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[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
I have my watch updated. In Power Saving Settings there'r 2 options: Power Saving and Wake up Screen with movements.

I have Power Saving Disabled and my wifi turn off when screen turn off... ( I read some pages back that there was a problem with the wifi....)

Another Question... Is there any way to put my watch in Silent BUT with vibration... In silent mode it does not vibrate...
[Other SmartWatches] macamacho:
Witch is the last OTA date? When I go to install latest updates it tells me my watch is updated but I don't have those options in the power saving settings page
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I'm using an EE card while in the UK and also tried O2. Both work fine just needs to be rebooted after putting it in - as the other guy said...

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Also got the K8 mini today. Looking forward to messing around with it. Gonna pull the stock read back first thing though :)
[Other SmartWatches] ernie346:
I am also using 3UK and getting a better signal than when using the S8. So there should be no problem with the service. It took a little while for all the settings to "lock on" but it was all automatic. I trust you installed the Sim the right way round (I have tried that before). Perhaps you can borrow another Sim to try, or buy one for £1 to see if it is your Sim. Always worth giving the Sim a clean to ensure you have good contact. Three will always send you another Sim if there is a fault with yours at local Shop (if you have identification) or on-line.
[Other SmartWatches] billu:
Can someone please confirm the actual delivery time for expedited delivery from gearbest for the k8 3g watch.
[Other SmartWatches] renatoabc:
On the gearbest you can simulate it (It varies depending on where you live).

The watch took 35 days to delivery in my house, but it arrived in Brazil in seven days and stayed 28 days in "supervision" / customs :( and y paid + 60% fees (damn government)

My "luck" was that the gearbest sent as 20USD, then i paid 60% of 20USD
[Other SmartWatches] billu:
Thanks for the response re. Delivery.

Also..

Can people confirm the following apps work with this watch please.

Mobdro

BBC iplayer

BBC radio player

Tune in radio

I have a Neptune pine which runs these apps with certain limitations, but the watch itself is an eyesore. I would like to know whether these apps will work before taking the plunge on this one.

Thanks in advance.
[Other SmartWatches] rockabilly:
my new K8 with 3 Buttons but only the middle works. How can I get in recovery-mode?
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
and... With a K8 MINI? Just one button...

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[Other SmartWatches] Gabrikira:
Install mobileuncle tools and use the option reboot to recovery. Cheers

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[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
People, someone has same problem I have? The wifi?.... when my screen turns off wifi turns off too... any way to fixe it?

Thanks

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[Other SmartWatches] DomenicoV:
Thank you very much guys! was the magnet in the charging dock. After the first lock on 3 now there is no problem.

The only thing is now to find a good email app.

Also lots of app don't work properly on the round screen but overall very happy with the product.

Thanks guys
[Other SmartWatches] ernie346:
The posting options at the site usually include the average posting times to various countries as well as costs. Frankly I have given up using Expedited Delivery (DHL) as they usually charge Customs Tax plus their handling charges. There is usually an option which may take a few days more but can work out a lot cheaper.
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
I just got a PM from gearbest to say new stock of the No.1 D5 has just arrived and my order would be dealt with as a priority due to the delay. Hoping to get it in the next 5-7 days depending on delays.
[Other SmartWatches] jas000:
Hi. If D5 can connect to Android and iOs according to specs, will K8 / K18 round do the same?

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[Other SmartWatches] rockabilly:
It's not possible without root, and to install root need recovery mode. Twrp is flashed by sp_flash tool ready...

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[Other SmartWatches] DomenicoV:
Hi. Mine doesn't vibrate either. I'm not sure if it's related to the new update but never vibrate. It only vibrates when turned on and off.

Any advise?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] rockabilly:
...it looks like that the K8 actually can't change RECOVERY. MTK Droid Tools say that custom recovery will be replaced at start and using ADB can't replace the recovery also :(

Another try with ADB booting the custom recovery fail too, sending ok but don't start then.
[Other SmartWatches] ericsch:
G-Maps installed, but problems...

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Thanks. Followed your instructions and was able to install Google maps on the watch. I was pleasantly surprised that the GPS and voice directions actually work, but there are some serious shortcomings: the G-Maps screen display adjusts itself for a 400x400 pixel square format, and the round screen on this watch simply cuts off the corners. You can pinch the map itself, but the peripheral commands (i.e. search box) remain partially or fully obscured. In some cases, scrolling the screen will show you hidden stuff, but not all elements scroll. I suspect we will experience the same shortcomings with other apps. Perhaps this is the reason why the OEM devs elected to not put Google Play store (and many other Android functionalities) on this watch. Well, should have expected it - "square peg in a round hole" comes around again!!! Pure Android just was not developed with round screens in mind. I guess the apps could be fooled into using a square sub-section of the round screen, but that kinda defeats the purpose, huh? Crapola -back to Android Wear if you want a (somewhat) functional round watch. I'm glad I didn't announce my intention to give my Moto360 to my brother. The K8 round is going back (assuming GearBeast will issue an RMA in my lifetime).
[Other SmartWatches] Doug217:
Thanks! I am so new to this I was completely clueless. Would you recommend any of the apps you installed?
[Other SmartWatches] antho0062:
Hello, can you tell me if this smartwatch have a micro and a speaker ? (sorry for my bad english, i'm belgian)

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Yes - I would like to know this to. Voice control is very important.

Having said that it is a phone so it must have these things.

I am surprised that no-one is using traditional ADB commands to push app to the watch.

I will get google services working on this when I get it for sure. They have to be added as system apps to make them work.
[Other SmartWatches] The_Baguette:
That's honestly what I was thinking... I though you'd have to use adb to install but apparently not... Kinda wish I actually got this watch now as I could develope some apps for it but too late :/

However if anyone gets a hold of the stock rom I'd still love to play around with it and see what I could do, let me know if you have it!
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
ADB is the best way to achieve root access and install system apps - just my opinion :)

I have been asking for the stock rom but had no reply yet. I'll let you know if I get hold of it.
[Other SmartWatches] The_Baguette:
Alright awesome! We might be able to team up on a bit of a project to get a nice rom going perhaps? :)
[Other SmartWatches] BWLand:
Yes the watch has a microphone and speaker.

Watch is Android 4.4.2. Kernel version 3.4.67. Build number ALPS.KK1.MP7.V1.22. Custom build number v.s. 150901
[Other SmartWatches] antho0062:
Nice! Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] BWLand:
Here are a few pictures of the watch.
[Other SmartWatches] The_Baguette:
Finally!! Yay!! Looks great!! Congratulations on your new watch ;)
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Just got confirmation that mine has shipped.

I paid express shipping so hopefully won't be too long now.

Really need the stock rom now. I'm sure someone mentioned that It might be available.....
[Other SmartWatches] photoncounter:
I've received mine on tuesday and it works nicely.

Battery life: 2.5days in standby 2G(EDGE) mode with few minutes per day use -> still 40% left.

So at least the standby time is ok :) (I don't have time to play with the watch a lot right now)

No google play. APKs can be installed. ~1.3GB free space. Android 4.4.2. Nice build quality.

Anyone still has questions about it?
[Other SmartWatches] KiakSvk:
Are you able to make a call without sim inserted?
[Other SmartWatches] photoncounter:
Ahem... why should that work at all? Do you mean smth like skype?
[Other SmartWatches] amitamram:
If its not to much trouble,*

Could you please,

Install spotify and check how well it works with sim card and the round screen,

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] KiakSvk:
I mean like first Galaxy gear. There you are able to make a call just when watch are paired via bluetooth with phone.
[Other SmartWatches] jpapadami:
I'm really interested if there is a way to set different watch faces? I know Watchmaker only works with Android Gear, but I was thinking maybe Wstchmaket Live wallpaper or something similar might work?
[Other SmartWatches] BWLand:
Several things I have noticed:

1. Do not try to change the strap. There appears to be an antenna in one side of the strap. I do not know if it is on both sides. Once I saw the wire I stopped and replaced the strap.

2. Mobile data access stops when the screen turns off. After you start the watch mobile data is available with just a few seconds. Anyone know how to maintain mobile data in standby? I am using an AT&T sim card.

3. Any apps that have a selections boxes out on the edge of the screen may not be visible. I installed Waze last night and cannot get past accepting their requirements because I did not see the box to accept their terms. If you try to scroll vertically you just see empty space. You cannot scroll horizontally. The round screen is an issue on a lot of apps.

4. The button below the power button will get you to a settings screen in some apps. When all else fails push the lower button.

5. Phone calls work very well if you have a sim card installed and have a strong signal. Speaker is about as loud at the Samsung Gear S.

6. I woke up to an alarm set on the watch this morning and the speaker is loud enough to hear in another room with the door shut.

7. I think with "normal" use you should get over 24 hours of use before needing to charge.

8, There are probably 20 watch faces installed.

9. Weather app is in Celsius and I can't find a way to change it to Fahrenheit. Any suggestions? I have pushed the bottom button with no luck. Look at the pictures I posted earlier to see the app.

10. When in the clock screen if you push and hold the power button you get a second screen that allows you to turn off the watch, turn on or off Bluetooth and WiFi, set the watch to turn on if you tilt you wrist quickly, adjust screen brightness and to mute volume.

11. The top button on the side of the watch is the back button. The middle button is the power button.

12. Have a magnifying glass with you is you want to read the manual. Good luck!:laugh:
[Other SmartWatches] jordibar:
someone have tested heart rate monitor?, works well?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
It can be done. There's a script which has been pushed by the last ota preventing custom recovery boot. We will be focusing on this as soon as possible. As soon as I am back from holiday or if [MENTION=3795702]Lokifish Marz[/MENTION] gets his watch delivery - we'll crack it.
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
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[Other SmartWatches] Makkei:
Battery life reduced because of 90% Android-System

Hi all,

I have the K8 since a few days and have the problem that the battery is empty after a few hours.

As the cause for this behavior I have identified a permanent very high workload of the "Android-System" in the battery overview. It is listed there as the main battery consumer with nearly 90%. All other processes have 5% or less. I have this behavior all the time, also when resetting the watch. I did not install any app but "Android-System" has always at least 85%. The strange thing is, that a friend also has the K8 with the same settings (brightness, gps,...) but in his case, Android-System consumes only 5% and his battery's lifetime is much better than mine.

I have read, that this "Android-System" behavior seems to be a kitkat bug, but why do I have that while my friend (and surely many other user) doesn't have this problem?

How can I do a hard reset (in the hope that this helps)? I found out the button combination to enter the system menu but all entries there are chinsese ans so I have no idea which is the correct option to choose. I don't want to modify he watch. I only want to fix my battery problem.

Can somebody help?

Makkei
[Other SmartWatches] Ahmed Selmy:
Good but not perfect

I have received the watch 2 days ago, & from since i try to get the best of it without root, & for now & from my humble pov , I can say the following about this watch:

1- best app for link with phone is Swapplink, although it still not perfect but it is the best for now, you can make calls through from phone using the watch(dial the number from watch & it dial it through from the phone), you can receive all kind of notification, you can control music on your phone, but can't control camera remotely or launch it(hope i found a app for that), try to remotely control my phone camera with several apps but a total failure.

2- if you link the watch to the phone through swapplink, you will have about 8-9 hours & need to recharge the watch, & it slightly drain the phone as well.

3- all connection is through bluetooth, can't get the Push service to work through Swapplink via wireless.

4- GPS is not bad, also the heart rate monitor.

5- If you have slightly big rest, the band barely fits you, also the band is not changeable at all, not only because of the antenna but also the distance between the band holding spring & the body of the watch is big, so if you don't want the antennas & change the band you will find a big gap between the band & the watch body, which will lock weird.

6-not easily to find watch faces, &if you use a launcher & use faces as lock screen, you will have a drain of battery.

7-all the support for watches in the play store is for the android wear.

8- The signal strength of the GSM is good .

9-The most advantage is the size of the screen & its quality, the overall quality is good.

10-the keyboard of the watch is not bad at all, i worked with it fine, it is small as the screen is small but the response & layout is good.

11- round screen problem with most of the installed apps, i hope soo we have apps for round screens, i use a wireless keyboard most of the time.

12- battery as a watch is good, but if played alot with it you gonna need to recharge every few hours, also it is better to work with the watch as a standalone, if you try to make as companion you will go mad, & finally you will end up using Swapplink as i told before.

13- this is list of apps i used for now with no problem & help me to be a stand alone is facebook lite, messenger, mail app, whatsapp.

14- can't find a way to enable lockscreen without a launcher, which may be able to use as watch faces.

overall, it is good as standalone watch or by other meaning a smart phone in your rest, for a moment i hope i got an android wear watch but i think it is good experience & the idea of watch with full android is at the beginning hope we get a lot of support & apps, also the price compared to other watches makes it a good bargain .
[Other SmartWatches] squall458:
A great overall summary. I agree. Its a great standalone watch first. Then a smartphone companion second and only an adequate one. Though it is suppose to be the second function as its primary.
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
So the D5/Mini came into today and I did a quick initial impressions vid. After a couple of days of "getting to know it" I'll have a much better sense of the firmware strengths and weakness before I merge it with the K8 firmware. Regarding the K8, it's in route but no word as to an ETA. Hopefully when it arrives it will simply be a matter of testing and releasing. Til then, have patience.
[Other SmartWatches] gorkacea:
hello after you everything you told me to change scarterr, I tested with 4 different, the clock does not start, some other solution? not what else to do or if I do something wrong? In spflash activated ThE uboot , option ?
[Other SmartWatches] vsvs77:
Hi

I have the K8 since a few days and have the problem that if I connect watch with mobilephone ( app K18 smartwatch) I gived notification (sms and incomming call), but I not answer it trought watch.

I use smartwatch witchout simcard.

Exist some app for control mobilphone trought smartwatch.

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
Just said about 10 times... SwappLink is your solution!

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I have just watched your video [MENTION=3795702]Lokifish Marz[/MENTION]Marz about N1 D5 and just FYI software is the same than K8 MINI, actually it has same Watchfaces
[Other SmartWatches] renatoabc:
Try it https://mega.nz/#!QM9DiDZS!3hgN-e_IRSgolCLvMDf6HzC5pl93PZHYMNAHwt4uJt0
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
Iphone Companion App

Hi all

Could someone kindly advise what is the best companion app to use to sync notifications with a iphone. Swapplink is not available in the app store.

I received confirmation my D5 was shipped today with DHL so should be in the UK quite quickly.

Thanks in advance!
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
2 doubts:

- I think Google Services are quite old. I tried to do the command "Send a Whatsapp to someone" and it does not do it.

- The command "Ok Google" to wake up Google Search does not work. Is there any way to add something to make it work? It would be very usefull.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Google it and transfer to the watch

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Yep, they haven't done a good job with Google stuff and probably because Google doesn't recognize these devices are suitable for use.

We can do a better job of this and I have done already before they started using Google play officially.

Keep an eye on this thread and you will see some good results soon.
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
There are quite a few so I'll just test them when I get my watch. For anyone else looking these two jump out on the search:

Klone

Pushover
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
I've been digging through firmware and the two are so close it's not funny. But kinda knew that would be the case.
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
For google apps, if you are rooted, download the latest opengapps pico package and install through twrp. That will get you up to date.
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
I'm in the last oficial update without root and nothing... And it has been said that this version dont allow you to change the recovery... Or I'm wrong?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Yep, very close indeed :)

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I mean google the .apk and transfer to your watch for installation :) However, I am surprised that you couldn't find it in play store. I just checked and it's still there. SWapp Link ready to download directly to the watch....

Doh, silly me. Just noticed that you meant for the I fone.....

Sorry about that ..
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
No problem. The DM360 used a bluetooth app on the iphone called BT Swatch. It might work also.
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
The DM360 is a MTK2502 SOC running NucleusOS, the app won't work. Except for general third party apps, most apps are specific to the device series. I'm waiting to hear back on where the iOS app can be found, if at all.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
TWRP works again after latest OTA update

I managed to have again a fully working TWRP even after latest OTA update, simply by using SP flashtool.

I flashed togheter uboot.bin, from my original stock backup, and my twrp recovery img and that's all.
[Other SmartWatches] rockabilly:
App "27 Watch faces for Wear & Sony" let you get new watchfaces on K8. It is also possible to create own watchfaces...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.huwig.watchfaces&hl=de
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
Have you tired it? Can you post a picture of the face on the watch?
[Other SmartWatches] gorkacea:
Renatoabc , Thank you , thank you , thank you , mi smartwach os working
[Other SmartWatches] renatoabc:
Que bueno! Me alegro!

:D
[Other SmartWatches] Euclidex:
Do you know where can I find a charger? My watch doesn't power on and I think is the charger.

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[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Thanks,

It is also sad that this has been mentioned previously in this thread and just goes to show that hardly anyone is really reading the thread.

Oh well, never mind.......
[Other SmartWatches] piffs:
my experience after three days with D5

battery life is simply ridiculous

from 100% to 30% in four hours standby...only standby with sim but without any other activities: no data connections,no wifi,no bluetooth,

no calls,no messages ...software original. No applications added or downloaded; no root

regretfully I have just thrown away my money.....
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
That is a shame.

I have just got to the end of 36 hours with the K8 Mini (same watch) watch in standby - sim only and nothing else enabled.

Completely stock watch.
[Other SmartWatches] Vurda:
Try to turn off wifi and gps.

Finally I succeed to crate a backup with all data using SP Flash Tool and MTK Droid Tool.

Unfortunately MTK Droid Tool says that I have /system/recovery-from-boot.p that force flashing factory recovery on each boot.

So patiently waiting for solution =)

PS: Here is good guide for all newbies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s66e-kwvKUU
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
With +1000 posts and development kicking off soon, it's getting to the point where we will need something like THIS.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Agreed. A little structure is needed ....
[Other SmartWatches] kentfitch:
Accelerometer and batching support

I'm wondering whether anyone knows the accelerometer setup in this watch (or the k8 mini or No 1 D5 or k9 3g with 2 buttons), and if anyone has run "Sleep as Android" and compared battery use with other devices listed on the "Sleep as Android" smartwatch integration page (sorry, newbie so cant embed link to: sites.google.com/site/sleepasandroid/doc/integration )

best regards

Kent
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
I'll let you know in the morning :p
[Other SmartWatches] kentfitch:
Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] rockabilly:
...

...some of them. I get full version in past cause I own also a simvalley AW420 and Omate TS

(On top of my K8 display is a tempered glas for Moto360. Fit perfect.)
[Other SmartWatches] ernie346:
Does the D5 have the "save battery" mode shut down anything running in the background - long press on centre button and right icon (battery with leaf). I use that & have managed 3 days to 2%. However, only 4 hours does suggest you have a fault, sorry.
[Other SmartWatches] darkangel69dz:
Hello everyone I took the risk to try the compatibility of the rom no1 D5 with the K8 w806 it is not compatible at all because I have bricked my watch I put 1 day to get it back running again
[Other SmartWatches] rockabilly:
One different is display type : K8 = oled-display, k8mini (and others) = lcd. Differend displays use different drivers...
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Not to mention all the other stuff like partition layout etc etc ...

[MENTION=7188017]darkangel69dz[/MENTION] You can get the watch back in most cases using SP tool. As long as u didn't flash pre-loader or something silly like that.

Even then - it still maybe possible to restore it. These things are not as difficult to get back as people think - if you have the patience :)

Sounds like you managed it and that's good :)