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[Samsung Gear S] raiu:
i really wish there was more communication. I know people are busy, but if you start a project and enroll people in the alpha/beta program and ask for forms to be filled out with personal info then I expect a follow up that the info was received? I mean we are supposed to report our findings to help build and make the product better for other user right?

Communication is key. :highfive:
[Samsung Gear S] meldogs:
for the "haters"

For the hater (s) out there who say that we are all a bunch of naive morons because there will be another watch out soon and who ask why we would invest in an adapter when the newer version of the watch will be released soon. I will not buy a new watch simply because it's "out there". I don't update my watch (or car, or TV or husband) simply because I can. If this watch satisfies my needs, I will use it until it no longer satisfies my needs or wants. During that period of time, I'd like to be able to change it up and look good whilst it satisfies my needs. I like all the functionality of the Gear S but being able to choose a different band (or a different face) when the mood strikes is a bonus.

I don't consider THAT foolish...but buying the newest version of anything simply because it IS the newest...now that's foolish IMHO. Just my two cents worth.
[Samsung Gear S] vince7:
please include me in this testing. i own a gear s, note edge and every other samsung product known to man haha. i often do reviews for companies and you would be able to expect multiple comments on your product as well as a large amount of feedback and counter ideas. my name is Vincent List and you can reach me by [Moderator Edit: Please do not put your personal information in any post on this website]
[Samsung Gear S] supergame2038:
Starting to get a little worried

Okay...has ANYONE heard from bda since January 7th? That was the last time I heard ANYTHING from him and although I don't like being paranoid, I'm starting to get a bit concerned. Having someone go MIA for a month is never a good sign.
[Samsung Gear S] beejmeister:
Pretty weird to have created this thread and said things like this on December 5:

bda: "The first editions are currently in the process of final refinement and pictures will be posted within the next couple of weeks."

And then to fall of the face of the earth for almost a month now. I'm glad I wasn't taken up on my offer to forward fund this. The silence doesn't bode well for us ever seeing this from bda. Guess I'll start looking elsewhere and maybe talk to a jeweler or two about a custom application.
[Samsung Gear S] bda714:
UPDATE;

Just to fill everyone in, i haven't had a chance to read any of the recent posts yet but wanted tree let everyone know that this project is still fully operational, we are all working and two of us going to school, since my previous post we have been pulled away for the most part to a job that is time critical on contract for a U.S. government orginization. We are still planning to be on track with the time lines we set which was to be in testing by the end of next month and ready to release some time in March. Like i said i haven't even had a chance to read the posts on this thread yet but I'm sure that there is some questioning as to what has been happening so that is where we are at, we very much appreciate the patience and understanding that this is a job we are doing on our own time and that it is not producing a pay check so there are potentials for other aspects of life taking priority. If anyone has any questions or concerns i am going to provide an email address that i will be checking on a regular basis from today on. Please feel free to direct your questions or comments to that address but understand that it may take two or three days before me or my partner replies. Once again i apologize for not keeping everyone more up to date and will try to have either myself or one of the others do that at least once a week. Thank you to everyone who has been patient!

-bda714

TechniqueBiz@gmail.com
[Samsung Gear S] bda714:
I'm glad this was the last post so that i could see it and reply real quick, in response to +beejmeister 's comment, I'm not sure if you are aware at what it takes to design & produce something that is capable of being sold in a market that is very competitive but a design being in the final stages of refinement can sometimes take much longer than a couple months. Just a design will not get you very far without molds, patent, production planning. If you think you would be able to find someone to do all that work for a final product that's not worth more than around fifteen dollars and you only want one... i would be very happy to hear you're results. Again i apologize for not keeping every one informed on the status, but also again, please understand that we all are very busy with things that we don't always have full control of when it comes to scheduling. If you refer to the first posts we started this with expectation of testing being done during sometime in January or February. Although these are estimated times we are still seeing potential for being able to release sometime in March. Thank you for your interest.
[Samsung Gear S] supergame2038:
Hi Bda!

I think I probably speak for a lot of people when I say: no problem! I think we were all just a little concerned since we hadn't heard from you in quite some time, and most of us hadn't heard whether you had recieved our forms we submitted yet and, since we knew the spots were limited for testing, I think a lot of us were anxious to make sure we got into the testing. Anyway, really glad you guys got a contract and are making money! Congrats on the new job! And thanks for the update! I know you guys are probably super busy, but It's greatly appreciated.
[Samsung Gear S] beejmeister:
I'm just glad you are still alive bda. I didn't mean anything insulting as you apparently took it. And yes. I'm likely more aware than you are of the requirements. Besides owning 3 companies of my own, I am a backer of over 100 projects on Kickstarter.

I appreciate your efforts but you need to be careful when making statements such as "within the next couple of weeks" when posting as you did on December 5th. a "couple of weeks" is defined as TWO WEEKS.

Those that set expectations correctly at the beginning of a project don't have people expecting miracles as you are cranking up. However. Those that set expectations poorly can expect to have comments from backers and those interested in the project that they don't like and take exception to.

I'm glad that you are continuing on with this project and look forward to purchasing a couple of these from you in the future. Thanks for the update of sorts.
[Samsung Gear S] esseff:
ROFLMAO
[Samsung Gear S] ampm325:
I wonder how long I will have my gear S. Already replaced it once, as the charger breaks too easy.
[Samsung Gear S] sniickers:
You probably should be more careful. I had my Gear S since it came out. Actually got it early on preorder before it could be purchased at retailers. I have placed it on the charger and removed it everyday since I had it. There has been days were I have placed it on a charger several time due to running and streaming music. It shows no sign of wear. Not saying it isn't unbreakable, but it definitely is durable. Everyone's mileage various. But those who generally gets the longest use, are those who take care of their property.
[Samsung Gear S] xtkxhom3r:
Hi if you are still looking for beta testers i would gladly try out one of your adapters i just got the gear s and im excited to get rid of its OEM band
[Samsung Gear S] kaisutam:
kaisutam

I'm really looking forward to this project coming to fruition. I have been lurking since the beginning of the thread. If you need more testers count me in, otherwise, I will wait and buy a couple immediately when they are available for purchase.:D:D:D
[Samsung Gear S] ampm325:
Yeah, but i have a 2 year warranty to cover accedental damage.

So i drive to Best Buy and say, "I broke it, again. Yes, thank you, I'll take...

A. A new one at no charge

B. my money back

C. A newer model is out? I didn't know.
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
Just curious: how much was the accidental damage warranty, and does it cover the (lousy) charger as well?
[Samsung Gear S] ampm325:
I think it was like 50 bucks, and I'll get it back (prorated) If I return the watch. It covers any accident even the tab breaking.

Have them price match the watch to ATT, and the warranty gets even cheaper. As it is based on the price of the item.
[Samsung Gear S] xtkxhom3r:
the accidental is 69 bucks but it covers everything from breaking the screen to water dmg
[Samsung Gear S] paternostertje:
Very interesting!!
[Samsung Gear S] eccbrown:
As long as you don't abuse it. I had a friend that did that with phones. They pulled up his history and saw that every 6 months he was "breaking" his phone. After his 5th phone, They replaced his phone but didn't give him the option of an extended warranty.

Mind you, in his case, he was deliberately trying to break his phone for a new one.
[Samsung Gear S] ampm325:
Yeah, I don't. But I got 6 pairs of headphones with the warranty.
[Samsung Gear S] jace985:
If you need more testers count me in :)
[Samsung Gear S] mixeddevil:
Sign me up as a tester. I wanted this mod since the day I got it.
[Samsung Gear S] almony8:
I'm willing to test also if you need more testers just shoot me a pm

Sent from my SM-N910P using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Gear S] idle0095:
Im very interested in this. Would love to beta test and back the project if this takes off.
[Samsung Gear S] bda714:
UPDATE !

Hello all,

Once again I am very sorry for the delay but this morning I come bearing good news. I have scheduled some time over the next couple of weeks to get things rolling once again on this project. While we are a bit short handed, at least things should be wrapping up with the production of all of the testing models and having them sent out. While I am very hesitant to suggest solid dates knowing how hectic things have been lately, I will say this, my best estimation on shipping of testers models will be no later than the fifteenth of March. Please recognize that any dates or times posted is for everyone's benefit and that there is possibilities that deadlines will be changed due to the fact that this project falls beneath the priority of all of our full time jobs, families, and school. However I can promise everyone this, with work having been completed in an unrelated project, I give you all my word that work on this project will be back on line. We are very grateful to everyone for the support and patience and are excited to release more information very soon. I have tried to respond to any emails that have been coming in and if I missed anyone I apologize but hopefully this post will answer some questions. Also, we are not taking anymore testers at this time, if you are interested in testing on a subsequent round, the best advice I can give you would be to periodically check in on this forum, as this has been our location for most recent updates. I will not be responding to anymore requests for testing as there have been far too many. If you have sent a request prior to this post, and the event arises that we are short on willing testers, we have log'd your info and we will contact you if that time comes. Again thank you to everyone following and you have our promise we are doing what we can to make this happen!

~bda714
[Samsung Gear S] hd2Raz:
I would most definitely buy something like this, X2 since my wife would want one too. But they'd have to be bigger than 22mm. :)
[Samsung Gear S] rpchenier:
Interested in the trials RC

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[Samsung Gear S] jdizzle98:
I'm in..!!! ?
[Samsung Gear S] rogerandgina:
Pm sent
[Samsung Gear S] aguiamaster:
Im in
[Samsung Gear S] hd2Raz:
Def willing to test and report back in detail, if you still need some testers.
[Samsung Gear S] TheCajun:
I would like to try one also if it's still going on. Would be willing to purchase if need be. I work in a fab shop so I might be able to test in harsher conditions than some.
[Samsung Gear S] cltycoon:
Would love to be a paying tester if you end up making a couple extra in your initial batch.

Project looks awesome.
[Samsung Gear S] beejmeister:
And now we are only 6 days out for the testers... per the last weekly communication 3 weeks ago.
[Samsung Gear S] supergame2038:
"I will say this, my best estimation on shipping of testers models will be no later than the fifteenth of March. Please recognize that any dates or times posted is for everyone's benefit and that there is possibilities that deadlines will be changed due to the fact that this project falls beneath the priority of all of our full time jobs, families, and school."

Well, I'm assuming we're looking at more delays then. Hopefully bda will come back and tell us he plans on shipping them this week, but I'm guessing delays incoming.
[Samsung Gear S] daowner:
sign me up

I would definately like to be a tester on this. I work at T-Mobile so im sure if it's a great product i can def show this to tons of customers and bring in some sales.
[Samsung Gear S] bakedbeaner:
Hey, I'm very interested in this project, Ever since I bought this watch, the huge wrist strap on my smaller wrist has been an eye sore. I would love to contribute to this project. Please send me one!
[Samsung Gear S] AstainHellbring:
I am also interested in testing and willing to be a purchased tester. My Gear s is about to go back as its just too tight on my wrist so I'd love a reason to keep it.
[Samsung Gear S] vdavis1986:
I recently just purchased the gear s. Been looking for something like this project. I work in the construction and law enforcement fields. A custom band attachment would be ideal for this device. Please keep me in mind for testing. Thanks.
[Samsung Gear S] lucibooo:
gear s band adapter

I can't wait for these to be put the only thing that's keeping my gear s from being perfect
[Samsung Gear S] COA4178:
Any update on this project?
[Samsung Gear S] lucibooo:
please.please

Has any one heard from.him its been a while, I really want one of these I hope soon.
[Samsung Gear S] COA4178:
Who knows where he is at though I have a good question for him to answer. How firm would the actual gear s be on the custom made mount that is latched to the bands?
[Samsung Gear S] lucibooo:
Status up date any time now
[Samsung Gear S] supergame2038:
Most of us here have been waiting since early December, and that's just for a TESTER model. For you guys that have just volunteered in the past few days, be prepared to not even HEAR about being a tester for another year at this rate.
[Samsung Gear S] theclarkman:
lets build them our selfs

hi everyone, if your like me you have been waiting a long in hopes to use your own watch bands on our samsung gear s's

so heres my question, who here wants to fund this? i have access to 300k 3d printers, cnc shops and prototyping equipment.

im also a product designer and make 3d files on the daily.

So if you all want to support the cause i will make a kick starter. total cost would be about 30-40 dollars for the attachment.

pm me or just email me directly, im excited to make these if you all are in. would take about 1-2 months

breakdown:

1 week to get initial design perfect

1 week to test 3d printed samples

1 week to source perfect material for application and test material

1-2 weeks for sample mold to be completed

shipping the items would be easy, for now i would just want to ship domestically.

my email:

poseidon.cr@gmail.com
[Samsung Gear S] theclarkman:
i agree completely, it will take time to get that done but either way i will be working on it for my self. my goal is to sell them on amazon eventually. but i think we all deserve the first editions since we have waited so long.

really just trying to get a feel if people are still interested.

thanks for your reply
[Samsung Gear S] bda714:
licensed out, patent sold, closing thread....

This post is being produced on behalf of XDA member and my associate, who was registered as bda714...

Im writing as a favor to bda714 due to my acquiring his records as part of a non disclosure agreement, shortly after the last update posted, a rather generous offer was made to buy the patent, records of any disclosure (this account), and design that was described in this thread. Myself, bda714, and one other partner were the original partners on this project, I am now the only original member still involved, however the whole deal has been licensed out to a much larger company who has completely taken over production. 50,000 units are currently being produced in China as I write this post with a promise for 200 thousand more. All the records of information collected from individuals who were to test designs were destroyed prior to the handoff and no personal information was shared. As I previously stated, I am only writing this post as a favor to the OP who felt he had a moral obligation to the followers of this thread, however not everyone felt that way and that is why we waited for patent acquisition. A full design patent has been issued now as this company has much more resources to produce results. Although they have not permitted that any information be released on XDA-developers.com pertaining to the release, they have only allowed that you will be able to "find them online and on the shelves at several worldwide retail electronics stores..." Good luck to you all in your future endeavors.

~THREAD CLOSED
[Samsung Gear S] raiu:
Yup, sounds like a scam.... Oh well
[Samsung Gear S] supergame2038:
Wow. Forget a "moral obligation," how about a scrap of business professionalism? I, like many people here, have been beating the drum for this project since LAST YEAR. Giving you the benefit of the doubt on more than one occasion, putting our personal information in your hands. I remember applying to be a tester on my phone while eating in an Applebee's being so excited to be a part of this. We were told January for testing, then we were told February, then March. Each time we were convinced that this was "part of the original plan" all along, and like fools we believed you. Am I happy for you likely making a GREAT deal of money on this project with this deal? Yes. Do I understand how business works? Of course. Does that mean I have to be happy about it? No sir. Good luck to you guys and all the best, but maybe next time you drag a group of people through the mud on a wild goose chase you will learn not to make promises you can't deliver on.

On a side note, to everyone else, looks like the hunt begins to find details on who has taken this over and where and how we can get it. Doesn't look very promising now considering the fact we cant even buy other colored straps in the United States other than White and Black...
[Samsung Gear S] beejmeister:
In theory... I just did several searches for "watch" with additional parameters such as dates and found plenty of interesting drawings and things regarding watches... but NOTHING that relates to what we are needing for our Gear S.
[Samsung Gear S] esseff:
Haa, haa, haa, haa... LMAO

When i suggested this was a scam at the very begining I was called all sorts of names and criticized for my negativity.

What a bunch of gullible ppl. Was so obvious...
[Samsung Gear S] flipq88:
Lol what a douche.
[Samsung Gear S] gottahavit:
I really like the "THREAD CLOSED" statement as if this person was a moderator and had closed the thread when obviously that is not the case. FYI Samsung has THE patent on the band attachment for this watch and any derivative that was still geared toward the Gear S would still require licensing from Samsung. Possibly this person realized they would get their @$$ sued off if they actually produced these in quantity without permission. Even if not it's highly unlikely they actually got full patent approval in this short period of time.

BTW anyone who provided these people with any significant personal information should watch for miss-use.
[Samsung Gear S] esseff:
flipq88 and bda174, if not the same person are clearly, delusional, attention seeking, compulsive liars...

I have no doubt the Chinese will be pumping out these accessories but it certainly will have nothing to do with them.
[Samsung Gear S] flipq88:
Me? The **** did I do?
[Samsung Gear S] dnkeyhnter:
Lol! I can imagine your reaction when you read that he included you with bda. Your response had me laughing for 10 min.
[Samsung Gear S] beejmeister:
Lol. [MENTION=4212162]flipq88[/MENTION] Imma hit your Thanks button for the laugh. I agree with your post about 6 comments ago here in the forum.

Cheers!
[Samsung Gear S] mrmrmrmr:
what happened to this project ?
[Samsung Gear S] gottahavit:
Nobody bought anybody's patent. Samsung owns the patents

Either they were building a product and realized Samsung wouldn't allow it

OR

There was never a product.,
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] CheopsChefren:
When I try to install a new rom on my Note 10.1 2014 i get a message saying my Note is a v1awifi and not a lt03wifi

This can be correct as i have once changed it in my build.prop so i could install the hancom office suite on my tablet.

But now i want it to be recognized as a lt03wifi device again. But, if i check the build.prop file with the buildprop.editor all references i can find are to the lt03wifi, v1awife is nowhere mentioned in the build.prop

What else should i do to get my Note be recognized as a lt03wifi again?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] uncensoredtr:
try flashing stock rom via odin first (this will erase custom recovery)

flash custom recovery again

then try flashing the rom
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] CheopsChefren:
Thanks,this did the trick.

Can be closed now.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] uncensoredtr:
glad that it helped ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] pemell:
If you use a lower DPI like me (I use 320) on the 5.0 lollipop port by scrubber you've probably noticed the navigation bar buttons are too separated.

Flash the attached zip in recovery to fix this.

Only portrait for now. When I got some spare time I'll fix the landscape layout.

Status: Beta 1

Date: 2014-12-05

If you prefer to swap the recents and back button check out my other mod: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z-ultra/themes-apps/mod-swap-recents-navbar-buttons-t2964524

Edit 2014-12-08: Added a revert zip. Flash in recovery if you want to restore the original SystemUI.

Edit 2015-02-14: Uploaded Beta 2. Fixed the IME switcher and menu button location. Also fixed layout in landscape mode.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] maxld:
This is great, thanks.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] makfreeman:
swap back and recent apps.

Good work OP. One question though, is it possible to swap the back and recent apps buttons? On 4.4.4 i just used xposed with gravity box but as far as i know xposed doesn't work on lollipop.

Any help or guidance would be appreciated.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] android-kun:
It works perfectly, Thanks:laugh:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] pemell:
Here ya go:

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z-ultra/themes-apps/mod-swap-recents-navbar-buttons-t2964524
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kanej2006:
How did you get rid of the ugly grey line on the lower status bar?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] pemell:
What grey line? Screenshot please.

(I guess you are on a different dpi than 320)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kanej2006:
And some rather large icons I'd like to decrease in size. Also, how can I add an extra row on the screen to have an extra icon or app? Thanks.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] pemell:
Oh, both of those are dependent on the launcher you're using.

Try this one where you can tweak most of the things: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher

Or this one which is the Google Now Launcher: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kanej2006:
^ Thanks pemell, would you recommend Google Now Launcher/Nova launcher over the stock Sony launcher?