02-01-2015 01:47 PM
02-09-2015 05:45 AM
02-09-2015 12:22 PM
02-09-2015 12:38 PM
"dignifiedweb" wrote:
Does anyone know if there is any chance that we'll eventually get the required update on our phones automatically? A couple weeks ago, I received an update for my Samsung Note 4 and I can't see anything on my phone that would indicate I have the required update for gear vr support.
I guess a better question: Does anyone know if there's something we can definitively look for on our phones that guarantees we can get Gear VR to work without rooting? (Firmware number, software that launches or installs, Milk VR, VR wizard, etc.)
Edit: I forgot to mention I'm also Canadian and don't mind importing a Gear VR as long as it works stock.
02-09-2015 12:41 PM
02-09-2015 12:43 PM
02-09-2015 12:55 PM
I think at the latest it will work when Android 5.0 is rolled out but should already work with android 4.4.4 Builtnumber "ANK4" for Snapdragon version.
02-09-2015 03:59 PM
"dignifiedweb" wrote:I think at the latest it will work when Android 5.0 is rolled out but should already work with android 4.4.4 Builtnumber "ANK4" for Snapdragon version.
Thanks, so I am guessing I have the Snapdragon model. It's really confusing trying to find out what model you have. My build number is SM-N910W8, guess I'm out of luck for a while, so I'll be holding off on purchasing till I receive another update. I don't personally see the value in rooting my phone, I'd sooner order another DK2.
02-09-2015 10:11 PM
You have the Snapdragon version, what is the builtnumber of your Android version. Does it end with "ANK4"?/quote]
Thanks for the info. My build number is "KTU84P.N910W8VLU1AOA1"
02-10-2015 10:15 AM
02-10-2015 10:49 AM
"jordonp" wrote:
The Canadian Gear VR update came out at the end of January. It does not end in ANK4. My phone is from Rogers with model number SN-N910W8 and build number N910W8VLU1AOA1. So yours should be good too.
If you want to check you can download the Oculus mobile sdk and try installing and running one of the Gear VR apks. If you don't have the required update it will say an update is required when you try to run it.