Galaxy Gear Compatibility Question - One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys - does anyone have tips on how to get the Galaxy Gear up and working on the M8? I've tried with very little luck. Thanks for any help!

mstrblueskys said:
Hey guys - does anyone have tips on how to get the Galaxy Gear up and working on the M8? I've tried with very little luck. Thanks for any help!
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Far as I know it only works with galaxy phones and not many of them

jaythenut said:
Far as I know it only works with galaxy phones and not many of them
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I know it's been working on other devices. I think the limitation is Bluetooth 4.0 LE, which the M8 ships with. Just wondering if anyone has made any more progress than I have.

mstrblueskys said:
I know it's been working on other devices. I think the limitation is Bluetooth 4.0 LE, which the M8 ships with. Just wondering if anyone has made any more progress than I have.
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Maybe this thread will help. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2596455

uh60james said:
Maybe this thread will help. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2596455
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I should have posted that I've tried dang near every guide on the site. I think I may be missing something so I'm wondering if anyone has done it successfully.

jaythenut said:
Far as I know it only works with galaxy phones and not many of them
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I figured it out!

mstrblueskys said:
I figured it out!
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Cool, thanks for sharing the fix. I had thought about getting one but ended up getting the Sony since I knew everything would work. If the price drops low enough on these since the new ones are out I may still end up snagging one up since you figured it out.

uh60james said:
Cool, thanks for sharing the fix. I had thought about getting one but ended up getting the Sony since I knew everything would work. If the price drops low enough on these since the new ones are out I may still end up snagging one up since you figured it out.
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Watch Best Buy daily deals - I picked mine up for $150. Having the camera on my wrist is pretty cool! I still can't get notifications, but I'll update when those are working.

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Galaxy Nexus Came rooted???

Hey,
I bought a Galaxy Nexus here in Vietnam and just realized that it is running a custom rom and has been rooted. The phone was new (no scratches and had the original plastic covering the screen)... My friends here tell me that iPhones are often sold jailbroken so I was wondering if this is normal here??? English is a major challenge so I'm not sure if I will be able to get more information from them...
Everything seems to be working totally fine... just curious.
Post a screen shot of settings/about phone. Do you have superuser apk installed?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
Here you go...
Superuser is installed.
Not sure why the picture didn't work... here is a link.
In Vietnam beware of the originality of the phone. It's easy to reseal the phone/box/accessoires,etc.
Definitely they sold you an used item. Go back to the store to get a refund or exchange for real new one.
Hope it helps.
heo_con184 said:
In Vietnam beware of the originality of the phone. It's easy to reseal the phone/box/accessoires,etc.
Definitely they sold you an used item. Go back to the store to get a refund or exchange for real new one.
Hope it helps.
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I agree, the OP got sold a used phone.
yeah, i was probably used, or possibly a refurbished phone.
i head of people getting a Certified like new replacement (refurbished) HTC thunderbolt that was rooted with a sense 3.5 ROM on it.
but the phone is def. not a NEW phone from samsung. also, being rooted, who knows what kind of tracking stuff could be on that phone. i would take it back and do the rooting process yourself just to make sure.
djdurance said:
Not sure why the picture didn't work... here is a link.
https://skydrive.live.com/redir.asp...=E64925DE84D3975!117&authkey=!AC1OM_b74Q-IOzY
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Hey you know your other pictures are accessible through that link right? Just a heads up.
turdbogls said:
also, being rooted, who knows what kind of tracking stuff could be on that phone. i would take it back and do the rooting process yourself just to make sure.
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Eh, you could always just reflash the factory image instead. That'll pretty well get rid of anything that could be installed on the phone.
Or use fastboot -w to wipe it all and then reflash whatever you want to be on it.
Assuming all the hardware works, of course.
djdurance said:
Not sure why the picture didn't work... here is a link.
https://skydrive.live.com/redir.asp...=E64925DE84D3975!117&authkey=!AC1OM_b74Q-IOzY
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I suppose the OP is in Hanoi Vietnam.
Do you like the food ?
either you paid a very good price and the phone works perfectly, in this case just flash a full official image. You can find them on code.Google.com
Either you paid the full price for a new one or it doesn't work or look fine, in that case I would go back to the shop and ask for a real new one or a refund
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
WiredPirate said:
Hey you know your other pictures are accessible through that link right? Just a heads up.
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heo_con184 said:
I suppose the OP is in Hanoi Vietnam.
Do you like the food ?
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Hey guys, edit your post so that the link to the pic is off of it. As stated, you can see his other pics through that link and I'm sure he doesn't want that.
z06mike said:
Hey guys, edit your post so that the link to the pic is off of it. As stated, you can see his other pics through that link and I'm sure he doesn't want that.
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Sorry I don't want to bother the OP's life. It' that because I'm from Hanoi too and I miss My hometown.
Thanks guys.... I'm going to head down there today and find out what they say. I'm hoping that they happened to get the extended battery in too!
djdurance said:
Thanks guys.... I'm going to head down there today and find out what they say. I'm hoping that they happened to get the extended battery in too!
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the GSM extended battery was just now released in the UK so i doubt it will be in stores anywhere yet
Ahh... Well they are saying that there is no way it came rooted and I'm SOL. And this is Vietnam so there is really nothing I can do about it.... Bah. Its working well so I have no complaints really.
Thanks everyone for the input on this.
djdurance said:
Ahh... Well they are saying that there is no way it came rooted and I'm SOL. And this is Vietnam so there is really nothing I can do about it.... Bah. Its working well so I have no complaints really.
Thanks everyone for the input on this.
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If the hardware is working fine then you can just unroot and flash back to stock and you'll be all good.
Next time use http://imgur.com/
djdurance said:
Ahh... Well they are saying that there is no way it came rooted and I'm SOL. And this is Vietnam so there is really nothing I can do about it.... Bah. Its working well so I have no complaints really.
Thanks everyone for the input on this.
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What is the store's name ? street ?
or, better yet. leave it rooted and install Adfree, Titanium Backup, RM, CWM, WiFi tether etc.... Unlock the bootloader right away while you're at it (since it'll do a wipe/reset) and then go flash some roms!

In-Flight (USB/Dock) Keyboard for Note

I just realized one thing I'll miss about my Transformer is having a physically connected keyboard that I can use while travelling by plane. From what I've read Bluetooth keyboards are a no-no for in flight usage. Has anyone used a USB connected mini-keyboard using the Samsung USB adapter? I also know Samsung will be coming out (from what I've read here) with a keyboard dock but it's not available yet. I thought I also read somewhere that the Tab 10.1 dock will work with the Note 10.1.
Has anyone had any luck or a good setup for using an in-flight keyboard setup for the Note 10.1?
Hello.
I use this one http://www.logitech.com/fr-fr/mice-pointers/mice-keyboard-combos/6229
Works perfectly, both mice and keyboard .
Samsara69 said:
Hello.
I use this one http://www.logitech.com/fr-fr/mice-pointers/mice-keyboard-combos/6229
Works perfectly, both mice and keyboard .
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Still based on frequencies, so not what the OP is looking for.
overground said:
Still based on frequencies, so not what the OP is looking for.
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Exactly. Might not be BT but anything wireless shouldn't be used in flight.
jeggen said:
Exactly. Might not be BT but anything wireless shouldn't be used in flight.
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Hopefully these will be available soon in the US.
http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/consum...ries/EKD-K14AWEGTGY-gallery?subsubtype=others
overground said:
Hopefully these will be available soon in the US.
http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/consum...ries/EKD-K14AWEGTGY-gallery?subsubtype=others
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I wish they would hurry up. I want one, too.
overground said:
Hopefully these will be available soon in the US.
http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/consum...ries/EKD-K14AWEGTGY-gallery?subsubtype=others
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oooooooh..yes, indeedy.
overground said:
Hopefully these will be available soon in the US.
http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/consum...ries/EKD-K14AWEGTGY-gallery?subsubtype=others
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I'm ready to order one! Don't even care about battery and ports on the Asus one I had. Sure it was nice but I've lived without them just fine. Just need a real hardware keyboard for travel.
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jeggen said:
I'm ready to order one! Don't even care about battery and ports on the Asus one I had. Sure it was nice but I've lived without them just fine. Just need a real hardware keyboard for travel.
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Ok, I know everyone will probably gag on this but...
As I was reading this thread, I went upstairs and obsconded (kids dont use it, WTH) the WII Usb KB and connected it. Works fantastic!
If you have one laying around... it may solve your want.
I picked up the official Samsung keyboard dock last week, it works nicely for that purpose!
http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/...es/EKD-K14AWEGSTD?subsubtype=other-multimedia
Unfortunately, it's expensive and not available in most stores yet. Picked it up from the Samsung store in Sydney CBD.
Just so you know, Australia and USA both use the US keyboard layout (as opposed to the UK, which uses the UK layout), so maybe that could help you guys in the states source one of these? You won't have a messed up layout like you would ordering from the UK. Then again, I don't know any Australian place offering these for shipping internationally so that could be moot.
MercuryStar said:
I picked up the official Samsung keyboard dock last week, it works nicely for that purpose!
http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/...es/EKD-K14AWEGSTD?subsubtype=other-multimedia
Unfortunately, it's expensive and not available in most stores yet. Picked it up from the Samsung store in Sydney CBD.
Just so you know, Australia and USA both use the US keyboard layout (as opposed to the UK, which uses the UK layout), so maybe that could help you guys in the states source one of these? You won't have a messed up layout like you would ordering from the UK. Then again, I don't know any Australian place offering these for shipping internationally so that could be moot.
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Very frustrating to not have these available for purchase in the US.
Is it possible to close it? Like the transformer or a regular laptop? Dont feel like not being able to close it..
An extra battery would be nice though incase of very long flights or train/car rides..
It doesn't hinge so you can't "fold" it closed like a regular laptop. Instead you just pull it out of the dock.
I know it has been discussed but I wanted to share my work. Not beautiful but it works. This is the dock for the Tab 10.1 modified for use with my Note 10.1
MercuryStar said:
It doesn't hinge so you can't "fold" it closed like a regular laptop. Instead you just pull it out of the dock.
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Yea go figure..
Hope some 3rd party makes one that can be "folded"
shrek4224 said:
I know it has been discussed but I wanted to share my work. Not beautiful but it works. This is the dock for the Tab 10.1 modified for use with my Note 10.1
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Sorry man but "not beautiful" is an understatement. Let's just say I'm glad I waited for the Note 10.1 version!
Anyone tried this one? Ordered and am waiting on shipment - which takes forever
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009QZM13E/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Uncle Irish said:
Anyone tried this one? Ordered and am waiting on shipment - which takes forever
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009QZM13E/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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I think someone posted a link to the same thing, but on eBay. Don't think anyone's ordered it yet.
toenail_flicker said:
I think someone posted a link to the same thing, but on eBay. Don't think anyone's ordered it yet.
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I'll give details and feedback when I get it. The shipping sucks though. Schedule for 12-18 arrival
Uncle Irish said:
I'll give details and feedback when I get it. The shipping sucks though. Schedule for 12-18 arrival
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Might be coming from China. Can't remember. Looking forward to more info. Thanks.

LG Homeboy

Has anyone heard anything new about this?
http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-has-homeboy-you-mobile-world-congress
Canine363 said:
Has anyone heard anything new about this?
http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-has-homeboy-you-mobile-world-congress
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Weird name but it sounds like a great idea if you ask me.
Man seemed real cool until I seen the price
http://en.goldenears.net/30827
meanoc said:
Man seemed real cool until I seen the price
http://en.goldenears.net/30827
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Sheeeeeyit. More than I paid for the tablet. You could buy one hell of a BT speaker and have money to spare for that much.

OnCircle

I was just fiddling around with the people edge and saw the oncircle thing.
Has anyone come across it and what are your thoughts? Any good?
charmz2k2 said:
I was just fiddling around with the people edge and saw the oncircle thing.
Has anyone come across it and what are your thoughts? Any good?
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It's always been there, I just always ignored it lol.
You need to post this in the Q&A Section mate.
how do you even use it?
ArtificialMusik said:
how do you even use it?
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Hi,
It's like ChatOn, but appears to be specific to Samsung edge phones.
The reason I posted here was to start a discussion.. I wanted opinions and if anyone knew any special features about it then they might mention.. didn't really think it needed to go in the Q & A section because I had nothing specific to ask. Just thought it was a nice touch (only useful to people who had registered for it!!)
ya i got a s7 edge and always wondered about it. my friend got a note 7 and i finally got to try it out. couldn't see any reason why it is worth using
sand1303 said:
ya i got a s7 edge and always wondered about it. my friend got a note 7 and i finally got to try it out. couldn't see any reason why it is worth using
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Thanks for the reply, aside from the funky little animated characters I have to agree with you

Who's Thinking Of Getting This Phone?

Hiya folks. I've had Xperia phones since 2010 and I'm thinking of replacing my broken Z3c with an XA1. However I really don't want to be tied into a 2 year contract for a handset that's unsupported.
So I was just wondering..I know it's early days..but is anybody else thinking of getting one of these?
If you're browsing this forum and considering a purchase, reply and let me know! :good:
Ticklefish said:
Hiya folks. I've had Xperia phones since 2010 and I'm thinking of replacing my broken Z3c with an XA1. However I really don't want to be tied into a 2 year contract for a handset that's unsupported.
So I was just wondering..I know it's early days..but is anybody else thinking of getting one of these?
If you're browsing this forum and considering a purchase, reply and let me know! :good:
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I got it already. this is a good phone and i use it for 1 month until now. that is really cool phone bro. :laugh:
hpnhannghia said:
I got it already. this is a good phone and i use it for 1 month until now. that is really cool phone bro. :laugh:
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Thanks! Have you been able to root it?
Ticklefish said:
Thanks! Have you been able to root it?
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Not yet root. Just waiting rooting tools ^^:silly:
hpnhannghia said:
I got it already. this is a good phone and i use it for 1 month until now. that is really cool phone bro. :laugh:
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I'm really curious with this phone. Instead of mediatek processor, do you ever experience any lag/error during multitasking? And I wonder how long this 2.300 ma power battery can stand for a day. Maybe you can share your screen on time with list of applications installed.
hpnhannghia said:
I got it already. this is a good phone and i use it for 1 month until now. that is really cool phone bro. :laugh:
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Hello, could you confirm one exciting feature of android 7 (atleast for me) that it works on this phone software.
As of Android 7.0 phone can read 2G/3G/LTE frequency without ROOT. Easiest way is to install app Cellmapper(mapping cell towers to map) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cellmapper.net.cellmapper
Could anyone run this app(enable "Use new Android 4.2 Cell ID API" in settings) and post screenshot while connected to LTE only or 3G when 4G not available(no wifi)? Also, maybe send debug report from settings menu to developer([email protected]) with screenshot.
Thank you
wsetia said:
I'm really curious with this phone. Instead of mediatek processor, do you ever experience any lag/error during multitasking? And I wonder how long this 2.300 ma power battery can stand for a day. Maybe you can share your screen on time with list of applications installed.
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Onscreen about 4h30 or more still have 20% remain. you can see this video. i make by my language but you can view also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLF_MLSj5Ks
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VeixES said:
Hello, could you confirm one exciting feature of android 7 (atleast for me) that it works on this phone software.
As of Android 7.0 phone can read 2G/3G/LTE frequency without ROOT. Easiest way is to install app Cellmapper(mapping cell towers to map) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cellmapper.net.cellmapper
Could anyone run this app(enable "Use new Android 4.2 Cell ID API" in settings) and post screenshot while connected to LTE only or 3G when 4G not available(no wifi)? Also, maybe send debug report from settings menu to developer([email protected]) with screenshot.
Thank you
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Yes, everything work OK 2G/3G/4G. i also install the app and use it ok for 3G/4G . no see any bug . but i do not know how to use all function of it becuase i do not know what to use it for. just install and take alook ^^:laugh:
App description https://www.cellmapper.net/First_Time_Startup
You are welcome to Join cellmappers in Vietnam, I think we don't have many.
I am more interested in how your device works.
Can you make a screenshot of the app open? and attach it here
Thank you
hpnhannghia said:
Onscreen about 4h30 or more still have 20% remain. you can see this video. i make by my language but you can view also
Thanks a lot man.
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Well, I've got this phone now. Got it this afternoon. Initial impressions are good. Yes it's not a powerhouse but, for a mid range device, it's really not bad.
Hopefully I can get it rooted soon then I can mod the hell out of it.
Ticklefish said:
Well, I've got this phone now. Got it this afternoon. Initial impressions are good. Yes it's not a powerhouse but, for a mid range device, it's really not bad.
Hopefully I can get it rooted soon then I can mod the hell out of it.
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Yes, hope we can root it soon :highfive:
i want buy this pone (sony xperia xa1)
guys pls tell me i'm totally confused sony xperia xa1 it's best ah and battery power how many hours working
MadhanggG said:
guys pls tell me i'm totally confused sony xperia xa1 it's best ah and battery power how many hours working
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I've had it less than a day so I can't really comment. But I haven't noticed any significant battery issues so far. I've come from the Z3 Compact and this seems to do everything I need it to do at the moment. The sound is good, picture quality is decent (yes, it's not full HD or whatever but it's a phone..if I really need amazing picture quality on my videos I'll use my TV) and the battery seems okay.
Like everything, it depends what you're using it for. If you spend your whole day playing Pokémon Go at full brightness while listening to music, your battery is going to be annihilated..
Engineering mode
Did anybody try engineering mode?
*#*#3646633#*#*
From engineering mode, I'd like to see which LTE bands are supported.
Please screenshot it
sktshuzo said:
Did anybody try engineering mode?
*#*#3646633#*#*
From engineering mode, I'd like to see which LTE bands are supported.
Please screenshot it
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That code doesn't work, sorry.
Ticklefish said:
That code doesn't work, sorry.
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How about this app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Go.EngModeMtkShortcut
Thanks in advance.
Is it possible in the future for a stereo speaker mod to be made?
sktshuzo said:
How about this app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Go.EngModeMtkShortcut
Thanks in advance.
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Not working. All those apps say the chipset isn't recognised.
id3alistic said:
Is it possible in the future for a stereo speaker mod to be made?
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Possibly.
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VeixES said:
App description https://www.cellmapper.net/First_Time_Startup
You are welcome to Join cellmappers in Vietnam, I think we don't have many.
I am more interested in how your device works.
Can you make a screenshot of the app open? and attach it here
Thank you
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I change the resolution so my phone get problem with taken screenshot. i take by other phone:laugh:
@Ticklefish
You got the phone ? shweet !! I will be getting the phone soon....Nice to see another fellow Xperia 2011 denizen here !!

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