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Got my S8+ 128GB 6GB RAM - Midnight Black, here is my unboxing clip!

Hey everyone,
I just got my S8+ now, it's awesome!
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Here is unboxing clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TkrWQQ7Je4
From my S8+ camera:
Please comment your questions!
Thanks for watching^^

Nice. The limited s8++
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Be sure to check it in gearvr mode for dead pixels ifvyou plan on isong it for vr, could have dead pixels that are not visible in non ve mode

what a freaking disappointment. it shows the AC power plug output 9v 1.67A or 5v 2A

Wait! Why do you have a USB C cable and a micro USB adapter?

YellowGTO said:
Wait! Why do you have a USB C cable and a micro USB adapter?
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They do this for micro usb adapters you have at home.

sebastianraven said:
They do this for micro usb adapters you have at home.
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Is the female side USB C and the male side is microUSB?

Other way around. Female side is microusb to make your charger you already have at home to become USB-C.

ITKingdom said:
Hey everyone,
I just got my S8+ now, it's awesome!
Here is unboxing clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TkrWQQ7Je4
Please comment your questions!
Thanks for watching^^
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I'm super jealous that you have the 128GB with the 6GB RAM version... I really would like that but I don't think they are selling that here in the US... I wonder if I could get a SIM unlocked version and be able to use that over here. Oh well. I am just using the S8+ until the Note 8 comes out... At least that is what I am planning on.
Thanks for the awesome video.

Curtai said:
I'm super jealous that you have the 128GB with the 6GB RAM version... I really would like that but I don't think they are selling that here in the US... I wonder if I could get a SIM unlocked version and be able to use that over here. Oh well. I am just using the S8+ until the Note 8 comes out... At least that is what I am planning on.
Thanks for the awesome video.
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Don't be. They aren't selling it in Korea yet either.
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This is sample image from my S8+

Curtai said:
I'm super jealous that you have the 128GB with the 6GB RAM version... I really would like that but I don't think they are selling that here in the US... I wonder if I could get a SIM unlocked version and be able to use that over here. Oh well. I am just using the S8+ until the Note 8 comes out... At least that is what I am planning on.
Thanks for the awesome video.
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it can work in the US though!

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This is sample image from my S8+
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it can work in the US though!
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Nice picture, so the LTE bands on the CHN / KOR are the same as the one for US & INT?
It's really tempting but since Samsung US doesn't have an upgrade plan like how TMO JoD does, I'll just wait to trade in my S8+ for the Note 8.

What's the model # for this version? And do they have blue coral with 128/6GB ram?

I would also like to know if the LTE bands are the same as T-Mobile in the US. Please advise...

If they dont sell it in Europe, they dont sell it in the USA, they dont sell it in Korea, where the hell are they selling it??
lienot

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Be sure to check it in gearvr mode for dead pixels ifvyou plan on isong it for vr, could have dead pixels that are not visible in non ve mode
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How you do that exactly
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How you do that exactly
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I posted another thread about it, come find me
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i got my s8 plus 2 day its tmo and the phone don't come with that sticker on the screen

/Will the S8 snapdragon use the 2.0, 3.0 or 4.0 wireless charging?

I have a bad feeling it will be the quick charging 3.0. s7 used 2.0
https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon/devices/all?feature=Quick Charge 2.0
Snapdragon 835 supports quick charging 4.0
https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon/processors/835
But that doen't mean Samsung will use it, as I belive the exynous cpus are only able to support 2.0

2.0

^ This. There's been images going around about it being 2.0, as well as people saying it when they're unboxing the device.

Samsung's always used their own Adaptive Fast Charging mechanism since a Qualcomm solution obviously wouldn't work on Exynos phones.
From GSMArena...
Samsung is still sticking with its Adaptive Fast Charging solution. Frankly, it does a good job topping the 3,500mAh battery in about 90 minutes. There is also support for Qualcomm's Quick Charge 2.0.​

crowlaw said:
/Will the S8 snapdragon use the 2.0, 3.0 or 4.0 wireless charging?
I have a bad feeling it will be the quick charging 3.0. s7 used 2.0
https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon/devices/all?feature=Quick Charge 2.0
Snapdragon 835 supports quick charging 4.0
https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon/processors/835
But that doen't mean Samsung will use it, as I belive the exynous cpus are only able to support 2.0
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Why is your thread title about wireless charging and your question has NOTHING to do with wireless charging?

Pretty sure it's only QC2.0 equivalent. In fact, I believe the supplied charger is only 15W.
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Well the Note 7 you could use a 25W charger. I wonder if the S8 could as well.
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Not sure even if Samsung even sells it anymore.
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I did live chat with samsung and the rep said they do use quick charge 4.0 from snapdragon

Tidbits said:
Well the Note 7 you could use a 25W charger. I wonder if the S8 could as well.
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Not sure even if Samsung even sells it anymore.
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Question is whether the phone will use the full 25W to charge.

BozQ said:
Question is whether the phone will use the full 25W to charge.
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I can test it out. App of choice People use to test?
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Here's a photo of the markings.
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I can test it out. App of choice People use to test?
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Here's a photo of the markings.
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Can I ask, was this supplied with the Snapdragon S8 or did you buy this separately?

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Can I ask, was this supplied with the Snapdragon S8 or did you buy this separately?
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That's an accessory when I bought the Note 7. It's a 25W charger they had which I kept. Didn't want to send it back for a refund as I figured there would eventually be other devices that would use it.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/mo...--detachable-usb-c-usb-cable--ep-ta300cwegus/
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Tidbits said:
That's an accessory when I bought the Note 7. It's a 25W charger they had which I kept. Didn't want to send it back for a refund as I figured there would eventually be other devices that would use it.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/mo...--detachable-usb-c-usb-cable--ep-ta300cwegus/
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I've seen this before. But I don't know (and don't think) it charges the Note 7 at 25W. Still limited to 15W.
Only the Samsung pro tablets charge at 25W.

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I've seen this before. But I don't know (and don't think) it charges the Note 7 at 25W. Still limited to 15W.
Only the Samsung pro tablets charge at 25W.
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Back when it had the Note 7 for sale it was a selling point that it would charge the Note 7 faster. Not 100% sure if it was true because by the time I got it the Note 7 were recalled twice. Since they stopped selling the Note 7 they change the verbiage.

Gear VR

Guys, has anyone tried using the old Gear VR wich came with galaxy s7 edge? Can it be used with galaxy s8?

No, different connector so it doesn't fit
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Are you sure if you use the USB adapter won't work. I ama asking as I left my adapter at work and can't tray it.

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Guys, has anyone tried using the old Gear VR wich came with galaxy s7 edge? Can it be used with galaxy s8?
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It will not due to the fact that one doesn't use a type C
If you are talking about the one with the Note 7 the probably that one is the one given to use as it has the ability to do either or.

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It will not due to the fact that one doesn't use a type C
If you are talking about the one with the Note 7 the probably that one is the one given to use as it has the ability to do either or.
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I understand that both have different USBs, and thats why I asked, if its used with the USB-C adapter that came with the galaxy S8.

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I understand that both have different USBs, and thats why I asked, if its used with the USB-C adapter that came with the galaxy S8.
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It wouldn't fit period. The adapter is way too large even if you stripped all the plastic away and tried making it smaller.
There's a reason why Samsung made a new one where you can change the end.
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That is shameful. I was hoping it will still work as I left the small adapter at work. Now I need to constantly borrow my wifes S7 edge. She won't like that.

If you have an 8 then you should have a new come coming.
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For reference. You see where the black plastic Is? Probably 2-3mm where the metal meets the plastic is where the end of the USBC needs to be to even allow a device to fit with an adapter.
Your best option is to wait for the one that comes with your preorder. If you bought it 3rd party then your best bet is to buy a new one.
Or you can give your wife the 8 and you sport the 7 if VR is important to you.
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UK pre-orders do not come with Gear VR, but some with Bluetooth speaker. New gear VR cost like £150 whichbis way to much for what it has to offer.
No way my wife will get my new toy. Lol

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UK pre-orders do not come with Gear VR, but some with Bluetooth speaker. New gear VR cost like £150 whichbis way to much for what it has to offer.
No way my wife will get my new toy. Lol
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That sucks. I took the $99 bundle and probably sell off all of it except the headphones. I need another pair as my old ones are like 4 years old. I have people lined up already where I will get paid $40 just to have those headphones.
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stoyank said:
UK pre-orders do not come with Gear VR, but some with Bluetooth speaker. New gear VR cost like £150 whichbis way to much for what it has to offer.
No way my wife will get my new toy. Lol
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2016 version (Black with both micro usb and usb c) is on amazon for less than £45. Using it with my s8

Moto z play supports video out with MHL adapter

Just like to confirm no need for chrome cast no need for wifi dongles no need for any of that
Moto z play seems to support audio video output with a hdmi mhl adapter and USB c cord
I didn't think it worked as it's mentioned most current phones don't have slimport or mhl capability it's evident this phone does .
Best of luck as I believe this is a nice find .
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Are there different types of MHL adapter? Saw 11 pin, Samsung specific, is this just a marketing thing and all are the same? Any recommendation, which one to buy in Germany (Amazon prime is fine)?

Can you post exact specifications / link to the adapter that you are using. That's interesting, considering that there is also MyDP/Slimport output (via the mod backplane, but nevertheless, I would've expected to support only one standard, not both).
Thanks

I was mad when I couldn't get it to work the mhl on my pioneer double din but pioneer has to detect a HDMI dongle before HDMI appears I was all bummed went inside hooked to my 32" tv and it worked no casting over WiFi straight cables only
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I'd just get the M.way on Amazon if it works for me may as well use what works
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I'd just get the M.way on Amazon if it works for me may as well use what works
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This is awesome! Can you post the link to the exact one you purchased? I tried finding it but only saw the micro USB one...

I cant link direct from Amazon but I'll screenshot the item
Works like a charm on a TV not good for a car radio mirroring only cause the newer Android auto radios are set to detect an actual HDMI dongle from the input if it don't sense a hdmi unit it won't mirror
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22.80 shipped
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Can you post exact specifications / link to the adapter that you are using. That's interesting, considering that there is also MyDP/Slimport output (via the mod backplane, but nevertheless, I would've expected to support only one standard, not both).
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I am confused here. Are you then also using a USB c to micro USB adapter or a USB c to USB cable coming off the phone???
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By the descriptions, we can see that this adptador is compatible also with galaxy s6 s7, but I already had a s6 and it does not have compatibility with MHL, I bought several cables and none worked, what I can see is that this adptador works like a bridge USB, which transfers the image not by MHL but by a USB link similar to using mirroring via usb on the computer, so it is necessary to activate the USB debugging ... This is very good because it is comptaviel with any android that does not have support The MHL ... Very good !!

There seem to be 2 versions of this cable from M.WAY.
Silver version compatible with the Galaxy S7 and a Black version, which is not.
Problem is, the silver version is not available in the UK (not even from Amazon).
Anyone know where I can get this in the UK (or someone who ships to the UK)?
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Think I've found the correct cable on eBay.
Anyone breakdown the firmware update process (using an Android device) in plain English please?

Got and tested this M.Way HDMI cable on the Moto Z.... Works perfectly.
Thanks OP.

forcedv said:
Got and tested this M.Way HDMI cable on the Moto Z.... Works perfectly.
Thanks OP.
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Please post link. Is this cable usb-c on one side ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272686294141
Got the black one

I purchased the M.Way white cable from Amazon (cable white color with sliver USB HDMI plug end) but it won't work on my Moto Z2 Play. This is even after I turn on "USB Debugging".
I also noticed that my Moto Z2 does NOT ask the question "ALLOW" when this USB C to HDMI cable is connected to it. However that "ALLOW" question is asked on both my iPhone and LG cellphone when I connect my TV to this cable and it works on these two phone brand (iPhone and LG) but not on my Moto Z2 Play.
HELP PLEASE

I bought a cable from AliExpress and it is working too. But I get very low framerates and compression artefacts on fast moving content. Playing games or watching videos is impossible. How does the M.Way cable do in these use cases?

To eliminate pixelation, download the Ezcast app and play videos via the app while connected through hdmi.
Works great.

forcedv said:
To eliminate pixelation, download the Ezcast app and play videos via the app while connected through hdmi.
Works great.
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I'll give it a try and report back. Thanks for the suggestion!
Edit: Ezcast does indeed work better. But videos still don't play smoothly...

[VIDEO] [How-To] Samsung Gear VR with LG G4!

https://youtu.be/VYY_omWMLsw
I've been using this so successfully thought I'd make a video on it. I've used many VR goggles for this phone and they all fall short of the comfort and functionality the experience offers using the Gear VR with the G4.
based off of some of the info I got on the following threads (without modding):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/accessories/samsung-gear-vr-g4-t3394802
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/how-modded-gear-vr-to-hold-g4-t3405526

Can you play with it an do other thing or it's only for watching movies ?
Thx

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Can you play with it an do other thing or it's only for watching movies ?
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You can run VR apps with it. Works great.

petermg said:
You can run VR apps with it. Works great.
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Good, but if i understand (sorry i'm not english), there is nothing to modify on the Gear VR and the LG G4 isn't it ? it work perfectly ?

Jarrod666 said:
Good, but if i understand (sorry i'm not english), there is nothing to modify on the Gear VR and the LG G4 isn't it ? it work perfectly ?
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Yes. It works just like a regular Google cardboard VR headset.

Thanks for sharing this....
What's your setup for the joystick controller? ...... I Can never get it it to work satisfactory with VR glasses!

nerdo said:
Thanks for sharing this....
What's your setup for the joystick controller? ...... I Can never get it it to work satisfactory with VR glasses!
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The controller I use has 4 modes. It's works well for me but I think there are better ones​ out there​ because this one doesn't work with Minecraft. But nevertheless here is the one I use:
Nyko Playpad Pro for Android/Bluetooth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0092ZEINO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3Gcmzb4ZEXM7E

One more question, is it possible to charge the phone while in use?

i dont know i made a thread a long time back how i modded a gear vr to use a otg cable so i could hook my ps3/ps4 control to my g4 in vr mode and it worked great
ofcoarse my version was a little rigged but worked like a dream on a lot of non vr in vr games nes emulators even my ps2 emulator run good some old skool silent hill
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Good, but if i understand (sorry i'm not english), there is nothing to modify on the Gear VR and the LG G4 isn't it ? it work perfectly ?
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i modded one a while back prob in the sprint threads ill have to look pics and all
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/accessories/samsung-gear-vr-g4-t3394802
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/how-modded-gear-vr-to-hold-g4-t3405526
this ones got a few pics
now i kick it on my psvr on ps4 and i use trinus psvr like 11 bucks american and use it on my pc also
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petermg said:
https://youtu.be/VYY_omWMLsw
I've been using this so successfully thought I'd make a video on it. I've used many VR goggles for this phone and they all fall short of the comfort and functionality the experience offers using the Gear VR with the G4.
based off of some of the info I got on the following threads (without modding):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/accessories/samsung-gear-vr-g4-t3394802
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/how-modded-gear-vr-to-hold-g4-t3405526
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lol i doubled you links lol didnt click on them til after i posted what i had done lol

nerdo said:
One more question, is it possible to charge the phone while in use?
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I never thought about that possibility until you asked so I just tried it yesterday and I couldn't get the phone to charge while I was using it in the headset. So no, you cannot charge it like you would a Samsung phone while in use in the unit.

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One more question, is it possible to charge the phone while in use?
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I never thought about that possibility until you asked so I just tried it yesterday and I couldn't get the phone to charge while I was using it in the headset. So no, you cannot charge it like you would a Samsung phone while in use in the unit.
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as with most devices otg hookups go one way you can power external device control usb dvd drive ect but does not go both ways unles device has a dual charging circut inside as in power only flow in or out not both at same tme

petermg said:
I never thought about that possibility until you asked so I just tried it yesterday and I couldn't get the phone to charge while I was using it in the headset. So no, you cannot charge it like you would a Samsung phone while in use in the unit.
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I grabbed a Gear VR 2016 (SMR323) yesterday and it seems the Goggles USB connector doesn't get seated well in G4 port due to tightness especially screen side.
When I have time I'll try modding it, start with removing/filing the grey plastic layer. @TheMadScientist420 mod could work bu it's kinda extreme
Found this on Oculus site
Connecting a Charger [Optional]
For a longer Gear VR session, connect a charger to the charging port on the underside of the Gear VR headset.
Depending on your current usage, the Gear VR handles power differently while connected to a charger. As a result, the mobile battery may or may not charge while in use.
If the app or the content you're using requires a lot of power, the Gear VR may draw power simultaneously from the mobile device battery as well as from the charger.
In general, though, the Gear VR won't draw from the mobile device’s battery whenever it's connected to a charger.
When the Gear VR is connected to a charger and isn't in active use, it will always charge the mobile device battery.
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Shame no one managed to get the Oculus software to work on non-samsung devices
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as with most devices otg hookups go one way you can power external device control usb dvd drive ect but does not go both ways unles device has a dual charging circut inside as in power only flow in or out not both at same tme
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Not that it's directly applicable in this case (Gear VR), one could always try an OTG USB hub with a charging function. It's doesn't work on all phones/tablets but at least it feeds the other connected USB peripherals hindering draining your phone/tablet's battery!
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nerdo said:
I grabbed a Gear VR 2016 (SMR323) yesterday and it seems the Goggles USB connector doesn't get seated well in G4 port due to tightness especially screen side.
When I have time I'll try modding it, start with removing/filing the grey plastic layer. @TheMadScientist420 mod could work bu it's kinda extreme
Found this on Oculus site
Shame no one managed to get the Oculus software to work on non-samsung devices
Not that it's directly applicable in this case (Gear VR), one could always try an OTG USB hub with a charging function. It's doesn't work on all phones/tablets but at least it feeds the other connected USB peripherals hindering draining your phone/tablet's battery!
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Its tight even with the leather back off. And thats what i was sayin about not securing through usb port.