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[Q] tv remote app for s4

Hello, I had the lg optimus g pro for a week and loved the remote. I was able to work my tv, cable box and blue ray player. The one on the s4 I can only do two devices. I have been looking on google, amazon. and the net. I would like to find one that works on my s4 but dose more then just two devices. Can someone help me, i keep trying but everyone i come up with says they use your wifi or something like that. Can someone suggest one too me or something. thanks a bunch would prefer a free one, but willing to pay if it is really really good.
thanks

gage0727 said:
Hello, I had the lg optimus g pro for a week and loved the remote. I was able to work my tv, cable box and blue ray player. The one on the s4 I can only do two devices. I have been looking on google, amazon. and the net. I would like to find one that works on my s4 but dose more then just two devices. Can someone help me, i keep trying but everyone i come up with says they use your wifi or something like that. Can someone suggest one too me or something. thanks a bunch would prefer a free one, but willing to pay if it is really really good.
thanks
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This is not true. The one on the s4 can add more than two. Go into setting on watchon and select add another device. You can also add another room also. I have mine set up with cable tv and onkyo receiver.

You could also try out Touchsquid. It's a Samsung app for the IR Blaster. I've been using the paid version with great success.

bballs91 said:
You could also try out Touchsquid. It's a Samsung app for the IR Blaster. I've been using the paid version with great success.
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Touchsquid is not a Samsung app.
The app name is 'Samsung remote by Touchsquid' and it works amazing the new version is able to go in portrait mode. I've used I only my tab 2 7.0 and S4.
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This should really be in the themes and apps forum - of course if you went there, you'd find at least two threads already there about remote apps...

Behold!!!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265467

my bad i did not see the app part. kept looking in the general question area... can a mod move it to the proper area my bad.

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can someone tell me how to update watch on? I guess im not using the latest version
gone to the samsung app store cant find it their will keep looking though. thanjs.

Fid you try the google play store?
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yea that was the first place I looked. thanks though.

I'm gonna go to Walmart today and turn off all the TVs there.
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I did that at a sports bar during the nhl playoffs
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polish_pat said:
I did that at a sports bar during the nhl playoffs
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Hahaha what happened after?
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Note 2 4.3 working with Galaxy Gear

Hi Guys
So I just tested with note 2 with android 4.3 with a Galaxy Gear on the store and it works.
Here the link with some photos
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cxv3vsjba9i4gf3/zE9V6P-mnn
I was able to play music,change watch on the screen saver,install some application,run the music player and make a call.
Will make a video later when I get my Galaxy Gear

Thats great. Thanks for testing. So sammy is all set to sell these smart watches to Note2 users.

AlanDS said:
Thats great. Thanks for testing. So sammy is all set to sell these smart watches to Note2 users.
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Yes and seems like working also on the S4

Hey americo85
Was wondering how you got the program? The starter program will not download my Gear Manager.
I have 4.3 on my phone.

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Hey americo85
Was wondering how you got the program? The starter program will not download my Gear Manager.
I have 4.3 on my phone.
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I downloaded the gear management online,from some website and it worked.
I have it on my dropbox folder if you want to use it
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pks3qdl1pjyswur/com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager-v1.2..apk

Yes, and thanks for that! :good:

So guys I just got my Galaxy Gear and so far everything seems like working. The only thing missing is some application from the app store.

Where is speaker on that watch
When we talk through it it shud have a speaker for the one listening not like loud speaker
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The leaked odin 4.3 or a custom 4.3 rom
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I dont want to sound like a noob but how the hell did u get 4.3 on the note 2 u know how long its been 1 full year and how did u get the update
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Having everything stock. S4 with 4.2.2 Android, 32LTE international unlocked.
Downloaded Gear Manager directly from Google Play, and everything works with the Gear just fine. From display control to syncing, data transferring, notifications etc... All apps within Gear App Store also available to download. Not too great selection just yet, but my hopes that the XDA community will introduce some new, cool stuff, once the Gear is widely available.
Cheers

Which 4.3 ROM did you use on the Note 2 that works w galaxy gear. I have paranoid android 3.9 but there are issues. Would really like to get them working.

I have the leaked 4.3 on my Note2, but the only thing that works on the Gear-watch is incomming calls. No watchfaces or apps work.

americo85 said:
Hi Guys
So I just tested with note 2 with android 4.3 with a Galaxy Gear on the store and it works.
Here the link with some photos
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cxv3vsjba9i4gf3/zE9V6P-mnn
I was able to play music,change watch on the screen saver,install some application,run the music player and make a call.
Will make a video later when I get my Galaxy Gear
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Could you please out a link to the 4.3 download that you are using.
Thank you in advance.

ric9172 said:
Could you please out a link to the 4.3 download that you are using.
Thank you in advance.
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Download 4.3 and just install a Galaxy Gear APP, and the watch works very fine!!!
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galaxy gear
is your 4.3 note 2 rooted?
what ROM are you using?

americo85 said:
I downloaded the gear management online,from some website and it worked.
I have it on my dropbox folder if you want to use it
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pks3qdl1pjyswur/com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager-v1.2..apk
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The dropbox link seems to be outdated, do you still have it ?http://forum.xda-developers.com/editpost.php?do=editpost&p=46930522
Update found a copy here: http://depositfiles.com/files/pmgqxv9c5

It Blaster

I can find nothing on the ir blaster. I am using the Samsung Verizon Note 3. This is supposed to be a feature of the phone. Did Version block it out am I just not finding it?
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Id like to know as well....
Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note III.
Prevous Owner/Hacker of... numerous other devices!

dalegg said:
I can find nothing on the ir blaster. I am using the Samsung Verizon Note 3. This is supposed to be a feature of the phone. Did Version block it out am I just not finding it?
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Look for an app, perhaps in the Samsung folder called WatchON?

Yes, WatchOn is the stock app for using the IR Blaster. After setup it will let you control your devices with a remote icon in the top right corner of the screen.

If you look up top your phone and see a little black dot in the right side you have the ir blaster but I wouldn't recommend the watch on app, look up for the Smart IT Remote Samsung/HTC app on the play store it's just worth it, i have configured more than ten controls and controls like my DISH one aren't supported by the watch on app
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Great advice, Thank you.
I couldn't find it because I disabled watch on when I first got my phone because I didn't know what it was. Next time I won't be so stupid.
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Yea, you need to use WatchON or a different app.
I ditched WatchON, as it kept running even if I didnt use it. (also, the puns were starting to become too irritating.)
Plus it only works for tv, and the media guide only works in the US. Where at least 750 million of us are not.
Swapped it for this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy
This controls everything with an IR reciever, even my DSLR and the lights.
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Galaxy S4 Wifi Hotspot App

What wifi hotspot app do you use for your Galaxy S4?

Check out my thread from the other day. I'm not sure if there is an actual app amymore...I use to use barnicle but can seem to find it. Try the es file explore method, it works...as long as you're rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2486043
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Looking around
I come from HTC to a great Samsung G 4 and HTC was hard at times, but it taught me a lot about android. Don't know if anyone thought of this and i think i actually found what is being used.. Samsung Kies is able to restore factory firmware onto your SG4 by using the computer as a terminal, sorta like an htc ruu would do.. even downloads the info/firmware to your computer (including mf3) from what I've readhttp://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SGH-I337ZKAATT
Wonder if thats how it is because you don't need to be a rocket scientist to work at best buy....

Mirrorlink vs MHL Appradio3

So I just bought the appradio3 for my car for use with my S4 and I'm wondering what is the best way to connect it. Ideally I would like full mirroring of my phone to the radio. I already ordered the android kit and the mirrorlink cable so I can chose how I want it set up later and return the other if I don't want it. I found the full screen mirror apk for drivelink already and have it installed currently. ARliberator currently does not support appradio 3.
The question I'm wondering is if drivelink will work with aosp roms as currently I'm using Task's aokp, or will I need to switch to a Samsung based rom, or google edition rom.

No one here has the radio or tried using mirrorlink on aosp?

I've been using Sony xav 601bt with mirror link. Using a modified app of mirror link that allows full mirroring. I have stock s4 on 4.3 with no issues. It can be a little laggy.
Btw I installed my friends app 3 and I absolutely hated it. Requires an additional kit and doesn't allow full mirroring. Also was disappointed in the deck it self just wasn't as great as I thought.
Good luck on your choice.
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Thank you for your advice. I just saw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78wq62aErK0 which looks pretty promising. Even better the app is currently free and looks to work very well.

crash822 said:
Thank you for your advice. I just saw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78wq62aErK0 which looks pretty promising. Even better the app is currently free and looks to work very well.
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We tried this with my s4 and my friends note 2 and they would not work with full mirroring that's why I was disappointed. But if you get it to work let me k ow what you did please.
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crazzysandman said:
We tried this with my s4 and my friends note 2 and they would not work with full mirroring that's why I was disappointed. But if you get it to work let me k ow what you did please.
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Got it to work. It took a minute to get the app radio app working. Had to connect the usb first then enable blue tooth. The phone booted to the default appradio screen then once I hit the home button on my phone I had full screen mirroring.

crash822 said:
Got it to work. It took a minute to get the app radio app working. Had to connect the usb first then enable blue tooth. The phone booted to the default appradio screen then once I hit the home button on my phone I had full screen mirroring.
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Nice we will try this out and see how it works. I think he is able to full mirror but can't control his phone. My Sony xav allows me to full mirror and control my phone as well. Just have a bit of lag.
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Fyi I had issues with screen standby app. Made the phone very laggy

crash822 said:
Fyi I had issues with screen standby app. Made the phone very laggy
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Screen Standby doesn't work with Android 4.3. It seems to be a bug in 4.3 and the developer hasn't found a workaround. Screen Standby works on Samsung 4.4 roms though.

TLS2000 said:
Screen Standby doesn't work with Android 4.3. It seems to be a bug in 4.3 and the developer hasn't found a workaround. Screen Standby works on Samsung 4.4 roms though.
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That must be why it severely sucks atm with my 4.3 rom. Haven't found a 4.4 rom I like yet unfortunately, everyone is missing at least one thing I want.

I'm not sure if it's already resolved, but there's an app for that. It's called ARUnchanged. But you have to have root access in order for ARUnchanged to work.