yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Ahh Haa!! This explains things a bit :) :good:

Thanks mate! Can't believe I didn't realise what was wrong lol :)

I will try again and I must say - I'm having fun with this watch!! :good:
[Other SmartWatches] Euclidex:
No commands

Hello!

Today my K8 invited me to upgrade. After it, I rebooted and it doesn't work any more! Now there is a black screen with three opciones, Revovery Mode, Fast boot and Normal Mode. With the up button I select any option but the smartwatch cotinously reboots and appear a black screen with "No commands" label. Please, I need help! Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Was it rooted before you took the ota update? If so the update will fail.

You should be able to use the links to flashing information to restore your watch.

Just check back through this thread and read everything before you try to fix this.
[Other SmartWatches] Adamdadam:
I just got my watch and it super nice. What does the bottom button do? When I press mine it does nothing..

Edit scratch that button works everything is good. I can't believe this watch. I did an update on it then the Google store worked. Installed Instagram and it works great. For the money this thing is crazy. I spent like 1200 on my Apple Watch and this thing is way cooler.
[Other SmartWatches] sinn3r:
So, I will need to un-root before FOTA update or should I do anything else?

By the way, can someone translate the update log, because its all in Chinese.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
You will not be able to unroot if you used KingRoot.

That's why I said you need to use SP flash tool and MTK tools to get this back to stock. Use MTK to backup your IMEI as well.

The really funny thing is that this update just installs Google apps which we achieved a couple of weeks ago.

In fact it looks like they have used some of the files we used. I must say that they have adjusted the dpi so that signing in is much easier :)

Unfortunately nothing much else has changed but it's a step in the right direction and means we have their attention :good:

If anyone wants the OTA I will upload it.

I have installed the update and will now compare the scatter files to make sure we can still use the custom recovery.

EDIT: Scatter file from the OTA is the same for recovery start address so I'm flashing it now.

Cheers
[Other SmartWatches] Euclidex:
Black screen

Hello pablo11 and thanks. Now I've my watch with black screen. Could you tell me exactly where to find the proccess to return the watch at original state. I don't find it in the 400 answers of the thread. I'll be very pleasure to you.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Ok - good news!!

The recovery works perfectly fine with the new OTA.

I strongly recommend that people flash back to the stock backup linked a few pages back by [MENTION=3882281]cyrux75[/MENTION] using SP tool.

Then flash the super su zip attached to this post for root access.

King root is dirty and cannot be removed - there is no need to use it anymore now that we have a custom recovery.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
OMG!!

Check out this page in the thread http://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/other-smartwatches/k8-3g-round-android-4-4-t3207082/page39

The vid shows you how to use SP flash tools and has a link to the required files you need.

Please

read up on this thoroughly before you do it. cyrux75 posted a link to a full stock backup which is all you need to recover the watch.

Make sure you install the drivers as described in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVXCnMZxrRg and ignore the bit where he says remove battery - it doesn't apply to our device!!

The drivers are attached to the post by Lokifish Marz here https://www.dropbox.com/s/zi4hmeyg7g...0(14-2-15).zip

Make sure you google using SP tool to learn about using a scatter file to recover your watch.

I am amazed by the amount of people who do not take the time to research this process before messing about with the watch.

I'm sorry about this little rant but it's getting to the point where I don't want to be on this thread any more :(
[Other SmartWatches] campy74:
I Pablo11, before I purchase a ZGPax S8 and throw away the K8, I hope to make a final test.

This link by Lokifish https://www.dropbox.com/s/zi4hmeyg7g...0(14-2-15).zip don't work. :(

Honestly I did not understand the steps to take to return to the stock SORRY SORRY SORRY :(

What should I do with the stock rom Cyrus? I have to unzip? Then where I put the files?

I know, I'm wasting your time, but the only alternative is to throw the phone :(:(

Thank you all for the support

Fabio
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Ok, I'm sorry I got frustrated. I just get so many PMs and requests to fix other people's devices - it gets me down a bit :(

The watch is very good and worth keeping!!

First backup your IMEI number using this http://chinagadgetsreviews.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/download-mtk-droid-root-tools-v253.html

I will give you links to the latest tools and you will need to install the drivers (this bit is tricky!!) http://thebroodle.com/microsoft/win...tk65xx-preloader-usb-vcom-drivers-in-windows/

The backup from cyrux75 does need to be unzipped and SP flashtool will need to access the scatter file in the folder it creates after unzipping.

Video on how to use the tool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzyYXAflmOk
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Could you please share the OTA update file? I'm getting error message and I'm not able to download it on my watch
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
No worries, give me about 30 minutes to upload to Drop Box.

I don't need to warn you about being completely stock do I? No root etc etc - as you have the stock backup :)

With the apps included its about 76mb in size.

PS: your recovery works great with the ota installed :) :good:
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
I just want to have a look at it as I'm working on ... suspence ... AOSP ROM for our watch :)

Thank you
[Other SmartWatches] poncespr:
Now you got me wanting to get this watch :eek:

It is $109 right now at gearbest.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Ok - here it is.

I have an AOSP rom and it's not bad.

I have to say that the stock rom - after stripping out the rubbish - is better for watch faces so far.

If we could customise the stock launcher a little easier it would be even better.

The menu scrolling and settings adjustment just works better with the stock rom because of the round face.

I have to say that for the money I am more than happy with it - at this price it's great value.

Lot's more potential for when we have time to work on it. One of my problems is lack of time :(

So the ota is fine but as I say - the only stuff included are the G-Apps that I got going previously.

Enjoy https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68912738/update.zip
[Other SmartWatches] campy74:
I Pablo11, Thanks for your time!!!!

The driver usb-vcom does not work: error code 10.. I tried to 3 Win 7 and no luck... I tried to XP, ... no luck... :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Oh ok, so you already have a working AOSP ROM?

If so then I will spend my (very few) time on other ides I had. ;)
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Working but not very interesting...
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
I noticed that the this update also installed a dedicated AppStore and there is now the possibility to add new watchfaces from that app store; unfotunately there are no new faces as of now, but we can work on a way to import our own faces now. Let's see ;)
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Yes - but I had this from the beginning :) Still no new faces.....

[MENTION=3882281]cyrux75[/MENTION] can you please help provide some advice on driver installation and flashing to [MENTION=2317924]campy74[/MENTION] ?

I am very tired as it is 12.45 am here where I am and I have been at work all day. He needs to return to stock and he says that he has your backup already.

Here is a link to the PDA Net driver pack which should work https://www.dropbox.com/s/0cx03hjlfcxg35w/PdaNetA4150.exe?dl=0

It's probably going to need USB deview to remove the drivers he has already installed - attached to this post is the x64 version just in case.

Thanks in advance :good:
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Sure, I sent a PM to him ;)
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Fantastic! Thanks mate .

Good night.
[Other SmartWatches] sinn3r:
[MENTION=3795702]Lokifish Marz[/MENTION] I'm crash during using SP tool to re-stock, now my phone is in the soft-brick state (cant turn on, cant connect to pc). So, do you have any experiences with that? Please help me to revise it, thank a lot.
[Other SmartWatches] LarraXD:
I HAVE it

Ei guys i recieve it

did you know...?

there is and new room by OTA in 26/11 that:

gives google play store, gives more functions and allow to install all kind of apps!!

i install airdroid
[Other SmartWatches] Blankmansb:
Soft brick recovery

I am having problems getting my K8 to go into recovery mode so I can re-flash the stock firmware. The phone can boot to the "No Command" mode so I can get into side load but it doesnt seem to help.

When I reboot in only recognizes the watch momentarily

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have read through the entire forum on the K8

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] yogi_best:
Guys since we received nice update with Google Store please list apps you use and that works fine on watch .

Messenger works good, Google Maps us well.

Any nice luncher mabe ?
[Other SmartWatches] Blankmansb:
Fixed

Never Mind, I figured it out
[Other SmartWatches] sinn3r:
Problem Solved,

Thank a lot
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
Usually, if the flash procedure stops somewhere in the middle, just re-flash and pray that this time you get all the way through. This can happen due to the non-optimal connection through the cradle.

General question for SPFT, MTK Tools and alike, usually (AFAIK) to get the phone in preloader state you have to take the battery out. Is that right? If so, how can I handle this with the K18, where no battery can be taken out.?

---------- Post added at 02:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:51 AM ----------

btw, You should not flash the preloader, usually.
[Other SmartWatches] opticallan:
Hi Mates,

I am collecting all tools and drivers, stock FW and tutorials, but perhaps there is simple solution to my problem. My K18 got stuck during dial/face change. Now it boots but then displays "Launcher is not responding - Wait / Exit". It connects to PC as a storage, I can boot it with three buttons pressed to get boot menu, but no success to restore launcher oparation.

I would like to avoid installation of all these tools only to restore launcher, if only I can :). Any support will be appreciated.

All the best, good nite :),

Rafal.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
You don't need to take the battery out for this device. Just connect while powered off and if your drivers are installed correctly it will start to flash.

As long as you have clicked download in SP tool before connecting - make sure you do this.
[Other SmartWatches] Samysaythanks:
Please tell me HOW, cause i have exact the same problem :'(

I have made the shutter file, but now if i put on the usb, my pc dont detect the watch!

I have erssed the drivrrs and reinstalled, but nothing work :(

THANKS for help :highfive:
[Other SmartWatches] jordibar:
Connect battery charger and wait 3 hrs although you don't see battery icon then try to flash again. I dont know but i solve the start flash problem.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVXCnMZxrRg
[Other SmartWatches] opticallan:
Update: I installed drivers and got FW. When I connect watch it installs virual COM port (VCOM driver) but then immediately closes it (list in Device Manager updates forth and back).

With up+power buttons pressed, it continues with COM4, COM5, COM6 etc. Any hints here?

When I boot it in recovery mode and choose "apply update from ADB" option, I can connect with adb console from MTK Droid. Android Phone ADB driver activates and my K18 responds to abd commands (devices, sideload). After loading (I tried Launcher2.zip) it reads installation aborted, however.

I will try with W806_ReadBack FW repacked into zip, though I am not sure whether I should retrieve my K18's IMEI first.

Any help will be appreciated,

Good day!
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Definitely get your IMEI with MTK tool first!!!

Don't try to repack anything - you will damage the watch more.

Have a look back in this thread - there are many links about how to use the flash tool and why the files must not be zipped.

Once you have read them you will understand that it is normal for the watch to disconnect just after connecting.

It has to be powered off. When you connect it to the cradle you will hear it connect and then disconnect. This is expected.

It will only stay connected if flash tool is running. It is like a boot-loader mode that can only be accessed when the watch is powered off and connected this way.

Anyway- have a good look at the video and info links posted a little way back in this thread and you will find everything that you need..

The most important thing is that you completely understand what you are doing and the risks involved.
[Other SmartWatches] opticallan:
Thank you for your comprehension and quick reply. Appreciated.

I did read all posts twice :). My concern is that I have MTK Droid running and it does not detects phone.

This VCOM bouncing is frustrating, I recall similar past experiences with early CE and ActiveSync :).

Good to see I understood to get IMEI first, so nothing worse has happened - so far LOL.

Update: I can also connect in Fastboot mode and fastboot detects phone as "mt6572v1_phone". Just checked connection, not going to flash or update unless I am sure it is an option.

I will read all thread again step by step. Target is to get MTK Droid connected to retrieve IMEI, right?

Again, tons of thanks and have a good weekend.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Lots of good info here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2730031
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
Yihaa, finally got my K18, after countless struggle with coward gearbest support.

so, what happened to you guys tryout with limiting the screen size to 350x350 for certain apps.

I think the best solution would be something like xposed module "APP Settings" Which lets you set per app settings like dpi (and some resolutions also, but I doesn´t seem to work).

Have you tried out gapp "inbox" which seems to detect the round screen and displays everything in just the middle of the round screen, 'squaring the circle' perfectly!
[Other SmartWatches] campy74:
Hi,

1 good news,

1 bad News

Good News (Thank Cyrus85 and Pablo11)... I'm able to restore stock ROM. Eureka!!!

Bad News: I don't resolve my problem. WIth any SIM, signal strength -101 dBm or absent, don't connect with any operator.... :( :( my phone is defected!!!!

I have also done update OTA and the cinese factory add in the phone Google services TOO.!!!!!! So I did not even need to do the root

I'm really frustrated!!!! :(

Thanks all to the precious help!!!!!
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
Ahh, almost forgot... what do you guys think about this:

This is a combination of 2 xposed modules, first the aforementioned "APP Settings", where I changed chrome to 100dpi on a per-app-basis, which is a great feature,

and second "One-Hand Mode Xposed Mod" from playstore, where I enabled 50x50x50x50 borders and this app destroys totally the stock launcher, BUT is toggleable from an easy to click app.

---------- Post added at 02:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:40 PM ----------

Alltogether, this is quite an usable experience, and shows what could be done. Cool would be an app which combines both :)
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
Ok, using nova launcher, is there a way to display just a round clock widget without the indicator dots? If no, what other launcher can support this? I picked up the pujine Idea a couple pages back, but i´m unable to just display the watchface...

Other thing, would it be possible to use the stock watchfaces with a non-stock launcher?
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
Do you have an IMEI number? Check with Mobileuncle or MTK Tools .

Had a similar problem with my K8 square
[Other SmartWatches] campy74:
Yes, IMEI 1 is Correct, IMEI 2 is empty
[Other SmartWatches] miguelspv3100:
New firmware update available! as the other time, I should return to the original recovery to leave the OTA update work well. After that, new update works fine. As first impression:

- It includes now Play Store

- Google apps goes better now: maps, keep, Timely, Fit... they are showed as square app inside the round screen.

- I feel it smooth as before, but is only a personal impression.

I have the following apps and configuration in my watch:

- Google gestural search: that let me modify some configuration parameters non accesible from the menu

- SuperSU , installed with TWRP as indicated in this post

- google gestural keyboard

- Stylus beta

- Root Explorer

- Timely

- Maps.me

- Google Fit

- Mobile Uncle

- Google Keep

- Chrome

- Google translator

- Google Maps

- Iso Timer (better calendar that I find for the smartwatch, with google sync)

- I also activated in the accesibility configuration, the 3 touch to "increase" screen, and let me goes to the corners for some apps.
[Other SmartWatches] jordibar:
How i can return to full screen gapps?, i dont like square screen...
[Other SmartWatches] heat22:
Glad you guys are having fun with it. FYI to consumers, gearbest.com sent me the wrong item, completely, and have not responded to any of my support tickets with a real human message. Had to put in a claim through Paypal :( I order expedited shipping and they still took 7 days to simply process and ship the wrong thing out. Can anybody suggest somewhere better to order from that takes Paypal or credit card?
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
How did you find the accessibility settings? can´t find them
[Other SmartWatches] opticallan:
I used this one:

www-aliexpress-com/store/1862247

7 days delivery to Europe. No single problem, paid by CC.
[Other SmartWatches] heat22:
Ok thank you much for the suggestion. Ordering now! Looking for a coupon before submission... You pay for express shipment?
[Other SmartWatches] opticallan:
Yes. I took car dvr and bt speaker. Surprisingly decent quality ;) . I usually use fast forwarder to avoid hassle with Customs. And seller prepared low value invoice. No single issue to complain.
[Other SmartWatches] miguelspv3100:
I use "Google Gesture Search" for this: I write the first letters : "acces..." and this software give me the link to this configuration, not accesible with the standard menu.
[Other SmartWatches] surij:
what a supper idee :)
[Other SmartWatches] Oscar1875:
VERY GOOD HELLO, I NEED HELP , COMPLETE COPY OF cyrux75 ROM is not downloaded .:crying:

THANK YOU
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Just tested - it's working fine.
[Other SmartWatches] Oscar1875:
Hi I companion tells me that the discharge does not exist.

I can spend the rom ?I watch the dead , I need to recover rom

Thank you
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Please try this link:

https://mega.nz/#!Lx11QQYa!-io5wNjFZZxmJHaKn5MZfr8_5I3agH9XL9N-k1IKufw
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Very nice post and well done :good:

It's a great feeling seeing the thing come back to life and you managed to do it!

It's inspirational for other users here to take note of your positive experience and that you have learned a lot along the way :)

Excellent! Congratulations. !!
[Other SmartWatches] Doug217:
I did NOT root one of my K8s (bought 2).!

Low and behold, I was rewarded for keeping it original - received an automatic update to include Google Play and Voice!!! along with a few other nice updates.
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
A short note for people who have totally unresponsive watch due to r/w errors during SP Flash Tool procedure (which can happen due to the cradle), where usually only a battery removal would help:

The tiny flat cable connector on the lower left side to the sim card slot is the power connector for the mainboard. You would need to peel off the black protective stencil plastic first to reach the connector, but its easy to do so.

I had the situation during a backup (read operation!!!) which left my watch unresponsive to virtually everything, button presses, software tries, nothing but battery cable removal could help, so just in case anyone has this pronlem!!
[Other SmartWatches] tiberalex:
I read about a new firmware update for the watch. My one is rooted, any issue if I try to upgrade now? And I will lose the root permissions?

Thank you
[Other SmartWatches] opticallan:
Depending on how poor your router is, you can try to shorteh DHCP lease time. I have the same problem, DHCP pool is just too little :)

Or, change LAN subnet to 255.0.0.0 :).

My router is really poor but I think I will temporarily move DHCP server service to my 2008R2 server where I can setup few housr lease time.

I know this is not what you are looking for, but should be a remedy for some time.
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
Don't do that! I read somewhere a couple pages back that applying the update in a rooted watch will result in a lot of trouble.

First off, keep in mind that you shouldn't mess with your device unless you have a full backup of your watch. Not someone else's , since you also should have a nvram backup with your imei (mac adresses and ser.no). 10 Minutes of your time with SPFT and MTKT. Its mentioned 100s of times in this thread.

Most important is the nvram backup since the rest can be dl here.

After that un-root (hope you don't have kingroot since its full of crap) and apply the update. Enjoy Google store and services and root again.

This advice is based in what I read here. Not had the issue myself, but better safe than sorry, right?
[Other SmartWatches] opticallan:
MAC address change

I investigated this issue a bit. Apparently this is related to 4.4.x so I can suppose this is somehow related to RFC2469 where there is an example how non-canonical approach can alter initial values for MAC. It MAY happen there is a mistake in Android (?) that leads to the situation when MAC can be asumed invalid. In such a case OS will substitute it with random number...

Possible workaround can be... spoofing MAC address :). I do not have rooted phone and due to my trave plans I do not want to start rodeo, but if anyone can try to spoof MAC and see whether it is still being altered....?

We will need BusyBox and Terminal. In terminal enter commands:

-> su

-> busybox iplink show eth0 (should display MAC address)

-> busybox ifconfig eth0 ho ether TYPE_MAC ADDRESS_HERE

!! note, that above MAC address must ve valid! Do not be surprised your WLAN does not work if you use invalid address.

-> busybox iplink show eth0 (should display NEW MAC address)

It was already put on the forum: http://xdaforums.com/nexus-s/general/update-18-05-13-spoof-wifi-mac-address-t1385577

and here:

http://xdaforums.com/show...385577&page=14

I will appreciate anyone checking this witk K18.

Alternatively you may try to change file rights as apparently this file contains MAC address we want to keep unchangeable.

Is that system/etc/firmware/wlan/macaddr0 ?

This is my brainstorming concept, I have no idea whether OS may or may not override file access rights.

I also saw YT/watch?v=8ejnFB5i5o8 video that shows related process.

PS. I still think that very short DHCP lease time will do the job for home purpose.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I'll give this some attention tonight maybe. I'd like to have it fixed and I saw the same topics on xda that you mention. Just need to find the time :)
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
Two days of watch usage, this is my recent logged in devices list: