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Gear neo - full watch protection skins

FINALLY COMPLETE! SKINS FOR THE GEAR 2 & GEAR NEO NOW AVAILABLE! SEE LINKS BELOW!
GEAR 2
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GEAR 2 (BLACK) EBAY:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171434666879?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
GEAR 2 (GRAY) EBAY:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171434671609?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
GEAR 2 (PLATINUM MATTE) EBAY:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171434673888?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
GEAR 2 (GREEN) EBAY:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171434670159?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
GEAR 2 (PURPLE) EBAY:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171434668725?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
GEAR NEO:
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GEAR NEO (BLACK) EBAY:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171434678477?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
GEAR NEO (GRAY) EBAY:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171434686737?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
GEAR NEO (PLATINUM MATTE) EBAY:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171434677101?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
GEAR NEO (GREEN) EBAY:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171434679742?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
GEAR NEO (PURPLE) EBAY:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171434688185?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Just finalized the design for the original Galaxy Gear Full Protection Skin. Next will be the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo & Gear Fit.
Link to original thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2773062
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ORIGINAL THREAD FOR GALAXY GEAR (FIRST GEN.).
GEAR 2, NEO AND FIT WILL BE SIMILAR:​
PROJECT FINISHED!
So after another full day of measurements and trial-n-error ... I finally got a finished product, well a few actually ... well a finished product with a few options lol.
Right now I'm rocking the Black skin on my Gear Gen.1 and it looks awesome! SO clean and sleek looking with just enough chrome to set it off with an expensive luxury look, but is now fully protected on all of its sensitive spots. The clasp protector was originally made because as a graphic designer, my wrist settled and was banged on a desk basically 8 hours a day, and that was my cure to keep my watch looking brand new. The full face idea came just for the option to change the color of my watch, the stainless steel looks great and all, but gets played out and sometimes just looks too much ... But I dealt with it, not really having any time to sit and work the schematics for a full face protector. Then it got to the point where I had to hang a towel over the hand railing of the treadmill because every once in a while I would accidently bang my watch off of it while doing my cardio at the gym, luckily the steel has held up well and I've always had one of my screen protectors on it, so it hasn't really been a big deal.
Now with a finished product in hand and on my wrist, I'm just kind of pissed I "back burnered" this project for so long! lol. As I stated before, I know everyone has kind of moved on to the new Gear 2 and the Gear 1 is kind of old news, But I still sell GG1 Screen & Clasp Protectors on a daily basis so I know there's still somewhat of a market for stuff like this. Regardless, I'll have my hands on a GG2 here soon to play around with and while doing so I will have a chance to get the measurements for this type of product for the new Gear 2 and possibly Gear Fit, neither have a speaker in the clasp, But I know the Gear 2 has a stainless steel clasp, and speaker or not, that thing is getting banged up ugly from daily use. So all the GG2 people, stay tuned because that project is just around the corner.
Since I originally dropped the GG1 Screen & Clasp Protectors at the end of last year I've seen a boom in people selling products like it on web-stores and places like eBay & Amazon, I'm not saying in anyway that I invented these, But when I made them, the Gear was fresh on the shelves and I couldn't find anything to protect the exposed/sensitive parts of my $300 investment, and once sold to the general public they really took off! and I thank the people here at XDA especially for being my "Beta Testers" in a way and hopefully the people who bought them here were completely satisfied! It was extremely shocking that something I made for fun/necessity turned into an actual marketable successful product and doing it literally as a one man team was a bit much at times, but awesome! ANYWAYS! the difference between what is currently being offered when it comes to full face protectors for the GG1 and what I was able to put together is, my skin covers the ENTIRE front of the gear, As far as I've seen on the net, they only cover the top and bottom portion of the Gears stainless steel face (If I am missing any out there by all means piss on my parade lol) mine are designed to cover the entire front for full protection as well as the option to change the look of the Gear all together. Pretty cool I think.
With all this being said, the only real challenge I faced upon finishing the design was getting the skin onto the Gear and on correctly, the material used for the skin is very flimsy and hard to maneuver, kind of like putting a screen protector on a phone, but worse! lol.
BUT! within a few minutes I had a solution, which was actually a perfect solution. Not only did it do the trick of being able to easily handle the material while putting the face protector on, it made it extremely easy to keep the skin perfectly straight and allow the installer to line everything up perfect for a perfect hassle-free installation (when done correctly) so I am pretty excited about it, and when these become available to the public (Very Soon!) that installation material will be sold with the protectors.
I've also decided to scratch selling the Clasp Protector by itself now that the Face Protector is done and they will be sold as a set, overall less confusing for the customer and myself when it comes to filling an order and just makes more sense. But now that I have a few color options available (more coming very soon!) I think I would be willing to mix and match colors/patterns with the Face & Clasp Protectors if anyone asked.
On that note as you will see in the pictures I currently have 4 color options available:
- BLACK (Jet-Black)
- PURPLE (Deeper Purple, Almost Plum)
- GRAY (Storm Cloud Gray, somewhat close to the gray color offered by Samsung on the Gear 1)
- GREEN (Darker, sort-of hunter Green)
COLORS/PATTERNS I PLAN TO HAVE VERY SOON:
The original Chrome/Steel color I offered with the GG1 Clasp Protectors which seamlessly matched the stainless on the GG1.
- Red
- Yellow
- Blue
- White
- Brown
- Orange
- Carbon Fiber
- Leopard/Zebra Print
And any other Miscellaneous colors/patterns I can get my hands on, just to offer a wide variety and the buyer the option to uniquely express themselves.
And now for the new pictures (Better detail and well-lit pictures to come):
SAME ORIGINAL CLASP PROTECTOR JUST MATCHED WITH FACE SKIN.
And just to show off a little bit of the design aspect of what goes into designing something like this:
Let me know what you think! I cant tell you how happy I am with the final product, it looks awesome in person, these pictures show a great representation, but don't do the final product justice compared to in person, the quality and fit make it look like theres no decal at all, looks like the watch came this way! Very happy!
And again, any and all input appreciated!
Thanks!​

Do you will send the black one for Gear 2 neo to Germany?

Kinda late, but the links are dead... Are these still available?
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bsaatbman said:
Kinda late, but the links are dead... Are these still available?
Sent from my SM-G900P using XDA Free mobile app
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Pretty sure they are dead...cool though

I have Gear 2 neo, to bad it's to late for this.

I am cardboard for htc one m8

Hey so my google cardboard kit finally came in the mail today the I am cardboard version from amazon. It was only 20$ and I couldnt resist not trying it lol. Anyway I got everything assembled in about two minutes the only problem was the lenses had dust from the cardboard on them so I just got a peace of scotch tape and cleaned them. I got the version with the nfc tag and it dosnt work, however the magnet in the cardboard app does witch is good. My main gripes are you can slightly see the edges of the phone if your not looking at it dead on and you can see the lens holders. Also I tried watching godzilla using vr cinema pro and I had about 35 minutes left before my battery got down two 14% although I did start it at around 80% so full charge should get through a movie and yes watching a movie on it is amazing but your definitely going to want a 1080p copy or your going to see pixels my godzilla copy was 720p so I could see them. If you do decide to get google cardboard I definitely recommend putting some kind of tape were your forehead sits because the oils will destroy it pretty fast if you have any questions feel free to ask me.

Could you share some pic. And link of cardboard please?

blu3sm4n said:
Could you share some pic. And link of cardboard please?
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ill send a picture later today im not finished modifying it.
http://www.amazon.com/AM-CARDBOARD®...qid=1412426332&sr=8-1&keywords=i+am+cardboard
although i would recommend dodocase cardboard its 5$ more but the lenses dont have the notches over them.

okay so after digging around i found a player called sbs video player it scales really good and its just playing the movie. The issue with stuff like vr cinema is its having to render the theater and the movie so its like trying to play a game while watching a movie at the same time and the result is it kills your battery and overheats your phone lol

just incase anyone was wondering i added padding and a head band and its way better now
http://imgur.com/Uj1Rmc9

If you want something more comfortable than cardboard, search for "colorcross vr" on ebay, you can get these for only $30.

Anyone got colorcross vr? It looks way better than others, for just $20.

Comparing the Gear VR (N4 & S6) and generic VR headset: Update

Update is due to more time with the Teefan unit. Changes in bold.
I have owned the N4 version since launch and use it mainly for movies, since do not like the heat issues and quick battery drain when gaming. For movies though, I really like the device. This is a quick comparison of the three devices of which have been used long enough to test for movie impressions.
Gear VR N4: The immersion is great, but the cost of that is a closer relative view of the display. The result is a loss of apparent detail due to SDE. I get used to this after a while, but stands out when something else to compare to. Also the fogging factor is there depending on the environment.
Gear VR S6: The immersion is less than the N4 version, but still very good. The size of the display though in relation to pixel count results in a perceived image about 10% further back. Practical example is the N4 version is in the front few rows and the S6 is in rows five through ten. The result is less SDE and the perception of greater detail. I prefer this over the greater immersion level of the N4 version and the fan helps with fogging.
I also tested a generic VR set that surprised me in a good way, since I had low expectations before testing (nowhere to go but up). The build is weak compared to the Gear VR, but the design enables use with a thin case or my extended battery case (barely) and also charging or using an OTG adapter with movies on it.
The movie experience is less immersive (I used the IMO outstanding Cmoar VR media app for comparisons), and the view is like being about 20% back in a theater. The result is a better perception of detail and less SDE than either of the Gear VR units. The Note 4 seems an optimum fit for the Neefan and the tunnel effect is not apparent to me (if any) with the Note 4. Do notice some with the S6 though since 5" display.
Here is the unit I bought and is the exact same as the Sunnypeak version. Seems only bill of material difference is the name on the unit and the box. I got this version since offers focus and pupil adjustment, plus has the magnet for Cardboard apps. The lenses are different and a little better FOV.
http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Univ...ie=UTF8&qid=1433435773&sr=8-2&keywords=teefan
My favorite overall of the three for movies is the Teefan, due to less SDE than either Gear (especially the Note 4). I am very surprised that the generic VR was not junk and actually resulted in a good experience. The Cmoar app is nice since offers
2D and 3D Youtube
Streaming LAN video
Barrel and FOV adjustments (needed for tweaking best image fit for VR units)
This app IMO makes the Gear VR video app seem very shallow since plays more codecs, streaming LAN video and has Youtube. The only thing missing is there are only two background options (theater and void). Since I use void anyway, no harm no foul. I did not get to test Cmoar though on the S6 since not my device and is a paid app to get the full function.
I do not like using non Oculus apps on the Gear VR much, since placing the device in the Gear VR with the connector flipped up stresses the connector joint.

Have you tried Homido?
I've been using it on my Note 4 and still wondering if the update to Gear VR worths the extra money (havent seen it in close). Since you mention movies, and cmoar vr or any other cinema experience app, i notice that the picture is kinda bad... (2 much pixeled). I guess its from the bigger screen simulation from the lenses... although i use good quality 1080p movies... still feels bad...
I would love to check them on Gear VR also to see if they are better, because i cant watch them looking like a 360p youtube video in full screen...
In your opinion would they be any better ? or still the same ?

The Homido view opening is only about 4.1" wide and the Note is 5" wide. This means there is almost an inch of display cut off on the sides and a quarter inch top and bottom. This means the image needs to be smaller to avoid cut off when viewing. Even though you are using 1080p, the display resolution is split and the smaller image to fit the Homido is less than 400p so that is why the picture looks bad.
Gear VR would look better, but so would the cheap unit I link above, since does not cut any of the display off. Homido are being very deceptive saying phones with larger than 5" displays "fit". They made a mistake in design using a small area for the display view. The frame bezel needs to be thinner so devices like the G3, G4, iPhone 6 plus and Note 3&4 truly "fit".

Must admit that after using the Teefan VR set more, I prefer movies on it over either of the Gears. There is virtually no SDE and the movies look a lot better than the Note 4 version and a little better than the S6 version.
The distance is about 20% rather than a third back (will edit review). I still like the Gear VR for the immersion, but the prefer the Teefan VR unit for video. No comparison, since makes the Gear VR Note 4 look weak in comparison. Brighter, more detail and virtually no SDE. I thought this was the same as the Sunnypeak version, but the FOV seems a little wider with this. I also like how unlike the Note 4 Gear VR, I do not have to look around some to capture the entire image- Note 4 gear VR really is like being in the front rows- not my preferred seat area. Another bonus is ZERO fogging so far, unlike the Note 4 Gear VR.
It is unlikely I will use the Gear VR for movies now, since prefer the Teefan for that function. The SDE really stands out on the Gear VR Note 4 after comparing them.
A key though is I use Cmoar which allows tweaking barrel, IPD and FOV. Really liking the app and find it much better than Fulldive that has no screen adjustment ability and seems amateurish in comparison. A lot of display space is wasted on Fulldive for UI rather than video and no way to adjust the image. My opinion of the Teefan unit would not be as good without Cmoar since the display image does usually need optimizing with generic VR sets.
JMO opinion of course on liking the Teefan more for movies, since the immersion could weight heavier over image quality for others and I respect that One ding with the Teefan is I need to come up with a cushion solution for the nose area since just plastic there.

Would this version be the same but in better quality ? ( i see it uses better material than foam )
Teefan

Build is decent. My friend let me test a Sunnypeak unit that seemed the same except for the name on the unit. The FOV though is apparently wider with the Teefan, since do not notice the sides like I did with the Sunnypeak, but do not have it to compare with now. Same lack of cushion for the nose though
The Teefan is my preferred device now for movies. The Gear VR Note 4 image quality looks almost bad in comparison since too close up IMO and significant SDE. I got this to test out from Amazon and expected to return it, but keeping now. Will use the Gear now for mainly gaming.
Cmoar though is needed in order to optimize the image for the generic VR unit and the phone used. No other VR app has the same level of image tweaks.

The lack of low-persistence mode and choppier head-tracking doesn't bug the hell out of you when using the Note 4 in a non-Gear VR mount?
I admit, those things irritate me far more than SDE for Cardboard-type VR apps, which I use by freezing the Gear VR Service (requires root) and docking the Note 4 normally. No connector stress, and you can tap the trackpad for selection. Nevertheless, it's pretty clear why Oculus opted to add their own IMU to the Gear VR.
Still, I'll give this Cmoar theater app a look. YouTube 3D support already gives it a big leg up on Oculus' own Theater app.

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The lack of low-persistence mode and choppier head-tracking doesn't bug the hell out of you when using the Note 4 in a non-Gear VR mount?
I admit, those things irritate me far more than SDE for Cardboard-type VR apps, which I use by freezing the Gear VR Service (requires root) and docking the Note 4 normally. No connector stress, and you can tap the trackpad for selection. Nevertheless, it's pretty clear why Oculus opted to add their own IMU to the Gear VR.
Still, I'll give this Cmoar theater app a look. YouTube 3D support already gives it a big leg up on Oculus' own Theater app.
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I only use the Neefan for movies since the Gear VR is much better for gaming due to the sensors. The other nice feature with Cmoar besides the great image adjustment options and Youtube is the streaming LAN support.
Another bonus for the Neefan for movies is you can charge the device at the same time as using it (unlike the Gear VR Note 4).
That all said, the Neefan is not anywhere close to the immersion level of the Gear VR. The Neefan has some advantages, but if I had a Gear VR S6 version, I would have better image quality than the Note 4 version. I however find the Note 4 a much better overall device so the Neefan is a low cost alternative for movies

FYI if you hook a Bluetooth controller to your phone while in the gear vr movie theater you can change you seating position......Back,middle, almost front row

Does the Gear Live still do the job?

Hi all
Because of the price point ($150 CDN), the gear live is one of my finalists for a smartwatch.
My question is, obviously, is the device still a good purchase in 2016?
Why or why not?
Thanks!

I would say yes I got the watch for christmas from my wife and have been using it every day since, lasts me all day with a few texts here and there, connects to my bluetooth headset, plays music independantly of phone, plenty of watchfaces on android market and can make your own with watchmaker app. Heart rate monitor is pretty consistent, screen res is nice and always on with dimmed mode. All in all a nice looking functional watch

yep mine still works awesome. I think google said that all android wear watches will get marshmallow update so it atleast good for another year. The always on display is a big feature.

I would say no....
I recently bought the Samsung Gear Live (new for $80) and also a new LG Urbane and I think I would have skipped the SGL if I had to do it over.
They are both running the same code and quite frankly, the SGL is a bit flaky compared to the LG.

ekaiser57 said:
Hi all
Because of the price point ($150 CDN), the gear live is one of my finalists for a smartwatch.
My question is, obviously, is the device still a good purchase in 2016?
Why or why not?
Thanks!
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I would avoid the Samsung Gear Live at any price over $80 USD.
I purchased a SGL in November 2014. I wore it all day every day until December 2015 when I picked up a Huawei Watch.
Samsung Gear Live:
Pros:
AMOLED Display
Heart Rate Sensor
Comfortable Ergonomic feel when worn
Acceptable battery life (I keep tilt to wake, always on display, and Wifi active)
IP67 Certification with silicone straps work well with an active lifestyle
Cons:
Display likely to pick up a few scratches over time. The outter bezel is not raised from the screen which makes the watch easier to interact with, but offers no protections against incidental contact. (I am very careful with electronics but my watches always seem to get nicked up. Unless you go with a Huawei watch with sapphire crystal this will likely be an issue on any android wear watch.)
Charger quality in question. The charger cradle clips on the back of the watch and secures tabs in the cradle into recesses on the sides of the watch. One of the tabs on my charger broke after around 6 months. I purchased a replacement from Samsung which is still holding up. I have even read cases of the recessed cavities on the watch breaking.
The plastic around where the watchbands connect has cracked and chipped off. The band is still held securely in the metal casing but I would think this will happen on all SGLs with time. This appears to affect the watches water resistance as it creates openings into the case.
The Lugs/connection place for the watch bands has a unique profile that in my opinion only looks nice with the watch band that comes with the watch. It will work with most 22mm watch bands but third party bands just don't look right to me.
The connection on the stock watch band is secured with two punch-through pins and can disconnect if the band gets caught on something like your belt or pocket.
The watch does not include an internal speaker and therefore will not support the speaker features in the Marshmallow Android Wear update.
Final Thoughts
I still wear my SGL when playing sports or working out but due to the build quality issues and look/style with custom watch bands I would not recommend it as a daily watch. I would suggest an Asus Zenwatch 2 in a similar price point as it includes an embedded speaker and has a more standard watch lug design that will allow you to use third party straps without compromising the look.
Once the Marshmallow Android Wear update is available you will definitely want a watch with an embedded speaker. I am so looking forward to being able to easily answer a call on my watch while either my phone is close but not accessible or my hands are not able to get to my phone. My most common examples wold be driving, cooking, and playing video games.
I have also accrued 5 new watch bands in addition to the one that came with my Huawei watch and I change them very frequently. I was not able to do this with the Gear Live as I hated the way after marked watch straps looked at the connection between the watch strap and the watch case.
If you still want a Gear Live I would suggest setting up an alert for it on Slickdeals and wait for a good deal to come along. It was available for $80 USD for a short time on 1/15/2016 on eBay.
Let me know if you have any more detailed questions about the SGL.

Spare Galaxy Watch 3 charging dock

Is there 3rd party one available that doesn't overheat watch?

I am also interested in this.

Related - is there a wireless pad that could charge the GW3 as well as a phone? The included puck won't charge my S10e.
Although now that I have a metal band on my GW3, I'm pretty limited (i.e. watch has to wrap around the wireless charger because of the clasp, as opposed to the original leather strap that completely disconnects).

ever since the moto 360, all my smartwatches have had a metal clasp/band.
i use the duo pad from samsung, but i hang the duo pad over a table so the watch can hang...
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Hello ,
i use original charger with this :
Galaxy Watch 3 Night Stand S352
Spigen’s Night Stand for the Galaxy Watch 3 (45mm/41mm) is made entirely of scratch-free TPU for minimal aesthetics packed with smart functionality. It features a bottom lip that cradles your watch on its side for stability that prevents your watch from swaying side to side. An exact charger...
www.spigen.com
Same thing Galaxy watch 46 mm .

Best Buy has the original Samsung Charging Pad on sale for $14.99.
Link
You can 3d print or buy a stand for these
Here's a link to a 3d printable holder for the charging pad. It's my favorite and if you print it at 100% PLA and add some small stick on rubber feet to the bottom it's heavy and stable enough to stay where you put it.
Link

Agree with Best Buy options...

I'm using this one. Works with phones and watches https://www.samsung.com/uk/mobile-accessories/wireless-charger-pad-p3105-ep-p3105tbeggb/

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Hi, I just found out that my old Gear S2 watch charging cradle charges my Galaxy Watch 3.
I haven't used it to fully charge the GW3 yet but hey, it actually charges, will try it next time the watch needs a full charge and see how well it goes.

marctronixx said:
ever since the moto 360, all my smartwatches have had a metal clasp/band.
i use the duo pad from samsung, but i hang the duo pad over a table so the watch can hang...
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If you just get a few tall stick-on feet, the watch band will go right under the charger. I've always preferred the metal bands and this was the first issue I ran into with them. This works great. Notice the one foot in the center of the fan, be careful not to block the air flow.