I just found out that the new Samsung Gear 2 isn't compatible with Android 4.2. I have a rooted Galaxy S4 running stock Android 4.2 (without all the pre-installed bloatware). I like my OS just the way it is. I was actually at terms with the idea of having to use exclusive Samsung apps for the added functionality of the watch. Now it seem flashing the ROM and installing a custom os on my watch is the only alternative. Am I correct in thinking that updating to 4.4 could cause things to not work. Even then, I still have the question of weather Samsung Gear is compatible with any phone once the phone has been rooted. So I have difficult choices to make. That is risky no matter how I look at. Also I would like to ask if there is anyone here that prefers 4.4 to 4.2, if so why?
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chanchan05
The Doctor
The Galaxy Gear 2 isn't running Android, it's running a proprietary Samsung software (Tizen I think) , so even if you are on 4.4,if you're using a custom ROM, chances are it still won't work.
I was talking about rooting the Samsung Gear, and put a custom rom on the smartwatch. From my understanding Samsung Gear2 is only compatible with a few top-end Samsung phones. These Samsung phones are running android. I am thinking that Samsung is actually using an altered form of android, but still calling it Android 4.4 Kit Kat:thumbdown:
chanchan05
The Doctor
Nope. Tizen is not Android based. You can't root it.
Digital Controller
The Real Bass Creator
I dont know if you can root the Gear 2 yet, but you can root the gear 1: How to root your Samsung Galaxy Gear! - xda-developers
And the big differences between 4.2 and 4.4 are just bug fixes and a few design changes in TouchWiz, if you even use it.
chanchan05
The Doctor
Gear 1 runs Android, Gear 2 runs Tizen. Both connects to Samsung phones though.
Digital Controller
The Real Bass Creator
They obviously made the change on purpose to deter rooting of said device
Plus Samsung loves Tizen
nickdalzell
Extreme Android User
even the Gear 1 needs Android 4.3, unless you want none of the features to work. rooting/rom on a Gear allows a different launcher, Play Store, etc but the tethering eats at your phone battery and it is super slow. notifications, music control, s-voice and the weather clock won't work without Gear Manager.
iirc the Gear 2 is still the Android based watch (demoed it in store) but the Gear Fit is Tizen. still not sure how you tell time with it the way the screen is made. talk about inducing arthritis cocking your wrist to see the time right side up
iirc the Gear 2 is still the Android based watch (demoed it in store) but the Gear Fit is Tizen. still not sure how you tell time with it the way the screen is made. talk about inducing arthritis cocking your wrist to see the time right side up
Digital Controller
The Real Bass Creator
Well I know the Gear 2 runs Tizen, and although Linux based and maybe having some features like Android, it isn't Android.
Tizen vs. Android - FAQ on Samsung's New OS - LAPTOP Magazine
Meaning that root methods for this device will need to be figured out differently.
chanchan05
The Doctor
Gear 2 is Tizen, and according to CNET, the Gear Fit is running a different OS still.
chanchan05
The Doctor
Officially there is only one source of update for your phone, and that's AT&T. And you don't get to pick and choose updates, you get what AT&T approves. Which means you get Knox. If you want to go pure Android, know that you will lose a lot of Samsung installed features. Plus the fact that using a custom ROM voids your warranty.
Digital Controller
The Real Bass Creator
Just an FYI By_design, I did move this thread: http://androidforums.com/t-galaxy-s4-all-things-root/853604-safe-way-update-4-2-4-4-a.html
To the proper device forum, and sent you a PM regarding it.
Hope it helps