yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] penguinsam:
Really can't have a day long battery life...
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
you can, if it is like the D5 go to settings and then go to saving power and you'll find it there just unmark it and the watch wo'nt go to sleep when the screen is off.
[Other SmartWatches] -=ApA=-:
Anyone knows how to enable USB mass storage?

After flashing the latest firmware it asked upon connecting USB, but now it just says

(Charger) Connected and there's no accessible drive on PC
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Have you already tried by going in the notifcation panel and check "Enable USB dirve" ?
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
Is there an apps like watch helper ? who is not need internet connection for sending notification
[Other SmartWatches] -=ApA=-:
Thank you. I left the USB debugging on, sorry. Turned it off and

it worked. It's my first smartwatch, still exploring stuff :)
[Other SmartWatches] maxxxy:
Hello guys

I just found out this smartphone and I like a lot

I was torn between no1 d5 .... k9 3g

Then I found this and I love it ....

I wanted to know how it handles notifications

for example those of whatapp I can read directly on smartwatch?

between the three models I mentioned in this post

what is the best??? x5 ???

thankyou

these three models use the same firmware ?.

so they have the same functions?
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
The smartwatches share the same functions but they have 3 different firmwares, D5 and K9 firmwares are interchangeable though.

D5 and K9 also share the same 1.3" IPS display, while X5 has an 1.39" AMOLED unit.

D5 has 1 physical button for power/home functions, K9 has 2 buttons, the second is for back function, X5 has 3 buttons, the third is for menu/SOS functions.

On all the three, notifications handling is quite basic with the integrated "Watch Helper" app (to be installed on your smartphone), while better results can be achieved with 3rd party apps.

If you want to have a lot of information about these three smartwatches, I suggest you to visit the dedicated G+ community:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/109827242607524552712
[Other SmartWatches] Panikos:
Hi,

I am unable to get bluetooth tethering to work with Samsung S7 edge and not sure where I can start debugging. wiith devices connected via bluetooth if I select the option in bluetooth settings it simply toggels back to off with no message.

Can anyone get me started on the right path?

**EDIT: Please ignore request for help. I had stupidly forgotten to enable bluetooth tethering under "Mobile hotspot and tethering" menu in setting**

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/103030481054767288558/posts/W1k1NFmWgke you can use this to reply to apps.

https://plus.google.com/u/0/103030481054767288558/posts/bkhPcN99o2v you can use this to reply to sms and calls.
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
I want to use "swapp link" app, but there are many bluetooth disconnection, anyone have this issue ?
[Other SmartWatches] Steven13:
Hi, I'm having exact the same issues with trying Android Wear on my Samsung S6.

Anyone can assist resolving this?

Thanks,

Steven
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
yes, that is why i've stopped using it the developer stopped working on it, it a shame that the do so much for the Wear watches and do'nt realize how big our community is :/ why are'nt you using the M2D? still much better choice at least you can actually reply.
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
M2D is good for notifications but not for calls.
[Other SmartWatches] dirtymindedx:
Dunno if you guys are having this issue. I bought a finow x5 and the dock kept coming off the charger even with slightest of movements. I opened the dock and saw that the pins were moving the board inside the dock away from the watch. I folded up a piece of paper and placed it under the side where the pins were and put it back together. Now I just put the charger on the watch and boom instant connection. No more trying to find exact spot. Hope this helps.
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
He stopped working on it for a couple reasons. The computer with all the files died with no backup. Another reason is the couple years he was releasing, he actually lost money on it.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
ho, i'm sorry to hear that :( it is a great app on the zgpax s8 and s82 i used it, he should put a comment in play store that he has stopped it's development.
[Other SmartWatches] mrqu1cky:
Based on the teardown photos others have posted, it appears that the battery is fairly easily replaceable despite the finowatch website claim that it is not. I did a little searching on the item but the only ordering sites I found require a minimum of 3000 batteries per order. That's quite a few more than I anticipated needing. Anyone know where to buy these batteries individually online or in the states?
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
http://www.aliexpress.com/af/K8-bat...ve_id=SB_20160622231309&SearchText=K8+battery

try to contact these sellers

***does the k8 battery is the same as the D5?X5?K9?
[Other SmartWatches] nashman888:
Watch Faces on Finow X5

I just bought a finow x5. I've seen responses on the forum here to use watch skin or similar to send over watch faces via pc or Mac? Are they sent in .watch format? I've been using watchmaker pro to create faces but i cannot connect the finow as its not from the watch list. The stock standard faces with the watch are a bit drab. Any help here would be appreciated
[Other SmartWatches] cvigti:
I am not really into it yet, but I've researched a bit and the main "thing" to remember is this:

https://youtu.be/jp9gO7ZMwKE?t=10m37s

Also, SmartWatch Ticks recommends seeing this first: https://youtu.be/RLH4voR5FZg

Basically, you create a ClockSkin folder on your PC and put the skins you find here or in his video's descriptions and then copy that folder to a folder of the same name on your watch.

I don't know in what format they are since my Finow is just arriving this week...

BTW, you may notice those videos are for the No.1 D5, but they are the same for the finow X5.

Can anyone tell me what would be the best place to be up to date to what clock skins/watch faces are available at the moment? Is it a thread here in xda? A page on google+? I would like a place that would have only skins compatible with the finow x5 (and no.1 d5 for that matter). I'm going to start by downloading those folders showned on smartwatch ticks, for april, may, etc...buut I would like to follow the new skins as they appear. Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] rockabilly:
You can't use watchmaker clockfaces : ( these faces are only for android wear clocks this time. Take a look in No.1 D5 thread for a lot of information and watchfaces.

Pictures and information about the battery you find in the K8 thread ...

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[Other SmartWatches] cvigti:
Adding to this, does anyone know if there are plans to upgrade the X5 to android 5.1? I read rumours about it some time ago...but given that Finow doesn't even have OTA updates...I doubt it.

Furthermore, is there a way to replicate that icon that this android 5.1 watches have on the left bottom of the screen? The one that allows to view and, specially, close all running apps at once?
[Other SmartWatches] mrqu1cky:
Nope, the battery is Grepow 453535, a round battery. Sadly, I could not find any reference to it on aliexpress. While a great looking watch, I don't foresee owning this watch more than a year or two. I like the watch and I like the price but, as we all know batteries don't last forever. Who likes any watch enough to buy 3000 replacement batteries? :confused:
[Other SmartWatches] Sergan348:
Who knows what type of loudspeaker is set in finow X5? Needs replacing!
[Other SmartWatches] nashman888:
Thanks

Thanks for the information! I was wondering if i can try and steal some of the images and xml file from watch maker and bring them over to the clock skin folder?
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Currently you can only import images from .watch file, not xml files. If you want to share your works, please don't "steal" just ask to the authors the consent to use their work or at least give them the credits for it. ;)

--- edit ---

You can find a lot of info about clockskins and many "ready to use" faces here on XDA:

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

Or even better on the following G+ community which has 2 sections dedicated to custom watch faces for this watch:

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/109827242607524552712
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
i do'nt know if anyone looking for a replacement battery but here is a link that i've ask from a seller that i'm in contact with:

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...-X5-Finow-smartwatch/1961560_32688305277.html
[Other SmartWatches] cvigti:
Hi, someone please point me to the right direction of the Clock Skin Maker to use with the finow X5.

I've looked for it on the g+ forum and can't find it. I tried the one in the first thread of the No.1 D5 and it does not install, and i've tried the one from the website of clock skin maker and it installs but it doesn't let me add files to see the watch faces, it asks for .watch files, I have some files from the g+ forum and the program does not recognize them.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/109827242607524552712

this is the page for a guide how to install watch faces for any questions feel free to ask at that post:)

https://plus.google.com/u/0/+LokifishMarz/posts/SgSiRjrzE8c

and also you'll find all faces there.
[Other SmartWatches] cvigti:
Thanks soniasophie :)

My question is not about installing watch faces, I think I got that covered, all I want to do now is view a watchface (namely the one from andrew davis, AVP) in clockskinmaker.

After I unzip the file I can't seem to be able to select it inside clockskinmaker. It asks for a .watch file and nothing appears when I select the AVP folder and open it within the program. :(
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
did you put it in the clockskin folder that is on the pc that goes with the software? you have to put the folders (from the zip file ) there and that way you see them on Colckskinmaker
[Other SmartWatches] cvigti:
Thanks to a well made visual "tutorial" by andrew davis on G+ I figured it all out.

Thank you for the assistance in the X5 firmware problem ;)

Now I am really going to start adding tons of watch faces to the X5. I wonder how long until I will have to flash the firmware again... ;)
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
btw, be careful when you delete a watch face from the folder make sure your watch is on a stock one and not one you've added.
[Other SmartWatches] maxtly:
strap Finow x5

Good morning, someone kindly knows where to buy an original strap x5?
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Changing strap on X5 means dismount the whole electronic inside to disconnect the antennas connectors.

Anyway you could ask to Finow directly here:

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/2034004?spm=2114.01010208.3.5.UYAdfy
[Other SmartWatches] maxtly:
x5 antennas

ok, thank you .... is not a problem for me to disconnect the antenna ..... 10 minutes of work ....... it seems that a member should publish a tutorial on how to bring the antennas inside. ... does anyone know where I can watch it ... thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
It is here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66518527&postcount=250

And here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66646399&postcount=323
[Other SmartWatches] gkai:
The second tutorials, explaining how the antenna can be relocated inside, seems to have vanished...:(

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[Other SmartWatches] kokolino75:
Finow x5

Hello I apologize for my bad English

I can not believe

Finow x5 can receive calls from Iphone4 and Can anybody tell why ????

I have Huawei P8 and many want to accept calls ... Any ideological
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
It cannot receive phone calls from anything. It will notify you of an in-coming call but that's about it.
[Other SmartWatches] kokolino75:
Can receive and respond to calls without a SIM card from iPhone 4/6 100% tested
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
So you are saying that you can leave your phone in another room, get a call and answer it on the watch, then be able to speak into the watch and hear the person on the other end from the speaker on the watch?
[Other SmartWatches] kokolino75:
phone without a SIM card in one room, the other room iPhone 4 pucker of Hauwei P8 iPhone and speaking clock
[Other SmartWatches] dirtymindedx:
Just curious as to why any developers haven't jumped on creating a rom for this device since it's full android and is better than most phones lol
[Other SmartWatches] kokolino75:
Hello I Finow x5 (root - Kingo-root) uninstsl

launch helper

(uninstall menager ROOT- google play store)

I can not connect to the phone after it istalirah again

HELP someone there to watch version of the launch helper (this is where phone can not connect)

thank you
[Other SmartWatches] dirtymindedx:
I just started using the swapp link app. I know there are a lot of bad reviews on this but looks to be working flawlessly so far. My recommendation on setup is don't let the app know your smart watch is a phone. Just use Bluetooth only no online push notifications. It seems to work exactly as its supposed to with the Finow X5.

Was getting aggravated with all the link loss beeping when phone is 1 foot away. Hopefully this doesn't fail me now since I just got the watch less than 2 weeks ago and notifications have been horrendous and I am coming from a Gear S to this and a little disappointed.
[Other SmartWatches] kokolino75:
Thank work satisfaction ... it should be investigated

I begin to exploring it might be gaining the clock
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
I used swapp link, i have several deconnections.
[Other SmartWatches] dirtymindedx:
I don't know how to prove it. What I believe is happening is that the swapp link app is closing and no longer running in background hence the disconnect. Then when you open t again it forces Bluetooth connection.
[Other SmartWatches] dirtymindedx:
OK found something interesting. Try this. If you have a rooted phone open es explorer and get to the system folder edit Build.prop scroll to the end of the file paste the following: sys.keep_app_1=com.preiss.swapps.link

Reboot the Phone and reopen app. Now the app will stay open and run in background. I am going on a half day with no disconnects. I sent myself a text from my wife's phone a sec ago and received on my watch.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
[MENTION=1744274]dirtymindedx[/MENTION] nice work :)

You can also use an app manager to move the app to internal storage.

Might help - seems to be the case with many apps like a third party keyboard etc etc...

My problem with this app was more about battery consumption - let me know how it goes.
[Other SmartWatches] dirtymindedx:
Will give that a go with a different app but at this point I have a fully functional notification system finally. A lot of digging went into this. I am just annoyed that the people who make these watches release them not caring that a feature like phone notifications is not working properly.

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One last catch if you turn off both devices and turn them on run swapp link once on both devices and your good for the day. At this point I have disabled watch helper on my watch and deleted watch helper off my phone.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Nice work - thanks.

I would moan at the vendor but this kind of thing is also why these watches are significantly cheaper :)

Unfortunately it's a trade off of great hardware but poor software and little support :(
[Other SmartWatches] rford1@tpg.com.au:
Does M2D work for iphones to X5 notifications?
[Other SmartWatches] Iceweird:
Hey guys!

I just scratched the tempered glass/film screen protection that comes with the X5. :crying:

it's deep, so i want to replace it. Does anyone know where i can buy one ?

thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] Logon941:
Which one is better smartwatch X5 or Q1?
[Other SmartWatches] youngblood68:
what is the latest update please ?I am on the v.s 160524 and where can i get it ?
[Other SmartWatches] ryanaustin:
Just wanted to know if i can open whatsapp through my bluetooth tethering and send a message and recieve notifications. I did a test on whatsapp on my phone but it was not showing in the watch. Is there any other app that works with whatsapp?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] gkai:
Just received my X5 today, my first smart watch attempt...already a small question: is there a way to reassign buttons? The bottom is useless for me at the moment cause no sim, and probably in the future, I doubt I will use emergency call...

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[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
i have an issue with google play, i can't search apps !?
[Other SmartWatches] Minh_Mang:
About water resistance

Dear all,

How is about the IP (water resistant) grade of this product?

Thank you!
[Other SmartWatches] kokolino75:
no Wetting

The watch is not waterproof
[Other SmartWatches] Minh_Mang:
I think this is the back improvement:o. Finow X1 and X3 are IP57 watches!
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
have you any issue with google play ?
[Other SmartWatches] Jonesy365:
swype settings not staying

I don't know if this has been settled but every time I restart my X5 my Swype keyboard drops as the default keyboard. Is there any setting that allows this setting to stay set. :good:
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Install Setting Search from Play Store, go in the Application menu, then open the setting for Swype and tap on "Move to internal storage".

This will fix the issue ;)
[Other SmartWatches] maxxxy:
Hello guys

I Finow x5 from 2 days

I'm trying

I tried m2d but I do not feel well

for now I prefer to look at helper

But as soon as the clock moved away from the smartphone it starts to sound an alarm clock on both your phone ????

how do I avoid this annoying alarm

thank's﻿
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Disable the option on the phone app.
[Other SmartWatches] maxxxy:
OK,

But which option?

I can not find it
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
I can't do search from google play store with my X5 !?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Why not? It takes a little messing around but you will finally be able to tap on the search window.
[Other SmartWatches] iarapilot:
Could you please post instructions on how to root/flash with TWRP? I read post 219 and dont really get it. Much appreciated.
[Other SmartWatches] iarapilot:
OK. I flashed trwp fine. Now, how do I boot into recovery to install supersu?

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OK. I got it....hold power and lower button at same time!
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
I already answered this question, look at previous posts.
[Other SmartWatches] CPGOD:
Yeah, saw the post, saw the specs, question still stands! Yoda say sceptic I am.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
ROTFL :laugh:

I already asked confirmation to LCZ-Finow and to another seller on Alibaba, they both confirmed it is an OLED unit.
[Other SmartWatches] Bedeadu:
I really like this one. Are you guys trying pre-orders through Gearbest or Alibaba?

Dimensions seem smaller then k18, unless the are taken from different spots, at least on length. 50mm vs 58mm. The rest is basically the same 46mm vs 47mm x 13mm.

Good job finding the manufacturer, I wonder if it would help with warranty on batteries if I were to get this(too late for k18).

Agreed, looks much better without the outer # dial, cleaner.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Yep - well that's what I expected.

Still you never know - we could be shocked and astounded by them actually using the complete stack and making the correct settings available - lol :)

I know people are attracted by the Oled screen, but understand this - your battery will drain faster with this screen.

It is much clearer and brighter but at the cost of battery life.

Unless they have dramatically changed the configuration of the driver/power set up it will be exactly the same as the K8 - which has pretty bad battery life and the D5/K8 Mini lasts longer by far.

In fact with this same size screen and same button layout, my money is on the fact that it is the very same motherboard as used in the K8.

I hope I'm wrong because it does look very nice indeed and build quality is way better all round.

Can't wait for the first one to turn up and see what we really have here :)
[Other SmartWatches] CPGOD:
The documentation on the FINOWATCH website [user guide] is that of the K8......
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Ok, well there we go...
[Other SmartWatches] gingerdude:
Mind you guys don't take your eye out on those buttons, they spoil the watch for me.
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
Looks similar to this one http://www.lembird.com/Free3/show_31.html
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
That's a K8 :)
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
That is the K8 round (K18) twin.
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
I'm wondering if the two buttons (top + bottom) have a function or if they are decoration only. The image on gearbest shows only the middle button has having the home/power function.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
The 3 button configuration is normally back, menu and select. In whatever order....
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
:confused:

Same question answered here
[Other SmartWatches] caltomoto:
sorry didn't see it.

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Will this make controlling the watch any easier? On the K18 does it give any easier access to app menus etc?
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Yes, 3 buttons makes things a lot easier.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Also for modding and developing (for TWRP for instance) the third button was really a nice plus.
[Other SmartWatches] smartwatchticks:
How exactly will you test the display to tell if it is OLED? Is there a system level app or are you going to 'eyeball' it?
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Dark room and a pure black jpg is the easiest. If you see light = LCD, if you see nothing = OLED.
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
I'm quite confused... Is it as K8 (regarding size) or as a k8 mini l/d5? Because I was about to get one thinking that is a D5 but with a oled display.... k8 size is too much for me...

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[Other SmartWatches] iarapilot:
Problem now is that I flash supersu, but after reboot supersu is not installed/showing in apps. If I try to install a supersu apk, no luck! So I cant figure out how to root. But TWRP is working.
[Other SmartWatches] mrqu1cky:
First off, my apologies if this is a repost. I recently purchased this device and as luck would have it, the charging base does not connect well. While it charges the battery without issue, the usb storage feature doesn't really work. If I jiggle it, I can sometimes get it to allow me to turn on USB storage, but the storage never shows up on my computer. I made a n00b mistake and deleted the active watchface rendering the watch useless with nothing but a blank screen on boot. In order to circumvent this issue:

1) Press and hold all three buttons until reboot.

2) You'll see a list of options in Chinese, scroll down using the top button to select the only line containing the phrase in English "eMMC"

3) Once highlighted, select with the middle button

This will perform a factory reset and the machine will boot back factory settings.
[Other SmartWatches] mrqu1cky:
Hello,

I'd really like to flash the twrp onto this device however, for whatever reason, when I turn off the phone, my computer only detects the VCOM port for 2 seconds, then it disappears. I suspect this is either a problem with the watch or the charging base. The watch appears to charge fine, but even with the watch turned on, the charging base requires some jiggling to show up as USB composite/mass storage device. I'm not really enthused at the prospect of sending the watch back to gearbest for replacement and waiting another month. Has anyone experienced this issue or have any troubleshooting steps to work-around this issue?