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[Sony Smartwatch] ZappBrannigan:
Musicplayer app can't skip/stop anymore!?!?

Hi!

I got the SmartWatch since Dec.2012 and was quite happy. It works well with my Nexus 4 and the Google Play Music app. But since a few days the smartwatch musikplayer app doesnt work anymore! :( It shows the title and artist, but the only thing I can do is changing the volume. In the play-store comments I saw that other people have the same problem! Does anyone know how to fix it?
[Sony Smartwatch] akpe:
Just got it for my One X+, works perfectly, however some watch faces, the ones who need a double tap to be shown, do not work correctly, seems like they need two punches sometimes.

(edit, found the trick, to tap the lower left corner in order to register the movement better)

Also, the watch faces which work with movement just stay on all the time. No major complains since even with them always on battery lasts me more than a day, was wondering if anyone else was experiencing anything similar?
[Sony Smartwatch] Stu|:
The ones that stay on with movement for me are lucky to last 12 hours. I've had to stick with the double tap, which has the same issues as you described with it not always registering the touches
[Sony Smartwatch] thearif:
On the double tab issue I noticed that whenever I let the smartwatch to go to sleep mode in a screen other than the CLOCK, double tab does not work. I have to use the power button. But when I left the smartwatch to go to sleep mode when it is on the clock, double tab never fails. I am on the latest firmware and this is what I've been observing. Does this describe the double tab issue you guys are having?? Maybe yet another firmware can fix that.

Also, what I would like is a watchface with extra info on it, like the battery status of your phone, maybe a small weather info.. Like most clock&weather widgets on android smartphones. Maybe sony can make it happen... Who knows...

Now I am thinking maybe I should have gone for a metawatch frame :P instead..
[Sony Smartwatch] NipplesOfTheFuture:
Guys, just a quick tip. The double tap is registered by the accelerometer and not the touch screen. You have to tap the watch a little harder.

As a result of this design, you can double tap the watch face, band, or you can even snap your fingers twice to turn the display on :good:
[Sony Smartwatch] akpe:
LMAO this works even better than tapping the corners or the strap! :good:

It looks kinda weird, but works :D
[Sony Smartwatch] esrom02:
I find it awesome though :lol: as other people thinks that the watch response to sound :D

Ahm, do you have a work around regarding the messaging extension? It doesn't persistently run in background, or more like being killed unlike other extensions.. I'm using SmartWatch Notifier now just to read messages but no predefined message :/
[Sony Smartwatch] Weedbean:
Just to confirm, is the Motoactv the only smartwatch that has internal memory on which you can put music and listen to it without connecting to a phone? (while still being able to connect to a phone for other purposes)
[Sony Smartwatch] NipplesOfTheFuture:
The only feature on the smartwatch that works independently without a phone is the watch face.
[Sony Smartwatch] piercewei:
Help! Very low battery time.

I've been using mart watch for some time. The battery can only last for 12-hr use at most. In oder to save juice, I just intalled 2 apps: call handing and message. I never thought it was a issue because I considered it was the case.

But today, I learned from a local BBS that some one can use the smart watch for 3-4 days with more 10 apps installed. I started to think where must be something wrong with my smart watch.

Can someone help me? Thanks.
[Sony Smartwatch] Cptnodegard:
Screen time is what really drains the battery, so if you play around with your two apps for hours, it will suck more battery than someone just letting 10 apps sit idle. I get 2-3 days out of mine, but try to recharge every other day if i remember to
[Sony Smartwatch] jlczl:
Yup. It's all about screen time. I use mine for work and it lasts all the work week until Friday. 5 days.
[Sony Smartwatch] mcmb03:
just got one yesterday, and am enjoying it so far although I do have to say I'm quite disappointed with the graphics. EXTREMELY pixelated.. But other than that one gripe I'm excited to have it!
[Sony Smartwatch] piercewei:
Actually, I dont think Im a heavy user of smart watch. In working days, I normally receive 10-20 phone calls and 20-30 messages. Even in this case, it couldnt last a full day unfortunately.

I have to think the battery has some problems.
[Sony Smartwatch] Andy Phillips:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180940604792?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
[Sony Smartwatch] mrmrmrmr:
Hi,

is there any plugin/app for checking in through foursquare or posting location to facebook ?

Thanks.
[Sony Smartwatch] Cptnodegard:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.intents&hl=en

combine that with tasker, appwidgetdisplay, and a custom widget, and you're golden for the FS part
[Sony Smartwatch] mrmrmrmr:
thank you but using 4 apps for just one purpose is too much battery consuming.

Tasker itself is a battery sucking app.

With Appwidgetdisplay I had bad experiences (about battery consumption)

so, I'm not sure..
[Sony Smartwatch] Cptnodegard:
Well, that's what you have to live with when you dont prioritize battery life when you buy a device. I have a few hundred (not kidding) things set up in Tasker, and battery draw doesn't affect me in the slightest.
[Sony Smartwatch] mrmrmrmr:
what is your device ?

I am talking about an SIII

btw, if I install fsintents, I don't need tasker. Just uccw can call fsintents.
[Sony Smartwatch] Cptnodegard:
Galaxy S II with Samsung's official 2000mAh battery kit. Always lasts me through the day with not a single thing done to preserve battery life in any way.
[Sony Smartwatch] raiu:
These watches are pure junk! i have been through 4 in since December, one wouldn't charge even with the rubber band, one wouldn't come on unless it was plugged in and then press the power button, the next had a black line through the screen, and the last one wouldnt hold a charge for more than 2 hrs with minimal apps and use.

I returned the last one to sony, they have had it for a month and not one word from them, no customer service at all!

DO NOT BUY THESE THEY ARE JUNK.
[Sony Smartwatch] jlczl:
LOL. Not a very lucky guy. I've had 1 in about the same time frame and it's awesome. No problem.

BUY ONE OF THESE. THEY ARE GREAT.
[Sony Smartwatch] raiu:
I know, it would seem that way. note my sig lol. I agree these things are cool (When they work) but the lack of customer support and service from Sony just sucks.. All I keep getting is "wait for a call"
[Sony Smartwatch] k4rtik:
Compatibility with Galaxy S GT-I9000

Can anybody confirm if Sony Smartwatch is compatible with Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000? I have only this android smartphone and thinking about buying the watch.

I am actually running the latest nightly of CyanogenMod 10.1 (Android 4.2.2), just want to be sure of compatibility before the purchase decision.
[Sony Smartwatch] damngood98:
why wouldn't it be? it connects through bluetooth and the sony app does the rest
[Sony Smartwatch] k4rtik:
Doubtful only because all other Galaxy series devices are listed in official compatibility list except i9000.
[Sony Smartwatch] Cptnodegard:
Arrived today. Love the band, and it itself is of decent quality, though the pins for removing links were just horrible. Thank god I was removing as many as I did, half of them didn't come apart the way they should.
[Sony Smartwatch] :
Works fine with cm10.1 on gt n7000...
[Sony Smartwatch] imrouter:
It works with all android phones only one feature is limited to Sony / Sony Ericsson phone which is Accepting the calls
[Sony Smartwatch] colindodds:
You can purchase app thats better answering calls from market
[Sony Smartwatch] riki66:
I was wondering if this smartwatch works with samsung galaxy s4 (GT-I9505). I read some comment (not on xda) saying that the watch wouldn't recognize the phone. I just wanna make sure it works with my new galaxy before buying it.

thanks in advance
[Sony Smartwatch] mrm1:
Works perfect on my Gt-I9505, got no issues at all.
[Sony Smartwatch] riki66:
thanks for the reply!!! I'll order it now from amazon.

Thanks again.
[Sony Smartwatch] THMRK:
I'm using the watch with an HTC One and whenever I'm on Wifi the bluetooth connection to the watch keeps dropping.

Has anyone else had this issue?
[Sony Smartwatch] :
Do you have any task killers eetc running?
[Sony Smartwatch] THMRK:
I do not. I've just found out that there's a bluetooth issue with the current HTC Sense version on the HTC One. Apparently it's been fixed in the latest update.
[Sony Smartwatch] tikismoke:
I won't be so positiv, My smartwatch works with almost all my devices except the last one.

I own a Wiko cinq peax (french clone of mtk.. an other A888)

The pairing process was the first problem, only the lewaos custom rom allow it.

On all other ROM including the constructor's one (ICS and JB) the phone never display the code send by the watch and won't pair (leaving the watch in discover mode).

Now with lewaOs my watch can pair the phone and it show time.

I can installl apps (watchit, weather, sms, ....) it receive notification.

But the problem is i can't launch any apps. It make the watch disconnet. (Happily it reconnect few seconds later automaitcally)

If i receive a notification from watchit for example, i can access it and select menu remove all without problem.

But if i launch the app myself it disconnect, and the widget view never display any apps icon (only 2 arrows) and it end with a disconnect.

If i re-pair it with an other device (xperia U or Galaxy tap P1000) all is working like a charm.

If someone have suggest???

Sorry for my poor english i'm french user (also we are somes with this watch and issue same problem)
[Sony Smartwatch] 6jaipur6:
I can confirm too that it works with Galaxy S4 and I can say that the connection is better then the previous Nexus 4.
[Sony Smartwatch] sierraflechas:
new 1.3.31 version

New SmartWatch app update, 30 may 2013

V 1.3.31...whats new:

• Double tap implemented for watch face wake up.

• Adjustments made with single tap used for accessing menus/widgets.

• The QR code (URL to Google Play) in SmartWatch is removed.
[Sony Smartwatch] tikismoke:
it didn't solve my problems
[Sony Smartwatch] akpe:
For me it worked, a simple double tap is now enough for a wake up, its easier now, doesn't seem to need a double punch.
[Sony Smartwatch] tomo100brt:
Double tap for wake up Smartwatch now works for me too. Before i had to use button to wake up Smartwatch. It seems that they fix it finaly.
[Sony Smartwatch] tikismoke:
apps issue

Found someone else with same problem.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2101361
[Sony Smartwatch] machmandp:
The update has not changed anything useful

To everyone that says double tap now works try it after about 10 mins or so and you will find you can't wake it up with double tap. Only the button will work

smartwatchnews.co.uk
[Sony Smartwatch] :
Same result. Double tap dosnt work for s***
[Sony Smartwatch] jmpcrx:
hi, i bought one about a week ago now, and i think i have been reasonably lucky as i have no problems with charging, and no touch screen problems (i.e selecting apps doesnt result as a swipe up etc), but i do admit that trying to wake the screen up with a double tap was a pain,,, BUT, there is a solution to this that really works (for me),, simply double tap the bottom left of the screen instead, and it works every time as it should do. (Please let me know if this works for you too..)

The main problem for me is battery life.. moderate use, (20 apps installed) as i would like to use it, results in only about 6 hours of life,, and even less with custom watch on all the time.

by the way, im using it with a htc desire z running @ 1.5ghz on official GB MIUI rom.

also shake to wake works well for me.

if future firmware updates or fiddling with apps doesnt improve battery life, i will probably sell it in a few months and wait for the illusive IM' Watch. (would try the wimm one if it was released over here).

Jam.
[Sony Smartwatch] gtdRR:
Are you using the "On at all times" watch faces from Sony? While using either the Analog or Small Digital face I could not make it through a full day without the watch dying around 6pm.

I have about the same number of apps with constant notifications from every text message, call, missed call, gmail, email, play store notifications, profile change, calendar reminders, etc. With all that I get a solid 3-4 days of battery life (When I get home I take off and turn off the watch) as long as I use the default watch face.
[Sony Smartwatch] jmpcrx:
Hi, yes that's right, I'm using the analogue sony watch face (on all the time).. I haven't even tried using the face that switches itself off.. I'll give it a go.. ideally though, id like to be able to shake to wake or double tap and go straight to the custom watch, bypassing the sony face, otherwise id have to double tap twice etc.. anyone think of a way round this? Thanks..
[Sony Smartwatch] loueber:
New owner as of 6/22/11 bluetooth ideas

Hi all

Im a recent purchaser of the sony smartwatch and when seting up it auto loaded the latest firmware version. So right out of the box its loaded with bugs.

what else is new from sony right?

anyways it seems that when it comes down to it, that the main problem is the disconnection and reconnection right? if the watch sayes connected then that solves 99% of the smartwatch issues. the bricking of the watch is a seperate issue.

anyways i have 3 thoughts.

1- can xda make the smart watch its own page and forum like the phones? is anyone working on hacking the software on it?

2- if bluetooth connection was the issue, and a lot of times if i walk too far away it dissconnects. Reconnecting is the problem SO, i was thinking about a "bluetooth repeater" or extender in my house. if this is financially possible. i found a few online but for like $300. plus none actually say BT3.0... any thoughts?

3- as a cheap alternative, what about using the cheap computer dongles as a way to "bridge" bluetooth signals ion the house? most people have more than one computer in the house. I was thinking of if i had a dongle on teh computer downstairs, and it bridges to the upstairs dongle, that would make the entire house one giant bluetooth signal no? anyone ever bridged or done somethign like this? wonder if that will work
[Sony Smartwatch] userfriendlyme:
I like the watch myself and I think the always on feature is OK but I like the original better. my battery last all week with regular use and If I need to see the time double tapping the touch screen to wake it isn't that difficult to do.

The Bluetooth extender I dunno if that is worth the price I mean the Bluetooth disconnects at a reasonable distance and it syncs back up very quickly without doing anything. I guess for me once I get home I just turn the watch off anyways so that would be and unessassary expense.
[Sony Smartwatch] loueber:
just returned mine

i just filled the form for the return through the sony store.

You might want to wait on buying one until they release a new update.

Right now im debating on ordering the I'm watch for $349, or the WIMM for 199.

sony could have had a blockbuster item on their hand with a $149 price, but alas, they couldnt get it right.

for the people with working units and no disconnects.. i cant imagine why yours is fine and the others arent.. maybe different manufacturers for the watch?
[Sony Smartwatch] sufy1000:
Is the Sony Smartwatch waterproof ? Just say if i'm washing my hands after eating and some drops of water splashes on the Smartwatch. Will it affect it ?
[Sony Smartwatch] gtdRR:
It is not waterproof, so you can't submerge it, shower or go swimming with it. It is splash proof though, so you can wash your hands and use it in the rain.
[Sony Smartwatch] lepapirriky:
What do you mean? The only reason it will not tell you the time its when the battery is death, other than that it will tell you what time it is.
[Sony Smartwatch] ukro:
Music player

Hey guyz,

i want to buy the watches,but the most important thing what i'm guessing that it doesnt have stand alone mp3 player right? only controls the phone :O

Please tell me someone if i'm right.

If yes,what is the alternative for this watch with mp3 player (stand alone)

thx !
[Sony Smartwatch] lepapirriky:
Well the watch only works with the phone, the watch doesn't without the phone. There is not storage on the watch and neither a headphone jack on the watch, so no the watch cannot work as mp3 player stand alone
[Sony Smartwatch] lidoo:
Hi

I buy sony smartwatch

After the experience was really good but when you put the alarm clock does not have any vibration ! Why?

Very useful wake-up :)
[Sony Smartwatch] loueber:
latest results after talking with sony

well, i talked with sony before i shipped my item back.

i decided to try ANOTHER one. currently they are shipping me one.

after a few transfers on the phone, i spoke with a tech that said the whole reason that IM experincing issues is that my htc sensation was not part of their "verified" version that supports the watch.

they insisted that becasue all bluetooth devices are different, that they can only veryfiy working scenarios with the phones they list as compatible.

i posted that same thing in the market for the smartwatch software.

abyways, they were very happy to ship me a replacement and to try again.

i havnt received it yet.

i asked them if they plan on releasing an update that will support more phones, esp mine, she said she had no idea.

but i feel that if they, or someone, could just fix the smartwatch software, then the whole thing would be fine....after all, if they release an update and it fixes it, that would be good no?

cant some of you guys here do that sazme thing?

well, ill post my results when my replacement arrives... crossing my fingers that this one is working.

lastly,

is everyones smart watch box say it was made in china?
[Sony Smartwatch] rollinncoaster:
Just wanted to let everyone know that the liveware software continues to work flawlessly with the 4.1 jellybean update pushed out to the GSM galaxy nexus a few days ago.

I love this watch!
[Sony Smartwatch] gtdRR:
I just checked and mine says China.
[Sony Smartwatch] erolapy:
it's good

That's a nice watch. btw, thanks for sharing...........
[Sony Smartwatch] saultnutz2012:
the mystery bell....

i too noticed this....it appears when you open the watch menu on your phone and select 'usage tips'...pic attached. anyone have a clue?
[Sony Smartwatch] lidoo:
This Vibrating for Smartwatch, When you put the alarm clock

But I do not know how to get it
[Sony Smartwatch] saultnutz2012:
Apparently no-one else does either :)
[Sony Smartwatch] lepapirriky:
They need to release the source code for this watch and let the developers play with it :)
[Sony Smartwatch] meminiau:
No noticeable difference for me either... Watch still goes to sleep and doesn't wake up until I press the button :(

A little bit disappointed....

Sent from my awesome HTC One
[Sony Smartwatch] alex6600:
Advise what the "clock" to enjoy as the most energy efficient and comfortable?

By double touch, watch not the first time awake (do not really want to beat them :)).

Those watches that light up when you turn them over, too, is not the first time awake..., and as I understand it, dwain battery well ...

If I'll be use hardware button to wake up watch, it will not broke too fast?
[Sony Smartwatch] meminiau:
I doubt the button will wear out,but it is a feature that was advertised and is not working.

Sent from my awesome HTC One
[Sony Smartwatch] naeib2000:
For those that are having trouble with connection issues try downloading 'liveview charm' it helped me with my MN2.hit thanks if i helped.I activate mine after i connectmy watch.
[Sony Smartwatch] readable:
CM update 10.1.0 - RC 4 Toroplus

After my Sony Smartwatch update, I then did a CM update on my Galaxy Nexus a day later. I started to notice my watch apps were blurry on my watch. Of course I thought it was the last watch update. After some investigation, I reinstall my CM RC2. Everything is fine with my watch now. I think the new CM RC4 might have a Bluetooth issue but I am not sure.

If you are having trouble with your watch update, I would suggest loading the watch on another phone or tablet (I loaded in on my Nexus7) to see if the problem shows up.
[Sony Smartwatch] ankahuja:
Awesome watch l.....just love it <3
[Sony Smartwatch] smartguy59:
Font size in sony smart watch

Yeah! I have the same problem. So I downloaded the Augmented smartwatch pro and configured for SMS,Whatspp and NMA notifucations.The font size is configurable as well as the colors.But the font size in sony's own apps is too small to read. I have paired it with Samsung Galaxy S Duos. Is it the same with all samsung phones. Otherwise I am happy with the smartwatch.

---------- Post added at 03:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:38 PM ----------

Yeah! even sometimes almost banging on the watch face does not seem to bring it to life. Only the button works. Don't know if it a hardware or software problem. Even the "wakeup on shake" does not work. Only works if I shake my hands violently. Looks crazy when you in the public or a crowd.
[Sony Smartwatch] colindodds:
Well since update my watch is once again uesable as previous update made it no use so this latest update has for me cured my watch fully now no deep sleep lightly tapping now works aghh lovely sorry to hear so many are having issues
[Sony Smartwatch] brainbeatuk:
So I tried factory reset I think. Reinstall sect. New update screwed my watch. The apps show as rotational arrows. And the font is screwed up underneath. Also looks like screen now not aligned properly. Events options cover screen just one of three boxes
[Sony Smartwatch] damngood98:
i just reset mine this morning but i haven't re-paired it yet...did this work for you? mine was doing the same thing. the arrows functioned but i haven't had the watch long enough to remember what each was until i pressed it. i'm trying to like this thing but it seems rather useless so far
[Sony Smartwatch] pphi:
I'm having the same issue. Anyone know of a fix?
[Sony Smartwatch] damngood98:
so if i understand this correctly, after unpairing from the phone, uninstall the apps and just hold the power button for 15 seconds? i'm not sure that did anything. is there a little more to it than that?
[Sony Smartwatch] pphi:
I uninstalled everything on my Nexus 4, reinstalled, repaired but it still doesn't like it.

I paired it up with my Nexus 7 and it works ok.

I can only guess its one of three things I'm running

1) CM10.1RC4 has a bug

2) francokernel has a bug

3) there is some remnant of old data that is corrupting stuff
[Sony Smartwatch] Stu|:
Seems like I'm having this same issue on my HTC One X running cm10.1 rc4

Might be a coincidence but it didn't happen until I flashed it last night.
[Sony Smartwatch] Stu|:
I'll revert to rc3 later and see if it persists

Edit: no, it's still not working. I'll try rc2
[Sony Smartwatch] pacosal:
Hi all,

I want to introduce my last revision for Voice for Notifications, the App that will read your notifications by voice that in the new release, can send to the smartwatch all your notifications including the content of the messages received for whatsapp, line and spotbross.

Try it https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pacosal.accnew

Regards,

Pacosal
[Sony Smartwatch] bravoleader:
i have the same problem with arrow icons and screwed fonts. i contacted my sony support and told me to bring it back to assistance. I fear the problem is the firmware update. We should all contact the support and make them aware of the issue (the girl told me she did not know anything -.-') I have CM 10.1 RC3 but it worked with it before the FW upgrade. I do not think it is CM related.

Did Anyone managed to solve the issue perhaps?

F