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[Samsung Gear VR] dzeek:
Yes. I am using a Seagate Wireless Plus drive and the MilkVRLauncher app. The MilkVRLauncher app creates links to the video files on my Seagate Wireless Plus drive. Here's the process to setup a link (they are stored in the MilkVR directory on the phone).

1. Connect to the drive from your phone

2. Browse the videos on the drive using the Seagate Media App.

3. Click the video you want to create a link for. This opens the MilkVRLauncher app.

4. Name the link in the MilkVRLauncher. The app creates a .MVRL file in the MilkVR directory. Make sure to select the correct type of video. So far, I have only tried 2D and 3D SBS.

5. Exit the MilkVRLauncher app.

6. Put on the GearVR and launch the MilkVR app.

7. Click on the Downloads location. This will display all the links (and locally stored) videos in the MilkVR directory.

8. Select the name of the video and it will play.

NOTE: The videos must be MP4.
[Samsung Gear VR] dzeek:
Forgot to mention, you can also play the videos on the drive directly from the Samsung Web browser on the Gear VR.
[Samsung Gear VR] awilson77584:
I'm planning to selectively sync movies from my Plex server to the appropriate directory. I'm thinking that should work.
[Samsung Gear VR] mattcall:
trying the Samsung browser solution but my touchpad is dodgy(works when it wants) ( note 4 edition) and the Bluetooth controller (Samsung) will not select anything just navigate.

seems you need to use the touch pad ?

any work around also found some apps that need the touchpad and therefore cannot be used .
[Samsung Gear VR] vincentlodato:
After using oculus cinema, plex in the Samsung vr browser is un watchable. Has any tried using a micro usb to micro SD adapter and plugged it into the gear vr micro port? I know this would stop charging but may be a solution for some.
[Samsung Gear VR] Deblow:
This is the reason I skipped the Note 5 and stuck with Note 4, removing the SD card slot was a mistake :(

I have a 128GB card for movies, apps & games, but would still like the ability to stream TV shows from my NAS easily.
[Samsung Gear VR] mjw2k11:
I went from the Note 4 to the S6 and have recently purchased the Gear VR "Lite"/Consumer, I was really hoping the micro usb port on the gear VR was OTG enabled :( I also havent been able to stream 3d movies to the phone i will be watching this thread closely :(
[Samsung Gear VR] dorsefrith:
[MENTION=5248350]mjw2k11[/MENTION]

1. Install Package Disabler(Pro)

2. Install Es Fille Explorer

3. Share some folder on your pc/Laptop

4. Hold "Gear Vr Services" process using Package Disabler

5. Connect your phone and PC to the same wifi network.

6. Open Es File Explorer, scroll side menu / LAN and create network location with user and password from your pc.

7. Click any movie from Pc shared folder and open with any "cardboard application" to watch 3d movies there is a lot of them in Play Store(I preffer "AAA Vr Cinema" since it opens sbs and hou films)

There is only one problem.... AC3 sound. When I download any 3d movie I use Winx Video converter and convert films to MP4 which solved the problem.

I hope that Mx Video Player will have some 3d movie support. It will solve many problems.
[Samsung Gear VR] mhonard:
I tried this with two different OTG cables and had no luck. It did make a sound like it knew I plugged in the cable but I cannot figure out how to access the attached USB stick

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I've done the same but very laggy constantly loading and sound is screwed up. I read on another forum someone had good luck with the WD My Passport. I may give that a try.

I also should mention I got emby to work perfectly but had to use BubbleUPnP only would work. Here is the link: https://www.reddit.com/r/GearVR/comments/3vuopp/simple_lan_stream_to_milkvr_own_app_simple_server/
[Samsung Gear VR] heavykick:
hi :)

meanwhile i recommend anDLNA instead of the emby client or bubbleUPnP. pls. Check the faq ...

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[Samsung Gear VR] mhonard:
Could you advise how you accessed the emby server via Samsung browser. I went to the Samsung browser google search and typed the ip address of my server as follows: http://xxx.xxx.x.xxx:8096/wed/index.html and could not access server. In fact cannot reach my router from the google search 192.168.X.X etc. I'm on the same WiFi network. Yes the server is running :). BTW I assume you could play content?

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I had limited success with either ranging from "loading" an never getting video to constant stalling and "loading" interruptions. I wish i could figure this out.
[Samsung Gear VR] heavykick:
Hi :)

this is a problem with transcoding. MilkVR will not stream transcoded streams. Emby will automatically transcode videos when dlna is used and the codecs are wrong or the bitrate to high.

Try to play the video from local storage (/milkVr). If this works check the dlna settings in emby for max bitrate. For details check the milkVRLauncher faq (last point)

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[Samsung Gear VR] dzeek:
I accessed my emby server in the Samsung browser by entering its ip address as http://192.168.1.XXX:8096/. If that doesn't work in the Gear VR then I would suggest taking your phone out and testing it with the phone browser. Then when you have it working put the phone back in the Gear VR.
[Samsung Gear VR] mhonard:
Yes plays locally but no luck improving the experince by increasing the bitrate. How high should I go?

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Yes...tried to access via phone and went right to server. Put the device back in Sasmung VR and again could not reach server via Samsung VR browser. Is it worth the hassle?
[Samsung Gear VR] heavykick:
add a 0 or may be two 0 to the default ... mean multiply with 10 or 100 ... should be high enough :)

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[Samsung Gear VR] dzeek:
Sorry, I told you wrong. I entered the address as "192.168.1.128:8096". I forgot that the browser adds the "http://" on its own.

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Sorry, I told you wrong. I entered the address as "192.168.1.128:8096" . I forgot that the browser adds the "http://" on its own.
[Samsung Gear VR] developweb:
I tried the "easy" solutions. Some work to a varying degrees. My favorite is using Kodi and disabling Gear VR service (for easy streaming and magnificent quality-just set pixel aspect to 2); however there's the lack of virtual interface for pause, play, etc.
[Samsung Gear VR] mhonard:
I've already tried and that no luck. I can access from my phone but not Samsung web browser. Frustrating
[Samsung Gear VR] dzeek:
Somethings probably wrong with your setup. It's definitely worth doing since enables all of your Emby content to be used on Gear VR and bypasses the phone storage limits.
[Samsung Gear VR] mhonard:
Just to be clear you are entering url into the Google search field?
[Samsung Gear VR] mhonard:
OK finally to work by just typing the address:port without "/web/" etc. Now I can see all my videos etc. How do I play in VR mode short of downloading the content. Thanks
[Samsung Gear VR] dzeek:
All you should have to do is click on the video you want. It will start to play. Then click the button in the lower right that makes it full screen. Then in the lower left you should see three buttions -- 2D, 3D and 360. Click the one that corresponds to the type of video you are watching.

I'm typing it into the windows that opens when you click + to open a new tab.
[Samsung Gear VR] apxi84:
Has anyone tried using Plex and going through the web browser. I was able to watch 2d but haven't tried 3d.
[Samsung Gear VR] :
Stream Videos for MilkVR from San disk Wireless Connect Drive

Download and install the MilkVRLauncher

( https://github.com/heavykick/MilkVR.../1.0.3/de.heavykick.MilkVRLauncher-Signed.apk ) Thanks to heavykick

Tap on “Storage”, Create a new folder in your storage and label it "MilkVR"

Save some videos on Sandisk Wifi drive..

Download and install "Connect Drive" app from Play Store

Launch Connect Drive app on your mobile and Connect your device using Sandisk Wifi..

In Connect Drive App Chose your Movie and select Play..

The Video should now give you a chose of available player, Chose MilkVRLauncher..

Enter a title for your Movie (by default it is "MilkVRLauncher") and chose any Format of the Video..

This is the title the link will have in the download section in MilkVR..

Click "Create Link File in MilkVR"

Now Open MilkVR in GearVR and see the downloaded section, there you can see the Video Streaming Link..
[Samsung Gear VR] heavykick:
you link is broken :)

MilkVRLauncher
[Samsung Gear VR] :
[MENTION=2445100]heavykick[/MENTION] Thanks for the apk mate.. it very very useful to us
[Samsung Gear VR] stuaird:
I have a share set up with my widows 10 machine. Then use kodi on my S6 to access it.

I have package disabler installed so the phone doesn't enter samsung gear app when plugged in.

From there I find the video and press play. Then pause and go to video menu , select mode side by side . Stop video , play again and choone side by side when prompted. Pause again , video options then choose auto . This then converts 2D to full screen in the gear . Slot into gear and watch.

Also what I wasn't aware of in advanced options in appearance you can force kodi skin side by side and that works in gear too. This may be common knowledge

3d side by side will just play without the faff.

Live streams also work fine using above 2D method

You may want to alter the pixel and zoom to personal preference

Hope this helps
[Samsung Gear VR] developweb:
Used this method myself as well. Doesn't require the selection of "airplane" mode to keep video directly in front of you and it is crystal clear.
[Samsung Gear VR] heavykick:
but it isn't vr .. you use your GearVR only as video glases.

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[Samsung Gear VR] developweb:
Just saying I've tried everything looking for best movie watching experience. TBH the latest updates have improved oculus video, gallery and MilkVR immensely making most of these trials mute and redundant. I'll tap out as I'm not really being helpful and this isn't a chat room.
[Samsung Gear VR] eric859:
I've managed to figure out a configuration that allows me to wirelessly stream all my movies stored on a Win 7 htpc in real time to my Galaxy Note 5 in a side by side config compatable with my Samsung Gear VR headset. Here you go:

I needed to find a way to transcode and stream my movies from my HTPC through DLNA for use with an app called Side-By-Side player for Android. It's the only app of it's kind, but had no audio/video support aside from what played natively. I couldn't do this through Plex, but I was able to do it through Media Browser (Emby). I edited the BubbleUPnP profile from the DLNA configuration page and created a simple profile with the following settings:

Under Transcoding Info tab, I created a Video type with the following settings:

Protocol Http

Container: ts

Video Codec: h264

Audio Codec: mp3

Under the Transcoding Advanced tab, I checked the bottom 2 settings: "Estimate Content Length When Transcoding" and "Report that the server supports byte seeking when transcoding"

Finally, I removed the Video config completely from the Direct Play tab to force transcoding for all video media.

That did it. I can now stream my movies through BubblUPnp to Side-By-Side Player using Media Browser (Emby) DLNA server
[Samsung Gear VR] heavykick:
cool ... does this also work with milkVR? MilkVR has the problem with transcoded streams that it does stop after a couple of seconds :(

I think the "estimate stream end" is a good option that could work :)

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[Samsung Gear VR] eric859:
As far as i know, none of the Oculus video players work with a network share and/or DLNA. In order for me to use BubbleUPnP and Side by Side to view my movies on my Gear VR, I had to bypass the Oculus software by starting the movie by hand and placing it in the Gear VR without plugging the micro usb in. If I plugged the phone into the Gear VR's micro usb, I couldn't use the side by side app becuase it automatically would start the Oculus software.
[Samsung Gear VR] heavykick:
no, thats not correct. MilkVR does play http streams and will also work with bubbleupnp. Just install my MilkVRLauncher (link is in the post above)

With esFileExplorer and in oculus developer mode will is also play from smb shares ... :)

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[Moto X Q&A] MaRz0o:
Hey guys,

I recently updated my Moto X to CM12 and I am loving it. I appreciate that the ROM allows me to change the positions of navigation bar icons but I was wondering if there was any xposed modules or apps I can use to edit the functions of the navigation bar. I wanted to changed the long press of the home button to bring up "recent apps" and the recent key button to bring up the menu. I tried GravityBox but soon learned that it doesn't really work on custom roms. Thanks in advance.
[Moto X Q&A] danish0175:
Try G3 Tweaks
[Moto X Q&A] Sidd24:
That can be edited in Gravitybox
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] rathisarov:
hi,

i have note 2, and bought a note 10.1 now. I find the s pen in note 10.1 with very high resistance on the screen, despite tip looking pretty good, and on the same screen note 2 pen works much better.

Can anyone give some suggestions for what can be done?

If to consider change of tips, I can't find one for this model specifically-only for note 2, note 4 seen online.

I can see the note 4, and note 10.1 has different sizes as a whole, but Is the note 4, and note 10.1 s pen tips same size?

Any help is much appreciated.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] blindmanpb:
Note 4 and Note 2014 have different sized pens, but the tips are interchangeable.

If you purchased your Note 2014 new, it might have come with a set of replacement tips.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] rathisarov:
thanks.

I could see that the tips of note 10.1 stylus is rubbery and with little bit resistance not gliding on the screen as smooth as the Note 2's plastic tip stylus would do.

Not sure, if it is because of the stylus already worn out wanting a change or it is made that way.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] moabizzi:
i installed a tempered glass screen protector and it works great. its pretty smooth and less drag because of it.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] ah-see:
I bought my note 2014 second hand so I didn't get the box with any accessories so i'm not sure if it came with replacement nibs or not.

In my note 3 box there were 5 replacement nibs, all 5 nibs are black but 2 have plastic nibs that GLIDE over the screen with very little resistance, and there are 3 rubber nibs which what comes in the s-pen from the factory - lots of friction and they don't glide at all.

I prefer the plastic nibs hands down.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] freakasis:
Some tips are textured, I guess some people like the resistance. If you look closely at the tips in the pack that came with it, you will see.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] CptanPanic:
Anyone know where I can buy plastic tips?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] stellaignis:
Found many at Aliexpress
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Accessories] Sliverme:
I had the same issue, tried a few things and what wound up working was a cleaner/polish I found called Brillianize. I use it about one a week on both my Note 10 and Note 4. You won't regret picking up a bottle from their website.
[One (M9) General] LTE-X:
I've purchased the HTC M9 as soon as the device was available to order online. After using it for two months, I would like to share my experiences with this device. If you are planning on to purchase this device, I would not recommend it.

There is no doubt that the hardware is overkill for a person like me, who uses the device for regular purposes (email, notes, texting, calls, and occasional gaming), but HTC M9 made me have second thoughts. Since the first day I've used this device, I have noticed the heating issue. The heating issue still persists on this device today even on light uses, such as streaming internet radio through car Bluetooth. Monitoring the CPU temperature through the CPU-Z and AIDA64 applications from Google Play Store, I've noticed the CPU throttles to just under 850mhz once the temperature reaches 61'C. When I contacted HTC support, their response was: "The device will throttle the CPU clock to cool down to prevent possible burns and other injuries. Our software engineers will look into this heat issue that you are facing and an engineer will give you a call to get further information." The engineer gave me a call and replaced the device with a new one, which still came with the heat issue - There's basically no solution to this other than to just opt in for another brand's smartphone.

The device is durable. I've dropped it without any casing and there were only a few minor scratches.

There is no doubt that HTC entered the megapixel game with its 20mp camera sensor on the HTC M9. I am disappointed to admit that the camera is subpar compared to my Galaxy Note 3 from 2013. Fuzzy pictures are not acceptable in 2015, but HTC M9 blows this section out the park (sarcasm)! I believe this is a perfect example that megapixels aren't everything to take a sharp and clear photo.

I am sure that HTC optimized the device's software; but its hardware couldn't handle it because of the heating issue that I mentioned above. One aspect that I like about HTC is that HTC seeds their core apps, such as sense home to the Google Play Store, so everyone can always be on the latest version.

CONCLUSION: I personally do not recommend this device because of its hardware. The device does not function like it's supposed to be with those beefy hardware. With the same price of the HTC M9, I should've waited and opted in for the LG G4 or maybe the Galaxy S6.
[One (M9) General] neo905:
I stream bluetooth in my car all day long and have never gotten close to 61 celsius. I even stream bluetooth, have GPS going, plugged in at the same time and have a black car that bakes on the interior and still peaked at 49 celsius. I just don't believe you or that would be a general thing to happen, sorry.

The problem I have with the camera has more to do with the shakey video than the camera itself. In day to day use it takes great pics. Low light pics at night are not that great though. But to make a general statement that all pictures "blow" is an exaggeration.

The S6 has a whole host of issues including battery life and software related failings. It also gets very hot gaming.

Overall, the hardware and software together are fabulous. It is the main reason I am keeping it. The S6 and G4 still isn't as polished and smooth as Sense.
[One (M9) General] reaktor TuT:
Hi, I've found that this phone runs much cooler than my HTC One M7. Even while gaming it only gets warm, but never hot.

The only time the phone gets hot is after installing a new ROM, when it has to optimize all of the apps.

One has to remember this phone is a metal build with the aluminium case in direct thermal contact with the CPU. The phone is designed to transfer heat away from the CPU. I for one am very pleased with the quality and operation of this phone. Camera low light performance is the only area I find lacking. However it can take reasonable night shots if you hold the camera still. The attached photo was taken by moonlight.
[One (M9) General] AT7197:
I agree with you when you said the heat is unbarrable and camera is subpar. I've upgraded my HTC M7 to this HTC M9 and regretted it. I will be upgrading to the Galaxy Note 5 when it comes out because this phone probably makes more heat than i7 on full load. Thanks for your review, I agree with you!
[One (M9) General] fernandezhjr:
I've also had my phone for two months and it doesn't get that hot, not even close. I don't do any gaming, so I can't speak for how hot it will get gaming. When I first got my phone it did get noticeably warm, but four days after having it, I got an update that greatly improved this. During the update process, there was some glitch that forced the phone to hard reset. Because of this, I also decided to wipe the cache partition. I'm not sure if the wiping helped, but I would recommend giving it a shot. Your phone should not be getting that hot with general usage. If the wipe doesn't help and you have already tried a hard reset, I would try to get it exchanged.
[One (M9) General] BUBBA DUB'S:
You still get heating issues with latest update? I'm sorry to hear that , have you checked to see if there are apps running in the background? Me personally with my device it never goes over 42c and it only gets that high after gaming and full brightness on screen. The hardware is beast mode in my opinion on this device, HTC just has to get their software up to spec (which I've heard 1.40 base is good and 5.1 should be just around the corner.)
[One (M9) General] hija31:
@ LTE-X & AT7197

What can I say m8's !!!!!!

Oh, wait I know.:

I don't believe neither one of you :good:
[One (M9) General] abelkov:
I am using m9 for almost 2 months and have never seen temperatures above 48 degrees, even while i am playing games and i do play a lot...
[One (M9) General] hamdir:
I play games non stop on M9, it's actually killer in gaming, never crosses 45c

As for camera well just look.at the wonders we are posting in the photo thread

There is a learning curve with M9 camera but it's a powerful camera non the less, especially RAW

Also the 1.40 update greatly Improved things
[One (M9) General] BUBBA DUB'S:
This is also just my opinion, but like you I personally haven't seen users with issues with this device show analytical data to support their statements. Well I did see a post from one user with heat and battery issues, but it was from something running in the background keeping all 8 running at Max frequency and after a few days of trouble shooting and help from others in this forum , they figured it out. With 5.1 right around the corner and HTC also saying they are going to push Android M to this device , the only issue is getting them in a timely fashion. Also the fact HTC dropped the ball on marketing and shot them selves in the foot with releasing the m9 + in a select market upsetting the buyers who think a finger print scanner and a higher resolution screen (which anything over 1080 is only noticeably different on a 70+ inch screen) is what the standard is supposed to be. Not to mention the poor sales caused HTC to make a public apology causing them to promise a "hero" device to be released. What I love about xda is there will always be development even if the bandwagon jumps devices.

Again this is just my opinion, I respect everyone's opinion, but do like to see more than just the device gets hot or how a previous device with a year or more development runs better because of multiple software and radio updates.
[One (M9) General] exocetdj:
These threads are dangerous. Troll fest ensuing.......
[One (M9) General] BUBBA DUB'S:
Is good to feed the trolls in moderation, it also helps from feeding them in meaningful threads. (which I did by accident the other day :crying: )
[One (M9) General] exocetdj:
Lol true
[One (M9) General] Vogal:
And you were in what firmware? Even with the previous firmware, the max temperature that i achieved was 50 degrees using gps and charging on car.

And after the 401.8 update, everything runs cooler and smoother.

Just need to take a few shots and test the camera now.
[One (M9) General] hija31:
[MENTION=4778201]BUBBA DUB'S[/MENTION]

Don't get me wrong m8, I respect each and everyone's opinion and I never argue about, but I just don't believe what those two are saying.

There are differences between: opinions - findings - lies.

What those two wrote falls in the last category, and this is also just my opinion.