yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] arovaris:
finally devilery, but....

Well, I finally received my s8, and, I'm very disappointed. I had experienced many watches, iconic callisto, zgpax s5, Kingelon k2, z1 and Abardeen F80. With design exception, rest is bad. It's more a Aw-414 cheap clone. Very bad wi-fi and GSM reception, my screen is flickering with GSM activity, no audio out, no radio. Headphones don't works. in aliexpress can buy a iconbit callisto with same price. Very bad watch, I don't recommend more. I will try money back.
[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
Just got mine. So far so good. Sounds like some quality control issues with some of these. Only things I'm trying to suss out are the lack of Google Play services (so Gmail refuses to work) and getting the GPS to find some satellites. Call quality was good and sound quality was good. Paired quickly with my pocket Bluetooth keyboard. Don't really want to have to root it to get Google Play services or better GPS as I'm scared I'll screw it up!
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
I have some problem with watch,but the WIFI,GSM ,BT and GPS sensitivity very good for me. I have a ZGPAX S5,but S8 much better.

BUT i have problem with build quality, the LCD screen oblique in the frame and my biggest problem the camera quality, it's much worse in S8. The S5 take much better photos with 2Mpx camera.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
Help?

Hey i have a problem. When I push the power button, it doesn't go to sleep, or when I hold power button down, it doesn't show a power menu. I was able to turn off the watch with a app. Also luckily I still able to turn on the watch with the power button. Any help on the power menu to come back? thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
I think you need a factory reset,but you need also a IMEI backup before the reset. Ofcourse you need root rights on your phone.
[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
MAC address randomising?

Hi, does the WIFI MAC address on your S8 keep changing after a reboot? Mine does, and fhe network I attach to has MAC filtering! Any idea how to solve this?
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Please read #245 post by giol.
[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
Cheers. Looks like I may have to root. Very scared to do so in case I brick something! What's the method you'd recommend? Some in this thread seem to have gone wrong.
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
Porting Callisto 100 firmware to Zgpax S8

I make this video if you want try Callisto 100 firmware... :)

[YOUTUBE]QXFhGs_iy-k&list=UUMG1K1lY4_CZovo1D2NztQw[/YOUTUBE]​

Zgpax S8 firmware : http://adgeldful3.l32.yunpan.cn/lk/cspBew6fFf5Lf code 2883

Callisto 100 firware : http://files.iconbit.ru/SMARTPHONE/Callisto_100/Firmware/fw_Callisto_100_NT-1501C_v4.2.2_v1.05_(06.06.2014)_pc.zip
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
how is it so far?
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
Problem with downloading apps on playstore

I had a problem with the watch earlier using the play store, because it keeps giving me the "not retrieving error". I just solved it just now. If you happen to come across this yourself, here's the solution:

- Must be rooted (Used Kingo Root)

- install xposed framework

- download xinstaller, checkmark in module setting, restart

- open xinstaller, check disable signature.

- Uninstall google play service

- Uninstall google play store

- Update google play service manually( Latest apk)

- Install google play store ( lastest apk)

- clear google play store cache

- Log in google account.

- Google play store works again!
[Other SmartWatches] arovaris:
How stupid watch!!! I reset to try solve my problem, now lost imei!!! Worst watch that I had.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
Do you still have the sticker with imei number under the watch? you can type it out on MTKtools
[Other SmartWatches] arovaris:
Root needed??
[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
Does this solve the Google Play Services issue? E.g. can you use Gmail and Google Maps after doing this?

Also, do you need to root the device to install the apks manually?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] Klisang:
You need have root to uninstall Google Play Services and Google Play Store. You can use Kingo Android Root(just google it) to get root access, it helped me!
[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
Thanks Klisang. Did it solve the Gmail and Google Maps issue ("Google Play Services not compatible with your device")
[Other SmartWatches] Klisang:
Hello

I've stuck with one stupid thing... I can't reinstall Google Play Store from apk because screen too small so I don't see accept button and can't scroll it down to a button will appear. Could you help me? How I can scroll it down :crying:

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[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
Do you have a Bluetooth keyboard you could use? Tab key takes you to each "button"
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
Google maps should work. Gmail still doesn't function. If you need an alternative for gmail, I used cloudmagic email for it.

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Yes root is needed.

- Use Kingo root.

- Go Start mtktool, then click root shell to open shell.

- After that, click backup/restore tab(top),

- Click Replace imei(middle), and then type in the imei number.
[Other SmartWatches] aliosa27:
What version of google play service did you install.. for what resolution..I got google play store to install but I cant get any of the play services to install.. I tried the 38 and 36
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
I was using that one you just mention. Make sure you are rooted, and uninstall any updates from the old play services.
[Other SmartWatches] aliosa27:
If you go to display and set your text size to small, the 2 buttons will pop up
[Other SmartWatches] doc_lee:
Did anybody get this watch connected to a smartphone acting as a bluetooth sync device? As in notifications from the phone pop up on the watch, being able to take calls from the phone on the watch, etc?
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
When I lost my IMEI from kingo root, I was able to recover it by using MTKtools. I was able to call from my watch successfully after this.
[Other SmartWatches] palmri:
Hi Everybody!

Is it the definitely solution for Google Play Error Services ? Youtube error, Maps, Gmail ?
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
No, it's a fix for if you are having problem with google play store that shows the "retrieving downloading error."
[Other SmartWatches] palmri:
Sseng587, the user Hotboy confirms that "google play services not compatible with your device " message error can be solved using your solution !!
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
David Hi

Do you have any update on this (I need also hebrew support on my watch that Cunling told me he will give me):

I have a good news! After contact with the seller (Cunling) about the google services problem, he inform me that factory is actually developping a new firmware for our watch to solve it!

Thanks and have a good day,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
Here conversations with Cunling (last yesterday) :

So 2 solutions:

He is serious and firmware is coming soon...

He is trying to save time and we will never see a new firmware...

Guys, I encourage you to send mail to your seller and zgpax compagny to maintain the pressure.
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
David Hi,

I did it already, I send him a Email to get ASAP a new firmware.

Thank you very much for your help and have a nice day,

Do you have a good firmware for this watch that I can get a Hebrew support?

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Questions.

Someone found a working custom recovery for S8?

Someone have a firmware backup with ZGPAX boot animation?

I'd like to compare the two firmware.(zgpax vs. android boot animation).
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
interested too :good:
[Other SmartWatches] palmri:
Quote:

Originally Posted by hotboy_92

Thanks Klisang. Did it solve the Gmail and Google Maps issue ("Google Play Services not compatible with your device")

DAVID, do you think this solve the problem "Google Play Services not compatible with your device") ??

Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] aliosa27:
What I ended up doing was rooting with Kingo Root, installing xposed, then the disable signature module. installed google play services(ends in030) and it worked,

for a good 10, 15 minutes after reboot it says google play services not compatable..bla bla bla..but it starts working again
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
Updated instructions to fix Google Play issue

- Must be rooted (Used Kingo Root)

- install xposed framework apk, open up app, and install the framework

- install xinstaller apk

- checkmark xinstaller under module in xposed.

- restart

- open xinstaller, click installation, checkmark disable signature.

- Uninstall google play service

- Uninstall google play store

- Update google play service manually( Latest apk)

- Install google play store ( lastest apk)

- clear google play store cache

- Log in google account.

- Google play store works again!
[Other SmartWatches] palmri:
Thanks Sseng587 But how can i uninstall Google Play Services and Google Pay Store (system apk) ?? Using a Root Uninstaler Pro apk ??
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
Any root system uninstalller. I prefer "system uninstaller pro (root)"
[Other SmartWatches] xtoronto:
Charging Connector

My charging connector broke off. Does any one have tips/techniques/suggestions for replacing the micro-usb connector?

Thank you for your time and attention, I appreciate all and any feedback.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
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Take a picture of it and let us see what we can do.
[Other SmartWatches] xtoronto:
Thank you, please excuse the quality of the picture. The micro-usb connector broke off of its mount. I have ordered new ones but I want it to be more secure than the way it was.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
unscrew the usb connector chip, solder in the usb port from under the chip.
[Other SmartWatches] xtoronto:
So you are saying that after I solder the connection on the micro usb to the connector chip I flip it over and solder the tabs from the micro-usb connector into the holes on the connector chip?
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
David Hi,

This can't help us:

Here is the recovery and boot image for the Ironman

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http://xdaforums.com/show...php?p=56358630

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https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8tcjjetyb...blezTneIa?dl=0

Thanks,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Broken links.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
working links:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8tcjjetybdgujwt/AAAiXjunygAIK1UiblezTneIa?dl=0
[Other SmartWatches] orcan:
Notification Bar disappeared

Hello S8 owners,

I own my ZGPAX S8 for some days and tried to install the NOVA Launcher instead of the factory default which does not look very nice to me.

But there's a problem when I install the NOVA launcher the notification bar in the top of the display suddenly disappears.

I tried other launchers but with the same result :(

I'm sure that the notification bar is hidden only because if I want to add a widget to the desktop it shows up for a second and hides again.

I tried to force the bar to show up in Nova launcher settings but nothing happend. It's still hidden.

Do you have any idea how to make the notification bar visible in othe launchers ?

Look at the attached picture with the NOVA launcher and no notification bar.
[Other SmartWatches] SW_Tech:
mobile surfing?

Is there a working browser on the watch? Is Google Play Store working?
[Other SmartWatches] orcan:
yes both are working well... the only thing is that the display is pretty small for a full browsing experience ;)
[Other SmartWatches] SW_Tech:
That's no problem for me :)

Are there some performance problems going on? 512 MB RAM is not a lot i think?
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
Hi,

Can we do someting with thoes files?

I think we need to install on this watch ver 4.4 (kit kat).

Thanks,

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
I was just posting the mirror links, since the original links was broken. Just seeing if anyone can port it.
[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
I haven't had any problems with the 512mb RAM. Runs everything I've thrown at it and does a better job of keeping its RAM clean than my tablet does, that's for sure! Main outstanding issues are, I think, Play Services not working properly (or allowing updates without rooting) which breaks Google Now, Maps and GMAIL (probably others too), rather poor camera and weak GPS radio. Overall I'm pleased so far.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
Im happy with the watch. Though small battery, it was able to standby for a good amount of time. Here's some app alternatives if you can't use google apps.

- gmail, i used cloud magic

- youtube, i used viral player pro

Name any other apps if anyone can, thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
Good idea! I'm actually using the stock email program for my gmail accounts and it's ok. Calendar and Tasks I've not had any luck with. The stock calendar apps (I seem to have two) won't sync to my google calendat and GTasks won't sync to my google tasks either.
[Other SmartWatches] palmri:
I don´t have more Google Play and Services

Hi Sseng587. thanks again for your explanation , but after i decided to follow your instructions, when i try to install Google Services i received the error: "app not installed".

I tried exactaly like you said , step by step !!

Now i can´t install Google Services and Google Play doesn´t works.

I performed a factory reset and everything is back but now i don´t have Google Play and Services. After factory reset i tried to do everything again , but i received the same message error with Google Play Services. "app not installed".

I downloaded 4 versions Google Services X34 and X36.

Help Please. !!
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
root it again with kingo root. download the xposed, install framewoork,download xinstaller. xinstaller must be checkmarked and enabled in xposed framework. restart. open up xinstaller, checkmark disable signature. install the google play/services/

Use Es explorer, on left option, under tools, click root explorer, click to turn on. Go to system/apps, paste googleframework.apk

http://www.mediafire.com/download/ff3gqe2112z4x5r/GoogleServicesFramework.apk

reboot
[Other SmartWatches] SW_Tech:
Is it possible to wash your hands with this smartwatch without destryoing it?
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
I would be careful if you wash your hands. The water can go in through the speaker's vent.
[Other SmartWatches] SW_Tech:
Hm okay :(

Which custom launchers do you use for your zgpax s8?
[Other SmartWatches] lirona:
Hi all my friends,

Please if any one can give us a firmware that can install on the smartwatch S8 (KIT KAT 4.4).

Thanks and have a nice day,

I love this forum it is very useful for me (all of you are the best developments),

Arie.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
BIG Launcher.
[Other SmartWatches] fbastin:
hello,

following my troubles emei I sent the watch to DX.COM for a refund me. I tell you that I will inform you. She had less than 90 days. This is very well and I was quickly repaid.

François
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
So it is very strange because it solve the problem "Google Play Services not compatible with your device" temporarily.

This method is use since post #119, Giol describe it ...

It's working few minute but quickly, the error message come back in the application who need google services. So it is a new failure :(
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
:) Some good new! (i hope!)

Tomorrow, if I trust my seller, the new firmware finally arrives!
[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
Hopefully it will arrive! Who is actually developing it? Will it be ZGPAX? I am not entirely sure what the phone *is* under the cover! Some claim it is just a clone of the Omate TS motherboard.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Congratulations! You are a cyber fighter. :)

I hope, but don't believe in a better camera quality.
[Other SmartWatches] RinXPERIA:
:( , zgpax guys says , need to return item ,
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Don't believe it!!

The sp flashtool can replace the full firmware. Why you need to send it back? I have a iNew V3. Its about half year and they release in this half year 3 version firmware, tvo 4.2.2 and finally 4.4.2. The ZGPAX an idiot team.

What was your problem? Only the GAPPS or any other?
[Other SmartWatches] RinXPERIA:
GAPPS Issue only currently , am not much used this , also some few bugs , like skype call cam not works ,

When it turn off few hours , time reset,
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
tell him to upload the files!
[Other SmartWatches] Babajux:
How to sync Contacts with Gmail in S8?
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
google framework services is having issues on this watch, so you can't sync with any google apps.
[Other SmartWatches] Babajux:
Thanks. Yes, I see, this is the same problem with Google Play Services. Let's wait for news from David42290.
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
Deception...

I am disappointed, for me and for all people waiting THE new firmware:

Here are the details of talking with with my rogue seller:

The link (http://yunpan.cn/cspBew6fFf5Lf download password: 2883) and the firmware is exactly the same as the old link :crying:

This guy thinks I'm an idiot? I am so angry that it is better that he is not in front of me :mad:
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
I sent an email for all of zgpax contacts about 2 weeks ago and i not receive any answer.

I think the zgpax never release a new firmware,because they not develop this.
[Other SmartWatches] David42290:
Last exchange:

cn1001729085(2014-12-06 15:20:58):

please wait, tomorrow, We will contact the factory

fr1013038285(2014-12-06 15:21:19):

i wait tomorrow, that's all.

fr1013038285(2014-12-06 15:21:34):

after you must find a issue

cn1001729085(2014-12-06 15:21:44):

Please don't worry, we will help you solve this problem

fr1013038285(2014-12-06 15:22:08):

i trust you, i hope you are serious, thanks

fr1013038285(2014-12-06 15:22:32):

and remember a lot of consummers are waiting this new firmware

fr1013038285(2014-12-06 15:22:49):

to make this item usable

cn1001729085(2014-12-06 15:23:13):

No more than Monday, we will send you the latest firmware, sure

cn1001729085(2014-12-06 15:23:28):

ok

well wait Monday... :(

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I also think... No OTA update, and few people know how update with spflastool, so for this compagny it is not interesting to spend time release a new firmware...

I think we are the losers, I think i will sell mine with a big discount price :)
[Other SmartWatches] RinXPERIA:
Today , i talk with Zgpax customer service staff , Them says need to send return product :( .

Return from my country to china , cost near half of product cost :( ,

These fools says , them not release firmware for public download

Don't know what do, Very bad customer care service from Zgpax
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
I think if you send it back then they not update your firmware,send your phone back with same firmware or send a new phone with same firmware and you lose 2 months from your warranty and you not send it back again.

If someone get a new firmware then he/she can backup it and upload to needrom or everywhere.

We do that with inew v3. The factory sell the new models with new firmware and the new buyers backup and upload the kitkat to needrom.

I think zgpax a brand and not a manufacturer. I see the photos exif info and i see UNOVA.

Google it and i find unova ironman watch also 4.4 android mt6572. We need unova firmware.
[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
Phantom touch issue

Anyone have issues with phantom touches every now and then? It's as if I am pressing all over the place but I am not wven touching the watch. I turned on "show touches' to see what was happening and sure enough there are little touches popping up all over the place, opening apps, renaming things, triggering the phone etc. A real pain when it does it.

Searching on Google it seems the Omate Truesmart also has this issue.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Status bar solution in other launchers.

You need a rooted watch!

Install xposed framework,(reboot) and intall the gravity box xposed module and make it active (reboot).

In gravity box go to visualization settings > desktop mode (extended desktop?) and set immersive status bar.(reboot)

Hold the switch button and in power menu you can see a new Desktop Expanded option. Set it on and if you slide down then the statusbar will be visible.

Source: Frander (HTCmania)
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
I doubt Zgmax company going to update the firmware. Almost every chinese brand doesn't provide updates. The only way is one of us have to find out the solution. If you can make a recovery, that would be nice, because then we can update the gapps, and then this would solve it.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Not every chinese brand! Inew,Lenovo,CUBOT,XIAOMI...... release update for phones.

Everyone tried this and gapps? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2250555
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
well, those china brands are pretty well known. Sorry, I meant generic chinese brands. I been trying to find a recovery that work with this watch. Going to try the gordon, thanks for the link!
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
You need to make a backup before try flash gordon. The ZGPAX cusomer service awful.

I tried the TWRP which work wery well on zgpax s5,but not work on S8. S5 mt6577 and 4.0.4 android. The s5 image from Thl W3DC also mt6577.

We need to try twrp from a phone which has mt6572 and android 4.4.2.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
People are talking about google services on reddit today, that without google services, it's probably a good thing. Battery last longer without it.

http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/com...using_android_without_play_services/?sort=top
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Yes the battery life much better,but if we have working google services then we can stop it and start it when we need it.

I do that in my S5. System tuner and other tools can freeze services.
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
It seems that i am among the few that has google apps working.

May i suggest that you download a 4.4.2 gapps package and just copy the files from the package to the appropriate directories in your phone. Root access and permission fixing is needed ofcourse. A backup may also be useful.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
All the google apps are syncing and working properly?
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
I think the flash gordon a better solution it it's work. No need to copy all file one by one. Flash gordon run the script from the package and install all automatically.
[Other SmartWatches] sseng587:
Holy Snap! My Google apps are working properly!!!!!!! gmail works!, Google now works! Youtube! Works!

Download Gapps 4.4.2 PA Gapps Modular 20140608

Start up ES File Manager, click tools, root explorer, check mark all

Extract system folder from Gapps

Paste system folder into root storage

Check box to "Apply to all" to replace all existing files.

Go to google account, delete google account from android, clear cache from play services, and google playstore,

Reboot.

Add google account in settings

Click Google play store, click Accept!

Start using google apps!:cool::cool:

*If you are getting communicating errror trying to log in, reinstall new google services apk and google playstore apk. Get it from here: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/

Then clear cache again from google services, playstore, delete google account, and add the google account again.
[Other SmartWatches] hotboy_92:
Ooh, this is exciting. Some quick questions before I attempt this (noobie):

(1) My S8 is stock. Do I just need to root it before doing this process above? If so, which root method did yo use?

(2) Are all of the above steps done on the S8, or do you do some of it on the PC?

Thanks!