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[Other SmartWatches] rockabilly:
I own an Omate TS too, buy thr Doggee cause heartrate sensor , and Android 4.4 (BT4). MicroSD-card support is the great advance to the k8 watch. The K8 have a real great screen and if I can repair by changing the battery I will use the K8 in future too.

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[Other SmartWatches] flashtrava:
Hi guys!

Does anybody know will these watches support my Android 4.2.1 mobile?
[Other SmartWatches] alesev43:
Hello everyone, I ordered this one (already received and measured) Shun 600 mAh 602530 3.7 V batería de polímero de litio tarjeta de sonido Bluetooth MP3 punto comercio pluma de la lectura, from Aliexpress. 30x24x6. I hope that 600 mAh will be enough ;)). Now I need a good guide to tear down the K8, and I will post it.

Cheers

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[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
This one also looks ok http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-3-7V-5...30-F-Bluetooth-GPS-PSP-mp3-toys-/252055443702

I wonder if the same battery would be ok for the D5 & K8 Mini ?
[Other SmartWatches] Bedeadu:
That's the same one I posted about, seller electrinic_cindy. Again, only one on ebay with these specs.

I finished my teardown, couldn't wait for battery. Really wasn't that difficult after all the hype, but don't see how without a soldering iron. You will need one anyways for the battery, as it doesn't have a connector.

Pic 1, didn't need to remove buttons:

However, because of no button removal, as you can see from pic below (actually kinda hard to see), the flexible pcb isn't very flexible, started ripping ever so slightly.

Pic 2:

I think I caught it in time, it doesn't look to be too bad. Might try crazy glue where it ripped a bit, keep the contact. Any thoughts?

Cheers
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Good pics - thanks.

I guess as long as the pcb is still making contact it should be ok.

It's gonna be very tricky if the contacts are broken though...
[Other SmartWatches] Bedeadu:
Well that's where I think (hope) I am lucky, because it's the top button(not the lucky part), it ripped right below the solder joint, but still over mainboard. I think (again, hope). Krazy glue will bind to mainboard and keep the contact in place on wire. Don't really want to heat anything up here.

Here is a better shot, you can see the edge lifted a bit, however I can at least get it to sit flat if I want, it appears to have contact when I do this, but no tests yet.

Galaxy S7 edge is taking some great low light pics as you can probably see, coming from Note 4, still an improvement.
[Other SmartWatches] Bedeadu:
Another possibility, if worst comes to worst, I might be able to solder on two small wires to the button in question. From the Mainboard contacts to the actual button contact, bypassing the flex PCB.

I have not yet seen what the other side of the buttons look like however. My unit is now fairly fragile to go poking around, and I only saw the one end from Rockabilly's pic.

Rockabilly, if you are reading, or only one else with a teardown unit, are there any solder joints on the back of the button PCB (button end), or is it all closed off, like from a coating layer or something?

Thanks.

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Sorry guys last post for now, I swear, I think I found my own answer, might help others.

Found the link below for 'wire glue', essentially a conductive glue with no heat necessary. It's meant to be used for fixes like this and many other purposes. You can apply by toothpick as this link describes, or use a syringe and needle, which can be found by more eBay searching.

Random US Ebay Seller for 'Wire Glue':

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231854613353&alt=web
[Other SmartWatches] Bedeadu:
OK, couldn't resist, found some 'neat' stuff in here.

Decided with crazy glue, as the tear was where the solder was exposed, I think OK now, won't know for sure until after test. Might be a good idea for future teardownee's to enforce with glue beforehand at this junction to be safe, no buttons most likely equal brick, or always need mouse.

I managed to get full bracket out. See pic below. I am wondering now if enough room to add female MICRO USB socket. Under the vibrator or directly beside it, there seem to be a small amount of wiggle room to play with. You will also need to remove a small piece of the bottom of the plastic chassis, but shouldn't hurt anything. I could also replace vibrator with a thinner round one I have, place somewhere else.

I will update with any details. That will be a hell of a hole to cut. Sorry for crappy pic text edits.

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Pic no edits:

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Just got to the battery. It will be easy to reuse the battery connector/transfer to new battery:

Before:

After:

Then, while looking for MICROUSB space, I forgot about screen, pressed a little hard, [emoji27] ...

Oops. Will still get it running, I am all in now anyways. But will have to see what screen looks like with power. If I can Scavenge for money, might look for similar with smaller bezel, hopefully they have with still 400x400dpi screen.
[Other SmartWatches] Jequan:
Woops. Sorry to read about the Screen. What i find really shocking is the solder joints on the PCB. That is a really badly soldered PCB right there.

These are cheap devices but i have a lot of cheaper china PCBs (i build multicopters as a hobby) that are clean jobs. This is just dreadful!
[Other SmartWatches] j_abranches:
thanks for the info , also got root with kingroot_4.1.0.apk

I gave up installing playstore

installed Aptoide

however what I really wanted was to install an app that would allow me to make calls via bluetooth

someone help me?:(
[Other SmartWatches] pablormago:
Pray the virgin for that... Till i know its not possible due to firmware limitations. I was wondering if there is someway to automate the calls trough the speaker using Automate, but i dont have the watch...

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[Other SmartWatches] j_abranches:
this solution allows me to phone using smartwatch via smartphone via bluetooth ?
[Other SmartWatches] j_abranches:
help find "GApps_Light_4.4.2_signed.zip" for download

thanks
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
Maybe you should try opengapps?
[Other SmartWatches] j_abranches:
very nice, it work on k8?
[Other SmartWatches] smartwatchticks:
Is it possible to force a dpi which will reduce the standard square 400x400 (or 360x360 on the K8 mini/D5) to fit WITHIN the circle of the watch rather than display expanded (as it does now) where the edges are cut off? If so, what dpi would you recommend and exactly how are you force setting the dpi? It it with an app called AppSetting? If this is possible, can you access the menus in the corners of the apps if the display is reduced (the touch sensitive spots match the pixel readjustment)?

It would be great if this is possible and open up a great many apps that are presently nonfunctional on round watches. Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
It is upsetting that after 1256 posts you are asking about appsettings. Lol.

Yes this is the app to change dpi, you will need xposed installed. Search through the thread (starting from the second post) for more info.
[Other SmartWatches] smartwatchticks:
How about using UI Tuner to scale the screen to an actual square screen? Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bassel.uituner
[Other SmartWatches] kotana105:
Thanks for your infor. Btw, could you please post a video or screenshot picture so we can see how it looks like? Thanks in advance :D
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
I'm sorry but that post is 4 months old and I'm currently not using Pujie Black after that we discovered how to create and import new watch faces using the builtin clockskin engine.
[Other SmartWatches] kotana105:
Oh sorry, it is such my pity. I see someone quote your cmt so I though it's new :D
[Other SmartWatches] smartwatchticks:
Posting this on multiple threads as Mobizen has been discussed on each for remote control of Android standalone smart watch phones that have access to the Google Play Store. Apologies for the duplicates, but all of us on all these devices are locked out of Mobizen at this point. Just a reminder, when doing the dual authentication six digit number entry on your watch (yes, you have to do it all over again), if you screen is overtaken with your keyboard for data entry, back out of that and place a check mark in the box on the screen so this becomes a trusted link and you don't have to do the dual authentication process again. Then enter the code and move on. Subtle, but a trip-up point if you're not aware.

UPDATE 3/30/2016: Yikes! Today Mobizen updated their main app, stripped the mirroring out, put it in a different app, and changed their main app to be screen recording ONLY. The impact is that the Mobizen you have been using WILL NOT WORK ANYMORE.

To get Mobizen screen control again you need to download their new app, "Mobizen Mirroring" from the Play Store. Here's the link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rsupport.mobizen.cn

Download this, get it up and running, and use it to get control of your watch. Then, use this new Mobizen Miroring app to navigate through the opening screens on your old Mobizen app (now Mobizen Screen Recorder) to get it configured if you want to use that recording feature on your watch, otherwise back it up with your App Backup and Restore app and uninstall it from your watch to free up space. You won't need it for controlling your watch.
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
It's been a long time since I released a ROM for the K8/K18 and here's why;

Extremely limited space in /system- this has made incorporating a more complete gapps and needed features apps near impossible.

Lack of updates or support from brands- Unlike No.1 (D5), the various brands have seemed to have abandoned the device. This is actually pretty common with Chinese smartwatches, which is the main reason why most of the western world doesn't even know they exist.

My K18 is failing- Like a number of us, the dock is going belly up even with fixes. I also have a defective cutoff circuit which poses a fire risk as the battery will continue to charge even at 4.3v. I'm still trying to deal with Gearbest about this.

So I haven't forgotten the K8/18 Round. Somebody has an X5 and I'll try to work with them to see about porting, but anything based on that device's firmware will require a full reformatting of the K8/18 partitions. This may put a few of you outside of your comfort zone and I totally understand.
[Other SmartWatches] rockabilly:
Get new battery from China today. But 0V ! Try charging battery become very very hot♨. So I break up changing battery for future ... ?

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[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
That's a shame. So the battery was defective when you received it?
[Other SmartWatches] rockabilly:
Yes ...

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[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I ordered one form ebay but it will be a while before it arrives. I'll see what it's like when it arrives.

I got it from electrinic_cindy on ebay 5mm by 30mm by 30mm
[Other SmartWatches] rockabilly:
... buyed by same seller

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[Other SmartWatches] sabule:
Having problems with no usb connection to computer. Tried it on a win 10 and win 7. Nay sugguestions
[Other SmartWatches] Bedeadu:
So sorry to hear that Rockabilly, that is ridiculous. I still haven't received mine yet, but will report when I do. I got a three pack, so hoping at least 1 will be OK, I will test it before install though to be sure.
[Other SmartWatches] JakobKarasiak:
Awatch Comet

Hi!

I have the Awatch Comet. Worked fine but did not have Google Play. I rooted it but messed it up when tried to install Google play. Stuck in bootloop. Any tips?

Open to flash it to any working os.
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
The K8 and Awatch Comet are not even close to the same device, so not sure how much help we will be here. Also, unless Awatch has a firmware download page, you are kind of stuck as you need to flash factory firmware.
[Other SmartWatches] JakobKarasiak:
Ok!

I have talked to them. The software is called W10.

Now they are fixing a Google wear OS for it. Hope they mail me that.

My watch does not boot because I aded Google services and Google play as system app.

Is there any way to remove these apps from system? But doing that from pc with usb cable.

Watch is rooted and i activated developer mode in settings.

Thanks!

/Jakob
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
You need to flash factory K8 firmware. Use the stock readback linked in this thread with SP Tools to fix this.

USB is the only way but it's pretty simple if you follow the guides.

Good luck
[Other SmartWatches] JakobKarasiak:
Ok! Thanx!

Where do I download that?

/Jakob
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
That guy is talking about an Awatch Comet, so no way with K8 firmware

Pls, read carefully the answer at least :(
[Other SmartWatches] JakobKarasiak:
I think You first wrote factory d5 firmware.

Am i wrong?
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Wear . . . on a MTK6572. Yeah, right. That means they have Lollipop or Marshmallow source code, and Wear source code for the MTK6572. And that they have become authorized Wear partners with Google with the permission from the other Wear smartwatch makers.

Or they have no clue and are going to get into serious legal trouble with Google.

My guess is the second one, because Wear is a private club and not open source.
[Other SmartWatches] JakobKarasiak:
Ok!

I dont know. They are working on it.

Does anyone know how to install cyanogenmod with Google play on this Awatch Comet?

I took pictures on what android kernel and so on it uses in settings.

Anyone?

Is there any android Rom for all devices?

/Jakob
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
My guess is that they don't even know of what they are talking about, they said Wear to say "yeah, a new very super big better version" :)
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
They are feeding you a bunch of garbage. No full source code means no Wear, no Cyanogen, no AOSP. And as far as that Wear BS goes--- unless you are an official Wear partner, it is illegal to sell a device with Wear. I don't care what they say.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
You're right - damn - I was tired last night and we are in the K8 thread after all :)
[Other SmartWatches] k8miniwatch:
I didn't wear my k 8 mini watch for about 7 weeks and now battery seems to be unable to charge up. Was it a bad idea to let this run out for so long?

Anyway to fix this battery to be able to charge up again?

thanks for any help
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
Leave it on charge about 1 or 2 hours. It will be start charging.
[Other SmartWatches] j_abranches:
well my friends. I just read all 1323 post. I have a 3g k8 since January. I found this forum how to root with kingroot 1.4. I knew out a new firmware (OTA?) to the K8, but to install I need to undo the root. I've never done backup should do before, correct? my English is not good, I will ask for patience and help, for I will now look how to back up, okay?
[Other SmartWatches] danypava:
Sorry guys, i just had an heart attak. I connected the watch to the USB of the computer to charge it and I left it for like 50min. When I disconnected it it was so hot I had to leave it on the table! It was burning! After some time I opened the back to leave it coll down and now it doesn't turn on anymore... Could it be the battery or maybe the charger not connected well? I was sure that it was charging before leaving it, I pressed the power button and it showed the battery charging up. Anyone had this issue? I'm scared that the battery can blow up if I connect it again

Update: I just connected it and the screen shows 19% charging... I'll keep an eye on the temperature

Update#2: it just charged up without any issue and now I use it as always. I think that the charger didn't hook up well and the power pins touched the metal back making it hot. It's the only reason I could think I really don't know
[Other SmartWatches] lewelllll:
hello, with that application connect smartwatch with the phone? I tried swapplink but does not work very well ... you know any application more? thank you very much.
[Other SmartWatches] lewelllll:
alguien puede ayudarme porfavor?
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Have you tried the stock app yet?
[Other SmartWatches] lewelllll:
yes but is not complete apk, there is a other one like a swapp link? thanks
[Other SmartWatches] lewelllll:
alguna ayuda porfavor?
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Visit the G+ community, there's a guide that covers this very thing.
[Other SmartWatches] lewelllll:
sorry i dont see any apk or gide.
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Copied directly from the guide

Extending the capability of your watch

1) Don't think of it as a companion device, think of it as a tiny little phone

2) Figure out what notifications are important and what apps they come from

3) Install those apps on the watch

4) If the apps don't format well on the watch, look for an alternative app that does. For example, Facebook is unusable but Facebook lite works pretty well. This just leaves SMS and apps that even the alternatives don't work well

5) For SMS and apps that don't format well, use something like M2D. It's not elegant but it gets the job done.

6) Install Heads-Up Notifications, set the font size to 200%, set position to "bottom".

By doing the above you not only have interactive notifications, but you watch then only needs to be connected to your phone for SMS and calls when a SIM is not installed. If you do drop a SIM in it for some reason, you still get all the same important notifications as your phone and can interact with them without the leash. That's something that not even the three times as expensive LG Urbane LTE can do.﻿
[Other SmartWatches] Anesteticus84:
Could be possible to use the same battery type of LG Watch ( Fit R or urbane the same battery is used).... The size seems compatible....
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
this seller sells part for any watch: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/K18-Charger-for-smart-watch/1961560_32637721263.html
[Other SmartWatches] mazzugoro:
hello to everyone, I have this problem to the display after a few seconds of use, as you can see from the video of put it in standbay returns to normal. can you help me

thankshttps://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6cmnLRyp6vyZGg0MldKMDM5WVE
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Personally I would send it back for exchange.

Looks like a hardware fault and I wouldn't mess with it if you still have warranty.
[Other SmartWatches] mazzugoro:
I've already lost the warranty unfortunately, can be who overheats the display?
[Other SmartWatches] DomenicoV:
Hi there. All of a sudden the watch won't turn on. Charging gets hot but no life.

How can I perform a hard reset with the buttons? Or any other suggestion to bring it back to life?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] retty001:
Hi,

I have exactly the same problem. Watch does not turn on and heats on charging.

I have tried one thing: Unscrewed the back cover, just only gently attached it to the watch, plugged to charger and it was charging again. Watch can be turned on again (without back cover)

When I fixed the cover with screws back again, the watch turned off, could not be charged, heats etc.

I have also put another piece of plastic to avoid short circuit, but it was not the case.

I can not explain this and trying to find out, how to solve this.
[Other SmartWatches] DomenicoV:
Thanks Retty.

Just realised that there is too much pressure on the battery contact. When you ease up the 2 screws the watch goes on. So what I've done is apply pressure on the cover from the inside. Bending a bit the cover and the srew holes once you put it back there is less pressure on the contact and the watch is now on.

Thanks again and hopefully this way you can fix yours too.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
hey all, the developer of the M2D Sender and Reciever fixed some bugs with the app and is going to keep working on it to improve it:)

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communi...2/stream/ff4a6f3f-baa6-479f-abc6-3e7e4bcc84c0
[Other SmartWatches] heat22:
Thank you both! Had given up on my dead, faulty upon arrival, K8 until I saw your fixes. Even ordered a Samsung Gear S yesterday which I still want greatly over this thing because you can install full android on the Gear S now. Nice to see my $140 paper weight I just brought a few months ago is "working" again thanks to retty001 and DomenicoV! Quotes around working because, like discussed, the battery on the thing is crap. The battery percentage is completely off now and it doesn't hold a charge any longer after using a rapid charger cable. Guess we're suppose to know that, smh. Paid only $150 for the Gear S that has a much higher build quality and a huge beautiful curved large screen. Can't wait!
[Other SmartWatches] fallingfalling:
The problem with my K8 mini 3g

Hey guys, I need your help!

I happened to turn on this feature, which is in the developer options (I think it's called "emulation of additional screens" or "overlay №1: 1920x1080").

And now I can't turn it off. How do I do this?

Screenshots:

4pda.ru/forum/dl/post/8328136/IMG_20160702_203451.jpg

4pda.ru/forum/dl/post/8328142/IMG_20160702_203444.jpg
[Other SmartWatches] martinix06:
Can´t connect to this network at the moment.

Can´t connect to this network at the moment. Try again later.

This is error, when i´m connect to GSM network Vodafone CZ (3G) on my K18 (W806) smartwatch. Sim card is ok, tested in another phone.

K18 (W806) sw specs:

ANDROID: 4.4.2

ROM Model: X5

BASEBAND VERSION: MOLY.WR8.W1315.MD.WG.MP.V62,2016/01/15 12:01

KERNEL version: 3.4.67

BUILD NUMBER: ALPS.KK1.MP7.V1.22

CUSTOM BUILD VERSION: SHP K8 v2.0.0.

This issue persist with original rom too. i try SHP K8 v 1.0.3 and problem is persist.

Can anyone help? Can i flash radio only? Another functions is OK (wifi, gps, barometer, health...).
[Other SmartWatches] born4july:
my NEW ARRIVAL K18 working only 8 days!

Hi,

I buy this watch in February, but working only 8 days! I try to use some apk from another store couse google strorage didnt recognize my device. And after some restart my watch software system cant start.

WHAT CAN I DO? HOW TO FIX IT? There is a lot link to software and flash tools but Im not sure which one is working good. I havent any backup...

On boot screen we see only EARTH Photo and system stoped and you cant also turn off device.

[IMG="boot screen"]https://plus.google.com/photos/100538803854776162489/albums/6307970178817051841/6307970175628978914?pid=6307970175628978914&oid=100538803854776162489[/IMG]
[Other SmartWatches] Olgatronix:
Good morning how are you

First I forgive my English because I am using google translator.

My watch has died, when charge is heated and it scares me, if he can start the battery lasts an hour, sometimes not on. I think someone else has happened this, do you know how to solve it? thank you very much

the clock only starts if it is in the charging base, then if you boot. But when empIoys to turn up the heat on and off, and it is impossible to start it, I tried to dismantle but did not reach the battery so I do not know if this swollen or not. Has anyone bought a new one? You know what might be happening and how to fix it ?, Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] arp:
Somebody tried this Ui tuner app?
[Other SmartWatches] arp:
Hello.

I cant assign Toggle one hand Mode with xposed additions!... Just assign to one hand Mode app!

So, I cant use a button to change round/square screen!

Any help please?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Take off the rear case and disconnect the battery for 30 seconds. Then reconnect and try again.
[Other SmartWatches] arp:
There is any way to stop pedometer to save battery?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] photoncounter:
Solution for battery problem
[Other SmartWatches] arp:
Photoncounter, if you can post some photos will be good... I need do same thing. Best Regards
[Other SmartWatches] photoncounter:
photos
[Other SmartWatches] avi2pac:
thanks

do you have link to order battery