yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] mutantx:
Hi just want to get this correct ,since there seems to be few people doing this flashing recovery image and getting boot loops

First the twrp recovery image you used was >>> twrp-EU-2.7.1.0 as I can see from the snapshot image ?? yes??? would be nice if poped up a place were can download

Then as said check scatter text ,I am going to use the scatter file that is with the

firmwareupgrade that was released for the google play services issue ,I have blown this frimware to the watch and it has worked fine ,plus as mentioned in other threads I have used "root genious" to root phone THen switched with sucess to super Su .

So now just want to get this correct install recovery image ,so I can do android backup of watch
[Other SmartWatches] xstarbuckx:
woot

Well order placed. Went for the silver one with hope that there's a better chance of getting one of the updated ones
[Other SmartWatches] acidlore:
Are you getting 3G? I'm only getting 2G data speeds with Straight Talk (AT&T) I am in the US using GSM.
[Other SmartWatches] gtakacs:
You will not get 3G in the US with this watch as it's only 2100MHz. For it to work you'd need 850/1900MHz on AT&T and 1700/1900MHz on T-Mobile. Based on my research the problem is

1) There is no modem code released with those frequencies enabled

2) Even if there was the antenna is not tuned for those frequencies so it would not get reception.

Unless the Chinese decide do develop a US specific version of both software and hardware we will not see 3G on this side of the pond.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
I sent a PM for you. :D
[Other SmartWatches] mutantx:
Getting there

Well the TWRP does work you need

SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1436.00 plus

twrp-EU-2.7.1.0 recovery image file

Sorry if it sounds repetitive

Any case one other thing we were talking about getting in to recovery ??

well I purchased romtoolbox pro app there is free version (goolge play )

Any case I loaded is after flashing TWRP image .and (in romtoolbox)there is a option called "rebooter" under the first menu Tools . this gives you the option reboot into many things ,recovery being one ,well it works fine for rebooting in to recovery .

Now how to do a back up is a bit more complex (proberly me ) it says theres only 49mb for storage and I cannot locate were to store to sd card .tried to activate in settings no good ,cannot mount sd card ?

maybe usb storage
[Other SmartWatches] acidlore:
Can I be a part of this PM you speak of if it has to do with 3g data speeds?

I saw the 2100MHz for CDMA not being compatible with the US but for some reason thought the GSM frequencies were more consistent.
[Other SmartWatches] gtakacs:
There was no 3G speak. It was off-topic and/or camera related. Sadly we will not get 3G speed out of this watch in the US, period. :(
[Other SmartWatches] acidlore:
gotcha, well edge is working pretty well. The only thing I wanted 3g for was netflix and plex anyway. I guess doing that on that small of a screen is kind of silly.
[Other SmartWatches] scorpioo42:
Got a little angry waiting for so long for Cun Li to reply an teksted them again with question if it would be beteer to ask around instead of asking them ,

for they'r seeming not to (want to) help? got answer "sorry, The factory did not reply to us, please wait"

That was 5 days ago :crying:

So ..Cun Ling has no good connection with its own people or they are leading me on , or are unable or unwilling to help.

My S8 seems to stay broken for a while
[Other SmartWatches] mutantx:
Perhaps its me,, but would this help?? googled flex cable usb ZGPAX-S8

http://es.aliexpress.com/store/prod...r-ZGPAX-S8-HF-X01-USB/935479_32283172280.html

"Got a little angry waiting for so long for Cun Li to reply an teksted them again with question if it would be beteer to ask around instead of asking them ,

for they'r seeming not to (want to) help? got answer "sorry, The factory did not reply to us, please wait"

That was 5 days ago

So ..Cun Ling has no good connection with its own people or they are leading me on , or are unable or unwilling to help.

My S8 seems to stay broken for a while

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Can anybody help I have installed TWRP

and have tried to do a backup ,it says there is only 49mb space left ,I tried to change things in the settings and cannot seem to mount the sd card ?? ,this might becouse of kikat changing access to the sd card ? not sure ,

There does not seem to be a option in settings for changing location for saving backup ??

I am using version twrp-EU-2.7.1.0 anybody tried newer version?? would that help?

Some one has mentioned thay have done TWRP backup here ,

any chance of detailed instructions ???
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
This TWRP not perfect for our phones,you cannot mount the SD. The phone storage have 1,2GB free space it's enought for a full backup,because it's about 680MB.
[Other SmartWatches] scorpioo42:
yes, thank you !!

Weird Cun Ling didn't know that or even better offered to send one .

After all,...doesn't suppose to break that soon..(warranty?)

Update : they mailed back.. Seems it's Chinese new year.. In a few days they will send me the cable it seems.. Just ordered one but nevermind.
[Other SmartWatches] malilronira:
Poor signal 3g

Hi, I have a problem with the signal 3g Do you hve any idea for improve it?

thanks
[Other SmartWatches] max-79:
Hello, I'm new to this forum!

I've bought a zgpax s8 and I've tried to flash the new firmware, having same problems with the Google play service and apllications (like YouTube ).

After flashed It ( think The procedure has gone well ), i received these data:

MOLY.WR8.W1315.MD.WG.MP.V4,

2013/08/14 18:16

KERNEL VERSION: 3.4.67

BUILD NUMBER :

S8 S8 ALPS. KK1.MP7.V1.5

1413256748

GOOGLE PLAY SERVICE : version 3.2.66

(845709-36)

GOOGLE PLAY STORE: version 4.4.21

GOOGLE SERVICES : version 4.2.2-61287

After reading those data, could You recognize if the flash of the new firmware has gone well?

It seems that the play services is still on the older version...

App like YouTube still crash.

Does anyone knows where i Can find the setting of g-sensor, the radio and the compass?

Please, help me!

Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] tmacdon:
firmware flash

Actually you flashed the original rom that the unit was shipped with - The rom you want to flash was/is provided by janek69 (message #430) the link for the rom she posted is: https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=b6f1d1def00f9338&id=B6F1D1DEF00F9338!633

It also would be good and quite informing to start at the beginning of this thread and read all of janek69's post, she seems to be the most knowledgeable of this watch!
[Other SmartWatches] xstarbuckx:
Anyone know if a galaxy gear screen protector will fit this
[Other SmartWatches] dev131:
So I got the updated firmware installed and now the Google app is crashing I factory reset and now the same thing.

Anyone else having problems.

Mine says Google app has stopped
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Yes.
[Other SmartWatches] max-79:
Ok, tomorrow i will try with the link posted by janek69!

Does anyone knows where i can find the g-sensor settings, the compass and the radio?

Is it possible to set a widget weather clock? Do you raccomand any app?

The problem with YouTube app could depend on the older version of firmware?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
I bought 6pcs from here. The size perfect,but the quality not too good.
[Other SmartWatches] max-79:
Does anyone knows where i can find the g-sensor settings, the compass and the radio?

Is it possible to set a widget weather clock? Do you raccomand any app?

The problem with YouTube app could depend on the older version of firmware?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] xstarbuckx:
camera

well mine arrived today but not sure if it has a faulty camera. is the bad lines in the picture normal

a second in better lighting
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
No problem with your camera. Try on sunlight.
[Other SmartWatches] xstarbuckx:
Thought that was the case thanks for easing my mind loving the watch so far just need to find a good launcher
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
I use BIG Launcher because i need big font to my old eyes. :D I tried ADW and Nova both work fine.

If you want a new launcher thn you need to root your phone and install xposed framework and some module.
[Other SmartWatches] xstarbuckx:
I've used nova since its release on my gadgets but can't use notification bar pull down same with adw. I don't want to mess around rooting this watch just in case. The stock launchers not bad but the watch is crying out for widgets.
[Other SmartWatches] piechucki:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57308020&postcount=350
[Other SmartWatches] max-79:
Hello, where i Can set g-sensor And compass? There is any radio on s8?

Thanks for answering !:confused:
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Can't set anything on g-sensor or compass. Use compass application and it's work fine.

No FM radio in S8.
[Other SmartWatches] max-79:
Thanks,

so it isn't possible to have the rotation of The screen?
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
Try with xposed framework and appsetting. You can set force rotation for apps.
[Other SmartWatches] max-79:
Thanks and please excuse me for many stupid question!

At first i Will try to do once more the update to new firmware (i've already tried but didn't work ),then i hope to root the phone (never done, don't know how to start!:confused:).
[Other SmartWatches] xstarbuckx:
screen protector

the galaxy gear screen protector came today and whilst itll do in a pinch its the wrong shape and a little to small.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
A little bit narrower,but usable.
[Other SmartWatches] xstarbuckx:
yeah totally usable but wondering if there's something else out there that would work better. is the galaxy gear 2 any different in size ?
[Other SmartWatches] max-79:
Just a small refresh...during the firmware update when i press "download " button with the phone usb connected, should i press both volume button ( "volume+/Power "+"volume-" )?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
No! Switch OFF your phone and disconnect USB. Press download and connect the USB cable.
[Other SmartWatches] max-79:
Ok but. ..what about The volume buttons?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
No need to touch the phone. If you see the charging display, then you have driver problem.
[Other SmartWatches] r1_rydah:
decided to try upgrading the internal sd card.. I recorded the process to help anyone thinking about doing the upgrade.. Sorry about the camera going dark.. Mobius cameras are not very good at going from dark to light scenes..

Its a little risky poking around inside the watch with the battery still attached, but I can't solder so I decided to risk it.. If you decide to attempt the upgrade with battery attached make sure you use something plastic, and not metal when touching the main board..

Last but not least, I had to format the card inside the watch, and hard reset watch in order to be able to write data to the card.. So make sure you have all of your data backed up..

[YOUTUBE]vpEW29lwVw0[/YOUTUBE]
[Other SmartWatches] mutantx:
I think some people are bit confused

power down the watch (it needs agood charge to allow the watch to be reprogramed) and unplug from your PC run the software up to the point were you click the download button ,click download button,

THEN PLUG IN THE WATCH (just plug in don,t touch buttons ,) it should reconise it in the dormant state

The bar will start red for sec then pruple ,hopefuly it will go yellow and start programming the watch and should start percentage from left to right ,and finally coming up with a green tick circle time to uplug and then power up watch .

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I was just woundering what you guys are using with this watch ??

I am using tablet talk and tried BIG launcher ,, but big launder not that wounderfull

Rooted with super Su

32gig internal SD

spare batteries for this watch are

Small standard version used on the zgpax s5 470ma

got couple off of ebay
[Other SmartWatches] max-79:
I've tried with nova launcher, but i've not been able to set a weather clock lock screen. I didn't try big launcher yet
[Other SmartWatches] victimize:
No sd card slot?? No SIM slot?
[Other SmartWatches] frander:
SIM slot can be seen in the second photo. Top right is a white SIM inserted.

The microSD should be hidden
[Other SmartWatches] victimize:
Oh ok, I missed that! Thanks :)

UPDATES ON MY ORDER: DX.COM has shipped my order, so about 5 days from ordering to shipping from them.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
I think no microsd only the flash chip soldered to mainboard..
[Other SmartWatches] victimize:
The websites that advertise this watch all say "External memory: TF card up to 8GB (not included)"..guess its false advertising.

I'll double check when I do my unboxing :)

Glad it takes a SIM card at least! :) Bell Mobility Canada wont give me two SIM cards for the same line so I'm probably going to setup an account with WIND Mobile just for this watch :) Unlimited data for $35/mo.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
You can see it on manufacturer website: TF card slot: Bulid-in 8GB, can not change or take out

http://zgpax.com/androidwatch/41-36.html
[Other SmartWatches] scorpioo42:
Ok I have mine, its late here but did try and succeeded rooting :good:

how ever I can't see the ok button to give permission when supersu asks.

next is installing rom toolbox to tweak it.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
You need xposed framework and appsettings modul for xposed.

In appsettings select the supersu and set the dpi to 100 and you will see the OK button.
[Other SmartWatches] scorpioo42:
OK... Searched for

It.. Didn't find it.. Installed wanam xposed instead.... Figured it needs framework too and installs it for me.it was right.. It want to install but ... Supersu needs to give it permission :mad: cannot see the OK button so no go

Can I install xposed framework a different way?.. Also trying to find a way to tell supersu to give permission to everything without asking but can't find that neither

Update.... Yes! Supersu showed me the app that was denied access.. Managed to change that into grant access.. Thus I could install framework

Installed appsettings module. tiny field to change dpi..

overall this watch is realy wonderfull..does everything my smartphone does..

set governor to work on demand as suggested in XDA, al for the battery ;)

Still need to figure out how to get more watch faces , how to get them to work (were to put them) and were I can get some nice ones.
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
Have you tried Swapp link?
[Other SmartWatches] scorpioo42:
Swap link? No.. Unknown to me.. I will search and try it.. Thanks

Maybe tip for all.... Myphoneexplorer works like a charm here.. Syncs watch and pc agenda.. Outlook and let's you read/write inside folders on watch from pc through Wifi, cable or bt
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
It is a solution for connecting phone to watch. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php...lCv1P5Kh9y8t3cYNA&sig2=z34JoI63o8q6bP00-W92qw
[Other SmartWatches] jrome123:
How do you put the play store on s8
[Other SmartWatches] scorpioo42:
Is already on it
[Other SmartWatches] scorpioo42:
here some photos I took with the S8 .

You can see its sensitive for light..took one with very dim light , the rest outside in the garden and one pretty sharp of a plant.

My dog inside the house came out pretty nice too I think.

I succesfully rooted the S8 with Kingo Root. needs to be said to realy leave it alone until its realy done.

When I do things like internet, gps , Bt and such I think it lasts no more then 8 hours.

I disabled the sim ( flightmode(airplane mode ?) on) turned off the wifi , bt was already off and thus used it as a watch and got 19 hours out of it and saw this morning that there was still 84% bat left !!!

For me this is perfect, I can use it as a watch with possibillity to look at pictures, movies , docs etc etc ,use the camera..and when I need to use it as watch I just turn of the flighmode an ther is my phone capability again ;)

I think (still gotta test this) that as a watch I can easily get a day or 3 out of it.

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[IMG="2"]http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-NRPZ7OBC.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="3"]http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-ZRZYMLKK.jpg[/IMG]

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[IMG="4"]http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-3SAI87UX.jpg[/IMG]
[Other SmartWatches] scorpioo42:
Still haven't figured out were to get more clock faces and how to get them to work on this perfect watch ⌚. Anyone can tell me please?
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
Swapp link has quite a few watch faces. Have you tried it?
[Other SmartWatches] scorpioo42:
I searched for it and saw a app with lots of diverend things, people say it drains battery so I didn't install.

Can do so fo trying ;)

But ther must be a more easy way to change the clockface, is there?

many people are creative and make them , i just don't know were to put them on the watch, a directory or something ike that?

But I will try your suggestion (swapp link):good: <update> tried it , must run to keep clockface, when turn S8 off it turns on with own clock again.

I would like to get more watch faces in its own lockscreen options (icon on watch)
[Other SmartWatches] aloysxda:
Today I ordered this S8 smartwatch on Aliexpress. Question what I can't find here: What app do you use on your android phone, to connect with te watch ?
[Other SmartWatches] scorpioo42:
I don't connect it to my phone, I use it as a replacement for my phone.

when I have my phone with me I put the watch in airplane mode ans use it as watch , can use endemondo and such, (movies, etc) and use my phone most of the time.

When I leave my phone at home orits broke or forgot to bring it with me or what ever, I can uncheck airplane mode and I can use it as a phone too, calling, whatsapp , internet , facebook or whatever.

Therefore I have dual sim , one in the S8 and one in y galaxy S4:cool:
[Other SmartWatches] xstarbuckx:
Been playing with launchers as I don't have it rooted so loose the notification bar but been using status bar expander and it seems to work in a hit and miss sort of way
[Other SmartWatches] max-79:
Did anyone try dash clock widget? I would like to find a nice weather clock lock screen! Does it works?
[Other SmartWatches] conmonks:
Blank Screen after Xposed modules

I successful root device with genius root(also did other wonders at the end of this post). Now after activating the Xposed modules, (gravity box and app settings) I rebooted the watch and all i got was a blank lit screen.

My question is, is there a way to do a force restart or power off? I tried holding down the power button for a while but nothing happens.

Anyways if blank lit screen happens to you, what i did to force reboot my watch was re-running genius root then my homescreen appeared this time.

after this experience, what's the benefit of app settings? besides force rotation, Ive seen throughout this post dpi settings, but what should it be changed to for bigger size viewing? i also can barley access changing the dpi on app settings because the UI is all crunched up in app settings.
[Other SmartWatches] janek69:
I think your problem is the UI DPI. Try to connet with adb if success then you can reboot and you can uninstall appsetting or delete appsetting data.
[Other SmartWatches] Zaiaku:
got mine today and love this thing.. already rooted it but looking for 2 things right now:

Any tweaks for better battery life (improving battery always good)

more watch faces?
[Other SmartWatches] xstarbuckx:
Anyone help I've found that the gear 2 screen protector is a great size for this watch but I've ordered 5 different ones off ebay and they have all been those stretchy type protectors which I hate, they have a rubber feel to them and always seem to have white marks under them. I'm after the hard plastic ones like the one that came with the watch originally. Anyone know of a brand that are the stiff plastic type
[Other SmartWatches] awdizayn:
looks great
[Other SmartWatches] awdrifter:
How does this watch work as a companion to an Android phone? Can I pair it to a Samsung Note 3 and just have it display notifications and use it to control the functions of my phone? Also how's the screen and battery life? 240x240 is much lower res than the big name smartwatches, is it still legible? Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] xstarbuckx:
It's a stand alone watch but installing swapp link allows for linking them
[Other SmartWatches] bernsbe:
Learning questions

Hi,

Seriously considering to buy this phone.

I've noticed it's possible to connect this phone to a bluetooth mouse. Also possible to connect a keyboard?

People use mobizen. I was wondering if screen mirroring can be done with this phone to a TV (miracast). Possible? (Miracast is for Android 4.2 and above, I was told)

Is it possible to connect multiple bluetooth devices?

Can the USB port also be used for input (connecting a USB disk or even a powered hub)?

Can someone confirm that 3G is available in Europe (I live in BeNeLux)?

I've noticed MX player works fine. Let's take that to a further level: Anybody tried aMPdroid on it? (dedicated remote viewer/remote system for MediaPortal mediacenter)

I've noticed that bluetooth speaker can be connected. Let's take that to a further level: Anybody tried SqueezePlayer / Squeezebox on the device?

To make sure the device lasts longer, I would like to avoid to touch the buttons at all. (There are SW solutions for "back" and "home", volume, etc. that I know of).

What I don't know is a system to activate the phone without touching it on the power button.

Is there a way for it to activate when touching the display? (Or by touching the button of a paired BT headset or so).

Anybody had similar idea and found a practical way of not touching the buttons?

Ultimately, if we could hook it up via bluetooth to a keyboard and a mouse, and also to a miracast full dimension screen, it could serve as a highly mobile super small computer. Anybody tried something similar?

I've noticed from posts that it's not easy to get GPS working. Anybody tried with a bluetooth CIRF device as an alternative?

Anybody tried keeping power up with wearable solar pannels? (If we're going to exhaust the battery for GPS functionality we'd better make sure we can get home)

Looking forward to read your thoughts.
[Other SmartWatches] Zaiaku:
Been trying to change loccscreens so first one is that. I hve Nova installed for menu. Then my own modded pandora.
[Other SmartWatches] max-79:
Great! did You change lock screen just using nova launcher or did you root the Phone 2?
[Other SmartWatches] Zaiaku:
Rooted the watch.
[Other SmartWatches] r1_rydah:
I don't think you need to be rooted to change the lock screen, just go into the settings.. personal> security> screen lock> and set it to none.. then download what ever screen lock app you want.
[Other SmartWatches] xstarbuckx:
Using swapp with the LCARS themed clock goes very well with this watch in silver and shows off my inner geek
[Other SmartWatches] r1_rydah:
I will answer a few..

yes BT keyboards work, I use one with a touchpad mouse attached to it..

miracast - I tried once, but it failed, I need more time to tinker with it..

I've had three 3 things connected via BT simultaneously.. (headset, speaker, & keyboard)