yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Yep, they removed live wallpaper from the OS. If you look in the regular K8 round thread I attached the files needed somewhere over there. I could dig them out if needed.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I have to admit, my first issue with this watch is accessing sub menus is more difficult due to the one button. Can't reach advanced power menu to stop the WiFi shutting down when the screen goes off. Gonna need Google gestures to get into it I think.

Oops, my mistake.

K8 mini doesn't have these options yet!! I just assumed it would be at the same software version as it's larger relative but I was wrong...
[Other SmartWatches] the steve:
Thank you for your answer, I'm still searching the k8 thread, it has become quite big. I would be really glad if you could give me a hint. Will I have to root the watch to make the live wallpapers work?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
In a word - yes.

Better to wait for root if you haven't done it already.
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
Has anyone connected the watch with an iPhone yet? I have an iPhone 6 and am not sure if the notification app will work. My d5 is on the way but it would be great for some recommendations before I get it.
[Other SmartWatches] cpframe:
How do you get into recovery with one button?
[Other SmartWatches] NamHai.dvp:
Tks alot. I like this model, it look a real watch . But smartwatch funtions are poor. I hope you can bring some martwatch funtions to this watch, such as: can dialer and reciever the call via bluetooth , can showing contact name in coming, can change watch face.....

Tks one more
[Other SmartWatches] Davlomo:
Hi. I have bought also an K8 mini.

you know like putting new face watch?

any app that works with this mini k8?

the watch has 20 face watch pre-installed, but I want to put new.

thanks
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
This a stand alone watch phone and not really a smart watch as in a companion to a phone.

You could have bought a cheaper Bluetooth only watch to get the functions you are looking for.
[Other SmartWatches] Ananin78:
Good morning

I have some doubt. Reading in the wed, i found two models for me they are the same. K8 mini and k18 mini. Depend of the web, you can find one or other. Anyboy know about these watch are the same?

thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
K18 mini = K8 mini = D5

The only real difference will be in the firmware, but even those differences will be very minor.
[Other SmartWatches] Ananin78:
thanks

but you don't think that it is possible to use the firmware of D5 in k18 or K8.

Because D5 is the only brand has a firmware for his products, hasn't it?

bye
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
You would be better off waiting a little longer to see what turns up here in the next week or so.
[Other SmartWatches] the steve:
I have not rooted the watch yet, but I'm thinking about it. I did a lot of reading lately and I'm completely through the K8 3g round thread now. I found a post from you with a lwp.zip file attached. Did you mean that? There are 4 files included, two of them are apks. I installed the two apks and it seems to work now. What are the other files for?

Why would I need root to get it running? I noticed that the watchface it is not exactly in the middle and can not be adjusted in the watchmaker settings , did you find a solution for that?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I thought I posted instructions for that with the zip file?

Anyway, again -

I strongly advise that you wait a little longer. You will see some results soon and it will be much safer than the possibility of root access gone wrong...
[Other SmartWatches] the steve:
Oh sorry, I edited my last entry while you answered. It seems to work without root so far, so I will of course wait until it is safer
[Other SmartWatches] mike_79:
I ordered a mini K8 from dealsmachine. The box that I received mentioned X1, the model no in the phone shows W812A. Installed Swapplink. I intend to use it as secondary device without SIM. It allows to dial from the phone but when I receive a call it hows notification but when I try to answer it just disappears and the call is not answered :(. The firmware says it is up to date.

Also how to access the internal storage? When I connect to PC I can't see any disk drive. Device manager shows YunOS phone.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Can you access internal storage on the watch itself? If you cannot see free space with built-in file explorer you made need to factory reset. If it's fine on the watch it means you need a different driver.

Im guessing that you enabled usb storage in settings :)
[Other SmartWatches] mike_79:
After a reset the storage problem is solved.

Call receiving problem with swapplink is still there.
[Other SmartWatches] goodfranck1664:
good smart watch

hi guys, I bought this watch and I am very happy. Now I expect some feat to improve the performance. I would have liked a better band and why not move the GPS module in another brand. Here I look forward to the XDA kings we find magical things. in the meantime I am also looking aside some nice apps for the watch. I found one that significantly improves navigation: Switchr app.

goodbye !:cool:

:cowboy:
[Other SmartWatches] archat68:
SWapp link software is a battery hog. It consumes my phone battery about 2% per hour in idle state.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
yes - it is going to be looked at very soon.

The software (SWapp Link) is the better option but would be difficult to modify without the Developer's help.

We will probably be looking at better battery performance and less consumption from various services in the watch system to improve the situation.
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Has anybody captured an OTA for this yet? I could really use a copy.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Unfortunately my wife accepted the ota on mine. I haven't verified my stock backup yet, but I guess I could give it a go.
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Lets hope it works. The Mini/D5 is impervious to one-click and PC based batch methods, so the hunt continues.
[Other SmartWatches] kitkat0981:
Hi all,im thinking of buying the k8 mini 3g or the no1 d5. I want to use this with my personal sim card so i can get texts and calls as my phone is a work phone, so would like this watch so i dont have to carry 2 phones. My question is, will this work with my carrier (bell mobility canada)?

Which is better, the k8 mini or d5?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] Ananin78:
good morning

i bought the k18 mini, and i recived it yesterday. I have problem with wifi of device.

I have configurated my router, and you need to introduce the mac of device to connect. The problem, the mac of the watch change eachtime you switch on the wifi. So it is impossible to connect.

Somebody can help me...? after 15 days waiting the watch, and at the end doesn't work.

is there anyway to make a backup before doing nothing?

thanks.

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About your question, if you have read the chats, you can see both are the same, the little diference may be the water resistant. D5 certifies ip65 and k8 no. Beside, no.1 have support in his web.
[Other SmartWatches] archat68:
There is a solution posted by [MENTION=517216]pablo11[/MENTION] in the K8 round thread. Check that.
[Other SmartWatches] Ananin78:
Thanks, i did it...it seems goes well....you are the best....
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Yeah, that works for all these but you can use chamelemac if you have root.
[Other SmartWatches] archat68:
can we use watchmaker live wallpaper in the k8 mini? it shows that live wallpaper service is not installed.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
You need to read through this thread. You will learn a lot :)
[Other SmartWatches] the steve:
You can also have a look at the parallel thread for the No.1 D5 (which is basically the same device), especially look at this page:

http://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/oth...ch-android-watch-to-look-1-d5-t3270656/page16

Maybe these threads should be merged in the future because it is always the same problems/topics in both threads....
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I have to agree with you. We need to do something about this. It needs someone to take it on though and it's gonna be quite a job to consolidate these 3/4 threads. Unfortunately I just don't have the time to do it but it's worth doing.
[Other SmartWatches] kitkat0981:
What about if the 3g will work with bell canada? Heard that most Chinese smartwatch 3g enabled, wont work on us or canadian carriers. Also, i dont want to spend 200$ and find out it doesnt work, as getting my money back from gearbest is like pulling teeth... dont want to go through that...
[Other SmartWatches] Ananin78:
Sorry, but in this aspect i can't help you, because i live un spain and beside i didn't have enough time to prove the 3G, because i have microsim no nanosim, like this watch.

although 200$ is too expensive to buy this kind of watch, this is my opinion...

bye.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
It depends on what band your provider uses. This watch has 850 and 2100 enabled for 3g data.

We are looking into getting the 1900 band up and running for this watch but still no luck in tracking it down yet.
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
Hello, yesterday my K8 mini smart watch arrived. I bought it from Gearbest. Today when second charging watch was always restarting with the earth figure on the screen but did not open. I push the home button for 10 seconds but nothing change. How can I boot it? If you help me I am so grateful.
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
My No.1 D5 has just been returned for replacement. My screen failed after about 5 minutes of use.

Is your screen still working ok - is it just stuck?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Is there anybody out there with a stock X1/K8 Mini (not D5) who could grab the latest OTA and upload it here?

Unfortunately I am unable to get it and it is vital for some improvements in the custom rom project.
[Other SmartWatches] archat68:
I have a stock mini K8 but there is no OTA in my watch. It is saying your firmware is up-to-date. I can pull the stock firmware if needed and post it.

BTW is there a way to lock the screen? I mean if I keep the display awake for 5 minutes can I lock the screen so that it doesn't respond to touches in that time unless it is unlocked?
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
Yes screen is working properly. The watch is always reseting it self. I wait for %0 battery and put it charge again today but still have the same problem. I wrote to gearbest support now I am waiting for their reply. I am sad about your watch too.

Is anybody now how can I put the watch in recovery mode? Because it has only one button.
[Other SmartWatches] Pulitux:
Hi, Pablo, i could do it, but not sure if could be today, it's a full load day for me. Mine is just out-of-the-box. I'm newbe here, so what's the best way to upload?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Fantastic :good:

You go to settings - about phone and accept the OTA.

when it's downloaded just don't install it - choose install later.

attach your watch to your pc and grab the file from the sd storage on the watch.

It is a small (around 6mb) zip file.

Attach it to a post here on XDA to upload it.

Once you have done this you can either delete the zip from your watch or install it.

Thanks mate.
[Other SmartWatches] dj82atwork:
Hi. I've the same problem. Any solutions?
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
Hi. Unfortunately not. I am still waiting gearbest's reply. They wanted from me to upload a video on Youtube that shows the problem and I did it. If I find any solution I will write here. And please if you find can you write here too?
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
Don't expect much of a reply between now and the 13th as it's Chinese New Year.
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
Yes I know. It starts on 6th February and ends 12th February so I have to wait. After this if nothing happens I will open dispute from paypal.

I think if I can open the watch in recovery mode I can do something. But I don't know how can I open it in recovery mode because watch has only one button.
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
I sent my watch back using the order number as a the RMA - Gearbest usually use this. Still waiting on a reply becuase they wanted me to cover the shipping back (I paid for expedited) so refused. I may end up logging a paypal dispute as well if things don't work out.
[Other SmartWatches] dj82atwork:
Hi. Fixed it. If you open the watch there's a small cable with two pins. You need to check if the cable is docked correctly. My cable was not not connected. That worked for me!
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Good find - that's the battery cable. If it's loose you will have issues.

Also - the people in the K8 Mini thread having issues should try detach and re-attach this cable to see if it resolves the boot failure issues.
[Other SmartWatches] PaulBort:
Installed programs:

Yandex maps

Whatsapp (under your sim card)

Google Fit (I long time see my activity with the phone, and now has a clock synchronized through the account)

Runkeeper (tracker)

NotiSync + C Notice - this bunch instead of debility "Assistant Watch" - realizes the clock function of the satellite to the phone

Goog Vibrations - you can adjust your vibration under any notification disable the annoying sound all around

ZArchiver - file manager and archivator in one bottle

K9-Mail - e-mail program
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
I think the same way waiting for me. After uploading the video on Youtube today they replied to me :

"For this problem , we need to confirm with the supplier and the product department.

Please kindly wait two days.

Once we have got the feedback from them, we will resolve the issue to your satisfaction."

Than I wrote, ok now I am waiting two days...

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I am very happy to hear this. Now I am going to do this method tonight because I am at work now.
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
Hi. I opened the watch but could not find the cable. I took a picture. Can you tell me the which cable and colour of it? Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] dj82atwork:
Hi. My watch looks a bit different inside. Try to make a picture later.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Did anyone manage to grab the OTA which was issued for the K8 Mini yet?

This holds the answer for power saver setting "network connection always on" Please let us know.

Cheers
[Other SmartWatches] Pulitux:
Hi, Pablo. I'm afraid i was wrong from the begonia. My watch is up-to-date from stock, so the only thing i can do is post the rom, if that's help.

Maybe next OTA.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Interesting, what colour is the fitness / health app?

If it is green you are not up to date and they have stopped the OTA. If it's blue it's very strange.......
[Other SmartWatches] archat68:
Mine is stock and showed no update available. Health app is green. I can pull the ROM and post if needed.
[Other SmartWatches] dj82atwork:
You See that small cable on the left with the connector? In my case this was not connected correctly.
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
I found the cable that you said. I detached and re-attached it but nothing changed. The watch always reseting it self. I uploaded a video on youtube here is the link:

https://youtu.be/wmPiga8wNGo

And I uploaded pictures that shows how I found the cable in the watch maybe in the future someone needs them. Thank you.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
After watching the video - it doesn't look like it's charging either....
[Other SmartWatches] archat68:
Check the on off button on the watch whether it is stuck. Try pushing and releasing it a few times.
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
Yes it seems not charging. At the first I thought like you but I charged it more than 2 hours when it's restarting itself like on the video I uploaded on the youtube and then I unplugged it but nothing changes it restarting itself continuously till the battery finish about one hour.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I think your dock/charger is not working.

You can dismantle it and see if there are any obvious problems - there are a few posts around the forums about it.
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
When I looking the posts about how to dimantle of the dock? I found a post that seems who had the same problem with me. He wrote

''nobody never described the same problem that I have (watch starts with the earth globe / no launcher / then switch off and on again and again).''

Can you look the post maybe this guy solve the problem. Here is the post link:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65178863&postcount=87
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
Does anyone know how to do a real factory reset? I did the "factory reset" that is in Settings/Backup... but it does not remove all data, just apps and Media...

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
To dismantle the dock you just remove the rubber ring underneath and take out the four screws.

Then a single screw holds a small circuit board in the base and you can take it out and look for dry solder joints or ant similar issues.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I had to use SP tools and use the upgrade firmware option when flashing a stock backup.

Of course you can only do this if you have the stock backup in the first place.

Once you have flashed you will also need to perform a normal factory reset in the settings menu to get the storage partition to be recognised by Android OS.

I would make sure you know what you're doing before you attempt this - read up on it thoroughly first !!!

It may be possible to do this by a recovery menu but I have been unable to access the recovery menu since I have had this watch.

Another option you have - if you're feeling adventurous - is to flash the stock D5 firmware from the No 1 website.

This will convert the watch to a D5. I have done this before just to see what the difference was and I can tell you that they are almost exactly the same. The D5 just has a newer version of the health/fitness app. Watch faces are the same with the same ClockSkin folder.
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
Yep. I already did it. But did not find anything wrong. It's charging normally. Because when charged about 2 hours the watch reseting itself about 1 hour till the battery finish. When charged about 10 minutes it reseting only 2 or 3 times then closing.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
So, you are stuck in a boot - loop?

Have you already tried to disconnect and reconnect the battery cable?
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
Yes, exactly the watch stuck in a boot-loop. And I disconnect and reconnect the battery cable yesterday you can see the pictures of it in my previous post.

Now I am gonna check the start button if it's stuck or not. But to do this I need a very very small gadget. By the way many thanks to you for trying to help me.
[Other SmartWatches] fraluca:
Hi guys

I've the same problem. I completly disassemble the watch, but everythings looks good.

Maybe it's a firmware problem?
[Other SmartWatches] archat68:
Anybody having problem with inconsistent screen wake up problem? When I rotate my wrist to wake up the screen sometimes it wakes up fine sometimes it doesn't.
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
When you disassemble it did you look the on-off button stuck or not?
[Other SmartWatches] Pulitux:
Are there some news about rooting? I need Appsettings & One Hand from Xposed... There are no problems flashingflashing custom rom in k8 with root, is that the case with mini?
[Other SmartWatches] fraluca:
Yes I do. My button seems to work. I'm working on external power supply to try the watch without battery, cause its voltage level is 3.7/3.5V and it doesn't charge.

Meanwhile aspect a gear best answer to send back the clock
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
Me too. I am waiting now for ending their holiday then I am going to open dispute on paypal and send the watch back.

If you find any solution could you plesase write to me? Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] suisss:
I have the same issue:

watch starts with the earth globe / no launcher / then switch off and on again and again.

Where I disconnect the battery? This solution works?
[Other SmartWatches] PaulBort:
I made keyboard for round display

And now work voice find from Google

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jbak2.JbakKeyboard#

Script upload later
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
These look very good. Are they things Lokifish can build into the custom rom for the D5?
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
I tried disconnect and reconnect the battery but nothing changes. I think this is a common issue about the firmware. Did you buy it from gearbest, too?
[Other SmartWatches] suisss:
I bought in igogo.es

I've already sent a message to the support to ask how can I solving the problem
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
Ok. If you solve the problem please write to me. Because I wrote to gearbest but their solution was foolish. They suggested me charge the watch more than 2 hours then reset the watch to the factory settings :eek:
[Other SmartWatches] suisss:
Really is a response with non sense.

I will continue to seek solutions and I tell you if I find something
[Other SmartWatches] PaulBort:
The final round of keyboards (with integrated Google voice input) - Russian, English, character and digital

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=638021&view=findpost&p=47030309

Install the program https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jbak2.JbakKeyboard#

https://yadi.sk/d/KdpE0smeofuaq

Unpack the archive into the directory with the program sdcard / jbakKeyboard with file replacement

The configuration file must be in settings_backup.xml sdcard / jbakKeyboard directory, all of the templates (* _Round.xml) in the subdirectory sdcard / jbakKeyboard / keyboards

Run the program shortcut and go to Settings Other / Load settings from a file, load the settings.

You can create your own language layout. To do this, ru_Round.xml file copy to another, which is to start on language letters (for the German, for example, de_Round.xml, for afrantsuzskogo fr_Round.xml). The remainder of this file to replace the Russian characters in the language of symbols. If necessary, remove the extra buttons, adjusting the alignment of the keyboard tags android: gorizontalGap.

The only thing in his phone set the English (he is without arrows) https://yadi.sk/d/Qv3LD78zogWwi
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Tuned rooted D5/Mini build later today. The data patch will come later.
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
[MENTION=3795702]Lokifish Marz[/MENTION] Great! what is the data patch? I think I missed this in the conversations.
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
What the patch did on the K18/K8 is fix data being turned off when you display turns off. Also the K8 Mini firmware has less issues overall so the D5/Mini base will use that for now.
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
Hi do you have any ideas about the boot-loop that our k8 mini had? I think we are 3 people in this topic have same issue and could not find any solution. Can we update the firmware while the watch in this situation? Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] suisss:
I made many research and I can not find anything about this problem. I think I've tried all the solutions of other brands to reset the smartwatch, but without success.
[Other SmartWatches] korayaaa:
Many thanks for your try. I think we have to send back the watches, there is no other chance left.
[Other SmartWatches] Darksynz:
A friend of mine purchased a K9 smart watch which looks very similar to this one from everbuying.com. Is there anything special needed to get wifi working? She says no wifi networks are showing up. Is there any initial updates that need to happen when you first get the watch? I can't find any forums on the K9
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
If the dock is not causing issues, a battery disconnected full firmware flash using SP Tools is the best option. However, if the device is still under a warranty, I suggest forego flashing and get it replaced.