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

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!

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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
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda app-developers app
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.

Gear Tizen on Oppo Find 7a

Hi
Has anybody here succeeded in getting their Galaxy gear to work with their Oppo Find 7a?
I bought the Galaxy this afternoon and immediately updated to Tizen as I was told this would be easy to connect to non samsung-devices.
Since then I have been searching, trying and failing to get the Gear up and running for hours.
I can connect to the gear (both devices vibrate) but then the phone goes into the connecting part and gets stuck there...
Anybody who can help me?
Thanks in advance
Doesnt matter anymore. Got it to work after factory resetting my phone.

[Q] GearVR on AOSP?

I should probably preface this by saying that this is probably a feature that is probably unfeasible and would only appeal to a small amount of people, but still...
Is it possible to get Gear VR working on AOSP? I just tried it myself, but inserting the phone into the Gear VR did nothing. Manually installing the VRSetupWizardStub.apk and trying to force the setup process just leads to a force close. Sideloading any of the Oculus APKs (such as Oculus360Videos.apk) also leads to a force close.
Getting the setup wizard to work would be the first step, but even still, the software requires certain files from the NK4 firmware update to work - phones that do not have this update will be told that an update is required whilst running the setup wizard.
That said, I'm wondering if anyone smarter than me has any insight as to whether or not this is possible, and if it is, how to go about getting it working.
Cheers in advance!

New VR requires an update but my device has no IMEI

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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Gear Live not working with Galaxy S8+

Has anyone else had any issues getting their Gear Live to connect to a Galaxy S8+? I realize this is probably too early to ask, but wanted to get it out there anyway.
Any pairing attempts by the phone are listed as "rejected" and watch just says "Can't connect to the Android Wear app on your phone. Swipe for some tips." I've reinstalled AW, reset the watch a few times.
Thanks for any help.

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