Can anyone confirm the previous 2016/17 Gear VR works with the Note 8?

[apprentice]

I bought a Gear VR for my Galaxy S7 and then upgraded it shortly after to accommodate the Galaxy S8+ and now I am getting the Note 8 Samsung decides to fleece us again with yet another new Gear VR version because allegedly the old ones won't be compatible. They haven't even made the new one available to pre-order outside the US yet either. So thanks again Samsung.

However... I am wondering if any of you have the older VR and a Note 8 to confirm if it does fit and/or work properly?? It would save me a hundred quid if it does
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[grumf]

New VR for Note8 required

Sorry,

unfortunately you have to buy the new GearVR. The Note8 is simply too long for the old one.

Grumf

 

[harveydent]

The 2016 won't definitely fit a Note 8, someone here needed to cut his apart with a dremel to fit the Note 8. For the 1st 2017 one that came with the s8, a lot of people have said that it fits, but it's a really, really, tight fit. It's probably on you on how comfortable you are squeezing your Note 8 in there every time you take it in or out, or it's worth $125 to get the 2nd 2017 version. In any case, as long as you get the phone in and lined up, all versions (2016, 2017-1, 2017-2) will recognize the Note and format the image perfectly to fit the field of view.

 

[PsiPhiDan]

I bought a Gear VR for my Galaxy S7 and then upgraded it shortly after to accommodate the Galaxy S8+ and now I am getting the Note 8 Samsung decides to fleece us again with yet another new Gear VR version because allegedly the old ones won't be compatible. They haven't even made the new one available to pre-order outside the US yet either. So thanks again Samsung.

However... I am wondering if any of you have the older VR and a Note 8 to confirm if it does fit and/or work properly?? It would save me a hundred quid if it does
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There are a couple threads in the discussion section devoted to this topic. In short, your S8 one will work fine.

 

[apprentice]

There are a couple threads in the discussion section devoted to this topic. In short, your S8 one will work fine.

Thanks, I did do a quick sweep of the Note 8 discussion sections but didn't find a definitive answer.
Thanks
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[Oyeve]

It will work with the S8 version. I am using it now. It's definitely a tighter fit but works well. Don't know it it will do long term damage tho.

 

[Mr. Moe]

I bought a Gear VR for my Galaxy S7 and then upgraded it shortly after to accommodate the Galaxy S8+ and now I am getting the Note 8 Samsung decides to fleece us again with yet another new Gear VR version because allegedly the old ones won't be compatible. They haven't even made the new one available to pre-order outside the US yet either. So thanks again Samsung.

However... I am wondering if any of you have the older VR and a Note 8 to confirm if it does fit and/or work properly?? It would save me a hundred quid if it does
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I have the one from my s8+ at home, never opened or used it, I will check the fit and function today and let you know.

 

[apprentice]

I have the one from my s8+ at home, never opened or used it, I will check the fit and function today and let you know.

Appreciate that
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[cherylbaker]

The 2016 won't definitely fit a Note 8, someone here needed to cut his apart with a dremel to fit the Note 8. For the 1st 2017 one that came with the s8, a lot of people have said that it fits, but it's a really, really, tight fit. It's probably on you on how comfortable you are squeezing your Note 8 in there every time you take it in or out, or it's worth $125 to get the 2nd 2017 version. In any case, as long as you get the phone in and lined up, all versions (2016, 2017-1, 2017-2) will recognize the Note and format the image perfectly to fit the field of view.

Mine from my note 7 don't fit

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[harveydent]

Mine from my note 7 don't fit

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Yes, that's the 2016 version that you have to cut into with power tools

 

[xile6]

2017 s8/s8 plus one will work.

 

[Mr. Moe]

Appreciate that
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Verified it with the GEAR VR I got with my S8+...It works, the fit is real snug which is good... but it does work, no modification needed...

 

[apprentice]

Verified it with the GEAR VR I got with my S8+...It works, the fit is real snug which is good... but it does work, no modification needed...

Excellent mate. Thanks for checking! You may have save me a few quid
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[cbutters]

Can confirm it DOES work, but its a really tight fit... tight enough, that I wonder if I either should whip out the dremel, or just buy the new version and sell this one.

 

[iceepyon]

I've heard that if you purchase the USB Type-C connector that comes with the Note 8 edition of the GearVR. It should make the 2016 and 2017 edition of the GearVR compatible with the Note 8. Just purchase the GH98-41582A adapter. Apparently it is deeper and the USB Type-C connector slightly higher up than that on the adapter that came with the 2016 and 2017 GearVR.

 

[Limeybastard]

What version is the SM-R322? Will this work with the Note 8? Cheers

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[sparky2029]

Verified it with the GEAR VR I got with my S8+...It works, the fit is real snug which is good... but it does work, no modification needed...

How did you get it to fit?? I would have to push the phone down really hard to get it to pop in but then I feel like I might break the charging port