the Gear S2 seems to be the only one with an issue.
Please help! Thanks.
If I remember the Samsung store app won't run on non Samsung devices, could be wrong though. I dropped Samsung watches awhile back after the proprietary behavior they showed with the early Fit's ... went to a Moto 360 and haven't looked back.
Nicolfa said:
If I remember the Samsung store app won't run on non Samsung devices, could be wrong though. I dropped Samsung watches awhile back after the proprietary behavior they showed with the early Fit's ... went to a Moto 360 and haven't looked back.
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Well I would agree except my Gear S2 works perfectly on my old Nexus 6P and Honor 8. So I'm thinking there is something that is blocking its use. I have noticed that the China rom blocks a few things (google opinion rewards for example). I've tried the latest global official rom too and it is even worse. I can't even connect the watch to the phone before the gear app just crashes. I guess it just won't work on MIUI. No big deal really as my Huawei watch is sufficient and nicer in my opinion.
I have the same error with my Samsung Pay Gear S2 app. Whenever I try to open it, it returns the error that Samsung Pay cannot be accessed by rooted devices for security reasons. Unroot your device to use Samsung Pay. I have downloaded the SuperUs app to try to unroot it and it says that no root detected on my phone. My Samsung Pay app used to work just fine until they upgraded it. Now it doesn't work anymore.
Does Samsung Pay work on non Samsung devices?

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