Gear VR with Google Cardboard apps NO ROOT

clonednull · Jul 4, 2015

Lo folks,

as it has not been mentioned here, there is a method without the need for root posted on reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GearVR/comments/3c061s/cardboard_on_gear_vr_for_s6_easy_nonroot_solution/

Just received my Gear VR today and was looking for a solution to use Cardboard apps without rooting my phone.
Here it is:
- Install Package Disabler from the PlayStore
- Open it and check the box on the Gear VR Service
That's it. You can now plug your S6 into the Gear VR without Oculus Home starting up and use Cardboard apps.
To use Oculus Home again, just uncheck the Gear VR Service in Package Disabler.

The cool part is that the touchscreen and the back button is still working!
If you enable the "Developer Mode" in the Gear VR Service (before disabling it), you will also get the bonus of low persistence which makes the experience much better!

So have fun and all credits to enzo1982 @ reddit

ergalthema · Jul 9, 2015

This was a game-changer for me! I finally know what Cardboard apps look like with a good headset... pretty rough really. But I'm glad I can use the Gear VR for Cardboard apps now, instead of my crappy cardboard unit.

t1mh · Jul 10, 2015

works with s6

This also works with the s6.

gagobaa · Sep 1, 2015

I cant enter developer mode because i have to have an app installed with my own signed osig file and im not sure how to do that.

clonednull · Sep 2, 2015

gagobaa said:
I cant enter developer mode because i have to have an app installed with my own signed osig file and im not sure how to do that.

This is the easiest way to do it:
First install the SideloadVR app from www.sideloadvr.com.
Then complete their setup (in the app) to get your signature file.
After this you just have to download any app with SideloadVR as it gets automatically signed with your personal signature file. :good:

szeszo · Mar 18, 2016

Thanks, this is a very good solution

kabukiman · Mar 19, 2016

It doesn't seem to work under 6.0.1 on a Galaxy S7 Edge. Service cannot be disabled. Any ideas?

developweb · Mar 19, 2016

kabukiman said:
It doesn't seem to work under 6.0.1 on a Galaxy S7 Edge. Service cannot be disabled. Any ideas?

Be specific and we should be able to find a solution.
1. What step specifically doesn't work?
2. By service do you mean Gear VR service using Package Disabler Pro?

Chris_84 · Mar 19, 2016

Hi guys. Could you please tell me where to find the developer mode for the gear vr service?

Edit: Found it out by myself. I also have to try the upper solution with my own apk.

kfmic · Mar 22, 2016

it doesn't work on my samsung s7 edge , after i did all those step , when i put in my phone , it just stay in normal phone screens

developweb · Mar 23, 2016

kfmic said:
it doesn't work on my samsung s7 edge , after i did all those step , when i put in my phone , it just stay in normal phone screens

If you use package disabler to disable Gear VR Service, normal phone screen is what you wanted. You start a Cardboard app first, then put it in the headset at the appropriate step in order to use the app without starting Oculus software.

kabukiman · Mar 23, 2016

It's finally working on my S7 Edge. Just tried to reinstall Package Disabler. You have confirm this Knox Disclaimer on the first occasion. I skipped back and retried resulting in an not working admin state.

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maikmisery · Mar 24, 2016

Installed package disabler but when i try to check gear vr service it says "This packag cannot be disabled.deactivate adminfrom settings -> Security -> Device Administrator". i checked the settings. package diabler has got admin access. the "Gear VR Service" text is written in magenta. im using the S7.
any ideas on how to solve the problem?

edit: the error message occurs no matter what programm im trying to disable. even with self installed apks.

edit2: solved the problem. @all if you encounter the same problems, reinstall the app and it should work.

hoaivu1508 · Apr 3, 2016

Try to use this app and you can use Cardboard, it work WITHOUT ROOT
Play Cardboard apps on Gear VR

ducky69247 · Apr 19, 2016

hoaivu1508 said:
Try to use this app and you can use Cardboard, it work WITHOUT ROOT
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kaikaisoft.pakagedisable

Play store link in OP is "not available in [my] country," and this one is "not found on this server."

nervana1 · Apr 19, 2016

Are there any free alternatives? This is pure bullcrap on oculus and I do not want to pay for this small fix.

sbaeder · Apr 22, 2016

if you look around the web more, you will find that you can "hack" it in many ways - disable the startup of the special GearVR drivers, don't plug the phone in (stick it "under" the flap with the usb plug, or even make your own "jumper" to switch of the OTG aspect.

Yes, you loose the sensors inside the GearVR unit, but cardboard doesn't use them anyway!

So just look around - there are ways to do it that are "free" (but again, YMMV)

mrmcbill · Apr 26, 2016

I've got the regular s7 running cardboard, but i can't find a qr code for my phone. I've found qr viewer codes for the s6, but that is the closest. Has anyone found one?

hoaivu1508 · Apr 26, 2016

ducky69247 said:
Play store link in OP is "not available in [my] country," and this one is "not found on this server."

Sorry, I updated new link, please check
Or simply search "Play Cardboard apps on Gear VR" app on Google Play or FREE version here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.rootcardboardenabler

SubCool · Feb 9, 2020

bump -
Hows its going for s9+ And such?

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