Sorry do I need the 2016 USB C adaptor or the deeper 2017 USB C adapter for the S8 (non plus version)? I have the 2016 Gear VR.
Does the samsung s8 fit in last years Samsung gear vr?
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pankaj981
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The S8 & S8+ absolutely will NOT work with the 2016 Gear VR UNLESS for some reason the goggles came with the "C" type connector! You can't put a square peg into a round hole(snuggly)! This is why people are breaking phones. I purchased the 2016 VR's with my S7. Worked great! Upgraded to the S8 & because of the "C" type connector it won't fit! I bought the "GH98-40350A" C-type adapter but can't connect it! It seems that wires need to be cut & soldered on. I'm looking for a video if anyone knows of such a video please let me know. Samsung support says it's not compatible. But I don't put much faith in their knowledge! If your VR's came with both adaptors consider yourself lucky. Don't waste the $ like I did on the "C" type until YouTube has a video on it! Good luck all!
pankaj981
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Not sure what you mean by it doesn't fit in the 2016 Gear VR. I have one and use it with the S8+ and 2017 USB C Gear VR adapter just fine. Check my picture above.
Ok guys, This past month november 17, I bought 2 of them because we have 2 Samsung S8 in our family. I thought it is perfect to have 2 so that 2 of the children can play with each other.
Both boxes are complelety identical in writing and dimensions however
Box 1 has NO sticker.
Box 2 has a little sticker that shows the adapters we have all seen here attached.
I opened box 2 and it has 2 adapters. The S8 does fit once you figure out the ends move to close in on the phone as arms.
Box 1 does NOT have 2 adapters and ONLY has the micro USB. NO USB TYPE C.
I cannot get the phone to work with the S8 for the controls in the head set. I am not sure if it is broken. But if I put a VR program on that is not dependent on the controls, it works fine.
I think Samsung was manufacturing the SM R232 with the micro USB then changed in mid production to have both micro USB and Type C USB.
I think that is the mystery. Ok i hope that helps and I hope I can figure out how to get the glasses and phone to link up for the side glass controls.
Both boxes are complelety identical in writing and dimensions however
Box 1 has NO sticker.
Box 2 has a little sticker that shows the adapters we have all seen here attached.
I opened box 2 and it has 2 adapters. The S8 does fit once you figure out the ends move to close in on the phone as arms.
Box 1 does NOT have 2 adapters and ONLY has the micro USB. NO USB TYPE C.
I cannot get the phone to work with the S8 for the controls in the head set. I am not sure if it is broken. But if I put a VR program on that is not dependent on the controls, it works fine.
I think Samsung was manufacturing the SM R232 with the micro USB then changed in mid production to have both micro USB and Type C USB.
I think that is the mystery. Ok i hope that helps and I hope I can figure out how to get the glasses and phone to link up for the side glass controls.
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Found this on youtube and i am sure you have all seen it.
I think mine is broken I do NOT get the voice that says anything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkYnYKbA5DM
take care guys
I think mine is broken I do NOT get the voice that says anything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkYnYKbA5DM
take care guys
pankaj981
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That is because Samsung used the same model for both the Note 7 (USB C) and the S7 series (Micro USB)...doesn't look like they changed their mind. The one's received with Note 7 and after its released included both the adapters in the box.
MINE DOES THAT TOO!! I dont wanna shove the phone on the old adapter because i dont wanna break it. But the 2016 doesnt have an adapter. so what's next
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