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[Galaxy S6 Edge Accessories] dogcmp6:
So while browsing ebay last night, I came across a Liberty Mutual insurance ad, basically you complete a quote (you dont have to purchase anything, just finish the quote process) and about 24 hours later, they send you a 10 dollar ebay gift card. I used this 10 dollar gift card to purchase a powerbot QI charger (9.99 with free shipping) , if you can get this ad to pop up on your ebay page its a pretty sweet deal. I will post a review of the charger once I receive it, but just thought I would let everyone know
[Galaxy S6 Edge Accessories] theo80:
I bought a cheap QI wireless charger, its not powerful enough to charge with a case on. I have to remove the case for it to charge.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Accessories] yyy999deba:
I am also looking for one. and decide to buy one a guy recommended on ebay .
[Galaxy S6 Edge Accessories] fethi2:
IMO dont go for a cheap charger we are paying hundreds of dollars for this device and if you charge your device with less than 3 coils you can defect your battery.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Accessories] Oliv3:
Source? The 3 coils should just expand the effective charging area. There shouldn't be any detriment if the charger has less than 3 coils.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Accessories] arf8:
I've tested quite a few, if you want something that works and is not a vampire charger get the samsung round charger or PMA mats. Most of the qi chargers i tested don't have the IC to detect a phone and draw current when not charging.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Accessories] yyy999deba:
Thx greatly.
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] iassael:
Hello i have SKTOOLS and there is an option "Double Tap Sensibility (pixels)" does anybody know what is?

Thanks!
[Lenovo Vibe Z Questions & Answers] AyieStyx:
Hi i have a request here. Yesterday i bought a Qualcomm's Quick Charge 2.0 charger. I want to test the fast charging on this phone. But i found that the folder named "fast_charge" in /sys/kernel/ is missing. So i need someone to provide me the files to support the fast charge. Perhaps a kernel files from other kernels maybe? Thanks i advance.
[Lenovo Vibe Z Questions & Answers] AyieStyx:
Bump
[XDA Assist] Vijith1:
Hi. I am using Xperia M C1904. I was looking for a method to root my phone and found that it's hard to root it when it's on android 4.3. So, I downgraded it to 4.1.2(stock) and then rooted it. After that I unlocked the bootloader and flashed the 4.1.2 custom firmware again which has removed the root access. So currently I have a 4.1.2 unrooted xperia M with unlocked bootloader and custom recovery is not yet installed, and I wan't to upgrade to Cyanogenmod 11. I saw at many places that cm11 only supports android 4.3. So could you please guide me on what I should do now? I mean, do I need to root again for installing CWM recovery and then Cyanogenmod 11, should I upgrade to 4.3 and root again? (but is it possible to get full root on 4.3?) and then is there any specific version of CWM that I should install?

Thanks in advance.
[XDA Assist] jackeagle:
Hi,

You have already made a post here on same topic .. Please do not make multiple threads/posts of same topic .. wait for experts to answer there :)

Thread Closed.
[XDA Assist] Razvan:
Hi there,

Please read carefully this post where is full process for upgrade to CM11 from 4.1.2: If you first time installing CM and now on stock 4.1.2 Single / 4.2.2 Dual

For CM11 ROM's thread here: [ROM][KTU84P][4.4.4][NIGHTLY/FXP][FINAL] Official CyanogenMod 11

And discussion thread: [CM11]CyanogenMod and Discussion Thread

For any other questions please ask directly here: [HELP THREAD][C1904] All Questions Welcome!

Good luck
[Samsung Gear S] warriorpluto:
This how you have a player having to charge up his gear s? Thats messed up
[Samsung Gear S] ocjelf:
In the same boat
[Samsung Gear S] kieso:
Same here. I love this watch but this is ridiculous. And how about some updates!
[Samsung Gear S] warriorpluto:
That's what I'm waiting for.the update. I can't believe they haven't sent it out yet.
[Samsung Gear S] jsnali13:
I've been using a shot novelty shot glass. also missing about 2 updates everyone else seems to be getting in other countries.
[Samsung Gear S] warriorpluto:
Post pic
[Samsung Gear S] slaapliedje:
I have onle had my watch for a few days, but is this because it doesn't clip on or because it is annoying to clip on? I figured the waist way is to line it up on the one end then push it into place, it fits nice and snug at that point.
[Samsung Gear S] warriorpluto:
I never forced mine on. I was always gentle. The clip broke with ease
[Samsung Gear S] jsnali13:
View attachment 3346108

this is how i charge. the pic is sideways, not sure why.

the charging clips seem like they were just meant to break. mines broke after a few months.
[Samsung Gear S] BarryH_GEG:
I'm confused. What problem does socks and bottles solve? Do people using them have broken tabs on their charger or "slots" on their Gear and use the socks and bottles to apply pressure so the pins connect? I know I could end up like others with a broken charger but I have two (work/home) and so far they attach and come off fine. With all the issues reported I look at the clips on both chargers regularly and nothing's changed. Once a non-defective charger's attached I can't see where applying pressure to it would do much to preserve the tabs. If there's something causing them to fail I'm guessing it's stress from repeated attachment and detachment. Granted it's a dumb design for a $300+ device but I'd like to think enough thought went it regarding longevity so if people are affected it's a minority. Time will tell. ;)
[Samsung Gear S] jsnali13:
yeah adds pressure to broken chargers. eventually the tabs will break. i was always careful with mine, but in months it broke anyways.
[Samsung Gear S] kieso:
I babied mine after reading about the broken tabs also but mine broke after 3 months also. I'm so ticked that Samsung won't own up to this big blunder. It should've been wireless charging to begin with because I've read of peoples charging contacts on the watch corroding and not working any more
[Samsung Gear S] BarryH_GEG:
My biggest concern isn't having to replace a $30 charger (even though I/we shouldn't). It's the pics some people posted of the receiving slots on the $300 Gear S breaking. That's a problem. You spin the wheel and take your chances. ;)

I somehow got status in Samsung's support program and I called about this. I was told if anything happened to my Gear S or charger I'd get an advance replacement. Some relief but I'd rather not have to test it.
[Samsung Gear S] ScandaLeX:
Hello All! I read up a lot about the Gear S before making my purchase so was well aware of the tab on the charger breaking. First time using it was difficult to get off; now I just slide it a smidgen to the right & it comes off without me pulling & tugging at it.

So now I have it down to a science.

Snap on; slide off. I hope doing it this way continues to work months from now but only time will tell.
[Samsung Gear S] gfraizer:
Is this trick somewhere in the manual?

Slide right, gentle pull on the tab... how simple. Much less pressure to detach; easier on the clip. Why isn't Sammy advertising this more? I've ordered two backup chargers on ebay: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/281588490165?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT -fearing the inevitable breakage..

Update: Speak of the Devil; Postman just dropped off chargers as I was posting. Both allow usb connection and charge ok. No LED like the OEM and I'll have to get back to you on standalone spare -charge after I've tested. But at $8.99 US (free Shipping - Apr 27) I have backup for my worn clip.

So I bought two.

Now let's hope the Watch clip stays viable
[Samsung Gear S] warriorpluto:
Lol this is crazy. Im waiting on my replacement charger right now. I ordered three.I figure that the average person will go through three or four within the year.Ill update the thread on the number of replacements used by years end.
[Samsung Gear S] gfraizer:
F.Y.I.

Update 2.0: the Cheapies appear to be CHARGER/ADAPTERs only! No LED and no mobile -charge. On the plus side; they work great to leave on the night desk, come with their own usb and seem to charge the watch via generic usb-mobile-battery pack as a work-around...

BTW Did you know that thumb-pressure on the corner of the charger opposite the tab (Speaker corner) will pop it off with almost no effort? Where is that posted? Works on the OEM version, too
[Samsung Gear S] redram38:
Well after the ebay chargers have now stopped staying on the watch, I filed a claim with squaretrade and sent my watch back to them for a refund. I really did love the watch but I cannot justify paying that much money and then having to shove a sock inside the watch opening to charge it every night, and the fact that Samsung could care less about the issue makes me even more upset about this whole thing. I will miss being able to see who calls without picking up my phone but if Samsung does not care any more than this why the heck should we.
[Samsung Gear S] BarryH_GEG:
ST is insurance. When you send your watch/charger back they'll repair it. If the repair cost is higher than the insured value they'll consider it "beyond economic repair" and pay you whatever the max value of the policy you bought is or what's on the receipt you provided them. "I don't like the charger design" isn't grounds for a refund.
[Samsung Gear S] warriorpluto:
I never tried that cause I thought it would definitely break. Ill try it when it's time to charge again.
[Samsung Gear S] redram38:
No they are cutting me a check for the exact price I payed for the watch. I have dealt with sqaretrade for years. They sent me confirmation before I posted my last comment.
[Samsung Gear S] BarryH_GEG:
Me too. In four claims involving four different devices, two were beyond economical repair, one was repaired, and one was replaced with a refurb. In all my conversations with the CSRs they said the same thing - "once we examine your device someone will call you from our tech department with the status of the claim." You and I obviously have had different ST experiences. ST isn't the refund genie, they're in business to make money. It would be a shame for people to buy ST based on your example and then have my experiences.
[Samsung Gear S] redram38:
Well I am not doubting what you are saying however, I have had three tv's replaced by them in the past, all with checks and not one time did they even ask me to send the TV in for repair. I sent them pictures of what it was doing. and here is the email I received about the watch.

I took out my address and x'ed out the claim number. Why would I come on here an lie about this anyway. Beleive it or don't I really could care less at this point, but I guess I just made up the email also. You want me to make a copy of the check when I get it and post it also lol. WOW, BUT, if they decide to fix the charger or replace it and send the watch back and do that each time the charger breaks over and over again, I am also ok with that also.

Don't miss important emails from SquareTrade. Add warrantysupport@squaretrade.com to your address book.

Claim Number 011xxxxxxxxxx

Dear Theodore,

Your check for $249. is being processed and will be sent to the address below:

The estimated delivery time is 5 business days. If you have questions or want to schedule a call with one of our specialists, just visit squaretrade.com/help.

Sincerely,

The SquareTrade Team
[Samsung Gear S] Greatness83:
Well im now in the same boat. I asked somebody at Sprint if they knew if the $9 extra insurance covered it and of course they didnt know. So for now im using my Nature Made Vitamin C bottle for a holder

I hope Samsung addresses this.....if not they could have a lawsuit on their hands(not from me, but im sure somebody will think of it)
[Samsung Gear S] redram38:
It's crazy. As much as I loved this watch charging it this way is just unacceptable. The fact that Samsung will not take ownership for this is total BS also. I am looking at the new LG watch, just not sure what to do. I got my check today from Sqaretrade so at least I got back what I paid for it.
[Samsung Gear S] lgadbois:
Broken Clip

I am surprised that there is nothing in the user manual that talks about attaching the charger. The best way is to align the bottom slot, and then rock the top into place until it clicks. The clip gets broken because of just trying to pry the charger off. Instead, push the clip to rock the charger away at the top. It comes off easily with little stress on the clip.
[Samsung Gear S] warriorpluto:
That's what I've always done since day one. It broke anyway. I have a Chinese charger and I now take it off from the opposite side. It comes off alot easier without using any force
[Samsung Gear S] Ashton_Durkhun:
Welp, last night my charger stopped snapping on. Like so many others I'm using a sock for now. Going to order another one off ebay soon (and hope in oct that the GearS2 has a better charger)

Any any aftermarker charger makers reading this: PLEASE DEVELOP A BETTER CHARGER THAN SAMSUNG! WE WILL ALL GIVE YOU LOTS OF $$$!!! T_T Seriously, I can almost velcro the thing on, a good aftermarket group should be able to make a charger that attaches with something like that which doesnt block the screen...

Not worth it for one person, but with this many, there may be a class-action lawsuit... $60 isn't much per person (cost of two chargers), but when there are 1,000 people, that's suddenly $60,000 and I doubt even a giant like Samsung would want to just toss that in the pool (along with the bad publicity of having to get sued before they did anything about it)
[Samsung Gear S] ricomilion:
Wow....
[Samsung Gear S] harrison-matt:
I use a Tums container...

Regards,

Matt
[Samsung Gear S] roebling:
With a 3D printer, a soldering iron and a little bit of computerized design ability, anyone of us could be a leader in the custom charger business overnight
[Samsung Gear S] FlyNikolai:
Lmaoooo this post/thread made me laugh...you guys are actually doing better than me. I had a snapple bottle leaning on mine, then a jar of unopened jelly. Then I just ended up putting the edge of my old xbox 360 on top of it LOL.

Your solutions are actually better than mine...I was very lazy obviously lol. I'll try those. But yeah I love my gear s that's the only thing keeping me from being angry about this manufacturer mishap.

However it's ridiculous this is happening, thinking about calling tmobile for another charger clip just been lazy smh. Really funny thread though OP.
[Samsung Gear S] warriorpluto:
I'm using a Chinese charger now. Charger needs a new design. No telling how long it will last. You're right though.it's the best smart watch on the market and the best looking. Lol we go through so much just to charge these things lol
[Samsung Gear S] FlyNikolai:
Well Samsung has already done a redesign since a few a months ago. Check the link below

http://xdaforums.com/gear-s/general/gear-s-charger-redesigned-samsung-to-t3051332
[Samsung Gear S] warriorpluto:
Didn't fix the problem
[Samsung Gear S] Ashton_Durkhun:
I've been thinking on this. the cheep Chinese chargers are apparently the same physical design as the OEM except for the light and "battery button" so (provided you dont mind voiding your warranty) you should be able to just take apart the OEM and a chiense charger and swap out the boards (and a drill can fix the lack of holes for light and button) I started doing this after my first charger somehow died (no clue how since upon opening it, it literally was just the raw Data +/- and Power +/- leads soldered to the two connectors --- no chips at all! But somehow it would not charge anymore) but the OEM charger didn't pop open so easily and I've not had the time to try and slowly open it with a razor (not to mention littler nervous running a razor that close to a fully-charged Li-Ion battery...)

Also, side note, Yes, BEST looking smartwatch, I've gotten so many compliments --- even from people who had no idea it was a smartwatch!
[Samsung Gear S] cydiamante:
I been using the ebay charger without the buit in battery from the the first month of getting my Gear S and 6 months down the road i have absolutely no problems with it. I only use the original once a month to keep the built in battery topped up. It is so much easier to put on and take off and i have no problems with the clip breaking. It cost me about 15 euros with delivery :)
[Samsung Gear S] warriorpluto:
Same here.so far so good
[Samsung Gear S] RayTrue04:
This thread is hilarious! Didn't know so many ppl were in the same boat as me. I used to charge mine with a thick book on top of it. Now I just use one of my hair bands to wrap it on lol! This is horrible and Samsung support had the nerve to tell me send in my Gear S to diagnose it and how they would factory reset it. Morons I tell you!
[Samsung Gear S] sbrownla:
I'm using a Zicam bottle.
[Samsung Gear S] warriorpluto:
My girlfriends cradle just broke this morning:(now I'll have to share my China charger with her. I should tell her to use her hair bands lol she has plenty
[Samsung Gear S] RayTrue04:
Works like a charm ?

It's hard to get it to charge with just the cradle unless you play around with it but if it's plugged in it charges like nothing. Guess the cradle kicks out more power when plugged in.
[Samsung Gear S] lgadbois:
Failure of top tab on cradle/charger

I have been very careful with installing and removal of the charger. The tab just fell off. I chatted with Samsung Customer Service and they didn't offer much help. I am not shipping my watch off in hopes the will replace the charger. I have ordered 3 replacements from China for a total of $18 with free shipping. Meanwhile I will use a celery rubber band to hold the charger on. This is a design weakness. If the replacements fail as well I may sell the Gear S and wait for something better.
[Samsung Gear S] StaticMaal:
I paid for an OEM because mine broke as well. I paid $20 for it. I got a white one.
[Samsung Gear S] redstar299:
just buy knock off on ebay for $11 its a lot easier thats what I did
[Samsung Gear S] JezzeB:
....

---------- Post added at 08:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:31 PM ----------

Hey there, i got the gear s for about 3 weeks now and I read a lot about this breaking the cradle problem,so this concerns me.

I think I have a solution for this problem but I haven't got the change of testing it yet. I'm going to buy a cheap cradle and heat up the clips a little bit, than I'm going to bend them a little bit outwards so it isn't so tight anymore to take it off. This way it will be tight enough to hold the watch but easy enough to take it off.

Second option is, again on the cheap cradle,take off the clips, glue a peace of flexible magnet strip (very flat) on the cradle. Mount the cradle on a stand, so you can lay the watch on it.

Than hopefully the magnet is strong enough to get trough to the battery of the watch and hold it in place. This way you have a charger that is not attached to the watch.

Please tell me what you think about these ideas.

Our maybe someone has tried this already.

I'm looking forward to hear what you think about this. ?
[Samsung Gear S] GeeZnU:
Yep
[Samsung Gear S] Dankees:
Well, I just got mine. I will get a Square Trade policy for this one. If something happens to the probes on the watch, it'll need to get replaced (on them).

By the way, I got a great deal after buying a more expensive one earlier (since returned) - can I use that expensive receipt for my policy?
[Samsung Gear S] warriorpluto:
I'm surprised the Chinese haven't come up with a different design like they did with the galaxy gear. That's a good way of charging lol
[Samsung Gear S] GeeZnU:
I got a couple off amazon for like 5 bucks since this pic was taken they work great lol
[Samsung Gear S] ttkyles:
I have never laughed so hard reading a xda thread.

I too have broken my cradle and even the one that was replaced for free at the Sprint store..I have used a sock..a medicine bottle,a rubber band ,just to name a few.However I bought three Amazon chargers(without the battery) for like 7bucks each and they have been working fine. I also though work for a 3D imaging company and have sent the stl. file someone posted for a 3D printout at my job..

But I still love my Gear S and get compliments all the time on it.

Freaking hilarious...:)

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[Samsung Gear S] ttkyles:
F*** Samsung
[Samsung Gear S] TeldenW:
No matter how careful you are, no matter how gentle are, the charging cradle will break!

It is such a design flaw...
[Samsung Gear S] pullasuti:
Yep, that it will. A cheap design decision and cheap plastic. If you charge the watch daily, there is no way it will last. Mine gave in in about six to seven months.

Just had to replace it last week. Kept the old cradle in place with a medicine bottle for a couple of months, but had to get a new one just so I could sell the watch :)
[Samsung Gear S] Dankees:
Has anyone's cradle not broken?
[Samsung Gear S] kieso:
Hahahahahahahahaha! That's funny
[Samsung Gear S] sefrcoko:
Owned the Gear S since it came out and my cradle is still intact. Maybe just lucky? :)
[Samsung Gear S] warriorpluto:
The sock got bent out of shape and worn out. Now using Stepney
[Samsung Gear S] jeremytheboss:
Preparing for the inevitable

Haven't had my gear s long enough for the charger to break yet, but have started trying random objects in my room to find the perfect fit for when it does!
[Samsung Gear S] Jspex:
Can't beat zip ties
[Samsung Gear S] warriorpluto:
Lol dude you took apart your charger?
[Samsung Gear S] naimmkassim:
View attachment 3608550

I wear the cradle with d watch..never took it apart again..lol..this is my second cradle..buy from ebay..
[Samsung Gear S] ladydi102:
I'm using this method as I type this. When I get 9 more posts, I can post a photo of it. Can flickr images be linked in here??
[Samsung Gear S] Jspex:
Yup, I'm working on a diy charging dock that doesn't rely on those easily broken clips.
[Samsung Gear S] warriorpluto:
Yes
[Samsung Gear S] warriorpluto:
Post pictures when done
[Samsung Gear S] golfinggino:
I use a golf ball ~ works great
[Samsung Gear S] naimmkassim:
Its already 1 yr pass..have u complete it yet? [emoji11]
[Samsung Gear S] lgadbois@frontier.com:
It's a sad situation. I really like my Gear S, but it has many short comings. When my charging saddle's tabs broke, I tried to fix with a hot tool to reform the plastic. That worked for a short time. Then it broke again. I bought some cheap saddles from eBay that worked just fine. I took one apart and moved the guts of the Samsung saddle over to one of the eBay units. I had to do some minor mods to the insides, but the battery and board fit just fine. I had to drill a small hole so the LED could be seen when charging. That worked for about six months. Then the thin edge on the back that the saddle hooks grab broke. I am currently using a vitamin bottle to hold the saddle in place while charging. Meanwhile, I have ordered a new Android smartwatch that has a camera, quad processor, bigger battery, magnetic charger, higher res round screen, that will sink to any phone or tablet, with direct apps download capabilities for a lot less than I paid for the Gear S.

I fault Samsung for poor customer service, poor design, and will spend my money elsewhere in the future.
[Samsung Gear S] kmitchell74:
I use a velcro strap to hold my charger to the watch. Tabs broke about 3 weeks after I got it.
[Samsung Gear S] Jspex:
Upgraded to the gear s2 :/
[Samsung Gear S] xlamer@front.ru:
The same was happening with mine when I traveled until I made an implant using paperclip, nail cutter and lighter. Still works just fine. :silly:

Sorry, XDA doesn't allow me to share any pics cuz I'm fresh here... May be later