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Are reminders not possible on Gear S2?

I keep getting an error that my request could not be processed basically every time I use the word "reminder".
Has anyone been able to get reminders to work?

Where are you trying to put in reminders? Or are you just looking for a notification for a calendar event? If you are looking for notifications for Calendar events then just got to Gear Manager -> Notifications -> Manage Notifications and ensure Schedule is checked.

acp5533 said:
I keep getting an error that my request could not be processed basically every time I use the word "reminder".
Has anyone been able to get reminders to work?
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This should answer your question.....
http://www.gizmag.com/samsung-gear-s2-review/39746/
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haha I saw that review and it actually doesn't answer my question because he is asking the same question.
"Is this an error that couldn't be processed, or are reminders just not supported? We reached out to a Samsung PR representative a day ago and have yet to hear back. So not only can we not create reminders on the Gear S2, it isn't even clear whether they'resupposed to be*supported or not."
I'm hoping someone on this site has more information.

Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s2/general/meeting-reminders-t3219499
That's the way I do it too.

I've had no issues with receiving reminders, it's creating reminders with S Voice from my Gear S2 that is an issue.

I have reminders set up in Google & they show up on the watch.
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acp5533 said:
I've had no issues with receiving reminders, it's creating reminders with S Voice from my Gear S2 that is an issue.
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Yeah, I tried using S-voice to create a reminder and it was a no go. S-voice just runs into an error. Gizmag described my experience pretty well. Not really a feature I use, but it needs to be fixed.

Well S-Voice got reminders, so I guess it's just an error at this point.
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Reminders update
Was there an update to allow reminders to be created from watch... Example : hey gear s remind me about lunch with don at 1

Komic11 said:
Was there an update to allow reminders to be created from watch... Example : hey gear s remind me about lunch with don at 1
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As of about a week ago, I couldn't set a reminder like you described which is exactly why I returned the watch to Best Buy. sure wish it had this feature because it's an awesome piece of hardware.

I set reminders through an app from the Gear Store. It's called My Notes in Gear. I create a reminder on the phone and the watch goes off at the set time. Still wish I can do it directly through the watch through S Voice.
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jonmike13 said:
As of about a week ago, I couldn't set a reminder like you described which is exactly why I returned the watch to Best Buy. sure wish it had this feature because it's an awesome piece of hardware.
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When trying to set a reminder from the watch (via voice command), S-voice replies, "Unfortunately, that is not supported."

jamesindc said:
When trying to set a reminder from the watch (via voice command), S-voice replies, "Unfortunately, that is not supported."
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Exactly what it did to me. For me personally, that was the one feature I used the most on Android Wear. If Tizen does not supprt this, I won't ever be purchasing another Samsung/Tizen device. (Not that I won't use Samsung products- just that I won't use Tizen based Samsung products until this feature becomes available.)

WHYYYYYYYY I want reminders!!!!!
Why has this feature not implemented yet? It seems so weird that no one actually can make this work.
The gear s2 has a mic, why cant they make a stand alone app/or integrate it with S voice that u can use with your watch?
Just record your voice command, set it as a reminder on your watch and bam! thats it! Instead of using your phone.
Im really disappointed with the lack of apps that are useful! Most of the stuff on Samsung Gear are watch faces which although cute they serve very little purpose.

reminders workaround
u need 2 apps (app launcher) and (s s voice pro)
I installed app launcher for my watch (called app launcher) and s voice pro for the phone ( this app will enable me to wake up my Phone, unlock it and open Google now without touching the phone device at all.
U can activate s voice through your phone but u wont eb able to get audio feedback from the phone itself (u might want to have a bluetooth headset to cummicate with the device)
I managed to activate google now and set a reminder note, however when asked what time I like it to be set, google now could no longer register my voice. (keep in mind that I was speaking to my watch and not my phone device). Prob something to do with my watch not the app.
Unfortunately my watch battery died before further testing. I will try and pair my phone with a BT headset and see if things get better!

Mike_isaakid said:
u need 2 apps (app launcher) and (s s voice pro)
I installed app launcher for my watch (called app launcher) and s voice pro for the phone ( this app will enable me to wake up my Phone, unlock it and open Google now without touching the phone device at all.
U can activate s voice through your phone but u wont eb able to get audio feedback from the phone itself (u might want to have a bluetooth headset to cummicate with the device)
I managed to activate google now and set a reminder note, however when asked what time I like it to be set, google now could no longer register my voice. (keep in mind that I was speaking to my watch and not my phone device). Prob something to do with my watch not the app.
Unfortunately my watch battery died before further testing. I will try and pair my phone with a BT headset and see if things get better!
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I really hope someone makes something that works. Although the above solution works, its not 100% guaranteed that it will work as your voice might not register correctly every time, and without looking at your phone screen u wont be able to know if its working correctly. Seems like too much of a hassle for a simple task.
Really dissapointed this is not implemented as I use it a lot on my phone.

You can activate google now by installing app called wearable widgets and setting google widget as one available on your watch.

I use Google Reminders on my phone and get the notification on the watch. Doesn't work the other way though.

rogerperk said:
I use Google Reminders on my phone and get the notification on the watch. Doesn't work the other way though.
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yeah works the same on my watch, tried some different apps but none of them are easy to work with.
I kinda gave up in the end. Just have to settle on the simple stuff that it does, and not recommend buying this to any of my friends.
I think in general smart watches are not there yet.

Answering call with LTE S2

I have my S2 connected to my Nexus 6 via bluetooth. My S2 is the LTE version with T-mobile. When someone calls my cell, it rings on my Nexus as well as the S2. I'm ok with that. But if I answer the call on my Nexus, my S2 acts like a speaker phone. Don't like that. I want to be able to answer call on my nexus and use the nexus for the call or answer the call on my S2 and take the call on that. Is that possible?

Fron my understanding if you are using your watch on Bluetooth connection then the watch will act like a Bluetooth speaker if you answer a call on your phone. Only work around is to disconnect Bluetooth from your phone when you answer the call. Think of playing music thru a portable Bluetooth speaker and receiving a call while listening to music. You'd just disconnect Bluetooth from your phone to have a private convo.

Any help from HERE?

Yeah. I read that too. Not happy about it. Samsung needs to fix that issue. I had the urbane before s2. The s2 seems more of a work in process. Miss the integration of Android apps into the watch such as spotify.

Another reason Samsung needs to get rid of Tizen and only use Android Wear.

I have a Samsung Note 5 and don't have that problem. I can answer from either the phone or the watch on my S2 T-Mobile. If I had a non Sammy phone I would not be happy, hopefully they will fix in an update, or a Dev will put out a program to help. They advertise the watch as working with any Android 4.4 or above phone, they do not mention limitations if you are not on a Samsung phone.

I came up with a solution that fixes part of the problem. I use an app on my phone called Macrodroid. It's an automated task app. I created a macro that when I answer a call on my phone , it turns off bluetooth and vice versa when I hang up. So that works fine when I answer a call on my phone the call is not picked up by the S2. But when I answer the call on my S2, Macrodroid can't tell tell the difference that I'm answering the call on my S2 not the phone and turns off bluetooth. Not good!. There are more sophisticated macro apps out there, but I'm not that good with those. Maybe someone smarter than me can create one.
I also used Macrodroid to automatically call forward (and cancel forward) my cell phone to my watch when they are disconnected via bluetooth.

Go to settings, Bluetooth, and click the gear next to your watch. Uncheck phone audio. No problems now hopefully that's what you're looking for

paoloroeseke said:
Go to settings, Bluetooth, and click the gear next to your watch. Uncheck phone audio. No problems now hopefully that's what you're looking for
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this solves the problem!
You dont want to use a macro to turn off bluetooth completely when a call comes in , especially if you use a Bluetooth headset with your phone..

I had forgotten where I'd seen this until now.
paoloroeseke said:
Go to settings, Bluetooth, and click the gear next to your watch. Uncheck phone audio. No problems now hopefully that's what you're looking for
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I kept trying to find the "Phone Audio" setting on the watch's bluetooth settings, not the phone's. Doh!
crp

paoloroeseke said:
Go to settings, Bluetooth, and click the gear next to your watch. Uncheck phone audio. No problems now hopefully that's what you're looking for
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Awesome! Been trying to figure that out for days!!!

gear s2 classic no option to answer calls ,.only reject

hi guys
im not getting any option to answer calls..
only option to reject from the watch
i know the watch has no speaker.but i thought it woudl allow me to answer like android wear..and then i speak on my phone
i tried googling..some said it worked before an update..does anyone know which version of the gear app allowed this?
or is there a way to fix it
i've checked and all permissions are given to the app
Mayur

mayurh said:
hi guys
im not getting any option to answer calls..
only option to reject from the watch
i know the watch has no speaker.but i thought it woudl allow me to answer like android wear..and then i speak on my phone
i tried googling..some said it worked before an update..does anyone know which version of the gear app allowed this?
or is there a way to fix it
i've checked and all permissions are given to the app
Mayur
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This thread suggests that the option to answer calls on BT-only watches works only with Samsung phones: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s2/help/question-answering-call-watch-t3251133

tstreete said:
This thread suggests that the option to answer calls on BT-only watches works only with Samsung phones: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s2/help/question-answering-call-watch-t3251133
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thanks for your reply and help. i did read that..but some people said it used to work..was wondering which version worked..
silly of samsung to disable this feature.

I still have an option to answer a call on my s2 classic. I hope it wouldn't just disappear like the messaging on the 4 app shortcut widget.

I recently went between an s7 edge and a pixel with my gear s2. I noticed I was no longer able to take calls on the watch when I went over to my pixel, but it was not a problem when using my s7 edge.
I figured it out. I don't know why, but I can say for certain that when a gear watch connects to a samsung phone, it defaults to the connection being a media and phone device (rather than the low-powered mode that, say, android wear watches do). Automatically. Always. On my pixel, the connection as a media and phone device must be initiated manually.
On my pixel I went to bluetooth devices and connected to my gear s2, which connected as a media and phone device. After that, the watch will answer phone calls on the watch directly. This all makes sense. The only difference is that on my pixel (anything other than my samsung phone actually), it does not default to connecting to the watch as a media/phone device (only low-powered peripheral).
Hope that helps.

I know this is old, but I wanted to offer a solution to the same problem I faced with a ZTE Blade Max. Goto bluetooth settings and click S2 in paired items then settings or options, then tick the option for phone audio. Problem solved!

cellfonepimp said:
I know this is old, but I wanted to offer a solution to the same problem I faced with a ZTE Blade Max. Goto bluetooth settings and click S2 in paired items then settings or options, then tick the option for phone audio. Problem solved!
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Hi there! I've tried to use this solution but I can't find any kind of option as the one you suggest. I have a Xiaomi Redmi note 7. Is there any other option you can offer? Thank you so much for your time!

you have to change your build.prop to show a samsung device. cent remember where it is in the build.prop, but im fairly certain that this is the issue. This popped up pretty frequently back when the watches first came out and i had to do this myself as i was running an AOSP ROM on my old S5 when i got my first smartwatch (Gear 2 Neo) until i flashed android wear on it and no longer had the option to answer calls at all on my watch

Gear S3 on iPhone

This forum is for every one who want to share info, experience and hope... about a strange pair between the iPhone (that in my opinione is still the best phone, and I've a iPhone 6 and a Samsung S5) and the Gear S3 that is much better than iwatch.
Actually there is a long way for obtain a full compatibility between them.
Any one know, or suppose how the iOS gear s app will integrate the S3 and if there were, in the early future, the possibility to answer to the message.
Alessandro

I was pretty impressed. Got notifications, just could not reply to texts .

atomic2mod said:
I was pretty impressed. Got notifications, just could not reply to texts .
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Same here, it works pretty good
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iPhone 7 and S3. Same here. Essentially one direction communication, displaying "notifications" and not the actual messages/emails (i think). Cannot reply to messages, and cannot delete messages or emails from the watch.
I hope this changes in future updates...

iPhone 7 and S3 here as well. So far quite ok for a first version. I guess it's a pretty good opportunity for Samsung to conquer some Alien terrain here if they do well. I hope I won't get disappointed.

It´s suppose to be an solution if you install the app "Android Ware" on the Iphone, just install and leave it alone they say, and it adds some protocols that make it possible to answer messages on the S3 from the Iphone.
Have tried this, but not getting it to work.

NatroXz said:
It´s suppose to be an solution if you install the app "Android Ware" on the Iphone, just install and leave it alone they say, and it adds some protocols that make it possible to answer messages on the S3 from the Iphone.
Have tried this, but not getting it to work.
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Why would the "Android Wear" app do anything for a TizenOS watch? The Gear S3 is not running Android Wear.
Anyway, I also have the Gear S3 and a iPhone6. The phone choice, for sure, is not going to change. But when it comes to smartwatches, the Gear S3 is a beauty and packed with features. The AppleWatch feels more like a toy or a calculator.
I just hope the Software will improve when it comes to iPhone compatibility.
- The Gear manager must allow for paid apps and watchfaces. We currently only get the free stuff.
- Interactive notifications (think this is a limitation in the iOS API).
- Samsung Pay is missing for iOS (hope it comes to European countries as well).
Like the idea that Tizen is expanding the development possibilities for apps. Soon we will be able to program apps with .net & C#, which is awesome!

Manijak84 said:
Why would the "Android Wear" app do anything for a TizenOS watch? The Gear S3 is not running Android Wear.
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Android Wear Companion app registers some broadcast receivers that enable some features like sending sms without using samsung's message app but this only works on android phones not for iphone.

NatroXz said:
It´s suppose to be an solution if you install the app "Android Ware" on the Iphone, just install and leave it alone they say, and it adds some protocols that make it possible to answer messages on the S3 from the Iphone.
Have tried this, but not getting it to work.
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So true it works on the android phones but will not work on the iPhones
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iPhone 7 + and S3 so far notifications popping up and not able to reply. It would be awesome if this option could be granted. I'm bringing soon my devices on a ski-trip want to see how it looks like.
Keep it up.
Cheers,
iiwiiNL
Manijak84 said:
Why would the "Android Wear" app do anything for a TizenOS watch? The Gear S3 is not running Android Wear.
Anyway, I also have the Gear S3 and a iPhone6. The phone choice, for sure, is not going to change. But when it comes to smartwatches, the Gear S3 is a beauty and packed with features. The AppleWatch feels more like a toy or a calculator.
I just hope the Software will improve when it comes to iPhone compatibility.
- The Gear manager must allow for paid apps and watchfaces. We currently only get the free stuff.
- Interactive notifications (think this is a limitation in the iOS API).
- Samsung Pay is missing for iOS (hope it comes to European countries as well).
Like the idea that Tizen is expanding the development possibilities for apps. Soon we will be able to program apps with .net & C#, which is awesome!
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Hello guys,
Using the Samsung Gear S3 with my iPhone 6. Works really good actually!
I got one question though. Do any of you got problems with the S Health App? When I have been out running, with just the watch, the training is recorded then transefered to the S Health App. I can see the correct trainingoccasion but when I try to enter it to see the map the app just freezes. Shorter runes below 1km works, but longer ones just freezes the app...
Anyone else with this problem?
Thanks

Robin2161 said:
Hello guys,
Using the Samsung Gear S3 with my iPhone 6. Works really good actually!
I got one question though. Do any of you got problems with the S Health App? When I have been out running, with just the watch, the training is recorded then transefered to the S Health App. I can see the correct trainingoccasion but when I try to enter it to see the map the app just freezes. Shorter runes below 1km works, but longer ones just freezes the app...
Anyone else with this problem?
Thanks
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Unfortunately, this is a known issue with the Gear App and iOS. It freezes every time you go into s-health map or details. Lots of other issues, like no Strava integration. Hopefully, Samsung is working on this and will post an update to the Gear App soon. Otherwise this the Gear S3 is too finicky to put up with, and there are other non-Applie watches that are MUCH more stable

For the problem in using S Health with the Gear S2/S3 and the iPhone here you find an helpful message.
---------- Post added at 10:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:14 PM ----------
DougMN said:
Unfortunately, this is a known issue with the Gear App and iOS. It freezes every time you go into s-health map or details. Lots of other issues, like no Strava integration. Hopefully, Samsung is working on this and will post an update to the Gear App soon. Otherwise this the Gear S3 is too finicky to put up with, and there are other non-Applie watches that are MUCH more stable
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For the problem in using S Health with the Gear S2/S3 and the iPhone here you find an helpful message.

IPhone 6 and gear s3 (LTE) User. Not quite sure I'm able to establish a remote pairing with my phone. The watch goes into standalone mode and I can make and receive calls and texts with the number exclusive to the watch, however I don't receive notifications from the phone in case I leave it behind at home.
I previously used the first gen Gear S with Samsung note 4 edge and getting a remote connection was no issue and I would still receive notifications from the phone in case I left in behind. I suspect remote connection with iPhone or any non Samsung phone is a problem. Any help would be highly appreciated.

Appsum said:
IPhone 6 and gear s3 (LTE) User. Not quite sure I'm able to establish a remote pairing with my phone. The watch goes into standalone mode and I can make and receive calls and texts with the number exclusive to the watch, however I don't receive notifications from the phone in case I leave it behind at home.
I previously used the first gen Gear S with Samsung note 4 edge and getting a remote connection was no issue and I would still receive notifications from the phone in case I left in behind. I suspect remote connection with iPhone or any non Samsung phone is a problem. Any help would be highly appreciated.
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1. The S3 can remotely connect to many Android phones, it doesn't have to be a Samsung phone.
2. While RC is necessary to receive notifications from a phone, services like Digits and Google Voice will allow sharing a phone number and messages even when the watch is in standalone mode.
3. The RC phone doesn't have to be your primary phone.
I have a cheap Android phone permanently docked on my home WiFi, that is dedicated to remotely connecting to my watch. It is never connected via BT to my primary device (an iPad or Samsung tablet). All calls, messages, email, etc come to all my devices simultaneously.

Work-Around for Notifications on S3
FYI for the forum. I found a way to get far more notifications out of the S3 Frontier on iPhone. When I first purchased it (had an Apple Watch), I completely disconnected the Apple Watch from the iPhone, and then connected the new S3 Frontier to it. Worked OK, just not alot of notifications coming through on it. Then I tried something. I unpaired the S3, tehn re-paired the Apple Watch, let it fully sync up, then left it in the charger in the bedroom. I then Re-paired my S3 to the iPhone, and guess what - I get ALL of the same notifications on the S3 that I was getting no the Apple Watch - Text, phone calls, emails, Google maps, everything. APPARENTLY, (this is a guess but as good as I can come up with), the iPhone THINKS it's still talking to the Apple Watch. And No - the Apple watch does not even have to be anywhere near the iPhone. So - If you don't have an Apple Watch, find a friend who does. Disconnect your Gear from your phone, connect it to your friends Apple watch and let it fully pair. Once done, walk away (your friend can re-pair his Apple Watch to his phone after you leave), then when back home, repair your S3 to your iPhone and Viola!

With you not having a problem connecting your S7 to your S2 and and your Apple watch to your iPhone, the problem is probably your iPhone as Bluetooth connection is also reported dropping when iPhone is connected to other products. It’s common, even the new wireless Q-Tips for your ears have been dropping connection.
Thanks,
Nav

Any updates? I can see my messages but not reply. Gear S3 and iPhone

No (smart)watch can reply message (SMS) with iPhone, just Apple Watch.
pebble made a workout with the US carriers before bankrupt.

Aircraft800 said:
Any updates? I can see my messages but not reply. Gear S3 and iPhone
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Apple does not provide an API for third-party app to access SMS. So no app will have this permission.

need your help about gear s3 and oneplus 3t

hello all!
i just bought the oneplus 3t and the gear s3 but after i download 3 apps (without the gear wont sync) then i manage to sync between my phone and the gear but somthings not working
1>i cant make outgoing call i dial the number but when i press the dialer it do nothing
2>i want to send s voice message back but it give me 7 language without my language what i need to do to have my language
plz your help plz

Is this a bt or lte version
I have an Op3 and an lte s3. Seems easier to dial through contacts.
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Have OnePlus3 and gear S3 and cannot download new apps or faces from both either watch or app on phone... have tried many resets on both devices big never work... Very frustrating... anyone have an idea??? Tks!

Camu25 said:
Have OnePlus3 and gear S3 and cannot download new apps or faces from both either watch or app on phone... have tried many resets on both devices big never work... Very frustrating... anyone have an idea??? Tks!
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Both devices are connected correctly? Look in bt option in oneplus settings and see if both option are flagged (after you click on the gear icon of gear s3 in bt device)
Mine work perfect from the beginning with no workaround