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[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
What phone/ROM are you using? I can tether via my Cyanogen Evo4G but my FreEvo3D is a dud.

I used BT tether for all of a week before it got old. As a watch it's pretty cool...but staring at that screen to read an email is pointless. Texts (that I dont need to reply to), call alerts, GPS, and music are the only functions I really use and none require constant data (I thought I would need BT for Pandora but the FM radio works so well I havent bothered).
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
Wish I knew before I bought it :p

Oh well, at a buck I'm not too worried.

I never find that I wished I had internet on mine all the time. I installed a notepad app and it's become my primary note taker, calculator app, and a couple simple games for killing some quick time. I also have a calender widget on one of my home screens which has come in handy numerous times.
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
Hey guys, sorry about the hiatus, but I am back, and I have the MOTOACTV from TheEndGame7. I've had enough time to play around with this, get used to it, and form a few new ideas about what to do in a custom rom.

But before that, my agenda is 1) release updated stock images for both the 8gb and the 16gb (only the US models; if someone has a stock EU version, let me know) 2) release a universal rooting update.zip that will root any device and any version on the fly.

After that, I will begin work on a custom ROM for the US versions (unless the EU versions receive a stock update.zip) of the device, named "HyprActv"
[Other SmartWatches] nycghost:
I'm on a rooted Samsung Droid Charge using Humble 4.2

I think what you're both stating makes a lot of sense...I've been searching for a calendar apk, I think that'd be handy. Notes, calc, music are cool (care to share apks?) I really do wish it had a vibration feature to remind me of calendar items - that would be the clincher. I can't use it for displaying texts b/c I use GoogleVoice, and they don't seem to register using the Motoactv app.

Thanks for the sound input, gentlemen. Now that there's a new ROM from CEnnis 91 on the horizon, I've got some hopes that my investment will pay off.
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
I can tell ya first hand that Google voice on a Motoactv is not worth the effort. Talk about eye strain.
[Other SmartWatches] nycghost:
But seriously, would you mind providing your calc and calendar apks? I can't locate functioning ones...
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
I use the calender widget that's built into the launcher pro launcher. Color notes is a great note app with widget support that works on the motoactv (ie: readable). For music I use any one of the stock android music player apk's available, or ones from different roms that I happen to like. The one I'm using right now is the stock gingerbread one. For the calculator I just took the calculator.apk from a cyanogenmod7 rom's .zip file(one for htc desire to be exact).
[Other SmartWatches] nycghost:
Awesome, thanks....I've been using adw but will try launcher pro.
[Other SmartWatches] Prack:
Glad to see you back. Let me know if you need me to test anything :)
[Other SmartWatches] th3drow:
anyone else having issues syncing fitness data? When i do it via the computer i get "fitness sync: failed" and if i try on the device itself it says something about not being able to contact the server.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Assuming you're rooted, which software version are you running? I'm running the new 1.6.6 rooted (download from here, flash through clockworkmod), I just replaced my old motoactv that had previously been synced (it had me replace it with the "new" one the server just recognized), I synced through wifi, and it worked just fine. Just completed successfully.
[Other SmartWatches] delboydell:
yes I am having that problem too, I am running 4.55.78

Looks like I am going to have to update.
[Other SmartWatches] Jeff:
Calculator

Thanks speedyink for the tip, I extracted the APK from the CM7 ROM for Desire and installed it through the normal way and I can confirm that it works well for me... it should work for everyone else too. Attached you'll find the APK for those who can't/won't have to DL the whole ROM...
[Other SmartWatches] galatians51:
This is fantastic, thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] fernandoavc:
Using the MotoACTV Root Tool on 1.6.6 N8 stock

Sorry if this question was made a thousand times before but... I'd d/l the latest MotoACTV Root Tool (1.1.4) from http://motoactv.wikispaces.com/ and when I click Flash Boot.img it showes me 3 options... being 1-) Version 4.5.78, 2-) 5.6.0 (AKA 1.6.0) and then 3-) To cancel... as I am on 1.6.6 N8 version comes the question:

Can I use the option 2 or whatelse should I do to Flash the Boot.img?

Tyvm
[Other SmartWatches] scuzzynut:
MotoActv root steps followed but no big payoff

Need some help in the area of Rooting my MotoActv! I have used the Root tool by ClearD and followed the steps (icons) 1-4. My MotoActv reboots and still looks the same as stock. Unfortunately, I am reaping no benefits of having a rooted device and it will no longer sync so I can not load any songs onto it. Can someone please help me out. I am frustrated....grrrrr!
[Other SmartWatches] dproldan:
You have to stop adb, then the motoactv will act as a usb drive again.

You have to install something on the motoactv to enjoy the benefits of this "rooting".
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
No worries. It works damn fine, in fact, I did my income tax entirely on my watch =P

I tried the calender.apk and the music.apk from the same rom with no luck. Gallery3d, livewallpaper picker and livewallpaper apks all work though.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Yes. Use option 2 for the 1.6.0, as the boot image didn't change between the two versions. :)

Use this command in adb:

adb shell stop adbd

It will give you a blank line, that's how you know it worked. It won't tell you anything.

That will stop the adb server on the device and you will then see it in "My Computer" or however you access USB things. :)

In order to actually use a rooted device, you'll need to use Jay's easy modder script to push a launcher, remap the keys, etc. He made it really easy. :)
[Other SmartWatches] nycghost:
Yep, I haven't had luck finding a calendar apk that works, either.
[Other SmartWatches] scuzzynut:
ADB exe.

ClearD- When attempting to open the ADB exe. file it does not give me the option to type any script. Script screen flashes open and closes. How do I access ADB to type the script and when do I perform this (during fast boot while plugged in to CPU)?

Also, my intent was to root the MotoActv but have had no success as a newbie. I will continue to try but in the mean time I just want to use it for the basics, mp3, etc. Thanks for help!
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
Are there any compatible audiobook apps? Or at least a music player that has bookmarks or can remember last play time?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Oh my, there are so many things wrong with what you said lol. Adb is a terminal command (windows command prompt works), not an executable file. I'll give you an easy mini Adb zip file when I get back to my computer that has all the Adb and fastboot files you need.
[Other SmartWatches] scuzzynut:
Able to Sync:)

Progress! I extracted the ADB.zip to a root on my C: Before I had just extracted all of the files to my desktop. I was able to type in the command and it was able to sync once again.

I made the attempt to root once again and I have a list of selections on my MOTOACTV. Screen says "CWM-based recovery v5.0.2.8" and it has a list of commands I can select. What should be the next step from here?

Thanks again for your patience!
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
How exactly are you rooting? Are you using the root tool? You're in the clockworkmod recovery menu, just reboot the device from there.
[Other SmartWatches] scuzzynut:
New start

I used the root tool to root. Now that I know how to perform a system restore and start from the first stage I want to make the attempt once again to root with the root tool and perform the proper set up. Fast forward to the root process being finished. How do I communicate to the device if the adb is enabled? What folder in the MotoActv do I install the necessery files to utilize it as a rooted device? I know this is a lot of questions. At this point I have turned this forum into rooting for dummies, but....what can I say, I'm learning. The last thing I programmed was an altera board for a project back in my DeVry days. HAHA
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
If the root process has finished and you are rebooted, it will look exactly like it used to. You can use Jay's easymodder script (in the wiki) to easily load a launcher, if you don't want to use adb to do it manually. You can flash roms with clockworkmod, after using the adb command:

adb reboot recovery

to reboot back into recovery. You can also make a full backup in recovery, which is always good to do before modding, but if you made one with the root tool, that will work just the same. :)
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
Playing Around

So I've been playing around with different things on the MotoActv, now that I have it. I've basically been trying to figure out how to perform different daily activities. Here's my conclusions/findings/whatnot so far:

1) Avoid other virtual keyboards as much as possible; the stock one is FINE, only in rare cases should it be used. (ie Jefit Pro works -- someone asked about that -- but to sign in, you need a 3rd party keyboard); Wifi Keyboard is a decent solution, adb forwarding doesn't work however, and you obviously need wifi for it to work.

2) You can actually access apps in the stock launcher; hit w.e your menu button is (I don't remember reading this, but I might be repeating)

3) I hacked in screenshot functionality using CMScreenshot, just have to bind it to a keycode

4) I should have a way to bind keys, even bringing back the original Start and Media keys IN ADDITION to HOME and MENU from the keymap mod

5) If you're going to run root this and run 3rd party software, the keymap mod is a must, I tried to avoid it, it gets annoying

6) The notification LED is only 1 color (white) but can be anywhere from 0 (off) to 255 (on)

7) DPI changes suck, I wouldn't support them in a ROM, unless they are repackaged the moto apps to run at something like 95; we're already pushing the limits of this device, if the app doesn't work visually, give it up =)

8) There won't be any rotated display because it's disabled at the kernel level; we could/have hacked it back in, but it would break shake to wake, because Motorola never updated the source =( -- I see Ultimate Rotation Control works, but that's not exactly a free or elegant solution; is there really much interest in getting auto rotation working?

9) After using this for quite a bit, I've yet to see the need for a market, but I will still put that in the rom, just a little note.

10) Most used feature so far: Pandora -- seriously Pandora on this is probably one of the coolest things you could install
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
What's wrong with other keyboards? You've made me concerned for using the ICS keyboard.

Auto rotation wouldn't really be necessary, although giving apps accelerometer access would be nice.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
I'm confused about being able to launch apps from the stock launcher. I hit menu, there is a black screen with one single home icon, that takes me back to the clock screen. Am I missing something? I don't see any of my apps listed there... :(
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
1) Try Flit...I think it works better than typing/deleting/typing over and over.

2) Cool, didnt realize that.

3) Meh. Never had a real need for screenshots...

4) Button savior has been a real great way to add the extra keys needed while leaving the stock keys alone.

5) see 4

6)...

7) I found that a lot of apps develop issues when the dpi is changed...I found 95-100 is the lowest I need to go. below 120 and video FC's

8) never needed it myself...

9) no need for installs but updates would be easier with market access.

10) Pandora for sure...but most of my use actually remains the stock features.

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with button savior: if I am in the stock launcher (home) and I select menu (for me, onscreen vs the hardware button) it brings up an app drawer.
[Other SmartWatches] nycghost:
1> I've been amazed at how functional Flit keyboard is. Its the business!

6>Never did figure out how to get notifications LED to work...

9>If you could find a calendar app that works for the rom, that would be sweet.
[Other SmartWatches] delboydell:
Screen protectors

I remember someway way people asking about screen protectors, well protctionfilms24.com sell them, they have an ebay shop too.

6 only cost 1.81 euros with postage to the uk!

They are a good fit and quality.
[Other SmartWatches] Jeff:
I tried the livewallpaper/livewallpaper picker APKs, but I get FCs each time I wish to chose them, maybe my dpi? I might be better off without them for battery life. Seeing a swirling galaxy on my watch however would be stellar!
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Do you also have gallery3D installed? It's required to select images. :)
[Other SmartWatches] Jeff:
ClearD= Thanks for the quick reply, Gallery3D is installed and functional...

ClearD, catch me on #motoactv... JohnDoe_
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Lol gotta get to bed for the night, 5 am is my limit. I'll try to hop on there tomorrow though. :)
[Other SmartWatches] kensikora:
I suspect my accelerometer hasn't worked at all since version 5.6 (the.one that introduced the broken shake to wake). I'm running the newest version now, ClearDroid 1.1.1B (1.6.6), and it still seems to be broken. Shake to wake doesn't work, and it doesn't record my steps.

Looking in AndroSensor, it always shows the accelerometer as "waiting for event." Anyone else have this problem?
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
I had the same problem in 5.6; it would work after a reboot but stop after a short while. The upgrade (5.6.6) fixed the pedometer but shake to wake ceased to work.

reboot and go into the stock launcher (dont change any dpi settings etc). see if the pedometer at least works with the reset.
[Other SmartWatches] kensikora:
It doesn't seem to change, even after rebooting. No pedometer, no accelerometer.

It did work on the ancient software I was running when I originally rooted, so I know my unit isn't defective. Or at least, it hadn't always been if it is.

Edit: It looks like it may have something to do with the Link2SD script. The accelerometer still isn't showing accurate readings after a reboot and before running the script, but it is at least showing something other than "waiting for event."
[Other SmartWatches] fernandoavc:
Busybox issues....

I am not being able to install BusyBox (JRUMMY16) on my MotoACTV ... it's saying "failed to copy busybox over /system/xbin (or /system/bin)".

Does anyone knows why? am I missing something?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
If you're rooted, you already have it.
[Other SmartWatches] fernandoavc:
Hum so this is not the reason I can't change my density with the LCD Density Changer.....? No matter what I do it keeps 120... Any clue?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
What are you trying to set it to, and does it stick after a reboot, then go away on the next reboot?
[Other SmartWatches] fernandoavc:
I'm trying something like 90dpi to see if it gets any better for the JeFit app (actually it needs a little more room..some parts of it are getting truncated..)

On LCD Density Changer it doesn't changes no matter I do.. I set it to 90 and press "change" button but nothing happens (not even it changes the values like old and new they still 120) then I just reboot and nothing ever changed.. What should I check on my build.prep file since it has a lot of information on it?

EDIT: Well by manual editing the build.prop it worked... Jefit became a little better but the MotoLauncher was screwed... everything out of border and stuff... My slingplayer forceclosed does any of you uses SlingPlayer? Is there any specific version that actually works?

EDIT: I've found the error was because I wasn't connected to the internet... ;)
[Other SmartWatches] dproldan:
Enabling Contacts

I have found these packages will allow you to sync the google contacs.

Also, the gapps force closes that showed when enabling an internet connection are gone.

You need to remount system and push them with ADB and reboot

adb remount

adb push NAME_OF_PACKAGE /system/app/

Enjoy
[Other SmartWatches] Jeff:
YOU DID IT! AWESOME JOB! Testing now... my quest is complete now :)
[Other SmartWatches] kensikora:
Okay. This is theoretically awesome, but I'm having a hard time understanding how this works.

I pushed the apks, but how am I supposed to add an account with which to sync contacts? GoogleServicesFramework.apk is required for adding an account, isn't it? And, unless I'm just doing everything wrong, GoogleServicesFramework.apk causes all apps to force close.

You can tell me if I'm being dense here. I'm excited, but completely lost here.
[Other SmartWatches] dproldan:
You need to have Google Apps prior to this, sorry i didn't make it clear.

some instructions here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24229663&postcount=129

You can then add your google account launching the market app or GTalk. From the market you can also install gmail, maps, Go Contacts, etc

Hope this helps
[Other SmartWatches] zathril:
I have rooted my Motoactv and sideloading apps works. My stock rom was 4.55.78. I noticed that after being rooted it is 4.55.78 as well. Is there any way to have the latest rooted ROM?

Besides I tried to set it up with Motoactv App on my Samsung SGS2. But I can't login to the motocast from my phone (says "incorrect password" even though I can login to it using laptop). Seems many people have this problem. I tried recommended solution by using "factory reset" without success. Does anyone have remedy for this? I noticed that windows doesn't see motoactv in windows explorer. I have win7 64bit along with ubuntu.
[Other SmartWatches] tansoftware:
Thank you so much

Wonderful Work !!! I haven't personally tested this soultion yet, but if it works like you say it does, this would potentially solve tons of underlying issues within the OS. I will be testing your solution today to confirm functionality. But honestly, I'm impressed. Thank you for all your work. Whether it works or not, at least you've made an attempt.

Have you researched the possibility of fixing the search box function as well ? Personally, I've had very little success in enabling the search box. Maybe it's an area you would like to look into :-)
[Other SmartWatches] kevina90:
Just bought one of these and am attempting to port some schtuff. Anyways, does anyone know how to go to recovery from being off? So a button combo and not "adb reboot recovery"
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
There is none. It sucks, I know. Lol
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
You have to push all three apk's manually to /system/app using adb. After changing permissions of /system to rw of course.

Use the "preview/temp change" button, not the "save" button
[Other SmartWatches] nycghost:
Another neat trick: use SwipePad while in the stock launcher to launch apps.
[Other SmartWatches] Jeff:
Thanks again, I was installing them and not pushing them... Live WP is working. COOL! I am sure my battery will drain much faster now :)...
[Other SmartWatches] dproldan:
Thanks. Let me know if it works for you. I'm just hunting for logcat errors and adding packages from a GingerBread release for the DroidX.

Attached is another apk for some calendar errors that where appearing.

I'm looking at the searchBox too. And will try to make a zip with everything for installation from recovery.
[Other SmartWatches] tansoftware:
Works like a charm. Thank you so much for your efforts. I have observed some behavior of other apps as well. Below are my findings:

- FCs no longer show upon connecting to WIFI.

- Google Play works perfectly. No FCs, no faulty downloads, no stuck downloads.

- Google Talk now works and logs in. Upon initiating a voice call, Google talk crashes. Text

chatting works great. I guess we need to dig further to obtain the voice libs.

Edit: Found necessary libs... Testing video and audio :-)

- Google Maps, Street View, and Navigation work flawlessly and no FC.

- Overall system stability increased due to less Dalvik cache flushes following framework

FCs.

- Skype still stuck on log in... Will not proceed any further.

- Google contacts now works and full access to Google Address Book is now possible.

- Gmail works flawlessly without any FCs.

- Finally, Google Frame Work still crashes when WIFI connection is lost.

All in all, I have to say, you have accomplished what we have been trying to ever since this thread started. Of course, credit goes to all who contributed and still are. I will test your Calendar Sync package and report with my findings.

Keep up the good work.
[Other SmartWatches] fernandoavc:
LCD Density Changer (PRO)

This feature is only availabe at PRO version of LCD Density Changer... now it works but the free one is useless (at least for me).
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
Then hit thanks :p

Actually I haven't noticed any difference in battery life with LWP's installed. Still 2-3 days with normal usage.

Ages ago someone said the free version didn't work, which just prompted me to pony up the dollar rather than even try the free version.
[Other SmartWatches] kevina90:
Another neat trick is to install the swipepad addon, applauncher, to access the entire app tray to show up from anywhere.

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wait....so if you're bootlooping, how do you access recovery to fix it?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Unless you have adb access, you can't. Root tool > Return to Root button. It will reflash you, starting in fastboot mode, back to stock, re root you, then reboot into recovery for you at the end if I recall.

Takes a minute, but it works and it's better than nothing. ;)
[Other SmartWatches] nosit1:
So, I feel like a noob now since it's been so long.

What's the latest update for the US 8GB that I should go to?
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
load 5.6.0 (stock image)

update using Motocast to 5.6.6

Re-Root
[Other SmartWatches] ebennnett44:
Offiline cached content

Wow...I was so excited to get this thing, but am so frustrated after a few days of use. I got rooted and flashed ClearDroid 1.1.1b no problem. I really wanted this device just to use as a small "exercise proof" wifi/bluetooth enabled android personal media player. I could really care less about all the moto crap, but i figure it would just be a bonus. First moto claims this device is bluetooth a2dp compatible, but it does't work with my a2dp headset. I called moto and they said, well it is a2dp compatible, but only with moto headsets. So it's not "standard" a2dp compatible...what a bunch of crap, but i will live. Next i push the slacker radio apk and google music apk to the device, both run fine initially. One feature that i was really looking forward to was the fact the both slacker and google music can cache your content for offline playback, they refresh daily when you are connected to wifi to update cached content. This is where things get frustrating both slacker and google music will work with the offline content and play over bluetooth for about a day, then randomly they stop playing cached content over bluetooth. At that point it will play cached content thru wired headset, but not bluetooth. It will still play local media files thru bluetooth. Then i have to unistall the apk's for slacker and music and reinstall. It will work normally again for about a day then stop. Ahhh. I'm dying for a basic AOSP rom for this device. Any ideas?
[Other SmartWatches] MasterAmado:
These drivers were auto installed by the device when I plug it in while in the fast boot mode. Where might I download the correct drivers for this. I have already installed the android SDK and the Motoactv drivers that come with the device.