yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] stkstkstk2008:
Thanks for replying so I can order from Ebay with no worry of getting a fake :).

Wonder if I order now will I get the latest version and am I right in thinking GPS does not work on latest version?.

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] KeyCat:
Thanks for your input chainsol but for some reason I'm still not able to root my S8??

I tried the KingRoot app first and after running it it showed...

KingRoot 4.1

Root access is unavailable

Model: S8

-- TRY TO ROOT --

So I pressed the blue button and tried to root but after X numbers of reboots it showed...

KingRoot 4.1

Root Failed

no strategy now

After that I tried root with the KingRoot Windows program instead but after finding the phone it display some stuff in Chinese that I don't understand and I can't find anything similar to whats shown, see attachment...

Since KingRoot failed I downloaded Framaroot and installed Framaroot-1.9.3.apk on my S8 and started it but no matter what exploit method I pick I receive error #9???

1st try:

Framaroot 1.9.3

Install SuperSU

Boromir

Failed :(.... Try another exploit if availble (Error #9)

2nd try:

Framaroot 1.9.3

Install SuperSU

Barahir

Failed :(.... Try another exploit if availble (Error #9)

Any ideas of what I'm doing wrong here?

/KC
[Other SmartWatches] chainsol:
Do you have USB debugging turned on? That screenshot is saying to turn USB debugging on and to plug in the phone/watch.

As for error 9, I'm not sure, I tried Kingoroot first, which put a superuser type app on my watch, but the app didn't actually do anything, so I factory reset, then rooted with kingroot.
[Other SmartWatches] KeyCat:
Yes, USB debugging was turned on. I will do a factory reset and try KingRoot once more and see what happens.

/KC

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Factory reset (and USB debuging on) made no difference. Can't get past the dialog posted above in KingRoot Windows program....

I also run the KingRoot app once more after reseting but same result as before... It tried and rebooted X number of times to finally display...

KingRoot 4.1

Root Failed

no strategy now

Thanks for taking your time chainsol but no luck with your methods... any help or tips on alternative ways to get my S8 rooted is greatly appreciated.

/KC
[Other SmartWatches] bzzybfrm313:
How about trying kingroot version 3.5.0 apk

Edit: hit the green button and wait till it shows a check mark in the green button(you might have to try a couple of times) good luck
[Other SmartWatches] stkstkstk2008:
sorry to keep asking.

I want to get this watch but I am concerned with all the versions out there.

I hear there is 3 versions of the watch or some thing like that and the latest version I hear works great apart from the compass feature is this correct? :(
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
If i right no 3 version of watch. 2 version of watch and 3 version of firmware. 1. old version have compass and a 3Mpx camera with awful image quality. 2. version. 2Mpx camera with an acceptable image quality,but compass not working. Maybe the compass is a firmware problem. If i remember right, on 2nd version watch work the compass with old version firmware,but no camera. I am not sure because i've got an older version watch.
[Other SmartWatches] stkstkstk2008:
Thanks for reply.

If that is the case I would be happy to live with out camera untill maybe there is another firmware that enables every thing ;)

We can only hope though
[Other SmartWatches] bernsbe:
I have the second version of the watch HW with the shipped version of the OS (3rd). This means I have a fully operational system, that does not have magnet compass capability. It operates flawlessly for over a month now. I would strongly advise to not flash it with one of the 2 OS's for the first HW version of the watch.

If, on the other hand, you would end up with the first version of the watch HW, if I understood well, it's adviseable to update it to most recent compatible OS (2nd). It will allow you to operate google play and other services correctly. Again, all HW will operate flawlessly, this time including magnet compass capability.

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I gave the BT3030 a spin with both the ZGPAX S8 and the iMacwear M7, both with the supplied headset and with an over the ear headset with 3.5mm stereo jack.

The result is splendid.
[Other SmartWatches] KeyCat:
Will try 3.5.0 when I get back home, thanks!

/KC
[Other SmartWatches] KeyCat:
3.5.0 worked and now my S8 is rooted :)

Thx for the help guys!

/KC
[Other SmartWatches] bzzybfrm313:
Not a problem... Glad I could help
[Other SmartWatches] djbasse.sb:
watch ded

hello guys I have a problem with my watch received any new soft watch zgpax on earlier when he turned off the android, unfortunately, do not want to turn on the computer sees the device as unknown

please help mi my watch ded!!!!!!!!!!!!:confused:
[Other SmartWatches] djbasse.sb:
please help and links to fremewere to old watch i new watch

because the links do not work

please please please
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Here is the latest firmware for old S8 with OV3660 3Mpx camera. You can find all driver and software in zipped file.
[Other SmartWatches] djbasse.sb:
my watch ded???????

I want someone to help me put him on his feet because something happened to him, and windows sees it as a unknow and not going to turn it on is dark

and it would come just after uploading the firmware

After uploading the firmware above started once and is now dark needs help to once again visible in the windows as mt 65xx now is unknow
[Other SmartWatches] Bunkier:
Please, help.. >> Solved!! <<

Hi everyone..

First of all I wanna thanks to everyone at this thread who helps improve our fancy watch.. ;)

I have also succesfully move 700mah battery from s5 model.. All I had to do was to cut back cover to let battery match inside (700mah battery is 3 millimeters thicker) and now I can disconnect battery anytime without opening watch (I have installed tiny plug from old laptop in a middle of the cable between main board and battery)..

Since then (4 weeks ago) I haven't notice any issues with battery indicator (or anything else) and now I can use my watch all day without charging with intensive usage :)

Everyone who would like some pictures, let me know and I will post them then.

I have one question now..

Where to find recovery twrp-eu-2.7.1.0.img file for our zgpax s8 watch?? >> I found it :) <<

1. >>Now I have other problem with recovery installation..

The SP flash tool shows red line on the bottom and thats it.. The timer is keep going but it doesn't download recovery file.. I do everything what is at CrazyMan.Gomel instruction, step by step.. :( Can you help me, please. <<

2. >> I did it!!! It warks fine!!! The problem was with sp flash tool settings.. I had to change settings from "nand" to "emmc" before starting to "write memory".. ;)

I hope that this tread will help other users with similar problems <<

Sorry for my english.. ;)

Many thanks to CrazyMan.Gomel for guide.. :D

THX
[Other SmartWatches] floydart:
I bought mine from Banggood in China http://www.banggood.com/ZGPAX-S8-1_54-inch-MTK6572-Dual-Core-Android-4_4-Smart-Watch-Phone-p-951577.html

and paid £2.43 for priority shipping.

The total cost was less than £75 and it arrived in a week .....
[Other SmartWatches] floydart:
I rooted my watch with Kingoroot. Now I'm looking for faces.

I've tried Watchmaker Pro and it needs a wear device.

Any ideas?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] arp:
Somebody can put a call record working?

I tried several apps but none woked!

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] STK2008:
[MENTION=5264561]Bunkier[/MENTION]

I would like some pics of your watch mate :)
[Other SmartWatches] floydart:
Here's mine ....

[IMG="Watch off"]http://floydart.org/images/2015-07-05 12.47.26.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="Current Lock Screen"]http://floydart.org/images/2015-07-05 12.47.37.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="Root Checker"]http://floydart.org/images/2015-07-05 13.11.41.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="Google Apps"]http://floydart.org/images/2015-07-05 12.50.46.jpg[/IMG]
[Other SmartWatches] Bunkier:
Pictures of new battery (700mah)

Here are the pics..
[Other SmartWatches] KeyCat:
I don't think you need a separate app. I saw that option in Settings > Wireless... > SIM managem.. > Auto Call Record.

While posting I have a few questions myself...

1. Someone figured out how to take screenshots or can recommend a app working? I tried lot's of apps but all of them took screenshots that was unusable, only showed weird lines...

2. Is it possible to get rid of the "Granted XXXX to get root permission" that KingRoot displays eveytime an app is requesting root access (even if it's allowed to do so in Kinguser settings)?

3. How can I take a complete image of the firmware/OS? I tried CWM ROM Manager but S8 was not listed as supported so it did not work.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager

Also tried Flashify.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgollner.flashify
[Other SmartWatches] arp:
I think this is only possible if your operator allows recording.

I intended to overcome this limitation of the operator.

1)

If is rooted you can add an option to power button... work great with Advanced Powe Menu xposed module.
[Other SmartWatches] KeyCat:
Didn't know that, thanks for setting me strait ;)

Will try, thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] Bunkier:
New watch incoming.. ;)

Hi guys

I have found new model of watch "Top Watch tw9001".

I really like that it is woterproof life (with microUSB plug on the side :D) and it has very big size of battery (850mah).

Have anyone try it? Anyone using that beauty? ;)

I'm thinking about getting one..

I would be very grateful for any opinion..

THX
[Other SmartWatches] KeyCat:
I checked this out but did not install it since it warned about soft bricking the device. If anyone else is searching for an app I did found one that worked taking screenshots on S8 and it works great...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.splendapps.splendshot

Also found a great app named Phone Tester and it shows lost of HW info like what kind of sensors used and other info.

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

Attached are screenshots showing that the Magnetic Field Sensor is the same in the old vs newer S8 so the compass issue in the newer sounds like an firmware issue.
[Other SmartWatches] djbasse:
My zgpax s8 has unknow dewice in aktualization frimewere

Please help my my watch have brick to aktualization frimewere.in komputer watch has unknow dewice and watch has black screen and off.how repertuaru this problem?

Please help me
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
You need drivers,SP flash tool and firmware.
[Other SmartWatches] lohtse:
Looking at possibly getting one of these but need to know if compass is working in new version????? seems very conflicting with information here on xda!!
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
I think i read it on 4pda.ru: New watch with new firmware no compass,but new watch with old firmware the compass work,but no camera. ZGPAX very crazy because it's only kernel problem.I don't know why not release a firmware upgrade.
[Other SmartWatches] djbasse:
Witam mógłbys mi pomoc w naprawie mojego zgpax s8 po aktualizacji dostał chyba brika bo jest ciemny ekran i pod kompem widzi go jako nieznane urządzenie i sterownikow nie przyjmuje

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I have drivers loaded because wgrywalem but after updating the software clock went off new software but excluding the already dark screen and when you connect the USB sees as unknown urządzenie.nawet undressed him and odlutowałem for one day batteries did not help only sees the memory card . in the flesh tool until you see the device I can not reprogram
[Other SmartWatches] lohtse:
Shame about compass..... wheres the rom and instructions as don't need camera but compass is very useful?

Now next question is can we designer our own watch face and which app?
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
I don't tried this but look good. You can read it with google translate.

You can find the older firmware and all software,drivers here.
[Other SmartWatches] hari_g:
Dear friends.

I am using Swapp Link apps to send notification from my HTC M7 to my S8 on booth i have a different SIM and different phone number.

As it's look like this application is not more supported and I face a lot of Bluetooth disconnection.

I will appreciate any help.

Thx

Hari
[Other SmartWatches] lohtse:
Thanks for that...

Nice to seen a Custom Rom!!!!!
[Other SmartWatches] KeyCat:
Done a bit more testing and despite it uses the same sensor the values from magnetic field sensor on the new watch does not change they are static on mine and always shows...

X: -913.3 uT

Y: -84.2 uT

Z: -303.3 uT

The compass values changes but are completely off.

On the older watch where compass is working the magnetic field sensor obviously changes all the time. I'm not skilled enough to poke around in system files etc. but just wanted to relay what I found.

BTW: Have anyone contacted ZGPAX about the issue? Maybe if we all do we will see an update...

Home page: http://zgpax.com/androidwatch/41-36.html

E-mail: sales@andalong.com
[Other SmartWatches] KeyCat:
I was looking for a way to make Nandroid backups and since the screen is tiny I think it would be very hard to boot into recovery mode (if possible at all?).

I found this one named Online Nandroid and it seems to work great, at least to make the backup. Haven't figured out how to restore a Nandroid image yet, if anyone knows please share...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.h3r3t1c.onnandbup
[Other SmartWatches] lohtse:
whats the best app for custom watch faces?
[Other SmartWatches] KeyCat:
Sorry, can't help you with that since I don't use the watch face . I go strait into the OS without showing the watch.
[Other SmartWatches] JohnnyAnon:
How accurate is the GPS on this device

I need to know how accurate the GPS is before buying it. Cheers. I also need to know how to locate this device when necessary because a vulnerable adult will be wearing it. Can I locate the device without installing any additional apps (because I don't think the google play store is working on this)

If I can locate this device without installing any additional apps, how do I do this?
[Other SmartWatches] KeyCat:
Issue with the battery monitor

Been testing battery life and noticed that the battery monitor is way off and acts very wierd. The attached screenshots shows the latest test I did.

As you can see in the first screenshot it shows 86% after ~23 hours, then ~24 hours later it shows 82% - only a 4% drop in ~24 hours??? - then ~2 hours later it suddenly drops to 0% without the 15% warning and phone turns off?

The last screenshot was taken after the phone was recharged to 20% but you can see the drop to 0% and then the red curve when the recharge started.

Above test was done on the never model with build 1426144584.

Anyone experiencing the same or knows a way to calibrate the battery monitor?

Another thing while I have your attention, anyone experience that the built in Alarm sometimes doesn't go off at set time until your turn the screen on?

BTW: Quite impressive with 2+ days battery time even if it was lightly used and setup to use minimal power, only BT on and WiFi used very little.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
The battery monitoring not working properly in this watch,but i have an iNew V3 chinese phone and it's also have a wrong battery monitoring. It's software problem but no slution. I was a zgpax s5 before s8 and s5 also wrong. :(
[Other SmartWatches] ardan aldabag:
please help

I bought s8 before 2 days, I am disappointed about call and sms synchronization with my htc m7 even after android wear installation, and play store not working at all like other google survices.

Please help
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Which firmware version have you got? I think you've got an old model with old firmware.
[Other SmartWatches] ardan aldabag:
Thanks, my watch informations are shown in picture attached
[Other SmartWatches] djbasse.sb:
help help help

hi maby people in Poland help my private repar my watch?
[Other SmartWatches] ardan aldabag:
driver shortage

Hi, I used the package of all in one for s8 firmware updating, but sp tool remain in zero when I press download bottom in the tool, it seems like driver problem , but the pc recognized the watch, please any help
[Other SmartWatches] dev131:
I had this problem with all in one s8 package too. Google search newest sp flash tool and use it.
[Other SmartWatches] KeyCat:
That's really bad news and my second test seems to confirm this!

The battery monitor gets stuck when the phone been in sleep mode for some time. So after waking up after a X hours sleep then even if the battery level decreases the % counter is for some reason stuck!? Also noticed that the temp sensor never change, always shows 25 C...

IMO the battery monitor is a crucial thing working in a phone and with this as well as the compass broken I really think we all should contact the company and request a firmware update - a company should not sell things broken without supporting them!

I'm gonna compile my test results tonight and send it to them along with a request for an update and I hope everyone with a S8 do the same.

This is the contact info given on their web...

So to make things clear. In my S8 with build # 1413014088 the following things do not work!

1. Battery monitor and temp sensor

2. Compass (Magnetic Field Sensor)
[Other SmartWatches] ardan aldabag:
still not work

Thanks, I installed last version of sp flash tool but still remain in zero
[Other SmartWatches] arovaris:
i has same problem, but i has a haozo 6s watch. i tried choose battery, but no sucess. when battery go to 30%, watch shuts down .
[Other SmartWatches] dev_null:
The smartq has a mips processor and i need ARM (or x86 but now im just dreaming:p). And i heard that the build quality is really bad on this watch (zgpax s8).
[Other SmartWatches] chainsol:
It is, maybe look at the swatch k2? It has identical specs to the s8, but in a galaxy gear case.
[Other SmartWatches] KeyCat:
What you heard is wrong. Coming from cn the build quality surprised me. It's very good with nice metal case and very good HW quality overall.

Now, I wished I could say the same for current firmware version :/
[Other SmartWatches] ardan aldabag:
the way please

Hi, can you learn me how to update the watch, because I downloaded the all in one package but in sp flash it remain in zero.thanks
[Other SmartWatches] tobyni:
Watchfaces

The battery status is very unreliable... sometimes it can go from 100% to 20% in just a few hours, other times it will hover around 70% for hours then shutdown. Really unfortunate...

One a different note, has anyone done any work or research on the keyguard.apk? That's where the watch faces live. I was able to pull a clean version out of the system image on the watch and after a bit of .rar work was able to replace a few PNG files for dial backgrounds, but it's very hit and miss. The .apk has to be resigned, original uninstalled (effectively locking the watch as there is no gesture unlock available) then sideloaded back in.

The apk file itself is either a generic MediaTek affair (it seems to contain all the original icons and a lot more than just the lockscreen), or else someone has used a different app as a basis for it. I'm far from an expert, and pouring through Java and XML isn't really helping me. Does anyone know the origin of the apk, or even an alternative clock/lockscreen that would allow us to edit faces a bit more easily?

PS: Don't get excited about WatchMaker having released a live wallpaper version of their excellent watch face designer for jammy android wear users... it doesn't fully work on the Z8, there's positioning issues with the low res screen, despite all my gravitybox tinkering!
[Other SmartWatches] ardan aldabag:
synchronizing application

Hi , what applications are useful for ssynchronizing my htc m7 mobile with s8 watch, I installed sw app link but it just synchronise sms few letters, without caller synchronization.

thank you for help
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
New watch

http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_181140.html?utm_source=mail_api&utm_medium=mail&utm_campaign=special.0709&email=b2t8amFuZWtAbmFwbmV0Lmh1fDI5MTk=
[Other SmartWatches] lohtse:
nice but only 4gig rom and no sd slot.... so is very limited.... looked at that before ordering the S8 went with s8 due to 8gig sd which can be swapped out it for a bigger one;);)
[Other SmartWatches] ardan aldabag:
tablet talk

No body helped me, I checked the 1500 comments in this thread and founded the tablet talk, it works better than swapp link in htc m7, but one problem that answer mobile call function not working.
[Other SmartWatches] ardan aldabag:
my phone is last firmware

I founded that my phone which I bought has last firmware

it is 1422.......

As shown in the attached picture
[Other SmartWatches] ardan aldabag:
bluetooth disconnection notifier

Hi, I want an application to notify me if watch disconnected from my phone, swapp link not working well in my htc m7, I tried bluetooth notifier but it did not work, please help
[Other SmartWatches] bernsbe:
With respect to play store: it works perfectly on the zgpax s8 (and also on the iMacWear M7).

With respect to GPS position accuracy

The GPS function is as accurate as the one on my HTC Desire S. It can get you your current location in less then a minute.

A tip:

-To avoid waiting for GPS position when no wifi or 3G available, before driving off for the first time, use a tool like "GPS Test" to set flush the buffer and get a position. After doing so, your positioning will be much faster

With respect to tracking: consider things explained here., lookout is another option.

A tip:

I would not use this kind of device to locate/get in touch with a vulnerable person, unless I would have tested the solution on myself for at least a month (with respect to battery consumption and accuracy of location mainly)
[Other SmartWatches] dev_null:
Does anyone have the download to the latest firmware (I think 1426144584)? and does anyone have a trustworthy link to buy the latest model of the s8? If I buy this I would like to make a custom ROM for it (maybe a cyanogenmod port :fingers-crossed:;):fingers-crossed:).
[Other SmartWatches] arp:
Good so save plug!

https://www.kickstarter.com/project...adapter-for-your-mobile-devic?ref=hero_thanks
[Other SmartWatches] senthil2705:
ZGPAX S8 bricked. Help

Hello All,

I recently bought S8 model from ZGPAX. But within 5 days, the phone got bricked automatically. Now i could not even turn on the watch. I have tried to boot the watch in recovery mode/ Flash mode, but could not succeed in turn the watch. It would be great, if any can share few ideas on how to make the watch turn on in fast boot/ recovery mode. I have already tried Press and hold volume up and power on button, but it is not turning on. Any one Please give few tips to turn the watch if the watch phone is totally dead.

Thank you in advance.
[Other SmartWatches] Bunkier:
Hi

I had that problem long time ago.. There is no recovery in this watch so the only way to bring that watch to life is use sp flash tool and flash any new software..

You may also try to disconnect the battery for a few seconds (need to reweld one of two cables) and then try to swich on. There is few link in this tread just serch for it..

There is one big pack of drivers and software. If you need something to download, you can send PM to me.. I have a great china website where you can find enything you need to your watch..

Good luck.. ;)
[Other SmartWatches] dev_null:
Anybody?

Anybody?
[Other SmartWatches] dev_null:
Can anyone tell me if this is the new one http://www.banggood.com/ZGPAX-S8-1_...e-Android-4_4-Smart-Watch-Phone-p-951577.html
[Other SmartWatches] Bunkier:
Hi

The best way is to ask seller for the details of software (What is the software package no.) .. Getting this you may find out what is production date. That is my opinion. ;)

Good luck
[Other SmartWatches] lohtse:
could you drop me a pm with the link etc????