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Hi, I am thinking about taking the plunge and getting a Gear Neo. Besides notifications and the ability to actually making/receiving phone calls (and the IR blaster is also very nice..), the other killer features for me would be:
- a good S Note/note app, the ideal would be to be able to run Google Keep on it... Is it possible? What is there for the Gear Neo/Tizen smartwatches?
- being able to read documents (*.DOC or *.RTF or even *.TXT files would be OK). Is this possible?
Ideally, I would have Dropbox on my smartwatch and could open my docs from there but I realize that I may be asking too much... LOL
So, anyway, what can you do in these 2 areas on a Gear Neo?? All of the other features are very much talked about everywhere and are clear to me but few seem to care about these 2 use cases...
TIA
Love changing watch faces on my Gear one and will like this watch styler app on our Gear Live watches. Go to gearfaces.com to check out some of the incredible themes.
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From what I understand the roms are being built by google and not samsung. So I am almost certain there will be a ton of watch faces and styler apps that will be created for all android wear devices. As much as I like my Samsung gear watch there are very limited faces and the styler app for it drains the battery super fast. I hope this wont be the case for android wear.
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From what I understand the roms are being built by google and not samsung. So I am almost certain there will be a ton of watch faces and styler apps that will be created for all android wear devices. As much as I like my Samsung gear watch there are very limited faces and the styler app for it drains the battery super fast. I hope this wont be the case for android wear.
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watchface API is now rolled out iirc, there's even a couple watchface apps in the market (or so it claims, haven't tested it out). Just found this one too: BCD Clock for Android Wear. I would suggest this google+ group for details, is where I found the above app.
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watchface API is now rolled out iirc, there's even a couple watchface apps in the market (or so it claims, haven't tested it out). Just found this one too: BCD Clock for Android Wear. I would suggest this google+ group for details, is where I found the above app.
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To my knowledge there isn't a public watchface API out yet. You can create really basic watchfaces, however unless you use a system certificate or the keystore used to sign the launcher you are unable to access the clockwork service. In turn this means you can't change the top card peak, or the status bar gravity. I played around with this quite a bit today extracting and decompiling the Samsung watch faces and ended up at the same place as Marcus Stahre with my watchface constantly force closing. (https://github.com/togi/android-wear-watchface)
I plan to make it
For now, I have this app (released today) with 20 faces. You control it from your phone.
But soon, I will make something that allows you to choose step by steps the backgroud, font,...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vuxia.wearFaceCollection
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I plan to make it
For now, I have this app (released today) with 20 faces. You control it from your phone.
But soon, I will make something that allows you to choose step by steps the backgroud, font,...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vuxia.wearFaceCollection
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Thanks for doing it when you have time.
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I managed to get a oneplus one last week. (No I dont have invites but as soon as I have them I will give them away here @ xda) . I wasn't surprised that it just did not work with my gear 1 on Tizen . I was not in a mood to root my device but then I found the amazing thread . Voila!! things just worked like magic. No rooting required. Notifications work perfectly. Only thing which is not working is the Smart Relay.
So once everything was up and running I was missing the option of having extra apps to go along with my gear ( I am greedy ). I could not find a single thread which deals with installing or sideloading watchfaces, apps , plugins or widgets on to the Gear 1 without the need of rooting your phone.
With this thread I anticipate that people (including myself) will be putting a guide to install extra goodies for gear on non samsung phones.
Please do not flame me as I am just trying to make things a little bit easy to find. If the moderator feels this thread is useless please feel free to close the same.
Thanks and I really hope we get some helpful guides and tutorials.
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I managed to get a oneplus one last week. (No I dont have invites but as soon as I have them I will give them away here @ xda) . I wasn't surprised that it just did not work with my gear 1 on Tizen . I was not in a mood to root my device but then I found the amazing thread . Voila!! things just worked like magic. No rooting required. Notifications work perfectly. Only thing which is not working is the Smart Relay.
So once everything was up and running I was missing the option of having extra apps to go along with my gear ( I am greedy ). I could not find a single thread which deals with installing or sideloading watchfaces, apps , plugins or widgets on to the Gear 1 without the need of rooting your phone.
With this thread I anticipate that people (including myself) will be putting a guide to install extra goodies for gear on non samsung phones.
Please do not flame me as I am just trying to make things a little bit easy to find. If the moderator feels this thread is useless please feel free to close the same.
Thanks and I really hope we get some helpful guides and tutorials.
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Sideloading is easy with sdb from tizen sdk.
Code:
sdb install your.wgt
You can sideload watch faces and all the don't require tizen privilege.
Skin1980 said:
Sideloading is easy with sdb from tizen sdk.
Code:
sdb install your.wgt
You can sideload watch faces and all the don't require tizen privilege.
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As someone who does 1-click roots this is a foreign language to me lol is that opening up the command prompt and installing it that way?
Hi. I just installed CM11 on my Galaxy S5. I was using Tizen Mod 3.0 just fine back on touchwiz but now I can get it to pair but it won't connect. I downloaded and followed many different instructions but I always end up stuck at the connection screen and it just stays there forever, never actually finishing the connection with the watch. What should I do?
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Hi. I just installed CM11 on my Galaxy S5. I was using Tizen Mod 3.0 just fine back on touchwiz but now I can get it to pair but it won't connect. I downloaded and followed many different instructions but I always end up stuck at the connection screen and it just stays there forever, never actually finishing the connection with the watch. What should I do?
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I have same problem..
Haiiii GUYSSS.Im thipok17(Plz call me Tin).This is my first post of my (not complete)ported gear vr software to other device.Im 14 years old student Who spend freetime on coding c++ and do some software hack ;D and Im interesting in Minecraft.It started from Mojang release Minecraft Gear VR Edition
(Im personally love Minecraft )And I want to play it.but I dont have gear vr or any samsung.So I started porting gear vr software by using little help from my friend (borrow his Note 4 phone for getting source file 'n' root his phone then void his warranty XD). I spend 10 hours per days in two month for porting Gear vr software.and it finally .I will show you for a (not completed)port of gear vr software
CREADIT
Samsung for Gear vr software.
Oculus for Oculus software.
DOWNLOAD LINKS IN SECOND POST
sory for bad english
DOWNLOAD
#NOTE this is not complete port.It just dumped file from samsung device.And Im not own all software.
WARNING!!!!
###IF U NEED TO INSTALL THIS.U NEED TO ROOT UR PHONE.AND IT MEAN U R VOIDING UR PHONE WARRANTY###
****IM NOT RESPONDING TO ANY DAMAGE WITH YOUR PHONE IF U INSTALL THIS BECAUSE U R CONSIDERED TO INTSALL NOT COMPLETE PORT ON UR PHONE.****
requirement:
1.surely you are on android
2.you must have a android 5.x or later (between 5.x to 7.x is recommended)
3.your CPU architecture must be arm arm64 .
4.YOUR PHONE NEED TO BE ROOTED (SuperSU or Magisk or whatever just a root access).
optional :
for some application (I think most)need a tracking system .but gear vr service developer mode is not working because hardware support .so you need a external tracker .the tracker is base on STM32F3 discovery board .so use this link for learns more at www.open-gear.com
I think this method is the easiest because you just need a development board come with a great enough hardware to be a tracker .no need to soldering just plug the usb to pc and upload .hex code then enjoy your work.
DDONWLOAD LINKS:
download the latest apps and always update all apps from links down below.
(ALL APP INSTALL AT NORMAL APK EXCEPT GEAR VR SETUP WIZARD STUB AND ALL FILE IN ATTACH ZIP. ONLY FOR FOLDER SET PERMISSION TO RWXR-XR-X OR 0755 OTHER THING LIKE APK SET AT RW-R--R-- OR 0644).
Links for oculus app
oculus:https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/oculus-vr/oculus/
oculus app runtime:https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/oculus-vr/oculus-app-runtime/
oculus home:https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/oculus-vr/oculus-home/
oculus media plugin:https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/oculus-vr/oculus-media-plugin/
oculus room:https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/oculus-vr/oculus-rooms/
oculus system activities:https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/oculus-vr/oculus-system-activities/
oculus system driver:https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/oculus-vr/oculus-system-driver/
oculus vr :https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/oculus-vr/oculus-vr/
Links for samsun Gear vr app
gear vr setup wizard stub(INSTALL IN /SYSTEM/PRIV-APP):https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/gear-vr-setupwizardstub/
gear vr setup wizard :https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/gear-vr-setupwizard/
gear vr service:https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/gear-vr-service/
gear vr shell:https://1drv.ms/u/s!AsNsKN33FBTvnjyszdAV-PyKL5r2
gear vr system:https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/gear-vr-system/
gear vr input service:https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/gear-vr-inputservice/
NOTE:If you cant install gear vr service .you need to sign apk and set se-linux to permissive.if not work .download lucky patcher and apply patch to android .by click at "toolbox" then "patch to android" .Then select "Signature Verification status always True"and"Disable .apk Signature Verification" and dont forget to tick at "only patch dalvik-cache" click apply and your phone will rebot 1 time .next follow the past step but select "Disable signature verification in the package manager" click apply and you phone will reboot 1 time .and next go install gear vr service.
Im working on the hardware to working with my xperia x the link to the github is here http://github.com/TiNredmc/Foculus_Rift_Tracker_STM32F3DISCOVERY/
If you enjoy my not complete porting or get working in something that I dont know or say not working dont forget to tell me in priv chat or post inn this thread
Also dont forget to hit the THANK button :good::good::good:
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Now time for a download #NOTE IT NOT COMPLETELY PORTED IT JUST FOR DEV AND I GOT IT WORKING ON MY XPERIA Z1 LOLLIPOP ROM ON OTHER IDK AND IT NOT FLASHABLE ZIP YOU NEED TO MANUALY INSTALL...
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Did you mean you are successfully running the Gear VR both h/w & s/w with your Xperia? Could you provide more details? Thanks.
do the touch pad and buttons work too?
Even if you successfully got the needed folders, the VR service and the ROM would need to be pointed to the directory. Another issue you may run into is that the VR Gear and services were designed to run specifically on Samsung devices only.
I'm not saying it won't work, but be careful when you try and certainly backup your phone first.
I know the risk. Soon I will buy used Note 5 for making a gear vr porting and I will test ported on my another z1 (I have 2)
i cannot even get it working on my Samsung S7 Active, (which is pretty much identical to a S7 mainboard wise. is just battery, case, button layout differs)
which is *just* a software issue im sure..
so im VERY much interested if you get the touchpad/buttons, and insertion detection working !! and how you did it !
as thats something i just cannot get going here ! ..
Think it's possible to use with the OnePlus 3 ?
well tried to get this installed, but couldnt get over permissions to overwrite those files .. (was rooted, in ES.File Explorer)
cannot do it in recovery as dont have any kinda custom recovery on s7.active ...
but did this give you ability to use the buttons, and touchpad ??
I tired with latest update of oculus software.I lost for a long timeeee because this latest version.I will port soon (It on my Xperia z1 and I dont charge it for a month....)
I planned to buy a used Galaxy note 5.for porting purpose and streaming Minecraft gearVR on Youtube ;D
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Did you mean you are successfully running the Gear VR both h/w & s/w with your Xperia? Could you provide more details? Thanks.
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not with hardware I need to do some coding and Microcontroller circuit building.Software not 100 usable it sometime crashes Not stable and laggy
miniminus said:
do the touch pad and buttons work too?
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Sorry I dont have real Gear vr.I only have software XD
Nixeus said:
Think it's possible to use with the OnePlus 3 ?
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Prepare and try with your self (need root just googling for Oneplaus 3 root )
miniminus said:
well tried to get this installed, but couldnt get over permissions to overwrite those files .. (was rooted, in ES.File Explorer)
cannot do it in recovery as dont have any kinda custom recovery on s7.active ...
but did this give you ability to use the buttons, and touchpad ??
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I found a way to simulate gyro sensor but not with touchpad it use arm cortex microcontroller
link:https://www.roadtovr.com/can-now-clone-gear-vr-test-virtual-reality-apps
link2:http://open-gear.com
link3:https://github.com/yetifrisstlama/Foculus_Rift_Tracker_STM32F3DISCOVERY
U need some coding and some Electronics skill (for me is Easy )
After oculus have new update
IMPORTANT:After new update of oculus.Oculus system activity will crash if you launch VR application.I have seen in logcat.It say it cant found "defaultDistortion.bin" in directory /sdcard/Oculus .So I findding for it.And I found in gear vr service app.Then I extracted the file . Here is file
ANOTHER IMPORTANT:Extract in your internal sd card folder name"Oculus" and enjoy l.If crashes send me or post a logcat
I think you shouldn't push yourself too hard.
Software hacking and Hardware simulation is too hard at once.
Going step by step would be easier and have a higher success rate.
You could first get a Gear Vr. Those are often sold for cheap , when Samsung tried to empty their shelves.
Especially the older ones.
Then prioritize Software porting until any phone is running stable on Gear Vr.
And then approach Gyroscope simulation on any Cardboard Headset to make it a Gear Vr.
But it's highly likely that the experience is worse. I mean Samsung is not stupid for putting a dedicated tracking circuit board inside the Gear Vr. They know that Smartphones don't have the best gyros etc. Mediocre Sensors are enough for Smartphone uses but when you are in VR you need a much higher sampling rate , hence the upgraded gyros in the Gear Vr. (Oculus and vive are the same)
So there is that. But it doesn't stop there. Let's say you ignore the last point or let's say your Gyroscope is good enough , there is still one big issue:
All gear vr content is made for the gear vrs optics. So you would need to find a cardboard headset that comes closest to the Gear Vrs lenses, lens to screen distance and face to lens distance and lPD( distance between L&R lens ... which should be the least problem though since many headsets have an adjustable IPD)
So to sum it up. The best bet would be to do the obvious . Use the gear vr with another android phone for gear vr experience.
Let's hope you can get that to work. Keep up the good work. And amazing talent at that age. 14 wow.
iHack13 said:
I think you shouldn't push yourself too hard.
Software hacking and Hardware simulation is too hard at once.
Going step by step would be easier and have a higher success rate.
You could first get a Gear Vr. Those are often sold for cheap , when Samsung tried to empty their shelves.
Especially the older ones.
Then prioritize Software porting until any phone is running stable on Gear Vr.
And then approach Gyroscope simulation on any Cardboard Headset to make it a Gear Vr.
But it's highly likely that the experience is worse. I mean Samsung is not stupid for putting a dedicated tracking circuit board inside the Gear Vr. They know that Smartphones don't have the best gyros etc. Mediocre Sensors are enough for Smartphone uses but when you are in VR you need a much higher sampling rate , hence the upgraded gyros in the Gear Vr. (Oculus and vive are the same)
So there is that. But it doesn't stop there. Let's say you ignore the last point or let's say your Gyroscope is good enough , there is still one big issue:
All gear vr content is made for the gear vrs optics. So you would need to find a cardboard headset that comes closest to the Gear Vrs lenses, lens to screen distance and face to lens distance and lPD( distance between L&R lens ... which should be the least problem though since many headsets have an adjustable IPD)
So to sum it up. The best bet would be to do the obvious . Use the gear vr with another android phone for gear vr experience.
Let's hope you can get that to work. Keep up the good work. And amazing talent at that age. 14 wow.
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Now I have freetime on my vocation.about hardware is not a problem. Like gyroscope sensor.I have arduino. I have c++.I have electronic skill.Im coding with hardware.Im atill lucky to have a external hardware to use with this gear vr port.
About vr headset.I have google cardboard and VRBox. Recently I just play minecraft gear vr with my friend(with gamepad joy stick).
Update :I have way to test with hardware !!!
After I know the open-gear.com It's good news because we can have external hardware incluced with gyroscope .Im considering to buy them and manualy flash bootloader to it.but if you are bad at electronic DIY .you can also buy the pre programmed hardware for about $30 .it's good price for me but with the shipping to Thailand the shipping cost can be same as hardware kit .if you are in usa .you can buy the pre programmed kit by this link: open-gear.com and scroll down to
"Midnight Sun"kit you can see a screenshot from my phone.
And who can buy the hardware and program it with yourself
Just search for STM32F3 Discovery boardin Digikey Mouser Ebay or Distributor in your country. You can learn mor about flash bootloader in their website : open-gear.com
is work on a7 2017 with this file?
thx
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the new Gear VR controller and a Note 4 ? I understand I may have to root my SM-N910C in order to temporarily modify the model version [to a Note 5] in order to pair/calibrate controller ?
If I have to choose this route [unless anyone knows a work around] I am having trouble finding recommended method on FW build MMB29K.N910CXXS2DQF2
Any help appreciated !
Solution !
I did find some info on this so here's how you fix this problem WITHOUT root.
Go find
com.samsung.android.app.vr.input.service_1.0.44-44_minAP121(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk
or just look for Samsung gear vr input apk
Side load apk, you are then able to pair and calibrate ! This loop problem is ether intentional or a genuine bug.
Tested for a number of hours and works fine !
I would have imagined that the Gear VR Controlller would have worked perfectly fine with the Note 4. As long as you have bluetooth enabled.
Hello friends,
I tried the apk : com.samsung.android.app.vr.input.service_1.0.44-44_minAPI21(nodpi)_apkmirror.com
however my samsung note 4 (not rooted) is able to the gear vr controller, it can't appair to it.
I tried several time after rebooting my phone, I'm in the same situation
Any idea ?
I think they have dropped the Gear VR Controller Support on the Note 4 completely. Now the "Controller" menu is completely missing from the Oculus VR settings "More" menu. I tried installing older versions of the input service "1.0.44" but that didn't bring the menu back.
Someone any idea how to fix this?
Theoretically the controller is compatible with the Note 4 so it is probably a commercial step why they removed it.
PS: I didn't try rooting my phone to change the ID to see if the "Controller" menu reappears.
I am rooted on a Sprint Note 4 (SM-N910P). A few months ago, I got it to work by doing the process https://www.reddit.com/r/GearVR/comments/67z5sd/will_the_controller_work_with_note_4/ It worked, but then one day the option for the controller was gone again and the controller would not work. Oculus app updates may have done it.
I just went in and changed back build.prop so that ro.product.model=SM-G935P so that it thinks it's a Sprint Galaxy S7 Edge. I rebooted, and now the Controller option in the menu is back. That is all I did. I'm not sure if I'll have any negative effects just leaving it as SM-G935P, but I'm going to try.
I tested VR and controller functionality after leaving it as SM-G935P, everything seems to work just fine.
preslin said:
I am rooted on a Sprint Note 4 (SM-N910P). A few months ago, I got it to work by doing the process https://www.reddit.com/r/GearVR/comments/67z5sd/will_the_controller_work_with_note_4/ It worked, but then one day the option for the controller was gone again and the controller would not work. Oculus app updates may have done it.
I just went in and changed by build.prop so that ro.product.model=SM-G935P so that it thinks it's a Sprint Galaxy S7 Edge. I rebooted, and now the Controller option in the menu is back. That is all I did. I'm not sure if I'll have any negative effects just leaving it as SM-G935P, but I'm going to try.
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I tested VR and controller functionality after leaving it as SM-G935P, everything seems to work just fine.
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Does charging work with this mod?
Thanks
nasinec said:
Does charging work with this mod?
Thanks
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I don't charge my phone while it's in VR, but I have no reason to think it won't work.
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I don't charge my phone while it's in VR, but I have no reason to think it won't work.
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Note 4 did not charge in previous editions of Gear Vr.
Hi everyone! So glad I can contribute to XDA!
1st: size is key, sm325 note8 Gear VR is the only one I was able to use with space to fit the size of Note 4 & Note Edge (remember that one?).
Second, you want to use Nova launcher activities (google it) and something like Aptoide to download the following:
Oculus VR apks (Home, App framework, etc.) as many as possible
More important still : download apps of Samsung's "Gear VR" service, setup wizard, system, input service, etc.
No need to root.
Once downloaded, create activities in Nova launcher widget on touchwiz or direct on Nova or custom launcher. Create them esp for Input Service to pair that VR controller that's the best $30/30€ you'd ever spend...
Better news still, all this is DPI free so if like me you are using a low setting for extra space on your Note 4 screen esp with the docking station HDMI that gave us D'ex before Dex, it does not screw with your stock VR apps.
Hi roniboian
Could explain more precisely your trick?
it look excellent but don't understand how to get GEAR VR controller connected to note. 4
roniboian said:
Hi everyone! So glad I can contribute to XDA!
1st: size is key, sm325 note8 Gear VR is the only one I was able to use with space to fit the size of Note 4 & Note Edge (remember that one?).
Second, you want to use Nova launcher activities (google it) and something like Aptoide to download the following:
Oculus VR apks (Home, App framework, etc.) as many as possible
More important still : download apps of Samsung's "Gear VR" service, setup wizard, system, input service, etc.
No need to root.
Once downloaded, create activities in Nova launcher widget on touchwiz or direct on Nova or custom launcher. Create them esp for Input Service to pair that VR controller that's the best $30/30€ you'd ever spend...
Better news still, all this is DPI free so if like me you are using a low setting for extra space on your Note 4 screen esp with the docking station HDMI that gave us D'ex before Dex, it does not screw with your stock VR apps.
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Hello, i joined just to ask you how to do what you describe above! You said you would be happy to contribute, that would be really great,.. What you have written is very vague, at XDA the best people tend to share complete info, Could you give actual steps by steps?
I can find any of the APKs at 'APKMirror' site, they have the gear vr service, oculus home, everything, for Many many back dates.
(but; any advice on which dates or which actual files? Ideally the most recent update where the motion controller still worked..)
Please explain this 'create activities in NOVA launcher widget' method. (I am hoping it means, the apk's will install without the 'automatic wifi method' which invariably gives the newest files...)
What do you mean by DPI free? Please explain the process.
Thanks for the hope!
Yes, please explain in more detail. I am somewhat familiar with these sort of things and moderately comfortable messing around with stuff. I currently don't have a PC or easy access to one so I'm sure rooting my Note 4 is out of the question. That's why I've restarted my seach for a workaround to get the gear vr controller working with my Note 4 and corresponding headset. When I bought the controller a few months ago, I couldn't find anything reliable without root. This was the first place I came to so my hope is that this thread was abandoned b/c some of your brilliant minds have come up simple and successful patch. I have my fingers crossed, I'm getting kinda tired of using my steel series controller. Thanks everyone
Hi I can help. I started this thread, but XDA Password recovery can takes hours, even days or infinity now, since the link they send for password recovery, opens a random page, that has nothing to do with password recovery... I have never once gotten any help here with anything, ever, so I don't care enough to bother logging in anymore... BUT:
I have the Motion Controller working on my Note 4 in a limited fashion. You need to go to APKMirror (just Google 'download Gear VR Apk'... As you should have to begin with.) Download all the early APKs, one in each category, uninstall your gear software, and such, reinstall each apk (about 8 I believe) until it works. I remember centering around the earliest 'APRIL' Updates. You can run a LOT of apps with the controller, but not any new or newer apps. Im at: NextWorldVR (@) gmail.com if you need more help. The guy above will never answer you, this place is a bit of an elitist joke, I just figure out everything on my own now rather than bolster their tiny weaning toddler egos...