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Hello,
I'd like to ask you people for help regarding my choice of smartwatch that I'd love to buy very soon.
There are criteria that I'd like the watch to fulfill.
1.) Make/answer calls with the watch
- speak to the watch through a built-in microphone and get answer from a built-in speaker
- possibility of getting answer to headphones, when connected to a phone, while being able to normally talk to the watch while making a phone call
2.) other stuff like controlling the music player, send messages (can be templates) etc., I don't really care for anything else, oh and yea, It should also look nice, the display I mean, I don't want any casual looking digital-like watch.
I've been searching through the internet for days or even weeks without any satisfying results.
My phone is SGS2 running on CM11 4.4.4 and I know it is possible to even connect it to Gear 2 and other Android Wear watches, which need 4.3+ Android , but I'm also not sure wheter to go for Tizen or Android Wear, I really like the Moto 360 but if it can't make calls, then it's a no go. Gear 2 can make phones on the other hand as well as Sony Smartwatch 2, but it's Tizen in the first case and I'm not sure how it would work with i9100, because it's running on custom firmware after all and in the second case I don't want to buy the old model with so many cool watches comming out.
Has anyone possibly tried this with S2, or does anyone have experience with it? Is it possible for Android Wear to support fully functional phone calls later in time?
I'm desperate please help.
Unfortunately, without having Samsung's factory OS with all of the touchwiz junk... You may run into many incompatibilities with the Gear line of products.
The SW2 lacks speaker and mic functions.
I would keep an eye on the Asus zen and LG's R that are about to hit the market. One of these might suit your needs.
Otherwise, keep an eye on SmartQ's upcoming releases... They may have something for you at a reduced price.
Good luck.
mghtymse007 said:
I would keep an eye on the Asus zen and LG's R that are about to hit the market. One of these might suit your needs.
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Neither of those watches has a speaker. Overall, Android Wear doesn't support making/receiving calls on the watch. Heck, it doesn't even have speaker support built in yet. It has bluetooth support, but, not a speaker. That's one of the things preventing me from pulling the trigger on one of the Wear devices.
doc_lee said:
Neither of those watches has a speaker. Overall, Android Wear doesn't support making/receiving calls on the watch. Heck, it doesn't even have speaker support built in yet. It has bluetooth support, but, not a speaker. That's one of the things preventing me from pulling the trigger on one of the Wear devices.
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What about Smartwatch 3?
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Nvm, just found out it doesn't support it.
Somehow Sony thought it would be a great idea to include phone call possibility in the new Sony SmartBand but not in the Smartwatch 3
I was looking about a smartphone with the same capabilities and I found RWATCH M26 on Gearbest .
Using the coupon TSRWHF, the price will be $28.99. Not bad at all .
I've also read the comments on the seller page and I didn't found any big problem. I'm looking forward to buy it.
You can also watch some youtube videos of it.
Im looking for a mirroring app that will allow my friends to watch what im doing while playing the the VR. Lately ive been using "MirrorOP sender for galaxy" but it has very low FPS and is quite laggy. I know the chromecast and firestick use to work but with one of the more previous android versions theyve stopped working. So im wondering if anyone has found a good one that works with the s7 edge? Thanks
Wow, I didn't think that anything like this would be possible. I really hope someone has a solution for you because I think my wife would love to watch as wearing the VR herself seems to hurt her eyes/headaches
It is already possible! Its no longer in 3d or as exciting but, if you install the aforementioned app on your phone, then download its counter part onto your computer, then hook your computer up to you TV, it works. However as i have mentioned it is very low FPS.
Did you try the chromecast with its dedicated app? I don't have my gear myself yet, but casting your screen still works flawless. Just start casting your screen with the app and put it in the gear afterwards.
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most reports are saying that chromecast doesn't work after 5.1.1 android, i was wondering if it has started to work again with the s7 before i go buy one.
Hummm.. I have a newer sammy tv.. I can mirror pretty easy on this thing.. dont think I need an app.. will have to try it out if my vr ever shows up.
Hi! Is LG v20 Daydream compatible? Thank you very much!
App says it is incompatible with all of my devices. There's been speculation that Daydream VR will have certain hardware requirements that the V20 is not built to. If you want to know what those specs are, look at the Pixel.
Ok, thanks for your reply. I have read AMOLED screen is needed and v20 has IPS screen, but then I don't understand why Huawei Mate 9 is sold as a Daydream compatible device and it has an IPS screen too and lower resolution than V20...
From what I've heard, the preference on specs is partially based around the prospect of keeping the production of heat down. Start working that processor and battery plus sealing it all up inside of a fabric box and that could cause some issues.
CHH2 said:
From what I've heard, the preference on specs is partially based around the prospect of keeping the production of heat down. Start working that processor and battery plus sealing it all up inside of a fabric box and that could cause some issues.
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If that's the case why isn't v20 included? Mine doesn't get very warm and dissipates the heat it does accumulate very well.
You cam manually install Google VR services, Daydream, and the VR apps from apkmirror without issue on the V20. So technically you can make it at least run. Waiting for my Daydream to come in to see how well it actually works.
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Ok, thanks for your reply. I have read AMOLED screen is needed and v20 has IPS screen, but then I don't understand why Huawei Mate 9 is sold as a Daydream compatible device and it has an IPS screen too and lower resolution than V20...
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Only the Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design edition is daydream compatible. It has a 5.5" 1440p AMOLED. Costs $1400 but yea.
wuwtk said:
You cam manually install Google VR services, Daydream, and the VR apps from apkmirror without issue on the V20. So technically you can make it at least run. Waiting for my Daydream to come in to see how well it actually works.
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Would you be so good as to tell us how v20 works with Daydream when you receive it? Thank you very much!
Xabiman said:
Would you be so good as to tell us how v20 works with Daydream when you receive it? Thank you very much!
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Will do I just got the tracking info and I should get it on Wednesday.
wuwtk said:
You cam manually install Google VR services, Daydream, and the VR apps from apkmirror without issue on the V20. So technically you can make it at least run. Waiting for my Daydream to come in to see how well it actually works.
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Hi! I've found this thread and there are some v20 users trying to install Daydream (look at comments): https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/co...p_incompatible_with_your_device/?compact=true
Have you tried to install Daydream software and VR services via apkmirror at v20 with no problem? Is software working ok for you?
Thanks again, my friend.
There is a Qualcomm VR SDK that DayDream requires. That SDK is only supported with the additional hardware features of the 821. I would not expect DayDream to be compatible anytime soon, if ever.
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vagelis said:
There is a Qualcomm VR SDK that DayDream requires. That SDK is only supported with the additional hardware features of the 821. I would not expect DayDream to be compatible anytime soon, if ever.
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that doesn't seem right since the axon 7 has an SD820 and it was billed as the first non google daydream compatible phone.
wuwtk said:
You cam manually install Google VR services, Daydream, and the VR apps from apkmirror without issue on the V20. So technically you can make it at least run. Waiting for my Daydream to come in to see how well it actually works.
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So just got it in and am completely unable to make it work. The daydream app runs but crashes as soon as you try and put it into VR mode. Attempted all the settings, including the daydream developer settings to no avail. I'm able to sync the remote to my phone, but it has no functionality. And all cardboard apps work though.
Open to any suggestions to make this thing work. Although my posting wont have the speediest responses.
wuwtk said:
So just got it in and am completely unable to make it work. The daydream app runs but crashes as soon as you try and put it into VR mode. Attempted all the settings, including the daydream developer settings to no avail. I'm able to sync the remote to my phone, but it has no functionality. And all cardboard apps work though.
Open to any suggestions to make this thing work. Although my posting wont have the speediest responses.
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Thanks for trying it out. Anyone have any suggestions or has anyone figured it out? Maybe we have to get the update to 7.1 before it will work?
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There is a Qualcomm VR SDK that DayDream requires. That SDK is only supported with the additional hardware features of the 821. I would not expect DayDream to be compatible anytime soon, if ever.
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Axon 7 is claiming to be DayDream compatible and it is an 820?
http://www.androidcentral.com/these-are-daydream-ready-phones-so-far
FJ40dan said:
Axon 7 is claiming to be DayDream compatible and it is an 820?
http://www.androidcentral.com/these-are-daydream-ready-phones-so-far
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Moto z will be as well after upgrade to android 7
Wow they said screw the v20
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DayDream would look like **** on an IPS display. You need AMOLED for the better contrast, true blacks, and low persistence/instantaneous pixel response.
hello, i am trying to run the daydream vr kit on another phone lg G3
but i have got an incompatible phone error message
i tried to modify build.prop, but it's not enough
if they are realy using qualcom sdk, then you need a 64b cpu
I know the Note 8 and galaxy s8/s9 worked with daydream and I believe the Note 9 does too. Anyone know if the S10 does?
It doesn't appear like it does. At least for now. Google Daydream in the play store shows as not compatible. AMD's ReLive VR app says that the phone is not "Daydream compatible"...
I can't seem to find anything on this problem anywhere. Would be nice to know for sure.
Samsung drop support for note 10+ on gear vr and google daydream. What to do next. Is there any vr headset that will work with note 10+. Can devlopers make a note 10 plus rooted device to work with those headset? Thats is the question! Please advice or try any other headset.
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This is a let down.
after they removed all those bio sensors, now this.
Akram. said:
This is a let down.
after they removed all those bio sensors, now this.
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Yes, this is annoying!
This is so freaking annoying. Headphone jack and now this. I guess I have to sell the Gear VR now.
I had the VR as a gift on the launch of the note 8 and I used it once then when I first received it to test it out. It was neat but not something I’d use. I bought a case for it and it sat in it every since. That was 2 years ish and i forgot I had it. Not sad to see they dropped support and yes now I too need to sell it...
I had a gear vr that I used with my S9+ and was disappointed when I placed my note 10+ in it and nothing happened. A google search quickly told me that vr gear abandoned it!
Manufacturers need to quit doing stuff like this.. I get that it costs money and takes up resources, but they convince us to buy all this technology, and then at some point we have to choose between a new phone and continuing to use the tech.. My VR isn't even that old, and now I have a whole VR setup that's useless.. They should've put a disclaimer on the product page that it was no longer supported. I have the VR, remote, bluetooth console controller, gaming headset, and it's now useless. I get the headphone jack delete, but bio sensors, VR, reliable fingerprint scanner, mag-strip payments.. I'm getting tired of losing capabilities with each upgrade.