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Getting started
•The Gear VR does not require charging as it is powered using the mobile device’s battery.
•You can charge your mobile device by connecting a charger to the Gear VR's multipurpose jack. Use only
−−If you use a Micro USB charger, connect a Micro USB connector before plugging the charger into the Gear VR. The Micro USB connector is only for battery charging.
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