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[Sony Smartwatch 3] craigcharlie:
I've had some puzzling results, though I managed to make some progress. I discovered the reason the script was failing was that I'd installed xposed (testing) - I wrote a script to undo the xposed changes.

After that I flashed the stock boot img (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66226085&postcount=177)

Finally your script was able to run. Afterward, I cleared Dalvik and cache, and rebooted.

However, the watch stuck on the Android wear bouncing circles screen (the new Marshmallow one). Wouldn't go past that, even with a factory reset.

Bizarrely, when I flashed someone elses TWRP backup (http://xdaforums.com/smartwatch-3/orig-development/provided-twrp-backup-5-1-1-pls-make-t3257617), the upgrade script succeeded and the watch updated to Marshmallow after the reboot. Not sure why my upgraded TWRP backup won't boot.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] pietras9891:
hi,

I have a problem with the battery drain after flashing upate, I try flash again but this time on PC Companion, all settings was restart. It did not help.

I fixed my problem with battery drain by unistaling all watch app from my phone, probably some app didn't work well on marshmallow.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] A2CKilla:
Software is in sony companion, didn't know if anyone did it yet, but just updated mine
[Sony Smartwatch 3] JassyNL:
Thanks for the hint! I always like to do a full reinstall of hardware pieces after a major software update is released. This will probably smooth out all and no rests of Lollipop will exist anymore on my watch! Thanks again.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] Riccorbypro:
Just updated, HELP...

EDIT: Fixed using guide on recovery from Soft-Brick (Somewhere on this forum, will link when I find it again...)

Original Post:

Hi All.

I just updated using updater [MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] made, since I was rooted originally. I encountered the same error that others had been encountering with app_process32, so I just decided to do the same as others and restore the TWRP backup (Linked earlier in this thread). But that didn't help. I still got the app_process32 error. So I deleted the lines from the updater-script, and the flash completed successfully.

But the watch now won't boot...

It just sits there on the bootanimation forever, and the log gets stuck at this:

04-10 10:08:07.938 150 150 E Netd : cannot find interface dummy0
04-10 10:08:07.939 150 150 D MDnsDS : MDnsSdListener::Hander starting up
04-10 10:08:07.939 150 445 D MDnsDS : MDnsSdListener starting to monitor
04-10 10:08:07.939 150 445 D MDnsDS : Going to poll with pollCount 1

After that the log just sits there and does nothing.

Anyone willing to help? I've attached the full logcat and a bug report to this post as well.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] Manudel96:
Hi, flashed this OTA-Package via sideload. Now my watch is laggy, has a different serial number and the language preset is "Bahasa Indonesia"!

Any idea how i can get my old serial number back and how to fix this horrible lag?
[Sony Smartwatch 3] andrewia:
The watch will be laggy for the first few hours after any update or reset. You can factory reset it from the settings menu (cross with a dot on top) or just use PC Companion to reflash the software.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] Manudel96:
Thanks for the answer andrewia.

I waited since yesterday to let the watch settle down, but there was no change.

Reflashing with the sony companion didn´t fix anything.

But now i think it got better. I checked the permissions and accepted every single permission, this fixed it for me.

regarding the different serial number and the strange language setup I have no idea.

But I´m happy that my watch runs smoothly now
[Sony Smartwatch 3] mydroidfren:
mine OTA updated so glad to have SW3! now both my Note 4 & SW3 on MM yeah!
[Sony Smartwatch 3] :
Im getting

"/system/bin/app_process32 has unexpected contents"

when flashing the OTA package, even though I have everything stock (locked bootloader,unrooted)
[Sony Smartwatch 3] andrewia:
That's too bad. You can flash the marshmallow update from Sony PC Companion if you want.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] mydroidfren:
quick note in MM SW3 will show clock while charging in off mode.... nice nite clock !
[Sony Smartwatch 3] :
Hm, I am using Linux, so I cant use the Sony PC Companion application. Is there another way (other than waiting for the OTA notification), or am I missing something?
[Sony Smartwatch 3] andrewia:
Since you're still on the Lollipop bootloader, you could use Fastboot to boot into TWRP and then flash either the alternate Marshmallow ZIP from this thread or flash a stock Lollipop ZIP and try the OTA again.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] nigelhealy:
Neither of the ZIPs worked for me, I got the same process32 type error message just with different error messages around it dependent on the zip.

Way underneath my bed I took a long stick and pushed that old Windows 7 laptop, I then let it boot for like 15mins, and let it do loads of swapping then eventually got it to do Sony PC companion then I eventually got it to push the upgrade.

Very slow but worked eventually.

Ole laptop back in storage for the next I need to be reminded how ****ty is everything Windoze.

Sooner Sony have a platform neutral method like works off Android or Linux the better.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] mydroidfren:
mine auto updated after reset ... just reset your watch and sync back to phone & wait for MM to OTA... easiest way.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] HTCHD2NEW:
Haha. You're right about Windoze. I used ADB on Linux and it works faultlessly - just download it and install sideways :)
[Sony Smartwatch 3] :
Thanks a lot, worked like a charm!

Edit: Nevermind, after downloading the OTA and rebooting I get the same error, gotta try PC Companion than

Worked fine with PC Companion!
[Sony Smartwatch 3] mydroidfren:
at least it worked hahaha
[Sony Smartwatch 3] FUSIONdev:
Same here... and I can't charge more than 70%.

Where did you see the original serial number??? tell me please
[Sony Smartwatch 3] Manudel96:
On the watch in Settings/Info and on the Box

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 6P mit Tapatalk
[Sony Smartwatch 3] alex6600:
How disable OTA update?..
[Sony Smartwatch 3] blameyourelf:
Just got my sw3 and in a fit of enthusiasm after setting it up allowed it to upgrade to Marshmallow. Is it possible to downgrade back to LCA43? I've downloaded the previous OTA .zip, and while in theory I could have a go at flashing, I'm not an expert and I know that downgrades can lead to difficulties eg have some experience trying this on Android phones. I guess the comment re updated bootloader in the first post on this thread might suggest there could be trouble...

Main reason for wanting to do this is that I'm keen to enable NFC to allow it to read my diabetic blood glucose sensor - currently, this only seems to be supported on LCA43!
[Sony Smartwatch 3] alex6600:
Take a look here
[Sony Smartwatch 3] mydroidfren:
Latest update came in last few days.... now its smoother and no lags opening apps. Previous update slowed down the watch swiping and opening apps.

Android Wear

1.5.0.2888008

Google Plays Services

9.2.56

Android OS

6.0.1

Securty Patch Level

1 May 2016
[Sony Smartwatch 3] geogaddi47:
Is it possible to downgrade to this OTA build MEC24H from MWD49B?
[Sony Smartwatch 3] golfnut22:
Would adb sideload be the same as using twrp and adb push, then selecting install on twrp? The reason for asking is my sw3 gets stuck on the 4 symbols when I try to upgrade to MM. I can get it back to LP, and the XC will run successful, but it will not update the software...and infact, then makes in stuck on the MM dots. When I'm in LP, I cannot get to the recovery screen options on the watch or I would have tried the adb sideload. I have to go to fastboot, then load the twrp.img to get access to adb where I can push the file to the sd card. Apparently, sideload and push may not be or there is still something wrong with my sw3 when I try to push the upgrade from LP to MM.

So the rom that works for me so far is the SWR50-LWX48P-repacked-signed.zip. I have not been able to get any upgraded rom. Once LP is installed, I do get one OTA? upgrade, but it does not change from LP. And, while the LP is working, XC will run successfully but it gets stuck on the 4 dots. I have tried XC to do both the repair and upgrade with the same results. Which I then have to revert back to the working LP rom noted above. I do have the fastboot unlocked, but it seems like that is not an issue based on several threads. I am also using Ubuntu 12.04 as my pc. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] andrewia:
1) Sideload should work the same as pushing and installing.

2) If you have modified the system partition in any way, the OTA will not work.

3) If you can borrow a Windows computer for 20 minutes you can use the Sony Xperia Companion to flash the update to the watch. Be sure to reboot the computer after installing the Companion. This procedure will wipe the watch (although any bootloader unlock will remain intact).

4) I recommend "clean flashing" any updates to the Smartwatch. This means wiping /data and /cache (like a factory reset).

5) The update may not work because IIRC the bootloader changed in the new update. Reflashing with the Companion will update the bootloader.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] golfnut22:
1) ok, just making sure

2) I believe the system partition has been modified which is why the rest on the points noted have not worked. I don't know that I tried to modify it, but apparently it must have been. Other than XC, is there another way to "fix" the partitions? XC runs ok on my windows pc and says it was successful, but that is when the watch goes into the continuous booting of the 4 dots in MM.

3) I have done this several times to no avail.

4) Yes, each time I try something, I do the fastboot format commands for both cache and userdata.

5) XC software repair and update have been tried several times. Although running successfully through the XC program, it does change the booting up to MM, but continually gets hung up on the 4 dots or symbols and goes no further.

Thanks for your thoughts. I have even tried another "signed" MM ROM, but it has not worked either. It looks like I am stuck with the LP OS...which, I'm grateful that someone had posted it.
[K3 Note General] Phat Phreddy:
I had this on 422.. thought it was claimed to be fixed in 424.

Still getting it, not exactly sure on the steps which make it happen, wifi on leaving range seems to not start data.. toggling data not doing it.. toggling wifi might do.

Anyone else confirm. Its kind of a show stopper for my missus.. Needs to be 'just works'.
[K3 Note General] Phat Phreddy:
Sorry to keep asking and flogging a dead horse..

But is this not happening to everyone ?? Slick s424 (and 422) ROMs.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahu.prashant:
Hello,

I'm a user of GiONEE Elife E7 32GB/3GBRAM variant and this device has a bit more than some humble specifications.

However formal specifications can be found here....

http://www.gsmarena.com/gionee_elife_e7-6082.php

Despite of its Snapdragon Chipset, this device received terribly poor support from the devs due to GiONEE's policy of not releasing kernel in time.

Although a generous developer ended up developing a near perfect OmniRom for our device based on Android 5.1.1.

The rom is nearly perfect except the camera doesn't work. Many others have tried many other things but failed.

Manufacturer is refusing to release updates for the device and we're stuck on Android 4.4.2. Yes 4.4.2! :crying:

So I felt very compelled to create this thread seeking help since it is terrible to be stuck with custom trash Kitkat OS while owning a device of such specifications and our only developer has left too.

I'll be highly obliged if someone can point us to the right direction or suggest something or best, please fix this thing. We've been battling for camera since last October but no luck.

I have attached Logcat as well.

P.S. The developer worked on OmniRom 6 as well and got it running somehow but it has many many bugs. Please if someone can help fixing it, I will be highly obliged.

Some info about camera sensor....

http://www.fonearena.com/blog/99485/gionee-elife-e7-camera-samples.html

Thanks a ton!
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
1. Create a second ext4 partition for Remix OS using Gparted

You should delete the linux-swap and the extended partition first. After reducing the size of your Ubuntu partition sda1 you can create your Remix OS partition sda2.

Finally you'll create a new extended partition containing the linux-swap.

http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german

2. Install Remix OS into the new partition

Use the steps described in "Installing Remix OS to Hard Drive or Virtual Machine without additional tools", but there are a few differences:

- Skip step 3, because you have a formatted ext4 partition already (in my example: sda2)

- Step 4: Select sda2 for your installation (formatting of sda2 not needed)

- Step 5: Do not install a boot loader GRUB; do not install EFI GRUB2 (you'll customize the Ubuntu boot loader)

3. After a reboot Ubuntu will start. Please install grub-customizer

sudo apt-add-repository ppa:danielrichter2007/grub-customizer

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install grub-customizer

4. Start grub-customizer and add a new entry (Ctrl + N) named e.g. "Remix OS", Type "other"

Boot sequence:

insmod gzio

insmod part_msdos

insmod ext2

set root='(hd0,2)'

linux /android-2016-07-12/kernel quiet root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.hardware=remix_x86_64 androidboot.selinux=permissive SRC=/android-2016-07-12

initrd /android-2016-07-12/initrd.img

(hd0,2) has to be changed if you use a partition other than sda2 on hd0 for Remix OS.

Example: If you are using sdb2 on hd1 the "set root" command is

set root='(hd1,12)'.

You can obtain the Android path (e.g. /android-2016-08-11/) by mounting the Remix OS partition with the Linus file manager.

Example of boot menu entry for Remix OS

http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german

If you are working with the Remix OX 32bit version you have to use ". . . androidboot.hardware=remix_x86 . . ." in the last line (beginning with linux).

Example: With version 3.0.103 (2016080805) 32bit the line has to be:

linux /android-2016-08-08/kernel quiet root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.hardware=remix_x86 androidboot.selinux=permissive SRC=/android-2016-08-08

initrd /android-2016-08-08/initrd.img

5. Make the Remix OS entry the second boot menu entry

http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german

6. Modify the General Settings

- Default: first entry

- Show menu

- Start default after 5 seconds

http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german

7. Save the new grub configuration

8. Check the new swap UUID and correct it in /etc/fstab

sudo blkid | grep swap

9. Reboot and select the second entry "Remix OS"
[Remix OS for PC] Willdrick:
Thanks for the guide it's really useful for me since I'm already using ubuntu and had a separate partition ready for another OS.

I am having some trouble with the grub configuration.

Here's my disk layout:

And here's my grub entry:

I have changed only "insmod part_msdos" to "insmod part_gpt" since I'm using GPT/UEFI (I'm running it on an old mac mini, only boots UEFI)

Any idea what might be wrong? I already triple-checked the grub entry and stilll can't figure out what's going on. Tried also editing hd0,# on boot to no avail either.

EDIT: Would it be easier to have it as single OS? I already backed up and cleaned the HDD.
[Remix OS for PC] Thisu:
Are you sure it's (hd0,3)?? You may have to recheck that. Enter the command mode by pressing 'c' at Grub menu and execute 'ls' command to list partitions. I guess it must be (hd0,gpt3) or something like that. You can double check which is RemixOs partition by using 'cd' into each partition executing 'ls' to list files.
[Remix OS for PC] Willdrick:
Thanks Thisu, but no dice, I even tried installing RemixOS as the main OS without any luck. I have used crappy linux installers (like way back knoppix) but damn Remix takes 1st prize. Right now I'm trying to reinstall GRUB2efi from an ubuntu live USB. No matter what kind of installation I do for Remix I get the typical "blank" GRUB screen (the one that states "....minimal bash command...." and a GRUB> prompt)

I don't know what's the matter with this installer, it's never consistent. sometimes it asks for a data file creation, sometimes doesn't, sometimes just reboots after the install, sometimes prompts what to do... Resident mode tends to work but from this particular drive and computer, is barely useable due to poor speeds. And trying to repurpose an old mac with this is far worse, the PoS won't even try booting a normal MBR scheme. it HAS to be EFI

/rant
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
I am no GRUB specialist, and I do not use EFI. I found a working GRUB configuration for Remix OS by copying and modifying the primary GRUB configuration for Linux Mint 17.3. The tool I used is the "grub-customizer". I installed Remix OS in partition sda2, and "set root='(hd0,2)' " worked for me.

I created and formatted sda2 using GParted; so during the Remix OS installation sda2 did not have to be formatted. Because I wanted to use the Ubuntu GRUB installation, the Remix OS installer has been told not to install GRUB und EFI GRUB2.
[Remix OS for PC] naimarshad:
In case if someone still looking for help, use the example below. I was successfully able to boot with configuration below.

All you have to do is to mention right gpt partition where you have installed remix os mine was gpt6.

Then by running the "blkid" command in ubuntu terminal find the UUID of the partition

Replace my UUID which is in this example with yours.

Instead of root=/dev/ram0 use root=UUID of the partition.

Hope it will help some

insmod part_gpt

insmod ext2

set root='hd1,gpt6'

if [ x$feature_platform_search_hint = xy ]; then

search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set=root --hint-bios=hd1,gpt6 --hint-efi=hd1,gpt6 --hint-baremetal=ahci1,gpt6 c604b8c5-95f4-4b14-b0cb-88bd45d871e9

else

search --no-floppy --fs-uuid --set=root c604b8c5-95f4-4b14-b0cb-88bd45d871e9

fi

linux /android-2016-07-26/kernel quiet root=UUID=f1f10df6-d879-42c6-af68-e7b021b5e7bd androidboot.hardware=remix_x86_64 androidboot.selinux=permissive SRC=/android-2016-07-26

initrd /android-2016-07-26/initrd.img
[Remix OS for PC] mrkLu:
noob question,

do i need to install ubuntu 1st? before i install remix?
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
Installing Ubuntu first is at least easier, because Ubuntu will not detect Remix OS as "installed system" and will not offer installing Ubuntu as second system, providing dual boot.
[Remix OS for PC] mrkLu:
ok, i have finally install everything,followed what have been put here.

but i get an error once i choose remix os on GRUB

error '/android-2016-07-12/kernel' not found

error 'you need to loadthe kernel first'
[Remix OS for PC] Heisenberg:
[MENTION=7234462]remixtester[/MENTION]

Firstly, thanks for the guide. I've got it mostly figured out but I have a couple of questions for you.

The partition I have installed Remix to is sdb12, so how would I edit the grub? Is it:

set root='(hd0,12)'

or

set root='(hd1,12)'

or something completely different?

Answer:

sdb = hd1 so the code is:

set root='(hd1,12)'

Also, the "/android-2016-07-12 has to be changed if you will use a Remix OS version other than 2.0.403 (2016-07-12)" section might need a little more clarification. I understand that I need to change this because I'm using Version 3.0.104, but there's no indication in this guide on how to find the correct information for builds that differ from the one you mention using. So how do I find out what to change that line to (as per the build I downloaded)?

Answer:

Mount the partition you installed Remix to in the Linux file manager and view the folder there.

Even though I've answered my questions I'm leaving this here for anyone else having the same questions in future. It might be a good idea to add this info to your guide.
[Remix OS for PC] sachinwadhwa46:
I did the same you instructed but when i select Remix OS in boot menu. Attached screen comes it pc restarts .

Please help.
[Remix OS for PC] remixtester:
Which version of Remix OS did you use? 32bit or 64bit?

What's the name of the partition where you installed Remix OS?

Did Remix OS start after you clicked OK here:

http://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german

Which boot sequence did you enter into the boot menu entry for Remix OS (Ubuntu "Grub Customizer")?
[Remix OS for PC] sachinwadhwa46:
Actually i did a mistake. Infact its a mistake in your code for boot sequence in your guide

In eg of 32 bit , you have written initrd=/andoid..... And correct is initrd /android......

Anyways hardly matters, your guide was awesome. Thank you !!!
[Remix OS for PC] AngeelGod:
helpp

I followed every step on the guide, but when I try to boot Remix Os, it just says "disk /dev/ram0 doesn't exist", I don't know what to do, I've tried changing /dev/ram0 for other disks and dir,, but just says the same "disk -the disk I decide to put- doesn't exist

also, sorry for my bad english, I mostly speak spanish
[Remix OS for PC] Vodkanakas:
Ok everything went ok boots up and runs fine. my question be if you were going to root this you would want it to be after you make the bootable usb which will then change it to system.img and make the change on the grub customizer then install it to the partition with "Tab" INSTALL=1.
[Remix OS for PC] wmazoni:
error when trying to start Remix OS

After the procedure, when I tried to start the operational system an error appeared "error archive '/android-2016-07-12/kernel' not found. alloc magic is broken at 0xb798ee00: b76cfc20." . How can I find the correct name of the kernel I had installed to make some changes in the grub costumization.

Thanks.
[Remix OS for PC] oppili:
Label RemixOS partition as RemixOS using gparted and use the script in below link either through custom grub entry or grub-customizer.

http://xdaforums.com/remix/remix-os/remix-os-installation-alongside-ubuntu-t3463014
[Remix OS for PC] engmia:
For anyone having problems running RemixOS alongside GRUB

For anyone having problems running RemixOS alongside GRUB, you can try the guide updated for the latest version I just posted.
[Remix OS for PC] Ajshal:
Use EasyBCD or If ur using for simple puposes install The OS on virtualbox or VmWare
[Remix OS for PC] anshu36:
An Easy way to dual boot with ubuntu

You can try this method. It doesn't require any hassle of partition or bootable usb. :) https://youtu.be/g3XTDpTw6A8
[Remix OS for PC] f_villa:
[MENTION=4804519]wmazoni[/MENTION] I had the same issue and fixed it. It messes up because it does not find the kernel directory. You have to substitute the folder /android-2016-08-11/ in all the script entries with the folder in which RemixOS has actually installed the "kernel" file.

Find the directory as in quote:

"You can obtain the Android path (e.g. /android-2016-08-11/) by mounting the Remix OS partition with the Linus file manage"

and substitute every time you find /android-2016-08-11/ in the grub script
[Remix OS for PC] JPD68:
Thx, after trying to install RemixOS as main OS which resulted in an unstable system with boot problems, this method finally worked. Ubuntu is obsolete, just providing GRUB.
[Remix OS for PC] android_101_:
Try this

In my case, the Remix OS partition is on the /dev/sda4

So I've use this script

Note: In my case, at the /dev/sda4 partition. The kernel, system, initrd, etc. Is located on /dev/sda4/RemixOS . Some computer has a different folder name.

Change the '<folder name>', this is just an example. Type your own folder name

insmod gzio

insmod part_msdos

insmod ext2

set root='(hd0,4)'

linux /<folder name>/kernel quiet root=/dev/ram0 androidboot.hardware=remix_x86_64 androidboot.selinux=permissive SRC=/<folder name>

initrd /<folder name>/initrd.img

Just try it, sorry for my bad english. My english need a lot of improvement ?