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Is it possible to simulate a gyroscope using the camera?

So, basically, I want to know if it would be possible to use the camera as a gyroscope, similar to how panorama mode works in most Android devices. That's also the kind of quality I'd like. Not too impressive, and not completely horrible. I'm not looking for alternatives. Don't suggest anything othe...

                                  So, basically, I want to know if it would be possible to use the camera as a gyroscope, similar to how panorama mode works in most Android devices. That's also the kind of quality I'd like. Not too impressive, and not completely horrible.

I'm not looking for alternatives. Don't suggest anything other than what I asked for.

Jēkabs Galiņš (1 rep)

May 6, 2017, 04:02 PM • Last activity: Apr 16, 2025, 05:47 PM

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Switch between normal and split-screen (vr mode)

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I have a virtual reality (VR) headset: **How can I change the mode of the phone so that I can use the phone and all the normal phone apps while wearing the VR headset?** In other words I need to switch the phone display between splil-screen (oculus mode) and normal mode. In other words, like for 3D,...

                                  I have a virtual reality (VR) headset:

**How can I change the mode of the phone so that I can use the phone and all the normal phone apps while wearing the VR headset?** 

In other words I need to switch the phone display between splil-screen (oculus mode) and normal mode. In other words, like for 3D, the display should be split into 2 smaller screens (but identical).

***Related info for those who are interested:***

It seems that there are a few apps available for watching normal videos in VR mode:

 - Any Youtube video on your device can be switched to VR mode.
 - Convert normal videos to VR mode by using HMD-Video-Converter.
 - Play normal videos on the VR headset using:
  - VR Cinema for Cardboard 
  - CINEVEO - VR Cinema 
  - Side-By-Side Video Player 
  - MO3D for Cardboard VR Cinema  (paid)

Yster (133 rep)

Jun 26, 2016, 11:54 AM • Last activity: May 15, 2024, 11:04 PM

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3D using VR headset in Nokia 3

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So let's say I have got a split screen 3D video. My Google search results told me that if I just play it in VLC in my Nokia 3 and use a VR headset, I will get 3D experience. However when I play 360 degrees VR videos from Google, they are distorted and not rectangle in shape. So I am afraid that when...

                                  So let's say I have got a split screen 3D video. My Google search results told me that if I just play it in VLC in my Nokia 3 and use a VR headset, I will get 3D experience. However when I play 360 degrees VR videos from Google, they are distorted and not rectangle in shape. So I am afraid that when I play rectangular side by side 3D videos, the videos will be distorted and the sides will be missing. So what should I do to convert the side by side video to the distorted VR like video? Is there any app or something?

I have not tried them yet as my VR headset has not yet arrived but I want to have everything ready as soon my VR arrives. (Basically I have decided to wait for some time and if I cannot watch 3D with cardboard I might not buy it)

Screenshot of how video should look like when seen by google cardboard(i.e. what I meant by distorted video)

And this is what 3D split screen loos like and I intend to convert this to above form :

user226132

Jul 3, 2017, 03:02 AM • Last activity: Mar 19, 2022, 09:03 AM

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3 answers

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Google Cardboard magnet not working with Nexus 4

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I have bought Google Cardboard for my Nexus 4, but its side magnet to go inside the apps is not working. I don't know what's wrong. Can anyone help me?

                                  I have bought Google Cardboard for my Nexus 4, but its side magnet to go inside the apps is not working. I don't know what's wrong. Can anyone help me?

                                

Prasoon Gupta (21 rep)

Apr 22, 2015, 07:56 AM • Last activity: Mar 2, 2019, 12:47 PM

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3 answers

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Is it possible to simulate touch without root?

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Is there any way to simulate a touch (anywhere) on the screen without root? If not, is there any other way I can perform a *cardboard* 'select' action without magnet support, or opening up my *cardboard* every time? ### Background I am trying to get *cardboard* apps to work to work with a 5.1 phone...

                                  Is there any way to simulate a touch (anywhere) on the screen without root?

If not, is there any other way I can perform a *cardboard* 'select' action without magnet support, or opening up my *cardboard* every time?

### Background

I am trying to get *cardboard* apps to work to work with a 5.1 phone which doesn't support the magnet 'button'.

Most apps seem to use the button to select or advance, so without it working, it is difficult to use. I have found that a touch anywhere on the screen also works as a select, so what I'm doing at the moment is opening the back, touching the screen and then closing it up again, but obviously that quickly gets tedious.

What I have tried:

* Using my ipega 9017 gamepad (in Gamepad, Keyboard and iCade modes) no mode maps any key to anything which performs a select action in *cardboard* (though some modes map the B button to back, which works to exit a *cardboard* app at least).

* I have tried Tincore Keymapper , but that requires root in order to simulate touch, and I cannot root my device.

* Looking on here, custom keymapping for games? , Can I use USB gamepad without any setup?  and Mouse to touch?  looked most promising, but none of them answer this question.

Mark Booth (1076 rep)

Jul 14, 2015, 08:14 PM • Last activity: Dec 4, 2018, 02:04 AM

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Can everything be made cardboard-compatible?

google-cardboard

I had a lot of text here but I wrote the tl;dr and realized it said everything the paragraphs did: it's obviously possible to use cardboard for whatever, with relatively minor modifications, so, is there a custom rom or something that allows exactly this? I've dug around a bit and haven't found one....

                                  I had a lot of text here but I wrote the tl;dr and realized it said everything the paragraphs did: it's obviously possible to use cardboard for whatever, with relatively minor modifications, so, is there a custom rom or something that allows exactly this? I've dug around a bit and haven't found one. 

Also: if you're wondering what this would possibly be useful for, just imagine playing Canabalt or actually basically any other game with VR, without praying that the game devs get on the VR hype train. Immersion is fun. 

Also also: I know there are already somewhat similar questions on here, but I think that the answers given previously didn't really answer the question I have here.

Somniad (3 rep)

Sep 23, 2017, 04:04 PM • Last activity: Sep 26, 2017, 04:37 PM

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1 answers

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Can Google Daydream View function as a Cardboard for unsupported phones?

samsung-galaxy-s7 google-cardboard daydream-vr

I have the $79 I need to buy a Daydream View, but not the $650 to buy a Pixel to go along with it. My current phone is a Galaxy S7. (Don't tell me to just get a Gear VR. That's not what I'm asking.) If I get a Daydream View for my Galaxy S7, or any other phone that doesn't come with built-in Daydrea...

                                  I have the $79 I need to buy a Daydream View, but not the $650 to buy a Pixel to go along with it. My current phone is a Galaxy S7. (Don't tell me to just get a Gear VR. That's not what I'm asking.) If I get a Daydream View for my Galaxy S7, or any other phone that doesn't come with built-in Daydream support, will I be able to just use it like a really fancy Cardboard?
                                

Matt (203 rep)

Dec 14, 2016, 02:59 AM • Last activity: Aug 8, 2017, 04:26 AM

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Navigate your Android with Cardboard

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Can I view my phone with the screen split-duplicated and turned sideways (for use with Cardboard)? I have a controller for navigation. I am looking to run regular apps, see my regular homescreen, etc., but with the screen split and rotated sideways (for use with Cardboard).

                                  Can I view my phone with the screen split-duplicated and turned sideways (for use with Cardboard)? I have a controller for navigation.

I am looking to run regular apps, see my regular homescreen, etc., but with the screen split and rotated sideways (for use with Cardboard).

J D (101 rep)

Oct 14, 2015, 12:43 PM • Last activity: Jul 28, 2016, 10:41 PM

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0 answers

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Google Cardboard video gets paused automatically

applications video-streaming nexus-5x google-cardboard

I just bought a new Google Cardboard and downloaded the official Google Cardboard app. The problem is when I play videos in the Google Cardboard app they are pausing automatically, which is very frustrating. I tried to play them without putting my phone in the cardboard, but the video still pauses....

                                  I just bought a new Google Cardboard and downloaded the official Google Cardboard app.

The problem is when I play videos in the Google Cardboard app they are pausing automatically, which is very frustrating.

I tried to play them without putting my phone in the cardboard, but the video still pauses.

I am using the Nexus 5X

Pritish Joshi (111 rep)

Jun 19, 2016, 05:09 PM • Last activity: Jul 1, 2016, 05:38 PM

1 votes

4 answers

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Do I have to buy or need a 3D-enabled phone to use Google Cardboard?

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Google cardboard comes with 3D glasses. Does that mean that we will be able to watch 3D videos using a smartphone like the Moto-G (1st edition) which is not 3D enabled?

                                  Google cardboard comes with 3D glasses. Does that mean that we will be able to watch 3D videos using a smartphone like the Moto-G (1st edition) which is not 3D enabled?
                                

Naveen Dennis (115 rep)

Aug 4, 2015, 11:17 AM • Last activity: May 26, 2016, 04:09 PM

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A Cardboard Performance Problem

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I selected Sony Z1, HTC E9+ and Redmi Note2 for Cardboard App performance test. Before this test, I supposed the Cardboard App could get the good performance on HTC E9+ (it has a high score on Performance Benchmark). As below test result, HTC E9+ had the worst result of this test!!!! [![enter image...

                                  I selected Sony Z1, HTC E9+ and Redmi Note2 for Cardboard App performance test.
Before this test, I supposed the Cardboard App could get the good performance on HTC E9+ (it has a high score on Performance Benchmark).
As below test result, HTC E9+ had the worst result of this test!!!!



Does anyone have suggestion for this test result? 

What's the major factor for the Cardboard App Performance? 

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Test App Description: 

Mojing:(Chinese VR App)
http://mj.mojing.cn/ 

VideoTheater:
This App is implemented by myself.

SimpleVideo Player(a Unity App):
Create a simple VR secne and play a video inside it

VerySimple VR App (a Unity App):
Same as "SimpleVideo Player" but remove the video player

Cardboard Example App@Unity:
Download from Cardboard Developer Web.

Cardboard Example App@Android:
Download from Cardboard Developer Web.

Thanks,
Tony
                                

Tony Ho (21 rep)

Mar 10, 2016, 12:24 PM • Last activity: Mar 10, 2016, 01:54 PM

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1 answers

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Will google cardboard work with my phone?

google-cardboard

How do i know if google cardboard will work with my phone or not? I have a gionee p3s. It has magnetic sensor, accelerometer, light sensor and proximity sensor.

                                  How do i know if google cardboard will work with my phone or not? 

I have a gionee p3s. It has magnetic sensor, accelerometer, light sensor and proximity sensor.

Subhasish Basak (109 rep)

Mar 4, 2016, 10:17 PM • Last activity: Mar 7, 2016, 08:03 PM

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Google Cardboard with 4.5 inch smartphone

motorola-moto-g google-cardboard

Has anyone tried the Google Cardboard (the carton equipment and the relative software from Play Store) with an android device of 4.5 inches like Moto G 1st gen? (I have the LTE - XT1039 version, so, it has gyroscope) I am asking because I am about to order some of this equipment and I doubt that in...

                                  Has anyone tried the Google Cardboard (the carton equipment and the relative software from Play Store) with an android device of 4.5 inches like Moto G 1st gen? (I have the LTE - XT1039 version, so, it has gyroscope)

I am asking because I am about to order some of this equipment and I doubt that in less than 5" display the eyes will have the ability to focus and get a clear image...

cnom (187 rep)

Sep 17, 2015, 11:45 AM • Last activity: Mar 5, 2016, 12:05 AM

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3 answers

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Can I use Google Cardboard as a normal display?

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Can I write a message using Google Cardboard? Or, can I use Cardboard as I use the phone's display? Or, can I get normal text displayed in Cardboard? What I am looking for is the possibility to have the equivalent of a 20" display that can fit in my pocket.

                                  Can I write a message using Google Cardboard?

Or, can I use Cardboard as I use the phone's display?

Or, can I get normal text displayed in Cardboard?  

What I am looking for is the possibility to have the equivalent of a 20" display that can fit in my pocket.

Pietro (127 rep)

Dec 26, 2015, 02:24 PM • Last activity: Mar 5, 2016, 12:00 AM

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is there a cardboard/VR emulator available?

emulators google-cardboard

i need to check out the content of some VR apps, but i dont have a set of VR glasses. is there any app or emulator or anything that can just show me the split 2-D views side by side? i dont need the "full experience". a basic rendering will do just fine i scoured the web but couldnt find anything li...

                                  i need to check out the content of some VR apps, but i dont have a set of VR glasses. is there any app or emulator or anything that can just show me the split 2-D views side by side?

i dont need the "full experience". a basic rendering will do just fine

i scoured the web but couldnt find anything like this

thanks!

here's a screenshot. i'm using droid4x

Yisroel M. Olewski (103 rep)

Jan 12, 2016, 12:58 PM • Last activity: Jan 12, 2016, 02:13 PM

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1 answers

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Can I use Google Cardboard with non-NFC phones?

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I have recently got a hold of new phone which has 5 inch Full HD screen, so the first thing that I wanted to do is checking out the Google Cardboard VR. But I recently learnt that my phone doesn't have NFC in it, and I heard Google Cardboard needs NFC to do some things. So my question is, can I use...

                                  I have recently got a hold of new phone which has 5 inch Full HD screen, so the first thing that I wanted to do is checking out the Google Cardboard VR.

But I recently learnt that my phone doesn't have NFC in it, and I heard Google Cardboard needs NFC to do some things.

So my question is, can I use Google Cardboard VR with my phone? If yes, then how can I?

user82490

Mar 7, 2015, 06:13 PM • Last activity: Nov 19, 2015, 11:31 AM

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How do I use VR on my HTC 816?

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I installed Cardboard, now what to do next?

                                  I installed Cardboard, now what to do next?
                                

Ashlesh (1 rep)

Mar 30, 2015, 06:17 PM • Last activity: Jul 7, 2015, 02:47 PM

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