Hey all, so I've been trying to dig around a bit on the forums to find some answers, but alas, couldn't get specific enough information, so thought I'd just make a thread of all my questions lol.
Currently using a Note 5 SM-N920W8, 6.0.1, Stock.
I use Linux, and have no access to a Windows machine, and no desire to make a windows VM plus I doubt I could free up enough hard drive space right now anyways hahaha.
I also DAILY use my Samsung Gear VR.
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First question: Is there a way to root my phone given my current setup?
Second: I DID read that the gear VR won't work with most custom roms (Like AOSP based ones). Any custom roms that DO WORK (Must work 100% without having to jump through a billion hoops to make it function) with the Gear VR?
Third: Any recommendations of any kind, since I am new to this device, would be appreciated!
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I will let someone more qualified than me answer this but I will say I'm glad my Note 5 is my third phone not my main 2 as there is no updates on ROMs for this phone I haven't see anything new in months lol
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Even the stock MM Rom runs nice and smooth for me. I just want to root at the LEAST so I can get Viper running...But, I wouldn't mind a better kernel / ROM either, so I can increase my battery life, tweak a few things.
-- Also, Just realized I should have maybe posted in Q&A Rather than general. If a mod wants to move this, cool by me!
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So.... my contract upgrade and Valentines Day fell right on top of each other and my wonderful woman made a new Note 3 and Gear ($150 deal at Best Buy) happen for me (ain't she the best?).
Could someone advise me to the advantages and or disadvantages of not rooting the Note while still rooting and modding the Gear? I am not new to the root/mod world having done so on previous phones (2 previous Evo 4Gs, 2 EvoLTEs, and a few others for friends and family). I basically only needed root for wifi tether and titanium backup but would rather not muck up my new devices with aftermarket roms unless there is distinct benefit in doing so. I do see the advantages of root/modding the gear but what do I lose by not root/modding the Note as well?
Thanks in advance for any and all advice.
natefuhr said:
So.... my contract upgrade and Valentines Day fell right on top of each other and my wonderful woman made a new Note 3 and Gear ($150 deal at Best Buy) happen for me (ain't she the best?).
Could someone advise me to the advantages and or disadvantages of not rooting the Note while still rooting and modding the Gear? I am not new to the root/mod world having done so on previous phones (2 previous Evo 4Gs, 2 EvoLTEs, and a few others for friends and family). I basically only needed root for wifi tether and titanium backup but would rather not muck up my new devices with aftermarket roms unless there is distinct benefit in doing so. I do see the advantages of root/modding the gear but what do I lose by not root/modding the Note as well?
Thanks in advance for any and all advice.
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Howzit man, congrats on the phone and Gear.
Well I am running stock note 3 and null_21 on the Gear.
I am leaving the note stock for now because dont really have the need or want to root at this stage....but
Rooting the gear definitely has major advantages over stock. Just makes the device so more useful and fun to use. I am enjoying it alot more after root. Read the root guides and watch some video of rooted gears and you will see how much better it becomes
Cheers
Thanks man. So I won't be missing out on any Gear functionality but not rooting the Note is what I'm assuming?
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There's a lot of functionality that you're going to be missing out on both devices by not rooting. You don't necessarily need a custom ROM on the Note 3 either to get significantly more enjoyment out of it. Keep in mind that there are some rooting methods out there for the Note 3 that trip the KNOX warranty counter and others that don't, so if you root make sure to pay attention to that. Once you're rooted install Xposed framework and grab some modules like Wanam, Tinted Status Bar, Disable Clear Defaults Dialog, and App Settings. Those are the 4 I use and they are glorious. As for the Gear I'm currently working on rooting/installing a custom ROM on it because I want Google Now, which apparently requires Bluetooth Tethering to be enabled from what I can tell.
If you're not comfortable with doing this just yet give it a few months, you'll likely get the itch to tweak with more stuff and the Xposed/root thing should scratch that for a while. I got my Note 3 at launch and literally installed my first custom ROM yesterday, so it's possible to hold off
I know I'm missing out on both by not rooting. After all of the stuff I've read on tripping Knox I'm wary about rooting the Note. I did notice however that I do already BT tethering as an option on the stock Sprint Note rom. I don't know if it will be limited like the wifi tether would be though. After all of the bugs and glitches and battery life issues I had with my old EvoLTEs I was just resigned to keeping the Note stock and especially now that they have officially confirmed 4.4 coming it's way. I'm planning in holding off on the Note until a root method for 4.4 comes around.
As far as the Gear goes... I am itching to root this thing badly and see what this little doodad from hell can do. I just need to sit down and read all of the tutorials as I have always done so that I don't become forum fodder for asking questions that were already answered.
Long story long... am I going to give up and Gear functionality by not rooting the Note assuming bluetooth tethering functions on the stock note rom or is the Gear root functionality independent of whatever phone I have it attached to?
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Ok, so i'm assuming this is a common question but failed at search and there doesnt seem to be much in terms of FAQ on these subforums.
I've read that the samsung watches only work with samsung phones. is this still the case? what is the point in rooting the watches? does it allow to be used on other brands? does the other phone NEED to be rooted to use it?
many thanks and really sorry if it has been answered many times before.
I've been offered one (i think its the original gear not gear 2) for a decent price but dont know if it'll work on my sony z1 unrooted.
cheers
You really don't even need to search...just read some of the threads
The watch is only fully compatible with devices running android 4.3+ and touchwiz
You can however get a fair bit of stuff working on non touchwiz roms/devices with workarounds
Our use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52128524
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AWESOME!!!!!
Subscribed and promptly ready to test!
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Ready to test, just if someone could tell me if there is any need for me to flash android before using this.
Very anxious to see what this new ROM would become and willing to test if possible/needed.
one beta tester from Spain
Eager.. eager..eager.. Let us flash something
Ok I subscribed to the other thread. What do I need to get started other than my watch lol
Not to be a spoil sport, but can we reduce the questions until OP has actually released something? This includes "please can I test it", "when's it going to be ready?" etc posts. It just clogs up the forums, cheers!
Im down for testing. even if there was a way to get android wear apps to work on tizen, that would be awesome
How to install?
Sorry, I'm using Google translation ...
I have a GEAR1 running NULL_ROM to install just download the image and install the twpr?
I saw the message that is not running, it refers to the version of 10/01 ???
I'm interested in running the Android Wear in GEAR1, I can help in any way?
Where do logs go?
Sorry for my possible noobness but where can I find logs while testing this rom and where would i post them?
I just subscribed and I wish you luck! I am on tien on my gear 1, but I will read through the thread and find how to downgrade and install the recovery this weekend. I don't know how much help I can be, but if I can get to the point of being able to test and post logs I will definitely do that. Thanks for working on this!
i've got an original gear with null rom 23 i believe .. if i can help in anyway, as long as it doesn't brick my gear let me know as i am eager to see wear working on this gen 1 gear.. i'm a relative n00b at this so testing/logging/dumping instructions would be helpful..
keep up the great work! Thanks!
still needing firmware?
I have an original Galaxy Gear with the original OS on it. I have never upgraded it and the current version shows:
V700XXUBNA6
If there is anything I can provide to help make Android Wear work on the device please let me know.
This will work with gear 2 Neo??
should i try this on my gear?
i have a galaxy gear 1 with null 23 rom and i can just flash tje file on my gear but my question is, will it work??
Stock images
I read in the ROM thread that you're looking for partition dumps. I've got a bone-stock Gear1 running Android. If you still need, I can provide the dd images.
Android wear for galaxy Gear
Im new here, but ive been following some threads for quite some time.
RE; Galaxy Gear, has anyone got notifications from iphone working on any of the ROMS?
been tinkering around - there are apps on the play store but they require 4.4, null (Great stuff), is 4.2.2 and i cant bypass the API level requirement. gonna try unpacking the APK and modifying minimum API level in build.gurdle then pushing the iphone notifier and the android wear widget components to the Null should work.
Also the android wear on a gear will breathe new life into Galaxy Gear's - the main problem is the chipset difference - exynos and Snapdragon. i think thats why it wasnt hard to port it to a gear2.
Any Tips?
I currently use my GG1 with my nokian N8, thanks Fomey
But the iphone notifications using ANCS has got me going mad, been trying to make it work since i got my hands on first gear, now i have a second and i have a gear fit.
I was ten minutes too late to grab a gear 2 at a good price.
I view this thread everyday hoping for android wear ported to our beloved gear quick noob
question could the gear 2 android wear port work on my gear 1 if I flashed it as I flashed the
tizen mod 3.0 for gear 2 on my gear 1 by mistake once and it booted up it was just the camera didn't work thinking is this the same thing or am I way off?
Thanks
What happens if I flash "Wearez-20150129-TEST-ls02.zip"?
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Phone: Samsung T-Mobile Note 4
Version: N910TUVU1COG2
Okay guys, here's what I need... (by no way shape or form should this become a hate-fest or trolling, please)... I had to replace my Google Nexus 6 (total hardware meltdown) with a Note 4. Now I'm not a stranger to the Note, I had a Note 2 a few years back and LOVED it.
The only issue I have is the overall performance of the Lollipop shell on the stock firmware/software and I need to find something that will still allow me to use the S-Pen for my document editing and productivity, and the most out of the hardware that I can muster out of this phone.
I am not new to flashing ROMs or Kernels (although it has been a while) - I am also open to AOSP and TW type of ROMs. I just need to know what is going to get the best performance, efficient power usage (aka - battery preservation), flexibility for IT apps (Citrix, VMware, etc) and overall visual configurability than what normally comes out of the box.
I'm honestly looking for some objective discussion here- this is not meant to be a competition or a verbal brawl - I'm looking for some answers from some experts in the field. I have been looking in these forums for answers for over 5 years (since my first Android phone - The Droid) and am looking for some intelligent and open feedback.
Thank you for taking the time to read - I know the post is a bit long - and I look forward to some of the responses. Have a great day guys and gals!
Sounds like you should give poprocks a try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3096286
Mega just dropped a new release. He's been with us from the beginning and is all about efficiency, etc.
It's a tw rom.
Have had good experiences with Poprocks and CM12. If you go the AOSP rout check out sPenCommander on Google+ to get some of the sPen features working.
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So i tried to find a little bit of information but dont see vr any where. Last i remember rooted phones cant work with samsung gear, but what about the virtual reality? On a custom rom? I remember reading some update or kernal worked with vr. Well is any 1 running the latest moar rom and has the vr headset?
Hey @djhulk2
This has been resolved for quite a while (more than a year now). I've been running custom ROMs for years, and am currently running an international ROM on my Sprint variant & have no issues with my Gear S or Gear S2. Regarding Gear VR - you'll need to use a custom kernal if you are or plan on running MOAR. The ones that support Gear VR will usually state it in the title, from what I've seen. Check the forum when you can.
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Hey @djhulk2
This has been resolved for quite a while (more than a year now). I've been running custom ROMs for years, and am currently running an international ROM on my Sprint variant & have no issues with my Gear S or Gear S2. Regarding Gear VR - you'll need to use a custom kernal if you are or plan on running MOAR. The ones that support Gear VR will usually state it in the title, from what I've seen. Check the forum when you can.
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Which forum? I scrolled through the accessories pages didnt find any thing.
So what no 1 is using rhe vr headset and cant share????
350 views and no 1 has any idea?
Bump untill some 1 who using this head set can answear me clearly, dony want to buy a head set to find out its not working with my phone
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Hey @djhulk2
This has been resolved for quite a while (more than a year now). I've been running custom ROMs for years, and am currently running an international ROM on my Sprint variant & have no issues with my Gear S or Gear S2. Regarding Gear VR - you'll need to use a custom kernal if you are or plan on running MOAR. The ones that support Gear VR will usually state it in the title, from what I've seen. Check the forum when you can.
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This guy is just lost, he just never gets it! What international ROM are you running and do you get everything fully working on the 920P?
I've been using the GearVR with my rooted + custom rom Note 5. Many people are doing it, as it's the only way you can get a PS3/PS4 (some work native?) controller working wirelessly over Bluetooth with SixAxis.
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This guy is just lost, he just never gets it! What international ROM are you running and do you get everything fully working on the 920P?
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@djhulk2
A few things:
If your main concern is being able to use the Gear VR, you can do that with the stock ROM, no issue. If you want to try your hand at flashing, I would highly suggest that you spend some time reading through the threads for your specific Note5 variant. As it is, I have the Sprint Note5, but since I have been flashing and developing for quite a few years now, I have become comfortable with finding and using ROMs that may not have been specifically built for my device (ie. me using international ROMs on my Sprint device). To answer your question @954wrecker, I was testing the CM13 build at the time I originally posted, but I've since gone back to using MOAR with the MM updates. There were too many issue with that build to keep it going as a daily driver, but I had phone/GPS/BT working, but roaming would cause me to completely lose cell data until I rebooted the device, and GPS was only accurate to about 300yrds (which isn't completely horrible, but still...). I've used other international ROMs, but at the end of the day, most are all the same unless you know how to modify their scripts...
In order for folks to help you out, I'd suggest figuring out what variant you are using. If you actually should be using the international ROMs, then once you find a ROM that suits you, you will then need to find a kernel that supports GearVR. Most Kernels do support it, but you will need to do the leg work and figure out which one will suit your specific daily needs. Since we do not know what variant you are using, nor do we have your phone in our hands, it makes helping you out a little difficult. If you have specific questions, feel free to PM me - head-up: I do not log on here every day, so it might take time for me to respond. But I'll keep an eye out :good::good:
I just got the Samsung gear vr and I'm rooted running Moar v4.0 works no problem