yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Preloader VCOM port is active only for few seconds, that's the way it works.

You have to start SP Flash download (the only reason for using Preloader mode) and AFTER that you have to connect your watch, switched off, to the USB port. SP Flash will detect the watch and lock it in Preloader mode for flashing operations.
[Other SmartWatches] mrqu1cky:
Thank you!!
[Other SmartWatches] mrqu1cky:
Looks like I spoke too soon. The TWRP installed successfully. I opted to install supersu upon exit. The watch reboots and an initial install screen appears on boot which indicates that the install was successful. However upon further examination, the supersu application does not appear in list of installed applications. Root checker apps fail to indicate root account. Busybox fails to install. Mobizen mirroring no longer connects despite uninstall/reinstall. To top it all off, adb su does not work:

[user@pc development]$ sudo ./sdk/platform-tools/adb shell

shell@w815_kk:/ $ su -

just hangs.....

I tried clearing the cache, the dalvik cache and fixing permissions inside twrp, to no avail.

Is there any to way restore or re-attempt the supersu install? I'm using build 160524.
[Other SmartWatches] iarapilot:
Pretty much, same here. And, when I go to install supersu apk, it gives the update or new option for install. So it is installed but doesnt show in apps or remove programs.

I initially tried to root with Kingo. I wonder if that is causing a problem.
[Other SmartWatches] mrqu1cky:
I suspect that might be it. I also tried alternate methods of rooting. I have found a work-around, but I don't know how far you are willing to go to implement it. I had to do a factory reset as above, using the three button technique.

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

Once the initial configuration is complete, connect to your wifi network. Then in applications, you should see super su listed. Click on it and select the TWRP option to download. The device will reboot and install the downloaded file in TWRP. Once complete an automatic reboot will occur.

I now have root. Now begins the long process of reinstalling all my apps :/
[Other SmartWatches] Stark_Inc:
Sorry for the inconvenience. My sight is constantly involving. The link is now valid. Thanks for the heads up!

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[Other SmartWatches] iarapilot:
I will give that a try.
[Other SmartWatches] iarapilot:
You rock; works like a champ.
[Other SmartWatches] cristiano1987:
Not bluetooth signal

responsibility, but now me and left without bluetooth ... I can not hear music and have very poor quality bluetooth pff donot some help?:crying::crying:
[Other SmartWatches] Iceweird:
Hey guys!

i have 2 questions:

Is anyone having problems with gps not connecting ? i've installed the GPS status & tools app and it shows 0/11 connected satellites, but only with wi-fi turned on , or else it shows 0/0. i've tried it in all of the three gps options (high accuracy , battery saving , device only) only works in High accuracy. any ideas ? how can i get in touch with someone from FINOW?

where can i buy a tempered glass protection for my X5 , mine is already scratched :(

thanks.
[Other SmartWatches] rbrkumaran1:
Can anyone in India say which mobile network sim you use and get proper signal? I tried Vodafone in Chennai and get error "cannot connect to network try later"
[Other SmartWatches] iarapilot:
My GPS also takes forever to get a fix. It is on high accuracy also. I would guess that it is an antenna type problem.
[Other SmartWatches] arp:
D5 charger can fit at k18? Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] bkkzor:
do you mean x5? no
[Other SmartWatches] hackras:
Replacement battery

Hi guys,

has anyone been able to find a replacement battery for the X5 ?

Is it the same as K8/X1/D5 battery ?

Thanks for sharing.
[Other SmartWatches] Stark_Inc:
Yes the are the same. I have owned all these watches, and I have plenty of spare parts from them including batteries!
[Other SmartWatches] hackras:
So, where can we order these ? I tried Aliexpress, but did not find it...

Can you help ?
[Other SmartWatches] Barmenchik:
Try, but no price..

http://www.busytrade.com:8080/produ...-Battery-443535-3-7v-450mah.html#.V54ba3NX-7M

Another site min order 3000 units.. :laugh:
[Other SmartWatches] mttop:
I'm having the same problem at the moment with my X5. Have you found any solution to this problem? Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
Hello,

my X5 firmware is v.s.160414, is it needed flashing a new firmware ?
[Other SmartWatches] Barmenchik:
Last one is Firmware 160524-034208 2016-05-24

;)
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
Thanks, that will improve me this firmware ?
[Other SmartWatches] Barmenchik:
Official changelog:

- Fixed the bug that could not open again when charge
[Other SmartWatches] Karan5194:
Does the finow x5 lose its basic connection to bluetooth easily ????? Even notifications and calls received can't be viewed properly ?????battery lost is more after addition of sim?????
[Other SmartWatches] 1Buck:
can i buy a switch for my x5 watch. stamped on switch (w815 skfpc) or does any one have a used one to sell? Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] dirtymindedx:
Listen people Finow X5 as nice as it looks and all the things you can do on it the one thing you want is buggy as hell. I got it to work most of the time when getting notifications but for the most part the developer of this watch has left all the people who bought it stranded with no fixes to come. I would say stay away unless your interested in the standalone features of this watch.
[Other SmartWatches] Logon941:
Is it good smartwatch phone for standalone purpose?
[Other SmartWatches] dirtymindedx:
I really haven't had a chance to use as standalone
[Other SmartWatches] smartwatchticks:
New FINOW X1 Plus video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQBPmHpC2GQ&feature=youtu.be

X5 Plus is in final testing, and, with luck, I'll get the engineering prototype of that watch to review on YouTube as well.

Best features: Faster Quad core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, stable cellular connections (hopefully), other bug fixes (really hopefully).
[Other SmartWatches] xano30:
help finox x5

Good afternoon , my Finow x5 sound was very low in all parameters in chamdas touches and the like even though the maximum anyone know any solution

thank you
[Other SmartWatches] Nathan_116:
Is there a way to hack Android Wear and put it onto these types of watches?
[Other SmartWatches] Milli19741026:
Hi

I was wondering if you know what can I do with my Finow X5 after a little trouble I run into when I was playing with screens resolution and by accident changed it to 1920 by 1080 instead of 320 by 320 and now all I can do is power it down or back up again, I'll show you in a picture what my screen looks like now.

Thanks in advance

Regards, Yuri

P.S. I don't know how to add a picture for you to see? Sorry
[Other SmartWatches] Logon941:
Is there any way to install custom rom of ticwear OS? From the ticwatch 2... on finow x5?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Why don't you find out? Try it and let us know what it's like ??
[Other SmartWatches] gingerdude:
I have a new x5 and I can't get the play store to work, I keeps saying sever error....can anyone help me? Nvm all sorted
[Other SmartWatches] thefirstdutchguy:
Newbie with question

Hello, I've just purchased an x5.

But I cannot fit the playstore on the screen.......so how do I find the apps?

Also I only have a macbook and Iphone what are the possibilities for me to install things on this watch?

thanx in advance
[Other SmartWatches] thefirstdutchguy:
Black spaces

Is there any update on the black spaces between the clockskin faces or how to get rid of them?
[Other SmartWatches] yungfras:
I heard the X3+ is slated for a Sep 1 release. Is there any estimated date to when we may see a X5+? My birthday is in Sep and I want to pick up a round watch to go with my Finow Q1.
[Other SmartWatches] brassjc:
Question

Hi all,

I have an X5. Can someone tell me what the following do?

Settings > Power saving > Open flip bright screen

Settings > Power saving > Off screen automatically disconnected
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Open flip bright screen = Screen wakes up when you rotate your wrist

Off screen automatically disconnected = WiFi disconnects when the screen is OFF
[Other SmartWatches] alexn333:
someone has the radius of finow test report x5?

Hello, a query: someone has the radius of finow test report x5?

I bought it and I can not enter because it is not processed approval and asked me radio test report.
[Other SmartWatches] maganz@zonnet.nl:
Please have a look at the app UI Tuner from the play store mentioned earlier in this thread here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66726199&postcount=373

You do need root access on your watch for that I'm afraid. Once installed:

1. Press the Start button in the app main screen to start the service (just to be sure).

2. Press the 3rd hardware button on your watch from the top (menu key) and go to 'Per app settings'

3. Scroll to UI Tuner in the list and edit its overscan area settings to match 35,35,35,35.

4. Do the same for the Play store app.

Now UI Tuner will switch the overscan area to the provided settings every time you open these apps and switch back when you move out of them (doesn't always seem to pick that up though).

One note is that the UI Tuner service doesn't always seem to start when rebooting your watch. You can do that manually though using step 1.

For installing apps you can simply use the Google Play Store or put APK files (android app installation files) on your watch using your mac book. Connect the charger to the watch and your mac book. Go to the notification circle on your watch and tap the 'USB mass storage' related notification and enable it. Now you can copy stuff on your watch like a USB stick and install/view it after disconnecting. Don't forget to disable the 'Unknown resources' setting under 'Settings -> Device management -> Security' if you want to install APKs from your watch storage.

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Considering your 1st point:

I also have these problems, but only when using the watch without a sim card. For a month or so I completely stopped using my phone and transferred all data, settings, apps, and sim card to my x5. I then got a GPS fix within a minute or two or so (the first time) using the app 'GPS status' and a clear line of sight to the satellites. When I now use Google Maps I almost instantly get a fix.

So, I guess the GPS antenna is only enabled when the 3G antenna also is?
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
Hello,

swapp link stopped working, is there a new release of swapp link ?
[Other SmartWatches] jkd:
Swapp link no longer works, now i use watch helper.

And when I have several notifications and I want to see the first is always the last that appears, why I can not see them first?
[Other SmartWatches] ultragain100:
I will never buy such hardware from manufacture who build hardware but dont work or improve the own software (firmware).
[Other SmartWatches] nixuspix:
If You mean chinese manufacturers, do You know many of them, satisfying your criteria?
[Other SmartWatches] gmanos007:
Can the runtastic or similar fitness app read the heart beat of this smartwatch? Also is the heart beat of this smartwatch any good?
[Other SmartWatches] gmanos007:
can google fit read heart rate of this watch?
[Other SmartWatches] cr7hg:
Hi there,

I'm having a problem with finding an app that I could control the music on my phone with. Is it possible with X5 at all? It would have been great if I didn't have pull the phone out everytime I want to change a song. Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] ogutierr:
Hi,

I bought this watch and I remember that I saw in anyplace (I didn't remember) that it's possible to adapt the apk to the round screen. Something like google apps (keep, maps...)

Can you tell me something about it?

thanks in advance

ah!! where can I deactivate the annoying sound when the smartwatch loses the connection to the phone? Every night it wake up my 2 years old twins :(
[Other SmartWatches] Raheel18:
Finow X5 - Always on but touch disabled

Hi

Is it possible to keep the watch screen always on? And to disable the touch.

To avoid accidental touches on an always on screen, the touch should be disabled. The touch should be enabled either through one of the physical button on the watch or by touching a very specific and small area on the watch screen.

I know that always on screen is possible on smartwatches running on Android Wear.

Thanks in advance.
[Other SmartWatches] s4saad:
X5 Finow Smartwatch call

Dear ,

I got X5 Finow smart watch but I am not able to understand how to receive calls (parallel to mobile phone). I am following below procedure

- Turned on Bluetooth in mobile phone

- Turned On bluetooth in X5 smartwatch

- Establish paring between X5 and smartphone

- Calling from landline to my mobile number.

Please note that I am able to see call coming on mobile phone but it is not hitting X5 smartwatch. I am not using smartwatch Sim card and wanted to receive calls via my mobile phone SIM.

Please advise if I need to do any more configuration.

Regards

Saad Shafique Bhutta

+971-50-2970410

saad.bhutta78@gmail.com
[Other SmartWatches] Igorow:
Any news about the firmware update?:)
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
You cannot do this. It is a standalone watch. Cannot get calls from phone to watch - not possible
[Other SmartWatches] chromax:
That sounds fantastic. But a camera is unlikely, or isn´t it?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
No camera
[Other SmartWatches] dirtymindedx:
If you just want a watch then go for it. Notifications sux app is buggy just close this thread unless someone figures out how to put tizen or Android wear on this watch then it's pretty useless.
[Other SmartWatches] Iceweird:
We need some firware update guys, from my point of view :

1. If the GPS only works with the 3G data plan on, we really need a firmware update to unlock the gps with wifi... because there's no way i'm getting rid of my phone, and neither am i going to be rotating the sim card between the smartwatch and smartphone, with the hassle of openinig and closing the smartwatch each time ...

2. I really want to be able to lower even more, the brightness of the display, it's still to high, i even went through the Settings Scan APP but with the same result. I was at the cinema and when i flicked the wrist it came on and looked like a flashlight... very annoyingly had to disable that feature... And on another perspective with lower brightness we can have more realism on some watch faces.

Please Jessie, take this into consideration. Thank you.
[Other SmartWatches] kokolino75:
If you have Ipfone 5.6,7 can accept calls without a SIM card clock ......... I do not know why,

Does anyone have any idea why this is so ??????
[Other SmartWatches] dule2303:
+1
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
We work with Jessie and Finow. I have informed them of these issues and hopefully they will be addressed soon.

Unfortunately they are extremely busy due to the Black Friday sales.

As to the other guys about Bluetooth - answering calls via Bluetooth is not gonna happen. These are designed to be a stand alone phone watch..

Even the BT Wear type tethering watches cannot make and receive calls over Bluetooth !!

I'm almost certain I read somewhere that it is due to some security issue - not 100% sure though.

Cheers
[Other SmartWatches] josef1974:
Hi!

I have a problem X5. After updating to version 160524-034208 I have black screen. Watches do not turn. Any idea??? Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] stammix:
I got my first Finow X5 right now and I can see there is 160922 version, Google play and Appstore pre-installed, App helper in English. I hope that battery life is improved. Very beautiful!
[Other SmartWatches] STReight:
Finow X5

Hello!I have a Finow Q3 smartwatch and the back of the watch broke.(because it is made out of plastic)This watch is the same as the X5 on the hardware part and also on the dimensions.Do you think that a back door from the X5 will fit on my Q3? Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] gkai:
Updated my x5 today, everything went well but after, when I saw that another update was available (160922), i tried to download it and installation. Now the watch tell me that system is damaged and wireless update is de-activated....:( anyone encountered this? I should probably flash a full firmware by usb...

EnvoyÃ© de mon SM-G935F en utilisant Tapatalk
[Other SmartWatches] Louis2384:
Good day. Just came across your post. Bought a finow x5+ recently. Good watch, but problems with signing into google play store. After entering password the watch freeze. Google play not responding without giving any reason as to why. Any suggestions?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Did you receive an update?
[Other SmartWatches] makavelix:
I've installed Google Play Services and Play Store manually on my X5+ as APK. Then it worked.
[Other SmartWatches] ImacwearM7:
X5+ googleplay problem

Yes I get the exact same thing happening with my x5+

I contacted Jessie from Finow and she said they know about it and are working on an update to fix this bug... In the mean time I wouldn't mind trying the apk solution described above but not sure how to proceed!!
[Other SmartWatches] Louis2384:
I have yes, but didn't change a thing. As ImacwearM7 said, Finow knows about the problem and is currently working on it. I personally spoke to Jack from Finow. In my search for answers I found some suggestions that play store doesn't support round screen smartwatches all that well. Does anyone know of these limitations?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
I am working with Finow to resolve this.

Currently until a permanent fix is delivered you can use this apk if you copy to watch, install and reboot

gappsandroid.blogspot.com/2016/10/google-play-services-apk-download.html?m=1
[Other SmartWatches] Sramchandani:
Hi I have ordered Finow x5 plus and it is not working with indian sim cards. I have tried Airtel, Vodafone still no luck. It can detect signal but does not get registered to the network.

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over the air update fixed the issue as of 21/12 can you also check..:)

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They fixed the issue today.. i can login and use now.. But I cant use indian sim:(
[Other SmartWatches] ImacwearM7:
Google play problems on x5+

Oh cool!! I'll try the ota update as soon as I can :)
[Other SmartWatches] ImacwearM7:
Google play is working now !

Yep the OTA fixed the issue

Now the real fun begins :)
[Other SmartWatches] Davidkeoh:
finow x5 plus smart watch... watsapp notification and android wesr problem.

Hi guys... need some help. Just got my x5.... cant get it to work with google android wear.... sre there any way?

use watch helper for notification . .only get call and sms notification . Cant get other notification like watsapp or facebook... are there anyway?thanks:good:
[Other SmartWatches] Sramchandani:
You can add apps notification through the watch helper...
[Other SmartWatches] FaridMakarov:
help me, please my Filow X5 Bluetooth don't turn off. The problem is there any others?
[Other SmartWatches] racefox:
Or you may try the app M2D. There is a receiver / sender Version. It works over wifi. The M2D Version for Bluetooth is also available. In this XDA Forum does a Thread exists...
[Other SmartWatches] Stark_Inc:
Hi all,

So I have revisited my custom watch strap offerings by utilizing a new malleable antenna; rugged enough to do away with the leather shielding altogether.

Now keep in mind, I don't use the Bluetooth on this watch so I only have the one antenna.

Check it out!

http://mforbes.ca/wp-content/Antenna Mod.mp4
[Other SmartWatches] 70k1:
i , this is a very large thread , and my englisch is mediocre.

Is there a way to use the x5 paired with the smartphone, to see Whatsapp notifications on the watch, and most important, to use it with an app like viewranger or oruxmaps, when it runs on the smartphone (and the gps signal is coming from the phone as well) ??

Thanks

70k1
[Other SmartWatches] Maverick2201:
Calender will not run on finow x5 after disabling stock calender

Hi,

I have disabled stock calendar and installed Google calendar but when I try to run the app it fails.

Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong
[Other SmartWatches] oglaolga:
X5 battery replacement

Hi,

Is it possible to replace the battery when it will be dead after 2 or 3 years.
[Other SmartWatches] Cadr1984:
Drain battery

How long the battery use to last? Could it possible that the battery drains to fast because of having installed Android apps like Facebook, ES file explorer or telegram? WiFi is off most of the time...and I don't use to touch the smartwatch...
[Other SmartWatches] lordofharry:
Removed bands successfully

I was able to remove my watch bands and maintain connectivity. I happened to find a micro coax connector wifi/bluetooth antenna from an old pure android smartwatch i had and i put it inside of the watch and got even better signal then with original bands and their internal antenna's. I could go and find a gsm and gps antenna but i do not care for those functions and did not bother. I filled holes in with hotglue and leveled them off them covered with black electrical tape. Found some chainmail style bands and now i have a nicer watch.

I also had to make sure the solder point to the antenna was not touch bare metal of case so i put tape over it. I also put some tape over other various points where the connector may touch the metal and various other points to hold wires in place. At the moment i can not figure out where you could buy these antennas with such a specific micro coax connector and an antenna that has both bluetooth and wifi but i happened to have the wifi bluetooth one from an older full android watch i took apart.

My end product has believe it or not better signal wifi and bluetooth wise than the original bands gave it with their internal antennas, funny part being the antenna is even inside the case yet it still gets better signal. We should petition to get a finow x5 revision with internal antennas and use this as proof it is possible and ideal.

I took many pictures of all of it here

https://postimg.org/gallery/kbn6x2iy/729deb01/
[Other SmartWatches] kemlee:
Hi everyone, I have a X5 plus and after a sport activity yesterday, I have lost the touchscreen. The sreen is still fonctionning but nothing else.

Does this issue happen already to someone?

Do you have any solution for this issue?

thanks guys
[Other SmartWatches] midirt:
I'm considering Finow X5+ or No.1 D5+ as a replacement for my broken Moto 360 1st gen. I'm not going to use sim card in the watch, will use as a phone extension over BT. I have a few questions for the owners:

1. Can I use call, messaging, contacts etc. for operating the phone, not sim card? Is it OK for that use, or is it useless as a phone extension?

2. Can I receive calls notifications and use the watch as BT speaker/mic for talking through the watch?

3. How long has the band lasted? Does it look good after month or year of use? How do I replace it when it wears out?

4. What's your average battery life?

Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Out of curiosity, what watch did you pull the older antenna from?

Thx
[Other SmartWatches] edugasper:
Hello Friend. Have you tried a factory reset?

With the smartwatch turned off, hold the power + down button. When the Finow logo appears, release the power button and continue holding the down button.

It will open recovery. Scroll to clear EMMC and press the power button to confirm.

This process will erase all data from the watch.

If it works, let me know.

Thank you
[Other SmartWatches] anhlamrdj22:
do you guys see that you can find an x5 device on phone's bluetooth when you search devices without turning on bluetooth on finow x5 ?? i think it sucks battery but dont know how to disable it. i dont turn on bluetooth on x5