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[Other SmartWatches] mOOOp64:
Hey guys Im back today with my new motoactv, that motorola was nice enough to send me. I read through the pages and followed the new wiki with no problems and the watch is really coming through but Ive installed a few apps already and now when I try to install anymore apps it comes up with a failure no storage left warning on the apk installer.. but I have 12.4gb free. How do I get that storage avaliable and also I still have the moto launcher still on the device but I kinda like it, but someone was telling me it would slow down the device until it was removed, I just some clarifications on that too. Thanks and the forums is looking great.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
You'll need to access the android settings and move some apps to the sd card. You're not out of sd storage, you're out of internal (app) storage. :)
[Other SmartWatches] mOOOp64:
Now how would I get the android settings and boost my internal app storage because I have no idea. Also I want to install the basic apps that come with android like youtube and maps, etc. where and how would I get this?
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
If you used the Batch script; You need to remap your keys so at least one of them is "Menu". Then you can enter the app manager to move apps to SD. You could also try using Tineprogramming's app to move apps to the SD partition. Gapps does not work, so you have to load what you want from a market alternative (like the amazon market) or side load from another device with market access by using dropbox or box.

If you arent going to search this thread for info, at least check the wiki page:

http://motoactv.wikispaces.com/

We have covered this ground already. Over and over and over.;)
[Other SmartWatches] phyter23:
Where to get 4.55.78 firmware??

Just got a motoactv and it has 4.53.xx and need to update to 4.55.78 to root, I've looked everywhere to find a download source. Any help would be very appreciated!

Nate
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Motocast update.
[Other SmartWatches] phyter23:
MotoCast Update

Is the latest firmware 4.55.78? I didn't think the newest firmware was root able?

I've tried motorolas site and it redirects me to a droid update.
[Other SmartWatches] Irish Cream:
Got the notification of 5.0 being available for motocast... can anyone confirm if it breaks root?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
As far as I'm aware, the newest is still rootable. They'll have to actually lock our bootloader to make it unrootable. Even if they do (let's pray they don't), we might still be able to exploit our way back in.

Try it and see. There isn't yet a way to just update to a lower version anyways, right now. We don't have a way to flash an official update. :(

EDIT: Has anyone tried rooting the stock 4.53.xx with the new boot image yet?
[Other SmartWatches] bercut65:
I'm updated new ones and rooted it's automaticallly return me to 4.55.78 so it is work great!
[Other SmartWatches] Jay4255:
I may not be here, but I'm not gone...

My life is extremely hectic right now and I really wish I could devote more time to the MotoACTV. With Work, School, Helping my girl and another friend move, I'm trying to cram 130 hours into a 120 hour work week. However, my Birthday and Spring Break (WOOHOO!!) are coming up and I'm looking forward to having a little time off.

During that time, I have plans to fix a few issues such as build.prop restoring itself after each boot, and a few others. I have been doing ALOT of reading during my down time at work and believe I know how to fix some of the common things we are wanting to change.

I have been receiving numerous requests for the Remove GApps batch, so in the near future, I will be incorporating it into my MotoACTV East Modder batch. Since we just received the new recovery, I will throw that in, and remove zergRush so AV programs won't flag it as a false positive.

On a side note, thank you to everyone that has donated. Times have been a little rocky lately with having to purchase Text Books, Paint, Sheetrock, etc. It was nice to have that cushion to fall back on. I appreciate it sincerely, Thank you again!

Keep up the good work everyone!
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Rom is imminent. I have a flashable base to work with now. ;)

Going to make something for you flashies to flash tonight.

I hope you like ADW launcher, because that's what I'm going to use, I believe. I've found it works the best so far.

Will include google maps and several other things. :) Of course, rooted with busybox. Speed tweaked... and hopefully bdaman can work on a kernel soon.

Bda is working on an even better base than this, so stay tuned. ;)
[Other SmartWatches] starrock:
stock Motoactv

Thanks for your efforts ClearD, will it have stock Motoactv available? if yes, will it be updated to the latest one?

NA
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
This first one will, we aren't sure about the one bdaman is working on, yet. As for updates, I'll try my best, but can't promise absolutely everything. :)
[Other SmartWatches] mitchell4500:
:D IM EXCITED! Ill donate soon!
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
VERY interested in a ROM that keeps all stock Motoactv functionality intact. On a side note; Has anyone confirmed backup recovery fully functional? I'm gettin tired of rebuilding complete setup's cause of failed experiments, LOL!:D
[Other SmartWatches] elkay:
This is important to me, too. While I love all the additional features that rooting has given, I don't want to sacrifice stock functionality for them.
[Other SmartWatches] phyter23:
Question about MOTOactv easy modder

Ive rooted the device with motoactv root tool and it seems to perform perfectly but when i try to use easy modder all it ever says is "the system cannot find the path specified" Im sure its some stupid user error and its a glaring mistake on my part. Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks

Nate
[Other SmartWatches] bercut65:
Go tread#89 "j4s0ne" posted link forADB.You need setup correct path on yours comp ,on the link full explanation how ,because ADB build up in Easy Modder.Then open in Easy Modder, go to Windows bath File folder it will open ADB for you.Typing 03 then hit enter,then go 01,or 02.Next step-install custom appk.You need apps copy and past inEasy Modder "APKs" folder.Then just hit 04 and type app from the list .
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
It's supposed to work in the newest recovery, but I haven't actually tested yet. I'm curious as well, I'll test now.
[Other SmartWatches] bdaman80:
I did wipe user data and restore it last night
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
Cool, I didn't think there'd be a problem with it. Now I have a recent backup anyways :p

And I can confirm rom manager's reboot to recovery works a treat :)

On a side note, super stoked on a rom for this bad boy. I'll have to donate some money to clearD for his root tool, jay for his easymodder script, and utkanos for the recovery. Amazing work guys.
[Other SmartWatches] phyter23:
User data image

using the help you guys gave me i successfully rooted and installed apps on my watch just to have it get stuck in a boot loop after i tried "returning to stock" Ive tried restoring the img files but i suspect my user image partition is corrupt.Does anyone have a backup of there user img file or any ideas on what to do. I have treid the power start up down trick and i can get it to load and it charges but all i get is a blank screen and volume icons if i press up or down volume and the power menu if i press power. Please tell me i didnt ruin my 250$ watch :(
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Did you actually use the "return to stock" button? It doesn't restore a userdata image, it just wipes it... It restores its own system, boot, and recovery images and wipes the rest. :) If you restored a bad image, "return to stock" and start over, there's no reason it shouldn't boot.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Rom update:

Getting closer. I thought I'd have an update for you guys tonight, but it turns out I'm having a little trouble getting the boot image to flash. Data and System work just fine though, it appears. Almost there. ;)

So far...

-Added ADW Launcher

-Remapped keys (Start to Home and Music to Menu)

-Added Packageinstaller.apk

-utkanos/CEnnis91's new 95 dpi boot image (woot!)

-Added google maps (with support files), Rom Manager, 3D Gallery (required to change wallpaper), Amazon App Store, Superuser, and YouTube

-Added speed tweak

And there's probably more, but I've forgotten it for right now.

Come to think of it... why do we even need to flash a boot image? I might just get rid of that and test again. :)
[Other SmartWatches] pacogp:
keep up great work!
[Other SmartWatches] tansoftware:
Nice going...

Good work :-) Have you injected a custom kernel as well ? Or are you still using stock kernel ?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
So far, I'm still looking for a way to flash one through recovery. The normal way doesn't work. :(

Just to get the system and data to flash, I had to use a workaround in the updater script to use busybox instead of directly mounting them. Still working on a way for a new boot image. :)
[Other SmartWatches] utkanos:
Hit me up on IRC, might be able to straighten it out
[Other SmartWatches] tansoftware:
A smal tip...

Let me guess... your modified boot.img does not boot after flashing ?

Make sure when you recompile boot.img to set the boot address to 0x1000000 otherwise it won't boot.

By default, the boot.img will set 0x0000 as the boot address. Each device has a separate unique boot address to call upon booting. In MotoACTV's case, the F100, has a boot address of 0x10000000

This has to be included in your repack commandline.

Good luck.
[Other SmartWatches] sakisa950:
is it regular cwm with install from zip
[Other SmartWatches] bdaman80:
Isn't it funny how the little things can mess it up? Thanks will give that a shot later tonight
[Other SmartWatches] cloudy616:
need help!! thx a lot!!

Follow ur guide, I succeded to root my actv and install launcher. But there are several problems:

1. TTS softwares does not work fine. The app can work, but just no sound. As I know, the app has its own lib and do not need the system TTS service. Could u pls help me out?

2. The Honeycomb laucher could not add allways FC widget and when setting wallpaper

I'm looking forward to ur help. Thx a lot!!
[Other SmartWatches] bdaman80:
As for tts, what app, and it may just not be something compatible with the ACTV. Do any of the other launchers work for you?
[Other SmartWatches] Moose8106:
Hey guys, just bought a MotoActv. Should be here in a couple days. While I'm going to start reading through this thread, can anyone give me a brief history of everything? haha So the MotoActv doesn't have it's own section... just this thread? As far as rooting goes, I found some instructions already (like I said, i'm about to read the thread so if I find an updated tool or script, I'll use that), but will rooting it and everything still keep the MotoActv stock functionality? Also, there is a rom being developed... so I have the basic idea of what's going on here, correct? :o
[Other SmartWatches] bdaman80:
Rooting will keep all the stock ACTV function provided you map the buttons properly. To start a workout you have to push the start button. Most people map it to "Home". Rest seems about right
[Other SmartWatches] cloudy616:
Hi, thx for ur reply.

Its a chinese tts software, which works fine with lots of android devices, including I9100 I9220 P6800 XOOM.

But on actv, the sound could output through bluetooth headset, but not the 3.5 jacket. When a wired earghone is plugged in, jiust no sound.

Is there any ways to solve that?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Lol I wish it were that easy. The device is emmc and it is trying to force mtd when flashing, apparently. Utkanos and CEnnis91 are working on it with me, I'm going to try a different binary next and see if that makes it work.

http://motoactv.wikispaces.com/

It's all here, my friend. There's a root tool, script tools, a list of working apps, and tons of info on what NOT to do. And yes, we're working on a Rom right now. Probably several, actually. :) Enjoy.

EDIT: FIRST FULL ROM INCLUDING BOOT IMAGE WAS JUST FLASHED. I am now sending it to 2 people to beta test. Bda and TEG get first dibs as always lol.
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
Does it include motoupdates?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Not yet, the hardest part was just getting it to flash. Our update binary and updater script are... different. Let's just leave it at that. Took us 3 days to figure it out.
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
Im using ClockQ from the android market and tweaked the settings a bit and the one at the bottom is simple text and i use it for battery status ... On simple text i bound the widget to my text notifications for easy acess
[Other SmartWatches] atmandk:
Beautiful! I'll give it a shot.
[Other SmartWatches] nosit1:
See, positig on it right now. Look at my signature.
[Other SmartWatches] Gnu4Lyfe:
I experienced the same issue. Wait a few seconds after the Honeycomb Launcher starts, then tap the google search bar to crash it (assuming you don't have google search installed). Honeycomb launcher will restart with the proper icons.
[Other SmartWatches] MinionOfEckerd:
I'll second the IRC channel comment! A lot of good discussions happen and a lot of great questions come up. You don't need to download a client either! Just got to "webchat.freenode.net" and channel "motoactv". See you there! :D
[Other SmartWatches] Gnu4Lyfe:
Wish they would move the "Reload" button for the CAPTCHA, keep thinking it's the button you click to login...

---------- Post added at 11:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:54 PM ----------

I've been tweaking various things on the watch, and soft-bricked the device more than once. I've been creating batch files along the way to save myself from retyping the same commands over and over. I ran into a few people on the IRC that I think my batch files could have helped, so I'm going to share them here.

I created a new folder on my Desktop named "MotoACTV", here are the contents:

To create a batch file, open Notepad change the "Save As Type" to "All Files" and make sure the file name ends with a .bat extension. Here are the contents of my batch files:

ButtonRemap.bat (Assumes you have already edited the .kl file)

Launcher.bat

PackageInstaller.bat

Reboot.bat (I know... But it's quicker than Powering it off and Turning it back on. I'm lazy)

Restore.bat (Assumes you have the "non-bloated" version of system.img)

StopADB.bat (Enables MotoCRAP Sync / Mass Storage. Restart watch to start adb)

I'm not posting my Market.bat or RemoveApps.bat at the moment. The Market.bat installs the market, you can open it, add your account, but it Force Closes (Still working on it). The RemoveApps.bat, I'm still in the process of testing to make sure I haven't lost any functionality I care about. Will post a list of apps that are safe to remove later.

I know Zeam is lighter on resources than the Honeycomb launcher, but stripped down I don't notice a difference. Plus, it looks great with the WidgetLocker lockscreen I posted earlier in this thread.

When my interwebs gets off the rag, I'll zip everything and upload it.
[Other SmartWatches] dragon_76:
"adb remount" recounts the file system as R/W

It's much faster and easier to remember.

Cheers!

-M

XDA member since 2007
[Other SmartWatches] jororosco:
Help!!

Could someone please post their system.img and userdata.img. My motoactv won't boot up and it says my system.img is too big. I'd really appreciate if someone could pm it to me. Thanks a lot
[Other SmartWatches] nosit1:
I PM'd you with both the links. Enjoy.
[Other SmartWatches] jororosco:
Thanks for sending those to me, but now it seems that my battery is dead and it won't let me into fastboot mode. Any suggestions?
[Other SmartWatches] nosit1:
Do you have a light when plugged in?
[Other SmartWatches] jororosco:
Sorry I wasn't more specific. When I plug it in a light does come on, and then after awhile the screen turns on and its the moto splash screen. And it doesn't move to anything after that. I can enter fastboot menu, but it says I don't have enough batter. Then it shuts down and repeats this whole process. If I leave it plugged in after it's shown the splash screen, it does nothing. It can't hold a charge.
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
I returned mine when that hapend to me and just read this whole thread and asked a bunch of questions on irc before i did it again ..
[Other SmartWatches] nosit1:
I had the same issue when I first started out. You have to get it to dead charge, then wait for it to boot into the charging mode (seen with the battery). Try hard rebooting on the charger and then see if it'll give.
[Other SmartWatches] Gnu4Lyfe:
You can also exchange it saying that the firmware update failed. Worked for me. ^__^
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
+1 to that lol... i did the same thing :)

Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 udipremium
[Other SmartWatches] jororosco:
Thanks for the help, and yea I sent it back to amazon today.
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
I'm an idiot. I didnt backup the OG launcher and want to try and load it and utilize Homeswitcher. Anyone have a copy of the APK? I really dont want to restore and re-do everything if I can avoid it. TIA!
[Other SmartWatches] nosit1:
I have a copy somewhere, but it was still force closing on me.
[Other SmartWatches] Gnu4Lyfe:
Working on an All-in-One batch file with an easy to use menu to try and make the alleviate some problems people are having so that the IRC can be used more for development progress and creative ideas rather than support.

Features:

- Backup (system.img and userdata.img)

- Restore (system.img and userdata.img)

- Install Launcher (Honeycomb and Zeam)

- Replace PackageInstaller.apk

- Remap Buttons (7 configurations)

- Restart

- Stop ADB (Enables MotoSync and Mass Storage)

Attached are a few screenshots. Let me know if there is anything else I should include.
[Other SmartWatches] RayToombs:
This is awesome did mine tonight took about 5min. Great work.
[Other SmartWatches] master303:
Remapping Buttons

Hi, im having a problem remapping my buttons. Ive downloaded the easy modder script and have the G2-keyboard.kl file, but what am i supposed to do with it lol. Do i edit the values, then push the file through adb? Specifically, which values do i edit? Am i supposed to use something else? Sorry for the noob question. Any advice, tips, help, would be kindly appreciated.
[Other SmartWatches] tomongous:
I used Jay's EasyModder-- with the device plugged in do the following: Type '03' for Mods menu. '06' remap buttons. Then select your re-mappings from the next menu. You shouldn't have to do anything else and the device should reboot on its own.

---------- Post added at 01:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:26 PM ----------

Cloudy,

With respect to the wallpaper question-- AFIAK you need to either push a working gallery apk (Gallery3D.apk (from Cyanogenmod 7.1 for the Motorola Droid. This app will allow you to view pictures and change wallpaper to downloaded images) or install the app 'PicSpeed Wallpapers' in order to change the wallpaper. PicSpeed requires some type of connectivity to work as the wallpaper listings and files are pulled from a remote source.

Thanks and good luck,

Tom
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
I'm going to release the first rom version for you guys tonight. It'll have all of that in it for an easy install.

I just need to change the dpi back from 95 to 120... as google maps doesn't work with 95. :(

Actually... if you guys want it, the 95 dpi version can be downloaded here:

http://www.cleardroidroms.com/download/click.php?id=71

Flash through clockworkmod. Boot image was created by utkanos and CEnnis91.
[Other SmartWatches] starrock:
Rom Installation

Thanks ClearD for the Rom, please give some details on how to install it.

NA
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
Anyway to post what's included?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Flash through clockworkmod (or rom manager). The includes are back a few pages, from when I was working on it. The ones I can remember...

-superuser, rom manager, google maps and supporting files, utkanos/cennis91's 95 dpi boot image (won't work with google maps, I'll fix this tonight), adw launcher, remapped keys, packageinstaller, and a few other things that I can't remember... lol
[Other SmartWatches] RayToombs:
Can someone just tell me if I am reading this correct? If I use the MotoACTV easy modder and "Stop ADB" so I can use the moto active app on the PC for a little will it go back to adb after I unplug and plug it back in to use the easy modder again?

Thank you
[Other SmartWatches] bdaman80:
Not sure about the modder. I'm a *nix user. But the adb command is " adb shell stop adbd " , and to restart it you have to turn device off and back on. Device will not allow adb and USB file system at the same time
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
Using easy modder "stop adb" stops adb until reboot
[Other SmartWatches] tansoftware:
Inquiry...

Were you able to fix the r/o issue with build.prop ?

Does boot.img still overwrite build.prop on reboot ?
[Other SmartWatches] bdaman80:
Boot.img is still over writing build.prop. so we made the changes we wanted in the boot.img
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
CEnnis91 has one now that will not overwrite the system build prop, but the included one still does. Hopefully the next one they put out will be easier to use for us. :)
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
Have you tried with 100 dpi? Google maps works for me and it allows for more screen real estate
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Yep, TEG tested about 5-6 settings last night. More than half the buttons/features don't work with anything lower than 120, as that's actually the lowest stock setting of any device. There are about 4-5 settings for stock ones, between 120 for low-res and 320 for HD screens. It just wasn't built for anything lower lol. I couldn't get it to even load below 120. :(
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
ClearD is right, I do in fact has a properly made boot.img now, in addition to a legitimate back to stock update.zip.

For those interested in the boot.img, the ramdisk includes another default.prop file to be placed in /system (/system/default.prop), which is read right after /system/build.prop in the init process, therefore overwriting the important props from build.prop and allowing the user to edit build.prop to his/her heart's content.

I'm not sure if you will be able to take the 4.55.97 update with this however, the md5sums are likely to be different thereby stopping the apply_patch routine. However, I should be able to manually update the files, but I'm still working on that.

Just be patient everyone, good things are on the way. =)

PS: while you guys wait, you can always do the reverse of what I did, create a default.prop for yourself in /system and add the settings there. One caveat: it won't work for props labeled ro.* because they are read only and can only be set once, so still no dpi changing.
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
@NORCALkID: Or until you enter 'start adbd' in a terminal on the device =)
[Other SmartWatches] bdaman80:
Very true, but the couple times I've typed on the screen. Let's just say rebooting is much faster, and I cus at the device less.

Sent from my DeathStar disabled Android
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
I have an app that was recommended by jay that's called gs script manager... I think he also provided a bunch of scripts for the app and the scripts include one that turns off adb and one that turns it back on