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Gear S for weight lifters

I tried looking around, but all i found was questions about sweaty problems lol Any of you guys or girls know exactly how the gear s heart rate function works? I want to use the S in conjuction with the endomondo app to keep track of a true number of calories burned using the heart rate and such while lifting weights. I sure hope it's not some weird; stay still to get the number and then carry on with your business kinda thing. Thanks in advance!

I lift with mine. It senses heart rate better than the Gear Fit while sweaty so that's good. You can tag your heart rate through the new S Health app. But lifting is not integrated with S Health as an activity, which I do not understand. You're better off with a dedicated HRM.
This is more for running and biking.

Thanks, that helps a lot. Clicky :good: for u

Has anyone tried Trinus Gyre with their GearVR?

The software allows mobile VR use with PC's -
My fear is that it doesn't use the sensors in the Gear VR, which will cause lag.
Does it run smoothly and is it worth a purchase?

Since there is no selling apps thru oculus storey yet I don't think the developer is that motivated to make it compatible with the vr. I will try the app out later.

well, there is a free version meant exactly to try before you buy...
why do you think not using the GearVR sensors would cause lag?

loxai said:
well, there is a free version meant exactly to try before you buy...
why do you think not using the GearVR sensors would cause lag?
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Not using the Gear VR sensors cause already lag, streaming and not using the Gear VR sensors cause even bigger lag.

@Powerslash that's not really an answer to my question.
The reason I ask is just to check if I am missing something: if gearVR is running with 1ms sensor updates (I think I read somewhere it was 1000hz, right?), and the phone does something around 10ms sensor updates, playing a game at 60fps, that is updating every 16.6ms, in both cases it can happen that the timing to grab input for next frame is missed, which creates a 16ms lag either way. Now the faster sampling means that the input data will be more recent and precise for the GearVR (i.e. next frame using 1ms old data), but even with 10ms, the amount of head movement change won't be that large (with 10ms old data in worst case scenario) and the imprecision is still low... isn't it? and that's without considering predictive sensor data to interpolate input. Idk, as I said, maybe I am missing something?
Of course, streaming is a bigger hurdle to tackle but, doing it right (and possibly lowering quality expectations a little bit), I don't think it is that bad... well, I actually think you can achieve pretty good results. Have you tried it?

loxai said:
@Powerslash that's not really an answer to my question.
The reason I ask is just to check if I am missing something: if gearVR is running with 1ms sensor updates (I think I read somewhere it was 1000hz, right?), and the phone does something around 10ms sensor updates, playing a game at 60fps, that is updating every 16.6ms, in both cases it can happen that the timing to grab input for next frame is missed, which creates a 16ms lag either way. Now the faster sampling means that the input data will be more recent and precise for the GearVR (i.e. next frame using 1ms old data), but even with 10ms, the amount of head movement change won't be that large (with 10ms old data in worst case scenario) and the imprecision is still low... isn't it? and that's without considering predictive sensor data to interpolate input. Idk, as I said, maybe I am missing something?
Of course, streaming is a bigger hurdle to tackle but, doing it right (and possibly lowering quality expectations a little bit), I don't think it is that bad... well, I actually think you can achieve pretty good results. Have you tried it?
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Just got my Note 4 Gear VR, on sale for $99 at Best Buy. Having used Trinus Gyre before with tremendous results on a standard cardboard, I'm looking around to find the best setup for getting it to run on the Gear VR -- maybe even a way to jury-rig some sort of usb pass-trough connection.
What do I find? The developer of the MARVELOUS Trinus Gyre just SHUTTING DOWN the opposition with an in-depth question that goes unanswered for almost a year. :silly:
Keep it up, loxai. I bought Trinus Gyre a few months back, and it has been a blast. :good::good:

Don't count on it; he says it's out of his budget, which is expected considering the initial $200 price on top of the price of a Note 4.
http://oddsheepgames.com/?topic=gear-vr-compatibility
Even then, to actually take advantage of the Gear VR sensors, he'd probably have to post it on SideloadVR or some other alternative store rather than the Oculus Store because of the way Gear VR applications need to be signed.
For me, the bigger issue at hand is that the Trinus server can't emulate a Rift tracker. This isn't surprising considering how the Oculus Runtime works, but it does mean that I can't play the Vox Machinae demo or anything else coded specifically to use the Oculus Runtime for head-tracking input rather than some other API like TrackIR or Freetrack.

Check out streamtheater. It's awesome you can get it through sideloadvr but check out the reddit thread for it. You can stream anything from your desktop to the gearvr, like steam games etc.
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Nizda1 said:
Check out streamtheater. It's awesome you can get it through sideloadvr but check out the reddit thread for it. You can stream anything from your desktop to the gearvr, like steam games etc.
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omg man this is so much better than any other solution out there!
Incredible to see this!

Gear VR getting new interactive movie to put you in the action!

This looks cool. Hard to tell exactly but looks like we can get this from Milk Store (still weirdest branding ever) from Feb 27th through March 1st. I'll be curious to see if they have solved the focus issues with 360 video. If so awesome.
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2015/02/samsung-gear-vr-gets-insurget-movie-tie-in/
It was announced today that Samsung and Lionsgate Studios have teamed up to bring a virtual reality experience to Gear VR, Samsung’s virtual reality headset, the experience is meant to promote Lionsgate’s upcoming film The Divergent Series: Insurgent. The tie-in is called Insurgent – Shatter Reality and it is a four minute fully immersive experience that is going to put users in Insurgent’s world.
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What we really need is a first person shooter with team play and the graphics quality of Herobound. That would be amazing. Also figure out how to stop this overheating. Tried adjusting settings using Synapse as recommended for the AEL kernel but overheating just the same. Must have wrong settings. I used those recommended for Balanced. If anyone knows the correct settings I'd appreciate it.

mitchellvii said:
What we really need is a first person shooter with team play and the graphics quality of Herobound. That would be amazing. Also figure out how to stop this overheating. Tried adjusting settings using Synapse as recommended for the AEL kernel but overheating just the same. Must have wrong settings. I used those recommended for Balanced. If anyone knows the correct settings I'd appreciate it.
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Hi Mitchellvi,
I've seen that you constantly talk about how badly out-of-focus the 360 videos are. Quite honestly I don't see that problem on mine. The only thing I see on some scenes of the 360 videos are a few of the image seams that conform the 360 video image, but the video is very clear and detailed to me.
I too would like to see a 1st person shooter (with multiplayer) with HeroBound kind of graphics. But I think that unless Samsung/Oculus fixes the overheating issues, it would be near impossible.
I also tweaked my CPU and GPU speeds, underclocking and undervolting without any noticeable improvements. The only thing that seems to be working is to use the Note's Power Save Mode at the cost of some minor stuttering on some games and apps. So instead of say 20 minutes of use, I can almost double the time before it prompts to let it cool down.
Cheers!

Rayan said:
Hi Mitchellvi,
I've seen that you constantly talk about how badly out-of-focus the 360 videos are. Quite honestly I don't see that problem on mine. The only thing I see on some scenes of the 360 videos are a few of the image seams that conform the 360 video image, but the video is very clear and detailed to me.
I too would like to see a 1st person shooter (with multiplayer) with HeroBound kind of graphics. But I think that unless Samsung/Oculus fixes the overheating issues, it would be near impossible.
I also tweaked my CPU and GPU speeds, underclocking and undervolting without any noticeable improvements. The only thing that seems to be working is to use the Note's Power Save Mode at the cost of some minor stuttering on some games and apps. So instead of say 20 minutes of use, I can almost double the time before it prompts to let it cool down.
Cheers!
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If beauty were ever in the eye of the beholder, it is with the GVR. Because of the idiosyncrasies of how each individual's eyes focus at such a close distance (something nature never intended them to do), there really is no one right answer when it comes to what people experience. However, focus on 360 videos does seem to be an issue shared by many. I envy you that it is not for you.
You begin to understand the difficulty in designing a one-size-fits-all VR device. They are forced to design for the mean and thus insure than pretty much everyone will be slightly disappointed with one thing or another. Assuming VR remains with the "lense and screen" format (and corneal projection as in the Glyph does not replace it), I see the day coming where you will go to the optometrist to get a VR prescription and order custom lenses just for you.

I'm going to stop by the store today and see if I can find a small chill-pack which would fit inside the GVR cover (perhaps attached with velcro tape). That way it would not touch the phone creating condensation issues (hopefully) and it would keep things cool for gaming.
Worth a shot.
I also have a steel wool heat sync idea I've created a thread about.

mitchellvii said:
I'm going to stop by the store today and see if I can find a small chill-pack which would fit inside the GVR cover (perhaps attached with velcro tape). That way it would not touch the phone creating condensation issues (hopefully) and it would keep things cool for gaming.
Worth a shot.
I also have a steel wool heat sync idea I've created a thread about.
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Let us know how it goes.
Have you tried changing governors and such?
I will try using different governors and see if that helps.
Cheers ?
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mitchellvii said:
I'm going to stop by the store today and see if I can find a small chill-pack which would fit inside the GVR cover (perhaps attached with velcro tape). That way it would not touch the phone creating condensation issues (hopefully) and it would keep things cool for gaming.
Worth a shot.
I also have a steel wool heat sync idea I've created a thread about.
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i be working in the Samsung store in soho we doing a event on this

trying

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Rayan said:
Let us know how it goes.
Have you tried changing governors and such?
I will try using different governors and see if that helps.
Cheers
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Steel wool is fail as there is not enough surface area contact to wick off heat. Chill packs succeeded but recommend fridged instead of frozen to prevent fogging.

Eye soreness

I've only had this device for 4-5 days now. My eyes have been really sore for the past 2 days now. I'm not sure if this is because of the Iris scanner or the Gear VR. Anyone else having the same problem?

How much time have you spent with the Gear VR? Does the problem stop when you put the phone down for a while?
In any event, persistent eye soreness should be diagnosed by a doctor, not by a cell phone forum.

While you wait for your optometrist appointment, have you tried using the blue light filter setting in your pull down menu?

Have you, by chance, suffered any type of head injury (mild or moderate)? Recent change in vision or new optical prescription? Things to consider.
This could be indicative of something far more important than a Note 8, so please do see an Optometrist.

herandy said:
I've only had this device for 4-5 days now. My eyes have been really sore for the past 2 days now. I'm not sure if this is because of the Iris scanner or the Gear VR. Anyone else having the same problem?
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I noticed some discomfort after using the VR....it does say to limit your usage, especially when starting out.

BlueFox721 said:
I noticed some discomfort after using the VR....it does say to limit your usage, especially when starting out.
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Yeah those warnings exist for our protection fortunately. They other issue op could be having is from the device not finished learning brightness preferences as yet. I had to retrain mine negate for whatever reason, it thought I looked to be blinded!!!?

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Yeah those warnings exist for our protection fortunately. They other issue op could be having is from the device not finished learning brightness preferences as yet. I had to retrain mine negate for whatever reason, it thought I looked to be blinded!!!?
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I did too. could be that then

Gary02468 said:
How much time have you spent with the Gear VR? Does the problem stop when you put the phone down for a while?
In any event, persistent eye soreness should be diagnosed by a doctor, not by a cell phone forum.
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It just comes and goes randomly putting the phone down doesn't seem to make a difference that much to me. I think it might be related to the iris scanner though. I've heard some people had problems with it on the S8 as well. Haven't used the Gear VR that much. 4-5 times, half an hour each time.

Bet its the VR...I struggle with this. I'm not sure what impact the Iris scanner might have but its not a bright light so can't imagine it causes too much harm. VR will tire your eyes especially after 30 mins. I watched a live SpaceX rocket launch and had to sit for a few mins after to recover.

https://www.google.com/amp/www.dail...-say-iris-scanner-causing-eye-discomfort.html
You're not alone apparently. I stay away from shining even small amounts of infrared lights in my eyes. It's not with the small chance of damage to me.

How does the amount of IR exposure from a few seconds of iris-scanning compare to the amount of IR exposure from a few seconds of walking outdoors?

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How does the amount of IR exposure from a few seconds of iris-scanning compare to the amount of IR exposure from a few seconds of walking outdoors?
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One is artificial, the other is natural. It may be a tiny risk, but Samsung even provides a warning about it when you activate it. My eye sight is just too important to me to risk it with new technology even if the risks are miniscule.
Also, it is the issue of the repeated exposure over a period of time. How many times do you unlock your phone a day? I think that is the concerning aspect in my eyes. Of course an unlock or two will not create eye damage. However, who has done the studies proving that repetitive direct eye exposure to IR lights are benign to eye health? The studies just aren't there.

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Seems like you maybe sensitive to the infared light spectrum used by the iris scanner. I would recommend that you disable iris scanning and use the fingerprint scanner instead.

I don't use Gear VR or the iris scanner and my eyes are fine. I am a heavy user too, with one full battery depletion per day.

I don't have an issue with the iris scanner. I keep the phone about a foot away when I do the iris unlock (both eyes in the 2 circles).
I primarily use my fingerprint, then PIN code, but I rely on iris unlock if my hands are sticky or dirty.

Lower the brightness..
herandy said:
I've only had this device for 4-5 days now. My eyes have been really sore for the past 2 days now. I'm not sure if this is because of the Iris scanner or the Gear VR. Anyone else having the same problem?
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Have you tried lowering the brightness, the Note 8 is a particularly bright phone.

petethepete2000 said:
Have you tried lowering the brightness, the Note 8 is a particularly bright phone.
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It's on auto and usually too dim to be honest, but I've been having around 6-6:30 SoT recently anyways. Black themes from substratum help a lot too.

Question Body Temperature

Anybody come up with an app for that yet?

Haven't seen or heard anything about a working app for this on our Watch ...

Here's How The Galaxy Watch 5's Temperature Sensor Will Work
The Galaxy Watch 5 has a temperature sensor.
screenrant.com

R900XXU1AWD6/R900OXM1AWD6 found this for Korea...
After reading this:
Galaxy Watch 5 now offers skin temperature-based cycle tracking
Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy Watch 5 that ties together menstrual cycle tracking with the ...
www.sammobile.com
Only as info.
Best Regards

More scoop today:
Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro now feature skin temperature measurement
Samsung is now rolling out skin-temperature-based cycle tracking to the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. Read on to know more!
www.androidauthority.com

adfree said:
R900XXU1AWD6/R900OXM1AWD6 found this for Korea...
After reading this:
Galaxy Watch 5 now offers skin temperature-based cycle tracking
Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy Watch 5 that ties together menstrual cycle tracking with the ...
www.sammobile.com
Only as info.
Best Regards
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I got the update on galaxy 5 watch, only works at night while you sleep(4hrs min). Maybe someone can take this new app and make it take body temperature any time? Also, for non Samsung phones like Dante63 did for the ECG-Blood Pressure apps?

rick6548 said:
I got the update on galaxy 5 watch, only works at night while you sleep(4hrs min). Maybe someone can take this new app and make it take body temperature any time? Also, for non Samsung phones like Dante63 did for the ECG-Blood Pressure apps?
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If you have a bugjaeger app on your phone (that you often use for sideloading and extracting apps for galaxy watch) it displays all sensor info. Before it only showed skin temp sensor id with no info. I wonder if with this new WD6 firmware it now displays temperature info too?
It will be awhile before this software update arrives to Canada and LTE variant for me to test.
I would assume if you change your sleep schedule to daytime in Samsung Health than maybe it will measure your body temperature while you work out??

rick6548 said:
I got the update on galaxy 5 watch, only works at night while you sleep(4hrs min). Maybe someone can take this new app and make it take body temperature any time? Also, for non Samsung phones like Dante63 did for the ECG-Blood Pressure apps?
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what does the information show? and how does it work did you have to turn on the menstration cycle? If not then thats still useful info to track if your temperature goes up during illness and if room is to hot or to cold etc.

adfree said:
R900XXU1AWD6/R900OXM1AWD6 found this for Korea...
After reading this:
Galaxy Watch 5 now offers skin temperature-based cycle tracking
Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy Watch 5 that ties together menstrual cycle tracking with the ...
www.sammobile.com
Only as info.
Best Regards
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As a male, how can i get my menstrual cycle so i can take advantage of this awesome feature?

Srbija2012 said:
As a male, how can i get my menstrual cycle so i can take advantage of this awesome feature?
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Just say you're a female, that's how it works nowadays .

slaytanic said:
Just say you're a female, that's how it works nowadays .
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You don't even need to say you are a female. As a male, I had cycle tracking on since beginning of March when I heard temp sensor was activated when Samsung Health renamed Women's Health to Natural Cycles in 6.23.3 version. But I was disappointed to find out that it's not active so I stopped using it lol. But to my surprise this entire time Samsung Health continued calculating my period
My biggest concern here is that aparently your temperature will only be shown and calculated while you sleep. But I never sleep with my watch (hell no). So how am I supposed to fake that and make it calculate the temperature automatically while I'm in a gym? If it's like blood oxygen continuous monitoring than making my watch think day is night is not going to work cause the watch detects activity even if say you come back home and watch TV while wearing it, the watch still will not measure my blood oxygen automatically. And without manual option, I don't think I will get any temperature info at all.
At least from reading all the crazy reactions on reddit from women saying US government can monitor this data, ladies don't need to worry as man will be using this function alot more than women now which will throw off the data anyways.
Unless, someone comes up with manual measurement hack ofcourse.

Barmenchik said:
Here's How The Galaxy Watch 5's Temperature Sensor Will Work
The Galaxy Watch 5 has a temperature sensor.
screenrant.com
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What kind of dystopic world do we live in when the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has to approve the ability to measure your own body temperature?

Aethera said:
What kind of dystopic world do we live in when the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has to approve the ability to measure your own body temperature?
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Excellent question..... my thoughts exactly. I have been apparently failing the sleep criteria for Samsung Health as reported by the Watch 5 Pro evinced by various irritating messages that I need to enroll in "Sleep Coaching"(their words)...... what are they going to do, send a female android to "coach " me around bedtime? (YUM!) Wait!! Do I hear helicopters?

rick6548 said:
Anybody come up with an app for that yet?
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Yeah, this guy did: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.t1ckt0ck.bodytemperature
Specifically for Watch 5, only takes a few seconds to measure on my GW5Pro running old WB1 firmware since LTE versions are stuck on January patch. I guess temperature sensor has been unlocked all along, but no idea what developer tools he used to access it. The app is very basic thou.

Has some body try it?, I have tried and it seems that shows a little bit low temperature and it not possible to calibrate the software.

워치5 베타가 나왔군요
더 이상 저는 좋은 소프트웨어를 만들기 위한 피드백,오류제보등의 베타가 아닌 미리 체험하는 느낌으로 참여 할려고 합니다. 피드백,오류 제보 열심히 해봐야 소용 없다는걸 알았습니다. 수면 중 피부 온도가 드디어 되네요. 업데이트 하니 새롭긴 합니다.
r1.community.samsung.com
I have tried to look on korean forum about Beta...
Then i saw this post... and Picture about Temp...
No idea...
Only as info.
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As far as I can read from the google translator seems that the temperature while you are sleeping can be viewed on the One UI 5 beta.
A beta tester maybe can confirm.

javi.duro said:
As far as I can read from the google translator seems that the temperature while you are sleeping can be viewed on the One UI 5 beta.
A beta tester maybe can confirm.
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I can't find anywhere to see a result