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[Sony Smartwatch] egzthunder1:
I think there is one. .. but i would need to find it

Sent from mALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD!!
[Sony Smartwatch] raiu:
Sorry an app that shows the battery level of the smartwatch
[Sony Smartwatch] lepapirriky:
But the watch already has one, you mean a bigger one? Or percentage?
[Sony Smartwatch] egzthunder1:
I know what you meant. ..

Sent from mALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD!!
[Sony Smartwatch] raiu:
Yes. Both.. I know it seems like duplicate but the battery level on the watch it self isnt always spot on.
[Sony Smartwatch] NipplesOfTheFuture:
Since the API can't read the battery level on the SmartWatch, there are currently no apps with this function. There are only apps that show the battery of your phone.
[Sony Smartwatch] raiu:
Yeah, I kinda figured that would be the case. Thought I would at least ask to confirm.

Just an update to my issues, I mailed my watch back today.. Damn thing stopped getting notifications from SMS, GMAIL and others but still connected to the phone no problem and would stay connected. I could read the text messages and emails but did not get notifications, and the powering issue stayed. Would not power on unless attached to the charge cable.. Waiting on a replacement.... We will see how that goes.
[Sony Smartwatch] gotaphone:
According to this:

http://wiki.bemaniso.ws/w/images/e/e9/USB_A_pinout.jpg

USB male: Pin 1 - VCC, 2 - D+, 3 - D-, 4 - GND

On Sony plug:

http://gadgetznews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Sony-Smartwatch-análisis-conexión.jpg

According to this:

Holding the cable as in the picture, with the contacts facing you and the cable leading downwards,

Pin 4 is the left pin - GND

Pin 3 - D-

Pin 2 - D+

Pin 1 is the right pin - V+
[Sony Smartwatch] Lexus fan:
Has anyone here paired up Smartwatch and Nexus 4? How is it performing? I would like to know about the battery drain too.

Thanks a lot in advance.
[Sony Smartwatch] Alexkidd85:
+1 :confused:
[Sony Smartwatch] ZappBrannigan:
Hi!

I'm using the smartwatch with a Nexus 4. Works perfect! Can't see any (or much) battery drain.

First I couldn't get it started, as the watch always wanted to make an update. This didn't work with the Nexus 4! So I made the first start with another device (a Sony Tablet S). Then paired it to the Nexus and now eyerything works fine!

Gesendet von meinem Sony Tablet S mit Tapatalk 2
[Sony Smartwatch] raiu:
Well i finaly got my replacement and it was a new watch. With in 2 hours of turning it on after charging it a purple line showed up across the screen on the right side runs right though the last number on the clock..

Anyone know how to fix this? I am about done with this piece of junk from sony.
[Sony Smartwatch] Andy Phillips:
Custom strap/band for the SmartWatch:

It really needed a chunky one!
[Sony Smartwatch] ElAguila:
Has anybody else had an issue with the watch continually disconnecting throught the day? It does it several time a day for me. And a couple of times a week I have to unpair it and then pair it again with the phone in order to get it to connect.
[Sony Smartwatch] anubius:
Mine disconnects too. I have no idea why. I just disable and turn back bluetooth in order to restore connection.
[Sony Smartwatch] darren1:
Might be the phone going into deep sleep. I always keep a partial wake lock with Wake Lock - Powermanager when using my Smartwatch and never get disconnects. Have done this with ZTE Racer, ZTE Skate and Nexus 4.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.wl

There is also a paid app (£1) that does this automatically when you connect to your smartwatch.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.floodping.BluetoothKeepalive
[Sony Smartwatch] wizlon:
I have a T-Mobile Note II. My Sony SmartWatch has, to the best of my knowledge, never disconnected except when I walk out of range (25m or so). I have been pleasantly surprised at how well it stays connected to my Note II. Sorry to hear you're having problems.

Are you running stock rom or are you rooted and custom? I have stock JB 4.1.1.
[Sony Smartwatch] raiu:
Can you guys confirm what the model number is on the back of the watch?

Mine have been MN2 ( I have had 2 both with issues out of the box.) (1 wouldn't cut on the next a line on the screen)

I just want to see if there are any out there that actually say MN2SW

Thanks in advance..
[Sony Smartwatch] dgattenb:
MN2 no issues so far
[Sony Smartwatch] dgattenb:
Does anyone know if you can get different permanent clocks on the watch eg not widgets
[Sony Smartwatch] williamcunananjr:
No issues with my smartwatc so far. Cool... about the custom clock, i gues you have to accept the stock or the ones from custom clock app
[Sony Smartwatch] dgattenb:
The custom clock app only shows a widget , not the main clock ... Some one has too rom it
[Sony Smartwatch] FC1032:
Just a heads up. If you use watch it , consider installing "hourly " from the play store.

You get an hourly alert for the time. I find it a nice way to keep track of time without needing to have the screen on or having to wake the watch so much .
[Sony Smartwatch] Sogarth:
If I'm translating correctly, this is the same problem I'm having: for custom notifications (in my case, I'm using CustomNotifier), what are people using to capture incoming e-mail notifications? I've tried filtering against Email (com.android.email), but no luck. If it matters, I have a Samsung Note 2 (it's possible that Samsung's doing something stupid).

Alternately: how do you determine which application has triggered a notification?
[Sony Smartwatch] electrons:
RE: Settings for Custom Notifications

This is what I had to do to make my LiveView show email with 4.2.1 on my GNEX. I don't have a SmartWatch, but I hope the instructions are the same. My LiveView works just fine with JellyBean and only loses connection when out of range.

1 Install the plug-in from called Custom Notifier ( Plugin for LiveView, Extension for SmartWatch)

2 Allow the plug in to read your notifications by going into

(Android OS )Settings > Accessibility (System Section) > CustomNotifier Plugin ----> set to ON

3 Open the LiveView or SmartWatch manager, enable the plug in.

4 Select which apps you want to be notified about on the Manage Plugin Screen.

5 I added Email and Exchange Services and I get my work email notifications.
[Sony Smartwatch] idle0095:
Anyone know if there is a better way to get facebook to work? I dont get any notifications like i do email and sms and so on. I dont like the sony Facebook. I want to just get notifications like I do email and what not. Watchit i cant get to work. Also the notifysmartwatch is buggy as it dont show the message just the icon of the app. Plus its in Chinese or whatever language.
[Sony Smartwatch] Sogarth:
Sure, I figured that's what most people were able to do, and I've gotten it working for non-e-mail notifications. It just doesn't work on the newer Samsung devices, it seems. :(

Edit: Bleh, what makes it worse is that, as I said, even if it's set to track com.android.email, it doesn't work. But this shows up in logcat when it throws an e-mail notification:

D/BadgeProvider( 9276): query, [selection] : package='com.android.email' AND class='com.android.email.activity.Welcome' AND extraData='base_extra_badge'
...
D/ApplicationPolicy( 2295): isStatusBarNotificationAllowed: packageName = com.android.email

So why the hell isn't it working? :mad:
[Sony Smartwatch] winner88:
This is really nice! I want one of those
[Sony Smartwatch] vivre:
SmartWatch MN2 Problems (Can't work without USB)

Source of the following quote: "hxxp://talk.sonymobile.com/message/196999#196999"

Anyone having the same problem as above? :(

I am really pissed that the above has happened to me when I have just unboxed my MN2, installed the liveware manager apps, updated the firmware via the prompt and played with the watch for less than 15 mins.

Please help me. Will really really appreciate it !

Btw, I am using a Note II N7105.
[Sony Smartwatch] XxSilent22xX:
I bought this watch about a month ago off ebay and it has been working perfectly with my nexus 4. At first i was having a issue with the watch vibrating and turning off and when i would try to turn it on i would just vibrate but no screen. After a few days went by with this issue i figured i had a bad watch and was getting ready to return it, but then i thought maybe it needs a update, so i downloaded the sony software and updated the watch then i reconnected the watch to the phone it wanted another update but for firmware so i did so and it has been fine ever since.

TLDR: Bought watch, it would randomly shut off, did updates, problem solved.
[Sony Smartwatch] eddol20:
looks cool :good: where you got that strap/band ?
[Sony Smartwatch] Andy Phillips:
ebay!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180940604792?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

:)
[Sony Smartwatch] raiu:
Yes I had exactly the same thing a week after use. I got a replacement. I thought I might have messed it up washing my hands.
[Sony Smartwatch] benzoman3:
try update

try the new smart connect update
[Sony Smartwatch] Joescan:
Just received my watch yesterday and I have already figured out most of the bugs.

1. Update Watch first with Sony's Update Utility (Click HERE)

Note: I had to keep my finger pressed against the back of the watch and cable for the computer to recognize the device until the update finished

2. Turn off Wifi on your phone before trying to pair with Bluetooth (Had to do this with my Sprint Galaxy Nexus)

Note: With WiFi on my phone would not see the smartwatch.

3. Download the Sony Smartwatch & Smart Connect apps.

4. Enjoy your watch.

I'm running rooted Sprint Galaxy Nexus on a near stock 4.2.1 Rom, everything works perfect.
[Sony Smartwatch] abo999:
Quite fancy one of these but I have a couple of questions:

Can the watch be used to control Endomondo and Doubletwist?

Can you read your Gmails on it?

Does it work properly with the Galaxy S Advance?
[Sony Smartwatch] benzoman3:
call handling

Try the new call handling Pro app on the market. it allow non sony phones to answer calls from smartwatch:cyclops:

---------- Post added at 03:34 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:26 AM ----------

try the new call handling pro app on the market . it allow non sony phones to answer calls from the smartwatch :cowboy:
[Sony Smartwatch] markiepuk:
Disconnects with a xperia Z

Any one else managed to try a Sony Smart watch paired to a Xperia Z??

Mine disconnects randomly and causes Liveware (Smart connect) to Force close :(

Worked perfectly with my Xperia S

Thanks
[Sony Smartwatch] deviouskater:
I have endomodo pro. The watch let's you start and stop the program. Shows your distance too. I use it every time I run. Not sure about double twist. Im using it on my nexus 4
[Sony Smartwatch] Full Battery:
رد: [ACC]Ultimate Sony Smartwatch INFO thread (MN2)

Hello guys

I have this nice watch and it was working well with my galaxy tab.

I moved to a Lenovo ideatab A2107 since it has dual similar.

When i tried to pair My watch to my Lenovo the phone shows it's paired and the watch doesn't admit that and searches for pair.

And the phone doesn't show the pass code as I used to see in my galaxy tab.

Once it paired but when I press the screen of the smartwatch it tries to refresh , then disconnect and never connect again.

I followed the instructions from Sony but nothing is useful.

Did any one get this issue or knows how to handle?
[Sony Smartwatch] elbarto0:
were i can find some apps and hacks or cfw for the sony liveview ??????

thanks for helot
[Sony Smartwatch] JHilderbrando:
Hey,

Just to update I used the new call handling PRI app and it works perfectly. Emailed the DEV too about compatibility and he responded almost immediately, great app, great DEV, recommended 5*.

P.S is anyone else just astonished with the worlds final wakeup to wearable technology? I see topics on forums speculating about apple watches and the galaxy watch etc and even before the pebble came out and I just find myself thinking my smart watch cost less than £70 and it does all of that and more. Most underated piece of technology in recent years me thinks.

Johnny
[Sony Smartwatch] wizlon:
Yeah I am really liking the SmartWatch development, but I hope we can get one that has the great characteristic of a real watch - i.e. not having to push buttons to obtain information. I have the Sony watch, and still think it's a good one, but having to press it to, say, read a text or email or RSS or tweet etc. (when they could just, you know, display it automatically) gets old. Even so, I do think this is the decade of the new watch. :) I have high hopes for the Samsung version. And even the wretched iOS version might make Smart Watches more fashionable (and hence give us more of them). Speaking of which, has anyone checked out the concept "Neptune Pine" wtahc. Seems too good to be true, but we are probably not that far off for something like this becoming real. Very cool!

I also downloaded the new Call Handling Pro today, and emailed the developer a couple of times about a small bug, which he fixed immediately. Really cool. Definitely makes the Smart Watch, well, smarter. :) Sony screwed the pooch with their version. Such retards.
[Sony Smartwatch] darren1:
You can get notifications without pressing buttons with Augmented SmartWatch Pro

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alk.k9

It is a paid app but the developer does over a trial version for people to try.

http://bit.ly/11pnamX
[Sony Smartwatch] MOUSEY:
This app called 'NotifySmartWatch'

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.portany.notifysmartwatch

is the mother or all notification app for the watch. Basically it routes ANY of your notification from your phone directly into the watch. Description in market is in Japanese but I took a dive had tested it - it works flawlessly.

With this app, you can customize which app is allowed to send notification (like WhatsApp, facebook G+, Email). But the notification message is as what you see in the notification bar in your phone.

Setting up: You would need to set the accessibility settings in your phone after installing the app - to enable the app to capture all notifications and route over. After which you also need to customize which app notifications would be filtered over from LiveView. Hope this helps!
[Sony Smartwatch] dansharpy:
Thanks for the tip! Wouldnt of even looked at this because of it being in Japanese but just downloaded it and it looks good! I especially like being able to customise the amount and length of vibrates for each notification! Updated OP :)
[Sony Smartwatch] wiaza100:
New update solve random reboots
[Sony Smartwatch] cruzzmz:
new update dated 4th June :)
[Sony Smartwatch] Mizraim52700:
I have the same problem, search in YouTube the next video: Falla Sony SmartWatch después de Actualización

I can't write the link cause Im new here in XDA

Sony :mad:
[Sony Smartwatch] Bertobert:
1.0.3.4 solved the disconnects

The update solved the problem for me. I crossed my fingers downloaded the SmartWatch application and had liveware manager install the update. Afterwards no more disconnects and the watch works like a charm.

Hope there will be another update for all fellows where the update didn't fix the problem.
[Sony Smartwatch] general forceps:
'Calendar reminder' stopped working for me after the last update. 'No events'

I can capture them with 'Custom Notifier', but something has certainly changed in the firmware that prevents it from working.

I no longer see it in the Play Store either.
[Sony Smartwatch] Moddah93:
This accesorie is really good, but I prefer my traditional watch :)
[Sony Smartwatch] marko68:
After the update it was working fine.....but today after i made a recharge the smartwatch doesn't pair with the xperia s, and when i try to push the green check on smartwatch screen, nothing happens...........

Someone can help?
[Sony Smartwatch] userfriendlyme:
Maybe just try powering off Bluetooth and restarting both devices.
[Sony Smartwatch] guiguigawa:
I have the same problem since this morning. I tried an update via SEUS and i can't check in my watch when i try to pair with my phone... I already try to reboot my phone with bluetooth desactivated and my watch shutdown.

Nothing woks. HELP!!!
[Sony Smartwatch] lepapirriky:
I got the watch on the 5th and as soon I as turn it on I was force to do the update, at the beginning I opt out but the watch wasn't working so I had install it.

So everything is fine, I just got my first random turn off, I had to wait like 3 minues to even turn it on, for some reason the power button wasn't doing anything when I try it.

Hopefully there will be more development on this watch since now verizon has decided to sell this watch on their store.
[Sony Smartwatch] gannon82:
considering getting one of these myself i have a gsm galaxy nexus rooted has anyone got the same setup and discovered any problems ?

cheers
[Sony Smartwatch] rEVOLVE:
Had this a few days now, switched out the band w/ a stainless steel one for another watch i had lying around and now it looks pretty nice as it matches the ss trim.

My main problem is even after update, there are times when it seems to get stuck and if I'm not watching it, it completely drains the battery in a very short time (within an hour). When it's stuck pressing the button doesn't help, even holding down for 15 seconds. Only attaching to the charger will wake it up - i've tried it with just the cable w/o a power source and this will revive it, so it's not a case of the power completely draining.

I do have quite a few apps on it, so I'll try resetting back to stock and just adding apps one at a time.

So far I do plan on returning this if the random locking continues. I was hoping this would tide me over until Pebble arrives.

Also should add I'm using this on a rooted Razr Maxx w/GB Eclipse ROM until my Galaxy S3 arrives.
[Sony Smartwatch] segv11:
My thoughts exactly. Amazing that a few guys from Waterloo can beat a multi-billion dollar multinational company.
[Sony Smartwatch] Bond@007:
Hi, i'm looking for alternative strap for sony smartwatch, what's the name - ebay link or internet link for to buy the same of you ?

Have you some idea for other alternative strap full compatible with Sony Smartwatch ?
[Sony Smartwatch] userfriendlyme:
You can use any watch strap.. that's what the adapter they give u in the box is for.
[Sony Smartwatch] rEVOLVE:
BTW, that watch strap was from some old 49ers watch, but they're right, the adapter allows most regular straps to work.

A few things I've discovered:

1. The watch is not charging properly due to the poor design of the charging cable. Not only is it proprietary, so you are screwed if you lose it (costs $15 to replace from the Verizon site where i bought this from), but the cable depends on the watch's spring clip to keep it in contact for charging. Unfortunately it doesn't give it enough pressure to keep the charging contacts together - I have to actually pinch it all together in order to get it to charge. I was just assuming when the face would turn off that it was actually charging, but it wasn't.

2. The touch seems to be very inaccurate (even after confirming a full battery). Specifically, if i am attempting to access a button in the panel where 4 icons are showing, i can never reliably hit the one in the upper left hand corner. It always seems to register this as either an up swipe or left to right swipe action even though i have actually tried very carefully to hit that spot. Also the "double tap" nor the "shake to access" doesn't always register and you just end up looking like an idiot tapping on the watch or shaking your wrist.

All in all, seems a crappy execution - which is no excuse for a Version 2 model from an established company like Sony. I'll swap it this week in case i got a dud and if it still has all these problems, it's going back. If the replacement fixes all the other issues, I'll take this all back.
[Sony Smartwatch] segv11:
I've experienced both issues, though not as severely as you:

1) Quite a bit of fiddling is required to get the cable to sit right. I need to have the watch sitting flat on the desk, face up, and there needs to be NO twist or tension in the cable. I need to pinch the spring clip tight against the connector when I first start charging, and watch to make sure it really stays connected when I put the watch down. Once I do all this, it _does_ charge reliably.

2) Yes, the touch screen is innacurate. I can usually click on the right icon on the grid of 4 about 75% of the time. I keep my favorite apps in "widget mode" however, where this is not a big issue because my target is the whole screen...

It's better than nothing, but it's got a lot of bugs. Sony should have done better, and Pebble is going to profit because after the Sony device people will long for a smart watch that actually works.
[Sony Smartwatch] userfriendlyme:
I'm sure the pebble watch will have it's on set of issues . There is no device I no without bugs hell even our phones have em. I thought the cable was a little wonky also but I just make sure its clipped firmly. Honestly if u had the first Sony watch the liveview. You would think this charging connection was a godsend. Sony made a ton of improvements on the new smart watch it does everything its suppose to..it actually stays connected unlike there first watch its one of my used accessories.
[Sony Smartwatch] wizlon:
Thanks for the posting. Appreciated.

Unfortunately, I bought this App. I don't think it's sufficiently configurable - at least for me. It's true that it does display "a screen full" of information, but it's not enough for most purposes, so in practice, you still have to reach for the phone. The best App I have found at least for giving useful info is RSS. you have to tap it, but once you do, you can read a whole news feed posting if you want (I typically read it to see if I want to read more). "Watch It" is arguably better than Augmented SmartWatch Pro in my mind.

I think a notification App should allow one to send the notification message to the watch after it buzzes - auto display a screen of info, and allow scrolling if needed for more. This would allow me to feel a vibration, then look at my watch and get a screen full of text without having to do more than flick my wrist and cast my eyes. Kinda what I like to do to tell the time (don't get me started...). :)

Maybe one day we'll get such an app - even for the Sony, let alone one of the newer generation of watches that seem to be coming out (I can't wait).

Regards,

Andrew
[Sony Smartwatch] FC1032:
Ordered a wrist band on ebay :) waiting for it to come!
[Sony Smartwatch] samhsu:
ROCK smartphone watch

saw this thing today, maybe it's too big. on sale at ebay. Android Phone Watch "Rock" - 2 Inch Capacitive Screen, 8GB Micro SD, 2MP Camera, sorry I'm not allowed to post link. I think I will get the Sony instead.
[Sony Smartwatch] lawgone:
Hi guys,

Sorry that I wasn't able to browse through the whole thread. Just wanna know if this Smartwatch is compatible with the latest Jellybean versions of any or most Android phones, be it in stock or custom roms.

Thanks.
[Sony Smartwatch] Mdknight:
Is working fine with my Galaxy Note II (Sprint, Android 4.1.2).
[Sony Smartwatch] lawgone:
Thanks man. I'll be buying a Smartwatch within this week and I want to pair it with my 3 Android phones running on Jellybean.
[Sony Smartwatch] wizlon:
Can only pair with one phone.
[Sony Smartwatch] wixi:
Yes it is working with my Nexus 4 running stock Android 4.2.2.

And as noted, it can only be paired to one phone. Although pairing is easy it is not so convenient.