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[Samsung Galaxy Gear] koreankabachy:
I think most people buying this watch knew it was not ready for prime time. However most of the issues can and will be improved with software updates and programmers from this forum. People expecting perfection out of the box are dissapointed... Especially if they paid the 300 when you could have got it for 209. I love my watch for 209 and can't wait for the gn2 to update so I can get full use. Even with my current limited use, it's still a cool techy watch. It will only improve going forward.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] hhadrian:
I would disagree,I don't understand why you think it's not consumer ready.Maybe it's because I am older and don't want facebook or other social media.I can remember the first iphone pixilated screen,a worse camera than the gear has now but I don't remember people saying it wasn't consumer ready.The gear I have does everything I expect it to do very well,it's very well made,and I can call my wife on my watch hands free driving how can you think that's not ready.Its bloody fantastic i can do a phone call on my watch.Thinking about it did the first iphone even have a camera not sure.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] jschu22:
I agree.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Ryland Johnson:
Present software is the least of my concerns as that be fixed with updates etc.

There are several rather serious practical issues with the present rendition.

That lovely ;large crystal (watch jargon for watch glass) is going to scratch like hell.

The camera has a hole at the back and many owners are reporting the camera lens misting up through condensation.

The strap has the most notorious type of clasp used in the watch trade.

Water resistance is a pre requisite for any wrist worn device. The IP55 is simply totally inadequate for a wrist watch.

Those terminals on the back are not going to take kind to water nor perspiration.

The watch band itself is made from a material that may not wear well, only time will tell with that BUT either way a replacement will make it a return to a Samsung agent and that's not going to be cheap.

I do agree its very much a BETA device. Not sure how I feel about that. I would imagine those that are paying 350.00€ may not be well pleased?

It appears an awful lot of owners are returning the gear for one reason or another. I collect watches so will keep it, not to mention I paid very little for it.

The software will improve and those who expect a brand new device to have tons of apps etc are being unrealistic. The true concerns lie in the hardware and unfortunately there is zero we can do about that.

Water and perspiration are going to be the big issues and already are.

The concept is great and the next gear will, no doubt, have addressed all or most of these points.

Regards
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Brendo:
I think lack of water proofing is a big downside. However, I'd expect that to be addressed in v2

I'm impartial to the watchband. I'd rather the traditional hole style, but can't complain with current setup (other than the speaker part being bulky when resting arm on table etc.

Now that we have root and side loading, there is lot of potential in this 'first generation' device (first gen is something to keep in mind when using/buying)

I don't have notifications/svoice working as still on 4.2.2 (ebay notifications work fine, just no detail)

Bluetooth seems fine, but would like it to autoconnect (no user interaction required) like my pebble does

When used in conjunction with supported devices, I disagree with it being called a beta device. It does everything it says it does with no issues. The only real thing lacking is developer support; something which will come soon enough

I'm impressed with quality of camera/mic/speaker for what it is

Wish it was easier to find a charging cradle. Sucks having to remember to bring my only one

Wish it was easier to make screen turn on. I find that 'moving up' hardly works, wrist twist doesn't work and I just end up having to use my other hand to press the button - hopefully new firmware will change this (screen always on, just dull; more movement triggers; etc)
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] hhadrian:
My gear is 3 weeks old ,I have played 5 rounds of golf,chopped wood,sleep in it every night (my precious).Played golf in the rain,the screen is every bit as good as new not even a tiny mark
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] mintie:
Love mine to bits

No way is it going back. Bring on the software improvements.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] mhoepfin:
Good gosh give it a rest about the crystal. It's a screen, big deal. All you do is post he same negative things over and over.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Ryland Johnson:
Strongly suggest you take an English course in comprehension. I was writing on the gear section when there where only two threads. I was the first customer to receive the gear in this country. I am not negative regarding the Gear. I write balanced posts. I have even written IN THIS THREAD that to expect software to be 100% is unrealistic.

Now, as you are so bothered about my quest to find out what the crystal is made from there is one simple way to shut me up....Simply give me the answer. Done and dusted.:good:

The screen, as you call it, IS important to those who work in areas where the 'screen' may come into contact with other objects and either scratch or break.

Have you anything constructive to write? No? Then please allow a forum to be used as it should be with questions, debate and answers.

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The software will come. New device so time is the only factor regarding software. :good:

Regards
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] sincerity:
I have to concur I am nervous as hell about the screen. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] mhoepfin:
Sorry to be a jerk, it's just I see the same things again and again slamming a $300 gadget.

That is fine, it's still a free country here in America - for a while at least :)

From my perspective, if I get a year or two out of the gear I'm fine because I know the next big smartwatch will be out by then anyway and I'll move on to that.

I have a MOTOACTV and the Pebble and it seems to me the gear is at least as rugged as those and does a lot more.

Let's just agree we expect different things from this watch and move on.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Ryland Johnson:
I don't think you are a jerk at all. I respect your point of view even though I don't totally agree with it. One consideration is price, it may well be 300$ in the USA BUT here in Europe prices vary from 300€ to 400€. That's an awful lot of cash over here right now. Put it this way 450€ is the minimum wage here per MONTH.

On a forum we are bound to pick up small points. Some posters have experienced problems I have not or not yet? My basic concern is the lack of design thought regards some very basic and obvious points. Water resistance being the major flaw and to many this ONE flaw makes the gear a complete no-no? It matters not a jot what other brilliant aspects this watch has if it gets damp the camera lens experiences problems. If any perspiration or water enters into any of the speaker holes etc in a matter of time the electronics will start to degrade.

I know the gear 11 will be a far better watch but how did a company the size of Samsung manage to design a watch with at least one potentially fatal flaw?

As I write mine is doing great, no problems at all, NON. Reason being I hardly use it as I don't want to damage it? That cannot be right now can it?

Kind regards.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] kassy_ok:
I paid 410 USD for my Gear, it was love at first sight :D

let's hope sammy and the awesome devs from here will work on making it the best smartwatch out there.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] avenging:
why so expensive what color did you get?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] kassy_ok:
i have the black one, reason for it being so expensive is that I'm in Europe... and for some reason everybody thinks we're rich here :|

just to give you another example, the galaxy note 3 retails at 1000 USD in my country...I can buy a car with that money !!!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Hardcore73:
I absolutely love my gear and I have a moto active and pebble and I think the gear is better than both of them. Worth every penny
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] inmnbob:
I am keeping mine and I am really pleased with it. I get a ton of people who admire it and it will only get better. I am surprised by the lack of apps but that two will take time. I have a Pebble and that's just junk.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] aimfire72:
+1 on that. I have the bad habit of messing around with my phone while driving and found that I'm less tempted to do so when wearing the watch. Another unexpected benefit of the Gear!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] BrentR01:
I just returned mine as well. I wanted to like it, I really did. It's neat, but I'll wait for the next one.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Ryland Johnson:
What was the deal breaker for you? Anything in particular?

Regards.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] BrentR01:
I admit, it was really cool. I loved it and it's a great conversation piece. But after a week, I felt a bit of buyers remorse. I paid full price for the GG, and for 300 bucks, I just didn't get that wow factor after the first week anymore. Hopefully apps will start being developed more frequently in the near future. Who knows, I might purchase it again.

I would like to see a few things added, such as a more scratch resistant screen, maybe a leather/rubber wrist strap, water proof or at least more water resistant.

Like I said, it's a great watch and I see nothing but great things being added to it in the near future.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] fOmey:
Hmm, Quite disappointed to see a few of you sending them back.

I love my gear ! I cant wait for the development scene to kick off !
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] ArborRes:
Just to add another post in favor of the Gear!

Although I got it first with much reservation due to so many negative pundits' reviews, I fell in love with the device within the first five days.

There is no way I'm returning mine at this time. Everything that is supposed to work just works as expected and what's lacking can be covered by software updates in the near future or by sideloading some apps for yourself. I noticed that a few new 3rd party apps are now getting added to the app selection as well already. It's a great device!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] dmoney94:
People who returning this watch never had a watch before....(or may i say a SmartWatch)

For me going through the first Sony LiveView and the Sony SmartWatch 2,it no way i am returning this watch...
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] biggboii:
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...(my precious) Pahahahahaha!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] hurdlejade:
galaxy gear runs on 'real' android, has more features and so but it's way too early to call it a real smartwatch. it has all (most) smartwatch capabilities but - as always - samsung made a terrible support for device. not possible to type messages on T9 keyboard out of the box? no google maps on my wrist? unable to change icons? device is great, but it's gonna take few months before you can call it a real smartwatch. right now it's an android toy on your wrist.

i returned gear and got SM2 (had SM1 before).
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] hhadrian:
So after saying that you need more you went back to a watch that has less that does not make sense
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] hurdlejade:
it's nearly 3 times cheaper where i bought it. that was really convicing factor.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] dmoney94:
Where did you get the Sony $100?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] hurdlejade:
i got the gear for 300 euros here in holland, and sm2 for 125 euros. so it's nearly 3 times cheaper.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] karoolus:
Flaky Notifications ==> being worked on

Camera Issues fuzzy ==> fuzzy ? i have great pics :/

Svoice connection unacceptably slow ==> depends on your internet connection speed, haven't had this problem, even on EDGE

Lack of customizations ==> Watch Styler ? custom launchers ? future: CUSTOM ROMS ???

Constant Bluetooth dropping with other paired devices nearby ==> never had this issue and my Note 3 is connected to Galaxy Gear, Bluetooth Speaker AND Handsfree in my car, so yeah.. no issues there

Screen not visible in direct sunlight ==> enable outside mode, put brightness to max, works perfect

Band is a few notches to small ==> you should've known this before buying the watch, can't blame Samsung for that

Lack of other applications notification support ==> give it time, this is a brand new product, still being developed..

Failure to have public SDK ==> hasn't it been released ? :/ i read about it...

Dump the camera and and alternative band support ==> dumping the components in the band would mean that both camera AND speaker/mic will disappear.. meaning that you'll no longer be able to make phonecalls with the device, no voice memo's, no evernote, .... what is left after that ?? maybe that Gear2 will feature alternative bands, but that's something we'll see later.

Charge without special cradle ==> where would you put the charging connector when there isn't a special cradle ?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] acheney1990:
Should Have Been Labeled Beta

Yeah I agree, while I would have still been interested they should have called it a beta device.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] lukasz:
For those "so much happier" with SONY SW2, please have look on XPERIA support forum and read 100+ posts with subjects like:

"Smartwatch SW2 Doesn't work!"

and

"Sony SmartWatch 2 screen detaching after 2 days"

and

"Sony smart watch call handling app issue"

and

"My smartwatch screen cracked VERY easily"

and

"Sony Smartwatch clip broke off :("

and so on and so on.... Have good luck SONY users, I am waiting for the firmware update for MW1 headset and I can tell You from my personal experience that SONY support SUCKS! no feedback, no support, no updates, no way to downgrade this is DISASTER

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Wireless-accessories/bd-p/accessories?sl=y&sso_no_log=y
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Wrathlon:
It's maybe not quite mainstream ready but as a tweaker it's awesome and the features it does have I've found myself using a LOT. At the very least it's a nice enough watch.

I am lucky in that I got mine for free as Telstra were giving them away with Note 3 Pre-Orders but even then, I would have bought one and been happy with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] raiu:
I second that about Sony support sucks. They don't care about their customers. 30 day turn around time on getting a replacement. I sold my ****ty ssony smart watch and went and got a gg. Way better in quality.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] bskarpa:
You can 2 change icons
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] mintie:
I think the main flaw with Galaxy Gear is not with the device but with some users, Unrealistic Expectation of a companion device should be top of the many lists.

It is a great little device if you take it for what it is and not what you expect it to be.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] dmoney94:
I dont get it...

This thread should be closed..

Spending almost $500 to $1000 on watch that just tell me time and people still complain about this watch.

If they are looking for a cellphone:Buy a cellphone

################### car :Buy a Car

################## HOuse :Buy a House...

Because most of us here don't care....
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] AstroDigital:
Should be closed .... agree.

Who spends $500 - $1000 on the Galaxy Gear ??

What does buy a cellphone, car, or house do with a smart watch?

You know I get it some people can not for some reason tell the difference, a smart watch is not meet to be a cellphone it is meet to be a device that tells time "watch" , and has helpful tools "smart".

I spent $300 the actual price of the Gear on a good watch... a watch that only tells time.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] cfchong:
my expectation of a companion watch is very simple. tell me the time as sync with the phone, alert me of calls, smses, emails and messages. optionally provide some simple utilities/tools like calculator, stopwatch, timer, show status and maybe some simple games.

the gear has provided most of the features. what is missing is the handling of social media messages that i (cannot say for the rest of you)spent most of my time on the phone with; facebook, twitter, whatsapp, wechat, viber, line, other email app, etc.

as this is the missing part which for me is the reason for getting a companion watch, i tend to use my sw2 most of the time rather than my gear.

sepiroth887 is doing a great job with the atn manager for a notification catch-all which samsung should have implemented in the first place. however, it is still a stop gap measure for real companion apps.

sw2 is much matured in this area with a much larger number of apps that are really companion apps to the phone apps.

over time, the gear will mature with more and more companion apps been released. until then, my gear will not be replacing my sw2 as my daily wear.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] robrowald:
What launcher are you using on the gear? I've been thinking about sideloading Nova onto it.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] bskarpa:
I'm using Nova. You just have to move it into the system app.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] brndnbalbin53:
Waddup yall. Soooo im pretty much under the impression my phone is basically ****ed until someone releases an RUU for 1.31 so anyone have an idea when that'll get released? Cause if its going to be awhile im going to invest into an S3
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Konfuzion:
You can follow this guide and use the 1.29 RUU on 1.31

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=44243635
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] brndnbalbin53:
Does it matter if I do this on a mac or windows?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] Konfuzion:
Shouldn't make a difference your just issuing commands through adb. Just a heads up you will get an error during this, just keep going.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] travelrobrob:
Had to return to get screen replaced. Asked very nicely that they not re-flash...said they would try. I did not expect much but now that I have it back I am a little confused as to what was/was not done.

Still showing Tampered and S-Off recovery is still intact. The data is all gone and has the stock look.

The part that confuses me is that it still shows Revolution HD as the software version.

I have a backup so not stressed but just want to make sure there has not been some "tweak" that is going to bite me.

What say ye? is it just reflashed to stock rom? I assume I just need to wipe and go again.

BTW some odd images left on the phone...happy to share for you forensics types but don't want to add more noise to the board.

TIA!
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiquidSolstice:
1. Was this the official HTC repair center, or some other guys?

2. Most likely, they looked for the factory reset function present within Android so that they could run their own testing/diagnostic app to make sure that your screen was functioning according to a number of predetermined tests (multiple touch, drag, etc etc).
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] travelrobrob:
Yes it was the official repair center. The images and vids left on the phone was from thier testing. I did find it interesting that the only non stock app left was Superuser.

Can I just go about reflashing and upgrading firmware as per normal?

Appreciate the input.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LiquidSolstice:
That is actually quite fascinating. Although technically they are not allowed to, they usually make quite a fuss if you have a rooted phone. But in your case, you had a hardware failure, and that is something that they are legally bound to service, even if you somehow managed to dump iOS on it.

As long as you are still S-OFF, your phone is fine :) Put your stuff back on it and feel free to join us in the Sense 5.5 Android 4.3 excitement.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] travelrobrob:
Very much appreciated...and I think I figured out why they did not sqawk...and guy with a bottle of R&R Lotion on his desk for all to see...must be pretty easy going (scrubbed the name and email addresses to protect the mellow).

Thanks again.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IAmSixNine:
huh? what bottle of R&R lotion?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] tadzio:
Hi,

I tried to restore a file I earlier created using "d2s" and "ntrw read", and couldn't get the "Press power to flash" prompt to appear. After three hours of work I know now why! :)

Note: I have a rather old Magician which still uses the Bootloader version 1.00. HTC may have fixed what I'll describe below for 1.02, so maybe it doesn't apply to most of you.

The problem turned out to be that when you call "ntrw write ...", it does not start writing at the very beginning of the SD card, but instead at the beginning of the first partition on that card, leaving the Master Boot Record (MBR) intact!

It seems that the boot loader (at least v 1.00) is unable to skip over the MBR - it tries to read the Flash image directly from the beginning of the SD card, does not find the signature 'MAGICIAN' there, decides it's not an upgrade SD card, and does not display the "Press power to flash" prompt.

Now, how can this be solved? None of the formatting tools I tried would touch (i.e., delete) the MBR on the SD card, not even the one in my digital camera or the Magician formatter itself. But fortunately there is an easy solution: use romupdate.exe and the d2s command to dump your Magician's ROM to the SD card. This indeed does destroy the MBR, and then ntrw will start writing right from the very beginning of the SD card, as verified with WinHex.

After that, flashing my old backed up ROM went flawlessly. :)

Bottom line: before using "ntrw write ...", prepare your SD card with romupdate.exe and d2s - and do not format it until you are finished with the whole process!

Oh, and don't worry: Windows will recreate the MBR when you format you SD card later.

Cheers

Daniel
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] oltp:
Thanks you've just answered something I wondered about long time.

Worth a sticky?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sachintitus:
Does anyone have micromax a63 stock rom?

Please provide link!

Is the below site giving my stock rom?:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

http://support.moulnisky.com/index.php?dir=Micromax/00_A Serie/A63/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] muelo1000:
Ok so I bought a Galaxy SII unlock from ebay. Phone says t-mobile but the model # on my splash/boot screen says SGH-T989"D" how ever when I go to phone info it show as model SGH-T989 (no "D") my provider is t-mobile on a monthly unlimited (no contract) Phone works just trying to update to get the benefits from the update... I have tried to update using Samsung kies and it says device is not supported (am I missing something? ) so can anyone enlighten me to whats going on

* why phone is not detected in Kies.

* why cant I update to jelly bean.

* is the D on the model number for a different provider and is there a way to update to jelly bean through software from that provider.

UPDATE: Just realized that the model # SGH-T989"D" only shows up on my Splash/boot screen, in my about Phone > phone model it shows SGH-T989 (without the "D")

Feedback will be welcome

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rickm8384:
I'm pretty sure the t989d is e Canadian variant from Wind Mobile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] muelo1000:
from some other post Telus and Koodo.....this phone work on my t-mobile account it even says t-mobile when it boot and even on the front of the phone.

Could any one else give me more feedback to help me solve my issues

Thanks

UPDATE: Just realized that the model # SGH-T989"D" only shows up on my Splash/boot screen in my about Phone > phone model it shows SGH-T989 (without the "D")
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] gc84245:
What it says on the boot screen depends only on the Rom. If the front says T-Mobile it's probably a T989.