yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] tomongous:
RE: motoactv . wikispaces . com

ClearD,

I have some items from this thread that I'd like to add to the wiki-- I am joining the site over there, do you mind if I add some items and clean up some things on that resource? I'm glad you've created it and I am linking it in my sig as well. Specifically, I'd like to follow the format from XDA wikis so if we get a forum we can migrate it nicely.

Thank you,

Tom
[Other SmartWatches] Jay4255:
I have seen similar issues on phones/tablets when the builtin space is fixing to run out. It won't let you use all of it, it has to keep a portion of it open. Try going into Manage applications and moving what you can to the SD card, it will really help. Things like Netflix, SlingPlayer, and Angry Birds are like 20-25m each, whereas most apps are a meg or under.

Like the "Coexist" signature tomongous.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Absolutely! I created it public, feel free to add and edit. :)
[Other SmartWatches] tineprogramming:
Try this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1459445

I have more than 80 mb left in internal storage ;)

Tineprogramming :D
[Other SmartWatches] brandork:
Hey guys, I returned my motoactv to stock with the motorola tool version 1.1.2 but now my computer does not recognize it as a disk drive and motocast dosent either.

I looked through this thread and tried to run the adb stop command but it dosent help. I also uninstalled and then reinstalled motocast with no help either.

Any suggestions?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Did you restart both the MOTOACTV and the pc?

EDIT: Also, is it recognized through ADB or Fastboot?

To test, in regular booted mode, type:

adb devices

Or in fastboot mode, type:

fastboot devices
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
I ran into a similar issue. My laptop stopped recognizing the unit but my desktop worked fine.
[Other SmartWatches] brandork:
It is no longer listed under ADB devices and nothing happens when i try to check the fastboot devices.

Also, i did restart the pc and motoactv.

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Thanks, unfortunately I only have my laptop but I will see if I can try on someones desktop.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
In device manager, is it showing as having the drivers installed?
[Other SmartWatches] brandork:
No, its not. I actually had uninstalled the drivers in an attempt to get my computer to reinstall them on its own (like it did when i first got the motoactv) but it said it failed to install the drivers.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Happened to me. Are you using vista? I had to right click (or double click?) the icon in the device manager that it wasn't finding, and "update" the driver, then point to the system32 drivers folder, I believe. I am not 100% on the folder, but the drivers are there, but windows sucks at finding them.
[Other SmartWatches] brandork:
Ok, thanks a lot for your help. My battery apparently copmpletely drained so I am waiting for it to charge a little then I will try this out! Thanks again!!!

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Ok, so i was able to install the drivers correctly and now my motoactv shows up as an adb device but it wont kill the adb and so it wont recognize it in disk mode. Any thoughts?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
What do you mean it won't kill the adb... explain that part?
[Other SmartWatches] kevinguinn:
Raw GPS and Sensor Data Files

I would also really like to simply be able to read the raw GPS (and other sensor) data from the device filesystem. Round-tripping files through the MotoACTV.com web site is ridiculous. Is this basic data readable from the device filesystem for rooted users?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
I would guess that if it is saved to a file, then yes. Don't know where, but with root, you can view the file system in its entirety. :)
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
If you use Gscript and run the ADB stop command, You may be able to get Windows to detect it and autorun the Motoactv installer. You may want to uninstall the existing Motoactv suite prior.

....Actually, this worked. Uninstall the Motocast suite; Stop ADB; Connect and let autoplay detect the device as a drive and re-install Motocast. Worked. Too bad I have been too lazy to confirm this earlier. Sorry.
[Other SmartWatches] wiaza100:
I spoke with technical support about the problem of not being able to update and told me that he will replace my MA

Is there hope in solving the problem rather than replacement because it will take a long time because I live outside the United States
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
If you want to update immediately, don't root. You can't have both worlds yet lol.
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
You have to forgive me; What was your issue again? I'm sure it was mentioned but the posts pile on quick here between rooting, app installs, troubleshooting and Development.
[Other SmartWatches] wiaza100:
MOTOACTV after rooting did not accept the official updates

I tried more than once "Return to Stock" first and then try to update always got serial number not found, unsuccessful upgrade
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
I believe that it was mentioned prior that once you root, the "return to stock" feature only brings you to an un-modified, rooted Motoactv. The fact that it is rooted will cause Moto to reject the update install.

I just bought another Motoactv and will have it in hand by the end of next week. I was gonna update it and get the guys whatever info they needed to further the development process so the rest of you guys can update to the latest firmware. Can ya wait another week or two?;)
[Other SmartWatches] wiaza100:
Thanks Itslame

No problem waiting a week or two :)
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Itslame, if you can, when you get it, do a system image pull and a recovery image pull. That should suffice, I hope. :) We *may* also need a boot image (if it will let you do it without flashing the modified boot image first), but those should be enough to let us "return to stock" with the latest updates, then root again.
[Other SmartWatches] pmcnano:
Sorry to ask, I usually dont do this, but Im lost in a 74 pages thread.

So, if you are in a fasboot reboot loop, whats the "possible" solution? I cant get it to charge, I have tried turning it off (by pressing buttons) etc etc, but all I can get is Motorola Bootlogo (and starts overheating) or..fastboot looping.

Thanks :)

PS: Its a friend's motoactv, he flashed boot.img apparently with low battery.
[Other SmartWatches] Jay4255:
1) Run the battery completely out. Easiest way to do this is just leave it in fastboot mode until it turns off.

2) Plug it in TO A WALL OUTLET to charge, it'll look like it's coming on, but should show the Moto Logo then a battery. Wait until you get a full charge.

3) Boot into Fastboot mode, flash boot.img, run the command "fastboot -w" and "fastboot reboot"
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
Itslame and ClearD, we actually have all the files we need, the issue now is getting an update.zip to properly flash the files...I've gotten as far successful flashes but it refuses to boot. Without a device in hand this is a very slow process. Itslame if you don't mind the most beneficial thing you could do with that extra device is send it to me for a few weeks. This will greatly speedvup the development process and within that time I'll be able to get all update.zips released for this. If you're interested let me know, if not I completely understand.
[Other SmartWatches] nosit1:
Hold both power,the volume buttons and start. Got me out of a fastboot reboot.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Jay and nosit, both instructions have been added to the wiki. :) Under the "button commands" part, to exit fastboot loop.

And I agree with CEnnis, can someone with a spare device loan it to them for a little bit?
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
Let me see what the wife will agree to...she wanted the unit so the timing was perfect.

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Android wifi tether was yanked from the market. The older version (still avail on Devs site) supports Wifi/Bluetooth tethering.

Version 2.07 http://android-wifi-tether.googlecode.com/files/wireless_tether_2_0_7.apk

Confirmed working tether on a Rooted Evo3D to Motoactv.

1) DL APK from dev.

2) Sync Motoactv to phone using Motoactv software (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1335806 Confirmed working on non-moto phones. When setting up, select YES for Moto-phone even if you dont have one.)

3) In the settings of the wifi tether app, select connect via BT and "make discoverable).

4) Reboot both units, re-pair the units thru Motoactv suite.

5) Launch wifi tether.

You should be able to open your browser on the motoactv and browse sites, etc. Wiki updated.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
I'm a little confused with what you're trying to accomplish lol. Why not just run the tether app on your phone (if that's what you're trying to do), open a hotspot, then connect the motoactv to the open wifi hotspot on your phone for internet? :confused:
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
...cause I just realized that the motoactv app provides full tethering already so everything I just did is useless (Facepalm)

well, it's not a total waste....some of you arent using the Motoactv app to pair the devices...so the BT tether app still serves a purpose I guess. I was trying to find a way to have full data tethered to the motoactv on a low power basis. My Evo3D would die after a few hours of hotspot unless I was plugged in. The nook color tether app was mentioned previously but only works if your phone is running CM7.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Ah, no doubt! Nothing we do is useless, as it provides us information for the future. :)
[Other SmartWatches] brandork:
I think this is where my problem is. When i run "adb devices" my motoactv shows up. Then if i type "stop adb" all i get is a list of adb commands. If i type "adb shell" then a $ shows up and then i type "stop adb" it just re-prints "stop adb." Also, if while in adb shell i type "stop adbd" it re-prints that as well.

Even if i run the script on this forum and go under tools and hit stop adb it just gets stuck starting up adb.

The whole time i can always check for adb devices and the motoactv still shows up.
[Other SmartWatches] pmcnano:
Weeeelll, so.. I turned it on on fastboot mode (screen flickers) until it turned off. Tried to turned it on again and it wont (battery dead I asume)

Plugged in to the wall, Motorola Logo appears and immediately (2 mins?) starts heating pretty bad. No battery icon. If I unplug it will turn off after 2 or 3 seconds.

The only way to charge a little bit seems to be with the computer, but it will stop charging after a little while. Meh...

Any tips?

Edit: meh, we need a damn forum. This device its basicly a radio-less droid1 (talking about hardware) we deserve it :(
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
Plug it in the wall. Once it starts up, wait for it to settle a few minutes. If it doesnt display 1)Battery lcon; 2)Normal start up; 3) Fastboot prompt then press "Start"+Power for 7-10 seconds. If the unit doesnt seem to respond, press "Music"+Power for 7-10 seconds. If it still doesnt respond, depress all buttons. it is important to depress the option button(s) BEFORE depressing power.

Try that. I know it sounds crude, but that is how the experiment works, LOL!
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Thank you for the explanation. From what I can tell, your commands are wrong lol. To stop adb, you open a command prompt and type (exactly):

adb shell stop adbd

all on one line, then press [ENTER]. It will not say anything, but the adb server will stop. Unplug your motoactv and plug it back in, then check your My Computer folder, and you should see a new flash drive or two. That (those) are your MotoACTV. :)
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
1) turn up your sound on the PC so you can hear windows confirm a connection.

2)Plug in your Motoactv and wait to hear the confirmation tone from windows.

3)Type "ADB devices" in the command prompt

4)Type "ADB shell stop ADBD". it will take a sec or 30...Windows will sound the disconnected devices tone and then resound the connected devices tone.

5)Motocast should autostart.

This is assuming you installed the Motoactv and it's software/drivers before you attempted to root the device.

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damm, beat me by a few seconds
[Other SmartWatches] brandork:
Itslame and ClearD,

Thank you for your help but still not working.

When i plug it in Windows makes a noise that it recognizes it then i type in "adb shell stop adbd" and it says nothing but it also isnt doing anything. I tried waiting 30 seconds for it to show up under my computer and I tried unplugging it and plugging it back in with no luck.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Try restarting the computer, but not the device. For me, motocast didn't start automatically, it just showed up under My Computer as being there.

When you restart the device, your ADB will begin on the device again, and you'll have to kill it again to connect to USB on the PC.
[Other SmartWatches] brandork:
No luck. Its still not showing up.
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
Do you have the Android development software installed on your computer?
[Other SmartWatches] brandork:
Yes i do. I was able to root and puch apks to my motoactv. I also root my phone and stuff and adb devices works and shows me my motoactv as well.
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
Here's a workaround; load Gscript and send the command to stop adb via a script then connect your motoactv. :cool:
[Other SmartWatches] brandork:
Is Gscript the script written by Jay? The modding tool? If so that does not work either.
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
negative, the APK can be found here: https://market.android.com/details?id=nl.rogro.GScriptLite&hl=en

DL it to another device and backup. Transfer the backup to the Motoactv to sideload it (Dropbox).

Jay released a bunch of his scripts here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=21658934&highlight=gscript#post21658934

download and load (again, Dropbox). You will need to have the screen density set at 90-100 to see the controls on GScript....load the scripts and run the command.
[Other SmartWatches] nosit1:
I'm not actively using mine. I could loan it to you to aid in development.
[Other SmartWatches] freesoftware:
Thank mate. I have fixed the 'out of space' by moving most stuff to sdcard. Now I have 40mb free. However, I am trying to get live wallpaper into actv. There is a problem, I copied the 3 needed APK to system/app using root explorer but still no luck. The gallery.apk, gallery3d.apk, livewallpapers.apk and livewallpaperpicker.apk from my cm7 rom does not seems to work. Any one kind to donate the working apk? Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] brandork:
Ohh ok. So i need to re-root to install dropbox?
[Other SmartWatches] kenshiro2012:
I am able to blue tooth tether using the nook color app with my rooted Droid X. It does not have CWM7 installed.

Once the Motoactv is synched with your phone, just turn on the Nook color app and you should be synched.
[Other SmartWatches] bdaman80:
If anybody is interested I will post an Anti-tutorial of things to not do with your ACTV. Video of current state is linked in my sig
[Other SmartWatches] SOGJC:
Ok, I'm trying to change the lcd density but when superuser ask to allow or deny I cant see the button to click. Any help

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
Jay's/ClearD's tools install Busybox. Dropbox can be pushed via ADB and then used to load APKs without a connected PC. Download the Dropbox app. Stick the APK in the same folder where you have the root tool. Start the tool, select the option to load apps and then load the dropbox apk. Setup an account, Download Dropbox on your phone as well and place the sideloaded apps you want in dropbox. Launch drop box on the Motoactv and select the apps you want to install.

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There is no BT love with HTC's Evo3D....The app starts (yellow light indication) and then stops. My Evo4G (with CM7) will tether just fine. The support for the app is limited due to it being built as a side project utilizing CM architecture.

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go into the settings of SU, select to auto allow vs confirm. Now when you launch the density changer, it will auto allow the setting change prior to resizing...so you wont have to worry about confirming the request.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
disregard ;)
[Other SmartWatches] SOGJC:
Thanks a Lot!
[Other SmartWatches] nycghost:
I must be crazy...

I just finished reading through all 77 pages of this forum...and i don't even have a motoactv (yet). There must be something wrong with me.

Not to mention the fact that i don't have anything valuable to contribute yet am posting anyway. Wow.

I'm looking fwd to being able to pick up one of these devices soon. If anyone wants to sell a bricked unit for cheap, let me know.
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
Just be aware that auto allowing SU access can be dangerous and allow rogue apps to do what they please with very little notice.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Very true, but the one thing that is good is that our watch is only a watch lol. No cellular radio, so no calling capabilities or texting capabilities. :)
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
Yes but personal information can still be passed to remote servers over Wi-Fi.
[Other SmartWatches] soskey22:
i installed dropbox on my motoactv using dolphin browser hd. i ihave dolphin browser hd installed in my motoactv works fine and i just go to google to look for apps and download them directly to my motoactv, I also have SlideMe market, is a good app to download cool apps like "OneClickapp2sd" good app to transfer apps to sd, also recommend "extend controls" after i rooted my phone and installed go luncher, every app i installed crashed and forclosed after i open it and i did not know why and it was because i did not have wifi conected and gps in my go luncher, i had it only contected in the original launcher, and with extended controls i was able to turn on wifi, gps and more controls in my new go launcher, after that most of my apps that used to crash and close as soon i open them start working like facebook,astro player google navigation, maps, street view,latitude, google services, opera mini,places, and many more. also i was able to customize my motoactive, installing new themes, launchers, wallpapers, weather apps, lock screens,etc, hope this helps you and more people, and dont also i want to thank cleard, Jay, Tom, and all the people who helped me and many people to root this device, i really appreciate it :)
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
I'm using drop sync on mine rather than drop box. The installed apk is less than a meg and it works just the way I like, on my terms :)
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
We still need a recovery capable of restoring backups :( I can't wait... lol
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
WOW... So uh... have any of you guys seen a pulldown menu on your motoactv? With a button to "Clear Notifications"?

Not sure if it's just an ADW launcher thing or what... but I totally have a pulldown menu:

http://i42.tinypic.com/t5293r.jpg
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
W

Ya seen it when I tried go Launcher..... You can add a swipe gesture also to go in or out of notifications ;-)
[Other SmartWatches] tomongous:
RE: Notifications Menu

I've set the swipe down gesture to bring up the notifications menu in Zeam as well.

I didn't look at the screenshot yet, but the top item in the menu on my MotoACTV is so big you can barely see the list items below it, but it still works-- if anyone knows of a way to make the top item, usually 'No Notifications' or ... I forget the other top level item (Maybe it says No Connection??) smaller so it works more like the other android devices let us know and I'll drop some more knowledge on the wiki. Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
It'll take a decompile, edit, and recompile of the systemui.apk, there's no easy way to do it that I know of lol.

However with utkanos and cennis91's help, I might be able to get started on that sooner than expected. :)
[Other SmartWatches] mvp:
I need to make notification of an incoming calls is always displayed , not just when they are plugged headphones. You can edit it like this ?

Thx
[Other SmartWatches] j4s0nc:
stuck with low charge...

I got stuck at fastboot with a low battery. Wall charger doesn't work in that mode (LED not lighting). I plugged a POWERED USB HUB into my computer and plugged the MOTOACTV in to that. now the white LED is on... hopefully thats charging and I can get out of fastboot soon...
[Other SmartWatches] tomongous:
RE: Stuck At Fastboot

Jay4255's advice for fastboot boot loop exiting:

Run the battery completely out. Easiest way to do this is just leave it in fastboot mode until it turns off.

Plug it in TO A WALL OUTLET to charge, it'll look like it's coming on, but should show the Moto Logo then a battery.

Wait until you get a full charge.

Boot into Fastboot mode, flash boot.img, run the command "fastboot -w" and "fastboot reboot"

Alternatively, try this: Hold down Volume Up + Volume Down + Start + Power for around 5 seconds.

Hopefully your charge is going through. Let us know.
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
Really? I tried that and it only showed a quarter of the screen
[Other SmartWatches] Gnu4Lyfe:
Haven't really tried it, just knew it was there. You can also use the Terminal Emulator and chmod, alot of typing on such a little screen though.
[Other SmartWatches] MinionOfEckerd:
Yeah, there are a lot of programs where you can't do much with the limited screen size. (Titanium Backup as well)
[Other SmartWatches] ldrn:
If you get appelflap's LCD Density Changer from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=765639

... you can fit more on the screen by making everything even smaller. I took a bunch of screenshots of before this, after this, and playing around with Zeam launcher and the keyboard I mentioned (flit keyboard) if anyone is interest and wants to look before they leap:

http://imageshack.us/g/802/device20120102171709.png/
[Other SmartWatches] Gnu4Lyfe:
How did you get the notifications bar working? Or does it just not work in the Honeycomb Launcher?
[Other SmartWatches] Hardcore73:
Which packaginstaller.apk do I download? It just shows for all the different models of phones.
[Other SmartWatches] atmandk:
Care to share where you found flit without the market? The only one I can find is 2.5.2, and when I run it, it says it's outdated and won't work.
[Other SmartWatches] MinionOfEckerd:
You have to download it onto another device, pull the file from there and sideload it onto the Motoactv. That's where 95% of my apps have come from.
[Other SmartWatches] atmandk:
Got it - thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] ldrn:
In Zeam, you can do this:

1)

Hold in a blank place, scroll down in the popup, and select preferences

-or-

Press "Menu" then "Preferences"

2) Select "Action Bindings"

3) Change "Swipe Down" to "Expand Notifications"

... you'll be disappointed though; most of the screen is "No Service" and Motorola's apps put a lot of no-name stuff there, too. Still, you can access things you need. :)

Same as Minion said. I downloaded it from market on my phone, then used titanium backup, then copied the apk.gz file to my computer, ungzipped it, and adb installed-it... probably a few wasted steps there, but it worked.

You could might try to find it on 4shared or rapidshare or something, but those versions are always a bit worrying...
[Other SmartWatches] dragon_76:
I just use an analog clock widget.

Cheers!

-M

XDA member since 2007
[Other SmartWatches] dragon_76:
If you are not using the ACTV for its stock features you can freeze pretty much everything with Antek or whatever you like. This frees up a lot of ram and NetFlix works better.

Cheers!

-M

XDA member since 2007
[Other SmartWatches] dragon_76:
The whole process is easier with dropbox, which is fully functional on the ACTV. Root explorer can send files directly to dropbox, then open the apk on ACTV dropbox.

Cheers!

-M

XDA member since 2007