yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] mxtr185:
i don't know

Ok, so I am a noob here. Yesterday I tried to root my MA and it didn't seem successful. I used v1.1.5 and it didn't seem to do anything at all. I did get into recovery after I tried the 'return to rooted stock' but I didn't know what to do in recovery. I rebooted and noticed that I was now on software version 4.55.78. Now when I plug in my MA, nothing shows up on my computer as a USB device being connected. I would like to update and try again but my MA is not recognized. I am sorry if this has been answered before. I tried searching but I could not find a fix for this. Thank you
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
[vwo05] Hmmm...

Are you using the latest version of the Root Tool?

Are you running the Root Tool and allowing the files to be freshly unzipped?

You could check the extracted folder to see if the .img files are there. Can't think why they shouldn't.

Have you restarted your computer since the first try?

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Why do you think it wasn't successful? Were there any error messages?

Are you talking about Fastboot mode (holding the Start and Power buttons). It will say Fastboot on the screen. Recovery will have a list of options with red writing.

Are you familiar with ADB?

Have you installed MotoCast?
[Other SmartWatches] Bladder61:
I was able to use the Root Tool and return to stock. It took 2 runs of the return to stock to truely get it back to stock where the Moto Software would recognize it. I then went through the incremental updates to 1.6.7 - 1.6.13 - and finally to 1.7.3. No issue for me on the update nor did I do a backup before the update.

Make sure you have the latest version of the Root Tool and try again.

I like the social updates on 1.7.3. The Facebook updates are large/clear and easy to read on the watch. Better than the Facebook app when I was running the watch rooted.

1.7.3 does not have Golf in it. I believe 1.7.2 is the latest golf updated version. I am staying unrooted until we get a 1.7.2 (golf version) updated on one of the ROMs.
[Other SmartWatches] vwo05:
Are you using the latest version of the Root Tool? Yes, I am using version 1.1.5.

Are you running the Root Tool and allowing the files to be freshly unzipped?You could check the extracted folder to see if the .img files are there. Can't think why they shouldn't. I am still using the root tool that I was using before successfully. Maybe I can uninstall it and reinstall it again. I did backup the data which I didnt do before during the successful attempts. Could this have changed something with the .img files?

Have you restarted your computer since the first try? No, I'll have to try this tonight.
[Other SmartWatches] mxtr185:
I have used ADB before and I do have motocast on my computer that I downloaded from mymotocast.com

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I was able to get into recovery after I did the return to rooted stock. I did not know what to do in recovery so I just rebooted the device. Now when I plug the motoactv to my computer it does not show up as a device and the motoactv doesn't lock in the usb sync mode like it used to. I did not get any error messages when doing the root, it just seemed like nothing happened.
[Other SmartWatches] bigm79:
thanks for your reply.

i believe i have the latest root tool (v1.1.5).

i got it from the motoactv wikispaces site.

i have return to stock using the tool many times but still unable to update beyond 1.6.13.

when you say you took 2 runs or the return to stock to make it truly get back to stock, did you mean consecutively? i.e. return to stock once and then do it again. i tried that too and it doesnt work...

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ok i've managed to get it up to the latest firmware 1.7.2 (that's right, with golf included).

i basically follow method 1 in CEnnis91's post here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23338342&postcount=1

then i just incrementally update the device to 1.6.12, then to 1.7.2.

hope this helps those who are unable to get their devices up to the latest software.

im still looking for an A8 stock software.

anyone knows where i can get it kindly let me know.

appreciate it, thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] mxtr185:
Ok, so after the root is completed it said that it was successful and restarts the MA. Is it supposed to go into recovery mode? I have tried rooting a couple of times and it keeps rebooting and going back to the watch face. Is there a button combo to enter recovery?
[Other SmartWatches] funnycreature:
I think that's what I'll do as well. I use the MA only for working out right now so I won't miss any other features. Although one of the reasons to shell out $260 for this gadget was its rootability and accompanying features :)
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
Please help me, I rooted my MA and now I am in recovery but I forget to put the rom on my sdcard, what can I do now?

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riginally Posted by Margino

Get into recovery, use a 'ADB reboot recovery' command. Do you have a ClearDroid ROM on your SDCard still? If not you'll have to push the ClearDroid zip onto the SDCard using ADB. Once in recovery do a wipe data/factory reset, clear cache and advanced -> wipe dalvik cache. Then apply update from SDCard etc., the same process as before. Good luck.

How I push the ClearDroid zip onto the SDCard using ADB?
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
Boot to the launcher and copy the zip to your SDCard from your computer. Use ADB shell stop ADBD if your SDCard isn't showing up.
[Other SmartWatches] Bladder61:
Thanks Bigm79

After reading your reply I went to CEnnis91's site and also used method 1 to get to stock 1.6.6, then updated to 1.6.12 and then finally 1.7.2 with Golf!!:D
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
MotoACTV Rooting & ROM Flashing Guide

I've made a video showing the steps necessary to get a shop bought MotoACTV to the point where Google Play is working and apps can be installed and run on the watch. It's blurry in parts, due to lack of proper recording equipment, but should be obvious enough when followed along to. Some copying of files and reboots take a little longer than shown but I had to cut out any waiting to get the video into the YouTube time limit.

I hope this goes some way to clarify the process for users who have just acquired their MotoACTVs. As always, I'll do my best to answer any questions. Please read the wiki before you attempt any part of this guide. :)
[Other SmartWatches] vwo05:
Margino! Thanks! Reinstalling a fresh copy of the Root Tool did it. I think when I backed up my data, somehow my .img files got moved to a different folder labeled 6-5-2012 and the root tool could not find them when trying to return to stock. I am up and running now and alot of thanks to you, ClearD, SpeedyInk and all that helped with the wiki.
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
I can't see your video!!!

THANKS,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] Bugaboo75:
Logging into Dropbox

Probably a stupid question, but when I opened up Dropbox on the MA, and click on the email and password fields, no keyboard opens up to enter anything. How have people logged in?

Also, when I try to search for an app in Google Play, I get a FC. Is this something that others are also experiencing?
[Other SmartWatches] Fatadxb:
Hi

Can u guys pls post some photos of ur motoactv launcher and widgets with some details so I can make mine looks good

thanks
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
This is a known issue. Use the Market Search app or log into Google Play to install apps from a web browser on a computer.

Here's my setup.

If you mean you can't see the video in the post, click on the orange link to be taken to YouTube. Otherwise, could you explain exactly how you can't see the video.

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Glad to hear it! :)
[Other SmartWatches] funnycreature:
This might seem like a naive question but when I remap any of the buttons after rooting/flashing they will not fulfill their original purpose anymore when using the stock launcher, right? Just wondering how people use the workout functions properly. I always have to press the start button before the workout starts recording and I also like the music button's functions. Has anyone found a good way to keep the original functionality after remapping the buttons?

Cheers!
[Other SmartWatches] lownox:
^^^ See above ^^^
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
Personally, I have the stock buttons as Start and Music and use Android Quickdo as soft buttons for Menu and Wifi on/off. A Swipepad shortcut provides a link to the homescreen. This way I can use the Start, Menu, Home, Music and Wifi on/off buttons no matter which app is currently running on the screen.
[Other SmartWatches] Fatadxb:
Im SORRY what launcher is this ?
[Other SmartWatches] funnycreature:
Thanks! I was searching for "remap" so this post didn't show :)
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
Margino Hi,

I Yesterday install the ClearDroid MotoACTV Version 1.1.3A and I have some questions:

1. I am with zeam Launche and HoneyComb Launcher but I don't like them the Power

Widget seems Small and not so clear like yours and I dont have APPs like: file

explorer, gallery, games, browser, fm redio, tasks manager, Gmail, Google Calendar,

And more...

2. I want that my MotoACTV will look like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOCPrxHkXZk it is look excellent and a lot of APPs work fine, mine not, I get FC.

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
Does the﻿ stock program that came with the watch still work after rooting/roming the device?

How I can see the stock program?

THANKS,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
Why if I extract the rom: ClearDroid_MotoACTV_1.1.3_A

I see in APP Folder a lot of apps, and after installed this rom on MotoACTV I don't see any?
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
The launcher is ADWLauncher EX

ADWLauncher EX works well for me. It has many options to customise how it looks. It allows widgets to be resized on the homescreen, which is why Power Widget is bigger on my homescreen.

I'm using:

File Explorer - File Expert. Features include tabbed exploring, SMB connection over network, root explorer.

Gallery - QuickPic. Gives the ability to change desktop wallpapers.

Games - haven't got into this area yet, but from what I've read emulators work as well as Angry Birds and the like.

Browser - Dolphin Browser Mini is great but touching address bar causes a force close. I've just started using Boat Browser. Seems pretty good so far.

FM Radio: Don't use wired headphones so haven't played with this yet. There is one in the stock music player.

Tasks - ColorNote Notepad Notes. Includes a widget which allows for quick note and task taking.

Gmail and Calendar - Check out my previous posts for instructions on how to get autosyncing working with the Business Calendar widget. Gmail should work after a Google Account is added.

The majority of apps work. Some may need the screen sized changed with a density changer - LCD Resolution (Root) works for me.

Everything in the stock software still works which can be accessed by loading the stock launcher. You can do this by using the EasyModder from the wiki to change the button assignments or choose the stock launcher when the choose homescreen dialogue appears. Check out post 2216 for my setup or do a thread search for alternatives.

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All the apps get installed but only some of them appear in the app drawer as most are not designed to be run by the user, but by the operating system or they're constantly running in the background.

Launcher2 is the stock launcher which uses apps like Golf, FMRadio, Coaching etc. Apps like bluetooth, ChargeOnlyMode, Usb, etc are started when the MotoACTV boots and they run in the background allowing Android function like bluetooth and usb functions to work. GKeyboard is the stock keyboard.
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
How can I uninstall launcher that I installed and I don't want it?

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
MotoACTV Easy Modder can do this. Option 03, 05 and type in the package name from the list. Your replacement Launcher may have app uninstall built into it (try long pressing the apps from the launcher's app drawer).

You could also install an app from Google Play to uninstall apps. App2SD is a good choice because it also allows you to move apps to the SDCard. There isn't a lot of space on the internal storage to install apps. Titanium Backup can also do this and much more, which is what I generally use.
[Other SmartWatches] gspro2000:
Root new 1.7.3 fastboot

I see if you hold volume up and hold power for 5 seconds and then start tapping power button you get bootloader

on the other hand if you do the same with volume down you get fastboot.

Using cleardroids 1.1.5 tool flash modified boot.img and let it boot up and click root.

Now your on the latest rom and still ROOTED.

Thanks moto for changing the button sequence. LOL
[Other SmartWatches] funnycreature:
Does that mean this can be done from unmodified 1.7.2 as well? What is the exact sequence of steps? Thanks a lot!

EDIT: What I mean is, the bootimage will not interfere with the current ROM? Also, is there any update on a custom 1.7.2/3-based ROM?
[Other SmartWatches] droidhackzor:
just an added app for the wiki

i can't remmember who maintains the motoactv wikispaces but would like to add the adidas Micoach app to the confirmed working. i haven't tested it extensivly yet so i can't say if the syncing works yet. bear in mind that the android version does NOT have ant+ or BLE capabilities so it does only have the standard phone app useage "pace + gps.

Here is a link to the album of pictures i took for proof that it works.

https://plus.google.com/photos/111213483991400617084/albums/5751769109449793729?authkey=CN2I6IOt1o36Pg

here is another post i made on the MiCoach Website.

http://community-micoach.adidas.com/thread/14845
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Haven't tested yet. I can play with one tonight if you guys want.

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[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
That key combination actually existed well before this update, but we didn't have use for it; but this is why we found it so quickly.
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
The boot.imgs are correctly made now and won't affect the system like it used to with the original root.
[Other SmartWatches] stoudamire:
Difference between the European and the US Version

What is actually the difference between the European and the US Version of the MotoACTV?

I know that both devices get different software updates but I do not find an explaination why exactly.
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
Nothing is different between the two, the software is actually the same but just has different timestamps. Which is why we need to make separate stock images but only one custom rom.
[Other SmartWatches] bennero:
Has anyone successfully gotten anything to work for streaming music from their phone to the MotoACTV through BT?

So irritating that Moto has not implemented this.
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
From wher I can get the European Version of the MotoACTV?

Can someone give a link?

THANKS,

Arie.

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Do I need to install on my MotoACTV:

1. gapps-ics-20120317-signed.

2. ClearDroid_MotoACTV_Modpack_1.1-signed.

Thanks,

Arie.

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Why when I want to install APP from google play or from my MotoACTV(apk files) I get a message: Error Insufficient storage available.

Thanks,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] Fatadxb:
There isn't a lot of space on the internal storage to install apps

this problem is really pain
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
Why when I want to install on the MotoACTV any application I get the message:

Error Insufficient storage available.

Although I deleted apps that I had on the MotoACTV and deleted some stuff I had on the MotoACTV and still no place on SDCARD!!!

How can I see how much memory is left available on my MotoACTV?

Thanks,

Arie.

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Where can I download maps of Israel to navigation on the MotoACTV?

In what format the maps?

THANKS,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] Jrbourque:
I'm actually thinking of buying one of these today and I'm glad I seen this before getting the Sony smart watch ...a couple of questions that I have ...does this show your calls/texts/notifications from phone once rooted? And not that it matters at all just curious ...does it have a mic?
[Other SmartWatches] konvalink:
Black/Grey menu listings

I'm looking for solution several months. Without success. I wrote some posts in this thread, but it seems that it does not matter to anyone.:(
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
If you've installed ClearDroid you won't need to install gapps unless you want to get the calendar to sync and/or use a calender widget. Where did you find gapps-ics-20120317-signed? It's different from the one I've got. I haven't tested the ICS version on my MotoACTV so don't know if they will run without issue on Gingerbread (which is what the MotoACTV is running).

ClearD's modpack 1.1 changes the battery increments from every 10% to 1% steps. It's easy to install, choose the zip from the SDCard when in recovery. It's useful to have but the watch will need rooting again after installation. Easy enough to do, just use the Root Tool, button 3.

The MotoACTV retains all it's stock functionality after root. Caller ID will show up on the watch and well as SMS mesages. It doesn't have a mic and can't make calls in the traditional sense. Making video calls from it would be very cool though.

I would say a lot of people would like the answer to our question but it's probably a complicated problem. The styling relating to the menus is probably buried in the kernel and perhaps can't be overridden easily. Or maybe it's somewhere else, like in systemUI.apk. I've disassembled its classes.dex using baksmali and had a poke around but it's a strange and alien world down there. In fact, if anyone could provide a link to any learning material or recommend a book regarding editing dex files I would be grateful and might even be able to contribute something.
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
Apps can be hacked to be visible in launchers.
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
The way the menus look lies in framework not the kernel, it too can be modified.
[Other SmartWatches] funnycreature:
I finally rooted my MotoACTV. It works, I can see it using ADB but for some reason it's not detected by my PC (incl. MotoCast) anymore. Is that a known issue? How do I update my playlist for example? Or is there a way to make it show up again?

Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] Margino:
Issue a adb shell stop adbd command or install NT Hidden Settings to have the option of switching off USB debugging. You can then switch debugging back on afterwards without the need to restart the watch.

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Would you know in which file it's located? Is there any reference material which outlines what and where things are in /system/framework/, the system styling for example?
[Other SmartWatches] funnycreature:
You are the man! Thanks a million.

EDIT: Will I have to do this every time now? I really don't mind, just curious.
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
I would be able to find it in the source code but not in the Java byte code created when you baksmali. Source and the android website would be the place you want to look for such things.
[Other SmartWatches] nequeelrey:
Using Vuze

Using Vuze, I was able to get it to stream MotoACTV.
[Other SmartWatches] Jrbourque:
So i decided to grab the motoactv today...went through rooting process, and flashed 1.1.3a....so now lcd density apps are being denied root access but i have super user installed...if i try to change wallpaper it force closes... just alot of fc and being denied root even when i changed to auto respond to allow ..any ideas?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Root tool, run button 3 again.

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[Other SmartWatches] Jrbourque:
thanks... that took care of the super user problem and i was allowed to change dpi, which def helps.
[Other SmartWatches] felixm477:
I rooted my MotoActv and everything works well just the keyboard seems to be the stock actv keyboard, how do i get the ICS keyboard as default? also how do i get the settings menu to be more like android and give me full settings?
[Other SmartWatches] Jrbourque:
I'm wondering same about keyboard and also the lockscreen demoed in a video review after rooting motoactv
[Other SmartWatches] funnycreature:
I couldn't get GPS signal for outdoor workout so I'm going back to stock for now. I know it worked flawlessly before. Has anyone found a work-around that does not require a custom ROM?

EDIT: I lost my golf feature as a result of going back to stock :( not that I care or need it but maybe others will! Although, once again I wouldn't be surprised if it was just something I did wrong...
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
I've got an idea I'm sure you guys will like. Standby for it. :)

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[Other SmartWatches] felixm477:
also wondering how everyone has wifi working
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
Margino Hi,

Which file you have, and if you can please give me a download link, I want to have the calendar and the GMAIL work on my MotoACTV.

If I install this file: ClearD's modpack 1.1 I will have enough memory remains on my MotoACTV? Because now I can not install any file on my MotoACTV although I removed a lot of space!!!

Thanks for your Help,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] SandmanPHAZ:
Hi all,

Am interested in buying an older MotoActv 8GB, but heard I can't get any of the new updates, like golf, etc without the 16gb version. Was wondering if it was possible to root the 8gb version and install the newest update manually?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Version doesn't matter. With CEnnis91's stock images, after rooting and flashing one, you can get golf and all that stuff on any version. I have it on my 8Gb. :)

Also, for everyone... I think instead of going the Rom route for now, I'm going to be making a ClearDroidMod instead.

Instead of the entire rom, it will simply flash overtop of your current, updated rom, and add everything you need to it. Does that sound like something you guys would be interested in?
[Other SmartWatches] EvilGenius210:
Hell yes!

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Forgive me guys if this has been answered in this thread before, it is just so hard to search a 200 plus page thread.

(Motoactv really needs its own section)

Anyhow, I was wondering if anyone has figured out how to prevent the wifi from turning off? It seems mine turns off after a few minutes and it gets really annoying. Has anyone found a way to fix this?
[Other SmartWatches] jiexi:
YES PLEASE!

Can you make the base cleardroidrom to be 1.1.2B?

I haven't been able to flash 1.1.3A, and would love to have the updated rom features.

Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
Which rom you used and why can not I install any file on my MotoACTV although I removed a lot of space!!!

Thanks,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
If I have download the "ROM MANAGER v5.0.0.7" can I Reboot into Recovery?

Thanks for help,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
You might find yourself limited in what you can mod. If you still plan on framework hacks some users may experience crashes if they flash your rom over top an older version.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
We'll have to set a limit to the versions it will work with then, I guess. :)

I need to do a lot of diffing too, to find out what will work and what won't... gonna take some time.

CEnnis91, do you know the exact changes of the latest 1.7.2 by chance?