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[Other SmartWatches] aloysxda:
Because Swapp File has a lot of bugs, I bought and tested Tablet Talk. This works really good. Its only not build te use on smartwatch.

I already asked the owner of tablet talk, who answered this:

Hello

Thank you so much for your email and interest in Tablet Talk!

Currently, Tablet Talk does not support Smart Watches.

I will forward this request to our developers and see if they can make

this feature available in the future.

Please let us know if you have any questions or experience any other problems at all in the future.

Kind regards,

Customer Support

http://www.TabletTalkApp.com

I had no other option, so I tested it. Only the letters on my watch at phone modes are to big. Sow I had to delete the app.

Who can help me ??

I want to use the zgpax S8 without an simcard. Is there an other app to use the watch together with my Note 3 ?
[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
Wired headphones

I've ordered the S8 now. Is it possible to connect wired headphones or a headset to this, or does it only work with Bluetooth devices? I've seen micro usb to 3.5 mm adapters on ebay but I'm not sure if these will work.

Thanks in advance for any help.
[Other SmartWatches] aloysxda:
Just did an test for you. I have earplugs from an other smartwatch with the fitting plug. The sound still came out the speaker. Normaly it has to work, I don't know why not.

there are no earplugs delivered with the Zgpax S8

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I already tested Swapp link and Tablet talk app.

You can connect the watch with the smartphone, and can see who is calling. You can pick up the phone with the watch, but the sound is still coming from your phone.

After any search, this is blocked by android.

Because of this, The Zgpax S8, is not the smartwatch for me. I'm selling it.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Guys! What do you think about S8 camera quality?

I compared ZGPAX S5 2Mpx camera to ZGPAX S8 5Mpx camera.

I wrote an email to ZGPAX,they say the S8 have a much better camera then S5.

S5 2Mpx camera

[IMG="S5 2Mpx camera 1."]http://napnet.hu/janek/S8/compare/1_S5.jpg[/IMG]

S8 5Mpx camera

[IMG="S8 5Mpx camera 1"]http://napnet.hu/janek/S8/compare/1_S8.jpg[/IMG]

S5 2Mpx camera

[IMG="S5 2Mpx camera 2"]http://napnet.hu/janek/S8/compare/2_S5.jpg[/IMG]

S8 5Mpx camera

[IMG="S8 5Mpx camera 2"]http://napnet.hu/janek/S8/compare/2_S8.jpg[/IMG]
[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
The S8 photos you posted definitely look much worse than the S5 ones. Washed out colours.
[Other SmartWatches] arovaris:
Yeah. S5 much better.
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
I have my Zgpax S8 since 4 day.

Very good quality but very bad firmware! The big problem is Services Google Play, version 3.2.66 and impossible to update.

Result is all google app give the same error message from Services Google.

So some app like Strava, who need google service, crash and ar unusable (runkeeper too)

Gmail doesn't synchronize contact account... and a lot of problems...:crying:

Another thing are the Framework des services Google: the version is 4.2.2 and the phone is 4.4.2, so i think the the solution will come from here...:confused::confused:

Since i see the mother board, i see it is the same motherboard as the IconBit Callisto100 with same specs, so i decide to flash firmware because i had this watch and everithing work fine... So lets go, firmware, SPflashtool and... brick!

After some un-weld to separate battery and re-flash with correct firmware (find here, thanks!) the baby come to life :victory:

Someone think it is possible to flash the iconbit callisto100 firmware without brick? (retaining S8 preloader only?)

I try all solution here, the only victory is i was able to:

- root, uninstall old stock playstore.

- update playstore (by injecting Phonesky.apk, thanks Giol :D ).

- improve GPS fix by intall FasterGPS

But impossible fix Services Google Play problem.

I contact seller (CunLing), and he tell me he contact factory and explain the problem, so i hope they realize a new and correct firmware...:p

Thank you to everyone who has provided some solutions here, I hope so that the solution will be found to fix Services Google Play problem!
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
You have only 4 screws, very easy.

Remove SIM card is better, that prevent some of the open because it exceeds.

Be careful buttons fall easily and they are very small.

For rassembly, put the buttons first, keep inclined to prevent them falling, and then replace the back
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
thank you for the tip!:)
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
Pleasure!

I have a good news! After contact with the seller (Cunling) about the google services problem, he inform me that factory is actually developping a new firmware for our watch to solve it! :D
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
David Hi,

That is a very good news, When you think they will update a new version and how we will do the uodate?

Thanks and have a nice day,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
No idea when it will be done... You can contact Cunling (Shenzhen CunLing Technology Co., Ltd. in Aliexpress), he looks serious, and more we will ask, better it is :good:.

I think the new firmware will be upgrade via spflastool, because there is no OTA in this phone.
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
OK,

I will contact him, But can you please give instructions how do I upgrade with spflatool and where I can find this tool?

Thanks,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
I want to share a very cool app to manage our watchphone easily via computer (windows7 for me):

Mobizen-Your Android, Anywhere

You have to install it on phone (avaible on Play Store), install on computer, turn phone on USB debbuging and connet phone to computer via USB.

Now you can control directly on your computer with your mouse, manage and share files...

It is very confortable to do lot of operation, not easy with a little screen and finger.

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Of course, no problem! ;)

Spflashtool will be included in the file update, like the precedent firmware (you can download here, someone post the download link).

Then, you have to install drivers (inclued in file), and for the rest, i will explain you if you have problem!
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
OK, Thanks my friend.

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Camera quality check

Hi Guys!

Please help me to decide. My camera wrong or all zgpax s8 have a low quality camera.

If only my camera wrong then i will send it back to china.

Please upload some photo shot with your S8 cameras. Thank you!
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
i will post some pics, lets go outside ;)

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It seems i have bad quality too... :mad:

Strange, because luigiwidmore, have make some good pictures...(old post here)
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Omate

The omate true smart mainboard looks like S8 mainboard. Same watch awful camera and no IP67.

Look this.
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
Be carefull! I do the mistake to flash with callisto 100 firmware (same mainboard too), see here: http://www.iconbit.com/products/107967/?name_id=107967&campaign=banner_callisto100

​

spflashtool give me a green circle, but... impossible start watch, like a brick... I resurrected the watch with firmware find here and spflashtool, but need unweld battery!

I had iconbit callisto 100, it's a perfect watch phone, good gps accuracy... i make the mistake to sold it :( i make a review:

[YOUTUBE]ynzCN1sXEB4[/YOUTUBE]​
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
Guys,

In this video i try to explain google services problem to seller and to zgpax factory, i hope they understand and working for a good firmware...

[YOUTUBE]pT9s1b0oDFI[/YOUTUBE]​
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
Just got the watch!

Any helpful instructions on how to root it and put any recovery on it, thanks! =)

EDIT: I Just Used Kingo Root newest version. Sweet! Okay i still need recovery.
[Other SmartWatches] RinXPERIA:
Yesterday i got my S8 watch

lots of bugs , cant install Google service, not work gmail ,

Camera not 5MP :p , Its just vga camera very poor quality , Am waiting for their latest firmware
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
The camera surely not 5Mpx and yes very poor quality.The ZGPAX S5 real 2Mpx camera much better. It's a shame.

I tried to correct the focus of camera with lens. Ofcourse it's not solution and not perfect just a test.

Without correction lens:

With correction lens:
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
It seems a little better... for a VGA
[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
This is making me a little sad! Mine hasn't arrived yet but already I may be regretting my purchase from looking at these recent posts about Google services and the camera quality. Has anyone got a fully working S8? Has anyone heard anything from ZGPax about the issues with the S8?

Gutted
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
does anyone know how to hard power off the watch? my screen froze.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
1. Wait for battery runs down to 0.

2. Disassemble the watch and desolder the battery.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
thanks, it turns off. turn back on, works as normal again.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
does anyone know that if s5 battery would fit in s8? There's 700mah battery replacement on aliexpress for US $10. I'm thinking if i can swap to that on my s8.

found a similiar 700mah battery for around $6.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/3-7V...uetooth-DIY-audio-Toys-700MAH/2034608743.html

Going to ask for the measurement if it fits.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
I have S5 and i have 500 (470) and 700mAh battery also. The 500mAh same as 470mAh battery in s8, they lie it 500mAh. The 700mAh battery thicker then 470 about with 3mm. Its not fit in watch.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
If I get a 500mah, it should fit?
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Yes.

Yo can see,the S5 battery contain a PGD463232 battery which same with S8 built in battery.

S5 Battery:

S8 battery:
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
Thank you for the pictures. :) I was hoping to switch to better battery.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
What is your problem with battery? My watch now working since 3 days 0h 2min and the status is 63%. The 63% not real,but the S5 with 250MHz CPU frequency and after tweaks work max. 17-20h. My S8 with SIM card,some BT file transfer,some video and photo and 3 days. It'not bad from a watch.

My problem with S8 the very poor camera. I don't know the real resolution of the camera,but the optics give a very blurred picture.

I have no time,but i'd like remove the camera and check out the optics. I hope i can adjust,de focus length.

If someone remove the camera, please make a photo from front of the camera module.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
My battery doesn't last that long. Maybe a day on standby, but that's it. I was looking to replace with a longer lasting battery, but I can stay with what i have now. Any tweaks to make my current battery last longer like yours? I do agree that the camera sucks!
[Other SmartWatches] imkharshad:
Dear im new to this rooting. Zgpax Now successfully rooted with kingoroot..but not able to reboot with recovert mode..can you please advise on how to make recovery mode..

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
Lately I cant connect to mobile signal provider. In the beginning I could although the signal was not very good in my position and I could make calls but now I have no signal at all. I get the emergency calls only or no service message. Any ideas?

Update: solved the problem. The antenna connection had come off and i soldered it back.
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
Very good quality! :eek:
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
I followed the above post for gps fix, and it looks like it working pretty well now! =)
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Seeing the camera produces abysmal images, if the S8 lacks an ambient light sensor, scour/sand the camera cover making it translucent, install LUX Auto Brightness.

If the firmware is not total garbage, you should be able to get a week or more of clean cellular standby by tuning the build.prop and governor.
[Other SmartWatches] afbcamaro:
i Have a fully working s5 if someone wants to trade. i have five smart watches and i like working on them i get bored easily..
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
The camera cover totally translucent. It's hardware issue,maybe optics adjust sold the problem if the focus adjustable on camera module and it's not glued with a strong glue.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
what camera apps do you guys prefer?
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Camera FV5.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
Viper4Android

I am trying to install Viper4Android, but it won't detect that I have already install busybox. If anyone know how to get the Viper driver properly, please let me know, thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
After success to port callisto 100 rom to zgpax s8 (simply change system.img), all services google are working, all is fine, contact are synchronize with google account... BUT: e-compass doesn't work, tactil menu, home , back doesn't work.

So i am working to build a rom based on S8 but integrate callisto 100 google services and other things.

Tell you more when i success.
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
David Hi,

You are great, you work hard to help us with this watch.

Thank you very much you are the best.

Have a nice day,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Horizontal lines

Please check this!

When i switch to airplane mode and when i switch airplane mode off and GSM radio connect to the network, it'S make some horizontal lines to my screen.

Can you see them?
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
Never seen this horizontal lines.

On another note, I opened the gps antenna cover which is on the bottom band and added some copper wire over the microstrip. I tried various configurations, obviously the better reception was when a piece of the copper cable was extending outside teh watch in the top side but that is not practical. What I ended up is to spread the wire over the existing surface in an effort to increase the badwidth by increasing the thickness of the strip. Test results are ofcourse hardly scientific but I did notice an increase of sats visible (2 more) and 2-3 points increase in stength which brought sats in the 36 points region (36 is the least acceptable for a descent lock). I compared the route I run with earlier tracks and I had no drops (previously it would lose lock at the same point always) and a bit more accurate track. Still no comparison with mysirf star III bluetooth gps I carry with me. Next test is t8 use copper foil instead of the cable. If anyone has an idea of how to replace the microstrip with a ceramic patch antenna, please share.

Disclaimer please don't try this at home. If you pull the microstrip the wrong way it could tear and then you habe no antenna!
[Other SmartWatches] fbastin:
Hello everyone,

I have a problem with my ZGPAX S8 and would like to know if you have a solution:

I made a reinitialization of the watch and since I can not send or receive any phone call or sms yet my sim card is recognized.

My sim card works fine on my smartphone.

Do you have an idea? Thank you.

François
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
Grrr... Impossible to find issue about google services... It run very well with Calisto 100 firmware http://files.iconbit.ru/SMARTPHONE/Callisto_100/Firmware/fw_Callisto_100_NT-1501C_v4.2.2_v1.05_(06.06.2014)_pc.zip (android 4.2) but, always crash with S8 (Android 4.4).

I try to integrate capacitive touch menu, back, home in Callisto 100 rom (modify keylayout, build.prop...) but no result... Someone know how to make these button operative in a 4.2 rom?

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Remove SIM, reset to factory data,shutdown, re-insert SIM and restart... Service provider will install automaticly.... I hope....
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
One solution will be to wait for the callisto 180 which comes with android 4.4 and then try that firmware.
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
I hope, but callisto 180 haven't got capacitive menu, home, back...

But normally, these function are integrate in android 4.4... Let see ;)

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You can buy now the callisto 180, it is the UNOVA Ironman http://www.aliexpress.com/item/UNOVA-IRON-MAN-ip67-Watch-Phone-waterproof-1-54-dual-core-1GRAM-8GROM-Android-4-4/2034760553.html.

You can find there site here: http://www.umeoxtech.com/index.php

They make some app, like this to link watchphone to smartphone via bluetooth: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unova.btremote
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
You lost your IMEI. Try this in dialer: *#06#

I also lost my IMEI and i search the solution.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
My watchface

Home Page: Used Nova Launcher, UCCW Widget, Iron Andy, Minimal clock widget, and used Flight Lite icon pack placed on front.

2nd Page: HD Widgets

What everyone's customized main home look like?
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
For those who have problems with random reboots associated with wifi and constant wifimac address change when restarting the solution is here http://www.gizbeat.com/2446/fix-nvram-err-0x10-and-random-mac-address/
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Now i found the solution. I have a backup from my NVRAM folder. If you not,then read the #6 post here

You need to generate your own MP0B_001 file and copy it to /data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/

If you also have a backup from this file then just copy. For copy you need root rights,x-plore filemanager....
[Other SmartWatches] puuha-pete70:
fbastin and janek69

If loosed imei on factory reset, use this: Maui META 3G. google it to find program and youtube how-to use it. No need root whit this (my device is not rooted). This is one problem what zgpax should repair asap.

-p
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Thank you! my phone rooted and i have backup from full /data/NVRAM. ZGPAX lie. Never release a new firmware. My S5 1 year old with some software bug,but they not do anything.
[Other SmartWatches] fbastin:
hello,

First of all thank you all for your help.

My watch is not root, so I tried Maui META 3G but it does not work with my Windows 7 PC.

I do not want this watch will not bring me problems.

I applied for a guarantee DX.com (we can always dream ...)

If that fails I will try all the solutions you proposed to me after having rooter watch.

A big thank you.

I'll tell you if I APPLICATION TO DX.com successfully.

Bye.

Sorry for my broken English, I'm French.

François
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
do you have the links for google play service. how is it for you right now? am i able to update the service and able to use it?

Edit: nvm, it seems that the service is already updated. Any luck on google framework service?
[Other SmartWatches] puuha-pete70:
It worked my win7, meyby u dont have drivers?

I recovery my lost imei and used how-to video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CokpIVGPBw

I try to root my device after imei lost (after factory reset), kingo root does not connect it. Meyby its not workig, because they wanna steal your imei.... Kingo connect fine after i restore my imei (still my device is not rooted).

-p
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
So far the apps i use that require google services, work fine (play music, fit, micoach, maps, now ). You can find a thread with the latest download links in xda. I think i posted the thread in an earlier post but ypu could google it.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
thanks
[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
GPS antenna

Hi, is the GPS antenna inside the watch strap? I was wondering if it is possible to replace the strap.
[Other SmartWatches] palmri:
Youtube problem does not work

HI guys.

I instaled youtube but i received the message " unfortunately youtube has stopped" . I tried to uninstall and re install older versions but i receive a message "google play services error" . I know that David said and posted a video about the S8 can't update to google services. Any solution? I ' m disapointed with the camera quality , Gzpax lied about 5mp .!!!
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
Xposed module and disable signature check can help (must be root), it work for me but it is instable...

We are all waiting a new firmware from Zgpax... Contact your seller, most people we are to claim a good firmware, better it is.
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
All antennas are inside the straps. So technically you can change straps but you will have to stick the two antenna strips to your new strap and maybe match the conductivity properties. Whay type of strap do you want to use?
[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
Thanks for that. I've got a metal-link strap on my current watch and wondered if I could swap it over when my S8 arrives (tomorrow I hope!). I doubt I'll try to swap it though as I don't want to impair the GPS reception even more!
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
As it is the gps reception is more than limited. I tried some modifications and it improved it. My next test will be to by pass the original antenna and make one with copper foil that will be enclosed inside the watch (around the pcb). I ll post here when I try it. The cellphone antenna is also crappy and reception is nowhere near an ordinary phone.
[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
Cool. Could you go around the inside of the metal frame with a wire?
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
I will try. It seems that there is space around the battery but I have not tried yet.
[Other SmartWatches] SW_Tech:
Manufacturer, please give the smartwatches better screens with a higher resolution than 240 x 240, it's just too low. Otherwise this smartphone would be perfect :(

Any experiences on this watch so far?

UNOVA IRON MAN on AliExpress?
[Other SmartWatches] palmri:
David thanks , but my S8 is rooted and i have Xpose module and disable signature check module, but youtube doesn't work . What is your youtube version? Do you install the Google last version or older version ? Do you believe that i bought S8 directly from Gzpax Manufactory PGD electronics. I will contact for a new firmware and solutions.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
If you can't use youtube like I do, use an alternative youtube app. I am using Viral Popup (Youtube Player) from the playstore.
[Other SmartWatches] palmri:
Youtube problem does not work

I will try an alternative youtube app like Viral Popup at this time.

Thanks a lot.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
No problem, I like using that app. How do you like your watch so far?
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
Compared to my previous watchphone (aw414 or aoke z15), it is true the antenna are not good quality and and not well receive the signal.

With aw14, fast fix gps and stable (i use it to run with strava app and it work perfectly)

Here is a description of the strap (the GPS antenna is in the bulging portion of the strap):

But not is all bad with the s8: sound quality is better, micro USB is a advantage, capacitive touch for navigate, volume button... The perfect watch phone should be a mix of both ;)
[Other SmartWatches] Bebbo/:
So after reading various threads on here it seems the gpax s8 is rated very highly, so today I ordered one. I should have it this time next week. (£102 from lightinthebox with 3-5 day delivery)

I need advice on what to do with it regarding apps, settings and custom firmware(if that's a thing?) I want to get the best out of the device. what does rooting it mean? (im pretty new to android!!)

I'll be using it with a sim for a couple of weeks (until my insurance sorts me a new galaxy s5) but I'll want to pair it one my new phone arrives.

What do you lot suggest?

Cheers.
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
The difference in gps is that the simvalley uses a ceramic patch antenna. I am trying to find an antenna of this type to replace the existing.