yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] ju__:
My problem with the battery life is that it may be saying 82% and next minute the battery is dead! If I charge it when switched off I assume the electronics charge the battery but when switched on I assume the software takes over, a does not charge it fully?

Right the reason what you are getting no speech input (recognition) is that you have to be connected online via 3g. The alternative is to download the "offline" voice data.

Settings > Personal > Language & input > Google voice typing > offline speech recognition

When you use this offline it is a little slower (you get the feeling the dual core chip is working it's ass off) but it does work !

Would be interested to know what you used to root the unit?

Also would like to know if you have got the GPS working? (I still have had no luck getting this to work)

Oh and the reason I bought it was for GPS and the 1 GB ram. You try running any apps in 512Mb lol
[Other SmartWatches] qasimala:
Haha. True. I had the imacwear m7 and it would get laggy at times. I haven't tested the GPS yet but I wanna download offline maps for it like sygic or here maps.

Also, I dont have a "google voice typong " option in language and input.

I used kingoroot to root it and it was done in less then 5 mins.

I have 2 questions. 1. Have you got any lockscreen watch faces to work other then the stock ones? I have tried watchmaker but its not really good. Also, is there a way to leave the backlight on permanently? I realise that will kill my battery in a few hours but I just think it will be cool for the watch to show at all times.

2. Have you managed to connect it to your smartphone for reminders and notifications etc through the the btremind app? I can't seem to find the apk for the server on the phone side.
[Other SmartWatches] ju__:
First, GPS finally got it working :)

It would probably have worked out of the box but could have taken 15 mins or more to do a satellite lock.

How to fix :

http : / / www . chinasmartphonereview . com / fix-gps-problems/

(With out spaces)

I now start to get a lock in around 10 seconds for the first sat and around 30 seconds for 5 when outside.

Inside forget it! Through a window forget it!

Now I have a satnav on my wrist :)

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1) Sorry no but I assume you would have to root the device before being able to do this? And I don't want to do that yet. Plus I like the one that looks like an old digital watch :)

2) No I have not tried the btremind app, as I wanted the watch to be an independent comms device. Have you had a look through the watch storage (as yours is rooted) and spotted anything there?
[Other SmartWatches] OldGavi:
Hello:

¿Is this Fifone W9 good to use only as a smartphone?

Many thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] ju__:
I would say yes with a few limitations......

1) Screen is small but everything I have "thrown" at it so far works. Firefox,Mx player,Skype, Advance task manager, Navigator (Free), Facebook App, Google translate (Offline), Google voice search, speech recog (offline a little slow) GPS tools etc etc

2) Typing on the screen is "doable" but slow, get yourself a mini Bluetooth keyboard and you are away....

3) Battery! Battery is the only problem. Mine seems to have a mind of its own. Charge it one day and it will last over 24 hours, charge it another day and it lasts 6 hours????? Still not worked this one out but finding more and more about this device every day.

4) You do look like **** Tracy when using the phone, look him up on youtube if you don't know what I am on about.

Hope that helps :)

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Qasimala if you go into the BTreminder app on the watch, it tells you in the help to look for an app on the play store called WatchAssistant.apk Still have not tried this yet.

Oh rooted with Kingo no problem thanks
[Other SmartWatches] OldGavi:
Ju_ excuse my bad English . I 'm writing from Spain .

Thank you very much for your comprehensive answer.

I would use this watch sporadically , to do some hands-free calls , receive and answer some whatsapp , and some e- mails.

Not too much.

Do you think I can use this watch for these operations?

Thank you very much and apologize for any inconvenience
[Other SmartWatches] candlgraves:
how to connect this watch

I bought this watch for its feature set and elegant design. I found the identical watch from a number of different vendors at widely varying prices. No one offered any real support and the specified companion reminder program does not exist. I have tried every bluetooth reminder app on playstore and have found only two that actually work. It seems that the software in this watch is actually from unova. One clue is that the help program is from unova. The playstore unova ironman bt reminder program works with this watch when installed on my s4. The only other program I could make work is swapapp when installed on both the phone and watch. I still have a few issues with the watch, but overall, its a fine piece of hardware. I'm looking forward to learning from other user expieriences.
[Other SmartWatches] qasimala:
Using this watch just basically would get you through the day I believe if you keep it on 2g and keep the GPS off. I really love this thing and would recommend it to one and all.
[Other SmartWatches] qasimala:
Thanks so much for telling me how to connect the watch to the phone. I tried unova and it does work.

I keep trying to push this watch's limits. I played angry birds go racing on it without a hitch. Gonna try NFS most wanted next :p
[Other SmartWatches] ju__:
Your English is better than mine :) and I am from England lol

You will not have any problem doing what you want above. Also you probably would not need a BT Headset as speech to the watch is good and sound from the watch is a good volume, you might just have to turn the CD player down :)

If you want to know how well the watch performs read the comment by qasimala Need for speed on a watch lol !!!! Let me know how it goes qasimala :)
[Other SmartWatches] qasimala:
This watch continues to surprise me! Need for speed is working super smooth! I'll upload a video when I'm near a WiFi hotspot sometime. I use the watch for a few things mainly. I record lessons in class, listen to music on an earpiece which I bought together with the watch, I use it for working out (installed the madbarz app and it works like a wonder), I take the occasional picture or video without anyone noticing and whenever I'm bored and don't have access to my phone, I play games on it. Just got the idea to install here maps on it. I think it'll be really good because it gives you turn by turn directions offline which will probably increase the battery life on navigation quite a bit. Will let you guys know how it works out.
[Other SmartWatches] OldGavi:
Ju_ thanks , helped me with your comments , surely I'll buy this watch. ;)

Thank you.
[Other SmartWatches] monkfish1:
L%king 4ward to get this watch.....

Hi people, thanks for this forum, my watch is on the way from China now and I already know how to root it, how to make GPS working and other things.

So here some interesting hints from me as a little reward to you:

Install Smart Keyboard to write more confortable,

Big Launcher Waerable simplified user interface for such small screen,

SWApp Link if you want to use this watch without SIM just like mobile extention and

Google Now for voice search function

BTW it is FiFine W9, not FiFone W9

Have a nice day
[Other SmartWatches] monkfish1:
Differen formating of 8GB SD-Card

Hi, I am just wondering if the 16 or 32GB SD-Card is working yet, pls let us know if you are so far.....

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] myron ubel:
My watch works like hell!!!!!!!.when i touch the screenit well notwork not at all ?
[Other SmartWatches] qasimala:
What's your watche's model number? Aso, boot into recovery and wipe the phone plus the cache. Booting into recovery is simple. Just turn off the device and after a few seconds, hod down the power and home buttons for a few soconds. Then select wipe.

*hit like if this helps*
[Other SmartWatches] monkfish1:
boot into recovery

Thanks for this info, it was interesting also for me, I am sure I will use it quite often :D

Qasimala, I am wondering what kind of memory card are you using. Is it that one you get with watch (8GB) or different with higher capacity?

Thanks if you find some time to anwer.
[Other SmartWatches] AKinsella:
PC Connect

Has anyone found a way to connect fifine w9 to PC computer as to read phone and sd card memory.

Thanx.
[Other SmartWatches] qasimala:
Currently I'm using the 8 GB that comes with the watch but I have ordered 2x 32gb SD cards which should be here in a week inshallah. Will test those when they come. Maybe the watch only takes class 4 SD cards??

Ps. Instead of commenting thanks, you can just click the thumbs up button. Cheers.
[Other SmartWatches] qasimala:
Yes. I have connected my watch multiple times to the PC for rooting it and transferring music etc to it. The process is quite simple: put the watch into the dock, connect your cable to the dock and plug into the computer. It should show up like a normal phone on the PC. You can also set it as a media device or mass storage from the status bar in the watch. Hope this helps you out.

Quick tip: if you would prefer to connect wirelessly then I suggest you get the "sharit" app on your phone and on your PC. Works like a dream and is super fast.
[Other SmartWatches] AKinsella:
PC Connection

Thanks for quick reply. I have done exactly what you have said regarding pc connect. But my computer recognize two drives (but empty drives). May be a setting in system I missed.

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PC Connection false alarm. USB cable faulty caused irregular behaviour. LOL.

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An excellent if not the best music player is a great little App called BlackPlayer. Enjoy.
[Other SmartWatches] AKinsella:
TIPS

Another great App to check out and a must for this phone watch is Button Savior. With this app you can actually turn volume up and down via screen while any App is running. Also an App named screen rotation I have found comes in handy as well. Enjoy.
[Other SmartWatches] AKinsella:
Angry Birds

Angry Birds is the only App I have thrown at this watch phone that does not work. Please confirm if this is correct for other users.
[Other SmartWatches] PNGx:
Salam I'm from Malaysia, please excuse my bad English,

May I know does the internal storage of this watch split up into 2 (phone storage and internal storage) or just 1 solid internal storage?

Please throw some light.. Thanks..
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Omate made a 512/4 TS and abandon it but it's essentially the same watch.
[Other SmartWatches] l-g:
Who is behind the brand Fifine? Google returns inconclusive results. Anyone here that knows?
[Other SmartWatches] qasimala:
Well mine has 5 GB internal storage usable so its one solid partition.
[Other SmartWatches] qasimala:
I have many apps and games on it including NFS most wanted and andgry birds go. All working smooth. I haven't tried the classic angry birds though. I had a problem with temple run in that it was too small to play but besides that all the other games are working like flappy bird, subway surfers, ninja jump, geometry dash, backflip madness etc.
[Other SmartWatches] drsaidalavi:
Is the Glass made up oof Saphire Glass

Hello,

I am thinking of ordering this watch.

I have few questions

I s the front glass is Saphire?

Is there any support for it to be connected to Windpws 7 PC?

How we can root it?

Is there a valid IMEI?

Kindly reply

Thanking You

Dr.Saidalavi
[Other SmartWatches] monkfish1:
Hello mister Saidalavi,

yes there is saphire glass on the screen and in package is also screen protection foil,

There is no problem to connect to any windows pc as long as you allow usb debug mode in developer options,

You can root it very easily with KINGO root from your computer,

Yes even such small device has a valid IMEI *#06#

I hope I satisfied all your questions and if you have any more don't hesitate to contact us asap.

We will be glad to help you.

your sincerely

monkfish1
[Other SmartWatches] monkfish1:
Stock ROM someone help

I noticed that I accidentaly deleted contacts.apk and contacts memory.apk from my stock rom. So I am unable to save any contacts to my phone or read them.

Can me someone of your send me stock rom saved before modifying? Cos I was stupid and didn't save anything before rooting and uninstalling.

Or maybe I need only the contact memory apk or similar otherwise I can only dial the numbers but not save them for l8ter.
[Other SmartWatches] paul-156:
Hello, I just ordered a black w9 on Gearbest and can't wait to have it.

Just want to know everybody is still happy with it and if there are any problems.

Best regards

Paul
[Other SmartWatches] paul-156:
Nobody?
[Other SmartWatches] egosoundf:
Application for connection to the smartphone

Hello to all. Excuse me a simple question: I want to use it only for notifications of the smartphone, that 'messages, calls, etc ... I tried all kinds of applications but I can not connect. the 2 devices are seen mate but then do not connect as I do? Thanks for your help
[Other SmartWatches] paul-156:
Try SWapp link
[Other SmartWatches] drsaidalavi:
Hello,

Just I want to know weather the watchmaker premium application from play store is compatible with this smartwatch. I want to make my own watch faces. In the compatability list of the application , this W9 watch is not mentioned, that is why I am asking this question.

Kindly reply

Thanking You

Dr.Saidalavi
[Other SmartWatches] soulclaimed:
download watchmaker live wallpaper
[Other SmartWatches] monkfish1:
I installed this rom to FiFine W9, everything is working but camera.
[Other SmartWatches] drsaidalavi:
Hello,

In the Gearbest website , they are showing the picture of a round faced dial watch along with the square one. Is there is a round faced variant available for this watch.

Kindly reply

Thanking You

Dr.saidalavi
[Other SmartWatches] paul-156:
I saw it too, but the round model is not for sale on aliexpress, gearbest, miniinthebox etc etc
[Other SmartWatches] AKinsella:
Round one

This is the round version of fifine w9 or at least like it. It is called the K8 3G Smartwatch and is available from gearbest. However you only get half the rom and ram, no camera but has heart rate monitor with this one. However this makes the square version (fifine w9) much more attractive in my opinion. But if you like the round look and dont mind limited memory(capacity in this case) then this might be the watch for you.
[Other SmartWatches] drsaidalavi:
Hello,

I am very much interested by the Fifine W9 watch and doing research in the internet before buying one, that is why I am asking several questions, which are confusing for me. So don't get upset with my frequent questions. The answers you are giving is very useful for me as well as I think for others who are following this forum.

When I searched the internet , I could find the same to same model is marketed by another company -www.karcus.com- in the name of POLARIS, of course with an higher price of $239. Is it the same?

In the web site of Gearbest, apparently same model is shown with different prices- from $118 for black model, $239 and upto $779 per piece. Is there any difference betwwen the model with this much huge price difference

I want to buy the best variant, that is why I am asking these questions.

Expecting your expert detailed answers
[Other SmartWatches] AKinsella:
Still the best for the money. ( drsaidalavi)

As a researcher and an owner of the Fifine w9 all I can say is. This is the best built and has the highest specs than any other smartphone watch with standalone sim and 3g capability (that you can buy as of now)for the price. Even if you spend more I doubt it would be any better unless your main task for watch is fitness. I am completely impressed with this little watch and would highly recommend it (owned for about a month now). Hope this brief summary helps. I bought the $139 us dollar one. Any variants (priced over $149 us dollars) would be either priced wrong or not worth buying. If you like black go for that one its a bargain at $118 us dollars.
[Other SmartWatches] AKinsella:
Watch Faces

Bringing up an old question. Has anyone had more luck (or is smarter than me LOL) and found some watch faces for the fifine w9. Maybe ones that have the weather displayed as well as date and time? Still looking. May not be possible but still hopeful. Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] monkfish1:
I installed it to fifine w9, cos I deleted/damaged the android without making backup, everything is working but camera.
[Other SmartWatches] drsaidalavi:
Hello,

Is there a way to install watch faces like CLOCKWISE TIMPIECE in this watch.

kINDLY REPLY

DR.SAIDALAVI
[Other SmartWatches] paul-156:
Yes you can
[Other SmartWatches] savag:
Hi

Can you send or show me sample images shot using the fifine w9?

To determine the quality of the camera smartwatch

spacesyntax1@gmail.com

thanks
[Other SmartWatches] paul-156:
I will do it tommorow.
[Other SmartWatches] drsaidalavi:
How to change watch face

HELLO,

i GOT MY FIFONE W9 WATCH TODAY.

I AM VERY EXCITED, BUT i COULD NOT FIND OUT THE WAY TO CHANGE THE WATCH FACE. AFTER MAKE IT ON , ONE WHITE WATCH FACE APPEAR, WHENEVER I TRIED TO SWIPE IN ANY DIRECTION IT GOES TO THE DISPLAY PAGE. SO KINDLY HELP ME HOW TO PASS THROUGH THE DIFFERENT WATCH FACES AND SET ONE AS PER MY DESIRE

ALSO, IF I WANT TO ADD ANY NEW WATCH FACES LIKE CLOCKWISE TIME PIECE FROM PLAY STORE OR TO MAKE WATCHFACES USING WATCHFACE MAKER PRO, PLEASE DESCRIBE ME HOW TO DO IT

THANKING YOUI

DR.SAIDALAVI
[Other SmartWatches] drsaidalavi:
Hoe to receive calls from my android phone

Hello,

I got my fifine w9 smartwatch, and started to use it. When I try to pair with my elephone P8000, it shows only option to connect for internet use, with other android also the same. so when connected calls are not transferred and I can not use it receive calls or make calls using my android phone via bluetooth. In short , this smartwatch can not act like a bluetooth device, only work as an independent mobile. If I am mistaken , kindly describe me how to use it as a bluetooth device.

Kindly help me, otherwise this smartwatch will be a loss for me .

Thanking You

Dr.Saidalavi
[Other SmartWatches] paul-156:
Install Swapp link on phone and watch. Set phone as master and watch as companion. Set apps you want to be notifed. Watchfaces are very nice too. I use Swapp link for 3 weeks on the W9 and it works great.
[Other SmartWatches] drsaidalavi:
is there any tampered glass available

Thank you for your kind and quick reply. I am installed swap link and trying it . I think it is a very good apk for this purpose. I will let you know whenever I finish it.

Meanwhile let me ask one more help

Is there any tampered glass screen protector for this watch or at least we can get a spare screen protector film for this watch. I searched internet, but in vain.If anybody knows kindly post the link in the forum.

Thanking you

Dr.Saidalavi
[Other SmartWatches] drsaidalavi:
How to root and install recovery in FiFine W9 watch?

Hello, thanks to those for the help provided through this forum.

I tried to root the phone using KIng root apk, which was unable to be installed in the phone, then through PVC with Kingroot 4.5 in chinese. It also failed, I waited for about 10 minutes and nothing happened, so I aborted it. So kindly explain to me how to root and install recovery so that I can make a back of the rom so that if anything happens to smartwatch, I can restore it.

2. I found SWApp link very useful for connecting the phone with smartwatch. Thanks to forum members

3. I found SWApp launcher wear in the website, but I can not download it from the play store as it is not available in my country. All other downloads from other sites when installed, it says these are older versions, can not open, kindly update. I tried several methods to byepass the country restriction, but none of them succeeded. If anybody has this apk, kindly upload in this forum, if possible

Thanking You

Dr.Saidalavi
[Other SmartWatches] paul-156:
Did anyone tried PushBullet for pushing notifications?
[Other SmartWatches] movieifx:
Need stock rom image

Is any one able to supply stock rom image. In particular I need to flash radio. Device has no imei and attempts at using engineering mode fail which indicates problem with radio. Been searching all over for stock rom.

Update

Took the radio image from the truesmart rom which originated with the ironman. Anyway radio image flashed solved my problem and w9 is now back to life.

Image came from this thread http://xdaforums.com/omate-truesmar...n-firmware-t2998434/post64689255#post64689255
[Other SmartWatches] AKinsella:
Found 1 watch face that works with Fifine w9. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.aquilin.timicon enjoy. IT has most features needed except weather (bummer). If anyone finds any others please post. Thanks R Monkfish.
[Other SmartWatches] movieifx:
Microphone sensitivity

Since I managed to get watch working I now have problem with echo experienced by person calling me. Can be solved from their end by turning down call volume on watch and thus microphone on watch is not feeding back callers voice. However this makes caller on watch very quiet. Three possible causes I'm considering.

1. Hardware issue. Could be a physical fault.

2.flashing baseband from above thread could somehow be causing issue. My knowledge of just what impact baseband could have on this is beyond my level I'm afraid.

3.microphone sensitivity level could be set wrong.

To help me with 2 and 3. I'm still looking for a baseband image from a fifine w9 so if anyone can provide that it would be big help.

Also if anyone could look in engineering mode at the microphone levels in their phone and let my know what they are set to I can see if it differs from mine.

I'm working on providing a stock image myself but obviously need to solve the above first.

In other respects am really pleased with watch. Have rooted with kingo root and am using apex launcher in 4x4 setup with various widgets. Also udn for access to standard home,back buttons etc. Plus xmatehack for status bar. Both using xposed.

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Nice find.
[Other SmartWatches] drsaidalavi:
Can we install android wear applications ?

Hello,

There are a lot of attractive watch faces for android wear smartwatches in the internet. I have bought Prayer Watch from Google Play , installed successfully , but it behaves as it is the phone , no watch face is showing up in the watch. (It is same as in my android phone). So my question is what we should do to install android wear applications on Fifine watch so that it behaves as a android wear watch.

Is there anyway to do that?

Kindly help me

Thanking You

Dr.Saidalavi
[Other SmartWatches] AKinsella:
microphone sensitivity

I would guess that all of us experience feed back problem. ( I certainly do with some calls, not all) 1: not a hardware fault (99.9% sure). 2: Unlikely (99.9% sure). 3: Now we are talking. Keep trying different settings and keep us informed. Having mic volume set just right may be answer. In the mean time as i do use a good bluetooth ear piece and problem solved. (need to find one that suits your needs of course). Good luck.
[Other SmartWatches] movieifx:
Have had excellent results using engineering mode. Basically went in and halved all 6 mic levels for normal mode. This resulted in being able to put the volume to 5/6 with no echo/feedback. Prior to changing this, I couldn't go above a volume of about 2 without getting feed back. I may tweak further and will put the settings here when I have time. For now am really happy with levels. I have an old bluetooth headset which does work but I much prefer doing my **** tracy/ Michael knight* impersonations.

*delete as appropriate for your age