yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Gear S2] baudy2:
Anybody tried to transfer any picture to S2 ? I am using HTC One M8 and everything is ok except files transfer. Applications are installed fine, but whichever media I try to transfer, it gives an error. This includes the update transfer. Anybody had the same ?
[Samsung Gear S2] KubixRevan:
No, I never had any problem. Did You try to upload it in other way? Like Filesmaster app?

Maybe The WiFi is turned of (while transferring photos and music devices use normally WiFi Direct.
[Samsung Gear S2] zigismall:
For me works by filesmaster. I transferred 700MB movie on the S2 and even playing it on filesmaster too. I got Note 2 and Moto G, but can't install Gear Manager on Moto.

Make sure your phone is supported by S2. It must have phone with 1.5GB memory at least and Android 4.4 or higher.
[Samsung Gear S2] jaschong:
With the mixed replies in this forum, I'm not exactly sure to buy gear S2 for fear my Oneplus 2 won't work. Any more testament that it worked (or not) with the 3 apks installed?
[Samsung Gear S2] Timzai:
Works for me, same 3 APK's, different source.

I bought my Gear S2 Today, noticed my OP2 isn't compatible so I googled and found these same 3 apk's, just from another source. I linked them all to the oneplus forums (can't post the url, since I'm new but search on title "Samsung Gear S2 Compatibility?" in the forums). Now the watch is paired with my OP2 and I can install apps and answer phone calls, get/send messages, read emails and other notifications, control my music and yeah, I could say that everything works. I don't know if everything is working exactly as it should since I have only experience with OP2 but I can't seem to find anything wrong! :) Now the only problem is lack of useful apps! :D And of course a real support for the OP2 + Gear S2.

Note to OP: Will you keep these APK's up to date?
[Samsung Gear S2] jaschong:
Thanks! I've gotten verification from other users in OP forum, only issue now is that paid apps are limited to samsung phones only as far as i know =\
[Samsung Gear S2] baudy2:
Still cannot with my HTC One M8:

- Transfer any media to S2 (Filesmaster cannot be installed as it is a paid app and no paid apps are seen from non-Samsung phones)

- Upgrade the firmware on S2 (for the same reason)

All other features are working fine. All free softwares can be installed without any problems.

That's it....
[Samsung Gear S2] tk421jag:
Nope

I've tried just about any APK I can find. I'm running CM12 on a rooted Galaxy 3. I'm still getting the "your phone has been modified in an unauthorized way" message.

Anyone know how to fix this?
[Samsung Gear S2] ogghi:
Same here....

Cannot set up my just bought Gear S2.

I'm using a Galaxy Note 3 with CM13.

The Samsung Gear App always brings "The operating system on your phone has been modified in an unauthorized way, and is not compatible with the Samsung Gear app. Check your operating system and try again."

I won't install original ROM on my Note 3!

Should I give the watch back?
[Samsung Gear S2] ogghi:
Ok, I was worried it could have been because of Marshmellow, but same story with 5.1.1 (CM12.1).

On my brothers LG G3 I could install the app from the store, and he has a rooted phone as well.

This means Samsung is banning Samsung phones if they are not original ROM - THAT S*CKS!

Any chance to complain to them? I might actually give my watch back and get one with Google Wear on it...
[Samsung Gear S2] ogghi:
Answer from Samsung support:

Thank you for taking the time to contact us at Samsung Technical Support. We always appreciate hearing from our customers.*

I understand that the Gear S2 is not working with custom ROM Note 3. I will provide you with all the information related to the query.*

I would like to inform you that the Gear S2 will not work with Samsung devices if the device has been rooted. Samsung recommends not to root the device as it will void the Samsung warranty. Even our service technicians will be unable to repair any Samsung that has been rooted.*

I brought my GearS2 back today and will get a Huawei Watch Classic instead.
[Samsung Gear S2] elevation_ph:
i have a problem with LG V10, becuase when disconeted bluetooth no auto conected again. The Gear manager of the firts post can fix this problem??
[Samsung Gear S2] highaltitude:
Is there no way to run the 3g Gear S2 with a rooted Galaxy phone with custom rom? I have an S5 running CM13 Marshmallow. Am I out of luck?
[Samsung Gear S2] zaki67:
Can you please get us the latest update?
[Samsung Gear S2] henklbr:
Is it? It has to do with SECURITY! (i.e. Samsung Pay)
[Samsung Gear S2] ziotom2:
I have a cooked rom rooted and gear manager works perfectly. on cm13 is saying the os is not original...therefore is not a matter of rooting. is some check over the rom

Inviato dal mio SM-N910F utilizzando Tapatalk
[Samsung Gear S2] Cdub1976:
All,

After struggling like you to find a way to sync my gear s2 with my s5 running cm12.1 I finally figured it out and hopefully it works for yall as well. Here's my steps..

1. Go into your build.prop and edit anything that says Samsung and edit to to HTC all lowercase and save and reboot.

2. Install the gear manager from the play store. The app will start searching for your s2.

3. You'll be prompted to install the needed apps but may not be able to because the play store may say your device is not compatible.

4. Download the apks with the same version and install; there should be two. Ensure you have install from unknown sources on.

5. Your watch should now be recognized and will setup the apps.

6. Done

I did this last night so I may have missed some steps. Feel free to pm me if needed.

*Edit, editing the build prop breaks the ir blaster on the s5. Also, while editing the build prop back to Samsung the gear manager goes back to not working.
[Samsung Gear S2] ziotom2:
Tested your way on cm 13 and...it worked perfectly!!!! [emoji1] [emoji1] [emoji1] [emoji1]

Inviato dal mio SM-N910F utilizzando Tapatalk
[Samsung Gear S2] Cdub1976:
I'm glad you were able to get it working. Now if I could figure out how to get the ir blaster to work :)
[Samsung Gear S2] Truckin'Ain't4Sissies:
I was able to install the Gear Manager app (S5 SlimRom) after editing my build.prop but was faced with this

What cha think?
[Samsung Gear S2] Cdub1976:
Okay now you need to find that apk online. Ensure its the same version that the play store wants to install.
[Samsung Gear S2] Truckin'Ain't4Sissies:
I'm trying to edit the apk, if that don't work then I'll try to find it. Thank you
[Samsung Gear S2] G_Bell:
Non 1.5 GB RAM phones

Anybody knows if this apps could run in a non 1.5 Gb RAM phones like a Samsung Galaxy Core Prime?

Thanks.
[Samsung Gear S2] n7plus1:
Will be trying to edit the build.prop on my wife's rooted CM12.1 TMO Note 4 this evening. She wanted a Gear S2 for Christmas and hasnt been working due to the "modified OS"...lame Samsung...lame.
[Samsung Gear S2] rdnckreaper:
Just a curious question?

What about using an xposed module like HIDE ROOT and hide it from the Gear Manger? Might that work? I am actually on a HTC One M9 trying to get it to work and Gear Manager gets stuck at Connecting to Gear...
[Samsung Gear S2] Cdub1976:
I don't believe it has anything to do with root. I was running a stock rooted rom and the gear manager had no issues loading at all. Are you able to pair your watch through Bluetooth first?
[Samsung Gear S2] rdnckreaper:
I finally got it to work. You have to Download 3 seperate applications from app store. 1: Gear Manager 2: Gear Plugin 3: Samsung Accessory Service. Once you have all of these then everything will begin to work.
[Samsung Gear S2] Cdub1976:
Isn't that what I said in my post? ;)
[Samsung Gear S2] JiminyC:
Cdub1976, first time with a custom ROM on my Note 2 yesterday and my Gear S2, that I got for Xmas, was useless as not able to connect to my phone anymore ...

Your way is perfect, simple and efficient, many, many thanks !

Maybe you need to make a brand new post with this tip, because it's hard to find :)
[Samsung Gear S2] Cdub1976:
You know I thought about doing that but I didn't want to clog the forum too much but St this point I believe you're correct. I'll do so.
[Samsung Gear S2] sangetal:
just a quick head up to say that the solution of modifying the build.prop worked perfectly for my case : SG4 + cyanogenmod 13.

I had the same difficulties to install gear manager app after i put the custom rom, but your solution saved my life!!

Just a quick question : is there any known side effect for modifying build.prop with htc instead of samsung? (updating app, connecting device, i don't know?)

Thanks again for the help provided :good:
[Samsung Gear S2] Cdub1976:
I haven't seen any side effects other than losing the ir blaster. Just remember when you update to a new nightly you'll have to edit the build.prop once again.
[Samsung Gear S2] ceebu:
Let me first start off by saying I didnt read the supported list clearly - So I screwed up by buying S2 when I have a OPT :( .. However, after reading through this post, I got very excited and tried the steps. mentioned in OP and its variations, but am unable to connect to the phone. It pairs up just fine, but after that stays at connecting. (watch is in either setup screen or connect your phone to S2 screen).. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

To explain in detail what I have done so far:

1) Installed all 3 apps in OP, Updated the gear plugin & samsung accessory to latest - No luck

2) Installed Gear Manager from XDA thread (Version: 2.2.16011842) , and latest gear plugin & samsung accessory - No Luck

3) Hard Reset Watch, Edited build.prop to change all Oneplus references to htc - No Luck

4) Installed Gear Manager from APK pure (Version: 2.2.15111841) , and latest gear plugin & samsung accessory - No luck once again.

Help !! I dont want to a high priced paper weight :(

TLDR: OPT wont work with Gear S2..
[Samsung Gear S2] Cdub1976:
Do you have a screenshot of what your error is? I honestly don't have experience with your device but I'll do whatever I can to rectify the issue you're having.
[Samsung Gear S2] Basit Hassan:
Download 1Mobile market

Search for Samsung Gear manager and install

Search for Gear Plugin and install

Search for Samsung Accessory services and install.

Now connect, do a full reset if required. I have a OP2 and it connects easily.
[Samsung Gear S2] ceebu:
Is your OP2 rooted? I found out after multiple experiments that I am unable to connect to the Gear if my phone is rooted (I tried , Note 4,Galaxy S3 and OP2). I brought my phone back to stock (to unroot) and I was able to connect easily.. Now I have root cloak and it works fine.

---------- Post added at 02:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:43 PM ----------

Thanks Cdub1976, I was finally able to figure out the culprit - It was the phone being rooted. Spent nearly 5 to 6 hrs going through various options / phones / etc, but am glad that finally I was able to resolve it..

No need to say, how **&*#$# I am @ Samsung - It would have been better to disable samsung pay ability on the watch rather than not have the watch work at all !!
[Samsung Gear S2] Basit Hassan:
My phone is rooted, I've been using oos and skydragon and gear s2 worked fine with both, I flash new roms every now and then and it works. If it doesn't just reset the gear and delete related apks on phone and try again.

I've never had any issue.
[Samsung Gear S2] ceebu:
Surprising.. Must be the software version the watch then.. I got it working only after root cloak or no root
[Samsung Gear S2] imola1212:
Hi

With this apk work all function on oneplus 2 ?
[Samsung Gear S2] sudhaditya@gmail.com:
I have connected Gear S2 to Oneplus one. Do I need to disconnect from oneplus one for connecting to Oneplus two? Please suggest
[Samsung Gear S2] frotna:
Hi.

I have problem that i can't register credit card within samsung gear s2 app store (i'm from Croatia - EU).

I have S4 with GPE 5.0.1 ROM, rooted, and had to change build.prop samsung entries to htc to be able to connect gear S2 (else i'm getting gear plugin forced stop error, on SAMSUNG S4 with SAMSUNG GPE ROM !!!! - Bravo to Samsung...). After i successfully connected gear s2 with phone i went to gear s2 app store to buy some watch faces but can't add credit card. I tried different credit cards but to no avail, always getting error can't register credit card. On my other phone, original S6 i can register credit cards without problem. If i use this account on may S4 with Gear S2 i now have registered credit card and have option to buy apps on gear S2 store but after i click on purchase nothing happens, store said that the app is purchased and that download of app is going to start shortly after but that never occur. After i click on app again i have option to buy app again and if i do that all process is repeated again with no app downloaded...

Can someone have any advice on this issue, how to register credit card and successfully use it on gear s2 store...
[Samsung Gear S2] mumario:
Hi,

someone has the 2.2.16022241 samsung gear (manager)?

Thanks
[Samsung Gear S2] Cdub1976:
Google?
[Samsung Gear S2] mumario:
I found it on aptoide
[Samsung Gear S2] PokemonTotalWar:
I can't get this to work. Gear Manager says my Note 3 has been modified and isn't supported. I've changed my build.prop and installed the three necessary apps. Even disabled root in SuperSU. I'm running Temasek's CM13. Any help?
[Samsung Gear S2] Cdub1976:
You ensured that the Samsung entries in your build prop were edited with htc? Did you reboot?
[Samsung Gear S2] PokemonTotalWar:
I made sure they were changed and rebooted. Twice, for good measure.
[Samsung Gear S2] Cdub1976:
All three Samsung entries in the build.prop? I'm sorry just asking as many questions I can because I and others have not had any issues after editing it.
[Samsung Gear S2] PokemonTotalWar:
Yep. I've switched back since I couldn't get it to work but I'm going to give it another go just to make sure.

EDIT: Well second time's the charm I guess. No clue what I did differently to make it work this time but I'm not complaining. Thanks!

---------- Post added at 08:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:25 PM ----------

I spoke too soon. It's not connecting to my gear.
[Samsung Gear S2] Cdub1976:
Okay. Let's confirm:

1. You edited HR three entries in the build.prop?

2. You installed gear manager from the play store?

3. The two apps asked to install after gear manager are the latest versions?
[Samsung Gear S2] PokemonTotalWar:
1. Yeah, and now I can launch the app without it telling me my OS is custom

2. Yep

3. I installed with 1mobile, aptoide, and the APKs here. My phone can't install them from the play store. I wonder if I could rip them with Raccoon.
[Samsung Gear S2] Cdub1976:
Okay can you at least get into the screen to check for updates?
[Samsung Gear S2] PokemonTotalWar:
Nope. I can't make it past the welcome screen. I just pulled the Accessory Service from the Play Store and compared the Gear Plugin version to confirm that it is up to date as well. Samsung Gear was installed directly from the play store so there's no issue there.
[Samsung Gear S2] caesar_:
So I tried this method.. App installs fine, I get stuck at the watch/phone handshake. When scanning for my watch it keeps saying no gear devices.
[Samsung Gear S2] PokemonTotalWar:
Did you try touching the back of the charging cradle to the back of the phone? Mine has the same issue and it gives me the update dialog when I try to connect with NFC.
[Samsung Gear S2] caesar_:
I'm actually on the gear s.. So I don't believe the cradle has nfc. I was hoping this method would work for me
[Samsung Gear S2] PokemonTotalWar:
I wonder if it's something to do with the Note 3... What ROM are you running?
[Samsung Gear S2] caesar_:
Tema's 18.7
[Samsung Gear S2] PokemonTotalWar:
Is that the LP version? I'm running Tema's MM 5.0 on mine. Same issue.
[Samsung Gear S2] caesar_:
Yes his latest LP build
[Samsung Gear S2] PokemonTotalWar:
Well we found a nice parallel, but it doesn't exactly solve our problem, unfortunately.
[Samsung Gear S2] fanyan01:
I install gear manager but i can't connect to my gear s. I using lg v10. Who can help me?

Gửi từ LG-H961N của tôi
[Samsung Gear S2] ceebu:
For anyone struggling to get past the setup screen, please use root cloak / no device check and then install the Samsung apps.. I believe the connection problem are due to root (atleast that's what happened on mine)
[Samsung Gear S2] PokemonTotalWar:
Didn't work for me. Did you use the XPosed version of RootCloak? What exact steps did you use?
[Samsung Gear S2] bossarts:
It was not possible to get my S2 run with my brand new galaxy s7. Reason: Samsung Accessory Services can not install. It says that version is not compatible with my device in Play Store. -> Installed manually from titanium backup (2.16.125) and S2 installation did start immediately. Samsung, what a bug!
[Samsung Gear S2] ceebu:
I used the Xposed version.. FIrst install ROot cloak, no device check - then add the keywords on no root cloak, reboot and then install gear plugin etc.
[Samsung Gear S2] PokemonTotalWar:
Which keywords do I add? It's been a while since I've properly set up RootCloak. I added the Gear Manager app but it didn't work.
[Samsung Gear S2] prophet_in:
need latest apks if anyone can share pls
[Samsung Gear S2] armsel:
I did use the method below (post #68) on S5 duos running CM13. I am trying to pair it with Samsung Neo 2.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64498789&postcount=68

I was am able to open the Gear Manager (after editing build.prop) , strangely it did not ask for additional files to be installed. So I did install Gear Plugin and Accessory Service form the Play Store - all no problem.

Now I am able to open the Gear Manager and I get to the point where it will connect over Bluetooth and ask for reset, but after reset - it will not show any available devices anymore.

I did try disabling the root access in CM13 dev. options - no change.

I did try installing the bunch of additional applications as instructed in the begging - no luck.
[Samsung Gear S2] wakieus:
..

---------- Post added at 02:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:34 AM ----------

:good: :laugh::laugh::laugh: :good:

Work for me......Thank You...!!
[Samsung Gear S2] rufa33:
No Green slider, answer a call or make a call

Samsung are just trouble! Installed and it works with limited connectivity main issues with answering phone calls via Bluetooth, no green slider and cannot make phone calls via watch nor speaker option !!! I own Samsung S5 with AICP latest update version 11 nightly.

I followed your steps (huge appreciation to all members), it does work with new Manager version here are my APK list;

Under Samsung Gear App, settings; I got these versions;

Samsung Gear 2.2.16070451

Gear Plugin 2.2.03.16082242N Manual download , Google play store says; My device isn't compatible same for accessory service app.

Samsung Accessory Service 3.0.24_160630 Manual download from; apkplz.com/android-apps/samsung-accessory-service

For rooting cloak I used Rootcloak Plus, manual add all of these three app

For Build I use BuildProp Editor, manual search for Samsung replaced with HTC

Still need the call out and answer green slide, only red reject exist!

I connected to T-Mobile services which is not that costly, only $5 a month but still doesn't serve the purpose with forward calls, messages and same call back phone number not to mention doesn't work if Bluetooth engaged which is a big No!

Any idea or suggestion appreciated!
[Samsung Gear S2] EllicottR:
The OP's method worked perfectly for me. Thanks a lot. I initially did a factory reset, installed the 3 apps mentioned in OP from the Play store, and it successfully connected. I have a LG G3 on Fulmics ROM connected to the Gear S2.

I was getting frustrated with the message "Download Failed, Try Again" on the Samsung Gear app, which is the only one that Samsung thinks that you need. I called Samsung CC and they went through the motion of doing a factory reset and app reinstall, only to have it not work. They requested me to go to the Samsung Experience store in BB, but that didn't come to anything either. I was getting to the point of either returning the Gear or look at upgrading my 2-yr old LG G3, when I stumbled on a post on OnePlus forum and a quick search on XDA led me here.
[Samsung Gear S2] itsamti:
Success on Tmo Note 3 running CM 14.1 using your method. I has backup apks from samsung roms so used those.[emoji3] i had to pair s2 using setting first then open gear app and select watch. thank you!
[Samsung Gear S2] Ffff69:
Quick question bro . Can a rooted s6 edge connect to gear s2 ?
[Samsung Gear S2] emike09:
Got it to work! I followed the post from cdub1976. Important step was changing ALL of the samsung references in the /system/build.prop file to htc. Had to uninstall all the other gear-related apks that I'd installed before, then followed the steps.

I was getting force crashes on the Samsung Accessories Service, and needed to update to the latest build (3.1.26)

Confirmed Gear Fit 2 w/latest FW working on Sprint Galaxy S5 running LineageOS 14.1 (Resurrection Remix).
[Samsung Gear S2] pxperiano:
It was a pain in the ass but at least I solved. I think it's a common problem and the main reason why a lot of users still can't install.

This is what I did:

- fresh rom installed (ok, you can skip this)

- rooted phone

- edited the build.prop file with build.prop editor and replaced my brand name with htc at least everywhere (but not in ro.build.fingerprint because there is a comment that I have not to parse), then reboot

- clocked the root (I used ANRC for my xposed framework - I have an ARM CPU -, but you can use other apps)

- installed from Play Store Samsung Accessories Service, Samsung Gear and Samsung S Plugin (Play Store didn't alert me with incompatibility issues)

- pair my phone with Gear S2 (using settings -> bluetooth)

- set the clock root app (in ANRC I set to hide root to the 3 Samsung App)

When I open Samsung Gear the app looks for compatible devices and suggest to connect to my gear S2 (previously paired). I select the S2, then the app crash.

****!

This is how I solved. I uninstalled all the 3 samsung apps then downloaded the 3 samsung apps in the first post of this thread. And it works like a charm.

So, the point is: NEVER INSTALL FROM PLAY STORE. Use the apk in this thread (I used the one in the first post) and, if all works fine, open Google Play and deselect automatic updates for this 3 apps.

Note: there is a strange pass during Gear S2 setup ... it's a sort of connection with a chinese account (paing dilong) ... it appeared few seconds then it passes over ... maybe someone can give more info ... and it also appears at reboot ...
[Samsung Gear S2] bibbomio:
my experience

I have a galaxy s3 with cm 13 and gear s3 frontier, following the suggested step my phone don't recognizes the sim card. Looking build.prop i found more than 3 lines with "samsung", replacing all of them sim stops working. So i left some lines with samsung and edited only two lines.

To be precise:

ro.product.brand=Samsung

n.telephony.ril_class=SamusungExynos4RIL

ro.product.manufacturer=htc

ro.build.fingeprint=htc/m0xx/m0:4.3/JSS15J/I9300XXUGMJ9:user/release-keys.

Now gear is connected with phone and sim works, but gear plugin-s often crashes. I hope rootcloack will help me...
[Samsung Gear S2] pxperiano:
These steps are for S2, not for S3. Try in S3 forum
[Samsung Gear S2] pxperiano:
I did a screenshot of what appears on my phone every time I reboot it (I see it for 5 seconds, then it closes). This happens after I installed the 3 apk in the first post.

Anyone else see this window at startup?
[Samsung Gear S2] olibe:
Hello, this apks works for my rooted S5 G900F with Android 7.1.2 and Galaxy Gear Fit 2?

Regards Olibe

Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F mit Tapatalk
[Samsung Gear S2] pavlos46:
Hello these apk's are 4.3 compatible..?