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Gear 2 / Gear 2 Neo Cradle

Samsung should release is a nice dock stand for these watches. I hated the Galaxy Gear 'photo frame' cradle. I am not very keen on the new 'snap on' cradle for the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo.
I do not mind either cradle for occasional data transfer/connection, but for daily charging, why can't they sell the charging cradle they give to retailers to display the watches..
It sits on the counter, you take the watch off and just sit it into the cradle. There is a small magnet inside that pulls your watch into place and keeps it firmly connected to the two charging pins. It's already been designed and manufactured, now just make them in both white and black and offer them for sale. I'll take two.
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I don't see a power connection to those store docks. Do they have one to charge the watch?

JimSmith94 said:
I don't see a power connection to those store docks. Do they have one to charge the watch?
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Those do have a charging cord that comes out the back/bottom of the unit. They only have 2 pogo pins, not 5, so they are for charging only. That's how they keep the display watches charged. I checked out on of the units at Best Buy and tried to convince they guy to sell it to me. but he wouldnt/couldnt.

Here is another angle of a retail dock. We obviously don't need the security cord.

I would love to have this to, I pass by the Swedish Samsung office sometimes. I could ask them if they would sell me some
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Ehallq said:
I would love to have this to, I pass by the Swedish Samsung office sometimes. I could ask them if they would sell me some
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That would be great, let us know what you find out.
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Any luck yet?
I have tried the local Samsung store here, that directed me to their call center, that directed me to another call center, that said they are only sent to retailers and sent back to Samsung after...
I really want one of these charging stands for my new Gear 2

possible problem?
So i ran some small magnets over the back of my watch and in the small space that the back has, I think there would need to be four magnets to hold it in a:
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configuration, but even after doing it I didn't create the same pull that the store stands do. I have a experiment that I'd like someone to run (I won't be going to a bestbuy for awhile). Go in with your gear 2, and neo, and try to put yours on the store stand. Does the stand attract it the same? I am worried that the stronger magnetism is a store version with an alternative (ferrous) backplate to the watch...
If I'm wrong, then I actually might start designing a stand and placing the pins and magnet in it, print the object and ship it for you guys to enjoy. Also, the base seems a bit shower stall like, I may reduce the footprint and make some design changes.

abjc89 said:
So i ran some small magnets over the back of my watch and in the small space that the back has, I think there would need to be four magnets to hold it in a:
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configuration, but even after doing it I didn't create the same pull that the store stands do. I have a experiment that I'd like someone to run (I won't be going to a bestbuy for awhile). Go in with your gear 2, and neo, and try to put yours on the store stand. Does the stand attract it the same? I am worried that the stronger magnetism is a store version with an alternative (ferrous) backplate to the watch...
If I'm wrong, then I actually might start designing a stand and placing the pins and magnet in it, print the object and ship it for you guys to enjoy. Also, the base seems a bit shower stall like, I may reduce the footprint and make some design changes.
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Its possible they are using rare earth magnets.

I would love to have this to, I pass by the Germany Samsung office sometimes. I could ask them if they would sell me some

Cradles for Gear 2 in Black or White
I have those cradles if someone needs one. In Black or Creamy White. Not sure what the rules are on this forum and don't want to violate the admin rules. Here is what they look like.
Let me know if someone is interested.
Thanks.

I have the cradles
Breach said:
Samsung should release is a nice dock stand for these watches. I hated the Galaxy Gear 'photo frame' cradle. I am not very keen on the new 'snap on' cradle for the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo.
I do not mind either cradle for occasional data transfer/connection, but for daily charging, why can't they sell the charging cradle they give to retailers to display the watches..
It sits on the counter, you take the watch off and just sit it into the cradle. There is a small magnet inside that pulls your watch into place and keeps it firmly connected to the two charging pins. It's already been designed and manufactured, now just make them in both white and black and offer them for sale. I'll take two.
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I posted on this thread the pics and the cradles I have for sale. Let me know the quantity you need.
Thanks.

captain1212 said:
I have those cradles if someone needs one. In Black or Creamy White. Not sure what the rules are on this forum and don't want to violate the admin rules. Here is what they look like.
Let me know if someone is interested.
Thanks.
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Do you still have these?

Cradles
raiu said:
Do you still have these?
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Yep. in order to be fair to the admin of the forum, I might suggest a search on ebay of: Galaxy Gear 2 / Gear 2 Neo Charging Cradle.
I have not seen them anywhere else.
Enjoy.

captain1212 said:
Yep. in order to be fair to the admin of the forum, I might suggest a search on ebay of: Galaxy Gear 2 / Gear 2 Neo Charging Cradle.
I have not seen them anywhere else.
Enjoy.
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Not to be rude, but really.. $80? I'll wait for my local best buy to recycle theirs.

Breach said:
Not to be rude, but really.. $80? I'll wait for my local best buy to recycle theirs.
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I understand what you are saying, but Ebay's fee's are really high. Then add Paypal fees and you can see it adds up quick.
Also the wimpy charger that comes with the Gear 2 is $40 and it's a pain to use.
I know the cradle is not for everyone, but for some like myself it is much more convenient and practical. Plus it is a better way to protect your Gear 2 when not in use.
If you were to order a larger quantity like 10 units I could work a better price.
Thanks for your feedback.

Thank you very much

captain1212 said:
I understand what you are saying, but Ebay's fee's are really high. Then add Paypal fees and you can see it adds up quick.
Also the wimpy charger that comes with the Gear 2 is $40 and it's a pain to use.
I know the cradle is not for everyone, but for some like myself it is much more convenient and practical. Plus it is a better way to protect your Gear 2 when not in use.
If you were to order a larger quantity like 10 units I could work a better price.
Thanks for your feedback.
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The charger gear 2 is 15$ from samsung. Ebays fees are not that high, nor is paypals. But to each his own. I'll also wait for bb to do something with theirs. Thank you

raiu said:
The charger gear 2 is 15$ from samsung. Ebays fees are not that high, nor is paypals. But to each his own. I'll also wait for bb to do something with theirs. Thank you
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Looks like the price came down since I last saw it. I just looked and it is $19.99 on Samsung website.
Again, it is not a purchase for everyone but at least it's an additional choice for some.
Thanks again.

captain1212 said:
Looks like the price came down since I last saw it. I just looked and it is $19.99 on Samsung website.
Again, it is not a purchase for everyone but at least it's an additional choice for some.
Thanks again.
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captain1212, do you still have either of these charging cradles? I would like to buy one from you (preferably the black one if possible).

Official Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Accessories

AndroidCentral has some pictures of some of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Accessories:
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsungs-new-galaxy-note-4-and-note-edge-accessories
TheVerge has some info on the bejeweled back covers and the LED Covers:
http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/3/6101321/galaxy-note-4-swarovski-crystal-back-accessories-announced
It looks like the LEDs on the LED Cover are just around the top portion of the flip, not all over it like the HTC Dot View.
Video talks about the Gear VR Headset, Gear S Watch, and Gear Circle:
The Qi Cover is separate like last year. The S View Covers are probably the same.

Link to Montblanc cases from presser yesterday:
http://www.montblanc.com/en-us/shop...let-computer-case-ii-sgn4-black-s-113393.aspx
$245

MultipleOutput said:
Link to Montblanc cases from presser yesterday:
http://www.montblanc.com/en-us/shop...let-computer-case-ii-sgn4-black-s-113393.aspx
$245
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Where's the smiley that represents "holy hell!?!"

Official Wireless Charging?

flype said:
Official Wireless Charging?
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Sigh...I guess the internals from Note 3 wireless charging cover won't work...
Connecting points are horizontal this time. It was horizontal on Note 3.

sometimesido said:
Sigh...I guess the internals from Note 3 wireless charging cover won't work...
Connecting points are horizontal this time. It was horizontal on Note 3.
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Is important that climb the Mah, so we could reduce charging time.
700/800/900 Mah? doubt
Saludos :good:

When does THIS come out?
http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/gearvr/gearvr_features.html

Dock?
Curious if they will release a dock? I have one for my Note 3 that I will be trying first thing once the Note 4 arrives.

emtownsend said:
Curious if they will release a dock? I have one for my Note 3 that I will be trying first thing once the Note 4 arrives.
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If you're talking about the OEM desk dock, it won't work because the Note 3 dock is USB 3.0 and the Note 4 is USB 2.0.

Anyone have an idea of when the official accessories will be available, like the wireless charging back? Not sure how long I'm willing to go without wireless charging on my Note 4.

JimSmith94 said:
If you're talking about the OEM desk dock, it won't work because the Note 3 dock is USB 3.0 and the Note 4 is USB 2.0.
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That would be my first thought too, but I currently have a USB 2 dock that works great for the Note 3. So, I'm remaining cautiously optimistic that it will work. I would like to ditch my Chinese knock-off dock with an official Samsung dock to gain 1920*1080 output. My knock-off dock only outputs 1280*720; but it is a fraction of the cost of the official dock...
So, I'll try my current dock when my Note 4 arrives and post my results. Then, if it does work, I'll spring for the official dock...

Is it weird that I'm only getting this phone because of that LED wallet cover thing?

LaRosa217 said:
Anyone have an idea of when the official accessories will be available, like the wireless charging back? Not sure how long I'm willing to go without wireless charging on my Note 4.
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most official Samsung accessories for the 4 are available now. Qi wireless charging covers on the 20th of this month.

Where is a dock or MHL 3.0 adapter available? You all realize it supports up to 4K @30hz display output? I can't seem to find any 3.0MHL. Also, anyone know if the miracast/allshare cast has improved in anyway ??

nick2k said:
most official Samsung accessories for the 4 are available now. Qi wireless charging covers on the 20th of this month.
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Where do you see them on sale now? I'm trying to find the LED or crystal covers and samsung mobile doesn't have N4 accessories listed yet.

adorkablejuliep said:
Where do you see them on sale now? I'm trying to find the LED or crystal covers and samsung mobile doesn't have N4 accessories listed yet.
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neither the LED or the Crystal covers are available yet. the Samsung USA Mobile rep told me that the accessories site for the 4 won't go live until "next week", but he probably felt pressured into telling me that over the phone.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/s.aspx?search=note 4
http://www.mobilefun.com/43950/samsung/galaxy-note-4/official-samsung.htm

Some Accessories are being listed now on Samsung and the 50% off coupon works. See my post in the other thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56001873&postcount=3

OEM battery and kit is on backorder
Anyone try to price match at it Best Buy and pick up in store? I imagine they don't honor the promotional pricing.

The old dock of my Note 1 works as expected with Note 4

phobium said:
When does THIS come out?
http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/gearvr/gearvr_features.html
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From what I've read the Gear VR is supposed to come out Nov to early Dec.

Note 3 Style Galaxy S4 Battery Door

I bought one of these and never got round to using it, they are hard to fine and I am now selling it due to having a new phone.
I wont link you as I don't think I'm allowed to but I will tell you that it is on eBay titled " Samsung Galaxy S4 Battery Door NOTE 3 STYLE RARE"
Please Note I am only accepting UK bidders due to postage
WHITE​

Rossyyy said:
I bought one of these and never got round to using it, they are hard to fine and I am now selling it due to having a new phone.
I wont link you as I don't think I'm allowed to but I will tell you that it is on eBay titled " Samsung Galaxy S4 Battery Door NOTE 3 STYLE RARE"
Please Note I am only accepting UK bidders due to postage​
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They're actually not rare at all. You can get them all over ebay for around £6
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Faux-...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3a9cf9eb8c

AndehX said:
They're actually not rare at all. You can get them all over ebay for around £6
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Faux-...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3a9cf9eb8c
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It's the white one.

Rossyyy said:
It's the white one.
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Even more common and cheaper:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371223357...49&var=640357266998&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

AndehX said:
They're actually not rare at all. You can get them all over ebay for around £6
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Faux-...K_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3a9cf9eb8c
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will this fit AT&T i337 model?

Amazon offers them for as little as $5 (before shipping). They are designed to fit any model of Galaxy S4, regardless of carrier.

[Q] Sticker NFC Antenna?

Can someone point out where to buy a NFC antenna sticker for an S4 for extended battery/case kits that don't have NFC? I assume this works like other phones where you land some contacts on the phone where they normally touch the battery antenna. I saw this for the S3 back in the day. Does it exist for the S4 or another hack to get NFC with a thick battery that doesn't have it?

I'm also looking. I can share the youtube link with more people discussing:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...kzu9UefR2M&ei=J37LVJWGEYuzyASVkoLQAw&tbm=isch
I am thinking that the one for the note2 may also fit but I don't know for sure. The contacts look about the same but I'm having to guess as I don't have a note to compare to. Hopefully someone with a note could measure it for us

Search for "Galaxy Note 2 NFC Sticker" on Amazon or Ebay. Despite being made for the Note 2 It works on the S4.

MehStrongBadMeh said:
Search for "Galaxy Note 2 NFC Sticker" on Amazon or Ebay. Despite being made for the Note 2 It works on the S4.
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Exactly what I'm using on my S4 as well. Works well.

Note9 work with latest Gear VR SM-R325?

Does anyone know if the Note9 will fit in the latest version of Gear VR? (SM-R325) Being the phone is .1" larger than last year's Note8 it might be a stretch to fit.

I did more research and found that in the details of the current model on the Samsung store website it says
"Galaxy Note9 requires a new adapter to be sourced free of charge from Samsung Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG".
That's good to know, I will be contacting them.

Well I called 1-800-SAMSUNG like the website says and they told me I had to call customer service which is 1-855-726-8721 and they said the adapter for the current Gear VR (Note8 edition) will come in the Note9 box, which I know is false because I've watched many unboxing videos. Don't you love how no one knows that the hell they are talking about and they just point fingers at another department. I guess I'll just wait another week or two when my Note9 comes and when I'm certain it's not in the box I will call those numbers back up again and blow up on them.

WHAT IS WRONGGG WITH SAMSUNG. https://i.imgur.com/C0NrK4s.png

D4rkShadow said:
WHAT IS WRONGGG WITH SAMSUNG. https://i.imgur.com/C0NrK4s.png
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Lack of communication. Just wait till you hand the phone in hand then call them.

They confirmed yesterday that everything should work fine with RM325. so i got a RM325 and now the software isn't installing. it does nothing when i connect it to the headset. contacted support and now they are saying " wait a few more days for official info". are you kidding me.

D4rkShadow said:
They confirmed yesterday that everything should work fine with RM325. so i got a RM325 and now the software isn't installing. it does nothing when i connect it to the headset. contacted support and now they are saying " wait a few more days for official info". are you kidding me.
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Did you need a new adapter for it to fit? Or does it fit fine right out of the box?

BigMosely said:
Did you need a new adapter for it to fit? Or does it fit fine right out of the box?
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i got the new adapter in my box

Daniehabazin said:
i got the new adapter in my box
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So you bought the R325 and it came with the adapter? Or are you saying the adapter for the R325 came in the box with your Note 9?

BigMosely said:
So you bought the R325 and it came with the adapter? Or are you saying the adapter for the R325 came in the box with your Note 9?
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i don't have the R325, the adapter came in the box with the phone.
it's the SM-N960F version

Daniehabazin said:
i don't have the R325, the adapter came in the box with the phone.
it's the SM-N960F version
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They must only include it in your countries version, I have watched U.S. version unboxing videos and its not in our box.

Ok got my Note 9 today and Gear VR (RM325) the note 8 adapter does work with the note 9 (although its not a perfect fit and i would be hesitant to use as it pinches the screen). I had the VR working flawlessly. SO now to figure out where to get this adapter. I called Samsung three times and they have no idea what i'm talking about.
Edit: Also my Verizon 512gb Note 9 did not come with an adapter.

So instead of calling (which i tried again today and they still had no idea what i was talking about) I used the Live chat support and selected the GearVR as the product i needed help with. After Giving him my IMEI number for my Note 9 and my shipping information he created a ticket for me and the adapter will be sent to me by sept 10th.

Daniehabazin said:
i got the new adapter in my box
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r u sure that is gear vr adapter & not usb adapter?

I remember reading on their page for the VR contact customer care and they should send you the adapter. Use that for reference for customer service reps.

monx® said:
r u sure that is gear vr adapter & not usb adapter?
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yes, cause i got a usb adapter to.

https://goo.gl/HJ3gFc
"The current iteration of Gear VR (SM-R325NZVAXAR) will be supported by the Galaxy Note9, however you will need an adapter to fit it. If you are a Galaxy Note9 owner and would like to receive the adapter free of charge, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG*"
Make sure you point to this, and you have that model VR headset.

The Gear VR (RM325) & Note 9 will work ok without the adapter
I've had the RM325 and got my Note 9 on the 22nd sans any adapter besides the USB one. Using an Xfinity Mobile US version. The Gear VR worked fine once you update the related apps, although the shape of the connector is a little different so I can see the adapter fitting better. I'll probably not use it too much until I get a chance to order the adapter from Samsung.

I have the Note 9 and I can assure you the adapter is not in the box. At least not in mine.

I also contacted support via chat on samsung website. When I showed them the url from Tidbits post mentioning the free adapter, they immediately processed the free adapter.