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[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
^^ ^^ ^^ You would be better off with a Bluetooth slave watch or cheap Android Wear watch. This is a complete stand alone Android phone.

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Thanks for this mate :good:

Nice work!!
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
You did all the work I just spent few minutes. I will try to contribute more when I receive my own. Until now I have used the zgpax s8 (heavily modified) and I was very happy.

While we are at it, have you tried to cook a rom ? I have one for my zgpax and once I get the k8 I am going to experiment with it. My objective is to minimise the system apps, zip align and add the apps I use in one pack.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
That sounds like a good plan :)

You will enjoy the watch when you get it.

I'd love to mess around making a rom but I just don't get the time :(

I do have a play around with it sometimes but not as much as I'd like......

Some important improvements needed are :

a) making the Android cellular service and stock launcher more battery friendly.

b) the ability to add extra home screens to the stock launcher.

c) the ability to add widgets on these screens.

I also think that some of the wear watch faces could be used but there's a fair bit of work to do with it.
[Other SmartWatches] sambutler86:
Does anyone know if there is a way to control spotify on your phone with this - with more than just the player controls - but also display the track (and possibly playlist information) of spotify running on your phone.

I am leaning towards an Android device rather than an Android Wear device, so I can use Bluetooth devices without having to carry my phone with me for it to remained paired. However, controlling psotify is most important.

Its between a k8 round (full or mini), the No 1 D5 or an Asus Zenwatch. Unless I wait for the Mlais or ELE watches, but who knows how long they will be.
[Other SmartWatches] the nerdling:
Would the no1 d5 be good for me?

**edit**

Googled more a but more, dont need the sim

What would be a good cheap android watch for me?
[Other SmartWatches] albertottosson:
All you have to do is install the Spotify app on your K8. Then you can select where do you want to play your music ("Devices available" down the screen).

So you have all the functions on your k8 playing un your phone.
[Other SmartWatches] sambutler86:
Yeah, but spotify connect doesn't work for offline songs. Nor does it work through bluetooth (means I have to have wifi running chewing battery).
[Other SmartWatches] ekapalc:
Does anyone know how to change to Fahrenheit in the stock weather app?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Not possible as far as I know.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Hi,

You can't link the app between smartphone and smartwatch, but you can create and save a widget preset on your smartphone.

You'll find your preset files on your smartphone storage under /PujieBack/Presets and you can copy them on your smartwatch under sdcard0/PujieBack/Presets
[Other SmartWatches] ekapalc:
I found a keyboard that works really well with the phone it is called ASK any soft key on Google play. It is very customizable so you can get it to fit by adjusting the size of the keys. Then you can swipe from right to left to get numbers and symbols. Swipe up on keyboard and get a mic for Google voice typing
[Other SmartWatches] federicoco:
hi cyrux thankyou for your update. i'll tryed , but i don't see PujieBack folder in my watch even if i rooted the device and installed PujieBack app too.

what i forget ?

thank you
[Other SmartWatches] renatoabc:
Hi!

First of all, sorry for my english :(

I rooted this smartwatch but after it, i did the update and my wach dont start (show the message "command not found")

Cold anyone help me?

P.s: I have read this thread but i dont find answers for it :(

Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Well, all I can say is that you didn't read this thread properly. Everything you need to know is here in this thread.

You just need to flash the stock MTK SP Tool backup (which is linked in this thread).

I have said so many times - DO NOT UPDATE THE WATCH IF YOU ARE ROOTED. YOU NEED TO GO BACK TO STOCK FIRST!!!
[Other SmartWatches] renatoabc:
I tried for 12 hours without success :(

The closest I came was:

(1) installed the drivers

(2) installed sp flash tool

(3) downloaded the scatter (txt) file that you attached

(4) openned the sp flash tool with your scatter file.... selected "format all + download"

(5) Clicket on "download"

(6) connect my USB cable

(7) the process started with sucess but an error has occurred

(8) i found solutions about this error but without success (i found solutions but anyone doesn't worked)

I belive that my wacth go to the trash hehehe
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
No one ever suggested "format all" in this thread - that does not sound good!!

You can use the "download" option or "firmware upgrade"

I don't know what would happen to your watch if you choose format all.

I know that if you use the firmware upgrade option you have to perform a factory reset otherwise you cannot see the internal storage.

What was the error? It is normally an error because the connection is not good enough - the cradle is a pain in the ass
[Other SmartWatches] renatoabc:
I tried the 3 options. The first one was just "download".

Thanks for help, but i already gave up hehehe.

My watch is in the trash.
[Other SmartWatches] vicented80:
I think the easiest option of working with updates (For dummies) if you want to be root is:

1) Root the smartwatch with Kingroot

2) Work normally with the watch

3) At the time in which to install the update whichever you prefer ... You can Uninstall Root from kingroot Apk before update

4) When the clock has been updated, you can reinstall the root from kingroot apk

Pablo11 what do you think about this?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I would not suggest this because I have been unable to test it.

Not saying it wouldn't work - just not prepared to recommend it.
[Other SmartWatches] renatoabc:
My sugestion for dumiies (like me hehe) is add one comment in the first post, in red, saiyng "If you rooted your watch, dont do the uptade" (os course, in correct english hehehehe)

I have tried again and now when i put de USB in my computer, the driver turn in, off , on, off, on, off ...

I will try to do the recovery in my girlfriend's notebook (windows 7). If does't work, i will buy other .. i really liked this smartwach.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Unfortunately the guy who owns the first post disappeared a long time ago so we cannot edit it. I agree that it might help prevent users taking the OTA on a rooted watch.
[Other SmartWatches] Myplayerxd:
Hello today i got my smartwatch phone K8 (gold) and i dont anderstand how to put apn in it or how to search in the google play
[Other SmartWatches] Myplayerxd:
i tried to do that i did everything as it said but still cant put an apn there no place to create a new apn in there does anyone know how i suppost to do that ?
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
I finally got my ass around and installed the last 2 updates. After spending 2 days with the watch I can confirm the battery to last longer than before.

I don´t know what they changed, since pablo said there were only minor changes, but still it seems to work!!
[Other SmartWatches] Paul16:
new Rom for this smartwatch ?

Sorry for my question, but exist a developer who can created an rom like as Android WEAR, for activation multiple function like call and sent sms through bluetooth, without a sim in watch ... ? Or an aplication who can do this . . Thank You ! :D :confused:
[Other SmartWatches] dc5daft:
You could use tasker and some of the plugins like AutoRemote and AutoNoitification to achieve this. I have a similar setup with the android headunit in my car so it allows me to receive texts and reply to them from the headunit. :)
[Other SmartWatches] maddionmax:
Is there any Facebook app which is working on this round shape? :\
[Other SmartWatches] ekapalc:
Is there any Facebook app which is working on this round shape? :\

I don't have the watch on me right now but try tinfoil
[Other SmartWatches] maddionmax:
Thanks!

Also have another problem:

Not able to connect any wifi network. Authentication and getting IP messages appear, but nothing else happened.

What should I do? (Not rooted watch)
[Other SmartWatches] soriano007:
Awatch comet

Hi everyone, I am new here, I have been reading this forum since some days ago, I really want to buy a K8, but surfing the web I also found another one called AWATCH COMET. I can't post links but the webpage is awatch.it

It seems like the K8 but with some better specifications like the camera and 1GB RAM 8GB ROM, and it is also more expensive 349 euros, does anyone knows anything about it?? Looks really interesting.

Actually I am also a bit confused because there's also other smartwatch from this same company that looks exactly like the K8 (AWATCH)

Are they the same or what??

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
Happy new year,

i recieved the watch and rooted within an hour. The best way to root is to flash the recovery (TWRP) posted in this thread through SPflash and then install supersu and busybox.

I installed xposed, tasker, secure settings and xposed additions and i have automated the buttons:

Menu button :

1 click = menu

2 click = toggle one hand mode (this is extremely useful)

long press = recent apps

3 click = go run (gps,bt,mobile data on)

Back button :

1 click = back

2 click = previous app

long press = kill app

3 click = settings

Next step, i am downloading the settings apk from omate ts to replace the one on the watch because it is missing a lot of functionality.

After that i will try to change the dpi per element of the launcher because the notification panel and the app drawer is too big but if you change dpi for the launcher it affects the clock face. Does anyone have any tips of how to change these without too much hassle?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
If you can attach the Omate settings apk to this thread I'll pull it apart and see what it's like. Which module did you end up using the map the button presses?

Cheers.
[Other SmartWatches] ekapalc:
I have been looking around for the waterproof rating and can't seem to find it does anyone know what it is
[Other SmartWatches] cosmospho:
wifi during sleep

Hi All,

Anyone still having issues with wifi turning off during sleep. I have the twrp recovery, su rooted and the newest OTA installed before doing the rooting etc.. I have done the MAC address fix with chamelemac and every time i press middle button to make it sleep the Wifi turns off. I have enabled the keep alive always setting under wifi advanced properties but its not helping.

Any ideas ?

Thanks,

Paulo Poinha
[Other SmartWatches] hun_gery:
xposed additions (donated ver.)
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
Here is the Omate settings. It works but some links to apps are broken.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3EI2JNLcQMxS01CYkZSZ2N5NkU/view?usp=sharing

I also noticed that while you may change some settings (like wifi staying awake) they wont register. At least with the old settings.

Also i somehow managed to "break" the "flick your wrist to turn screen on " capability. It looks enabled but it wont work. I cant find what app is linked to. I use a market app now, but i am curious to understand what happened. I actually flashed the original readback with spflash tool and did the OTA again, but never got it back.

By the way, when you use just download in spflash tool, it does not erase the internal storage.
[Other SmartWatches] danypava:
I did notice too the malfunctioning of the "flick your wrist to turn screen on" and I solved by uninstalling the framework from the xposed installer app. I don't know why it does this... I use that function but I'd like to use xposed too. Can you tell me which app you use? Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] Myplayerxd:
hey can someone help me solve the wifi isuei because its really annoying everytime the watch is on standby mode wifi go off
[Other SmartWatches] cosmospho:
wifi not working on sleep

Same issue here, I think there is no fix yet. Hopefully someone comes up with a fix. I will just use 3g and disable wifi forever.
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
I use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexnor.gravityscreenofffree&hl=en

I set a sensitivity of 90 degreees on the pocket sensor, 5 out of 100 motion , 15 degrees on the table off mode. It works like a charm, almost magical.
[Other SmartWatches] notobsessivejustcurious:
You find any luck?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
This watch is not waterproof at all. The side buttons will allow water in so please don't think it is waterproof in any way.

It states this on the websites that sell it and the best you can hope for is "splash proof" but don't count on it.

I treat mine as I would my phone. I keep it as dry as possible.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I know xposed sometimes breaks the flip to wake function on the screen but I always manage to get it back by flashing the stock read-back posted earlier in this thread. I always use the upgrade firmware option in SP tool followed by a factory reset.

I use the attached version of xposed and it seems much better - no more issues that I have noticed anyway.
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Been digging for UI/UX shots (search is useless for this). Looks have never been a big issue with Chinese Android based smartwatches, it's tiny fonts in say the email/sms app or tiny fonts in notifications popups. Essentially, Wear and Tizen has it right and want to see how this compares. So if someone could link (or post) shots of notification popups, the things like email and sms apps open in one post that would be a big help. Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] albertottosson:
Does anybody know a way to desactivate the battery saving alert at 30%?
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
I used the download option not the upgrade. You think that may be a problem? I wiped all through twrp (system, data, internal) and then flashed with download option.
[Other SmartWatches] Ton.dewaal:
Use a BT keyboard, and you'll be fine
[Other SmartWatches] danypava:
New OTA online, anyone knows the changes? I'm going to install it as soon I go back to stock
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
How big is it? I'm away in the UK at the moment so can't see it yet..
[Other SmartWatches] albertottosson:
Just 7mb.. I've already installed and there's no changes apparently! Some internal fixes I supose
[Other SmartWatches] cosmospho:
new OTA

if i installed SuperSU do I have to remove it somehow before I do the OTA ? what is the best way to remove SuperSU, just uninstall ? or do only people with kingroot have to revert back to standard ? Do you get wifi with sleep in new OTA ? any new watch faces ?
[Other SmartWatches] danypava:
Yes, you have to flash full stock readback to remove superuser and then do the OTA.

Guys finally i found that in the Power saving settings there is now the option "Off screen automatically disconnected" which let you choose if you want wifi connection offscreen! :D :D :D I tried and disabling it grants a stable connection to wifi even when the screen is off yahooo :highfive: Other than that i noticed a new (very cool) analog watch face in the store and nothing else for now
[Other SmartWatches] maddionmax:
How possible to " flash full stock readback" if I used Kingroot?
[Other SmartWatches] danypava:
I don't even know how many times it was told in this thread. Before rooting you need to do a BACKUP in case you want to remove root permissions to OTA update your watch. If you search back in some posts there is a backup you have to download, i assume to unzip and flash using flashtool.

I don't know why people don't read all the posts before playing with their devices and keep asking the same things. Everything you need to root/unroot/backup/flash is back here :good:

P.S. I know that Kingroot has a "Unroot" button, but i don't know if it will let you do the update, the safest way is the one i described.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Nice to hear about the Wi-Fi power fix :) I will pull this ota apart later. I just down loaded it to check it out.

Cheers.
[Other SmartWatches] vicented80:
Maybe someone could make a step by step procedure, indicating that it should do with that software. With this clarification would get the basic questions for readers.

then we could add it to the FAQ Giol.

This post has many pages as you read a few, the information is very confusing (for someone with basic knowledge on this topic).

I can try to make this guide ... but my skills are limited and need the supervision of someone.
[Other SmartWatches] daviur81:
Hello friends, I'm new here... but I read all this thread several times.

I've a K8 3G Phone Watch (buyed on Gearbest), upgraded by OTA with the release of middle of December. Than I rooted it successfully with KingRoot, and installed TWRP recovery.

My watch is working, but I would like to unroot it and come back to stock. rom My backup with MTK was done after KingRoot (my fault), so my question are:

Which scatter file I have to use to flash the stock rom, mine or the one inside the stock rom?

Which opion for flash? Download or Upgrade, or others?

Thank you in advance
[Other SmartWatches] cosmospho:
3G and network signal

Hello All,

Anyone having issues with the network signal being very weak ? I usually never get a signal even if my phone has 3 bars, only when my phone has around full bars I get 2 or 3 bars on watch. Is there any way to boost signal using MTK Engineer mode, or any setting I can maybe change. When I get the signal I have great reception and speed on the net, but signal is almost all the time weak. Anything that can be done ? antenna ? should I wrap the whole watch in metallic paper hahahahahah...
[Other SmartWatches] Ton.dewaal:
Sorry, followed this procedure read the thread over and over again. Stil not able to shrink DPI or have rectangle screen. With DPI shrink app screen is not shrinked but shows rather more content in the middle with still the cut corners in place. I must be doing something wrong. Can somebody confirm followed this procedure and able to select all fields in apps?
[Other SmartWatches] squall458:
I see a new setting under power saving settings. Maybe its just me. There is now a third option. Disconnect all connections when screen is off. Is that new?
[Other SmartWatches] danypava:
Yep, as i said after i did the update, this is the option which fixes the wifi during stanby
[Other SmartWatches] cosmospho:
twrp not working after latest OTA

After latest OTA update TWRP not working. I went back to stock, installed OTAs, then did the spFlash to recovery with twrp file here and now when I do the bottom button + middle it just ignores. Anybody succeeded in installing TWRP after latest OTA using SPFlash ?

Also found to change MAC address permanently you can use chamelemac.

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] maddionmax:
Thanks you help! I'm done with it.
[Other SmartWatches] cosmospho:
TWRP new OTA

Hi All,

Could not get the TWRP recovery working after the new OTA. Had to root using King Root and I am happy now that WIFI does not turn off. Also its seems my 3G connection is improved. I don't think I will install new OTA's unless there is an easier way then to be rooting and unrooting and going back to stock all the time. I am happy with the watch now, all I could use is some new watch faces :).

This watch is great.... Now that I am rooted I have to re-install everything again, one hand mode, greenify, amplify, xposed, etc..
[Other SmartWatches] VladPob:
I have a problem after update

After update i have this screen... What I do?

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[Other SmartWatches] giol:
[MENTION=7182001]cosmospho[/MENTION] or anyone who has applied the latest update, can you upload a backup of your system folder after the update? It will help others update the phone without going through the unroot process.
[Other SmartWatches] darkangel69dz:
Hello all

Step by step to make ÔTA apdate

1-flash readback With flashtool your original scater

2-in the watch make reset

3-you can apdate with OTA
[Other SmartWatches] archat68:
Thanks for the effort!!

Please report your post to a moderator and ask him to add the post to the first post. This will solve a lot of problem.
[Other SmartWatches] ganjah957:
Happy New Year to everyone.

Is there any application that constantly record the heart rate ?

I want to register my coaches .

Is there any way to gauge the heart rate monitor ?

Is there any solution to connect to the WiFi network password too long ?

Thank you.
[Other SmartWatches] lewelllll:
Hi good afternoon, I just got the watch but try to connect to bluethood and not matched to you feel the same? a greeting.
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
For pairing problems the troubleshooting is :

1. Unpair any previous instances of the device

2. BT off on both.

3. Move the devices away from any other BT devices

4. BT on on both, and stay in the BT settings, make sure device is visible.

5. Start pairing with the phone

6. If it does not work, restart and try again.

7. If it persists, update gapps with the latest and correct package of opengapps.
[Other SmartWatches] lewelllll:
thank you! I've already got, you know if there are any web to download new areas or dials? Thanks a lot for the help!
[Other SmartWatches] aby1:
anyway to add custom watch faces
[Other SmartWatches] hystrix65:
As far as I know there should be an app called "Health" installed in your smartwatch. Can you pleas tell me the exact name of the app and an image of the icon? I'm using a NO.1 D5 and there isn't installed any. Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] Myplayerxd:
hey what can i do if sp flash dont find my watch how can i flash it then ?
[Other SmartWatches] Ton.dewaal:
I had the same. Make sure cradle is well connected. It's very sensitive. Just wiggle a bit. Good luck.

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TWRP, same for me. Looking forward to a solution. Cheers.
[Other SmartWatches] cosmospho:
TWRP not working

tomorrow evening I will include the backup of my watch done from recovery TWRP. I can run that from mobileuncle booting into recovery. My image has the newest OTA installed. Maybe someone can check and fix the TWRP issue. Currently I am happy with my watch, I even did a call today talking to my watch and having people looking at me amazed like I was some James Bond hahahahah...
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
Guys, the FAQ and How to post i made is now second in the thread, thanks to the moderator (Perseus) , to keep it tidy and useful, please send me any suggestions for items missing or requiring clarification.
[Other SmartWatches] Myplayerxd:
hey i dont really know what to do my watch seem not to be recoginze by my pc its always say unknow deivies and then sp tool doesnt work and my watch is right now not working at all so i hope maybe someone here can help me what to do ?

i was tring to update the watch and forgot it was rootted because i didnt really use the root

and the update fail and all i get is a black screen and i dont really have anything to do beside nothing
[Other SmartWatches] daviur81:
Please, anyone could answer to these questions?
[Other SmartWatches] shaismit:
Does the K18 Smartwatch have connectivity limitation?

Hi guys ,

I purchased the K18 smartwatch from Aliexpress (i'm not authorized to attach link from some reason)

and I little bit disappointed, from the following things:

- I'm not able to answer or reject call via Bluetooth.

- When I receiving calls I just see the number and not the name of who is calling.

- I don't receive the whatsapp or emails message like seller shows in his description .

I'll happy to hear of you any ideas to solve or overcome those issues

Many thanks