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[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Just added this to the Wiki:

Q: How do I flash a Rom?

A: Download the Rom in .zip format. Plug your ACTV into the computer, then stop ADB with the following command in an ADB command prompt:

adb shell stop adbd

Transfer your rom to the ACTV, which should now be listed under "My Computer" as a USB mass storage device.

Restart your ACTV, then open up an ADB command prompt again and type the following command:

adb reboot recovery

This should reboot your device into Clockworkmod Recovery. Once there, select "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" to clear your device back to factory defaults. Then select "Install Zip From SDCard", then "Choose Zip From SDCard". Select the Rom Zip file that you just downloaded and flash it to your device by selecting "Yes" from the menu that comes up next. If the Rom does not boot, re-try this process. You may need to go into the "Advanced" menu and "Clear Dalvik Cache", but it should be cleared automatically when you wiped data the first time.

Select "Reboot Device" and enjoy your new Rom! :)

No, negative. It does not. It doesn't install a Rom at all actually, only the boot image and root files + superuser + clockworkmod recovery.

Ditto, speedy. I'm using ADW EX, and have never had to reset my home screens.
[Other SmartWatches] dproldan:
For those of you who want to play with overclock, I've created a new thread with a small how to:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=25998264

If we diversify the threads a bit, maybe the mods will notice the MotoACTV and create a forum for us...
[Other SmartWatches] nosit1:
I'm still needing to call Motorola. Hopefully they can revive my device. If not, looks like I'm buying a new one. Need a motorcycle GPS!
[Other SmartWatches] -Android Freak-:
I just bought and paid for MOTOACTVFORUM.COM where we can have a forum to simplify our lives until XDA developers give us a section. :cool:

I'm in the process of setting things up right now and will report back on the progress. My idea is that I'll provide a one stop place for all things Motoactv hacking related. If you want to help with ideas and material, just PM me.:)
[Other SmartWatches] Prack:
ADW EX.

Seems like if i power it off or wait long enough it will lose all the widgets. Just has the placeholder saying can't display widget.

I found something interesting today. I was able to overclock/use profiles today with android overclock and rom toolbox pro. I was able to use the advanced/custom section and apply the preset that has 350/500/800/1000 slots. Then I went to rom toolbox pro and configured profiles (unable to get to it in android overclock) Now my watch is set to 1000mhz when screen is on, 350 when screen is off etc. Works great!
[Other SmartWatches] rusty1701:
how to change the keyboard?

I have searched this thread, but i cant find out how to change the keyboard. i have downloaded a couple of keyboards, but when I go to the settings , there is no way to change them...Am i missing something here? help!!
[Other SmartWatches] EricMiddleton:
You can create shortcuts for missing settings using anycut. Create an anycut shortcut for an Activity, and select 'Language and Keyboard settings'. After the shortcut is created, you can use it to enable/disable keyboards and change their settings.

EDIT: You can actually create the shortcut without using anycut by creating a shortcut, selecting settings, then selecting the language and keyboard one. I just always use anycut.
[Other SmartWatches] -Android Freak-:
Ok, the forum is up and running and content is building up.

I'm not providing a URL to comply with XDA rules.

:D
[Other SmartWatches] PhilPan:
Just picked one of these up yesterday, and been messing with it all night. I was able to root and install Cleardroid from...and Zeam launcher.

My question is what if I want to still use the stock launcher for day to day watch stuff, but also would like to switch to seam launcher if I need to do something more difficult? Can anyone suggest the easiest method to do this? Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] theexam:
It seems VERY appealing, for people who actually sport a lot that is.

The features of the Device seem VERY pleasing to me, specially Accusense.

If I were a sports person or a jogger, this little marvel would be on the top of my whish list :)
[Other SmartWatches] flooppoolf:
Major request. :)

My EXACT question. I think we would need someone to maybe code some smali into the settings.apk and create a shortcut that leads you into a launcher, or reconfigure a shortcut in the normal home such as the MObile notifications, lead you into the notification app and at the very bottom it would say Launch Zeam or Go to "special" launcher.

That would be so cool, Im thinking all you would need to do is decompile the notifications and look for the mark all as read duplicate its action for a 3rd button and change it's function to launch a specific app.

I had this Idea whilst lucid dreaming ;)
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Guys. It's ridiculously simple and has been discussed over and over.

When you first start the device, after installing a launcher, you're asked to select which one you want to open when you turn the device on. Pick one, but do NOT set it to "automatically choose this launcher" or whatever the check box says.

Now, let it load, and make sure you have one key remapped to "HOME". Once your watch loads, press the home key. The same launcher choice menu will pop up, allowing you to switch launchers at any time.

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[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
If don't change the functions of the Start and Music physical buttons you can get into the stock laucher by pressing the Start button. I've made ADW Launcher EX my dafault launcher and use zMooth as Home and Menu soft keys.

Or, in ADW Launcher EX (and probably others) you can add a custom shortcut to the homescreen which can be an Activity (long press homescreen, press custom shortcut, press activities, press launcher, select Launcher(2.Launcher)). Use this shortcut to launch the stock launcher and use you home button to launch your default non-stock launcher.

Or, add the stock launcher to a slot in Swipepad, again making sure a non-stock launcher is set to default.
[Other SmartWatches] -Android Freak-:
This is exactly why we need a dedicated forum. The same questions come up over and over and over again. :p

I'll see if I can whip up a guide on how to do this over at "the forum" ;).
[Other SmartWatches] PhilPan:
I agree, we need some sort of forum. I apologize for asking the question about the homescreen., but information is scattered all over the place and I didn't originally see an answer anywhere.
[Other SmartWatches] PhilPan:
What are some of you guys setup that you are running? What is the preferred launcher? Is everyone running 2 launchers? What do you mainly use the motoactv for?

One last question, are there any custom watch faces around anywhere?
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
Hmm, I was getting this when I moved the apps that supplied the widget to the "sd card"
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
I'm a fan of ADWLauncher EX. Use it for my phone and tablet as well. I do use the MotoACTV for running but I'd rather ditch the stock launcher entirely and carry on using Endomondo, but alas I can't get it to fit the screen.

Apart from running I mainly use it for reference, easy access to notes and tasks, calendars, internet and most importantly audiobooks and music, again making full use of the convenience of quick wrist access (very tempted to get a Plantronics BackBeat GO when it's released in UK). I use the Google maps and navigation for cycling, again quick easy access which is a lot safer on the go than juggling a phone.
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
I use launcher pro, seems to work very well with the Motoactv.

For custom watch faces I use beautiful widgets' super clock. It has a ton of downloadable faces, and is quite customizable.
[Other SmartWatches] Triumph:
ok, i'm an idiot.

now that we got that out of the way, I was on 1.6.6 N16 (16gb version), I tried updating but everytime the device would reboot, it would fail. (I'm assuming that adb would kick in on the reboot, and wouldn't let the motoactv software complete the upgrade to 1.6.12 N16.

So I used the Root Tool, and went back to Stock (Normal stock, not the rooted one), and then tried the update again, now my device shows the update as 1.6.7 N8 (8gb Model)

Of course, now i remember another user having this same issue back about 30pages, username Iron something.

Cennis mentioned that you currently cannot get back to a 16gb model, so apparently I'm screwed. But I'm just looking for verification here. (I bought this device for the golf functionality only)

Are my only options basically either

-run Clear Rom (Which I have no problems doing, just I would have preferred to run stock as I don't need other launchers or programs installed)

-Default it again, and hope it figures out it is a 16gb model, and goes down that path with the golf functionality built-in?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
For 16Gb, there is no going back. HOWEVER, there is very little (if any) difference between the 8 and 16 Gb updates. If the 8 Gb doesn't work, take it into fastboot and return to 8 Gb stock, then go from there. For golf, unless you use the Rom, there is no way to get it via motocast, the update is already gone, as it was a limited time deal, I believe.

Motocast detects the version number in the boot.img (and possibly also the build prop) I believe, and updates accordingly. CEnnis91 is about the only hope of a stock 16Gb image path. On the 8 Gb software, is it seeing all 16 gigs of memory?
[Other SmartWatches] Triumph:
ok, thanks ClearD. I think for now I will just run ClearDroid since that has the golf stuff in it.

Yes It's seeing all 16gb of memory, and all of the songs, and golf courses I had downloaded previously onto it.

If there is anything you or Cennis91 can think of, or any files you would like me to try, let me know and I can try them. (I will just backup my current stuff, then go back to stock root, try what is asked then let you know the results)

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Edit: another thing I though of, is I did back this device up once I unboxed it (With the root tool)

So I have baclups of the boot.img, cache.img, recovery.img, system.img, and userdata.img, is there a way to flash that? or does returning to stock button in the MotoActv root tool, do this anyways?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Your backed-up boot.img is actually from the 8 gb version. If it is working well with the 8 Gb, I wouldn't even worry about it. :)

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[Other SmartWatches] Triumph:
ok thanks again.

I need the golf functionality, which the 8gb doesn't have so I took the plunge and installed ClearDroid. I didn't do a home key, just left it stock after that, and is working great even has all of the golf courses I previously downloaded.

thanks again ClearD for your help!
[Other SmartWatches] PhilPan:
Quick question guys...

If I am running Zeam launcher, and I get a notification that I received a text message, how do I enter the notifications area in Zeam?

Now I always have to go back to stock launcher to get to the notifications area.

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] Prack:
Widgets don't display if app is on the SDcard so that's isn't anything new. The widget that primarly disappears for me is the power widget that's built into the OS.
[Other SmartWatches] romualdp:
What keyboard?

Guys, what is the best keyboard to use? Somebody mentioned Graffiti, but I can not get it installed it does not apear to be compatible :( What else?

Thanks,

r.
[Other SmartWatches] dragonfly1113:
I personally use ice cream sandwich keyboard for right now, tried to use swype but doesnt work with it, its hard to use at first but you get the hang of it and knowing where to hit for certain keys
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
was only a thought
[Other SmartWatches] romualdp:
Presto audio?

Has anybody tried to install Presto audio engine for podcast speed-up?
[Other SmartWatches] Prack:
I tried a few but flit keyboard was by far the best. You push the key you want and drag to the letter you want. Sounds complicated but is very easy to use on these small screens.
[Other SmartWatches] yellowboy63:
I've been using Go Keyboard, been working pretty well.
[Other SmartWatches] -Android Freak-:
We do have a forum now, just not on XDA. That might take a while. Until then we have motoactvforum dot com. :rolleyes: I can't link to it because of XDA forum rules. :cool:
[Other SmartWatches] PhilPan:
Do any of the launchers allow you too remove the dock? I'm using Zeam now but can't seem to get rid of it.
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
I use Graffiti as my keyboard. I really like it. It takes up a small amount of space at the bottom of the screen and after a short time learning the mostly intuitive shapes to draw (mainly based around capitals) I can quickly create the letters without needing to look at the draw area, allowing me to focus on the textbox I'm writing in.

What error message are you getting when you try to install it?

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ADW Launcher EX has the option to remove the dock. I use Swipepad instead of the dock.

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I think, trying to remember back when I used Zeam, it was possible to configure a home screen gesture to open the notification drop-down, like a swipe down. The option should be in Zeam settings if it's possible.
[Other SmartWatches] PhilPan:
Figured it out...with adw you can set up custom activities for the notifications.
[Other SmartWatches] th3drow:
Hmm just got an evo 3d and my notifications wont show up on my watch now, treid reinstalling the application and redoing the setup, any ideas from people?
[Other SmartWatches] PhilPan:
Had this happen to me about a dozen times, with no rhyme or reason why. The best way I have been able to get it to work again is to restart both devices..and then reconnect via phone....not watch.
[Other SmartWatches] PhilPan:
So I been asking a ton of questions on here, thanks for the help everyone. I am really starting to like this device.

One last thing maybe some one can give me advice on their set up.

I am trying to get rid of stock launcher all together, but having a hard time getting a suitable clock type widget....I've tried Beautiful, and Fancy.....but they all are funny looking with the weather showing. There are so many options in those widgets, I feel like I maybe missing one..

Anyone have any suggestions? I'm using adw ex.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Beautiful widgets, super clock I think, tap the clock to select the style, scroll right and left and there's one with just the clock that I use. Not 100% on those directions, but something like that.

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[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
When you're choosing your beautiful widget, make sure you select "superclock 2x1" and then just resize the widget to make it bigger. When downloading skins, make sure you're in the superclock section. My favorite skin is roboto clear, which looks like this:
[Other SmartWatches] romualdp:
Graffiti in the Play store shows as not compatible with the device :( I didn't look for .apk in any other way.
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
I've just checked on Google Play, and it's also greyed out on my device list as well, even though it says installed on the button. How strange. It's definitely compatible.

You could install it on your phone (if you have an Android device) and copy the .apk onto your MotoACTV SD card and install it using a file explorer. I could attach the free version .apk in a post but I'm unsure of the legality.
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
I'd be interested to see what people are doing with their home screens. Here's mine:

Nexus Live Wallpaper.

DIGI clock.

Power Widget Lite.

A swipe to the left scrolls to a second screen which has:

Business Calendar showing sync events from my Google Calendar.

Colornotes sticky, for making quick notes and tasks.

A swipe from the top left corner of any screen opens SwipePad with an app list and a full app launcher. A swipe from the bottom left corner opens a recently used app list.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
I just downloaded this:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=netgenius.bizcal&hl=en

but I can't seem to figure out how to sync it with my google calendar. Could you explain a bit on how you got it to work? Yes, I'm signed in, before you ask lol.

EDIT: Just made ClearDroid version 1.1.3 A :)

Updated base to the latest 1.6.13, while still keeping the Golf app. ;)
[Other SmartWatches] PhilPan:
How do you change wallpapers on Adw....I keep getting fcs.
[Other SmartWatches] graymulligan:
I'm not normally one to gush at developers, but thanks, thanks, freaking thanks for putting this whole thing together. With Motorola not supporting the 8GB with golf updates unless you updated in their 16 day period where it was available, this is a lifesaver.

Well done sir.
[Other SmartWatches] PhilPan:
How did you get business calendar to sync? Did you have to install default Google calendar?
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
On top of ClearDroid 1.1.2B I installed gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip via CWR and the three apks in the Contacts Enabler package (attached below) by pushing them to /system/app/ via ADB. I then enabled autosync using Power Widget Lite as shown on my homescreen and dismissed any Google Services Framework force closes. Next I tapped on Business Calendar widget to bring up the full app, pressed menu -> more-> sync now. Some more force closes happened. I checked the calendar events and my new events were displayed. Back in the widget I clicked on the refresh icon at the top and then switched off autosync and the force closes stopped.

I had the sync working with 1.1.2A using the same process as above but when I installed 1.1.2B it seemed to stop so I just repeated the process exactly. May be worth pressing the sync now button in Business Calendar, just in case that works before overwriting system .apks. I'm sure you must have pressed sync now already but I didn't try it myself so don't know if it works that way.

Thanks for 1.1.3A. I'll try it out tonight. :)
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
Initially, I sideloaded my Cyanogenmod 7.2 calendar.apk, overwriting the original apk in system/app but that made no difference.

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Quick Pic works for changing wallpapers. In ADW, menu -> Wallpaper -> Quick Pic Wallpaper.
[Other SmartWatches] yellowboy63:
How did you get live wallpaper working? I keep getting fc when i choose a live wallpaper. Livewallpaperpicker fc.
[Other SmartWatches] dragonfly1113:
this is out? or just for beta?
[Other SmartWatches] romualdp:
Runkeepr and stuff

Thought will share my experience with the device.

I run longer distances and was mostly using runkeeper on my sony ericsson active. Decided to get Motoactv to try it out. On my 18mi run while listening podcast via MW600 bluetooth device after 3:05 hrs I was down to 5% battery power left - not so great :( And again I have many miles loged on runkeeper site and there is no really convenient way to export data from motoact site and import it to runkeeper. It is possible using conversion but kind of a pain.

Decided to root and try to use runkeeper. Glad to say runkeeper works fine! Just had 10mi run listen for podcast on doggcacher after 1.34 hrs came back wit 70% battery left. Was using wired headset this time. There is question I have about bluetooth - it seams that audio stream is send to bluetooth headset from the app that first got hold of the connection. I was using MXplayer to watch some movie and then tried to use bluetooth headset with DC - it wouldn't work. Had no time to find out where what is the reason - maybe somebody knows. Yes the other thing while listening podcast on DC - diastase, time, pace readouts from runkeeper where choppy - but that's not big deal.

So the last thing to test is to try to install Presto library in order to listen to podcast at 1.75 speed - but that's for tomorrow.

Presto engine works fine!
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
Whoops, assumed it was on the wiki. Look forward to trying it out when it gets released is what I should have said.

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Have you done the steps in post 1785?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
I'll put it out tonight most likely, still testing it on my own watch right now, no issues so far though. Golf still works, too. :)

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[Other SmartWatches] dragonfly1113:
you the best dude :) cant wait to see what updates are there :)
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
ClearDroid MotoACTV Version 1.1.3A

Updated base to 1.6.13. Includes so far:

-Golf app

-Packageinstaller.apk

-Maps + map files

-dproldan's contacts fix

-Google Play (android market)

I did a full wipe first, but you may actually be able to flash this over your existing build. Didn't try myself, though.
[Other SmartWatches] romualdp:
Thanks for 1.1.3A - can I flash it without full wipe/factory reset?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Make a backup, then try and see lol. :P
[Other SmartWatches] fernandoavc:
Maybe its a dumb question but once I issue the "adb shell stop adbd" command how can I access adb again to issue the "adb reboot recovery" to enter clockworkmod to apply the just-transfered-rom?
[Other SmartWatches] dragonfly1113:
believe the only way to access adb again is to restart the watch and adb starts on its own, i believe.
[Other SmartWatches] fernandoavc:
I guess you were right!

thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] ksbansal:
Sorry about this

Can someone do me a favour. I'm really getting frustrated that xda requires about ten posts before posting in the development sections. Please can someone post this at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1648407 as a reply (with out the speech marks) Thanks :)

" I have found a fully functional kernel that works with this ics rom. I have used oc daemon on it and it overclocks just fine. I haven't tested it fully yet... I just found it now.

Here's the custom kernel : http://tiamat-dev.com/shooteru/"
[Other SmartWatches] stoudamire:
Could you please tell me a bit about your experience using Runkeeper on the Motoactv? I really hate the Motorola portal, but I actually like the "activity" app with customisable screens. As far as I remember this is not possible with Runkeeper. I would try it out by myself, but I have not rooted my device so far as I use it only as a running computer and I do not need additional functions (email, etc.).

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I´m quite sure you wrote in the wrong thread.

Maybe that´s a partly explaination why you need 10 posts before being able to post in the development section (the ability to post in the correct thread). ;)
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
Can someone give RTL/HEBREW font for this watch?

I am from ISRAEL and I need Support for HEBREW like: RTL/HEBREW FONT.

THANKS,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] hejay:
I just cleared my caches and then flashed 1.1.3A over 1.1.2B. Everything is working great.
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
Can you please give the link for this rom?

and how I flash it?

TANKS,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] romualdp:
Basically Runkeeper works as far as tracking your run and providing audio queues on how your are doing. When you start it interface rotates 90 degrees and there is no way to change it. It is not hard to navigate the interface or change the settings. For sure motoactv native interface is much nicer and stats, configurable screens are much much nicer however for long runs the to be able stats is not that important. I like Runkeeper's web interface much better. Having be able to play podcasts or audio books at 1.75 speed is also nice.

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Confirm - worked fine for me as well. Just lost button remap, but this is correctable.