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[Other SmartWatches] Radwan1:
help me

i have a x5 and now is not starting only showing watch logo so please help me with frimware for x5 and PC tool to make my watch working agin..the file in your links is not for x5 only d1 and x1 but not for x5 so please help me and send me frimware and tools thank you sir
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
The files in that post are for the X5 only.
[Other SmartWatches] smartwatchticks:
No. Doesn't seem to be supported. You need to flash yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LwAim6zER4
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
charger for the x5: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Charger-dock-for-X5-smart-watch/1961560_32662879507.html
[Other SmartWatches] penguinsam:
Can you guys x5 have a whole day usage? From 12:00 noon til 20:00, it only got 5% left in battery... I only have bluetooth enabled and run without any sim card
[Other SmartWatches] Cruz77321:
All day battery use

As someone mentioned before, enable airplane mode. Although you may not have a sim card inserted, your cellular radio is still on and draining your battery. After enabling airplane mode, you can turn on your bluetooth and then you will notice significantly more battery life.
[Other SmartWatches] moto2000:
If I have an iPhone and an android tablet, can I get good functionality with this watch? I tried searching through this thread, google, and youtube videos, but can't find the answer to see if anything has changed.

I know most apps are on the google play store, so can I install apps and manage my phone through my tablet when im home, and then on the go, will the watch continue to work well with my iPhone? For example, are notifications supported well? I can read texts for instance? I dont necessarily need to be able to reply, but even showing those notifications is a big plus for me.

I read a review that said something like, if you dont have a sim installed (and I think in the US or at least with AT&T, you cannot have two sims with your phone number) is the functionality going to hurt a lot? Some people recommended sticking with android wear, but I wanted to see if development has improved to the point where it can be used pretty well with a paired iPhone, yet still have the option to connect it to an android device/tablet at certain times?

Thanks in advance!
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
This watch is intended mainly for use as standalone but it can work quite well even as companion.

You could have a look on the [MENTION=3795702]Lokifish Marz[/MENTION] G+ community, there are plenty of useful tips and guides for that purpose: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/109827242607524552712
[Other SmartWatches] nemsi:
Hi Guys,

Does someone know if the app Tasker could work on it? It could be great to automatise some optimisation on it..

Nemsi
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
it works fine with the D5 do'nt see any reason for it not to work with the x5
[Other SmartWatches] dpsalt1604:
Got it !!!

Hi all,

From Aus, first post so be kind. Received my X5 from the very helpful Jessie at Finow. Nice weight and the screen is wonderful. I use it as a my personal phone paired to a Plantronics Voyager Edge headset (via Bluetooth).

However, battery life is dreadful. To get 8 hours (if I'm lucky) I need to disable everything (mobile data, WiFi, etc which I can live with). But I thought I may sneak a bit more life out of it than 8 hours. Means I sometimes don't have enough juice for calls on the way home from work - makes my wife so happy when she can't contact me on my personal mobile :D.

I've updated to latest OS and have been reading this thread for the past month as it has grown so don't think I've missed anything.

Finally, to the people here who provide the OSes, updates, apps and watch faces - a very big thanks and job well done from me. You really are awesome, talented and much appreciated.

Cheers

DPS
[Other SmartWatches] nemsi:
Great!!!

Thank you soniasophie9697 ;)
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
you're welcome:)
[Other SmartWatches] haserufura:
Hello guys, i just bought mine yesterday. Just wondering why there's a dead pixel and the screen blinking. Is it something to do with the firmware? Anybody knows how to fix it? Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] penguinsam:
Any good hacks to make the watch good companion to my mobile phone? The stock "Watch Helper" seems not doing very well, at least it cannot show full content of notifications...
[Other SmartWatches] eliran272:
halp please!

help please! .

I bought the "Finow X5 3G smart watch" Yesterday. After opening the package clock worked for about two hours and then it just did not occur.

I see on the screen only the login screen (the company logo) and the operating system does not start.

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help please! .

I bought the " Finow X5 3G smart watch" Yesterday. After opening the package clock worked for about two hours and then it just did not occur.

I see on the screen only the login screen (the company logo) and the operating system does not start.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
Swapp Link or M2D reciever and sender.

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you need to contact the seller and get a refund or a new watch.

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your have to contact the seller if something like this happen when you just got the watch then they need to refund you or send you a new watch, do'nt wait contact the seller as soon as possible.
[Other SmartWatches] exttt:
Can you write steps to update Firmware 20160414 -

WI-FI connection is constantly falling apart, whether it will solve the problem ?
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
You could follow this video how-to from [MENTION=6786847]smartwatchticks[/MENTION] user:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lSZMQ6zdN0

It uses a No.1 D5 but the steps are identical.

--- edit ---

This one is the same for Finow X5:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LwAim6zER4
[Other SmartWatches] penguinsam:
My guide, hope it can help, credits to [MENTION=6786847]smartwatchticks[/MENTION]:

Firmware update manual procedure (in Windows 7)

1. Install USB driver

- Do NOT connect the smartwatch to the PC

- Unzip Firmware Update Pack.zip, start InstallDriver.exe under the folder USB VCOM drivers

2. Flashing new firmware

- In the SP_Flash_Tool folder, right click flash_tool.exe and select Run as Administrator

- On the right, click Scatter Loading

- Navigate to the new firmware folder and open the scatter_file (e.g. MT6572_Android_scatter.txt)

- In the bottom, file names will be loaded. Do NOT check any items that are not checked

- Select Download Only from the drop down menu above listed files

- Click Download button

- Make sure the smartwatch is completely off, connect it to the PC via USB cable and wait

- Do NOT turn device on at any time, and do NOT disconnect

- Once you see green OK on computer screen, disconnect your device, and power on it

- Done!
[Other SmartWatches] exttt:
Thank you [MENTION=324812]penguinsam[/MENTION]
[Other SmartWatches] Iceweird:
Hi guys, first time here.

I bought a NO.1 G3 and it came with defective battery, heart beat sensor and thermometer... it looked like it was some kind of gimmick features... So i returned it and saw the FINOW X5 and had to buy it. And boy am i glad with it! :D

It came with the latest firmware 20160414, and i have a question.

I can't send files to it from Pushbullet nor can i open Google Drive. Both apps installed successfully.

In Pushbullet I've activated the remote files. In Google Drive, it doesn't even open the app, it shows an error message with the possibility to report the error, which wasn't working i guess, because i pressed the report button and nothing happened.

Do any of you have this kind of problem ?
[Other SmartWatches] Stark_Inc:
Charging Contacts Issue

So everyone,

After having

my X5 for a few months now, a potential limiting Watch life issue has reared itself. Although the watch is somewhat water proof, that protection does not prevent the copper charging contacts on the back of the watch from oxidizing from sweat.

If you are experiencing that your watch is not connecting to your computer or not charging, you may want to do what I did and use a very light pressure to scrape away the tarnished contacts on the back of the watch. I use the tip of an exacto knife, but you can also use extremely fine file tip, or nail tip to do the job.

If Finow is following this forum, please revisit your charging design! to include a removable rubber cap of some sought.
[Other SmartWatches] gibs:
Hello,

New owner there :)

-What the lower button is for ?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
It is works as standard Android "menu" button and it can be configured as "Emergency call" button in the setting menu.
[Other SmartWatches] jaxplanner1989:
I had an X1 with major wifi connectivity issues. If I moved more than a foot from the router, it couldn't find a wifi connection. I updated firmware and it did not change anything. I believe it was a hardware problem. I sent it back.
[Other SmartWatches] dyd666_dylan:
I'm very interested in this smartwatch but I've some doubts that I hope you can help me clarify:

1) if I use the X5 with the SIM card, will it work as a "normal" phone (whatsapp, messages, calls, maps, other apps)?

2) when connected with a phone and without the SIM card, the connection (BT) is stable? If not, it disconnect frequently?

3) when the X5 disconnect from the phone it will reconnect authomatically or will it need a manual repairing?

4) someone had chance to try the X5 with an Iphone? Impressions?

Thanks a lot.

Manuel
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
1) Yes

2) Almost stable

3) Automatically in my case

4) I can't help on that :(
[Other SmartWatches] jaxplanner1989:
I did try the X1 with an iPhone 6. Since it is a standalone watch, there was very little you could do with the iPhone. Notifications to work well require third party apps like M2D receiver/sender which are not written for IOS but for android. There is no IOS equivalent I could find. It would pair with the phone but I never could get notifications to work very well. Just my experience, your mileage may vary.:p
[Other SmartWatches] gibs:
Somebody succeeded to connect the X5 with the Galaxy S6 Marshmallow using bluetooth ? Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
New firmware 160524-034208 released.

Download link on the first post.
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
Hello, where can i get others faces?
[Other SmartWatches] Splen:
Thanks for the update, however, how do you get rid of the spinning globe. I like the original animation
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
The way for restoring the first animation is to flash only the LOGO.BIN file and copy in proper location the bootanimation.zip from first ROM. This should not have side effect, sure at 99.99%﻿
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
As far as I can tell, after testing :

Don't bother flashing the new firmware. It's not as reliable as the previous one.

Unless you have a problem with charging the watch (which is what this update is supposed to fix) you're better off staying with what you have.

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So, after that extremely long email conversation we had. Did you manage to charge your watch properly and get it working again?
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Here:

http://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/other-smartwatches/clockskin-extracted-1-d5-firmware-t3295297

And here:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/109827242607524552712
[Other SmartWatches] kilas_bff:
Hello, i just bought a X5 and one issue that i have is when it loses connection with the phone it doesn't connect automatically, and to connect again i have to unpair and pair again so the app can connect it with the phone!!! Does anyone have this problem? Another strange thing is in the bluetooh devices a X5-NC appears, and i dont know what it is!
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
it a problem with the app not the watch it happened to me with the D5, Swapp Link or M2D are better choices.

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-m2d-notifications-sender-receiver-t2986778/page3
[Other SmartWatches] Splen:
How do I get to the bootanimation.zip???

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What makes it unreliable?
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
Hello, i received my X5 but is w815 !? is the same as X5?
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Cellular randomly disconnects and will not reconnect to the network. This requires you toggle Airplane mode. BT is still arbitrarily getting turned off. Both occur without ever notifying the user. In the case of cellular, it may still show it has a connection when it in fact doesn't.

All the other bugs I've documented also seem to still be there.
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
How to connect bt X5 with my xiaomi redmi note 2? i see the x5 but can't connect but is paired
[Other SmartWatches] Splen:
thanks for the information, I just noticed that my added clockskins aren't showing too
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
if they are paired so they are connected for notifications you need the app Watch Helper or better the M2D (https://plus.google.com/u/0/10303048...ts/W1k1NFmWgke) or Swapp Link, i prefer the second one because you can reply many apps from it, and the developer is working on improving it.
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
Hello, m2d is installed but no bluetooth connection ?

My phone is a Redmi note 2

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My phone is connected to my x5, is connected in shared bluetooth connection. But m2d don't work
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
The file is in the /system/media ...and attached here ;)

Root access and careful attention are required to overwrite it.
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
on my x5 m2d receiver i have "Please Wait" and nothing
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
you need to install M2D sender on the phone and in settings on both you need to enter the same key on both devices and enable debug mode on both and mark everything on the phone.

1. sender key - enter what you want the same on both the watch and phone

2. recievers key - enter what you want the same on both.

3. enter reciever code on that on the watch to the phone.

4. enter imei of the phone to the watch.

5. encryption key - enter what you want on both - watch and phone.

6. mark everything as i said on the app on the phone.

that's it.
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
m2d sender is installed on my phone, m2d receiver is on my x5 installed via bluetooth and 3G internet connect. When i put (+) m2d received i have "please wait"
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
no, you need to go to settings not the + it is for notifications, if you do'nt see it just tap on the upper right corner until it will open.

what is good is that the developer is working to make it suit a round display.
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
ok, thanks, i find the hidden menu, it is working now i tried the notification test

Please, how can i make and answer calls without nano sim ?
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/103030481054767288558/posts/W1k1NFmWgke

who ever uses this app for notifications the developer has improved it for the usage on smartwatches
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
i don't find how answer and make calls that i done with my u8 smartwatch
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
for now we can't answer calls BUT maybe with the new watches that has this ability we can have it also on the android 4.4 smartwatches.

for any questions the developer will be happy to answer, i am sure that with this app it can be maybe possible to answer and recieve phone calls without sim.
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
i bought it by thinking is possible ?

i tried to use watch helper but can't connect bluetooth.

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Hello, finally i have the same issue.

Thethering is ok, but bluetooth connection only for watch helper don't work.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
there are 3 companion apps that work with these watches:

Watch Helper - you need also to install it on the phone, did you? are both devices are paired? do you see the phone on the watch and the watch on the phone (paired)?

M2D - did you do everything i've wrote? all the steps in settings on both devices?

Swapp Link - same you need to install both devices when one is the master (phone) and one (watch) is the companion.

i prefer the M2D because you can reply whatsapp and other apps, SwappLink is great but you only get notifications without answering.
[Other SmartWatches] lucioduca:
Good day, I recently purchased this smartwatch, are waiting for delivery. You know GPS software works on this device?

It is possible to verify the software that works in offline mode? Thanks in advance, sorry for my english usually I write in Italian.
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
ok for m2d but just tests work, i don't have sms notification and others !?
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
you're not doing something right.

did you do that:

go to settings on BOTH devices and DO that:

1. enter the same key in receiver key.

2.enter the same key in sender key.

3.the code from the watch enter it on the phone.

4.enter imei of the phone on the watch.

5. enter the same key in the "your encryption key"

and on the phone mark EVERYTHING so that when you get notifications you'll get a messege on the phone if you want to get notifications from this app.

BTW everybody the developer has improved the app so make sure you updated it on both devices.
[Other SmartWatches] dragon-tmd:
I got a Finow X5 with a slighty misaligned Display. Because of that, i opened the smartwatch to see whats in it:

As far as i can judge, you can't change the display alingment. Maybe i disassemble the whole thing a make some sort of hardware mod to it. But everything else is nice and clean.

Have a K18 as spare.
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
i have 20% battery after 12h20 is normal !?
[Other SmartWatches] losmuerto:
band lenght

Hello, forgive me my english :)

I have a question to the length of the band of the watch, I have large hands and also the corresponding wrist:laugh:

how long is the whole band could anyone check this?

THX and lg from austria
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
i can't connect by bluetooth to x5 from my phone but i can connect by bluetooth to my phone from my x5, why !?

M2D works well for notification, but i have some time deconnection.
[Other SmartWatches] dragon-tmd:
I do have 0% after 5-6 hours :D

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My wrists are about 19.5 cm, and i have still 3 dots (about 3 cm) left.
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
I use m2d for notification, is it possible to change sound by vibrations ?

And it is possible to use tablet talk with the X5 smartwatch ?

How the New Mlais Android 5.1 Smartwatch can Bluetooth calling: Answering,Dialing !? No way to put this fonction on X5 ?
[Other SmartWatches] suanyer:
MacBook Pro - Finow X5 connect

Dear All, I own a Macbook pro and recently i bought a Finox X5. When I plug the smartwatch to the laptop I only get the option to charge it. I am not able to see the files/folder. I would like to install more clockfaces. Does it work with mac? Do i need special software?
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
Mlais is android Wear and not full android lollipop and also different hardware. i think the new 5.1 watches have the ability to answer calls and sms and other reply apps from the watch but not sure.
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
OK thanks, hope see android 5.1 on our X5 ;) and bluetooth calling

Can i use tablet talk app, how i do to ?
[Other SmartWatches] losmuerto:
Thank you :)
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
Hello, why the x5 smartwatch is not seen as a bluetooth headset on the phone?
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
It's due to missing components in the Bluetooth stack, only Finow can fix this - or a new custom ROM!
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
The specs show:

450mAh lithium-polymer battery (one-day life)

How is possible !!!???
[Other SmartWatches] Txetxuno:
Download Android file transfer, its an app to recognise any android device on Mac computers and you will see all folders and files.
[Other SmartWatches] QuantumZIM:
Speech in OK GOOGLE

I am having the same problem, is there a way to make OK GOOGLE, speak its results like it does on any other phone?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Unfortunately the built in speech app is hard coded to point to a Chinese server.

I have read somewhere that if you uninstall the market updates to the google app on the watch it starts working...

Might be worth a try.
[Other SmartWatches] rockabilly:
...about the Mlais Smartwatch, think this watch never come on market. Gearbest refund all presale buyed mlais-watches .... : (

Gesendet von meinem SM-N920C mit Tapatalk
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
Why ?
[Other SmartWatches] darrinmc:
I bought mine of Geekbuying last week and I just got a shipment notification today June 6. Guess I'll see in 3 weeks what I get
[Other SmartWatches] lacmac:
Thank you,it sort of worked.

I wasn't sure which google market you meant so I uninstalled updates for Google app, Google play store and google play services.

If I ask it the time for example in France it plays back the answer to me.But if I say play music or open whatsapp it asks me to update and when I do I'm back to no voice.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Sorry, I just meant the google app itself not play store or services.

Mind you, to be honest I have never played with it.

Shame I can't be more helpful in this case....
[Other SmartWatches] lacmac:
Anybody had trouble with the charger dock?

2 of the pins in the dock will not pop up.

I contacted Jessie from Finow, she said they sell replacement docks.I said I've only had it 2 months, is there no warranty? She said we don't know how you use the charger. I said it is magnetic, goes on automatically into the correct position.

Then no reply.

I am a bit upset about this, as up until I bought the watch, communication was very good.

The charging dock is only $10 but that's not the point.

Update: Jessie has now offered a free replacement.
[Other SmartWatches] snake65:
Exactly what happened with the i2 charger brand new from the box
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
Is possible to use skin created with watchmaker ?

Is there a tempered glass screen protector for X5 watch ?

And how can i get tap2wake work on this watch ?
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
- Only the Watchmaker Livewallpaper version could work on the X5, but it's a long process to have it working fine, which implies to root the watch, manually copy some files in system partition and using a 3rd party launcher.

- The screen protector for Moto360 (the 1st gen) will fit fine

- Look here, an user of the G+ community reports a successful story about tap2wake:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/109827242607524552712/s/tap2wake
[Other SmartWatches] winnerm:
disable the sleeping mode

How can i disable the sleeping mode ?

I cant find any options to keep the screen on all the time.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Maximux time available is 30 mins, in Settings, Display.

This smartwatch hw/sw is not designed for always on mode, and even setting it to 30 mins you will face huge battery drain.
[Other SmartWatches] tester2:
please remind me to ... in this type of display if backlight would be completely turned off, but display pixels would be active and display some contrasted B&W graphics - it would be visible? (e.g. like on screens of old SonyEricsson phones like K750)

maybe this would be great hack for our watches.

BTW anyone can turn this watch with "hand to face gesture" when walk??

I tried dozens of times, but watch turns on on gesture only when I stopped.

If I walked, then I always must check time by pressing button.

It seems like poor acceleration sensor algorithm.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Finow X5 has an AMOLED screen, it means that there is no backlight, each pixel emits light and black pixels are actually OFF.
[Other SmartWatches] tester2:
you are right.

(2 posts in a row in wrong threads, and fist time on this forum at all - obviously I must go sleep)