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Samsung Browser

Just wanted to see how others here are finding the new Samsung browser?Personally, I think it's a killer app, fantastic for YouTube etc, even shopping on Amazon etc, the voice search makes it so easy to use. It is amazingly well-designed considering ...

Request for direct download from app

I am loving the Gear VR with my S6 but there is one thing that annoys me and I wonder why this is so: why can't I download EVERYTHING that's in the store from within the Store app itself? Why are some video's downloaded right away and why do some onl...

JvanE by Explorer
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Stream PC or other video source to Gear VR

Is anyone working on a way to stream video to the Gear? As in using the Gear VR as a display for PC or other video sources. I know the USB/MHL port will be used to actually connect the Note to the Gear, but there should be a theoretical way to push t...

keb33509 by Protege
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Questions regarding Gear VR Note 4 vs S6

Hi,A year ago I bought a Note 4 with the Gear VR Innovator Edition for Note 4. I was really impressed en felt really immersed when using it. After a couple of months I sold it, due to lack of new content.Last week however, I wanted to give it a try a...

Anonymous by Not applicable
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Bell Canada Gear VR working?

Received my gear VR yesterday but nothing happens no setup install or anything. Assuming Bell Canada has not pushed out the required update. I even tried reloading the latest firmware 5.1.1 using odin even though it already had it and still nothing.A...

Network Error on UK Gear VR S6 Edge+ SM-G9287 (Dual Sim)

Hi all,I'm seeing a few rumblings about some handsets not being compatible with the Gear VR.I just got my Gear VR today from Samsung UK however when plugged into my S6 Edge+ SM-G9287 (Dual Sim Version) I keep getting "Network Error" when it tries to ...

xdm941 by Honored Guest
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Recap for Italian users and s7 4k

So, here it costs $142, it's still not available in stores and (according to this guy https://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comment ... _in_italy/ ) it doesn't even have Oculus Cinema, MilkVR and Netflix, is that correct?Also some speculation time, is it t...

Unity 5.3 setup guide for Gear VR development

Hi all - I have been trying to find an easy to follow guide to help setup Unity 5.3 for Gear VR development. Can anyone guide me or offer suggestions. I found a few Youtube videos however they are outdated... and I am having a hard time understanding...

Oculus Solcial Alpha

Hello,I have one question about the Oculus Social application on Samsung Gear VR, does anybody knows what game engine Oculus used to do it?Thanks,Benjamin

power moga pro power not working with GVR

I have the "power moga pro power" and the samsung gamepad.http://www.amazon.com/POWER-MOGA-Pro-El ... B00FB5RBJMSamsung works great - but is not the best controller. So i paired the Moga. But it doesnt work. I tried it in A and B mode. Nothing. It IS...

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (AT&T) install issue with Gear VR

When I connect my phone to the Gear, nothing happens. A setup wizard is supposed to appear, but it does not. 3rd party apps work ok. The side d-pad and back button work fine. Samsung support is not helpful. I see others on this forum with the same is...

Lunchtime with my Gear VR - ESPER

Today on Lunchtime with my Gear VR I check out ESPER. After reading Reddit this morning and seeing the launch trailer for ESPER 2 I decided that I needed to revisit the original, and I'm glad I did. The demo for this game was one of the first things ...

Creating Apps

Is the innovator edition still required to create apps and games for GearVR or is there another way to get games designed for GearVR into my library. I'm working on a custom game that is basically just an art gallery of my friends paintings and I wan...

Oculus 180 videos on milk vr

Oculus videos have difference resolution than those on gear vr.Is there a way to play an existing Oculus stereoscopic 180 video without reframing and streching weirdly in milkvr.

leonli319 by Honored Guest
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NETFLIX!!!....however

I just downloaded Netflix! I was able to easily sign in. The problem is when I selected a movie to watch (Stardust), the audio began quickly but the video screen was stuck on the buffering circle at 99%.Please fix! If we can get that working, I may f...

Gherron by Protege
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own 360-3D with Google Cardboard Camera App + GearVR

i tried the new google cardboard camera app. With it you can take realy nice 3D 360 Panorama Pictures.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.vr.cyclopsCan I open the files with some GearVR Software?my first test without special gear...

Demos...

Can the store start giving demos of games? I don't mind paying for games but i like to play a small demo before hand. So far dreadhalls and dead secret have been worth the money but the recent games look good but not sure if i want to spend the money...

Recharger

Hi, can anyone confirm if the new Gear VR let me charge the phone while mounted on the gear?

CHE by Explorer
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Photo Viewer VR crashes every time

Photo Viewer is the only app not working for me on Gear VR, always crashes during the loading screen on Note 4, Snapdragon, Android 5.1.1.Can using a external sd card be the problem, by conflicting locations for pictures? Or if you have to many pics ...

HomerS66 by Expert Protege
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Gear VR Browser Screen Size

Can anyone tell me what the Gear VR browser window screen size is when displaying web pages? Which media query is it using as a default? Looks like tablet?

Best Output Size for 360Photos

I've been experimenting with 360 photos using a Canon EOS 70D, 8mm fisheye lens and Autopano Giga for stitching. The resulting images look GREAT in the Gear VR, but the load time is outrageously long. I'm curious if anyone knows the optimal output se...

mikerenna by Honored Guest
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Gear VR positional tracking with VicoVR ?

Has anyone tried this solution: http://vicovr.com/ ?If so, is it any good?P.S. I don't think it is after looking at latency. From their FAQ: "Latency of skeletal tracking is about 30 ms, latency of wireless transfer is about 10 ms."

motorsep by Rising Star
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Google Street View (and other Cardboard content)?

Does anyone one if there are any plans on Google Street View or any of the cardboard apps getting ported to the Gear VR. And/or is there a way to view them. I read something about getting a Package Disabler App and going that route... but all that di...

SamCraig by Honored Guest
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How is 6 Edge+ with GearVR?

It's a large phone, and since Note 5 isn't available in my country the 6 Edge+ seems to be the only large phone.I'm concerned with the curved bevel and and how it effect the GearVR.Any review?

EarlGrey by Expert Protege
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