yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] thealgorithm:
No luck with the "damaged sd card" issue. The damaged SD card issue started when the phone crashed (and I had to force reset it)

I rooted the phone, installed TWRP. From TWRP I was able to mount the external SD and format it from within windows.. Works just fine from there. I even copied a 400mb video file from there and copied it back to the harddrive and all was fine

However rebooting into android gives the same "damaged" sd card error

I used the Partition tool in Apps2SD in order to create the partitions on SD and it asked to reboot in order to format the external SD.. Again same issue when rebooting

Could just be less tolerance between the watch and the micro SD perhaps? (The mounted SD card works just fine on the PC)
[Other SmartWatches] thealgorithm:
One thing to add is that when mounting via twrp and formatting via pc (which then works fine as long as it stays mounted). unmounting and remounting it again shows that it needs to be formatted again from windows.
[Other SmartWatches] lohtse:
had this issue several times over the years where android would not read an SDcard and would say it was damaged yet windows could see it... when this happens am sorry but thats it nothing can be done to resolve it other than a new card...

My suggest would be replace the card as with out it you will most likely not use the watch so really what have you to loose?
[Other SmartWatches] mhemart:
Did you perform a complete format on your PC ? and what about a fdisk command using the terminal ?
[Other SmartWatches] elyab:
I kindly suggest you to remove your microSD card, then try to repair it via PC with simple USB-adapter or just replace it with 32GB HC microSD card.

Take a look at video tutorial below:

[YOUTUBE]vpEW29lwVw0[/YOUTUBE]
[Other SmartWatches] thealgorithm:
Just wondering why it works perfectly when using TWRP and mounted as a USB Disk on the PC. Once formatted, It works just fine. However unmounting it an mounting it again makes the PC think the device is unformatted again.

I attempted to run Testdisk and also did a full low level format. Same issue. Formatting works within the PC but not the phone. Seems as if the phone corrupts the microsd everytime it is mounted back to the phone device
[Other SmartWatches] thealgorithm:
Dismantled the device and as you can see from the below picture, Seems there is some blockage due to the ribbon sockets?

I have tried various tweezers and the microSD is only moving a few millemetres..

Have reconnected everything and all is fine (but ofcourse, microsd not working) ..

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This is the ZGPAX S8 with the reset button.
[Other SmartWatches] elyab:
You're almost done! I would try to pull the edge of micro-SD upward with tweezers and remove it.
[Other SmartWatches] thealgorithm:
Yes tried that and did not work. I decided to use more force and physically remove the metal part so that it would swing open (Usually most of the microsd casing can be pulled upwards with ease, but I had to use some force to remove the metal edges connecting to the motherboard (Trying to be careful in the process)

Inserted a 32gb SD and all is working fine so far. (The metal outer casing for the microSD was loose, but hopefully with the battery and ribbon cables over it. it should not get any looser.
[Other SmartWatches] elyab:
I've replaced several stock lockscreen watch faces with customized watches.

Two examples. High contrast (for bright sunny day):

..and for fun :) :

sorry for poor quality:

[YOUTUBE]RHtkqUtx9pE[/YOUTUBE]
[Other SmartWatches] the steve:
Where are the stock-watchfaces saved? What format are your customized watchfaces and how did you make them?
[Other SmartWatches] elyab:
1. You need root access and root browser/explorer (or Android Explorer for PC).

2. Stock lockscreen watchfaces stored in:

../system/priv-apps/keyguard.apk

3. To make changes to stock watchfaces copy keyguard.apk to your PC and rename its .apk extension to .zip

4. Make backup copy of original keyguard.apk !! Delete original keyguard.apk from

../system/priv-apps

folder in your watch.

5. In keyguard.zip go to folder:

res/drawable-nodpi

All watchface textures/backgrounds are there (not all of them are in use by the system. Note file names and their respective formats: .PNG or .JPG!). To make changes, extract selected texture file from archive and edit it with Photoshop or wherever you want.

After editing, remember to save edited file in its original format (PNG or JPG) and add it back to keyguard.zip (replace old file in archive).

6. Rename keyguard.zip to keyguard.apk and copy/push it to

../system/priv-apps

folder in your watch.

7. Give it "r" permissions:

8. Reboot watch. You're done!
[Other SmartWatches] the steve:
Thank you for this good instruction, I will try this soon. Maybe this will also work on my new No1 D5, that would be great...:fingers-crossed:

But this will only change the background of the watch face, right? What about the pointers/digits? Do they come from the original watchface automatically?
[Other SmartWatches] elyab:
Yes. Although you can change hands/arrows and inner window design, you will stay with the same functionality per particular watchface. In order to add output data (day of the week, date, AM/PM and so on...) and to relocate it on the screen you need to edit XML-code in system file.

I investigate the issue...
[Other SmartWatches] AT328PRO:
Question:

Can you encrypt your Internal Storage and SD Card?
[Other SmartWatches] leko77:
Hello!!!

Anyone know how to connect the watch to toyota touch and go?

I think it´s a recurrent problem of MTK`s chipset and bluetooth handsfree, but I can´t find any solution.

Thx!!!!!!
[Other SmartWatches] Zaiaku:
I can't get this watch to charge. I'm thinking it's the battery. Anyone know where i can order a battery at to replace in this thing and see if i can get it working.
[Other SmartWatches] elyab:
Google ZGPAX S5/S55/S6 battery - they have the same specs. You can find 500 or even 700 mAh (you have 470 mAh in your S8). Remove battery plastic cover and solder the battery in place of original one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ZGPAX-S6-Smart-watch-700mah-3-7V-1-7Wh-Backup-battery-black-/111233174413

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-S55-Watch-Battery-500mah-for-ZGPAX-S55-Bluetooth-Smart-Watch-1-54-inch-Android-Smartphone/32596077252.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.1.kNgXx0&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_3,searchweb201644_5_505_506_503_504_502_10001_10002_10016_10017_10010_10005_10011_10006_10003_10004_10009_10008,searchweb201560_8,searchweb1451318400_-1,searchweb1451318411_6449&btsid=5a594193-9a39-4e33-ae71-e6b1e8fd00c3

BTW, how do you know that it is bad battery and not bad connector? Is there any reaction when you connect your watch to PC?
[Other SmartWatches] Zaiaku:
I'm guessing it's the battery. Tried multiple cables. Rarely it will bout to the home screen then just shut off. Been a few times been able to only see bit animation before it shut off.
[Other SmartWatches] elyab:
And your PC recognized or somehow reacted on USB device when connected?

Anyway, try various chargers from 750mA to 2A while gently playing with cable plugged into micro-USB connector of your watch.

If no one charges - then (and that is what the mostly might be a reason) you have damaged micro-USB connector.

Unscrew back plastic cover of the watch and inspect everything you can: connector bus, wires, contacts... I would try to put battery in direct charge with regular 5V charger for 25-30 minutes (note polarity!). If you will be able to switch on your watch afterward, then your micro-USB connector is broken...
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Here: Link
[Other SmartWatches] realista87:
is the strap replaceable with other straps not original?
[Other SmartWatches] elyab:
No. It isn't replaceable because of GPS, GSM, WiFi and Bluetooth antennas inside both wings of the strap.
[Other SmartWatches] realista87:
so if strap is broken, what to do? i don t see on aliexpress replacement straps for this watch
[Other SmartWatches] elyab:
That's exactly the reason why you don't see strap replacement items on Aliexpress...

Manufacturer didn't intend to allow strap replacement.

Actually it is a peace of work: you should open the watch, unsolder all antennas, open rubber straps to free antennas out. Remove old straps. Then find new compatible strap, insert antennas inside, attach new strap, solder antennas back to system board of your watch.... If you will be lucky enough to properly return things back together and to keep antennas undamaged during all this - you will finally get the watch with new strap.

Sorry.....
[Other SmartWatches] Drayke5:
Short answer: yes.

Long answer: The strap on mine broke and I too was resigned to a watch with no connectivity. However, I said " What the heck " and tried the connections one by one and they all worked with no discernable degradation. So I got a 23mm quick-release band for it, and now I have an S8 with a much better band.
[Other SmartWatches] lohtse:
any chance of links and photos?
[Other SmartWatches] lohtse:
ANyone managed to use android wear on there s8 yet??

if so HOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????????????:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
[Other SmartWatches] Drayke5:
Here is the link to the one I got.

http://www.amazon.com/Kolight®-Fash..._SL500_SR170,250_&refRID=1DS8N2B52CNBW612K501

And the picture with it on.

http://xdaforums.com/album.php?albumid=13053&pictureid=52389
[Other SmartWatches] the steve:
That sounds interesting! But it is hard to believe they bulit antennas in the bands when they are not needed. Do you still have the old bands and can you show us what the antennas look like? What about gps and wifi reception when you are not close to the router?
[Other SmartWatches] Drayke5:
No I don't have the broken antennas anymore. They are underneath the part of the band that looks like it comes off. They are flimsy and poorly made; that's why there's not much degradation. They were needed; they just don't help much.

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I haven't tried it with the s8, but with the s5 the trick was to push down from the edge of the metal and out.

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I've seen a lot of complaints about the battery, but I haven't seen anything about the quirk I noticed, so here goes. It needs a few cycles to get more accurate. Also after about 3 days of being on, the battery depletes faster. Resetting the phone resets this 3 day timer. I think this is an Android issue, but it's hard to tell since my bar phone has a much bigger battery (500mhz vs 2000mhz).

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I just tested this out on the Dying Light qr poster at the start of the game, and it worked! Maybe it's the auto rotate (which I haven't found out how to disable for the CAMERA! (Isn't disabled with everything else. grumble grumble...)) Anyway... It works.
[Other SmartWatches] picitup:
s8 Calendar Event Time Input Problem - too large

Hi All

I've had my S8 for about a week now and have come across a problem with the time picker widget. If I go into calendar to create an event, when I come to set the time, the widget is too big and the bottom is off the screen so I can't access the OK button. Pressing Back doesn't change the time to the value I set. I have a piccy, of it, but can't seem to see where to upload it.

I tried installing ACalendar to see if it's got a different time setting widget, but it's the same so I guess this is a standard android control.

Has anyone else had this problem and has anyone else fixed it?

Thanks for reading....

Steve
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
Not sure if this will work, but try setting the text size in device settings to small, I know on some apps/widgets this let's you see some of the missing options.
[Other SmartWatches] picitup:
s8 Calendar Event Time Input Problem - too large

Hi and thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately changing the font to small hasn't helped. I'm guessing others haven't had this problem as I can't find a reference to it anywhere.

If anyone comes up with a solution I'd be really grateful as if I can't enter times, it's pretty useless.

It's crossed my mind to factory reset the watch and check the time widget and if it's ok, do staged updates, checking each time to see if the widget goes oversize. I'd rather not do all that so if anyone can help.... :o

Thanks

Steve
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
Has anyone replace their ribbon cable? I recently replaced mine, the charging works, however I wasn't able to get it to be connect to computer. Any help is appreciated!
[Other SmartWatches] elyab:
Hi Steve!

Try "Endless Calendar" app from Google Play.

Its bluetooth sync isn't the best way for sync calendar IMO, but it works for me.
[Other SmartWatches] puuha-pete70:
luigiwidmore, try linux, i notice linux is better when want to ADB to work. Linux allso "detect" device better and have drivers natively. You dont have to install linux just run it live mode. www.linuxliveusb.com there you can start.

-p
[Other SmartWatches] luigiwidmore:
Well , i'm afraid this is not the case.

I still own the S6 model from ZGPAX , it's recognized without a problem as well as my Ascend P6. The problem is the watch.

So far i've tried every possible way i could find on the internet to unbrick it , apparently without ADB or Recovery/Fastboot it is not possible.

I'm still waiting for a miracle way to get into fastboot as the hardware key method is not working (or maybe i'm doing something wrong).

I cannot remove battery and try the method of keeping the volume button pressend and insert battery as the battery is not detachable.

And since bricking it , the watch keeps booting up without any intervention so i can't actually turn it off and then turn it on with volume key pressed. Right now i'm waiting for it to empty the battery then i'll try keeping the volume button pressed while connecting it to charger or laptop.

If that does not work i will try my luck with a USB JIG that i heard only works with Samsung devices but i'm still hoping.

If that doesn't work either i might be at the end of any possible way of repairing it. Unless of course , somebody , somewhere , knows some sort of voodoo magic that might make the watch boot in fastboot , download , recovery , ANYTHING.

Thank you all for advices and support.
[Other SmartWatches] xtoronto:
S8 WiFi problem

My S8 does not read WiFi signals anymore. When I first got it it worked fine but now it doesn't pick up any WiFi signals. Any suggestions on what I can do?
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
When the power down and your watch switch off you don't need to switch on, If you have a full backup then open the scatter file with spflashtool and click on download button and after that connect the watch to the computer. When you plug the USB cable than will run the preloader. Sorry for my english.
[Other SmartWatches] arturmaj:
NVRAM needed

I have wiped out my NVRAM . I need 2 files that can be obtained with MktDroidTools. I need both bin and tar files.
[Other SmartWatches] luigiwidmore:
Hello guys again ,

After two days of asking for help in every phone service i could find , here's what i come up with :

Remember that "magic" way of forcing a phone in bootloader / fastboot / recovery?

It's name is JTAG apparently ... not so magical.

That would be the good news i guess. The bad news is what i need after i use JTAG to access bootloader , ALL of the tech guys said that i would need the stock rom image. I emailed zgpax to ask for it few days ago , i forwarded the email to all the email addresses they have on the website. Nothing , as expected. The only place left i could get it would be you guys.

Can anyone upload a backup of the working rom? does not matter if its not stock , rooted or not. Just needs to be working.

I would very much appreciate it.

Second thing some people told me i need is something called JTAG PIN MAP , after they explained to me what that is , it kinda makes sense why they need it , and i'm wondering why didn't all the guys asked me that.

Anyway , i emailed ZGPAX again about this , hopefully it won't be impossible without it as i don't have much hope.

Now i will wait for some of you with a working watch to spare some of his precious time and create a backup of the rom.

Thank you very much
[Other SmartWatches] Artur Maj:
Luigi, i can post for you what I have. My nvram is demaged . But I can upload for you my whole backup done with mkdroidtools. It will take some time to upload. I post a link to it as soon as it is up.

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Here is the link to a folder

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ozvkosz6t2jat4f/AAAgYX0M3_IGfZLnBi2NJbBMa?dl=0

It is beeing uploaded still . It will take some time system.img is 800megs.
[Other SmartWatches] frander:
Does anyone know where I can buy replacement parts for this watch? It has broken microUSB connector :crying:
[Other SmartWatches] luigiwidmore:
Hello again guys ,

I just received the stock rom for this watch along with MTK usb drivers and SPFlash Tool , now the instructions said that i should remove the battery before i attempt to reflash the watch. aaand that's a little bit not possible.

If i connect the watch to computer it automatically boots up and it's stuck in the bootloop with no option to shut it down.

So far my only ideea is to let the watch drain the battery by booting , charge it a little with the wall charger then connect it to usb while it's still shut down.

Might not work so i'd need some suggestions.

Now that i have the backup , unbricking it should be simple.

If only i could enter recovery or fastboot.

Thank you again.
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
It sounds like a task requiring soldering. If you cant solder you can find some electonics shop to do it for you. Just make sure you have not damaged the pcb.
[Other SmartWatches] arturmaj:
Please, share it with everybody. I mean ME . Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] luigiwidmore:
http://yunpan.cn/cspBew6fFf5Lf download password: 2883

Here it is guys , everything the Chinese guys from zgpax sent me.

Anyway , i couldn't do it myself , the watch was not recognized by the computer , most likely drivers or something.

I went to a service center with the things zgpax gave me and for $20 they fixed it for me. Did not tell me how , unfortunately.

Hope you guys never get into trouble like this , but if you do , here's the backup.
[Other SmartWatches] Sentsuizan:
How does the ZGPAX S8 compare to Android Wear devices? I'm thinking about getting one to pair with my Nexus 7 LTE.

Edit: Found the answer to my last question after re-reading.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Earphone

Hey Guys! I received my watch today,but no earphone (headset) in the box. You received also without earphone?
[Other SmartWatches] Artur Maj:
I did not received one neither.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Quality

I not satified with this watch quality. The LCD screen edges not paralell with the frame.

Can someone tell me how can i connect the watch to mtkdroid tools?
[Other SmartWatches] arturmaj:
Just plug the watch in and wait a minute or two.
[Other SmartWatches] luigiwidmore:
So , i tried that , installed xposed module and since the old google play services was a system app i could not uninstall it , but i managed to update it to the lastest version from google play.

It worked , the update was successfull and google now cards showed up perfectly. BUT ....

ONLY UNTIL I REBOOT. then google play services crashes, and google now is giving same error [google play services not supported by your device , please contact manufacturer].

I tried uninstalling the update and get back to the original version of google PS , it worked but google now still not working. Updating it again , still not working.

It seems odd that it initially works and then after reboot it does not anymore. What might be the cause? and how could i fix that?

I need to mention that the cronology of the events was like this : install xposed+module , update google play services , THAN used market helper to change the device identity to Galaxy S4 , reboot , crash.

Any chance i might get it to work if i use market helper BEORE updating? Does it matter? It's important to know your suggestions as if i'd like to test this i need to reflash the watch , this trick only works the first time i do the update. VERY ODD.
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
Try installing the play services package that ends with x34 or x36 (that is 240 and 360 dpi armeabi 7a) . Also try clearing data and cache from the services. Make sure you have disable signature check installed and enabled in xposed. I actually installed market helper first the uninstalled play store, indtalled version 5.3.8, uninstalled services and installed 6.1.86 x34 build. Cleared cache. Sometimes when i boot the services crash but everything is still working (i guess they restart after crash)
[Other SmartWatches] puuha-pete70:
when you use kingo root

http://en.miui.com/thread-14466-1-1.html

and those lazy ones ;)

Yes peeps you read the title right, do not and we repeat DO NOT use Kingo Root & Vroot to root your Android devices. Both these applications have been deemed suspicious and may steal your private data. We would take the liberty of quoting [MENTION=284024]Justin Case[/MENTION] here :-

VRoot and KingoRoot share a lot of the same code, and a lot of the same suspecious behavior. My advice is to not run this program. Especially concerning is it’s tendency to retrieve additional binaries for your PC And phone from a remote server.The KingoRoot version also snatches your IMEI and serial number, and does what? I have no idea.

Don’t use this stuff.

Just to add the app has also been banned on xda until things are sorted out.

The tool isn’t allowed on the forums right now, we’re still working out some issues with them. Biggest issue being sending sensitive data unencrypted to their servers in China and grabbing the IMEI with no apparent reason. When that is solved the whole issue will be reassessed. Source:-xda

As it’s pretty clear your IMEI is being shared with a server in China. There have been concerns about Kingo Root in the past as well. Check out the quotes below:-

Just as I thought.

Can you also explain why your company details seem to be a secret? Your website registration details are hidden behind a privacy guard, which seems a strange thing to do. Most company websites are registered to the companies address, which is also unavailable.

If you’re hoping to monetise your venture, secrecy will not help.Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk – source:-xda

I can confirm that something unknown/suspicious is being uploaded to your PC on running the android root.exe file. The IP address (hex) corresponds to a website/location in ZH (China) (whois). My antivirus and firewall blocked it out, and the programme halted on my PC, and I couldn’t root my mom’s New Samsung galaxy trend duos

Source:-xda

Strange that the user representing the company here says that they are from Canada and the website appears to be hosted in the US according to its IP address.

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with developers from China

Source:-xda

As you can see, there is something fishy about Kingo Root, a representative of Kingo Root says the company is from Canada, but it’s hosted in US and IMEI is sent to a server in China. Wow! Henceforth we repeat again, please do not use Kingo Root and/or VRoot to root your Android device.