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[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
Sorry my friend I tried, same here I can't :( I need test it with other app.:crying:
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Perfect again. Thx

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Me too.... Very good job but where are the files

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You have to turn off the watch ... then install a new firmware ( you can find here the latest using SP Tools )

In this way you reset the phone and may solve also the problems
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Added TWRP files on the original post.
[Other SmartWatches] ado_dado:
Anybody who know how i could check if the wifi and bluetooth drivers are loaded on the watch? because i cant turn on wifi or bluetooth and i have flashed a backup of the nvram so its not nvram related it seems. Basically i think if i can see if the wifi and bt drivers are not loaded then its got to be a hardware error. Since i tried flashing both the 0531 and 0620 firmware and in both i cant turn on wifi or bluetooth im guessing this is probably a hardware error but still i gotta know for sure before i write off the watch as a broken piece of crap. :/
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
WiFi and bluetooth activation issues are often related to NVRAM.

Check in settings, about the equipment, status and check if IMEI number is there.
[Other SmartWatches] ado_dado:
Ive checked the imei is there thats not a problem. And as i said i restored an nvram backup via ADB also so the nvram should be all good but the wifi and bluetooth still dont work :/
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
In that case it sounds like an antenna problem. Check all the connections from the main board inside the watch
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
If it was working before can't be antenna issue, sounds like a sofware issue, did you try to format the watch and restore your nvram? before restore the NVRAM you can test it. May be a issue with corrupted NVRAM.
[Other SmartWatches] ado_dado:
How do you mean check them? I have disassembled the watch and i took of the antena cables and then reconected them because i thought they were maybe loose but it did not do anything. Is that what you mean?

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It was working in the begining and then it stopped as i wrote before in this thread. Im guessing you meen format the watch with sp tools and then use a modified scatter file to flash the nvram and rom. Or did you meen format watch, install a rom and then root it and restore nvram via ADB? Also how can i test the nvram? Can i test it with sp tools or maui meta or do i need to get mtk tools working for it?
[Other SmartWatches] nixuspix:
And how do we enter recovery mode on Q1 and D6?
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Via "adb reboot recovery" command or using MTK Droid Tool -> Reboot -> in Recovery function.
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
Hi, use sp tools with out modify the NVRAM just like new, and test it.

Sorry for my english ;)
[Other SmartWatches] ado_dado:
Already tried that before, tried both the 0531 rom and the 0620 rom but still a no go. And no problem english is not my main language either :)
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
Ok, did you try to write the mac addres and bt adress with Sn writer tools?
[Other SmartWatches] ado_dado:
Japp tried that too :) thats why im starting to think that this is some kind of hardware problem :/ do you have any other ideas? :)
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
Yes, maybe the small pin in the connector is broken. Is in the middle of the conector.

Actually both are in the same connector.
[Other SmartWatches] ado_dado:
Im actually going to check that, i have been planing to disassemble it tonight and test to se if i can maybe read the continuity of the antenna cable with a voltmeter like with a coax cable(i dont even know if it is possible but figured i have nothing to loose by trying :) ) Thanks for the tip :)
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
My please, good luck.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
For all the users .... DO NOT TRY TNHE PROCEDURE

It doesn't work and your phone will not start !!!!
[Other SmartWatches] nixuspix:
It can' t be so. i know how thoroughly the author and team are checking everything. Please check again does your watch correspond to the method requirements[emoji4]
[Other SmartWatches] ado_dado:
I flashed the twrp recovery on my Q1 and it started and everything :/ maybe its something with the fw version he did say you had to be on 0620. I havent been in recovery yet, i can try to swith to recovery via adb in a moment when i assemble my watch again since i disassembled it to check if there is continuity in the wifi antenna :P haha

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Nope the pins look ok as far as i can see :) and there is continuity in the antenna contacts so i dont think the antenna cables are broken or something :/ and there is continuity in the antena contacts on the board so doesant seem to be a issue with the soldering or something like that :/ maybe it is an software issue :/ i am trying now to log the watch with the mtklogger in mtk engineering tools. To seee what is happening it might bee that there is something wrong with the drivers or something :/
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
I'm on the right firmware version I checked it before

Now I'm not able to recovery the watch ... if i try to flash the original firmware it does but at the end i get this error

ERROR:S_SECURITY_SECURE_USB_DL_DA_RETURN_INVALID_TYPE(6104)

MSP ERROR CODE:0x00

Please hel me
[Other SmartWatches] ado_dado:
Oooookkkk hmmm thats wierd could it be caused by something else? Have you tried a format and then download?
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Problem solved

I had to download the latest SP Flas Tool

Then I had to Format and then download

I lost everything including Imei so I had to insert it again
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Yeah this is what I was referring to when I said check the connections. Shame it didn't help you :(
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
Ok,

I use this guide to fix my GPS, also I saw other settings maybe could help.

Originally Posted by Stickypinkyfinger

Found an easy option for you who need to enable accessibility mode on the watch. Install tasker and install secure setting. Make a toggle switch, go back into tasker and press the play button. Job done!

What I done was:

1. installer both apps, (secure settings and tasker)

2.enabled the setting+ module in secure setting by holding you finger on the button for 3 seconds

3. Load tasker,

4. In preferences, disabled the beginner mode an exit out that screen

5. In profile gonna now make a toggle

6. Press the + button and press state

7. Go to display and select state

8. Don't really matter what option you select but I chose screen off.

9. Once you have given the next part a name go to plugins

10. Go to plugins and select secure settings

11. Go to system + actions

12. Select a accessibility services

13. Pick the application you need to toggle.

14. In tasker, pick the toggle you just created

15. Press the play button on the bottom left side.

16. Boom.... Your watch just blew up hahaha only joking. You have now toggled your apps accessibility switch.
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
My GPS is off, no sats at all. The only thing it can be is rooting - it's the only thing I've done since verifying it worked.

Turning wifi/mobile data on/off has made no difference. Neither has an agps refresh.

Edit: it's back on, it needed a good hour to find the sats!
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Ok installed the TWRP recovery ... I think it was the wrong SP Flash Tool because with the latest it worked like a charm ...

Now my question is : there is a way to add the option "boot to recovery" in the power menu ?

It would be very nice going in recovery directly from the phone withoutm using a PC
[Other SmartWatches] nixuspix:
yes there are tons of apps in Google Play Store doing this nicely
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
I have tried APM+ which is xposed with no results .... tell me which app are you using

Ok I found material Power menu ... works nicely
[Other SmartWatches] nixuspix:
This one is working very good for me:

hxxps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lowri.bootsmart&hl=en
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
The best tool is attached to this post - Mobile Uncle.

Install it and it needs root permissions but from then on it is a great and powerful little tool.

I would say do not update it when it offers - this is the best version available.

Not only can you reboot to recovery but do things like back up NVRAM and restore it.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Thx a lot ... really nice

But I suggest to everybody to try this one Quick Reboot Root ( also Pro if you like )
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
ANNOUNCEMENT - PLEASE READ !!

If any of you are rooted - and many of you are:

Please do not try to flash any OTA that may appear for download.

It will fail and possibly brick your watch.

If you need to take the OTA - go back to stock and take the OTAs until you are up to date.

Cheers

pablo11.
[Other SmartWatches] Stickypinkyfinger:
I'm happy with the Q1 ROM I'm on at the moment. Next is to build a close to vanilla ROM for the D6/Q1

If I helped your ole dike, press the like!
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
*** WARNING ***

PLEASE READ !!

DO NOT APPLY any OTA update after you have flashed my TWRP recovery!

This could brick your watch.

I reported this warning on my original TWRP post too.
[Other SmartWatches] Maszter93:
I want to ask, what differences between stock scatter with modified one except for autoload in SPFT for boot and recovery? is there any partition change or something else?
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
it does'nt have 3g (sim card) so no no for considering.

i hope that no.1 will come out with new 5.1 round watch and that it will have 1gb ram and 8gb storage.
[Other SmartWatches] ExplosiveShiz:
Yeah like a no.1 d7 or something.
[Other SmartWatches] chike99:
Actually it has 3G (SIM card) and GPS and 32GB expandable storage.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
which one? the no.1 d6? or the q1?
[Other SmartWatches] chike99:
No.1 d6
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
you're right i was sure it did'nt have but now i see it has and it is on a special sale on their site

http://www.no1phone.cc/product-no-1-d6-smart-watch-122.html

btw they've said on there Youtube channel that the straps are removable.

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check out their site:)
[Other SmartWatches] jaxplanner1989:
It is a great looking watch and now it is on sale for a great price. However, without GSM 3G bands, that limits its functionality for me.
[Other SmartWatches] Alukrad:
Do we have a root method for this model yet?
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
I'm not aware of any.
[Other SmartWatches] Alukrad:
Actually...heads up I was able to root the device using KingoRoot PC method :)
[Other SmartWatches] Lokifish Marz:
Very risky, I suggest doing a Kingo to SuperSU ASAP.
[Other SmartWatches] Alukrad:
Good call. Getting super SU DL'd
[Other SmartWatches] equivic8:
lem3

hey, have you got any tips on getting the LEM3 up and running? I should be getting mine in a week or so. Anything you would suggest to NOT do? thx!!
[Other SmartWatches] Alukrad:
Actually I've got quite a few tips, from companion wear setup to function apps. Lemme know when you gets yours so I can share my setup :)
[Other SmartWatches] Alukrad:
Just a heads up...DO NOT mess with this setting. I almost ended up with a bricked Z9 had I not turned on USB debugging and Root the phone...it took me two days of piecing together XDA info to fix it via ADB (then again now I know how to unbrick any watch phone lol)
[Other SmartWatches] equivic8:
I awesome, I will let you know... im going to try to put a data sim card in it. Have you put either a data or voice/data sim in it yet?
[Other SmartWatches] Alukrad:
Yes, data sim from AT&T works good for it :) also the companion app is flawless with the connect :)

It even notifies me on screenshots I take on my phone !!!
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Have you tried to make a phone call when paired via bluetooth?
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
what is the name of the companion app? what can you do with it? is it better than Watch Helper?

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1+
[Other SmartWatches] Alukrad:
It's called SINWEAR
[Other SmartWatches] fritzum:
Just to make sure I don't buy the wrong watch for my requirements: I want something I can use for running without having to take my Nexus 6P with me.

What I need is tracking with runtastic and the ability to listen to music via Spotify or from the internal memory.

Can the Finow Q1 do that? Or do you have any cheaper/better suggestion?
[Other SmartWatches] forandy:
Runtustic cannot be installed on Q1 (and the same on D6). Greyed out in play store and error message if try to install the .apk

Anyhow I use run.gps with zephyr heartrate sensor, bluetooth headset. Works good, but gps track could be better.
[Other SmartWatches] fritzum:
Alright, thanks for your reply, seems like it's not the right watch for me. I'll open another thread to see if the right thing exists somewhere.
[Other SmartWatches] forandy:
If you found a candidate, please post, would be interesting to me (I was not yet successful). In my point of view the D6/Q1 is the best one for now. If the heart rate would work (and a HW barometer would be in) and IP66 this would be perfect. And if GPS should be perfect, a non Metiatec chip should be mandatory ... but not yet seen for this price. But GPS is much better than ZGPAX S8 ...

D6/Q1 is the best you can get for this price... i've both
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
It's not perfect but it is cheap. I asked Fino about waterproofing and they said it was not possible. No more than that.

On usability, I've just install Nova Launcher but there's no android dropdown panel for battery, 3g, notifications and quick settings. I guess the fake one was part of the default launcher. Anyone know how to get the stock one back?
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Good question... For now use the widget
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
I don't have a widget for notifications, battery, only some of the settings.

GPS

Finally figured what is going on. If you turn the screen off the GPS is disabled - regardless of whether the "turn net off" is on/off. This is a bug and I'll report to fino.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Endemondo works and you can listen music

Try it
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
With Nova Launcher there are no notifications at all, no alerts or numbers above txtmsg and email etc. Shame as it's much better than Fino's attempt at an interface.
[Other SmartWatches] snake65:
In Nova go to settings and select main launcher there you can select the main one and your back to stock launcher. For notifications etc setup gestures .
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
Doesn't resolve the issue that no notifications are shown. There's also no sound notification.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
It only loads the new files, no other changes.
[Other SmartWatches] forandy:
On my Q1 GPS is working, regardless of sceen on or off.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Any news on this watch ?
[Other SmartWatches] dolganov:
I have FINOW Q1 with firmware: Q1-v.s. 160627-1467042697.

Nova Launcher FC regularly.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Some in the 160620 firmware ...

I think Nova Launcher can't be used on this smartwatch
[Other SmartWatches] piafinho:
Hi,

Where did you got the firmware? I cannot see any Firmware link in Finowatch site

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I'm also using Nova and don't think I ever saw Nova with a FC.

I got some System UI stopped on boot for some days but seems to be gone now.

Maybe it is related to a widget you guys are using?

I have a simple setup for now. Just Transparent Clock Widget and Power Toggles
[Other SmartWatches] Tippfehler:
I have the same problem with my D6, when flip bright screen is activated.
[Other SmartWatches] b_l_c:
Can somebody please check if you can install Nike+ on this watch?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nike.plusgps

Thank you!
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Yes you can ... but i removed

Endomondo is much better than this
[Other SmartWatches] b_l_c:
Thanks! I like the achievement system in Nike+.... So I'll stick with that for now.
[Other SmartWatches] netlon:
Method I used with 'adb shell':

shell@w602_wgl:/ $ input keyevent 61

shell@w602_wgl:/ $ input keyevent 66
[Other SmartWatches] forandy@gmx.net:
Cool ... works on my Q1 ... also on D6 ... many many thanks for your post :o
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
What is the latest firmware version you guys have seen?
[Other SmartWatches] piafinho:
I only have the one you sent. June 20th if I'm not mistaken.
[Other SmartWatches] lucabiz:
Can be used with Strava? I prefer this app than runtastic
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Posting again just in case it is hard to find. Q1 FW 20th June 2016 with flashtool https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3xyOuab2f-OcllQejVSWktZc2s/view?usp=sharing
[Other SmartWatches] forandy@gmx.net:
Strava is working on Q1, but resolution has to be tuned e.g. with Xposed App settings to e.g. 90 DPI (but with root no issue). But data fields are very small, during a run too small. Runtastic cannot be installed. I prefer run.gps, display can be configured very free.
[Other SmartWatches] forandy@gmx.net:
Q1 vs. D6 GPS

I compared GPS quality Q1 and D6. Left hand Q1, right hand D6. Running distance 11km, tracking tool run.gps. Result: Q1 reliable, D6 bull**** (1km more distance, many hooks, ....). Attached both tracks.

Result: Q1 is much better concerning GPS. Better antenna?
[Other SmartWatches] kgng100:
UI stopped

Hi folks,

I installed Android wear and ran the emulator and now my watch is stuck on a UI has stopped loop. This means I can't access any of the UI on the Finow Q1. Is there a way to hard reset this watch, like a button sequence of some sorts?

I have read n this forum about flashing new firmware to reset the watch, but as I can't access the watches UI is this even possible?

Best,

Kwok
[Other SmartWatches] forandy:
1st try to push the power button for >15 sec ... if power is not off, than diconnect the battery for a minute.

If power is off, use the normal flashing procedure (start flash tool, open scatter file, push "download" and than connect Q1 to USB) and wait ... ;)
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
I have my Q1 rooted with TWRP 3.0.2 installed

I wonder if we can find and installed a battery saver kernel ; any idea ?

There is a ROM and/or a Kernel that we can install on it ?
[Other SmartWatches] td75:
Hi, I'm new to these forums. Trying to figure out how to take a screenshot on this smartwatch?
[Other SmartWatches] forandy@gmx.net:
Easiest way: Connect a bluetooth keyboard and push the "print" button. Screenshot can be found pictures/screenshots
[Other SmartWatches] td75:
Great!! thank you, will give it a try:)
[Other SmartWatches] dolganov:
May I use Q1 like a bluetooth handsfree? Or I can't make call by watch using cell's SIM?
[Other SmartWatches] nunocunha14:
Finow q1 error

Hello, I hope someone can help me.

My finow q1 stop work when I instal some clock faces it appears this message "sorry, the launcher was stopped"!!!:crying: what can I make to put him work again? I can not do anything just the button on and off works. Please help me!!!﻿

(problem solved but I don´t know how to delete the message)
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Fantastic watch ... now is perfect 3G, Wifi , GPS and bluetooth ...

Rooted with xposed and TWRP ... really amazing

The only issue is the batery drain ... even with doze and amplify it sucks ...

We need a battery safe rom ... fully debloated ...
[Other SmartWatches] dicksterk:
Does talkback work on Finow q1?

Can someone test for me if talkback works on the Finow q1? The app talkback delivers accessibility for the blind. I've a disappointing experience with no.1 d6(see page 60 of the no.1 d6 topic) but i found in the sme topic that finow q1 rom workst on no.1 d6. So can annyboddy try for me to install talkback from google play and test if it can be activated? I would be very glad to know this.
[Other SmartWatches] forandy@gmx.net:
Can be installed via google play. But found no way to configure, even Settings Search cannot find anything...
[Other SmartWatches] dicksterk:
re: talkback

That's the sme probme i have on no.1 d6. Installing talkback works fine but there is no way to launchconfigure the app. I hope somene is able to figure out why, because i cant use the watch without talkback.
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
OP should be updated...Finow has added the 1900Mhz WCDMA band. Connected to HSPA+ using ST's ATT SIM card and PTA APN. One of the few watches that you don't have to worry about Loki's 01/01/2017 deadline and warning.
[Other SmartWatches] Beyondts:
will update it, I was busy, thanks
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
no worries...just never saw it mentioned in the thread
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Strangely enough - it's always been there and on the D6 as well :)
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Thanks for the heads-up. Was told they added it after release. Is the D6 Finow's?:confused:
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
No it was there all the time. You cannot "add" these bands after production. It requires different antennas in the strap and the main board has to be able to deal with it as well.

D6 and Q1 are same main board but different manufacturers of the body, strap etc etc ....
[Other SmartWatches] mghtymse007:
Huh?... interesting. Wonder why they wouldn't disclose that in the specs. FCC workaround?:eek: Smashed ur "Thanks" for that tidbit.
[Other SmartWatches] kirstentoh:
Wont charge

I just received my finow Q1. The watch works but the cable doesnt seem to charge the watch. I tried holding the magnetic cable tightly to the watch's charging port but still nothing. Perhaps it's the cable. Perhaps it's the phones charging port and I have no way of testing as I have no other cables.

Gearbest won't send me a new cable and wants me to return the entire package. I am afriad they'll just deny ever receiving the return and just cheat me off my money.

Anyone had any idea why it won't charge? Perhaps there's an easy solution.
[Other SmartWatches] td75:
Does anyone have the newer firmware dated 160630?

This is the firmware I had this on my watch before I got stuck on launcher loop after trying new clockskins. I have now reflashed with older 160620 firmware but I have found some apps I cannot get out of and have to reboot. I have now found floating toucher helps with this.

I didn't use watch for long but I'm sure when I pushed the side button it turned on screen and went straight to the home clockskin. Is there a way I can make side button go to home when pressed?

Also noticed in some of the earlier firmware there was a volume control when swiping down twice from home screen, would be nice if they kept this feature.
[Other SmartWatches] danvo01:
I have similar problem. Without back cover is charging OK, but with cover it doesn't work.
[Other SmartWatches] kirstentoh:
Oh..ought i remove the back cover and try? Ill try. Their quality control is lousy...I guess the parts don't align. I am wondering if it's the cable or the watch....if cable...perhaps buy another one. Save me trouble and risk of returning the thing.

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so I removed the back cover and it totally charged. But it isn't a long term solution to keep opening closing the back cover...how do we solve this? As in make the charging pins longer? I totally don't prefer risking postage and returning item.