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[Google Cardboard] Kangal:
Its weird that it doesn't fit.

Cause currently there's that (worst to best) that Android VR Headset dubbed "Gameface", followed by Samsung's attempts with Gear VR, then there's SONY's Project Morpheus and finally the "king" Oculus Rift.

Its weird because out of all those millions (billions?) of dollars spent in development, the Oculus Rift comes out on top... and that VR uses the NOTE 3's display.

Literally. They've cut out the N3's screen, and slapped it on goggles with a pair of lens.

I want to try out Cardboard but I'm worried the initial bad experience might deter me from VR experience for good (remember VirtualBoy?). I might hold out for O/R's consumer product.

We'll see in the future when it gets mainstream; I'd expect it to ship for ~$399 and use a SAMOLED+ screen of roughly 6inch size and 4K resolution.

(Following the OR development, they're converging towards the 6in size and want to get as high resolution as possible. 4K is possible, and will be cheap in the near future. 4K allows easier development for applications too. OLED is best, but too costly at the moment. SAMOLED+ panels seems to be the better in terms of refresh rates and battery life than IPS, despite costing a little more than IPS. IPS has better brightness too, but that's moot. Oculus Rift has always aimed at quality and affordability so I couldn't expect it cheaper than $249 and wouldn't expect it higher than $500. So $399 seems like a "sweet spot" for mass manufacturing. Unless Facebook ruins it).
[Google Cardboard] sireniankyle:
So from what I understand, you can make it all work with relative ease. I may order this. I use an otterbox case, which adds to the bulk. Hopefully I don't have to buy a smaller phone just to enjoy VR.
[Google Cardboard] ObscureNemesis:
Unofficial Cardboard large

Ok, just noticed this on the UnofficialCardboard website :D

https://www.unofficialcardboard.com/product/large-unassembled-diy-die-cut-kit-w-nfc/

Its seems they finally made one for larger phones. Not all the details are on the site yet(like what phones are compatible) but am very tempted to order one right away :cowboy:
[Google Cardboard] rlee008:
i ordered one of the large ones from unofficialcardboard. com yesterday. ill update once i receive it.

i purchased one of the VR kits from dodocase.com and i did fit my Note 3 in it but it produces blury, out of focus and ghosting images. i modded my case so that my power and volume buttons wouldn't be pressed during use by cutting slots on the flap for them. once i tried the VR headset with my brother's S5 i saw the difference... and it was a big difference! everything was perfectly focused and im hoping this bigger VR headset will provide the same with the Note 3
[Google Cardboard] stupifiery:
ordered one

So

I ordered the larger one for my note 3 which I keep in an otterbox I'll update with initial impressions
[Google Cardboard] scottmcgee:
I ordered a DodoCase version and it arrived today. I wasn't sure how it would work with my Note 3, but it works pretty well. The screen is almost exactly the size of the opening and so gives more viewing screen than smaller phones would.

I made three minor modifications to it. One was a cutout on the top to allow me to access the power button. Another, similar cutout (this time I only cut three sides and secured it loosely with tape) to relieve the pressure on the volume button and allow me to change the volume. The third was a minor enlargement of the camera hole to allow the camera lens full access. All three cuts are about 1/4 inch deep and the width of the needed buttons/camera, very minor, and very effective.

I haven't had a LOT of time to play with it yet, but it works very well. I look forward to comparing it to my wife's S5 when she gets home.

Oh, I had some double sided velcro around and found that strip of that will hold it to my head quite well too. So far I haven't decided how to attach the velcro, but it works just wrapped around the cardboard and my head.

All things considered, I am very pleased with the way it works with my Note 3!
[Google Cardboard] droidzer1:
I decided I didn't want to use my Note 3 for this as it wasn't on the 'official' supported list. I picked up a Moto X used in nice shape and a very good price just to try this out. Got the cardboard kit today and tried it out. Very impressive but the phone does get quite warm in just a few minutes. Androsens was saying it was at 101 degrees F and battery was at 104 degrees F which is higher by far than it normally gets. The warmth was quite noticeable when I pulled the phone back out of the VR kit. I think battery use runs fairly high with this too. Overall I don't think I'd want to run it for long periods and definitely not with my Note 3 (although it might have enough more horsepower that it wouldn't warm up ? )

I saw one of the choices in the cardboard app is Youtube. Does anyone know if the youtubes showing in that are done special for the 3D or are they just normal Youtubes? I saw one that had been on CNN news this morning of a turtle chasing an RC car. It had some dimension to it but you couldn't pan around in that like you can with the other built in apps so I tend to think it's just a normal Youtube.
[Google Cardboard] droidzer1:
I just tried the carboard VR kit now with the Samsung Galaxy S3 and it sort of works except the magnet doesn't work to select items so you have to open the box and tap them to select. This phone also got very warm with just a few minutes use. My phones normally run in the low 80's F but running this they are hitting 99-104 degrees F. Be careful not to fry your phones ! It must max out the CPU speed and voltage to run the 3D stuff. Impressive to get a taste of VR but I'm not sure a most phones could take the heat for running long term. Also the Galaxy S3 doesn't play the Windy Day as this is specific for Motorola and the Moto X.
[Google Cardboard] iZack187:
Can't we just somehow disable all hardware buttons on the Note 3? Disable volume keys, disable power button?

I bought a DodoCase, the phone fits JUST JUST right, but of course all the buttons are pressed, lol. I have a rooted phone running custom roms along with xposed... I'm sure there is a setting somewhere to disable them?
[Google Cardboard] Le Kampaniard:
hello,

Someone could he give me a map unofficial model (largest to Note 3) Please?

I bought the normal model but it's too galley (I recovered the lenses above);)
[Google Cardboard] ObscureNemesis:
Unofficial Cardboard large *update*

So I got the Unofficial cardboard large for my Note 3.

The phone fits perfectly into the unit.

As someone mentioned before, the HW buttons do get pressed sometimes but its possible to make cutouts to prevent this/get access to the buttons.

Don't know if its due to the lack of lens adjustment in the cardboard design, but individual pixels are a lot more visible then I have expected, given the 1080p Note 3 display.

All in all I think it was money well spent. Got a nice preview of what this VR hype is all about :cool:
[Google Cardboard] Kangal:
Where did you get yours from?

How much did it set you back?

International postage?

....I'm also wanting to get this just to try it, see what VR is like.
[Google Cardboard] ObscureNemesis:
https://www.unofficialcardboard.com/products/unassembled-kits/unassembled-uc-large-w-nfc/

$20 + $10(flat international rate for the unassembled version)
[Google Cardboard] forstir9:
I bought the large Google cardboard from eBay for $16.99 with the nfc tag (I would get the one without the tag though). My 7 year old son loves it. I think it's pretty cool as well but most of the apps have drift issue (or its the phone). I also use a PS3 controller and it seems that the controller isn't set up for most of the apps... The joystick works but the buttons don't.

I have only had it for 4 days and I will continue playing with it. I can keep posting with my experiences and app opinions if you want. Ank any questions about it and I will answer them to the best of my knowledge.
[Google Cardboard] socalwrxx:
Obviously for cardboard I can't expect some amazing VR but, most of the youtube videos show users pretty immersed in it. How is the immersion? ie: roller coaster effect?
[Google Cardboard] ObscureNemesis:
Immersion is pretty good, not perfect mind you, the graphics on some of the VR apps in the play store are quite lacking which might break immersion. Also individual pixels on the screen can be made out.

But if the app is done well(I'm sure more will come out as time passes) it is quite effective, got this new roller-coaster app that got few peeps in my family dizzy :D

All in all if you, its a piece of cardboard with lenses so its not perfect, but is probably the cheapest way to get a feel for what this VR deal is all about.
[Google Cardboard] kuromusha38:
can you watch movies in it? What was the experience like?
[Google Cardboard] davizzz:
recopilation of cardboard apps and games:

androidvr . wordpress . com
[Google Cardboard] LenaTom:
Here you can buy one for 6$, inkluded postal costs. ;)

tinydeal.com

product id 137423

Have fun!
[Google Cardboard] EpitomeJuggernautTECH:
i made this and printed it out. i used lenses from harbor freight. i had to lean back the back lid a little and used box tape and cushon on the nose part. works good. hook up a joy pad or keyboard and this becomes a bad ass gaming system.[IMG="Google Cardboard Samsung Note3 mock up.Working-ish copy"]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5nuSrB_sn48LXlwcjZTamlxR2s/view?usp=sharing[/IMG]

copy link from image and past in new tab or window.

:p
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] dozyaustin:
Hey,

I searched so hopefully did not miss this elsewhere.

I just bought the 32GB LTE version, popped T-mo sim in it- all is peachy as can be (free 1GB a month.. woot!)

However I am trying to have a way to turn on the screen without the power button (since in some case positions the tablet rests on the power button.

The apps I installed cannot see a proximity sensor on the device. what I have been able to find ounline the LTE version was to have a proximity sensor on it. Did I read wrong?

Help?

2013 N7, 32GB, LTE, 4.4.3 in USA.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] helam:
I got Rogers Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747M.

On it is installed Cyanogenmod 11 20140531 nighty d2lte with Android 4.4.2.

I found this firmware : Canada (Rogers) (Black Edition)	, 2012 May	,	I747MVLALE8

PDA: I747MVLALH1 CSC: I747MOYBALH1 MODEM: I747MVLLH1

and program Odin3-v3.09.

The phone is locked to Rogers.

The color is white.

My goal is to unlock SIM lock.

1. Can I put firmware in zip format on SD card and just restore from SD card in recovery mode?

2. If no, what steps to do to reach the goal to get 4.1.1 stock ROM (rogers? telus? att?) to unlock SIM lock?

3. Maybe I have to do it from laptop with Odin or from the phone with Odin?

4. What are my options to get the goal 4.1.1. stock to get unlock SIM lock because I found free solution with that requirements on XDA forum?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] excitedgeek:
Is there any 4.4.x custom rom for samsung gt-s6312
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
What bootloader is on your phone? If you have the stock 4.3 bootloader, you will have to purchase an unlock code.

Boot into download and look at the text on the screen. Do you see anything about warranty bit?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] helam:
Odin Mode

product name sgh-i747m

custom binary download: yes (5 counts)

urrent binary: custom

system status: custom

qualcomm secureboot: enable

warranty bit: 1

bootloader ap swarev: 1
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
You have the 4.3 bootloader which can't be downgraded; therefore, you will have to buy an unlock code.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] helam:
Thank you for reply!

Than more I know than more questions:

a) The ROM I found here is stock ROM 4.3 I can revert to -? -> by meanhacker -> Rogers (RWC) MK5 , because I checked about baseband version is i747mvluemk5.

b) I bought the code and when inserted non-accepted active SIM card from my another carrier, got the window asking PIN to unlock network , entered and got unsuccessful. The company said is right unlock code by IMEI sure.

So my question is does the particular Cyanogenmod 11-20140531-nighty-d2lte custom firmware prevent somehow to unlock SIM lock?

c) Do I have this KNOX issue or not, or is it prevent to downgrade ?

d) I found some KNOX remover can I apply it and downgrade after?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
You should revert to a stock 4.3 ROM in order to use the unlock code.

There is a 4.3 ROM for Rogers you can use . search for a pre_rooted ROM on xda.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] helam:
And that one has no knox issues and after flashing I can downgrade?

For the purpose to enter unlock code can I use only stock ROM from Rogers or I can flash any 4.3 ROM like from Bell, Telus, or , even ATT?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
You cannot downgrade your bootloader.

Do not load any ROM via Odin that is older than 4.3. Don't load any att ROM as that could brick your phone too.

Was your phone ever running stock kit kat?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] helam:
ANDROID 4.4.2 that is a state i got the phone. past is unknown for me.

now i put zip noknox rooted telus file ROM_I747MVLUEKM5_STOCK_ROOTED_TELUS_NO-KNOX

on sd card

after went to recovery mode and did wipe,reset,dalvik wipe and choosed the file to install

got error installation aborted (status 7)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
I don't have KK on my i747m. I loaded the stock 4.1.2 ROM and went straight to a custom 4.4 ROM.

Did you ever have the stock 4.4 ROM on your phone? If you did, I'm not sure if you can load a stock Rogers 4.3 ROM via Odin because the stock 4.4 ROM may have altered the 4.3 bootloader. The stock Rogers 4.3 ROM from sammobile.com and the pre-rooted ROM on XDA will load a stock 4.3 bootloader if flashed via Odin. You could flash a stock ROM via mobile Odin which does not alter the bootloader.

Once you are on the 4.3 bootloader, you cannot downgrade the bootloader regardless of whether you do or do not have Knox.

If you are sure you never had the stock 4.4 ROM on your phone, you could use Odin to load a stock Rogers 4.3 ROM, unlock your phone, go back to a custom ROM.

When flashing a ROM or altering your phone's software, there is always the risk of bricking your phone. Just be prepared to deal with a possible brick.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] helam:
How I can check version of boot loader installed on my device?

How can I check version of modem installed in my device?

Can I use Google ADK tools (adb and fast boot) instead Heimdall (Odin is not compatible with my MacBook).
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
What is the baseband on your phone under About?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] helam:
I747MVLUEKM5

But I solved problem to revert back to stock ROM using file I747MVLUEMK5_I747MOYBEMK5_TLS

been installing not from SD card but using laptop and Odin.

After I boot the phone I put SIM card and on pop-upped window entered official unlock code.

For using Odin program, I downloaded from internet vmware fusion, after found my cd disk with windows 7 ultimate and installed it.

After installed Odin and transferred above file to internal system and put the phone in downloaded mode connected and after a few minutes I get my phone booted with stock ROM.

What I surprised I did not find official page in Wiki of Cyanogenmod for official way to uninstall their product.

So I decided not to install the software that does not have official uninstallation tool. They have installation program only.

It's not good for us regular users. Before to come into the dark room usually it has to have to see exit way clearly.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
I know of no custom ROM that can completely uninstall itself. One of best ways to revert back to stock is to flash via Odin which you were able to do.

Once I got the upgrade bug, I don't stick with stock for too long.

Congratulations on your success:good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hurdlejade:
Hi,

On Android 4.3 I used Wanam Xposed to change notification bar to pitch black and it worked. However, when I do the same on 4.4.2 it does not work... Any clues?
[Samsung Gear Live] heyredy141:
I noticed at times when I install a Gear compatible app it does not sync to the phone. At times it is instantaneous and at times it takes few minutes and at times I have to reset etc. This time around I installed Pebble Locker and it did not show up on the phone. I am not sure if I should even expect it to show on my phone. Any thoughts?
[Samsung Gear Live] heyredy141:
Figured that pebble locker does not have any component that resides on wear watch but still the question remains on how long the apps take to sync.
[Xposed General] elsavior04:
I installed Xposed Installer and followed the instructions now my phone keeps restarting itself.

Any Idea how to fix? I rooted following these instructions http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2066390

and followed these to install http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2727372&page=2
[Xposed General] CCody:
What do you mean by restarting itself? Deinstall xposed again and check if you actually have root access (there is an app called root checker)
[Xposed General] elsavior04:
Just did that. I do not have root access according to root checker. before i installed xposed it said i was rooted. I was able to restore it in recovery from a backup i did. any Idea how I can get this going. I really just want to root to use the Dot View Case Hack.
[Xposed General] CCody:
I always recommand a toolkit of ome isnt that familiar with rooting and this stuff. Go take a look at wugfresh toolkit. It helps a lot! :)

But your bootloader is open, right?
[Xposed General] elsavior04:
Yes and I just installed SUZip after i did the restore and double checked in Root Checker and now it says I have Root Access.

Now I just need the xposed Installer and ill be one step closer to the Dot View Hack lol
[Xposed General] CCody:
Du you also have the supersu (chainfire) app?
[Xposed General] elsavior04:
Yes the one with the Yellow Shield and the Red Hashtag.
[Xposed General] CCody:
Alright! What are we talking about then? You are good to go, man! :D
[Xposed General] elsavior04:
Lol now if I can only get the xposed installer to install without issues ill be golden.

Thanks a million for the help. First time on this site and nothing but awsomeness :good::good::good:
[Xposed General] CCody:
Open supersu. Is xposed listed under apps? If no, then just reinstall the xposed app. To install your module, go to http://repo.xposed.info/module-overview, search for dot view hack, download and install it. In xposed you supposed to activate your module and do a reboot. Finish! :D
[Xposed General] elsavior04:
Ok. So I DL the xposed app and installed it. I select framework then Install/Update and reboot, when i power it back on and open it says the following message

"app_process version 58 has been installed previously but version "---" was found now. If you didn't expect an old file to be restored, you might want to try installing via recovery auto or manual"

Should it say this?
[Xposed General] rovo89:
Try to follow that suggestion. You seem to have a device that resets /system on a reboot.
[Xposed General] elsavior04:
I actually got it to work i hit soft reboot and not a full reboot and i got it working.

IDK if i do a full reboot if it will mess it up but for now it works :D:D:D:good:
[Xposed General] GermainZ:
Just install it via the recovery. :)
[Xposed General] elsavior04:
Done!
[Xposed General] ade.l:
same prb

i have the same prb on my htc 816 dual sim, plz help me..............................
[General Questions and Answers] Dark System:
Problem resolved thanks to bweN diorD! :D
[General Questions and Answers] bweN diorD:
usually when you flash the wrong software to a phone it is toast, but you may be in luck as it still turns on.

video here.

further instruction here.

if that doesnt work... well its not good unfortunately.
[General Questions and Answers] beautybeas:
Boot into bootloader and flash stock rom using odin..
[General Questions and Answers] Dark System:
Alright thank you! I'm pretty confident this will work, once the stock ROM file finishes downloading, which it doesn't seem that it wants to work. I've downloaded it 5 times now and every time it's done it's a fail.. I'll keep trying though.
[General Questions and Answers] Dark System:
yeah it didn't work, did everything right but when it tries to reboot I get the dead little droid guy. :(
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ropie58:
Hi Guys,

First of all, my new smart phone Samsung Galaxy Note3 (only 3 weeks old) has not been rooted yet. To be honest, I am not sure if I will do so in the very near future since I am still very happy with the way it works at the moment.

Nevertheless, I come to you with a cry for help, since I know from my very own experience in the past, that your forum is "the place to be" for technical issues and you guys are always here, willing and mostly able, to help a desperate forum member.

I recently installed TomTom on my smart phone and I noticed that, as soon as I am on the highway doing more than 80 kilometers per hour, that at the down site of my screen it shows a continuously horizontal striping and/or flickering (smaller and broader striping); and it makes no difference wether my screen is positioned horizontal or vertical, in my car holder. This striping and/or flickering keeps going on until I lower my speed again for driving in town (50 kilometers per hour). I also noticed that sometimes the highway exits stay visible in my screen while I long passed it. It looks like it is "lagging", although, through out the ride, the "position arrow" shows exactly and correctly where I am...

To make sure wether it was only a problem with the TomTom Navigation or not, I also installed Sygic Navigation. With Sygic, there is no flickering or striping showing on my screen when driving on the highway, but in here there is the problem that EVERY highway exit stays visible in my screen while I long passed it. However, both of these navigation programs worked flawless on my former smart phone, the Galaxy Note 1 (Android 4.2.1 - JellyBean).

Are you familiar with this issue? Could it be the new Android version 4.4.2 (KitKat) that might be causing the problem or could it be a (GPS ?) setting in my phone that needs to be altered or checked?

I seriously hope that you can help me out here.

Thanking you in advance.

Kind regards.

Robert,

Netherlands.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MystaMagoo:
Could possibly be KK?

I'm still on JB and navfree works great.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ropie58:
Are you saying that you removed the default KK software to replace it with JB again?? If so, you most have lost all the features (the pen features as well) that Samsung delivered with this phone, I suppose...

Robert.