Gear 2 firmware available for download, mark debut of Samsung's Tizen-based firmware

The global launch of the Gear 2 (and Gear 2 Neo) is less than two days away, and as expected, the first firmware for Samsung's latest smartwatch are now coming up online. Firmware availability is standard fare, but the Gear 2 firmware are special in that they're the first software builds that are based on Samsung's upcoming OS Tizen, and could give advanced users and developers a peek inside the workings of Tizen. As usual, the firmware files will come in handy for those looking to restore their device to factory state, and for extracting media and other files.

The firmware for the Gear 2 can be downloaded from our firmware section (look for firmware for the SM-R380, which is the model number of the Gear 2). Though they're based on Tizen instead of Android, the flashing procedure for the Gear 2 firmware will remain the same as before – download Samsung's Odin tool, connect your Gear 2 to a PC, and you'll be all ready to roll.

Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo based on Tizen 2.2.1.1. @SamMobiles pic.twitter.com/29mckTk9lb
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Abhijeet's writing career started with guides for custom firmware for Samsung devices (including the original Galaxy S), and he moved to SamMobile in mid-2013 and worked up the ranks to Editor-in-chief. In addition to phones and mobile devices, his interests include gaming on both PC and console, PC hardware, and spending countless hours on YouTube watching videos on tech, movies, games, politics, and internet dramas.

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