yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] ernie346:
TomTom maps use the full screen and all the search & route controls are available on the round screen. Is Waze the same?

ToTom only provides 50 miles free traffic info each month so perhaps Waze is an option.
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
Could you post some pictures of the apps youve got working with the round screen? I'm really interested to see tom tom working.
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
I'm asking it because It still don't have it. Could someone try it? Could be a good option!

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[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
Has anyone seen this version yet? It has a camera built in as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjxXBZsvjc0

The software doesn't look as user friendly.

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no.1 have a new video up showing some of the functions: https://youtu.be/-_xSadMX3wQ
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Stock companion app

Wow. They really don't want you to get the companion app do they. Three browsers and a proxy later, I ended up finding what's supposed to be the official app on FB of all places. Not cool.
[Other SmartWatches] squall458:
I am loving the idea of this custom rom and would gladly pay when its all done and finished. I love my k8 watch. I get two days of use with no wifi on. Just using it as a smart watch. It can actually lasts longer but no need. I like to charge it every night when I go to bed.
[Other SmartWatches] dragon-tmd:
The link to the app is: http://www.app2open.com/download

Btw: ordered the watch just because you are involved. Loved your work on the TS.
[Other SmartWatches] ernie346:
The site does not allow pictures added until you have a certain status of postings etc (don't think I am there yet).

A listing has been placed at the start of this Thread to combine important messages on Rooting etc.

I think it would be a great idea if this could be extended to list Apps that have been tested work particularly well with the K8/K18/W806 smartwatch.

To start I would suggest:

Novo Launcher (+ Prime) - use Menu Button for Setup

TomTom maps

acalander (Tapir Apps) swipe left & right for month/ day etc

Riptide GP (Vector Unit)

CCleaner (Piriform) Also gives storage info.

Battery Solo Widget (Pedro Maicas) Hold blank space on Nova Launcher to start-up

If anyone can add to these please do & include the Developer (as many Apps have the same name)

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Looks very similar but I like the 1Gb RAM & 8GB Storage & more standard Android OS. Unfortunately the 349 Euro is outside my price range!
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Yeah, that's a beast of a watch!!

Very fat on the wrist by the look of it. I am interested in the software though http://www.awatch.it/awatch-comet.htm

At this price it is a much more serious commitment and I don't think I'm quite ready to spend that much money on what is still essentially a fun hobby at the moment :) I reckon battery life would be pretty awful!!

Limited radio band for 3g as well - 2100 only - which is a surprise
[Other SmartWatches] cosmospho:
Watch face alternatives

I just found a cool way to have some kind of watch faces....

Firstly install Nova Launcher (free edition)

Download UCCW widget

Look for UCCW skins which you like

They have many skins of all types and it looks really cool, some with weather, battery, etc... I am still tweaking the Nova but we can add wallpaper etc, and with the widgets we can almost add anything.

Hope you have fun !!!!

Cosmos....
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
That was the same url I tried to access for hours yesterday. "Connection refused" every time.
[Other SmartWatches] cosmospho:
I am now looking at another widget running on top of Nova Launcher called Zooper. It also has many great looking watch faces. I cannot currently get the config part to fit on the screen, If anybody can help getting the correct settings for App Settings and One hand mode so we can configure this app it would be great for watch faces. I will keep trying, currently my one hand mode has 50x50x50x50 and I have tried all settings for app settings from 200dpi all the way down to 50dpi. Also some apps show the text completely white which cannot be read, any ideas on that ?

Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] roufster:
i have the space. Where can i find the apk? its not on play store? Thanks!

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i have a really stupid question. how can i click on the search button in the play store to find an application? i cant search for anything cause the search button is in the upper right corner
[Other SmartWatches] maddionmax:
I can't get a full day with the battery. What should I do?

Possible to upgrade the battery somehow?

I don't want to charge it all day.
[Other SmartWatches] sibigr:
Guys I need your advice: I'm about to buy a smartwatch and I'm between the k8 and the no1 d5. I like more the no1 d5 which is a bit waterproof but I think I should buy the k8 because there is better development and research at xda forum (rooting, firmware etc). Which one do you suggest? Thanks in advance
[Other SmartWatches] vinceg77:
I have tried Zoomed but didn't work for me neither. Same white font problem. Using TeamViewer you get a square screen, but it remains white. When long pressing on white rectangles you can nearly read font which then appear in very light grey. But still not really usable...

The only watch that I can use for now is 'Analog Clock Live Wallpaper 7' as a screen widget (only 1 basic watchface color is changeable)
[Other SmartWatches] rockabilly:
Useable navi-app is "scout gps navigation". Maps can use on- and offline. Offline it is possible to download only regions / citys
[Other SmartWatches] simple1i:
Could someone kindly try Here (Nokia) Maps? It also has offline navigation and works on the square x201 omate clones.
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
@ ernie346

It's a good idea to post the apps that work on the round screen, but I really think it would be better if you started a separate thread on that. Something like "apps that work on K8/d5/k18 ".

if I start adding apps on the faq post, it will get massive and quite frankly I will have a hard time monitoring all the relevant posts. On a separate thread you wouldn't need to do that and guys could post their findings without getting lost in 100 and more pages of various subjects.
[Other SmartWatches] roufster:
email app

i'm trying to download an email app, but everytime it asks for access to my gmail, and i cant press the "Allow" . i can only see deny. i dont think its app-related, but more on android side assuming its a square screen? can i do anything?

thanks
[Other SmartWatches] vinceg77:
The screen size issue has already been replied on this thread. There are several ways to bypass it :

1/ Use a bluetooth keyboard

2/ Use a PC based application to take control of your watch on your PC. TeamViewer works perfectly, it provides a square screen + use of PC keyboard as a watch keyboard

3/ Install Xposed framework on the watch (root needed) + App Settings to redefine each apps ppi / font size + One Hand Mode to 'square' apps within the round screen + [(optional) Xposed Additions to redefine watch's buttons to match with One Hand Mode]

4/ Use a magnifying glass !
[Other SmartWatches] ernie346:
If you have gone to the Play Store on your watch Google will have a record of the device. The easiest way to access Apps is then to load the play store on your PC (or tablet etc). Click the "Install" button and there will be a list of devices that the App can be loaded to. Just highlight the Alps W806 (or whatever your watch come up as) and the App will be downloaded to the watch (provided WiFi is active).
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
Another about to launch with the same hardware I think. I still think the D5 in silver or black is the best looking model so far.

http://www.gizchina.com/2016/01/14/bluboo-xwatch-first-look/
[Other SmartWatches] gorkacea:
He intentado actualizar el reloj con spflash y se quedaba en download y no pasaba después lo he vuelto a intentar y me ha puesto formatt y ahora resulta que no se enciende el teléfono , alguien me podría decir que tengo que hacer para que funcione y que archivos necesito .

Muchas gracias
[Other SmartWatches] vinceg77:
I've installed it, it works fine. The only thing is you don't have access to the 2 icons via the screen as they are located at the very bottom right and left of the screen. But hopefully the main menu window can be activated by pressing the hardware menu button of the watch.

You just won't be able to alert other people of road tricks since the 'report icon' is not accessible. In the meantime I have not tried to tweak it using Apps Setting or other. Waze is then only a "one way social" gps :o

Edit : Using the One Hand Mode Xposed module, you get access to both icons even if the main map does not occupy the full screen anymore
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
I suggest waiting. I'll know a lot more about both once they come in (if Gearbest ever ships them).

I second that. I suggest it be done by somebody that can keep the OP up to date as well.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I agree - best approach would be to ask the Mods to remove the original OP and make post 2 the new OP or merge them and allow this new first post to be controlled/edited.

Probably [MENTION=626530]giol[/MENTION] is best placed to do this if he's willing to...........
[Other SmartWatches] Awatch:
Awatch Comet best Standalone round display Smartwatch

Hi, this standalone smartwatch is the best you can find in the market: Awatch Comet.

Many people has bought in US, France, Germany, Italy and UK.

It is fantastic, the menu is much more complete than K8 and memory is 8GB (not 4GB like K8).

Awatch Comet is really the best for people want to wear the Top in the market in 2016.

There are many videos of this standalone smartwatch: Unboxing, gold color, black color.. It has 5Mpx camera also!

Awatch is located in Italy, shipment is included worldwide and arrive in 5days!!
[Other SmartWatches] gorkacea:
I tried to update the clock with sp flash and remains in download and not passed after I went back to try and put me formatt and now it turns out that the phone is not on, someone could tell me I have to do to work and files I need.

Thank you
[Other SmartWatches] ernie346:
I agree this watch has some important improvements but the 349 Euro price just shows what excellent value the New K8/ K18 really is. Perhaps the discounts will start soon but I do not think I will be upgrading until they dispense with the silly charger mounts and place a nice simple USB-C micro connection these watches

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If you are using GPS or other facilities for any length of time the battery will be used fairly quickly - we have a very small battery. With minimal use you should get at least 2 days from a charge - although someone suggested the watch may show 100% long before it is fully charger so leave it charging for at least an hour. I find the watch tends to turn WiFi etc on automatically. On start screen (clock) swipe up to see what wireless connections are running. Long press on the start button lets you turn off the "raise to turn on screen" (on left) and reduce power (on right) but I like to check the Setup, Connections just to see what is actually turned on. Screen brightness is more than adequate at the minimum level. Finally, on the Apps screen go down to the bottom of the icon listing to "Recent Apps" and Close All to ensure you have not left something running in the background.

If that still does not improve you time check the battery section & see if there is something using a lot of power but I suspect you will have to delete downloaded Apps one at a time to find the culprit.
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
I totally Agree!

If someone make it please share the link here!!
[Other SmartWatches] simple1i:
Can we agree on a simpler name for both size watch? As an example W806 for the larger screen and W806m for the smaller screen? Or any other generic name?

Then any other round Android watch which has hardware that's a lot different can be called W806x or something perhaps?

Also Lokifish said buttons are not really an issue, but if you think they need to mentioned then maybe add a number (number of buttons) at the end, such as W806.3
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Unless you want to donate a couple of samples of the watch for our development project,

Please stop spamming this thread.

Thanks.

Pablo.
[Other SmartWatches] simple1i:
No SIM card.
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
I started the thread here. Please read the op before posting apps. I made it generic Mtk6572 smartwatch so that we can benefit the most.

here : http://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/other-smartwatches/apps-smartwatches-mt6572-zgpax-s8-k8-t3293748#post64817910
[Other SmartWatches] dc5daft:
Looks like there will be some good support for this watch :) I was going to order the K8 but just discovered the black version of the D5 and really like that so I think I'll order that once I see how the ROM comes along.

I'll be happy to donate as well :) I really want to get into making ROMs etc myself, I do a lot of Windows development and OS deployment etc at my work but its just finding the time to look into all the android stuff.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I don't think this is a good idea.

We all know that we're dealing with four specific devices here, the K8 round, the K18 (3 button larger watch), the No1 D5 and the K8 mini (single button smaller watch).

Our project will provide a solution for these four devices and will take into account the button mapping required.

Other devices may be included later as and when they get released but for now it's these four only.

Anyone wishing to contribute to the project - please use the donate to me link in [MENTION=3795702]Lokifish Marz[/MENTION] signature.

Cheers
[Other SmartWatches] sibigr:
I've been waiting for 2 months, I can't wait any longer :( I just ordered the D5 because of the IP65 spec :D
[Other SmartWatches] jas000:
Hi. From what I see at Aliexpress this watch is called K18 (where I and many others usually buy from). K8 is square and referring to an AppleWatch clone called Ledo). This is something I have been thinking all the time since I started reading the posts. I see there is some fundament for confusion. Thus, without pretending to mess around, it is maybe not that wrong this W806-ish approach. Anyway, not sure if this is the right thread for discussing this. Anyway, please rethink. Ok?

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[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
K8 ROUND (which this thread is about) and K18 are also the same watch - may apologies - I meant to say this earlier and I have edited my earlier post.
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Regarding "K8", there are at least three different smartwatches using that. All three are significantly different.

As far as W806, there's XGODY k18, K8 Round, Zeaplus K18, and Lembird Free 3. And that's only what I found with a short search. So a unified W806 thread should look something like this "W806 smartwatch (XGODY k18, K8 Round, Zeaplus K18, Lembird Free 3)".
[Other SmartWatches] fedeba:
X1Watch

I ordered one mini k8 at gearbest and got an X1 W812A. Can you please also incluye this watch in the software development. I will donate now 20€.

Fred.
[Other SmartWatches] ernie346:
Can now attach TomTom pics

Menu scrolls up/down on left

I check the Traffic info just to select route into town - route bar on right is slightly obscured by circle

Zoom in and you get quite an accurate estimate of traffic delays in minutes
[Other SmartWatches] rockabilly:
...think SCOUT looks better :)
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
In the videos some of the faces have pedeometer and HR displayed (specifically the NO.1 D5). Can anyone confirm that these functions work when they are displayed on the watch face or do they only show the last recorded HR from the HR app?
[Other SmartWatches] aby1:
Got my k8 around early December, two days ago watch only last 4 hours with WiFi and bluetooth off. Android system at 80 % watch get hot too quickly.reset watch twice still having same issue.
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
What have you installed on it?
[Other SmartWatches] aby1:
pure stock
[Other SmartWatches] ernie346:
I think the question is what is running on the watch. If you are using GPS or other facilities for any length of time the battery will be used fairly quickly - we have a very small battery. With minimal use you should get at least 2 days from a charge - although someone suggested the watch may show 100% long before it is fully charger so leave it charging for at least 2 hours. I find the watch tends to turn WiFi etc on automatically. On start screen (clock) swipe up to see what wireless connections are running. Long press on the start button lets you turn off the "raise to turn on screen" (on left) and reduce power (on right) but I like to check the Setup, Connections just to see what is actually turned on, in particular ensure GPS is off. Double check (or is it triple) by going to Setting, Power Saving & tick the box. Screen brightness is more than adequate at the minimum level. Finally, on the Apps screen go down to the bottom of the icon listing to "Recent Apps" and Close All to ensure you have not left something running in the background.

If none of that works (and you have already tried resets) I regret you may have a faulty battery.
[Other SmartWatches] duke08:
Whatchface

hi,

how can i make an new face on my whatch.

thanks

thomas
[Other SmartWatches] aby1:
Everything is off ,I suspect a faulty battery or thermal issue in cpu.
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
The batteries in this devices are the weakest link. After a few 100 cycles , depending on your luck, you could see serious deterioration in capacity. Although I was expecting this to arise in a few months from now, your problem, indicates that we need to find out how to change the battery and what type of battery we will need, because this is a very good watch to throw away after a few months and a replacement battery costs 5 $.
[Other SmartWatches] gorkacea:
hello there if you can help me try to install a rom with spflash started and only the formatting and the USB connection is disconnected and has now been off the clock display the clock and when I connect to the computer via USB connects and disconnects all out, and of course to try to install a rom with spflash starts but shuts off, you think that you have to do to turn the clock?
[Other SmartWatches] danypava:
Have anyone heard about AsteroidOS? It is a project which uses android libraries to bring a different OS to android wear watches. What do you think?

http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/01...ing-systems-for-your-android-wear-smartwatch/
[Other SmartWatches] maddionmax:
And maybe we can figure out how can upgrade it with a bigger capacity one :)
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Garbage battery is still a garbage battery. The better option is to source quality batteries. They would cost more but 100-300 cycles vs 300-500 cycles. There's also the whole proper care of a Li-Po thing as well. Not waiting til 15% to charge, and short charging greatly increase the number of cycles. Short charging alone has a notable impact;

Charge V vs cycles

4.20 (100%)= 300 – 500

4.10 (86%)= 600 – 1,000

4.00 (72%)= 1,200 – 2,000

3.92 (58%)= 2,400 – 4,000

Another thing is using a low mAh charger to keep temperatures down. A 70-100mAh charger (think old BT headset charger) will take hours to charge but increases the cycles by keeping temps down. And if you are only charging it overnight, not like you need it to charge in 20mins anyway.

In short, heat and charge/discharge V kills batteries.
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
Good explanation!

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[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
The new No.1 G3 has been posted on Gizchina. The software is different but I don't like the look of it. It looks to have a very limited choice of faces as well.

https://youtu.be/wTVlV9QNsww
[Other SmartWatches] renatoabc:
Hi all :)

My watch is working but i have one problem.

I installed the APK (app2open) in my cellphone and in my watch, but everytime that i try synchronize them, the message "no connectios" is showed.

I sent and recive files between my phone and watch using BT, i connected the watch in my BT Radio (in my car) and worked fine.... but i cant connect the phone and the watch to share contacts, calls, recive calls, text messages, etc.

Obs: All is working, including the 3G chip

Anyone cold helpme?

and one more time.. sorry for my english :P
[Other SmartWatches] gorkacea:
Hola , por favor ayudenme , intente instalar la rom con spflash y ahora no enciende el reloj , ni la pantalla ni nada al conectarlo al ordenador si que lo reconoce pero se conecta y desconecta todo el rato la conexion usb .

por favor alguien sabe como lo puedo solucionar .?

Alguien sabe como se quita la bateria de este reloj ?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Sorry but - English please?
[Other SmartWatches] renatoabc:
Hola,

I will try speak in spanish :P

1) Descarge los drivers, sp flash tools y algun backup (hay links para todos ellos aca en este topic) - Yo usé uno de la página 84 creo yo

2) Apague su reloj (no enchufe el en la computadora todavia)

3) Abra el SP Flash Tools y elija el scatter.txt file (descargado del backup)

3) Elija "download only" y clique en "Download"

4) Enchufe el USB en la computadora

5) Vá empezar a hacer el download / flash

Si pasar algun error, intente otro scatter file.
[Other SmartWatches] Steve Giordano:
Hi [MENTION=3882281]cyrux75[/MENTION], this recovery work for No 1 d5?

No 1 d5 and K8 3g have the same hardware!

You can share the source of this recovery?

Thanks Stefano.
[Other SmartWatches] gorkacea:
Hello, please help, try installing the flash ROM sp and now not turn the clock or screen or anything to connect to your computer if it recognizes is connected and disconnected but all the while the USB connection.

please anyone knows how I can solve.?

Anyone know of this watch battery is removed?
[Other SmartWatches] DomenicoV:
sim not recognised

Hi Guys,

I've received the watch but it doesn't recognise the SIM card.

I'm using a 3 UK sim card but no way to make it work.

Any advise?

Thanks,

D
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
I'm in the UK as well. Still waiting on my D5.

From experience It could be:

- a faulty sim

- you need internet settings sent or manually added to the watch

- worst case - faulty watch

-
[Other SmartWatches] aeron16:
great to see you are involved! tempted to get a D5 too!
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
Hi! I got my watch yesterday and when I put my Sim in it, it didn't recognize it (it was ON).

I restart it and then it recognized (after aprox. 20 sec). Try this way!
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
D5 is on the road to my home. I'll check TWRP on it by myself then I'll share the results.

Please be patient.
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
Hello,

As I have said before I got my K8 mini yesterday.

The watch is amazing. I just could say one disadvantage. If you dont have a thick wrist, watch makes a strange shape, like an arc (because of the GPS and Wifi Antennas in the band). For me Is the only thing that I dont like of the watch.

3G works properly and bluetooth too. I think software is the same than the normal K8 because it has the same WIFI problem (when the screen turn off, Wifi turn off too). By the way, Does someone remind me how to fix it? I suppose I have to flash it and so on, If so I prefer to wait because of the problems people are having ...

I'm testing Swapplink... When I connect it seems to work well but after a while it disconnects....

PD: WAZE (That I asked 2 or 3 pages back) works perfectly!
[Other SmartWatches] cosmospho:
Just update and the new OTA has a new option in Power savings under settings which keeps your WIFI on. No need to root, flash or do anything, just update to latest OTA and uncheck the checkbox under power savings option for Wifi.

Thanks