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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
|image=[[file:samsung gear vr2.jpg|350px]]
|image=[[file:samsung gear vr2.jpg|350px]]
|Type=[[Virtual Reality]]
|VR/AR=[[Virtual Reality]]
|Subtype=[[Head-mounted Display]]
|Type=[[Head-mounted display]]
|Platform=[[Oculus Rift]]
|Subtype=[[Slide-on HMD]]
|Platform=[[Oculus Rift (Platform)]]
|Creator=
|Creator=
|Developer=[[Samsung]], [[Oculus VR]]
|Developer=[[Samsung]], [[Oculus VR]]
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|Versions=
|Versions=
|Requires=All Samsung Smartphones 2015 and newer
|Requires=All Samsung Smartphones 2015 and newer
|Predecessor=[[Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition]]
|Successor=[[Samsung Gear VR 2]]
|Display=5.7 / 5.1 inch Super AMOLED (RGBG PenTile)
|Display=5.7 / 5.1 inch Super AMOLED (RGBG PenTile)
|Resolution=2560 x 1440, 1280 x 1440 per eye
|Resolution=2560 x 1440, 1280 x 1440 per eye
|Pixel Density=518 PPI - 577 PPI
|Pixel Density=518 PPI - 577 PPI
|Refresh Rate=60 Hz Low-persistence
|Refresh Rate=60 Hz
|Field of View=96° (nominal)???
|Persistence=3.4ms (Galaxy S7), 5.0ms (Galaxy S8)
|Field of View=96° (nominal)
|Tracking=3DOF
|Tracking=3DOF
|Rotational Tracking=[[Accelerator]], [[Gyrometer]], [[Geomagnetic]], [[Proximity]]
|Rotational Tracking=[[Accelerator]], [[Gyrometer]], [[Proximity]]
|Positional Tracking=None
|Positional Tracking=None
|Update Rate=Rotational: 1000 Hz, high accuracy
|Update Rate=Rotational: 1000 Hz, high accuracy
|Latency=Motion to Photon: Less than 20 ms
|Latency=Motion to Photon: Less than 6 ms
|Audio=3D Spatial Sound
|Audio=3D Spatial Sound
|Camera=High Frame Rate Preview (60fps)
|Camera=High Frame Rate Preview (60fps)
|Input=Touch Pad, Back Button, Volume Key
|Input=Touchpad, Back Button, Volume Key, Focus adjustment wheel
|Connectivity=microUSB to the smartphone
|Connectivity=microUSB to the smartphone
|Weight=
|Weight=318g
|Size=???
|Size=201.9 x 116.4 x 92.6 mm
|Release Date=November 20, 2015
|Release Date=November 20, 2015
|Price=$99
|Price=$99
|Website=[http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/gearvr/ Samsung Gear VR Website]
|Website=[http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/wearables/gear-vr/ Samsung Gear VR Website]
}}
}}
[[Samsung Gear VR]] is a [[Virtual Reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Samsung]] and [[Oculus VR]]. Succeeding the [[Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition|Gear VR Innovator Edition]], Samsung Gear VR is [[Oculus Rift]]'s first consumer mobile device and the 2nd device in the Gear VR series. To use Gear VR, users need to mount a 2015 or newer Samsung Smartphone inside it. The smartphone serves not only as Gear VR's screen but also as its computer. Unlike other mobile [[HMDs]], Gear VR does not solely rely on the smartphone's [[IMUs]] for tracking. It has Oculus' [[rotational tracking]] technology built within, allowing for fast and accurate tracking of the user's head movements. While impressive, the current Gear VR does not possess [[positional tracking]].  
==Introduction==
[[Samsung Gear VR]] is a [[Virtual Reality]] [[head-mounted display]] developed by [[Samsung]] and [[Oculus VR]]. Succeeding the [[Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition|Gear VR Innovator Edition]], Samsung Gear VR is [[Oculus Rift (Platform)]]'s first consumer mobile device and the 2nd device in the Gear VR series. To use Gear VR, users need to mount a 2015 or newer Samsung Smartphone inside it. The smartphone serves not only as Gear VR's screen but also as its computer. Unlike other mobile [[HMDs]], Gear VR does not solely rely on the smartphone's [[IMUs]] for tracking. It has additional IMUs and Oculus' [[rotational tracking]] technology built within, allowing for fast and accurate tracking of the user's head movements. While impressive, the current Gear VR does not possess [[positional tracking]].  


Announced during [[Oculus Connect 2]], Samsung Gear VR was released in November 20, 2015 for $99.
Announced during [[Oculus Connect 2]], Samsung Gear VR was released in November 20, 2015 for $99. Users who pre-order Galaxy S7 and S7 edge will receive the HMD for free.
==Hardware==
==Hardware==
Gear VR works with 2015 or newer Samsung smartphones such as [[Galaxy S6]], [[Galaxy S6 edge]], [[Galaxy S6 edge+]] and [[Galaxy Note 5]].
Gear VR works with 2015 or newer Samsung smartphones such as [[Galaxy S7]], [[Galaxy S7 edge]], [[Galaxy S6]], [[Galaxy S6 edge]], [[Galaxy S6 edge+]] and [[Galaxy Note 5]]. All phones must be running Android Lollipop 5.0.1 and newer to work with the headset.
 
'''Comparing to other mobile HMDs''':
 
Gear VR has high quality lenses for better viewing quality and a touchpad for input. It also does not rely on the smartphone's IMUs for head tracking. Gear VR has IMUs built within, allowing for fast and accurate rotational tracking.  


'''Comparing to Innovator Edition''':
'''Comparing to Innovator Edition''':
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!Spec
!Spec
|-
|-
|Field of View||96° (nominal)???
|Field of View||96° (nominal)
|-
|-
|Dimensions||198mm (width) x 116mm (length) x 90mm (height)???
|Dimensions||201.9 x 116.4 x 92.6 mm
|-
|Weight||318g
|-
|-
|Interpupillary Distance||55-71 mm????
|Interpupillary Distance||55-71 mm????
|-
|-
|Sensors||[[Accelerator]], [[Gyrometer]], [[Geomagnetic]], [[Proximity]]?????
|Sensors||[[Accelerator]], [[Gyrometer]], [[Proximity]]
|-
|-
|Tracking||3 degrees of freedom (rotational)
|Tracking||3 degrees of freedom (rotational)
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|Focal Adjustment||Covers Nearsighted / Farsighted Eyes
|Focal Adjustment||Covers Nearsighted / Farsighted Eyes
|-
|-
|Input||Touch Pad, Back Button, Volume Key
|Input||Touchpad, Back Button, Volume Key, Focus adjustment wheel
|-
|-
|Connectivity||microUSB connection to the Smartphone
|Connectivity||microUSB connection to the Smartphone
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*Note that all 5 phones have identical CPU and GPU.
*Note that all 5 phones have identical CPU and GPU.


==Setup Tutorial==
==Accessories==
'''[[Samsung Gear VR Controller]]'''


==Apps==
==Apps==
[[VR Apps]] from [[Oculus Store]]
[[VR Apps]] from [[Oculus Store]]
To use [[Google Cardboard]] [[apps]], users must install [[CB Enabler for Gear VR]]<ref>https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.youtopiavr.cbenabler</ref>.


[[Oculus Cinema]], [[Oculus 360 Photos]], [[Oculus 360 Videos]] and [[VR Gallery]].  
[[Oculus Cinema]], [[Oculus 360 Photos]], [[Oculus 360 Videos]] and [[VR Gallery]].  


[[TheBluVR]], [[Milk VR]]
[[TheBluVR]], [[Milk VR]]
==Developer==
==Developer==
===Oculus Mobile SDK===
===Oculus Mobile SDK===
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==History==
==History==
Announced in September 24, 2015, during [[Oculus Connect 2]].
'''September 24, 2015''': Samsung Gear VR CV1 is announced during [[Oculus Connect 2]].
 
'''November 20, 2015''': Samsung Gear VR CV1 was released for $99.
 
'''January 30, 2016''': Video capture function is added to [[Gear VR SDK]].
 
'''Feburary 21, 2016''': During Android World, Samsung announced that users will receive a free Samsung Gear VR for each pre-order of Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge smartphone.
 
'''May 11, 2016''': [[Oculus VR]] announced that Gear VR has reached over 1 million monthly users in April 2016 and over 250 apps in the [[Oculus Home]] for Gear VR.<ref>https://www.oculus.com/en-us/blog/gear-vr-ecosystem-expands-to-include-facebook-360-photos-over-250-apps-and-new-video-content/</ref>
 
'''January 4, 2017''': Samsung announced that 5 million Gear VR headsets are sold to date.


Released in November 2015 for $99.
'''May 10, 2017''': Samsung sold 782,000 units of Gear VR in Q1 2017<ref>http://vrsource.com/samsung-gear-vr-782000-units-sold-q1-10762/</ref>.


==References==
==References==
* https://techshali.com/take-screenshots-galaxy-s8/
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[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
[[Category:Virtual Reality Devices]]
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