Galaxy Gear US Firmware Update!

[joeco23]

What happened to the galaxy gear OTA US firmware update?

 

[nfectgotan]

Don't think it has been released yet. With the OTA update to the gear manager and the fact that almost every other country has it already I am assuming it may be releasing soon. I wouldn't hold my breath though. Which is why people are upgrading to UK's firmware for increased notifications. I have done so myself, I have ran into a few problems with phone battery life, something I haven't heard many other people have so use at your own risk.

 

[joeco23]

Thanks I don't understand why Samsung has not pushed the update to us here in the States I am glad I got my watch close to Christmas as I will just return it and wait for the second generation watch to come out early next year

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[nfectgotan]

Thanks I don't understand why Samsung has not pushed the update to us here in the States I am glad I got my watch close to Christmas as I will just return it and wait for the second generation watch to come out early next year

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don't blame you, seems as if they don't like giving great stuff to US customers, First it started with the octa core and now they lag on an update. I know its not easy to make an update work for all devices on many different phone connections with different cellular companies but I just don't think they care much for US. You can update to UK MK7 which runs perfectly fine for most peoples Gears. Worse case scenario is if you have a small problem after you MK7 update to UK version you can still return it.

 

[Raptor007]

I fully get compatibility issues on the Android phones given the carrier integration, BUT, the GG is not a phone and does not have carrier integration. The mere fact that so many in the US have chosen to update via Odin with the MK7 update proves it. Did it, love it, couldn't be happier with it.

 

[waynew73]

According to this CNET article which was published today, CNET did confirm (again) with Samsung that the firmware update is very possible this week. (I think this is a new update from the last one CNET stated). Here's hoping.

What Samsung needs to do to make Galaxy Gear a hit in 2014 | Mobile - CNET News

 

[joeco23]

Let's keep our fingers crossed!

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[SedahDrol]

Just received my gear us mk7 ota update.

Posted via Android Central App

 

[Sambo41]

I just upgraded my gear to US MK7 using Kies. Being able to read my notifications from Hangouts and Gmail is awesome!

There are now some additional settings in the Galaxy Gear Manager app and on the Gear itself. For some reason the smart relay feature seems to be disabled.

 

[jwlehman]

USA user here... Received my firmware update this morning! Glad I waited instead of sideloading.

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[joeco23]

Looks like the firmware update is finally hitting the USA! Is anyone else getting this message? The software update service is not available. Maximum number of roll-out updates has been exceeded. Try later or update your device using Samsumg Kies.?

 

[joeco23]

I just downloaded Kies on both my phone and pc, can anyone tell me how to get the firmware update via Kies?

 

[mcgeorge36]

Just updated through Kies. I downloaded Kies on my computer, then connected my Gear with USB. After the normal driver installations and things, Kies recognized the gear. It then stated a firmware update was available. The update took about 10-15 minutes. Can now actually read emails on the gear!!!!

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[joeco23]

Are you using Kies or Kies 3?

 

[robrex]

Kies not Kies 3

 

[joeco23]

Thanks I initially installed kies 3 and it would not work I subsequently downloaded kies and it will now recognize my gear but still will not install the update!

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[Ladell Johnson]

May I ask what Carrier you are with?

Just updated through Kies. I downloaded Kies on my computer, then connected my Gear with USB. After the normal driver installations and things, Kies recognized the gear. It then stated a firmware update was available. The update took about 10-15 minutes. Can now actually read emails on the gear!!!!

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[mcgeorge36]

I am with Verizon. I tried to update through the Gear Manager app, but it kept saying too many updates. I downloaded Kies and it went pretty well from there.

 

[waynew73]

Having the same problem. Can't get the OTA because of max number of users, so I installed Kies (not Kies 3) because I'm using my work Mac (instead of home PC) and it says no firmware updates to install. I'm on T-Mobile S4, but my Gear was bought at Best Buy.

Beyond just launching Kies and plugging in the USB to the phonoe, is there anything else that has to be done to initiate the update.

 

[Brian West1]

Galaxy S3 Att 4.3 update and no OTA update for MK7. Has anyone as luck with kies for this device?