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[Android Software Development] Spite-Horror:
Have you tried looking at the old video on a laptop? Desktop? Other computer/MicroSD card reader?

I have an LG v60 thinkq phone I got the app to be able to take pictures and video from the camera, I just can't view them on my phone. I have to connect the camera directly to the device I'm going to be using the file on (editing to make a video tour, edit the files, etc...). So don't format the disk if the rest of the storage and files are working. If it's all your old files, even after trying to read the file outside the app, then I'd say yes, possibly a corrupt file or partition. Format it. Since I can't see the files on the camera from my phone on the app after completion of the steps in this thread, I'm thinking it's just the app, not the file, hence the 'check the file outside the app' suggestion. That's the only way (at least with the LG v60 thinkq phone) the camera is even useful to me. I haven't tried tweaking my app build on my Samsung A50 though. Spent too much time trying to get the app to take a picture on this phone, 😂. Literally the app is useless except to make the camera take a picture without you in the frame.

Thank God for all of you. Took too long a Hiatus from programming and developing & feel like I'm relearning everything I grew up learning & watching evolve. Glad the 360 is more than a paperweight again. Just wish I had software to be productive with the files after taking them again. Any suggestions anyone?
[Android Software Development] SkiTrak:
I downloaded the recomended version to my Samsung Note 20 but when I tried to install it I get a message about installing unknown apps is disabled and when I press the settings option I cannot figure out how t enable the setting for the download. Anyone know how to fix this?
[Android Software Development] Rodrigon1:
Agradeço muito sempre a essa comunidade incrível e seus super membros!

Gostaria de saber se existe algum apk modificado pra rodar no Android 13, pois hoje possui um Galaxy Note 20 e o apk que tinha não roda mais depois da atualização. E hoje preciso usar a câmera para trabalho.
[Android Software Development] admanirv:
Does anyone know why I get no connection try again?

I've got Samsung s22 ultra android 13, connected via Bluetooth but in the app it says not connection try again so never managed to get connect in the app.

Thanks
[Android Software Development] Macieg:
I use the application on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T and I have a problem with "live view" and it looks like this. I run "live view" for a while and it redirects me to wifi settings to connect manually or to wifi direct settings. details in the video

sorry for english i am using translator
[Android Software Development] JkKings:
I came across this site hoping to discover how to use my gear 360 with any of my modern phones, to no avail. But for those of you who do want to keep using your Gear 360 the only reliable method might well be to purchase a used older Samsung phone. I was hoping to be able to use this with my S23 Ultra, and to find a way to get the files onto my Quest device, but I guess that's still an unrealistic dream for now. I still have my Note 8 (and the accompanying Samsung Gear VR) and am still able to fully utilize that phone to use all features of the gear, download the videos onto my phone, and view them in 360 in the VR which is awesome.

They are relatively cheap to get through eBay, and imagine still cheaper than getting a new 360 camera to replace what's otherwise a great device, and it's a great way to view and interact with the content!
[Android Software Development] NYSprintGuy:
Hi,

I have version 2.0.03231 of SAMSUNG's Action Director OEM specifically for the Gear 360

I know Samsung said that in 2024 it will discontinue support for the camera and the action director software

They said that existing installations of the software will continue to operate

My IMPORTANT question is this : How about new installations where a new iPC or reformat is necessary?.

In these cases the activation server needs to see a camera connected to the PC or the camera's serial number or Product Key. Is there a way to bypass the activation server when it's taken offline?

With the activation servers taken offline in 2024 how will one activate their action director software or will it be the end of life for this product? There does not to be a viable alternative to stitch the gear 360's fisheye video

Also, I prefer the PC app then any modded smartphone app that is floating out there. I do have samsung s21 Ultra though

Thnak you,

jeff
[Android Software Development] KryptonWar:
I just read through about 25 pages in this forum. I have seen a few people ask this question, but not really get an answer. It is also the issue I am having.

I have a Samsung S22 Android 13 and a 2017 Gear 360 SM-R210 Running R210GLU0AQC6.. I have installed:

1.4.00.9

1.4.00.4-FW

1.4.00.4

1.0.00.18

Samsung Accessory Service 3.1.96.31228

They have all ended up in the same issue.

They all sideload perfectly

They all launch perfectly

They give me the permissions screen

I enable both needed permissions

It loads the screen that says connect to gear 360

I click it, and it starts scanning

I start up the 360 cam and put it in connect to android mode

The app connects to the device and shows the familiar app home screen I was used to seeing for a single second and crashes

From that point forward, if I launch the app, it will show a white screen with a phone and 360 cam icon and spinning circles for 1 second and without showing the familiar menu, it crashes

The only option I have is to uninstall and try again, but it does not get passed that

Any ideas on what I can try? I love this device and want to keep using it.
[Android Software Development] 2%TROLL:
I need a hug... I miss my 360 it's just a paper weight now. I've had 3 strokes and can't make my own app... insert sad face (here). You have big brains send nudes (fixed app less steps) Please and thank you!? Love you! Insert Kissy face (here) <3
[Android Software Development] Bellany:
Mmh I have the App 1.4.00.4-FW from the opening Post Installed on my Samsung S21 Android 13 (mach 2023 Patch) OneUi 5.1 without any Problem.

It runs without any problems and wait for the conecting camera

But I must wait that the camera arrived.

Then I can Test it more.

And I must search a solution for Samsung gear vr
[Android Software Development] Bellany:
OK i Was to early happy.

After connect the Camera the App Crash.

But it Works on the Huawei P10 with android 9.

But my 32GB SanDisk card will not accept but the 118GB card.

Has someone the Windows Software that runs without Key?

Because I have only the Version with Key but it can not activate
[Android Software Development] lrac0312:
Got mine today hoping it works with this app but app crashes once paired. Using a Galaxy s23 ultra btw. Camera is working though, was able to get the videos I tried taking through my PC. Running the Mac software, although it wont open, was able to install it but program won't open. Hopefully somebody will be able to run this with modern phones. Would love to have live view.
[Android Software Development] Bellany:
Na it's to be a android OS Problem that newer Systems crash the App.

You can use one old phone for it
[Android Software Development] lrac0312:
Problem is, I dont have any older phone. Will proboly try to look for older phones if I can get one for cheap. Bough this on amazon for less that less than 30 quid. Such a shame to return.
[Android Software Development] lrac0312:
Please do. Would love to use the camera with my phone.
[Android Software Development] nyx1047:
Any way to use the camera again for live streams?
[Android Software Development] Norberto_BCN:
Any solutions for Android 13 on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra? If anyone is capable to modify the app, would be great. I am sure that even a lot of people will pay via PayPal for the update. Guys, this cam is awesome. It's still worth the effort!
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Surprise! I've finally got around to updating this, and I managed to get 1.5.00.1 (the final version) working.

You can download it in the first post, please note the requirement for uninstalling the old one first and granting the background location permission. I've also rewritten the section on connecting to the camera to have the method which has worked solidly for me during testing this build.

With this, the app now fully works on Android 14 on my Pixel 6 Pro, includes fixes for the gallery's phone tab not working and hopefully fixes the Samsung device crashes too. I also added a toggle for 4K / 2K (defaults to 4K), just in case anyone is still using a phone from the dark ages that can't handle basic 4K streaming, and an adaptive & themed icon.

Samsung seem to have totally abandoned the app now, with no updates since 2020, so this will be the final build with actual changes. Any subsequent builds will be fixes, either for crashes or to update Aliucord Hook as required for new Android versions as they happen (the gallery fix uses Hook as it was impossible to fix in Smali)
[Android Software Development] Bellany:
Thx for the work.

But I have Problems.

On Samsung Galaxy S21 (Android 13)the Updated App Crash on starting it.

Yes I delete Data, Uninstall the App and Look after trash files under Android.

Nothing helps.

On Huawei P10 (Android 9) I can open the App but I have no difference then the 1.4 version in case of connection and Galerie
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
You can try this one on the Samsung: [link removed]

As for the Huawei, I suggest you follow the instructions in the first post for the connection issue, as stated in my previous post.
[Android Software Development] Bellany:
Thx for the samsung s21 compatible Version that not crash.

Final it runs that.

That helps for stitching and Co.

Now I must find out why it not Show any Video in the gallery under Smartphone and reset after around 2 Minute to Main Menu.

Yeah I read the connection trouble shoot and try it but no difference. But I look tomorrow again over it
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Small update (1.5.00.1-2) in the first post with a build with the Samsung crash fixed (same as above) and also an app shortcut added that launches straight into the Gallery for quick access
[Android Software Development] Bellany:
Could it be that the App can not Access in gallery the internals space of a samsung phone? That would be explain why it stuck on loading
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
No, being stuck on loading is always a connection issue. Reading the logs usually shows why but it has to be done at the time because the logs are very, very spammy so it is nigh on impossible to find the cause later on.
[Android Software Development] Bellany:
Connection error to the Smartphone memory?

Mmh Logs. There must I look how I get them out of the device

But same problem on the Huawei P10 on the new version but not on the 1.4version that I can not Access the files in the Smartphone internals memory.
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
It is nothing to do with the phone. It is always the connection to the camera.
[Android Software Development] Bellany:
Hä? I can access on 1.4 the phone internals gallery ( dcim/gear 360) without any connect camera.

It Shows the Videos or picture that are saved in the phone.

How that depend it in 1.5 on the connection with the camera when I dont open the gear 360 tap on the gallery?
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Oh you mean that tab, yeah that was patched in 1.5 to work on every other device. If it breaks it on your device, you have an extremely rare case as the patch is required to stop it crashing on other devices.

Use 1.4 if it works for you.
[Android Software Development] Bellany:
Ah OK that means the phone internals gallery tab is useless/broken because of gettimg work for the other functions
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
The phone gallery tab has been broken on every device running Android 8.x or newer as far as I could see, the Play Store reviews even show it as broken on previously officially supported Samsung devices, so the mod patches it to work on all of those.

Just a question, how long did you leave it loading on that tab? It scans the entire storage every single time for some reason, so if you have lots of photos on your device it may take a while to actually load.
[Android Software Development] Bellany:
I let it load long it goes what is around 4 Minute before it Flash white and return to the Main Selektion Menu of the App.

On the Huawei P10 is android 9 as OS and there it works without problems on the old 1.4.

But in 1.5 the same problem.

That's why i Wunder about it
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
It's taking 4 minutes to load and then crashing then. Send a log, I should be able to get the crash reason from that as it won't be as hidden as the connection ones.
[Android Software Development] Bellany:
I must look to get the Logs out of a unrooted device
[Android Software Development] melzk:
I have some problem to I have a ulefone power armor 13. It detects my gear 360 and pairs but lose the connection when I try to connect to it. And with my girlfriend's xiaomi phone I have the same problem. Any suggestions?

I can connect to my old lenovo tablet with this app. But app is crashing when i press mod settings. Any suggestions?
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
It isn't losing connection, there are two connections: Bluetooth and WiFi. WiFi is required to access the gallery & live view.

Make sure you're following the steps in the first post. It is not automatic.
[Android Software Development] melzk:
I have followed all tings in the first post.

"After installing, grant the app permission to access location in the background, in App Info > Permissions > Location > Allow all the time."

This I missed to screen record, but its done

"You need to set the firmware you want to use (or latest) in the settings (after connecting your camera) before the app will be able to download an update."

I can't select firmware because i cant come to the setting page

Connecting to the camera

A longstanding "issue" with this app is its tendency to get stuck on a "Loading" screen when Gallery or Camera is selected. This can usually be resolved as follows:

"1. Disable WiFi direct in the mod settings, since it is buggy. Restart the app. Verify you have granted the app background location (see above)."

I can't do step one because i cant come to the mod settings menu

"2. Open the app and verify the camera is connected with Bluetooth (if the Connect button appears on the main screen, tap it)"

Tried it dosen't work

"3. Disable mobile data, any VPNs and disconnect from the camera's WiFi if it is already connected"

Disabled all mobile data

"4. Open Camera or Gallery. The loading screen will show, and the WiFi settings will open (if you have that option disabled, open them now)"

I cant access them because it wont connect

"5. Wait for the camera's WiFi to appear. Connect to it. Return to the app."

I have connected to the cameras wifi but have delited the connection

"6. The loading screen should disappear after a few seconds. If it doesn't, repeat from step 1 (it sometimes takes two attempts)"

I came to the loading screen for the connection but it just says that it us no devices to connect to.

The phones i have tried it on is ulefone power armor 13 and xiaomi 11T

But on my iphone 11 it works all fine over the wifi. And there i can se that the firmware version on the camera is: R210GLU0AQK1

Here is a link to a youtube clip when i try to connect to it:
[Android Software Development] spiker5460:
Hi there, I am new to this and so I'm not entirely sure what's wrong. My phone is the Samsung S22 ultra. I downloaded the apk and installed the app, made sure location services was always on. I did the connecting to camera steps as followed, disabled wifi direct, connect by Bluetooth, disable mobile data, open 360 gallery, wifi options pop up and I connect to the cameras wifi and go back to the app. But then the app still gets stuck on the loading screen and will eventually go back to wifi connections but it says it's still connected to the cameras wifi, and if I go back to the app, it will still be stuck and then push me back to wifi. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling and repeated the steps multiple times to no avail.

I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong or if it doesn't work with my phone. Please help?
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Mobile data is still on in your video, you can see it flip to 5G. It's possible Samsung's modifications automatically turn it back on, which is probably breaking it.
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Get a log of the crash please, link in the first post to a guide.
[Android Software Development] spiker5460:
Sorry, I must've forgot to turn it off for that recording but I know it does not automatically turn itself back on. I redid the recording making sure to turn off data this time.
[Android Software Development] lrac0312:
I have the same phone with the same issue. Keeps pushing me too wifi settings.
[Android Software Development] melzk:
here is the LOGCAT Report:

LOGCAT Gear360 Ulepone Power Armor 13

I Used Android studio and filtred out so I only got logs from the gear360manager.

I cleaned all cache, data, Bluetooth and network settings, and turned of mobile data,

and maked all things from the begining then i tried to connect it a few times

Tried to attach the file but i do not show up so i uploaded to a online service instead
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
There's no crash in that log unfortunately, I cannot help without that.
[Android Software Development] melzk:
But there is no crash, the problem is that it pairing to the device but I can not connect to the 360, it just disconnecting from it.

I can connect with my old lenovo tablet but not with newer phones.

Sems to be something is wrong with the code or something for newer android systems
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Your video shows a crash:

As stated in the release post, I built the latest mod on Android 14. It's been tested on every device I have and works fine.
[Android Software Development] melzk:
that is a timeout window it says cloes the app and wait as option. And it comes up when it tried some attemps

And when i press on wait it just tries to connect and i cant find any device device

But where should I begin to look for the problem for the trubleshooting? The only thing i know is that the camera is not the problem.
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Ah my mistake, it's an ANR not a crash then. It sounds like that device is not compatible, probably due to OEM modifications.
[Android Software Development] melzk:
So there is no hope 😭?
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Not without physically having the device, no.
[Android Software Development] melzk:
On your devices, are they orginal systems or custom roms with root acess?
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Mixture. OEM modifications are not standard, there's nothing I can do, sorry.
[Android Software Development] lrac0312:
can i get log without root access?
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Yes, the guide linked in the first post does not need root.
[Android Software Development] Jsheeler84:
I am also having this issue with a Pixel 7pro
[Android Software Development] lrac0312:
I have a galaxy s23 ultra. Downloaded the latest version and I am able to connect to camera with Bluetooth. When trying to open camera or gallery automatically transfer me to Wi-Fi setting to manually connect to camera via Wi-Fi; then when I go back to the app shows loading. After a while forces me back to Wi-Fi settings and it loops from there till app crashes. Followed all the instructions. Also tried to get a Logcat out of it. I'm not sure if I did it right though. I used android studio to get logs.
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Unfortunately there is no crash in that log. I can see an ANR, but I can't really do anything about that - it's not a crash.

There is a lot of spam of "UID 10460 package com.samsung.android.gear360manager does not have permission to update configuration <network>", which seems to be related to device ownership - is this a work device or signed into a organisation like a workplace?
[Android Software Development] lrac0312:
No its my personal phone. Ill try to clear my saved wifi. The apps seems to try to configure my saved wifi networks. Whats an ANR?
[Android Software Development] lrac0312:
Tried to reset all wifi connection. But now cant connect to it through wifi. Looking for password and i dont have it.
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
Either reinstall the app or get it from the Google Street view option, which displays it on the camera's screen.
[Android Software Development] ido_levi1533:
Tried to flash the firmware but nothing happens, copied the bin file and the sh file to SD card root, inserted the SD to the camera and turned it on but nothing happens it just turns on. Any ideas?
[Android Software Development] TorvaFirmus:
Firstly, thank you for all you are doing to help us.

I am also seeing an issue with my Galaxy S21 Ultra (Android 13) stock firmware. Not Rooted. It connects to the device and reports the firmware version, but when I click camera or gallery. It does the progress thing and opens WIFI. I can connect to the WIFI for the camera, and return. But the progress bar never goes away. Opening the WIFI seems to happen a couple of times.

With Android 12, I was able to connect to the camera (not gallery) and record and take pictures. With an older moded version. But that died when I upgraded to Android 13. So I am hoping that you will be able to resolve this.
[Android Software Development] Quinny899:
The last update was the solution to this. If it still doesn't work and you've followed the steps in the first post then there is nothing I can do.
[Android Software Development] _PAB_:
Hello,

I have experienced the same issue as you, here with my Gear 360 (2016). I have copied the firmware (*.bin file) together with the "updater.sh" to the root directory of the SD card, following instructions from this post.

No firmware update did happen after powering on the camera! I experimented a little and found out that you need two additional files, which I will attach here as a ZIP archive. It contains fully fitted set of all three files (except the 200 MB Firmware, which you get from here).

1) Add "info.tg" (that contains the filename of an additional ".adj" file) in the root directory of your SD card.

2) Add "updater.adj" (that loads the "updater.sh" for the main firmware update) to the SD card.

3) Change the firmware filename in "updater.sh" (it has the last available Gear 360 (2016) firmware).

4) Add "updater.sh" (and your matching ".bin" file!) to the SD card.

5) Reinsert the SD card to your camera and power it up.

6) Wait until the camera powers off itself.

7) Move the SD card again to your computer.

8) Cross check: The ".bin" file should have been already deleted from the SD card.

9) Delete the all the remaining update files from the SD card!

10) Reinsert the SD card into your camera, power it up, and enjoy the latest firmware! :)

I have reported the issue also in Github.

Thanks and best greetings.
[Android Software Development] ido_levi1533:
Hi,

Thanks! I've managed to install the new firmware, but the app still stuck when trying to access gallery. My phone is Samsung Ultra 22
[Android Software Development] _PAB_:
The Gallery never worked for me, I tried one Smartphone with Android 11 (a "noname" phone) and one with LineageOS/Android 12 (Samsung Galaxy S6).
[Android Software Development] Penguin_be:
Anywhere an older firmware version?

I flashed the latest firmware R210GLU0ARB2_180201_1739_REV00_user, but now the gear's Bluetooth seems dead. It's can't be found anymore via BT.
[Android Software Development] Penguin_be:
ok, got it sorted... I removed the _user. from the filename.

Updating went in a loop.

Removed the SD during reboot, bingo, BT worked again. Weird.

Only thing not working is gallery and remote use of the camera. Does it has to go via wifi?