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Panic Over : Galaxy Gear will get Tizen update

http://www.techradar.com/news/porta...upgrade-original-galaxy-gear-to-tizen-1227889
Hold on to your hats!!! I mean Galaxy Gears.... Or even buy up the old ones cheap as they have a larger battery and will obviously be cheaper than the Gear 2 & Neo.
Some of you suggested this which was nice and sensible as it was only a software update, but some clearly thought that GG owners would be left abandoned after just 6 months or less.... There is no icon to roll my eyes as much as I need to here.
Anyway - rejoice as the Jesus watch rises.

Sooo who's first to do the downgrade?
I haven't seen Tizen in person yet, but I'm 100% sure it will not replace Null ROM with my needs.

When one news source publishes something completely unsubstantiated that doesn't make it true. Here's the quote...
There was a worry that there would be no love for the older model, but a Samsung spokesperson confirmed to TechRadar that the Android would be stripped out and replaced with the new OS.
http://www.techradar.com/news/porta...upgrade-original-galaxy-gear-to-tizen-1227889​Maybe it's true, maybe TechRadar is phishing for click-throughs. Kind of like re/code saying Samsung was ditching TW to please Google who sold Motorola to please Samsung. No outward sign of either unsubstantiated rumor being true (so far).

BarryH_GEG said:
When one news source publishes something completely unsubstantiated that doesn't make it true. Here's the quote...
There was a worry that there would be no love for the older model, but a Samsung spokesperson confirmed to TechRadar that the Android would be stripped out and replaced with the new OS.
http://www.techradar.com/news/porta...upgrade-original-galaxy-gear-to-tizen-1227889​Maybe it's true, maybe TechRadar is phishing for click-throughs. Kind of like re/code saying Samsung was ditching TW to please Google who sold Motorola to please Samsung. No outward sign of either unsubstantiated rumor being true (so far).
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Droid Life is reporting the same thing: http://www.droid-life.com/2014/02/25/galaxy-gear-update-to-tizen/

JimSmith94 said:
Droid Life is reporting the same thing
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They're quoting TechRadar...

BarryH_GEG said:
They're quoting TechRadar...
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Assuming that it will be sidegraded/downgraded to Tizen, then the real issue is the other quote from a Samsung representative, the part that mentions that only the gear 2 and gear 2 neo will have their sdk released and even with Tizen on our original Galaxy Gears, we won't getting any decent apps.

Nianfur said:
Assuming that it will be sidegraded/downgraded to Tizen, then the real issue is the other quote from a Samsung representative, the part that mentions that only the gear 2 and gear 2 neo will have their sdk released and even with Tizen on our original Galaxy Gears, we won't getting any decent apps.
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And by extension if you have software development kit you can develop apps that run on Tizen.
The Galaxy Gear will have a some point ..... knowing how fast Samsung is maybe in months run Tizen.
A Tizen app is a Tizen app if it runs on the Gear 2 it will run on the Galaxy Gear (unless the app uses the heart rate monitor)
Other than the heart rate monitor the Galaxy Gear has the same hardware as the Gear 2, it will running Tizen and have exactly the same apps.
Now me I personally do not believe any watch running Tizen will ever have more Apps that a watch running Android but other that no heart rate monitor, maybe a ever so minor improvement on the clock there it no reason buy a Gear 2.
Me at this point I really do not care, I am 95% certain if anything I will get a Gear Fit, and the Gear Fit will not run Tizen or have many if any future apps.

AstroDigital said:
And by extension if you have software development kit you can develop apps that run on Tizen.
The Galaxy Gear will have a some point ..... knowing how fast Samsung is maybe in months run Tizen.
A Tizen app is a Tizen app if it runs on the Gear 2 it will run on the Galaxy Gear (unless the app uses the heart rate monitor)
Other than the heart rate monitor the Galaxy Gear has the same hardware as the Gear 2, it will running Tizen and have exactly the same apps.
Now me I personally do not believe any watch running Tizen will ever have more Apps that a watch running Android but other that no heart rate monitor, maybe a ever so minor improvement on the clock there it no reason buy a Gear 2.
Me at this point I really do not care, I am 95% certain if anything I will get a Gear Fit, and the Gear Fit will not run Tizen or have many if any future apps.
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Unless it has some unique api that needs the sdk. Then were screwed.

So good news with respect to Tizen and its feared incompatibility...
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13970_...apps-to-tizen-os-too-bad-theres-no-phone-yet/

ronfurro said:
So good news with respect to Tizen and its feared incompatibility...
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13970_...apps-to-tizen-os-too-bad-theres-no-phone-yet/
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Hopefully someone will come up with a free option in converting apps to Tizen. $5000 PER APP is absurd. What about ask the developers who create free apps for android? What about customers who have paid for apps but the developers don't choose to pay 5grand to convert the app to a Tizen compatible version? If developing apps using HTML5 is as easy as Fomey says it is then we may have a shot at getting decent apps for the gear2, but if not...... My choice to hold out for the gear2 instead of getting the galaxy gear will probably bite me in the arse. I wonder if the galaxy gear will be able to downgrade after the Tizen update. If not I better go grab one now...
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Qwallace70129 said:
I wonder if the galaxy gear will be able to downgrade after the Tizen update.
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i'll eat my hat if that will be possible. but it won't. tizen is supposed to be better - according to samsung - so why give an option to downgrade?

Qwallace70129 said:
Hopefully someone will come up with a free option in converting apps to Tizen. $5000 PER APP is absurd. What about ask the developers who create free apps for android? What about customers who have paid for apps but the developers don't choose to pay 5grand to convert the app to a Tizen compatible version? If developing apps using HTML5 is as easy as Fomey says it is then we may have a shot at getting decent apps for the gear2, but if not...... My choice to hold out for the gear2 instead of getting the galaxy gear will probably bite me in the arse. I wonder if the galaxy gear will be able to downgrade after the Tizen update. If not I better go grab one now...
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I never said it was easy hehe.
Seriously tho, it would be awesome if HTML5 apps have hardware access.. we shall see!

I'll be impressed if they can OTA a whole new OS onto the watch. It's a little shady though. Imagine buying an apple computer, and having them ota windows onto it 6 months later.
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[Q] Is there any place I can experience VR in new york?

I have sprint note 4, and i want to try VR before I make a purchase
Is there any place I can experience gear VR in new york?

I had to call several T Mobile stores before being informed that the demo would only be at one location in my entire state.

hhhstonehhh said:
I have sprint note 4, and i want to try VR before I make a purchase
Is there any place I can experience gear VR in new york?
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i had that same issue to, theres no demo units here in brooklyn. So i took the dive and purchased it and havent regretted it

Bruce lee roy said:
I had to call several T Mobile stores before being informed that the demo would only be at one location in my entire state.
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really? wow samsung doesn't know how to advertise the product

mrmenace said:
i had that same issue to, theres no demo units here in brooklyn. So i took the dive and purchased it and havent regretted it
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i guess i have to make a decision without exerience the demo model

theres not a whole lot of content out for it unfortunately, but its been keeping satisfied with the cinema theater, and 360 photos

VR is the shiznit. If nothing else get for its value as a commodity; the first of its kind and exclusive to our phone. If I weren't so frugal, I'd probably get 2 and keep one unsealed. Either way, the value far surpasses the cost of admission.

hhhstonehhh said:
I have sprint note 4, and i want to try VR before I make a purchase
Is there any place I can experience gear VR in new york?
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You maybe able to find one in a local BestBuy. Some stores got demo versions but most didn't. If you were closer to Denver I would meet up with you and let you try. I too couldn't find any demo unit before I bought my Gear VR and that almost stopped me from even purchasing one. I didn't want the Gear VR to end up like my Google Glass, collecting dust. I am VERY glad it didn't stop me this thing is pretty damn awesome.

mrmenace said:
theres not a whole lot of content out for it unfortunately, but its been keeping satisfied with the cinema theater, and 360 photos
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You can download quite few 360 videos of the net
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hhhstonehhh said:
I have sprint note 4, and i want to try VR before I make a purchase
Is there any place I can experience gear VR in new york?
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come to the samsung experience store, i work there, it located in
130 Prince street, New York, NY 10012
feel free to stop by tomorrow i work there,my name is Cary,i loved to give you a run down on the device,i i have one at home,and it off the hook,and bring ppl along we the first samsung store ever,so stop by and ask for me

Samsung isn't advertising the gear vr at all, cause of its Innovator Edition status. But Samsung experience stores should have it, also if your in NY Google a VR meetup in your area and you could probably try several types of vr if you wanted. I wasn't able to test it before I got mine either, but I figured if it was straight up junk I would just return it. Got it launch day and its by far worth every penny of that 200, especially if you already own a note 4. Honestly it's been amazing, from the games that under normal circumstances I would never play but in VR it's a whole different experience, to the oculus cinema which is downright awesome, loading my own 3D or 2D movies into. Last thing I got the controller too, most stuff doesn't need it but there's some cool stuff that does or it enhances the experience, I'd recommend one of those moga ones if the Samsung gamepad which I don't really like is out of stock.
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Cary, fancy helping me out?!
Deezy88 said:
come to the samsung experience store, i work there, it located in
130 Prince street, New York, NY 10012
feel free to stop by tomorrow i work there,my name is Cary,i loved to give you a run down on the device,i i have one at home,and it off the hook,and bring ppl along we the first samsung store ever,so stop by and ask for me
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Hey Deezy88, my name is Ben and i am from England. We cannot get the GearVR anywhere here yet and i am going to be in NY on the 24th of Jan. .. for a few hours only on my way home. I really fancy taking a gear VR and Gamepad home with me... if you were to buy me a new one, and could meet me somewhere in NYC on the 24th, i will give you your costs back and another 100 bucks? Would be great if you could help me out?
Here's hoping!
Ben

sassben said:
Hey Deezy88, my name is Ben and i am from England. We cannot get the GearVR anywhere here yet and i am going to be in NY on the 24th of Jan. .. for a few hours only on my way home. I really fancy taking a gear VR and Gamepad home with me... if you were to buy me a new one, and could meet me somewhere in NYC on the 24th, i will give you your costs back and another 100 bucks? Would be great if you could help me out?
Here's hoping!
Ben
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hey ben here the deal,my store,was a display store now we are becoming retail,so i heard that we might have the gear vr on sale maybe jan 18th,im not that sure,that ones we got on the store they are prototype they not like the one you buy,and also they are all bang up,one just got mess up today,i hope i replace them soon,SO if i dont get it in my store on 18th u have to buy it on samsung.com,so pm me to talk about a way we can do this,
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Nizda1 said:
Samsung isn't advertising the gear vr at all, cause of its Innovator Edition status. But Samsung experience stores should have it, also if your in NY Google a VR meetup in your area and you could probably try several types of vr if you wanted. I wasn't able to test it before I got mine either, but I figured if it was straight up junk I would just return it. Got it launch day and its by far worth every penny of that 200, especially if you already own a note 4. Honestly it's been amazing, from the games that under normal circumstances I would never play but in VR it's a whole different experience, to the oculus cinema which is downright awesome, loading my own 3D or 2D movies into. Last thing I got the controller too, most stuff doesn't need it but there's some cool stuff that does or it enhances the experience, I'd recommend one of those moga ones if the Samsung gamepad which I don't really like is out of stock.
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bro root your pohne and use a ps3 pad,its better

Deezy88 said:
come to the samsung experience store, i work there, it located in
130 Prince street, New York, NY 10012
feel free to stop by tomorrow i work there,my name is Cary,i loved to give you a run down on the device,i i have one at home,and it off the hook,and bring ppl along we the first samsung store ever,so stop by and ask for me
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wow sounds great ill visit your store this week

Deezy88 said:
hey ben here the deal,my store,was a display store now we are becoming retail,so i heard that we might have the gear vr on sale maybe jan 18th,im not that sure,that ones we got on the store they are prototype they not like the one you buy,and also they are all bang up,one just got mess up today,i hope i replace them soon,SO if i dont get it in my store on 18th u have to buy it on samsung.com,so pm me to talk about a way we can do this,
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bro root your pohne and use a ps3 pad,its better
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Thanks man, will do!

hhhstonehhh said:
wow sounds great ill visit your store this week
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ill be there on thursday,stop by

Is the device comfortable? I mean its on your face and all, what about ventilation? I've read quite a bit and still have my doubts. Not entirely sure I want to spend on it just yet.

Using Gear VR from INDIA

hi friends. i am using Indian Note 4. i bought the Gear VR from Australia. initially i had lots of doubts regarding Device compatibility, as in India this kind of technology is very new and there won't be enough sources to help me in ease. so i decided to gather information from US, UK, Australia(currently Gear VR released in these places only). and i would like to share these with you all. especially to my fellow Indians.
First.
1. Gear VR (US,UK,Australia) Supports Indian Note 4(Lollipop). but prefer Australian model because it has the same model (SM-N910G)
2. Gear VR does not Shows videos is Full HD...not even 720P. it comes roughly around 480P but worth experiencing.
3. As Milk VR is only limited for US, i tried using it by faking my VPN. i tried with Hola App from play store. changed the region to US and Milk VR supports now.(No need of ROOT). but to use Milk VR in Gear VR, u need hola app to run in background which leads me to connect with Wifi or mobile network whenever i'm into Milk VR.
4. i am still trying to find a way to play 360 videos available in Youtube, but there are lot of 360 videos to download from various sites. i prefer airpano.com (Using IDM i am able download those videos and play it in Gear VR). Ultra HD 360 videos are not supported.
5. Gear VR has support to play all your mobile videos and photos. MP4 has support, but MKV is not supporting.
6. Mobile gets heated pretty quick while playing games. which leads me to remove my VR to cool down.
7. Battery Charge is reduced depending upon what you are watching. for movies it lasts for more than an hour, for games 20min max.
8. Gear VR can play all cardboard apps from Google Play Store but you need to attach the mobile without plugging the USB port.
9. Gear VR can be used to Play Porn Videos in 360. but still it is hard to find free videos. virtualrealporn.com has 360 and 180 videos but all are paid ones.
10. Most important thing. Back up all the contents available in the memory card came along with Gear VR. if you are using CCleaner app, it deletes all the contents. u can copy paste all the contents to your existing memory card. but remember it should be pasted in the root folder of your SD card.
That's all for now. please share your ideas and contents if you have anything to offer. Thanks.

thank you for this info I am from India too can we order it online? ?
if yes from where? I need it too if not online any other way to purchase ( I don't have anyone who can buy for me in US etc)

akshay0078 said:
thank you for this info I am from India too can we order it online? ?
if yes from where? I need it too if not online any other way to purchase ( I don't have anyone who can buy for me in US etc)
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sorry bro.. you can't order online.. because Currently Gear VR is available in samsung websites only (and Best buy in US). both these sites don't offer international shipping. i bought it from my friend who went to Australia..

Very usefull info ...Vijay....
1st thank from my side :thumbup:
No 9 is quite good
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ipsuvedi said:
Very usefull info ...Vijay....
1st thank from my side :thumbup:
No 9 is quite good
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Thank you :good:

Thank you for the information about gear VR compatibility to our device. Please keep us updated

patrickstevens21 said:
Thank you for the information about gear VR compatibility to our device. Please keep us updated
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sure:good:

Works perfectly !!!
Hey Vijay,
Thanks a lot for your valuable info. Had a lot of doubts regarding the compatibility issues with indian note 4. Saw your post and ordered through my cousin who came from the US last week. Glad to tell you that it works like a charm. The device just blows you away. It is an instant hit with all my family and friends. Its fun to watch other people tripping on it.:victory:
The Hola app is very useful for surfing content on the Milk vr.
The only issue I'm facing is the overheating problem. It works for about 20 min till I have to remove it for cooling it down.
Thanks Vijay,
Wouldn't have got this gem of a device if it wasn't for your post.
Cheers!!!

ashray_777 said:
Hey Vijay,
Thanks a lot for your valuable info. Had a lot of doubts regarding the compatibility issues with indian note 4. Saw your post and ordered through my cousin who came from the US last week. Glad to tell you that it works like a charm. The device just blows you away. It is an instant hit with all my family and friends. Its fun to watch other people tripping on it.:victory:
The Hola app is very useful for surfing content on the Milk vr.
The only issue I'm facing is the overheating problem. It works for about 20 min till I have to remove it for cooling it down.
Thanks Vijay,
Wouldn't have got this gem of a device if it wasn't for your post.
Cheers!!!
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:good::good: Cheers mate

Vijay1302 said:
hi friends. i am using Indian Note 4. i bought the Gear VR from Australia. initially i had lots of doubts regarding Device compatibility, as in India this kind of technology is very new and there won't be enough sources to help me in ease. so i decided to gather information from US, UK, Australia(currently Gear VR released in these places only). and i would like to share these with you all. especially to my fellow Indians.
First.
1. Gear VR (US,UK,Australia) Supports Indian Note 4(Lollipop). but prefer Australian model because it has the same model (SM-N910G)
2. Gear VR does not Shows videos is Full HD...not even 720P. it comes roughly around 480P but worth experiencing.
3. As Milk VR is only limited for US, i tried using it by faking my VPN. i tried with Hola App from play store. changed the region to US and Milk VR supports now.(No need of ROOT). but to use Milk VR in Gear VR, u need hola app to run in background which leads me to connect with Wifi or mobile network whenever i'm into Milk VR.
4. i am still trying to find a way to play 360 videos available in Youtube, but there are lot of 360 videos to download from various sites. i prefer airpano.com (Using IDM i am able download those videos and play it in Gear VR). Ultra HD 360 videos are not supported.
5. Gear VR has support to play all your mobile videos and photos. MP4 has support, but MKV is not supporting.
6. Mobile gets heated pretty quick while playing games. which leads me to remove my VR to cool down.
7. Battery Charge is reduced depending upon what you are watching. for movies it lasts for more than an hour, for games 20min max.
8. Gear VR can play all cardboard apps from Google Play Store but you need to attach the mobile without plugging the USB port.
9. Gear VR can be used to Play Porn Videos in 360. but still it is hard to find free videos. virtualrealporn.com has 360 and 180 videos but all are paid ones.
10. Most important thing. Back up all the contents available in the memory card came along with Gear VR. if you are using CCleaner app, it deletes all the contents. u can copy paste all the contents to your existing memory card. but remember it should be pasted in the root folder of your SD card.
That's all for now. please share your ideas and contents if you have anything to offer. Thanks.
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Thanks for the review.
I got the Gear VR for the note 4 from USA.
issue is that , when I try to download the firmware for the phone(after connecting it to the Gear VR). It keeps failing with a "network error".
Do I need to be running on a specific kernel or the stock kernel should be sufficient (I have the Indian snapdragon note 4)
Regards,
V

Vinay Das said:
Thanks for the review.
I got the Gear VR for the note 4 from USA.
issue is that , when I try to download the firmware for the phone(after connecting it to the Gear VR). It keeps failing with a "network error".
Do I need to be running on a specific kernel or the stock kernel should be sufficient (I have the Indian snapdragon note 4)
Regards,
V
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"Download the firmware"???? do u mean the installation process of Gear VR Apps??? btw i have not tried custom kernel yet. stock kernel should work fine in Indian Model Note 4. u may actually have network error it seems.

Thank for the detailed information broo[emoji106]
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Thanks for sharing the information mate, i am also from India, samsung has released Consumer version of the gear vr today, any Idea if it would be compatible with samsung s6 edge+ which i have bought here in India, does it require any specific software update which will not be available in India?
Thanks

Yes it is compatible with s6 edge +

Gear VR, anyone else get one?

My former employees gave me a galaxy vr as a going away gift on my last day. So far, I'd say this is the most fun accessory that I've gotten for my note 5. Even the free content is fantastic. I've installed package disabler to be able to run cardboard apps, but I want to know if anyone has found any fun items for this device.

there are plenty

Jurassic World, Social Alpha, Netflix to name a few. Did you just say you figured out a way to run cardboard apps on it? Please do tell!

djs415 said:
Jurassic World, Social Alpha, Netflix to name a few. Did you just say you figured out a way to run cardboard apps on it? Please do tell!
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u have to be rooted and u freeze the oculus services

kevinrocksman said:
u have to be rooted and u freeze the oculus services
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No root needed. Just download package dialer from the play store and stop the gear vr service

kevinrocksman said:
u have to be rooted and u freeze the oculus services
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djs415 said:
Jurassic World, Social Alpha, Netflix to name a few. Did you just say you figured out a way to run cardboard apps on it? Please do tell!
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If you like to read try this https://forums.oculus.com/viewtopic.php?t=18134 If you're more of a you tube guy try this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDO9Ld6cDwo

Getting one.. crossfingers

gonna get one once i get my $200 credit at samsung.com for the samsung pay promotion!

It is a lot of fun. Back to phone case shopping though to find one easy to put on and take off

wondermanyoulove said:
but it makes my phone super high temperature , i am thinking about return
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I returned mine, too hot and not clear for me (each eye is ok but when i open both its not good for me). Also I can't help but notice each pixel

wondermanyoulove said:
but it makes my phone super high temperature , i am thinking about return
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max temp so far (on note 5) is about 106 degrees after 4 hours, thats not hot at all

I haven't ran into any overheating issues. Gets a little warm but that's it

Stumped
Tried to use the widget but GEAR VR SERVICES doesn't show up in the list. Anyone else have this problem and a solution? Gear Vr services is listed under APP manager though.

T/ROC said:
Tried to use the widget but GEAR VR SERVICES doesn't show up in the list. Anyone else have this problem and a solution? Gear Vr services is listed under APP manager though.
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I used Package Disabler Pro https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro
I don't have root access and it works for me to disable Gear VR Service. I don't have the VR yet, so I can't test the rest.
Good luck.
I think there is a free version of the app too.

I had one of these for my note 4 and found it to kill the battery and make the phone so hot that it often shut down after 30 mins due to heat. Tried it on my note 5 but same issues. However it was more of a problem as no SD card slot, so found the games large enough to fill up my device quickly. Note 4 was a quick swap of the memory card.
The image wasn't clear either - as mentioned above each eye separately seemed ok but blurred a little together. It feels like the lens need an adjustment to suit width of eyes also.
I found the VR interesting but gimmicky. It seems like an afterthought. But as its early days I'd have expected the consumer edition to be improved over the innovator edition...but its just not. However it is half the price!
Next version will hopefully further improve this. I can totally see a market more these but as an early adopter I soon became bored with it (and had a few headaches too as a result of the blurring!).

Don't forget to install Herobound: First Steps (free). You'll really need a controller to get the most out of it, but its the first game I played that really felt immersive.

What controller do you guys recommend?
xnappo

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What controller do you guys recommend?
xnappo
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I'm using moga hero controller and it works perfectly

Gear VR mod to fit pc usb? (To enjoy trinusvr and tridef 3d..) just like google vr's

I see that people have successfully altered the gear vr consumer edition to work with the Note 4. This is wonderful.
But, I'm wondering, has anyone altered the usb plug so that you plug your usb cable in from your pc to the gear vr?
Yes, it would require some Dremel work, but the benefit would be having a decent vr experience while using trinus vr and tridef 3d with all your favourite pc games.
Considering the gear vr price right now (cheap), its similar to the freefly (google cardboard vr's) that let you plug into your pc while you use it.
Has anyone tried this? I'll let you know if I give it a go. Optimally, you could either plug your phone into the gear, or your pc cable (both options).

I am interested too!
Thought about just replacing the old original plug with a new one. But I guess the oculus store app doesn't start anymore then. Is there a way to start this app manually?

I agree this thread is awesome and it is something that will make some xda dev famous. I molded a consumer gear vr to fit the note 4 and it has been great. I want to play oculus dk games and apps as well as other pc games. If there were 2 things I really want to further the gear mods and make it awesome it is this mod and a way to make all android games vr I really want to play dead trigger 2 in VR unfortunately I have an att note 4 sm-n910a running 5.1.1 so no root so I can't use the new sbs android

Not tried tints yet but doesn't it work over wifi

adambomb_13 said:
I agree this thread is awesome and it is something that will make some xda dev famous. I model a consumer gear vr to fit the note 4 and it has been great. I want to play oculus dk games and apps as well as other pc games. If there were 2 things I really want to further the gear mods and make it awesome it is this mod and a way to make all android games vr I really want to play dead trigger 2 in VR unfortunately I have an att note running 5.1.1 so no root
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Which att note? SGH-i717 (quincyatt)?

use package disabler pro to disable the samsung gear vr service. this will prevent the occulus app from launching. if you enabled dev mode on the vr before you disable the gear vr service you will be able to use it with low persistence. all of this can be done without root. tested it on my s7 with trinusvr trial

If you have a consumer vr can it be done the same way.

developweb said:
Which att note? SGH-i717 (quincyatt)?
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Sorry note 4 sm-n910a 5.1.1
I do have dev mode and the disabler app, didn't think to go dev mode first or use the low latency. My question is, is that enough? Enough to warrent not mod ding the usb from a charger to a full blown vr input? Is it that good or even good enough? I honestly think this mod would be a god send and whoever mods it considered a god. I heard they brought up doing it to oculus and it was denied. They didn't want mobile at a value to compete with a pc platform that would go for your wallet. On the other spectrum I also wouldn't mind being able to even simply use it as intended to charge my note 4 while playing vr. That would be nice too:good:
Oh yea one more thing is Intugame woth trying or should I just stick with trinus?

This looks promising
https://riftcat.com/vridge

adambomb_13 said:
This looks promising
https://riftcat.com/vridge
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Yes, but way too buggy at the moment. Try Stream Theater for Steam (and non steam) games, works via Moonlight.