yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] ydaraishy:
Yep. Here's what I tried, to save time:

* hold power -- no response

* hold power + start -- reboots into fastboot

* hold power + start (7s) -- screen turns off, then comes back on and starts in fastboot mode (I think I tried this, but I'll retry it.)

* fastboot flash boot, system, userdata -- fastboot succeeds, but reboots into fastboot

* fastboot boot <image> -- fastboot succeeds, device boots, but then reboots after a while (suspect it memory-boots OK, and that on-board RAM is OK, but Flash isn't, so it can't continue booting)

I did get sporadically a "too many links" error, but that didn't persist.

I think I exhausted all the options there? :/

(My first Blackberry developed a similar issue, I think; the Flash memory is faulty enough such that writing to it fails silently but reads come back empty.)
[Other SmartWatches] SOGJC:
Yeap, I'm looking to update the last firmware, but I already root my motoactv and when i try update the device it doesnt let me.

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
Ahhh, I was just installing them, not pushing them to /system/app

All works now :)
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
Curious, what's the bootloader version?
[Other SmartWatches] ydaraishy:
3.11 from memory, (or whatever stock is).
[Other SmartWatches] Jay4255:
Boot into Fastboot and run the following commands

fastboot -w

fastboot flash system system.img

fastboot reboot

Try that and let me know what happens. It may take awhile to boot, since that first command wipes userdata and cache. The system rebuilds them on first boot. That's what I run when I run into issues and it works fine for me. Hop in the IRC for quicker response.
[Other SmartWatches] ydaraishy:
Tried that last night. Reboots back into fastboot.

I'll stick my head in on IRC when I get home.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Version 1.1.1 Released

MotoACTV Root Tool Version 1.1.1

Updates:

-Removed exploit (makes root process FLY now, plus no unplugging the device)!

-Added true stock boot image in "return to stock" option!

-Tool is now antivirus-friendly! :D
[Other SmartWatches] wiaza100:
Great work

Can we now obtain the new official update 4.55.97 normally after "return to stock" ?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Honestly, I haven't tested yet. We tested the return to stock and new root, but not updating. Possibly? Want to give it a shot? :)
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
Which stock img is it now? Is it like the one cmw posted ?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
The new boot image was pulled directly from the motorola site, version:

delta-ota-Blur_Version.4.53.61-4.55.78.Motorola-F100.Retail.en.US

So it should be version 4.55.78, which matches the included system images. :)
[Other SmartWatches] simx:
I used Motoactv root tool 1.1.1 to return to stock, now when I connect it to PC or Mac, USB not recognized at all even after stop ADB command!
[Other SmartWatches] wiaza100:
same situation
[Other SmartWatches] nhouss:
I have the same problem except that :

- i was not using the new motoactv root tool

- my watch detect when it is plugged to the usb but the computer doesnt see any device
[Other SmartWatches] SOGJC:
I use the new root tool to go back to stock, and now my motoactv doesn't boot up, it just boot to fastboot mode. Any help?

Thanks

Now the battery is low and doesn't let me do anything. Someone know what i can do to charge the motoactv. I have the original charger and i connected and nothing happen.

Please Help
[Other SmartWatches] nhouss:
Hello,

My watch was rooted and had a custom recovery when i tried to upgrade the firmware to the version 5.

The upgrade failed and the only thing i got was a screen with an exclamation mark. When i reboot, everything seems to be normal but the watch was rebooting by itself after 10-15 seconds. After the automatic reboot the exclamation mark icon was appearing again and i had to Power+Start for 7 seconds.

Fastboot was not really working, eventhough the watch was detecting when the usb cable was plugged, the computer was not detecting any device. Actually Fastboot was stalling on the watch when plugged on the USB (for example the power button was not responsive).

The watch would still charge only when turned off and plugged on the wall charger.

To get out of this situation, i had execute "adb reboot recovery" in the short 10 seconds period the watch was starting normally. It then restarted in custom recovery but rebooted directly. I was however able to use fastboot from there and execute the commands to wipe the user data (fastboot -w), to flash a stock system.img and boot.img (fastboot flash system.img and same for boot.img) and reboot (fastboot reboot) as advised by Jay earlier.

The watch is now working fine.

There is still something i wonder. I had already used the function "return to stock" before my upgrade attempt and my firmware version is showing 4.55.78 despite my watch being a 16gb model. Should it be 4.56.78 for the US 16gb version? Could that been one of the reason for the upgrade to mess up the watch and the bootlader?

Thx for your help guys

---------- Post added 8th February 2012 at 12:26 AM ---------- Previous post was 7th February 2012 at 11:38 PM ----------

have you tried to turn off the watch and plug it to the wall charger?

have you tried to "return to stock" with previous versions of the motoactv root tool?
[Other SmartWatches] TheEndGame7:
Reinstall the MotoCast!

Then on the new tool Choose: 04 then 03 Options "Stop ADB"
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
people having trouble .... there was 1 person I heard of that got out of fastboot issue we'll see if he has a chance to post how he did it.

AND FOR EVERYONE ELSE DO NOT TRY TO RETURN TO STOCK IF YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING WAIT A FEW DAYS TILL THE PROBLEM IS RESOLVED!!!!
[Other SmartWatches] SOGJC:
Got it working!!

The device was low on battery and didn't let me do anything, i plug the USB connected from the computer and i press volume up and down, start and power at the same time until the device turn off completely, unplug the cable wait three seconds and plug it back and the battery light indicator turn on, a couple minutes later the device turn on by itself and boot up fine. Now is working

---------- Post added at 10:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:54 AM ----------

turn on the devices, when boot to fastboot, press and hold volume up and down, start and power at the same time, wait for the device to turn off completely, plug the usb cable and connect it to the computer, that was my case because my device was low on battery, but yours maybe turn on with out connecting the cable. that work for me. i was stuck in the bootloader.
[Other SmartWatches] holaparc:
so.... i know im a ghost in here but i just wanted to ask you guys or the person who uploaded the boot image... if by any chance he can get the same boot image that is blue in red since the strap only comes in "red" :) thanks

also i have noticed u guys came out with this awesome easy user experience programs, lol i could had just wait but i was one of the first one without any knowledge of android (came from iphone) who spent days until 3 am trying to make the watch root and what not since superoneclick didnt work for me :( it will only temp rooted it. and then i got pissed when that guy was stealing this other guy's code cause darn it takes time to do stuff...

well here its my configuration i ya like the pictures
[Other SmartWatches] Jay4255:
For the people that attempted to return to the stock boot.img, have you tried reflashing the custom boot.img and restarting?

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot reboot
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
TEG had the same problem with MotoCast, and a simple reinstall of MotoCast is what worked. Make sure to do adb shell stop adbd, restart both the pc and the motoactv, and reinstall motocast.

Consider the "return to stock" option only necessary if you're returning your watch for now, however there isn't any reason it shouldn't work. All it's doing is flashing complete stock images back... anyone have any ideas?

Make SURE that your battery is at 100% before starting or you could wind up in the fastboot boot loop.

The images used are all for the 8gb version in the return to stock tool. I think I'll be revising it again tonight though.
[Other SmartWatches] wiaza100:
Still no luck to connect my MA to PC , USB not recognized

even after reinstall of MotoCast and stop ADB command!
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Flash the modified boot image, then try jay's command in command prompt:

fastboot -w

that will wipe userdata and cache, and I will be implementing that tonight, as opposed to flashing an empty userdata and cache.
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
Using supplied cable? I was getting malfunctioning USB error on my comp, turned out the Nokia cable I was using decided to not talk to my motoactv anymore.
[Other SmartWatches] ydaraishy:
Just a side note so this gets indexed by Google for future reference:

*Avoid* using "adb reboot bootloader" -- something broken/stupid on the Actv's implementation of this means you'll get into a fastboot loop that seems impossible to get out of.

Jay and mbm from IRC suggested letting the thing drain completely (leave it in fastboot since it's so inefficient at its battery consumption) such that pressing the power button doesn't start it up, then charge it. This seemed to help it break out of the loop and boot normally.
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
http://www.motorola.com/blog/2012/02/07/motoactv-update-we-never-rest/

Flick your wrist and turn the screen on ? Sounds cool :)
[Other SmartWatches] gspro2000:
Can anyone help me I used v 1.1.0 and changed the code dropped the flashing or user data n cache and put fastboot -w and it seems good and working fine but when I open the motocast USB app it a found new hardware wizard asking for Motorola adb interface driver and every driver I throw at it doesn't take I really wanna try to update to v5 but can't even get the app open to update
[Other SmartWatches] SOGJC:
I can confirm that this is right, I was stuck twice in fastboot mode because of using adb reboot bootloader, lucky I was able to get out of fastboot by pressing volume up, volume down, start and power and hold for about 5 seconds or more then try power on again.

Thanks for the help of everyone
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Uploading a new version now, 1.1.2.

-*Hopefully* fixed the return to stock mode. Instead of flashing an empty data and cache, it now clears the cache on the device, then flashes the system, stock boot image, and stock recovery.

-Substantially smaller download size because of this (170Mb).

-Changed the "Restore" code, so it makes more sense now and has directions. :)

We're going to test as soon as it's uploaded, then we'll open up the floodgates.

I'm considering a "Stop ADB/Start USB" button next...
[Other SmartWatches] simx:
will 1.1.2 return to stock enable the upgrade to 5.0?

NA
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Don't know yet. At this point so far, I'm not yet sure what's preventing it. However, it should be more likely than 1.1.0 or 1.1.1. :)

But as always, USE THE BACKUP OPTION FIRST! :D
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
As he mentioned a few post back ... The "Return to stock" feature is for rma or return to retail purposes only .. Some devs are working hard on getting a recovery and updates for this to happen

Edit: didnt see your post ClearD till after i submitted :)
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
My current home screen. Although now there's a live wallpaper :p
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
You've got it! That was the intended purpose of that button, but we're working hard also on making it so that you guys can update from stock too. :) Jay also guessed it may be a cache/data issue, so that's the next thing we're trying.

That looks beastly, speedy! What clock is that?
[Other SmartWatches] iamdroidman:
Love the thread guys. Here's my homescreen.
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
Thanks man! That's beautiful widgets, it's a super clock widget. It's a downloaded skin called roboto clear
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
Nice !! What weather widget is that and how are you able to use the whole screen?
[Other SmartWatches] iamdroidman:
Thanks. It's called Palmary Weather. I use the same one on my touchpad and nexus. I also use ADW to hide the status bar and the dock. I use a gesture to get into the app drawer if I need to.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
MotoACTV Root Tool Version 1.1.2

Updates:

-Fixed non-booting return to stock (now wipes data and cache instead of flashing them)

-Much smaller download size (170Mb)

-Fixed instructions in Restore button :)

NO, THE UPDATE DOES NOT YET WORK WITH THIS VERSION. MOTOCAST SHOULD WORK AS NORMAL AGAIN, BUT DO NOT TRY TO UPDATE.
[Other SmartWatches] Jay4255:
You can stop it, but good luck getting it started again. Have to either restart it or start it from the watch. I don't think it can be started remotely once it's been stopped.
[Other SmartWatches] wiaza100:
Did you mean if i try to do the official update it will stuck in fastboot mode
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Close, it'll be stuck in recovery. TheEndGame tried it for me. Had to fastboot restore.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Lol okay... Welcome to XDA? You've posted that in 2 locations, but either way, welcome. :p
[Other SmartWatches] suunnittelija:
I bought my Motoactv from the US and I'm keen on this thread! I'm still using US software version 4, but waiting for a custom rom. I have a problem with a stock rom, it does not show scandic characters like ÅÄÖ when reading text messages.

I have a couple of questions:

-Does anyone know can I upgrade to EU software? If that helps for scandic character issue.

-After using Motoactv root tool, is it possible to run Motoactv applications anymore?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
1. I don't think it's possible just yet. We don't have a complete RUU of the stock Rom (US or EU), and the updates are currently rom-specific, I think.

2. Yes. After the tool, your motoactv will still boot into the stock software; in order to access the underlying android OS and SU apps, you'll need to flash a separate launcher not included with the Root Tool. The best place to start is Jay's script. :) From there, you can flash the packageinstaller.apk and a choice of several launchers.
[Other SmartWatches] nosit1:
Wow. I don't know why I didn't try that. Just did, got back to the motto speak screen and I have a battery indicator now.

Something so simple. When I was testing the other recovery, I used that command and got stuck. Tried the button combo, and done deal. You're the man.

Looks like we are in business!
[Other SmartWatches] wiaza100:
I am afraid that we can not get the next update, which will be in March
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
Why is that?
[Other SmartWatches] SOGJC:
Great! Good that your device is working.

Lets keep doing the good Work!
[Other SmartWatches] soskey22:
Hi, im new to this, i think i just root my motoactive but still looks the same how can i flash a seperate launcher, or where i can find jay's script package installer.apk ? Any help will be apreciated thank you
[Other SmartWatches] d2tw4all:
Jay's script is available here in the forums and is something you run on a PC not on the device itself. With the script you can install a launcher and remap the buttons so you can navigate. Definitely read through this thread from the beginning, it may take a few hours but the education will be well worth it. Just don't do anything with the watch until you reach the end of the thread as there have been many updates along the way. Welcome to the club!

Tom
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
Anyone know how the get the accelerometer functioning? I've turned on auto rotate but it still doesn't seem to do anything.
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
just throwin this out there...I saw an HTC Flyer with a wifi calling setup. How hard (if at all) would this be? I know on some of the phones could run Google voice with groovip. Would it be possible to use a dialer apk and do something similar?
[Other SmartWatches] tomongous:
RE: saw an HTC Flyer with a wifi

I am going to test a bunch of WiFi/VOIP apps that I have used on phones in the past with the MotoACTV and I'll let you know how those go. I'm pretty sure someone mentioned Skype Lite (the Verizon app?) working with the device, but there are many more to try... man we need a guide or wiki somewhere so we don't have to remember and refer to pages on this thread. This thread rocks, though!
[Other SmartWatches] konvalink:
My first post

Hi!

First, thanks for great rooting soft and tips!

I have two question: Is there way to change color of font in all settings? It is very dark. See "settings" in pictures. And, is way to remove status bar from all applications? Some can run in fullscreen, but some cant.

Some apps installed and working well:

-Adobe Reader

-Air Control

-Angry Birds

-Boat Browser

-Calculator

-Dropbox

-Flit Keyboard

-GO launcher

-Jelly Defense

-K-9 Mail

-RootDim (RECOMMENDED - it can turn off backlight, great battery saver with screen on)

-SetCPU

-Terminal Emulator

-TrekBuddy (Great map SW)

-Trillian

And you can see my homemade wrist band:D
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
Nice, I was thinking of making one, but I don't think mine would have turned out that nice. I ended up buying the official one instead :p

Whats the point of setcpu, you can't change the cpu clock, can you?

I like the idea of rootdim, thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] SOGJC:
How did you install the market? Did you download the google apps zip file?

If is that the case, which one is? Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] konvalink:
You can lock ti to 300MHz only, by default. System is a bit slower, but it can save battery. I didnt test it in-depth so I don't think how much.

I installed all apps via other android phone(Nokia N900 - Nitdroid) and dropbox. Didn't try android market yet...
[Other SmartWatches] killerb777:
the 2 running apps I've found to install ok are allsports gps and i.run. allsports is nice but you have to change the density. I.run is sized perfect normal resolution but I haven't tested it real time yet. Both cache maps so no wifi/data needed. Just browse your planned route on wifi and you're good to go.

Desktop visualizer is a nice addition for custom fonts/shortcuts if you think the regular ones are too small. Also home switcher is must have. once you assign the top buttons for home and menu, you can just create a shortcut for homeswitcher and launch the stock motorola OS. want to go back to an android launcher, just hit your assigned home button.
[Other SmartWatches] antEris:
That band looks sweet. You need to make a how to :)... or pm me. Please?
[Other SmartWatches] freesoftware:
Can anyone help advise me on how to get gmail on the actv. I have installed it but there is a force close error. Do I need to drop tha gmail.apk into system/app? which version of gmail.apk should I use.

thanks in advance
[Other SmartWatches] nosit1:
Try using enhanced mail.
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
I can now make phone Calls/Texts without a tethered cell at all.. Calls/Texts are made via wifi:

-Install Google voice (sideloaded)

-Install Groove IP (avail from Amazon for $5)

-LCD Density Changer (if you havent already)

Setup a Google voice account on your cell. If you have Sprint, Bonus, as Sprint offers GV integration and you can port your existing Number. Log into GV from the Groove IP app. Set to make calls only via wifi.

LCD Density will need to be in the 90-100 range to be useable.

If you have echo or delay issues you can tweak the settings to compensate.

Texts can be sent/Received via Google Voice. GV has widgets avail that can display voice messages , display/compose text messages.

**Issue**

-If you are tethered to a cell via Motoactv app; Incoming calls answered on your Motoactv will prompt you "Call from ______; To accept press 1, to send to VM press 2". This prompt is from Groove IP and cannot be disabled from the settings (option is there but isnt working) which means you have to confirm the call twice. Issue gone once Groove IP is uninstalled.

-Edit- Turns out this is a GV setting. Go to your GV inbox>settings>Groups and edit call screening in the groups.

-I have found I can make calls but in order to receive you have to have GV foward the call. This isnt really too bad of an issue for me...I hate talking to people anyway, LOL! Seriously tho, If they call you and your synced you should be able to answer the call (it just wont be over wifi)

-Even bigger issue, I have found the person you are calling cannot hear you (which makes this pointless untill it can be corrected) You can hear them tho. This is when using the Groove IP app, not Motosync.

the testing continues...
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
If anyone is interested in helping me test out a few update.zips tonight please join #motoactv on freenode after 11pm EST. You'll need the alpha recovery flashed to the device, so I would appreciate it if you had that preloaded. Thanks.

ps helping me out could get you on a rooted v5 before everyone else! (Incentiveware?)
[Other SmartWatches] cleblanc92:
Just so I ENSURE I have the right recovery, where's it at? Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/17022-re...0motoactv-alpha/page__pid__439881#entry439881
[Other SmartWatches] spartan1987:
I don't know why, but I haven't been able to use freenode IRC anymore bc it keeps saying server failure at captcha, even though I know i'm typing it in right. If you want, I have the recovery flashed already and will test for you. I'm a dev too... :D
[Other SmartWatches] Andy8888:
Well, it looks like someone has listened... I didn't see a thread anywhere else, so I'll post it here, some one has rooted the motoactv. the story, along with a link to a how to is available, just google it. I was gonna post a link, but I can't.
[Other SmartWatches] Jay4255:
Seriously?! You're like the 3rd person that's posted those exact words. Read the other pages.

Edit: So I have a feeling we're going to be seeing alot more of these posts. If my suspicions are right, it's a bot that searches XDA for some of the more lengthy threads, takes a random post from the first page, and make a new post with the same text as the random post that it selected from the first page. If you click on his name and say "Find all posts by" it's the same scenario for all of his other posts. Not to mention, that's not the first time that has happened in this thread. This also explains why we never heard any reply from the other account that did that too.

Not sure what the purpose is... It's a simple script, doesn't make enough posts to spam the database, all it really does is increase post count. Really kinda pointless.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
+1 to Jay. It's getting old.

EDIT: It was mentioned, so I started working on this...

http://motoactv.wikispaces.com/

We really do need a wiki to keep track of everything. And CEnnis, will that rootzwiki page be updated or new pages made with new releases? If it'll just be updated, I can drop it right in! :)
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
Not sure, I'd have to talk to utkanos about it. For certain, nothing is getting updated until he gets a hold of the device; even then nothing may come of it, so I'd say just drop the link in, and we'll go from there.
[Other SmartWatches] freesoftware:
I am having a weird issue. I can't install any custom apk. Previously rooted with easy modder 1.0 and installed PackageInstaller.apk. Following which installing custom apk is working. Recently I reroot with easy modder 1.2 to get custom recovery, reinstalled PackageInstaller.apk and all custom apk failed to install. Try installing custom apk from root explorer and easy modder 1.2 give an error of "out of space". I have about 30mb left. I try to root with MotoACTV Root Tool V1.1.2 gain but the "out of space" still remains after the root.

Can any one provide lead to fix this?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Return to stock, then try rooting again, and keep us updated. 30mb might not be enough. Move files to sd when you can.