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That means you’re unlikely to buy it if you don’t already have one of them. Fortunately, there’s a workaround which allows you to pair the Bluetooth band with a non-Samsung Android device, and we’ll show you how it’s done.

NOTE: In order to use the Gear Fit with another Android smartphone or tablet, you may still need access to a Samsung supported device to update the band’s firmware. This could be a friend’s phone, or you could even try using a shop demonstrator.

Assuming you can find a way to update your Gear Fit’s firmware with one of the supported devices, you stand a good chance of being able to use the gadget with your recent Android phone or tablet. It will need to be running at least Android 4.2.2, possibly 4.3. There are no guarantees that this method will work, but we have had success with the

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Step 1. If your Gear Fit is fresh from the box and doesn’t have the latest firmware, you’ll need to pair it with a Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, S5, Note 3 or another compatible device. Install Gear Fit Manager from the Samsung Apps store if it isn’t already on the smartphone or tablet.

Step 2. Follow the instructions within the app to pair the Gear Fit with the phone or tablet – you have to tap the orange tick on the Gear Fit as well as confirming the pairing in the app. Now, you should be prompted to update the Gear Fit’s firmware.

Step 3. Now you need to install Gear Fit Manager and Gear Fitness on your Android. They’re apps from Samsung’s own app store, but you can download them from these links (ideally follow them from your Android device, but it’s also possible to transfer them from a PC).

Before you can install the APK files, you must allow the installation of apps from unknown sources in your phone or tablet’s settings menu. Most have this option, but the odd tablet does not.

Then, return to the Downloads app, or your favourite file explorer app:

Step 4. With the two apps installed, make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone or tablet and pair the Gear Fit. It’s exactly the same process as in step 2.

Now you can use your Gear Fit with your device, and the vast majority of functions work, including changing the Home Screen Styler.

The latest Tizen-powered smartwatch from Samsung, the Gear S2, is now readily available in South Korea, United States, Germany, and Singapore. The new wearable comes with the latest Gear Manager app that allows that smartwatch to communicate with any smartphone.

The Gear Manager app is expected to be ready for download on the Google Play Store. This allows other Android devices not necessarily manufactured by Samsung to connect to a Gear S2. The app must be opened from a smartphone on your mobile browser. Head on to Samsung’s website to get the version 2.2.15092142 of the Gear Manager.

Here’s how to get the Gear Manager going on your Android devices and finally connect to your Gear smartwatch:

1.) Go to apps.samsung.com/gear on your mobile browser

2.) Select if you have a Samsung Galaxy Device or Other Device then click the ‘INSTALL’ button.

3.) You will then be directed to a welcome screen. Select ‘CONNECT TO GEAR’.

4.) Smartphone will start scanning for a nearby Gear device.

5.) Once connected, follow the next instructions.
We have yet to try this app on a non-Samsung phone with a Gear smartwatch. If you do have a Samsung Galaxy Gear or Gear S2, feel free to try Gear Manager on your Android device. Reports say that some Android users like those who own OnePlus phones are having problems downloading the app but thanks to XDA Developer idle0095 for providing the files required before downloading.

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As we would always say, download and install AT YOUR OWN RISK.

SOURCE: TIZEN EXPERTS