yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
This seems to be the best way for us because we have already backed up our NVRAM data http://www.gizbeat.com/2446/fix-nvram-err-0x10-and-random-mac-address/

I had a feeling it was in NVRAM data :)

I need some time to look into it though so I can't verify it at the moment....

EDIT: I have to say again - if you try these things to make your watch better and it fails - please don't PM me to fix it.

I have had to stop checking my PMs because I was overwhelmed with requests to fix so called "dead" watches. These watches are almost bullet proof !!

No disrespect to anyone who messaged me but all your issues can be fixed by reading related threads posted on this forum - XDA.

That's how I learnt and as you can see other people here have managed to do this by reading carefully before panicking.

I am a family man with a full time job and I just don't have the time - it's not about money so please don't keep offering it to me.

After all that - I still say that this is a great watch and have fun with it :)

Cheers.
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
Hey pablo,

I can totally understand your situation. I think the problem is that the solution for softbricks lies spread all over the thread, drivers installation, flashing back...

Even if people really read the whole almost 50 pages, the assumption of them being as computer literate as you should not be made.

I am thinking about bricking my watch a little and then making a video of what should be done in order to get it going again...

- Getting the drivers

- Installation of drivers on a win 7 machine

- Installation of drivers on a 8 or 10 machine (Is that really necessary? Are the drivers signed?)

- Showing where to get cyrux75´s stock firmware

- SP Flash tool usage and flash procedure, and while doing that, adding proper recovery

- Watch fine again.

I would do that .. is something missing? because when I´ll start making a howto video, i will do it proper.

Maybe I´ll also do an unboxing video (Can´t understand why people love them so) ,

A video of doing a PROPER backup and restore procedure, adding the round display twrp port

Video of advanced fiddling, like switching to other launcher and make it behave like a real android device, installing xposed, installing cool LWP or widget watchfaces,

switching to 350x350 square mode and such.

The first and the last vids will be the hardest to do.. any comments about what I should add? As I said, when I do it, I´ll do it proper.
[Other SmartWatches] Santichr:
Hy, it's the first time i write and my inglish is not so good.

This phone have only 2 voice profiles. Is no possible to insert the vibration when the phone ring.

It' s a big problem for me and if samebody have had the same difficolt I found the solution! You have to install the application 'Gesture search ' and write 'voice profile' , it give you the possibility to enter in Android setting and to choise the profile with vibration or insert the vibration when phone ring.

I hope it can help samebody .
[Other SmartWatches] Cyman:
Hello. I've searched the whole thread but I am not sure whether notifications now work, so I'll just ask the owners;) Is there a possibility to enable push notifications from your Android Phone to the K8 Smartwatch? Or is it just a standalone phone on your wrist? Thank you so much
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
So far I have tested various apps but none will allow Bluetooth push notifications. Let us know if you have any luck.
[Other SmartWatches] ba114:
Pablo

i'm based in Australia too. Have done all the usual backups, recovery and root etc. I'm with Telstra, who provided an additional data share sim for use in tablets along with their business mobile plans.

Ive been researching this, and it seem they can actually block it, if the data share sim is put in a mobile handset. Presumably this is due to detecting the phone service activity.

Do you know of a way to disable/remove phone services from a ROM, yet retain cell radio so that i could effectively make this watch function like a tablet, thus being able to utilise the data share sim?
[Other SmartWatches] opticallan:
I installed Watch Helper following instructions from small booklet attached with watch. Then linked my phone with watch. You can see link status on the menu available with up swipe from the bottom of the screen. I use watch now without SIM card and it works like a charm with pop up at each incoming call and text message.

It is great for my meetings when I have more discreet info now.
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
Guys i have a Very Big problema my watch is death, Black screen doesn't turn on , doesn charge, doesnt connections to pc, my pc shoes me unknown device connected But doesn show anything else when i try to instal the driver. I have win 10 with signature disabled, then when i try to flash with sp flashtool it doesnt do nothing. I don't know why doesnt turn on but the only thing i did was to try to press the root button. Bit it showed me an error so i left it away and disconnected it. I also tried to readback in order to save my backup. Then i turn off my watch and never turn on again. Please guys help how can i recover this should i send it back ?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
If it is totally unresponsive you can try this - it was posted a few posts back - be very careful!! :

A short note for people who have totally unresponsive watch due to r/w errors during SP Flash Tool procedure (which can happen due to the cradle), where usually only a battery removal would help:

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

I had the situation during a backup (read operation!!!) which left my watch unresponsive to virtually everything, button presses, software tries, nothing but battery cable removal could help, so just in case anyone has this problem!!
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
And then my watch will turn on?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
If you just disconnect for a few seconds and then reconnect and try pressing the center button, it should turn back on.

Good luck. I had to do it when I stuffed up by flashing the wrong recovery.

It worked for me and seems to have worked for others here too. Just be very careful - It's extremely small in there.
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
Tried nothing happened. Which flat should i remove? The one on the lower left side or the one in the middle lower side?? What could i do if nothing works??
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
From memory there is only one flat ribbon type cable so it was fairly easy to see it.

However, if you connect to your pc and you hear a connection (even if it says failed or error) that is good news!!

It means that you just haven't got the driver installed correctly and this can be fixed.

There are many tutorials here on XDA to help you resolve this issue

I found the easiest way was to have the watch in the cradle (it is hard to get a good connection - I found that putting the cradle on top of a narrow jar about 6 inches tall with a little glass or non metallic weight on top of the watch to hold it steady helps a lot) but not yet connected to the pc at the other end of the cable.

The watch needs to be powered off.

Have device manager open on your pc ready to install the driver.

As soon as you connect the usb cable - right click on the new device and update driver to the correct VCOM driver.

It will only appear for a few seconds before it goes away but if you right click fast enough you just carry on anyway and install the driver.

This was my personal and some-what strange way of doing it but it worked.

Remember! the device will only connect when you run SP tool - otherwise it will disconnect every time but this is how it is supposed to be.

I can see that you have experience here and my advice is just take it slowly and read all the related threads thoroughly.

Good luck
[Other SmartWatches] ait00r:
Hi all! I'm new here so I don't know so much about all this (sorry if I do something wrong and sorry for my english)

I haven't this smartphone yet so I can't test it, i'll glad if you can test it.

It's about notifications. This app (can't post links :crying: ) "Desktop Notifications" shows you notifications from your phone through a browser extension. Chrome apk don't support extensions but firefox do. So can you test notifications installing firefox apk and this extension on him?

It's just an idea, sorry if its totally **** x)
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
Tried nothing happened. Which flat should i remove? The one on the lower left side or the one in the middle lower side?? What could i do if nothing works??

---------- Post added at 11:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:54 AM ----------

Thanks man i will try. I will report here soon
[Other SmartWatches] opticallan:
For me more "canonical" way of installing the driver also worked.

Run Device Manager, mark your root computer name and click Actions-Add Legacy Hardware

Then Next, Manual Selection, Next, All Devices, Have Disk,

Point to directory with MT6557 USB VCOM Drivers unpacked, choose usb2ser inf from Win7 subdirectory

Select MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM Port

Done.

Good luck!
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
Nothing worked please help. Installed preloaded driver and it doesnt work sp flashtool tells me 2 errors. I try to install a backup found here. But id doesnt work it says storage not match 3182 please help me.
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
pablo could you help me please... i tried everthing could you write me what is the driver that i need to install mediatek da or preloaded. Then after i installed it which backup should i put, and how, could you explain stage by stage the steps to do. I really want to recover my watch. I tried everything i knew. And everthing i read. Could please. Make a list of all steps. Please. Following the guides on web didn't let me boot my watch. It always give me a problem and error with sp flash tool...
[Other SmartWatches] vinczegabor:
I ordered it yesterday from gearbest and hoping to get it by christmas. Anyway it looks so promising im already planning how to modify. Ive read posts eariler in this thread about looking for a way to send notifications to the watch. Have you tried pushbullet??

Anyway im so pleased to hear that the watch got a software update lately.
[Other SmartWatches] tiberalex:
Thank you Maitrot!!!

I think I will not upgrade to the new firmware, my watch is "Kingrooted" and I've already installed Google Play...do you know what's new with the latest firmware??
[Other SmartWatches] ba114:
has anyone had any luck getting the watchmaker live wallpapers to fit the full screen yet?

I've tried disabling the notification bar in nova launcher, setting fullscreen and immersive to the livewallpapers apk in xposed app settings. Nothing really seems to work unfortunately. This is the final piece preventing this from being a fully functional device
[Other SmartWatches] Adamdadam:
I'm happy I did not start messing with rooting and all that. The new firmware gets the Google play working. I love this watch just how it is.
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
I read this thread even before i bought the watch. And i have tried every guide i found. Should i let my battery disconnected?! And the last question is why does my pc give me always errror 3182 when i flash with sp flashtool, and never give me a green circle?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-439.html
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
So my rom is not compatible but i tey to flash the backup that was posted here. The read back. I select download and then i press download. But it doesnt flash starts the red line goes to 100 but then it stops and shows me the error. How can i avoid this. The driver i have installed is what the other guy said me. But still shows me the error. I think that is bricked really bad....
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Doesn't sound bricked to me - at least as far as I know.

It sounds like one or more of the files are messed up in your download of the stock readback package.

I would download it again and give it another try.

The fact that you get the red line and then the error makes it sound like SP tool and driver are working.

Once you have it unzipped (the readback file) make sure you have the correct items ticked as per the how to video.

Worth a try anyway....

---------- Post added at 11:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:17 PM ----------

I think I have a fix for the constant MAC address change problem.

I'll test some more and let you know.
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
Thanks man sorry for bothering ypu but this problem is a big problem for me...will try and report here.

Guys nothing you wrote here worked installed 4 different drivers used 2 different backups and nothing seems to restore my phone help...got error 4032 or 5054 and by reading on web it seems that is related to rom not compatible to the watch.
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
Your drivers seem to work, as per the red line.Your watch is also still fine. Is your cradle connection OK? IS IT REALLY OK?

when loading cyrux75´s scatter file, each of the ticked boxes that appear do correspond to a file from the unzipped rom in the right directory?

try an older / other version of SP Flash tool. I used 3.3xx for doing my stuff, which is totally fine. I don´t like the new one because it also gave me strange things from time to time.

Good luck! And again, when watch is unresponsive again, remove power.

It will work!

---------- Post added at 05:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:50 PM ----------

General question: Does anybody know how SPFT checks whether the rom is compatible? I´d guess by checking the partition table of the device or the actual flash size?
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
Well connection is ok yes each file has a correspondence exept uboot which isn't thicked but the file is in the folder
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I had to manually select the uboot file and it was fine. Are you selecting that file or just leaving it unticked?
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
If i dont select it i get 4032 error if i select it also gives me that error or sometimes 3182 so i think that my partitions are corrupted. From what i read from internet that is a incompatibility problem between watch and rom. Another thing that is a problem is that whenever i connect my watch with sp flash tool running or not i get usb serial data device installed, not the mediacom da or preloaded vcom usb. I had installed the driver which is given in the video guide page 30.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Use USB deview as I mentioned before in one of my posts. It can remove old usb drivers but use it carefully.

Your driver is still the issue here. It has to be the correct V-COM driver or you will keep getting these errors.
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
Okay i understand. Will try this Evenong thanks for patience
[Other SmartWatches] opticallan:
Isn't it only simple compare of scatter data and selected file sizes? I used it only one day to restore launcher but that is my feeling. No sophisticated check. One should know what one is doing.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Agreed - but if his driver is reporting to be serial data port it needs to show up as a com port driver.
[Other SmartWatches] opticallan:
I had serial port with exclamation mark (discovered device in Device Manager pane) as well, but it did not prohibit flashing recovery.img. As said in post #483, I forced installation of proper driver. And yes, I deleted old ones before, using deview. In fact when I tried with COM driver, Google package, it all failed. After installing manually PreLoader all went smooth.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Yeah, I guess what I'm saying is that if the correct driver was installed he probably would be successful in flashing the watch.
[Other SmartWatches] opticallan:
Agreed. [MENTION=4845123]PopaStefanx[/MENTION]: can you post a screen shot of deview window? Indeed, you may have just messy driver configuration.
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
i can't remove the usb serial driver everytime is connect the watch it is used as usb serial device. i unistall it and it always install back.. please help
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
[MENTION=4845123]PopaStefanx[/MENTION]: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=removing+unwanted+device+drivers

So, any progress with the Watch? Watchfaces? Launcher configs? Xposed modules?

This thread went boooooooooring!
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
nothing working guys, removed everything and while flashing it shows me error 3182.
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
got an idea.

Let´s show us what drivers you actually have active. Problem is that when the device is not connected, it won´t appear in the device manager.

start cmd, then set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 and go to device manager.

Go to view, and then show hidden devices.

Pls send a screenshot of what is in the com ports section.... maybe there is a mess on your pc in the meanwhile.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Fix For Wi-Fi MAC address changing all the time

As usual - if you are unsure about doing this or have no idea what I'm talking about - DON'T DO IT !!!!!!!

I will not be able to invest the time fixing your watch if it goes wrong. If you are careful and follow these steps you will be ok.

None of the play store apps could do this so here is the best way tried and tested by me for a few days now without issue.

Your watch has to be rooted for this to work and make sure:

a) It is fully charged.

b) You have a good busybox installed I use stericson's - I have tried others but none seem to work as well.

c) You have made a full backup in recovery and keep it on your watch until this is done and tested - If you don't have the custom TWRP recovery & SuperSU installed don't bother trying this!!

d) Back up your NVRAM using MTK tools - many links to this software are available in this thread.

Follow this guide http://www.gizbeat.com/2446/fix-nvram-err-0x10-and-random-mac-address/

There are 2 steps not covered in the guide which you need to do.

a) When you have copied the new file back to the original location you also need to delete the file WIFI_CUSTOM file in the same directory - it is not needed anymore and you can always restore it if you have problems

b) You have to set permissions on the new WIFI file to read only ( r-r-r- ) then reboot to custom recovery (TWRP) and wipe dalvik cache and cache.

Reboot and enjoy your new permanent Wi-Fi MAC address. :good:

I have noticed better battery performance since doing this which is an added bonus :)
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
here it is, i have unistalled it but it always shoe me those driver in the video pag 30 are bad and now i can't remove them. i installed those of the video 64 bit
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
updated
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Did you run as administrator? You cannot remove drivers with Deview if you don't.

The ones that say "descriptor failed" have to be removed.

A lot of these issues are because the cradle is fairly difficult to use and connection is unstable.

Anyway, try running USB Deview as administrator.
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
well restarted everything on another pc, removed every driver and everything. NOW,. my smartwatch is with battery removed unconnected, and i have plugged to pc and it installed the alcatel driver. as in screen shots, can you guide me from the begin?

windows is 32 bit starter. attached screen of everything. from what i read on web my preloader is corrupted, because it doesn't show the 65xx preloader when i plug to pc, and it shows me unknown device if i unistall the alcatel interface.

from what i read here: http://laurentiumihet.ro/technology...installation-guide-including-bricked-devices/

everytime i flash i get that error. so now i will wait you answer before doing anything. everthing of that started byh uisng mtk droid tools, when i press root button, the smartwatch was detected as mediatek usb driver. and i thought that it was installed but it wasn't because I pressed the ROOT button and then showed me failed so i thought that nothing happened, i continued to use smartwatch as it was, then i tried to do a read back but nothing started ( i used flashtool) . then i disconnected everthing and tried to shutdown and then power on my device.. but not worked anymore. i have 18 years i know something about programs, and i have rooted and flashed many phones, htc samsung, lg, tablets and everytime i was able to recover my self the problem, but the mtk devices are the most problematic devices ever. i bricked my htc sensation and i had to write everthing manual but it worked... on the smartwatch i cannot get the drivers working and that is very bad.... sorry for braking your balls.... but i spent 120 euros and i really want to get it working....
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
What the hell is this Alcatel driver? You don't have an Alcatel device do you?

THIS IS A MASSIVE PROBLEM !!

You need the VCOM driver included as I have said so many times before and as described in the other pages.

Attached a screen shot of what it looks like in Device Manager - top image is how it looks in DM when you first connect.

Second image is the driver detail.

You do NOT leave the battery disconnected for this job as I have already said before.

You only EVER disconnect the battery for a few seconds if you have no usb connection at all and the watch appears dead.

Honestly mate I cannot believe you are having this amount of trouble after being a member for 3 years.

I give up now. I've had enough.

Good luck

I am getting to the point where I am worried about posting anything to help improve this watch because of this type of situation.

Maybe I should just keep my developments/improvements to myself ?
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
i know that is boring but i doesn't show the preloaded driver when i first connect the driver. it shows me the unkown devices and then nothing happens. my preloaded is broken....
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
For the few seconds that it does connect you have to right click and update driver.

Even though you hear it disconnect you can still install the driver. Please read my post properly.
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
i understand that,but nm pc everytime i connect it is shows me this:

and it disconnects after 20 seconds. and if i try to install driver on that device without driver it installs, and then it shows me mediatek da vcom driver. which is ok. but the flashtool always shows me error 4132. and so i tried to install the mediatek preloader vcom driver and always same thing happens. and so i tried to install MTK USB Port driver and always same error. this is a big problem...
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
I also use the alcatel driver, btw.. I also got the preloader com port drivers, but as for usb, its the alcatel driver. Doesn´t matter.... i think it was made by alcatel for one of their mtk devices?

For me everything works!

As for the preloader, flashing the broken preloader needs MTK meta mode!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3TmXtOA0IA

But I have no clue how to trigger meta with our watch. Maybe one of the buttons will trigger it?

As for the MAc adress problem: THANK YOU!

I got real problems, since my router does not allow more than 100 registered (MAC Adresses) users!
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
already watched that video which button should i press while i connect to pc??' it says volume up but i don't have volume up button.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Yes - any driver for adb is fine. The confusion here is that the VCOM diver is the only one that really matters for flashing with SP tool.

This is what this guy absolutely needs and has to get right.
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
i understand it. i will ask again which of the tree drivers i must use?? preloader vcom da vcom or the mtk usb port?
[Other SmartWatches] maitrot:
In the video the guy plays around with the button.. the driver changing every time, until he gets it right.

You could try that also with every button available?
[Other SmartWatches] PopaStefanx:
ok will try