Trakdot Smart Watch - Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Accessories

Just a heads up for those interested: I bought a Trakdot Smart Watch
which pairs with my GT-N5120 quite well.
Galaxy Note 8.0 Xposed Build N5120XXDNE4 / Baseband N5120XXCMG7 / Kernel SphereKat-Rev5.1 on Telstra LTE

I picked one up because it was marked down to about $25. It pairs to my s5, but because the app hasn't been updated past Android 4.3, I don't get full functionality.
Still a good little toy, and I love not having to take my gloves off and open my coat just to change songs!

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[Q] Best VR Headset For Note 4

Hello,
I am reviewing a lot of VR Headsets available on the Amazon, considering the fact that Samsung Gear VR costs $200 and all the VR Headsets will just have a focal lens and a plastic body, i didnt want to invest 200$. If anyone know or already using any of the VR Headsets other than samsung vr, please post your reviews and information.
Technically it has some button controls and a touch panel as well.
I wouldn't just buy a $150+ headset at all right now.
I'd suggest to give Google Cardboard a shot. It's a great entry level 'VR Headset'.
Also, using a bluetooth keyboard/mouse makes navigation easy no matter which headset you have.
I got the Gear VR which I returned after paying like $12 for the bigger cardboard version on Amazon. The Gear VR is elegant and cool, but it's not an item worth $200 for what it does right now. The Cardboard is good enough to experience some of what I need. I imagine someone will do one in fancier plastic eventually.
There are some chineese plastic alternatives that looks great ! You can also get one printed in a 3d printer http://www.durovis.com/opendive-howto.html
It's not just $200 for a plastic body and lens. Optics are superior, you can control the phone within the headset, the headset has its own high quality sensors, a lot more comfortable, and it has its own exclusive content which I find much better + all the cardboard content, that's not to mention the paid store which will come soon and maybe even positional tracking eventually, overall nothing else out now comes close. Having said that, I also got the standard Google Cardboard and it does serve as a good entry point into VR for very cheap, lack of straps wasn't too big of an issue since you're mainly using it for a few minutes at a time.
Cheap VR that works with a case on
I would like to share my recent purchase of a VR headset. It is not expensive and the design is very simple. I would say it is a bit step up from google box.
3 components: a Bluetooth controller, goggle and phone tray.
1. The goggle is comfortable and not heavy even with your phone attached to it. It leave a goggle mark, hahahaha.
2. The lenses are not coated with anti glare but it would be nice to have it. Because it does improves the clarity of the image on the screen. It has adjustable lenses and uses simple mech. So basically you just have to move the device forward or back( it made the screen smaller or larger) and left or right( it adjust your pupil distance so you do not experience double images).
3. The goggle comes with a tray that slides into a small opening on the side and it is advertised to hold any phones (damn true indeed). It uses a spring tension to hold Note 4 instead strapping it in place. Similar to selfie wand except it is made from a thin plastic. Honestly, I did not like the design because it has to be stretched so far out and it barely fits Note 4 (with or without the cushions provided). I makes you feel like stretching an elastic band to it's breaking point and you know it will break now or later. So I already started to decided what to do about it when it breaks till I tried sliding my entire phone with case on. Guess what it fits perfectly. It is not a snug fit at the same time it does not have any gaps that allow the phone to move or giggle . So far I do not have any issue with it after hours of usage. The big plus is that the visual divider stays at the center of the goggles. Im like whattttttttt are the chances of that happening. : ) So lucky me and now Im going to share that with you guys. : ) Oh btw shipping is fast as well, 6 business days for it to arrived my home.
http://www.amazon.ca/SUPCASE-Full-body-Protective-Protector-Resistant/dp/B00MP3P0VE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449752403&sr=8-1&keywords=supcase+note+4
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0176S0D4Q/ref=pe_386430_30332290_TE_3p_dp_1
Just my 2¢,
I bought the Gear VR off of Ebay for $140, and the experience is jaw dropping. Ive also ordered a Cardboard set, so I'll compare them and update.
As for the VR set, I believe it has superior head tracking, as well as an external track pad for navigation. Google cardboard relies upon the phone's sensors, which aren't as precise, and only has a single actuator (typically a magnetic slider or button).
I have both. Don't waste your money on the cardboard. The GVR is so much better that the cardboard seems like a badly assembled science project.
The extra sensors do help a lot. And then it is not just about the hardware. The ecosystem that Oculus and Samsung have created is really worth it. Or wait till you upgrade to some other samsung device and then get the 100$ version.
Did anybody tried to figure out if new Samsung GearVR (edition 2015 for 99 USD) which is by default compatible with S6, S6+, Note 5, may in fact also work with Note 4?
Size of S6+ is almost the same as Note 4, so physically it should fit. It would be great to find the "mod" for note 4 which will allow to "mimic" that is Note 5.. and use it with this new GearVR....
I bought Gear VR (Note 4 Innovator Edition) for less than USD 125 & it's awesome.
I compared it with Cardboard.....It is Night & Day different.
The Immersive feeling, the experience....everything is WAY BETTER when using Gear VR.
I play some games (4) on Gear VR & it's very comfortable, way MORE COMFORTABLE compared to Cardboard.
I tried a few more games for Cardboard & NONE of them nearly as comfortable as Gear VR games (I get nauseated only after a few seconds of playing any Cardboard games that I tried.....6 games).
The only Gear VR game that I tried & it made me nauseated is Temple Run.
Movie experience is also the same. Cardboard movie screen seems to have a tendency to "move" to the right very slowly so I have to re-orient the screen many times.
All of Cardboard experiences stutter a lot due to lack of additional sensors.
So IMHO my USD 125 is well spent
NOTE: We can use Gear VR to control Cardboard apps (including the button) with the help of Gear VR Cardboard App
Is there a non-root way to run cardboard apps in the Gear VR that doesn't involve putting stress on the microUSB connection?
d4rkkn16ht said:
I bought Gear VR (Note 4 Innovator Edition) for less than USD 125 & it's awesome.
I compared it with Cardboard.....It is Night & Day different.
The Immersive feeling, the experience....everything is WAY BETTER when using Gear VR.
I play some games (4) on Gear VR & it's very comfortable, way MORE COMFORTABLE compared to Cardboard.
I tried a few more games for Cardboard & NONE of them nearly as comfortable as Gear VR games (I get nauseated only after a few seconds of playing any Cardboard games that I tried.....6 games).
The only Gear VR game that I tried & it made me nauseated is Temple Run.
Movie experience is also the same. Cardboard movie screen seems to have a tendency to "move" to the right very slowly so I have to re-orient the screen many times.
All of Cardboard experiences stutter a lot due to lack of additional sensors.
So IMHO my USD 125 is well spent
NOTE: We can use Gear VR to control Cardboard apps (including the button) with the help of Gear VR Cardboard App
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For all those interested in the GearVR for Note 4 - please read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64424147&postcount=55
Please post comments there, also I am looking for somebody knowing the details of the rom needed to run GearVR on the N910C (Exynos) custom roms (like NOT-I V14 or V17.1 or Wanam rom for N910C, as for now it is only confirmed to work on the stock 910F version (Snapdragon lollipop 5.1.1)

Samsung Gear S2 Classic Special Edition Designed by BALR (Baller)

In case you hadn't seen it thought I'd share. €399 (*standard classic price in Europe so strap is FREE). Should be picking mine up in next few days.
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Samsung is a company to watch through the fashion deals to come. A watch to watch.
So here we are, Samsung is launching an exclusive Gear S2 BALR. Edition in The Netherlands.
Next year is shaping up as the year of fashion tech. In that light, Samsung has announced collaboration with the fashion brand BALR., just one day before the Samsung Gear S2 watch lands on the shelves in The Netherlands.
Samsung and BALR. will work together to make a special edition of Gear S2 that comes with a new watch strap and new watch face.
For those of you who haven’t heard about BALR. before, this is a Dutch luxury fashion company. The brand was founded in 2013 by 3 Dutch professional football players.
Not only sports people like the brand. Also, famous Dutch DJ’s like Hardwell and Nicky Romero are regularly using BALR. products.
The launch of the watch was made public at a private party, in the Harbour Club. Just to show how important this merger is, it’s worth to mention that in attendance were many famous football players from top clubs like Ajax, Feyenoord, Dutch stars and VIPs.
Apart from the custom straps and faces, Samsung Gear S2 BALR. Edition has a case made from a custom material that is not plastic. The company did not detail on that, but we’ll keep you updated.
On the inside, The Samsung Gear S2 BALR. Edition will record your fitness data in the 24 hr activity log and is compatible with all Android 4.4 devices and up. Just like the basic version of Samsung Gear S2.
Aside the BALR. Edition custom strap, you’ll find in the box the original Samsung Gear S2 Classic straps. Just in case you need them.
We like the Samsung Gear S2 BALR. Edition. There is no doubt; it looks better than the standard Gear S2 Classic _________________________________
MarkP80nj said:
So, it's basically a $100 strap?
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Edited above. Price is European not US.
Will take photos once I've got it. Some promos for now if interested:
So, it's basically a $100 strap?
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OP has been edited, so disregard my comment.
Also, for the same price of the original, hell yeah, looks pretty nice. Especially because the original strap is included to change it up a bit.
Well worth it, imo
S ent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
Managed to pick mine up this week for €255. Being a T-mobile VIP client and a promotion they're currently running :laugh: Bargain!! Had to wait a while for the Special Edition to come in though. Yet well worth it.
Pros
Strap is really thick and great quality but was expected being BALR.
BALR. face makes it appear bigger strangely
Auto lock is a nice feature for those prowling eyes
Music controls working for Tunein, YouTube etc. Also from watch to phone to TV when connected
Cons
Lack of sleep tracking
No open last app. Handy for music although drag down menu has option and widget can be moved next to watch face.
Standard leather straps are terrible. Really if you're buying the classic you should consider the included straps as throw away. I'm hopefully going to salvage the quick release pins into another strap.
Battery on third/forth day lasted 40 hours with above average use
WiFi & NFC out
Auto-lock on and heart rate when resting
S-voice wake-up off
Brightness varies between 2, 3 and 4 depending on face
Apps closed frequently
Mentionable watch faces so far are Gear O'Clock: Swiss Sense, Paris Journey. Infinity S2. Seconds Clock.
Decent apps I've found:
Calculator
Timer
News Republic
HERE Navigator
XENOZU (YouTube player)
NOS Nieuws (Dutch)
Theft Alert
GearTorch
Firefly (game)
SnakeClassicS2 (game)
That's it for now until I can get some pictures done. I'll add anything else I can think of in the meantime.

Which one Gear S2, Gear S2 Classic, Gear S2 3G

I've had the gear S2 (sport) for about 1 week.. I really like the watch, but i'm wondering if the model is right.
I've been a smart watch user for long time. Pebble classic, Sony SW2, Pebble Steel, LG G Watch R, Pebble Time.
I've run into a few instances where my phone is tied up in the car with a six year old playing a gaming or streaming Netflix when i run into a store only to come out and have my wife go did you get my text about getting.... Granted This happens maybe one a month or every other month.
Gear S2 3G.... I don't run so i doubt the GPS would add that much... I might be wrong.
Gear S2 Classic... I do like the idea of being able to use any watch band and the classier look.
Who else has opinions on the Plus/minuses of the 3 models.
If you need call capabilities on your watch without your phone being connected via bluetooth, then go with the 3g model. Same if you want a watch with a speaker. Otherwise the Gear S2 sport or classic models should work fine. I prefer the Classic because of the look, plus I love the customization options that come with being able to use regular 20mm straps. Some prefer the sporty look instead. So basically decide if you need/want 3g/speaker. If not, then choose the look you want (sport or classic). My two cents
sefrcoko said:
If you need call capabilities on your watch without your phone being connected via bluetooth, then go with the 3g model. Same if you want a watch with a speaker. Otherwise the Gear S2 sport or classic models should work fine. I prefer the Classic because of the look, plus I love the customization options that come with being able to use regular 20mm straps. Some prefer the sporty look instead. So basically decide if you need/want 3g/speaker. If not, then choose the look you want (sport or classic). My two cents
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Honestly i could care less about the call ability.. The Ability to receive text messages when i don't have my phone i can see.. I have had a handful of times were i could see it beneficial.
I was ultimately wondering if the extra sensors/data of the 3G model provided something more that i wasnt' thinking about.
I bought the S2 Classic for the dressier look. I also like that it is easy to find other watch bands. I have switched to a black metal mesh band that goes very well with the watch. I also like that the bezel is textured and easy to operate.
Unless you plan to wear it while you workout get the classic. No brainer IMHO.
Got the 3G after 2 weeks with wifi version.
Having owned the original Gear S, there were somethingsome that I was expecting from a smart watch. For example a speaker, something the wifi version was lacking. After nothat having it, I realized just how much I missed it. Plus, not being able to detach from my phone and still have the ability to make and take aND take a phone call from my wrist. I'm really happy with it now.
I'm actually own tmobile 3g version. It is one fun watch. Now I can leave my phone in the pocket while driving and answer phone call from the wrist. Also quick look on Gmail, text, incoming call without need to reach for the phone is very useful. I only wish for more apps available for that watch. If LG Urbane 2 watch wasn't recalled I would have hard time to choose one.
At the time I bought my s2 I was actually looking at getting the 4g from tmobile but the cost was over double what I paid for my wifi sport. I just couldn't justify paying that much,.
I bought the 3g model because it had the speaker. I will not be adding it to my plan because I don't need a separate line just for my watch. But coming from the gear s, also without a separate line, I have become very used to being able to answer a call from my watch. Being able to do so is one of the most useful features of a smart watch. I wish the classic model was larger and also had a speaker. Maybe the second edition will be larger for all models as that seams to be the number one complaint, it's just too small (all models) but as someone who jumps on the "newest" and "greatest ", I bought it even though it's too small. That being said, once AW adds speaker support, I'd switch back to AW as it is a lot more useful, mainly due to Google now and app integration
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Gear S2 3G.... I don't run so i doubt the GPS would add that much... I might be wrong.
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Something you might not know about the S2 regarding GPS (I didn't until I got the watch -- it's not a well-advertised feature): There is a feature called, "Send SOS Message". You can configure it so that when you press the home button quickly 3 times, the watch will immediately start recording your voice for a brief message ("chest pains! help!"), and then send an SMS to up to 4 people with the recording attached, and text saying "help" (or something similar, not configurable, tested it but don't remember) with your location (lat/lon).
Even if you're a young whippersnapper with no health issues ("get off my lawn, ya damn kids!"), accidents happen. And for us older youths (I'm 53), it's definitely some peace of mind while hiking alone, for example.
I prefer the 4g model I got from tmobile. Just love being able to answer my phone from my wrist and not having to have an ear piece.
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I bought the 3g model because it had the speaker. I will not be adding it to my plan because I don't need a separate line just for my watch. But coming from the gear s, also without a separate line, I have become very used to being able to answer a call from my watch. Being able to do so is one of the most useful features of a smart watch. I wish the classic model was larger and also had a speaker. Maybe the second edition will be larger for all models as that seams to be the number one complaint, it's just too small (all models) but as someone who jumps on the "newest" and "greatest ", I bought it even though it's too small. That being said, once AW adds speaker support, I'd switch back to AW as it is a lot more useful, mainly due to Google now and app integration
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Some people claim that 3g classic version was already released in Korea
dcpyro1394 said:
I bought the 3g model because it had the speaker. I will not be adding it to my plan because I don't need a separate line just for my watch. But coming from the gear s, also without a separate line, I have become very used to being able to answer a call from my watch. Being able to do so is one of the most useful features of a smart watch. I wish the classic model was larger and also had a speaker. Maybe the second edition will be larger for all models as that seams to be the number one complaint, it's just too small (all models) but as someone who jumps on the "newest" and "greatest ", I bought it even though it's too small. That being said, once AW adds speaker support, I'd switch back to AW as it is a lot more useful, mainly due to Google now and app integration
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Funny, I thought the gear s2 classic was indeed too small when I bought it...but after a few months I realize the real problem: my other watches are too big lol. I've been wearing big watches because that's where the style was headed, but after getting used to a standard size like the gear s2 classic I'm all about the smaller watches now. My uncle's omega and Rolex are even smaller (38mm). It all depends on your wrist size and personal taste too of course. I hope the next gear is no larger than 40mm personally. Ok maybe 42mm max
sefrcoko said:
Funny, I thought the gear s2 classic was indeed too small when I bought it...but after a few months I realize the real problem: my other watches are too big lol.
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^This :good:
My reaction was the same. I like my Huawei, but it really is a giant hockey puck on my wrist compared to any other watch I've ever had (and like many here, I'm a "watch guy" -- got many).
FWIW, the big size of AW watches is one of the more common complaints in the blogosphere.
It's a tough challenge for a smartwatch: A display big enough to be practical and useful (it's a smartwatch!), yet physical size to be stylish and attractive as a piece of attire.
We're getting there. The way this will be solved is with refinements to the UI. The display doesn't need to be biggger -- the design of the UI needs to show information in a clean, uncluttered, big-enough-to-easily-read manner. The S2 with the rotating bezel and circular UI elements is a good step forward -- expect this exact (through licensing) or something similar to become more mainstream.
Well today I returned the sport version for a classic.. I gave up on the 3g... added cost for uses I'll only use once and a great while.
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Well today I returned the sport version for a classic.. I gave up on the 3g... added cost for uses I'll only use once and a great while.
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I can totally understand
For a bit different perspective, I'm on a 4-line, 18GB shared data plan with 4 smartphones for my family. Given what we spend for our Verizon bill monthly, an extra $15/mo for the additional line on the watch seemed rather trivial, given the added capability.
dwallersv said:
I can totally understand
For a bit different perspective, I'm on a 4-line, 18GB shared data plan with 4 smartphones for my family. Given what we spend for our Verizon bill monthly, an extra $15/mo for the additional line on the watch seemed rather trivial, given the added capability.
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It is only $5 with Tmobile
darekz said:
It is only $5 with Tmobile
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Checked my bill, same at Verizon. I'd really like some of whatever I was smoking

Samsung Gear 3 Frontier and Golf GPS apps

Has anyone used any GPS apps on the Samsung Gear 3 Frontier? i'm keen to get the watch but want it to have this capability, in particular to use as a golf GPS
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Has anyone used any GPS apps on the Samsung Gear 3 Frontier? i'm keen to get the watch but want it to have this capability, in particular to use as a golf GPS
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This is one of the main reasons (ok, in truth there are probably closer to 5 main reasons :laugh I have my order patiently waiting at Samsung.com since 11/20/2016. I believe there is an app called Navi or Navi+ that is supposed to work with S2, and apparently will work with S3 as well. I currently use both my phone and my MS Band 2 for golf, but with MS apparently dropping releasing further iterations, the S3 was a clear winner for me based off my other "smartwatch" needs (although I still intend wearing both the Band 2 and the S3).
However, I have not been able to clearly identify any apps that will "definitely" do what I require for a golf app (track score, show distances, and work independently from my phone). My golf buddy who has an Apple Watch 2 is still waiting for a decent golf app on that.....so I'm holding out hope that something decent will be done for the S3 before his watch. Anyone know if Navi or any other app is workable yet on S3?
hsolo said:
This is one of the main reasons (ok, in truth there are probably closer to 5 main reasons :laugh I have my order patiently waiting at Samsung.com since 11/20/2016. I believe there is an app called Navi or Navi+ that is supposed to work with S2, and apparently will work with S3 as well. I currently use both my phone and my MS Band 2 for golf, but with MS apparently dropping releasing further iterations, the S3 was a clear winner for me based off my other "smartwatch" needs (although I still intend wearing both the Band 2 and the S3).
However, I have not been able to clearly identify any apps that will "definitely" do what I require for a golf app (track score, show distances, and work independently from my phone). My golf buddy who has an Apple Watch 2 is still waiting for a decent golf app on that.....so I'm holding out hope that something decent will be done for the S3 before his watch. Anyone know if Navi or any other app is workable yet on S3?
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I saw a post on another forum that someone had used Golf Navi on a S3 and was impressed with the speed and accuracy of the readings. I've been watching for reports also and was told that Golf Navi ran natively on the watch. There is also another app by Golfzon called Smart Caddie that looks encouraging.
I bought a S3 Frontier LTE 2 days ago and set it up with the IOS beta app but unfortunately I could not download the golf apps from the store using the beta app. I'm returning it until the S3 and iPhone play well together.
For you Apple Watch friend: I have a AW2 and am using FunGolf. It's not free but has the best graphics of any Golf GPS app or standalone watch I've ever seen. Also will use the AW2 GPS when the iPhone is not present or out of range. If they would convert the app for the Gear S3 it would be a real winner!
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I saw a post on another forum that someone had used Golf Navi on a S3 and was impressed with the speed and accuracy of the readings. I've been watching for reports also and was told that Golf Navi ran natively on the watch. There is also another app by Golfzon called Smart Caddie that looks encouraging.
I bought a S3 Frontier LTE 2 days ago and set it up with the IOS beta app but unfortunately I could not download the golf apps from the store using the beta app. I'm returning it until the S3 and iPhone play well together.
For you Apple Watch friend: I have a AW2 and am using FunGolf. It's not free but has the best graphics of any Golf GPS app or standalone watch I've ever seen. Also will use the AW2 GPS when the iPhone is not present or out of range. If they would convert the app for the Gear S3 it would be a real winner!
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Sounds like me - I had thought about buying a golf watch for a couple hundred bucks, and for another hundred I get this?! Sold!
I've got those two apps, and GolfPad ( http://golfpadgps.com/#golf-pad ) installed on my S3, but it's been too cold to play since I've had my watch!
All three will keep score, and show distances on the watch (although GolfPad does it only on the premium, $20/yr version). When you say independent of the watch, I assume you mean the GPS distance. You're still going to have the phone in the bag/cart, right? Unless you've got the LTE version, you'll need the phone to download courses. But it does look like all three will use the watch GPS to show distance.
GolfPad will use the GPS on the watch, but only in the premium version. ($20/year). It does say that they are a "Samsung Strategic Partner" right on their home page, so I'm thinking they should have pretty good compatibility! (It does already list our watch as a supported device). They also have the tags that you can put on the end of your club to track distances on clubs, and supposedly, will account for current and target elevation, and give you a club recommendation. Sounds great, but curious on real-life usage. (Some reviews say the tags are annoying because you have to tap them against your phone or a belt sensor before each shot. (So I'm considering Arccos, but it's way more expensive).
"When you say independent of the watch, I assume you mean the GPS distance." Absolutely....yes, download the course via the phone's connection for my Band 2 days before I play......but then don't need the phone anymore for yardages because I can use the GPS in the Band 2. Exact same way I want the S3 to work. It's no good having my phone in a golf cart 20 yards away at my partners ball, when I want to see the yardage from my ball.
I had a quick look at Golf Pad (free version), and will give that a shot prior to me taking delivery of my S3. If it works great, I have no problem paying a yearly subscription.
I could never bring myself to put tags anywhere on my clubs (unless at the range). Besides, isn't part of the fun for golf the mental arithmetic used in calculating your yardages hit in your head? Or am I just weird.......
Awesome info everyone. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I think I'm going to go ahead with the purchase. I might just wait till after xmas when the silly season ends
Saw this YouTube review on the watch with GolfNavi. It's over 1/2 hour long - he does a whole unboxing, taking it out on the course, and a lot of filler, but if you fast forward to 21:08, he gives his review.
Still a little long, but does answer a lot of questions. It can be used by itself without a phone, but doesn't have a lot of features you'd find on a phone - for example, distances to hazards. Basically says it would be a good supplement to a phone app.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJPbGUa13v8
More good info here from a fellow forum member using the GolfPad app...
http://forum.xda-developers.com//ge...best-1-day-t3512736/post70305030#post70305030
I used the Gear S3 Frontier (non LTE version) Golf Navi App on Monday. Before the S3, I used the Motorola MotoActiv.
I'm used to using a stand alone golf watch without the phone.
On Monday i wore both watches and compared them.
Finding the Golf Course on the S3 was as easy as determining the State and City and picking the course.
At the 1st hole the S3 gave me distance to the back, center and front of the green.
There was a minimal of 3 - 4 yards difference between the watches.
The MotoActiv allows me to set which tees I play from, it.
The MotoActiv allows me to mark where I hit my next shot from.
This lets me review my round and see my distances and where in the fairways (or rough, or out of bounds), I hit from.
I was not able to find anything like that on the Golf Navi.
Also missing from Golf Navi was scoring a Penalty Stroke and Hazard locations.
Monday was "cart path only". I had the phone in the cart and left BT on, on the Phone.
Every time i came back to the cart, the S3 vibrated it was connected back to the phone.
Throughout the 9 hole round, I got text messages, emails, and other notifications to the S3 (when i was in BT range of the phone).
I will need to play more with Golf Navi and phone companion Golf Note apps to see anything I missed.
Thanks for the replies everyone. Great info here. I think I'd be happy if i just get distance to green to be honest. Not expecting this to track shots or even show me hazard distances etc. After all its not a dedicated golf watch. I'd love to see some people who own the watch upload some more youtube videos. That review on coursr was ok but id like to see the display etc on coursr
Gear 3
Have just installed latest GolfNavi for Gear S3. One round and what a difference to the Gear S2 version. Clearer face, easier shot recording, auto advance on holes and seems to know the course better not mixing up the In and Out 9 as the earlier version which often caused confusion on Hole 10 which was the real fault of that version. I stopped using it in favour of Golfpad which doesn't have as good a face as Navi and does not auto advance of holes which annoys me (like GolfShot which was my old favourite but non Tizen) but now it seems fine and will be my App of choice for the moment! Add standalone GPS so phone doesn't need to be handy and I think it's a winner. Shame it shows elevation making it illegal for serious competitions.
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Have just installed latest GolfNavi for Gear S3. One round and what a difference to the Gear S2 version. Clearer face, easier shot recording, auto advance on holes and seems to know the course better not mixing up the In and Out 9 as the earlier version which often caused confusion on Hole 10 which was the real fault of that version. I stopped using it in favour of Golfpad which doesn't have as good a face as Navi and does not auto advance of holes which annoys me (like GolfShot which was my old favourite but non Tizen) but now it seems fine and will be my App of choice for the moment! Add standalone GPS so phone doesn't need to be handy and I think it's a winner. Shame it shows elevation making it illegal for serious competitions.
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I bought my S3 Frontier LTE 50% for use with a Golf GPS app. Unfortunately I'm on the IOS Gear S app and can't download any paid apps
A question or two on the GolfNAVI app; does it require any companion app on your phone or is it self contained on the watch? I'm assuming it shows front, center back of the greens - does it show any layups or hazards? Also, have you looked at or used Smartcaddie?
Samsung Gear S3 as a Golf GPS watch review
In my never ending search for the perfect Golf GPS watch I setup my new Samsung Gear S3 Frontier LTE last night, loaded a couple of golf apps and headed to the course this morning. Skies were sunny and temp hit ~60 degrees when I finished around 12:30.
The watch was set to cellular, no Bluetooth connection so your battery results may vary. Started with 100% battery and after a 3½ hour round I had 64% left. I fiddled a lot with the watch, watch face always on and received a few text messages.
The apps loaded were Golf NAVI and Smart Caddie, both free from the Galaxy Store, both are standalone apps that need no smartphone link as long as you download the course before you leave an internet connection. With my LTE cellular connection, the courses downloaded at the course. There are other apps available: Golf Pad and Hole19 which are also free to download but need to be paired with your smart watch. I also took along my iPhone and ran Golfshot Plus for yardage comparisons.
I’ve also owned and used various Garmin watches in the past, the Approach S6, S20 and X40. Although I liked them, they were good only for golf and notifications from them, ie texts and phone calls, disappeared quickly and the vibration was hard for me to feel. I also gave the Apple Watch Series 2 a go but there was no real standalone app for it. To be able to use its GPS chip you had to turn bluetooth off and thus had no contact with your phone for calls or text messages. Kind of defeated the purpose of a smartphone watch. The Samsung Gear S3, on the other hand, alerted me to text messages that I could easily answer. Phone calls are a snap. Bottom side however was that the Samsung Gear S3 was a little hard to see in the bright sun. I could easily see the center green yardage but the front and back readings were too small to see in the bright sun. Next time out I’ll try turning up the screen brightness but today I was concerned with battery life. My screen brightness level was set to 7.
Now, to the accuracy. I was a bit disappointed in Smart Caddie, at first, as the yardages were 10 to 20 yards below the reading from Golfshot. I’ve been using Golfshot for years and the yardages from Golfshot on my course are pretty close to the markers. Well, once I got home I noticed that I had Smart Caddie set to meters rather than yards and once I did the conversions the numbers were very close. Golf NAVI was spot on in yardage, maybe even more accurate that Golfshot. Golf NAVI also showed the elevation change from your location to the green. Maybe not so accurate but pretty cool nonetheless.
Attached are a couple of pics from the teeing area of our 9th green. You’ll see the marker at 129 yds, Golfshot shows 126 yds, Smart Caddie at 121 meters = 132 yds and Golf NAVI spot on at 129 yds. Results were similar around the course at fairway markers and 150 poles.
Golf NAVI has a screen named “green” that just says coming soon so that sounds encouraging. Neither Gear S3 app showed yardages other than front/center/back so some hazards and layup distances would be nice. Both apps would do scorekeeping but just score and putts, no provision for other stats or your buddies score.
All said the Gear S3 with its cellular connection will fit my needs perfectly. Leave the phone at home, be able to get important calls or messages and get accurate readings to the green. Hopefully as time goes on the apps will mature and become even more useful.
Hi. did you install golf app on G3 via an iPone (iOS) for samsung device?
I have an iOS and unable to install golf apps on my G3.
mikemakeitso said:
Hi. did you install golf app on G3 via an iPone (iOS) for samsung device?
I have an iOS and unable to install golf apps on my G3.
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No, not installed via IOS! I purchased a cheap Android phone (without service) to download the apps from the Galaxy Store. My watch is set up as a Standalone using AT&T's Numbersync so I'm able to get texts and phone calls via my iPhone number but still able to install apps via the Android phone.
"Still a little long, but does answer a lot of questions. It can be used by itself without a phone, but doesn't have a lot of features you'd find on a phone - for example, distances to hazards"
I can never understand this..why would they leave hazard distances out? It's just a set of data points like green positions and pretty essential to know (like distance to doglegs) if you are playing a new course. Being interested in the watch I also had a look at Golfpad and on their site they posted a reply to a question about stand-alone operation by saying that due to the way Samsung have implemented things you can't use the watch GPS on it's own..which is exactly what most people would want to do.
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Useful review..many thanks. Those front and back figures though are way to small, getting your reading glasses out every shot is no fun!
I'm a GolfPad user myself. I always keep my phone in my pocket anyways, while on the course, because I use their Golf Tags to mark my shot locations easily.
I've used it on the Pebble, Android wear devices, Gear S2, and now Gear S3 and all have worked great.
Also : If you ever run into any issues with the app (or the golf tags), their support is amazing. I've had multiple exchanges with their support, and my suggestions were taken into consideration and included in newer releases of the app.
I tried out all the apps available and the one I liked most overall was Golf Navi. Even though Hole 19 used much less battery power than the others, it required having the companion app open on my phone. Any of them will do me on my home course, but I play a couple of tournaments each month and knowing the distance to hazards and doglegs is crucial on courses I'm not familiar with. For that reason, I'll probably only use the S3 for my home course and go back to Golfshot for the others.
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Looks like using the S3 GPS for golfpad might not happen let alone a standalone app.
http://support.golfpadgps.com/support/discussions/topics/6000042514
rahadza said:
Looks like using the S3 GPS for golfpad might not happen let alone a standalone app.
http://support.golfpadgps.com/support/discussions/topics/6000042514
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I don't get their reasoning, since there are other standalone golf apps that work fine, but must short on features.

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Good to know that we can have IR remote on Note 9 N960F, but somebody knows if also works Universal 3.5mm jack IR Infrared Remote Control and not only on usb-c?
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I currently have a note 10 plus. Does it work on it? I saw some comments that it doesn't work on Android 10, is it true?
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