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[Other SmartWatches] singapura:
Short review

I just received mine in the mail and must say, I'm pleasantly surprised. Build quality is excellent. The screen is bright and hires enough to be able to read everything. Wifi is stable and quite good, in contrary top most other China devices I have (mostly JXD). Of course the keyboard is a bit cramped and hitting the right letter is a gamble but the screen is sensitive and it doesn't take a strong touch.The interface is very smooth and responsive. I have installed a few apps which work well. The only thing that keeps crashing is Skype, which is weird as it came with the watch. There seems no way to use Google Now either (it keeps crashing) which is a pity as I don't want to even think about searching with the on-screen keyboard. The loudspeaker is okay (not great). I haven't tried using it to call anyone yet, that will be next on my list. I just noticed that the watch doesn't take micro sim cards. That quite surprising for such a small device. Now I'll have to go out and buy a regular sim card. I'm not a big fan of adapters.
[Other SmartWatches] ShawnnKushh:
It looks like a nice device I'm torn between buying this watch or just waiting around for the kickstart project Neptune Pine. Which seems to be a much more polished product
[Other SmartWatches] mattjenkins126:
I'm also thinking about getting this or the neptune but the Pine looks so big it will make my already small wrists tiny!

I like the idea of the Pine but think I might go for the ZGPAX....
[Other SmartWatches] BigBison420:
The thing is that its recognized by bluetooth as a phone so there is file transfer capability but not call handling or notification handling until the manufacturer releases an app to provide support for this... I would advise anyone who purchases to try and contact the manufacturer and get this info. Ive been looking a week now for an app in the store but have found nothing.
[Other SmartWatches] adonleice:
hi bigbison

wait news thanks
[Other SmartWatches] All-Or-Nothing:
Any more info on this watch? It's screen looks really good on the video. I am trying to see if anyone with this watch has made a phone call with it yet. With and without headsets.
[Other SmartWatches] singapura:
Tested the battery yesterday. With a bit of playing and the Wifi on all the time, it lasted about 5 hours. The watch wouldn't recognise my 64GB card but 32GB works without problems.The Wechat app works but the video is sideways! I can see the person on the other side okay but she could only see me at an angle. Skype still crashed so I couldn't test that. I installed Google maps which works amazingly well, including turn by turn navigation. Since I bought the watch mainly for this (riding around on my motorbike), that is a big plus. I installed Swiftkey which helped the keyboard somewhat. I haven't tried Bluetooth yet but really hope that headsets are supported. Youtube works flawlessly too. Still looking to get Google Now working as voice control would be fantastic.

Things I suggest to ZGPax (other than open the system) or that are not clear:

- More watch plates to choose from

- Small widgets (this would really show off the watch!)

- Easy ringtone change [Edit, I just found out that the audio profiles allow for very easy ringtone changes]

- Google Now support

- Better camera control (especially in Wechat)

- Skype fixed

- Ability to buy more/stronger batteries!

Compared to what Sony and Samsung offer, this watch is miles beyond. With the right kind of support, it could be a winner.
[Other SmartWatches] All-Or-Nothing:
So can GPS be used with standalone programs or do you need internet connection to make it work?

Have you made any phone calls with this yet?.....and how easy/hard was it to do?
[Other SmartWatches] BigBison420:
Actually i can get 2 days out of a charge. I believe the stock governor is the problem. Once you root the device and install rom toolbox or trickstermod u can change governor to ondemand instead of the stock 'hybrid' governor. Made a huge difference for me!
[Other SmartWatches] singapura:
I tried rooting but so far no luck. If I have a bit more time, I'l try again. Just bought a secondary simcard. This is actually a pretty decent phone as well. ;)
[Other SmartWatches] BigBison420:
All you have to do is download Framaroot.apk (search google for 'framaroot.apk) and transfer to the phone's internal memory and run the app. it will only take you about 30 seconds tops and the device will be rooted!
[Other SmartWatches] singapura:
Framaroot told me there were no exploits it could use. With juicedefender installed I still had 70% after 6 hours.
[Other SmartWatches] BigBison420:
That's weird..

Here is a link http://www.oppoforums.com/threads/root-framaroot-apk-v1-6-1.4985/

The page is in italian, but just click on the Framaroot apk - This is version 1.6.1 which is what i'm running...

When you open the app it should say INSTALL Super User and right Below the exploit should be "Boromir" and it takes about 2 seconds to install. You may want to connect to wifi to, just to be sure. I'm not sure if it goes to a server for the exploit or if it's included in the APK
[Other SmartWatches] mrwell:
Hi guys, some questions on that device. I'd tested some of those cell-watches (3 or 4 of them) and to place a call you needed a BT headset or you could do it with the built in speaker and mic. This is the first Android driven one I see, then I have some questions, if you please:

- Can we make a call without a BT headset or the cabled one included?

- And is it compatible with voice recognition keyboard?

- Did you pair it with your car BT?, what luck?

I'm planning to use it in sort time travels out of home with my car but I don't wanna loose my social apps either, that happened with the old ones.

Thanks in advance

PS: It is on my shopping cart waiting for this to know, lol
[Other SmartWatches] mrwell:
Doesn't matter, anyway… I've already bought it :P I could't resist.

I'll answer that myself when it gets home.

Have fun!
[Other SmartWatches] fibroman:
Perhaps Lokifish Marz will work his magic on this one also!

Check out what he has already whipped up for the aw-414/truesmart !!

If he works on this one someday soon, that will be the day I get this also
[Other SmartWatches] alcuin:
If I change the governor to anything other than Hybrid, it locks to 1ghz. If I keep mine to Hybrid, I can set max mhz to 500mhz in SetCPU, and it does proper mhz throttling.
[Other SmartWatches] BigBison420:
try setting to Ondemand and then doing a reboot. Sometimes it will lock if you don't keep screen off long enough.... sometimes you have to reboot and give a little time for changes to set in. Mine does not stick

EDIT *** Just wanted to add that i'm experimenting with turning off the phone radio only ... power consumption for me is like 80% or more phone radio... since i'm not using it as a phone. So far i noticed a big performance drop... lag and hiccup in the home screen, which doesn't make a lot of sense to me... should be running BETTER in my opinion.
[Other SmartWatches] fibroman:
Oh well. Took the plunge and got this one to hold me over until my Omate Truesmart ever gets to me.

Is there any work being done to make any roms or recovery for this yet?

I don't know know how to do any of that, but I would be willing to beta test for anyone that is making anything for it.

Let me know if you want me for testing duty!
[Other SmartWatches] vectron:
Just saw it on dx.com for $146 shipped: http://dx.com/p/zgpax-s5-1-54-touch...smart-phone-watch-w-camera-wi-fi-black-270465 , looks like the best deal so far. Glad to see dx starting to get more android smart watches, hopefully they will get more since their prices usually pretty good.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Here $139.99: exwdeal.com/zgpax-s5-smartphone-smart-watch-android-4-0-mtk6577-dual-core-1-5-inch-gps-5-0-mp-camera-black.html

I can't share link.
[Other SmartWatches] adonleice:
there are in pandawill for 140$ free shipping
[Other SmartWatches] arovaris:
Hello what name of default launcher and clock? Its chinese? I have a z1, and want to install.
[Other SmartWatches] fibroman:
O.K. I have received the watch and just started playing around with it.

A few notes --- the face of the watch got very hot after about 10 minutes of use and all I was doing was setting the time, signing on to google, etc.

Lets see if it happens again on the next use.

The camera is front facing (for use with skype, etc. I assume), so Unless I am missing something, It will be very hard to use to take pictures or videos with. You either have to twist your wrist around or take the watch off of your wrist to take pictures and even then, you have to do it "blind" without the screen to help you compose the shot. Someone please tell me I am mistaken here!!!

Also, I am getting quite a few crashes when trying actions associated with google services like signing on to the google play store, etc.

Please let me know if any of you have any tips to solve some of the above issues.

Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] singapura:
The front camera is actually great for video calling. I don't care about making pics because I still have my old phone for that. I managed to root it now and will see if I can install a better governor.
[Other SmartWatches] andreaserra:
With the stock rom and launcher, i'm not able to launch the application: skype, google voice search (usefull for voice recognition), instead klets is working well for voice recognition but it couldn't launch tasker (not compatible).

I haven't found how to move or delete the icon in the function screen (after 8 windows of four icon is not possible to add new icon). Someone has discovered how to do that? or changed the launcher?
[Other SmartWatches] fibroman:
I have been testing out launchers, and unfortunately most have issues and crash alot.

The only one that has been rock solid so far is Easy Launcher.

It is free in the google play store, it has a big red heart as its icon.

It automatically sorts out all of your apps into categories for quick access and has a genius tab that analyzes your app collection and makes suggestions for other apps you may want.
[Other SmartWatches] fibroman:
Another good app for this watch that works well is Button Savior. It gives you a little icon that you can place somewhere on the watch(I have it on the right edge, and when you hit the icon it expands to give you several options such as home button, power off button, etc.

Another good one is floating toucher that works well on this watch. It gives you a persistent, on-screen button (that you can drag around) to tap with a quick access wheel packed with shortcuts, utilities, apps, and more
[Other SmartWatches] fibroman:
Here are some more good apps that work well with this watch:

Battery in status bar shows the battery percentage left in the notifications bar at the top of the screen. Very easy to read!

Cell Radio ShutOff -- If you don't need the cellphone part of the watch and want to save alot of battery usage, install this app. It shuts of the cell phone standby, but lets you keep using wifi or bluetooth.
[Other SmartWatches] fibroman:
The keyboard that comes with this watch is not the best.

I am currently testing Minuum Keyboard.

It has worked very well so far. takes a little while to get used to the new layout but fits nicely on this watch.
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Just dropping by. Here's some goodies you guys may be interested in.

MTK6577 CPU Governor Switcher

Smart Launcher

Smart Launcher Notifcations

I will not be deving on this watch even though I am interested in it. Mainly because of time and I don't have one. Hope you guys can get some devs on it.
[Other SmartWatches] fibroman:
Sorry about my last post on your thread. I did not see your response until after I wrote my last reply. I will not post again on your thread until I receive any of the two Truesmarts that I pledged for.

Thanks for the tips. I will try the governor app as my ZGPAX does run quite hot.
[Other SmartWatches] auton0my:
I was able to go into the menu by swiping down and then enable airplane mode - it will turn off wifi and bluetooth, but you can enable those afterwards individually, so no separate app required. This is a pretty cool little device, given how much is cramped into it.

I agree that the default keyboard is not great, the Android or Google keyboards are better, those it sure is hard to hit those tiny letters on a screen this small.

How are you guys getting the voice typing to work? Play store tells me Google Search is incompatible with the device. Google Maps crashes when I attempt to use the microphone -

E/AndroidRuntime﹕ FATAL EXCEPTION: main

android.content.ActivityNotFoundException: No Activity found to handle Intent { act=android.speech.action.RECOGNIZE_SPEECH (has extras) }
[Other SmartWatches] CYberdog11:
The ZGPAX S5 looks nice, but before I order one, one last question, does it support 3G?
[Other SmartWatches] andreaserra:
In Italy only 2G, or 2,75 G is better to say, in fact it supports EDGE, because in Italy 3G is on the 2100 band while the phone supports up to 1900, maybe in Usa is supported 3G.
[Other SmartWatches] alberich1977:
gzpax

Hi, i m a new user.

i want to buy gzpax smartwatch.

But first i want to know:

-gzpax have a clock with seconds (please, can you send me images or videos). I need to know the seconds in my job :)

-i can install whatsapp?

-gzpax have 3g conection?

greetings

pd: sorry for my english, is very bad xD
[Other SmartWatches] andreaserra:
Floating Toucher

I confirm that Floating Toucher works very well and give you the possibility to maintain the old launcher while accessing to many new possibilities.

I suggest this app
[Other SmartWatches] BigBison420:
These are really inferior to pie controls ..... pie controls much more easy to use and you can define shortcuts
[Other SmartWatches] CYberdog11:
At the manufacturer homepage ( http://en.zgpax.com/goods_aWQJNjIyNw==.html ) I found the following specc informations, regarding my 3G issue can HSPA be true?:

Phone type: Phone watch, smart watch, photograph watch

Exterior: watch

Screen size: 1.54''inch, Apple MINI screen

OGS Touch screen: Capacitive OGS

Screen resolition: 240*240

Net type: signal SIM card

Network mode: GSM

GPRS，EDGE，

HSPA+

GSM 850/900/1800/1900

Button: Virtual QWERTY keyboard + 2 side key

color: black and white

55x40x14mm size: 55*40*14mm

Others:Movement sleep detection
[Other SmartWatches] andreaserra:
Launcher

I'm searching for a launcher that could launch an app by pressing two times the phisical button (backspace). Does pie controls this?
[Other SmartWatches] slim_thumb:
Bluetooth keyboard

Qs.1 Has anyone tested if bluetooth keyboard works with this watch? I cant see myself using keyboard on the small screen.

Qs.2 Is there an assistant app that you can install on the cell phone to communicate with the watch?

Qs,3 Is there any firmware download? What happens if you soft brick the watch?

I considered the Smartq watch but it has a weak CPU, small battery and no microSD slot. I am interested in the ZGPAX especially since the price has fallen. I think the hardware is the same as the EC308 / Vapirius AX2 but the price is more reasonable!

Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] BigBison420:
what version of maps are you using? i cannot get my Note 2 maps apk to work on the zgpax?
[Other SmartWatches] sadux:
Hi! Whether it is possible in the future will connect the watch to phone?
[Other SmartWatches] ItzSnitz:
New Owner

Just purchased one for my wife. Working on various stock options at the moment. I too am having an issue with Skype. I finally got it to load and fully log in, but there are no on-screen options other than setting status and logging out. Tried calling from my desktop to the watch and although the watch buzzes for the incoming call, Skype crashes almost immediately.

Suggested alternatives for video chat?

If anybody has things for me to try out, PM and I'll work on it over the evening. Will probably root after a few days, but going to try to work with the default for a while.

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I am willing to put $30 towards purchasing a device for a Dev. If we can get a few more backers, I'll coordinate the work to see if we can get someone working on custom solutions. Any developers that are willing to dedicate some time to this platform, PM me so we can get things in motion.
[Other SmartWatches] matteb74:
ZGPAX Smart Watch för a Dev

I'm in on that...
[Other SmartWatches] fibroman:
I have figured out that you can get skype to work if you ignore the app that comes with the watch, and install the skype app from the google play store.

Since I have done this, I have not experienced any more crashes, but it is quite sluggish. it takes about 45 seconds after accepting an incoming video call to actually see and hear the person, but it does work without crashes.

I would imagine that some expert tweaking/modding would go a long way here.

Try it and let me know if it works for you and how long it takes. Also, tell me if yours gets extremely hot on the watch face area.
[Other SmartWatches] ItzSnitz:
That is interesting... I never tried the included application, and instead just installed the Google Play version.
[Other SmartWatches] BigBison420:
This is why i suggested a few pages back rooting the device with frama root and then changing the governor from hybrid to ondemand. Runs a lot cooler, no performance issues either.

cheers
[Other SmartWatches] ItzSnitz:
Missed your second question; yes the device face gets hot. Will be rooting shortly.
[Other SmartWatches] fibroman:
I have done all that and I am still not seeing it get much cooler. I even tried powersave and superpowersave and it still runs way to hot.

Other then that, this device could be the best smartwatch currently available if only some dev's mod this bad boy!
[Other SmartWatches] ItzSnitz:
Sadness...

Rooting was easy and done in a about a minute with Framroot. Installed busybox then trickster MOD. Ran out of room for icons on the homescreen so I installed ADW. Organized some icons on the homescreen then started looking things up on the computer and the watch went to sleep.

Pressing the power button did not awaken the device. Thought maybe it was a problem with the lock screen. Removed/replaced back cover (battery) and the device won't power on. No charging indication when plugged in either.

Not sure what happened !?!

Edit:

FACE SMACK...

The device ran out of juice. For some reason the computer's USB port wasn't providing enough power. Plugged it into the wall and it started charging again.
[Other SmartWatches] Drayke5:
Getting white label

I just recently bought the whitelabel model from uplaytablet.

It hasn't arrived yet, but I have had watchphones in the past. Ihave noticed that a lot of people are getting this confused with a companion watch like Pebble and Galaxy Gear. These are standalone phones and connect as such. The bluetooth capabilities are software dependant, so file transfer and headset pairing are based on the ROM used. As far as the SD card, another user was saying that 64GB (which are in SDXC format) do not work, but that a 32GB card (which is SDHC format) does. Now we know what format the phone takes; the website doesn't say anything about that. When I get the phone, (hopefully by next week) I'll know more. There is also a keyboard on Google Play called Slidy Press that is made for smaller screens.
[Other SmartWatches] ronfurro:
Just tried Slidy Press keyboard and for me, it's horrible. Overkill size and the template hurts my brain to type. Sticking with Gingerbread.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
1080p video?? It's true??
[Other SmartWatches] BigBison420:
I am not sure what happened here, but there is a device recovery mode by pressing and holding both hardware keys... you should be able to do a factory reset if you can't get it to power back on

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you should ask Uplaytablet for call handling software and see what they say.

i asked if the manufacturer included anything, because they advertise the device as one that handles notifications and calls, but there is nothing built in to do so! There should be an app we use to make these things possible.
[Other SmartWatches] BigBison420:
Okay guys.... making a little progress here. I am running ADW EX launcher here so anyone interested may want to try this....

I wanted to disable the launcher and lockscreen analog clock so that when i lock the screen i can actually wake the device and it will be in ADW Home screen with my own clock widget instead of waking to the white analog clock and launcher.... Try this (also, be rooted already

Step 1: Download "NO LOCK" from play store... Yellow Iphone looking icon. Or bluetooth transfer / side load application to watch's internal storage and INSTALL

Step 2: Go into SETTINGS >> APPS >>> ALL TAB >> Navigate to COM.SZKCT.ACTIVITY and click on it >>> Force STOP & DISABLE if possible

I am not sure if this is permanent after rebooting but i'm looking for long term solution. So if it's not, i will try and update with that next.

Cheers

*****UPDATE****

Used ROM TOOLBOX PRO to freeze Com.szkct.activity and after a reboot, the lockscreen and stock launch is completely gone!! SUCCESS!!!

So you will need ROM TOOLBOX to freeze the above package... or an app of the same functionality

*****UPDATE 2 ****

Used CPU Spy it appears the device has no trouble entering deep sleep either, so battery life shouldn't be affected. I am back using the stock governor by the way. Will also try ON DEMAND GOV.
[Other SmartWatches] luigiwidmore:
BigBison , you're the MAN!

My watch just arrived 2 days ago.

I've been trying to remove that watch unlock screen for hours with no luck , i've installed RootAppDelete and i was disableing apps that i considere usless but i didn't want to touch that app as i did not know what was it.

Disabled it via the program and now the luncher kicks in.

you.are.awsome!
[Other SmartWatches] BigBison420:
thanks man... it was killing me too - i've started a new thread... so bookmark it for future purposes. glad you were able to get what you wanted.
[Other SmartWatches] ItzSnitz:
Link for the new thread?
[Other SmartWatches] BigBison420:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2575556
[Other SmartWatches] ItzSnitz:
Applications

Known Working:

Play Store

Youtube

Gmail

Skype (from Play Store)

ooVoo

Pandora

Not Working:

Facebook

Skype (default installed)

[U[Highly recommended:[/U]

Framroot

Rom Toolbox Pro

ADW Launcher EX

I will continue to update this list as I try out more applications.
[Other SmartWatches] BigBison420:
Put it in my other thread so i can update the OP
[Other SmartWatches] ionrgod:
zgpax

Does this smart watch need to have its own phone plan or will it sink to my phone?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] gourisha:
Tablet Talk worked to sync with my phone

Yes, it syncs with Android phone but with a paid app Tablet Talk $2.99, To begin with I only use this watch to sync with my phone and when I bought it I didn't realize that the watch does not support sync. The watch is working like a charm for the notifications but I had go through hoops to get it to work. Member OP has posted good instructions to get it work which even Table talk did not explain clearly in their help or FAQ. Link to his post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2575556

The problem I had with Tablet talk was the watch could not find the phone no matter how many times I tried. I was almost about to return it but decided to give it a try and it worked. Here is what I did:

Navigated to Settings n the Tablet talk and I changed the my Samsung Galaxy phone to "Tablet" and changed the watch to a phone and viola it paired and the notifications worked from my watch to phone meaning, I had a sim card on my watch and galaxy s3 was showing the notifications. Now that I know that the app works, I powered off the watch and changed the phone type to "phone" in my galaxy s3, recycled the power just to make sure and then I turned on the watch and changed it to "Tablet" type and viola it paired instantly with my phone. I am still testing it to make sure it is reliable.