<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "Samsung VR"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/Samsung_VR?rss=yes en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:22:04 -0700 <![CDATA[Samsung Gear VR: Unable to install software on phone]]> Recently picked up a 2016 Samsung Gear VR to mess with, and I am unable to make it work. First tried it with an S7 Edge (running Android 8) and as soon as it tries to install all the Oculus related software, it runs into a "network error" and fails to install the software. Then tried it with my Note 5 (running Android 7) and ran into the exact same issue. These phones should be compatible, so there's no obvious reason this error should be occurring. Any advice above "try a different network", "disable VPN", "do a software update" or any common troubleshooting methods would be greatly appreciated, as I've tried everything commonly suggested online and it hasn't worked. Thanks!

⟐ Commented April 23, 2025 at 21:38 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/856057/Unable+to+install+software+on+phone https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/856057 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:38:34 -0700 <![CDATA[Samsung Gear VR: How do I replace the strap?]]> Someone i know wants to replace the strap to a more premium one but doesnt know how to take it off and replace it because he doesnt want to break it i want a link to a more premium strap if possible

⟐ Answered March 22, 2024 at 20:10 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/840867/How+do+I+replace+the+strap https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/840867 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:10:49 -0700 <![CDATA[Samsung Gear VR: Replace USB adapter with USB-C. Doesn't have lock on USB]]> I need to replace the Micro USB with USB type C. The instruction's I found all show a lock on the USB adapter, which mine does not have. How do I remove the Micro USB adapter?

⟐ Answered March 15, 2018 at 9:43 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/469370/Replace+USB+adapter+with+USB-C.+Doesn't+have+lock+on+USB https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/469370 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 09:43:48 -0700 <![CDATA[Samsung Gear VR: Remove the home and back button on the Samsung VR headset]]> Hi everyone,

i would like to completely remove the home and back on the Samsung VR headset.

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/535290/Remove+the+home+and+back+button+on+the+Samsung+VR+headset https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/535290 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:53:13 -0700 <![CDATA[Samsung Gear VR: I left my phone "S8" inside gear vr for 30 min now nothing is working]]> i left my phone "S8" inside gear vr under my bed cover for 30 min then when i came back nothing is displayed only a black screen with a small x at the corner, i tried my phone with my friends gear its working so it isnt a software issue.

could it be the approximate sensor bricked ?

i've tried opening the device and reconnect everything to the mother board but still nothing is working

i've searched the net didnt find similar problem.

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/455770/I+left+my+phone+%22S8%22+inside+gear+vr+for+30+min+now+nothing+is+working https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/455770 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 02:33:05 -0700