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[Other SmartWatches] kyone2000:
See how you guys go with the battery life. Having it as a 3G phone in standby the battery indication is good. It also last for a few days.

Once you start using wifi and making calls it will last for about 24~36hrs be at 70% life remaining then just drop to 0%. The battery life is not too bad.. its the indication that is faulty.

When you get around to it put on Google Now. Great app. You can send txts, make calls, set appointments all with voice commands. JUST DONT SET IT AS the default interface. When you install it it asks do you want standard or Google Now, select standard. You can still use it with the tap of a button.
[Other SmartWatches] ronfurro:
Google Now is a must have!

Good apps. to try:

Slacker: Free Streaming Radio

AlarmDroid: Small and Easy Alarm App

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Clean Master: System memory monitor

Emergency Alarm: Emergency contact notifier by only pushing the power button a few times.

Google News & Weather

GSAM Battery Monitor: Battery Monitor

Hangouts & Hangouts Dialer: Can make WiFi calls without a sim

MyRadar Weather Radar: realtime radar

Screen Timeout Toggle: must have for when you actually want to read something longer then a few sentences.
[Other SmartWatches] jeffc83:
Rooting issue

Alright, this device has been the biggest pain to root and feel defeated after successfully rooting 15+ devices:( Is there an APK that can root this device? I am having lots of trouble getting Kingoroot, Impactor and Root Genius to work. Is there something special about this device? (I don't want to flash recovery yet and I have the latest hardware/firmware) If anyone could lend a hand, it would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
[Other SmartWatches] aeron16:
just got mine that was ordered from banggood and it's the v2 with the 2mp camera. All working fine so far out of box and managed to get it rooted at the 1st try using kingo root. activated immersive mode as well.

going to test GPS tomorrow but so far I'm quite happy with it!
[Other SmartWatches] kgonepostl:
Would somebody mind taking a picture with the upgraded model? I want to see how good the 2 megapixel camera looks.
[Other SmartWatches] jeffc83:
How did you root the v2 unit? Were you in fastboot mode or booted into the OS? Also, did you use the drivers for SP to get ADB to recognize it? 32 or 64 bit version of 7 or 8? I need Xposed ASAP:p Lol, yes I'm desperate now:D

[MENTION=3775771]kgonepostl[/MENTION] - Here you go!
[Other SmartWatches] kowal_reptail:
S8 Recovery Mode

Hi guys,

do you know how to put the watch into recovery mode?

I got mine today with the newest software build.

Everything worked perfectly GPS, Google Play, etc.

wanted to play a bit and installed Google Now Launcher... now it's bricked on the first Welcome Page of the Google Launcher (wrong DPI).

I need to go to recovery mode and do the factory reset (I have no PC to do it with cable) do you know how the buttons need to be pressed to do that?

Thanks for any help!

Regards,

Tk
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
No recovery mode in this watch stock ROM!
[Other SmartWatches] jeffc83:
Did you try pressing and holding the power button for 30 seconds? If not, let it drain and that should fix it.

I'm STILL trying to root this damn thing...does it have to be off? (never had to in order to get ADB to work, I always left my devices ON) Kingroot 3.5.0 APK failed, Towelroot failed even after altering the code within the app...ANY help would be appreciated!!!!
[Other SmartWatches] kowal_reptail:
Hi Jeff,

I do not think draining battery would help. I set the default launcher to always be Google Now Launcher and it's not made for the Watches of 240x240dpi so so for the welcome screen it was showing one window and the accept button was not visible so I could do nothing about it.

As I have more luck then wisdom I somehow put the simcard inside when rebooting and the popup window showedup and somehow I managed to uninstall it now its running great.

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so as mentioned before I got my gzpax s8 today with the BUILD NUMBER 1421673286

- Google Play working without problems

- GPS working without problems (used endomondo for that)

- Camera seems to work ok I did not take too many pictures but can show them later here.

- compas is working

it's my first android device and I need to say that for the price of 120$ its really great.

I also have a neptune pine that I am planning to sell now.

if anyone interested let me know i think it will be like 150$
[Other SmartWatches] jeffc83:
:highfive: I'm glad you got that worked out!!! Have you changed your font size to small to see the windows better? (First thing I did thanks to a few posts here)

I must have some luck on my side too as I am NOW ROOTED:D I downloaded the OLD version of Kingroot (2.x) and tried it for the 100th time on my LAST PC with Win7 32bit....I literally jumped out of my seat when it said success in Chinese! How to get rid of Kinguser...back to reading the 90 some pages I guess;) I have to say, this watch is awesome:good:
[Other SmartWatches] kowal_reptail:
hi jeff,

i changed the size of the font to the smallest one but it still did not fill the screen enough to see the accept button.

first time when it happened I managed sometimes to open the settings with Ok Google command but second time when I run it it did not work...

anyway I am not going to root mine.
[Other SmartWatches] jeffc83:
I understand why you wouldn't want to root but keep in mind that the Xposed module with App Settings will resolve almost all of your screen compatibility issues if it is used correctly! I'm in the middle of going through everything:D
[Other SmartWatches] mrky:
X-posed Notification Bar question.

Hi Janek,

I followed the steps you gave, the option showed up in my restart menu but it doesn't work. The bar won't show up. I am in Nova Launcher. Wich launcher you tested/using it in?

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Hi, how did you get Google News working? My S8 keeps jabbering about Google Services allthough i have the 4.4 version.

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Not needed, just intall another launcher, Nova Launcher works ok. Afternthat tap home button on S8 and choose another launcher and uninstall the Now Launcher.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
I use BIG launcher,but i think it's work with all launcher.

The gravity box work on your phone? The extended desktop enabled?
[Other SmartWatches] mrky:
Out of the blue it started working. Yay, now i have to fix google services :(
[Other SmartWatches] jeffc83:
Which version of Gravity Box are you guys using? I know it should be the KK one but its not showing the status bar after following the instrucitons. Is it working for anyone else? If so, what launcher are you using?

Battery gauge has been very accurate using the watch as a companion device!
[Other SmartWatches] aeron16:
used the KK version of Gravity box.

Works fine here both with stock launcher and with nova launcher as well as other apps i use on the watch.

maybe u should list what are the steps u followed and double check again?
[Other SmartWatches] jeffc83:
Thanks for your reply. I took these steps:

1. Downloaded and activated module in xposed framework modules and restarted the watch

2. In Graviy Box, I went to "display tweaks" then "expanded desktop mode", I selected "immersive status bar"

3. Restarted watch again with no joy

Did I do something wrong? (app settings for Nova is off/disabled)
[Other SmartWatches] aeron16:
hmmm i think you did not follow the steps properly hence the issues.

For Step 2, u should select Full Immersive mode instead.

After Step 3, u should also swipe the status bar down first, under quick settings, u need to enable the Immersive / expanded desktop mode as well.

You might want to re- read the steps again or try what i mentioned above.

works well on my end both on the S8 as well as the Omate i had.
[Other SmartWatches] jeffc83:
[MENTION=275745]aeron16[/MENTION] - Thanks very much, it is working now. If you are ever in Southeastern PA outside of Philadelphia, stop on by for a beer or two:good:
[Other SmartWatches] aeron16:
no worries! Will take u up on the offer if I do go to your area! cheers!
[Other SmartWatches] jeffc83:
Thanks again!

I figured I'd share a list of apps that I have installed since yesterday. (I'm only listing apps that work well)

Temple Run, Temple Run 2

Adaway (remove those annoying ads)

Cut the Rope Free

Flow Free

Flipboard (easy to flip and read too!)

Paper Toss

Pandora

Premium Wallpapers HD

Soft Lock Screen

SWApp Link

Swype Keyboard

Google Voice Search

MX Player

I'll be installing many more over the weekend, just wish we had more internal storage space…moving apps to SD helps but is not a fix for people like me that load too many apps;) This may very well be a decent phone replacement/backup!

Does anyone here in the US use a pre-paid service with this watch? I'd be willing to add another line on my account but am on a grandfathered 10 year old Verizon plan that cannot be changed:(
[Other SmartWatches] kgonepostl:
You know you can update your storage space right? You have to dissesemble your watch but it's totally possible to upgrade.
[Other SmartWatches] kyone2000:
You can have Google Now installed but just don't select it as your interface launcher, keep the standard one.

I also had it as default and could't do anything with it.. so I had to do a bunch of tricks to get it back to the default.
[Other SmartWatches] ronfurro:
Prepaid service? Yes, I am using it on the Walmart T-Mobile $30 Prepaid plan. It comes with 100min, unlimited texting, 5 GB of 4G.

Works well because after my 100min get used, I just use Google Hangouts to make calls. Only ***** about this watch is the 2G speeds! Wish there was some way to expand the cellular banding to enable 3G. We get screwed here on the other side of the pond. [emoji45]
[Other SmartWatches] mrky:
Google Now Launcher.

Hi, thanks for the info i immediately installed the module app-settings. I can't get it to work, activated it in x-posed app. Opened the app-settings app and don;t know for sure wich i have to choose! Google App? When i choose that one and change the dpi to 100 (from 0) save it, manually kill the Google App and hit home, choose Google Now Launcher and there's nothing changed (still can't get around that one screen where i can't see the lower buttons). Please ..... someone???
[Other SmartWatches] jeffc83:
Yes, thank you...I just picked up a 32GB card for it:D

When you guys swipe from right to left quickly, does it go back to the previous screen? Mine does it no matter what I'm doing and couldnt find a setting for it. Gestures in Nova are off BTW. If I swipe slowly, it does what it should. Zgpax feature?
[Other SmartWatches] kgonepostl:
And the other part that sucks is that plan ends at the end of the month, regardless if you use all your data or not. So you're paying 30 dollars a month to use a watch!?
[Other SmartWatches] ronfurro:
True... Anybody got a better cellular plan for thier watch?
[Other SmartWatches] mrky:
Best plan ever.

I have a sim only 11 gb (i allways buy my smartphones) they had 2 years ago a one time opportunity to choose for 10 gb extra, unlimited text, 250 minutes (i rarely make calls) out, and unlimited in for 32 euro a month on Vodafone. The biggest and best network in The Netherlands.

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And i use a mifi, it's in my pocket or bag every day so i can connect to it through wifi on my gadgets, that way i can use 1 plan for my S6, watch, tablet and Chromebook. The mifi works for 17 hours straight and has a standby time for 350 hours. it also doubles as a 6600Mah powerbank.
[Other SmartWatches] ronfurro:
Anyone been able to get the S8 bluetooth tether for the internet? If possible, what's the best way?
[Other SmartWatches] jeffc83:
Wow, 30 bucks a month plus the 65 I'm paying for my smartphone is just too much. I'm on the unlimited plan so I guess my best option is to tether all day.
[Other SmartWatches] kgonepostl:
I second this, if I could use my phones internet via bluetooth that would be great.
[Other SmartWatches] jeffc83:
FWIW, I also have a Gear 1 running Null ROM. (Full version of android, OCd to 1600mhz) I use PDA Net to tether using Bluetooth with that watch because it doesn't have a WiFi chip. It is very slow compared to WiFi tethering...if I may ask, why would you want to use Bluetooth?
[Other SmartWatches] ronfurro:
Yeah, I has one too and it used the same connection. The benefits are low energy usage and since here in the US, the watch is grounded at 2G, it would be about the same download speeds. It would be a great option for those who don't want to use a cellular plan for a phone.
[Other SmartWatches] kgonepostl:
I didn't know you could tether via wifi. What program should I use to teather via wifi!?
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Old camera

This is the old camera.
[Other SmartWatches] idaho54:
ZGPAX S8 wristband antenna?

Hi,

I can't see it clearly in your picture: are the multiple antennas of the watch placed into the wristband itself? I am asking this question because if i buy this smartwatch, i want to be sure to be able to use it without the wristband.

Tx!
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Here is some picture from hardware.

You can't use it without wristband!
[Other SmartWatches] ronfurro:
That is a No-Go. The band housed the WiFi and Cellular antennas. There was some discussion on removing the antennas from the band (easy to do) and tucking them under the watch case, but this would drastically reduce the reception. I would be very curious if anyone has tried it. I would like to use standard Nato straps with the watch.
[Other SmartWatches] idaho54:
Tx for the answer... I was about to buy it to replace my ik8. It seems i will not... :( Do you think there is a way to upgrade on the ikwear ik8 android 4.0.4 to 4.4.2?...
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
You cannot upgrade because the ikwear ik8 has mt6577 CPU and i never see 4.4.2 for 6577. I was a ZGPAX S5 it's also 6577 CPU.
[Other SmartWatches] idaho54:
Tx! I thought indeed there was such an hardware restriction... What a shame it is not possible to use voice control, or "ok google" feature on the ik8...
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
You can find the solution in S5 forum. I used it on my S5.
[Other SmartWatches] idaho54:
I have looked on the forum for such a mod on the S5, and i havn't find it... :p

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Sorry: i finaly found it. I will try it. Tx for all!
[Other SmartWatches] kyone2000:
Turn on BT on PC and phone.

Pair the two

Turn on data sync on your phone

On your phone go to settings/Tether and turn on BT tethering.

Go to control panel and Devices and Printers. You should see your phone there.

Right click on your phone and connect using "Access Point"

You will initially see a network connection with out internet access after about 30 seconds it will show with internet access.

If you want you can then create a short cut to your desktop.

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In Australia I have a pay as you go with calls at 12c/min and txt 12c each. Data is 5c/MB. I have the option to have 10G data that is available to use for 365 days before it expires.

I use my watch more for the smart rather then the phone. Not sure what unlimited txt would do as you can't really txt a lot using the watch.
[Other SmartWatches] bernsbe:
I've used mobizen, allowing full keyboard input to start installing things.

-Works quite well.

-Requires internet connectivity to do a device to device action.

With inspiration from this video, I installed "Shake Screen on/of Free"

-With no sim inserted and wifi completely off, the watch would last about 8 hours.

-With the app removed the watch lasts over 24 hours.

-It does work, just like in the video

Logitech Squeezebox Controller works perfectly.

aMPdroid works kind off.

-The remote has the home button overlapping the down button, it's possible to used it. The interface has not been designed for a square screen.

-The EPG works well.

-I've not managed to get to a point to stream TV to the watch yet

There is a setting to share the screen via miracast. Failing a miracast receiver I'm not able to test this. (Is there a software one could run on windows platform for a PC to become a miracast receiver?)

To avoid the screen from flipping, when using youtube, the camera app and aMPdroid, I've tried ulimate rotation control. This tool allows to define a specific setting per app.

Before I try: My device has HW version 2 with stock OS (so without the compass app). Has anyone tried to simply install a compass app? Or would we truly need a tweaked/updated version of the OS for the compass to work?
[Other SmartWatches] jeffc83:
I can confirm miracast/screen mirroring works with my Samsung UHD Smart TV. (works well but I do get a connection error after the video starts on my TV successfully, I just press OK to ignore it) Nice feature!

Shake ON/OFF app works just as bernsbe mentioned but I get a little less time out of it. (I get about 5-6 hours on mine with the app on...this is because it doesn't allow Android to sleep when the screen is off) It would be very nice to have the device sleep with the screen off BUT keep the accelerometer active 100% of the time.

Question: Does anyone out there have loose power and volume buttons? (they have lots of "play" and make noise when I move my wrist) If so, has anyone addressed it? I'm thinking of putting something in between the button and board to prevent it from doing that. Thoughts?
[Other SmartWatches] bernsbe:
From a video showing how to upgrade the memory it is clear that the outer buttons are not hinged/beared by anything, and just wiggle in their opening between the PCB and the casing. I can confirm that my buttons "wiggle about" as well. This becomes very obvious if one tries to shake the watch on or off.

Further experimenting:

I've managed to play TV from MediaPortal server via aMPdroid. There also is a message with an error sometimes (3 typical crash choices). Closing the app will not help ;) Most left option works to continue to watch.

Anybody any news on the compass part for the new hardware version?
[Other SmartWatches] aloysxda:
Thank you Scorpioo42. At this moment I have an other smartwatch, without an sim card in it. I use it as hand free caller for my Note 3. Works perfect. Both are connected with Bluetooth. On the Note 3, the app BTNotification, works fine for the connecting settings for my smartwatch.

For that reason I bought this S8 smart watch. Do you know if this S8 watch has also this function without using an sim card in the watch ?
[Other SmartWatches] scorpioo42:
No I don't.. sorry.. But I read somewhere in another post in this forum about a way (app) that does that.. If it works with /on the S8 I don't know
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Swapplink can do that. Another app: tabletalk.
[Other SmartWatches] simple1i:
Did you mean Tablet talk?
[Other SmartWatches] scorpioo42:
Ignore this..can't delete it
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Yes, tablet talk,but i think the swapplink better. I have ZGPAX S5 and i can't try it. My S8 on the way.
[Other SmartWatches] miro12345678:
Hallo.I'm to yourself ordered zgpax s8. Communicates too with iphone 4 ?
[Other SmartWatches] bfikkert:
You can find swaplink here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2710111

Works really well.
[Other SmartWatches] arovaris:
Ohhh bad, no fim radio???!!!!
[Other SmartWatches] aloysxda:
Thanks for the swapplink link. I downloaded the last beta version. If I receive the new smartwatch, I can use it. Hope this is within 8 days.
[Other SmartWatches] atti_mac:
Just got it today. My main problem is the letters. Half of them Chinese, so when i try to type something in like password, i am getting Chinese messages. how can i change it to all english? Also i didn't see any exercise app or heart monitoring , etc in it, i thought this watch does it all..
[Other SmartWatches] frander:
I also had that problem. I solved by changing the keyboard language and deselecting the Chinese

Btw, anyone know if we can install the recovery with the same method as the ZGPAX S5?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2575556
[Other SmartWatches] scorpioo42:
give the watch a day or so before complaining, it does it al allright.

You have to select your language in settings, and it a standalone android watch so you can find all the apps you want (incl sport ) on playstore and install them.

it does not monitor your heartrate but you can use a breast strap and link it with bluetooth and use for instance endomondo or runkeeper to work with it.:cyclops:
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
And if you dont want to spend 50$ for a heart rate monitor, you can still workout using the gps data for your pace. Runtastic and wahoo are good options to try (among many others).
[Other SmartWatches] atti_mac:
Thank you for the answer, well here we go. The language problem solved :) BUT the watch doesn't want to contact with my Sony Xperia Z Ultra :(

It seen it, I was able to pair it , but I can't connect to it. So no phone calls, sms, basically I have a brick on my wrist. I was able to send an mp3 music from my Mac mini to the watch , so I guess the bluetooth is ok. So I was really that dumb , and bought this without do a research , so is this watch ONLY STANDALONE???
[Other SmartWatches] scorpioo42:
Again complains.. a Brick?? please.. dind't do research before buying? do some research now its stand alone with a sim card you can do pretty much :mad: all that your phone does ( ,so it plays its mp3 on its own also ). it can however also pair ....read previous posts.
[Other SmartWatches] jrome123:
How do you put the play store on this watch don't work. System/pri-app want open keep closing
[Other SmartWatches] atti_mac:
Hey you don't need to be an A-hole! You guys recommended this watch here on this forum! I stated what I am looking for. Also I din't find any feedback on this watch yet when I ordered! I was waiting almost 4 weeks to get it. So , where can I read about the "pair-ing" ? What are those previous postings. And yes, it is a brick, because I will not planning to spend $140 on a mono mp3 player, when I can use my phone for that with bluetooth.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
You can pair it with swapplink.
[Other SmartWatches] atti_mac:
Janek , I tried , and it is running on my watch, but not on the Sony for some reason. I will try it tonight. Something just not right :)
[Other SmartWatches] jeffc83:
Thanks bernsbe, I'll try to figure out the "button wiggle" over the next week or two, it is driving me crazy!

I have the same hardware/software and just installed the first Compass I saw in the Play Store...works great:D (the developer was gabenative)