yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Gear VR] wilsonb@pobox:
Ok, I will get one today and mod it..to show it off in a meeting tonight. I just went from CM 13 Marshmallow Rom to TEKXODUS N5R5 Elite edition..Will see if it plug and plays. What ROMs have had full success? So far I heard Rapture. (Update is outdated, so didn't go that route)
[Samsung Gear VR] tatoo069sv:
Where do you get the free star wars google cardboard giveaway from mate?
[Samsung Gear VR] bonfilet:
there are quite a few companies which give these away for marketing purposes (not a bad thing in my opinion). Occasionally there are such promotions, if you are located in the U.K. try hotdealsuk, there are members that post such freebie deals.
[Samsung Gear VR] tatoo069sv:
Cheers mate. Yeah I'm in UK. I will have a look now. Cheers
[Samsung Gear VR] burntrat:
I am running the same rom. Let us know if the Gear VR runs smoothly with it. The Tekxodus rom did come with some Gear Vr apps so I'm guessing it's compatible.
[Samsung Gear VR] Telemachus:
Innovator vs Consumer

I have both to compare. I have put them both on 4 different heads in the family and they all prefer the feel of consumer. Overall the build quality of the headsets themselves are similar but the straps are nicer on innovator. Also innovator comes with the cool holding case.

It looks like a simple modification to fit the note 4... insane that Samsung didn't just trim the corners for the Note 4 to fit.

In my mind, the consumer will have more longevity as I can use it on 2015 phone models that my friends have.

Most likely the innovator is going back. $150 was a great deal on it refurbished from Amazon... it looks like they are no longer available. PM if interested.
[Samsung Gear VR] burntrat:
Would you say the No4 in the consumer version is the same or better than the innovator version? I'm talking about clarity, immersion, .etc.
[Samsung Gear VR] Telemachus:
I have not modified my consumer version yet, but when I do I will let you know my thoughts
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
I have asked on the Wanam Note4 rom forum, and also on the not-i forum ..... no feedback for several days... anybody here with custom roms having access to GearVR 2015 (or close to places like Best Buy or Samsung Brand Store)? Would You be so kind and make the test if it works together?? I confirm that modded Gear VR works on 910F 5.1.1 stock rom. I am looking for the working custom rom for 910C ...
[Samsung Gear VR] dkb218:
Google was giving them away - with free shipping a couple of weeks before Christmas.
[Samsung Gear VR] :
We have the gear vr working on dn5. Both me and slink use it
[Samsung Gear VR] Telemachus:
Just but one of Amazon and try it. Free return of it doesn't work. You can use it without modifying the plastic by covering the proximity sensor
[Samsung Gear VR] Wilsonb:
What is dn5

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Will be trying it on NSM-N910T3 with TEKXodus N5R5 elite Edition Custom Rom later today. Will first try it from start to finish on S6 to see what to expect, then will mod it.

Will post here with experience
[Samsung Gear VR] :
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3031712

[ROM][N910C][5.1.1] Ditto Note 5 ROM v0.5 from Electron Team - 19/11/2015

You wanted a custom rom for the 910c with working gear vr
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
Could You be so kind and explain wich version "dn5" is? On my N910C I have now not-i Sweet ROM V14 and GearVR does not work on it- software starts but no signal from accelerometer nor touchpad.
[Samsung Gear VR] :
Are you sure there isn't a problem with your vr? I've noticed you have had trouble with a few roms and your vr. Dn5 is a n5 ported rom but we added support for the gear vr to it
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
GearVR is brand new. N910F of my friend works OK with it. My N910C with not-i V14 does not. I did not try the other roms yet.

Could You post the link to the thread of the rom You mention??? is it for N910C version?
[Samsung Gear VR] :
I already posted the link to dn5 rom in my previous post. Flash the rom then the gear vr pack
[Samsung Gear VR] Wilsonb:
@ bree3553

Hi,

Thanks for starting this thread/ topic it's going ramp-id with success.. Could you make the mod instructions descriptive w/ pics (Maybe Video) and make it a "Sticky".. (It's hard to search through thread for it.)

More and more will be joining the "band wagon" and will be beneficial to the purpose with more folks doing it/experiencing the process.

Thanks for all you do and share..

Cheers
[Samsung Gear VR] tomekm9:
Today, I got chance to check my Note 4 (N910C) with gear vr 2015 as one of local stores got demo. Everything went smooth - downloading software, creating account and then tutorial. Touchpad and move sensor work fine.

My Note 4 N910C has stock rom 5.1.1 (No Root).

Now I consider buying and mod one :)

The only problem I see, is that there's not much apps and content in oculus store.
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
uups, sorry I did not notice the link above , I was in a hurry.

Just came back, I will review it and consider flashing, however as the Note4 is my main (busines) phone now , I have to be sure that xposed and some other things works OK before I flash.
[Samsung Gear VR] :
Np. I can confirm the rom is stable I helped create it lol. It's my business phone too so I know where you are coming from. It works with wanams xposed, I know [MENTION=1840999]Bajanman[/MENTION] is using it with xposed. And as I said both me and slink (the op of the rom) have the vr so you are guaranteed help/support with the vr
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
I have added additional pic with "tool set" needed to do the adaptation to post 55.

Kind request to forum moderator to move the post 55 to the first page of the thread if possible.
[Samsung Gear VR] bonfilet:
I'm on Simplerom 5.1.1 and initially it did not work. However, I downloaded the gear vr flashable zip that the rom developers provide and now it seems to work fine. I have already created an account and my note 4 is downloading all the apps. I guess the next step is carving up the headset :D.
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
I have added additional pic with "tool set" needed to do the adaptation to post 55. I will add bit longer description of the process later on...

Kind request to forum moderator to move the post 55 to the first page of the thread if possible.
[Samsung Gear VR] Bajanman:
Moving post?

[MENTION=220639]lukasz[/MENTION]

You sure you don't want to start your own thread for this project? Since you're doing all the mods?
[Samsung Gear VR] jedisurfer:
Where are you guys getting 360 degree VR videos. I'd like to get some helicopter tours of places like grand canyon, paris, europe, and great vacation places, science stuff. How do I get Titans of Space on the VR or similar. Google came up with the site 360 heros which is cool but I'd like different genre of nature/science/tourist/sports of 360 VR videos. Thanks
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
[MENTION=1840999]Bajanman[/MENTION] - I took the risk of initial HW modification, but I did not start this thread - it was already existing, so I do not claim "rights" to it, even if the concept of the mod came from my own experiment-ready approach defined at the moment I have heard about new GearVR release. This modification is to certain extent "complete" as from HW side there is not much more to be achieved (maybe except the power connector to start to work, but I have heard that it may be also firmware/software related) so probably there is no need for the new thread.

I have created: http://xdaforums.com/note-4/development/help-request-to-rom-cooking-masters-to-t3277238

as the request for development (maybe temporary thread - but easier to notice for the rom-cooking community..)

There is also:

http://xdaforums.com/note-4/accessories/best-vr-headset-note-4-t3035291

If You see the way to integrate all this in one thread - I am fine with that.

http://xdaforums.com/note-4/development/help-request-to-rom-cooking-masters-to-t3277238
[Samsung Gear VR] Wilsonb:
Went to BestBuy and got the last "Opened" box VR Gear.. no prob, if they only knew how I was going to violate this one...

So I finally completed my setup while on TEKXodus N5R5Elite Edition Custom Rom. I connected my phone and covered up the light sensor inside the front between the lenses. It asks to install the software. I initiated it. It DOES ASK about an SD card, disregard that, it's just demos anyway.

The Hardware

I butchered my headset using a dremel. The modification isn't as pretty as others who posted, but its functional.

Everything

is working great EXCEPT power and it does Over-heat w/ 20min of using it. I will try the CPU under clock suggestion later.

I want to mention ;

1.) the physical audio jack mod section is not necessary if using Bluetooth headset as I do 95% of the time also less cord and more flexibility.

2.) You might consider getting a high quality screen protector like Zagg Crystal Glass type.. They are pricey, however their customer service is bar the best I have ever experienced. When you screen cover cracks(It's glass) they replace it quick as many times as you need. Your looking through magnifying everything so you can see scratches and even dust.

I was surprised that the optics don't use all of the screen, meaning the circles you look through to your screen is only about 75% of screen and the rest is wasted. It doesn't take away from the experience and they prob did that for a reason. I wonder if increasing the DPI will increase the experience..

So far, AWESOME experience.. love it. I really like sitting in the virtual theater and watching video clips recorded on my phone ;)
[Samsung Gear VR] burntrat:
Glad to hear TekHD's rom is working with the Gear Vr. Sad to hear about the over heating. I know Zagg replaces your screen, but I think you still have to pay for shipping out a new one to you right? You don't see any halos with your Zagg glass? I'm using the plastic hdx screen protector cause I didn't want to worry about halos and now I'm afraid it'll look horrible in the Gear VR.

Maybe the DPI increase might help, I know the Note 5 has the same resolution and screen size, but the font and layout looks smaller next to the Note 4. From what I'm seeing so far, the hardware and software in the Innovator Ed. is pretty much the same as the Consumer Ed. (aside from some cosmetic changes and add ons)

My guess is Samsung could've allowed a Note 4 to be compatible with the Consumer Edition, but then everyone would just buy that and they would be stuck with a boat load of the Innovators in inventory.
[Samsung Gear VR] :
If you install the Samsung Internet browser you can play all the 360 youtube videos. After you select full screen in youtube remember to select 360 after that
[Samsung Gear VR] bonfilet:
Just finished the carving and tried it for 10 minutes (all I could spare as it took me quite a few hours to mod it).

First impressions are that it fogs up quite a bit which is obviously very annoying (have to get a spray or wipes). I did not manage to focus it very well but I'm not sure it will get better. It is a bit pixelized. Other than that I need to try out quite a few things before I can comment properly. It isn't bad but I am essentially comparing it to a pc based oculus decice I used a month ago at a friend who paid 600€ just for the graphics card he uses...
[Samsung Gear VR] awilson77584:
I got my VR at the Sprint store.
[Samsung Gear VR] wilsonb@pobox:
Strangest thing... I don't know if the beta browser is broke or me.. It worked before updating. Now when I go into browser it just stays a black screen. I deleted data / u installed and reinstalled..
[Samsung Gear VR] bcongero:
Does anyone know what l can do to get the vr to work on a note 3
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
Connector does not fit, and screen resolution in Note3 is lower, so adaptation will not have much sense. Just to try I have connected Note 3 on the open VR and it does not activate setup. My advise - switch to Note4.... ;)
[Samsung Gear VR] :
It would need to be running a ported rom at least and maybe a modded kernel. Afaik the n3 framework doesn't support the vr
[Samsung Gear VR] mattcall:
browser update

Hi I've also updated my Samsung browser and it's a black screen anyone fixed this
[Samsung Gear VR] :
Updated browser and it's still working fine. Running dn5 on the 910c and using gear vr

Innovator edition. Hope this helps
[Samsung Gear VR] mattcall:
I'm on stock rom not rooted on a m910f model in the UK update broke the app
[Samsung Gear VR] :
I'm in the UK too so it's not a region thing maybe it's the snapdragon variants that are broken?
[Samsung Gear VR] mattcall:
Thanks sawdoctor anyone else had this issue the audio can be heard if i ramdomly hit a video but not display at all but black screen
[Samsung Gear VR] Wilsonb:
Having same problem with the VR Browser.. It was working when I first installed the VR, but since , just a black screen
[Samsung Gear VR] mattcall:
yes mine work on first install then the update for marshmallow support broke it.

no option to uninstall updates

are the old apks storesd somewhere maybe ?
[Samsung Gear VR] :
I'm not sure if I've got the old version in a twrp backup. If I have I'll upload it

Edit

Try this and let me know if it works

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24352994023705441
[Samsung Gear VR] Cruz77321:
Got my Gear VR 2015 today. Just finished the hardware mod. It took forever (5 hours), and that was using a drill with file bit, but I can confirm everything works 100% except for the USB power for SM-N910A running stock android 4.4 (un-rooted). Thanks Lukasz, Sawdoctor, and anybody else that contributed. Advice I have for others who do the cut ensure you have the right sized Phillips head screwdriver or you will be in a world or hurt!
[Samsung Gear VR] Wilsonb:
Even I used the right size driver (from iphone sceen repair days ;) and still stripped the screw..Had to break the socket and use pliers to remove screw ;-( Cheap screws)

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Currently perfecting the fan cooling mod.. Will post when complete..
[Samsung Gear VR] Wilsonb:
That worked.... thanks
[Samsung Gear VR] mattcall:
I'll Give this a go cheers. I've asked oculus about it and they say samsung are making a new update as they know it's an issue for note 4's
[Samsung Gear VR] Wilsonb:
BTW: if anyone needs one..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-Gear-VR-/172046406729?hash=item280ec3d449:g:iAAAAOSwo3pWhGGs

You'll also need one of these to show it off

http://www.amazon.com/Accessory-Car...8&qid=1452113530&sr=8-2&keywords=Gear+VR+case
[Samsung Gear VR] Wilsonb:
Trying to install Vtime on my Note 4, don't see it. On my wife's 6S I see it in the Oculus Store.

I tried changing the ro.product.model = SM-G920T with no luck..

Any ideas?
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
GearVR fully working with not-i Sweet ROM V17.1

I have finally found time to upgrade my Note 4 N910C - I confirm that GearVR is working with not-i custom

[ROM][N910C/H]Sweet ROM V17.1 COJ5 5.1.1[12th November][NEW]

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63778436&postcount=3241
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
Following the success with GearVR working with Note4 - what about reasonable BT game controller / gamepad? Any comments or suggestions? Please have a look on the review I found, if somebody has any suggestions for good controller - please post some news... Afaik original Samsung game pad is not the most ergonomic one... I have heard some gossips that Samsung is about to release improved version ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5FhtptSZfM

or maybe something to choose from:

http://infinigeek.com/bluetooth-controller/
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
Finding right BT game controller..

Good guide to select controller...

http://riftybusiness.com/2015/03/which-gear-vr-controller-should-you-buy/
[Samsung Gear VR] Wilsonb:
Had everything working great.. Been tweaking my phone and now

When I put my phone in the Gear , I get a black screen and Gear Home doesn't come on. Any ideas what to do, (Besides reset my phone?)
[Samsung Gear VR] Trololoo:
Hi, thanks for your work and guide!

One question though - I tried connecting the phone before proceeding with hardware modifications (stock N910C - everything installs fine, touchpad works, sensors work). Sliding the phone onto the MicroUSB connector in the right holder arm puts out some resistance, as if the phone is being wedged into it, it doesn't "click" or "hold" as a normal MicroUSB cable and if tilted, the phone very slowly slides out and loses connection.

Is it an issue of thickness? After all, S6/S6 edge/S6 edge+/Note 5 are 6.8 mm/7 mm/6.9 mm/7.6 mm thick, while Note 4 is 8.5 mm.

Obviously, after modifications, the left arm would press the phone against the connector in the right arm and the connection would hold, but if there is pressure against the connector, I'm afraid of damage to the phone after prolonged use. I'm still torn between whether to make the modifications or return the Consumer and get an used Innovator (safer for the phone's USB, less work with file and sandpaper :), but way pricer and hard to find)...

How did you file the holder? Did you only shorten it from the end, so it wouldn't reach home button, or did you also file/sand on its surface to make it thinner and make more space under the USB? Is there any tension/angle on the connector when the phone is inserted and closed after modifications? Thanks!

EDIT: left<->right arm, I had it upside down :)
[Samsung Gear VR] SketchyStunts:
Depends. What is your setup & what did you tweak?
[Samsung Gear VR] Wilsonb:
Had everything working great.. Been tweaking my phone and now

When I put my phone in the Gear , I get a black screen and Gear Home doesn't come on. Any ideas what to do, (Besides reset my phone?)

So much I can't keep track.. But I did try and boot up in safe mode, disable most everything in startup, completely uninstall Gear VR& Oculus programs, and it automaticly asks to reinstall and let it.

Nothing works.. backed up and will do a factory reset I guess :(
[Samsung Gear VR] Telemachus:
Some tips

I buzzed through this mod last night, a dremel tool makes life much easier!

Included pictures of a few steps that I have not seen clearly stated in the thread. First of all, you can see that the little black sticker on top has two tiny screws that you must remove. I chose to remove the spring-loaded pogo pins, and then just took a dremel to remove the entire bottom and the corners.

After using the new gear VR, I feel like it is superior to the innovator. I think it is lighter, and more comfortable on my face. I still think it is insane Samsung excluded the note 4 from this thing when one simple change in the mold of the plastic would have worked just fine with it.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] gerardozz:
I wan´t Msn contacts with my phone contacts mixing.. I hope anyone can understand my bad english and try help me. Thanks a lot for all good works you made every day. :rolleyes: :o ;) :p
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] VOODOOS!L:
you could maybe add the msn contacts to a separate category.

with the very nice PocketInformant contact application replacement, you can than very easily filter that category out so you wan't see those contacts anymore. just an idea, didn't try it yet.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] tomazez:
trata de usar pocketcm, este programa pa tus contactos solamente te da los contactos q tienen un numero movil, o si no trata octro talk e cmo msn pro no te syncronisa too tus contactos

chaos
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] vlodeck:
@tomazez: Please translate your post. And if can't, could somebody else do it?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] gerardozz:
Muchas Gracias por tu respuesta. I Will try both solutions and then tell you whats up.

Many of my contacts are old or from work and I want see it in my personal cel....

gracias nuevamente.

.... espero impaciente la TNT 5, estoy usando la 4 y anda muy bien.

.... Waiting fot TNt 5.0 !.

Saludos, gracias y quedo a disp de cualquiera que pudea serle util...:eek: :p
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] dharvey4651:
have downloaded and tried pocket informant, it is a nice piece of software but it leaves a huge memory footprint(almost 4 mb) and it is entirely too complex for what most people are looking for. I personally prefer pocketCM but then again I cant really filter my contacts either.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] gerardozz:
I´m really very contented and I´m been thankful by its answers. Tonight I am going to try to prove them, but it must exist a root solution.

To always use a filter in a data base is like a "patch".

… you are extraordinary people, this is one of better forums than I know!

:D :p
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] tomazez:
try to use pocketcm, this program shows only your contacts that have a fon number, or try to use octro talk as an msn live replacement, this one doesnt sync all of your contacts
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] MooreAJr:
Just like the topic says, I'm interested in what functionality is lost after rooting the Note 5. Like for example, I've heard that the ability to use Samsung Pay is essentially lost forever, even after reflashing a completely stock ROM. And after having a rooted S5 I noticed that the Private Mode feature was glitchy and stopped working sometimes after rooting. Is this the same for the Note 5? I'm interested in everyone's experiences with their Note5s and its features after rooting.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] djhulk2:
Samsung pay cuz of knox but being rooted i am on the moar rom. No sprint radio or sprint anything installed or running in back ground, i have a faster kernal?, also a longer lasting battery, and i installed other tweaks like make the phone ring louder...basically the option to install all these features like voice recording to any rom ur on. Being unrooted ur stuck with bloatware. With ur fingerprints and cc stored on phone, what you gonna do whrn its lost or stolen
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] DarkManX4lf:
Basically you will no longer be able to use Samsung Pay and Android Pay. There might be a few other things but that's the most of it.

There are a few other apps that check for root (like Netflix I think) but I think there are workarounds. Imo, rooting is worth it than nit rooting. I like my adblock and xposed modules.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skipper123:
i had problems with my phone GT-S7562 so i had to install a new ROM and i did with odin but the problem it stuck in the Samsung logo and wont start also i cant enter to the recovery mode only download mode

i tried almost all the ROMs and recovery in the internet but no one works for me

and when i tried the 4 file firmware i got a message in the phone : secure check fail : id 0X30 :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

any help please :(:crying::(:(:crying::(:crying:
[General Questions and Answers] Morthawt:
I have ordered a Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini SM-G800F and am in the process of getting everything ready so that I feel comfortable that I have the basics (although I am not sure which firmware to download until I guess Kies tells me what it is already).

What are the pro's and cons of either upgrading/re-installing firmware using Kies vs Odin?