yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Ok, here it is. Its on my network/pogo drive...so...Be patient if sluggish, getting a lot of attention. I will try to UL to youtube B4 i leave for work.

Hi,

Here's a link:

(ok, i agree, bad idea)...youtube will be up soon...geez

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You guys gotta mellow out...ur killing my bandwidth...

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OK...gotta kill this link to my drive. All my tablets are dead...so, im doing this on my laptop...so archaic....feels like a caveman banging bones on rocks.

ya know, this vid had over 170 views on DB alone...thanks meter <<<<<<<<<< hasnt moved.

come on guys, show the LOVE!!!! wont post youtube link until it moves. LOL.

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here ya go...watch to ur hearts content...

http://youtu.be/1dCQ7TLr1R4

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Thanks button is here, give it a try.
[Other SmartWatches] JarlSX:
doh, i'm on xda classic theme, doesn't show the thank you button, switched and thanked :)

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i'm giving Sony 2 more weeks, then i'm ordering this watch

only real issue i have with it is the thickness, 12mm compared to the 8mm of the SW2 is quite a difference

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did you notice the silver version? not for sale it seems...
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
side by side SW2 and Z-Watch...as promised....

here ya go guys...

http://youtu.be/jpmmOYJT-us

enjoy!

PS: ^^^^^^Dont worry about thickness. I find it easier to hide the thickness than an oversized watch face.

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Yeah, was kinda hoping that one was available too. Would have made the decision harder tho...;-/
[Other SmartWatches] arpitruia:
Please check this hope it helps...... It is something about app development

translate.google.com/translate?depth=1&hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dapps%2Bfor%2BSmartQ%2BZ%2BWatch%26start%3D30%26client%3Dms-opera-mini-android%26sa%3DN%26channel%3Dnew%26biw%3D555%26bih%3D881&rurl=translate.google.co.in&sl=zh-CN&u=http://ianpo.com/article-2629.html
[Other SmartWatches] kenharmsfl10:
$99 Price of Z-Watch is Wrong

One of the biggest misnomers is the Smart Q watch is not selling for $99 - many sites seemed to have jumped on this price point before the watch even became available and if they are selling it at this rate - I've come to find they are losing about $25 off the actual wholesale price - so it will shoot up soon if they still list it at $99.

The average price I've found on line of sites actually having stock is about $140-$160.

One site in the USA that have actual stock of the SmartQ Z-Watch is TabletSprint

I got mine yesterday and yes, this as others have demonstrated is an excellent product overall -- I paid $155 - definitely worth it since its from a U.S. reseller and good for support if any problems arise.
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
don't like the current colors.... take a look at this....

A total of eight colors will be available...

https://db.tt/MQOKMo8X
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
FUNCTION NOTE: In all fair disclosure, I wanna be sure that everyone who is looking at this watch because of its WeChat app... sorry to report that I have yet to get it to function for any length of time. It FCs after a short use 9/10 times. I'm sure updates will be provided to fix, but IMO ... they've got a bit to work on.
[Other SmartWatches] JarlSX:
hmmm, too bad only the black one is available
[Other SmartWatches] xdauzer0:
At the moment you can only dial from the sms app.
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
FUNCTION NOTE:

To enable USB debugging. Settings/about/3-tap model

Firmware update today: v1.8 smart devices/support/download/z1

(Added file explorer... yea!)
[Other SmartWatches] kenharmsfl10:
Firmware Update Coming

Confirmation has come from Smart Devices that an international English firmware update will eliminate the two Asia based Apps - WeChat and the Voice Inquiry App (the one with Mandarin language in the title) and should be available shortly. Neither of these Apps are of much use outside of Asia and simply take up space and are a but non-functional for English users.

Also, one of the main USA resellers - TabletSprint -- is publishing a detailed users guide in English for the SmartQ Z-Watch which should be available prior to Smart Devices releasing an official English version of the User Manual.
[Other SmartWatches] iakovl:
going to edit the OP once i'm home and add all the info to it
[Other SmartWatches] demonhater:
I figured out that you could throw apps into the system/app folder of the update.zip, rezip it, put it in the root of the watches storage via usb, and when you update the firmware the new apps were there on the watch. I put es explorer and was sideloading apps for a couple of days. I suppose now that update 1.8 has a file explorer included you can just use it to side load and install on watch.

So far the apps that are working fairly well are:

dolphin browser

slideme

gomarket (although mostly in chinese)

nova launcher (with widgets)

quick keyboard switcher (use as widget allows you to quickly switch keyboards from on screen to remote)

anysoftkeyboard

not working:

youtube (maybe system codec or something, it shows previews but won't load videos

any video player

google apps (don't have ability to sign into accounts)

one cool app I found was this-

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appshroom.mediaremote&hl=en

I downloaded it to my phone and then sideloaded it to the watch. It lets me control the music player on my phone while it's in my pocket with the watch.

It's beyond my ability, but I think someone with the knowledge would be able to mess with the update.zip and probably add gapps and root fairly easily... But, I know nothing about that...it may take more than knowing the right files to include.
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
I tried repacking the update.zip too. Always failed and booted to a recovery utility. Did you just drag/drop/zip, use utility, or manual???

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WiFi file transfer, GO weather, and IP cam viewer all also work. Which version of dolphin did get to install?
[Other SmartWatches] demonhater:
I unpacked the update.zip, added the apps to the system/app folder, created a new compressed zipped folder using windows 7 right click, drug everything from the uncompressed folder to the new compressed folder, renamed the new compressed folder to update.zip and put it on the watch. I've done it with updates 1.6, 1.7 and 1.8.

The dolphin I installed was 10.1.0
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Thanks. Gmail is not working due to lack of acct info. Yahoo app and aquamail both are great alternatives and fully functioning.
[Other SmartWatches] timtop:
I looked at the content of the update.zip firmware posted by smartQ. I notice the system/xbin folder already contains "su" which appears to be the superuser binaries.

I wonder if you can download Superuser and/or superSU on your phone and sideload / install it on the watch. The superuser binaries are specific to the version of superuser app (Superuser OR SuperSU). You may have to try to install one and then the other to see if you gain root. You also need to sideload / install a root checker app (eg. "root checker") to see if root is successful.

I ordered the ZWatch from Hotmid a week ago. Keep checking the tracking number and finally the shipment has just been dispatched today. Maybe another week or two shipping (wishful thinking??)

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Have you tested ADB? When you hook the watch up to the PC with debugging enabled, does it ask for drivers to be installed?
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
No, for win7 it installs them without a hitch. Make sure you have the latest google usb drivers from sdk mgr. Win 8... won't mount MTP for some reason, but adb works fine.

Got groove ip to installed and running. So far, I've got it to dial out/connect, receive calls/connect...however, on the watch I can't get the incoming voice to work... But the watch does send trans thru it's mic. Even with BT headset, can't get incoming to play. Will play with it more.
[Other SmartWatches] juggamonkey:
If I buy from tablet sprint I'll end up paying almost 170 my question do you feel its worth it ? If I could find a reliable source that offered dhl shipping around 115 I would jump on it quick
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
OK. After one week of use... and only ONE day after adb/sideload became possible...

I'm gonna respond with this. So far, I have beaten this watch to death. Both software and hardware... And, excuse expression, keeps on ticking. Haha...

Now that I have been able to see the capabilities, by getting things like Groove IP installed and... Working... But needs tinkering. Kinda compelling for any watch that lies in the $125-175. A piece of crap Fossil will cost you more. I would order from SmartQme. Their site.. Best way to go IMO.
[Other SmartWatches] newton123:
Thanks for the detail.

Couple of questions:

do you have a link to DL custom rom?

What is battery life lke with this setup?

Is there a point where the watch can't handle any more apps

do you get any/or much lag

As I said thanks for the info, sounds good and interesting.

J
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
The best place info on minimal gapps is:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2296931
[Other SmartWatches] ofsinreno:
So, do I pull the apk's from the gapps and add them to system - app in the update.zip for the watch? Do I replace the Google framework? The one from the gapps is much smaller than the one that comes with the 2.5 update...

edit--> Nevermind. I reread the post...
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
When I did it, I pulled the apks from gapps...to system/app. And I used gapps' GSF.
[Other SmartWatches] drmpk:
Any mods to enable watch to receive files via bluetooth?
[Other SmartWatches] drmpk:
Sorry my mistake. The watch can receive data files. I want to share .apk application files via bluetooth. Is it possible?
[Other SmartWatches] ofsinreno:
I can't get the rom to load, it just keeps stopping and returning to the recovery. Can I just load the framework and Gmail one apk at a time?
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Try applying your modded zip to v2.0 or earlier...and also if you have a 32bit widows machine, do your modifications and repack on that one. If not, I found that the updates fail less when the archive is created with winrar on 64bit machines.
[Other SmartWatches] wmandel:
Selling my smartq z watch

i'm Selling my smartqz watch

After all is said and done. Ive decided to keep my qualcomm toq and sell the Zwatch. Its brand new. been on my wrist once.

I bought it from an authorized US reseller. The Zwatch is just too complicated for me. Maybe one of you more tech savvy people will enjoy it more than i am. It comes with headphones and an extra watch band. Selling it for $150 will ship priority mail so you should receive in 2-3 days. I'mgoing to stick with the toq until some later models come out this year. i accept paypal. If anyone wants it. email me at:

warrenmandel@yahoo.com

Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] kernelsegment:
Easy way to install .APK apps in Z-Watch

1. Connect Z-Watch to computer via USB cable (Windows is OK)

2. Open any kind of computer browser (like Windows Explorer) and copy your .APK file into Z-Watch memory, like to your smartphone (Downloads directory is preferred)

3. Safely disconnect Z-Watch in usual way after and detach cable

4. Open Z-Watch "Files" application in your watch by pressing it's icon

5. Browse down into Downloads directory and select your .APK file

6. It would warn you that installation from unknown sources are disabled and propose you two choices - select "Settings"

7. You should be landed in hidden menu which have the second option (down) "Installation from unknown sources" - check it and return back.

8. Select your application again and chose "Install".

9. After a couple of seconds your are done.

The only caveat is - you can NOT uninstall application in this way, so the full reset is needed to get reed of it.

I put some verified app from MIPS NPM701 tablet which work:

http://west.homelinux.net/npm701/Calculator.apk -- this one is smaller than geek78's

http://west.homelinux.net/npm701/Email.apk -- can be used to access GMail, Yahoo mail etc

http://west.homelinux.net/npm701/Exchange.apk

http://west.homelinux.net/npm701/com.google.android.apps.maps-1.apk

http://west.homelinux.net/npm701/Browser.apk -- it is needed for Maps "places" then it may call a place web page

http://west.homelinux.net/npm701/com.android.vending-2.apk - this is Market, but I am not sure that it is better than market from gapps.zip collection.

(Most of them requires WLAN switched ON and connected).
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Here's a tip for you...Any apk manager will uninstall any app that it's not a system app (unless rooted). Also, ES (and other file explorers) has a built-in application manager. Or, of all of you want is an "uninstaller", I have tested Quick Uninstaller and it works on the apps you install and the two Chinese apps. And lastly, memory managers/boosters usually can uninstall apps.
[Other SmartWatches] ofsinreno:
Has anyone tried Tasker on the watch? It would be cool to set a task where every 1/2 hour it turns on wifi, checks email and then turns wifi off again.
[Other SmartWatches] SumCanadianGuy:
Also if you read back a few pages I posted a few appstores that work on the watch. Also that AirDroid works for transferring files and has a built in app manager to uninstall apps.
[Other SmartWatches] pepone1234:
The soft plastic finish of my watch is peeling off after a few days of use. Is very noticeable in the corners of the watch itself.

Anyone else with this problem?
[Other SmartWatches] mjkall:
The same problem in the corners. But in black almost invisible.

- x-x-x-x-

Had to come back from V.2.5 to V.2.1. Took the Watchwidget though. The original Battery Circle had often lags and I deleted it, now I have Battery Monitor Widget 1.8.9. Other good working apps are:

1Tap Cleaner Pro 1.31 Cache cleaner

APKoptic 1.0 Deleting and backupping apps

Airdroid 1.1.0

Alreareader 1.41 fantastic txt etc reader

Brighter flashlight 1.7 small screenflashlight

Calculator 2.3.7

Easy PDF Reader 1.2 small PDF reader with good zoom

Fast Reboot Pro 4.0 good, but use mainly for third party apps

Flit Keyboard 2.6.1 best keyboard and you can add special letters like äöå under number1.

Handrite pro 1.82 can write with fingertip notes quicly

Mobo Daemon 2.6.270 sync app with cable

Ninja SMS 1.9.3 cannot get messages without it

No Screen Off 1.15 very useful to let screen on

OL File Manager 2.0.2 file manager, easy to rename ertc

Opera Mini 7.5.3 fine

PlayMemories Mobile 3.3.0 can take full control of Sony cameras exemple QX-10/100

Sky Safari pro 1.1.2 fantastic astronomical map

Startup Auditor 2.3.1 control the starting apps

Screenshot 2.1 not unrooted, but works fine

I have several other apps in downloas that I can install in a few seconds like other browsers (Dolfin, EasyBrowser, Skyfire), maps, even nautical maps, Rebtel works too, but only one direction, Avast works, but need I it?
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Anyone want me to add any of the above mentioned apks on the ftp server? LMK...
[Other SmartWatches] vectron:
Is there an app to wake the watchface without using physical button? Like for example, one of the developers for Omate wrote an app where you can turn or shake the wrist and watch screen comes up. Would be great if the same could be done with SmartQ Z.

I see in the list of tested apps "No Screen Off", I guess it's an alternative for keeping it on, but how long will it last on a full battery charge without turning screen off?
[Other SmartWatches] drmpk:
Go to settings-display-tick automatic back light.

Go to settings-sleep & time-set time for your convenience.

You are done. Now whenever you turn the watch towards you, the screen lights up and light goes off after the time set by you.

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I get two alerts on my watch for each whatsapp message. It's a bit annoying. Anybody got to know why it happens so.
[Other SmartWatches] vectron:
Fantastic! I don't have SmartQ Z yet, but will have it soon. Gotta start writing down notes with all these tips for the future :)
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
There could be a couple reasons. First check to make sure that What's app (phone utility>sync settings) doesn't show up in system apps and in user apps too. Next go into the app and check to see if it has a setting that stops "toasts" or "pop-up" notifications.
[Other SmartWatches] drmpk:
My phone (note 2) goes in to boot loop upon restating with z watch sync app installed. Phone restarts well immediately after installing the app. But once I bind the watch with phone and activate push notification accessibility services, phone enters boot loop up restart.

I read earlier in this thread that this issue was present with early versions of z watch app on some sam phones. But it still persists on 1.4.8

Why has smart devices not added the sync app to google play store. It would have been easier to get the updates and also to contact developers.

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Thanks. I looked in to whatever you have mentioned. But I don't find anything wrong. It has started happening out of the blue. It was working well earlier. I have reset my watch. Reinstalled sync app. rebinded the watch with sync app. Right now I have disabled notifications for all system apps and user apps. I have left only whatsapp enabled. Got to check now. Unfortunately all my whatsapp contacts are asleep :p got to wait till morning.
[Other SmartWatches] ofsinreno:
I have the same problem, and have since I got the watch. The only answer is to Unbind the watch each time you restart your phone. It's annoying, but you get used to it. .. I only hope they fix the issue. I have emailed the support team about it as well.
[Other SmartWatches] drmpk:
When I enable z watch sync accessibility services on my note 2, it says "TALK BACK AND FOLLOWING SERVICES CANNOT BE USED TOGETHER. THESE WILL BE DISABLED"

-AIR VIEW

-MULTI WINDOW

-SMART SCREEN

-PALM MOTION

They will be disabled for sure when I enable z watch sync accessibility service.

But later, if I re enable air view, multi window and others, they all function as they should along with watch sync. I get notification alerts for all apps.

I don't have to compromise anything on my note 2 for getting alerts on my watch.
[Other SmartWatches] pox67:
I have had the watch for a bout 6 weeks and that hasn't happened to mine. On closer inspection I can see that the corners are wearing a bit thin. I got the blue one.
[Other SmartWatches] ofsinreno:
I got the black one and mine had the same issue.
[Other SmartWatches] wmandel:
Help! The jap apps are back

In trying to get my email working i downgraded to firmware 2.0 but i accidently downloaded the japanese version of the firmware. now i have wechat and that other app on my watch. i redownload the english version, but they are still there! how do i get them off the watch? please help!
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Hey guys, wanted to see if anyone else experienced what happened to me today.

It was about 330p, my watch was operating as normal with about 60% battery remaining. I had just checked the battery level and was moving out of widgets back to the main watch panel...when the watch screen suddenly went black. I tried every button combination to get it going again...no luck. So just when I thought it was toasted and was about to give up...I decided to try to plug it in and see if it would respond. Strangely, it did. Once it booted, I immediately went to see what the battery level was...it read 0%.

I'm not exactly sure what happened or how the watch went from 60-0% in a matter of minutes. As of now, the watch is fine and recharging. Does anyone have an explanation for this?
[Other SmartWatches] wmandel:
How do you enter the email acct info and password?

ok i dowloaded the email apk app and opened it on the phone. it says you can add any email acct. then prompts you for email account and password. how do you enter that on the phone? theres no keyboard to enter the information! help?
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Do you have the login for my ftp? Or you can download from the play store.... Quick uninstaller (easiest) or other apk mgrs that are easily accessible. Let me know if you need ftp credentials.
[Other SmartWatches] kernelsegment:
I suspect you got reading of old battery level. I discovered that with time there is some lag between screen wakeup and application wakeup + act. For exam, then I look into time it shows me the past time first and 2 secs later - the current time. So, you may read 60% from your past.

It happens more often then more apps were activated. I guess - system needs some time to re-arrange and clear memory.

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Just install Z-Watch assistant in your smartphone from http://www.smartdevices.com.cn/support/download/Z1/

and it has the option of entering strings like keyboard via BT.

You should do it only during mail app setup, after that you can read mails without KBD (no asnwers, of course).

Don't forget to switch WLAN ON during setup!
[Other SmartWatches] wmandel:
have no idea how to do that

im not really techinically inclined so i dont know how to do any of what you said if you can give me step by step its appreciated.

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dont i already have z watch assistant on my smartphone? i have version 1.4.8 i see where it brings up a keyboard anl lets you type in the phone app but how does that get to the email app on the watch and the pasword too?
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Pm me your email. I will send you a direct DL link to the correct apk. Once you've downloaded, plug watch in to computer, move apk to root of SD (watch's internal storage), once moved, find/run the stock file explorer app on watch, execute, go to the bottom of the file list, the DL'd apk will be there, Tap once to install (if first time installing an apk, you must "allow installations from unknown sources"), click done, exit file explorer. New icon will appear called Quick Uninstaller. Once loaded, tap once on any non-system app's icon you want to remove.
[Other SmartWatches] kernelsegment:
1. Open email app in watch, navigate through pages to login info and touch the input line in watch.

2. open Z-watch assistant "option" menu, then - press "remote keyboard".

3. tap into line to open smartphone KBD and type your string,

4. Press "input" button --> your string is transferred to watch into a touched line.

5. Repeat for next line.

Caveat - during process, if you type too long - touch watch line again, if screen goes sleep it lost position. So, it has sense to check this right before you press "input".

Alternatively, you may pair a regular BT keyboard, it works. Mine is KB-MBTL (Made in China :)
[Other SmartWatches] wmandel:
got the typing in but it wont connect to the mail server

it keeps saying "couldnt open connection to server" im trying to do my yahoo mail
[Other SmartWatches] kernelsegment:
I guess, you forget to enable WLAN in Settings and have WLAN connected to Internet.