[Q] Vibrate - not strong? - Samsung Gear 2

I have the vibrate set to "strong" but I'm noticing it's very weak. Almost too weak to notice, does anyone else agree?

I have mine on strong as well and it's not that strong. Don't want to know what weak feels like.

Lol. It vibrates? I must have missed that.
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It works fine for me. If I was playing basketball or something, I think the sound alert would be best. But for a meeting, I have it on weak and its ok. I guess I'm more sensitive. The strong in a meeting, other people can hear the buzz.

I just got a Neo, and i agree that vibration is very weak.
I came from a Pebble kickstarter edition, and that vibrated a lot stronger.
On the Neo, i often miss messages because of the weak vibrations...never happened on the Pebble.

Gear 2, weak vibrate here too. I never tried the 1st gen Galaxy Gear so I can't compare the two. But I'm definitely disappointed. The biggest driver for me getting the Gear 2 was because I miss phone calls and other notifications a lot when my phone is in my pocket, I was hoping this was the answer but so far it hasn't been. Making the band snug helps some. I wonder if the people who have swapped to a metal band have noticed any improvement with the vibration?

Can't have vibration and sound at the same time?
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+1 that was also my reason for getting the watch - missing notifications. (That and I can answer the phone on it, so cant do pebble) Lets hope on the next software push they have a "super strong" because what they call strong, if I am moving around, cant be felt. Maybe an option for vibration patterns might help too. Like if it would buzz me longer or more times that would be better at least.

having same problem

Gear 1 vibration was way stronger!
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Yep, very disappointing. I have the Neo and I sometimes won't even feel it if I'm moving around.
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Same here, came from a pebble, have my phone on silent and my watch too, depend on the vibration to notify me of missed calls or texts during meetings, sometimes cant feel a thing, hoping with time some dev finds a way of increasing strength or length of vibrate

See, to me, the vibration is perfect! I was using a ZWatch for a while and that thing sounded like an industrial vibration unit was strapped to my arm. My boss always knew when something came in, so I typically didn't bother with the vibration feature except for wake-up alarms.
With this, I get two very quick buzzes and it's silent. I've set it so the notification doesn't force the display to turn on so I can be more discreet in seeing my notifications.
I see nothing wrong with the vibration.
However, if others require more, then hopefully there's something that can be done to address it.

Hmm.. so the Gear 2 have loud shutter button but weak vibration.

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Gear 1 vibration was way stronger!
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Agreed! Gear 1 was much stronger. I dont think I even used it on its strongest setting it worked much better.
I miss the buzz on my Gear 2 anytime I'm moving around alot, and a lot of the time when Im driving.
Then the fun of the phantom buzz has begun. Im paying more attention looking for that faint buzz that I keep checking it for notifications to find there aren't any. Just like when you have your phone on vibrate and you THINK you felt it. ugh. (Biggest complaint about the watch.)

When I first got my Gear2 I noticed the vibrate anytime it went, but now I hardly notice it and often miss it I made sure mine is set to strong too.

When i was going through the initial setup, I'm not even sure why but the watch vibrated and it was VERY strong.... now "strong" feels like 10% of the vibration I initially felt.
Very disappointed with that, and the pedometer... I swear I sat around the house eating junk food all day and i'm nearing 4500 steps.....

I just went and got a gear 2 since my gear one broke and i have to say the vibration on this thing is much much weaker, the speaker on the other hand is much louder.

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[Q] Very Weak Vibration

I have i727r. When I got the phone the vibration for phone calls and notifications was pretty weak. It may just be me but it seems like its gotten even weaker since then. I often won't even feel it vibrating in my pocket. Is this everyones experience or did I get a dud that I should send in?
you can change the vibration intensity
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I have i727r. When I got the phone the vibration for phone calls and notifications was pretty weak. It may just be me but it seems like its gotten even weaker since then. I often won't even feel it vibrating in my pocket. Is this everyones experience or did I get a dud that I should send in?
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Hit the thanks button by mistake. Oh well, guess I popped ur thanks cherry lol. Change intensity yes, but if it was weak to begin with it may be faulty, I highly suggest a warranty return
Ya I know I have it turned up all the way for both calls and notifications. But thanks for the suggestion. Strangely haptic feedback seems to feel stronger than call vibration. For a warranty return do you think they'll give me a new phone then and there or send it in for repairs?
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Ya I know I have it turned up all the way for both calls and notifications. But thanks for the suggestion. Strangely haptic feedback seems to feel stronger than call vibration. For a warranty return do you think they'll give me a new phone then and there or send it in for repairs?
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Haptic feedback vibrations are strong? Can I make a suggestion and have u flash my efs fix from here?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611796
It may help, but I guarantee it won't hurt
From the day I got the phone, I always thought the vibration was pretty weak too. I always crank up the intensity in settings but it's still pretty soft. Haven't noticed any difference across various ROMs. I guess it's just a tradeoff between being able to really feel the vibrate but it being loud (like my old Blackjack) and making it a quieter vibrate but it being weak. Still bugs me a bit tho.
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From the day I got the phone, I always thought the vibration was pretty weak too. I always crank up the intensity in settings but it's still pretty soft. Haven't noticed any difference across various ROMs. I guess it's just a tradeoff between being able to really feel the vibrate but it being loud (like my old Blackjack) and making it a quieter vibrate but it being weak. Still bugs me a bit tho.
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T989 has strong vibrations, but when I install an i727 kernel, it has weak vibrations, so yes, it is a bit soft, but I think you can overcrank the haptic feedback seetings in framework, so it has strong vibrations...
Speed is nothing more than just a word... a judgment ...
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T989 has strong vibrations, but when I install an i727 kernel, it has weak vibrations, so yes, it is a bit soft, but I think you can overcrank the haptic feedback seetings in framework, so it has strong vibrations...
Speed is nothing more than just a word... a judgment ...
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I figured there's gotta be a way. Would that increase the notification vibrate too though?
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I figured there's gotta be a way. Would that increase the notification vibrate too though?
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You would just need to re-try until you get right settings.
Good day guys ,
I've been reading around post and post regarding the vibration issues with the S2.
Now , I have transformed a SHW-M250S into a GT I9100 which from what I understand is the reason for loosing the vibration strength.
Unfortunately i couldn't find a specific post directly related to this issue , only hints every here and there , some regarding playing around with the vibrator file in the sys. folder , but i don't know if this were device specific or not.
My device is rooted and i'm running 2.3.5.
Is there anyone who managed to get a fix for this ? i.e. flashing a different Kernel , etc. ?
Thank you for your time !
I've also noticed the vibration has gotten weaker in the year I've had the phone now. I remember it being really strong, especially before I got a case protector (rubberized on the inside of the case)... Could be my fault though because I fried the charging port and installed a new part.
It seems now i hear the vibration more than I feel it, even when turned on maximum.

Review: LG HBS 730 bluetooth headset

This is my review of the LG HBS 730 headset with the Nexus 4 Android 4.2.2
Overall, I would rate this device a 9/10 and suggest anyone with a Nexus 4 or Nexus 7 buy it if they're looking for a stereo headset.
My previous headset: Motorokr S9HD
Great headset, loved it, and sturdy. One problem... If you run long distances (and sweat a lot) it dies on you. When i run, I run anywhere between 5km to 13km, and the sweating from the 13km runs pretty much kill the S9 within 2 months. I know, I had it replaced 3 times
Pros:
- Good distance with Nexus 4. There have been times that I walk 10 feet away from my phone without a single issue with audio quality
- Very good battery life. Charges very quickly and takes a while to run out. I've used it for 8hrs and the device still only reports "medium"
- Buttons: All work as expected. I can raise and lower the volume, skip tracks, etc. without a problem. I've tried it on the default music app for the Nexus 4, doubletwist, and pandora. They all work perfectly
- Connection: Always connects. I simply turn on my N4 and my HBS730 and 10/10 it always connects
- Multitasking: While using the device, I also using various apps, like JeFit, GMAIL. whatsapp, etc. and it doesn't stutter.
Cons:
-When running fast, 12km/hr, the device bounces and I question if it'll come off. It hasn't, but I do question it.
- Magnets, they're weak. The ear pieces constantly come off. If you lay them down, they'll stay on, but put them in a backpack and they ear pieces will come off the magnets. Not a big deal.
Apt-X, I can confirm that the Nexus 4 does NOT include Apt-X.
Overall, if you're into cardio excersices or exercise long distances, you'll really appreciate this headset. I've also used this devices with my Nexus 7. I use it mostly for reading and listening to music. The nexus is never more than 3 feet away from the device. It always works perfectly.
I've had this headset for a month now. I'm coming from the LG HBS-700. I've noticed that the audio doesn't sound too good if the volume is all the way up on the Nexus 4. It sounds much better if you control the volume from the headset. I never had this issue with the 700's. I think it's due to the lack of apt-X.
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FatalityBoyZahy said:
I've had this headset for a month now. I'm coming from the LG HBS-700. I've noticed that the audio doesn't sound too good if the volume is all the way up on the Nexus 4. It sounds much better if you control the volume from the headset. I never had this issue with the 700's. I think it's due to the lack of apt-X.
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How was HBS-700 on Nexus 4 for you? I'm planning to purchase, but the reviews on HBS-730 aren't as positive as for HBS-700.
i am also planning to take bluetooth headset and
confused between hbs 700 and hbs 730
can u guys advice me which one should i purchase
i wont b using it for running or during excercise, just for listning music while going to office and home
I had the HBS-700 for about a year, loved it, used it almost every day at work, anywhere from 1-6 hours per day. Used it for working out. I didn't baby it one bit, and it was still going strong when I lost it. This was when I had a Galaxy Nexus.
I suffered for about a month before I finally broke down and replaced with the HBS-730 in early January. I can report that I don't have many connectivity issues as reported on the Amazon reviews, so perhaps the Nexus 4 just works better than some phones. I can still get nearly 30 feet away before it starts to break up... usually. The odd thing is that the sound will occasionally break up while I'm out for a run or other times when the phone is less than a body length away. This did happen on occassion with the HBS-700 and Galaxy Nexus, but seems to be slightly more with the 730. Not apples to apples, but I can say that it isn't enough to bother me, and the distortion only lasts a second or so before going back to normal. I think iPhones have some serious issues with this set but so far my Nexus 4 is all good.
Last week, my boss found my old HBS-700 behind a filing cabinet. How it got there I have no idea. I tested it for a night before selling it to another coworker, and did find that the 730 has better sound quality (or I should say, a sound quality that I prefer). As someone else mentioned, the bass will sometimes distort at high volumes, but you can turn off the bass boost which is on by default. There are three EQ settings (Bass boost/ Normal/ Treble Boost). Default is Bass boost. To change, press both + and - volume buttons and you'll hear a beep to confirm (first beep = Normal, 2nd = Treble, 3rd brings you back to Bass Boost...) You have to do this each time you turn on the headset, but I find the default bass boost is fine for most songs and will only change the EQ if I am getting distortion. (edit: to clarify, only the 730 has the EQ feature, the 700 only has one setting but I did not have any bass distortion issues)
I've had both models yanked off my neck by just the thin earbud cord several times, hard enough to the point I was sure something would break. I've sweated all over them. I've taken them to the beach. The only issue I have ever had was losing one of the small plastic clips that let you adjust the amount of cord between the set and the earbud on my set of 700's, and those aren't really even needed. Oh yeah, and even after a year of good use, I don't think I ever managed to use a fully charged battery in a single day with my 700's. Like the OP said, the battery on these things is great.
I purchased the 700's for my sister and for her boyfriend last year for Christmas. They are converts now as well.
So yeah, I love both models, recommend them both, but after listening to both side by side, I would have to recommend the 730 for the higher sound quality. Buy from Amazon so you can return if you have issues with the connection, but I think you will likely be pleased either way.
OH YEAH!! HOW DID YOU FORGET TO MENTION THE VIBRATION?! The neckpiece vibrates on incoming calls, so even if you have the earbuds stored in the headset and phone on silent you get your notifications. So simple, but so useful.
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How was HBS-700 on Nexus 4 for you? I'm planning to purchase, but the reviews on HBS-730 aren't as positive as for HBS-700.
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Worked great until it broke! Lasted me a little over a year, but I really abused it! Went on many, many sweaty runs with it, and wore it to the gym 4-5 times a week. I also wore it to school everyday. Money well spent.
urinsane said:
As someone else mentioned, the bass will sometimes distort at high volumes, but you can turn off the bass boost which is on by default. There are three EQ settings (Bass boost/ Normal/ Treble Boost). Default is Bass boost. To change, press both + and - volume buttons and you'll hear a beep to confirm (first beep = Normal, 2nd = Treble, 3rd brings you back to Bass Boost...) You have to do this each time you turn on the headset, but I find the default bass boost is fine for most songs and will only change the EQ if I am getting distortion. (edit: to clarify, only the 730 has the EQ feature, the 700 only has one setting but I did not have any bass distortion issues)
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Woah! Thank you so much! I did not know that! I was wondering why bass would sound distorted sometimes. You just saved me from having to return my 730's!
It would be awesome though if you didn't need to set it again whenever you turn the headset on, but it's whatever I guess.
FatalityBoyZahy said:
Worked great until it broke! Lasted me a little over a year, but I really abused it! Went on many, many sweaty runs with it, and wore it to the gym 4-5 times a week. I also wore it to school everyday. Money well spent.
Woah! Thank you so much! I did not know that! I was wondering why bass would sound distorted sometimes. You just saved me from having to return my 730's!
It would be awesome though if you didn't need to set it again whenever you turn the headset on, but it's whatever I guess.
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I have experienced the too high of a bass issue too. I also wonder if my audio files are also the culprit, meaning the quality should be better.... Who knows.
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I have the Tone+ and I love them and this is coming from someone who HATES earbuds. These things sound amazing with DSP Manager by the way.
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coolqf said:
This is my review of the LG HBS 730 headset with the Nexus 4 Android 4.2.2
Overall, I would rate this device a 9/10 and suggest anyone with a Nexus 4 or Nexus 7 buy it if they're looking for a stereo headset.
My previous headset: Motorokr S9HD
Great headset, loved it, and sturdy. One problem... If you run long distances (and sweat a lot) it dies on you. When i run, I run anywhere between 5km to 13km, and the sweating from the 13km runs pretty much kill the S9 within 2 months. I know, I had it replaced 3 times
Pros:
- Good distance with Nexus 4. There have been times that I walk 10 feet away from my phone without a single issue with audio quality
- Very good battery life. Charges very quickly and takes a while to run out. I've used it for 8hrs and the device still only reports "medium"
- Buttons: All work as expected. I can raise and lower the volume, skip tracks, etc. without a problem. I've tried it on the default music app for the Nexus 4, doubletwist, and pandora. They all work perfectly
- Connection: Always connects. I simply turn on my N4 and my HBS730 and 10/10 it always connects
- Multitasking: While using the device, I also using various apps, like JeFit, GMAIL. whatsapp, etc. and it doesn't stutter.
Cons:
-When running fast, 12km/hr, the device bounces and I question if it'll come off. It hasn't, but I do question it.
- Magnets, they're weak. The ear pieces constantly come off. If you lay them down, they'll stay on, but put them in a backpack and they ear pieces will come off the magnets. Not a big deal.
Apt-X, I can confirm that the Nexus 4 does NOT include Apt-X.
Overall, if you're into cardio excersices or exercise long distances, you'll really appreciate this headset. I've also used this devices with my Nexus 7. I use it mostly for reading and listening to music. The nexus is never more than 3 feet away from the device. It always works perfectly.
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Hi, may I know the is it good for phone talking too, both sides can hear clearly ?
It's important to me, thanks !
Excellent
andycmc said:
Hi, may I know the is it good for phone talking too, both sides can hear clearly ?
It's important to me, thanks !
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Thanks to all of the positive reviews in this thread, I finally purchased the HBS 730 model from Amazon (the white version), and I love everything about. It works flowlessly with Nexus 4, though I still haven't been able to connect it to my Windows 8 laptop, but that's a Dell/Windows driver issue.
And I was impressed that most notifications actually come as a voice through the headphones, not as LED lights or something like that. E.g. when you turn on the headphone, a pleasant lady voice will say the battery volume and whether it's connected or waiting to be paired.
The voice during phone calls is clear for both sides (at least haven't had any complaints expresses) and the overall experience is much better than with my wired headphones that came with Nexus S.
The range is working much better for me - I was concerned about various issues expressed on Amazon about connection getting lost when turning the head or moving 4 feet away. For me, I can walk away to around 15-20 feet with 2 walls in between and the connection is still on.
Works great in the gym where you don't have to fiddle with wires. I still take it off sometimes when I do bench presses, so the headset doesn't fall off or when doing something like shoulder presses where the bar may touch the headset.
BTW, there's an app on the Play Store which reads out the text messages and the sender's name through the headphones - kind of cool if you mainly receive texts in English (though some other languages are supported too). It's called BT Reader.
I didn't have much bass-distortion issue, but that's because I don't listen on the max volume (headsets have separate volume control than the phone). Sometimes when I accidentally turn on to the max there is distortion, but I don't actually listen that loud. And the DSP Manager which comes with Cyanogenmod is quite helpful as it has separate settings for Bluetooth.
My only pet-peeves is the pulsating light around the call button - I don't know why it pulsates and don't know how to turn that off. I don't see the light anyway when the headphones are in use, but I'm pretty sure other people notice and fix their eyes on headphones/me for a while
All in all, it's an awesome, well designed, well thought-through headphones.
ulmas said:
Thanks to all of the positive reviews in this thread, I finally purchased the HBS 730 model from Amazon (the white version), and I love everything about. It works flowlessly with Nexus 4, though I still haven't been able to connect it to my Windows 8 laptop, but that's a Dell/Windows driver issue.
And I was impressed that most notifications actually come as a voice through the headphones, not as LED lights or something like that. E.g. when you turn on the headphone, a pleasant lady voice will say the battery volume and whether it's connected or waiting to be paired.
The voice during phone calls is clear for both sides (at least haven't had any complaints expresses) and the overall experience is much better than with my wired headphones that came with Nexus S.
The range is working much better for me - I was concerned about various issues expressed on Amazon about connection getting lost when turning the head or moving 4 feet away. For me, I can walk away to around 15-20 feet with 2 walls in between and the connection is still on.
Works great in the gym where you don't have to fiddle with wires. I still take it off sometimes when I do bench presses, so the headset doesn't fall off or when doing something like shoulder presses where the bar may touch the headset.
BTW, there's an app on the Play Store which reads out the text messages and the sender's name through the headphones - kind of cool if you mainly receive texts in English (though some other languages are supported too). It's called BT Reader.
I didn't have much bass-distortion issue, but that's because I don't listen on the max volume (headsets have separate volume control than the phone). Sometimes when I accidentally turn on to the max there is distortion, but I don't actually listen that loud. And the DSP Manager which comes with Cyanogenmod is quite helpful as it has separate settings for Bluetooth.
My only pet-peeves is the pulsating light around the call button - I don't know why it pulsates and don't know how to turn that off. I don't see the light anyway when the headphones are in use, but I'm pretty sure other people notice and fix their eyes on headphones/me for a while
All in all, it's an awesome, well designed, well thought-through headphones.
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I have to take it off when I do my front squats
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I like it a lot, just want to know if I can disable the play button on the headset. I rarely use my phone for music, and I often hit the button that starts my music. would love to be able to turn that feature off.
Got mine stolen 2 weeks ago -_-
I've had the HBS-700 for 1-1/2 years and used it at the gym and for running. One of the best headsets I've ever owned let alone seen out there. I'm going to keep mine until it breaks but I'll tell you that I will always go for this type of headset in the future. I hardly use the bass boost (like someone said hold down vol+&- at the same time to turn on).
I've never had problems accidentally hitting the play music button but I'm pretty sure you cannot disable it, at least on mine. The one thing I wish I could disable is the light that blinks constantly. Not sure if you can on the 730. If I need to check battery status, I simply hold down the vol down button for a couple seconds and you get a steady light: blue for full battery, purple for medium, and red for low. Just read the online manual or the one that came with your headset to find all the tips and features.
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VOLTAGEROCK said:
I've had the HBS-700 for 1-1/2 years and used it at the gym and for running. One of the best headsets I've ever owned let alone seen out there. I'm going to keep mine until it breaks but I'll tell you that I will always go for this type of headset in the future. I hardly use the bass boost (like someone said hold down vol+&- at the same time to turn on).
I've never had problems accidentally hitting the play music button but I'm pretty sure you cannot disable it, at least on mine. The one thing I wish I could disable is the light that blinks constantly. Not sure if you can on the 730. If I need to check battery status, I simply hold down the vol down button for a couple seconds and you get a steady light: blue for full battery, purple for medium, and red for low. Just read the online manual or the one that came with your headset to find all the tips and features.
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I've had the HBS-700 and the HBS-730. I really miss them. lol
FatalityBoyZahy said:
I've had the HBS-700 and the HBS-730. I really miss them. lol
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What happened to them?
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What happened to them?
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My 700's broke and my 730's got stolen.
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My 700's broke and my 730's got stolen.
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That sux!
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Got mine today, and modded it slightly to get better sound and noise isolation.
Using my old E4C, fitted it with a socket (like those being used by the current Shure SE series). The original earbuds have been cut off, replaced by a Shure plug. I also tried fitting my SE535 on it, which is a bit of an overkill, but it works nonetheless.
The stock cable/wire from the HBS-730 is a bit on the flimsy side, but does the job for the time being. Will probably give it a more durable cable at a later date.
For those interested at DIYing it: http://www.lunashops.co.uk/goods-1209.html
Chatbox said:
Got mine today, and modded it slightly to get better sound and noise isolation.
Using my old E4C, fitted it with a socket (like those being used by the current Shure SE series). The original earbuds have been cut off, replaced by a Shure plug. I also tried fitting my SE535 on it, which is a bit of an overkill, but it works nonetheless.
The stock cable/wire from the HBS-730 is a bit on the flimsy side, but does the job for the time being. Will probably give it a more durable cable at a later date.
For those interested at DIYing it: http://www.lunashops.co.uk/goods-1209.html
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Woah, this is awesome.

[Q] Loud Vibration

So I moved from a Nexus 4 to Nexus 5! I must say that I love this phone already. However, I have noticed that the vibration feedback from typing is so incredibly loud, especially compared to my Nexus 4. I feel like when I'm typing that everyone around me can hear each key-press. Now I know I can turn it off, but I really like the feedback when typing. But man is it loud. Seems I'm gonna have to resort to a custom rom to turn down the vibration level eventually.
Anyone else notice this?
Yeah mine is the same UK White 16GB.
A friend has recently got a UK Black 32GB (I think), and his is perfectly fine, vibration is quiet as you would expect.
I am probably going to return mine to CPW and get a new one, but I will check that one over before leaving the store. I think the current know defects are the vibration motor, screen backlight bleed, dead pixels and loose power button. My N5 only has the vibration issue, everything else is perfect.
For now I have gone in to advanced settings on the Google Keyboard and changed the Vibration Duration to 5ms. This gives enough feedback but makes the volume less audible unless you are typing very fast.
U can turn it down
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BraydenJames said:
So I moved from a Nexus 4 to Nexus 5! I must say that I love this phone already. However, I have noticed that the vibration feedback from typing is so incredibly loud, especially compared to my Nexus 4. I feel like when I'm typing that everyone around me can hear each key-press. Now I know I can turn it off, but I really like the feedback when typing. But man is it loud. Seems I'm gonna have to resort to a custom rom to turn down the vibration level eventually.
Anyone else notice this?
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had the same problem whit n4.. it is a branch thing..it irritated me i sold it after 5 days. bought a new one and it didn't had that problem
turning it down doesn't help,because it is noisy on very low levels
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Yeah mine is the same UK White 16GB.
A friend has recently got a UK Black 32GB (I think), and his is perfectly fine, vibration is quiet as you would expect.
I am probably going to return mine to CPW and get a new one, but I will check that one over before leaving the store. I think the current know defects are the vibration motor, screen backlight bleed, dead pixels and loose power button. My N5 only has the vibration issue, everything else is perfect.
For now I have gone in to advanced settings on the Google Keyboard and changed the Vibration Duration to 5ms. This gives enough feedback but makes the volume less audible unless you are typing very fast.
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fkloznica said:
had the same problem whit n4.. it is a branch thing..it irritated me i sold it after 5 days. bought a new one and it didn't had that problem
turning it down doesn't help,because it is noisy on very low levels
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Ah, so it means mine is defective? Is this something Google would take and RMA for? That's a shame.. Everything else is great on mine
I actually have the opposite problem. The vibration on my N5 is almost _too_ weak. I'll have to test to see if I'd even notice it when it's in my pocket and I get a call (yes, I know, there are many jokes possible right there). The vibration on my N4 is actually harsh like described in the OP.
Checkout the Nexus 5 Defects thread in the General section. Other people, including me, have the exact same issue with the vibration. Trying to RMA it now . . .
Just exchanged my white Nexus 5 for a black as I much prefer the soft touch coating. The new unit has a quieter vibrate motor It still has the similar sound if you listen close but it's nowhere near as loud as the white one I had
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Random single vibration from Gear S2 without notification

Maybe I am just crazy but I swear, probably 10+ times a day I feel a single vibration from the T-Mobile Gear S2 that has no notification tied to it or anything I can tell that should be a reason for it to vibrate.
I turned off automatic heart rate checking.
Anyone else feeling like they're crazy?
matt.b.powell said:
Maybe I am just crazy but I swear, probably 10+ times a day I feel a single vibration from the T-Mobile Gear S2 that has no notification tied to it or anything I can tell that should be a reason for it to vibrate.
I turned off automatic heart rate checking.
Anyone else feeling like they're crazy?
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Yeah this happened to me a few times this week. You're not going crazy. Really odd though...
When you lose connection with your phone's bluetooth it does a single vibration. That could be what you're experiencing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_vibration_syndrome
That could be it too loll
Next time it happens, check the back of the watch to see if the heartbeat sensor is on. It happened to me today and it made me wonder if it vibrates when it tries to take your pulse and can't get a reading.
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I get it once an hour ornso, but it's the activity reminder telling me to get moving. Could be that.
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Same here it is the connection dropping, you can switch it off in the settings, silly should show something
When your connection drops it will vibrate and once again when it connects, when you reach 25% 50% 75% 100% of your step goal it will vibrate.
This could be some of the instances you are noticing.

[Q] Increase vibration intensity?

I'm loving this watch, my only gripe is the vibration strength. Even on strong it falls well short of pretty much every other smart watch I've used. I've turned on the long buzz option but I'm still missing an occasional notification, something which never happens with my Martian Notifier for example. A long shot but is there a hack out there which increases the strength of this thing?
Looked and couldn't find one. I have the same complaint. Pebble was much better.
If no such hack exists then perhaps the way to go would be to somehow increase the vibration length instead of intensity, just to improve the chances of noticing it. I normally get around 10-15 notifications a day, and I'm mossing at least 3-4 of them as things stand, purely due to how feeble the vibration is.
The thing is, I know it can be improved because when I performed an upgrade I recall the reboot to start it off kicked off a pretty intense vibration. It certainly felt different than standard.
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