yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] Imperatorz:
Hi guys i just received my zwatch. It seems that no matter what i do, my phone's zwatch sync cannot detect the watch. My watch's bluetooth is turned on. Anyone can help pls?

I can pair the bluetooth but i cant connect the zwatch sync

Phone: Note 3 4.4

Watch: Stock 3.1
[Other SmartWatches] ofsinreno:
Are you pairing the watch through your phone's bluetooth setting BEFORE trying to connect with your watch? My phone wouldn't connect that way either. If not, when you hit search on your zwatch assistant on the phone does it say "found zwatchxxxx" where xxxx is some 4 digit number? Or does it not recognize it at all?
[Other SmartWatches] jonnygee:
remote cam apk

The new roms don't have this app in them and found it to be a great party trick app, not overly useful but high on the gee whiz scale. Can anyone tell me how to get it back? I unzipped some of the factory roms but couldn't determine the apk.
[Other SmartWatches] Imperatorz:
I have tried pairing before, UNpairing, and most ways I can think of. I have also checked my Bluetooth settings on my phone to allow zwatch sync but I just keeps saying that it doesn't detect the watch and to put the watch near the phone. So yeah it doesn't even detect the watch which leads me to deduce its the app issue. Help!
[Other SmartWatches] ofsinreno:
Just to be clear, the best way to pair is this: restart your watch, make sure bluetooth is enabled on your watch and phone, make sure they are near each other and start the assistant on your phone. Then hit Search ZWatch in the app. It will find your watch and then ask if you want to bind with it. When you have the option to Send Notification to the watch you will be connected. You do not need to pair using settings, only using the app.
[Other SmartWatches] maja:
+ you can activate the notification [phone side] in Accesibility -->ZWatch Sync ON
[Other SmartWatches] Imperatorz:
Hi guys thanks for you replies. I have tried all of that but the app just doesn't detect the watch
[Other SmartWatches] ofsinreno:
The only other thing I noticed is that there are two versions of firmware for this watch. One is the Zwatch firmware and another is called GoWatch. I'm in the US so mine is the Zwatch, but I installed a custom rom that was based on the GoWatch firmware and there was nothing I could do to get my phone and watch to connect. I tried installing a different assistant app but my phone kept looking for a Zwatch and my watch thought it was a GoWatch. I had to use the restore tool on my watch to get it to work.

I don't understand enough about this watch to explain better than that but maybe someone else can help. At this point I'm at a loss. My Note 3 connects without any problems.
[Other SmartWatches] Imperatorz:
When it was stock it couldn't connect so I rooted and installed DJ droid 4.0. Still no luck
[Other SmartWatches] dersie:
1 or 2 days, depends the time where is light on. But more often 1 day. If you use a lot it is below 1 day.
[Other SmartWatches] Imperatorz:
Don't know how don't know why but after restarting a few times it suddenly works. I'm a happy camper. Thanks everyone!

Edit - If anyone faces the same issue I had, this is what i did. My watch's bluetooth name was s2***** instead of zwatch****.. I clicked factory reset and that name changed to zwatch**** and the app could pick it up.
[Other SmartWatches] Imperatorz:
Can anyone get full WHATSAPP messages to show on the zwatch?
[Other SmartWatches] wmandel:
how do you know the firmware version?

i just bought z watch on ebay. how do you know what firmware is installed? when I go to "about" it just says "firmware" with no version. how do i know if i have 2.5, 3.0 or 3.2 installed? and how do you install them? i DL'd to my computer 3.2 en but dont know what to do next. help?
[Other SmartWatches] pox67:
Just noticed that v3.3 for ZWatch is out, updating now.

Update log:

New Mobile Assistant application store

New Mobile Assistant application management capabilities

Optimization weather auto-update mechanism

Find a mechanism to optimize the phone rings

Adjustment of the system interface

If someone finds out how to get the camera control app back on the watch I would love to have it as well!
[Other SmartWatches] ofsinreno:
Open the assistant on your phone and make sure your bonded. Then just hit software update and it will show you.
[Other SmartWatches] SlashSpeed:
So I just ran into this:

http://dx.com/p/z1-smart-1-54-scree...s-512mb-ram-4gb-rom-black-295605#.UyI51_ldV1A

That's the same device if my eyes don't deceive me? What bothers me is that GPS is mentioned in the title. Is it possible it has the GPS module build it or is that a typo? :eek:
[Other SmartWatches] wmandel:
cant get phone recognized by computer as a drive

thanks! i got 3.2 en another question. how do you get your computer to recognize the phone? when i plug it it in all i get is the battery charging icon. i seem to remember something about holding the power button down for 3 secs? is that right or is there something else i have to do to get the phone recognized by the computer as a drive so i can install apps. thanks in advance.
[Other SmartWatches] ofsinreno:
If you have windows 8.x there are a few recommended methods back through this thread. I've tried them and can't get my computer to recognize the watch no matter what I do. I just have to connect to a Windows 7 or Vista machine when I'm at work. Just go back and read a little on this thread and try some of the things you find. Hopefully you can get it to work.
[Other SmartWatches] wmandel:
windows 7 still not showing as a drive

i have windows 7 and i cant get computer to see it as a drive. what do i do. my last zwatch i had (which i sold) had no problems showing as a drive. there was also a tiny screen that showed on watch for debugging, drive, restore, etc. how do i get to that?
[Other SmartWatches] ofsinreno:
To access debugging go into settings, about and hit model number like 7 times. It will tell you that debugging mode is enabled. To get into restore mode hold power and back for 8 seconds while connected to the computer.
[Other SmartWatches] wmandel:
it was the computer but new problem apps wont install

ok it was my computer. i installed the apks onto the watch with another computer and they are in the main folder. but when i hit "next' to install any of the apps, nothing happens. and yes i enabled "install apps from unknown sources. what the problem here?
[Other SmartWatches] dersie:
You must press "next" many many (many) time until the "next" button became "install".
[Other SmartWatches] wmandel:
got it but went down to 2.5 firmware

i went down to 2.5 i find its the most stable version. 3.0 sucked and im obviously having problems with 3.2 with 2.5 everything works fine.
[Other SmartWatches] Gluestick:
New versions out! Firmware 3.4 and symc app 2.0.2
[Other SmartWatches] wmandel:
many many many times

thanks! you werent kidding. i had to hit it like 30 times at least lol
[Other SmartWatches] dersie:
... or scrool the text with the policy in the tiny scrool part (only few pixel, but with training you can scrool :) )

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Very bad update :( (one more time.....)

- Remove one more time all your widget

- Remove notification bar
[Other SmartWatches] Gluestick:
At least they fixed the quick sms syncing. :)
[Other SmartWatches] dersie:
Nexus 4 android 4.4.2 and ZSynchroniser notification.

Hi,

I have a problem with my Nexus 4 Android 4.4.2 and my ZWatch.

At the beginning, I used zwatch with my Galaxy S android 4.2.2 and I got all my notifications. Idem with my Galaxy S4 in 4.3.

Now I paired with my Nexus 4 on Android 4.4.2 and I no longer receives notification. Accessibility is set to ON. I can receive updates Calendar, SMS notification, all Call function, weather update.... so data works between Nexus and ZWatch. But not the notification app with Zsynchroniser. Send test message from ZSynchroniser work. Other app like Notysync send all notification to my zwatch.

It is like the accessibility not allow read notification to ZSynchroniser but it work with all other apps : Notysync or all notifications app work on my Sony Smartwatch and this Nexus 4.

Any idea?
[Other SmartWatches] Deadbeef:
A very nice list. Exactly what I'm looking for in a Smartwatch.

NFC implementation is going to take a while, even for smartphones.

On a sidenote: Here's a reseller that lists all three watches as "in stock". Don't know this company.

http://www.fastcardtech.com/Zwatch-Smart-Watch-Blue

Update about the FastcardTech company

Looks like they are getting a very bad review: http://www.trustpilot.nl/review/www.fastcardtech.com
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Anyone have an idea as to why NOT one smart watch can accept incoming calls on HTC, Sense based ROMs? Or...has anyone got it to work?

Please refrain from using this post to start bashing HTC..would like more info than "Sense sucks". Thx
[Other SmartWatches] JarlSX:
wow, that's odd. i have never tried call handling pro's option to answer calls, only the reject button

just tried it, not working on my Butterfly s either!

hmm, maybe it's because of how it's connected to the phone, in bluetooth settings, the sw2 only has 'unpair', but my bluetooth headset has more options, like 'phone audio' and 'media audio'

will send the creator of call handline pro a mail about it

(my Butterfly s is on stock rom, just rooted and running Nova Launcher)
[Other SmartWatches] vaccdroid:
Perfect list. What I want in a smart watch. I dont expect everything all at once but eventually. Once the Zwatch can get alerts that I have Gmail (buy bluetooth) I will probably buy it. Getting calendar updates, gmail and text and phone alerts is most important right now. i do not want or care about games, internet , youtube , web browsing or anything like that. Thats what a smartphone is for. the smart watch is just meant to be an extension.
[Other SmartWatches] JarlSX:
answer from Jonathan, developer of call handling pro

"Yes that is true, it is not possible to answer with a HTC. They have put some different security setting in their Android version. I have tried but it is not possible to get around it as it is now"

and

"Sorry about HTC. I have some little text about it in Play. I actually blocked all HTC devices in Play before but I got many users asking for it because of other features."

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He confirmed my thoughts, the watch needs to be connected as a real BT headset

His app emulates this, for the sw2, which is of course not fully compatible with all phones

The HOT Watch, as far as I know, connects as a regular headset, so will be able to answer phone calls
[Other SmartWatches] juggamonkey:
Does anyone know how long smartqme takes to ship out a order I ordered dhl shipping with them 2 days ago and haven't received a dispatch email
[Other SmartWatches] irkan:
Saturday and Sunday are off, they take 2 working days to process the order so probably it will start shipping Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday

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A nice list indeed, a lot of smartwatch manufactures are ignoring the customization of watchfaces feature, It is very easy for the manufacturers to put an app to customize the watch face, even to normal users, but it is beyond me on why they are not paying attention to this little detail, and they just put 3-4 watch faces embedded in the system and cannot be change.
[Other SmartWatches] shammc:
Thanks for the link but I already tried this along with other tracking sites but still no luck.

the seller is no responding to my query I think I may have to go for a PayPal refund if it's the same by next week.

Gutted I really wanted this !
[Other SmartWatches] shammc:
Has anyone else ordered from smartq me.com?

Still no joy in tracking my order via any dhl website and the response from smartq was it will take 3 to 5 days to show tracking.

It is past that time now and still nothing.

Here is the tracking details smartq sent me

DHL6845971344

I m tempted to contact paypal to get a refund or am I jumping the gun here

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Here is the dhl tracking number they sent me 6845971344
[Other SmartWatches] iakovl:
give it another day or two

the sent me via SGmail, track working fine
[Other SmartWatches] irkan:
I ordered on Friday so am not expecting tracking until Tuesday probably.

Give it till the end of the week, if still the tracking doesn't work, refund.
[Other SmartWatches] rutland:
Great Watch

I managed to get mine delivered on my birthday 30th October, I haven't stopped playing with it.

I've put a few more apps on it that work great.
[Other SmartWatches] irkan:
Shipping was DHL? How long did it take to reach you
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
What apps have you tried?

For you reference:

Dolphin browser 10.1.0 works very well.

Do not install chrome

Do not run Google now

Taskkillers will not help with background tasks. Use will cause watch failure

3. Bluetooth headsets do not work. Bluetooth headphones do.

4. If you run things like Gmail, play, voice search...shut watch down and restart.

5. Turn auto sync off on all gapps

6. For keyboard, install anysoft or hackers for manual entry. Use 16 key.
[Other SmartWatches] rutland:
I ordered it on the 11th October and got it on the 30th, which i think was super fast.

The apps i have managed so far to get on are Facebook and stopwatch. I have tried loads of calculator ones but no luck yet.
[Other SmartWatches] rutland:
sim access

Can anybody tell me why my z-watch is asking permission to access my SIM?
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Contacts
[Other SmartWatches] arpitruia:
I hope I may receive this watch today......... Have read few post that we can install apps but....... Did not got hold as how to install apps can any one help with detailed procedure please........
[Other SmartWatches] pashka79:
I received mine from them directly
[Other SmartWatches] juggamonkey:
From who directly? Smartq?
[Other SmartWatches] pox67:
So they did! That had never worked for me.

I want my notification bar back though!
[Other SmartWatches] v-angel:
what?

what do you mean remove all your widget?
[Other SmartWatches] dersie:
When you swipe left your screen you have your widget : Battery, parameter, Calendar view, remote player and "+" to add widget from all your app witch have his widget.
[Other SmartWatches] Jamesch:
I am still on 3.0, is it worth upgrading?

How is this app store stuff?
[Other SmartWatches] Techtard:
What games do you guys have on this watch if any?
[Other SmartWatches] Nedyar:
Working great:

Blox copter

The imposible game

Car parking (mobiloids)

Glow hochey

Glow runner
[Other SmartWatches] Techtard:
Wow glow hockey works!:victory:

Does flappy bird work? If it doesn't work I may try to port it for mips and the screen res.:fingers-crossed:
[Other SmartWatches] Nedyar:
Flappy bird works but with lagggg. I dont know if i tried the original or any mod/copy.

Glow hockey works perfect when playing, menu is slow.
[Other SmartWatches] Techtard:
What software version are you using, still have not got my watch yet so can't do anything now.
[Other SmartWatches] BlastTyrantKM:
After 3 weeks with this watch, I've come to a conclusion.... Shoulda got a Pebble. Let's face it, it's a WATCH. There's no sense whatsoever in having Play Store, browser, games etc etc. Your phone is right there. Why play a game on your tiny watch screen? Or browse the Web? Other than saying "look everyone! I can browse the Web in my watch! I can't read or click anything, but that's beside the point. I have the Internet on my WATCH"

There needs to be some watch face choices... The ones we have are completely hideous. At least Pebble has some dev support. This Z watch has been out for 6 months and it's dead in the water. Anyone wanna buy mine?
[Other SmartWatches] Techtard:
Its not really dead it the water, worse come worse I will just cook up my own rom:cyclops:

Well I am a student and we are not allowed to have our handphone with us during school hours so with this watch I just might be able to play something during recess.:laugh:
[Other SmartWatches] BlastTyrantKM:
Hi

I'm not interested in games whether I have to hide it or can play out in the open LOL. I just need something that works and looks good, in that order. Speaking of working good, this last update to 3.4 lost the data connectivity thru bluetooth. The only way I can get weather & calendar sync is to tether via wifi. Updates are supposed to ENHANCE features and functions... Not eliminate them. And I still get a bootloop on my Note 3 because of the ZWatch app, when I do the occasional reset. My phone was down for nearly an hour yesterday before it finally came back on. Several battery pulls didn't solve it. It just came back on by itself after I set it down for 30 minutes. Totally unacceptable. This watch is turning out to be a piece of garbage. On top of all that, the screen timeout completely ignores my 30 second setting. It usually shuts down the screen in 3/10 of a second. Useless. And the auto on feature is a failure, as well. I usually have to shake my wrist violently to get the screen to turn on. I thought $125 was a good deal. But, really, if I knew then what I know now, I wouldn't even take one of these watches for free
[Other SmartWatches] BlastTyrantKM:
I'm seriously gonna sell mine... for cheap. If anyone's interested, PM me.
[Other SmartWatches] dersie:
It there's less of things that work with each new version.

With ZWatch Ssynchronizer I have no notification android 4.4.2, on 4.3 with Galaxy S4 it worked a few hours and now nothing.
[Other SmartWatches] SumCanadianGuy:
I just saw this today, I'm not a developer by any means, but as it is a version of android might it be able to be installed on the watch at some point? Looks much better than any I've seen this far. http://nvisionapp.com/latest/article/Google-Announces-Android-Wear
[Other SmartWatches] BlastTyrantKM:
I went back to 3.2 FW, and calendar, weather & notifications all work.
[Other SmartWatches] pox67:
I upgraded and all good. Nice to be able to sync the quick SMS responses again.

I assumed the app store update was for the Chinese language app store they have on the watch.

Odd, everything is working just fine for me. (Edit: calendar doesn't though, will have a play with it)

Is this not a problem with the Note 3? I heard they released an update that broke a lot of 3rd party devices...
[Other SmartWatches] BlastTyrantKM:
I don't know if it's a note 3 issue or not. All I know is, after 3.4 update calendar & weather wouldn't sync via the Bluetooth/ZWatch app. Only with wifi. I went back to 3.2 and it all works. The bootloop issue on the phone could be a Note 3 specific problem, tho...

Either way, the Android Wear is a good announcement. I'm ready for something better.
[Other SmartWatches] dersie:
For me all is working on 3.4, calendar, weather, sms, call log.... with all phone just wit BT paired

Just notification that are not sending by ZWatch Synchronizer Android app. Like if the have not accessibility to Android notification system. Same on 3.0, 3.1..... 3.4 just work on my Galaxy S with Android 4.2.2 but not on other phone Nexus 4 Android 4.4.2 and Galaxy S4 android 4.3.
[Other SmartWatches] Imperatorz:
I have had my watch for a week and a half now and have been tinkering with it. I'm using a note 3 too. I agree with you saying that it's supposed to be a watch and I wouldn't want to play games etc on it. What I wanted was a device that looks cool, functions as a watch and sends me notifications. Everything else is redundant to me.

I'm sorry to hear that you are having so many issues but I'm very very happy with mine. It even costs less than a regular g shock.

Just wanted to share with everyone that after tinkering with the device and trying countless roms, official ones and custom ones, that the rom/firmware you use makes a huge difference. Some were sluggish, some made the auto on a pain(I had to shake my wrist violently like you), some made the auto on function runs working the min I plug it in to charge. But alas I found a simple clean rom that doesn't lag and makes everything like auto on responsive and yet it includes some extra useful apps.

So my take is I can understand your frustration as I have experienced it but all you need is the right rom. It also means that even with future software development, there is great potential for the device. Don't sell it! I'm loving mine.

Cheers buddy
[Other SmartWatches] BlastTyrantKM:
So.... What ROM is working for you? I tried one of them, but I don't need Play Store & browser & Hangouts etc etc. All that stuff is absolutely useless on a screen this small. Thx for the reply :)
[Other SmartWatches] Imperatorz:
Hmm. I think I'm currently using sky net rom. Very smooth for me so far. Has play store and browser but that's basically it. Doesn't take up too much memory. Besides, having play store on a watch is great to show off to friends even though I don't use it!! Haha
[Other SmartWatches] Jamesch:
Is that an actual rom or just a launcher?

Can you give a link?
[Other SmartWatches] galaxy2055:
hi everyone

i'm going to buy smartQ z watch i have some questions ?

1- can i zoom with two fingers in figure or browser.

2-anyone tried to installe adobe reader .

3- is the screen good ?
[Other SmartWatches] Imperatorz:
Hi it's here in the forums under the title skynet Rom.

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Yes

Nope haven't tried. It's doesn't have an enormous screen like some smart watches so it's gonna be a big pain reading on it.

Yes
[Other SmartWatches] juggamonkey:
Anybody wanna buy my watch email me icecreamdanwich@gmail.com or pm only ship in USA PayPal verified only 60 bucks and its yours shipped comes with watch lightly used and box and charging cable currently running djdroid ROM but I can put t back to stock
[Other SmartWatches] turbo74:
Hi guys, does anybody have strange phone battery drain after 3.4 update?
[Other SmartWatches] apatcas:
Just a quick question, how long did it take for you guys to get your phone? I opted for the DHL express optiong from Smartqme and they havent even shipped my package and i ordered it on the 14th. DHL tracking just says "Shipment information received". I dread this message.
[Other SmartWatches] standef:
I also ordered mine from Smartq with DHL shipping and mine was received in US in 5 days.

They send to Honk Kong for US shipment and I think they only ship to HK once a week.
[Other SmartWatches] matthews1977:
re: selling it and being frustrated

At the risk of sounding like the noob that I am, wouldn't it be wise for those who are frustrated and selling to wait for the release of Googles wearable SDK soon? It was announced a few days ago but I can't post links.

Cheap watch, good specs, optimized UI to come for it? I've been eyeballing one recently myself and think with a little patience and the forthcomming platform that this watch still has legs.

No?

I don't think anything 'official' will have a price anything close to this, so i'm hoping it's pretty straight forward :)

Oh, and since this is myf irst post; Thanks for all the past help rooting my phones :D
[Other SmartWatches] Imperatorz:
I agree with you. Finger crossed google wearables would work on this and one of the lovely devs would optimize it for us.

I ordered mine on Thursday and got it on Monday.. I ordered from Ali express. But then again, I'm in Singapore so maybe that's why it was so fast.