yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] KiakSvk:
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Photos? Info?
[Other SmartWatches] onoffitalia:
Hi, can you please confirm if:

- it is a real android 4.4

- it has play store installed

- compatibility or visualization issues with 3rd party apps (like whatsapp etc)

- strap is changeable or has antennas inside?

Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] daha80:
.....

- it is a real android 4.4 - OK.

- it has play store installed - Installing directly to the apk file.

- compatibility or visualization issues with 3rd party apps (like whatsapp etc) - The problem. For example, the keyboard.

- strap is changeable or has antennas inside? - I do not know. I'll never separated.

I can not speak English.It was translated by Google Translator. The wrong answers.

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[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Are you saying you bought this or that you work with people selling this?

Just wondering as these are your first/only 2 posts............
[Other SmartWatches] jpapadami:
Watch looks awesome. Want to buy one as well. Have only 2 questions.

1. How long does the battery last?

2. Does it work with the app Watchmaker? https://play.google.com/store/apps/...r+apk&pcampaignid=APPU_1_v1AsVsy8MIiRaPTuvvgC
[Other SmartWatches] luigiwidmore:
Hello guys, i just received an email from gearbest that my package was shipped(probably on friday). i ordered with expedited shipping so sometime next week i ll get my hands on the watch as well.

As for the questions above, i m very curious about the battery life as well since my actual watch, the zgpax S8 is giving me over one day of use with 700mAh battery , setCPU to underclock the speed and greenify to keep most apps in standby

And i m almost certain that the K8 won t work with watchmaker as on google play it says it requires android wear, something k8 does not have(thankfully).
[Other SmartWatches] daha80:
.

1. When using the two hours are possible.

The wait time can be more than 20 hours.

2. Android wear is not to because.
[Other SmartWatches] luigiwidmore:
thanks for your updates. By any chance you can provide us more photos of the watch , especially the menu? any chance you could show us the google play store , gmail. how they looks like on the watch?

Also i am very interested if this particular app works on the watch : https://pushover.net/clients/android

Thank you very much for your help.
[Other SmartWatches] jpapadami:
Since watchmaker only works with Android wear, anybody know of a similar app that can work on this device that can change the watch faces? Maybe something like a live wallpaper that imitates watch faces?
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
Can anyone who owned the zgpax s8 comment on the gps and cell phone reception of the k8 in comparison? I am thinking of buying it but only if the reception is better.

One more thing I would like to know , if there is an icon on the bottom left of the normal screen will it be visible on the round screen? Example the train&run app uses an unlock icon that I need to slide from bottom left to right and I m worried that I it will not work.
[Other SmartWatches] derekddd:
Does anyone know if this watch has a motion setting? so if i tilt the watch at an angle it automatically turns on then when i tilt it away it turns off.
[Other SmartWatches] opticallan:
Yes, it has such a feature. You can disable it, then to see the time or activate display one needs to push a button. When activated, makes screen on after moving your wrist to the position when you face the screen.
[Other SmartWatches] pingween:
If you want to remotely control watch through wireless connection, you can use TeamViewer Quick Support, works fine.

Have anybody played with the calendar? The stock is not the best one, any recommendation?
[Other SmartWatches] squall458:
So how do we shrink the dpi down to fit everything into the circle?
[Other SmartWatches] Anto92italy:
hello guys, I follow this topic from the beginning and I love this watch. It seemed to understand that, with the latest firmware update, this is the playstore. it's correct ? or do I still need to connect the watch to the PC? I thank you for your answer
[Other SmartWatches] Euclidex:
With the latest firmware update you'll have Google play store....

Enviado desde mi SM-N910F mediante Tapatalk
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Before you do any of this -

I take no responsibility if you brick your watch!!!

You can only do this correctly with the custom recovery installed which is linked in this thread - make sure you know what you are doing and read the whole thread!

You will need root access so flash the attached zip file in recovery.

Once flashed you need to go to SuperSu settings and untick the namespace option - otherwise root will not work correctly.

Then go to the play store and install a good busybox.

Then you need to install xposed framework and the xposed module called app settings.

xposed is here http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer

If you haven't read up about these things - don't do it!!
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
And if you want a 350x350 square screen, omitting the round edges, you can install "One-Hand Mode" which also needs xposed,

set 50x50x50x50 there and you´ll have a square screen! Very good if combined with appsettings (pablo´s proposal).
[Other SmartWatches] squall458:
Thanked you both for answering my questions! I got it to work! THANK YOU! This is why I love XDA!
[Other SmartWatches] BWLand:
Just got a new 6.1 MB OTA update. Only thing I notice is that the background color of the health app is now blue instead of green. I do not see any other obvious changes like additional apps. Maybe some performance upgrades.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Are you rooted?

I'm guessing I'll have to go back to stock to get the update....
[Other SmartWatches] Guzzarr:
hi everyone

I just wanna know about a batttery life

How many hours if you data connection is on..

An if don't?

Thanks..sorry for my bad english
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
I just had 19-20hrs with 1-2 hours of usage and the rest standby in 3g and wlan.

I also have greenify and amplify running for battery life improvement. It´s also a good idea that for idle mode you let the cpu go down to deep sleep or 400MHz.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
So I took the watch back to stock for the update.

It seems as mentioned previously that the health app is the only update and a few policy files.

The app is much easier to use and looks good.

I can access advanced WiFi settings now as well.

They haven't implemented the MAC address fix yet though.

I guess they have an issue with address ranges available to them. Glad I found the fix for that cos it was chewing battery and messed up the router after a while.

Using Greenify on all the apps - including system - works well. I get over 24hrs of use now ?
[Other SmartWatches] ilya-k:
Yes, after last update watch stay really cold. I see as frequence of cores is decreased without load, and 1 core stop. Stanby time increased. Wery well!
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
Hi pablo.. did you compare the files that changed due to the update?

ilya-k, do you mean the 14-12 update that made your standby time better??

Question for me is, is it worth the hassle of updating it?
[Other SmartWatches] heat22:
Could you re-upload a "stock" TWRP backup image please? The link is no longer active. My K8 will not connect to any PC no matter the OS. Tells me USB not recognized and the device is probably malfunctioning. I believe if I can flash the system img you all have, it will work. Doesn't ask me to switch to storage at all on the watch. Plus, it will not take a flash of the UPDATE-SuperSU zip and I've read here that you need to be back fully stock then flash with TWRP for it to take... Any help is appreciated.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
My twrp backup is rooted. Use the one made using SP tools. Try a different cable and port on the pc. It's the cradle that causes most of these issues though. It needs to sit in it just right.

Even if you did manage to use twrp backup you would need to flash stock recovery to get the update.

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It maybe slightly better but I haven't noticed much improvement as far as battery goes.

There was a policy .jar file in the update but as I say - nothing to shout about.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I have attached the update for reference - boot image is the same and no kernel tweaks..
[Other SmartWatches] ilya-k:
Pablo, may be... It seemed to me that after the first update (with the addition of Google Play etc.), the battery has become consumed more.

The battery must be charged for at least 3 hours (even if after 40 minutes shows 100%). If you stop the charge when it reaches 100% then the battery will not have a full charge (!)

Once fully charged, it is now the second day go to standby mode (3G network, watch in eco mode, sometimes I see the remaining charge in "About Equipment"), charge - 60%. According to the forecasts it should get up to 48 hours (or more). This is the original firmware and all updates.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
That is strange considering that nothing changed with the new update in regard to battery/kernel.

I did say that I noticed a .jar policy file but not sure what that is for and I assumed it was just needed for the health app.

It could be that your watch has just settled now and has found it's stable charge cycle.

I personally charge the watch at night when it is powered off for a couple of hours and it seems to be good.

I guess more updates will be coming as they develop the OS more for the newer K8 mini - still waiting for mine.

Hasn't even been sent out yet and I ordered it 10 days ago!!! (from Gear Best)
[Other SmartWatches] fLaMePr0oF:
Trying to flash stock

Hey there

I'm desperately trying to re-flash my K8 as when I applied the OTA update after rooting it with KingRoot method the OTA update bricked my watch!

I've been combing the treads here but it seems that certain files needed are now dead links and I can't find a single step by step on flashing it.

Sorry to ask but I have read post after post, could you at least point me to the right posts or a tutorial?

Note: Currently all I can access is ADB Sideload or Fastboot, but Fastboot can't flash recovery

Cheers
[Other SmartWatches] heat22:
Rooted is fine could you post it please?? I've tried all that and it simply does not work so i can't use SP Flash tool. It was shipped this way, battery was dead when it arrived. Different ports, cable... Its the system. Dont care about the update btw.
[Other SmartWatches] cpframe:
I'm thinking about buying one of these watches or maybe the mini. Can anyone comfirm that it works fine on the Sprint network? Also, would this root method work on the K8 mini?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] fLaMePr0oF:
OTA update.zip file needed

Hi all

This is an appeal to anyone who has downloaded the recent OTA update....

After downloading there will be an 'update.zip' file on the device, can't remember exactly where it is placed in the file system but the folder has 'OTA' in the name I believe...

I desperately need a copy of that file, would greatly appreciate if someone could find and upload it please :o

Edit: sorry, found it on an earlier post, this thread is so darn long... :'(

Steve
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Did you read the previous page of posts? I could have sworn I posted the latest update......
[Other SmartWatches] fLaMePr0oF:
Yep, thanks, just found it on an earlier post.
[Other SmartWatches] ALause:
Hi I also waiting mine new K8 mini, order 10 days ago still prosessing..
[Other SmartWatches] soulclaimed:
could someone provide the launcher apk file please
[Other SmartWatches] vinczegabor:
hey guys. i got my watch today, its pretty amazing. been through this thread a lot, and i see that Pablo managed to get firmware. is there ANY way i could use other watchfaces. if somebody has ANY method please let me know. much appreciated!
[Other SmartWatches] Slava_Viper:
A few days ago i installed OTA update it was 70 mb with gapps. Mac address fixed via Mtk Droid Tools, 7zip and hex editor. Watch have been already rooted via installing zip in recovery. Watch works approximately 7 hours playing music. More than 24 in standby (using only like classic watch). I tried to install another google aps like keep or keyboard, launcher and this aps looks so bad because screen trimmed to box size:(. only play market works fine but you can install all chosen apps because you cant see install button.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Launcher

Here is the launcher.

All other questions have already been answered in this thread - in fact I'm fairly sure the launcher was uploaded already in this thread too!!
[Other SmartWatches] soulclaimed:
thanks I copied to k8 square but it wont work guess it may be due to android version
[Other SmartWatches] ALause:
I have been following this forum, but how is this watch phone features a call, speaker sound and microphone?
[Other SmartWatches] Slava_Viper:
I about google apps.

Looks so bad. Do all have the same situation?

I know thats because google developers use layouts

Any ideas or tweaks to fix it?

P.S. can't attach images

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In this watch installed mic and speaker. But may be best way to make call via headset.
[Other SmartWatches] Slava_Viper:
In this watch installed mic and speaker. But may be best way to make call via headset.
[Other SmartWatches] VladPob:
andoid wear

I want to install andoid wear to this watch. Is this possible? And how?
[Other SmartWatches] Slava_Viper:
You can try. If you want to do this look there https://android.googlesource.com/platform/build/+/android-4.4w_r1
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Not possible at all. This is a stand alone Android 4.4.2 KitKat device.

Wear hasn't been ported to MTK devices yet and it would take a massive amount of work just to get the framework suitable.
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
You could wait for the Mtk 2601 watches coming with wear. Porting that version to mtk6572 will be a challenge though.
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
By the way, there is a new clone coming out the No1 D5, with some nice watchfaces, maybe we can use them.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Yeah, very cheeky http://en.001phone.cn/product-no-1-d5-smart-watch-android-4.4-smartwatch-116.html

http://www.xiaomitoday.com/no-1-d5-a-smart-watch-which-has-all/

I think the watch faces are identical to the other product though. Seems to have blutooth BLe 4 which is better battery consumption.

Otherwise it is exactly the same watch but smaller. This would also mean better battery life but a fiddly small screen.

However, I own a No 1 watch as well and they release firmware on a regular basis so it's good that they are on the bandwagon :)
[Other SmartWatches] MMWolverine:
I plan on buying D5, there's a thread opened here. Rooting & twrp should be similar to K8, right?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Absolutely :good:
[Other SmartWatches] Slava_Viper:
Any ideas to synchronize notifications from phone via bluetooth? Or i have to create application to sync them.
[Other SmartWatches] heat22:
Can anyone else post a TWRP backup please?
[Other SmartWatches] giol:
Pablo, the k8 has also Blue tooth ble. Bluetooth 4.0, Le and Smart are the same thing with different name.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Thanks, I did wonder about that. To be honest they are the same watch with smaller hardware.

I opened a thread for the smaller one ages ago http://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/other-smartwatches/mini-k8-round-smart-watch-android-4-4-2-t3250601

This thread and the No1 D5 thread were opened by sales reps - either gearbest or everbuying or similar. They do it to get attention for their products.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
This is a backup I took with TWRP after the first update and does not have root - it will be finished uploading soon.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68912738/Backup.after.update.before.root.zip
[Other SmartWatches] ZascuashFua:
77
[Other SmartWatches] interiorvoice:
back to stock

Hey guys

Can someone please post a "back to stock" non root manual ? Im trying to revert the watch to be unroot

I have root dirty it dirty with kingroot and I can't update the watch please help

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] :
HEEEELLLP

already downloaded this guy flash tool sp until +/- understand how to use however does not work

after all as I enter the fastboot mode of a smartwatch ?

to give hard reset this smartwatch ?

please someone help me with this doubt sending me some tutorial tip or anything

does not make even a week I bought:silly::eek::(:confused::(
[Other SmartWatches] piffs:
hello guys, just a quick request..how can i have on my k8 the keyboard i see in the photo of k8mini..

thanks in advance for any kind answers..
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
It has the same keyboard as this watch....
[Other SmartWatches] campy74:
Hello guys...

I bought another piece of the smartwatch, it function correctly without problems. Unfortunately my first piece was defective. :(

I don't root it and i've solved the WIFI problem simply following this guide:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2620741

I've used MTK Engineering and I've put a valid mac address. Is important to put first and second group of digits different than 00.

With OTA upgrade the smartwatch in sleeping mode don't disconnect the WIFI and after I've modified the MAC address, the IP number and MAC with my WIFI connection remains stable.

Enjoy! ;)
[Other SmartWatches] Slava_Viper:
Hi, can you send last OTA update?
[Other SmartWatches] piffs:
thanks Pablo... but i have this android keyboard on my k8 (	k8.jpg )

i would like to have this keyboard ( minik8.jpg ) as i see in the photo of k8mini..

thanks a lot in advance for another your kind answer

:)
[Other SmartWatches] Ahmed Selmy:
So confusing

Hi guys, i ordered the watch already but didn't receive it yet.

but i found that this is so confusing found the same product with more than one name

for now i ordered the Zeaplus K18, i found it by K8 on gearbest, and from amazon it is only K18 with the name of the seller, also i found it by name W806, what the hell is that? i am so confused now.

also after see some videos about the watch i found that( i hope i am wrong)

1- i can't accept or reject a phone call from the watch, only notification

2- i can't change the band with rubber or metal one as the blutooth or wireless antenna stick in the band.

3- i can't get any facebook or google plus and other notifications(seems weird it is smart watch should do this or why it is smart)

4- i can't make a phone call from my phone through the watch.( see it in review video, he try to dial a number from the watch & it didn't activate the phone & didn't call at all as it didn't have a sim card)

5-there is no remote camera app

6- android wear apps is not fit with it.

7-try to find a manufacture so i get a trusted information, i didn't find.

after all i still find that it is good choice with the price compared to other smart watches by the famous brands.
[Other SmartWatches] ilya-k:
For our round watch it is very difficult to find such a simple application as a Calculator. Due to the round the screen at each application cut part of the calculator buttons.

I found a calculator with voice input. It works fine (online)! :good:

Currently supports English, Spanish, German and Russian. Developer - ATNSOFT

"Multipage Calculator APK"

"Calculator with Voice Input 1.1.5 APK"

P.S. Because "1.To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!" I can't post any links...
[Other SmartWatches] interiorvoice:
please help watch died

my watch wont turn on

after updating firmware my watch was ROOTED please can someone post a manual how to restore the watch back to stock rom ?

please guys...
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
And the guy who flashed the OTA while rooted - do you guys even read this thread at all ?
[Other SmartWatches] surij:
Hi, i have tried a lot. To me the only one the works is CALCU. Bye
[Other SmartWatches] vinczegabor:
so an update came today for the phone app (watch helper) and now i get notifications via bluetooth. i tested fb messenger and instagram so far, they work just fine! i guess thats merry christmas guys!
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Finally got an email today from gearbest to say that my k8 mini has shipped out :good:

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I always could get notifications through that app.

Trouble was that it drained the battery like mad!! Be good to hear feedback on how much it drains the battery now it has been updated.

Just on the battery issues - I find that if I remove the sim card I get about 3 days (72 hours) of battery life. Admittedly - not using it much.

Guess I need to look into a more efficient management process for the phone/sim card component.

I still stand by my original assessment of this (and the smaller one which is exactly the same) watch. It is a great piece of hardware! Just needs attention to the UI to make it an overall winner :)
[Other SmartWatches] ilya-k:
Nice calculator. Thanks!

______________

I got more than 48 hours with the sim and phone in standby. Data transfer is off.

I understood why before there were glitches in power consumption - when I close some applications using GPS ("GPS status", for example) if the satellites were found the device continues eat a lot of power (obviously GPS receiver continues to operate). Restart solves the problem. Killing the processes manually not decrease current consumption.

Watching videos on YouTube eat a maximum of energy. The battery discharges instantly. When powered by USB very hot.
[Other SmartWatches] piffs:
ok the calculator...but what about a nice keyboard for a circular display?

thanks for a kind suggestion...
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
why worry about the calculators??? just use my square screen fix I mentioned a while ago and all your round screen problems will dissappear!

For me, almost every calculator just works fine!

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@piffs you seem to have the wrong keyboard enabled! Usually this watch DOES have the round screen keyboard from your second photo!
[Other SmartWatches] ilya-k:
This fix works for unrooted device???

I not yet made root, I do not want to become another brickmaker :)
[Other SmartWatches] piffs:
[/COLOR]@piffs you seem to have the wrong keyboard enabled! Usually this watch DOES have the round screen keyboard from your second photo![/QUOTE]

yes,yes ..i don't have the "round keyboard"...how can i reach it? is there the way to get the apk?

thanks in advance for any your help!
[Other SmartWatches] vinczegabor:
has anyone found a way or app to adjust vibration strength on the watch? i think its too much and makes a sound too....
[Other SmartWatches] federicoco:
pujie black

Hi Cyrux can you explane batter the procedure to use this app whit k8 smartwatch? i bought and installed the app on my smartphone but i don't understand who is possible to link to my watch

thank u
[Other SmartWatches] gorkacea:
hi there if you can help me, I have a rooted phone and not because the clock runs in the first screen of the world and does not pass, what steps I have to follow EU and where I get the necessary files
[Other SmartWatches] the nerdling:
Yes or no

Sorry if its in the wrong thread

I want a smartwatch to use as a slave for my rooted s3

I want it for notifications, controlling music playback on my phone, just the usual stuff. I want to be able to customize it a bit

How does the stock updated rom fare to general usage?

Should i chose this or a cheaper one that doesnt run android? Such as the No.1 s2/3im in australia, what would be the cheapes website?