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[Android Software Development] Jakub20:
Hello my fellow gear 360 snappers. Ive been trying to get this app to work since my android 13 update. To no avail. Tried all the versions, combinations with Samsung services. No luck. Couldn't even connect to the damn thing. I have the big eye 2016 version. But, there is a way.

You need to download your photos to the PC. They're still unstitched, mind you. Here comes the Samsung gear 360 ActionDirector app to the rescue. Download and install. Then, import all the photos from your Gear 360. You can import the whole folder if you like. The ActionDirector will stitch them up and save them in a folder. You can find it by right clicking on the imported picture and selecting - locate the file (or similar prompt). The jpg files will be renamed with a word STITCH in them. Now, copy these to your phone. Download app called Madventure 360. It's a rebrand of a Xiaomi Mijia 360 camera for global markets i think (yay, xiaomi saves the day). Launch the app, hit the import button on the upper left, its a little arrow, and select local files. The app will then scan your whole phone for 360 compatible pictures. It takes time. Like a couple of minutes. But it will find them select your stitched files and... voila. You can now play with them, manipulate them and make final shots as if in the gear 360 app. The app is buggy, mind you (2,6 stars on google play), it can hang on the importing process, and sometimes during the screenshot process. But, there you go. You CAN get your pictures and edit them on your phone without the gear 360 app.

Tldr.: Download files from your gear to the PC. Download and install Samsung gear 360 ActionDirector. Import these files to the ActionDirector, it will stitch them up and save automaticaly. Copy stitched files back to your phone. Install madventure 360 app, scan for the stitched files and edit as you like.

I apologize if this method have been posted before. It's a long thread.
[Android Software Development] eyesofice:
Anyone have a YouTube video on how to do this? I've done these steps multiple time and it won't connect to my s23 ultra. I have no way to see what the wifi password is for the gear 360 camera, what's the steps to find it?

It just keeps telling me to connect manually.

When I go to the 360 app all it does is says loading and I can't view anything in the gallery. Why can't the home wifi network be used? Why do you have to disable the mobile data? Does that mean the device will be useless when you are out and about doing something ? If it needs to be connected to its own wifi and can't be connected to a home network or public network what are you suppose to do use a mobile hot spot?

I did uninstall the app and installed the one that is on the thread here, thank you OP.

I am trying to see if I can get this up and running again to bring it along on ghost hunts for fun.

Thanks in advance to any and all replies.
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
You have to connect to the camera's WiFi because that's how it transfers data. Yes, this means you cannot use mobile data or another network while in live view or the gallery. Bluetooth does not offer sufficient bandwidth, so WiFi has to be used instead.
[Android Software Development] eyesofice:
Thank you
[Android Software Development] Nukage:
Appreciate the efforts keep this app alive. Would not pair Android 13 but will try another phone.
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
New version in the first post, 1.5.00.1-3

Once again, massive thanks to @mieczyslinak for their efforts in debugging on the 2017 camera. Hopefully this fixes the majority of people's issues with that version.
[Android Software Development] atehrani:
I have a Samsung Fold 3 and I can't seem to get the camera or gallery working. It just spins, any tips or tricks?
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Read the first post please.
[Android Software Development] dyna106:
Just WOW.... It works. I have a pixel 7 pro and havent been able to use this device for years. Now it conencts fine and live view works.

For some odd reason I had to format my sd card and then it connected (wierd..) - I think I had the firmware directory still on there.

The stitching on my phone doesnt work though - but that isnt a problem as it can be done on the pc.

Quinny899 - well done :)​
[Android Software Development] atehrani:
I have followed the instructions and cannot take photos or gallery
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
There is nothing that can be done then. The app has now been fully tested on both cameras, and is working following the steps in the first post.
[Android Software Development] adrian.galeru:
Hi guys.i already tried almost 3 days on the same way is wrote on the first page. I get a 2016 gear360 and an samsung g970f.. and also cannot connect to the app. No way.. Bluetooth cannot, wifi also... the phone is pairing by Bluetooth but without connecting. Anyway thanks to the guys who tried to help us
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Downgrade Samsung Accessory Service to this version: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...ry-service-3-1-82-80406-android-apk-download/

After setting up, you can update it back again, it's just required for setup.
[Android Software Development] adrian.galeru:
Package apears to be invalid 😞
[Android Software Development] adrian.galeru:
Package apears to be invalid
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Uninstall the current version first.
[Android Software Development] adrian.galeru:
Samsung accessory service keep stoping
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Nothing can be done then, this old version is required to complete setup until Samsung fix the bug. Your only option is to use another device.
[Android Software Development] theprincessleia:
Hi, I am new to this. I installed the gear 360 app from the link you provided on my galaxy Z flip 4 but I'm still unable to connect to my gear 360. The gear 360 shows up in my Bluetooth scan but it's unable to connect in the app. I received the message "No connections." Is it just incompatible with my device?
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
I usually find restarting the camera fixes this, and causes it to connect immediately. It's a little finicky sometimes.
[Android Software Development] bill2502:
OMG, this camera is SOOO CRAPPY...

Even using USB it cannot download the files anymore...

I can't believe....
[Android Software Development] trancetacos:
i don´t understand anyone can i help me? :( please
[Android Software Development] Boggy23:
Hello.

Thank you so much for continuing to update the software! I'm not sure what you managed to do between 1.5.00.1-2 and 1.5.00.1-3 but suddenly the Wi-Fi works (in a different popup) so the 'Camera' mode works! There is some stability issues when changing to 'Gallery' within the 'Camera' (the app needs to be closed and reconnected to the camera), however the functionality added by the live preview is immense. 'Gallery' seems to be rather buggy/instable still and I likely will not try the 'Live Broadcast'. [Device tested OnePlus 6 w/ Android 11]. I seem to get a prompt for firmware update, am currently on R210...ARB2 version and I don't want to risk updating in case it causes more instability.

Keep up the fantastic work 👍
[Android Software Development] tkalfaoglu:
Did anyone else notice that with the 2017 model firmware (R210GLU0ARB2) the video is flipped after 2:50 minutes of recording? Around that time, the left/right transposition becomes top/bottom! I did many videos, and they all come out like that..
[Android Software Development] Boggy23:
Hello. I just did a test with a stationary 5 minute recording, dual lens, 4096x2048 at 24fps and didn't notice any abnormalities with the video. Is it a problem with the raw video file, live video feed, post phone stitching or post PC stitching?
[Android Software Development] tkalfaoglu:
Many thanks . this happens every time I record a video . If it exceeds about 2:50, the video on the device gets corrupted. it starts putting the output of both lenses on top of each other instead of side by side! this is on the mp4 file copied from device ..

maybe I should update its firmware . where can I find the latest ?
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
R210GLU0ARB2 is the newest available firmware for the 2017 model unfortunately.
[Android Software Development] tkalfaoglu:
I have NO problems downloading files via USB.. Then again, I'm using Fedora Linux only.
[Android Software Development] tkalfaoglu:
After re-flashing, it seems ok! I just recorded a 3:30 video and it was alright!

Many thanks, -t
[Android Software Development] tkalfaoglu:
UPDATE: it's actually the Power Director that's screwing up.. The MP4 file that I copied from the camera was FINE for a long video. However, once I produced it with Gear 360 ActionDirector, the result was fine at the beginning but the ending was screwed up.

I'll try to include a photo..

The Actiondirector I have is 2.0.1619.0 is there a newer one?
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Yeah, I have 2.0.3231.0. I've attached the installer. I think this is the newest version, it's the newest I could find last month when reinstalling it.
[Android Software Development] Ultimate-Biohazard:
I have a samsung galaxy s10+(No rom, Android 12, UI 4.1) ,but the app is kot avaliable any more, so I tried this ine but sayd that i need to authorize -undefined permissions- and well, I cant go any further

The "original" version of the app, the old one, works, yet, the gallery manager makes the app crashes

I used this app before on an Xperia XZ1, the only thing working was the gallery feature using this modded app,wich helped me to stitch the videos
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Go into the app info and grant it all permissions, then restart the app.
[Android Software Development] tkalfaoglu:
t

thank you very much!

I'm downloading it now..

btw, I see they have a version 3 on their site.. does that still support the 360 2017?

Thanks! -t
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Not a clue, try it and see
[Android Software Development] Boggy23:
Now you mention it, I've been using 2.0.1619 and there is definitely some stitching issues with video. The raw capture is stable, but once stitched the stabilisation it seems to apply (even to stationary video) makes the seams wobble endlessly, however I didn't see the two half flipping like yourself.
[Android Software Development] Pseudocat:
Dear Quinny899, thank you for the excellent apk to maintain the function of Gear 360. It really works in my Gear 360 (2016) with my Sony x performance (android 8.0). But I still have an unresolved issue to use Gear 360 with this apk. I cannot find "Auto Correct Angle" option in the setting of Gear 360 manager, so photos taken by gear 360 cannot be leveled.

How can I find the "Auto Correct Angle" option in the setting?

Thank you again for let my Gear 360 (2016) working again!
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Settings > Gallery settings > Stablise
[Android Software Development] tsalvador:
Hey guys. How can I solve the problem that the app always closes when viewing panoramas?
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Sounds like a crash, get and post a logcat please
[Android Software Development] riegulate:
Does anyone know a stiching app besides the Samsung one? I was able to get the 360 footage off my gear360 and transfered it to my phone to stich/edit but it shows up as corrupt
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Only for Windows, I used this the other day to stitch a video: https://github.com/ricasanbr/360MultiStretch.ps1/tree/main

The output was fine in VLC, but refused to play on Google Photos and uploading to YouTube wasn't in 360, so I ended up throwing it through Handbrake to re-encode and then used Google's tool to re-inject the metadata needed for it to work.

Of course, none of this would be needed if the Action Director program worked, but it completely fails to render video at all on my machine (only sound plays)
[Android Software Development] riegulate:
Thanks a ton! I used to be able to edit with THETA+ app on android, but even that hasnt been workng now.
[Android Software Development] tsalvador:
Por favor, sou leigo nesses assuntos, e já tentei de todas as formas atualizar o firmware do meu Samsung Gear 360 e até agora não consegui. Alguém com facilidade de explicação pode me ajudar por favor? (mod edit; author translated below)

Please, I'm a layman in these matters, and I've tried every way to update the firmware on my Samsung Gear 360 and so far I haven't been able to. Can someone with ease of explanation help me?
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Use this: https://xdaforums.com/t/mod-port-sa...-23-v1-5-00-1-3.3400383/page-95#post-84603699
[Android Software Development] tsalvador:
MOD TRANSLATION (from translate.google.com)

"After doing this procedure, this message continued to appear on my camera and I was unable to connect via Bluetooth. How can I proceed now?"

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Depois de fazer esse procedimento, essa mensagem continuou aparecendo na minha câmera e não consegui conectar via Bluetooth. Como posso proceder agora?
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
I think this is right, it's the debug menu. Once the light goes green, power it off and check the upgrade.log file on the card. If it was successful, delete the files you copied and it will boot as normal.

Also, please use English on this forum, even if you need a machine translation.
[Android Software Development] tsalvador:
MOD TRANSLATION (from translate.google.com)

"Now the camera won't turn on :( I put it to charge before, but I don't know what happened, it doesn't work anymore. Oh my God"

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Agora a câmera não liga :( Coloquei para carregar antes, mas não sei o que aconteceu, não funciona mais. meu Deus
[Android Software Development] tsalvador:
I'm writing in english, but it's translating to portuguese
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Did you leave it long enough for the light to change?
[Android Software Development] tsalvador:
Yes, I did it. What I can do ? Help me please, i'm using the camero to get a job
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
And which firmware did you flash on it?
[Android Software Development] WalkingTS:
After all my attempts, I could not make it work. I have the 2016 version with the firmware C200GLU0AQK1 and I am using my S23 to connect. When I click camera or gallery either it waits for loading or crashes the app. What should I do?
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Follow the instructions for exactly this in the first post
[Android Software Development] Tez1982:
I've just installed this app on a fairphone 4 (android 13).

When I open the app it asks me to grant permissions to android.permission-group.UNDEFINED

I can grant permissions but nothing seems to work?
[Android Software Development] vegh_mark97:
Are you 100% sure, that you have MANUALLY set the app's location permisson to "Allow all the time"?
[Android Software Development] Tez1982:
Yes very sure, I just doubled checked and i have set it to allow all the time and it still asks for undefined permission
[Android Software Development] Tez1982:
Typical as soon as I post I find the answer. It was file permissions it wanted
[Android Software Development] barnickal:
Cannot get it to load the camera live view. On galaxy z fold 3 with Android 13. Have followed all the steps and tips.
[Android Software Development] Hisamov:
Works for my Xiaomi 11t pro (Android 13, MIUI14.0.8).

Installed the apk from 1st post. It automatically installed Samsung services.

It has paired Bluetooth but didn't want to connect. I've opened both apps settings and gave all the requested permissions including "Other". Restarted phone - and it connected to the camera.

Working:

- Camera life view with all the controls - photo, video, changing modes

- Gallery - both Photo/Video on phone and camera, downloading to phone. Crashed couple of time when was loading but was working next time.

Not working:

- life broadcast - just Loading with no effect (or maybe I'm not patient enough)

All in all I'm happy with the result even giving sporadic crashes.

Thanks Quinny for your work!
[Android Software Development] calcubilla:
First of all, thanks for your work.

I have downloaded the file and tested with virustotal. TrendMicro detects TROJ_GEN.R002V01JQ23 and Kingsoft Win32.Troj.Admob.a Are you sure this is safe?
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Yes, that is a false positive.
[Android Software Development] calcubilla:
Thanks!
[Android Software Development] NYSprintGuy:
Hi All,

Samsung Gear 360 SM-R210 (2017) All I want to do is make OEM Action director activate on a new PC since Cyberlink/ Samsung have definitely shut down their activation servers.​

Currently whether connecting 360 or entering serial number, activation screen freezes

Is there a bypass/hack?

No need for phone use just need the desktop PC software to create the 360 file and combine

Thanks,

jeff
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
It worked for me a few months ago, but if you're on a modern machine you're not missing much - the video stitching no longer works on modern hardware (just results in a black screen).
[Android Software Development] NYSprintGuy:
Is there other software that easily converts the original 360 degree gear fisheye file or better yet combines them? Thank you !
[Android Software Development] NYSprintGuy:
Ironically two identical x299 Pc one had action director and still does and works, it's twin with a new install won't activate so in my case it's an activation issue not hardware.

I think nvidia had the issues with the black screen not AMD
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
This is the last one I used I think, worked pretty well: https://github.com/ricasanbr/360MultiStretch.ps1
[Android Software Development] Ustaboh:
Hi, I have a gear 360 2017 and I have a Huawei p30 Pro, but the download does not work.. Can you please help me? How can I make it work?

Edit. I managed to do it
[Android Software Development] gseonkid91:
Hi, no matter how many times i reconnect app freezes or stops when trying to access gallery or camera. Secondly action director is not recognising my camera rather keeps displaying "gear 360 director could not get a response from the server...." Any body got any fixes please share
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
First question is answered in the first post, please read it. Second is corroborated by @NYSprintGuy, looks like they've killed the Action Director activation servers. I posted a link to a script which does video stitching above, for photos there's several tools available too.
[Android Software Development] SolCutter:
I have the correct firmware tried disabling the wifi direct but still can't access camera & gallery is hit & miss too - note 20 ultra
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
User on Reddit found a workaround for the Action Director activation problem:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Gear360/comments/18sx1nt
[Android Software Development] dckd:
This is exactly what happened on my Gigaset GS5, too. But i just can't get Bluetooth to connect, it always just times out.
[Android Software Development] Hafoer:
Same problem as mentioned above here. Final pairing process step fails on Google Pixel 8 (Android 14) and Google Pixel 4a (Android 13).
[Android Software Development] Mortelentus:
So, is this camera still usable today? It seems I can use it with a bit of work, but any opinions?
[Android Software Development] Ibrahimofficiel:
Yes
[Android Software Development] peyman.norozi.may:
It doesn't work on s22 ultra, the app crashes
[Android Software Development] tube:
Same here with S24 ultra :(
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Once again, if it is crashing, get a log. I cannot fix anything if I do not know what is happening.
[Android Software Development] zkillerhunter:
I want to Thank each one that contributed in this incredible work and the continues updates.

my knowledge in programming is very shallow but I'm wondering if it's possible to add bracketing shooting mode?

I have android phone and with HedgeCam2 app I can shoot multiple shots with different exposure with just one touch, this will be great with Gear 360.
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
The mod has never added features, only enabled existing ones that are blocked behind device checks. No features can be added, we don't have the source code.
[Android Software Development] Pioneer4x4:
@Quinny899

First, thanks for all the work on this!

I just found this and have it running on my S22 Ultra.

A couple of times, it did connect to the gallery, but typically fails. Camera never works.

I would love to get it working again, and will work with whoever as needed.
[Android Software Development] Pioneer4x4:
@Quinny899

Is there anything else I can do? Did I collect logs correctly?
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
The log is fine, there is a crash in there, I'll fix it when I get the time
[Android Software Development] Pioneer4x4:
Awesome, thanks.
[Android Software Development] bostski:
Thanks Quinny899 for all your work on this. I tried using the newest version with my Samsung S20 5G and was able to connect and view the gallery thumbnails, but when I tap to view the image in 360 mode, it always crashes. I have attached a logcat. It has been a while since I tried using my S20, but my old LG G5 battery is getting worse so I wanted to have an alternate way to stitch my Gear 360 2016 photos.

One thing that is odd is that in the past, I never had to put in a password when connecting to the Gear 360 with wifi. Now it is asking for a password when I found by long press Menu, Gear 360 Manager, press menu twice to get to Google Street View, press top red record button, the second line with 8 numbers is the password. Hopefully this helps other people. This may be somewhere within the previous 114 pages of posts, but I found it searching somewhere else online.

Again, thanks for all your help in keeping this program working. I found that the Kolor Autopano Giga is now free and stiches the images without a seam, but with the reconstruction algorithms, the images are not as good. When I take a pictures on a round table, the edge of the table is a line when I view an image stitched with the Gear 360 app. With Autopano, the table is scalloped and never straight.
[Android Software Development] mrmrmrmr:
Has anyone tried my solution recently from:

GitHub - ilker-aktuna/Gear-360-File-Access-from-Android-phones: Gear 360 (2017 version) File Access from Android phones - works on even Android 11

Gear 360 (2017 version) File Access from Android phones - works on even Android 11 - ilker-aktuna/Gear-360-File-Access-from-Android-phones

github.com

It is working but I get lot of "not working" feedbacks. I'm not sure what's wrong , what's not working.

I'd appreciate any feedback.
[Android Software Development] Pioneer4x4:
I have seen that posted, but I haven't tried it yet. Does it alter the firmware on the camera, or just run on top of it?
[Android Software Development] mrmrmrmr:
no mod to the firmware