Hi,
So I just got a galaxy s7, and it came with a gear VR. Ive been trying it on, done some streaming and its pretty good (for a free device)
Ive installed samsung VR app from the appstore(through VPN because I live in europe) but I can't seem to get it to work/appear when I use the gear VR?
Ive downloaded the same video I saw when I streamed it before, but when I play it the scaling is not right anymore (people are giants) probably because its not being viewed through the samsung VR app I'm guessing?
Am I doing something wrong here?
Thank you
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So the Gear VR SDK has been released here: https://developer.oculus.com/downloads/
It includes APKs for Oculus' Cinema, 360 videos and 360 photos apps and the source code for all of them. This is all apparently only comparable with the Note 4, so if anyone can test and report back if they can get it working with Cardboard and so on that'd be great
Big question for me is device support - tried installing the APKs to my Nexus 5 - they crashed upon startup (probably because I'm on Lollipop). If anyone can try get these, especially the cinema, working, that'd be fantastic
antovolk said:
So the Gear VR SDK has been released here: https://developer.oculus.com/downloads/
It includes APKs for Oculus' Cinema, 360 videos and 360 photos apps and the source code for all of them. This is all apparently only comparable with the Note 4, so if anyone can test and report back if they can get it working with Cardboard and so on that'd be great
Big question for me is device support - tried installing the APKs to my Nexus 5 - they crashed upon startup (probably because I'm on Lollipop). If anyone can try get these, especially the cinema, working, that'd be fantastic
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All the apks installed but it wont run without the gear vr. Each app just brings up the vr manager.
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antovolk said:
So the Gear VR SDK has been released here: https://developer.oculus.com/downloads/
It includes APKs for Oculus' Cinema, 360 videos and 360 photos apps and the source code for all of them. This is all apparently only comparable with the Note 4, so if anyone can test and report back if they can get it working with Cardboard and so on that'd be great
Big question for me is device support - tried installing the APKs to my Nexus 5 - they crashed upon startup (probably because I'm on Lollipop). If anyone can try get these, especially the cinema, working, that'd be fantastic
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Would be great if someone could get them working on Cardboard
Cheers, well....seeing as the source for all 3 apps is in the SDK, maybe someone can build a version from the ground up that does not require the Gear VR/bypasses the Gear VR Manager?
Also in the Cinema app, the only scene that's available is the default home theater, so no big theatre, IMAX or moon layouts yet...people can build their own though.
Screen shots of the video included.
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MD5 checkum?
re: ovr_mobile_sdk_20141111.zip
'Tried search on calculated MD5 Checksum
f704ee4085f8539f60bc2456eb1a90a3
and "no hits"... On an 858.77MB file, 'twould be nice to get a confirmation...?
antovolk said:
So the Gear VR SDK has been released here: https://developer.oculus.com/downloads/
It includes APKs for Oculus' Cinema, 360 videos and 360 photos apps and the source code for all of them. This is all apparently only comparable with the Note 4, so if anyone can test and report back if they can get it working with Cardboard and so on that'd be great
Big question for me is device support - tried installing the APKs to my Nexus 5 - they crashed upon startup (probably because I'm on Lollipop). If anyone can try get these, especially the cinema, working, that'd be fantastic
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So you dont have a Note 4, don't want to get a Gear VR but want their work for low anyway eh?
There are already VR cinemas for Google Cardboard like
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xsYwOEgrNo
And now leave our Gear VR Cinema alone, don't steal it
http://youtu.be/SVwNz4_NbRw?t=37s
Powerslash said:
So you dont have a Note 4, don't want to get a Gear VR but want their work for low anyway eh?
There are already VR cinemas for Google Cardboard like
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xsYwOEgrNo
And now leave our Gear VR Cinema alone, don't steal it
http://youtu.be/SVwNz4_NbRw?t=37s
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Hey i have a galaxy Note 4 but the Gear VR is nowhere to be found in France...
Maybe December...but probably january or even later...
Anyway, i would to welcome any headstart even if it means to use it in some google cardboard VR kind
Bumping because I came across a version of Oculus Cinema that actually starts up and everything on my Nexus 5...
http://apk-s.store.aptoide.com/app/market/com.oculus.cinema/308/8408322/Oculus Cinema
This is where I get to on my Nexus:
Now the next step would be getting the controls (apparently they work through mouse via bluetooth?) and the head tracking to work internally as opposed to through an external tracker like Gear VR or OpenGear http://www.open-gear.com/
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 +
hey everyone, Just received a samsung galaxy gear smart watch and understand they are not naturally compatible but if anyone knows a work around to get most features to work. I like the style of it being just a plain watch but would love to use it to its fullest. Thanks for any help I get.
Someone has to know something. Still have yet to get gear manager to even install. Every single link on this forum crashes when I open it.
how about NULL?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/2XrtI4DSePg
Hello!
there any way that works for using the Samsung Galaxy Gear SM-V700 with a mobile phone "Not Samsung"?
Gear 2 are a google market aplication, but don't Works on Gear 1
Thank you!
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.
I know dc13 was trying to get a work around with the gear vr use on any phone and was wondering if anything came about it. I was given a gear vr with remote for free and I have an A30 and want to use it with the gear vr app. Any insight would be great thank you!!
Rob