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[Samsung Gear VR] bagery77:
I had to experiment with several build props before I got rid of the flickers. SM-G935T fixed it for me
[Samsung Gear VR] b!galos:
Tnx man it works ! ^^
[Samsung Gear VR] kingdruid:
I have a note 4 n910p. Is there a ROM that you guys are using? Should I be on the stock firmware and rooted to change the build .prop
[Samsung Gear VR] bagery77:
I have both mine on Jasmine and PaulPizz. I've also been Stock rooted Note 4. However, your rom should not matter long as you are rooted.
[Samsung Gear VR] AnthonyByrne:
New Oculus updates......huge improvement on the 323.....no more warping.....crystal clear on Note 4
[Samsung Gear VR] XandroidX:
, so the improvements are with or without root?
[Samsung Gear VR] AnthonyByrne:
Mine isn't rooted
[Samsung Gear VR] gersrt:
Will it charge in new headset. If it does I'm sold. Thanks
[Samsung Gear VR] bagery77:
No it doesn't
[Samsung Gear VR] gersrt:
THanks Mate. I'm very curious to find out why. Would it be software related? As can't really see why it would be hardware related surEly it's just a pass through.
[Samsung Gear VR] MystaMagoo:
the actual insert is interchangable but it's not a passthrough,see pic.

I can also confirm Note 4 (910C) fits gear2 straight off.

Still some visible 'SD effect' but looks great and possibly better than OR DK2.

What's needed now is to be able to use a gamepad or better yet my pc wheel.

Anyone know any way of doing this?

wifi or bluetooth solution?
[Samsung Gear VR] DarkGuyver:
Excellent so your N910C works perfectly fine with the Gear VR SM-R232?
[Samsung Gear VR] MystaMagoo:
Yes.

You just insert the small interchangeable android connector and it will prompt for the oculus app.

It then asks to fit into the unit to finalise etc

It is a tight fit and you need to make sure you don't force it in far or you'll damage the power/volume buttons.

Didn't actually get round to playing anything but it was just a case of downloading any games/apps etc

Oculus home was working ok
[Samsung Gear VR] TodWulff:
(SM-N910P user here)

As info, I've confirmed that the new Gear VR units (see attached - SM-R323) work as advertised (suspect charging is borked, however) with an unrooted Note 4 running the latest stock build from Sprint (see attached - PK1).

I simply plugged it in & followed the on-screen prompts, and was riding a coaster in short order.

No mods needed to dock the handset into the new GVR's chassis (sans wired headset). When a stock headset is plugged in, it does pose a small issue with the unit fully seating. It seats, pretty securely, but just not fully. As such, a bluetooth headset recommended...

Thermal issues? Yeah, I did indeed receive the cooling warnings ~.5h into things - I can see why folks do the cooling mods. The cover of the new GVR units are only for protecting the lenses when a handset isn't docked thereon, thus not usable to hold a cooling implementation on while in use. I'll probably be getting a sacrificial back cover for my phone to mount a small fan and dedicated battery on. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

This is my first experience with any VR implementation. As such, I'm not spoiled with high expectations that being a Rift user might predispose one with. Conversely, I must say that I am overtly impressed with the implementation. Even as an Aerospace & Defense aerial payload SME, the experience exceeded all of my ignorant expectations. /me is happy.

In short, I am happy I received the GVR as a gift and will become a regular user.

Also, once I got it running on stock, I flashed a custom ROM based on PK1 (Dtux v7.1) and it is functioning well.

Sent using a Dtux'd Note 4 via XDA-Developers mobile app
[Samsung Gear VR] paylesspizzaman:
So can I use the Gear VR SM-R323 with my Verizon Note 4 while I'm on the paulpizz rom? If so, is there anything special I need to do, or just plug it in and go?
[Samsung Gear VR] bagery77:
Should be able to plug in and go but I'd change the build prop so your app choices aren't restricted.

Of course, it should prompt you to install/update more gear vr and oculus apps before it'll work
[Samsung Gear VR] paylesspizzaman:
If I can be so nosey, what specifically should be changed in the build.prop file?
[Samsung Gear VR] bagery77:
Change SM-N910V to SM-G935T
[Samsung Gear VR] paylesspizzaman:
Thank you for all the help. My Gear VR (international version) should show up Friday. I will report back with how things worked out.
[Samsung Gear VR] bagery77:
No probs :)
[Samsung Gear VR] paylesspizzaman:
Vr came a couple days ago. I don't know that I would say it fits... I guess you can force it in there, but it seems like it puts a LOT of stress on the USB port. I filed mine out by the corners of the phone, volume key, power key and also removed the little spring loaded positioner things. The lock that holds the micro usb adaper to the vr I filed to about half its thickness, to allow the plug to raise higher when the phone is installed. I also filed the rubber part of the usb plug that rubs the face of the phone under the home key. It just seemed like I had to force the phone into the plug otherwise. It still seems like the opening for the phone needs to be deeper or I need to remove my glass screen protector, as when I latch the top of the phone down, I can see the VR flex some as the bottom of the phone pulls out on the usb connector. Once again, more stress on the USB connector than I like. I changed the build.prop file as recommended too. Overall I'm pretty happy with it. Seems to work well with the note 4 verizon, other than the overheating thing. Thanks again for all the help.
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
Warning - / HELP ! I had been using my Note4 910C running 5.01 Not-I rom with old and new gear VR headset for months.... unitill recently - Oculus home version 2.29.9 (50032767) stopped to operate!

When I put note into the VR - black screen appears with little cross in the bottom right - and .... that is it. Oculus home does not want to start any more - looking for suggested solutions..
[Samsung Gear VR] DarkGuyver:
So I have been using the GearVR (SM-R323) and it has been allot of fun. I haven't been using it for the games, as the majority of the games available for the GearVR aren't that good. All I've been using for is viewing 360 videos and watching movies. It's so cool to be able to watch a movie in your own room with a cinema like experience. I was watching Dr Strange in my room and was so immersed in the experience. That when my dad came into my room to ask for my help, I forgot that I was actually in my room :o
[Samsung Gear VR] liquidaluminum:
It won't fit properly into the VR Gear. I'm not sure if you would have any compatibility issues, if you did somehow get it to work, but I assume you probably would, because the applications are very labor intensive on the phone.

The device also runs pretty hot when playing VR games on it. Netflix and Hulu run at a lower temp, as do other videos. The VR is also a battery hog unless watching video. Even if you do somehow get the Note 4 seated in the headset for a proper viewing experience, unless your running a brand new battery in such a dated device, it will sap it dry in thirty minutes, or less. I hope this helps.
[Samsung Gear VR] achpiott:
Vr sm-321 is called "innovator edition" as well, and is ment to be used with s6

There are 4 products:

1. VR SM-R320 "innovator edition"

2. VR SM-R321 "innovator edition"

3. VR SM-R322 "customer"

4. VR SM-R323

5. VR SM-R324 "2017 edition"

Does the VR SM-R321 innovator edition work with note 4.
[Samsung Gear VR] Wilsonb:
I was using my Note 4 w/ Inovator edition after modding it.. Theres howto videos . You have to change your phone model in buildprop to Note 5.. It heats up right away. Even my Note 5 (now) heats up quick..
[Samsung Gear VR] achpiott:
There are 2 gears called innovator edition that is why I am asking if both, although one officially not, support note 4. And I assume that the mods adress 322 version.
[Samsung Gear VR] jedisurfer:
Can I sideload the old gear VR. Is oculus trying to make this the work app experience. Every update gets worse and worse. What kernel are you guys using for this on 6.0.1.

This thing worked 1000x better for me 1.5 or 2 years ago. Now it's unuseable. I'm getting crazy lag on it with 6.0.1 and I've tried a number of kernels.
[Samsung Gear VR] CLaudioman2009:
EXACTLY. and no one in this thread made a list to say wich ones are compatible, with or without mods and wich isues they found. :C

i don`t know wich of them to buy. should i go for one in particular that is better than the others???
[Samsung Gear VR] baja.ja:
A few days I can't find enywhere on internet GEAR VR Files (apks) for kitkat 4.4.4. I cant update my note 4 (sm-n910f) to fw Lolipop or Marshmalow, becouse phone has randoms restarts and is hot aand laggy. I search only for Kitkat 4.4.4. Can anybody help me ?

Update Gear Vr apps from samsung note 4 is not possible. - update error -
[Samsung Gear VR] Techngro:
Ok, thanks. I just got a refurbished Innovator Edition, but it didn't come with the microsd card with the content. I'm waiting for the seller to send me one, but in the meantime I downloaded a zip of the files from xda and put them on my phone. But when I try to do the setup, the touchpad on the side of the Gear VR doesn't work. I don't know if it's a software issue (i.e something I am missing from the microsd card that I haven't got yet) or if it is a hardware issue. I guess I'll have to wait and see.
[Samsung Gear VR] bfilipowski:
Had a lot of experience with the innovator edition. This was actually a going away gift from my employees at a Sprint store. In my exp, the touchpad on the innovator model was the weak link, it was often buggy and not register touches.

I mostly used it with an s6 attached, but tried a note 4 a few times. The processing power and faster memory of the s6, note 5, etc. does make a huge difference. As an example, the battery drain on the note 4 vs s6 is quite noticeable. On a side note, I'm not sure I would be interested in getting this at all if Samsung hadn't added the micro usb port to keep your phone charged.
[Samsung Gear VR] :
What rom are you running? The gesture pad smali is in framework.jar.
[Samsung Gear VR] Techngro:
Yeah, I really wish they had made the new Gear VR compatible with the Note 4, but what can you do. I was able to play around with it by opening the Oculus Cinema app instead of the Home app, and I really did like the experience. I already ordered a bluetooth ps3 style controller. Hopefully it will let me use the Gear VR the same way as if the touchpad was working properly.

I don't know, it may be that when I get the microsd card, it will work properly because of the software that comes on it.

I'm actually running bone stock Touchwiz. I'm on the latest 5.1.1 update. I never even rooted my Note 4. But I'll check to make sure that the framework.jar file is there. I assume it's in a library folder or system folder? Or is it in the Oculus folder that I downloaded?
[Samsung Gear VR] Dancem:
As I see, much easier and safer get the Innovator Edition Gear VR. And for me, it more comfortable, than new Gear VR. Have both of them, and also Note 4 & Edge+
[Samsung Gear VR] Wilsonb:
Thanks for the Pics.. this saves a lot of questions..
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
Thank You for the pictures - just to make things clear - except for mechanical fitting issues does Gear VR edition 2015 works with Note 4?

I have read that edition 2015 is lighter, and has the charging port which seems to be important.

Suggestion regarding headphone connector - I use BT headset - SonyEricsson SBH-50 and/or SONY MW-1 in such case jack connector side / fitting is not an issue...
[Samsung Gear VR] Soured Lie:
The note 4 is too wide for the new gear VR. Ive tried to fit it. If you force it, you will break your gear.
[Samsung Gear VR] Techngro:
Thanks for taking the time to do that.

I got my Innovator Edition, but unfortunately the trackpad isn't working, and I'm having some difficulty with Samsung customer service in getting it RMA'd.
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
Yes, it is wider, however only on the corners, and this can be easily "adjusted" with the file. This is partially destructive solution, but not hindering the use of the VR with all phones which it is intended to be used with, however this may not be the main problem - I have made initial test in the store - gear was recognized by Note 4, and software setup has been performed, (which slightly misled me that it will all work OK)

However after initial start of the VR it comes to the "health and safety warning" (see pictures attached and shows the message " Look here to acknowledge" and.... that is it - whichever way I try to move the VR with phone inside it does not show any cursor or move the picture .... As I have no S6 nor Note5 available - could You please write how this procedure should follow? Maybe Samsung made the VR simpler and did not include the accelerometer inside the new unit... so software is waiting for the feedback from the accelerometer which is simply not there... (and is present in the proper SM-R320 set for Note4... )
[Samsung Gear VR] :
The note 5 oculus apps are different to the note 4. We had this issue when porting n5 rom to the n4. Try deleting the oculus apps then change buildprop model to SM-N920C and reboot. This will install the n5 oculus apps which maybe be needed for the n5 gear vr. Hope this makes sense, as much we found out was the libs were different
[Samsung Gear VR] Soured Lie:
I'm not resetting my vr to figure it out. What makes gear VR work in the newer models is baked into the kernel as far as I know, but you could probably try downloading a rom from the note 5 or s6 edge / plus and extracting the gear vr firmware. If you'd like, later tonight I can pull these files from my system and you can try putting them in the correct folder and setting permissions if you are rooted. Though I have no idea which lib files you would need if that is needed either.
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
I have N910C, running Sweet ROM V14 based on the BOE3 Firmware for Galaxy Note 4 N910C, so rooted

I had no experience with biuld.prop but changed the ro.product.model into SM-N920C using total commander.

Unistlled all oculus app.. , rebooted, reinstalled but - after the installation situation is still the same - app version seems to be exactly the same -

Oculus System Activities 1.0.1.1-19063708 , other apps are 1.1 Which versions of the apps are visible on "real" SM-N920C on Your phone?
[Samsung Gear VR] :
With a root browser or buildprop editor just change ro. product.model to SM-N920C like this. It's very easy
[Samsung Gear VR] Wilsonb:
Download a app called MARKET HELPER, it makes the changes easily..

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@ lukasz

Thanks for for doing this and posting.. I honestly think it's a matter of us figuring this out..I hope theres not less hardware in the new edition as your thoughts..

Im trying to hold off getting the older Innovator edition, would rather have the new one
[Samsung Gear VR] Dancem:
Gear VR hardware is the same. Just checked again: Note4 (Kitkat) + new Gear VR = works same, head tracking, buttons, touchpad. All you need is cut the Gear VR plastic to fit the phone, as lukasz did.
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
Thank You for suggestion - if You could provide the link to extracted files I may try to put them into the system. Unfortunately "simple solution" with modifying build.prop and reinstalling apps does not work..
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
This is very important information - You confirm that the Note 4 fully works in fact with VR edition 2015?- however - tell us more please -

1. You had the VR innovator edition for Note 4 BEFORE You obtained release 2015, so all installation and activation had been done with "proper" hardware? (was the installation from the market or You had micro-SD card with the old VR?

2. Did new VR asked You to approve "Health and Safety warning?" / asked for any re-installation or it just works OK when you insert the phone (You can make simple test by covering proximity sensor inside the VR, and this should allow to see the display on the "opened" VR...

3. How do You accept such "look here to acknowledge?" by moving head? (i have noticed small blue circle visible in the middle of the text, almost covering letter o in "Stop" word, but it can not be moved by moving head nor cursors)

4. Can You consider uninstalling software and trying to reinstall using only new VR?

5. Which apps version You have ? (see pictures attached)

6. Which Rom version You are (stock/custom?)
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
For those who want to make the "cut" - basic info - take the rubbers on the 4 corners of the VR black part, un-glue the small black sticker in the middle of the VR close to the sharpness wheel, unscrew all six screws using philips screwdriver, then open carefully the black part, unscrew 4 screws connecting USB port to separate the plastic, and another 4 screws on the other end holding the locking mechanism , unscrew the 4 "fitting mechanisms" on each corner of the black part, (two screws each) then in the garage carefully file away the corners and also the place to fit volume and power buttons (be careful black plastic part is very thin and easy to break), then put together in the reverse order. If You only use VR for Note 4 the fitting mechanisms are not needed any more, as Note 4 fills whole space. If somebody needs I can post more pictures.
[Samsung Gear VR] Dancem:
1. Yes. But I had not used microSD, as there are only movie samples on it, and it is not so important.

2. Yeah, I see warning as usual, and there is "Touch pad to continue" option only on the screen.

3. Head tracking is working as usual, all as it should be, so I can point and select any button or application.

4. Ok, I will do that for you, will remove all Oculus stuff and install it with only new Gear VR device. Give me a few minutes.

5. All the same, as you have on the screenshots.
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
Thanks In advance ! Ha! there are chances for Poland-to-Poland support, Dziękuje!

I have added more question in the original post...

I am running custom Rom, so maybe the problem may be in fact related to NOT-I rom... I can go tomorrow to the Samsung store and try to stick inside the VR "stock" version Note 4 (as they have it on the display) to see if it maybe start well...
[Samsung Gear VR] Dancem:
Okay. Here is the problem. VR Setup Wizard is not launching with the new Gear VR device, but launch fine with old one, the Innovator Edition Gear VR.

So I used Quick Shortcut Maker from the Play store, then launched VRSetupWizardStub with it. Here is a link for this tip <<

Now I see standard first-run launch procedure. And all works, accelerometer, touchpad, etc.
[Samsung Gear VR] clownFace:
If anyone is going to try this, would you mind making a video?
[Samsung Gear VR] Wilsonb:
Seriously? Ok, that gives me the green light... So everything seems to be working?

If so , im getting one tomorrow. :laugh:

By the way did you try installing [Market Maker] app to trick it to thinking it's a New Gen device?
[Samsung Gear VR] Dancem:
Stock, KitKat 4.4.4, N910FXXU1ANK4 + ROOT & custom recovery. And if you have Note 4 with the Snapdragon processor, I don't recommend to use Lollipop on it - you will have performance issues in Gear VR, and some Gear VR app will not work. It is official information, and that is old problem, but still no solution found.

Btw, latest official KK on Note4 work very stable, I am very happy with it.

I am sure, that you have this problems because of custom ROM. On my S6 Edge+ I have terrible lags in Gear VR mode on stock firmware even with custom kernel. Only pure stock kernel/firmware + ROOT works fine for me.
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
On my Note 4 N910C with NOT-I rom setup was activated just by inserting it in the VR, (so this is in some way related to the ROM ) all Oculus app loaded well, but then after inserting it in the VR to start using it accelerometer and pad does not work... ?
[Samsung Gear VR] Wilsonb:
BTW guys , have you seen this..? Might play nicer .. Note 4- Verizon & T-mobile Marshmallow

http://xdaforums.com/note-4-verizon/development/cyanogenmod-t3253973
[Samsung Gear VR] Dancem:
Try stock firmware. All should be fine with it.

1. Will it work with the Gear VR? I am sure it will not.

2. Samsung firmwares have small, even not noticeable but very helpful features, and I do not want loose them.

3. I have no reasons to use Android 6.0 (or Android 5.1) instead of Android 4.4 on my Note 4.

4. Sorry, but for many years on custom firmwares, I prefer stable stock firmware. Yeah, it is not perfect, and sometimes slower that others, but pretty comfortable and without random battery drains.

Anyway, it is a discussion for other topic.

Here are more photos with new Gear VR first-launch on Note 4:
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
Thank You! I will make the test tomorrow of my hardware mod with stock 910F version of my friend.... will see.. For now I have posted the link to this thread on the NOT-I V17.1 Rom thread, will see if he/others get interested....
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
More pics of the modification process...
[Samsung Gear VR] macdaddie87:
So i have been following this thread and I still am not sure if it works.

So give it to me straight and short does this work with the note 4 on stock firmware? After the physical mod of course.
[Samsung Gear VR] Cruz77321:
The holder pushes against the home button. Does a modification need to be made to correct this problem, and could this be the cause why Oculus isn't working completely? I really appreciate the information everyone has provided. I plan on buying the new VR-C as soon as it comes back into stock.
[Samsung Gear VR] Dancem:
To be honest, I don't see a problem there. Maybe it not pushing enough to press the button, and I did not saw any issues during my tests.

But let's wait for lukasz answer, his Gear VR was prepared for Note 4, and my is in the original condition.
[Samsung Gear VR] lukasz:
Holder pushes on the home button, it needs to be filed slightly on the edge if You want to close the phone in the VR - maybe like 1 mm to prevent it from pushing. However this is not the problem why VR does not work, as this is for sure related to the ROM version on the Note 4. I will have the access to the stock Note4 F version unit in the evening (CET) So I will post some news.

If other users of Note 4 - various rom versions can make the simple test connecting with "open" VR 2015 edition to check if it starts downloading Oculus store, and then if touch panel and accelerometer works OK - please let us know.