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[Sony Smartwatch] Karlmadur:
Help!!

I need the usb cable. Cheap or normal, not 50$ with shipping to ICELAND

Please can someone help me?

Best regards and thanx,
[Sony Smartwatch] FC1032:
:eek: I caved in and couldn't resist buying one.

I was originally planning to buy a pebble or metawatch strata but the pebble's ETA is next year earliest ($150 + $20 shipping), the metawatch strata, I missed the kickstarter (it's now $179 + $$ shipping).

The smartwatch is available NOW, I got one for $106 off ebay (i got mad at myself when i saw one for $104...). Essentially, i'm getting 80%+ functionality of the other 2 watches at 60% the price :) Plus, the touchscreen gives it a little more variety in terms of apps and this looks so much more pro with a metal band :D

Waiting for it to ship...
[Sony Smartwatch] powercamg4:
may be a dumb question but can the sony smartwatch work on any android phone or just sony?
[Sony Smartwatch] cb1100r:
any Androphone (i use it with an Samsung S3)
[Sony Smartwatch] Spectre51:
Try pressing the clasp closed a little more or move the cable around. Seems it doesn't always seat well to start charging.
[Sony Smartwatch] j89:
Just bought a Smartwatch and I had a small question.

What is your full battery icon like after it's finished charging? Is it like a full green battery icon with a lightning bolt? or does that icon change into something
[Sony Smartwatch] general forceps:
nah, this is it.
[Sony Smartwatch] _EriK_:
Hi all. Is there any way to display whatsapp notifications one by one and not just a " you have X new whatsapps"??

Other than that, I'm happy with this toy. Any future plans from Sony to update the device?

Tnx in advance!!!
[Sony Smartwatch] Stu|:
I use watchit and select the apps I want to see. Works exactly as you want. I can read new whatsapp messages.

I uninstalled pretty much all the Sony apps for notifications as watchit will do most of them
[Sony Smartwatch] _EriK_:
Ok, I'll give it a try. Also is battery friendly right?

Tnx!
[Sony Smartwatch] general forceps:
Watchit won't help with your problem; Whatsapp only sends the text of the 1st message.

The limitation resides within the Whatsapp notification system itself, no workaround.
[Sony Smartwatch] _EriK_:
That makes sense. And could we talk with whatssapp devolopers and try to solve it?
[Sony Smartwatch] Stu|:
Yeah, I have never had the issue where i got 2 messages at the same time, and so have only ever had 1 message to read.
[Sony Smartwatch] _EriK_:
Ok, tell me how you make it? Do I have to configure someting else or what?
[Sony Smartwatch] Stu|:
I think you misunderstood my last post, I don't get the " you have X new whatsapps" message as that only occurs when you have more than 1 whatsapp to read. As I said, I don't usually get more than 1 before it's read. Like general forceps says, its whatsapp displaying that text in the notification and watchit will only display the text in the notification.
[Sony Smartwatch] lepapirriky:
I recently got the note2 and the watch has become more responsive and also it hardly disconnect unless i go far away from the phone. With the gs3, sometimes I got shot down when trying to show off the watch because it tries to reconnect and it takes a long time to connect, which by then I just turn it off and on so I can show it but by then its too late.
[Sony Smartwatch] _EriK_:
My fault, sorry for that! So basiclly we should have no more than 1 whatssapp message in order to read that text. Cool.. Thnx for your help!
[Sony Smartwatch] FC1032:
:D mine arrived in the mail. On my way home!

Hope all goes well!

Also any one here happen to have got a galaxy nexus with 4.2? All working?

EDIT: The watchit app doesn't work (can't enable accessibility)

For some reason, the left half of the screen seems to always pick up my touch as a swipe gesture... makes pressing the icons on the left side near impossible. Should I exchange for a new one? I mean out of like 10 presses on the LHS icons, only 1-2 register.
[Sony Smartwatch] _EriK_:
Change it, that's not the normal behavior. It's not smartphone related. Or first of all try to update the smartwatch, maybe is some soft related problem.

Cheers
[Sony Smartwatch] FC1032:
Got in contact with the ebay seller

Seems like someone had the same problem as me http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27506170&postcount=39 Though my taps and shake to wake work well.

I've seen lots of videos where their touch screen works, so I'm assuming this is NOT a common problem. I only got one firmware update (initial set up of the watch/phone) but that's it...
[Sony Smartwatch] _EriK_:
You got only one update? Its not sopposed to work that buggy way. Return it and ask for a new one. Thats my advice. :angel:
[Sony Smartwatch] sifri:
Can someone help me my smartwatch is stuck in some upgrade mode i connected it to my phone then it starts upgrading when coming to the second line it disconnects and i have to restart phone to connect it again and try.

My phone is zte blade 2.

I cant hard reset it either it just shuts downs the device:(

what to do?
[Sony Smartwatch] FC1032:
I think when you upgrade the watch it needs to be plugged in and charging. Otherwise it just halts and doesn't install
[Sony Smartwatch] byronicman:
For some reason, WatchIt no longer vibrates when it pings me a notification. I don't think it's anything I've done - but has anyone else had a problem recently?

I'm running it on an Xperia S.
[Sony Smartwatch] _EriK_:
When I was using watchit, all was ok. Try to activate/deactivate the app from the smartwatch launcher.

Is there any new apps or just anything new?
[Sony Smartwatch] byronicman:
I've switched to the Du@lcore ROM. The watch still functions normally - it buzzes when people call, for example. Just no longer on WatchIt. I've tried deactivating it, and have also done a fresh install. Nothing. a shame, because it was an excellent app for the Smart Watch.
[Sony Smartwatch] lepapirriky:
So it only happened when you switch roms? Bwfore it was working fine? Could be the rom? Preventing from vibrating sonewhere on the setting
[Sony Smartwatch] sifri:
I got it to work with my blade I so i think its either the rom or the bluetooth!

Just upset because there doesnt exist any blade II custom roms so i can try!
[Sony Smartwatch] Dammx:
Ultimate Sony Smartwatch INFO thread (MN2)

I have installed google android 4.1.1 on my GN official, I have SmartWatch, everything works perfectly, installing android 4.1.2 or 4.2, I tried both, with clean roms and SmartWatch only, and does not work with either by permission issues, hopefully update SONY smartwatch.De moment I can not upgrade to new versions as they prefer to keep working sony SmartWatch
[Sony Smartwatch] serkanhiziroglu1998:
Can i use this with my 4.1.2 s3 ? Stock samsung rom..

GT-I9300 cihazımdan Tapatalk 2 ile gönderildi
[Sony Smartwatch] Dammx:
I have installed on Galaxy Nexus stock version 4.1.1 and it works everything perfectly, I tested with new versions like: AOKP, Android 4.1.2 Galaxy Nexus, Android 4.2, does not work with any of these new versions.
[Sony Smartwatch] rob17zero1:
help

hi all just purchased a smart watch off ebay, but im having trouble and hope you can help, when i turn on the watch it doesnt try to pair it just show a pic of the watch and the phone with 3 dots inbetween (ill try and add a pic) ive tried everything i can think off including a hard reset, please does anyone have any advice?
[Sony Smartwatch] lepapirriky:
But did you already paired the device first? If you didnt, you have to hold the power on for 10 sec until the message for pair up appears.
[Sony Smartwatch] Espania:
Did you know any notificator wich works well with whatsup notifications?, all I try don´t show separate messages, only the boring 4 posts from 3 users
[Sony Smartwatch] _EriK_:
That was also my question.
[Sony Smartwatch] arungeorge1981:
Same issue here

:crying:

For me also it was working great . After I updated my android version to 4.0.4 the font was unreadable. Please help somebody.
[Sony Smartwatch] jubin85:
Hi,

Which is the android version on your mobile and please give us few other specs related to phone?
[Sony Smartwatch] anubius:
I recommend using watchit! app. This one is sending every single message from the phone to watch. At the beginning it is bit annoying, however in setting you can make manual pick from which app you should get notifications. It also shows all the messages in the widget on the watch. Try it is free.
[Sony Smartwatch] FC1032:
Hi,

Has this been updated to work on 4.2 ? I need to get my watch replaced but last time I installed it, the app didn't show in accessibility so I couldn't use it.
[Sony Smartwatch] anubius:
Unfortunately I don't know if it works with 4.2. I am using it with Galaxy S2 and the latest I tried was 4.1.2 and this one worked fine for me.
[Sony Smartwatch] MrMrMr111:
I have just got a SOny Smartwatch, and have set it up with my stock S3 on JB v4.1.1. It workd fine.

I've installed music app, and it controls the default music player fine, AND shows the artwork which is great as thought this was only Xperia phones. However I want to use Google Music Player with it, as I'm on unlimited data and have all my songs up in the cloud.

I found an app in store for google music player, tried it, but it always seemed to start the default music player, not the Google Music app on the phone. Can anyone help?

cheersa
[Sony Smartwatch] Delacor:
Freeze the App thats get always started with Titanium Backup, just to Check if its working ;)

Sent from my Galaxy SII
[Sony Smartwatch] FC1032:
Watchit confirmed working with 4.2.1!!

I'm liking the watch, only thing I'd nitpick is that I wished the " clock" screen showed icons of some sort to show any unread notification.
[Sony Smartwatch] dgattenb:
Woohoo

Got my watch last night :

Build : not that good, bezel is a bit too raised.

Cost: 50 quid from Amazon.

Screen: small, going from a Xperia S and N7 to this little thing is , different , but then I do not want a 5" slab on my wrist !

Apps: Good start , but I'm sure there is more that can be done with this device.

Overall , nice toy, could turn into something real
[Sony Smartwatch] Mario Christian Oquias:
yey!!!

got my new smartwatch from a local distributor..very cheap and lots of features...im gonna give this a whirl and post back here after that. cheers!
[Sony Smartwatch] darren1:
Augmented SmartWatch Pro

Not sure if anyone has listed this app but I have been using it for a number of weeks and its fantastic. It allows hands free at a glance notifications on the Smartwatch. Developer is very helpful, I had an app that was unsupported and he fixed it straight away. It is a paid app (£2.25 at time of writing) but I feel it is well worth it.

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xyH56rcTk8I

May help people with Whatsapp as it has Whatsapp notifications although I don't use it so can't comment.
[Sony Smartwatch] Dammx:
Please tell me how you did the install, I have Galaxy Nexus, with Android version 4.1.1 works perfectly, if I upgrade to 4.2.1, not synchronized and the application does not work on my phone SmartWatch
[Sony Smartwatch] Dammx:
SmartWatch, and work on my galaxy nexus with android 4.2.1, all I did was wipe data and uninstall the app SmartWatch my phone with Titanium Backup, then re-download the app SmartWatch from google play and it worked well .. In case you can help ... Greetings to all
[Sony Smartwatch] FC1032:
I uninstalled it and reinstalled. You could play it safe and do what the previous commenter did.

The update even says for jellybean! :)
[Sony Smartwatch] aleekwen:
How to get chat info from what's app

If you have Root, can use Tasker and have Sqlite3 installed it is possible to get the WhatsApp chat info to watch via this command

sqlite3 /data/data/com.whatsapp/databases/msgstore.db "select data from messages WHERE key_from_me='0' ORDER BY _id DESC LIMIT 1;"

This was a hint from https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/tasker/qNIYn1bEYpc

You can write it to a file, read into Tasker and send to a notification app via an Intent.

I may add to my app for Sony/MetaWatch over the Holidays (to eliminate need for Tasker and do the formatting, but will still need sqlite3 to be installed by the user+root)
[Sony Smartwatch] fsav:
disconnection issues

Hi all,

I'm new here but this thread looks the best place to ask for advice. I've searched and searched forums etc. for the solution but to no avail.

I just bought a Sony Smartwatch and successfully paired it with my phone (LG Eclypse). I have installed LiveWare Manager and Smartwatch apps, along with updates if prompted for (LiveWare is version 3.3.10, I don't know for Smartwatch). It also performed some firmware update on the watch at some point.

I've been able to install widgets and apps (weather etc.) and use them on the watch. For five minutes.

After a short time (5 to 10 minutes) the watch will buzz 3 times quickly and disconnect. The phone will say "Smartwatch disconnected" in the Android notifications. It then reconnects, and says it has reconnected, but now I can't use the watch, as the watch shows a screen with two arrows forming a circle, and I can't do anything with the watch. If I reboot the phone the watch will work for 5 minutes, then do that again.

Has anybody had similar issues? Does anyone know how that screen is even called? (I've attached a picture of the screen)

At times it also disconnects randomly in a more ordinary fashion, ie. showing the "connection in progress" screen. Maybe that's related.

Thanks in advance if anyone knows about this.
[Sony Smartwatch] dgattenb:
Mines paired with my Sony xperia S and works fine with my nexus 7 , however it only really works with my phone . my Sony had a live manger update yesterday, that may have helped
[Sony Smartwatch] Spectre51:
Hmm just connected mine to SUS to see if there was an update. SUS said there was and did the update successfully yet now the watch just flashes a red screen. Tried a reset (holding power for 15 seconds) but still nothing. Anyone else had this happen?
[Sony Smartwatch] Modulas:
Spectre51, I checked mine for updates this morning (South Africa time) and there were none.

Strange - I would have thought that updates would be rolled out worldwide?

If its a broken update, then I really hope Sony fixes it soon.

An issue which started in mine yesterday, is that the watch no longer vibrates or displays new notifications on the screen. Messages still show up in the messages widget for example, but I receive no notification about it whatsoever. Installed a Whatsapp notification app/widget I found online (not in the Play store), so not sure if it could have anything to do with my issue.

After a couple of hours of not being notified about stuff, I installed Watchit - which only really worked well for a while. Notifications are displayed as toasts on the watch, but the vibrating feature stopped working. (Vibe on the watch still works because I feel it every time it loses the connection with my phone.)

For both issues above, I've uninstalled/reinstalled the Smart Connect app (new version 17 Dec), as well as Watchit. No change.

I didn't uninstall/reinstall the SmartWatch app itself though.

I'm using a HTC One V on stock 4.0.3

---------- Post added at 03:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:45 PM ----------

Just received a reply from the Watchit dev.

Vibrating is handled by the Smart Connect app itself, so any problems related to Watchit not vibrating should be troubleshooted there.

So Smart Connect seems to be the culprit...probably for both my issues.
[Sony Smartwatch] Spectre51:
Interesting. Hopefully the battery is dead on it this morning and I will try recharging and see what happens. I have a second smart watch but I don't really want to risk trying the update on it to see if it is a bad update.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Smartwatch] imran599:
Compatibility with Sensation XE

Hi, I wonder if anyone has been able to use the Smartwatch with a HTC Sensation XE? It's listed as incompatible on Sony's website, but I'm wondering if that's based on the pre-ICS update software? I'm sure the phone's hardware is sufficient. I'd love to buy a Smartwatch but need to check compatibility.
[Sony Smartwatch] NipplesOfTheFuture:
Yes, it should be compatible so long as you're running Android. Sony lists your phone as unsupported simply because it's not a Sony phone.
[Sony Smartwatch] Spectre51:
Still no go on mine. Flashing red screen of death.....talked to Sony support and they said I have to send it in for replacement (they can't repair the watches) but I don't have the receipt so I am SOL.
[Sony Smartwatch] Modulas:
I've managed to resolve my non-vibrating and no notification issue:

Did some reading up and then scrounged around the Net for an apk of the older Liveware Manager 3.2.8. (I'm convinced that the 17Dec update of Smart Connect caused my problem, as it started just after updating.)

The reason why I went for the older version of the software is because I read somewhere that LM 3.2.8 was the last version that supported Android 4.0.3 - which is exactly what my phone is running. So I got a version that is known to work with my device...

Removed absolutely everything Smartwatch related from the phone, rebooted and then installed Liveware Manager 3.2.8 and all the rest. Reset the watch and deleted/set up the Bluetooth pairing again.

Voila! It works!

It might just be coincidence - and I might have gotten the same results had I just reinstalled Smart Connect - but I'm tired of fiddling with it and will leave it as-is for now. Might update to Smart Connect again when they bring out a new version.
[Sony Smartwatch] efex:
Vibrate broke for me too with the latest update. Uninstalled ALL smartwatch software, cleared cache, and reinstalled all. Now it seems to work again! Running modified stock 4.1.2 on note2.
[Sony Smartwatch] gvaf:
Hi all

Is it possible for this gadget to find the cable or the connector pinout ?

I have lost my cable and i cant charged any more. At least if i knew the pinout i could charge it until the cable arrives.

Thanks
[Sony Smartwatch] byronicman:
Thank you for this advice - have done it too. The vibrate is back - and now the watch is useful again. Many thanks.
[Sony Smartwatch] gvaf:
Can someone please check his cable for the power supply?
[Sony Smartwatch] betizad:
updated mine with SUS and it's on 0.1.A.3.7 and no problem working. I don't see any difference after the update.
[Sony Smartwatch] Spectre51:
So if you plug it back into SUS does it say up to date?
[Sony Smartwatch] dgattenb:
The update said on mine better stability and watch works when not synced with Bluetooth
[Sony Smartwatch] betizad:
Dies anyone have issues with Gmail app notify from Sony? It does not work for me at all. I just use the watch it app for now to get notifications but I liked the gmail extras app more, don't know why it stopped working. Running 4.1.2 stock on Galaxy nexus.
[Sony Smartwatch] DarkExplorer:
Hey guys is there a way to show the seconds on the watch?
[Sony Smartwatch] Modulas:
gvaf, you still looking for the charger pinout?

Found a site where some guy took one apart and you can see the silkscreen markings on the PCB.

I'm not allowed to post links yet, but if you Google "Sony Smartwatch dissected, found not very hacker-friendly" - it'll be the first search result.
[Sony Smartwatch] gvaf:
Thats what i was looking for, men. :good:

Thank you
[Sony Smartwatch] Shaida22:
I have excactly the same problem.

Still got nothing?

Gonna change it tomorrow...
[Sony Smartwatch] Spectre51:
Nope. No luck. Gave it to my friend at Sony to have the software guys take a look at it and reflash it.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Smartwatch] Corrado89:
how can I answer the call if I have a galaxy s3
[Sony Smartwatch] bitubo:
hi, i use Watchit for Notification of Whatsapp ( Works great )

but i don't have notif for the app Email of the S3

in the setting of Whatchit , i have only enable the case Whatsapp and Email

i must enable an other case for email ?

Thank you
[Sony Smartwatch] Xearon64:
Check the last photo on this page : http://www.cmw.me/?q=node/59
[Sony Smartwatch] JHilderbrando:
Hey,

Tried searching the forums for answers and I know it's a long shot but is it possible to get any other phone to pick up calls?

As below I've got the s3 and I'm wondering why it's not possible on non Sony devices.

I don't know for sure but I would imagine that it's either deliberately blocked or some sort of proprietary service running on the device that we've been unable to port.

Does anyone actually know the reason?
[Sony Smartwatch] ElAguila:
I got the watch paired and setup and updated. Everything was fine for a week. Took it off the charger this morning and it connected to the phone but the weather widget will not update. It just keeps saying network error. I checked on my phone and the weather on my phone is updating just fine. Any ideas how to correct this?
[Sony Smartwatch] Spectre51:
Started getting that network error last night too.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Smartwatch] lepapirriky:
Same problem here, could it be related to 2013 year? I just notice it yesterday night but didnt checked before tho.
[Sony Smartwatch] betizad:
Same here with my GN.
[Sony Smartwatch] colindodds:
I have same won't allow any city added either on weather widget
[Sony Smartwatch] efex:
Weather widget broken here too. I guess we will have to wait for Sony to fix it.
[Sony Smartwatch] NipplesOfTheFuture:
Weather Widget

Rebooting both the SmartWatch and my phone seemed to fix the network error.

There could have also been a problem on Yahoo's servers.
[Sony Smartwatch] lepapirriky:
Well mine is also working again. But didnt do anything to fix it, so it was an internal error I guess...either way it works again.
[Sony Smartwatch] raiu:
Mine shut off on me yesterday it had half a battery left according to the icon. I tried all day to turn it back on and it would not. Tried the reset and nothing. Found the only way to turn it on is to connect it to the computer wait for the battery icon to come on and then press the power button and it comes on, then disconnect it and im good to go until it turns off again then I have to connect it back and do that all over again... :rolleyes:

I am thinking about returning mine.
[Sony Smartwatch] lepapirriky:
Samething happen to me before, the only way to turn it on was to basically charge it.
[Sony Smartwatch] raiu:
Yeah, I did charge it.. Battery icon is full and not blinking. Once the device is turned off, the only way to turn it back on is to connect it to the computer and then press the power button and not turn it off again.
[Sony Smartwatch] darren1:
Have you tried cleaning the contacts on both smartwatch and cable with a clean dry cloth? Then try charging again. Sorted it for me.
[Sony Smartwatch] raiu:
Ill try this but I dont see how it will help when the battery is already charged all the way.
[Sony Smartwatch] darren1:
Mine was showing as charged too, and I was sceptical but it worked.
[Sony Smartwatch] raiu:
I just cleaned it with an alcohol wipe and it still shows that its fully charged :confused:

UPDATE

NOW IT HAS COMPLETELY QUIT WORKING

UPDATE 2

I just tried it again, connected it to the computer and the battery meter shows full.... ? I press the power button and it turns on. I disconnect it from the USB cable and it stays on. I press the power button to turn it off and it stays off until i connect it to the computer again.. really weird.
[Sony Smartwatch] egzthunder1:
Uhmm... not true. I have mine paired with an Epic 4G Touch (Samsung SGS2, CDMA Sprint variant) and every function works flawlessly, including call handling. There is nothing blocking anything afaik.
[Sony Smartwatch] lepapirriky:
Thats weird, mine turned back on after I turn it off. Could it be a lemon?
[Sony Smartwatch] raiu:
An app that shows the battery level on the phone would be cool. I have the note 2

---------- Post added at 07:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:35 PM ----------

Yeah its really weird, I am trying to discharge the battery now using the flash light app for it. Then im going to recharge it. The light has been running for 2 hours now non stop. The watch is kind of warm. We will see what that does.