“Require update from carrier? I had read that prior to using this product, one needs an update for one's compatible phone from one's carrier? Is that true?”
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This is true. To see if your phone is compatible do the following: Go to Settings, then Application Manager, then All Apps. You should see something called GearVR (or similar) in the list if your phone has been updated to use GearVR.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The 1st time the phone is inserted into VR Gear the soft ware will be downloaded to your phone.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I never had a special carrier update. Just the normal updates. It does require you to plug it in, then it will install oculus and gear vr services, but that's more like apps than updates.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I did not update my phone to play with the gear vr just downloaded the oculus app on my galaxy s6+ and start playing.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, mine wouldn't detect the headset without updating.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, you have to update before use
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It should work with the current updates for the S6 family and Note 5 as of now. You should be good to go.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have a note 5 and did NOT have to update. If there was a small update, I never noticed it.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No issues on Verizon or T-Mobile.. Not sure about Sprint or AT&T..
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I got a software update for my Note 5 from Tmobile (my provider) just before the Samsung Gear VR 2015 edition was launched. Not sure how this works when you are using an international unlocked version of the Samsung latest smart phones.
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