yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] newton123:
Newbie in the extreme

Hi,

Thanks for all the tips this watch has real potential to be the answer.

I have searched through this and other threads and can't seem to find a newbie guide to installing apps.

If anyone had the time, would it be possible to either a) point me at whatever I missed or b) right out a step by step guide to install additional apps and to remove the Chinese (I think) app from the screen.

I am sure it will be really simple but I just can't seem to find what I am looking for.

Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas to everyone, thanks for making this year a fun one with technology and android.:highfive:
[Other SmartWatches] KOAO:
Does anyone have the restore tool for the watch.. Thanks in advance
[Other SmartWatches] cartertucker:
For the owners of this watch- a question for you.

My son really wants a smart watch (weather, music, time, etc). He doesn't have a cell phone and isn't on email. This seems like a good option, but I can't tell if I could use this watch stand alone via wifi or occasionally sync with my GS4 or ipad/nexus for configuration purposes.

Also, hard to tell the size of the watch. It is a big profile for an adult or would it work for a kid?

thanks
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
I guess my biggest question would be, how old us your son? This watch is not a play toy. A child too young to understand this, might want something like Nabi. His technical maturity should be the deciding factor on this one.

With that said, yes this watch is capable to do many stand alone functions. For example, I have Opera mini, Twitter, FB, SolMail (unrestricted free mail client), andFTP, Groove IP, and more apps installed that work with the WiFi on. Not many games work on the watch due to the GPU, but simple games like Candy Crush do. FYI, all the above apps, unless you root/install play, have to be side loaded.

For me, this watch has become a notification extension and a emergency backup if my phone becomes unusable. Last week, I had an usually busy day and my N5's juice ran out before the end of the day. I simply connected my watch to the wireless, and I was back up. The only downside was that the incoming calls were missed...but I was able to get all emails, social and even made a call thru GV.

If i was your kid, I'd be doing summersaults if I got this watch for Xmas!!!! Hope this helps.
[Other SmartWatches] pox67:
I don't think so. This is more of a companion to a smart watch than a standalone device. It really needs the bluetooth connection to a phone for weather updates as WiFi drains the battery really quickly.

If your son is older and a tinkerer he may like it but I would be inclined to wait for a more standalone device.

The band is a standard 22mm one so can be changed out easily. That was one of the first things I did as the included rubber one is a bit yuck.
[Other SmartWatches] newton123:
I would think he would become frustrated by the watch without a phone to get the most out of it and its abilities, even if he wasn't the form factor for a "smaller size wrist" would be unacceptable for the fashion conscious teen and too large for any younger than a teen.
[Other SmartWatches] guygenius:
Did anyone notice that firmware version 2.3 is now available for download. v2.2 was draining the battery much sooner than v2.1. Apparently this has been fixed on v2.3 Here is the change list:

Update log:

New four-way two-finger swipe gestures analog return.

Add new digital dial.

New Mobile Assistant dimensional code plug-ins.

Add a message center function to delete a single message.

Bluetooth connection mechanism to adjust and optimize the connection stability. (Must use with the latest version of the mobile assistant).

After the call to turn the watch to fix the problem is still ongoing vibration under certain circumstances.

Part of an application to modify the English name
[Other SmartWatches] juggamonkey:
Update log:

New four-way two-finger swipe gestures analog return.

Add new digital dial.

New Mobile Assistant dimensional code plug-ins.

Add a message center function to delete a single message.

Bluetooth connection mechanism to adjust and optimize the connection stability. (Must use with the latest version of the mobile assistant).

After the call to turn the watch to fix the problem is still ongoing vibration under certain circumstances.

Part of an application to modify the English name

Anyone understand what they mean by four way two finger swipe?
[Other SmartWatches] guygenius:
If you swipe using two fingers, it will act as 'Back' key press. You can do it in all the four directions (left to right, right to left, up to down and down to up).
[Other SmartWatches] juggamonkey:
I have 2.3 rooted working great like the new watch face also
[Other SmartWatches] newton123:
I can only get 2.2 and it doesn't seem to "stick" it keeps reverting to 2.1 for some reason

Any ideas on a) what to do to stop the update reverting and b) where I can get 2.3

I believe I have hit a new status - below Newbie, what do you call them?

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I can only get 2.2 and it doesn't seem to "stick" it keeps reverting to 2.1 for some reason

Any ideas on a) what to do to stop the update reverting and b) where I can get 2.3

I believe I have hit a new status - below Newbie, what do you call them?
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
U can get all firmware at smartQ's website: smartdevices.com.cn/support/download/z1
[Other SmartWatches] kenharmsfl10:
SmartQ Z Watch Update

SmartQ reconfirmed testing of Android 4.4 Kit Kat is taking place with a firmware upgrade available through their site soon -- TabletSprint in the USA is also offering a deal with a bonus $15 watch band as well as a $20 headset pack included for free with a SmartQ Z watch purchase
[Other SmartWatches] ofsinreno:
Is anyone else running kit kat now? I have it on my Galaxy Nexus, and there aren't any problems that I notice, the only problems I've had have been on my Note running 4.3. It's cool that they are putting out updates so frequently though.
[Other SmartWatches] lambstone:
So are we able to retrieve whatsapp messages now?
[Other SmartWatches] pox67:
I am running 1.4.7 app version and v2.3 on the watch.

I am liking this watch more and more. I wear it constantly and really like being able to keep the phone on silent and still get notifications.

V2.3 is very stable and the new watch face is really nice. I can't wait to see what new updates bring to the watch.

Battery life is better for me than expected. During a work day I have the watch on for 16 hours and I use about 40% of the battery. That is getting notifications, looking at the time and using the music control function for 2 hours during commute. So two days of battery life.

At home I don't wear the watch for the full day or use the functions as extensively so I use between 25-30% of battery. Either way I turn it off and charge it before bed.

I have used it as temporary storage for files as well which is very handy.

Loving it!
[Other SmartWatches] newton123:
Hi,

Firstly a huge thank you to Mghtymse007, his help has been invaluable and his FTP site is huge. Thanks Mate.

Secondly, I have an Galaxy S4 active (Not S4) running 4.2, my music is stored on the external SD Card. My watch doesn't see the music, I call up music manager on the phone, all music is visible, but the watch sees nothing. I am running v 2.3 on my watch

Does anyone know where the watch needs the music to be?, Does it need to be matched somehow?

Any advice greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
The watch itself is the MP3 player... Its not a remote.

Plug zWatch into your win7 computer/mtp will mount/open SD (internal storage) and move music to folder on watch. Once complete, watch will play music thru its own player.
[Other SmartWatches] pox67:
It worked as a remote for me. I started playing music on the phone using Google Play Music, I was then able to control it through the widget on the watch. This is the music widget that you scroll sideways to and not the one on the app page, it is too the left of the watch faces...keep scrolling and you'll get to it. If you don't see it then push the green + button that is at the end and you'll have the option to add more widget screens.

I just tried the music player called PowerAmp and it was controllable from the watch as well.
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Hadn't tried that. I saw the music control in the widget list. Assumed it was for the app. So does that widget work for both? How do you choose or toggle between the libraries on the watch/phone?

When you used PowerAmp, did you use the stock watch widget or did you use PowerAmp's extension?
[Other SmartWatches] pox67:
The widget on the watch seems to only allow pause/play, volume and skip song forward and back. I haven't tried long pressing on it or double tapping to see if there is extra functionality - that is the only way to discover things on this watch with no manual (everything is like an easter egg hunt :).

I had to start play of an album/playlist/radio on phone and then could control playback from the watch widget.
[Other SmartWatches] newton123:
Thanks all, its a shame it doesn't seem to be able to initiate the music but can at least control it once you have kicked it off manually.

Maybe it will be an upgrade in due course.

Thanks for the advice , as always much appreciated

J
[Other SmartWatches] techgeek191:
Hello I have been searching through the forums and got a little help but need more. I am having problems rooting my watch. I dl'd the restore tool, problem is one of the restore tools instructions was to install the driver in a custom path but my comp keeps auto dling the driver and I cant choose the path to install. I run the restore tool and try to boot into restore mode so the tool will recognize it but it wont do anything. What am I doing wrong and do you guys have any solutions for the install path and getting into restore so I can use the tool? Thanks in advance for your time.
[Other SmartWatches] newton123:
Hi Again,

Sorry but this may be my last question??? Or not.

Does anyone else find that the watch either doesn't recognise you are looking at it and automatically turn on or flicks on and off repeatedly?

Is there any way to adjust the sensitivity?

J
[Other SmartWatches] Julianjb:
For those who are unsure of Smartq.me website

I recently order two watches of the Smartq.me website i went with the express dhl ($25- $12.5/ea) and im glad to say its all good. Any one looking to purchase this watch but is unsure about where, in my opinion smartq.me is the best choice. I ordered on Saturday night and its already in the US im expecting it today or tomorrow. DHL is awesome the real time tracking is best i have ever experienced.
[Other SmartWatches] arpitruia:
Hi,

Just updated my watch to 2.3 still facing the same, problem that it get connected but after few minutes it shows that watch is connected but once I try sent notification button noting happens and after few minutes of connection no notification are received

Please help thanks
[Other SmartWatches] timtop:
Are you using the latest version of z assistant on your phone? (I suspect you should be because the app checks and reminds you there is a new version to download). If not:

http://www.smartdevices.com.cn/zh.html

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The automatic light-up (to show you time) works by accelerometers detecting you move your arm into a certain position (wrist up and turned towards your face). It is factory preset and you have to find the position that activates the watch yourself. It does not work perfectly and the watch face may come on randomly. There is no menu to adjust the sensitivity (and I am not a hacker who knows how to mod the settings)
[Other SmartWatches] reggiexp:
hey

i saw on a video. that wave above it wake it up.also. is that true?. cause nobody talks about it.

i saw it on a french video jtgeek.
[Other SmartWatches] pox67:
Negative, there is no light or motion sensor on the watch so it can't detect the motion above the watch.

As Timtop said you rotate the watch to your face.

After some testing it seems horizontal watch face to 45 degrees works well and it can be quite slow.
[Other SmartWatches] reggiexp:
Thanks for the info.

Yeah he had the watch in a 45 degrees position. In front of camera.

Guess thats why
[Other SmartWatches] arpitruia:
Have both watch and phone app updated to latest version. Cannot figure out what is the problem..... I am using dual sim phone..... Please help as with sync with phone watch have very limited usability
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Have u tried:

Unpair BT. Remove Z utility. Restart your phone and start over. Install Z utility first, then pair and sync.

Have you installed pdanet or foxfi on ur phone?
[Other SmartWatches] arpitruia:
Have tried it but no luck....... Do I need to install pdanet or foxfi but an of now I have not yet installed these apps
[Other SmartWatches] shaolin95:
Hello all!

I was about to get the Pebble for my Brother as a Bday gift but just saw this and I have a few questions.

I have been watching some videos and reviews but since development on these things change so quickly, I want to see where we are currently before I decide which one to buy him (might get one for myself too at this price!).

#1 Gmail...looks like you get a notification but you cannot read it not even the header?

#2 Text messages you do can read no matter how long?

#3 is there a Facebook messenger app that you can read messages (mostly like chat messages I mean)

That is about it. From the rest I have seen and read, this is one impressive product and cheaper than the rest to make it even better!

Thanks for any help. Short on time so decided to ask while I keep trying to read all pages here! lol
[Other SmartWatches] clarkcool:
smartq zwatch

Hello is It possible to watch vidéo on this smart watch and there is a tutoriel to install nova on it ?

Tanks
[Other SmartWatches] pox67:
1. You can see the subject line if it is the first email you have received since clearing the notifications on the watch. After that you just see Gmail and a number of unread messages. People have sideloaded the Gmail app though which allows full reading.

2. Correct, you can read entire text messages and reply with canned responses.

3. Not sure as I don't use Facebook.

Basically the watch can get any notification from the phone Twitter, whatever. It even tells me when apps need updating.
[Other SmartWatches] shaolin95:
Side loading gmail sounds pretty nice!

I think I will get two then! :good:
[Other SmartWatches] pox67:
I haven't bothered as the phone must be within Bluetooth distance to get the notification anyway so it is easier to just look at the phone. What is great though is having the phone on silent and getting the notification on the watch. I find text messages are normally more immediate and important so being able to quickly view them is very handy.

The watch has a lot of possibilities and is great to tinker with.
[Other SmartWatches] vaccdroid:
Anyone order from smartQme.com and have any issue or is it just me. Man I couldn't wait for this watch but still do not have it. ordered it early November. Got a tracking number. tracking number showed nothing for 2 weeks. I alerted them and they said wait a week. I waited 2 more weeks and nothing. I told them and they said maybe its lost . 1 more week go by and I ask them for an update and they tell me Singapore post sill looking but possible lost . This was suppsoed to be a christmas gift from my wife to me so I ask them can they send me another one DHL since this one is probally lost and Christmas is in 2 weeks. . They reply back that if I like I can pay for a new one and pay for DHL and if/when they find the original they will refund me the original price.. Im not about to pay for 2 watches so I tell them I would like a new watch sent out or a refund and they reply back to go file a PAYPAL Claim. I file a Paypal claim and a week later still nothing from them. I sent another email asking what up since the watch is lost for over a month . Still no refund. I just want the watch OR my money back so i can get another.. Hopefully I will have this watch one day. Sorry for the rant, just so mad I didnt get this watch for Christmas .
[Other SmartWatches] vaccdroid:
Thanks, I just want the watch or a refund. So far getting neither or any reply and I dont have the money in my account to buy it again. Just frustrating. But eventually I will have this watch.
[Other SmartWatches] v-angel:
smthng like that...

They are too late!the EMS post ordered at 3/12/13 and still waiting for the watch!they said it was too traffic for the Christmas.i opened a case at pay pal and after a day i saw movement at the tracking i am gona wait one more week from customs to home plus that i have to pay for tax.

do they write on the parcel that it is as gift?or no?
[Other SmartWatches] ofsinreno:
I can't get my windows 8 computer to recognize my watch no matter what I do... Is there a way to transfer files wirelessly to the watch either through Bluetooth or WiFi?
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Current version WTFP (WiFi File Transfer Pro)is the best and has been tested on this watch's OS.

The free version is on my ftp...restricts file transfers to 5mb. Get the pro for unrestricted.
[Other SmartWatches] pashka79:
I use wifi file explorer worked good to me
[Other SmartWatches] Deadbeef:
Enabling internet over bluetooth tether

Android allows data acces over bluetooth. On my galaxy S4 when i press on the settings button of the zwatch profile i can enable this. Ofcourse this needs to be enabled on the zwatch not the S4. The zwatch menu doesnt show this function, but then its a custom menu. Can this function be accessed on the zwatch?

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[Other SmartWatches] newton123:
Quick tip - re charger port plug

This might be an obvious one to everyone but me - my 13 year old son came up with it after I lost the plug for the 100th time :confused:

When you are charging your watch through your computer - plug the "waterproofing" plug that you remove to charge your watch into your speaker port, if you only plug it in gently your speakers still work, and you aren't constantly hunting for the plug after charging and it stays stuck, even in my laptop which I walk around with a fair bit.

Works for me.:highfive:

J
[Other SmartWatches] santa.phatt:
someone tell me is this watch worth buying? please dont be mad at me. just confused about it.

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someone tell me is this watch worth buying? please dont be mad at me. just confused about it.

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[Other SmartWatches] santa.phatt:
what is difference between W1 and Z1 models of the watch?
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Needless to say, I was not expecting much from this watch when I first ordered it. I thought, just another cheap piece of Asian tech.

Surprisingly, for the price, this watch is more than worth it. It capabilities have impressed me time after time.

So much so, I just listed my SW2 for sale. Getting the BT disconnect alert working was the last piece keeping me from using the Z daily. The disconnection alert and a way to view previous notifications were the last two features that I wanted from the Sony.

This last week, for the first time, I did not change back to the Sony midway thru. I had no issues with battery life, never missed a call/msg, and I was able to leave my phone in the locker at the gym, finally! With the Wi-Fi on , i was able to get all emails thru Aqua. At the end of the day, I have 30-40% battery (2-3hrs WiFi on) still remaining. Quite impressive...

In the end, what I thought was going to be a waste of money, ended up the best purchase so far this year, for me at least.

Good luck.
[Other SmartWatches] m_gliga:
What are you using to get disconnect alerts and view previous notifications? can you please elaborate ?

Also anybody knows how to arrange the applications icons ?

Anyone aware of an application that allow quick calls (like direct dial on phone)?

Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] newton123:
Is it worth buying - For me yes but ultimately it depends what you want it for.

I agree with all the stuff Mghtymse007 has said. But I would add, out of the box, it was pretty disappointing for me, you need to be comfortable in downloading and mucking around with the guts to make it work better and more tailored to your personal needs.

The guys on this forum are great and will provide you with abundant resources (thanks again Mghtymse007)

Ultimately I think this watch is great, it is solid, and does everything I need but if you want a precision timepiece it won't satisfy your every whim. For that, wait for apple and a $900 plus price tag, even then, it probably won't be much better than this IMHO :fingers-crossed:.

J
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
The disconnect alerts I got working with an app called Bluetooth Notify. the app goes on your watch and it's quite ready to setup up.

The notification list is only available after you update the firmware to 2.3. The app drawer will then have an additional icon called "notify".

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Oh, forgot to mention. I tested the alert app on most flagship phones. My N5 had issueswith the app...but phones with 4.1-4.3 all worked fine.
[Other SmartWatches] vectron:
Just curious, can you get notification from all your emails? I know typically GMail is the easiest one to get to work, but how about POP and Exchange accounts?
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Yes. And any system or user app that has notification functions. For example, on the weekends I usually add tapatalk to my sync list.
[Other SmartWatches] wile.e.coyote:
Bluetooth Multiple pairings?

Hey there all,

First of all thanks for the hard work on deconstructing this little bit of gear and giving us all the low-down on it. Nice work Mghtymse007, really appreciate it.

This is a great thread I read it in it's entirety and it's convinced me to buy the SmartQ instead of the Galaxy Gear, purely based on the speed at which the dev folks at SmartQ are pushing out updates - pretty impressive, wish Samsung will pull their finger out. I'm an expat living in China and there is one thing I have learnt about the Chinese - no one, and I mean no one, beats them when it comes to getting stuff done (at speed). It's amazing what you can do with an unlimited supply of people. For example, I will order my watch tonight (before 11:00pm on jd.com ) and it will be at my door tomorrow morning before 9:00am (free delivery by electric scooter of course).

Anyway I was wondering if someone could answer a quick question (I didn't see this anywhere in the thread). What is this watch's ability to cope with multiple Bluetooth devices. For examples I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 LTE with a Motorola Bluetooth Stereo headset, so I want to know if the watch will impact my ability to use my HT headphones or is it likely to be a Phone\Tablet limitation?

Thanks Again.

Wile.E
[Other SmartWatches] m_gliga:
Go ahead and order it.

It will work together with the headset just fine. I'm using the zwatch and a SE MW600 on a Note 2.

I'm initiating calls from the watch. Works like a charm.
[Other SmartWatches] wile.e.coyote:
Thanks for the feedback I ordered it last night and it just arrived :) stay tuned for my first thoughts.
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Damn, you weren't kidding. And here I thought the US had a good postal system. Maybe we should get all these postal workers out of their fancy jeeps...and on some scooters...then maybe we'll get some service.

Out of curiosity, what did this watch cost you over there? Shipping cost?
[Other SmartWatches] JarlSX:
tablet sprint? what site is that?

wipes the floor with the sw2's display, so it's good in direct sunlight?