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[Other SmartWatches] simx:
Updated to 1.6.6

Updated today to 1.6.6, I had a previously rooted device, installed stock 5.6.0 from recovery then motocast updated normally online.

I can confirm that Moto has fixed the flip to activate display bug, for one day now it did't stop working and it looks more sensitive than before although it activated accidentally sometimes but this is no big issue.

So, it is confirmed, now we can update normally online through Motocast.

NA
[Other SmartWatches] Prack:
I didn't say it wasn't rooted. I was saying that most of the development was on the 8gb model. I asked countless times If I could get the 16gb model and EVERYONE suggested the 8gb. I don't know that the kernel that was in testing etc would work on the 16gb either.
[Other SmartWatches] CubeCloudOS:
I can confirm that as well... (might wanna update the wikispaces post)
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
Well, I have good news. I just finished diff-ing the kernel in the 2 boot.imgs, the only things that differ, are the timestamps, which is what we hoped for. In lay man's terms: a kernel built for the 8gb is 100% compatible for the 16gb. Bdaman80, keep working on it, you just doubled your audience =)
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Updated. :)
[Other SmartWatches] Prack:
I knew I should have just bought the 16gb lol
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
Haha, in your defense, I know for a fact that the 16gb and 8gb boot.imgs differed more then just timestamps. So before 5.6.0 it would not have worked.
[Other SmartWatches] Prack:
I'm within return policy. I'll need to mail it back and wait for a 16 if I choose to upgrade. Haven't decided yet if it's worth the hassle or not.
[Other SmartWatches] nycghost:
I was going to get the 16, too...Best Buy had them on sale for 240. Just checked and now they're back up to 299. That made the decision to stay with my 8gb easy.

Just curious, has anyone been successful texting with Google Voice?
[Other SmartWatches] CubeCloudOS:
Can we add custom PowerOff.wav files and bootup sounds? I found a boot animation on this thread for my actv and want a sound for it and a poweroff sound+animation... thanks...!

No google voice FC's on me
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
No speakers (or vibrator) apparently, I know we already discussed this in #motoactv but I feel the need to rage about this here as well. This thing is less of a watch to me now... =/
[Other SmartWatches] WilliamStern:
Just picked up my Motoactv today. I had no idea this could be rooted till tonight. Never really followed the device. Anyway, I did the update so I'm running version 1.6.6. My questions are.... Can I still root on this version, and can someone post a link on how to root this using a Mac? Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] nycghost:
Since when is a watch without speakers or vibration less of a watch? Just saying...

William Stern: check motoactv.wikispaces.com for instructions. Unless somebody knows different, you'll need a Windows machine to use the Root Tool and Easy Modder... adb can be run on a Mac, but you'd have a tough time working through it manually. Good luck.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Yes it can, and you'll need fastboot and the 5.6.0 insecure boot.img...

I'm not sure how to use fastboot on a mac though. The command you'll use in terminal is:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

assuming your insecure image is named "boot.img".

After that, you need to push su binaries, superuser.apk, busybox, and clockworkmod recovery, then permission them appropriately. It's done with ADB and fastboot, so that would be your first step. Get ADB and Fastboot set up on your mac, then maybe shoot me a PM and we'll try to go from there. :)

EDIT: Otherwise, download the root tool and easy modder and put them on a USB flash drive, and ask a good friend to borrow their windows machine lol.
[Other SmartWatches] WilliamStern:
I have adb-fast boot on my Mac already. Got it when I rooted my GN.
[Other SmartWatches] oliolioli:
Hello everyone!

I would like to ask for some help: I bought an 8gb version 1.6.6 motoactv softwre version. Root and if so can this course? Thank you very much for your help!
[Other SmartWatches] ShreddinPB:
HAHAHAHA CRAP!

Cancelling!

I ordered the 16gb thinking they were both the same.. thank god I saw this before it shipped lol

EDIT: premature?

16gb is fine for all this now right?
[Other SmartWatches] lownox:
So... Anyone have a system dump of 6.6?
[Other SmartWatches] Prack:
Tough call. I know they are close. I'm on the 8gb now but will return and get the 16gb if they come back 100% on root/rom etc.
[Other SmartWatches] blaxer:
I have the 16gb and I was able to install ClearDriod 1.0.0 and then 1.1.0 on top of it and it's working perfectly. Hope that helps your decision.
[Other SmartWatches] CubeCloudOS:
Yes version 1.6.6 or just 6.6 (it is 6.6 right?) is rootable with the 5.6.0 boot img

(Please ask someone else first I'm no way sure about it)

Use the easymodder or oneclick tool found here:http://www.motoactv.wikispaces.com
[Other SmartWatches] droidhackzor:
motoactv app

hey, anyone updated thier phone app from the modified version to the one currently available on the market? (it's not motorola only anymore aparently)

i don't know if it's a moto thing or just the fact that it's rooted, "posibly a fluke" but i tend to get the notifications repeated every now and again.

anyone else experiencing this?

Ver. 2.0.24
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
I was able to download it also
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
They really screwed up the model numbers on this thing.

Version: 1.6.0 = 5.6.0 = Rootable with 5.6.0 Boot.img (in root tool).

Version: 1.6.6 = 6.6.0 = Rootable with 5.6.0 Boot.img (in root tool).

I believe the boot image will work for either 8 or 16 Gb models, if I'm not mistaken.
[Other SmartWatches] mitchell4500:
So installed bird bar to access the notification bar. How might I go about removing the massive "no serivce" bar that fills the whole list? I noticed quite a lot of useful things in the notification menu area that I'd like to use. :p
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
You need to modify an app in order to fix that unfortunately.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Decompile systemui.apk, edit the smali, then recompile the apk, push to the device, then permission it. :)

Edit: oops, CE beat me :p
[Other SmartWatches] oliolioli:
Hello! Thank you for your reply! Exactly what does my version: Software Version:MA 1.6.6 N8

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if you do it as root, it will be available in the Android interface normal and I can install programs on it? Root After állpothoz and revert to the factory default interface?

Thank you for your help!
[Other SmartWatches] konvalink:
Light theme

Is there way to use light theme in whole system? Some apps can use light theme(light1.jpg) and settings is much more easier to read(like light2.jpg). But 95% of apps use dark theme in settings(dark.jpg) and it's very hard to read. I'm looking for solution for several months. Swap dark to light some way...

Any ideas?
[Other SmartWatches] sargist:
Hi everybody, just want to ask if anyone tried this Beats Audio thing, I'm Planning to install it on my MotoActv but I don't wanna mess it.

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] tansoftware:
Don't install it. The updater script fails and does not show any error. Nothing gets installed or copied to the system folder.

I've repaired the installer to actually extract the files to system. Guess what ? The system got corrupted. It failed miserably.

I'm still trying to figure out how to integrate it in my custom ROM for MotoACTV.

My advice... Don't install the zip. Wait for custom rom which already includes it.
[Other SmartWatches] sargist:
Thank you for your answer, as you may imagine I couldn't resist installing it, I haven't experienced any problems but since I'm a noob I don't know what to do now, any advice?

Thanks in advance
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
The script didn't error out? If it errored, nothing installed and you're fine. :)
[Other SmartWatches] wanglili:
It needs some fine-tuning may be a voodoo sound application would be awesome. It lacks the loudness favorite Andr oid phone
[Other SmartWatches] Jeff:
Thanks ClearD, for me the install script runs perfectly and I notice a definite sound improvement... I get nothing corrupt either: gees - gratitude is difficult to come from the masses as you may have seen too. I am going to pull it off the forum, if someone wants it PM me, it is harmless if you install it correctly.
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
Can someone give me the link to the Beats Audio thread, I will consider including it in my upcoming ROM.
[Other SmartWatches] Jeff:
Beats_Audio

CEnnis91:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1562160

Peace...
[Other SmartWatches] nycghost:
I've been trying to get the nook color tether to work, but without success (no bt PAN). I remember seeing bt settings at one point but can't seem to find 'em now. Maybe since flashing the latest cleardroid? I am able to connect via motoactv but no internet.

I did try android tether, too...didn't seem to work. Anyway, any tips would be appreciated.
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
I was able to get it to work on my OG Evo 4G running Cyanogen but it doesnt work with my Evo 3D running FreEvo/Stock/Mikrom. Hit or miss.
[Other SmartWatches] sargist:
It didn't errored, and I haven't experienced any problems so far, how can I check if it actually installed what should I check?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] johnmia03:
look interesting
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
That's one of the issues with that particular beats build. There is no way to know it's active other than a sound improvement. The original thread had all kinds of issues with the script. It would install. It would install nothing. It would cause boot loops. There would be a sound improvement. There would be no change at all. etc.

It's supposed to be system wide, always on. There are sound tests confirming both that it works and doesnt...so you will either hear a diff or not. Back to back; same song, same volume between my modded Motoactv and a completely stock unit I could hear a difference. My modded Evo vs a stock unit there was no change, no error, nothing.

So flip a coin, LOL!
[Other SmartWatches] Prack:
USB Host mode working for 16gb model now? Anything the 16gb can't do vs 8gb? About to order a 16 and return my 8 I think.
[Other SmartWatches] elkay:
I thought the Beats audio only processed audio coming out of the stock android music player? Thought that was one of the big beefs with it..

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I'm wondering the same. I scratched my 8GB over the weekend and was thinking of just buying the 16GB while the 8GB was in for repair and just sell the 8GB when it comes back.
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
I dunno the details, the thread was massive and I stopped reading around page 30, LOL!
[Other SmartWatches] tefloncoated:
I also have the Note, but my symptoms are opposite - calendar and phone alerts work well, but i am still unable to get the SMS notifications. My MotoACTV is 1.6.0 and is rooted.

Has anyone been able to solve the SMS notification issues?
[Other SmartWatches] kensikora:
There's a notification issue? I have an Epic Touch and, using the newly updated Motoactv app from the Play Store, my SMS notifications work like a charm. They actually show up before Handcent notifies me on the phone.

Are you using the modified Motoactv app or the one from the market? The market version is the one to use since it was updated to handle all phones.
[Other SmartWatches] hackrui2008:
no buy

yes,I would not personally buy it
[Other SmartWatches] tefloncoated:
Yep, the official Playstore app... Only have the issue with SMS notifications, everything else works.

Another question - has anyone been able to authenticate the device with their google account? For example - add a YouTube account or pull down Google maps favorites?
[Other SmartWatches] peablo.lingon:
anyone has 1.6.6.zip ?? upload please, Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] master303:
NC Tether

Anyone able to tether with NC Tether on the new android motoactv app? I was able to tether previously with the modified unofficial version. Just wanted to see if i was the only one having the issue.
[Other SmartWatches] nycghost:
I wasn't able to get this to work at all. Seems like the single issue preventing real, prolonged use from the device, as the wifi battery drain doesn't allow for continual use.
[Other SmartWatches] droidhackzor:
motoactv app and nc tether

i originaly had this issue too, however, i found that sometimes it actually could be a result of the battery saving settings used. such as marathon mode vs. normal and so on.

i sent the program through the eclipse debuging to find some of this out.

if im reading it properly there is code in the new phone app currently on the android market that automatically disconnects the bt connection to the motoactv if no output is required for a given period of time, so if you don't receive notifications, the screen is off or the power setting is set to marathon and not in active use, the connection is broken to conserve battery on the device.

this would in effect cause a conflict of the always-on nook color bluetooth tether app.

it is also important to remember that even with the app, not all phone's have the connection protocols required to keep the connection active. a friends droidX doesn't even allow for the bluetooth to act as a wireless while my samsung nexusS4g's bt settings let me set the bt device to connect to my phone's internet.
[Other SmartWatches] sargist:
Hi everybody

Today when I turned my MotoActv on in the morning it asked me 2 times to connect it to the computer for an update, but since I have it rooted with version 5.60 I'm not sure if anything will go wrong if I do the update that way.

Any advise?

Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
You won't be able to update. You have to flash CEnns91's stock 5.6.0 image (via clockworkmod) to be able to update again, not the rooted version. :)
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
I can confirm it no longer works for me as well (as of the 5.6 update) independent of the Motoactv suite app. It wont even try to activate. Will try and mess with it later
[Other SmartWatches] lownox:
If you are rooted and Motocast-usb won't connect to the device... try this...

connect usb cable with the phone booted into the ROM

adb shell

am start -a com.android.settings.APPLIC​ATION_DEVELOPMENT_SETTINGS

Then uncheck the box.

When you reboot, adbd will be enabled again though since the boot.img is modified, so don't reboot until after you finish your business with motocast.

I think that's about the gist of it.
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
No, the issue was I'm an idiot. I forgot I hadnt re-rooted after the upgrade so I didnt have SU access.
[Other SmartWatches] fernandoavc:
Have you tried to take the privacy checkbox unchecked? This used to avoid SMS's to be exchanged to my Galaxy nexus device...
[Other SmartWatches] fernandoavc:
Have any of you that rooted the device installed the Jefit app?

I didn't rooted mine yet and was wondering if it works to maybe root it...
[Other SmartWatches] sargist:
Thanks ClearD, so first I flash the stock 5.6.0 image in clockworkmod, then I update trough the computer app, so in the end it will be updated but won't be rooted?

I'm interested in the update because I have some troubles with the wifi, it turns on and off automatically, so I supposed that the update may fix that.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Correct, and then once you're on the latest version, you can re root with the root tool and the 5.6.0 boot image. :)
[Other SmartWatches] zathril:
Has anyone tested if it's possible to communicate with Motoactv using bluetooth with other phones that don't have Bluetooth 4.0? It's only mentioned that Motoactv has Bluetooth LE which is a feature of Bluetooth 4.0 and there is not mention of any other Bluetooth stack 2.0/3.0 inside. Besides is it possible to act Motoactv as a bluetooth host (server)? I want to be sure if its possible to exchange communication between motoactv and my arduino with bluetooth 2.0 shield.

Maybe somebody even know if there is any way (API? Library?) to communicate in the same scheme but using ANT+ protocol?
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
I can't answer your whole question but I'm pretty sure Bluetooth 4.0 is backwards compatible
[Other SmartWatches] Ke1evraTi:
I know this probably sounds like a ridiculous questions but I was wondering if it is possible to use the Sony Smartwatch apps on the Motoactv.

From watching youtube videos of the smartwatch it seems that the phone first needs to be running a server like application. The smartwatch then connects to the app via bluetooth. This allows the smartwatch to communicate with the phone, its hardware, and access the android market.

Im sure Sony has set it up in a way that the smart apps can only run on the smart watch and that only the smartwatch can communicate with the server application. Has anybody tried to take a look at this. Its probably too hopeful of me but maybe some simple buildprop changes could allow us to connect.

The motoactv is a great piece of hardware but sony sure has given the watch some nice apps.
[Other SmartWatches] droidhackzor:
Yes, bt4.0 is backward compatible the only phone that currently had 4.0 was the razor but in any case, ive been using the app for the motoactv on my nexus s 4g with no problems and it doesn't have 4.0
[Other SmartWatches] manielse:
I'm curious about this too. It appears as though you download an app to your Android Phone through Google Play which is used to configure all the SmartWatch's settings and manage its behavior. I'd have to imagine that the watch-side could be modded to work with other Android watches such as the MotoACTV. Sony said that the number of apps will jump to about 60 in the coming weeks.

The MotoACTV has much more hardware potential but we need more "watch friendly" apps and it appears that is going to have a huge fragmentation issue which is a problem.
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
No, pretty sure the Sony smartwatch doesn't run on Android at all, but on it's own proprietary OS made by sony.

Edit: actually, reading into it, it might actually be possible considering they're still apk's
[Other SmartWatches] smb_gaiden:
Wound up in quite the same situation as you, and I am also a Jason. Images attached to show my respect for yours! I am fully recovered and finally running 5.6 (1.6).

EDIT: Sheesh!!!!!!!! even after all the hoops I went through to root and test my app, then the failed update, then the disassemble in order to have a successful update... Moto still has the damned onNmeaReceived failure in version 1.6 (5.6)!
[Other SmartWatches] anotheryoma:
Bluetooth related apps non android

So I have this guy rooted, running launcher pro. Can anyone recommend any bluetooth apps that I could put on say like a windows 7 device where I could transfer my incoming caller ID from my windows 7 phone to my motoactv?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Why did you have to disassemble? If it was battery related, did you try to make (or buy) a motorola factory cable with something like this first? That pretty much gets rid of the need to disassemble the device to charge it. :)
[Other SmartWatches] smb_gaiden:
Cool, looks nice and I wasn't aware of it. Seems it would work, so I will make one to have in case of future emergency. I wouldn't need the second product, have a lot of cables to spare on hand.

The disassembling was not too bad, about 30 seconds each way.
[Other SmartWatches] peablo.lingon:
anyone have 1.6.6 .zip ? Please upload. Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] delboydell:
density changer

Which one do you use that works? I have tried two now and both wont let me go below 120 - which is pointless, as I need to change it it access the accept button for the slingplayer app that is not shown at 120..
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
Download the stock build here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5849675/motoactv/stock-5.6.0-signed.zip

Load the build, restart.

Hook up your Motoactv to your PC.

Let Motoactv Motocast app launch, detect and upgrade.

Upgrade to 1.6.6

Re-Root Motoactv using the easymodder tool.

The whole process takes 15 minutes.
[Other SmartWatches] xpprofessional1:
can anyone help me here?

i have the samsung note AT&T with ICS 4.0.3 and i cannot answer my calls from the MOTOACTV or return calls from it. the call back button is grey out i can't press it to received calls or to call back. i also have the motorola sf600 bluetooth , i can see the call on the device but i can't answer from it i have to use the button on the bluetooth to answer my calls.
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
what motoactv build are you on? If you loaded the 5.6.0 stock in order to upgrade to the latest firmware, make sure to re-root the unit.

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plug in a headset and see if it will work. It may be a conflict between Bt devices.
[Other SmartWatches] kensikora:
Use LCD Density Changer. It's a free app that'll change your LCD density and reboot the device. For Slingplayer, adjust it down to 95.
[Other SmartWatches] xpprofessional1:
the wired headset is not the problem, it's the wireless headset that i'am having problems with and they are the motorola sf600 bluetooth .

plug in a headset and see if it will work. It may be a conflict between Bt devices.[/QUOTE]
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
LCD Density Changer

has a picture of a red lcd monitor on it. Just the preview button works, so you have to do it on every bootup, but it works
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
[/QUOTE]

Your original post made it sound like your issues was with the Motoactv.
[Other SmartWatches] zathril:
On the wiki it says motoactv can work as a FM broadcaster. Can anyone confirm that? E.g. fm broadcasting some music so it can be listened with a car radio.
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
It was discussed that it may have the potential ability to broadcast, but it cant currently do that. As far as I know it can only operate as a receiver.
[Other SmartWatches] delboydell:
yes I have that one installed and it will only let me change to a value between 100 and 300 (unless this app also shows a red lcd moniter) do you have a link ? at all to the one you used, or able to upload the apk somewhere?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
This has never been proven, and thus has been removed from the wiki for the time being. Once someone gets a working prototype app that can actually broadcast, we will place it back up there.

Guys, please only place things on the wiki that are known working. :p
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
Using the search bar to search this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=765639
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...NvbS5iZWFuc29mdC5sY2RfZGVuc2l0eV9jaGFuZ2VyIl0.

It can go down to 90 dpi.

Edit: I need to read further posts before replying...
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
I believe there is a charge to get it from Play. He was offering it to the XDA community for free.
[Other SmartWatches] nycghost:
I really like my MotoACTV, and I'm really trying hard to figure out how to actually get some use out of it... but haven't had much luck. Even have a sweet leather watchband that works perfectly. But I can't connect to web via BT and that appears to be it's Achilles' heel, as it doesn't make sense to use wi-fi due to battery drain. Didn't have any luck with android tether, either.

Would love some suggestions.
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
You could also try Nook Tether assuming your phone is rooted as well.
[Other SmartWatches] nycghost:
I did, but for whatever reason it doesn't recognize a BT PAN. At one point, right after rooting the moto, I remember seeing some BT PAN preferences on the moto but now I can't find them.
[Other SmartWatches] Jeff:
How/Where?

That wristband is DOPE! Where or how did you make it? It looks quite comfortable...
[Other SmartWatches] nycghost:
I basically sketched out the design and had it made at a leather shop. Cost me $40 at the time, but it's been a few years now. It just so happened to fit the moto perfectly. I did see some cool ones on Etsy, but the ones I liked were 150+...