http://www.sammobile.com/2016/07/08...-an-update-with-new-features-ux-improvements/
Exclusive: Samsung Gear S2 to get an update with new features, UX improvements
We love the Gear S2, and we think it is the best smartwatch currently available in the market (the lack of apps compared to Android Wear or the Apple Watch notwithstanding). Right out of the box the Gear S2 offers an excellent user experience, and we have received information on a major new update that will be released in the near future with a slew of improvements to how the smartwatch works.
The update will be the biggest yet, and the headline feature for many is likely to be the ability to use their photos as backgrounds in watch faces. Using personal photos as a wallpaper on phones is something everyone does (or has done at some point), and it is only natural that the feature be made available on*a smartwatch. After the update, the Gear S2 will also start offering watch face recommendations and will let users install these watch faces*from the watch itself.
This will extend to recommended apps as well – Samsung basically wants you to use the paired smartphone less often, which is why the update will also add the option to post exercise stats to Facebook directly from the watch. The Gear S2′s fitness tracking abilities will also be getting improvements, as the update will add a sleep monitor, a feature that probably should have been there from the start.
Other changes will include the addition of*UV index information in the weather app, the ability to start a timer using S Voice, and a menu for managing notifications when there are no unread notifications available. We’re told the update will roll out*sometime in the coming weeks, although there’s no concrete*time frame. With a big update such as this, Samsung is likely going to make sure everything is right before making it*available to consumers.
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If this is real, some of this should of been included already when this watch first came out along with the long awaited samsung pay!
I can already set a timer with S Voice. Hope they meant set Reminders.
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Oh, setting Reminders would be GREAT! Pebble does that and it was very handy. I don't use S-Voice for anything right now because it just doesn't provide me with a usable service. But Reminders? Oh yeah!
personally I think they meant reminders as others have said as settings timers is already possible....should have been a day one feature.
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All mentioned features should of been day 1 or at least top of this year
obsydian said:
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/07/08...-an-update-with-new-features-ux-improvements/
The Gear S2′s fitness tracking abilities will also be getting improvements, as the update will add a sleep monitor, a feature that probably should have been there from the start.
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Well I dont sleep with my watch on... but I do with my fitbit which lasts 5d. They are going to have to do more than "improvements" to get the watch as a fitness device. i would love to see that so dont get me wrong as I wear my watch every day, however Myfitness Pal for food tracking and Fitbit seem to be the best combination as you cannot get info from S Health into MFP (I have tried that one way and it was horrible). Personally I would love to be able to just use S Health but I dont see that happening anytime soon.
What is the current software version? Mine just got delivered yesterday and has R730VVRU2BPC7.
CPC5 is the most current, but this new version is still to be released.
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obsydian said:
CPC5 is the most current, but this new version is still to be released.
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I have R730AUCU2BPD4, how do I get the CPC5?
roger25118 said:
I have R730AUCU2BPD4, how do I get the CPC5?
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I think these update numbers are by carrier because I have bpd4 like you and have an at&t watch while my girlfriend has t-mobile watch and has bpc6
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I think these update numbers are by carrier because I have bpd4 like you and have an at&t watch while my girlfriend has t-mobile watch and has bpc6
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Thanks, yes I have AT&T
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I think these update numbers are by carrier because I have bpd4 like you and have an at&t watch while my girlfriend has t-mobile watch and has bpc6
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And Verizon is R730VVRU1BPC1 (http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/samsung-gear-s2-update/)
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And Verizon is R730VVRU1BPC1 (http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/samsung-gear-s2-update/)
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What a shock. Verizon is furthest behind in updates.
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And Verizon is R730VVRU1BPC1 (http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/samsung-gear-s2-update/)
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My Verizon version is R730VVRU2BPC7
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My Verizon version is R730VVRU2BPC7
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??? I'm on BPC1 also, and the Verizon page for the 4G Gear S2 says BPC1 too. How did you get 7?
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??? I'm on BPC1 also, and the Verizon page for the 4G Gear S2 says BPC1 too. How did you get 7?
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Bought it on Saturday at the Verizon store and this was on it..
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Bought it on Saturday at the Verizon store and this was on it..
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Weird! I wonder if that means an update is coming? Although, I would think it would be live by the time it was on a watch in the store...
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Weird! I wonder if that means an update is coming? Although, I would think it would be live by the time it was on a watch in the store...
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I honestly expected that my watch would need to be updated immediately, because it was the last one they had, and had been sitting on the shelf for quite awhile
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Anybody else with the Verizon 3g variant chime in worth what software version they have?
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For some reason, after going into the Samsung App store through Gear Manager I cannot see an option to view purchased apps. My current GM version is 2.1.14062401. On my N3 I'm running KitKat 4.4.2 N900VVRUCNC4 (BeansTown106 6/18)
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For some reason, after going into the Samsung App store through Gear Manager I cannot see an option to view purchased apps. My current GM version is 2.1.14062401. On my N3 I'm running KitKat 4.4.2 N900VVRUCNC4 (BeansTown106 6/18)
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same problem is here...
but i dunno why, i have the feeling that this forum start to sleep or die
maybe people moving to android watches
lightdelegate said:
same problem is here...
but i dunno why, i have the feeling that this forum start to sleep or die
maybe people moving to android watches
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I hope not. I really like my G2, but I wish it were running android and I could flash something like Null rom on it. I loved Null on my G1...
True.
I guess that Samsung wanna "push" her Tizen against all the world ...
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Anyone find a way yet? Bummed that I've lost all my watch faces including the ones I actually paid for when I upgraded my phone
I know Samsung Pay was one of the biggest features for this phone, but I can't find it anywhere.
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I know Samsung Pay was one of the biggest features for this phone, but I can't find it anywhere.
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It has not been released yet.
I was just looking for that last night myself
Samsung is working on the 5.1 update right now for our phones. I'm sure it will include Samsung pay.
I've read June/July
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Samsung is working on the 5.1 update right now for our phones. I'm sure it will include Samsung pay.
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Hopefully verizon doesn't delay that and hopefully it includes the samsung browser though I doubt it.
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abdel12345 said:
Hopefully verizon doesn't delay that and hopefully it includes the samsung browser though I doubt it.
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Yeah verizon definitely doesn't want us to have Samsung browser for whatever reason. I also hope vzw doesn't get lazy with the update as well. Seeing as how this is a new and very popular device it should at least get prompt attention for most of the year.
Ha we will get 5.1 by Xmas for us with vzw slow behinds
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I've found the link to be able to download the Samsung Pay Beta .apk file but I haven't figured out how to get it to install. Does someone else want to try? I'm stuck on a Samsung S6 Edge running 5.0.2. I wonder if you have to have 5.1.1 to run it.
Korea Link - https://kr.mpay.samsung.com/apk/main/main.do
US Link - https://us.mpay.samsung.com/apk/main/main.do
Is this available on old Samsung Phone?
Erm, is this available on Old Samsung phone? I have one samsung galaxy ace, will it works?
No you have to be on a carrier other than Verizon.
As of now they aren't supporting it.
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hopkinsdn said:
It seems Samsung has created a hotline in the U.S for testers. +1-844-726-7297
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I called today and they told me to download the Samsung Plus app from the Google playstore. I downloaded it agreed to the terms and logged in and then inside the app there was a link that said "Join Samsung Pay Beta". So far it doesn't do anything, but it seems promising that it might work tomorrow after the beta has officially begun.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.oh
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I called today and they told me to download the Samsung Plus app from the Google playstore. I downloaded it agreed to the terms and logged in and then inside the app there was a link that said "Join Samsung Pay Beta". So far it doesn't do anything, but it seems promising that it might work tomorrow after the beta has officially begun.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.oh
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This is promising that it even installs and launches. Hopefully we can side load if needed. Are you running 5.1.1 update or did it work on older firmware?
I'm running 5.1.1 on an ATT S6 Edge+ it wouldn't install in my Verizon S6 Edge whether that was because its on 5.0.2 or because Verizon isn't supporting Samsung Pay I'm not sure.
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This is promising that it even installs and launches. Hopefully we can side load if needed. Are you running 5.1.1 update or did it work on older firmware?
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I think I've officially been accepted! I just clicked on the Samsung Pay (stub) placeholder and this time it came up with a different sceen!
meek2100 said:
I think I've officially been accepted! I just clicked on the Samsung Pay (stub) placeholder and this time it came up with a different sceen!
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On your verizon device?
I highly doubt it. I just spoke to the people from SamsungPay and was told verizon is not supporting it as of now.
844-726-7297
I also installed the files and it starts but wont go past the first screen.
hope verizon pulls their heads out of their asses.
I find it sad that they are always last in releasing stuff. With all their capital they should be industry leaders.
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On your verizon device?
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Said he couldn't load it on his Verizon device. he should be posting in the ATT forum
Sorry, guys I originally had a Verizon S6 Edge but I switched to ATT and got an S6 Edge+ when they came out and Verizon said they might not support Samsung Pay. I'll make sure to switch forums.
I've been looking around for news on when TMO and the other US carriers are going to release Nougat for the Note 5. No real news out there that I can find. Anyone find anything?
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I've been looking around for news on when TMO and the other US carriers are going to release Nougat for the Note 5. No real news out there that I can find. Anyone find anything?
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It was released randomly for the SM-N920C 2 ¹/² weeks ago in Turkey...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=71465602
...so it shouldn't be too much longer for the rest of the world to get it. Depends on when your service provider decides to release it though. I asked T-Mobile when it would be for SM-N920T and they pretty much said that they weren't allowed to say, that it would be sometime in the near future and just to keep an eye out for it. No one knows when it will be released, but literally EVERYONE is waiting for this, so believe me you'll know when it arrives on XDA.
Sprint got 7.0 today
We got N920TUVU4DQC2 today.. guess we have to wait a bit longer for Nougat.
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We got N920TUVU4DQC2 today.. guess we have to wait a bit longer for Nougat.
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Have you noticed any differences with the new update?
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Sprint got 7.0 today
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Here's a write up about the Sprint Note 5
http://phandroid.com/2017/04/06/sprint-galaxy-note-5-nougat-update/
Folks rocking the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 5 will want to be on the lookout for an OTA to hit their phone. It’s Nougat!
The update is coming in as version N920PVPU3DQC5, a 1.4GB affair. It’ll be receiving all of Nougat’s new features and those which Samsung are delivering as part of a big upgrade to TouchWiz. It may even make your phone feel brand new, though we aren’t promising anything. Oh, and its security patches are fairly up to speed with a March 1st, 2017 level.
Anyway, for such a massive file size you’ll want to make sure you’re on a WiFi connection and have a decently charged battery (let’s say more than 50% to be on the safe side) before attempting to pull it down. Head to the settings menu on your phone to look for it manually if it hasn’t already hit your notifications tray.
advocate2 said:
Here's a write up about the Sprint Note 5
http://phandroid.com/2017/04/06/sprint-galaxy-note-5-nougat-update/
Folks rocking the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 5 will want to be on the lookout for an OTA to hit their phone. It’s Nougat!
The update is coming in as version N920PVPU3DQC5, a 1.4GB affair. It’ll be receiving all of Nougat’s new features and those which Samsung are delivering as part of a big upgrade to TouchWiz. It may even make your phone feel brand new, though we aren’t promising anything. Oh, and its security patches are fairly up to speed with a March 1st, 2017 level.
Anyway, for such a massive file size you’ll want to make sure you’re on a WiFi connection and have a decently charged battery (let’s say more than 50% to be on the safe side) before attempting to pull it down. Head to the settings menu on your phone to look for it manually if it hasn’t already hit your notifications tray.
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Yea I read this yesterday
Sounds like the ATT folks began getting the update yesterday. How far behind can TMO be?
Verizon just got theirs......so it looks like T-Mobile is last.
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JodyBreeze901 said:
Verizon just got theirs......so it looks like T-Mobile is last.
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So tmo might be just around the corner i unrooted just to be clicking software update and be motivated lol
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This
bigTINY779 said:
This
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And this i am so happy now waiting
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JonathanRAZ said:
And this i am so happy now waiting
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Testing phase...commencing! Can't wait.
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JonathanRAZ said:
And this i am so happy now waiting
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Wow they changed that thing fast after I screenshoted it to them...
bigTINY779 said:
Wow they changed that thing fast after I screenshoted it to them...
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Hahaha yeah and thanks maybe that got them to get quicker i hope it comes tonight haha this already made my day
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So tmo might be just around the corner i unrooted just to be clicking software update and be motivated lol
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I made this tutorial awhile ago for people with root to still be able to receive the update. Doesn't work if you're currently using a Nougat rom though. Can be done easily however from either stock Marshmallow or a Marshmallow rom that's based on your devices firmware.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=70961601
EDIT: Oh...I forgot you commented on it. Guess you already knew about it. [emoji14]
Tmobile SOON 7.0
I wonder why all the other major US carriers have it out and TMO does not. I hope it is not an indication that the TMO version has bugs.
Could be they wanna make sure it is good for us first. I have heard about the other carriers releasing buggy updates to just get them out...lol we can hope anyway
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I am tired of waiting lol might as well re root feel bored
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Is there an upcoming update to the G3 Frontier LTE? I saw updates for the no-LTE versions mentioned but my LTE one did not get any yet.
Mine didn't as well...
sejtam said:
Is there an upcoming update to the G3 Frontier LTE? I saw updates for the no-LTE versions mentioned but my LTE one did not get any yet.
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I got my update a few weeks ago. Portland, Oregon.
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Still no update for my S3 Frontier LTE from Tmobile. Anybody from Tmo got the update?
RaymondPJR said:
I got my update a few weeks ago. Portland, Oregon.
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Att or tmo? What is your software version?
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bimmerboii said:
Att or tmo? What is your software version?
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R765TUVU2AQA6 TMobile
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I justgot an update today. Haven't seen much in terms of changes though.
R765FXXU2BQD1
Does anyone know where I can find a changelog for this and other versions?
sejtam said:
I justgot an update today. Haven't seen much in terms of changes though.
R765FXXU2BQD1
Does anyone know where I can find a changelog for this and other versions?
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http://www.tizenexperts.com/2017/05/us-gear-s3-version-r765aucu2bqd4-new-partner-apps-features/
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R765TUVU2AQA6 TMobile
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That is also the verison i have. It was released a while back and its Tizen 2.3.2.2. The newest update is Tizen 2.3.2.3
bimmerboii said:
That is also the verison i have. It was released a while back and its Tizen 2.3.2.2. The newest update is Tizen 2.3.2.3
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Yes, I know. This latest one hasn't come through for me yet, I'm in Oregon where are you?
RaymondPJR said:
Yes, I know. This latest one hasn't come through for me yet, I'm in Oregon where are you?
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Just south from you in Cali. AT&T already got their update. Ours should be anytime now
Digging deeper into the last update for Tmobile (April update), it looks like we already got most of the features of this latest update. Our current tmobile Gear S3 is on Tizen 2.3.2.2. While ATT's previous version was 2.3.2.0, the latest Gear S3 update brought them to Tizen 2.3.2.3. We already have the barometer auto refresh but missing watch complications. Looks like were only missing minor things hence the small difference in version number.
bimmerboii said:
We already have the barometer auto refresh but missing watch complications.
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It's truly no big deal. The watch "complications" are underwhelming.
afblangley said:
It's truly no big deal. The watch "complications" are underwhelming.
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So compared to Android Wear, what makes them underwhelming? What complications came with the update?
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Digging deeper into the last update for Tmobile (April update), it looks like we already got most of the features of this latest update. Our current tmobile Gear S3 is on Tizen 2.3.2.2. While ATT's previous version was 2.3.2.0, the latest Gear S3 update brought them to Tizen 2.3.2.3. We already have the barometer auto refresh but missing watch complications. Looks like were only missing minor things hence the small difference in version number.
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T-Mobile is missing the option to enter your security pin only when using SPay instead of everytime it thinks you just put on the watch. This can't come soon enough!
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Digging deeper into the last update for Tmobile (April update), it looks like we already got most of the features of this latest update. Our current tmobile Gear S3 is on Tizen 2.3.2.2. While ATT's previous version was 2.3.2.0, the latest Gear S3 update brought them to Tizen 2.3.2.3. We already have the barometer auto refresh but missing watch complications. Looks like were only missing minor things hence the small difference in version number.
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I see, so it's no big deal. I've been checking every day, so it's nice to know we're not really missing out on much.
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T-Mobile is missing the option to enter your security pin only when using SPay instead of everytime it thinks you just put on the watch. This can't come soon enough!
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I agree, that drives me crazy!
Samsung is rolling out the One UI update for the Galaxy Watch, Gear S3 and the Gear Sport with firmware version R800XXU1CSE1, R760XXU2ESE3 and R600XXU1CSE2 respectively over-the-air. It will take some time before the update is available for everyone.
Update :- 27 May 2019
I just got popup on my watch and its here in PAKISTAN.
Damn watch is so smooth now
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Samsung is rolling out the One UI update for the Galaxy Watch, Gear S3 and the Gear Sport with firmware version R800XXU1CSE1, R760XXU2ESE3 and R600XXU1CSE2 respectively over-the-air. It will take some time before the update is available for everyone.
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Hi, After this update all my contacts on my Contacts widget are gone and I can only add a handful as the list of contacts is incomplete now? It only shows about a dozen contacts to choose from??? Anyone else having issues with the Contacts Widget (the one that shows 4 contacts) since this update? I have the Frontier Gear S3 LTE from Verizon
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Hi, After this update all my contacts on my Contacts widget are gone and I can only add a handful as the list of contacts is incomplete now? It only shows about a dozen contacts to choose from??? Anyone else having issues with the Contacts Widget (the one that shows 4 contacts) since this update? I have the Frontier Gear S3 LTE from Verizon
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The something happened to me after upgrading to Tizen 4.
The solution was to factory default the watch and re sync with the phone.
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The something happened to me after upgrading to Tizen 4.
The solution was to factory default the watch and re sync with the phone.
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Thank you! I was trying to avoid that. I'll do this tonight . Seems like since my company converted to this Outlook Mail...everything is more complex with Calendar, Contacts and email...
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some has file to upgrade manualy for Gear S3
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Still haven't gotten my update..gears s3 frontier bought from Amazon as renewed and I believe it's a Verizon network...anyone else?
Edit-got off WiFi then it popped up all of a sudden....
mlock420 said:
Still haven't gotten my update..gears s3 frontier bought from Amazon as renewed and I believe it's a Verizon network...anyone else?
Edit-got off WiFi then it popped up all of a sudden....
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Did you receive the popup on the watch or on the phone. I have the tmobile watch and I still haven't seen the update.
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Did you receive the popup on the watch or on the phone. I have the tmobile watch and I still haven't seen the update.
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I turned WiFi off to get the update to pop up on the phone app
To me with AOD off battery life seems much better than before. And usability, speed, look is much better.
I've to try how much it last with aod on
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Live in PAKISTAN