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[Samsung Gear S] juiceppc:
Respectfully, Enjoy that hardware that let's you look at a screen with no possibility of application growth for an extra couple days... I personally would lose a day or so of battery life for the option of being able to do whatever I want on my watch. To each is own. People currently don't seem to have a problem charging their smartphones daily. I currently have no problem charging my "Smartwatch"... every other day.

Designing an OS from scratch with battery life in mind(not sure that was their intention) is great and all but at the very least give the customers the option of running the OS that is most supported. IMHO.

Also as a Dev don't you think if Tizen were to take off that it would grow and incorporate many more services and functions which would then decrease battery life? Yeah now as it stands, Tizen is not much more sophisticated than an alarm clock so battery life is great... Heck there are basic digital watches out there that do almost as much as Tizen and probably will last months on their battery...
[Samsung Gear S] jollyjones:
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I second that!! The Samsung faces are the only ones that you can wake up to without setting up wake to last screen. I also hate that you can't add tasks, or really see notifications for them without additional software. So far I am hating Tizen. Or at least the functionality of the Gear S without good apps to make up for it.

Also: I would install a custom ROM running Android Wear or Android on this Gear S in a heart beat. Or even just something to make up for where the Gear S falls short. Initially, the Gear S has many things I like, but after using it for a week or two now I realize how much it lacks because of it being Tizen and not having the Google integration. It also just seems to really need an update to fix stupid little nuances.
[Samsung Gear S] drpal181:
I would think the gear would benefit from full android. The lack of tizin development is going to kill the gear s. I have the gear 1, and like the idea of side loading apps from the pc. The only thing that killed it was the lack of a 3g connection. Samsung has not allowed good app development from thoughs who are will to make this device work.
[Samsung Gear S] ronaldheld:
Would Tizen be more acceptable with enough apps?
[Samsung Gear S] 0800tim:
I got the Gear S and am very disappointed with Tizen. the hardware on the Gear S is great, and some apps are great, but S Voice is ****ing useless when you compare it to Google Now. The sole reason i'd want to root this device and get a custom ROM running Android (full blow, or Wear) is for Google Now.

The other big reason is Google Maps. HERE is horrible in comparison.

I agree with others that are saying Samsung has done it's users wrong trying to compete with Android. I'd swap my Gear S for an Android wear device in a heartbeat.

does anyone think it's possible to run Google Now on Tizen? or Google Maps?
[Samsung Gear S] Vincent-iPhilo:
Having the Gear 1 and the Gear S there is absolutely no doubt that Tizen is a complete nightmare. I just don't understand the ridiculous Samsung's strategy, making good devices but awfull (not always but often) softwares...

Samung has only now 10 or 11 apps for the original Gear with android... And stupid apps for the Gear S with Tizen... Complete nonsense... I will probably return my Gear S to Amazon, because of this absurd policy... unless someone manage to put full android on Gear s...
[Samsung Gear S] dawgboy1783:
I agree, shame on you samsung tizen sucks wtf are you doing to us!!
[Samsung Gear S] gingerdude:
I tried android wear and it's nothing amazing I can assure you. I read an article the other day on the top 10 android wear apps of 2014 and they're pretty poor and nothing I'd actually need or use.

Don't get me wrong I like choice so I'd definitely try an android wear port on my gear s but that ain't gonna happen.
[Samsung Gear S] Vincent-iPhilo:
Today it's right that both Android Wear and Tizen suck, even if there is a lot more apps with android wear, but i'd prefer something like Null rom (ful android) for Gear 1 ported on Gear S... For the moment, only full android can allow us to make what we want with our devices..
[Samsung Gear S] gingerdude:
It would be cool for a full android port but I'd be dubious the battery would last long enough to finish the boot!
[Samsung Gear S] Vincent-iPhilo:
Maybe... But with Null rom on Gear 1 you've got almost an entire day of battery life, not so bad..
[Samsung Gear S] alrightythen:
I want to keep my gear s but having to deal with tizen and the apps or lack thereof I dont know if I can justify keeping it. I have no idea what samsung is thinking by keeping tizen. Android wear is about as useless as well! I also have the lg g watch r and if it had a 3g radio in it I would be almost satisfied.
[Samsung Gear S] Faccion:
Here is the android 2.2.1 update for the samsun geasr s.:

http://androidbiits.com/samsung-gear-s-3g-sm-r750-to-android-2-2-1-3-xxu1anj3-r750xxu1anj3/
[Samsung Gear S] bogdan_wrc:
that guide is not for GEAR S.

the GEAR S does not have POWER AND VOLUME BUTTONS.
[Samsung Gear S] 0800tim:
This is bulls#hit!

it mentions flashing by "holding down the power, volume down, and home button at the same time" (like you would on a typical Android phone)

obviously there is only 1 button on the Gear S.

Also we'd want Android 4.x - wouldn't bother with 2.x

nice try buddy.
[Samsung Gear S] Faccion:
I don't know, I just found this on the internet!)
[Samsung Gear S] cipherswitch:
yeah..... thats one of those websites that has every damn keyword ever and then moves some things around to match your search term. Its usually meant to get some sort of ad/spyware on your PC or barrage you with pop-ups. Null rom on the Gear S would be pretty sweet, the main issue is going to be the PIT file. I have tried and tried with no success on extracting it from the Gear S and have no clue how to write one from scratch. If someone could get their hands on the PIT for the Gear S ,Im sure it wouldnt be too hard to get Null rom working or at least some version of Android.
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
No progress on flashing full Android on the Gear S that anyone knows of?

I am getting increasingly irritated by the lack of apps, and having to still schlepp my Note around, which is defying the purpose of why I bought the Gear S.
[Samsung Gear S] cipherswitch:
nope, nothing. stIill no pit file and that's like step 1.
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
Thanks, that's discouraging.

I couldn't stand the wait and ordered a Gear 1 for the time being. The yellow one is on sale for $120 on Amazon, but the first one was DOA, so I am getting a replacement tomorrow. If I can get all my courage together (never rooted anything in my life), I'll try to flash Null on it. All I really want are a few apps for when I go running (need internet connection and keyboard input).

I think I can pull off two watches.... Let's hope I don't brick it.

ETA: I just had an idea! With full Android on the Gear/Gear S, one could use an awesome detachable lens like the Sony QX1, even if the watch itself does not have a built in camera!
[Samsung Gear S] cipherswitch:
I like your enthusiasm, but I can tell you that Android on the Gear S is in "theory" possible but theres very few devs if any working on it ( Im one of them). I can sum up all of my roadblocks in very few words.

Qualcomm Bootloader Security

Not Samsung, Tmobile or AT&T but even on a more basic level, its freakin Qualcomm, the processor manufacture.

If its going to happen, its going to be full blown Android, no android wear. Anyone who keeps pushing for Android wear, go out and buy a Gear Live or a Moto 360 and enjoy your google "cards". It would be like pulling the engine out of a 5.0 Mustang and replacing it with a hamster running in a ball, it would make zero sense to port Android Wear.

I can tell you for sure, its not impossible. If the bootloader was unlocked then it would be a cake walk and all that would be left would be an Android port which is simple enough. I've put many many hours (about 5 just yesterday) into this and its an ongoing effort, my poor watch has been flashed so many times that its lost meaning (yes, my watch still works, only soft bricked a few times) but still no success.
[Samsung Gear S] gingerdude:
If you were to rate your chances in percentage terms what would it be? Just curious, not being pushy.
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
Thank you for trying!! If I had any kind of clue, I'd help :(

I would not be interested in AWear anyway. I need stand-alone apps. Otherwise I would buy a 360 or Zen watch and life would be so much easier!
[Samsung Gear S] cipherswitch:
chances are good. surprisingly good actually.
[Samsung Gear S] gingerdude:
Cool, I have subscribed to this thread and will watch how you progress with great interest. Good luck buddy.
[Samsung Gear S] crazyshakespeare13:
There still seems to be a lot of demand for full android on the gear s...glad to hear someone is still working away at it...I know very little in the way of mobile development but if there is anything that the noons of the community can do to help, let us know! As others have mentioned I too am using it as a standalone device, so it is much needed. Thanks again!
[Samsung Gear S] ronaldheld:
I think that it is a good thing to try. I will look forward to seeing progress.
[Samsung Gear S] pizzaman79:
I have an Omate TrueSmart. And while Omate screwed up in many ways, leading to their demise after their kickstarter campaign, it is very handy to find a stand alone android smartwatch which can run all play store apps. I use it especially during sailing and running and other sports activities where a smartphone is unpleasant extra weight or impractical to use.. I use it for tracking/endomondo, but also for navigation. It's not what (non-wear) Android was desinged for, but it works well enough.
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
The Gear S does all that out of the box, which is why I love it, especially for running. The only thing missing is the huge Google Playstore app catalog and a camera, ... and the general freedom that comes with Android.

I looked at the Omate on Amazon, but next to the Gear S it looks a bit low quality, plus I read about all the problems customers had with it.
[Samsung Gear S] pizzaman79:
The hardware quality is fine, but the software, well, Android isn't really meant for such a small low-res display and Omate's software support is crappy. So my advice is if the Gear S offers all the apps you need, definitely get a gear s. If you want the full android play store catalog and aren't afraid of tinkering a little, consider the TrueSmart. But buy it second hand, as you won't get any support either way.
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
I ended up getting a Gear (1, the original) for $117 new and putting Android on it. Two watches are still better than a watch and a phablet, and for a bit over 100 bucks, the Gear is awesome. I just wish data over BT was faster. Downloading an audiobook takes forever.
[Samsung Gear S] pizzaman79:
I'm assuming you put Android WEAR on it? If you really managed to flash a full android with stand alone app support i'd love a link on how you did that.
[Samsung Gear S] cipherswitch:
Its been a documented procedure for a while now, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2776157
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
Yes, as Cipherswitch noted, I followed the process decribed here on XDA and the write-up (for dummies) from unlockr.com to get full Android on it.

I absolutely love my Gear 1, great accessory to my Gear S. Hate how slow BT data transfer is, but, oh well.
[Samsung Gear S] pizzaman79:
Seems to me like this is android wear as people are talking about only 27 apps available in the store. On my TrueSmart i have access to the full play store of apps.
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
I followed these instrux to flash Null Rom, which put full Android on it, not Android Wear. The advantage is the sexy hardware of the Gear vs. the Omate at about a third of the price, the disadvantage is that the Gear doesn't have Wifi, so everything you load has to be done over BT.
[Samsung Gear S] pizzaman79:
Now that's interesting. TrueSmart does have a few other hardware advantages such as built in GPS, micro sd card slot and stand alone phone with a sim slot and a built in mic and speaker.

May i ask what you use your watch for?
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
True, of course. I only use mine as an addition to my Gear S, which has GPS, a heart rate monitor and a sim card slot. I use my Gear for the camera and Audible and Overdrive apps primarily, since there are no Tizen apps for them, and I like listening to audiobooks when I go running. So I listen to audiobooks over BT on my Gear 1 connected to my LG Tone Plus, and track my runs on my Gear S. Since the Gear S has a sim card slot, I leave my phone behind : two wrist worn devices versus an ugly fanny pack.

Would love to have one device that has Android on it, a GREAT camera, an HR sensor, Sim card and SD, and that is well built... With the Gear S screen. Maybe some day.

Since Omate screwed its customers, I had no faith in them, and this Samsung setup seemed like the best choice for me for now, until the Gear S gets an Android Rom, in which case I'd probably ditch the Gear 1 and carry my Polaroid cube on my runs. Or I may get the HTC RE and stick it in my top. Anything to avoid fanny packs or armbands.

Do you use the Omate as your stand-alone phone? ETA: Never mind, looks like you are using the Omate also during or to track activities. There definitely is a market for wrist worn Android phones for active people.

Apologies everyone for taking this thread way off topic!
[Samsung Gear S] pizzaman79:
You were definitely right to not have any faith in Omate. I'd advice anyone to buy the TrueSmart second hand if you want it, to be sure it's a functioning unit. I also love how i don't have to carry my big heavy smartphone with me during sports. I like sea sailing, so no cell coverage there. But when i go running i use the phone function for occasional calls and to get text messages from my home alarm system.
[Samsung Gear S] D350:
Did you try gear navigator? Uses gmaps, works great. Can have driving mode also, Not just walking
[Samsung Gear S] gizmorivera:
There is not room for a 4th OS < :/>

I don't think they are trying to compete with major OS, but have a batter handle of an OS for battery life and easier hardware optimization......

my 2 cents
[Samsung Gear S] gottahavit:
I have to say that I just bought an LG G Watch R, thinking that there would be all these cool apps and features that it would have that the gear S did not. I can't express how disappointed I was with what I found.

1) The battery life was absolutely terrible. <18hrs

2) The notification/reply system was far to cryptic

3) The interface was too small and the swiping was un-reliable at best.

4) The number and quality of apps and integration was extremely limited

5) The watch faces were not much better or varied than the Gear S.

6) The screen quality was sketchy, not nearly as good as I expected.

7) The vibration was even weaker than on the Gear S

8) Without sound it's hard to use.

Yes voice recognition is better, but that was really it.

I returned it after 2 weeks.

I can't say I'm in any rush for android wear on my gear S. Full android would be interesting, but no one is going to devote the time required to optimize it enough to get the battery life we would want.
[Samsung Gear S] cipherswitch:
My sentiments exactly....
[Samsung Gear S] sniickers:
Tizen is just fine to me. I however would give almost anything just to have Google voice capability on my Gear S.
[Samsung Gear S] KhanSW:
I disagree, after installing either facer or watchmaker its just a matter of going to www.facerepo.com and finding a watchface you like. My Moto360 has much better and more varied watchfaces and is one of the things that I highly appreciated on my M360 compared to my Gear S.
[Samsung Gear S] cipherswitch:
Agreed. I had the Moto360 and the quality/variety of watch faces was impressive. I LOVED being able to change it around to look just like a high end watch. I just couldnt justify the cost for what it was, that and if I had both the Gear s and the 360, I would never hear the end of it from my wife.
[Samsung Gear S] player911:
The problems with the Tizen smart watches is that they are incompatible with other brand phones. I have LG G4 and would buy a Gear S in a heart beat if it would work for me. Unfortunately it will not.

Having Full Android or Wear ported would really open up the options for lots of other people. So I am all for it.

I just purchased a LG G Watch because it is waterproof compared to the Gear 1. And it was $50. I'll play around with it until I either get bored or know I want something better when the next round of watches come out soon.
[Samsung Gear S] paul4kim:
When

When?
[Samsung Gear S] Hansani Archibald:
Android wear 2.0

Seeing that google had announced Android wear 2.0 I think it would be an excellent option as a port for the Gear S. I Feel like the Gear S has/had so much potential and so feels incomplete in it's full potential when I use it. If Samsung is going to insist on using Tizen then they should take the helm at having a strong development team creating a substantial variety of quality apps.

Either way, hopefully a port of Android wear 2.0 comes along for the Gear S. The curves screen is ideal and would be amazing with the not circular/curved scrolling effect included in the update.

---------- Post added at 05:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:10 PM ----------

I do also think it would be an awesome idea for XDA developers to create some Tizen apps and show off what the Gear S is about.
[Samsung Gear S] leejune:
where can find it

thank you for your gift. where can find it?
[Samsung Gear S] Dongoddi:
Why cant I use the Android wear app with ms samsung gear s
[Samsung Gear S] dersie:
Because it is not a "Wear" Watch but a "Tizen" watch :) so you must use the "Android Tizen" app (called "Gear Manager")
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zimdin12:
Hello, I wanted to ask that is it possible to install xperia v firmware on it. i have installed firmware, roms and other things on different devices but i haven't tried that jet.

Xperia V has same chipset, gpu, cpu, ram and so on. It is identical hardware. should i try something like that ?

If somebody knows anything about some custom rom for lg f5 then let me know. Thx for reading.

Sorry for my english.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lvikel2:
hello ..

i have oneplus 64 that the Tampered was true and unlock false.

i have original recovery . that i cant run not signed zip

i tried everything even install coloros ( and its failed)

finaly after alot of hours the soultion very simple

1.install throw adb sideload the signed rom ... https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95747613655046106

2. its take you to factory rom

3. after that u can unlock your oneplus with fastboot oem unlock

thanks
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kogone:
:good::good:
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sehz:
is it same with my case ?

http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-one/help/phone-stucks-boot-to-home-screen-t2982398
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jj14:
I realize this sounds like a generic Android issue versus being specific to the Nexus 6, but I don't see this issue on my other devices (N5, N7, HTC EVO LTE etc), and am wondering if there is something specific to the N6.

Anyway, here's the issue. I opened up the Chrome browser to Androidpolice yesterday, and found playstore links to some apps that I wanted to look at. I clicked on it, and it launched a chrome window for the play store, and let me view everything as expected. I actually didn't even realize that it was a chrome window (looked very similar to Play store app).

The problem is that when I clicked on "Buy" for a paid app, it went ahead without asking me for the password (I've set up Play store app to prompt me for a password for any purchase). That's when I realized that it was a chrome window - not the play store app.

Fine. Should be a simple enough fix - went to settings/app, and looked for Google Play store and looked for the "Clear Defaults" button - but that is grayed out! (I checked Chrome too, and that also had the button grayed out). I cleared cache and data for the Play store app, and tried it again, and it again launched the play store link in Chrome.

TL;DR So, how do I get play store links in chrome window to open up the Play store app instead of another Chrome window? Clear Defaults button is grayed out

Edit: This is the link I was browsing - clicking on any of the apps listed here brings up the play store in a Chrome window - not the play store app

Edit 2: Video highlighting the issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17Hqd2k0SMo
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PDP///M:
Just tried your link. Links go directly to play store for me. Do you have any other apps or mods that may be affecting this? I can clear defaults on both chrome and play store as well.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jj14:
That's what's so weird - those links works just fine on my N5 and N7 too. I'm stock, rooted (no custom recovery yet). Rooted only to install adaway. Other than that, no changes to the system partition.

Here, you can see the issue that I'm talking about - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17Hqd2k0SMo

The defaults button is grayed out for Chrome and for Play store, likely because I never set those as default apps for anything. The G+ app has the defaults button enabled because I have it set to open for G+ links.

Short of a full factory reset, any other suggestions?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phishfi:
I have the same issue, but for everything. If I click on a Mega.co.nz link it opens to the browser page asking me to install the app (app is already installed and set up), same for YouTube videos, Play Store links, etc. I tried disabling Google Chrome and installing Chrome Beta, same issue... I'm going to try Firefox and see if it will let me move to other apps from there. VERY FRUSTRATING!
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] troll_warhead:
So I received my OnePlus One today. And I went ahead and started the procedure to root. I had already downloaded all the necessary files. (AndroidSDKSlim, TWRP recovery v2.8.1.0, SuperSu v2.37)

I unlocked the bootloader with OEM unlock key and then went ahead and flashed the custom recovery (fastboot flash recovery xxx.img)

Now I rebooted the phone, skipped through the initial set up and then copied the SuperSU zip to the internal storage. Then tried to reboot into recovery.

The problem started here. It booted into the stock recovery. I was puzzled. I went ahead and flashed the recovery carefully (not that I didn't do it carefully before) and it said that "OKAY" command that it had been flashed successfully. I tried to boot into recovery and the stock recovery showed up again. I have no idea how this is. Can anyone please help me? Thank you!

Fastboot files: AndroidSDKSlim

Recovery: TWRP v2.8.1.0 (the latest one)

I even checked that the bootloader was really unlocked by fastboot oem device-info command.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gamm86:
Didn't you use the wrong command to flash the recovery?

Should be "fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-bacon.img" without the quotes, assuming you have downloaded

the correct recovery

.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aussieglis:
I think you will need to un-check the "update CM-recovery" option under developer-options in settings. Until that's unchecked, it will keep flashing the stock recovery after every boot.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
I think this is what went wrong. OP, uncheck this option in Developer Options.

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[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] troll_warhead:
Well, this is exactly what caused this. Thank you! :)
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] troll_warhead:
It often escapes the mind that something so simple can cause a problem :P thank you! That worked perfectly! :)