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[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
All connections cut off when screen goes black

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Today is my first whole day with this watch and i can say that it's not as good as i thought. The watch itself is great but the problem in my yesterday post is still there. And the batterie life of the watch is a mess. 7,5hours and the watch is dead. Doesn't even matter if i turn of the connections or the auto screen on thing or set the brightness to 1, every 1hour the watch lost over 10% of batterie. Energysaver cuts off the connections but the batterie drains as if energysaver were disabled. In a few other posts i've read that the watch is able to make it over the whole day... what did i do wrong? Any ideas?
[Other SmartWatches] myspac:
If you have 5 minutes again, active dev mode and do a logcat until the crash...
[Other SmartWatches] estar05:
Here's my problem. To so this, I need to plug in the battery, do the trick to get it to boot, put the watch rear cover back on, turn on ADB, plug it in to my computer, get connected and gather the log...all before it crashes again. Putting that rear cover back on is a PITA and I may be able to figure this out if I had all the time in the world (which I don't). I sent some more information to gearbest so maybe they'll just send me a new watch. The more I think about it, it may be a flaky watch button. For those who's watches are working correctly, what happens if you press and hold the button? That mute/power/battery/brightness menu comes up after 3 seconds. What happens if you keep holding? Does the watch shut down? Perhaps my button switch is randomly closing and staying closed. Seems like that would cause the watch to shut down, then would interrupt the bootup cycle.
[Other SmartWatches] mauro_s:
If you press and hold the button, after mute/power/battery/brightness menu comes up, the phone reboot.
[Other SmartWatches] estar05:
Thanks guys. I think this is the problem. The button being stuck on would explain why the watch reboots itself and the startup is interrupted. Bummer that a brand new watch arrives broken. Hopefully gearbest will do the right thing and send me a new one.
[Other SmartWatches] Saxakev:
Motion control on d1 no. 5 smartwatch

Hi. Is there any settings to allow the watch to turn on by shaking or twisting to view as mine only turns on by the bytton press?
[Other SmartWatches] myspac:
Yes, press 2 sec on button, click on hand icon. It works if you don't walk at the same time.
[Other SmartWatches] Saxakev:
Thats great . Thanks for your help. Works ok now!
[Other SmartWatches] myspac:
I had a lot of problem with data :

- first I had added external powered USB HUB, it was better but not enough always

- after, I had to press on the watch with cradle.. pfft. not easy

- and one day, all work fine: I saw that the third pin of cradle was just a little more pushed than 3 others . I don't know the link but I had never more data problem connexion since this. I kept this pin problem = >no more data problem !

(third pin is the third pin when pins are on the left and when you start to count from the bottom, first near from you)

I don't know how it 's happen, I can't tell you to do the same !! and I don't know finally if this third pushed pin works or not on my cradle ....
[Other SmartWatches] smartwatchticks:
Try Bluetooth tethering to your phone (if it and your carrier supports it). My BT connection holds when the watch screen is off. I can stream Jango/Pandora/Spotify music, news from the Stitcher app, etc., which I can't do with basic WiFi connection.
[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
Okay. I will give it a try, thx. What about batterie life? Did you have any infos why my watch today died after 7,5 hours? Will i have to calibrate the batterie a few days or so? With My other watch, ZGPAX S8, it's possible to use it the whole day. And what about the bt connection on? Will it drain much of the batterie?
[Other SmartWatches] smartwatchticks:
I don't know about your battery issue. I typically use my watches when I go out and about, and pop them back into charging mode whenever possible, so I don't have a 'feel' for battery drain. Fortunately, my schedule doesn't have me a whole day away from a charger, and the D5 charges so fast (50% in under a half hour, full charge in under an hour) that power drain isn't a focal point for me.
[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
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Okay. I have a usb port in my car radio. So, i will take the charger with me so i can charge the watch whenever i want. It's not much but i hope it works. ?

But that connection cut of drives me insane. The only way to get messages is when i turn the watch on and wait for about 5-10 secs for it to reconnect. Is there no other way? A program or something that will reconnect 3g every half an hour or so? I use the watch with my private sim card and when my girlfriend sends me an important message i don't get it until i turn on the screen. I think, for something like this is a smartwatch because.

The BT tethering is good but when i leave my phone in the car the watch is useless until i turn it back on.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
if you have root install wakelock detector and see what is waking your watch up i get at least a 15 hours of usage with sim and BT and GPS on.

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when you connect your watch to the pc make sure on the most left page on the watch (notifications page) that you see usb connections after i rooted my watch i do'nt see on my pc the watch or hear the connection but on the left page i see it.
[Other SmartWatches] smartwatchticks:
I knew the watch disconnected WiFi when it went off (it's been discusses quite a bit here), but I was unaware that you loose cellular connectivity as well. When you have a SIM in it should be like any Android phone and keep a connection to the cell towers so you can receive calls and texts. That is really bad design if you can't get MMS messages immediately. Can you get incoming calls with the watch dark? I haven't heard of this before.

Also, as you pointed out, it does appear that once you loose BT tethering with your phone, you have to activate it again. It doesn't automatically reconnect like regular BT does. That's another drawback. Guess this watch (and others like it) really are not meant for typical phone tethering.
[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
Incoming calls are possible if the screen is of but internet connrction cuts of. Everytime i turn the screen of the little H,3g, or E sign dissapears. If i turn screen back on i have to wait 5-10 secs to reconnect. I searched all the settings for an option to leave 3g on but didn't find anything. I don't even think that there is an option like this.

In the first post is a link to an alternatove rom. If your watch stays connected to 3g and mine does not, that must be a software thing, am i right? So, if i flash the alternative rom to my watch, perhaps it will solve the problem with the 3g connection.
[Other SmartWatches] Saxakev:
No1 d5 spare watch strap

Hi. The ebay supplier where I bought my watch from can sell me a replacement strap for 15 dollars . Is it difficult to replace?Can someone run through how its done? Im aware there are wires inside .
[Other SmartWatches] forforum:
Can you provide a link to the item? Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
I said it before 4 or 5 posts above
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Data turning off when the display turns off and how to fix that has been covered in this thread and the FAQs on the G+ community. It's simple really, you just turn off that option in power saving.
[Other SmartWatches] Saxakev:
Its newstar2080 on ebay . Dont know the site . They have said its difficult to replace but unless somone can do it we will all have unusable watches within a year as strap do wear. Does anyone know how to change it?
[Other SmartWatches] MarcSX:
Ok thx i will try that later. Ive installed google fit but its not counting my steps... hope i will get this working.
[Other SmartWatches] hystrix65:
Otherwise you can try using Pedometer
[Other SmartWatches] sibigr:
ofcourse it has a speaker!!!
[Other SmartWatches] pckoloji:
No microSD slot

Only nano SIM slot and Netia Poland worked including 3G DATA

Some plastic and speaker cover stops water but only water-resist device, not water-proof
[Other SmartWatches] the steve:
I have finally received my D5 today. :good:

I like it very much and it is smaller that I thought, regarding most videos. I'm very happy with the quality, feels really well built. And yes, it has speakers ;)

I installed nova launcher, and it works fine so far.

At the moment I try to install watchmaker LWP but somehow it doesn't work. First I installed the watchmaker LWP and it showed the message 'Unfortunally this device doesn't support the Live Wallpaper chooser. You may need to upgrade your firmware.' I have checked for system updates but there is no newer version available. Then I installed the app 'watchmaker premium watch face' but that didn't work either. I can open the app but when I want to set a watchface it shows the message from the picture (see below).

Has anyone managed to install and run watchmaker? Any thoughts about that?
[Other SmartWatches] MarcSX:
so after many things ive tried.. i will stay with google fit for tracking sports now.. i just hope the battery is good enough for this.. i have the feeling that google fit really drains the battery..

well tomorrow in the morning i will run a round on a treadmill and check how good it tracks and how long my battery will live.

i could not get runtastic / Under Armour or Mapmyfitness to run... i even downloaded the apk but i cant install it and on playstore it sais my device is not compatible.

so tomorrow i will run one hour on a treadmill and listening to music with my bluetooth headset.. lets see how much battery is left after that.... :)

if someone knows a better App which is working on the watch (standalone, i dont want to take my smartphone with me) please let me know.. i want to track running/weight lifting workout and my steps.

Greetings Marc
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Just answered you in the K8 mini thread.....
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
I assume those are magnets in the case? Does this mean the cable type will work? I.e dm360 type cable
[Other SmartWatches] seppo ropelinen:
D5 and google play

hello all,

i got my D5 yesterday and I managed somehow to install google from google play. nothing else. how I can install google maps for example?

I ve the latest firmware and using wifi connection.

thanks!

actually i got (by accident (again :D)) google maps working. via google browser.

but other apps from google play. how to install those?
[Other SmartWatches] pckoloji:
Yes those 2 are magnets. I am not sure about other cables. I don't have any to test.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Magnets are just to hold the charging base more firmly in place.
[Other SmartWatches] YEK1907:
This watch has automatic wake up feature ?

I have also No.1 Sun S2 and it supports auto wake up but i couldn't find it for No.1 D5 and i think it's very important for daily use.

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Yeah i found this feature.

For enabling automatic wake up => Settings - Power saving - Open Flip bright screen
[Other SmartWatches] MarcSX:
Ho wlong runs you No.1 D5 without charging?

i have no bluetooth/no Wifi and no Sim Network activated.. everything off..

just installed google Fit to count my steps and have it synced and my watch was empty after 7 hours...

and how can you update the firmware-- i cant connect my device to my laptop it always shows the device for few seconds and then it disappears.. show.. and so on
[Other SmartWatches] probstc:
Interesting. While admittedly I am based in Canada, I frequently travel to the States, mostly the East coast, and I have never had any issues getting 3G reception at the 850 MHz band with AT&T. TMobile was hit and miss, but then again so too is their coverage. The 1900 MHz band is mostly for urban centres, whereas 850 MHz is for rural. I agree that GSM is on its way out in North America and to have a device limited to one band is not a long term investment, then again from my experience nor is buying cheap Chinese smartwatches. :)
[Other SmartWatches] mortakos:
Well I am very pleasantly surprised. Placed an order through gearbest for this watch on the 8th Jan and today i get a knock on my door from DHL, and it is the watch. Delivered to the UK within 12 days. So far haven't played with it a lot as it is charging, but looks quite nice.
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
In the U.S., carriers lease the 850mhz band, and it's not a urban or rural thing either. In my region (South Eastern U.S.) it's almost completely 850mhz Verizon.

AT&T 850mhz coverage map

(their 1900mhz map covers almost the entire U.S., and the second device I had when going across country was using that band and almost never lost signal)
[Other SmartWatches] MrWhiteRD:
Hi, anyone able to source out if a dock charger can be bought separately?
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
Lokifish, can you confirm if the strap is real leather or PU. If it's PU I'm a bit worried about wear. The DM360 strap was a PU and it started to wear away very quickly when taking it on/off to charge at night.
[Other SmartWatches] hisphano:
Hi all.

I just received No.1 D5 and I have a good impression of this watch. However I have a problem with the anti-lost feature as I would like to switch off this to avoid sound warning every time bluetooth connection is gone.

Does anybody knows how to solve it?.

Thank you for your help

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Hi. It seems to be real leather

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I confirmed the wake up function works with no problem by setting up the wake up morning alarm.
[Other SmartWatches] marcinsu:
Is possible to remote camera (by app on D5)?
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Unless you are mechanically inclined, and work well with tiny somewhat fragile components, it is difficult. Like replacing the straps on a an Omate TS, one mistake can very easily mean you have to buy another strap. That's why I haven't posted a guide on how to do it.
[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
Okay. That's the way i want to go. But: the only option i have in energy saving is the screen turn on when i move my wrist thing. There is no option about the data connection. Where can i find this option? Can you please tell me?
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Scroll down. It should be the third option.
[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
There is no third option in my watch. But i've noticed that the firmware i have os the old one from december 2015. On the homepage is a new one from march 2016. Should i install this one or will i have more problems then?
[Other SmartWatches] m-bryo:
Bricked

Please I bricked this **** smartwatch :(
[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
With the update?
[Other SmartWatches] Saxakev:
Id appreciate knowing how to if you can add it. By experience with similar straps, they wear at the buckle point and the only option will be a diy job it seems as I doubt it can be sent to china to repair.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
what did you do? if you just updated it should'nt have happened.

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look for an update on your watch and yes many options have been added after the update. i did'nt have many apps and after the update they were there.
[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
Okay. But OTA update isn't possible. So i have to install it with my pc. I will give you an update as soon as possible. By the way: how is the batterie life after the update? With the december version it is awfull. Ever 5 - 6 hour i have to charge. Only with sim card. No bt or gps. In the android batterie information the os itself is on top there with 77% batterie usage.
[Other SmartWatches] m-bryo:
I update in D5 Firmware 160310....

BROM ERROR:S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL(2005)
[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
Okay. The update is well done now. I have the option to disable connection cut off and even the wifi stays connected if the screen goes black. But the bad batterie usage is still there. I hope it will be better after a few charges, but i think it won't. ?
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Do a factory reset.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
battery life is just great of all the watches i had this one just amazing, i have rooted it so i installed wakelock detector and that way i'll know what is using too much of battery life. i highly recommend to root the watch and in that way you have more freedom with it. the moment that i had the watch i looked for an update and i got it so i do'nt know how battery life was before the update but with the update the watch with full usage (gps, wifi and data connection all on) i get a full day with it and at night when it reaches low battery i charge it (it charges really fast) and close everything and in the morning i lost only 2% and that is amazing.

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does your watch turn on? if so try these:

1. unplug the battery and than plug it back and see if it helps

2. have you tried to update manually?
[Other SmartWatches] mmm876:
how can use remote camera option ?
[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
Okay. I will do so, tomorrow. Is there a tutorial how to root the watch? And what update did you install? What about the alternative rom in this threads first post? Or do you use a special custom rom?

I'm have rooted a lot of phones and my zgpax s8 smartwatch but at the no1 d5 i fear to brick it.
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
There is no remote camera option.

Rooting the proper way is covered here.

Reference guide for SPTool errors
[Other SmartWatches] mmm876:
exists app to remote camera for my phone ?
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
do as suggested reset to factory the watch wipe everything and see how the battery behave do'nt install anything just monitor the battery usage. when you see that it is okay then go to https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/109827242607524552712 and you have everything you need there root, custom recovery and custom rom if you want different rom than the stock. i highly recommend to learn everything there is to improve the usage of this watch:)
[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
Okay, cool. Thanks very much! As i see, tomorrow is the day my watch will hopefully be the best smartwatch on earth. ? for now i have installed Telegram messenger, jbak2 keyboard and whatsapp and since half an hour the batterie still stays at 100% after full charge. I think since the update the batterie usage is better than with the old version. Now i have to look if i stay with this or update to another rom. But as i know myself i will do it like on my zgpax s8. Flashing till it gets no more. ? no, no... never change a running system... perhaps. ? but rooting the device seems very easy so i think this is what had to be done.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
:) this watch is way better than S8\S82 even with notifications still great battery life.
[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
Until now, i can't say that. The watch lost tonight over 60% with wifi and 2g left on. I will do a factory reset now. And the i will root the device.

Which rom do you use, when you say your watch stays the whole day?
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
i'm still with the stock i do'nt have much time to change to custom i want Lokifish Marz rom but when i have time:) still with the stock the watch is great but with the custom rom i know i'll have even better battery life.
[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
Hmm.. okay. With stock the batterie life seems to be very bad on my watch. But now i'm rooted and i will install wakelock detector to find out what drains the batterie so much. I hope i will find answers now. ?
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
for sure something drains your battery hope it not a problem with the battery itself i've contact a seller which sold me a spare charger if he sells more parts for this watch like the battery and straps and if he can upload links for them. last night i had less than 10% battery i've colsed everything and in the morning i had 9% left and that is amazing again because it is a watch and not a phone, i'm saying that because i had other smartwatches before that and none of them had this great battery life as the D5 and i use it the same as i've used the other ones.
[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
Okay. I have noy installed wakelock detector. In categorie 'wakeup trigger' is the calendermemory on top. It opened 45 times. Also in categorie 'cpu wakelock' the calender sync is on top of all. I have noy cleared all the data and deactivated the calendermemory.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
weird that when you reseted the watch it did'nt deactived it, i do'nt use many of the apps that are part of the system and i'm considering of removing them. like the calendar and chinese keyboard.
[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
The calendermemory activated itself every time i deactivated it.

So now i'm rooted, what did i have to to remove the calender and the keyboard? Is there a special program needed

I didn't do that befor.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
i am using an app which remove apps to sd card and can unistall apps which are part of the system i use move to sd card and there are others like apps2sd, link2sd....i found that the first i used is the clearer.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Just use gesture search from the play store and you can access the hidden sync menu on the watch and many other useful menus.

Turn off everything you don't want to sync including calendar.

It's been talked about many times in the K8 round watch thread. Anyway, try that and then check wakelock.

If it continues to be a problem, force uninstall the calendar apk if you have root access.
[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
I've tested link2sd and app2sd. But i didn't find an option to delete calender or something. I will go on. I want to use mobizen, but the program says, that it's not possible to mirror the screen of the watch.

First i thought that telegram messanger is the bad guy that drains the batterie, but since i've deleted it the watch lost 20% in one hour. So, for now i'm stuck with testing till i am back home and can use my pc for research and screen mirroring because to do all of that on the watch is very hard.

I think i will search for a custom rom and install it later.

When i have done that and it didn't work as well, can i go back to stock? And how will i install the stock rom if i'm on custom?

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Sorry, didn't noticed that you've written. ?

But thanks, i will test it and see what happened. ?
[Other SmartWatches] nypdauxx:
Anyone else having a issue with the d5 disconnecting from phone or saying it's connected but not receiving notifications. Is there a better app alternative to the watch helper sync app??

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Android wear running on No1 D5??? Hmmmmm
[Other SmartWatches] Markusq1983:
So... i have installed gsm batterie monitor. As you can see my batterie usage. And a lot of the time i didn't do anything with the watch.