Ok Guys, This goes out to all us S3 Frontier (R760) users who have found that their Sensors no longer function after updating to the latest Tizen I found it annoying that Samsung would release a OTA not knowing it would cause Us too lose functionality of our watch, and despite numerous reports from Users across the world nothing has been done....Apart from of courser Samsung releasing OTAs that didn't fix S**T.
Despite losing that functionality I kept using my watch in the hope that Samsung would came too their Sensors and do something about it but NO!!!! just more OTAs so I decided that I would Roll back my device and roll back I did. Not to last years FUD1 Tizen 4.0.0.7 nor the year before that (2020) with the FTD4 firmware another Tizen 4.0.0.7 O.S but all the way back to Tizen 3.0.0.1 CQL1.
Now before rolling back to Tizen 3.0 I first tired with Tizen 4.0.0.2 DSA1 and there was a spark of hope when the HR sensor came to life but nothing else (Sensor) wise and it was short lived, with the HR sensor soon stopping shortly after. I did perform a Factory reset to see if that would correct it but unfortunately not and is probably where the issues started with Samsung releasing subsequent OTAs making things worse.
So with the Tizen 3.0.0.1 firmware on hand, I flashed it using Netodin and with the Watch passing the Flashing process all I could do was wait for it too Boot. Sure enough once reconnected to my phone and setup I went through and Tested the Sensors and found that ALL were working as they should including the Wake up gestures.....YAY!!!!!
So you too if you want can regain what you lost by flashing this firmware *******AT YOUR RISK ******* I DO NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILTY IF YOU BRISK YOUR DEVICE *********
I have provided the required File below, Extract and you'll be greeted with 4 files BL, AP, CSC and a Pit File. Place these files into their corresponding positions within Netodin including the Pit File ******** There will be a Warning Message pop up when adding the Pit File just press OK and it ( I DID ) then press Start and wait for the Watch to reboot. DONE!!!
******** This could also work for other S3 Frontier watches as long as you have the appropriate Firmware for your device. ****************
********* If your unfamiliar in using Netodin, I suggest YOUTUBE.****** If you find your having Connection issues Check the watches Wifi properties in your PC and change it from Public to Private that should do the trick.
SAME issue I am on R760XXU2FVG1
Sensors not working.
First will flash the 4.0.0.2 DSA1 one that's given in the forum. If that doesn't work will flash the CQL1. Will update soon
So out of curiosity I decided to update the firmware mainly because Galaxy Wearable informed me of the update. Little did I know
hemanthDroids said:
SAME issue I am on R760XXU2FVG1
Sensors not working.
First will flash the 4.0.0.2 DSA1 one that's given in the forum. If that doesn't work will flash the CQL1. Will update soon
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Yeah keep us updated, would be interesting to see how everything turns out for you.
Installed Tizen 4.0.0.2 DSA1 didn't work. @jays note 2
Installed Tizen 3 given above by you along with Pit. Still it says fail. None of the sensors are working HRM, Gyro, accelerometer.
Software version, Tizen version matches with your screenshots.
But the attached screenshot only MCU Version differs with what you have posted.
I made sure my phone is disconnected from WiFi so that it wouldn't download any updates..
Am I missing something?
[Edit] Done using 2.3.2 firmware version also. No use. Still same issue with sensorhub
Hmmm that's interesting I would have thought rolling back to tizen 2.0 would have sparked at least 1 or more of the sensors too work.
Have you tried factory resetting after each flash, through recovery? I know sometimes things get a bit messed up after flashing. Worth a try, if not there maybe a chance your MB might be stuffed
Yes I hard reset before every flash. I even tried the combination firmware posted on other thread. Still nothing. I think it might be a hardware issue. For now I'll consider this as a fancy watch without any fitness features
PS: Thank you for this post. I think it helps many people who faced similar issues. Take care
One thing I could make out of this fiasco is that Samsung isn't as premium as a brand.
Their smartphones batteries swell after few years. This watch software is made so haphazardly. Build quality is bad - My watch strap feels very bad on skin.
They launch ton of products but doesn't give enough attention to each of them.
There is no longevity to their products. I like to keep things for long like 5+ years.
This is why I feel like moving to apple ecosystem.
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Hi there, I just got this tablet with its awesome screen a couple of days ago and as the title says I'm not sure if I should let the OTA run.
I already have a GS2 so I was aware of the eMMC bug and I also have an overly cautious nature so I said no to the updates and turned the auto check for updates feature off.
I got the P6810 version.
Currently it is on a ROM the firmware websites don't recognise:
2.6.36-P6810DTKL4-CL602212
I have no idea what version it will update to as if I ask it to check and agree to the disclaimers the download size is listed as less than a megabyte.
I have read quite a few of the threads here but none of them made things completely clear as to what to do in this situation. One of the posts said not to do a wipe with a Honeycomb based ROM which is what this is.
By the sounds of it we should get Jelly Bean in a month or so, well it is rumored and that would be great. I'm not sure I really need a rooted custom ROM but I definitely need to be off Honeycomb!
Thanks for your time.
I was having problems with my wi-fi connection and had to set it manually, I thought that perhaps the update might address that so I let it update.
It was 0.07Mb and has taken it to:
2.6.36-P6810DTKL5-CL604290
Now it says no updates available but the firmware sites say there are a few newer versions including an ICS based one. I guess I need to do that manually or via Kies, which I don't really trust.
I'll wait for advice from more knowledgeable people.
I would and have trusted Samsung Kies before for updates... not on this device, but on my Notes... and it did just fine...
good luck
jimmbomb said:
I would and have trusted Samsung Kies before for updates... not on this device, but on my Notes... and it did just fine...
good luck
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Thanks for the reply Jimmbomb, I had a bit of a think about it and figured if it died I'd just be without it while it got fixed or replaced. Given I wasn't used to having it I probably wouldn't miss it so I gave Kies another try. This is unlike my phone which I need to work and, after it wiped and failed to restore my data and settings, I haven't updated my phone. I know I really should but once burnt twice shy.
I haven't used Kies for over a year, in that time it has improved significantly and actually did what it claimed to!
My initial reluctance to use it was based off my initial experience with it, it seems like Samsung have listened to feedback and fixed it up which is good news for us.
Now we just need to patiently wait for the JB release, hopefully it will be like the update for the GS2 and include the fancy features, smart stay being the one I expect will be most useful for a tablet.
I was wrong, Kies still has some problems.
I thought I'd plug my SGS2 in to see what would happen, it doesn't detect it although windows has no problems talking to it and letting me copy files via explorer.
I did the 'troubleshoot connection' procedure and all it does is reinstall the USB driver, since doing that neither device will connect to Kies!
Time to uninstall and try again I guess, SO frustrating given the size of company Samsung is.
Yep.
Samsung fraks it up on a number of fronts.
I think they need to learn that putting 5000 versions of devices on the market and then providing crappy support is an approach to business that leaves a bad impression.
To make a long story short:
I'm a diabetic and used to use my old phones (Note 3, Galaxy s6) to read my glucose level with an app called LibreLink. This made being a diabetic so much easier - no need to carry an extra reader with me all the time.
Appearently Samsung S8 and S8+ (and S7) worked fine with the Libre sensors at first - but an OTA update changed *something* and suddenly S7/S8/S8+ no longer worked. And they still don't. Some users have reverted back to an older official firmware to get the sensor readings back, but I'd rather stay on a newer fw because of.. well, deodex, debloat, tweaks... (Currently using Batman rom 1.0 and loving it).
Do we have any developers here that could check if it would be possible to replace/revert the new NFC-files/settings with the ones from the oldest 955F firmware? I really wouldn't know where to start with this...
efex said:
To make a long story short:
I'm a diabetic and used to use my old phones (Note 3, Galaxy s6) to read my glucose level with an app called LibreLink. This made being a diabetic so much easier - no need to carry an extra reader with me all the time.
Appearently Samsung S8 and S8+ (and S7) worked fine with the Libre sensors at first - but an OTA update changed *something* and suddenly S7/S8/S8+ no longer worked. And they still don't. Some users have reverted back to an older official firmware to get the sensor readings back, but I'd rather stay on a newer fw because of.. well, deodex, debloat, tweaks... (Currently using Batman rom 1.0 and loving it).
Do we have any developers here that could check if it would be possible to replace/revert the new NFC-files/settings with the ones from the oldest 955F firmware? I really wouldn't know where to start with this...
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I noticed that you used your LibreLink. My son is a T1 Diabetic, and we REALLY would like to use the LibreLink, however here in the USA it will not allow me to download the program. Do you or anyone else know how to get this program? PLEASE help.
Following this thread.
aspag said:
I noticed that you used your LibreLink. My son is a T1 Diabetic, and we REALLY would like to use the LibreLink, however here in the USA it will not allow me to download the program. Do you or anyone else know how to get this program? PLEASE help.
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sure, here ya go!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O0-aLWYuyrCGev8fS_G_hxng7EFlvqcW/view?usp=sharing
I'm not sure if it's the current version, as my phone isn't officially supported.. But it works great
Thank you! So I downloaded it and it installed fine. However, when I tried to open it it tells me to download it from Google Play. Must be some sort of security. So anyhow something is blocking it... Any thoughts?
Hi,
can anyone help me with my issue, my gear s3 was working perfectly till last month. I didn't notice it but it stopped recording my steps, heartrate and floors count. I tried to check but all of the sensors stopped working. I think it happened after an update. I tried to contact with Samsung Care, they asked me to reset my device, which I did many time but didn't get the sensors to work. After that they said that they have to open the device and check what's the problem. In my country I don't believe them. So please let me know if there's any other way to fix it.
Thanks in Advance.
Same problem
Same problem here, mine stopped working yesterday. I am from Peru but bought the watch via Amazon in the US. Did you have any luck repairing it?
Not yet.
osckar0 said:
Same problem here, mine stopped working yesterday. I am from Peru but bought the watch via Amazon in the US. Did you have any luck repairing it?
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Still no luck with the sensors. It sucks. I'm really disappointed. And no one is there for the help.
Sorry to hear that
umairyahya48 said:
Still no luck with the sensors. It sucks. I'm really disappointed. And no one is there for the help.
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Have you tried any local Samsung Smart Stores? I am taking mine there tomorrow, although I am not very confident about this...
Any luck yet? If we roll back to tizen 2.x via NetODIN, does it work? Does such update void warranty?
No idea, never happend to me.
But somebody tested with Combination Firmware?
Example... If we mean SM-R760...
So I would check with 2 Combination Firmwares...
BQC2
and CQL1...
BQC2 FTMA (Tizen 2.3) is here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/development/rom-samsung-gear-s3-sm-r760-t3588082
CQL1 FT30 (Tizen 3)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/development/rom-samsung-gear-s3-sm-r760-t3746522
Only idea... not tested...
Good Luck.
Best Regards
Same problem, sensors like wrist wake up, heart rate monitoring etc are not working after the latest update.
I also did multiple watch reset, factory reset, cleared both gear app & plugins data.
However, my friend's watch is working even after this update, we bought it together. So, it happened to few unlucky ones only.
The only difference between our watch is MCU version (checked using test mode, sensor hub, *#0*#):
My MCU version is BRO10 (Status: Fail) where as his MCU version is BR0118032200 (Status: Pass).
I think this is the probable cause, may be my update was not applied well or fully since we have exact same watch brought from same place at same time.
Hope next update will fix it.
Tizen version: 3.0.0.2
Software version: R760XXU2CRG3
Model: SM-R760
Mcu fail. Sensors stopped working. Mine is 756F version.
Very frustrated. Brand new watch. Tizen version 3.0.02
Anyone tried downgrading?
golmert said:
Mcu fail. Sensors stopped working. Mine is 756F version.
Very frustrated. Brand new watch. Tizen version 3.0.02
Anyone tried downgrading?
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Take it to the Samsung store that's the only way.
I took my watch to Samsung store, they weren't sure what the problem was. They wanted to send it to hardware store and open it and check the problem. I refused because I'm ok that my watch's sensors aren't working over losing the water proofing upon opening it.
I bought this watch in Singapore and unfortunately I am outside and dont live there. I am still willing to send it for a repair over there but I am having such a hard time and bad customer service like you have never seen.. I told them I am willing to bear all shipping costs and then my family will pick it up. This watch was bought there and stopped working after 3 days of use. It has full warranty and proof of purchase. This is nonsense and the level of service there is crap . None comparing to the US. I feel helpless. I am almost on the edge of throwing this watch away, because I dont see how I will get proper support to ever fix it.. Extremely disappointing. I had Huwawei watch 2 and it works like a charm. Was a big mistake to move on to this Galaxy Frontier...
Here is an update. Finally managed to send the watch overseas for repair. I believe that board was replaced. All is ok finally!! Watch and sensors work great.
golmert said:
Here is an update. Finally managed to send the watch overseas for repair. I believe that board was replaced. All is ok finally!! Watch and sensors work great.
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I have the same issue too. When i turn on the watch it works fine but after a while the sensor tilts and the tracking steps, HR and wrist unlock not work any more.
Reboot the watch and happen the same.
I think that is not a HW fault altough Samsung replace motherboard. Still looking for a solution.
Thanks !
Tizen 3.2 caused a ton of issues... Gotta wait for new update. A ton of S3 watches have been impacted but they're taking their time to correct as all focus is on the Galaxy Watch now..
Longpre said:
Tizen 3.2 caused a ton of issues... Gotta wait for new update. A ton of S3 watches have been impacted but they're taking their time to correct as all focus is on the Galaxy Watch now..
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But when someone take his watch to samsung repair service their exchange the motherboard, it seems to be a HW fault.
I hope a new update fix this issue.
Tahnks for reply!
Is somebody here with Sensors dead?
If yes...
Maybe check this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78651867&postcount=6
My Sensors are still alive...
But I have not flashed nor updated to higher Firmware as CRH1...
So I """need""" somebody who is able to check Combination Firmware(s)...
Again. I have no problems with my sensors... I am trying only to help.
Best Regards
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78661494&postcount=20
Maybe somebody is here who is able to check few Threads about:
Code:
BCM47741UB2G
Maybe we can find usefull tips also in Samsung S7 threads...
Best Regards
Edit 1.
5 Minutes with Google...
I found thread from 2013...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48639844&postcount=15
Code:
*#2663#
Code is working in Combination Firmware...
Tested short in BQC2... so IMHO CQL1 should show this also...
NO idea if Code working in Stock Firmware...
I will make few Creenshots form my device... maybe Video...
It is very tiny and also TSP and other stuff is in this menu...
So be very carefully with your fingers... not to press wrong Button...
Best Regards
Edit 2.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78662067&postcount=21
My result of today...
Captured 2 Videos...
Code:
*#2663#
Code seems also possible work in Stock Firmware...
OWN RISK!
I'm looking for the US versions of the firmware for the WiFi (non-carrier) SM-760. Finding a chronological history of updates seems next to impossible.
I'd like to try the 3.0.0.2 firmware for the that came BEFORE the R760XXU2ESF2/R7600XA2ESF2 version. that killed my watch, but would be willing to try any previous versions if it'll get my watch working again.
I see the thread by @deadman96385 with firmware for all variants, but the SM-760 version says it's for Canada. Not sure if there's a difference or if or how that might affect me in the U.S.
Any advice from someone who has flashed using NetOdin would be appreciated. (Any issues? Like does Samsung Pay / MST still work after flashing?)
Thanks!
I have a sensor issue and after I did the update they all worked after I did a shut down they are back to nor working and I was looking for that firmware too but it seems like it's not out there.
I havent seen too many threads about the Gear S2s randomly stopping working and not being able to take updates on here, but the forums on Samsungs site is awash with them, so i figured id throw this out there for those who might stumble upon it.
For the last few months my sons Gear S2 hasnt been able to pair with any phone properly. It would initially connect, then say that a firmware updates was required in order to continue using the device and wouldnt let you just continue with the current firmware. I tried pairing it with my U1 S9, my fiancees 100% stock Cricket S9, my old A8, 2 old S5's, S7 and S7 edge both, S4 and finally a S3. All of them failed to update the firmware and there was a bevvy of Android OS versions that i tried, so that was effectively ruled out. No amount of facory resetting via the OS itself nor recovery changed it. I then went to the Samsung forums as a last hope and there were "certified Samsung tech"s replying stating that they were working on it.
Fast forward to yesterday (i have been dealing wit this since before Christmas) and th ekiddo asked if there was any progress. It had been about a week since i tried it, so i tried it with my U1 S9 again and to my UTTER SHOCK AND DELIGHT, it actually took the update this time! It installed, rebooted twice (as per normal) and paired 100% with my phone! I unpaired it and had the kiddo pair it to the A8. That worked too!
Moral of the story, if you have a Gear S2 sitting in a drawer that suffered teh same fate, try the update again. Its worth a shot!