yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] ElGrecko:
Here's a few questions...

Apart from the broken one, what's the build quality like? Are they durable enough to wear everyday in an active environment? Are you going to be scared to take them out? Is that build quality consistent?

How are the straps? Do they look strong?

Is the display any good in bright light? Does the light sensor work well?

Would it work well as a companion watch? How does the sim being inserted affect battery life?

How does it compare to other watches in the same price bracket? What advantages or drawbacks does it have over the competition?

Does the software manage the running apps well? Would it benefit from another task manager?

Is having a standalone GPS actually useful? Are there any features which are simply gimmicky and have no real practical value? Is the software that supports the added hardware up to the job?

I have plenty more, but I'll leave it at that for the mo... ;)
[Other SmartWatches] darksideboy:
Hey seb.. nice of you to be in touch with the community from the start. Really looking forward to your review of the watch.

I think this is already covered but yeah, battery life would be a critical piece when it comes to decision to buy the watch.

I also think one obvious omission from the manufacturer has been use of silver/metallic colour. Be it all metal, metal on black or vice versa. Cause nothing speaks perceived(pseudo?) durability like a metal slug on your wrist.:)
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
About pedomenter issue, have you tried to enable the option "pedometer on boot" in the settings,gesture menu?
[Other SmartWatches] ExplosiveShiz:
I know this is asking a lot. I wanted to know if url could pls get the s83 watch phone also from zgpax. I really like the square watches. It also has android 5.1. It would mean the world to me if url could. If url can't, it's no problem. Best regards.

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The link is here : http://www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW-..._3&btsid=48e977ee-6c4c-4fcc-940d-5c154ace539e

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That is exactly the reason I want to get a square/rectangular watch. Better build quality, screen is full on YouTube etc. and easier typing. Plz get one s83 watch and review it. I beg of you. This time get only 1. It's about $112 on aliexpress. It would mean the world to me.

Link : http://www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW-..._3&btsid=48e977ee-6c4c-4fcc-940d-5c154ace539e

Best regards and sorry for your trouble with the s99's
[Other SmartWatches] sebba16:
Hi again everyone. We have some better news to report. Firstly, let me detail some problems again, and then how we intend to, or have already been able to, solve them. Perhaps you are able to tell me if you would be satisfied with the solutions?

1) Battery dying at 30 per cent and then being unable to recharged. The manufacturer has said they have fixed the issue of the battery dying completely at 30 per cent remotely. I don't know how they have done this but since they said they have this issue has gone away. Charging the watch using the provided mains plug was not successful if the phone was dead. We used both an Apple and Samsung head instead and this was fine. Our suggestion would be not to provide the head that was given with the watch, just a USB cable. As you can tell from our previous post, having a seemingly dead watch within hours of its arrival almost tipped us over the edge, but we are now sure we have found the solution!

2) Unable to connect any Bluetooth device. This was a major issue that we couldn't get out head around. However, after a lot of deliberation with the manufacturer it was discovered we had been sent the wrong manual, and that instructions should have been given to download an app (Sinwear) via a QR code on the watch, and this app provides the Bluetooth functionality such as sending and receiving files, finding a lost phone etc. It seems to work pretty well, would users be happy using an app for these functions?

3) Pedometer not working. Yes, our mistake. We switched on 'boot pedometer' and it works very well.

4) Switching between the sim and wifi. This is actually very easy, you are able to go to a main screen to turn off the wifi and the sim will take over. The watch doesn't lose functionality when leaving a wifi area, it switches over very quickly.

Using Google features, such as the Play Store, Google Maps, Google Voice etc is actually very good. I can't report any issues at all.

One feature we are not sure about is the lack of an accelerometer. For instance we downloaded a TV player app and were watching TV on the watch, but the screen was from east to west across (imagine putting your fist in the air to be watching it straight on) and wouldn't/couldn't turn. Would this be a major issue for people?

If people can help me with the battery stats I'd be really grateful. Can people tell me how long they'd expect the battery to last for on an average day? Say connected to wifi/sim, pedometer on, notifications on, battery saving mode on?

Also how long they'd expect it to last if its app heavy, say google fit turned on etc?

Also how long to charge from empty to full?

If anyone has any feedback or any questions we are as always happy to answer them,

Many thanks,

Seb
[Other SmartWatches] ElGrecko:
Glad to hear you feel like you've not wasted all that money, how are the watches holding up aesthetically? Any scratches, paint chips, etc?

It's a shame about the accelerometer, though I guess you can force rotation?

Would you be happy to have your name on the product?
[Other SmartWatches] sebba16:
ZGPAX S99

Hi,

We still feel there are a few issues to iron out, namely price and the appearance not of the watch, but the box, accessories etc. The watch is great but the packaging does not smack of a $200 watch.

With regards forcing rotation, how do you mean? We have tried and cannot get the screen to rotate at all...

Aesthetically the watch is fine, no marks that we can see at all...
[Other SmartWatches] ElGrecko:
Is there no option in the display settings? How about an app from the store?
[Other SmartWatches] sebba16:
ZGPAX S99

Hi, no options in the settings I'm afraid.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
i use M2D for notifications it is better because you can actually reply some apps, there is also a reply for sms and calls but it open it on the phone so not much and i've contact the developer (you should try talk to him you'll benefit with this app more than the companion app that goes with the watch), for calls and sms (still problems and i'm waiting for the developer reply i've contact him several times) i use Remote SMS and CALLS works great but there are bugs like do'nt identify the number, calls not always heard on the other side or my side, disconnections from wifi (i'm checking to see if it is my router), does'nt work with BT tethering only wifi or hotspots (not ideal).

i have the D5 and if i would have bought the s99 i will want it to have better battery life or like it, more memory and fast responses of apps. i use the D5 as activity tracker (padometer is always on), gps on, wifi\3g on, BT only when i workout and listen to music (an hour or 2) whn i go to sleep i turn off everything expect wifi or 3g (mostly 3g) and it lasts 24hr.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
with root you can do much more.
[Other SmartWatches] sebba16:
zgpax s99

Hi what does this mean please?
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
when people buy this watch they can root the watch (have more access to administrative files) BUT that means that you wo'nt LIKE it because if someone does'nt do it right he\she can brick the watch:)

why do'nt you contact some of the great developers here which can help more to improve the usage of the watches like:pablo11, Lokifisho Marz (who even developed a custom rom for these smartwatches), cyrux75 and others....

how long does the battery lasts?
[Other SmartWatches] ElGrecko:
The trouble for sebba16 is that he doesn't want to have to root all the watches he rebrands. I don't have a Chinese smart watch yet, so I haven't seen the software, but it's definitely feasible for the manufacturers to have a rotation setting as a stock option. I'm not sure that even requires root access, it's just easier from a GUI.

Speak to zgpax, perhaps they can add it to their firmware?
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
you mean rotation of the screen? if it exist in the D5 (and works really well) do'nt see why not on the s99 have it. btw i had to use Settings Search for that because it is'nt seen on the settings of the watch. many of the settings options are hiddens (hell know why) but it is there just use the app i've mentioned.
[Other SmartWatches] ElGrecko:
Thanks for the confirmation, it would be stupid if zgpax left it out completely. Do you have a zgpax watch? I don't really understand why they hide it away
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
no, i have the D5 and same here some settings are hidden and so am i do'nt understand the point of it. and you need the right app that will give you what you need, like somehow i opened the apps premission and after i shut down the watch it gone and do'nt know how to open it again and i've looked not easy to find especially on tiny screen.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
hey, there are more seller who sells the s83 for less than 100USD, this watch looks really nice even than the s99

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/ZDX-...11&btsid=fbc9b654-e49c-44a1-affe-ded29e6e1429
[Other SmartWatches] darksideboy:
sebba19,

Good to hear that the watches seem to be durable. How long during your tests does the watch battery last with normal use? By that I mean with the pedometer and network on and normal use of notifications, calls, etc. I think a days battery would be a very good deal especially since I am using it as a phone and notification system too.
[Other SmartWatches] darksideboy:
Hi, sorry to speak in fragments?

Do Bluetooth headsets work well with the watch?
[Other SmartWatches] thankyouxda:
Hi

Looking for a watch phone for my father. Purpose is for him to wear it when going walking alone so I can track him using GPS using Cereberus or something similar.

This will be on something like Ting, T-mobile or similar no contract relatively cheap service.

Is S99 good for that purpose.? Is the GPS good enough?

Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] darksideboy:
Any updates folks?

About the s83 and s99 I would also like to point out that lack of water resistance almost makes these a deal breaker.

Just waiting for the battery life report over longer duration before I make up my mind
[Other SmartWatches] miki1g:
Root and keyboard for S99

Hello, somebody knows how to root safely s99 and what is a compatible multilingual keyboard. I want to add the Hebrew language(is missing) ,in keyboards that I tried not all keys of the keyboard can be shown on the display
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
never have had issue with zgpax watches before.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
i think this will suit you better:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Andr...68.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.280.vVWa7w
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
the z9 that is a better choice in my opinion is also ip67.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Zebl..._8&btsid=63c11602-47d5-4b0f-9477-b93af85c8339
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
for now no, you do'nt have hebrew on the keyboard? that is impossible even with the s8 and s83 i had hebrew but not on the menu.

go to G+ community you'll find lots of apps and keyboards that suit this watches and help there JUST MAKE SURE to follow the rules of the community:)

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/109827242607524552712
[Other SmartWatches] miki1g:
Thanks, I found there a MeassagEase keyboard, it is really grate keyboard for smartwatch.
[Other SmartWatches] darksideboy:
I think this new watch makes a lot of sense.

Only the IP rating is not given.

NEWEST Z80 smart watch android 5.1 OS MTK6580 Quad core Smartwatch With 3G wifi bluetooth GPS Google play store pk d5 x5 q1 k8

http://s.aliexpress.com/zyue63ye

(from AliExpress Android)
[Other SmartWatches] darksideboy:
One of the sellers said it's ip54
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
great price: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Muti..._2&btsid=974d1417-f7a8-4551-a2ce-7147ef80e8b6
[Other SmartWatches] amaprok:
I try it!

The Zgpax site has error, it not have sd card slot, it not have face buttons.

The companion app is good for android, but is not possibile answer message from watch or answer call. It pass information for every notification, is not possibile for nowe to chise what application notification send.

The battery is useful for 48 hours if i use it like a watch, more then 24 hours if i use companion function without any other connection.

It has a decent camera and is possibileto installa every app from google play, but 4gb! Is very poor space... even if is non useful tu use facebook or whatsapp on a little screen... and these app fill all card also on my Phone

I try also no.1 D5 but i like very much to have camera so i prefer zgpax, even if no.1 has very good material.

NB connection for recharge is very useful bvut at the end i like S8 for his camera, his android buttons, and his usb connection

really onh S8 with root i spossibile to have 36/48 hours battery on s99 is not possibile root for now.
[Other SmartWatches] amaprok:
S99 and D5

The Zgpax site has error, it not have sd card slot, it not have face buttons.

The companion app is good for android, but is not possibile answer message from watch or answer call. It pass information for every notification, is not possibile for nowe to chise what application notification send.

The battery is useful for 48 hours if i use it like a watch, more then 24 hours if i use companion function without any other connection.

It has a decent camera and is possibileto installa every app from google play, but 4gb! Is very poor space... even if is non useful tu use facebook or whatsapp on a little screen... and these app fill all card also on my Phone

I try also no.1 D5 but i like very much to have camera so i prefer zgpax, even if no.1 has very good material.

NB connection for recharge is very useful bvut at the end i like S8 for his camera, his android buttons, and his usb connection

really onh S8 with root i spossibile to have 36/48 hours battery on s99 is not possibile root for now.
[Other SmartWatches] dinatron:
http://ru.aliexpress.com/item/ZGPAX...2725504481.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.51.tCZlPO 8gb
[Other SmartWatches] dinatron:
If the root for these hours. No one tried to get Ruth files for I2 & KW88
[Other SmartWatches] dinatron:
Forum dead?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
come over here http://roundandroidwatches.proboards.com/
[Other SmartWatches] dinatron:
Thank you. I was there. Also nothing on zgpax 99
[Other SmartWatches] dinatron:
the Forum is dead

anyone can throw full latest firmware s99_pgd_tm_v07_20160921
[Other SmartWatches] s_e_a:
If the GPS is turned on and running Endomondo app, then how much longer the battery? (ZGPAX S99) I can run for at least an hour? or more? Someone to test me? Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] dinatron:
watches from the firmware's Zeblaze put Ruth and TWRP, Gameloft has installed from KW88
[Other SmartWatches] dinatron:
No one has a full backup S99?
[Other SmartWatches] dinatron:
firmware

S99 firmware with integrated TWRP and getting rut.Ustanovit firmware, download the zip SU in memory, boot into TWRP and flash SU.The firmware can be downloaded here https://plus.google.com/communities...2/stream/7ef36e33-25df-4bca-bb0e-0e8c4c1e7ed7

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5pmYVUypbvDbzRsN2tycTVDWTA

WinDroid to reboot into TWRP
[Other SmartWatches] maido555:
Can I change the watch faces after upgrading to this firm?
[Other SmartWatches] max-79:
Hi, is there any guide about how to do this ? I'm sorry, but never tried before. Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] dinatron:
firmware download, extract, download the program SP Flesh Tools, run the program from the firmware download skater fayl.V prshivalschike install the update and zagruzka.Nazhat start and connect cut out the clock, press the Start button to begin flashing briefly proshivka.Posle chasy.V configure settings to enable debugging for USB.

Run this program Droid Toolkit synchronize the clock and go to the Command tab and click on Restart in Recovery.Chasy TWRP.Pro**** file SU.
[Other SmartWatches] jrosado:
Hi:

Anyone knows were can i buy spare parts for this watch? I was needing a new bracelet..
[Other SmartWatches] cepcii:
I formatted the phone and my connection was very bad. The cellular network could not be found in the closed areas. 3g is very distressing. I think Esf is broken. Anybody knows how to fix it.
[Other SmartWatches] cepcii:
thank you.
[Other SmartWatches] imaximiliam:
Hi Seba can you add more clock skins to this watch S99 and how can you do that.? Than

Seba can you add more clock skins to this watch S99 and how can you do that.? Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] dbpaddler:
How does ghostracer look and work on it?
[Other SmartWatches] mrwilliamgrey:
ZGPAX S99 watchfaces

Hi all,

I am using the ZGPAX S99 watch and I don't know how to add custom watch faces to the system. Nothing on the internet seems to help so if you have any advice or idea I would very grateful if you share it in reply to me.

Thank you,

William Grey
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Moose2000:
Is there anyway to prevent Kodi from closing whenever an app is used, I'd prefer to use it as my launcher but if I fire up Google Music or Youtube it quits and restarts the app. Before the update I could hit home and it would nicely be waiting in the background. Any ideas?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fach1708:
Same here would like to know as well
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tony353:
Same here is there any solution of this?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dewa710:
I would like to know that as well
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dns2k:
I havent gone past 5.1 ish on my stick and using ftv launcher from tv.addons and it allows reentry using the back button on home screeen not sure about youtube app i use youtube on spmc and kodi. My ftv2 is still 5.0.5 and like you guys said theres no issues. Its dependent on ram usage which youtube app im sure needs plenty of.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] riz157:
Not sure if anyone else has noticed after the minor update you're able to make wifi calling. Under phone settings you can enable WiFi calling. Even though my phone isn't from EE directly I still have that option.

Anyone else noticed this?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mmotti:
This is interesting. What is your build number? I'm on EE firmware for the use of WiFi calling but already so far behind on OTAs
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] riz157:
G935FXXU1APD3

My S7 edge is sim free.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mmotti:
Does the WiFi calling icon appear properly etc? Presumably your firmware is Btu? I'm tempted to try this myself
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] riz157:
yes consistent icon appears.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mikeyaj:
If left on will it drain the battery? Or have noticeable effect?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] riz157:
I've updated it today not noticed anything different.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] jenreban:
I now have WiFi calling section in phone settings after update.

I am on xeu sim free version from CPW with EE pay monthly.

Mrs has same phone and software but on o2 and no WiFi calling section for her.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] riz157:
It's only if your network supports wifi calling which only EE does in the UK.

So if you stick your sim in your wife's phone should have the WiFi calling option.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] relax24:
Whats your CSC riz157? BTU or EVR?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] HazAnwar:
I currently have a SM-G935F also from Carphone Warehouse with XEU CSC and I can confirm that I am now able to enable EE WiFi calling on my unlocked & unbranded handset.

It is also my understanding that select Vodafone customers are able to get WiFi calling, haven't tested this myself but check with Vodafone customer services to see if you can get it. Should work the same way!

O2 and Three (plus the many MVNOs) in the UK have not enabled WiFi calling as of yet or have their own versions (i.e. O2 TuGo Application).
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] jenreban:
Got a text from EE this morning that wifi calling now available on my unbranded handset :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] RealEvil:
Not seeing the option on Voda even though I had it in my 6S+ a few week ago. So I guess my account is setup correctly etc.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] foxmeister:
Vodafone supports WiFi calling too, at least for the iPhone 6 and S6 range.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Goku80:
They do support it but no update as of yet from them and I am eagerly awaiting for it as it would solve the issue with the poor network signal I get at home
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mmotti:
I've just flashed BTU and after a 200Mb update I also have WiFi calling :) excellent! No more carrier lagged updates.

Edit: on EE that is..
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] relax24:
I'm on the PD1 firmware, which is meant to be exactly the same as pd3 and it's not working for me. Bare in mind im on a custom rom, but still.

It's someone with btu/evr able to upload their system\csc folder for me please?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Chris_c81:
We're you on EVR before? I've an EE S7 Edge with EVR. Is it safe to flash BTU? Does it trip Knox? Any prerequisites? Many thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mmotti:
My phone originally came with XEU and I flashed EVR specifically for WiFi calling. Flashed BTU today and after the setup and 200mb ota update the WiFi calling appears.

All you need to do is download the BTU firmware from sammobile and add all files to odin (excluding home_csc) and flash. Once flashed go through the phone setup and manually search for updates.

Flashing official firmware with odin does not trip knox.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Chris_c81:
OK thanks for the information. I think I read somewhere something about your handset needing to be unlocked. Any ideas?

Thanks for prompt replies.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mmotti:
I'm not sure - My phone didn't come from EE so I'm not sure whether it's locked or not.

I don't think it should make any difference seeing as all you are doing is flashing stock firmware but who knows....
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] drokindle:
if i were to buy a ee prepaid card and put it in my duos edge would i get the wifi calling icon and then take out the card and put a us att or tmobile card would the icon stay or disappear

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EE-Orange-U...031971?hash=item1eae76ace3:g:R30AAOSw-7RVCQRC
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] herm200:
Hi all,

as a newbe, I read the posts with interest, but where can I find some installation "how to's" when there is only a "setup.xml"-file available. I yust dont know how to install that piece of software. Please help me out :) .

THX a lot.

Best Regards

Rolf
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] przyrodnik35:
Hi!

I must extract the original bootloader from my device. I have copied aboot partition to img file. But I don't know how to convert it to elf file like after compilation. If someone can help me, please write!

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] stevae:
i just wanted to see which method people used, and what their opinions were about using that method. not looking for anyone to badmouth one or the other. just your honest opinion of how easy it was, and if you had a stumble or two. thanks in advance to all who chime in. i appreciate it.