yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] picitup:
Hi elyab

Thanks for your suggestion. I tried the endless calendar and it showed me that it if the app developer implements their own control, rather than the stock time picker then I can actually set the time. I did find that with endless calendar, the screen was very squeezed up, and found it a little difficult to navigate.

However, armed with your help I tried quite a few other calendar apps and came up with Calendar Pad. This has a very uncluttered page and I can actually read my appointments in the month view (just). The time entry uses simple text fields which fit on my screen no problem.

It does have one issue though, when you press the settings icon on the top right, it sometimes says the application has stopped. I've emailed the developer and offered to beta test any fixes he might like to do.

I've also been in touch with the supplier, who clearly doesn't have a clue. I emailed him a piccy of the over sized control and he gave me advice on setting the system time! He offered me £3.00 discount :). I asked him for updated firmware and he's asked me to factory reset the watch lol.

I might take the time to do this as I've installed and uninstalled loads of apps, so a clean slate might be a good idea.

If I make any more progress I'll post it up here so others can benefit.

Cheers

Steve
[Other SmartWatches] Drayke5:
This is a DPI issue. Everyone has this problem. The solution is to change the DPI. Most people do this by rooting the phone and using xposed to change the settings. 90 DPI is the minimum needed for the stock calendar.
[Other SmartWatches] picitup:
Thanks for this. At least there's a way to fix it. Is there an instruction list on how to root the S8 and configuring xposed and appsettings?

Thanks

Steve
[Other SmartWatches] picitup:
Hi Again.

I've rooted my watch with Kingo Root, installed the xposed framework and appsettings.

The problem I have is that no settings seems to change the size of the time picker in Calendar. Am I missing something?

I've experimented with the DPI value, Font Size and Screen resolution, but the time picker control in Calendar is still off the screen.

If anyone can point out where I've made a mistake, I'd be very grateful.

Thanks

Steve

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Hi again.

I've managed to get this working. I missed the step of enabling appsettings in xposed/modules. After enabling this, it still didn't work, but a reboot cured that. As suggested above, a DPI setting of 90 for Calendar fixes the oversized time picker.

Thanks to all for your help and support.

Kind Regards

Steve
[Other SmartWatches] kyone2000:
A few weeks ago I also had a similar issue with trying to add an appointment in the standard Android Calendar App. Because the screen is so small I was not able to add an event.

I trolled through google searches looking for a solution and in the end I now simply log into my gmail account add the event on my PC. The important thing is being able to get the notification on the S8 watch.
[Other SmartWatches] kyone2000:
If you buy a S8 today has the battery capacity issue been resolved ? Does anyone own an S8 that has correct battery % over the day or two that you use the watch ?

Mine goes from 100% to 85% in the first day and the second day it goes from 85% to 0%. It is ok if it went from 100% to 0% over two days but not just drop all of a sudden.
[Other SmartWatches] Kendosteve71:
Anyone having trouble connecting via usb to PC

I'd like to Root my Zgpax s8 but can't seem to get my pc to connect to it? I've ticked the 'usb debugging' option but no joy.

I've tried on both Windows 10 and Windows 7 pc's and with various leads.

Do I need particular drivers for the Gpax to be recognized?

Many thanks

Steve
[Other SmartWatches] the steve:
The easiest way to root this watch is with kingoroot (pc version). Just download and install on your pc, connect the watch with debugging mode enabled and click root. Often devices are regognized by the software even if they don't show up in the explorer.
[Other SmartWatches] kyone2000:
Just be aware that MANY manufactures are now supplying USB leads that are power only. I find this VERY annoying. I have a few leads that I mark as data capable.

Just confirm with another device the lead is ok.. and if so then check your S8 with that lead on another PC.
[Other SmartWatches] scorpioo42:
One for the experts here: >>The watch keeps changing MAC adress??? EVERYTIME wifi turned off and ON again it has a new differend mac adress :eek:

bummer for I need this for granting access in router
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Here is the solution. Another tutorial maybe better.
[Other SmartWatches] kyone2000:
My S8 for some reason went crazy, it was give multiple errors .. so I ordered a new one. (I have to give a shout out to DX.com.. Ordered on Monday arrived on Thursday, China to Australia.)

On my original S8 the GPS had stopped working, annoying but not a deal breaker. Other then that and the fact it died.. it was a good watch.

I did consider the S82 but the reviews, even though were 6 months old, said the S82 was unstable with some apps and they preferred the S8 after testing.

The new S8 watch:

- I believe has been upgraded from BT v3 to v4. That is what the spec says when I compare to the original.

- Has a reset button next to the SIM card slot.

- The USB port has a rubber cover to protect it from .. whatever

- Confirmed GPS is working (tracked within 1 min from cold start)

- The software/firmware is the same but I did notice the 3G symbol is now orange .. not sure why that is. My Build number is 1426144584

- And so far so good on battery %. That would be great if that issues was resolved.

One negative.. the rotation is off by 180 degrees. The only app that appears to use rotation is Remote Desktop. This app will always rotate the screen to landscape but with the new watch it is upside down. I have installed and app called Screen Rotation Control. With it you can fix the orientation. The good thing about this app is I lock the screen to portrait and now even when I run Remote Desktop it locks it in Portrait.. I've never been able to get RDC to run in portrait.

Oddly enough when you set the app to auto everything it out by 180 degrees but if you fix it to one orientation it works correctly. Maybe this is why the S8 has not screen orientation option. There is some inherent issue with the hardware on the watch.
[Other SmartWatches] the steve:
A lot of people have problems with the g-sensors on this watch. It seems to be a general hardware issue. There were several attempts to re-calibrate like engineering mode but without success. How sad that they still didn't solve it in the newer version of the watch. I think a cover for the usb port and a reset button are at least some improvements.
[Other SmartWatches] kyone2000:
I think the S82 is suppose to be the upgrade of the S8. Removable battery and access to SIM and SD card behind the battery. Also has the USB cover etc. But it is apparently not very stable.

Now that all the big players are making mobile phone watches it will be interesting to see how all this pans out over the coming years.
[Other SmartWatches] elyab:
Unlike S82, ZGPAX released another stable Android 4.4.2 watch - S55. It has all advantages of S82: removable battery with easy access to SIM and SD-card slots, wide range of 3G frequencies (inc. 1900 MHz for US). At the same time, S55 has several additional improvements: full set of screen buttons, better camera position for video-chat/selfies, FM-radio and speaker/dynamic located in watch body and not in the strap (unlike in S82).

I don't like S55 rectangular design and control buttons on the left side but technically it is some step forward.
[Other SmartWatches] djmysia:
Hello. what kind of antenna connector is connect antenna gps on the zgpax s8? because I will buy new antenne ceramic gps.Please write name. Thank you?

Wysłane z mojego Elephone_P3000S przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Other SmartWatches] forandy:
MAC ID

I used ChameleMAC and assigned the latest MAC ID I found on router log
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
UFL/IPX connector.
[Other SmartWatches] djmysia:
Thanks you but ufl/ipx have 2mm and 2,5 mm. It is smaller.

Wysłane z mojego Elephone_P3000S przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Other SmartWatches] sam5154:
How do apps behave on a square screen? As much as I remember android apps must design for specific resolutions or screen ratios. And none of them are 1:1.
[Other SmartWatches] kyone2000:
Apps are scaled to the screen they don't use specific ratios or resolutions. The problem is simply the size of the screen. Sometimes you cannot get to the bottom of the app screen to OK something so you cannot move forward. Better designed apps are able to scroll.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
This problem soldable by xposed framework and app settings. You can change dpi setting per app.
[Other SmartWatches] pal1221:
text message reply

Any one figure out if you can reply to a text message with a voice reply? the built in keyboard is terrible or is there a way to install another keyboard?
[Other SmartWatches] Yaskin Forrit:
I use (MessageEase.)

It takes a bit of getting used to but I find it a lot easier to use then the built in keyboard (I have fat fingers :D)

[IMG="MessageEase on my S8"]https://i.imgsafe.org/1782370.png[/IMG]
[Other SmartWatches] IK74:
Sim not recognised

Hi everyone, new owner here. I've read through most of the 161 pages and I didn't see any complaints about sim not being recognised. The sim is working fine on my galaxy s4. After inserting it to the watch (proper side, clicking sound and all) and powering it on, there was no signal and in all settings and apps it seemed like there was no sim installed at all. Restarting or powering on and off didn't work. Reinserting the sim didn't make any difference either. Did I miss something in the settings or I've just got a faulty sim reader? Any ideas?
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Try other SIM. I was also the same problem and i get a new SIM from provider.
[Other SmartWatches] IK74:
Thanks janek69. I got a new SIM from my provider but that didn't help either. I still get "Please insert SIM..." at the SIM Toolkit app and no signal from the provider.
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
https://youtu.be/4pakxcYh2q8

Just showing that tv is possible with the Kodi application installed on the s8. Ok if you are out and about and need to watch the news or pass the time on the bus!
[Other SmartWatches] JackTheSlipper:
Yeah Kodi rocks, I have it on the android box I use for home theater, love it! I am not sure about Kodi on the watch though, but each to their own I guess. I consider it great news that the watch is capable of running Kodi, that is for sure.

Anyway, why I am posting, is this problem:

I have used xposed to set the dpi for the Calendar app, and no matter what I do, the Calendar app now crashes every time I try to open it. Initially, I set the dpi to 90 (based on the experiences I read in this thread), but I have tried various other values, to no avail. I have tried reboots, clearing the Calendar's cache and data, even turning AppSettings off for Calendar, but no matter what I do, I cannot get the Calendar app to work.

As it is a "stock" app, I cannot simply re-install Calendar, can I? (I have rooted using KingoRoot, but I am new to rooting and the possibilities it offers...).

HELP!!!
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Maybe you need this cable. I hope the connectors of this cable compatible with S8 connector. I bought 1 pc.
[Other SmartWatches] smartwatchticks:
Try this YouTube Playlist for various options: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG3uUSDi-mc&list=PLGZLicZ6A2vXOEOYKJkKjQni3AnHLqaDL

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Do you have a link to the app? I can't find the specific one on the Google Play Store. Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
https://kodi.tv/download/
[Other SmartWatches] kutjung:
Hi elyab,

May you share your customize apk file? I want to learn and try on this procedure. Thank you in advance.
[Other SmartWatches] elyab:
Hi kutjung,

My customized keyguard.apk contains textures with images of my wife. She is very cute but I won't share it ;) Sorry.

However, here are a couple of customized faces I made for S8 (they are included in my customized keyguard.apk):

You can use them to replace original faces (note respective file names in apk-package).
[Other SmartWatches] wmandel:
ZGPAX S8 and emails and texts from phone

does the zgpax S8 sync with my android phone? will i get emails and texts forwarded to my watch?
[Other SmartWatches] JackTheSlipper:
Email? If you add the account to your email client on your phone and if your phone has internet access, then yes. Texts? Use SWAppLink and pair over bluetooth to make your phone's notifications popup on the S8. If you insert a sim into the S8, it can receive texts on its own mobile number.

To connect the S8 to the internet, you can use a sim with a data plan, wifi and/or tether over bluetooth with your phone's internet connection.

For more details on all of the above, do some searching in this thread, over 160 pages that cover it all.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
use M2D sender and reciever for the watch and phone and it will sync everything from phone to watch.
[Other SmartWatches] sidha:
Focus adjusting
[Other SmartWatches] Zgpax buyer:
Today is 18.6.16 . If I check ali express to buy zgpax s8 with 2mp camera...i see two types of products: one is 4mb +8mb built-in tf card(which with a screwdriver you can replace)

The other says 4gb+ 32gb EXTERNAL TF CARD (not included). How do you explain it when they say 32gb "external" tf card? Do you think they mean a new type of zgpax s8 specs? Or are all products are 4+8 and tgey mean you can theoritcally put 32gb? How does the word EXTERNAL be explained than ?

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Some sellers write 32gb external. Do they lie than and its basically same product as buying the 4gb+8gb (internal "irremovable"8gb tf card which you can really remove )?

Thank you :confused:
[Other SmartWatches] lohtse:
Stopped using my S8 as the ribbon cables cracked as a result no gps or phone signal anylonger...So I have moved to the Sony SW3 Android wear watch

But all I can say is the S8 is 4gig+8gig and the 8gig is a MICROSD card that you can remove but is fiddly just go on youtube to find guide... I put a 16 gig on in my S8 and worked perfectly.... As to sellers selling them with 32gig well ut could be that they have replaced the 8gig with a 32gig sd card... As ZGPAX is still listing it with 8 gig sdcard... At least if you buy from aliexpress you will have buyer protection which is it is an 8gig one you will get part or all you money back as not as described in listing and you get to keep the watch :)
[Other SmartWatches] Lurch914:
Hi I just wondered if anyone can help me I've been given one of these watches but it's stuck on Chinese and the instructions are in Chinese would some be kind enough to to guide me through how to get to language many thanx marcus
[Other SmartWatches] kyone2000:
Has anyone tried to log out of skype and login with another account ? The screen is too small to allow you to change user.
[Other SmartWatches] ferkouss:
s t p aide moi

Ma smart watch zgpax S8 à était bloqué par un mal fonctionnement

J'ai déjà sécurisé par un viroillage ( schéma )

Est malheureusement j'ai oublié ce dessin

Est ce qu'on peut la formaté

Mes salutations
[Other SmartWatches] jonnyc51:
Hi got the zgpax s8 yesterday and I can't install apps that aren't from the play store, I have ticked the install from unknown sources tab but when I launch an Apk the install button is non responsive.

Trying to install Swaplink and King root apks on watch.

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Set the font size to small.
[Other SmartWatches] satani:
is this the only variant of editing the watchface?

What about the other watchface programs? (i've tried facer and it didn't work)

Besides that, a small software question to all:

what is the best input/keyboard app to use. I have tried a few and had no luck. It's like even my yet thin fingers are too fat for typing :)

I noticed (i owned a dz09 copy before this s8) and there is no predometer installed. What's the best app for tracking steps/distance,etc.

Thanks so far.
[Other SmartWatches] abgnokia:
Reset button for ZGPAX S8
[Other SmartWatches] kyone2000:
I've had my watch for about 6 months and it has a pinhole reset button at the same area as you show on the photo.
[Other SmartWatches] jmpcrx:
Hi, was going to buy either a no1 d6, or a finow q1, but I've just realised they don't have cameras!! Can anyone sway me towards getting one of these? Could anyone do me a quick pros and cons list? I'd be very greatful, thanks..
[Other SmartWatches] abgnokia:
my zgpax s8 problem with internet connection using simcard data connection. If i using wifi connection then OK.

This is a list of app with error connection:-

All browser including built-in & chrome - CANNOT (I try to change User Agent to OZ, then OK)

All proxy browser download from playstore - OK

Facebook - CANNOT

Youtube - CANNOT

Whatsapp - OK

Playstore - OK

Maps - OK

etc..

Anybody know how to fixed this problem? I think all these problems related to the internet proxy.

Please help me.

Thank you!
[Other SmartWatches] noh76:
this link for flash zgpax s8 file:///C:/Users/user/Desktop/noh%20zgpax%20s8%20rom/ROM%20ZGPAX%20S8%20_%20%5BOfficial%5D%20add%20the%2001_30_2015%20on%20Needrom.html
[Other SmartWatches] max-79:
Hi, do you how to use the zgpax s8 without sim card like a companion for the galaxy note 2? Thanks

Inviato dal mio SM-G935F utilizzando Tapatalk
[Other SmartWatches] Smith 001:
This watch phone could use as a phone companion,I think it is the same as the others.
[Other SmartWatches] max-79:
Thanks,but i'm not able to sync with that (using like the first model of the galaxy gear, i mean).Is there any app or software for sync?Thanks

Inviato dal mio SM-G935F utilizzando Tapatalk
[Other SmartWatches] Smith 001:
ummm,look at this one.not sure if it is compatible.Fundo companion
[Other SmartWatches] max-79:
Thanks! I will try later...

Inviato dal mio SM-G935F utilizzando Tapatalk
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
anyone know where to find a battery replacement?
[Other SmartWatches] max-79:
Cannot find anything on the web, maybe you should ask to a supplier...aliexpress/alibaba/gearbest
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
alright, I'll update you guys!
[Other SmartWatches] asim.sidz:
I was not using my ZGPAX S8 since the last 6 months. Today, I took it out from my drawer, charged it and it has gone into boot loop. Can you please guide me on how to fix it?

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The link is down, could you please upload the ROM again?

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This link is not working, can you please upload again?

Also, I wanted to know which service centre did you go to? Was it a zgpax service centre or something else?

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I really want to know that answer you had found.
[Other SmartWatches] v3nda:
Please help me? zgpax s8 brick, replace firmware error
[Other SmartWatches] asim.sidz:
Can anyone here help me fix my zgpax s8? It is stuck in a boot loop.

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Could you please tell me how did you fix your S8 boot loop?
[Other SmartWatches] v3nda:
Help Me

Please help me for share FW zgpax s8. I try new zgpax same error

tanks
[Other SmartWatches] v3nda:
http://www.needrom.com/download/zgpax-s8/

http://www.needrom.com/download/zgpax-s8-mt6572/
[Other SmartWatches] v3nda:
Fix troble

Alhamdulillah... Finish

install Fw calisto 100

install fw s8 official no preloader

fix trouble
[Other SmartWatches] Sentsuizan:
I'd asked whether the band was user replaceable. The answer seems to be yes, but at your own risk because the antenna is supposedly in the band.
[Other SmartWatches] v3nda:
Tanks

Yes, im work. sucsses
[Other SmartWatches] ljospinl:
Hi, just buy this smartwatch. Is it possible to fix permently clock on display? How?

Thx
[Other SmartWatches] the steve:
Hey everyone!

I have been away from this thread for a while, because I didn't wear my S8 very much lately. I don't know if this thread is still alive or read by anyone. But I just wanted to ask, if there is something new? Has anyone made a custom rom with Android 5 or 6? I think the S8 is not supported by the manufacturer at all, at least there has not been an official update since I own this watch. So can anyone here get me up-to-date?

Thanks in advance
[Other SmartWatches] cbmfreak:
new user

I just got this watch today, its is currently charging...

It is on the stock 4.4 kitkat according to the suppliers page...

I am eager to try it out to see what build nr it has and what works and what doesnt work... from what I have read in this thread (still not done reading it), I can expect working gps and camera but no working compass.

But we will see laeter today when it is finish charging

I got a black version (black metal) in a black box with no markings

I plan to make a seperate google account for this watch, since android 4.4 is not what anyone would consider a secure OS here in 2017 :)

Oddly enough it still seems to be the best full android watch available here in DK at the moment...

Yes, there are watches with lollipop, but none of them have microusb :) atleast none that seem to be available in denmark...

EDIT:

It seems that android devices that go unused for half a year or more is in a high risk of going into boot loop, atleast if rooted?

My S3 is currently in a bootloop, even with new custom firmware (android 7).

My wifes old S3 that is NOT rootet, is working just fine.

Is there a connection? If so, then I will never root my "new" S8 watch.
[Other SmartWatches] cbmfreak:
Seems like there is no gps in mine... there is also no setting

Any attempts at using gps from a regular android phone over wifi and bt have thus far failed

Bt works but seems to be old.... it will not talk to Samsung galaxy note 4 but it will talk to blackberry priv... but only for internet sharing through bt

Wifi works but is old... it can not detect 5 GHz networks

But still a nice watch for the price... around 600 dkk... roughly around 50 american bucks ?

Pipboy app works nicely... and is very cool on a watch

Smart launcher works fine but the search bar must be removed due to severely limited screen real estate

I am thinking about trying a weather/clock widget on it
[Other SmartWatches] kyone2000:
To see if the GPS is working turn on location (where you scroll down on the screen and go to the menu there are options to turn on wifi and BT and flight mode etc there is also location) You can also go to settings and tell it to use GPS only or GPS with wifi.. then try this app "GPS Status & Toolbox" It will tell you if there is any satellites being picked up.

What do you mean by "talk" to Samsung galaxy note 4 ?

Because the watch is cheap and so small is why it won't talk 5Ghz wifi.. It's not because it is old.
[Other SmartWatches] cbmfreak:
the app kept asking me to turn on positioning but it was stuck nomatter what I tried (like selecting allow or deny)... I could not reboot it again untill I pushed the reset, the app is now uninstalled.

by "talk" I mean, I can not establish a bluetooth connection to my note 4

I also have not yet had any luck trying to connect a gps via wifi or bt from one of my phones to the watch

update..

I just now was able to use my phones GPS over wifi using the apps GPS tether client and server

I found another app.. free.. that works for both wifi and BT connections ...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryanandbrenda.gpstether

I reckon the GPS on the phone is much more precise anyway... from what I've read in this thread that those that DO have GPS in their s8, can loose signal while between high trees or buildings etc

I would also imagine that Id never use the S8 as my only phone anyway