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Galaxy Gear "3" coming in few months?

About two weeks ago my city in Netherlands has opened it's Samsung store. Today I went to see what are they offering, and except for Gear Neo and S5 + accessories I found nothing, but I had a short chat with one of the employees, and he noticed that my Gear is running custom software. After chatting a bit about it, I've been told that Samsung is working on another Smartwatch, and this time it's going to be based on Android again. I can't back this up with any proof, but this is what I heard from them and I was wondering if anyone heard anything similar? I'm going to skip this generation due to Tizen, but if they are working on Android device again then they got my attention...

hurdlejade said:
About two weeks ago my city in Netherlands has opened it's Samsung store. Today I went to see what are they offering, and except for Gear Neo and S5 + accessories I found nothing, but I had a short chat with one of the employees, and he noticed that my Gear is running custom software. After chatting a bit about it, I've been told that Samsung is working on another Smartwatch, and this time it's going to be based on Android again. I can't back this up with any proof, but this is what I heard from them and I was wondering if anyone heard anything similar? I'm going to skip this generation due to Tizen, but if they are working on Android device again then they got my attention...
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Can u install android on galaxy gear 2?

Djamog said:
Can u install android on galaxy gear 2?
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no you can not.

[Q] Note 4 Carrier Compatibility

All I find online is that the Gear VR is only compatible with the Note 4. Does that mean any carrier's Note 4, or only AT&T, since they're the only ones who are also selling the device?
Is compatibility ready out of the box, or does it need a specific update?
More specifically, how's compatibility with the T-Mobile Note 4?

Website says only verizon is no go until update
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app

What website? Could you please provide a link?

Man I am in Canada on bell and ordered one of these right when they came out because I really want one and they won't be selling in Canada like the gear circle which I had to order in the usa as well. Have to pay shipping to canada to ship it from the mail forwarding company I use, I really really hope it works or that's going to be roughly $275 collecting dust. I love Samsung and everything in my house is Samsung but this really pissed me off that somehow a carrier has to be involved with a vr headset.

Ashtear said:
What website? Could you please provide a link?
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http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/we...38267&MKM_MID=5423369&CID=eml-mb-cph-1214-785
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wea...b-cph-1214-785
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Thanks a lot. I can't believe I hadn't seen it.

erik10002 said:
Man I am in Canada on bell and ordered one of these right when they came out because I really want one and they won't be selling in Canada like the gear circle which I had to order in the usa as well. Have to pay shipping to canada to ship it from the mail forwarding company I use, I really really hope it works or that's going to be roughly $275 collecting dust. I love Samsung and everything in my house is Samsung but this really pissed me off that somehow a carrier has to be involved with a vr headset.
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im in the same boat, should have mine tomorrow, in on telus though, rooted and running a tmobile based rom and custom kernel so who knows, ill keep you posted

Yours should work then as long as it's a t-mobile rom with the latest firmware, I on the other hand stopped rooting and all that last year so I hope it works. I think it was only verizon that wasn't working but they released the update pretty quick which I hear is rare for them lol. Worst case I will have to wait till January when Bell hopefully releases the lollipop update which should no dought include compatibility with the gear vr!

perryh1 said:
im in the same boat, should have mine tomorrow, in on telus though, rooted and running a tmobile based rom and custom kernel so who knows, ill keep you posted
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Sadly, i have mine being shipped to Buffalo and ready for pickup next week. Knowing what we know, I'm no longer in a rush to pick it up.
Anyway, I'll keep an eye on your findings. Thanks!
Worse case,,,,maybe post it for sale?

le10017 said:
Sadly, i have mine being shipped to Buffalo and ready for pickup next week. Knowing what we know, I'm no longer in a rush to pick it up.
Anyway, I'll keep an eye on your findings. Thanks!
Worse case,,,,maybe post it for sale?
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i cant get it to work, get everything installed and all i see is a bluescreen, its the occulus homescreen but blank, none of the apps, flashed stock tmobile fw and the stockish starkiss kernel to avoid the bootloops but nada.

Not good news so far, I should have mine on Monday or Tuesday and I am on bell with no mods or anything so we will see how that goes and I will report back. Like I said though worst case the lollipop update should have the required files.

Well, got my gear vr and went to try it, put SD card in then put phone into headset and was told to take it out to finish installing the software and It did but then said I needed to update my phone. Any ideas? Bell mobility stock and not rooted or anything. Not looking good for us Canadians, maybe if we can get a hold of the gear vr manager apk!

erik10002 said:
Well, got my gear vr and went to try it, put SD card in then put phone into headset and was told to take it out to finish installing the software and It did but then said I needed to update my phone. Any ideas? Bell mobility stock and not rooted or anything. Not looking good for us Canadians, maybe if we can get a hold of the gear vr manager apk!
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Brutal. I'll need to decide whether to leave it in the box and sell it, or hold out for the updates. BTW, I read in another forum that once the note 4 gets lollipop, it'll full support the VR. Any truth behind that?

le10017 said:
Brutal. I'll need to decide whether to leave it in the box and sell it, or hold out for the updates. BTW, I read in another forum that once the note 4 gets lollipop, it'll full support the VR. Any truth behind that?
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I said that and I am only assuming it will, would be kinda dumb to put out a major update then have to put out a small one just for the vr. I got mine to work by rooting and using the dk 3.0 rom for t-mobile with the ael kernel. Would have liked to stay stock but sometimes you have to do what you have to do when you don't want to stare at a useless box on your coffee table!

Rom help for Gear VR
HI there. I am new here. I thank you all for the work people put into the Roms and making all 4 of my notes a much more enjoyable product.
I have some questions if someone who knows could please answer them for me as I am left a bit confused with everything I have read.
1. I am in Australia and everytime I load up the Gear VR, or actually the Oculus apps, it says I need to update. I know I can not do this yet so I would like to know if there is a rom I can use?
2. I didnt want to root this note 4 just yet but I will. Is there a way to root it without tripping knox?
3. What is the best way to root it and what do I use? I have used odin many times, but what md5 file should i use for note 4?
4. Can someone please point me to a link of some firmware that I can put on my note 4 that will straight away mean I have the update to use the GEAR VR on my note 4?
Currently when I download the Oculus mobile sdk, each time i try to load an app from it up, it tells me i need the latest update, but then my phone says it has the latest update.
So obviously need to root and load a rom in that will work. I really have always like the x-note rom for note 3, so is there one that will let me use gear vr that is on its way or is there any firmware i can use?
I'm under the impression there must be a rom that allows the gear vr to work.
If someone could help me please get my gear vr working would be great. I have downloaded Vanguard V and that works on my phone, but there is no oculus home, only oculus cinema and others.
Thanks

Please help
Please can someone help me here. The person who writes the post that allows me to follow and i end up with my note 4 being able to work in my Gear VR, I will personally buy them a "RidgeWallet" of their choice. You can google the item and choose one you want me to buy you. I offer this item only because I got one myself and think they are superb and I think it is a great gift to give to someone who makes it so my Gear VR works for my nephews christmas day

Just so you guys know, when you decompile the oculus home and oculus horizon apk. It says the supported models are SM-N910A , SM-N910F, SM-N910C, but we all know it works on the SM-N910T as well. So who knows what there basing support on at this time. Had anyone else dug around in the code?

livesinaline said:
HI there. I am new here. I thank you all for the work people put into the Roms and making all 4 of my notes a much more enjoyable product.
I have some questions if someone who knows could please answer them for me as I am left a bit confused with everything I have read.
1. I am in Australia and everytime I load up the Gear VR, or actually the Oculus apps, it says I need to update. I know I can not do this yet so I would like to know if there is a rom I can use?
2. I didnt want to root this note 4 just yet but I will. Is there a way to root it without tripping knox?
3. What is the best way to root it and what do I use? I have used odin many times, but what md5 file should i use for note 4?
4. Can someone please point me to a link of some firmware that I can put on my note 4 that will straight away mean I have the update to use the GEAR VR on my note 4?
Currently when I download the Oculus mobile sdk, each time i try to load an app from it up, it tells me i need the latest update, but then my phone says it has the latest update.
So obviously need to root and load a rom in that will work. I really have always like the x-note rom for note 3, so is there one that will let me use gear vr that is on its way or is there any firmware i can use?
I'm under the impression there must be a rom that allows the gear vr to work.
If someone could help me please get my gear vr working would be great. I have downloaded Vanguard V and that works on my phone, but there is no oculus home, only oculus cinema and others.
Thanks
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What version of the Note do you have. If you have the N910G you should be able to get it to work, but you need to flash the ANK3 firmware.
I am still waiting on my GVR (bloody AusPost...) but this is what I did to get ANK3 firmware on my Aussie N910G. I now have the Oculus app and have downloaded all the VR games already
Go to Sammobile, I cant post the direct link but you want the search for N910G, XSA model
Download the November 2014 firmware, ending in ANK3
Follow the instructions on Sammobile for downloading and using Odin to flash your firmware, these instructions show up after you click the download link. Its pretty straighforward
Phone will restart and install the new firmware
you should then be able to plug the phone into the GVR and it will install the app and any required updates.
The XSA model is the generic Australian model (my phone is a Telstra branded phone). You should have no problems if you have the N910G model. If you have an N910U then you are out of luck as that is the Exynos version.
FYI you can check the model number by looking at "about device" under settings.
Let me know if you have problems. This was the first time I ever flashed a phone firmware so you should be ok. I would be interested to know if, after the update your GVR does acctually work.
Cheers,
Luke

Thanks Luke. I am same as you. Telstra with 910g. I will give it a go and get back to you.
Thanks for replying. Take me up on my offer if you like.

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livesinaline said:
Thanks Luke. I am same as you. Telstra with 910g. I will give it a go and get back to you.
Thanks for replying. Take me up on my offer if you like.
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So on Sam mobile it appears to have Optus and Vodafone december firmware. Ending with ANK3. Do you think this will ahve the update i need? and why does telstra not have it for FFS? I wouldnt have to root my phone then as I am on that free new phone feeling and instant replacement plan.

no lollipop for me?

Hi, I just bought a moto x 2014 in Brazil (not locked to any carriers), and went to update, but it says no updates are available. I read everywhere that lollipop has been out for moto x 2nd gen for a while now. am I missing something? thanks

fael097 said:
Hi, I just bought a moto x 2014 in Brazil (not locked to any carriers), and went to update, but it says no updates are available. I read everywhere that lollipop has been out for moto x 2nd gen for a while now. am I missing something? thanks
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Not all variants of the Moto X 2014 have received Lollipop update. For instance, my XT1093 has not gotten it yet. XT1095 (pure edition) and maybe some others have gotten the update already.

You'll get it, just wait till it rolls out to you. You aren't missing out on much, believe me.

_MetalHead_ said:
You'll get it, just wait till it rolls out to you. You aren't missing out on much, believe me.
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well actually android lollipop is the thing i need the most in a smartphone. multi-user is the reason I bought this phone right now, I have a band and I use instagram / twitter / facebook / all things that doesn't have multi-user support like google apps, so the only way I can manage everything is with android lollipop.
I had a galaxy s4 with cyanogen lollipop, but phone just fried so I went to the store and bought the best phone I could pay that had guaranteed lollipop upgrade, and when i got home bam, no upgrade. that's a bummer.

fael097 said:
well actually android lollipop is the thing i need the most in a smartphone. multi-user is the reason I bought this phone right now, I have a band and I use instagram / twitter / facebook / all things that doesn't have multi-user support like google apps, so the only way I can manage everything is with android lollipop.
I had a galaxy s4 with cyanogen lollipop, but phone just fried so I went to the store and bought the best phone I could pay that had guaranteed lollipop upgrade, and when i got home bam, no upgrade. that's a bummer.
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All I can say is you'll get it soon, so sit tight.

I was actually expecting a way to force upgrade since it's been out for a while, and I'm not very patient, not good with waiting for something that has not a defined time to get done you know? been waiting forever to get it on my s4, and it never came, had to do a manual install. My phones don't usually last longer than a year or two, so I can't afford to wait another six months for it unfortunately

fael097 said:
I was actually expecting a way to force upgrade since it's been out for a while, and I'm not very patient, not good with waiting for something that has not a defined time to get done you know? been waiting forever to get it on my s4, and it never came, had to do a manual install. My phones don't usually last longer than a year or two, so I can't afford to wait another six months for it unfortunately
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It won't be six months. You're looking at a few weeks, max. You could look into side loading or flashing a ROM, though I'm not sure what is compatible with your model and what isn't.

I found an OTA download wich supposedly would force update my phone to download the official release, let's give it a shot

fael097 said:
I found an OTA download wich supposedly would force update my phone to download the official release, let's give it a shot
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I think you're misinterpreting what you found. If it's the actual OTA zip, the file itself will update your phone to the official release... that's called sideloading. Nothing can force your phone to download the OTA if it's not already available. That's entirely up to Motorola or your carrier. And if it is available, you'd be able to get it by checking for it in settings. Post the link to what you found and I'll check it out.

I personally have no issues with it, never encountered the memory leak issue. I was a bit peeved at first they removed the silent mode but once I worked out how to use the priorities for alerts I was fine. Now I just wish they'd roll out lollipop for my Samsung Tab S.

When are we getting the marshmallow update?

Anybody have any ideas?

Samsung releases it January. So after going through ATT. . never

schhy said:
Samsung releases it January. So after going through ATT. . never
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Lmao that's true.

when apple releases an update everyone get it. when android get update, it depends on carrier and gotta have an active sim card in it. google and manufacturers please stop bending over.

This sucks.

ilfn143 said:
when apple releases an update everyone get it. when android get update, it depends on carrier and gotta have an active sim card in it. google and manufacturers please stop bending over.
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Well, that fills in the $300 difference not only for the updates but performance and consistency..That's Apple.
I love my S6 but I am not ashamed to admit that Apple Phones are Consistent and that's what makes them Premium over any Android Smart/Windows Smartphones.
PS: Yesterday was devastating...not that it was my Birthday but my non-rooted/untouched S6 thought to f*** it all up with an unexpected Bootloop...lost 27GB worth data and my back up OTG USB stopped working.. :crying: Had to hard reset.. SOB SOB!

Just read an article that said we are getting the update Q2 2016. Fuk.

Capt said:
Just read an article that said we are getting the update Q2 2016. Fuk.
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Yeah, we'll get the update then because we'll also be "updating" the hardware to S7!

ilfn143 said:
when apple releases an update everyone get it. when android get update, it depends on carrier and gotta have an active sim card in it. google and manufacturers please stop bending over.
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Apple releases updates for apple products. Google releses updates for google products. Want to get updates as soon as they come out? - Get a nexus....

God this sucks so much.

My phone still works just fine. Updates aren't important unless something is broken.

anneoneamouse said:
My phone still works just fine. Updates aren't important unless something is broken.
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Not that MM will likely help, but multitasking and ram management are badly broken on the S6. Running side by side with my $40 off contract moto E, with the same apps open, the moto has fewer app reloads when switching. It has 1GB of RAM. It's running CM13.
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Oh. I have a 6 active. No problems here. Would like root more than an update. AoN

chrome cast built in update

hi all,
recently got a brand new Soniq N55ux17c-au with chrome cast built-in. I noticed a few of the features are not working like adding the tv to home group. Upon contact with google I was notified the firmware on my brand new tv is 1.22 which is 2 years old firmware and there is no current updates available by the manufacturer. which feels unfair because when you buy something new you expect it will be fully supported for a few years at least.
anyways wondering if any one knows a way for us to update the cast firmware.
thanks
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It's your TV's firmware, I believe.

robogo1982 said:
It's your TV's firmware, I believe.
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there is not going to be any firmware update for the tv, according to the manufacturer.

zrez244 said:
there is not going to be any firmware update for the tv, according to the manufacturer.
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Did you ever find a solution to this? Apart from the obvious of buying a 2nd dongle version..

zrez244 said:
there is not going to be any firmware update for the tv, according to the manufacturer.
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@Speedn - You're out of luck. This is why "smart" TV's are actually very stupid. Just get a CCGTV dongle and plug it to the HDMI input.