I can't find anything on this.
So I'm trying to pair my Galaxy S5 with the Gear2 - it can see the Gear 2 on bluetooth, but there's no prompt to pair.
Gear Manager pops up an error message very quickly and force closes.
I don't particularly want to have to sign up with a samsung account and/or use their app store on my phone - is there any way around this?
cmdrogogov said:
I can't find anything on this.
So I'm trying to pair my Galaxy S5 with the Gear2 - it can see the Gear 2 on bluetooth, but there's no prompt to pair.
Gear Manager pops up an error message very quickly and force closes.
I don't particularly want to have to sign up with a samsung account and/or use their app store on my phone - is there any way around this?
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i believe you need to have a Samsung app store account. how else will you have access to the thousands of great apps for the Gear 2 without one... lol, but seriously, no account no acess. there are few (if any) apps in android play store. Gear 2 runs on tizen, not Android.
as for the F/C, try uninstalling everything and try again. my Gear 2 paired up with my Note 3 right away.
rlee008 said:
i believe you need to have a Samsung app store account. how else will you have access to the thousands of great apps for the Gear 2 without one... lol, but seriously, no account no acess. there are few (if any) apps in android play store. Gear 2 runs on tizen, not Android.
as for the F/C, try uninstalling everything and try again. my Gear 2 paired up with my Note 3 right away.
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I found a version of Gear manager as an apk download that runs, but you're right - what you can do with it is highly restricted.
I'm a little more privacy-aware than most android users, and as a result I'm probably not going to use the device much if it's locked to a corporate app store.
cmdrogogov said:
I found a version of Gear manager as an apk download that runs, but you're right - what you can do with it is highly restricted.
I'm a little more privacy-aware than most android users, and as a result I'm probably not going to use the device much if it's locked to a corporate app store.
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The apps download to your phone which transfers them to your watch. The only possible apps I can think of that might expose your watch data are fitness apps that transfer your stats back to the phone. Watch faces, games, etc. don't share any data but still, the only way to get them is through the Samsung App Store.
So I downloaded quite a bit of apps for my gear 2 from the Samsung store e.g. appy geek. They don't show up on apps and if I click on the app from the store, it says view app in gear manager, but just shows gear manager home page. Any suggestions ?
Thanks
mrsimpson321 said:
So I downloaded quite a bit of apps for my gear 2 from the Samsung store e.g. appy geek. They don't show up on apps and if I click on the app from the store, it says view app in gear manager, but just shows gear manager home page. Any suggestions ?
Thanks
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Same here! Did anyone solve this problem? Sometimes I download and install an app but it isn't visible in my G2. And in this way, I can't even uninstall it, since the problem is the same mrsimpson described.
darkmage1975 said:
Same here! Did anyone solve this problem? Sometimes I download and install an app but it isn't visible in my G2. And in this way, I can't even uninstall it, since the problem is the same mrsimpson described.
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Just like you failed. Somebody help me : (
I could connect my Gear 2 to my Samsung Core Plus SM-G3502T, but does not appear apps in Gear Manager.
Any suggestions?
Ps - do not have root for my device.
rogerioteo said:
I could connect my Gear 2 to my Samsung Core Plus SM-G3502T, but does not appear apps in Gear Manager.
Any suggestions?
Ps - do not have root for my device.
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Check your device is compatible, as the connection of your gear to your phone would depend on your version of Android. Also check in the samsung apps (galaxy apps) store instead of the Play store
Anyone found a solution yet?
I managed to run my gear 2 on my htc one m7, i installed apps to my phone but it creates no Icon on my watch as it should...
Anyone knows how to fix that?
Rooting device / watch?
mrsimpson321 said:
Check your device is compatible, as the connection of your gear to your phone would depend on your version of Android. Also check in the samsung apps (galaxy apps) store instead of the Play store
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I have a VZW S4 (SCH-i545), running Hyperdrive RLS19 and a Samsung Gear 2 Neo (SM-R381), Samsung Apps v14040104.21.007.1, Samsung Gear v2.2.14110499.
I cannot seem to dl and install gear 2 apps and have those apps show in gear manager or on the gear 2 itself.
I even tried moving the apk from downloads to system >apps, but move fails.
The process shows the black, "save file" then "install file" windows, that take up the entire screen
In what folder are Gear apps supposed to be stored, for use?
ETA: So I changed phones. I am now trying the Neo with an S4 on MDK and the Bonestock 1.1.4 ROM.
Every app I have tried has shown on the Neo. Both Watcher and Watch Styler.
The issue now is that when I get out of range and the Neo disconnects BT, it does not auto re-connect upon returning within range.
With the other phone it auto re-connected every time, but most apps would show. GRRR!
GEAR MANAGER INFO AND REFERENCE
see post 2 for versions and downloads
i noticed today, my gear manager updated to a new version and downloaded and installed 3 new items, im guessing theyre overwrites to previous software, anyway
its updated again today, and again downloaded and installed another 3 items,
i never had a problem with my gear manager, so the question im asking is, has this fixed bluetooth disconnect for non samsung devices, and are the signed apps, working more consistently
Guides
Official samsung support, how-to's , downloads
gear
gear 2
gear 2 neo
[Guide] How to set up Galaxy Gear 2 for non Samsung devices (Full Tutorial)
Tools
[TOOL] [OS X] GearManager - Manage Your Gear 2 on your MacBook !
gear manager versions
latest
2.2.14100299
in this zip file are all the latest gear manager related apks including samsung app store, billing , iap etc etc i could find after the latest update, put into the relevant folders,
as follows
root/data/app
root/system/app
root/system/priv-app
try placing these apks in the corresponding folders on your phone and reboot, let me know how you get on
old versions
BOTH DEVICES
(for these go here, and give brendo a thank, and this is the link to there locations)
v1.7.062401 (Gear 1) | v2.1.14062401 (Gear 2)
v1.7.052101 (Gear 1) | v2.1.14052101 (Gear 2)
v1.7.042803 (Gear 1) | v2.0.14042803 (Gear 2)
v1.7.041404 (Gear 1) | v2.0.14040404 (Gear 2)
v1.7.040401 (Gear 1) | v2.0.14040401 (Gear 2)
GEAR 1
(for these go here and give omniwolf a thank
1.7.031004
1.6.132701
1.6.131003
1.6.111801
1.5.123002
1.5.121601
1.5.120903
1.2.131013
GEAR STUB.apk (this downloads additional software)
this thread is a wip
thanks to
omniwolf
brendo
Well I can’t even update, when I launch Gear manager, it says there is a update, it downloads and when it starts installing app crashes… And if I cancel the update it won’t let me go in the manager.
So I can’t use my Gear manager, the notifications are still pushed to the watch.
Reptile-X said:
Well I can’t even update, when I launch Gear manager, it says there is a update, it downloads and when it starts installing app crashes… And if I cancel the update it won’t let me go in the manager.
So I can’t use my Gear manager, the notifications are still pushed to the watch.
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have you tried , clearing its data in android app settings, then taking the apks in my (latest) link, and overwriting the current the apps, rebooting, and opening gear manager
gav83collins said:
have you tried , clearing its data in android app settings, then taking the apks in my (latest) link, and overwriting the current the apps, rebooting, and opening gear manager
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Thanks for heads up, I have succeeded to update from Samsung Galaxy Apps, so updating directly from gear manager fails and after update it wouldn’t connect to my Gear Neo after couple tries it is connected now.
And now I was trying to open up Gear manager again it said there is a update… Again it fails through the app itself but when I open it from Samsung App store it updated another 3 files. It connects again to my gear and app version is 2.2.14092499 now.
So I thought it is working and tried to open Gear manager and it says still there is an update, checked in Samsung App store and there is no update there, if I try to update from the Gear app itself, I get same problem as above.
I will wait to see how Samsun fix these issue, did reboot and cleared the cashes several times on my first try too, it doesn’t help. I am not going to install the ones you posted above, not that I trust that but just to wait and see what Samsung does about this.
Reptile-X said:
Thanks for heads up, I have succeeded to update from Samsung Galaxy Apps, so updating directly from gear manager fails and after update it wouldn’t connect to my Gear Neo after couple tries it is connected now.
And now I was trying to open up Gear manager again it said there is a update… Again it fails through the app itself but when I open it from Samsung App store it updated another 3 files. It connects again to my gear and app version is 2.2.14092499 now.
So I thought it is working and tried to open Gear manager and it says still there is an update, checked in Samsung App store and there is no update there, if I try to update from the Gear app itself, I get same problem as above.
I will wait to see how Samsun fix these issue, did reboot and cleared the cashes several times on my first try too, it doesn’t help. I am not going to install the ones you posted above, not that I trust that but just to wait and see what Samsung does about this.
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I had the same problem as you. The only thing that could solve my problem was to uninstall Gear Manager from Samsung store and install it again.
Maybe you have have tried this already.
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There was a reason why I didn't do that. I didn't want to loose my Gear apps.
But after your suggestion, I removed the app and reinstalled again. The app version is still same as the one I mentioned above. But I had to install all my Gear apps again because Gear is pushed to factory reset, which is not so big problem if the Gear app store didn't have constant network issues.
At least after a while I could install everything back but now I didn't have the wstheme files on the watch. Put those back on the watch again and I can use my favorite app Multi-Watch again.
Bit stupid of Samsung, if you ask me. Pushing a update which cause problems. I am not the only one since in the app reviews at Galaxy app store more people complain about it.
I had to factory reset two times in two weeks because of Gear Manager updates.
As you said I needed to install everything again on my Gear. But I haven't seen any improvements with these updates and Gear appstore and Samsung Galaxy appstore sucks with network connection. At least they could send us an update log.
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Reptile-X said:
There was a reason why I didn't do that. I didn't want to loose my Gear apps.
But after your suggestion, I removed the app and reinstalled again. The app version is still same as the one I mentioned above. But I had to install all my Gear apps again because Gear is pushed to factory reset, which is not so big problem if the Gear app store didn't have constant network issues.
At least after a while I could install everything back but now I didn't have the wstheme files on the watch. Put those back on the watch again and I can use my favorite app Multi-Watch again.
Bit stupid of Samsung, if you ask me. Pushing a update which cause problems. I am not the only one since in the app reviews at Galaxy app store more people complain about it.
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samsung should incooporate the gear manager back up process, to include apps, and also to backup to our samsung cloud account, so restoring, restores everything
gav83collins said:
samsung should incooporate the gear manager back up process, to include apps, and also to backup to our samsung cloud account, so restoring, restores everything
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Totally agree with you. It is not like I am side loading apps on my Gear, 4 of these apps are paid apps so a better restore abilities wouldn't hurt anything, and time consuming installs with a lot network issues on Samsung server side is really annoying.
I think my Galaxy note 2 will be my last Samsung phone for a while. I have had too much problem with their own software since I've started to use Galaxy S and now Note2. Problem with the phones software, problem with Kies and now with the Gear's software.
Good hardware, but bad software.
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Reptile-X said:
Totally agree with you. It is not like I am side loading apps on my Gear, 4 of these apps are paid apps so a better restore abilities wouldn't hurt anything, and time consuming installs with a lot network issues on Samsung server side is really annoying.
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im currently developing a batch process, to back up, the gears apps, to go with the aio batch file for restoring, its a wip, so watch this space
gav83collins said:
im currently developing a batch process, to back up, the gears apps, to go with the aio batch file for restoring, its a wip, so watch this space
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I can't miss it, I am getting notification on my Gear through XDA 4 Premium app
Reptile-X said:
Well I can’t even update, when I launch Gear manager, it says there is a update, it downloads and when it starts installing app crashes… And if I cancel the update it won’t let me go in the manager.
So I can’t use my Gear manager, the notifications are still pushed to the watch.
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same problem here,
go to apps on phone, goto samsung gear app, clear cache, force stop
goto galaxy store gear manager, chose start or update app, app manager work again, ... for a day. then the whole thing starts again
Im using lastest gear manager with tizen mod 3 on gear 2. Watch connect to phone but gear manager stays on connecting forever i have no fc.
Rostenhollander said:
same problem here,
go to apps on phone, goto samsung gear app, clear cache, force stop
goto galaxy store gear manager, chose start or update app, app manager work again, ... for a day. then the whole thing starts again
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Are you using the apps I posted above.
Try limiting gear manager and gear software updates Internet connection with a firewall
diamantericos said:
Im using lastest gear manager with tizen mod 3 on gear 2. Watch connect to phone but gear manager stays on connecting forever i have no fc.
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Are you using the apps I posted above
United pair watch from Bluetooth in the phone. Reset gear managers data. Then reconnect I'm the watch. And checking while gear manager try to connect that use for Bluetooth audio is ticked in android settings
Transported to you using quantam mechanics by my pimped s5 through space and time via the xda app
gav83collins said:
Are you using the apps I posted above.
Try limiting gear manager and gear software updates Internet connection with a firewall
Are you using the apps I posted above
United pair watch from Bluetooth in the phone. Reset gear managers data. Then reconnect I'm the watch. And checking while gear manager try to connect that use for Bluetooth audio is ticked in android settings
Transported to you using quantam mechanics by my pimped s5 through space and time via the xda app
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I tried the apps you posted no luck but get fc on hostmanager so annoying. But with latest gear manager from samsung store no fc only the connectioning forever issue i also tried what you said after those steps then host manager started to fc
diamantericos said:
I tried the apps you posted no luck but get fc on hostmanager so annoying. But with latest gear manager from samsung store no fc only the connectioning forever issue i also tried what you said after those steps then host manager started to fc
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What permissions does your host manager have
gav83collins said:
What permissions does your host manager have
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Never bothered to check
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diamantericos said:
Never bothered to check
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hello, i have a s9 + updated to the latest sw version, i disabled and uninstalled some bloatware app some time ago. now i have a samsung TV and i want to use smarthings. i reset smarthings but it still doesn't work. Can anyone tell me the package list that allows smarthings to work? i dont want to reset all phone because i would lose all files and apps ... thanks
Giovanni9921 said:
hello, i have a s9 + updated to the latest sw version, i disabled and uninstalled some bloatware app some time ago. now i have a samsung TV and i want to use smarthings. i reset smarthings but it still doesn't work. Can anyone tell me the package list that allows smarthings to work? i dont want to reset all phone because i would lose all files and apps ... thanks
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You can install smart things app from Play store:
SmartThings - Apps on Google Play
Control your Samsung Smart TVs, appliances, and SmartThings-compatible devices
play.google.com
Alternatively you can use other methods to mirror your screen - see my screenshot.