I wondered if anyone knows what happened to the 1000 apps which should be available at launch as stated on CNBC ?
The store which you can access via the Samsung Gear app only has around 25 apps as far as I can see.
Thanks in advance
A year ago I had the gear 2 neo, the gear s2 has less apps than the neo,don't get your hopes up, they did the same with the neo,the apps are coming, never came,this time I expect the same
YOYO41 said:
A year ago I had the gear 2 neo, the gear s2 has less apps than the neo,don't get your hopes up, they did the same with the neo,the apps are coming, never came,this time I expect the same
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That's too bad... The SDK, documentation and support is really bad in comparison to others so I didn't expect wonders anyway. But without the intention to harm anyone; 90% of the apps currently available (excluding the watch designs) are very bad
It seems like a good opportunity for app developers to make money. If you develop a good app it's going to get exposure very fast and I think there are enough users to make it profitable.
At this point in time though I can't imagine wanting anything else to use on a smartwatch, I basically just use the step coounter, clock, messaging and dismiss incoming notifications.
The Voxer app are already available for the S2?
Can someone post screenshots of the Samsung Galaxy store? I don't have a device yet, I just want to know which apps are available and the current state of the store. Thanks
I have the gear s and waiting for the magic apps lol they still haven't come u
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The Voxer app are already available for the S2?
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Is the voxer app much use given the lack of microphone on the wifi model?
There appears to be an open question regarding the Endomondo app coming to the Gear S2... Let see if that comes to pass
I have to admit I'm disappointed with the amount of apps available
Good thing I didn't get the watch for apps. Saved myself disappointment. I never really believed Samsung with their outlandish claims of 1000 apps on launch. Maybe there are 1000 apps out there, but most of them are just fugly watch faces.
Ironic after selling my Gear 2 in anticipation of the s2 and the once again loads of apps that never materialise I decided to look into Android Wear and realised their app selection is just app bad.
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It as been stated that the Samsung Gear 2 will also be made compatible with other manufacturers Android devices.
http://www.tizenexperts.com/2014/04...-second-quarter-2014-rollout-for-tizen-phone/
This will be a major step with getting people interested in these new wearables.
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It as been stated that the Samsung Gear 2 will also be made compatible with other manufacturers Android devices.
http://www.tizenexperts.com/2014/04...-second-quarter-2014-rollout-for-tizen-phone/
This will be a major step with getting people interested in these new wearables.
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The article also says Samsung will release an Android based smartwatch later this year... I'm not even going to attempt to understand that one. The only way I can see them doing that is if they run with Android Wear just to have a device in that space (you know, the Android faithful crowd).
Yeah, the Android Wear bit did confuse me as well. Kinda glad I'm not the only one that gets confused about these things. Lol.
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i'd get a Gear 2 (or Neo) if i knew if would certainly work with my phone, but "eventually" could be a month or a year from now
JarlSX said:
i'd get a Gear 2 (or Neo) if i knew if would certainly work with my phone, but "eventually" could be a month or a year from now
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True. Surely Samsung should know how detrimental it is to their overall Smart phone strategy. Hopefully sooner than later
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True. Surely Samsung should know how detrimental it is to their overall Smart phone strategy. Hopefully sooner than later
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How really? They anyways control more than 50% of Android smartphone market share. I am yet to find a reason why that would hurt them. How can locking customers in their own eco system be detrimental to their profits?
Well yes they have the smartphone market, but with this restriction they will not own the wearable market using Tizen. Wearable is the new fighting ground for devices and revenue.
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Not sure if Google Nexus watch will support more then just Google phones (I assume it will be all Android) but it is to be announced in July at Google I/O. It looks a lot nicer then the Gear 2. At that point I have a feeling that the Gear 2 will get phased out if they don't open up to Android by then. Mainly because Google is a super power and they will find a way to push them out of the way. The next 2 months are vital to the GG2's existence outside of the Samsung ecosystem.
Here's a list of the latest Samsung devices compatible with the Gear 2:
http://www.tizenexperts.com/2014/04/samsung-increases-its-gear-2-neo-tizen-comptability/
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Not sure if Google Nexus watch will support more then just Google phones (I assume it will be all Android) but it is to be announced in July at Google I/O. It looks a lot nicer then the Gear 2. At that point I have a feeling that the Gear 2 will get phased out if they don't open up to Android by then. Mainly because Google is a super power and they will find a way to push them out of the way. The next 2 months are vital to the GG2's existence outside of the Samsung ecosystem.
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What do you mean by opening up to Android? This is built on Tizen, everyone knows that already.
Guess you haven't checked Samsung's financial results lately. Samsung Electronics made 7.7 billion profit last Q. That's just the electronics division. They have countless other companies controlled by same family/chaebol.
For the life of me, I don't understand why everyone is so up in arms about the gear series only working with Samsung devices. If and when the iWatch is released everyone will praise them like sheep and no one will complain that it won't work with my note 3. Samsung sells MILLIONS more phones than apple yearly. So why does everyone have an issue with it? Also, since I'm ranting again, leave Android wear for Android. Meaning I don't want Android wear on my Gear 2 neo. Android wear is nothing more than a wearable notification system. Android wear on this device would be like buying a Ferrari and swappjng the motor for an LS7 for no other reason than you like corvettes. Android wear would cripple this awesomely capable device. OK its late.... I'm done. Don't mind me. ... I'm sleepy
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For the life of me, I don't understand why everyone is so up in arms about the gear series only working with Samsung devices. If and when the iWatch is released everyone will praise them like sheep and no one will complain that it won't work with my note 3. Samsung sells MILLIONS more phones than apple yearly. So why does everyone have an issue with it? Also, since I'm ranting again, leave Android wear for Android. Meaning I don't want Android wear on my Gear 2 neo. Android wear is nothing more than a wearable notification system. Android wear on this device would be like buying a Ferrari and swappjng the motor for an LS7 for no other reason than you like corvettes. Android wear would cripple this awesomely capable device. OK its late.... I'm done. Don't mind me. ... I'm sleepy
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Nice rant. I'm with you brother. I'm a big samsung guy and love my gear. We don't know what Apple will bring to the table because they keep putting watches and phones "iPhone 6" off for release. They're so far behind the curve is ridiculous. Now. That being said the one thing you said could be wrong. The initial rumors are apple's Iwatch will run on all devices. That's what the rumors say. It would be in their best interest to do that and try and steal away Android and windows phone customers. We'll see. Maybe the iwatch will be released before the gear 3.. lol
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Nice rant. I'm with you brother. I'm a big samsung guy and love my gear. We don't know what Apple will bring to the table because they keep putting watches and phones "iPhone 6" off for release. They're so far behind the curve is ridiculous. Now. That being said the one thing you said could be wrong. The initial rumors are apple's Iwatch will run on all devices. That's what the rumors say. It would be in their best interest to do that and try and steal away Android and windows phone customers. We'll see. Maybe the iwatch will be released before the gear 3.. lol
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If Apple actually allows their watch to be used with android devices.... It will signal the death of Apple. The last time they said something would work with all devices they meant 3gs and newer. Lol. But really, if it does, Steve Jobs will rise from the dead and smack Jony Ive so damn hard that his face will swell into the Google.com logo of the day.
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Gear 2 works fine with my HTC One M8, just need to find the APK for the Gear Manager. Obviously certain samsung specific features like the Weather, S-Health, S-Voice wont work but other features including notifications work fine.
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Gear 2 works fine with my HTC One M8, just need to find the APK for the Gear Manager. Obviously certain samsung specific features like the Weather, S-Health, S-Voice wont work but other features including notifications work fine.
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Does the media controller work for you? I really miss being able to control Play Music like I could with my Pebble.
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Does the media controller work for you? I really miss being able to control Play Music like I could with my Pebble.
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It will if you follow the instructions posted in the guide in this forum.
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It will if you follow the instructions posted in the guide in this forum.
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I followed the instructions to a T, even started from a fresh CloudyFlex 2.1 ROM install - Media Controller appears on my Gear 2 and I'm able to adjust the volume from it and see the currently playing track, but it won't let me pause/play or skip tracks. I'm using Play Music.
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I followed the instructions to a T, even started from a fresh CloudyFlex 2.1 ROM install - Media Controller appears on my Gear 2 and I'm able to adjust the volume from it and see the currently playing track, but it won't let me pause/play or skip tracks. I'm using Play Music.
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I'm using Sense 6 Music Play application on HTC One M8 and all the controls work (play/pause, skip tracks forward/backward and volume up/down). Could be a Google issue.
Wife's Gear 2 came in the mail, so I decided to try it myself. I was able to do take photo's and sync them to my phone and make phone calls. I didn't try the notifications or replying to them.
I'd definitely want one, but not to sure about it. If it had the Nike+ running app on it, then I'd definitely get it.
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Wife's Gear 2 came in the mail, so I decided to try it myself. I was able to do take photo's and sync them to my phone and make phone calls. I didn't try the notifications or replying to them.
I'd definitely want one, but not to sure about it. If it had the Nike+ running app on it, then I'd definitely get it.
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What phone and version of android are you on? note3 s4 or s5? Im on an S4 with 4.3 I have not gone to 4.4 and wondering if the gear 2 i have comming this week needs kit kat or not
To make it all a little easier for the consumer to make an informed decision I think it would be useful to build a comparison thread.
This is not for slating or making big statements about Samsung strategy, literally feature and technical comparison.
I.e music : Gear 2, ability to store locally and play through device or phone. Gear live, ability to control music playing on phone.
Please post any areas you know are 100% true and I'll update the first post.
Gear 2, has speaker & mic, Gear live has only mic.
Gear 2 has Camera / Gear Live no cam.
raiu said:
Gear 2, has speaker & mic, Gear live has only mic.
Gear 2 has Camera / Gear Live no cam.
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No speakerphone, no Gear Live, for me. The speakerphone is just too good on the Gear 2 Neo for me to get rid of it.
Yeah I mean being able to answer a call from the watch is a nice feature to keep :/
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To make it all a little easier for the consumer to make an informed decision I think it would be useful to build a comparison thread.
This is not for slating or making big statements about Samsung strategy, literally feature and technical comparison.
I.e music : Gear 2, ability to store locally and play through device or phone. Gear live, ability to control music playing on phone.
Please post any areas you know are 100% true and I'll update the first post.
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I love my Gear 2, mainly because of the ability to make/receive calls and the camera.Those two main features are not available on the Gear Live.
Android Wear looks awesome so far though.
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I love my Gear 2, mainly because of the ability to make/receive calls and the camera.Those two main features are not available on the Gear Live.
Android Wear looks awesome so far though.
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I have both but prefer my gear, simply because of the full android os (almost) thanks to the custom null rom
gear 1 has overclocking and undervolting, playstore access, on screen keyboard, full customizeable apex launcher, xposed framework and modules, extended camera record unlimited.......shall i go on
gear 2 has none of the above (as yet)
gav83collins said:
I have both but prefer my gear, simply because of the full android os (almost) thanks to the custom null rom
gear 1 has overclocking and undervolting, playstore access, on screen keyboard, full customizeable apex launcher, xposed framework and modules, extended camera record unlimited.......shall i go on
gear 2 has none of the above (as yet)
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You have both? Gear 2 and Gear Live?
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brazcub said:
You have both? Gear 2 and Gear Live?
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Oh no sorry. I thought this was a live comparison. Between the gear 1 and the gear 2 models
My bad
gav83collins said:
Oh no sorry. I thought this was a live comparison. Between the gear 1 and the gear 2 models
My bad
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I thought about getting a Gear1, I definitely prefer Android, but decided to get the Gear 2 because development on the original Gear seemed to have all but stopped.
Hoping for development on the Gear 2, but starting to think it may never come with the new Android watches coming out.
The Neo was so cheap that I don't regret it, it will definitely hold me until a better Android option comes out
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I thought about getting a Gear1, I definitely prefer Android, but decided to get the Gear 2 because development on the original Gear seemed to have all but stopped.
Hoping for development on the Gear 2, but starting to think it may never come with the new Android watches coming out.
The Neo was so cheap that I don't regret it, it will definitely hold me until a better Android option comes out
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the gear 1 , hardly needs any more development, its fantastic
My Gear Live's plastic back started to crumble where the charger clips to it. My Gear 2 hasn't done that yet. Exactly the same issue as described at http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...r-lives-horrible-charging-mechanism-breaking/
I want to get the Gear S3 Frontier. I have a Honor 8 phone. I use Google Messenger and Google Allo. Do both of these apps work with the Gear S3, can I send and receive text messages etc. I don't want to use the stock Samsung app.
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I want to get the Gear S3 Frontier. I have a Honor 8 phone. I use Google Messenger and Google Allo. Do both of these apps work with the Gear S3, can I send and receive text messages etc. I don't want to use the stock Samsung app.
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You get notifications(with the content like you have in the Android status bar) , but you can not reply from the watch
falcon26 said:
I want to get the Gear S3 Frontier. I have a Honor 8 phone. I use Google Messenger and Google Allo. Do both of these apps work with the Gear S3, can I send and receive text messages etc. I don't want to use the stock Samsung app.
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You get notifications(with the content like you have in the Android status bar) , but you can not reply from the watch
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Replying works too but requires installing android wear and pairing it with an emulator.
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Replying works too but requires installing android wear and pairing it with an emulator.
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How to pair with emulator? Mine just says trying to connect....
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aapanju said:
How to pair with emulator? Mine just says trying to connect....
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http://www.tomsguide.com/faq/id-2452471/install-android-wear-emulator.html
Perfect... will this enable more features on my Gear S3? As Iv read that it doesn't but some say it does... whats your take..?
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Perfect... will this enable more features on my Gear S3? As Iv read that it doesn't but some say it does... whats your take..?
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It is for android wear watches so doesn't do much for gear, it only enables replying to the messages even if you are not using samsung's message app. You can just use SMSGear instead of doing this actually. https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/themes/opensource-sms-application-gear-s3-t3557263
Ahh only sms... I thought whatsapp etc also...
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I will probably skip the Samsung watch and grab a wear watch instead like the Lg Style. After some reading Samsung watches are great if you have a Samsung phone, but if you do not then it's hit or miss with most apps and some don't work at all. And of course the apps I use are the ones that apparently don't work at all with Samsung. Shame really because I think the Samsung watch looks almost like the $1000 Tag Heuer smart watch. If they would have only used wear software instead of there own.
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I will probably skip the Samsung watch and grab a wear watch instead like the Lg Style. After some reading Samsung watches are great if you have a Samsung phone, but if you do not then it's hit or miss with most apps and some don't work at all. And of course the apps I use are the ones that apparently don't work at all with Samsung. Shame really because I think the Samsung watch looks almost like the $1000 Tag Heuer smart watch. If they would have only used wear software instead of there own.
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(I'm not sure where you're at but) Check Best Buy. The Samsung Rep told me you can return the S3 within a 15-day period after buying. I asked the rep at a Best Buy (at a location with a Samsung gallery -- not all locations have) to take the S3 out of Store Demo Mode so I can pair it with my old Galaxy Note 2 but he said he can't. He mentioned I can buy and return it within 15 days if I'm not happy with it. If you're going to do this, see if you can involve a manager. Sometimes reps just say whatever they want to make a sale. But who knows. He could be telling the truth.
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(I'm not sure where you're at but) Check Best Buy. The Samsung Rep told me you can return the S3 within a 15-day period after buying. I asked the rep at a Best Buy (at a location with a Samsung gallery -- not all locations have) to take the S3 out of Store Demo Mode so I can pair it with my old Galaxy Note 2 but he said he can't. He mentioned I can buy and return it within 15 days if I'm not happy with it. If you're going to do this, see if you can involve a manager. Sometimes reps just say whatever they want to make a sale. But who knows. He could be telling the truth.
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Best buy's return policy is 15 days unless otherwise stated. The only reason I know that is they will price match anything you buy within the return period as well. I had bought a TV and on the 15th day it dropped by about $500. Called them up and they refunded that amount. The info on price matching and return policy can be found easily on their website.
So I checked out the S3 at T-Mobile store. Never mind its way to big and heavy. Also it didn't work with half the stuff I wanted to do on my Pixel. I think this watch is great if you have a Samsung phone, but if it's a non Samsung phone then expect half the stuff not to work right. I think I will pick up the new LG Sport watch instead...
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So I checked out the S3 at T-Mobile store. Never mind its way to big and heavy. Also it didn't work with half the stuff I wanted to do on my Pixel. I think this watch is great if you have a Samsung phone, but if it's a non Samsung phone then expect half the stuff not to work right. I think I will pick up the new LG Sport watch instead...
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If you're concerned about sizes, I think the LG Sport Watch is bigger but along with its size, you get more screen and a higher resolution. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough room to improve on battery life for the LG even for its bigger size. I'm on the morning of Day 3 and I still have 62% battery power (granted I turn it off after 9pm and turn it back on at 6am). Lots of trade-offs. But I agree. You get a better experience with the Gear S3 if you have a Galaxy phone. Have you seen this article? http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-watch-sport-vs-samsung-gear-s3
EDIT: One of the best things I love about the S3 is Samsung Pay (way better than Android Pay). Never again do I pull my wallet out (except when I occasionally buy wine -- I still get carded LOL!)
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So I checked out the S3 at T-Mobile store. Never mind its way to big and heavy. Also it didn't work with half the stuff I wanted to do on my Pixel. I think this watch is great if you have a Samsung phone, but if it's a non Samsung phone then expect half the stuff not to work right. I think I will pick up the new LG Sport watch instead...
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That hasn't been my experience at all. I have a Moto G4 and my wife has a Huawei phone and the S3 works very well with either. I've paired it separately with both plus an older Moto E I and everything works without a hitch. I know there have been some hitches with the IPhone but I wouldn't touch one of those if my life depended on it so I can't comment there.
There isn't a huge difference in the S3 user experience with a Samsung phone versus other branded Android phones. Regardless, if integration with the Google ecosystem is paramount, an AW watch will fulfill those duties better than the S3. But the LG Sport has a few serious shortcomings compared to the S3: inferior battery life, fixed wristband (a comfort and customization issue), and lack of MST. The LG Sport is the best AW 2.0 watch on the market only because it's the only one on the market right now. I too am waiting, I just chose to do it while using the S3 in the interim.
Gear Sport paid apps on other smartphones than Samsung
Hi guys,
I bought the Samsung Gear Sport and I can only access free apps on Gear app.
The paid apps don't show here.
I tried with 2 android phones (unroot): Nexus 5 and Zenfone 3.
In my country (Brazil) it's possible to access paid apps ( I have a friend with Gear S3 and Samsung S7 and he can buy apps).
It's true that only Samsung phone can access the paid apps???
Why this Samsung?
I tried everything: reset, reinstall in both phones and nothing. Only free apps. The other things (notifications, apps and so) works OK.
Thank you.
Nobody here with a non Samsung phone and a Gear device??
Tks guys.
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Nobody here with a non Samsung phone and a Gear device??
Tks guys.
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I have a Pixel XL and Gear sport. I have purchased a watchface or two in the Galaxy apps but no apps. In the US. Does that answer your question?
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I have a Pixel XL and Gear sport. I have purchased a watchface or two in the Galaxy apps but no apps. In the US. Does that answer your question?
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Hi, thank you very much for your response.
I can test and buy just a few watchfaces - those with a trial period.
You don't see paid apps like me? It is a crazy decision for Samsung to close the market for those who do not own a Samsung phone....
Thank you for your help.
And, you liked the Gear Sport? I'm happy! Using in the gym, using sometimes to track the sleep, and for notifications. Great device. :good:
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Hi, thank you very much for your response.
I can test and buy just a few watchfaces - those with a trial period.
You don't see paid apps like me? It is a crazy decision for Samsung to close the market for those who do not own a Samsung phone....
Thank you for your help.
And, you liked the Gear Sport? I'm happy! Using in the gym, using sometimes to track the sleep, and for notifications. Great device. :good:
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I do see paid apps. However, I have not tried to purchase any. I don't see the HERE nav app that is printed on the box though
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I do see paid apps. However, I have not tried to purchase any. I don't see the HERE nav app that is printed on the box though
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Very strange situation. I did not see any paid app.
All other things are working fine. I will reach samsung support.
I tried 2 phones and nothing.
Yes, they're blocking such content on non-galaxy phones.
On us.community.samsung.com/t5/Wearable-Tech/Gear-sport-missing-apps/td-p/192881
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@ruyaa,
Thank you for point me the right link to discussion.
Can I ask why no one is discussing the new watches?
I have searched and cannot find a thread for this or a dedicated new forum page.
I am probably just being dumb but if there is such a thread could someone kindly direct me to it.
Thanks.
Here I wrote something...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/help/tizen-4-0-t3816617
Few Videos can be found on Youtube...
Best Regards
Thanks, I have seen thy thread.
Also I think I have seen every single you tube on this watch (twice over) I especially liked the first unboxings by Tim Schofield which came out yesterday.
I am really excited for this watch (even though I have the S3 Frontier)
Mine arrives on 6th September. Fingers crossed for early deliveries!
Spewy1 said:
Thanks, I have seen thy thread.
Also I think I have seen every single you tube on this watch (twice over) I especially liked the first unboxings by Tim Schofield which came out yesterday.
I am really excited for this watch (even though I have the S3 Frontier)
Mine arrives on 6th September. Fingers crossed for early deliveries!
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Why?
Is bixby and 100 mah battery worth 350 euro? And the removal of MST?
I accept the upgrade is not massive but I was always torn between the S3 Classic or Frontier and I believe that this is a perfect blend of the two. So essentially it it just aesthetics for me.
I got the Frontier second hand for £180 and Samsung are giving me £100 trade in so I think overall it is a reasonable price to pay.
Also the mst is totally irrelevant to me as I never use my watch for payment, always happy to just use my phone.
I am interested on those who are receiving theirs today in the USA. Please let us have your reviews.
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Why?
Is bixby and 100 mah battery worth 350 euro? And the removal of MST?
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For me the fact that I can go swimming with it now is worth the upgrade. I didn't use MST on my Gear S3 anyways. I ordered from BestBuy and I got an email I can pick it up today. So will grab it on my way home from work.
howie411 said:
For me the fact that I can go swimming with it now is worth the upgrade. I didn't use MST on my Gear S3 anyways. I ordered from BestBuy and I got an email I can pick it up today. So will grab it on my way home from work.
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Ooh, lucky you... Very interested to hear your opinions when you have it. Please let me know what you think of the screen and also the speaker quantity.
Enjoy!
Cheers
Can you test whatsapp? Change something or is still like s3? You can use bixby for send new WhatsApp message ?
Well so far I'm not impressed. Its been a little over 24 hours of light use and my battery is at 75%. The galaxy app says 2 days 12 hrs left, so that would put the battery life somewhere around 3 and 1/2 days about 1 1/2 days shorter then they claim (5 days). The Bixby app is horrible, if I ask the weather or a question it takes a very long time to respond compared to the S-Voice of S3, at one point it even froze. The daily briefing feature is kinda cool but I assume the S3 will get this in an update. Anyways as it stands now not sure it was worth the upgrade.
Oh, I thought nobody received the "new" watch...
https://us.community.samsung.com/t5.../board-id/wearabletech/thread-id/33406/page/1
@howie411
Looks like you have device now in your hands... :good:
Please, which Model Name?
And can you please check Firmware Version for me. :angel:
Code:
*#1234#
I hope this code still work.
And not removed by Tizen 4 "Security"...
Thanx in advance.
Best Regards
I got the 46mm black/silver one. The software is version R800xxu1arh1
adfree said:
Oh, I thought nobody received the "new" watch...
https://us.community.samsung.com/t5.../board-id/wearabletech/thread-id/33406/page/1
@howie411
Looks like you have device now in your hands... :good:
Please, which Model Name?
And can you please check Firmware Version for me. :angel:
Code:
*#1234#
I hope this code still work.
And not removed by Tizen 4 "Security"...
Thanx in advance.
Best Regards
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Thanx. :good:
Leaked Firmware:
Code:
AP_R800XXU1ARH3_usr.tar.md5
BL_R800XXU1ARH3_usr.tar.md5
CSC_OXA_R800OXA1ARH3_usr.tar.md5
But I don't know for which country/CSC/Sales Code...
ARH1...
Code:
AP_R800XXU1ARH1_usr.tar.md5
BL_R800XXU1ARH1_usr.tar.md5
CSC_OXA_R800OXA1ARH1_usr.tar.md5
Is it possible to know country?
USA?
Thanx in advance.
I am from Germany.
Best Regards
I upgraded from the LTE Gear S2. This was a huge upgrade for me in my opinion. I didn't use Samsung Pay on the S2 because it didn't have MST so I'm not really missing anything. I love the battery life of this watch. My old S2 barely made it through a work day. The one thing I miss from the S2 is the Timer app. I used it when cooking. There is no app like it on the Galaxy Watch.
I also would like to see the SmartThings integration with the watch. The Samsung ad shows this, but no app on the watch. I have lots of lights and other items that would be nice to control on the watch. I hope that this will be a new app that gets pushed out with an upgrade.
Overall, I love the new Galaxy Watch.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
For some reason the timer was not on the S3 either but it is an available app to download.
adfree said:
Thanx. :good:
Leaked Firmware:
Code:
AP_R800XXU1ARH3_usr.tar.md5
BL_R800XXU1ARH3_usr.tar.md5
CSC_OXA_R800OXA1ARH3_usr.tar.md5
But I don't know for which country/CSC/Sales Code...
ARH1...
Code:
AP_R800XXU1ARH1_usr.tar.md5
BL_R800XXU1ARH1_usr.tar.md5
CSC_OXA_R800OXA1ARH1_usr.tar.md5
Is it possible to know country?
USA?
Thanx in advance.
I am from Germany.
Best Regards
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Yep I'm in the US. The Timer App and the Stop watch app have to be manually downloaded like the S3. Why those 2 aren't on by default is beyond me.
GioXmen123 said:
Why?
Is bixby and 100 mah battery worth 350 euro? And the removal of MST?
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^this.
I waited to see the new Galaxy Watch with all the rumors about it but once it was announced with a bigger battery at the expense of MST i just bought the S3 Frontier 2 days later for $179 new from Best Buy (had them price match). I was looking at the S3 Frontier for 3 reasons, battery life, MST, and bezel/look. I'm getting 3-4 days on a charge so don't need more battery at the expense of MST and to get this look it's in a smaller form factor so this made no sense to spend $350 over the $179 price
I mean, just look at this video, everything is the same, the gear wearable app looks the same, RAM is the same, the speed/performance is the same. TLDR: If you are a pro swimmer then get the galaxy watch, thats it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwADp7nec0g
I finally found the app. Not sure why it was showing up when I was searching for the app Timer
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fyi, got a firmware update this morning. R800XXU1BRH3 - Improved Samsung Health Experience, Improved device stability.
Now the watch has been released surely there should be a dedicated page for this on XDA? Have I missed it somehow?
Is interest in this watch so small?
Can't wait for the release in the UK.