Recent content by johnmltb33

I would say it definitely depends on how you would use the smartwatch. I have the Gear 2 paired with the Note 3 and couldn't be happier. My main use is to get notifications/ calls when I am away from my desk (and my phone) at work. As long as I am within 50 feet or so of my phone I never miss a...

Lollipop on my Note 3 this morning also. Ting through Sprint network.

Scott, I can't see that you are wrong since the Gear 2 runs on Tizen, a Samsung operating system. Maybe she thought you were talking about the Android Wear Gear Live.

Right - - then tap inside the box next to the search glass to pull up the keyboard and type in the app (or reference terms) to search for. That's how it should work.

In your first screenshot, if you tap "Samsung Gear Apps", what do you get? It should open into the App store with the search function up top.

Ditto - - no problems here. Note 3 on Sprint with Gear 2.

At first I didn't think it was practical, worried about the cases and possible damage, etc. After watching the few videos available, and figuring someone will have a case with a clear side for it, if I were ready to change from my Note 3, I would definitely get the Edge. The possibilities for...

No, actually I have a white band around my wrist where the sun can't reach the skin.

You might like Stocard available in the Google Play Store for free! It lets you pick from pre-set vendors or scan in your own cards and use them instead of carrying the actual card. Enjoy!

In the User's Manual for the Gear 2 (which is Tizen) it states: "Note: You cannot install Gear Manager on mobile devices that do not support Gear 2 syncronizing. Ensure that your mobile device is compatible with a Gear 2™. You can connect only one mobile device to one Gear. You cannot use...

Although I have not personally tried it, you might want to give Glide- Video Messaging a look. Available in the Google Play Store for free.

Looks like Gear 3 is coming in September with the Note 4. I'm still very happy with Note 3 and Gear 2! Report: Gear 3 to debut alongside Galaxy Note 4 in September | SamMobile

Samsung.com has the charging dock and the wall charger available on their website for $19.99 (only in black). Just ordered one! Galaxy Gear 2 Charging Cradle, Black

Got it! No problems on my Gear 2 with Notifications or Apps with plugin.

Yes, that is what I'm saying. The pins will fit inside the NATO band, but there is always the option to replace them with regular spring pins. Amazon carries 22mm pins and a small tool for the job at a very reasonable cost.