Develop Bugs

What apps simply don't work under KitKat?

Here's one:
I have an app called "Wakelock Detector". It's a fabulous app to show what apps are trying to keep the CPU awake. It makes it very easy to see what is eating the battery.
So, my battery was being eaten and the back of the Note was actually hot. I fired up WakeLock Detector to find out what was doing the damage. What I got when it fired up was a blank screen that said: "Access permissions was changed in KitKat, Now, advanced statistics need ROOT access "
So, this app is now worthless to me since KitKat installation. Any other apps that no longer work?

Multiwindow plus didnt work. Ive loved this app, but i cannot use anymore.
and flash player. Flash player is not working anymore. Some users find a method to play flash with Dolphin. But i use stock and boat only. That method dont work with stock and boat browser.

Chromecast and Muzei for sure. Muzei freezes when trying to adjust blur and chromecast gives a system.ui force close.

Zattoo TV is stuttering sometimes
Gesendet von meinem SM-P600 mit Tapatalk

FileSync does not work for me any longer as I had it sync directories on the micro SD card and it can no longer add or remove files. This means to me that this has become an expensive toy unless I root it. Since I can no longer have a working directory on external memory where I want it and have that directory it updated. Yet I used to be able to have a single file updated on my tablet and pc and show it on my phone. My phone will be the next victim in this as it is a Note 3 and now I'm not looking forward to it. For now if I edit a file on my pc I have to remember to copy it to a location that my tablet can get access to and remember to do that before I leave the house. Now I'm sure if I moved the directory to the internal storage it may be working again.
Astro file manager can no longer add or remove files from the micro SD card.
I understand that Google is trying to own/secure the OS and locking down or removing external storage - if I had their money maybe I would not be as concerned about data caps and would never be without internet access. Yet I do not have their money and I do have data caps, only wish we had cable internet service - could even live with DSL. Having the external memory card allows me to be away from my pc for longer periods of time - and now I need both my pc and my tablet in order to sync. The 2 main reasons I purchased this tablet was the Spen and the availability of the micro SD card. Now after KitKat half my reason is gone.

In regard to the apps that have problems, do they have problems only under 10.1 2014 (with KitKat upgraded) or also on PRO 12.2 with KitKat?

hajime_android said:
In regard to the apps that have problems, do they have problems only under 10.1 2014 (with KitKat upgraded) or also on PRO 12.2 with KitKat?
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Why would there be? With the Pro's and N10.1-14 being identical h/w wise the s/w code base for 4.4 is most likely the same with features tweaked by device and region. There could be some individual ROM bugs but the next time any of the Pro's get an update new bugs could be introduced for them to. Every feature reported so far is identical to the Pro 10.1 with the exception of us not getting M-UX and the newer keyboard design. That and e-Meeting which is now the only Pro-specific add-on we don't have access to (for now).
Update: e-Meeting's available for download for those on 4.4.
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shoon85 said:
Multiwindow plus didnt work. Ive loved this app, but i cannot use anymore.
and flash player. Flash player is not working anymore. Some users find a method to play flash with Dolphin. But i use stock and boat only. That method dont work with stock and boat browser.
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What Chromecast app causes problems? I can run Pandora, Play Music, Youtube and Streambels to Chromecast without issue.

shoon85 said:
Multiwindow plus didnt work. Ive loved this app, but i cannot use anymore.
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I still use it with KitKat

The only app I've found so far is Recordable (a screen recording app). This app is definitely in its infancy, though, and the problem I'm having is that the non-root solution no longer seems to work (connecting it to a desktop to get around root). l'm sure something has changed in the non-root work-around. Strangely, Helium Backup non-root still works, so it doesn't seem to be a problem with all root work-around apps.

Documents To Go has an sure displaying menus accessed from options button.
Sent via my Note 8

I use the multiwindow mod (via the play store) to add the mutilwindow functionality to addition apps. Some have said this no longer works, others say it does. Can users of this confirm if it still works or not? Thanks!

just tried the free version and it's was running.
I tuned some apps to do same job without needed to buy full version, you can take a look here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732203
my tab is very usefull with all my favorites apps available in multiwindow.

ckelly33 said:
I use the multiwindow mod (via the play store) to add the mutilwindow functionality to addition apps. Some have said this no longer works, others say it does. Can users of this confirm if it still works or not? Thanks!
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Adding mutiwindow function of "Multiwindow Apps Manager" or "MW Pen App Enabler" is still work. What i mean in my previous post is that quad view and floating dock function of "Multiwindow Plus" are not working. Some user said quad view is still working, but not work with my Note. I think they are luckier than me. and floating dock mode is not working i think...
Aeon Time[Developer of Multiwindow Plus, Multiwindow Apps Manager and MW Pen App Enabler] said
"It would seem that the Dockable and Floating Window features have been disabled on the Android Kitkat updates. So if the above features are important to you then you may want to forgo updating your device to Kitkat."(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.xperiacle.multiwindowplus).

[Q] How do you print with KitKat?

My dads Note 10.1 2014 edition was recently update to KitKat (4.4.2). For a long time I was excited about the upgrade as there was supposedly a feature to print to any printer on a network even if the printer itself isn't ePirnt capable. Two apps we spefically use that we'd be interested in printing from is Quickoffice and EZpdf Reader.
There is an HP printer on my dads network. It is not "ePrint" capable.
What are our options to print to this printer from the tablet, now updated to KitKat?
Please note, rooting is out of the question.

varxtis said:
My dads Note 10.1 2014 edition was recently update to KitKat (4.4.2). For a long time I was excited about the upgrade as there was supposedly a feature to print to any printer on a network even if the printer itself isn't ePirnt capable. Two apps we spefically use that we'd be interested in printing from is Quickoffice and EZpdf Reader.
There is an HP printer on my dads network. It is not "ePrint" capable.
What are our options to print to this printer from the tablet, now updated to KitKat?
Please note, rooting is out of the question.
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It should just work. Select print from the app and this should pop-up.
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Select Samsung Print and the Wi-Fi printer should be found.
The above are from N3 but my N10.1-14 works the same way.

I thought that should be the case. When I originally read about it a few months ago it seemed like a matter of Update to Kitkat> download/install service plugin for hp printers> go to desired office app (in our case QuickOffice)> open document > Print.
But alas... not print option :\

varxtis said:
I thought that should be the case. When I originally read about it a few months ago it seemed like a matter of Update to Kitkat> download/install service plugin for hp printers> go to desired office app (in our case QuickOffice)> open document > Print.
But alas... not print option :\
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Search Play. There was a HP Printer plug in yesterday. But mine worked before the update too.

varxtis said:
My dads Note 10.1 2014 edition was recently update to KitKat (4.4.2). For a long time I was excited about the upgrade as there was supposedly a feature to print to any printer on a network even if the printer itself isn't ePirnt capable. Two apps we spefically use that we'd be interested in printing from is Quickoffice and EZpdf Reader.
There is an HP printer on my dads network. It is not "ePrint" capable.
What are our options to print to this printer from the tablet, now updated to KitKat?
Please note, rooting is out of the question.
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PrinterShare™ Mobile Print works like a charm.

Have you checked in settings to make sure the print service is enabled?
Settings>Connections>More networks>Printing

Paul1201 said:
Have you checked in settings to make sure the print service is enabled?
Settings>Connections>More networks>Printing
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I had the same problem at first for my canon printer on my note pro 12.2.
However you need to install the Canon Print Service. It is an app in the playstore, that once installed does not display an interface or something similar.
You'll need to go to Settings>Connections>More networks>Printing and the Enable the Canon Print service.
After that my printer works.
See also:
http://play.google.com/store/search?q=printer service&c=apps&hl=nl
Google has a cloudprinter servcie that installs the same, and indeed you'll need to enable it at the same location.
If your printer is also cloud enabled it will then popup twice in the printers list when you want to print something in an app that supports the new printing framework.
Now i have a question for you:
Can you test to see if you can reproduce my problem:
i have an another user added to my note pro.
That user does not have the option in the Connections screen to choose More Networks.
And as such can not enable the Canon printer service.
And as a result can not print to the canon printer.
For the record, the main user can print to it, so everything is installed properly.
The second user can also install the printer service, he just can not enable it....
Samsung was clueless about this, i think it is an omission in 4.4.2 ...
I hope this is/will be fixed in later versions.
Anybody any info here ?
UPDATE:
I just checked with a Nexus 7 2012 (4.4.3) and this does not have the problem since the settings menu is layed out differently.
Any other user is able to access the printer screen and thus able to switch the printer service on.
Is this Samsung specific then ?

kkretch said:
PrinterShare™ Mobile Print works like a charm.
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Paul1201 said:
Have you checked in settings to make sure the print service is enabled?
Settings>Connections>More networks>Printing
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@kkretch and @Paul1201: Thank you so much!! Both of those points fixed everything and got it to do exactly what he was hoping to do.

Minix NEO X8-H PLUS discussion

Minix just announced the update version of NEO X8-H, called NEO X8-H Plus.
The Neo x8-h plus base on the amlogic S812-H chip, which can support the h.265 video hardware decoding. besides this, they add the Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11AC wifi on the NEO X8-H PLUS.
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How do you think about this device? I will have a review for this model soon.
Let's talk the review, firmware, root, and other questions in this tread.

Im looking to buy one in the next week or so. I really excited about this device. I look forward to your review! Would this device also run the basic launcher as well as the android kitkat launcher? Thanks

pinoy_ako07 said:
Im looking to buy one in the next week or so. I really excited about this device. I look forward to your review! Would this device also run the basic launcher as well as the android kitkat launcher? Thanks
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From the screenshot, i can say, it should have two launcher , once is basic android launcher, and the other is the Minix launcher.

It's got better wifi that's it

kazzxtrismus said:
It's got better wifi that's it
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Not quite just the wifi. Also hardware HEVC encoding, a speedier processor, gigabit ethernet...

I would love to take one of these devices for a test-drive! It looks really good, particularly with the added H.265 decoding and wireless AC

DarkscytheX said:
I would love to take one of these devices for a test-drive! It looks really good, particularly with the added H.265 decoding and wireless AC
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Wonder when they will announce the x9, hopefully not too expensive!

I want to ask 1 question, Had the new ROM for android tv box MINIX X8H yet?

Video Review NEO X8H PLUS
Hello guys!
I want to share with you a good video review of the NEW NEO X8H PLUS

pinoy_ako07 said:
Im looking to buy one in the next week or so. I really excited about this device. I look forward to your review! Would this device also run the basic launcher as well as the android kitkat launcher? Thanks
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Been using it for a week, it runs like a standard Android box. I installed Nova Launcher on it and it worked fine.
See my full review below:
http://droidhorizon.com/minix-neo-x8-h-plus-review/
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vemaybaydi said:
I want to ask 1 question, Had the new ROM for android tv box MINIX X8H yet?
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Its running on 4.4.2

Great video. Thanks so much. Quick question, have you installed plex? Does plex run smoothly? Thanks

root ????
hello is possible root for this model so I have a few days ago and I have not been able to do .thanks and greetings

Streaming TV apps
just few days ago got this device....
No Live Streaming TV app is running on it...tried multiple one (tv tunnel) screen become flicker and doted picture will be on screen.
no idea why it is happening ....

Greetings gentlemen. I'll be buying one of these for myself in the coming days (just waiting for my paycheck), hoping to have it relieve my Raspberry Pi from its current job.
However, my Pi is currently set with Deluge and Flexget so it autodownloads to the respective folders. Could any of you check if installing them is possible on the X-8 Plus? We have some instructions here on how to do it, and when I buy it I will make an attempt anyways, but knowing it in advance would be useful.

What the hell? EVERY other box does at least 1080p...
"**The NEO X8-H Plus only supports standard definition Netflix. Netflix 1080p HD and 4K UHD resolution are not available on any MINIX NEO Series devices."
Thats a BIG bummer

Anyway to root this device and install optware on it ?

elcocinas said:
hello is possible root for this model so I have a few days ago and I have not been able to do .thanks and greetings
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You can root the MINIX Neo X8H-Plus using the iRoot application (or it's Chinese language parent, vRoot)
http://www.mgyun.com/m/en
Steps:
1. Turn on Developer mode by clicking on the BUILD entry in the ABOUT section in SETTINGS (click it at least 7 times)
2. Enable USB debugging
3. Install iRoot/vRoot on your PC
4. Connect the Neo X8H-Plus using the OTG cable (microUSB to USB cable included in box) to PC.
(Neo X8H-Plus needs to be connected to a display when doing this; also, a mouse would also be helpful)
5. After PC detects Neo X8H-Plus, run the iRoot/vRoot application and click on the CONNECT DEVICE button.
6. When iRoot/vRoot attempts to connect to your Neo X8H-Plus, a security warning will appear on the display. PERMIT access to the application in order for the iRoot/vRoot application to successfully connect to the Neo X8H-Plus
7. Once iRoot/vRoot is connected to your device, click the ROOT button
8. Wait until process is complete
Cheers!

Dark_Az_ said:
Greetings gentlemen. I'll be buying one of these for myself in the coming days (just waiting for my paycheck), hoping to have it relieve my Raspberry Pi from its current job.
However, my Pi is currently set with Deluge and Flexget so it autodownloads to the respective folders. Could any of you check if installing them is possible on the X-8 Plus? We have some instructions here on how to do it, and when I buy it I will make an attempt anyways, but knowing it in advance would be useful.
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After much tinkering, I was successful in my endeavours. I mostly followed this guide and am now the satisfied owner of a SSH'd with SFTP, Transmission'd and Samba'd X-8Plus.

Grifter357 said:
You can root the MINIX Neo X8H-Plus using the iRoot application (or it's Chinese language parent, vRoot)
http://www.mgyun.com/m/en
Steps:
1. Turn on Developer mode by clicking on the BUILD entry in the ABOUT section in SETTINGS (click it at least 7 times)
2. Enable USB debugging
3. Install iRoot/vRoot on your PC
4. Connect the Neo X8H-Plus using the OTG cable (microUSB to USB cable included in box) to PC.
(Neo X8H-Plus needs to be connected to a display when doing this; also, a mouse would also be helpful)
5. After PC detects Neo X8H-Plus, run the iRoot/vRoot application and click on the CONNECT DEVICE button.
6. When iRoot/vRoot attempts to connect to your Neo X8H-Plus, a security warning will appear on the display. PERMIT access to the application in order for the iRoot/vRoot application to successfully connect to the Neo X8H-Plus
7. Once iRoot/vRoot is connected to your device, click the ROOT button
8. Wait until process is complete
Cheers!
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Wondering, Anyone tried this method with success?!

eggz2004 said:
Wondering, Anyone tried this method with success?!
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I can attest to it, it was the method I used to root mine. It does install a couple of chinese apps while doing so, but nothing you can't remove after having it rooted.

HTC 10 and S2 Gear Smart Watch PROBLEM

Hey there,
I've just bought a new smart watch gear s2 (samsung) and the gear app installs but wont connect to the watch.
Any ideas? It does work on my wifes samsung s6 phone.
I'm running Lee Droid latest rom
Cheers

It works on our rom and the addon in our hub (-:

I used Gear s2 watch with HTC 10 properly. You have to make sure the Gear s2 watch is reset and is on the screen where it gives you instructions on how to install the app. After installing the app, it will also download 2 more apps(Gear plugin and Samsung accessories - don't remember exact names). Through the main app (Gear Manager) connect to the watch. I have tried my watch with different phones and every time I wanted to connect to another phone I had to do reset in settings.

Nothing has worked. I have installed the viper rom with full factory reset and get these errors. I have also installed the fixed app from the viper hub
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Charkatak said:
I used Gear s2 watch with HTC 10 properly. You have to make sure the Gear s2 watch is reset and is on the screen where it gives you instructions on how to install the app. After installing the app, it will also download 2 more apps(Gear plugin and Samsung accessories - don't remember exact names). Through the main app (Gear Manager) connect to the watch. I have tried my watch with different phones and every time I wanted to connect to another phone I had to do reset in settings.
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What rom are you on?
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ijob said:
What rom are you on?
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Never changed anything on my HTC 10 US ver. and it is as stock as it can possibly be.

Charkatak said:
Never changed anything on my HTC 10 US ver. and it is as stock as it can possibly be.
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Samsung gear 2 isn't compatible with stock HTC 10. I ment to buy it, but I had a chance to check it out, and it can't be connected with stock HTC 10 software. You will have to unlock your bootloader and flash a custom ROM if you want it to work

donkeykong1 said:
Samsung gear 2 isn't compatible with stock HTC 10. I ment to buy it, but I had a chance to check it out, and it can't be connected with stock HTC 10 software. You will have to unlock your bootloader and flash a custom ROM if you want it to work
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I am unlocked and s-off and have tried both Venom Rom(with fixed gear app) and leedroid, both are unable to connect the gear s2
Thanks for any more help

ijob said:
I am unlocked and s-off and have tried both Venom Rom(with fixed gear app) and leedroid, both are unable to connect the gear s2
Thanks for any more help
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...d-samsung-gear-app-android-n-samsung-t3547035
try to install all three apps linked at the bottom of the first page

donkeykong1 said:
Samsung gear 2 isn't compatible with stock HTC 10. I ment to buy it, but I had a chance to check it out, and it can't be connected with stock HTC 10 software. You will have to unlock your bootloader and flash a custom ROM if you want it to work
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It is not possible that Gear S2 is not compatible with HTC 10. The minimum requirement is Android 4.4 and at lease 1.5GB of RAM. I have had multiple Android phones at the time when I had gear s2 watch in my possession and all of them connected and worked perfectly. If you followed instructions and were pairing through the Gear Manager app then it has to work. Side note: I tested when my phone still had Android 6, maybe that Android 7 is some how isn't working well with the watch.

My wife S2 can pair on my HTC 10, so does the fit 2
make sure beside the gear app you also need to install the plugin
p.s. S2 test when andriod 6.0, fit 2 test on 7.0

j to the 4n said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...d-samsung-gear-app-android-n-samsung-t3547035
try to install all three apps linked at the bottom of the first page
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Installing these three solved my problem. Many thanks for your help!
The ones I used from the play store wouldn't work though
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ijob said:
Installing these three solved my problem. Many thanks for your help!
The ones I used from the play store wouldn't work though
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yepp, they are resigned by me to match the modified gear manager.

Charkatak said:
It is not possible that Gear S2 is not compatible with HTC 10. The minimum requirement is Android 4.4 and at lease 1.5GB of RAM. I have had multiple Android phones at the time when I had gear s2 watch in my possession and all of them connected and worked perfectly. If you followed instructions and were pairing through the Gear Manager app then it has to work. Side note: I tested when my phone still had Android 6, maybe that Android 7 is some how isn't working well with the watch.
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DummyPLUG said:
My wife S2 can pair on my HTC 10, so does the fit 2
make sure beside the gear app you also need to install the plugin
p.s. S2 test when andriod 6.0, fit 2 test on 7.0
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...it does not work on deodexed custom roms. Therefore my modded apks are required.

j to the 4n said:
It works on our rom and the addon in our hub (-:
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Is the s health app effected by this? Do u have a fixed version as it won't sync to my gear. I've tried everything and the fitness features are useless without it syncing. Thanks!
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HOW TO: Pair Galaxy Watch 4 to Your Tab S7/7+

After trying for hours I finally managed to get it to work So excited!! LOL
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I was getting the following on the tablet, even with all the apk installed:
Finally tried to backup and restore the paired data and it worked.
Working: Notification, Find My Watch, S Health... Pretty much everything is working so far.
Not Working: Samsung Pay (might never work, cannot activate card). Wondering if Google Pay works on Watch 4?
Edit: Google Pay Works! Very Happy! MagiskHide GooglePay on your Tablet. Extra: Setup double tab power button to launch Google Pay
You will need the following:
- A Rooted Phone (I used a cheap Umidigi phone)
- A Rooted Tab S7/7+
- App: oandbackup (https://f-droid.org/en/packages/dk.jens.backup/), or OAndBackupX (https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.machiav3lli.backup/)
- Time
Install oandbackup or OAndBackupX
Download Galaxy Wearable on your Rooted Phone, Pair the watch on your phone, set everything up, update your watch software etc.
Backup Galaxy Wearable, Watch plug-in, Galaxy Watch4 Plugin from your phone, transfer them to your tablet.
Later on the Tab S7; make sure you have MagiskHide: Galaxy Watch4 Plugin, Galaxy Wearable, Samsung Accessory Service, Samsung Health, Watch plug-in.
Important! Before you reset your watch, you need to goto your bluetooth on your tablet and also pair the Watch's Bluetooth. After you have done that you can reset the watch.
While the watch is resetting, uninstall Galaxy Wearable, Watch plug-in, Galaxy Watch4 Plugin on your tablet and then open up oandbackup to do a restore of those three items.
When the watch is ready to pair, instead of opening up your Galaxy Wearable app, goto your Bluetooth Settings and click on the Watch Bluetooth you have previously paired, the Galaxy Wearable app should now be open, be quick and hit continue the setup from there with your Google Account, do not do a restore on your backup for now, cause you don't want to jinx it LOL.
WoooHooo! Your Watch should be paired!
For the S Health app to work, you'll need to edit for /system/build.prop: ro.config.tima=1 to ro.config.tima=0
Good luck! Hope this helps someone, I will update this information as I am exploring... Overall I'm happy because I'm using my Tab S7+ as my main phone.

Update, the newer versions will not allow you to complete and finalize the setup.
The version that works is:
Galaxy Wearable 2.2.43.210928...
Galaxy Watch4 Plugin 2.2.11.210916...
You might want to get them from APK mirror.

I just bought a fit 2 pro (because i like the look and samsung isn't making anything that looks like this anymore) for my tab s6 and just found out samsung smartwatches don't work with tabs. Smh

Hi sir edmondt, i honestly wanted to have my s7+ to be paired on my watch 4 but seems im unable to technically do it on my own. Would you mind if you can guide me through via call. I would genuinely appreciate it. If you would kindly leave your email address where I can send you an email or how do you think we can haeve this clearly communicated? Thank you in advance for your prompt response and help! Godbless sir!

So, I got a Tab S8 Ultra and a 44mm watch 4, will it still work or are there any (less) obvious reasons that will cause problems? Since the tab S6 I'm a tablet only guy so it would be freakin awesome getting it to work. Thx for your replies.

edmondt said:
After trying for hours I finally managed to get it to work So excited!! LOL
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I was getting the following on the tablet, even with all the apk installed:
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Finally tried to backup and restore the paired data and it worked.
Working: Notification, Find My Watch, S Health... Pretty much everything is working so far.
Not Working: Samsung Pay (might never work, cannot activate card). Wondering if Google Pay works on Watch 4?
Edit: Google Pay Works! Very Happy! MagiskHide GooglePay on your Tablet. Extra: Setup double tab power button to launch Google Pay
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You will need the following:
- A Rooted Phone (I used a cheap Umidigi phone)
- A Rooted Tab S7/7+
- App: oandbackup (https://f-droid.org/en/packages/dk.jens.backup/), or OAndBackupX (https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.machiav3lli.backup/)
- Time
Install oandbackup or OAndBackupX
Download Galaxy Wearable on your Rooted Phone, Pair the watch on your phone, set everything up, update your watch software etc.
Backup Galaxy Wearable, Watch plug-in, Galaxy Watch4 Plugin from your phone, transfer them to your tablet.
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Later on the Tab S7; make sure you have MagiskHide: Galaxy Watch4 Plugin, Galaxy Wearable, Samsung Accessory Service, Samsung Health, Watch plug-in.
Important! Before you reset your watch, you need to goto your bluetooth on your tablet and also pair the Watch's Bluetooth. After you have done that you can reset the watch.
While the watch is resetting, uninstall Galaxy Wearable, Watch plug-in, Galaxy Watch4 Plugin on your tablet and then open up oandbackup to do a restore of those three items.
When the watch is ready to pair, instead of opening up your Galaxy Wearable app, goto your Bluetooth Settings and click on the Watch Bluetooth you have previously paired, the Galaxy Wearable app should now be open, be quick and hit continue the setup from there with your Google Account, do not do a restore on your backup for now, cause you don't want to jinx it LOL.
WoooHooo! Your Watch should be paired!
For the S Health app to work, you'll need to edit for /system/build.prop: ro.config.tima=1 to ro.config.tima=0
Good luck! Hope this helps someone, I will update this information as I am exploring... Overall I'm happy because I'm using my Tab S7+ as my main phone.
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Any way I could do without root

Nope.

s6 也连不上手表
Mod translation via GT: s6 can't connect to watch

So there is no way to connect watch to a samsung tablet? Got Watch3 for a gift and now i'm unable to fully use its potential...and Tab S6 is my only phone (even for voice calls)