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[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
Finally received Mlais watch today, First of all it looks very nice and feels great in the hand, interface looks clean and easy to navigate although it seems to freeze every now and then, the wifi also has issues when toggling on/off or connecting getting error "Unfortunately, HIIWearSettings has stooped." needing to reset device to work again. Use of any analoge wachface results inaccurate time shown (digital is fine) time cannot be changed on the watch. Edit: digital is only displayed in 24 hour format cant change.

The Fitwear App is basic with very little options, the app has a App Store which has additional apps and watchfaces which can be downloaded and installed but after that is then no wear to be found within the app or watch, as far as i can see they are just installed on the phone which is pointless, cant found anyway to add additional watchfaces.
[Other SmartWatches] darrinmc:
Thanks for the update, please keep us posted about charging time, and battery life as you experiment with it. From the video I guess it looks like a regular charging puck and not wireless. Hopefully the vendor will support firmware updates to fix the issues you mention. Couple of questions:

1) As a companion to phone, will it display messages from text, skype, hangouts, emails etc?

2) Does it have "ok google" functionality, so you can dictate text , or tell it to set an alarm or calendar appointment etc?

3) Is the screen viewable outdoors in sunlight? LCD are supposed to be better than AMOLED for this.

4) Try any free android wear watchfaces? Wondering if the custom mods for the X5, D1 will work on this.

5) Does google playstore work?

6) How thick is the watch, same as Huawei?
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
1) As a companion to phone, will it display messages from text, skype, hangouts, emails etc?

Haven't received any texts yet but as far as i can tell yes, ill get back on that... it does however have a list on the fitwear companion app of every app for notifications.

2) Does it have "ok google" functionality, so you can dictate text , or tell it to set an alarm or calendar appointment etc?

It does have some voice input accordering to the manual your ment to from home screen "slide from left to right to enter voice input" (which did nothing).. Under setting menu theres a setting called "hotwords wake up" when turned on msg says "ok, LianLuo to wake up the voice interface". (have no clue, tryed saying ok, LianLuo, nothing)

3) Is the screen viewable outdoors in sunlight? LCD are supposed to be better than AMOLED for this.

Yes Seems great, very nice clear screen with 5 brightness settings.. will be testing more..

4) Try any free android wear watchfaces? Wondering if the custom mods for the X5, D1 will work on this.

Tried installing some android wear watchfaces through the fitwear app.. didnt work. Edit: tried Method 1 copy to sdcard No 1 D5 dial. also didn't work

5) Does google playstore work?

It doesnt have google play store, dont know how to install it either

6) How thick is the watch, same as Huawei?

I haven't actually seen one in person but, i would say its thinner.

Have found by activating developer setting by tapping and fitwear version and turning on Bluetooth debugging mod, i can then access the watch storage using the charging puck.
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
I found a copy of this watch's rom:

http://www.needrom.com/download/mlais-watch-mt2601/

I dont know if its legit or not, someone might want it.

Cheers.
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
Biggest issue with this watch so far is it displaying the incorrect time on both digital and analog dial, had it working for awhile but it reverted to the incorrect time again.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Well done!

I can start inspecting the ROM; first target, to port the TWRP recovery. ;)
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
Would you have any idea as to why a smart watch would displaying the incorrect time?? i have try 2 phone and both same result.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Try to change the timezone on the phone, by setting it to China (GMT+8), and check if time on the watch will sync correctly.
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
ok, that worked... i never thought of that Thanks..

its i bit stupid that i would have to change time zone to china when it should just mimic the time synced from phone.

next step is find out how to get more dial faces on the watch as the companion app is no help.. Edit: i hate how all digital dial/faces when in ambient mode show a default analog dial/face
[Other SmartWatches] darrinmc:
Have you tried contacting the vendor for support, unfortunately you can't register for the forum.

Technology support:

techService@mlais.com

OEM/ODM Department

Contact:KevenWang

E-mail:cooperation@mlais.com

Phone:+86 135-5472-8848

WhatsAPP: 13554728848

Wechat:17358056
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
Yes, infact i sent them a email yesterday but didn't receive any reply.
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
ok well that didn't last long, changing the time zone worked until the next day woke up and the time has reverted back to displaying the incorrect time again..
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
TWRP for Mlais smartwatch

Ok, I'm ready to test a beta version of the TWRP for Mlais smartwatch, the problem is that I don't have it. :(

To the uninitiated, the TWRP is a custom touch recovery which allows you to do many things more than the stock recovery: full backup of the system, install system software (root, xposed, Play Store) and some other geeky things

So, there are 2 possible ways:

- Someone offers himself as beta tester, but this is VERY VERY VERY RISKY because I never tested this beta TWRP on the actual watch and it could possibly hang the smartwatch so that you have to know how to recover it.

- I quickly collect some money to buy a Mlais smartwatch for testing. Here you can help me with donations ;)

If you are interested, let me know.
[Other SmartWatches] snake65:
I thought you were going to post something on the g+ page? I'll donate as long as my donation goes to the kw88 , just payed for mine.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
We are trying to get KingWear to come to the forum but they are thinking about it.

We will be supporting it soon I hope. At the moment the price is too high for us to sustain it
[Other SmartWatches] snake65:
How much is to much, it's way cheaper then the finow x5.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
To post what and where? Please explain
[Other SmartWatches] snake65:
About donations on the round watches Google page.

Sorry if it wasn't you cyrux75 I was sure you mentioned it in another post a few days ago.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Yes, it's cheaper, but if you already bought D5, X5, K9 and K18 to develop and to support them there are few money to spend for a new smartwatch.
[Other SmartWatches] snake65:
Yes that's true and soz about the last post may have been lokifish talking about donations. I think the old dementia game may be strong in me.
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
well on the topic of the Mlais watch, the biggest issue here displaying the incorrect time pretty much makes this watch useless being a watch, so i may just have to try and return this watch.
[Other SmartWatches] snake65:
What have you got you phone set on, as auto time etc, I have always found it to manually put the time it as it has a habit of changing time when it's set to auto, just a thought.
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
I have tried both setting it to auto and manually setting the time and changing the timezones nothing seems to make difference..
[Other SmartWatches] lKinder_Bueno:
If you wait 15-20 days (I have to finish my exams) I can port ticwear os for mlais watch.

Online there is yet a mails watch backup and also ticwatch backup (flashable through PC)

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[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Could you tell me where to find Ticwatch ROM?
[Other SmartWatches] lKinder_Bueno:
http://www.needrom.com/download/ticwatch-v8/

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[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
Ok so with some further testing, if you use this watch with your phone set to any timezone but china GMT+8 any analog/digital face will show the incorrect time.. (it appears the digital faces add 10 hours to time set)

On the other hand if you set your phone to timezone china GMT+8 and manually set the correct time all analog watch faces will show the correct time but all digital faces will only be displayed in 24hour time. (useless unless you only ever want 24hour time).

On another note if you plan on adding more watch faces, which is meant to be done through the ticwear companion app you can forget it as it does not work.

Cheers.
[Other SmartWatches] lKinder_Bueno:
If you have root on your phone, you can try to disable app permission through lucky patcher. Maybe there is some permission for the time

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[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
We (myself, [MENTION=3882281]cyrux75[/MENTION] , and [MENTION=517216]pablo11[/MENTION] ) are looking to add support for this watch. We are starting a donation drive to be able to purchase three units as Mlais has yet to reply to any emails from us. As we have not set up a single donation pool account yet, donations would go through my PayPal donation account for the time being. All we ask is that any donations for the Mlais have "for Mlais " in the notes so we can keep an accounting to help maintain transparency.
[Other SmartWatches] darrinmc:
Mlais Support

That's fantastic news. I ordered one and waiting for it to arrive. I'm surprised that Mlais hasn't responded to anyone, they could have a real winner with proper support. I'm already concerned that it can't keep proper time, it will need a new flash rom. I wonder if the Huawei firmware variation would run on this?
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
good news indeed that people are willing to support this device as mlais doesn't seem to care (i have already tried emailing them), this is my first smartwatch so far and the fact that i cant set the time properly or add other watch faces is very disappointing as the build quality feels nice in the hand, that said its not really usable to me im going to try and return this watch and wait for the ticwatch international.
[Other SmartWatches] darrinmc:
It appears there is a halt on shipping these on geekbuying with the following note "Note: sorry that Mlais Watches have a limited shipping time, as the new Android Wear System and MTK2601 chip still need test for better compatibility. Once the factory finish the test, we will ship it asap."

So it appears they must be fixing bugs They are also sold out on Gearbest. Prices seem to be up $10 to $139 as well making this the most expensive chinese smartwatch. The Finow X5 is $116 right now.

Mine has already shipped last week so I can expect the same gimped version as Venomqld has. I've emailed MLAIS myself today about when to expect support, if they don't respond I may reject the shipment.
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
Well thats interesting i really do hope they bring out an update, in the setting there is a OTA system update option which i have tried many time but says im up to date, i have already emailed geekbuying about my issues so ill wait and see what they say..

Maybe you might be lucky and get a working watch and mine is the dud.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Mlais watch is 100% compatible with Ticwear, at least with the current version. I verified it.
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
Ticwear is what the Ticwatch uses right? ...... i tryed using the ticwear app it was in chinese but i couldnt get it to work.

who did you verify it from?
[Other SmartWatches] Gathering:
I got my Mlais Watch today and beside the good manufacturing quality and the nice design, the watch is quite disappointing.

I really hope that you guys will be able to give us a better os in the near future.

The time of the watch is correct (i live in Austria) ... so i don't have the problem which Venomqld had before.

I have two main problems:

When i try to install an app with fitwear it always installs on my phone and not on the watch. When i select "Synchronize application" within the fitwear app there is no effect.

Does anyone know how to install apps on the watch?

How can i mute the watch but enable vibration on incoming calls?

I have alle the notifications enabled on the phone but i only get the weather notification on my watch. How can i get WhatsApp, SMS, etc on the watch?

Many thanks in advance
[Other SmartWatches] lKinder_Bueno:
I think he is saying you can install ticwatch rom without problem.

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[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
Answered your questions.

When i try to install an app with fitwear it always installs on my phone and not on the watch. When i select "Synchronize application" within the fitwear app there is no effect.

I have the same issues.

Does anyone know how to install apps on the watch?

Nope, i have even tried putting apks and installing them, some show up then eventually disappear.

How can i mute the watch but enable vibration on incoming calls?

From the main screen try swipping down and tapping the little watch icon.

I have alle the notifications enabled on the phone but i only get the weather notification on my watch. How can i get WhatsApp, SMS, etc on the watch?

Have you tried opening the ticwear app, go to the "Notification Center" then choose "Blacklist Settings" and add all the apps you want to be notified.

Also is your phone set AU timezone and watch using a digital dial/face and displaying your correct time, if so would you be able to upload a pic of it. Thanks

Edit just realized you said Austria not Australia would mind, setting it to GMT+10 and upload a pic of the watch displaying digital. would be helpful.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Yes that's exactly what I meant. Ticwear companion app requires to have a Ticwear ROM on the watch.
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
Here are some quick pics, showing my issue with the time both set to my current time and set to show 12hour time..

This is set timezone China GMT+8 . Edit: time show below is 9:53pm

http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/Venomqld/GMT8 My Time_zpswvzc6g6c.jpg

This is set timezone Australia GMT+10 . Edit: time show below is 9:54pm

http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/Venomqld/GMT10 My Time_zpsf4fto8tn.jpg

Cheers.
[Other SmartWatches] RASTAVIPER:
I have a SONY SW2 since 2 years ago and I am watching this thread regularly, as I am interested into switching into a nice round device, as the MLAIS.

On the other hand, I am reading about problems, with basic things like setting up the time, installing apk and makes me wonder how it's possible something that costs more then 100$ to be so problematic, when smartwatches like the SW2 never had.

Ok, I understand that there is a big difference between the 2 OS, but still basic functions should be working fine at a brand new device.
[Other SmartWatches] Gathering:
I attached the screenshot to this thread. Both for automatic timezone (Austrian time) and manual timezone (Australia).

(The time gap is because i was too slow when taking the screenshots).

EDIT: Sorry, i haven't read that you use 12hr time format. I switched the time format of my mobilephone (Huawei Honor 7) to 12hr time. Now i have the same problem. Every digital clock watchface shows chinese time (wrong time). I then switched back to 24hr time format but the problem still exists.

So it seems that, when you once switch to 12hr time format you are not able to get the correct time with digital clocks anymore.
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
Well that's no good, was hoping that mine was just buggered. But i guess that answers the fact there is a major problem with all of the watch's its pretty stupid that Mlais doesn't seem to answer any emails and want to support there device.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Could you share the apk of this companion app ?
[Other SmartWatches] Gathering:
Here is the one which installs when using the watch for the first time.

There is an update but the download is really slow and always aborts before completion. I am going to upload the updated file as soon as possible.

Hope this one helps you as well.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Is this the one you have posted the screenshots? I need it.
[Other SmartWatches] Gathering:
Yes, this is the official fitwear app that comes with the Mlais watch which you have to install on the mobilephone. I took the screenshots of the watch with this app.

Or do you need anything else?
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
It's ok, thank you.
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
I have installed ES File Explorer on the watch to try and look through the system files and try and find some sort of clock files although i don't really know what im looking for i cant see anything so far..
[Other SmartWatches] Gathering:
I just got the update for the fitwear app. I attached the new file to this thread.

My watch sometimes displays a wrong time. To get the correct time i have to switch off the 24hr time format and switch it back on after a second. (This was before the update and hasn't changed with the update)
[Other SmartWatches] Gathering:
How did you manage to install a app on the watch?
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
installed the app on mobile then use ES File Explorer to make a .apk file backup of the app you want then extract the .apk file via PC then move it to the watch via the watch dock and install using the built in file manager.
[Other SmartWatches] Gathering:
My watch doesn't appear on my PC. Tried different cables and computers and searched for mediatek drivers on the web but found nothing.
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
Ok try going to Settings then About and keep tapping on Fitwear Version until at actives Developer Options then go back and enter Developer Options and try enabling Debug over Bluetooth and try the dock again.

Sometimes you may have to move, wiggle and press the watch on the dock to get it working or cleaning the watch contacts.

additionally if the device shows on device manager on your pc as a unidentified device try installing this:

http://adbdriver.com/downloads/

or try this:

https://androidmtk.com/download-mtk-usb-all-drivers

Cheers.
[Other SmartWatches] Gathering:
Thank you. As you said, a little pressing down and moving the watch in the dock helped.
[Other SmartWatches] darrinmc:
I know that at the moment there is no access to google play, but there's an app called settings search that is mentioned by Smartwatchticks in his videos to be able to get at more options. Maybe put that apk on there as well to see what other options there are to try.
[Other SmartWatches] Gathering:
I installed the app. But unfortunately it isn't useful on this device because it crashes everytime you select any option in this app.
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
Have you noticed when you install a app and use it after awhile it disappears like it was uninstalled?
[Other SmartWatches] Gathering:
Yes, my "es file explorer" which i installed yesterday is missing today.

It's a great pitty that this well designed watch has such a buggy software. But i won't send it back and hope that someone brings out an alternative OS or that we get an official update.
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
Yer im on the fence about about returning it as it could be a great device but atm its not usable for me, but i have already contacted GeekBuying and there reply was pretty much send us photos or short video.

While exploring the watch files i did find a .apk called 'FitRomWatchFace' don't know what its for but i tried installing it on both the watch and phone but wouldn't install on either.
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
Any developer's here order a Mlais watch yet?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
We opened a donation post earlier - Lokifish Marz posted it http://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/other-smartwatches/mlais-android-5-1-smart-watch-t3363760/page7 - to raise money to get these watches on to our supported list.

It might take a while though because as of now we have received $5 :)

This watch has potential but we cannot sustain purchasing all these devices without community funding of some sort.....
[Other SmartWatches] ElGrecko:
What's the likelihood of porting a decent os to a platform like this? It seems to me as though although the hardware is decent enough, the software is the thing that holds these watches back. AFAIK watches like the Garmin Fenix aren't using android but still interface with android (and maybe ios) very well. Is there a possibility, or does there already exist, an os that could be run that doesn't contain the bloat of a full blown android system?
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
Its been said here that the tickwear os which is built off android 5.1 can put on this device which looks like a very nice os, no dev's have this device yet so it can be done right now.

Here's a link if you would like to check out the os itself just start the video at 2.00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvKLWh0Xdw4

Cheers.
[Other SmartWatches] ElGrecko:
Thanks for that, I'd seen the ticwatch but hadn't realised just how customised the os seems to be - it does look like a step in the right direction, the original being android wear compatible (before restrictions to China). I hope that the international version again goes back to full compatibility as it'd be an almost ideal solution.

I've just seen this as well - http://asteroidos.org - I'm not sure whether that's any good for these watches?
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
I dont know about that os its still in development but who knows, i think tickwear is the way to go looks amazing and very customizable i have seen tickwear on the moto 360 aswell..

I can wait for the ticwatch international.
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
Could you port ticwear OS to x5,K9,K8 min, D5 ?n Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] darrinmc:
So questions for you and Venomqld,

Does the watch keep correct time now, ie toggling back and forth with 24hr format? I have a chinese bracelet Vidonn X6 that loses 7 mins per day if it doesn't sync with the phone. Once it syncs with phone it shows correct time.

How is the notifications, does it vibrate? Mostly interest in seeing text messages and skype messages.

Can you answer a call on the watch when tethered to the phone, talk to the watch mic and hear back thru the speaker?

How is the battery life?

Mine is still enroute to Canada. I also did not get a response from Mlais either and wonder if I should reject the shipment. My biggest concern is the Elefone ELE watch has the same posting about delayed shipments until the watch is tested. This same msg has been there for that watch since January 2016. You can't even see the Elefone ELE on their website.

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/ELEP...Rate-Monitor-Compass-Music-Player-356853.html

I know support "should" be coming with all these new Android 5.1 watches , why are the manufacturers not communicating? What did geekbuying say about returning the watch?

Darrin.
[Other SmartWatches] Venomqld:
Does the watch keep correct time now, ie toggling back and forth with 24hr format? I have a chinese bracelet Vidonn X6 that loses 7 mins per day if it doesn't sync with the phone. Once it syncs with phone it shows correct time?

Nope, once the watch sync's still does not show the correct time nor does toggling back and forth with 24hr format work.

How is the notifications, does it vibrate? Mostly interest in seeing text messages and skype messages.

Yes it does have a vibrate/Loud toggle option (sound on mine comes out staticy) and you can see text messages on the watch but you cant read all of the message.

Can you answer a call on the watch when tethered to the phone, talk to the watch mic and hear back thru the speaker?

Nope, incoming call appears on the watch but cant be answered and must use phone.

How is the battery life?

Good, i would say it last a day or day n half .. I don't use it anymore as the time is incorrect

What did geekbuying say about returning the watch?

First they asked for a video of the problem, so i sent them one.

Then they replayed with "Please do not worry,we are here to help you. I have asked our technical department for help,and will give your solution when I get the confirmation" that was 3 days ago and nothing yet.

Cheers.