<P> When in use, a compatible Samsung Galaxy device (Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge / S6 Edge+, Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge, Galaxy S8 / S8+, Galaxy Note FE, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy A8 / A8+ or Galaxy S9 / S9+ is required . The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was discontinued from the Gear VR Line) acts as the headset's display and processor, while the Gear VR unit itself acts as the controller, which contains the field of view, as well as a custom inertial measurement unit, or IMU, for rotational tracking, which connects to the smartphone via micro-USB . The Gear VR headset also includes a touchpad and back button on the side, as well as a proximity sensor to detect when the headset is on . </P> <P> The Gear VR was first announced on September 3, 2014 . To allow developers to create content for the Gear VR and to allow VR and technology enthusiasts to get early access to the technology, Samsung had released two innovator editions of the Gear VR before the consumer version . </P> <P> The Samsung Gear VR is designed to work with Samsung's flagship smartphones . Currently supported are Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy A8 / A8+ (2018) and Samsung Galaxy S9 / Galaxy S9+ . </P> <P> The device can be calibrated using the wheel at the top of the headset . A trackpad is located on the right of the device and back button is located just above it . Volume can be adjusted through the volume rockers also found on the right hand side . </P>

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