yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] arp:
Hello, I order this 500mah at AliExpress.

I am waiting arrive...

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Link: http://s.aliexpress.com/mEBNrm6v

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Photoncounter, how disconnect ribon 1 that have not same type plug like 2 and 3?

Thanks again
[Other SmartWatches] avi2pac:
it's the same size?
[Other SmartWatches] arp:
I think so . Like Photoncounter write, is 503030.
[Other SmartWatches] photoncounter:
That's a standard flex cable connector, unlock the black lock by pulling it up then pull out the cable.

I personally bought this, seller tesky12:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/112042020644?roken=cUgayN&soutkn=c6bKAR

However, any 503030 should work.
[Other SmartWatches] Anesteticus84:
Why not the PCB from the new battery?
[Other SmartWatches] photoncounter:
Mainboard connector is what really matters - it's something unusual, so for me it was easier to just swap it together with PCB.
[Other SmartWatches] arp:
I have some doubts about it, because a cause for battery heat can be a problem in pcb. The new battery also brings pcb, right?

Photoncounter, with this new battery usage time has improved? Hold at least one day with active notifications (Assist Herper app + active Bluetooth), show the hours by moving the active pulse, check email ...?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] photoncounter:
Original battery pcb has a couple of chips, which have to be a very simple protection against total discarge / overcharge / reverse polarity.

I really doubt that they are the reason for the problems; but you're right, that can not be completely excluded.

Pcb of new battery, IIRC, has no circuits on it at all, just copper traces.

On the other hand, battery life has definitely improved in my case after repair. I get now 2-4 days of moderate watch use on one charge with GSM on.
[Other SmartWatches] arp:
Bad news!

I changed the battery successfully but after turning it on I have a problem in LCD ...

I think watch works but I can not see noting on the screen!

I checked the ribon connecting the screen and is well connected.

What could have happened?

Someone had a similar problem?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Come over here for help and support for these watches http://roundandroidwatches.proboards.com/
[Other SmartWatches] avi2pac:
what can I do if i don't have the battery pcb
[Other SmartWatches] arp:
You must solder battery cables to motherboard... I think maybe work. Attention to polarity... + and -
[Other SmartWatches] avi2pac:
After replacing the battery, I discovered that the buttons do not function probably broken flax. I can turn the clock when I trim the contacts of the buttons. There where to buy this part
[Other SmartWatches] Chakkapong:
The charger dock is lost. Does anyone know where to buy a charger dock for K18? I search on Aliexpress, but nobody sell it.

Or do you know how to charge it.
[Other SmartWatches] jordibar:
someone who sells the flex cable buttons of his k8 round?, thank you.
[Other SmartWatches] jatato:
Hello,

I have flashed my watch after this the watch turn on but black screen.

I Have access to twrp , and fastboot.

Any one can help me to reinstall a firmewar.

I dont have any backup on the watch.

Thx
[Other SmartWatches] Matki123:
Hi

Cant get square screen on mobizen , the same with Teamviwer where i cant get screen of the watch at all. I can connect succsefully but no screen of the watch ?
[Other SmartWatches] campy74:
Hi,

I've received the phone yesterday. I am very disappointed, I expected much more from this product. The only good thing is the display.

A question. If I install google play and google services, I can synchronize my contacts? I have all the contacts in google (over 300) and report all in this phone I do not think either.

Is it possible to syncrhronize?

Thanks

Fabio
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
To install Google play and services (known as G-apps) you have to root the watch first.

From what I have seen the watch may be rooted already.

So - you need to install these apps as system apps to achieve the correct permissions.

We need to look into a custom recovery - preferably TWRP - but having the round interface is another challenge.

I am confident that once these issues have been addressed contacts will sync without issue.

Cheers
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
1. TWRP recovery for round interface was already done for LG G Watch R or Moto 360

2. watch with similar hw (MT6572+512MB+4GB ROM) already have their TWRP recovery

1 + 2 + guy with skill and time = custom TWRP for k8(W806) round watch ;)
[Other SmartWatches] campy74:
Thanks for your answers.

Unfortunately I am not able to do this but if I can be helpful in any way I am here. There are two ways: either return it GearBest, or make a complete and functional ROM. I am with you to fight for this.

Regards

Fabio
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
TWRP for LG Watch R is absolutely not compatible with this MediaTek device - it is for android wear and SnapDragon Soc.

If the custom recovery from S8 or similar works with this it would be fantastic.

I will sit back and let someone like you with these skills develop the rom.

Hope it goes well.

Cheers.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
I know that LG Watch R is a completely different matter; it was mentioned about the round shape interface "challenge" ;)
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Cool ...
[Other SmartWatches] daha80:
..

Default launcher is a problem(3g data off) with messenger.

Is there a good watch face?

I'm used by the widget locker.

How are you using?
[Other SmartWatches] BWLand:
Looks like my battery issues are resolved after the reset. I think my issue yesterday was an app launcher that I installed. Put back on email and an app manager. Made a 30 minute phone call using a Bluetooth headset and the battery dropped around 30%. I don't think that is bad.

A couple of days ago I posted that it appears that when the screen goes blank you loose your mobile data connection. After the reset I do not loose the data connection in fact I am making this post with the watch screen off. I think what may have been causing the lose of data was that I had security set on the watch. I will be testing later today to see if having security set again will cause a lose of a data connection.
[Other SmartWatches] BWLand:
I thought that if you have security set on the watch this was what was causing you to loose the mobile data connection. I tried it and it does stop the data connection when the screen darkens. I then turned off security and it still stopped mobile data. May have just been a fluke before. The way around this is to go to Settings>About Equipment>>Developers Options and select Stay Awake. The watch will not go to sleep while charging unless you make it go to sleep using the power button. At work I am using the watch to stream internet media (iHeart Radio) from the watch using a Bluetooth headset. Works very well.
[Other SmartWatches] MosheDrori:
I'll pick mine tomorrow...
[Other SmartWatches] Samysaythanks:
Ah ok, BWLand, you say you can set "stay awake" - does this mean, for my watchface to be alway on, or will it go dark? I want to see my watchface on everytime, is this possible?

Thank you very much for your great reviews :)

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Thank you, good idea! Can you say something, will it work to get the watchface always be on,BWLand?
[Other SmartWatches] BWLand:
It will only stay awake if it is charging. I do not see a way to make the watch face stay on all the time if it is not charging. The longest time in settings is for 30 minutes to keep the screen on.
[Other SmartWatches] surij:
Hi Fabio,

I have same problem, than you. I have copied my contacts in vcf with bluetooth. After that with file browser I have started it, and the system could activate it.

Janos
[Other SmartWatches] campy74:
I have tried to install several versions of google play services and google play store (target version 4.4 and more) but the google play services and google play store crashes. can you help me with which version should I install?

Thanks veru much!!!!
[Other SmartWatches] BWLand:
I have not been able to install Google Play or Services. I think in an earlier post someone indicated that the watch would have to be rooted.

I have discovered my earlier issue with the battery being drained quickly was an app called My Radar. I would suggest that this app should be avoided.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Mine has just landed in the country today so should get it tomorrow :)

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I have got my hands on the toolsets needed and the rom itself so hopefully I can do something about the Google apps.
[Other SmartWatches] ganjah957:
Hello everyone.

Some have found working keyboard 100%

Which has by default it does not have symbols and it is impossible to login.

Which has worked best is Touch_ONE

but hides some characters
[Other SmartWatches] the steve:
I have seen this watch on gearbest and in some video on youtube and I must say it looks very interesting. I would really like to have a round smartwatch with real android, but I think it might be difficult with most apps made for squared screens.

Now I'm using the zgpax s8 and it is probably the best device you can get, according to price, specs and functions, but the squared display makes it look like some geeky casio-device from the early 90s.

I have read some experiences here and I think it would be no problem not to have playstore because it is easy to install the apk files manually. What I don't like on this new watch is the high price, the small memory and the enormous size and that you always need the extra charging port.

Can someone perhaps post pictures of this watch in comparison to other watches or things to show how big it really is? It would be interesting if it is possible to use different launchers, like the nova launcher.

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You can use the free app 'screen on' from the playstore.
[Other SmartWatches] BWLand:
If you push and hold the power button for a couple of seconds in the clock screen a menu comes up that allows you to turn off the watch, set screen brightness and turn on something called "Conspire Screen On". What this does is turn on the display if you turn your wrist and the watch towards your face. It works very well. Instead of having the screen on all the time which would really eat into your battery life. Under Settings>Power Settings this is called "Open flip bright screen". This does the same as "Conspire Screen On".

I posted pictures of my watch on page 9 of this thread. I don't think this watch is much difference in size as the Moto 360. It is larger that the new Gear S2.

In Settings>Language and Input you have several types of keyboard you can select. They are 1)Android Keyboard, 2)Keeper Fastfill, 3)PinyinIME, and 4) Sunrise Keyboard. I have only used the Android Keyboard so I cannot comment on the others.
[Other SmartWatches] MosheDrori:
Hi guys,

I didn't find how to uninstall single app

can you help?
[Other SmartWatches] surij:
Touch screen off

Hello Experts,

my Watch makes sometimes, the touch screen total off. Only an reset can help in this case.

Have you ever been such a situation ? What can caused this mistake ?

Thank's

:(
[Other SmartWatches] BWLand:
You have to install an app manager before you can uninstall an app on the watch. Just google "app manager apk". The one I install was called "Android App Manager". Download the apk to your computer and the copy to your watch using the usb cable and dock that comes with the watch. Go into file manager and double tap on the screen that shows you how much storage you have. Scroll down to bottom of files and tap on apk file to install. After you install the app manager you can uninstall any app from there.

If you screen goes dark just push the power button one time. That should open the clock screen. If that does not work then ensure your watched is charged. If that still does not work then you may have a bad watch. You can go into settings and change your screen timeout from 15 seconds to 30 minutes.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Finally got mine today. Having a problem rooting it though ....
[Other SmartWatches] the steve:
Have you tried kingoroot? When the kingoroot app doesn't work try the pc version.
[Other SmartWatches] MosheDrori:
thx m8,

Another Q.

my win7 doesnt recognize a driver for the watch. (it cannot find "base system device). in win10 it does great. what driver should i install for the win7 64bit system?

Thx,

Moshe
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Tried pc version of kingroot - no luck.
[Other SmartWatches] campy74:
Can I try this?

http://xdaforums.com/general/rooting-roms/root-evercross-a7a-mtk-6572-t2950069
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Don't use a recovery that is not for this smartwatch! I bricked mine doing tests with TWRP recovery from a different smartwatch.
[Other SmartWatches] the steve:
There are some other autoroot programs. Have you tried framaroot already?
[Other SmartWatches] campy74:
I've tried with KingoRoot pc version... Failed :@

Edit: I've tried Framaroot too, ... don't work! :(
[Other SmartWatches] campy74:
Goooaaaaaal!!! Root Successfully with Kingroot 4.1 version!!!!! ;)

Now, Who helps me to install the google apps?
[Other SmartWatches] MosheDrori:
great news campy 74!

later pls attach the apk and instructions if you can
[Other SmartWatches] campy74:
Well, I've tried the latest version of kingroot for following link but the phone show a black screen. I've uninstalled it and I've installed another version that is linked in the same page....

1- Go here: http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461

2-scroll down the page and find this link "KingRoot4.1-release-20150703-for-xda.apk - [Click for QR Code] (5.98 MB, 120338 views)"

3-Transfer this in the k8 phone

4-Launch app and wait some minutes... and enjoy (I hope) :)

:cool:
[Other SmartWatches] MosheDrori:
I can't get 3G

I tried to define APN, but I don't understand in this menu how to create a new one. does anyone succeeded?
[Other SmartWatches] onoffitalia:
molto ben! very well!
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Nice find :)

Trying it now ...
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
After 3 goes I got it :) I found that display time-out was an issue. I set it to 30 minutes and it stopped wifi being cut off.

You need a good internet connection for this - on the watch itself.

I will start working in G-Apps too :good:
[Other SmartWatches] stvbreal:
Nice. Should be getting mine today. Will be doing this first thing. Definitely gotta get working on GApps. :D
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
KingRoot

Sad to hear that one got bricked by TWRP - I did say it's nothing like our watch.

I have an LG R watch as well and it's absolutely different in every way possible.

One annoying thing is that this has the age old problem of the ever changing WiFi MAC address. Oh well - it was cheap :)
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Guys, this is the apk that was mentioned by campy74 - just rename to .apk

All credit goes to the guys in that thread for making it.

It will say that root is unavailable for this device when you run it - but proceed anyway.

It may take a few attempts. As always - try at your own risk and it may affect your warranty - lol.

I love disclaimers - who would really send this thing back anyway?
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
It's an MTK based device. It's almost takes an act of God to brick it. Firmware, MTK flash tools, device and some time.

I suggest looking at the x201 (Truesmart, etc..) TWRP as a base and modify as needed.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Thanks [MENTION=3795702]Lokifish Marz[/MENTION] , yeah I saw that the firmware is almost the same but with a custom launcher.

I reckon the guy who bricked his could get it working again. I have the stock firmware.

Any ideas about which G-Apps to use? I guess they can be flashed using MTK tools...

I'm actually pleasantly surprised by the fact that everything works well and the build quality is pretty good
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
I'd suggest starting with a minimal G-Apps build. Try not to duplicate services as well. Gmail is nice and all but the stock email app will save you some serious battery as it doesn't use push. This can be the difference between getting days light of usage and barely making it a day.

MTK Tools won't push/flash gapps zips but there is a couple ways to get gapps on the device. It's pretty late here so I have to outline it when I'm more clear headed.
[Other SmartWatches] BPM:
Lokifish is here. so i have to follow this thread.

still waiting to flash android to my gear s (as soon the bluetooth-call-bug is solved). so i hope that i do not need an other device.

but if i see that there is development here, i think i have to buy this watch too ;)
[Other SmartWatches] campy74:
I Pablo11, thanks for all!!

is there the solution for this?

P.S. I've tried to install Gapps through an app caught to xiaomi forum. This app install fine any google apps but when you try to add the account there are two problems:

1- when you add the password, if you press end button, the app do not goes at next step.

2- If you try to authenticate with internet page (press bottom button and the phone show the button in the screen), after you have inserted the credentials, google play store show this message: "There was a problem to communicate with Google servers, try later"...

I Stopped Here :(

I look works by people much more prepared than me :)

:good:
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
The G-Apps have to be system apps and normally the system partition has to be mounted R/W to install them - if you installed them any way other than flashing you need to check all the permissions are correct. Also the build.prop might need some attention

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Thanks mate. It doesn't have a stock mail app but that's ok.

I haven't worked with MTK stuff before so I would be very interested to know how I can push these to the device.

Also need to de-odex this as soon as possible as space is a premium here. Only just over 1gb free space at the moment.

I've been thinking about pulling out the in-built SD and replacing with a larger one..... It's painful to get to but if we can't reduce the rom size it will become an issue soon enough.

I guess recovery is a priority at the moment. I have the scatter file.

I think the nano build of G-Apps from here will do the trick http://opengapps.org/#
[Other SmartWatches] MosheDrori:
Guys, I'm stacked without cellular Internet... I can't define an APN, because I don't find any key to create a new one.

Pls help
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
You go to settings, connect, mobile networks. You can access APNs there.
[Other SmartWatches] Vibor:
Yes, you can access APN, but APN is empty and the problem-question is: how to add APN?
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
I unbricked mine by using the full backup I taken before testing by using the readback function of SPFTools.

The problem is now that I lost my IMEI and unfotrunatelly I didn't take a backup of NVRAM :crying:

Now, if someone was too kind to follow this how-to http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2538273 (by keanu_ritz) and send me the 2 resulting files .bin and .tar :angel:
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
TWRP recovery is on the way!

Finally I got a working TWRP recovery, only centering slightly shifted.

Any help will be appreciated :)
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
De-odexed for "in process" or "customizable" builds, odexed for size/stability and speed.
[Other SmartWatches] MosheDrori:
As there's no possible I found to create a new APN, I tried several apps to automatically determine the APN. None of it works. I'm really frustrated...

If you have any idea I would be great.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Oh ok, I guess we can't save much space here then, other than removing unwanted apps.

Thanks

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I don't know what to say about the APN problem. I guess just search the forums here for advice. I've never had this problem. A quick search and it seems an app called APN Global might help if you install as a system app. You need to be rooted first

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I'll have a look at this as soon as I can. Thanks for porting recovery. :)

EDIT: Looks like you will end up with the same IMEI number as the person who gives you the backup. Not a good thing I would have thought - have a look in the firmware thread. There is a back up there.

http://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/other-smartwatches/k8-zeaplus-k18-round-watch-firmware-t3238349
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I had to install busybox. Kingroot didn't give enough permissions on it's own.

This chipset is a whole new world to me :) Still cannot update SuperSU. Just relying on kinguser app.

I'm going to try Droid explorer to push the G-Apps unless someone has a better idea?
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
GApps Installer App

This is a modified version of a GApps installer App I found a long time ago. It says it's for 4.1.2 ans 4.2 but I replaced the files with Minimal Gapps 4.4. Seeing the display is so small I also removed Initial Setup so you will have to do that manually in settings.

Be rooted

Copy apk to device

Install apk

Launch app and pick either one of the gapps options

Reboot

This should work and be a lot faster than what you are trying to do.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Great, thanks mate. I'll give it a go. Really appreciate your support with this.

Cheers
[Other SmartWatches] campy74:
My phone don't install it: install failed! Why? My device is rooted.
[Other SmartWatches] fLaMePr0oF:
Rooted with Kingroot, APK won't install, just says "app not installed"..

Any ideas?

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FYI: hold down the lower button (menu) when powering up and you get a menu where you can push updates using ADB Sideload ;)

Screen will say "No Command", push power button to get the menu, use top button to select ADB sideload and bottom button to confirm selection.
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] martinhosking:
Hi Everyone,

I am running the CM rom from 20150919, this is my battery life, just had to put it on charge, from approx 07:30am yesterday morning.

How has yours performed?
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dictionary:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3182997
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] engloa:
We have a thread for that, post there

http://xdaforums.com/moto-x-play/general/post-battery-life-t3182997

Thread closed
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] racerboy3801:
Hello,

I was s-on running a custom rom but wanted to go to stock update fw.So i relocked the bootloader, and that blocked me out of recovery and also a working rom. I can't use the unlocktoken as it asks for the unlock flag to be reset, which i cant do as it wont boot into a rom.

I also cannot find an RUU for my current main-version.

Edit:I think a 2.9.710.2 RUU would work, as i'm s-on

Any ideas?

Cheers
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yesteryearisoverhere:
First off, can you boot into download mode and try this? http://xdaforums.com/one-m9/general/hima-stock-rom-collection-htc-one-m9-t3095746

Otherwise, your phone is effectively bricked & there isn't a known workaround so far :/ . In this case it's best that you contact your isp or htc for servicing.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gatosbil:
As I can see you need a Vodafone Australian RUU equal or higher than your version-main number.

Unfortunately I could not find one for you.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Asselalf:
try this: http://llabtoofer.com/htc-ruu-flashing-service/
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] racerboy3801:
Thanks for the advice guys, i've since sent it back to the shop to see what they can do. Cheers