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I know it seems rather trivial, but is there someone working on root access for the gear s2? I'd love custom ringtones like on my gear s.

It can be done without rooting your device. Unfortunately, I don't have a 3g S2 to test it :-/

if you have a method, I'd be more than willing to test and get back to you . Tired of the boring stock tones lol

Actually I'm working on one, and it's very close to release

I can help test with a 3G version as well.

paoloroeseke said:
if you have a method, I'd be more than willing to test and get back to you . Tired of the boring stock tones lol
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rgburress said:
I can help test with a 3G version as well.
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Thanks! Currently, I'm having troubles with installing the file on a tester watch other than my own. The steps are rather complicated and difficult due to Samsung's strict policy about distributing apps outside the store. Once the problem is solved, I will let you know. :fingers-crossed:

Thanks! I have sdb setup on my computer at home, and the ability to install sideloaded wgt files if that helps

paoloroeseke said:
Thanks! I have sdb setup on my computer at home, and the ability to install sideloaded wgt files if that helps
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The problem now is that even if I signed the wgt file with the tester's watch id, it still refuses to install. I'm trying to solve it before I invite more people to test

I also have a 3G version, will be willing to test out. Really sounds dumb, but i want to have custom ringtones, i bought the Filemaster app for $3, it shows you root access. but will not let you transfer to that folder.
Unless someone has a way to do that.
Let me know if you need any testing.

Ok guys any news on rooting this baby?

tipztv said:
The problem now is that even if I signed the wgt file with the tester's watch id, it still refuses to install. I'm trying to solve it before I invite more people to test
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With root access, is one able to modify system settings like on Android phones (like buildprop tweaks)?
I'm specifically looking for ways to fix the buggy always-on mode still turning off the display & to change the screen timeout.
But if one modifies the watch, will OTA updates still work?
And is there an Odin-like program for the Gear S2?
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optimummind said:
With root access, is one able to modify system settings like on Android phones (like buildprop tweaks)?
I'm specifically looking for ways to fix the buggy always-on mode still turning off the display & to change the screen timeout.
But if one modifies the watch, will OTA updates still work?
And is there an Odin-like program for the Gear S2?
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Sorry but I'm not familiar with this topic. I haven't messed with the Tizen system before. However, I'm sure that the Odin-like app for the S2 doesn't exist

The custom ringtone app is now available for 3g users. Let me know what you think about it

tipztv said:
The custom ringtone app is now available for 3g users. Let me know what you think about it
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Do we just download from the app store?

paoloroeseke said:
Do we just download from the app store?
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Yes, it's in the gear app store
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Damn, just found this thread and read through it. Haven't looked at Tizen development yet, but am well-experienced developing for Android.
@tipztv, what you mention about deployment is very troubling! How does this issue affect private app development and deployment on one's own watch? I have all kinds of little apps I've developed over the years just for myself to plug functionality holes or just make something easier to do on the phone. Of course, with Android, it's trivial to do this. How about on Tizen?

No news about the root ?

Was root never achieved?

Gear VR and the Oculus app

Everything is ready but I'm stuck scratching my head on the final step of opening the "Oculus App" and downloading the games. Where is the app? Is the the Gear VR Service and automatically launches when I connect it to the Oculus? Any help from those that have completed the process would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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Everything is ready but I'm stuck scratching my head on the final step of opening the "Oculus App" and downloading the games. Where is the app? Is the the Gear VR Service and automatically launches when I connect it to the Oculus? Any help from those that have completed the process would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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When you plug it in it should say something like please install blah blah blah the when you unplug it it should pop up what is needed
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You finally got ur gear vr through samsung?

Quick shortcut maker (play store)
You can see the setup wizard with in. Make a shortcut to your home screen and run it. Profit!

I received my gear vr as well today. It's a unique experience.
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OMG this VR is so cool! My kid is rolling around the room cooing, lol. FUN
*edit*
Pretty sure I'm going blind now......
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Thanks for the help everyone. I have my notifications off for the XDA app and didn't know you responded. Just a side question: is anyone having an issue with notifications playing sound despite being on vibrate? It seems to be fairly random but I thought maybe there's a setting I'm missing?

Official Gear S and Gear Fit apps available for iPhone

People,
Those apps are now available in iOS app store!
Samsung Gear Fit By Samsung Electronics CO.LTD.
Samsung Gear S By Samsung Electronics CO.LTD.
Go get them

nothing change from the beta

cerlixda said:
nothing change from the beta
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I never had the beta. I was too late to register.
However, there are a lot of UI changes when compared with the leaked 1.5 version. ?
And the Bluetooth app installations in the watch are possessed much faster, although they are still slow as hell.

All I see is the Gear Fit app anything on the S2?
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JohnnyCarlos said:
I never had the beta. I was too late to register.
However, there are a lot of UI changes when compared with the leaked 1.5 version.
And the Bluetooth app installations in the watch are possessed much faster, although they are still slow as hell.
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I was hoping to be able to call, navigate and answer to text messages but as the leak version there isn't those functions

CoachCorrieMac said:
All I see is the Gear Fit app anything on the S2?
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Yes... Here
https://appsto.re/it/R6mMcb.i

YES - in app store there is the old beta. UNFORTUNATELY the app has the same error that the last beta had (I have reported 3 weeks ago to the developers): when you call in S Health a training with recorded route the app hangs/crashes.
The same thing happens with other users or only with my iPhone SE?

ThinkD said:
YES - in app store there is the old beta. UNFORTUNATELY the app has the same error that the last beta had (I have reported 3 weeks ago to the developers): when you call in S Health a training with recorded route the app hangs/crashes.
The same thing happens with other users or only with my iPhone SE?
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i had installed on iphone 6 plus IOS 10.2
but as I said, unfortunateley, same that nothing is changed. only read whatsapp/sms, whatsapp no pictures, no contacts, no calls, no maps....

just downloaded the official app : works like a charm ! I got an iPhone SE (iOs 10) and a Gear S2. Here are the step needed :
- remove the leaked app from both your phone and your itunes library
- make forget the watch in the bluetooth settings of the iPhone
- reset the watch to factory settings
After the reboot of the watch, you just need to start the app and link them again. If this doesn't work, check the firmware of the watch, must be the last one.

MokonaW said:
just downloaded the official app : works like a charm ! I got an iPhone SE (iOs 10) and a Gear S2. Here are the step needed :
- remove the leaked app from both your phone and your itunes library
- make forget the watch in the bluetooth settings of the iPhone
- reset the watch to factory settings
After the reboot of the watch, you just need to start the app and link them again. If this doesn't work, check the firmware of the watch, must be the last one.
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I only reseted the watch. Nothing else.
Basically I installed the official version, and reseted the watch. Only then I uninstalled the leaked version. But there was a few minutes with both the official and the leaked versions installed and everything was working as it is now.
Ah, and I didn't make the phone forget the watch in the Bluetooth settings. Just left it there.

JohnnyCarlos said:
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https://appsto.re/it/R6mMcb.i
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Awesome thanks! It works for both my wife's and my watch! Funny thing is we had been Samsung galaxy people for 7+ years and just switched to an iPhone two days ago. I run a business and the Samsung just couldn't hang with me and my business. I was extremely bombed because I loved my watch and so did my wife and thought we were going to have to go purchase Apple Watch is. But this saves me! Thanks
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MokonaW said:
just downloaded the official app : works like a charm ! I got an iPhone SE (iOs 10) and a Gear S2. Here are the step needed :
- remove the leaked app from both your phone and your itunes library
- make forget the watch in the bluetooth settings of the iPhone
- reset the watch to factory settings
After the reboot of the watch, you just need to start the app and link them again. If this doesn't work, check the firmware of the watch, must be the last one.
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i have this firmware R732XXU2EPK5 and i dowloaded official app that have 1.6.16121402
i follow the steps like you explained but i'm in the same situation: it connect on the app but the watch don't have sms, maps, contact icons, and can only read notification and no for example answer a whatsappa/sms message, no see the contacts.
firstly... are you able to do all those that i'cant do?
if yes can you tell me which firmware i have to install ?

CoachCorrieMac said:
Awesome thanks! It works for both my wife's and my watch! Funny thing is we had been Samsung galaxy people for 7+ years and just switched to an iPhone two days ago. I run a business and the Samsung just couldn't hang with me and my business. I was extremely bombed because I loved my watch and so did my wife and thought we were going to have to go purchase Apple Watch is. But this saves me! Thanks
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What's the name of the app?
Only see Gear fit manager in the app store.

Gijsph said:
What's the name of the app?
Only see Gear fit manager in the app store.
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Originally Posted by JohnnyCarlos
Yes... Here
https://appsto.re/it/R6mMcb.i

cerlixda said:
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Originally Posted by JohnnyCarlos
Yes... Here
https://appsto.re/it/R6mMcb.i
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Is just a strange link. Leads to italian site.
App is not to be found in the App store on the Iphone.

Gijsph said:
Is just a strange link. Leads to italian site.
App is not to be found in the App store on the Iphone.
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for some reason the app don't appear in the app store. the only way is open "the strange link" view app in itunes and install the app from itunes.

Gijsph said:
Is just a strange link. Leads to italian site.
App is not to be found in the App store on the Iphone.
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Try going to the Samsung Gear Ft app and click on the Samsung Electronics name. You should see Samsung Gear S app in there.

cerlixda said:
i have this firmware R732XXU2EPK5 and i dowloaded official app that have 1.6.16121402
i follow the steps like you explained but i'm in the same situation: it connect on the app but the watch don't have sms, maps, contact icons, and can only read notification and no for example answer a whatsappa/sms message, no see the contacts.
firstly... are you able to do all those that i'cant do?
if yes can you tell me which firmware i have to install ?
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can someone help me please?

cerlixda said:
can someone help me please?
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The watches, that works with iPhone dont have text messeges and cant reply. No contacts too..hope,maybe, in future it will be, but I dont believe in it)) sorry for my English)

Valerievna said:
The watches, that works with iPhone dont have text messeges and cant reply. No contacts too..hope,maybe, in future it will be, but I dont believe in it)) sorry for my English)
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ah, so i wasted my time all the day when all iphone users aren't able to do those things... so i don't understand whi other users said "work charme" for me, if with this situation could use only half device...
thanks and no problem for the english. my is too bad than yours

download finished projects fot "Gear Watch Designer

Is there a group or elsewhere on the Web, where it is possible to download finished projects from "Gear Watch Designer"?
*.gwd files

stonefox said:
Is there a group or elsewhere on the Web, where it is possible to download finished projects from "Gear Watch Designer"?
*.gwd files
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Yes, Check Here.

JazonX said:
Yes, Check Here.
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wow...some amazing watch faces on display there. Thanks!

How should i copy thesei gwd file to my watch?

Ankit-dba said:
How should i copy thesei gwd file to my watch?
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You would use Gear Watch Designer to build the project from the downloaded gwd file then use GWD to push it to your phone.

Tel864 said:
You would use Gear Watch Designer to build the project from the downloaded gwd file then use GWD to push it to your phone.
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Thanks. I tried that but when i select to show on device it shows for few seconds on my s3 but didn't get copied on it for permanently.

Ankit-dba said:
Thanks. I tried that but when i select to show on device it shows for few seconds on my s3 but didn't get copied on it for permanently.
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Odd, and you do have debugging on?

Tel864 said:
Odd, and you do have debugging on?
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Yes i have.

It's Easy,
For those who have trouble - Follow this guide.

Mine only displays for a couple seconds too.
But, it still installs the face on the watch, it just doesn't set it as the current face. I just switch faces and it is there.

Thanks @JazonX it is working now. For some face is i am getting error 'pixel ratio of always on state is high' it is around 21% even if turn off AOM. How can i reduce it.

Ankit-dba said:
Thanks @JazonX it is working now. For some face is i am getting error 'pixel ratio of always on state is high' it is around 21% even if turn off AOM. How can i reduce it.
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You can try going to the top right corner of GWD and select always on, high color, and then reduce the opacity of the background image.
OR, switch back to GWD 1.2.1 which doesn't have this restriction. Very annoying - many are asking on the Samsung forums to eliminate it in future releases.

arl16 said:
You can try going to the top right corner of GWD and select always on, high color, and then reduce the opacity of the background image.
OR, switch back to GWD 1.2.1 which doesn't have this restriction. Very annoying - many are asking on the Samsung forums to eliminate it in future releases.
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I can understand why samsung is doing this as they don't want any watch faces released in the their store to negatively affect the battery life, but for tinkerers like us wanting to make 'banned' watchfaces...not great.
Instead..they should tag the tpk file created with ratio set too high..so when submitted..it gets auto rejected from Samsung side.

aarick said:
I can understand why samsung is doing this as they don't want any watch faces released in the their store to negatively affect the battery life, but for tinkerers like us wanting to make 'banned' watchfaces...not great.
Instead..they should tag the tpk file created with ratio set too high..so when submitted..it gets auto rejected from Samsung side.
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Agreed - 100%. Exactly my comment to them!
http://developer.samsung.com/forum/board/thread/view.do?boardName=SDK&messageId=301329&topCtgy=03

a nice link to download goods faces
thank you :good:

Easy fix
Ankit-dba said:
Thanks @JazonX it is working now. For some face is i am getting error 'pixel ratio of always on state is high' it is around 21% even if turn off AOM. How can i reduce it.
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Please check the answer here

JazonX said:
Yes, Check Here.
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Guys, you have maybe something more? Wathfaces from this link is very ****ty :cyclops:

QVA said:
Guys, you have maybe something more? Wathfaces from this link is very ****ty :cyclops:
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Come to Watchland: watchland.ca/console/gwd/
There are thousands of GWD files All neatly organized and easy to search through!

They have really low quality and resolution (S3 frontier). Most of them don't have functional icons etc.

There's a similar thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/themes/watch-gear-watch-designer-t3509588
This site has TONS https://www.watchfaces.be/resources/

Help finding this watch face please

Sorry if this is the wrong thread, couldn't find a post similar searching on mobile.
I'd really like this watch face, does anyone know where I can find it please?
Many thanks in advance and as a new user of a smartwatch I've found this forum to be very useful

Looks like a Pujie template
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pujie.wristwear.pujieblack
http://www.pujiewear.com
https://facerepo.com/app/search/results/?query=pujie black&platform=android&page=1
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Looks like a Pujie template
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pujie.wristwear.pujieblack
http://www.pujiewear.com
https://facerepo.com/app/search/results/?query=pujie black&platform=android&page=1
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Thank you very much

MilgeS said:
Sorry if this is the wrong thread, couldn't find a post similar searching on mobile.
I'd really like this watch face, does anyone know where I can find it please?
Many thanks in advance and as a new user of a smartwatch I've found this forum to be very useful
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Any joy with this yet mate? I've had a look and can't find the Elements Analog available for our Huawei Watch 2 Sport but I did find this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vg.maarten.adwatchface
It's very customisable and looks similar to yours (I'd like to be able to remove the borders of the complications however).
Let me know if you found yours though cos it really is a thing of beauty!

Close enough?

Lolpoppa said:
Close enough?
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Looks really nice! I also found this link but can't suss out ADB
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android-wear/general/google-elements-watch-download-t3583455

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Close enough?
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I just bought this, lots of options with it https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=huskydev.android.watchface.blackclassic

Ultimate Watch 2 has lots of settings. I got the premium too within app on phone, $1. It's my top layer face, with others showing under & other apps on and linked around it. I try different faces every day though other than UW2

So, just to be a pain in the arse, has anyone got any idea where I can lay my hands on the below watch face please? Image is taken from Wear OS app and lots of reviews show this face on the Huawei Watch 2 Sport but also the GT.
Has it been pulled on an update maybe?

Anyone?

MilgeS said:
Sorry if this is the wrong thread, couldn't find a post similar searching on mobile.
I'd really like this watch face, does anyone know where I can find it please?
Many thanks in advance and as a new user of a smartwatch I've found this forum to be very useful
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Actually that's my watchface and I found it pre-installed in my Huawei Watch 2. How come it's not on yours?

shishimaru1000 said:
Actually that's my watchface and I found it pre-installed in my Huawei Watch 2. How come it's not on yours?
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I can only think it's a regional thing, some get it, some don't

Trying to get this as my watch face from my Honor note 10, does anyone have the background by any chance?

shishimaru1000 said:
Actually that's my watchface and I found it pre-installed in my Huawei Watch 2. How come it's not on yours?
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Has anyone managed to obtain this clock face. as it does seem the newer 4g versions dont have it, although its all over their media. Id like this face too and update on obtaining it would be great.
Can it be installed as a standard clock face by dragging it on the watch disk at all.
ATB

Kash20011 said:
Has anyone managed to obtain this clock face. as it does seem the newer 4g versions dont have it, although its all over their media. Id like this face too and update on obtaining it would be great.
Can it be installed as a standard clock face by dragging it on the watch disk at all.
ATB
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I just bought a LEO-DLXX last month and the clock face comes standard. The bottom of the box does say 05/2019, but I'm not sure if that is the manufacture date. Also, there are two ways to install a watch face:
1) Installing through an app, such as WatchMaker, from your phone
2) Manually install via ADB but the watch face has to be an apk file
The watch face you're looking for you can be found on FacePro. You would have to download the watch face on your phone, then install WatchMaker on your phone, and use the app to import the watch face and install it on your watch.
I also made a pull of the stock watch faces stored in /system/priv-app/HwWatchface on my watch. You would install it via ADB with the following command:
Code:
adb install HwWatchface.apk
Please PM me for the file.