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Is there a specific reason why this watch don't get updates anymore?

Hi
I really like the Samsung Gear S2, but if they drop updates like this, when the watch is 2 years old? I rather get a Android Wear, as at least they keep updating it for more than two years. I can see the last update for this watch is 24-04-22, which is a year after it's released, all development from Samsung has stopped. Is this normal Samsung procedure or is there a special reason that they stopped on this device (like they sold too little)?
So do you think that I can get updates in the future from Samsung if I buy a new one or should I just buy an Android Wear?
Thanks in advance

Typical of Samsung. They put out new tech so often, they drop support quickly. Samsung is known for this, unfortunately.

We need an update for gear 2
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the dreamer said:
We need an update for gear 2
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I agree. Specifically one that would allow it to work with the new Gear Manager for iphone.

Samsung S2 Classic 4g?

I am very seriously considering getting a S2 Classic 4g for fathers day. I currently use a Note 3 but will be pre-ordering the Note 6 as soon as it is available. If you have the S2 4G, how do you like it?
Could you please provide a link to the app store? I would like to see what type of app that are now available. I like the idea of making a quick phone call straight from the watch. Is there a navigation app that works with the watch yet? Will it vibrate on your wrist when a turn or exit is coming up? Can you use samsung pay from the watch?
Thanks for any advice

I have the Verizon sport version. It is nice to know it will still work if I leave my phone at home.
I don't think you can look at the app store without a watch paired. I can look up an app if you want.
I've seen a few navigation apps but they require you watch be connected via Bluetooth, but otherwise I believe they do want you want.
There is no samsung pay yet, but it's supposed to be released in 2016.
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I would just wait for the Gear S3 coming out in November.

_Dennis_ said:
I have the Verizon sport version. It is nice to know it will still work if I leave my phone at home.
I don't think you can look at the app store without a watch paired. I can look up an app if you want.
I've seen a few navigation apps but they require you watch be connected via Bluetooth, but otherwise I believe they do want you want.
There is no samsung pay yet, but it's supposed to be released in 2016.
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Thanks....No wonder I couldnt find anything!
Using the samsung pay from a watch at Mc Donalds seems pretty convenient.
Mubble said:
I would just wait for the Gear S3 coming out in November.
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Thanks...Thats good advice that I didnt think of.
My Note 3 hooks up to my car audio system through bluetooth. If the watch is now paired to my phone, do I now loose the capability to answer phone calls through my car?

Mubble said:
I would just wait for the Gear S3 coming out in November.
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Or the gear S4 in 2017, or the gear S5 in 2018. If you always wait for the next generation you'll always be waiting.
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_Dennis_ said:
Or the gear S4 in 2017, or the gear S5 in 2018. If you always wait for the next generation you'll always be waiting.
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In this case, I think it was great advice since I remarked in the original thread that i was going to be getting a Note 6 when it becomes available. I think I will wait for the S3 since I will have the newest samsung phone available when the S3 comes out. I would think the note 6 and the S3 will work together much better than the note 3 would with the S2.

komobu said:
In this case, I think it was great advice since I remarked in the original thread that i was going to be getting a Note 6 when it becomes available. I think I will wait for the S3 since I will have the newest samsung phone available when the S3 comes out. I would think the note 6 and the S3 will work together much better than the note 3 would with the S2.
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I'd think the note 6 will work fine with the Gear S2 since the S2 is the latest at the time the note 6 is released. Not only that but no one knows when or if the gear S3 will be released, what it will look like, or what specs it will have. Waiting for a release is a huge gamble, waiting for a device that may or may not be released is an even larger gamble.
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Samsung Pay on Gear S2 in closed beta

Hey guys, old news perhaps but
apparently the Gear S2 and Samsung Pay is in closed beta..
looks like it will get much better for our cousins across the pond but no cigar for us folks in the UK..
https://www.reddit.com/r/GearS2/comments/4kv0gn/update_gear_s2_samsung_pay_us_is_in_closed_beta/

Too little too late Apple and Android have launched the big banks too
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obsydian said:
Too little too late Apple and Android have launched the big banks too
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Nah, Samsung wins, Samsung Pay has MST and NFC. Hopefully the S2 has MST capabilities though.
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kronium said:
Nah, Samsung wins, Samsung Pay has MST and NFC. Hopefully the S2 has MST capabilities though.
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Nope

Fonsinho said:
Nope
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Well, hopefully the S3 has MST then. Although by then, most retailers should have NFC.
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this is an interesting topic as I have an old note 3 and gear s2 classic. I tried using android pay and it didnt work... a guy behind me used samsung pay but it is only supported on note5, galaxy s6 and up???? my son has a S6 and he used it at the beach....
so im looking forward to the Gear S2 to do samsung pay (and waiting for the new note!!!! as its time )

TeleFragger said:
this is an interesting topic as I have an old note 3 and gear s2 classic. I tried using android pay and it didnt work... a guy behind me used samsung pay but it is only supported on note5, galaxy s6 and up???? my son has a S6 and he used it at the beach....
so im looking forward to the Gear S2 to do samsung pay (and waiting for the new note!!!! as its time )
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The only way for our current watch to work is like you tried to use on your old note (nfc). Samsung s6 and up have mst which allows samsung pay to work so flawlessly because nfc doesn't work sometimes. Samsung should of put mst in our current watch honestly from the get go. When Google wallet came out (2011), it worked but most of the time it didnt, not like samsung pay today

There is an app on the galaxy apps store

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There is an app on the galaxy apps store
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Where I have looked everywhere

Either Samsung have given up or too many issues in the launch markets to date, still nothing in the UK.
From a marketing perspective, pretty much every retailer has the Apple Pay logo, a few the Google, i tried using my Barclays version with varying success, it failed to work at one retailer to which the sales rep said, ah you don't have an iPhone.

I just installed the beta app after getting a notification on my s2
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bitslizer said:
I just installed the beta app after getting a notification on my s2
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How did you get an invite?

Sonin66 said:
How did you get an invite?
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Not sure, i paid for a meal this morning as part of the 3 uses $10 amazon GC promo and got the notofication right after
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I received a notification this morning also that Samsung Pay for Gear was ready for download. I'm guessing it's part of the public rollout. Haven't downloaded it yet, but will when I get time. Will report back.
(EDIT) The notification was for the Beta version, so I guess it's not the official rollout yet. I may still try it, IF I can find one of my cards that it supports!

Got it, got excited ... but none of my cards will register, same cards registered on my phone won't go through for the watch.
Lame

I had to call my bank twice to verify. Did it once and an hour later I reset the watch app and tried again. Went through in seconds that time. Haven't tried it out yet.

Just saw the update popped up on my Gear S2 today. Installed the app and registered a card. :good:

Has anyone gotten an invite on their classic as I only see the sport watches

Sonin66 said:
Has anyone gotten an invite on their classic as I only see the sport watches
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Im on classic and im in the beta
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Got the invite to
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Official Updates for Galaxy s6

I was wondering is it possible that the galaxy s6 could get longer support official wise because Samsung phones usually get 2 years of support than they drop them but the s6 was a abousalty a beast 2 years ago spec wise from any of the galaxys at that time so is it possible it could get android because it is such a very used device.
(better than the iphone 7 cough)
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I was wondering is it possible that the galaxy s6 could get longer support official wise because Samsung phones usually get 2 years of support than they drop them but the s6 was a abousalty a beast 2 years ago spec wise from any of the galaxys at that time so is it possible it could get android because it is such a very used device.
(better than the iphone 7 cough)
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Hello
Actually it won't but what kind of support do you mean?

Usually Samsung phones barley even get one major android upgrade but the galaxy s6 can certainly handle android oreo
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Neondruggie said:
Usually Samsung phones barley even get one major android upgrade but the galaxy s6 can certainly handle android oreo
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If you want an android O on the device -expect bugs- wait for your device developers and see if they can get it working on your device here on XDA
However this won't be an official ROM *IF* you your device will have one you need a custom recovery to flash it.

I have verizon so I can't but thanks anyway bye
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S-Voice no longer avaiailable?

Is S-Voice an app that is no longer available for the SM-R380 Gear 2?
Such a shame, it was much better than using quick replies.....or fleksy messenger.
I just picked up the S3 Frontier....and using S-Voice is cool once again.....besides that, I still like the Gear2 ...maybe more than the S3

S-Voice is gone [emoji22] I liked it too and my Gear 2. I want to get a square faced Gear watch but I have no idea if Samsung will bring it back.
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Sorry to bother you, but my son used my old Gear 2 and he changed the phone's software. I loaded the Tizen Software but it's not Samsung software and it won't accept updates. With all that said do you know where I could a fresh ROM I think it's called so I go back to Samsung instead of Tizen. Since the watch is old there isn't any posts or current support. Any help greatly appreciated still a great watch.

ram8nyc said:
Sorry to bother you, but my son used my old Gear 2 and he changed the phone's software. I loaded the Tizen Software but it's not Samsung software and it won't accept updates. With all that said do you know where I could a fresh ROM I think it's called so I go back to Samsung instead of Tizen. Since the watch is old there isn't any posts or current support. Any help greatly appreciated still a great watch.
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You have to search the old threads, there's not a lot of people who are still owners of the great watch.
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