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[Samsung Gear S] Jhfreeze:
These are my steps, not necessarily the right ones or the best way. First, download http://www.mediafire.com/download/y9...CM_Build34.zip , theres a newer one but this is the one I used the most. Then download the recovery image-v2 from the first page. Next download Odin if you don't have it, I use v3.10.7. Put your watch in download mode, with it powered off hold button down and when you see rebooting screen release and tap button again. Tap again to choose download then hold button to choose. Then connect dock connected to PC. Open odin, click AP then choose the unzipped image. Click start, then it'll auto reboot when done. Thats all I do. Use the same steps to get back to Tizen using the recovery image.

Any further questions jump over to the the Q&A section of the thread and I or someone else can answer any questions you have.
[Samsung Gear S] mrsimmy:
Hello guys... just a question: does S health work on this rom ?

If I install android on my gear S, can I install the apk of s health on it and make working steps counter?
[Samsung Gear S] lcccoimbra:
Just flashed cm40 (from tizen) and i'm having a problem with brightness. When i turn off and on, the brightness goes very low... when i unlock, sometimes goes back to where it was (after some seconds), sometimes don't. Any solution? Should i have installed a previous version before installing cm40?
[Samsung Gear S] runningwarrior08:
The sensors currently do not work yet.

This is a known issue. The quick fix is to take the brightness slider all the way down. Then take it to where you want. Brightness will then work.

It only screws up when the screen goes to sleep so if you enable daydream the brightness works fine until the screen goes back to sleep again.
[Samsung Gear S] ChipJapan:
You should also take a backup of your watch first. If you look at the how to on youtube it shows you how. Search for 'gear s android 5.1.1'

Thats what i used and it worked but i quickly restored tizen because im personally waiting for a wear build. Android seems a bit much for me.

Also, setting everything up seems a lot of work.
[Samsung Gear S] foura:
yeah ok ok i know all these sensors are important...but i think the most important issue that must resolve is the bluetooth problem....this phonewatch must work with headset and for now this is impossible because can't transfer the call voice ....has anybody tried to downgrade to 4.4. firmware ? and what is the way ? whitch rom ?
[Samsung Gear S] DQEight:
How do you take a proper backup? I see how to install on YouTube but not backup
[Samsung Gear S] ChipJapan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha5cHUC_JS4

The video shows the whole process. I used version 40 which is lurking in a few posts on this forum and the gapps from the first page.

The commands are:

COMMANDS:

1. adb shell

2. mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p24 /data

3. dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p23 of=/data/system-data.img

4. cd data

5. tar cf sysdata.tar system-data.img

6. exit

7. adb pull /data/sysdata.tar

You may need to install adb drivers first though. They are in the video info. The commands failed a few times at first but then randomly worked.

You still need the firmware from sammobile though..
[Samsung Gear S] gidi:
I agree. BT phone calls are very important!
[Samsung Gear S] DQEight:
The one from the video link? Or is it model specific?
[Samsung Gear S] jongcruz:
Man how are you getting this battery life? I can't pass 4 to 5 hrs.
[Samsung Gear S] runningwarrior08:
Yes it's important but the issue has not shown itself yet. Biktor has spent a large amount of time looking. I have spent very little looking for the issue and am already annoyed by it so I can't imagine how he feels about it haha.
[Samsung Gear S] biktor_gj:
Bored to death with those files :)

With every test this is what I have to do:

1 Push changes

2 Reboot

3 Enter PIN

4 Wait for the watch to settle

5 adb logcat

6 run call

7 grab kernel log

8 save logcat

9 review logs

10 change some value at mixer paths or audio platform info

REPEAT

Aaaalways. The. Same. Thing. At least with the sensors I can simply 'killall -9 zygote' and in less than half the time it's back online but this... That I don't even use... Oh it's so awful... so sorry, but unless somebody finds it, it's still going to take time

By the way, I looked but I couldn't find much info, but if someone finds if we can still use a UCM file instead of the mixer paths for tinyalsa, drop me a line, it would make my life much easier!
[Samsung Gear S] nghiaxp:
S health does work on the ROM, but since the sensors do not work yet, the steps counter is very very inaccurate.

---------- Post added at 03:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:34 PM ----------

Apps I have installed: clash of clans, gmail, Google, groupme, maps, mightytext, month: calendar widget. I also have all stock apps and gapps.

Widgets: cLock 2x2, month calendar 3x3, calculator 3x3

Settings: no lock screen, balanced battery mode. I don't use the always on daydream clock. I think using the power button to turn off the screen drains the battery. So, to turn off the screen, I use the built in CM settings. You can double tap the status bar, but I like to use the navigation ring target to turn off the screen.
[Samsung Gear S] gidi:
We all can imagine how hard it should be. Nobody sane would require more from you my friend. You have already achieved hero status, even if you never fix this.
[Samsung Gear S] lcccoimbra:
I'm very impressed with this rom (cm40)... charged the watch to 100% and 4h later (without use, in standbye) the battery is at 90%.
[Samsung Gear S] ChipJapan:
It is model specific. You can search by country and find the one with the same build number and hope for the best if you don't know the true model number.
[Samsung Gear S] wolfspider55:
How stable is this now? Wanting to try it but I also don't want to mess up my gear s. Also how easy is it to revert back to tizen?
[Samsung Gear S] jongcruz:
Pretty good, 40 is great but battery keeps being the main concern. I believe this rom think is using a 2,400 mah battery.
[Samsung Gear S] LuisLJ:
Since the beggining that biktor made this rom ive always wanted to try it, but unfortunately i cant since i have the att version. By any chance if someone finds the huawei or lg urbane android wear dump and make biktor makes it compatible with the gears s, would it work with the att version?
[Samsung Gear S] GOIGIG:
I don't believe it would make it compatible, In time it very well maybe. I feel like Att/sprint/verizon wouldn't put a whole bunch of work into locking down the bootloader on a watch. But I don't know anything maybe they spend years developing a bootloader lock for everything and it might be impenetrable. But I know people have tried specifically with the att variant and have had no luck. I feel like the answers are right in front of us, we will see in the future
[Samsung Gear S] DQEight:
Loving this rom, is it just me or does the charging cradle battery not do anything though?

It flashed blue then nothing. If i turn the watch off it seems to pop the charging icon every minute or so for a second then repeats.

EDIT: It charges fine, the android rom just doesn't acknowledge being plugged into anything. But percentage does go up if you leave it alone.
[Samsung Gear S] Jhfreeze:
Correct, and if your using the cradle only then go to system/about phone/status it will show 'charging' just not in the status bar.
[Samsung Gear S] shbekar:
Hello, this is one of the best topics I've seen ever indeed. Bictor had made come true my dreams u all may say when I saw this thread. The only problem I have after using this ROM is bloetooth headphone usage (which he already said is problematous yet, I know) It is really important for ME, because I suffer from hearing loss and use hearing aids. So, can anyone hep me by any message if there is anything I miss on any other way that this problem was solved already?

Thank you all and Bictor especially.

Selcuk Bekar M. D. from Turkey :)
[Samsung Gear S] Telez:
Tuco Benedicto Juan Maria Ramirez

Hi, I have tried running Android on my gear s, but like the majority of people I pretty quickly returned to Tizen. Reasons: rapid battery drain, no Bluetooth for phone audio (does work for media Bluetooth audio though), random shutdowns / reboots due to incompatibilities with certain apps etc. But the battery drain is the main problem for me. It's nice for something to try out on this watch, but IMO total android stability on the gear s will never be achieved. Android wear may be viable as it's less resource hungry but the OS is not so nice but the benefit would be app availability versus the very poor situation with apps on Tizen.

QUOTE=shbekar;65026574]Hello, this is one of the best topics I've seen ever indeed. Bictor had made come true my dreams u all may say when I saw this thread. The only problem I have after using this ROM is bloetooth headphone usage (which he already said is problematous yet, I know) It is really important for ME, because I suffer from hearing loss and use hearing aids. So, can anyone hep me by any message if there is anything I miss on any other way that this problem was solved already?

Thank you all and Bictor especially.

Selcuk Bekar M. D. from Turkey :)[/QUOTE]
[Samsung Gear S] Kirrrr:
Please do not rash!

You are doing large-scale conclusions based on experience of using of the alpha-stage software. ;)
[Samsung Gear S] shbekar:
[/QUOTE]

Interesting indeed. Because I only flashed that and I do agree about battery problem but no shutdown, no reboot. But yes. I have two problems yet: Battery drain (If I use memory cleaner software, sometimes it last 10 to 12 hours by the way) and bluetooth headphone connection. Waiting for Bictor :)
[Samsung Gear S] DQEight:
http://i.imgur.com/rtAg2zF.png

Not bad battery today. With sim card.
[Samsung Gear S] gingerdude:
I have a question for our talented dev (not an eta) ., did the hauwei dump you got a couple of weeks back aid your wear port in any way?
[Samsung Gear S] chiikko561:
Guys I'm still on build 32 without problems I have to say when using sim card compared to WiFi, sim card gets more battery.. 12 with light usage and 16 with just checking time every few hours.. Sometimes I get the frozen screen and just restart.. I love it and have no complaints.. I still own a phone that I keep on me 90% of time but that 10% the watch does amazing running with Spotify and timer and nothing in my pockets or my hands.... I love it..

BeameD From My LG V10... The one with the ALWAYS ON SCREEN... Watching me.. ?
[Samsung Gear S] cengawer33:
bluetooth problem

hi i have installed android on my gear s but when i connected my phone with watch, i cant make phone calls on the watch

and also i cant use my phone's internet connection

do u have any idea?
[Samsung Gear S] ChipJapan:
Is there any way the first post can be updated to include:

1. The latest android build (cm40).

2. The experimental Android Wear build.

3. An explanation that if you install Android on this watch it becomes a standalone phone and not a wearable connected to your phone.

4. An explanation that if you wish to tether the watch to your phone and receive notifications from your phone you have to install certain apps to get it working.

People are not reading through this admittedly long thread to find the answers and they are asking the sane questions over and over..

I don't mind doing it but I probably can't right?
[Samsung Gear S] Telez:
Just my opinion and I stand by it, I also respect your opinion.
[Samsung Gear S] Shum Channel:
biktor_gj! I have an idea. But first, you answer the question: is it possible to include support for OTG? This limitation hard or soft?

The idea is this: inside the cradle, you can embed a memory card of 32 GB or 64 GB micro-SD. That would be an additional file vault.
[Samsung Gear S] psyx3x:
install build 40.it more battery and more solution fix.it good.
[Samsung Gear S] smeagle1:
Where do I get build 40.it?
[Samsung Gear S] computerguru:
All it takes is a quick google search:

http://xdaforums.com/gear-s/development/dev-gear-s-android-port-t3177740/post64623908#post64623908

[MENTION=803006]biktor_gj[/MENTION] - If you get a chance, could you update your first post with the link to build 40? While this was fairly quick to find using Google, couldn't find it with the forum's search. Just searching for "build 40" and your name yielded no results, even with the time filters set to "any time".

Side rant - maybe that's why no one searches the threads...because the search doesn't work. :)
[Samsung Gear S] Ngiphone:
looking for build 32 or 40

fairly new here guys, i'm ruining build 31 for quite a while and enjoying it

main issue that i have with this build is the the screen many times wont turn on with the right brightness when notification or call arrives or even when i turn it on from the home button

was this solved in build 32 or 40 ? where is the link (if exist) to see the latest builds for android or android wear for the Gear s

thanks Team for amazing work, just got the Gear s2 3G and to say the truth it doesn't come even close to the Gear S experience.

i might sell it
[Samsung Gear S] DQEight:
Im on build 40, brightness is still an issue. I have to drag it down to zero then back up for it to work everytime i wake screen. Really frustrating when in sunlight because you can barely see what's on the screen
[Samsung Gear S] biktor_gj:
I answer the question: USB OTG is already enabled in the kernel, though I haven't tested. I lost my OTG cable loong ago. It's in my house, I guess I will find it in a year or two ;) If you can put a usb card inside the cradle, I guess you could do it, VOLD is, in theory, also enabled, so it should mount a USB disk...

I know, it's horrible. In part is caused by the light sensor not correctly detecting the first light value reading when you turn on the screen. The other problem (I think, not sure yet), is the fact that the screen levels go from 0 to 100 instead of 0-255 like Android seems to want.

For the first problem, I have a fix: latest sensor library I've been working on: http://www.mediafire.com/download/d8o2tjuqc008d9t/sensors.msm8226.so

Copy that file to /system/lib/hw and reboot

The other one, I'm on it. If you don't set brightness to the absolute max, it seems like it's correctly preserved. If you put it at max, it looks like it overflows and goes to the minimal value. (work in progress)

I will update the first post with the #40 build before I forget again (sorry about that)

In other news... check github, not much yet but you can entertain yourself with my crazy notes :)

EDIT: Updated first post. Building new image with the latest kernel changes. Nothing fancy, but should get you all up to date to where I am. Will post it tomorrow if everything's working normally
[Samsung Gear S] nico21311:
hello

this point could be interesting for our device

http://www.xda-developers.com/google-begins-marshmallow-rollout-for-android-wear/

I see on youtube that google wear 5.1.1 already worked on our device.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6SIs0j1_64

bye
[Samsung Gear S] runningwarrior08:
That video is a video of the version of wear Biktor created......
[Samsung Gear S] agrs22:
I tested with my OTG cable and i got no power to the usb flash drive, no status led nothing, maybe if we could some how give the micro sd direct power
[Samsung Gear S] DQEight:
My OTG does nothing as well. however i have external power port. I will try with power tomorrow and report back.

Edit: Doesn't detect my usb flash drive powered or not. The light doesn't even come on.
[Samsung Gear S] erostiff:
love the potential of full android on my wrist, but still figuring out how to let it act as much as a watch as possible. Does anybody have suggestions how to push notifications from phone to watch (not pushbullet but over bluetooth) or a watch style launcher? I also figured that daydream could be a great feature when the watch goes dark, but haven't found how to hack daydream to start as a lock screen and not only when it's charging or docked. keep up the great work, don't own a samsung device so the watch is a ton more usefull now.
[Samsung Gear S] lachywallace:
Really want this on my watch...
[Samsung Gear S] t2bacdp:
About Android Wear : How to install (twrp or odin)? and is 3G works?
[Samsung Gear S] DQEight:
For notifications you can try setting up Desktop Notifications (<-thats the app name, sadly there's no real good method of getting notifications through bluetooth. SWAPPLink should, though I havent tried with this watch) If you use a wifi method like pushbullet and tether your internet from phone to watch with bluetooth maybe?

For launcher I use Smart launcher 3

I don't use daydream. You probably have to manually start it unless you script it with tasker or similar method, I imagine your watch would last like 2-3 hours with it on. I have the built in live display thing set to show notifications.
[Samsung Gear S] DQEight:
Odd thing happened today...i applied the sensor fix for the brightness a few days ago and it worked like a dream. Today it's back to before (super dark screen whenever device is woken) and I cant figure out what went wrong... I even tried replacing the file again and wiped caches.
[Samsung Gear S] Shum Channel:
[MENTION=803006]biktor_gj[/MENTION]! Is it possible to make a complete assembly as it is currently?
[Samsung Gear S] erostiff:
Thanks for the tips, am using a live wallpaper clock - pushbullet - tethering and daydream does work, but it's shows the time a bit vague (like 12:1 instead of 12:15) because of the screen resolution (doesn't fit). could also be considered a feature :)

I found out that mi launcher gives me great options to hide everything that's blocking the live wallpaper and mess around with the icons to give a bit more 'watch friendly' look.

Screenshots attached!
[Samsung Gear S] thefan:
Question About Gear S Clean Install

First let me say its outstanding post with outstanding hard work behind done by great person :) we all appreciate it , true story

and here it comes the part with the "but" , because there is one very very very important part missing.

There is no Guide , no Video Tutorial , no step by step guide , nothing giving the simple (normal) not guru users a clear step by step from the scratch.

I understand that many of you probably installed CM thousands of times and that there are billions of wikies and tutorials out there saying how to install CM... Sure there are but we need it even copy/pasted but to be here , so we can drive it 1 step after another and if something fail to step back and double check.

If anyone is kind enough to send me a PM or a video link or tutorial link about installing fresh and clean CM version on my Gear S starting with 1st step like saying: Buy a Gear S , Charge it , Turn it On , and so on and so on all steps including pressing buttons choosing menu options one after another wiping partitions and so on.

Don't get me wrong , I'm IT expert , but i want to be 100000000% sure before taking the next step , failure is not a option in my agenda.

So please Add tutorial with simple steps from buying the watch till disconnect the cable and reboot , so i can ignore the doubt and skip the scary part "am I doing it right"

So far:

I have downloaded CM_Build40.zip and Gapps version attached at page 1.

I have Samsung Gear S model: SM-R750 with Software version R750XXU2BOG2

Not branded model , no carrier logo , purchased directly from Samy store here in Czech Republic.

I have original package with cables and cradle and so on , a laptop with ADB , SDB and all Tizen drivers and so on ready to roll

All i'm missing is the step by step tutorial or video how to complete the whole process.

Thanks in advance to all and for sharing the step by step installation.

Best Wishes
[Samsung Gear S] gingerdude:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=63013471
[Samsung Gear S] Kirrrr:
[MENTION=1384061]thefan[/MENTION], are you guy f***** normal to post that weird overquote???

Please, use editor on a quote or use HIDE tag to make your post human!

UPD: Oh! Editing rules! :)
[Samsung Gear S] thefan:
I'm not.

Go back.

---------- Post added at 11:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:18 AM ----------

Thank you for your feedback mate , but i'm not 100% sure these 2 articles are perfect match.

1. What the heck is twrponly.zip from the video ? i can't find anything about inside the original post

2. Where is the gapps zip on this video is missing ... and the post have the gapps zip provided

3. what about the flashing partitions , creating the new partitions and so on ? or with this kind of CM is not required such procedure of cleaning and creating the partitions ? because no such thing on the video

...so i guess the video is useless , most of the links from the video are not described as required from this post , not to mention the links from the video are long gone.

It brings some light to the process , but it brings confusion too.

I'll wait for more complete guide from someone who already did it and have CM40 version working on his Gear S.

Thanks again , i really appreciate your time and help

Cheers
[Samsung Gear S] erostiff:
i had the same problem and found this (which i followed with succes). Just use the latest files you can find.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha5cHUC_JS4
[Samsung Gear S] thefan:
Strange

It strange such a popular topic with hundreds replies to have no proper guide or tutorial :)

Once i manage to figure it out , i will open separate topic about HOW TO , because if we have no HOW TO :) then we don't know HOW TO :P

Thanks all

note : Both videos are useless so far , some steps are usefull , but again it will make the things worst , because the links and the files used on these videos are not the same as we have here. (and all the links are dead)
[Samsung Gear S] runningwarrior08:
If I have time tonight I will try to write something quick up but it all depends when I get off of work.

The reason there is no guide is this is still in Alpha, which is usually dev only. A large amount of this and the Q&A thread is a number us of trying to help others get out of bootloops.

To answer some of your questions:

1) TWRP only is the TWRP recovery package and it needs to be flashed via ODIN. This will only work on models with unlocked bootloaders, T mobile and international. This allows you to be able to flash custom images and kernels.

2)GAPPS is not provided. You have to supply your own. There are plenty of links in the thread for ones users are using successfully. But the second you add google services your battery life will decrease. Search the thread for "gapps"

3)Biktor's Odin file creates all the partitions and adds the SWAP space all on its own there is no need for you to do that.

Basically off the top of my head you odin twrp only than you odin the cm40. I can't remember if there were any other steps at this time then you would flash the fixes that may or may not still be needed. I can't remember everything at this time.
[Samsung Gear S] erostiff:
Like i said, don't use the links from the video, although they still work, but flash build nr 40 from the OP.

Short description from the video:

First step (after you entered download mode - hold home button until it says rebooting - then double tap to select download then hold to go into download mode) flash twrponly.tar with odin (http://www.mediafire.com/download/s240db9t7ahps7d/twrponly.zip)

Reboot and hold again for bootmenu - choose recovery

make sure you have adb and fastboot installed

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95864024717071377

backup using the commands in command prompt

1. adb shell

2. mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p24 /data

3. dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p23 of=/data/system-data.img

4. cd data

5. tar cf sysdata.tar system-data.img

6. exit

7. adb pull /data/sysdata.tar

reboot again into download mode

flash cm40 tar with odin

reboot into recovery

flash gapps with twrp (should be on gear s)