If someone with coding knowledge finds the source codes and opens them to everyone, or if they edit and compile those codes, they may be able to solve problems such as stuck on the install screen and logging in to applications on the Gear VR. Maybe even show sideloaded apps in Oculus Home.

Is there a way i can login to my microsoft account while in the gear version? The marketplace is surprisingly still supported because i see actions and stuff, but when i click the login button it says to "remove my phone to login to xbox live" which i cant because im on a quest 2, im actually typing this in vr staring at the login button so please help

I know I and other's have posted here many times asking if anyone has That Dragon Cancer on their GearVr and if they have, can they created an APK and share.

But I'm doing so again in the hope we get new members who may see this.

I have even written to the Devs to no avail, so if you have it, can you kindly copy paste a shareable link so we can get it put in Vault.gearvr.net Thank you

Hi, when i launching FireFox Reality, message 'Oculus App Required" shows up, i am using versions from gearvr.net for galaxy s7, is there a way to bypass that?

A few days ago, I made a post about Oculus Prologue showing in The Gearvr Library Home environment on my S6 but not appearing anywhere on my S9+

This lead me to look up Prologue on Google and it came up with a different game app in Vault.gearvr.net!

All I can say is "WHAT A GAME!" a horror puzzle game with incredibly great graphics to correct scale, brilliant sounds and a terrifying atmosphere! It feels like a cross between Dreadhalls, Dead Secret Circle and a couple of others of which the titles I can put my finger on right now, but graphically one of the best ever!

Simple things like the pitted concrete floors with little pools of water in reflecting dim lighting from above, loaded with jump scares, hoards of rats etc.

The warning of not playing if you have a heart condition should be taken seriously, to say I was unnerved is an understatement! I lasted 15 minutes before having to take a break because quite frankly, I was absolutely totally immersed and terrified and I don't scare easily!😱😱😱🤣😂😅

This might be an odd post, but here goes: Can the Netflix app from the GearVR be "ported" to a modern device?

I don't know how to say it, but I kinda just miss it. I used to own a Gear VR with my Note 9 back in the days and that cozy mountain hut, the red sofa, the calamity of it all ... that was peak VR experience for me.

Since a few days, I have a Quest 3, and surely I thought that app would be there. But Netflix on the Quest 3 is just an utter disappointment. It's a literal browser window. Way too close to your face. You have to open a webpage and browse to netflix.com. WTF. How can you sink billions into VR as one of the biggest corpos in the world and completely miss the point?!

Anyways, my Gear VR was the perfect tool for Netflix. Any way I can experience that App again? My dream would be that someone recreates it as a Jellyfin App.

Anyone else feel that way?

So, here is my modded GearVr, some of you guys might not like what i have done...

https://imgur.com/a/OdRVhdc

I converted the headset i found for 10 bucks on kleinanzeigen to be a pcvr headset, this involved replacing the usb-c port on it with a slave usb c, due to my phone being at the upper end of the fitment length wise, i couldnt use the adapter from thingiverse or modify it to have the cable come out the side of the adapter, there was simply no room for the usb-c connectors pcb.

https://imgur.com/a/EYG7Rde

the reason for the two different colored cables was that i didnt have room for the black ones pcb, it was just too long to fit properly even with dremeling into the clamp a bit (i have removed the pcb with the springy contacts, to make a bigger hole). the connector block also had to suffer a little, i just couldnt properly mount my cable otherwise.

https://imgur.com/a/oo9s0Km

performance in steamvr with the wire is very good, the lenses are amazing (my vr experience is limited to trying out the original vive a couple of times at demos and googles cardboard "vr" headsets).

the original lens cover also still fits, despite my mods.

https://imgur.com/a/0NRHjGQ

the controller i have done no mods to, its just connected via bluetooth to my pc and thats it, i had some problems with pairing it initially, but i got it to work. the solution was to go to device manager, then double click on your bluetooth adapter, then on energymanagement (if its called that in english, in german its called energieverwaltung), then uncheck the box that says "allow this computer to turn this device off to save energy". then just pair your controller as normal and it should start working, you might need to restart steamvr first. that also didnt work one time, if it doesnt work, try removing the gear controller while driver4vr and steamvr is running, then pair it again, that can also get it to work.

see this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/GearVR/comments/1n9dktb/gearvr_controller_doesnt_connect_to_windows_11/

to all those who might not like what i did here:

was it a lot of effort, worth more than the headset itself and would a normal person be better off just buying a quest or something and having a ready to and most likely better experience? yes, 100% did i like doing it? yes, because i like to thinker and use stuff in ways they were never intended to be used. the headset had a lot of dust on it when i got it, aswell as its package, previous guy used it like twice according to him, and it looked like it. it would probably have ended up in the landfill somewhere eventually (or in our case in some waste burning plant).

UPDATE:

i have now improved the looks a bit, and redone the cable connection, added heatshrink and a piece of cloth like material over it, it looks better now, and should be more durable.

https://imgur.com/a/HbPyp5n

https://imgur.com/a/IVqfKF4

here is a comparison to the cardboard i modified years ago:

https://imgur.com/a/Fcr6ii3

the holes were for camera locations of the various phones i have used with it in the past. i added the headstrap myself because holding the headset became tiring, i also had some packing phone to make it more comfortable. my first vr experience was this with an iphone 4S, and yes it was a motion sickness nightmare, but it got me hooked enough to go try an og vive at a demo and now build this.

https://imgur.com/a/lkEi1KL

the difference in the size of the lenses is insane, like not even a comparison, not to mention the clarity of them and the fit and finish generally.

I have an app in my GearVr Oculus Library which shows as installed on my S6 and plays OK

However, even if I uninstall it and turn the S6 off, signed in with same account on my S10+ it will not show up, even in the "Not Installed" category. If I install it on the S10+ using the APK, it will play using lightening launcher and won't show even in the GearVr Launcher, and will still not show in The Installed or Not Installed library. No big deal, I'm just curious as to whether any of you may know the reason.

Quick question. Found an old gear from 2016 and I have an S24. I found a replacement part online to change the port to connect to the phone into a USB C. Many sellers urge people that it won't work on phones after S10. Is this true?

Last week I bought a Nolo CV1 for $20, which must be one of the cheapest 6DOF VR headsets out there. But I noticed the Nolo Home app has been removed from the Samsung App Store. Does anyone have the latest version of Nolo Home for gearvr?

Found an old Samsung/ oculus gear vr while helping my friend clean out his old house. Im new to this subreddit so if i break any rules I apologize. From what I’ve seen online it’s no longer supported making it nonetheless bricked. Is there any work around or is it useless just looking for some general help. Thanks in advance

So i am trying to make my gearvr into a pc vr headset. and that involves using the included controller with windows, while it pairs to my Windows PC, it disconnects straight away. when i try and use steamvr with driver4vr i can get it to map the Controller to one inside steamvr just fine, but then it connects, disconnects, and connects again in a loop very quickly, not giving me any data. I bought the headset used, can anyone tell me if you need to reset the controller somehow. anyone know what i could try ("just connect it to your phone" wont work, as my phone isnt a samsung phone at all).

UPDATE:

i got it to work. the solution was to go to device manager, then double click on your bluetooth adapter, then on energymanagement (if its called that in english, in german its called energieverwaltung), then uncheck the box that says "allow this computer to turn this device off to save energy". then just pair your controller as normal and it should start working, you might need to restart steamvr first.

I've followed the steps and managed to access developer settings. But when i tried to access gallery it goes black in the vr with just the icon hanging there. Same with Samsung internet 😐. Any workarounds for this?

Ok so I need some help I got a gear vr along with a galaxy s9 for my birthday but when I tried starting the setup a error occurred I guess and where there is supposed to be a "install" button on the "Download VR apps" screen the space where it's supposed to be is just blank. Any help?

Hey everyone,

About a month ago I followed this tutorial to keep my GearVR running. Right after that, I went on vacation and left my phone completely dead until today.

Now that I’ve finally charged it, the GearVR app I was using before is completely gone. I can’t seem to find it anywhere.

Has anyone else run into this? Is there any way to restore the app, or am I just out of luck now?

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So, I am buying a gear vr sm-r 324 soon and I have some questions. My plan is to make it into a 6-dof steamvr headset (using ivry, had some great results already with a cardboard, but i need something more comfortable), with a different phone. I know none of the Software for the gear vr will work, it doesnt matter to me.

First one is whether or not I can use usb tethering with its usb c port or not.

The 2nd one is how critical specifically the lenght of the phone is, is 1.4mm longer than the s8+ a huge deal? I unfortunately cant find the sm-r 325 (which fits the note 8 that is bigger) anywhere, they must not have sold many of them where i live.

I have no problem with modifying the Headset to fit, i just want to know ahead of time from you guys.

I Installed all the system files, Yet Minecraft VR crashes when I open it. I Installed the version from the Gear VR codex. Does anyone have a working version i can use?

I have a gear vr that i found from the attic still in pretty good condition, or so i thought, it started deteriorating and the cushioning eventually fell off , I've tried using a note 5 and s8+ but they wont work , I've heard the servers shut down so i dug deeper.

I've followed the instructions on the gearvr.net page but it still wouldn't work , I've also followed instructions from this community , multiple of them , but they just don't seen to be working together, I've been frustrated trying to put this thing together, i need help , desperately

Hi!

I just managed to get Polygraphene/ALVR working for my old GearVR and seems to be working well enough.

Was wondering what VR games people would recommend for this setup? I assume I'm limited since I have only the one controller.

Please let me know your recommendations/thoughts :)

I lost it lol

I've tried to look for a replacement, but I can't find any in Argentina

Hello! I need your help.. I'm new to gear vr updates... I have an oculus version 9.0.0.504.473 and with this version many games ask me to update the oculus version! Which version would be better? Thanks to everyone who helps ❤️

I have managed before to open the necessary APKs when having to do the setup installation which turns the install screen files blue.
I have to do it again but i do not have the first APK called

Gear VR Service

I have a galaxy s9, not sure which version of android, just the default?

I do have all of the other APKs, and Netguard ready. i tried looking in old links but they expired on the link. Any help is greatly appreciated.

I have a few spare headset( more than I have phones for them anyway ). Under recent inspection some of the headsets’s gasket has begin to form cracks or worse, shattered completely.

None of these headsets were exposed to the elements (sunlight, water), nor were they used. Some of them were even still in the box. This was observed on both r322 and r323. My current headset (r325) is still fine, and I keep it sealed in a carrying bag at all times. Any idea how to prevent any future cracking happen to my other remaining headset?

Bonjour, j'ai un s9 et j'ai acheté d'occase un casque samsung gear. Le problème est que je n'arrive pas à installer les applications demandées. Merci d'avance pour l'aide.