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[Other SmartWatches] bkkzor:
apk files dont send on watches from telephone. and when i send apk file on watch from PC, there unknown file,not apk
[Other SmartWatches] max050:
Install "apk installer" app from google market, that's it.
[Other SmartWatches] lacmac:
Thanks for that. Have you tried this on the X5? I tried installing it but can only send a notification test from my phone to my watch. Does not work the other way around.

I tried sending a whatsapp message, the only notification I got was from watch helper
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
you have to make a .ZIP file with apks and unzip them in the watch (to do this you should install another file browser that allows you to unzip files, for example Root Browser)
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
That's weird - they've been telling me that they're out of stock for the last week !!
[Other SmartWatches] lacmac:
I Finally got it working. Can receive and send messages from whatsapp, viber, Facebook etc. You can also send and receive with Bluetooth disconnected by using WiFi. Which means I can leave my phone at home and still receive messages in a WiFi area.

Thanks soniasophie9697 for bringing this to my attention.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
I'm happy you figure it out just now i've seen the messeges. if the developer would have kept on working on the app it was great to recieve and make calls from the watch with this app but no nothing from the developer and i know it works because i've recieved calls on my watch and could even answer them without the phone on me but it just stopped :\
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
stupid question: do you remember in what folder you've put them? they do'nt install themselves to the watch you need to go to the folder that you've put them there and install them.

1.if it still does'nt work you can look these apks from the browser that on your watch and download them directly to the watch and from there to install them

2. you can download any app that you want through the pc directly to the watch and it will be installed but you need to use the same account on both.

***install mobizen mirroring on your watch and that way you can easy control any app on the watch.

***use magnify to reach parts of any app on the watch.
[Other SmartWatches] bkkzor:
i solve problem : download apk files from browser
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
i've adit my reply look the options that i've added:)
[Other SmartWatches] bkkzor:
thank you so much
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
The app store you are talking about is the chinese one. It only has 3 apps. You need the new firmware with the google play store. it will have something similar to this icon:

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Will this work on an iphone? Does it allow me to reply to sms from the watch?
[Other SmartWatches] Splen:
I was sent a confirmation email and a tracking number
[Other SmartWatches] lacmac:
Try this for iPhones.

http://apk4iphone.com/M2D-Notifications-Sender.html

As for sms, there is a list of notifications you can receive but sms is not on it. However, there is an option to receive new notifications that is not on the list, so it may work.

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Does anyone if there is a remote camera shutter app that will work on this watch?
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
try, remember that on settings in the phone mark everything and when a notification comes you'll get a messege on the phone if you want to get notifications from this app then mark "yes". you'll get all notifications even sms and calls (at first i could even answer from the watch but somehow it just stopped) and you can answer whatsapp, sms and more apps from the watch. i tried to contact the developer but with no respond i hope when he'll see that many are using this app he will finally fix the calls problem and add an option which apps to get notifications from without the need each time to do it. i will leave a feedback about the app and the calls problem and hopefully he'll see and respond.
[Other SmartWatches] lacmac:
The M2D app stopped working this morning. I didn't change anything. Just stopped receiving any messages.

Later I will un-install then re-install and see if it works again.

Yes it's a shame the developer has not continued with this.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
actually he did:) today so plz go on his thread this is a great app and i know for sure that calls can be answered because i got calls from ppl who do'nt know the number of the watch.

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-g...s-sender-receiver-t2986778/page2#post66551259
[Other SmartWatches] lacmac:
Thanks for the link.

I got it working again, so hopefully it remains that way

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I read his reply to you, seems like he can't do It.

How did you manage to receive calls?
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
New Firmware 20160414

Thanks to [MENTION=6786847]smartwatchticks[/MENTION] and to Finow direct support.

Changelog:

- Just a little change for the Charging current.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9kfip8cYm1nb1Z0dVdsMjRFUTA

Reported on the first post.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Great news !! All working now?

Well done for taking the initiative on this ?
[Other SmartWatches] lacmac:
App stopped again.

Bluetooth dropped connection. When It reconnected the app stopped working.

I will try to replicate this to see if it is definitely the cause.
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
It works well in my case... Except calls.

Enviado desde mi MX5 mediante Tapatalk
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
that is just it i do'nt remember what i did it worked perfectly and then i played with the settings and it just stopped so i uninstall it and reinstalled it but no calls after it, i'm sure it has got to do with the settings.

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thanks:) i hope that maybe he will keep on working on it and make it works for calls, i know it works again i got lots of calls on it from ppl who do'nt have the watch number.

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actually you do'nt need BT for the app to work, just wifi or 3G or BT tethering for data connection (i prefer 3g), make sure that the settings in both devices are correct i had problem with the last key so i've changed it and since then i did'nt have any problem with it just the calls :\
[Other SmartWatches] lacmac:
I tested it again, turned off Bluetooth, back on again.

Worked fine.

Turned of watch, back on.

Worked fine.

Turned off phone, back on.

Worked fine.

I don't know what caused it to fail.

The only problem (although minor) is,even though there is a list of apps to receive notifications in the M2D app. You also need to select what notifications you want in watch helper or your watch will not wake-up or vibrate. But in doing so means that you will receive 2 notifications for the same message. But can only reply to the M2D message.

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Correct, I think I mentioned about multiple connects earlier.

Did you use numbers or letters for your keys?

When I changed the keys to numbers it did not work. So I deleted the app, reinstalled it and kept the default keys.

That worked for me
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
i've entered number much easier but now do'nt remember them i had also problems when both apps worked the M2D and the Watch Helper so stopped using the Watch Helper.

the reason i'm sure for calls stopped is because i've played with the keys. i hope he will help us with the problems and the calls.....when i got calls it was nice i did'nt have to get up to answer the call.
[Other SmartWatches] lacmac:
Without using watch helper,does your watch vibrate and wake up?
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
To don't have any problem with passwords.... Just put 1234. It works for me.

Yes, it vibrates and everything. I also prefer this because watch helper vibrates too much for me.

Enviado desde mi MX5 mediante Tapatalk
[Other SmartWatches] lacmac:
That's the numbers I used.

Is this what you did?

Watch sender code 1234. Phone receiver code 1234

Phone sender code 5678. Watch receiver code 5678

That is what I did and it didn't work.

Or were all sender receiver codes the same?
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
Did this firmware come direct from Finow?

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I downloaded this and I couldn't get it working. Do I need an app on the iphone?
[Other SmartWatches] myspac:
Good news for me: I tried it this week-end and now, I have no more battery problem, and no more 3G/2G data connexion unselected in settings after few hours. The watch, with tethering all the day + 2G/3G (but without wifi, I don't need the day) use ~30% after ~11 hours ! very very happy !!! (same applications than the previews firmware, only SuperU instead of Knigo..).

So, now, I m looking for an application to make an "always on" watch ...

(I start to dev it with an overlay windows to reduce more the brightness of display (level 1 is too bright for an always on), but I don't know howto sleep all android threads and keep display on... yes I know , the way is long !)
[Other SmartWatches] rhstar:
When I try to install something from the Play Store on the watch, I get an error. Unfortunately, it's black text on a black background, so I can't read the actual error.

It seems that the usefulness of this watch is significantly hampered if you can only install apps from their own app store, and not the Play Store, because their app store only contains 3 apps! Has anyone else encountered issues with installing apps from the Play Store? Any solutions?
[Other SmartWatches] lacmac:
I've had no problems downloading app from Google play.

Try a factory reset.
[Other SmartWatches] myspac:
Me too. No problem I can install all applications from playstore.( I was the fisrt to ask finow to add playstore on their first rom.. now it works without any problem.)
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
WATCH And Phone codes have to be the same... Logically

Enviado desde mi MX5 mediante Tapatalk
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
yes, on the watch you install m2d reciever and on the phone you need m2d sender.

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communi...2/stream/ff4a6f3f-baa6-479f-abc6-3e7e4bcc84c0

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it is maybe saying that you do'nt have available space my solution was to reset the watch because i've rooted the watch and moved apps and still could'nt install apps for not enough space error so it is better you reset your watch.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Yes, [MENTION=6786847]smartwatchticks[/MENTION] has got it from Finow
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
Is there any significant updates over the version I posted. If not I might wait until there is a firmware that stops the data turning off with the screen.

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m2D is not available on the iphone app store. Is this only for Android?
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Check on post #292, [MENTION=5082597]myspac[/MENTION] reported that 2G/3G data is working fine; even battery seems to live longer.

I didn't yet test it.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
if it is'nt on the app store so yes it is just for android, maybe if you contact the developer on his thread maybe he can make it support ios.

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-m2d-notifications-sender-receiver-t2986778

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2614142

BTW have you on the saving mode you unmarked the option that turns off connections when screen is off?
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
I tried "Always On: Ambient Clock" from play store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.turki.alkhateeb.alwayson

Results on K8 were not so good though, often the "always on" clock didn't appear and the screen went off and battery drain was very huge when it worked. Maybe different results on X5.
[Other SmartWatches] nixuspix:
Mate, you may like this one hxxps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.aquilin.timicon
[Other SmartWatches] myspac:
Thank you , I will test it.

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It is "always on" ? there is no information about this feature.
[Other SmartWatches] myspac:
Ok, I have tried it just only 1 hour : 20% used !! => so not possible ...
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Running that app, and others like it, will cause the watch to most likely run both cores at 800-900MHz if not the full 1GHz. How Wear pulls it off is the watch is essentially "asleep with it's eyes open", then wakes up about once a minute for a short period to update the display data. The way firmware is written for all the MTK6572 smartwatches I've seen is "all or nothing". Either that display updates at 60 fps or not at all, doesn't matter if it's LCD, transflective or OLED. I'm not sure if this is a hardware limitation or just poor coding.
[Other SmartWatches] Itsbugz:
Hi all, since I'm so interested with X5 Finow, I've been reading this thread & got few questions before deciding to buy it or not, hope you guys can share your thoughts/recommendations:

1. Is there any other smartwatch (android wear & full android) that has similar if not same specs with X5?

Maybe with same or better battery life, memory slot, waterproof & ofcourse with the similar pricing with X5.

Really like X5's OLED screen & resolution quality, I guess this is my 1st priority for getting a reltively cheap smartwatch.

2. Does it has a music remote feature? I want to control my phone's Apple Music/Spotify through the watch while commuting.

3. How about the GPS locking & map app, any issues?

4. My second priority is on the heart rate monitor, pedometer, sleep monitor & other health/fitness related functions, how accurate are they? and does the heart rate monitor tracks daily or just on each measurement? Same with the rest activity tracker & sleep monitor functions.

Sorry for the long questions here.

X5 has been my main target for now since there's been many discussions and good support from Jessie & XDA members.

Thanks. :)
[Other SmartWatches] armabelo:
Watchfaces

I would like to know if it is posible to install watchmaker watchfaces on the X5.
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
Data connection on the new firmware does seem a bit more stable. And the UI is back to the original I think which is nicer than the D5 version.
[Other SmartWatches] Cruz77321:
Some X5 Q&A

Can't answer all your questions but will answer what I know.

1. I haven't found any other smartwatch currently on the market that compares to the X5.

2. Doesn't have a stock music remote app. I am currently looking a third party app, but I am hopeful that the developer for the X5 should release an app in a future firmware release.

3. Haven't used the GPS much, but all seems to be working fine.

4. Heart rate monitor and pedometer work fine. No stock sleep monitor. Would recommend Goggle Fit or another 3rd party fitness app.

Overall a great watch that is getting better due to support from Jessie, XDA members, and Finow. Thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] Itsbugz:
Hi Cruz,

Thanks a lot for your input.

I agree that with the great support from everybody here, Jessie & Finow, the X5 looks very promising.

Cheers!
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
1.yes, check k8 mini, D5, x3, x1.

memory slot - no (but new watches with it coming soon).

watrproof - ip65 not ip67 or ip68.

2.no, but you can use Swapp Link for controling your any app on your phone (i really do'nt understand the purpose of that).

3. just fine for me i use 3g and at home on wifi (i have the D5)

4.fine, you can always download the ones you like better for tracking sleeping, activity and heartrate there good ones.

HR Monitor only track when you open it and honestly again dont understand the purpose of using it all day long (and i workout daily heavily).

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why do'nt you use this:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communi...2/stream/19c30560-6623-434f-9e61-14edf6033b92

download the software that with it you can make and change clockfaces as you like use the link i gave you for any help and for the software.
[Other SmartWatches] carioco67:
The best Mac application for generating the clockskins???

Hello.

I want to know what is the best desktop Mac application for generating the clockskins. I just ordered one Finow X5, and I want to try to design some watchface. I have "The-Desktop-Watchmaker-beta" java apps, but I don't like very much.

Thanks!!!
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Check out this thread - http://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/other-smartwatches/clockskin-extracted-1-d5-firmware-t3295297

There is a software solution in there that actually allows you to use the watch face engine used in the watch - to build your own.

It's great. Only thing about MACs is you have to check for hidden .dstore files etc etc when you transfer to the watch itself - You'll find more info in the thread.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
ClockSkinMaker.
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
Hi All

Jessie has asked me to post in relation to logging the main bugs or issues we want the engineers to resolve.

This is for the X1, D5 and especially the X5.

They are asking also for developer input to resolve issues such as ability to have an option to allow the apps fit to the square (like how they do with Google apps).

[MENTION=3795702]Lokifish Marz[/MENTION] is this something that would interest you?

Could you please post anything here and I will pass it on. My main issues so far are keyboard voice input, mobile data connection and it not refreshing to restablishing network after losing connection and addition of always on Google voice.
[Other SmartWatches] smartwatchticks:
Confirmed. I got it via email from Jessie a few days after she sent out the X5 watch for video review. It's the version I used in the X5 firmware update video.

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Thanks for taking this on [MENTION=4286520]caltomoto[/MENTION]. Seems like a good idea to have you as a central POC with Jessie as she seems quite busy on all fronts. I did get a reply to a query I sent her about replacing the genetic spinning globe startup on the X1 with the logo they have on the X5, and she said she would try and have her Engineers work it into the next firmware update for the X1. So if there are any other goodies we want to see swept up into that upcoming X1 release, now would be a good time to pass them over to [MENTION=4286520]caltomoto[/MENTION]!
[Other SmartWatches] snake65:
Can I please get a link to the Ali store or there homepage please.
[Other SmartWatches] myspac:
Hello,

I do some more test about building an always on app:

- overlay window 50% transparent to reduce the brightness of display

- set the CPU to 598Mhz (we have 3 possiblility for this mtk cpu: 598mhz, 803mhz or 1G)

- sleep clockskin

- mobile with data + bluetooth on (but not wifi).

This is better but not enough: 6 hour 51

According to the battery consumption, I will sleep other process .and change the auto bluetooth tethering refresh check (30s).

Someone have other idea ?
[Other SmartWatches] snake65:
You turn data of as I would guess most ppl use it as a companion with there phone so no need for data
[Other SmartWatches] kaher:
What about tethering call without a sim card . Any progress?
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
for now not possible.
[Other SmartWatches] Stark_Inc:
X5-D5 Smartwatch Antenna Transplant

Okay ladies and gentlemen,

I managed to install the latest firmware update, but I still appeared to have very low to no mobile reception (1 bar), and even when I did, it would time out after 20 mins or so. So I figured the problem must be with the antenna I transplanted. I got a new reliable soldering iron and a desktop magnifying glass and meticulously fixed the coax antenna to the point where I get a consistent 5 bars (-65db) running under 2G.

Only issue I am now still having is the mobile radio now times out around 20 to 40 mins, although the bars and status indicate 5 bars, but with no data indicator.

I knew from previous experience that restarting the watch would reset the radio, and I would be good for another 40 mins, but that was a hassle, so I then tried turning the airplane mode on then off to find that this would also restart the radio.

Using "Tasker" I was able to create a repeating script of 30 mins that would toggle the radio mode off then off within 10 seconds; effectively resetting the radio and establishing communication. I wasn't able to toggle the airplane mode as Tasker reported my system as being an incompatible Android "4.2" and not 4.4

Try it if you have the same problem.

So. With my now working radio I can finally release my tutorial on how to use your own watch strap while maintaining your communications.

Enjoy!

http://www.mforbes.ca/x5-smartwatch-antenna-transplant/
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
great job:) if you put the antenna inside the watch would'nt the metal cover will cause interferening?
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
Does anyone know where to find the / symbol on the stock keyboard?

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ISSUES & REQUEST LIST

So far these are the things I have passed on. Could you please add to this list and add as much details where possible.

1.	Keyboard voice input does not work. Can it be updated to allow google voice text input to be added instead.

2.	Google Now – can the feature to add always on ‘Ok Google’ searching to be added. This means the watch is always listening for the user.

3.	Watch can answer mobile calls but you then have to speak into your phone when connected to phone Bluetooth. Please allow phone calls on the mobile to be answered on the watch and for us to be able to speak to the watch instead of the phone.

4.	Bluetooth connection with iPhone is not strong. Hard to get reconnected once the connection is lost.

5.	Add function to allow apps to fit to a square screen

6.	App or firmware update to allow the sensor data to communicate with the sensor manger. This will allow all third party apps to use the sensors. This would allow sensor data to be shared with fitness apps in the google play store.

7.	Possibility to implement low energy ‘always on’ setting so a very basic watch face is displayed when main watch face is off.

8.	Addition of feature to allow extra widgets to be added. This would be good for news pages etc.

9.	Watch does not search for mobile connection when it has been lost. The watch should refresh when it finds there is no connection.

10.	Add feature to have an option for mobile data to be always on.

11.	Add sleep activity manager to the system to help monitor ones sleep
[Other SmartWatches] Igorow:
One question. How can I root this device? I tried with KingRoot but without success. Thx in advance for the answer.
[Other SmartWatches] darrylw71:
I changed my order from the X5 to the D1, and am now regretting it for the screen and the better battery. DAAAMN

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Well done !!!
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
what is D1? do you mean D5?
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
OLED does not automatically mean better battery life.
[Other SmartWatches] darrylw71:
Yes sorry... D5. :good:

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Going to try the D5 [its almost here] but still wanting the X5 for the larger, clearer screen, and I do like the look of it better. Started to read the issues but I think that was last month and they have killed off many of the bugs from the first release.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
You could flash my TWRP recovery, link on the first post, then install SuperSU zip from inside the recovery.
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
Wrong threat