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I have a Gear 1 and just got a Gear 2 four days ago--I've been playing with it a lot. So far, I like the 1 better. Tizen may be a great OS but it has limited support/development compared to Android Wear. I can't (yet) side load apps and will likely never be able to use Wondershare MobileGo as I did with the 1. My ebay notifications don't work as they did flawlessly on the 1. The 2's vibrate is very weak even on the strong setting. Battery life is much better on the 2 but I never minded charging once a night. While I'm sure there is a CPU speed difference, I haven't noticed it at any significant rate. As far as looks go, I personally liked the quirkiness of the 1. It gave it personality. Having the home button on the front is more intrusive than on the side as it was on the 1, particularly since there's no lock screen. It was also nice to swipe down on the screen to get to the camera or whatever--now I have to hit the button twice.
The media hype made the 2 sound like it was the second coming. For me, it is far from being ready for prime time. In truth, the 2 is a version 1 with the obligatory bugs that will almost certainly be worked out in the near future. For those who have the patience to wait for new firmware, roots, etc. It will probably be a great device. I'll probably give it a few more weeks as I really want to like it.
Well Gear 1's FW testing has began to let it run Tizen. So swiping down will go away there aswell ...
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GG2's hardware is better than the Gear 1 however the software is way limited compared to Null or the other options you can do with the gear. IMHO.
Once Android or Null or Android Wear is on the Gear 2 then it will be the best smartwatch but until then it's just the best hardware.
So what will android wear bring that the gear2 can't already do?
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So what will android wear bring that the gear2 can't already do?
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Maps maybe
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juiceppc said:
GG2's hardware is better than the Gear 1 however the software is way limited compared to Null or the other options you can do with the gear. IMHO.
Once Android or Null or Android Wear is on the Gear 2 then it will be the best smartwatch but until then it's just the best hardware.
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Remember its still a fresh OS . In time we will see development. But honestly I had the gear 1 for a week decided to switch to the gear 2 . Null rom os cool and all but dont really see the need to root a watch . Battery life is way more important. And mind you I pretty much hack or mod anything hackable. From phone to my pc. Which benefit me and save me money but a watch on the other hand can do alot on its own. But we are entitled to our opinion. Price is steep though lol.
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diamantericos said:
Remember its still a fresh OS . In time we will see development. But honestly I had the gear 1 for a week decided to switch to the gear 2 . Null rom os cool and all but dont really see the need to root a watch . Battery life is way more important. And mind you I pretty much hack or mod anything hackable. From phone to my pc. Which benefit me and save me money but a watch on the other hand can do alot on its own. But we are entitled to our opinion. Price is steep though lol.
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Personally, I think switching to Tizen was a mistake. Time will tell. As it is, the application selection is abysmal for a smart watch that's effectively been out for 8 months. And the quality/functionality of many apps is even worse. Just read some of the reviews. But I still love the Gear watches and think we are at the cusp of some pretty exciting developments within the next few years. When Apple releases the iwatch, that's when the technology is really going to heat up between the giants.
I agree Tizen was a mistake....because now I think they will be pressured into switching to Android Wear! This will really confuse and dilute the developer community
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Personally, I think switching to Tizen was a mistake. Time will tell. As it is, the application selection is abysmal for a smart watch that's effectively been out for 8 months. And the quality/functionality of many apps is even worse. Just read some of the reviews. But I still love the Gear watches and think we are at the cusp of some pretty exciting developments within the next few years. When Apple releases the iwatch, that's when the technology is really going to heat up between the giants.
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8 months??? Gear 2 is released just about a month ago.
Gear 1 runs android and soo will be updated to Tizen. Test builds has started sooo
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It begins:
LG G Watch gets price, release date
Written by Andre Yoskowitz (Google+) @ 29 Apr 2014 22:29 User comments (1)
LG G Watch gets price, release date LG's upcoming G Watch smartwatch has finally been given a release date and price, at least for the European markets.
The watch will be the first to the commercial market using Google's Android Wear operating system for wearables when it hits in June. The watch has been priced at €199 for Europe, with an expected $199 price tag for the U.S., as well.
LG's new endeavor features a rectangular face, a 1.65-inch screen and 4GB internal storage.
Among the specs and features we know about is the fact that the device will have an "always-on" screen, will be dust and water proof and will be available in both black and champagne gold.
Android Wear, introduced by Google earlier this year, is built around the Google Now user interface and includes access to Google Maps and built-in voice controls.
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8 months??? Gear 2 is released just about a month ago.
Gear 1 runs android and soo will be updated to Tizen. Test builds has started sooo
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I said "effectively." To the average consumer, they don't know from Tizen to Android to Playschool. All they know is that the 2 (the new version of the 1) is light on apps.
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I have a Gear 1 and just got a Gear 2 four days ago--I've been playing with it a lot.
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There's your problem... stop playing with it! Good grief, its a watch. Is your smartphone so bad that you are trying to replace it with the Gear?
So Android Wear is heavily developed around Google Now which is not availanle in my Native language
What would be de benefit for me to have such a device??
Martin
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jonstatt said:
I agree Tizen was a mistake....because now I think they will be pressured into switching to Android Wear! This will really confuse and dilute the developer community
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they won't be pressured into anything, all samsung phones are moving to Tizen as well... possibly not all, but the galaxy S series is.
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I have a Gear 1 and just got a Gear 2 four days ago--I've been playing with it a lot. So far, I like the 1 better. Tizen may be a great OS but it has limited support/development compared to Android Wear. I can't (yet) side load apps and will likely never be able to use Wondershare MobileGo as I did with the 1. My ebay notifications don't work as they did flawlessly on the 1. The 2's vibrate is very weak even on the strong setting. Battery life is much better on the 2 but I never minded charging once a night. While I'm sure there is a CPU speed difference, I haven't noticed it at any significant rate. As far as looks go, I personally liked the quirkiness of the 1. It gave it personality. Having the home button on the front is more intrusive than on the side as it was on the 1, particularly since there's no lock screen. It was also nice to swipe down on the screen to get to the camera or whatever--now I have to hit the button twice.
The media hype made the 2 sound like it was the second coming. For me, it is far from being ready for prime time. In truth, the 2 is a version 1 with the obligatory bugs that will almost certainly be worked out in the near future. For those who have the patience to wait for new firmware, roots, etc. It will probably be a great device. I'll probably give it a few more weeks as I really want to like it.
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I´m agree with your and my neo´s will come back to amazon, too! I have the first sonyericsson mbw-100, across the new other sony liveview (a disaster) , the gear original and de new gear 2 neo, and I´m thinking to return it and the the moto actv or wait to moto 360, even I can recover my old gear it was the best of all and almost I can flash and use the customised rom, till get a new one.
New OS and coming from samsung what stopped me from getting SG2 , samsung dont really care about updating software more than making more devices to sell, thats why my next device will be nexus. they make Great hardware but updating/improve software is their last priority.
Its not about rooting or pushing apps if its use android , but they dont fix many bugs , so if ya in android you may find devs to do it, but as new OS , few will find
Android are on Top, porting from other devices and making your device as what you want, samsung going wrong way by trying to get its own OS to be like Apple, will fail like nokia symbian i guess
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New OS and coming from samsung what stopped me from getting SG2 , samsung dont really care about updating software more than making more devices to sell, thats why my next device will be nexus. they make Great hardware but updating/improve software is their last priority.
Its not about it rooting or pushing apps if its use android , but they dont fix many bugs , so if ya in android you may find devs to do it, but as new OS , few will find
Android are on Top, porting from other devices and making your device as what you want, samsung going wrong way by trying to get its own OS to be like Apple, will fail like nokia symbian i guess
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After using the G2 for another week, I've got most everything worked out. All alerts are working and I've kind of settled into it. I now like it better than the G1 in many respects. Most likely when the LG Android wear or something better is released, I'll sell the G2 and get something else. There's just too little support for Tizen and the apps aren't flying into the store. At least with Android you didn't have to depend on the store and could side load.
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So what will android wear bring that the gear2 can't already do?
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Google Maps and Google Now. Both pretty huge as Google Now is far faster and more powerful than Samsung's solution. I'd have bought the Gear 2 today if Samsung had gone Android Wear. My experience with proprietary Samsung solutions such as "S-note" is that its sucks and it will continue to suck.
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It begins:
LG G Watch gets price, release date
Written by Andre Yoskowitz (Google+) @ 29 Apr 2014 22:29 User comments (1)
LG G Watch gets price, release date LG's upcoming G Watch smartwatch has finally been given a release date and price, at least for the European markets.
The watch will be the first to the commercial market using Google's Android Wear operating system for wearables when it hits in June. The watch has been priced at €199 for Europe, with an expected $199 price tag for the U.S., as well.
LG's new endeavor features a rectangular face, a 1.65-inch screen and 4GB internal storage.
Among the specs and features we know about is the fact that the device will have an "always-on" screen, will be dust and water proof and will be available in both black and champagne gold.
Android Wear, introduced by Google earlier this year, is built around the Google Now user interface and includes access to Google Maps and built-in voice controls.
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LG G with Android Wear only $199 US? Unless the quality is a complete crapfest sign me up. Wish it had a camera but for Google Now and Maps I can live without a camera.
mitchellvii said:
Google Maps and Google Now. Both pretty huge as Google Now is far faster and more powerful than Samsung's solution. I'd have bought the Gear 2 today if Samsung had gone Android Wear. My experience with proprietary Samsung solutions such as "S-note" is that its sucks and it will continue to suck.
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LG G with Android Wear only $199 US? Unless the quality is a complete crapfest sign me up. Wish it had a camera but for Google Now and Maps I can live without a camera.
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I had the Turn By Turn app on my Gear 1 and found a major major problem with GPS based apps on a watch! If they don't put a GPS receiver in the watch and your phone is in your pocket....then nothing will work! So if, for example you wanted to have a walking aid in London to find an address, you would have to be holding your phone in your hand anyway!
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Google Maps and Google Now.
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Google Now is totally useless in Finland so I'm afraid that Android Wear will be pretty useless if it's Now in a watch.
Hello all!
I've always been exclusively Android and never even thought about trying iOS.
But when MS put out WindowsPhone 8 I was extremely curious.
Now I'm about to grab an 8X off of eBay just to try it out!
Some things to know:
I'm on Verizon
I may want to "hack" this thing (I used to flash ROMs and kernels all day with my old Galaxy Nexus)
I have a lot of Google stuff i.e. Play Music, Drive etc..
Things I need to know:
Will this phone get WP 8.1?
Are there problems with the 8.1 Developer Preview once installed? (with the LTE or Beats Audio functionality or anything)
Are there benefits from unlocking these phones like free tethering and whatnot?
Thanks in advance!
Cheers!
I don't know much about this phone. I just got one as well.
But it seems to me that it's the complete opposite of a galaxy nexus : everything is blocked, impossible to flash downgrades, community is therefore not very interested in a phone that HTC didn't intend for "hack"
On the other hand I think it will officially get 8.1. And its a really nice phone I think (I use a nexus 4 as my daily one).
And for Google stuff use a Google phone (no gmail app on wp)
I have one branded and blocked. Kind of discouraging when you've easily flashed thousand of ROMs on other devices..
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I don't know much about this phone. I just got one as well.
But it seems to me that it's the complete opposite of a galaxy nexus : everything is blocked, impossible to flash downgrades, community is therefore not very interested in a phone that HTC didn't intend for "hack"
On the other hand I think it will officially get 8.1. And its a really nice phone I think (I use a nexus 4 as my daily one).
And for Google stuff use a Google phone (no gmail app on wp)
I have one branded and blocked. Kind of discouraging when you've easily flashed thousand of ROMs on other devices..
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Hey thanks for replying!
But yeah I assumed most Windows Phones would be locked up. Especially compared to a stock Android phone like a Nexus.
I just thing it would be cool to try out. I don't ever get much facetime with anything WP related.
Would make for an interesting change! I'll keep my Moto X around for sure though.
As someone with the TMO branded device, It is a nice phone. The Developer Preview for 8.1 has known issues with configuring CDMA devices. (it will be fixed in the final release).
As far as Windows Phone goes, it is perfectly hackable, it just comes down to sheer volume....Most people with a Windows Phone have a Lumia, so there are more people working on that. There are a couple of ways to load custom/other firmware for some variants of the 8x. (Most people have been posting in the WP8 General forum)
Also, HTC and Microsoft have both announced that the phone will be getting an official update to Windows Phone 8.1.
Hope that helps!
Hello everyone. I'm considering the gear s2 but I don't have a Samsung phone. I know it will work with other android phones, I'm just curious as to how much you lose by not running on Samsung. Anyone have more than one phone to contrast between Sammy and others?
I'd like to know the same thing.
I heart there would be limitations when using:
Build in Messaging, email apps --> cant reply from watch
I'm using a Nexus 5, and the email app and text/messages app is missing. That said, you CAN reply to both easily through notifications, but you can't create an email from scratch. You CAN create a text from scratch by using your contacts or "Buddy" app. When you get a call you can reject it, but you can't swipe to answer it. Not a big deal, since there is no speaker to hold a two way conversation. However, my android wear watch allows me to answer or reject, and I've gotten used to answering on watch which activates the speaker phone on my phone.
At any rate, it is my belief that using the S2 on a non-Samsung phone is pretty close to how it works on a Samsung phone, the good and the bad.
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However, my android wear watch allows me to answer or reject, and I've gotten used to answering on watch which activates the speaker phone on my phone.
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This also happens on S2 when you use a Samsung phone also.
Right, but on a non Samsung phone I only get the option to reject, not answer (which for me sucks, but for most people is probably fine).
How does it play with play music?
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My Gear S2 Classic won't connect to my Nexus 5X.
I was using it with my HTC One M8 (EU Version).
Everything was okay more or less.
BUT, I also have the issue that I only can reject calls and not answer. This is not how a Smartwatch should work like. If I use my Bluetooth headphones and there is a call coming in I would like to swipe on the watch to answer the call. Bad Samsung!
AND the German support is very poor. Nobody felt responsible; nobody can create a ticket for development. So nobody will get noticed about that issue. They just wanted to tell me, that my phone is not supported, but this is not, what the Samsung website and marketing tells me.
Another annoying aspect is that sometimes the reconnect took more than 5 minutes.
Long story short, I will return the watch today. On the one hand because of missing compatibility and on the other hand because of missing support for not Samsung users. If they do not support when the watch is new, what will they do in a year?
I liked the design very much and some of the features, but yeah I want more for my money.
Also for 9 days (since 12 October) Nexus phones on Marshmallow cannot stay connected to S2's Bluetooth. You have to reset S2 every time S2 goes out of range of phone. Very frustrating...
Using with LG G4 and pretty happy with it. No native messaging or email app, but I'm not looking to create any texts or emails from scratch on a watch. Also SMS is probably my least common way of messaging someone these days so not losing much there.
You can reply with short messages to notifications which works great for me, especially for email. I think the only other thing missing is swiping to answer a call. S health works great, one of my favorite parts of the watch!
Also I bought the new moto 360 first and returned it, previously owned a Pebble. All touch navigation on a watch was just awful for me, I couldn't see myself enjoying the watch. So I decided to give S2 a try and I really like it so far.
HI,
for people Having a phone other than Samsung.
Have you access to paid apps ?
thanks
ghisura said:
HI,
for people Having a phone other than Samsung.
Have you access to paid apps ?
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not as far as I can tell
thanks,
but sorry I can't understand your answer (I'm french) do you mean no samsung phone have not access to paid apps ?
Nexus fail
FitzAusTex said:
Also for 9 days (since 12 October) Nexus phones on Marshmallow cannot stay connected to S2's Bluetooth. You have to reset S2 every time S2 goes out of range of phone. Very frustrating...
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I just bought a Gear S2 yesterday and I've run into this too with my Nexus 5. Super frustrated.
Yup, day 10 and still no way to keep S2 connected to phones on Marshmallow.
I have a Nexus 5X, yesterday i went to buy this S2......
but impossible, the samsung gear app not available for my phone on play store. i went to play store from apps.samsung.com/gear, because when i look for it is impossible, and from the web link to the play store and say that is not for my phone.
Is for the phone? for android 6?
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This also happens on S2 when you use a Samsung phone also.
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overon37 said:
I have a Nexus 5X, yesterday i went to buy this S2......
but impossible, the samsung gear app not available for my phone on play store. i went to play store from apps.samsung.com/gear, because when i look for it is impossible, and from the web link to the play store and say that is not for my phone.
Is for the phone? for android 6?
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interesting. I got my S2 while my Nexus 5 was still on 5.1.1 and the S2 worked fine (I had to get the Gear app from the Samsung Web link). Then on October 12, there was an update to the Gear app on the Play Store from Samsung that said it was their Marshmallow 6.0 update. I had been waiting for two weeks to update my Nexus 5 to Marshmallow just to make sure there were not Marshmallow bugs that were gonna brick my phone, like what happened to my phone with Lollipop last December. I finally decided to upgrade phone to Marshmallow, and the Gear app to Marshmallow, and since October 12, S2 will not stay connected to my Nexus 5. Samsung put out an update to Gear app on October 15, and October 16,and still could not connect the S2 to phone. 14 days later, and still cannot keep S2 connected.
Now I'm curious that your Gear app is saying not compatible with your 5X. They must have quietly(!!!) retracted Marshmallow support. If so, that explains a lot, and almost makes me happy, cause I haven't even been able to make them understand when I called them, that Marshmallow phones cannot stay connected to the S2. Now I feel that they probably know.
Needless to say I'm disappointed with the s2 paired to my lg g4, but I'm rather stuck; I like the hardware and watch control via the rotating face to much to return it, but lack of paid apps (and lack of free apps variety), and the fact that it's not running android wear are huge draw backs.
That being said, it does what I need, and that's time and date, notifications and can reply to them from the watch. I am looking really hard at the Huawei watch, but we'll see...
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interesting. I got my S2 while my Nexus 5 was still on 5.1.1 and the S2 worked fine (I had to get the Gear app from the Samsung Web link). Then on October 12, there was an update to the Gear app on the Play Store from Samsung that said it was their Marshmallow 6.0 update. I had been waiting for two weeks to update my Nexus 5 to Marshmallow just to make sure there were not Marshmallow bugs that were gonna brick my phone, like what happened to my phone with Lollipop last December. I finally decided to upgrade phone to Marshmallow, and the Gear app to Marshmallow, and since October 12, S2 will not stay connected to my Nexus 5. Samsung put out an update to Gear app on October 15, and October 16,and still could not connect the S2 to phone. 14 days later, and still cannot keep S2 connected.
Now I'm curious that your Gear app is saying not compatible with your 5X. They must have quietly(!!!) retracted Marshmallow support. If so, that explains a lot, and almost makes me happy, cause I haven't even been able to make them understand when I called them, that Marshmallow phones cannot stay connected to the S2. Now I feel that they probably know.
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Then, with this info, we can say that app for pair the phone with this watch is not for android 6.
my nexus 5x is stock, all stock and the app is not available for it
only one thing we can do, wait, wait, and wait
I'm planning to buy either a Huawei Watch or a Samsung Gear S2 Classic soon, and the one piece of information I seem to be unable to find is a decent list of what apps are available for each?
Based on watching youtube videos I really prefer the interface on the S2, seems far more intuitive, but I don't want to find myself missing apps that I would find useful...
Anyone got one and find anything missing or know where I can find a list - google is failing me! Having come from Windows Phone to Android recently I dont want to back myself into an app hole again
http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-gear-s2/599771-list-apps-work-gear-s2-please-add-here.html
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http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-gear-s2/599771-list-apps-work-gear-s2-please-add-here.html
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So that list is really handy, thanks, but does seem to be 6months old...
Also, it doesnt help me by comparing to what Android Wear has - I havent used either, so I don't know what i'm missing out on if you know what i mean...
e.g. can i do turn by turn directions on wrist with google maps on either device? Can i get Waze running on either device? That article mentions e-mails and messaging with Samsung apps on their phones, what about on my Z5? Do i need to find a third party in that case?
I've updated that Gear s2 list on and off for the last six months, so while it's not comprehensive, it's up to date as far as it goes. I don't have a google wear watch to compare, but unlike Samsung, google let's you browse android wear apps on the web: https://play.google.com/store/apps/category/ANDROID_WEAR
It's generally agreed that android wear has way more apps than Tizen (and that apple has even more apps than Wear.) There's not a lot of agreement about how important that fact is. Some smartwatch users stick mostly to notifications, which are good for things like getting messages and for quick, simple replies; saves you from digging your phone out of your pocket all the time. Others care more about specific apps. The general feeling seems to be that the Gear S2 has maybe the best hardware and interface (and many like its looks), but that apps for the Gear S2 are a weak link. So, for example, the Gear S2 has a couple of options for turn-by-turn directions, one that comes with the watch called Here maps, and another 3rd party app called Gear Navigator; both are a little funky in my experience. Over on Android Wear, I'm guessing you'll have many more options to try from. On the other hand, the only circumstance in which I've found watch-based turn by turn directions useful is on a bicycle; in a car, the tiny screen just doesn't match up to having a full-sized smartphone screen on your dash. (I'll have to let someone else with experience let you know about what works and what doesn't with a Z5.)
Thanks for that. I had an MS band before and basically used it for notifications and telling the time!
I guess I'm worried that there will be some app I realise I want and can't get on Tizen , which knowing how that felt on WP is a concern...
But as you say, Gear S2 classic is the best looking smart watch out there (imho) for the price (huawei is nearly £100 more) so might be worth the shot since the interface appeals much more...
Hopefully someone with one and a Z5(or anything but a Samsung) can tune in and tell me how crippling it is to not be on Samsung's infrastructure
I've just sold my Huawei Watch and am currently using a s2 classic, my thoughts....
never installed any apps on my Huawei barring watch faces and an app to ajdust screen on time, all I needed and I guess wanted was the stock apps.
Gear s2 is IMO a better watch and the interface is so intuitive, of it could swap S voice for Google then I'd be even happier , so far the s2 does all I need and I love the extra run time I get compared to android wear.
I also have a gear S running biktors wear port so I still have option to use android wear whenever I choose.
BTW I got my s2 classic on eBay for £110 so this is based on my thoughts and this price point.
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I've just sold my Huawei Watch and am currently using a s2 classic, my thoughts....
never installed any apps on my Huawei barring watch faces and an app to ajdust screen on time, all I needed and I guess wanted was the stock apps.
Gear s2 is IMO a better watch and the interface is so intuitive, of it could swap S voice for Google then I'd be even happier , so far the s2 does all I need and I love the extra run time I get compared to android wear.
I also have a gear S running biktors wear port so I still have option to use android wear whenever I choose.
BTW I got my s2 classic on eBay for £110 so this is based on my thoughts and this price point.
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Thank you for the insight. Are you running with a galaxy phone or something else?
s7 edge
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Honestly I don't think either are worth their retail price, be patient and grab a mint 2nd hand one and let someone else take the hit.
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It should be no problem getting the S2 to link to a Z5, I am running on a Nexus 6 with a CM-based custom ROM with no problems. Apparently, you can do more with an S2 and a Samsung phone but I am not missing anything I want.
I try to keep Google out of as much of my life as possible so the idea that Tizen is not integrated into the Google infra-structure is a plus for me. I know I am in the minority but you couldn't pay me to use Android Wear (or Apple for that matter).
Fred
Well, despite leaning towards the Gear I just got a deal on Prime Day for the Huawei for under £200 so have sumped for that. Figure if I don't like it I can probably break even on selling on anyway
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vaderag said:
I'm planning to buy either a Huawei Watch or a Samsung Gear S2 Classic soon, and the one piece of information I seem to be unable to find is a decent list of what apps are available for each?
Based on watching youtube videos I really prefer the interface on the S2, seems far more intuitive, but I don't want to find myself missing apps that I would find useful...
Anyone got one and find anything missing or know where I can find a list - google is failing me! Having come from Windows Phone to Android recently I dont want to back myself into an app hole again
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I think Tizen will improve in future and will add some best stuffs like android. I read here (Tizen vs android difference - .mindxmaster.com/2017/01/samsung-tizen-vs-google-android-compaision.html) Tizen is using HTML 5 apps and has better flexibility than android. Android has lots of apps in Google play store, which is an advantage over Tizen.
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I think Tizen will improve in future and will add some best stuffs like android.
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I have the Gear1, Gear2, GearS2 and use Tizen for about 3 years. I think I can count on the finger on ONE hand the new apps for Tizen since 3 years, so.......
Hi guys,
Is any chance to connect my Lumia 950 XL with Samsung Gear S3 ?
Phone: Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (Windows 10 Mobile)
Gear: Samsung Gear S3 (SM-R760)
Thx
Bardo
A Windows Phone and S3 bluetooth only model is a completely useless combination. The watch requires pairing with a phone capable of ruining n Gear Manager. The app is only available for iPhones or select Android phones.
The LTE Frontier (model SM-R765) has basic functionality independent from a phone if it's eSIM is activated on a carrier network. You can use it as a watch phone by itself or continue using your WP and remotely connect the S3 to a dedicated Android phone on a WiFi network.
I'm in the same boat. Longtime Windows Phone/Mobile user, but fell in love with and bought the S3. I used the S3 with an iPhone for a while but have gone back to my X3. I have gotten the S3 to pair with the X3, but without the Gear app, it has no means to interact with the phone. With the next release of WM10 adding more Bluetooth functionality, there is hope. The more interest there is from the community, the greater, however slight, the possibility they'll throw us a bone. With the demise of the MS Band, there is something of a captive audience. In spite of what the nay-sayers want, WM is going to be around for some time to come.
SirBindy said:
lololololololololololololol Windows Phone
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
No, it will not work
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That's not nice, laughing at other people's preferences. The reason for the low market share is not a reflection of the quality of the product, so you might want to educate yourself before you mock people for using Windows mobile.
vincentwansink said:
That's not nice, laughing at other people's preferences. The reason for the low market share is not a reflection of the quality of the product, so you might want to educate yourself before you mock people for using Windows mobile.
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Im in the same boat. I refuse to lower myself to using an Android device and never will i EVER own a Crapple. Ive come up with an interesting fix for the Band 2, mainly because its the BEST smartwatch out there, and they were stupid to not refine it and continue with it. I found this thread cause i was looking to see if someone hacked it to work with W10 or not. Fitbit is a lost cause, i actually owned a Blaze for 2 days before i found out they lied at the MS Store (and on the FB box) claiming compatibility with Windows 10 and Lumia 950. They allow it to pair, and thats it, no notifications which you have to do a fairly DEEP search into their forums to find out! They wanted to blame MS for not including a GATT server cause apparently, thats the ONLY way to communicate with a watch and a phone. Um, tell that to the Band 1, Band 2, Vector Watch etc etc etc... liars. I just wish WinMo6.1 was available on a Lumia 950, that would be the best, talk about high end device!
SirBindy said:
Sorry mommy
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You really should thank MS for your smart phone, just like you should thank Henry Ford for your horseless carriage, jackass.
SirBindy said:
Ford didn't invent the car, idiot. He only invented the assembly line.
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No kidding, I can't believe I have to actually explain myself...MS didn't great the smartphone either, but without their efforts in making it accessible, you wouldn't have your precious Fisher Price iPhone either...in the same way HF made the car accessible for the (m)asses.
Lol I don't have an iPhone
No joke.
Has MS something similar like ACL... to run Android APK?
Best Regards
Ford didn't invent the assembly line, either. He just made it widely known. The first assembly line was invented in Vermont for rifles with interchangeable parts. You're batting a thousand, dude.