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[Samsung Galaxy Gear] BitNotFound:
How to Root the Samsung Galaxy Gear:

Firstly:

I AM IN NO WAY, SHAPE OR FORM, RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OUTCOME OF YOU FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS! IT WORKED FOR ME, BUT THAT DOES NOT MEAN IT WILL ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, WITHOUT A DOUBT, WORK FOR YOU!

Root Guide:

Preparation:

1. Install Samsung's official ADB Drivers from here.

2. Get Cydia Impactor from here.

3. Go to your Gear's settings and enable ADB​

To Root:

1. Plug in the device and let it install all the drivers it needs.

2.Unzip the Cydia Impactor folder you just downloaded

3. Open Impactor from the folder you just unzipped

4. The default "# drop SuperSU su to /system/xbin/su" is what you need

5. Click start

6. Once the process completes, the device will still look normal, but is fully rooted!​

I will have to leave it to you guys to install a utility like SuperSU or Superuser until there is a functioning recovery for the Gear.

Though this isn't necessary, however, and in some most cases doesn't work! SuperSU or Superuser just manage what apps access the SU command, so if you trust the app, it should be ok!

Enjoy your newly rooted device!​

How to restore back to stock:

Preparation:

1. Get Odin 3.07 from here.

2. Find the proper .md5 file from here.

(If you are in the US, just select the Great Britain file.)

3. Install Samsung ADB drivers from here.​

To Restore:

1. Plug in the Gear

2.From being powered on, (Bootable or not) press and hold the button of the right until the Gear shows "Samsung Galaxy Gear Rebooting" and rapidly press the button until you get to the "Select REBOOT MODE" screen.

3. Highlight "Download" in the list by pressing the button to scroll.

4. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds (and let go! The screen won't change immediately) and let it boot into download mode.

5. Unzip the .zip file you just downloaded that contains the ROM itself.

6. Select the PDA button and open the .MD5 file in the folder you just unzipped.

7. DO NOT ALTER ANYTHING ELSE!!!

8. Click the start button, and you'll be back to stock within a couple of minutes! (Most likely with any data on /data kept and all sideloaded apps remaining.)​

Any questions? Ask below! Want to help me make a ROM or Recovery? PM me!​
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] BUS DR1V3R:
I tried this on OSX and now have a device that won't connect via USB anymore, even after factory reset! Proceed with caution.

EDIT : The device would still connect to adb in 64-bit Ubuntu, and and after re-running the application I have a rooted device. Busybox has been installed and all seems to be working well now.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] BitNotFound:
Oops!

I had issues with impactor crashing on my Mac, so i ran it on Windows instead as well!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] BUS DR1V3R:
I'm actually not sure what's going on with this thing now. Busybox said the device was rooted, and it installed, but I can't seem to run any commands that require root. :(

Are you running Superuser or SuperSU, and what version?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] jadaress1:
Does this mean i will be able to use this with my HTC one? Im a newbie when it comes to this but id love to buy this watch to use with my stock 4.2 HTC One. Thanks.

Sent from ...............
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] big_pongo:
Great news! :victory:

About 'UNROOT'? ... any idea? Or we just flash official rom back to GEAR? :)
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] trevor7428:
Haven't rooted mine yet. But seems like the unroot feature in supersu should work

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This is great news! Thank you sir for creating an account. Just to share ur find. Who knows this might even make it to XDA wall on home page! But I do have to ask, how did you know Cydia Impactor would do the trick?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] BitNotFound:
To answer some questions...

Ok, Firstly, mounting the gear should never have been possible... I know I have tried!

The entire process of rooting a device is simply getting the file "su" into /system/bin/ but the trick is getting it in there without root privileges! The truth is SuperSU or Superuser aren't ACTUALLY needed, they actually just regulate how apps access the "su" command.

To use the gear with any watch would require a new ROM which I know NOTHING about, but I am looking into modding the first one. (I recommend setting the screen DPI to 100)

And to answer [MENTION=4486842]trevor7428[/MENTION] , I am an iPhone and Android user, and I do a lot of research into how exploits work. Saurik who does a lot of iPhone security research, mentioned the "Master Key" ("Hack 99% of Android devices") exploit, how to exploit it (Where impactor came from!), and also how to fix it. Thus, I thought that the worst that would happen is that it would fail!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] BUS DR1V3R:
After typing that about mounting the gear I immediately questioned whether that ever worked. :silly:

That being said, I have the su file in system/bin and system/xbin/, but anytime I try to run something that requires root it says "must be suid to work properly". After trying to find a fix for that for a few hours without luck I've run out of ideas.

Better yet, why not make a backup of the rooted rom that can be flashed via Odin now that download mode is more accessible?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] billymaloney3:
Someone please sticky this so its easy to find
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] BitNotFound:
Minecraft on the Galaxy Gear!

I just added restore instructions to the OP!

Oh, and I found that Minecraft actually runs rather well, if not extremely cramped!

Look for my video on Youtube! Username: Photonic Boom
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] codeman05:
This looks to have worked fine.

However now I have a couple of "Payload" apps in my drawer...do you know what files these are so I can remove them?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] BitNotFound:
Hmmm... payload... could you possibly upload a picture? or...

1.is it a custom launcher?

2.do they have custom icons, or are they the stock "these apps have no icon" icons?

3.if it is a custom launcher, are the apps uninstallable?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] codeman05:
No, no custom launcher yet.

It's in the "stock" app drawer and they do not have an icon, just the generic green android guy.

I'll see if I can get a screenshot
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] BitNotFound:
I figure you can try restoring again!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] codeman05:
Well I loaded Nova and was able to uninstall them with that so all it well!

On a side note...I found out something you guys may have already figured out, but figured it was worth sharing just in case.

To get into download mode:

1. Hold down power until the screen says "rebooting"

2. Start tapping the power button until you get into the "Boot" menu

3. tap power to cycle to "Download"

4. long press (~3 seconds) to select Download mode

You can then odin the image referenced in the OP.

Handy if you screw up the build prop changing the DPI like I did initially ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] BitNotFound:
Actually, I'm glad you found that!! I've been using ADB all this time!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] BitNotFound:
Mods,

PLEASE pin this thread!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] DONNY TRUMP:
Hey does anyone know if

a) you can get notifications from 3rd party sms apps like handcent and

b) if you can respond to sms by typing yet? its pretty annoying when you get a text on your gear and you're somewhere loud, then you gotta take out your phone and respond. please if anyone knows these answers :) cant wait for this to take off....pretty excited.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] turilo:
this looks interesting! will have to try it on my gear :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] nnik_1969:
I have an important question to ask.

I have installed business calendar on my Note 3 and on Gear but they can communicate each other, so the calendar on the gear is empty.

With simple root will I be able to make them synchronize with each other enabling bluetooth tethering or do I need a custom rom?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] krisez:
Having no experience in anything above regular use with android, I successfully rooted my Gear following the instructions here.

I messed around with Null rom a bit much and broke it, choosing to restore it to factory for a while.

During the reloading of the factory rom I came across the following issues:

My version of ODIN labels the PDA button mentioned as AP

My device hung (gently pulsing SAMSUNG) after 2 attempts at flashing, I fixed this by hard reboot, boot menu, RECOVERY option.

I hope this information helps!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] fireishott:
How did you break the null ROM I am curious
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Sepharite:
I'm on Null 19, and I can't access the boot menu. I press and hold power until it reboots, then rapidly press power. It just reboots normally.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Brendo:
You only need to press about 5 times
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] neverfading09:
Thanks!

Thanks for this guide! Happily rooted!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] srk_srinivas:
How to Enable ADB?

Please help me how to enter into the gear, for me its never connected to any device, since my S4 has 4.2.2. it always shows the animation. when you swipe up, it will show MAC address only.

How enter into the gear to enable ADB.

Please help me. My S4 is not rooted. I brought my gear from Malaysia.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] omnigod:
Thanks for the guide...

with some googling + the files and instructions here, i was able to root my device.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Lethien:
Nice, Thanks you !
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] tumana93:
Thanks for guide.

Sent from my GT-S7562
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] capillonpub:
Hi, I think the S4 need to be at least in 4.3 android version to support the galaxy gear !

Bye
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] srk_srinivas:
I managed it, by rooting the S4.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] splxtrem:
Worked like a charm! Rooted and now running the null rom. First time I had ever rooted and installed a custom rom on an Android device. My Gear operates like a whole other beast. Definitely worth it! This might become addicting lol. Looking to mess with my Note II now :). Thanks to all involved.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] thering1972:
Will try this when i get mine at the weekend
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] iherbivore:
assert error

I have tried this several times and even reflashed the stock mk7 rom but I still can't get this to work. The impactor will flow through several steps until it gets to 'attaching debugger' and then an error pops up on the pc '_assert(stream.sgetn(static_cast<char*>(data),size)==size)'

What might I be doing wrong?

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NM, I realized it was because I had Eclipse open. I was doing this on my development machine and the ADB debugger was already attaching via Eclipse, or something. All is well now.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] jujubeads:
How do I install adb to my gear? that is where im stuck
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] QuickFixKenn:
1s212969jj8664226.

thank you so much man!! cant thank you enough!!

NULL is 100% the only reason i got the Gear!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] animatechnica:
You dont install adb on your gear. Google android sdk and download it. In one of the directories you will find adb. You use and commands to talk to your gear
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] dvorakjiri:
OMG root for Galaxy Gear is out?

Thank you man!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Dentsu:
Are there a work around for step "3. Go to your Gear's settings and enable ADB"? I don't have any device that is compatible and want to root my gear to work with my phone that is running 4.4.2.

1. Install Samsung's official ADB Drivers from here.

2. Get Cydia Impactor from here.

3. Go to your Gear's settings and enable ADB
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] SUDroid:
Is it possible to use Supersu built in unroot to unroot the gear? Is it possible to unroot manually without flashing anything?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] threestripebrand:
well after many reboots of pc and gg, installing /uninstalling drivers and different usb ports i keep getting "more than one device" error.

just got it out of the box 20 minutes ago, its on mk7.

Nevermind just read that it might be bluestacks causing the issue. Off to remove it
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Hgt45:
What are the reason to have Galaxy Gear Root it..

Hello to all.

I have my S4 Rooted.. and it is great ... but, what are the + and - for to root my galaxy gear SM-V700 Software 700XXUAMK7

Regards

H.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Gene Starwind:
It's not having this. I'm trying to use Wondershare. It lists a device I don't even own and during the process it keeps downloading drivers and coming up with permission screens. After clicking yes ten times it restarts the process. It isn't working for me. I've tried both download mode and with the watch turned on fully. Any ideas?

Edit: I got it working, no matter.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Hgt45:
What are the reason to have Galaxy Gear Root it..

Hello, please could any one answer ...

Thank you.

H.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] webwhizkid:
Can someone confirm if this rooting method works for latest version 700XXUAMK7
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] ratcom:
Been using my gear for the last 3 weeks rooted and almost daily I have been resetting it and generally messing around then tonight BANG no file access from my PC. Been scratching my head for the last 2 hours then found this post :laugh:

THANK YOU !

Just strange after countless wipes it suddenly needed reselecting ?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] xpgroup:
I was having troubles enabling ADB.... I went to Setting-Gear Info-About Gear but my watch did not have the USB debug option and I found a fix:

Go to [Settings] - [Gear info] - [About Gear] - "TAP" 7 times on [Software version] -- it will then ask you to Turn on Developer mode. after that the [USB debug] option will appear at the [About Gear] screen
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] tkdsl:
root after the last update

Hey Guys,

I was using the gear with root for while and then the update came in and Cydia does not work for me to root anymore.

are you guys having the same issue after the new update that ads the email app ?

thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] edzamber:
Here the same, no way to root any more with new update...

Any solution will be great !

Thanks a lot :)

​

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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2661717
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Jmclaudio:
New firmware

Can any one confirm if the new firmware for the gear 4.3 it can be root to use with iphone 5s?

Thanks, in advance!!!:fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] faslane:
EDIT! Sorry I misunderstood. I believe there's a way to root so it can be used on any (at least most devices)
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] faslane:
Hi All, Can the Gear 2 and Gear 2 neo be rooted yet?

Thanks in advance, haven't seen anything regarding this using Google.

Thanks

Faslane
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] dillfever:
I would also like to know..... tanks dill
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] galaxy s4 nutjob:
Will this work with gear fit?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] kingkongsmith:
Have u found out yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] iUseThings:
im stuck :eek:

i did everything and now im stuck on the testing #**** the first part
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] klarmacker:
So i only get the MEssage from cydia impactor "no device found"

Iam on the latest Stock Firmware... is this the Problem?

I tried 4 diffent computer installed all driver but no device is found
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] carols:
i have the same thing HELP
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] klarmacker:
and you have a gear one?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] carols:
yes
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] gingerdude:
Hmmm I was just thinking of rooting my new gg1 but think I'll watch this thread first. Please update if you found the issue or solution.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] bikrame:
Hey guys , does this method works on Sm-V700 , version v700XXUBNA6 ??
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] mikeyking:
I have just rooted my Gear last night and it took a long time! Root just wouldn't 'stick' and I tried to do the adb shell commands but my version of UBNA6 didn't have 'su' installed.

So, I flashed the MK7 version onto the Gear, rooted it, and then put Null 23 on it. I'm pretty sure you could put UBNA6 back on it without any problems but I'd recommend going back to MK7 to root if it's not working for you.

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Had the same issue that ADB couldn't see my device. Fixed that (in the end) but installing the "Samsung Galaxy S4 Drivers2.zip" drivers and then that made ADB see the watch.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] deohrishikesh7:
hi,

tried unrooting by flashing to mk7 stock rom

screen is stuck at samsung logo..

i have used odin 3.09 ...

please advise
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] bikrame:
I am in United States, which region should I flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] AIN1:
USB drivers installer are corrupted.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] bachelor81:
impactor not working

i am using windows but the cydia impactor just wont oppen up no matter how i double click it...... pls help
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] gingerdude:
Have you enabled usb debug on the gear and rebooted?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] bachelor81:
i already enable

i reboot my com and gear too

but the cydia impactor just wont open up after i double click it
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] malnsk:
If i root is there an option to silence camera shutter

Sent from my SM-N9005
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] vmancini3:
I don't have this device, however, if you have root you can probably just find the sound file and rename it or delete it altogether!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] myandroidlor:
agreed

I agree. I think all the keyboards would do well to utilize google voice typing.

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Don't even need active internet....just give the watch screen share capabilities.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] mikeredrobe:
The sound files are in

\Phone\system\media\audio\ui

shutter.ogg

autofocus.ogg

[edit] I found that myself, but of course someone got there before me with a tutorial:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=46512945&postcount=1
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] dodgebizkit:
Is this for Android, tizen or both?

--------------------------------------------

My house phone's better than your iPhone.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] lvnglegacy:
It wont work

I tried the same thing that derrtydee did, but first I downloaded the drivers from this site , impactor, followed all the steps to no avail. Then I went to the samsung page downloaded their drivers, plugged in my gear to the pc, charging icon pops up, loads impactor no device found. Yes it is in debug mode, I rebooted it, deleted and reinstalled the drivers, files but still no go. Can someone help me, please?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] lgiang94:
I rooted my gear and put on some apps via mobileshare and every things running well but when i check again all 3rd apps disappear.i reboot my gear and every apps appear again :eek: is that normal???
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] lgiang94:
i found the problem :cyclops: every times i connect to watch styler my 3rd apps dissappear and i have to reboot to see my apps again any idea :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Killerheels:
Yes it's normal. Gear Manager doesn't like 3rd party apps. Actually I think the files for 3rd Party apps are stored not in Gear manager but on the watch itself so this could be why.

Notifications are fine however.

Just reboot but remember that if you have to go into Gear Manager or Watch Styler, you'll lose most - if not all of your apps until you re boot.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] bwhittam:
Is it worth it to root?

Sorry if this is the wrong place for this, but is it worth rooting the Gear 1? I have NA6 firmware and am wondering what I would gain by rooting. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] geckolicious:
I had the same problem before and i remembered that i read or whatched that you need to have the firmware mk7 something. I searched for the firmware, there is a thread on the latest here in XDA and downloaded it. Then changed my stock firmware to mk7 and did the steps to root and install twrp and null rom. And it worked! My Galaxy Gear is not running in Null ROM! Hope this helps :)
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] ozrimat4:
Nice, thx man
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] chuckdaginger:
Samsung Galaxy Gear "No device found"

hey guys. I feel i have tried every possible method to root the first Samsung Galaxy Gear (Model SM-V700) but I am having the worst with this bloody thing, so am now reaching to all the Android fans of the world for help and assistance!

I have downloaded all possible software that people on here tell me to do such as Cydia Impactor, ALL drivers known to man, SuperSu APK and all Samsung ADB Drivers. Computer has been reset, gear has been reset and is updated to latest firmware as far as i can see (V700XXUCNF1) Every time i try and run Cydia Impactor, the text in the box says "# drop SuperSU su to /system/xbin/su" But when i hit start, all i get greeted with is "No Device Found" Have tried clicking on USB and running Driver Scan but all i get is "No Such Device" Different USB ports or cables have also done nothing and I am at the end of my tether now!

I have uninstalled all software multiable times now to see if I have downloaded a bug somewhere (and yes, have emptied recycling bin) but no matter what I do, i can't root the damm thing! The drivers are installed and just to clarify, it is also in USB Debugging mode. I have even tried KingoRoot but that isn't doing anything either.

Please help as I am out of ideas!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] BrianAnim:
Have you tried turning on USB debugging?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] hypermaster:
are there any instructions on how to do this on a mac?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Cire911:
i tried this and it still tells me no device found... i even crashed my pc and reinstalled everything and it still tells me no device found. this is irritating ....
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] mlips821:
I saw your post cause I am trying to install Null rom on my gear. The problem you are having is that you are currently running Tixen (NF1)......You have to be on stock android firmware (MK7)..........I also was running Tizen OS and you have to DOWNGRADE back to ANDROID MK7 firmware and all will be well.

THERE is a thread with everything you need and the instructions to follow to DOWNGRADE back to ANDROID.

FOLLOW TO THE LETTER TO DOWNGRADE DEVICE!!!!

you might lose ability to use touchscreen in the process of downgrading, but all you need is power button to toggle mods and quick fingers. GOOD LUCK!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] ivanoalbergo@gmail.com:
Goodmorniiiiing all of you

I have a problem with Gear-Pc

I would like to install a Rom and i install all,since root and Null Twrp 2.7.But when i try to put inside Supersu and other file from pc to my gear i cannot do this because my pc don't read Galaxy Gear (debug usb flagged)and i can't transfert the file.This the only problem because Odin 3.0.9 read my gear,but wondershare mobile go doesn't read my gear

I have now on my gear V700XXUAMK7
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Avenger-kaz:
Hello

Can I ask you about Samsung Galaxi Gear.

I need to make foto using Voice commands. Is it possible?

Regards

Bolat
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] linkkoriri:
I am having the worst time with trying to root this gear.

I know from reading I need to rollback to an android version from Tizen. EVERYTHING I have tried to do so has failed. I've downloaded multiple versions of the MK7 android from different countries, as well as firmware from xda and samfirmware, and every time I use odin (Any versions, I've tried a few) it either Crashes or Freezes as soon as it hits the recovery.img. I am at a total loss, and I've been searching for hours for a solution, it does not seem like anyone else has my issue, or has figured it out (Im a novice nerd to this stuff it seems)

Anyone got any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] ChristopherV1:
Reply:

great Information.....

simple way to root your device....

:cowboy::good:
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Mc kerien:
When I start cydia impactor i do not get a defualt drop down of . "# drop SuperSU su to /system/xbin/su" how can I fix this ? other options fail to complete
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] -seam-:
way to overclock?

ive talked to a few people that have overclocked their gear from 1.6 to around 2.0ghz can someone help me to do the same? is there an app that i can use or is there a different rom i can use that adds an overclocking option. I really wanna figure this out, thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Soul240:
Compatibility

If I root the watch, can I connect it with any Andorid phone?