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I was initially turned off of the Galaxy Gear 2 by the price, but I understand that there are some refurbs avaiable for $99, so I was wondering if anyone in the Note 2 forum on the stock rom has an opinion on it. I really only want to use it for email notification and as a controller of my Google Play music library.
I really figured that I was going to wait on Motorola's upcoming watch, but for $99 ...
Any difference in pre-tizen and post-tizen?
Thanks for your time.
kbanes
kbanes said:
I was initially turned off of the Galaxy Gear 2 by the price, but I understand that there are some refurbs avaiable for $99, so I was wondering if anyone in the Note 2 forum on the stock rom has an opinion on it. I really only want to use it for email notification and as a controller of my Google Play music library.
I really figured that I was going to wait on Motorola's upcoming watch, but for $99 ...
Any difference in pre-tizen and post-tizen?
Thanks for your time.
kbanes
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I really like mine, but I don't think it will work with a stock Note 2 ROM, although you may be able to get notifications of you tweak it
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kbanes said:
I was initially turned off of the Galaxy Gear 2 by the price, but I understand that there are some refurbs avaiable for $99, so I was wondering if anyone in the Note 2 forum on the stock rom has an opinion on it. I really only want to use it for email notification and as a controller of my Google Play music library.
I really figured that I was going to wait on Motorola's upcoming watch, but for $99 ...
Any difference in pre-tizen and post-tizen?
Thanks for your time.
kbanes
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Where have you seen refurbs for $99??
You're probably mixed up with the 1st gen or the neo.
My mistake...
Yes, you are quite right. I did mistake a Gen 1 for for a Gen 2.
The refurbs are available at the Best Buy website.
Sorry for the error.
kbanes
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Where have you seen refurbs for $99??
You're probably mixed up with the 1st gen or the neo.
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Yes, you are quite right. I did mistake a Gen 1 for for a Gen 2.
The refurbs are available at the Best Buy website.
Sorry for the error.
kbanes
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You can get the Gear 2 Neo new for $150 from AT&T (even if you are not on AT&T).
See my post in the Gear 2 form general thread if interested...
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kbanes said:
I was initially turned off of the Galaxy Gear 2 by the price, but I understand that there are some refurbs avaiable for $99, so I was wondering if anyone in the Note 2 forum on the stock rom has an opinion on it. I really only want to use it for email notification and as a controller of my Google Play music library.
I really figured that I was going to wait on Motorola's upcoming watch, but for $99 ...
Any difference in pre-tizen and post-tizen?
Thanks for your time.
kbanes
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is gear really necessary?
I just ordered a refurb Gear 1 from SlickDeals last week. It's out for delivery today so I can't give my opinion just yet. However based on what I read the only real difference is the heart rate monitor on the Gear 2. (Well as long as you upgrade to Tizen)...I think I will upgrade the Gear 1 to Tizen since I really don't need a 1 inch screen for viewing full blown Android apps! LOL I can barely see the screen on my Note 2 HAHAHA!!!
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is gear really necessary?
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Dear guys,
I have never own a wearable before. I was thinking of buying a Gear 2 Neo as a bday gift for my friend, when I stumble across a a post on Engadget of how the Original Gear had Tizen upgrade.
Was pretty psyched about this news, as I also found a local dealer sold his 2nd-handed Gear v7000 for $60 (a used Gear 2 Neo would be about $100).
What I'm asking is, is Gear a better alternative than Gear 2, concerning:
Virtually Gear 2 and Gear share the same specs.
It has Tizen now
Thanks to XDA, many of you guys report to have decent battery life, which is awesome
It might also have Android Wear.
I own a Sony Z Ultra, but according to this, Gear can now runs on Sony too.
So yeah, I've done my homework, and can't have to have my hands on Gear. What do you guys think? With Tizen, is original Gear too far behind Gear 2?
If you want full functionality of your watch, you should use with a samsung device. I would advice you get a android wear device instead, there many alternatives and its gonna be tough to port android wear together with all its functions.
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If you want full functionality of your watch, you should use with a samsung device. I would advice you get a android wear device instead, there many alternatives and its gonna be tough to port android wear together with all its functions.
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Thanks mate, I guess I'll get an Android Wear.
Nevertheless, I still am going to buy one for my friend. At the same time, I am tight on cash, so I need to make a choice. With Tizen, is Gear close to Gear 2?
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Thanks mate, I guess I'll get an Android Wear.
Nevertheless, I still am going to buy one for my friend. At the same time, I am tight on cash, so I need to make a choice. With Tizen, is Gear close to Gear 2?
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Pretty much the same thing when it comes to software. What I like about the gear 2 is that camera and speaker are in the watch which makes you able to switch arm bands.
The Gear 2 is going to be $100 on Black Friday at AT&T.
Ok so I own a Galaxy S6 Edge and I got my Gear VR from best buy and my brother shipped it to Dubai from US. Costed me alot more than you folks living in states. Original price is 199$. I used my friend's Gear VR for note 4 with it for first time too so i can also kinda tell the difference... Ok so my impressions are,
1- The picture quality is better than Note 4. Well way better to be honest. In note 4 the pixelization is alot more than the s6 version due to the higher resolution the s6 has. The movies in s6 VR I think is above 480, kinda similar to 720p if not exactly.
2- Build quality is superb. It is lighter as compared to the note 4 vr.
3- Watched movie for 2hrs straight, no heat issues too, maybe because of the built-in fan? Did not hear the fan running though. But phone was not as heated as I heard it would be. Room was normal temperature. AC was not on my face directly.
4- No fog at all whatsoever.
5- Plugged in the charger, with samsung fast charger and samsung original cable, battery was exactly the same when the movie started till the end, 2 hrs of use. It does not charge the phone but does not let it drain also.
6- Note 4 has a better FOV. In s6 vr the side of the screen has noticeable walls. This is one downgrade in my thoughts but you will be lost in the details and movie that it might not bother you like it did not to me.
Overall I think it is a huge improvement as compared to the N4 VR but just the FOV is not. But seriously that can be forgotten easily once youre in and all set.
Great review. I have been thinking for a while to jump into S6 since I don't like the lag existing in Note 4 system.
Now with this review for the VR. Might have made the decision easier.
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im in saudi arabia. i have a xtrestolite rom 5.1.1 with unikernel. i just bought the gear vr but with no app in my s6. pls tell me what should i do in the first place? huhu
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im in saudi arabia. i have a xtrestolite rom 5.1.1 with unikernel. i just bought the gear vr but with no app in my s6. pls tell me what should i do in the first place? huhu
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It does not work with Custom Roms. Thanks.
anyway it worked for me though ☺
My Gear Vr for S6 just arrive. and im loving it.... even just watching the avengers 360. can wait to see what can do more.
remfpage said:
My Gear Vr for S6 just arrive. and im loving it.... even just watching the avengers 360. can wait to see what can do more.
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How can you see avengers on 360??? Does this gear vr brings the possibility to watch the complete film for free???
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How can you see avengers on 360??? Does this gear vr brings the possibility to watch the complete film for free???
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I think he means the avengers 360 experience
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anyway it worked for me though
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Confirmed.
See phone, custom ROM and Kernel in my signature -> Gear VR is working
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If you don't have a G920F maybe the thread of melo_mx could help ?
Hello. I've been trying to find myself out but no luck. What happens if you cram an "old" Galaxy Note 4 into the new Gear Vr? I've already installed the Oculus App inside. Will it say that it's not compatible with the device? Or will it work just fine? Or might need a some sort of patch to make it work with my Note 4?
Thanks in advance
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Hello. I've been trying to find myself out but no luck. What happens if you cram an "old" Galaxy Note 4 into the new Gear Vr? I've already installed the Oculus App inside. Will it say that it's not compatible with the device? Or will it work just fine? Or might need a some sort of patch to make it work with my Note 4?
Thanks in advance
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I dont know, maybe its just me but for some reason I feel the old vr headset for the note 4 is better then the new one for the note 5. I can def feel a difference in fov. Enjoy what you have on the innovator version.
bree3553 said:
Hello. I've been trying to find myself out but no luck. What happens if you cram an "old" Galaxy Note 4 into the new Gear Vr? I've already installed the Oculus App inside. Will it say that it's not compatible with the device? Or will it work just fine? Or might need a some sort of patch to make it work with my Note 4?
Thanks in advance
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Im wondering the same, especially now that I've flashed my Note 4 with a Note 5 port and the model number actually says SM-N920C.
Just finished reading amazon reviews and people are saying that the Note 4 doesn't fit! Most of us Note 4 users expected a software limitation that could be fixed with rooting or spoofing, but a hardware size issue would be a huge disappointment. I contemplated buying this VR consumer headset knowing it's not going to be compatible with the expectation of making some modifications to get it to work, but if it doesn't fit that's ridiculous! Hopefully someone shares photos or videos of their problems, and maybe we can find a workaround.
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Just finished reading amazon reviews and people are saying that the Note 4 doesn't fit! Most of us Note 4 users expected a software limitation that could be fixed with rooting or spoofing, but a hardware size issue would be a huge disappointment. I contemplated buying this VR consumer headset knowing it's not going to be compatible with the expectation of making some modifications to get it to work, but if it doesn't fit that's ridiculous! Hopefully someone shares photos or videos of their problems, and maybe we can find a workaround.
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Since the announcement of the consumer Gear VR it was clear that the Note 4 will not fit in it.
There is also a visible trend that new content is sometimes unsupported by the Note 4 (mostly because of the Snapdragon variant out there which somehow causes trouble to utilize the performance needed without overheating problems).
The Note 4 version is now over a year old and in my humble opinion it is/was a developer device but to get more testers on board it was called "innovator edition".
Porn still works. Thats all I care about. Can't wait untill my fleshlight arrives from Santa , oh ya!
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I read the specs and the Note 4 and 5 have the same micro usb connector. Is this correct? So what's keeping a Note 4 from being hacked to work with New Gear VR?
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Since the announcement of the consumer Gear VR it was clear that the Note 4 will not fit in it.
There is also a visible trend that new content is sometimes unsupported by the Note 4 (mostly because of the Snapdragon variant out there which somehow causes trouble to utilize the performance needed without overheating problems).
The Note 4 version is now over a year old and in my humble opinion it is/was a developer device but to get more testers on board it was called "innovator edition".
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I talked to a Samsung/Bestbuy Rep who witnessed the Note 4 fit into the new VR. Said it doesn't fit perfect and didn't advise it , but it does fit.
That's somewhat good news. Now someone needs to confirm that the software works. I am surprised a Note 4 xda developer has answered this question yet.
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That's somewhat good news. Now someone needs to confirm that the software works. I am surprised a Note 4 xda developer has answered this question yet.
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Dn5 for the n910c works perfectly with the note4 vr innovator edition. You need to install the oculus apps using n4 buildprop but after that you can swap back to n5 buildprop. I don't know much about the snapdragon variants but if you want to know anything about the exynos n4 and gear vr just hit me up
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I'd also like to know what people mean when they say it 'doesn't fit'. I am interested in getting a VR device, but the Innovator Edition is ridiculously expensive for some reason. Can you squeeze it in? Or does it really not fit. Maybe I'll head to a Best Buy and jam my Note 4 in the Consumer Edition to see for myself.
Better to ask forgiveness than permission.
Edit: I found the Innovator Edition for the Note 4 certified refurbished at Amazon for $150 and made a separate thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mobile-vr/gear-vr/gear-vr-innovator-edition-note-4-150-t3267755
Even if it didn't fit.. why couldn't you use rubber bands or something to strap it to the VR as a rudimentary workaround? Or maybe even take part of the VR's plastic off.
I was going to buy one to test myself. From what I understand, you can make it fit. With root , you can fake it to think it's what ever device you want it to be.
The problem will be overheating and under power, and screen resolution. But Samsung really screwed themselves with this non removable battery deal..
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I was going to buy one to test myself. From what I understand, you can make it fit. With root , you can fake it to think it's what ever device you want it to be.
The problem will be overheating and under power, and screen resolution. But Samsung really screwed themselves with this non removable battery deal..
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If you do buy the newer version, let us know what the issue with the fit is. If it's something that can be remedied by modifying the back cover or removing it, I might return the Innovator Edition I just bought and get the Consumer Edition.
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I was going to buy one to test myself. From what I understand, you can make it fit. With root , you can fake it to think it's what ever device you want it to be.
The problem will be overheating and under power, and screen resolution. But Samsung really screwed themselves with this non removable battery deal..
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I was just given one of these as a gift. Love it! The new version has a power port so you don't drain the battery. Instead of separate cartridges for each phone all of the devices fit into one set up using Springs and spacers. I'm running this with my note 5 and couldn't be happier.
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I was just given one of these as a gift. Love it! The new version has a power port so you don't drain the battery. Instead of separate cartridges for each phone all of the devices fit into one set up using Springs and spacers. I'm running this with my note 5 and couldn't be happier.
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Sounds interesting, any links or pics?
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Sounds interesting, any links or pics?
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The photo without the device attached shows the nubs used as spacers. Each level is spring loaded and compresses depending on which device is attached. The end where the USB connector is swivels, the opposite end adjusts with a spring to fir device snugly.
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The photo without the device attached shows the nubs used as spacers. Each level is spring loaded and compresses depending on which device is attached. The end where the USB connector is swivels, the opposite end adjusts with a spring to fir device snugly.
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Thanks for the pics. I have the innovator edition for the n4 but have friends interested in the vr. Nice to know the new ones aren't device specific
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The photo without the device attached shows the nubs used as spacers. Each level is spring loaded and compresses depending on which device is attached. The end where the USB connector is swivels, the opposite end adjusts with a spring to fir device snugly.
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How snug is the fit of the Note 5 in terms of it's width? The Note 4 is only a few milimeters smaller in terms of width, but I bet that could be the difference between wedging it in and not getting it in at all.
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How snug is the fit of the Note 5 in terms of it's width? The Note 4 is only a few milimeters smaller in terms of width, but I bet that could be the difference between wedging it in and not getting it in at all.
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Since it is the largest device this was designed for; the fit is very snug. You would have issues with the corners if you tried to fit a note 4 into this. Your best bet would be a refurbished innovator edition.
@baja, I am very well aware which devices this was designed for.
I noticed when I ordered my Note 8 that there was a link for a new Gear VR Note 8 Edition. Does this mean that the prior versions will not work? I've seen posts where some users state that the 2017 edition fits the S8+, but am not sure if it will fit the Note 8.
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I noticed when I ordered my Note 8 that there was a link for a new Gear VR Note 8 Edition. Does this mean that the prior versions will not work? I've seen posts where some users state that the 2017 edition fits the S8+, but am not sure if it will fit the Note 8.
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On launch day it was said a brand new Gear VR is coming out that will fit the Note 8, the current version will not work with the Note 8.
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/8/23/16193690/samsung-new-gear-vr-note-8-announced
That makes no sense. Why does samsung keep on doing that.
They know there going to make another phone they should think ahead and make a bigger adjuster for different size phones.
I got one in all the promos and had one for each different phone. Ended ip selling them all off and just keeping the s8 one
I pre-ordered the new vr with my phone order on samsung for $20 off
there is a new model on the sammy site for the note8. i have an employee discount so i picked it up. looking forward to it and the free 360 camera...
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That makes no sense. Why does samsung keep on doing that.
They know there going to make another phone they should think ahead and make a bigger adjuster for different size phones.
I got one in all the promos and had one for each different phone. Ended ip selling them all off and just keeping the s8 one
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Totally Agree with you.
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That makes no sense. Why does samsung keep on doing that.
They know there going to make another phone they should think ahead and make a bigger adjuster for different size phones.
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No one is going to disagree.
I think the launch product design wasn't finalized until after the launch of the s8+
I am racking up those friggen VRs as well.
So I get the Samsung Gear 360 VR Camera on promotion with the Note8, but I can't watch VR videos that I make with it on my current Samsung VR Headset that I got with the S8+. Would've been nice to offer the new VR Headset that fits the Note8 as one of the new promotion options.
I wonder if it will be possible to mod the S8/S8+ one to fit. Otherwise I guess I'll see if they offer a % off coupon for accessories like they have with previous S and Note models.
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I wonder if it will be possible to mod the S8/S8+ one to fit. Otherwise I guess I'll see if they offer a % off coupon for accessories like they have with previous S and Note models.
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Thats what I am thinking, should not be too much to mod but might be off center since one side is the plug and can not be adjusted. I don't know if I will do another VR unless we get really good deals. I have 3 VR's sitting here collecting dust now. I can't believe they did not plan for device adjustments for the note 8.
I just got off of a chat with Prasanna N. at Samsung Technical Support who said that they will have a port/adapter of some kind that will allow the Note8 to work with the previous model of the Gear VR. So maybe we'll be ok and not have to buy the Gear VR Note8 Edition.
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That makes no sense.
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Planned obsolescence.
The Note 8 version will be my first...never got to try the previous ones.
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I wonder if it will be possible to mod the S8/S8+ one to fit. Otherwise I guess I'll see if they offer a % off coupon for accessories like they have with previous S and Note models.
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Thats what I am thinking, should not be too much to mod but might be off center since one side is the plug and can not be adjusted. I don't know if I will do another VR unless we get really good deals. I have 3 VR's sitting here collecting dust now. I can't believe they did not plan for device adjustments for the note 8.
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the good news: i went to town on it with a dremel this morning and it worked out great.
the bad news: i think i inhaled some of my gear vr
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-gear-vr-vs-note-8-dremel-op-success-t3669507
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the good news: i went to town on it with a dremel this morning and it worked out great.
the bad news: i think i inhaled some of my gear vr
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-gear-vr-vs-note-8-dremel-op-success-t3669507
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That's good news. I will have to give it a go when I get mine. Thanks for the update
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That's good news. I will have to give it a go when I get mine. Thanks for the update
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It's a tight fit,but,you shouldn't have to do any modifications to the older VR Gear:
FF To about the 12:30 mark
https://youtu.be/wvhWHvyppfg
The Note8 fits in the most recent Gear VR headset. No modifications are required. I have a very difficult time understanding why anyone has had difficulty with this.
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The Note8 fits in the most recent Gear VR headset. No modifications are required. I have a very difficult time understanding why anyone has had difficulty with this.
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Does not fit in the one I bought a month ago. The note8 will not sit flush on the snap in end.
And the text on vr boot up is not centered.
Daydream fits and is compatible day 1. Works great!
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Does not fit in the one I bought a month ago. The note8 will not sit flush on the snap in end.
And the text on vr boot up is not centered.
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Then you're doing it wrong. Sorry, I can't help you. There are numerous YouTube videos demonstrating that it fits and works properly.