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[Samsung Gear S] alanshortt:
stick with it

sorry to hear that - I've struggled with mine for a couple of weeks also, wasted $200AUS buying an incompatible Samsung phone (my stupidity), re-entered my contacts and diary events 2/3 times after having to do a hard reset / re-pairing, have been underwhelmed & frustrated by the Samsung / Galaxy / Gear ecosystem (and the quality of their phones) but I still think this is the best device in it's class

have look at LPX Studios on youtube etc

I hope Samsung, the developers and the phone providers will address some of the problems (from what I've read, best not hold your breath)

I've decided to adopt a wait and see approach - this device almost satisfies my personal use case need (phone calls & texts on my wrist - plus cool extra functions like fitness essential email replies etc) decoupled from always-on temptations to check social media notifications, personal, work & junk emails etc, & to reduce the personal & financial costs of data consumption

I've not experienced "it just doesn't bloody work" - but I understand your frustrations.

I'm like "it's really great but yes it is a bit sh!te". I don't want to learn or be locked into yet another ecosystem but imho the Gear S has been worth a degree of patience / perseverance

in your use case fitness scenario (forgive me if i misread) I think the device does a half-decent job which is probably enough good enough. Why would you need GPS? Apologies if I've confused you with someone else whose UCS was to be able to send discrete messages to friends and family during meetings - but again thats the joy of a smart watch over a smartphone - one can't tap away so one won't tap away

If I can buy an apple watch with a simcard, and a macbook air with a simcard then i'm in, but I don't think thats going to happen. (I think i read some of the newer iPads in some locations have some kind of universal Sim but I don't want an iPad - I need a laptop & a phone and see the obvious use case for a watch phone - current minimal number of devices 3 .... ideal number 1 - the laptop workhorse - (I wear a wristwatch anyway) So I can check emails & notifications later at home or back at work tomorrow if I really need to - the untethered device is retro liberation from contemporary distraction

What I'd really like would be an old school Toshiba Toughbook (the one with a handle and strap), dual sim card slots, 2 massive hot-swappable hard drives & batteries and a Toshiba Smart Watch (with a sim) - I think they had something like that (without the watch) .... so your briefcase is your computer and your phone is your watch - versus say having get out your iPhone iPad & everything else at the airport or simply going for a coffee (but then I'd still have to go back to Windows and relearn that in its latest iteration)

vinceremos
[Samsung Gear S] Tim Collins:
Hi . I need the GPS to track and moniter my runs . I dont have a phone paired with this and as i said . When it works its spot on but usually it just doesnt pick a GPS fix unless i wait upto 30 mins . This applies to wherever i am ? Since i started this thread the bloody thing is now working ? Still selling it . Having to try again and again is madness
[Samsung Gear S] eclipse05x:
GPS is very handy when running. If it wouldn't work I would be &*:angel:*&

My medieval Nokia works with endomondo + gps so why newest toy which is worth x20 more (seriously) wouldn't?

Even if I wouldn't need it, for it's price it must work - I payed for it! And its also what Samsung promised.

Although, the thing is that... it works for everyone else. So maybe you have a defective one? Warranty? :good:
[Samsung Gear S] Tim Collins:
Its a South Korean one from Ebay . I actually believe its not technically defective . Other users reported dodgy GPS for serious runners . I did contact Samsung UK service and they are not interested in non European models . I really think for runners its simply not upto the job . However i could be wrong .......
[Samsung Gear S] kieso:
I just got my gear s last week and I agree the gps sucks. I love everything else it does but to botch gps on a fitness tracker is a real stumble on their part.
[Samsung Gear S] TechnRom:
Sorry to hear your bad experience, I've had mine with my note 4 and everything has been good for me. After the latest update I did completely uninstall and reinstall and it's been pretty awesome with good battery.
[Samsung Gear S] Tim Collins:
Hi . So are you saying when not paired and working standalone that your GPS works fine when running ?

Thanks
[Samsung Gear S] SaintCrispin:
I agree the GPS takes forever on the S Health app to connect. I'm not giving mine up tho because I'm a bit of a Samsung fanboy and love all their products.
[Samsung Gear S] eclipse05x:
Have anyone tried to run without GPS on? It should count steps as a run + more less give you a distance.
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
I bought the Gear S for the same reason: I wanted something with GPS to track my runs, plus a Sim card slot so I don't have to run with my phone any more, and BT, so I can listen to audio over my LG Tone Plus.

(I actually also needed something with a camera and full Android, so I can put some apps I use for running on it., which is why I ended up buying a Galaxy Gear and flashing Null on it.)

I agree that the Gear S GPS does not always work and I am really mad standing around in the freezing snow waiting for the signal to lock.

On my last few runs, I had to run without GPS because no amount of waiting made a difference. On one run, the signal came on but only after 30 mins or so. It's really infuriating, but, as someone else said, there no competition in this space.

I have been thinking about trying my luck with an Android Chinese watch-phone from aliexpress, but who knows if the battery on any of those would last me through a run with GPS, phone, mobile data and BT on.

Anyhow, Tim, if you find something better, it would be great of you could post here. It sounds like we have the same use case for it.
[Samsung Gear S] SaintCrispin:
Yah it still gives you distance and time ran without the GPS.
[Samsung Gear S] aeon101:
Nike plus

Guys, have you tried to run with Nike Plus app? Is it better with GPS in this app in comparison with S? How is synchro after finish the run then right to Nike plus server- any problems? Can someone compare GPS accuracy between Garmin Fenix and Gear S? I' m on the edge of decision wheter to go with Gear S. I need it primary for running and standalone SIM activities as my private phone.

Thanks!

Dan
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
Someone over on Android Central compared it with the Fenix and other trackers. Here's the post. Since I don't use Nike+ (I don't want to have to sign up for yet another service I will forget my password for), I only ever track with S Health.
[Samsung Gear S] aeon101:
Many thanks Xendula, very useful!
[Samsung Gear S] Tim Collins:
Hi Xendula . Since yesterday i tried a few more attempts / tests and the reallity is this watch is ****e ( sorry Samsung Fans ) but i'm gutted . As of 20.00 pm UK time today it is on Ebay . Personally after messing around since Christmas day i cannot wait to see it go . Hopefully get a good price ? Nice talking to you guys . All the very best for the future

Tim

UK
[Samsung Gear S] ampm325:
Hey, I run with this nearly every morning. It's perfect.

I pull the sim card out of my Galaxy S5 and pop it in my gear S.

The NIKE ap does a good job tracking the gps.

And if something bad happens on my run I can call someone.
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
Does your GPS not have an issues at all, then? Cause mine sometimes can take minutes to half an hour to lock in a signal.
[Samsung Gear S] MFGBawon:
How to lock ur gps? it's a little bit retarded, but it works. You need to take off ur watch from ur hand, and raise up ur watch till u got gps signal. It works for me :)
[Samsung Gear S] foxbat121:
Mine always worked as long as I have active mobile data connection. Waiting max 20 seconds or so. If you don't have mobile data, it will be much longer. If you are in a big city with a lot of tall buildings, the watch may not get enough signal.

S Health won't switch GPS provider, e.g. if you started with BT connection, it will use phone's GPS. However, if you run out of phone's range and need to switch back to watch's GPS, S Health won't do that.

Nike Running app does a much better job on this. It can switch to watch's GPS instantly and use the initial GPS coordinates (from phone) to speed up the GPS lock so it works even without a data connection.
[Samsung Gear S] jrg083:
Nike GPS App

I run with the Nike App since I previously had a Nike GPS watch and already had an account created. I haven't had any problems with the Nike App GPS. I set the home button to auto-start the Nike App when I double tap it. I hit it when I get out of my car and by the time I've done some quick stretching it is good to go for my 4-6 mile runs. I didn't even know that slow GPS was an issue until visiting the forums tonight. Now I've got to worry about my charger breaking AND my GPS stopping! Wish I hadn't come across this tonight, all I wanted was to create my own watch face! The Nike app uploads my run to the website and I can log in and see my results (with my mapped run) when I get back to my office. I typically leave my phone on the charger in my office when I leave.
[Samsung Gear S] htcdiamondswe:
The Nike GPS App is working just great for me to when it comes to just track the runs but it's very bad that it does not show the avg pace over the complete run. It does not have any audio feedback either. Alot of stuff is missing and I hope they will release a better version of it. About S Health, that one is just terrible since it can't track the distance with the GPS in the watch.
[Samsung Gear S] xendula:
Mine does. It tracks the distance, max, min, average speed, incline, and shows me a map of my run.

Only problem is that it sometimes takes forever to pick up the GPS signal :(
[Samsung Gear S] htcdiamondswe:
xendula: Are you sure that it shows the correct distance in S-Health? I even got confirmed from Samsung that it uses the pedometer to decide the distance on the run in S Health but it does use the GPS to write out the map of your run. So, i've been running a test run on 5km which I have also double check with google maps and when I run this distance the clock will show like ~1 km off or something, but, when i look n the map from that run it's identical with google maps. Why would they have support for the gps on the map but not showing the distance? Sounds almost to stupid to be real to be honest.
[Samsung Gear S] foxbat121:
The problem I can see is that using GPS coordinates to estimate the distance is equally bogus and very difficult to calculate. The reason is that GPS positioning has inherent inaccuracy of about 10 feet or more which is within the ranges of your steps/sampling, either walk or run. So, let's say you took five steps, which is about 10 to 15 feet, the GPS coordinates could show little or no movements. So, how you calculate your distance instantly? you can't. You need to lay out the full course of your run on a map. Then, draw some proximity points to simulate your run. Then calculate your actual distance from those proximity points on the map. Not an easy calculation. But certainly can be done on the S Health phone side, not necessary on the watch side.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] the_rooter:
Hey guys I just paid for the nexus 6 32gb and also a case. I am the kind of smartphone user that when I mod I want to have my zips/files on an external sd card. Since the nexus 6 doesnt have an external sd card slot. Any recommendations for a usb sd otg adapters?
[Nexus 6 Accessories] daisun:
I think any generic one will work. I was interested in them as well and I found this youtube video reviewing one:

http://youtu.be/dxezcJ4WTf0

I think as long as the phone supports USB OTG they'll all work fine.

You mentioned modding and I assume that means flashing in recovery? I'm not sure if recovery will be able to pick up the USB OTG Card reader though.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] the_rooter:
I have used twrp before on my m8 and I recall it had an option to use the otg. The twrp build for nexus doesnt have this?
[Nexus 6 Accessories] daisun:
Well I guess theres no reason to suspect it won't be available for the Nexus. Having said that, I've also only just ordered the N6 and its been a while since I've flashed anything.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] the_rooter:
Yeah I am coming from the turbo...
[Nexus 6 Accessories] DiscoHiro:
TWRP on Nexus 6 has USB OTG support. I backup and restore directly from it.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] cmh714:
I like the Meevo sd drive. No cable required, plugs in directly to the usb port
[Nexus 6 Accessories] mexiking713:
I have the same one. Its solid and very reasonably priced.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] guitardoc64:
I got a PNY 16 gig at Best Buy for $9 on clearance. Works great for backups with twrp.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] the_rooter:
I got a China brand. We will see how it goes
[Nexus 6 Accessories] guitardoc64:
It does work great, but takes longer than backing up to internal storage.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Deleted member 2842059:
http://www.sandisk.com/products/usb/dualdrive30/

I keep looking at this one.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Mofedog:
I bought the Lexar M20 and would not recommend it as the connection to my N6 is very loose and I have to use a USB OTG cable with it.

http://au.lexar.com/m20-mobile
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Deleted member 2842059:
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/usb-drives/flash-voyager-go

and

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/A...686264789[a|B00LIXJ54K[au|5727177402741770316

and

http://www.meenova.com/st/p/mrg2.html

and

http://www.patriotmemory.com/product/detail.jsp?prodline=7&catid=101&prodgroupid=282&id=8219&type=27
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Beast84:
I have just a generic otg cable but my Nexus 6 doesn't pick it up with any apps or in twrp. I have a 128GB PNY stick that I'm trying to use it with. Can anyone recommend a cable or adapter that will work with it?
[Nexus 6 Accessories] the_rooter:
I too have a generic and it works fine. Try this for twrp. Plug in the otg before u shut it off and then reboot to twrp. Should work ifbit doesn't while in twrp reboot back into recovery and then it should recognize it.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Beast84:
I've tried all different variations. Nothing works. It never reads it. It's no biggie. It was a little more than a dollar on Amazon so it's no loss. I just wanna get one to put the 128GB to use. I loaded it up with movies & such but haven't been able to use it.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] the_rooter:
I ordered a meenova which will be here today. Check that out. I believe it supports 128GB cards also. Get the computer adapter also. Works great.

http://meenova.com/
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Beast84:
Looks good but I don't have a 128GB card. I have a flash drive. Maybe that's the problem? The otg cable I have has the micro usb on one end for the phone & the female usb on the other end. Does the phone only support cards & adapters?
[Nexus 6 Accessories] the_rooter:
That I honestly dont know . I always used the otg usb sd sticks. Never tried using otg cable with flash drive
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Beast84:
I'll have to do some more digging around then. Thanks for the help though
[Nexus 6 Accessories] the_rooter:
check these out:

http://www.howtogeek.com/201980/how-to-mount-a-flash-drive-on-your-android-device/

http://www.greenbot.com/article/2155300/how-to-hook-up-a-usb-flash-drive-to-your-android-device.html

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/get-extra-storage-android-usb-flash-drive/
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Beast84:
Looks like I'll just have to get a different otg cable. No biggie. I already have stick mount. But again, thanks for the help & the links.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] NeoLogY:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2186034

Try check out this thread. I tried this method and it work for me.

Good luck. :thumbup:

i8190n SlimKat9.0(Android-Andi)
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Beast84:
So can anyone suggest one that works with the Nexus 6 & my flash drive? I'd like to order a recommended one so I'm not guessing & just throwing away money on another one
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Pilz:
I have the Corsair one (2 of them actually... In 32gb each) and it works fine on the Nexus 6 using ES File Explorer, alternatively you can use stick mount from chain fire but the former doesn't need root and works fine for me. I had the Sandisk one but it broke after a week or less and I returned it to amazon. The Corsair is nice because its USB 3.0 on the regular and and micro USB 2.0 on the other end plus its metal. I've been using mine for 4-5 months now without any issues and it's on my key chain.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Beast84:
Thanks for the recommendation but I think you missed the point. I have a 128GB flash drive already. I'm not looking to buy any more GB. I just need something that's gonna read what I have already.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Pilz:
If you need a cable I'll link the one I use from amazon that works great with my other flash drives. I also use it on my Nexus Player to transfer movies and such. As far as apps go for OTG support stick mount works great.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Beast84:
Yes please do! The one I bought off Amazon just doesn't do the job. I already have stick mount installed. Just need the cable to read the flash drive
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Pilz:
I've linked it below. The cable works great on every phone I've tested(LG G3, Samsung S5, Moto X 2014, and of course the Nexus 6) plus my Nexus Player with all of my flash drives. I hope it works just as well for you plus it's prime eligible so that's good if you have prime.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B4...+otg+cable&dpPl=1&dpID=41rZu34Yh5L&ref=plSrch
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Beast84:
Ordered! Thank you sir
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Pilz:
No problem! Let me k ow how it works for you. I've had mine for 8-9 months now and I haven't had any issues yet.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] PaisanNYC:
Sad that they charge extra now for the PC adapter. I bought 5 meenovas when the PC adapter was included in the $10 price.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] bebz:
can any1 help me pls.... wat is a good/best java.cab for my xda exec???? bec. i cant play video files wenever i use my internet.. thnx in adnvce
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] jrronimo:
MIDlet manager is the best java midlet thingy... but I'm not sure if that's what you're looking for, sorry.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] d_ranade:
Some of the newer ROMs do not have Midlet manager preinstalled. Could anyone provide a link?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] fallenczar:
a senior member not using search....tsk tsk

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=292493&highlight=Midlet+manager

this might be of some help...
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] fallenczar:
isn't a video player meant to play video files????/)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wattsie:
Recently update the latest system update and now all my albums show a cartoon like smiley face and I seem to have lost heaps of my photo's. Not sure if there is a setting that has changed due to the update or if it has something to do with the storage card maybe.

Your help would be greatly appreciated
[Xiaomi Redmi 1S] tej911:
How to make CM11 recent app tray to like Android L stack style. I tried PA but it has many bugs. Tried fancy switcher but it is not working proper and lags. Can someone please suggest me a way to install through any way ?

[IMG="Like this"]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xc4SHHXYulQ/VGukU3OrJrI/AAAAAAAAC4A/DhlkKf5FHPk/s1600/vjmurali.com-Lollipop-Review.png[/IMG]
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] QA Bot:
Q&A for [HOW TO] remap the hardware buttons [root][NO APP]

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[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
This guide will show you how to root Lollipop 5.0.1 for the GT-I9500/i9505 ONLY!

With NOOBS support

Method 1 (GT-I9500)

Steps:

1 - Download cf-auto-root: Click Me

2 - Connect your phone to pc

3 - Open odin

4 - Go to download mode by holding the volume down + home key+ power key at the same time, then press volume up

5 - Extract and Flash the file via odin (AP or PDA)

Method 2 (GT-I9500/GT-I9505)

Steps:

1 - Download philz touch recovery GT-I9500 : pCloud Dropbox

Download philz touch recovery GT-I9505 : pCloud Dropbox

or Download CWM recovery: Click Me

2 - Connect your phone to pc

3 - Open odin

4 - Go to download mode by holding the volume down + home key+ power key at the same time, then press volume up

5 - Flash the recovery via odin (AP or PDA) (if you are on i9505 uncheck auto-reboot)

- After the device reboots

6 - Download the SuperSU or Dropbox

7 - Go to the recovery by holding the volume up + home key + power key at the same time

8- Flash the SuperSU file from recovery (Select "Install zip") and locate the file

9 - Reboot.

Method 3 (GT-I9500)

Steps:

1 - Download philz touch recovery GT-I9500 : Click Me

2 - Connect your phone to pc

3 - Open odin

4 - Go to download mode by holding the volume down + home key+ power key at the same time, then press volume up

5 - Flash the recovery via odin (AP or PDA)

- After the device reboots

6 - Go to the recovery by holding the volume up + home key + power key at the same time

7 - Now go to Philz settings --> Re-root System --> Yes Apply SuperSU

8 - Download SuperSU from Play Store

9 - Open the SuperSU and he should ask you, how do you want to update binary? select NORMAL

Have Fun.

If you dont get philz touch recovery on both i9500 & i9505 then flash the cf-auto-root and follow the steps.

cf-auto-root gt-i9500: Download

cf-auto-root gt-i9505: Download

cf-auto-root credits for method 1 goes to [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]

Your Warranty will be voided!

im not responsible about any soft or hard brick or your phone!

MENTION ME IF YOU USE ANY OF MY LINKS!!

Receive OTA again and keep your data : http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/general/guide-t3024497
[Galaxy S 4 General] Giorgios1:
Wonderful! Does anyone know if how compatible xposed modules are with the new update?
[Galaxy S 4 General] ivkos:
Xposed is incompatible with the ART runtime. That means it won't work on Lollipop.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Siberian Tiger:
This thread doesn't belong in Original development,not even in Android development.

Moved to General section.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Rando81:
my experience:

installation failed ----> reboot ----> stuck at samsung logo :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] davie088:
Exactly the same happened to me .... !!!!
[Galaxy S 4 General] username0101:
samsung bootloop

i followed all the steps here and my phone got stuck on boot logo.

didnt have enough time to find a proper solution except doing a factory reset delete and cache delete.

didnt work out for me so i flashed the rom again and now it's working.

is there any other way to root my device without any bootloops?
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
[MENTION=1190716]Rando81[/MENTION] [MENTION=5284195]davie088[/MENTION] [MENTION=6366610]username0101[/MENTION]

it works fine with me, but...

try going to a higher version with the recovery

or ill find a another way to root after some tries
[Galaxy S 4 General] IMRAN KHAN:
Thank u bro...
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
anytime man!
[Galaxy S 4 General] RubbaBand:
i dont know bro, it worked for me and some of members as well!

im trying some methods but i cant confirm that it will work with all of you, but try flashing this with odin download

tell me if you rooted your phone!
[Galaxy S 4 General] LuckyBoy18:
same problem

tell us if it worked for u
[Galaxy S 4 General] truden:
For all that couldn't succeed with the original SuperSU, use this one

Flash from recovery.

Worked for me.